Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Spectral Methods for Testing of Digital Circuits
(2009-06-23)
Due to increasing design complexities of digital circuits in recent years, a growing problem in Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) digital circuit testing is the exponential rise in the test generation complexity and an ...
Understanding Tween Girls' Self Perception and Clothing Behavior: A Conceptual Framework
(2009-06-15)
Defined as children “in between” younger kids and teens, tweens have been called confident, high-tech, and market savvy (Simon, 2001). In this study, tween girls, were defined as ages 9 to 14 years. Tweens compose a ...
Studies on the Structures and Properties of Bimetallic Uranium Transition Metal and Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Compounds
(2009-06-15)
Hydrothermal synthetic methods have been utilized to synthesize many compounds containing both uranium and transition metals, as well as hybrid organic-inorganic materials. These compounds are found to adopt zero-, one-, ...
Collective Creativity in Scientific Communities
(2009-06-11)
Innovation is the driving force of personal growth, national wealth and social progress. Significant attention has been given to advancing cyber infrastructures, but little is known about their factors, as well as their ...
Comparative Load Rating Study Under LRFR and LFR Methodologies for Alabama Highway Bridges
(2009-05-21)
Currently, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) uses the load
factor rating (LFR) methodology of the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Condition Evaluation ...
Principal Component Regression Models for Thermo-Mechanical Reliability of Plastic Ball Grid Arrays on Cu-Core and No Cu-Core PCB Assemblies in Harsh Environments
(2009-05-21)
In the current work, Goldmann constants and Norris-Landzberg acceleration factors have been developed for eutectic Tin Lead and Lead free solders (SAC 305) with the help of statistical tools including Principal Component ...
An Approach to Improve Children’s Hospital Facilities by Incorporating a Play System with Stimuli that Allows for Imaginative Play to Aid in Children’s Development
(2009-05-20)
Hospitalization can be traumatic for both children and their families. Children require play in children’s hospitals because it is beneficial for their development and crucial for their healing process. Incorporating play ...
An Exploratory Study of the Perceived Use of Workarounds Utilized During the Prescription Preparation Process of Pharmacies in Alabama
(2009-05-20)
The use of workarounds has been mentioned in the literature of various healthcare disciplines. However, there has been limited research thoroughly investigating the workaround phenomena and none conducted exclusively in ...
Use of Hydroxyapatite Derived from Catfish Bones for Remediating Uranium Contaminated Groundwater
(2009-05-20)
Hydroxyapatite derived from catfish bones was used for removing uranium from contaminated groundwater. Literature review indicated that apatites from various sources of fish bones can be used for metal remediation. The ...
GPS and GIS Application and Analysis of Timber Harvesting Operations on Steep Terrain
(2009-05-19)
This study examined the productivity and site disturbance of a tree length harvesting system in the steep slope conditions of the Appalachian Highlands. Timber harvesting is a major industry in this area but has the potential ...
Effects of visual supports on the performance of the Test of Gross Motor Development (Second Edition) by children with autism spectrum disorder
(2009-05-13)
Daily physical education should be included as a direct service in the individualized education plan of each child with a documented disability as mandated by PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. ...
An Examination of the Impact of the Organ Donation Breakthrough Collaborative on Kidney Transplant Activity
(2009-05-13)
Organ procurement policy has developed to combat the persistent shortages for kidneys, and some studies have detailed the results of one of the more recent initiatives, the Organ Donation Breakthrough Collaborative. This ...
Productivity and Nutritive Quality of Johnsongrass as Influenced by Interseeded Ladino Clover and Fertilization with Commercial Fertilizer or Broiler Litter
(2009-05-12)
Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) is a warm-season perennial forage grown throughout the southeastern US. It was a very popular forage for cattle grazing during the early 20th Century; however, it currently is not utilized ...
Near-Surface Mounted, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strips for Negative-Moment Strengthening of Concrete Bridges—Design Methodology
(2009-05-12)
A bridge near Letohatchee, Alabama, was found to be deficient for certain types of truck loadings. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strips were selected to use in the strengthening scheme. Various models and code recommendations ...
The Effects of Class Size in Elementary Physical Education: An Examination of Student Activity Levels, Class Management Time, and Teacher Attitudes
(2009-05-11)
Through the years, research has been conducted on the effects of class size on classroom instruction, with most states passing legislation to control the size of elementary classroom student-teacher ratios. However, little ...
Impact of grafting on cold responsive gene expression in Citrus unshiu
(2009-05-11)
Commercial citrus, the most economically important fruit crop in the world, is sensitive to low temperatures. Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf., a close relative of Citrus species, has been widely used as a cold hardy rootstock ...
Role of Distant, Intrasubunit Residues in Catalase-Peroxidase Catalysis: Tracing the Role of Gene Duplication and Fusion in Enzyme Structure and Function
(2009-05-08)
In spite of being positioned 30 Å away from the active site, the C-terminal domain is essential for catalase-peroxidase (KatG) function. Addition of equimolar amounts of separately expressed and isolated C-terminal domain ...
TourBot: A Research and Product Design Study Applying Human Robot Interaction and Universal Design Principles to the Development of a Tour Guide Robot
(2009-05-08)
Robots have intrigued the imagination of society since their introduction in 1921 by Czechoslovakian writer Karel Capek in his play, Rossum’s Universal Robots. Since that time, advances in the field of robotics have increased ...
Permian to Cretaceous Evolution of the Piedmont Along the Alabama - Georgia Coastal Plain Unconformity
(2009-05-07)
The Piedmont of Alabama and Georgia contains the southernmost exposure of crystalline rocks related to the culmination of accreted terranes associated with the formation of the Appalachian Mountain system. This area is ...
Adolescent Romantic Relationships: Comfort with Intimacy, Parental Warmth and Support, and Exploration of Dating Partner Identity
(2009-05-06)
Adolescent romantic relationships may have a significant and long-lasting impact on important developmental processes and outcomes. The goal of this study was to examine how parental warmth/ support and comfort with intimacy ...