Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Optimization of Ethanol Production from Concentrated Substrate
(2007-08-15)
This research optimizes ethanol production from high concentrations of cellulosic substrates in order to produce ethanol economically from renewable resources. This study identifies and quantifies the factors that influence ...
Gas Phase Desulfurization Using Regenerable Microfibrous Entrapped Metal Oxide Based Sorbents for Logistic PEM Fuel Cell Applications
(2007-08-15)
This dissertation presents results of R&D efforts to develop a thin, low pressure drop, high efficiency zinc oxide based sorbent using glass fibrous media as carrier to remove gaseous sulfur compounds from reformates for ...
Development and Study of Phage-Based Microarray and Dot-Blot
(2007-08-15)
The sequencing of cell genomes along with the development of DNA microarrays established a foundation for the discovery of new genes and enabled the exploration of the whole transcriptome in a single assay [1]. However, ...
Protection from Oxidative Stress in the Cardiac H9c2-Cell Line by the Transcription Factor Nrf2
(2007-08-15)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, and its prevalence is increasing in all populations and age groups worldwide (71). In 2002 alone, more than 927,000 Americans died from heart ...
Regulation of adiponectin secretion by endothelin-1 and myosin II
(2007-08-15)
Adiponectin is an adipokine with profound insulin-sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties. Plasma levels of adiponectin are reduced in insulin resistant states such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and ...
Characterization of Adiponectin in the Canine
(2007-08-15)
Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder observed in small animal medicine. Obesity in dogs can result in numerous complications, including traumatic and degenerative orthopedic diseases, cardiopulmonary compromise, ...
Functional Analysis of PRAF1 and Its Effect on Corticotrophic ACTH Secretion
(2007-08-15)
Prenylated Rab acceptor domain family member 1 (PRAF1), a transmembrane Golgi apparatus protein, interacts with Dexras1, a corticotrophic protein that may play a role in glucocorticoid-mediated inhibition of ACTH secretion. ...
Spatial ecology of the eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
(2007-08-15)
An animal’s spatial ecology may be governed by variables operating at more than one spatial scale, which underscores the importance of incorporating multiple spatial scales into habitat selection models. This is particularly ...
The Use of Ultrasound for Communication by the Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus)
(2007-08-15)
Communication signals are important regulators of mating behavior in many animals. Various pre- and post-copulatory mechanisms have been suggested to play a role in the reproductive success and mating strategies of many ...
The Catfish Antidumping in Perfect and Imperfect Competition and the Role of Aquaculture in Farmers’ Happiness
(2007-08-15)
This dissertation consists of three chapters. Two focus on trade policy issues and provide empirical evidence for effectiveness of U.S. antidumping measures under Byrd Amendment. The Byrd Amendment permits US firms that ...
Three essays on toxic chemical releases, house values, health and labor productivity
(2007-08-15)
The Toxics Release Inventory is a public access database established under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to protect public health, safety and the environment from toxic chemical hazards. ...
Nonlinear Tracking of Natural Mechanical Systems for HWIL Simulation
(2007-08-15)
Auburn University has entered into collaboration with the US Department of Defense for academic study and development of hardware-in-the-loop simulation laboratory. One aspect of this collaboration has been research into ...
Investigation of Plasma Detachment from a Magnetic Nozzle
(2007-08-15)
The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) electric space propulsion concept currently under development by the Ad Astra Rocket Company utilizes a magnetic field to confine a propellant plasma. The energetic ...
Design Optimization of Space Launch Vehicles Using a Genetic Algorithm
(2007-08-15)
The United States Air Force (USAF) continues to have a need for assured access to space. In addition to flexible and responsive spacelift, a reduction in the cost per launch of space launch vehicles is also desirable. ...
Head Start Teacher Training: Impact on Inclusive Practices and Attitudes
(2007-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship of the three education levels in early childhood or related fields on Head Start teacher’s attitudes about inclusion and inclusive practices. Ninety-one Head Start ...
A Comparison of Learning Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Taught in Three Dissimilar Classroom Settings: Support Services, Team/Collaborative, and Departmental/Pullout
(2007-05-15)
Learning outcomes for students with mild learning and behavioral disabilities
(SWD) are receiving national attention as a result of educational reform focusing on
student achievement. This educational reform is the No ...
Transition Outcomes of Students with High Incidence Disabilities in Alabama
(2007-05-15)
This study examined factors associated with the engagement of former students with high incidence disabilities in Alabama from rural and nonrural school systems. The investigation was conducted using 119 students with ...
Use of Elemental and Configural Coding in Timing of Compound Stimuli
(2007-05-15)
The timing of a compound stimulus could provide important information regarding elemental and configural processing. After training with either an elemental (in which the focus was on the individual features of a stimulus ...
The Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Directionality in Humans
(2007-05-15)
Earth produces a dipole static magnetic field that is sufficiently stable to allow derivation of directional cues in a variety of species. This ability, known as magnetoreception, has been studied primarily in birds and ...
Development of a Recombinant Noncytopathic Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Stably Expressing Enhanced Green Fluorescent Protein
(2005-08-15)
Noncytopathic (NCP) type-I bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) strain SD1 was originally isolated from a persistently infected heifer with fatal mucosal disease (MD) and represents the only reported nucleotide sequence of ...