Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Food Safety Improvements by Recombinant Protein Technologies
(2008-12-15)
Food safety is a scientific term to describe proper handling, preparation and storage of foods to prevent the spread of potential hazards. Health hazards associated with foods are usually categorized as biological, chemical, ...
Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Reliability and Modeling Study
(2008-12-15)
The current work has studied the reliability of a solenoid valve (SV) used in automobile transmissions through a joint theoretical and experimental approach. Based on an extensive literature search, the most common failures ...
Surface Separation and Contact Resistance Considering Sinusoidal Elastic-Plastic Multiscale Rough Surface Contact
(2008-12-15)
This thesis considers the multiscale nature of surface roughness in a new model that predicts the real area of contact and surface separation as functions of load. This work is based upon a previous rough surface multiscale ...
Modeling and Analysis of PZT Micropower Generator
(2008-12-15)
The goal of this research is to theoretically and experimentally investigate behaviors of a power harvesting system that was constructed with a bimorph cantilever made of Lead Zirconate Titanate (Pb[ZrxTi1-x]O3) and a ...
Time Dependent Queuing Systems
(2008-12-15)
Using elementary probability theory, we establish limiting probabilities for the queue length of a queuing system whose arrivals follow a nonhomogeneous Poisson process and are served by a single server whose services also ...
The QR Algorithm for Eigenvalue Estimation: Theory and Experiments
(2008-12-15)
In this thesis, we explore one of the most important numerical algorithms ever invented,
the QR algorithm for computing matrix eigenvalues. First, we describe out notations and
mathematical symbols used throughout the ...
Inverse Limit Spaces
(2008-12-15)
This paper is a vast survey of inverse limit spaces. After defining an inverse limit on continuous bonding functions, we prove important theorems about inverse limits, provide examples, and explore various generalizations ...
Factorwise Rigidity Involving Hereditarily Indecomposable Spaces
(2008-12-15)
The Cartesian product of two spaces is called factorwise rigid if any self homeomorphism is a product homeomorphism. In 1983, D. Bellamy and J. Lysko proved that the Cartesian product of two pseudo-arcs is factorwise rigid. ...
Novel Nano-Liter Scale Microfluidic Platform for Protein Kinetics
(2008-12-15)
In the mid-1970s, integrated circuits exploited miniaturized transistors to bring a revolution in the field of computation. This marked the foundation of computers and information technology. In this century, we are on the ...
Phage-Based Magnetoelastic Sensor for the Detection of Salmonella typhimurium
(2008-12-15)
In recent years, food-borne illness have garnered the attention of mainstream America with calls now coming from the media for more inspections to ensure the safety of our food supply. Food borne illness from the ingestion ...
An Examination of the Relationship Between Culturally Recognized Symbols as Avatars and Trust in Computer-Mediated Communication Environments
(2008-12-15)
One of the characterizations that distinguishes man from the rest of the animal world is the use of symbols. Many researchers consider the act of forming and using symbols as the central cognitive process in mankind’s ...
The Relationships Among Personality, Stress, and Situation Awareness: The Effect of Situation Awareness Training
(2008-12-15)
Conventionally, the study of situation awareness (SA) has predominantly been confined to the field of aviation. However, SA has been recognized to be of vital importance in information-processing and decision-making in a ...
Comparing the Overlapping of Two Independent Confidence Intervals with a Single Confidence Interval for Two Normal Population Parameters
(2008-12-15)
Two overlapping confidence intervals have been used in many sources in the past 30 years to conduct statistical inferences about two normal population means. Several authors have examined the shortcomings of Overlap ...
Retail Spatial Design with a Racetrack Aisle Network Considering Revenue and Adjacencies
(2008-12-15)
In this dissertation, a novel model for the retail store design problem is proposed. The new approach consists of placing departments in a racetrack configuration within the store subject to area and shape constraints. ...
Electric Power Bidding Models for Competitive Markets
(2008-12-15)
Profit maximization for power companies is highly related to the bidding strategies used. In order to sell electricity at high prices and maximize profit, power companies need suitable bidding models that consider power ...
Adolescents' Attitudes towards Counseling by Demographic Group: Before and After a Youth Relationship Education Curriculum
(2008-12-15)
Although marriage relationship education and counseling programs have been shown to be effective in promoting healthy relationships, participants are typically not from diverse backgrounds. Adolescent attitudes towards ...
The Beliefs About PVA Harm Survey: Testing the factor structure, validity, and relationship to use of parental verbal aggression and stress
(2008-12-15)
Recent prevalence data indicate that parental verbal aggression (PVA) (e.g., yelling/screaming, threatening to hit, swearing, insulting, and threatening to send away) is used by a majority of parents at one time or another ...
Assessment of Composting Methods for Use in the Green Industry
(2008-12-15)
Composting is a common waste management tool for successful reduction of waste materials. Due to increased consumer awareness for compost products and their value to the green industry research is needed to evaluate different ...
The Effects of the Literature in the Garden Curriculum on Life Skills of Children
(2008-12-15)
Contemporary children's gardening began in 1993 when the American Horticultural Society held its first symposium based on youth gardening. It was entitled ""Children, Plants, and Gardens: Educational Opportunities."" ...
A National Overview of Plant Selection/introduction Programs and a State Survey of Growers and Retailers to Determine the Potential for an Alabama Plant Selection/Introduction Program
(2008-12-15)
Over the past fifteen years, many states have established statewide plant selection/introduction programs for the purpose of promoting and marketing selected plants to consumers to increase sales for the Green Industry. ...