Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Coefficient Space Properties and a Schur Algebra Generalization
(2005-12-15)
Let K be an infinite field and Gamma = GL_(n)(K). If we linearly extend the natural action of Gamma on the set E of n-dimensional column vectors over K to the group algebra KGamma, then E becomes a KGamma-module. We then ...
An Evaluation of Nursery Techniques and Feed Management During Culture of Marine Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
(2005-12-15)
The use of indoor shrimp nurseries is often encouraged, especially prior to intensive and super-intensive shrimp culture. Potential benefits in subsequent grow out include; better control of stock inventory, better ...
The effects of herbivory on plant mating systems
(2005-12-15)
Inbreeding is common in many plant species. Inbreeding reduces heterozygosity and increases the expression of recessive deleterious alleles that cause inbreeding depression. The level or intensity of inbreeding depression ...
Process-Variation-Resistant Dynamic Power Optimization for VLSI Circuits
(2006-05-15)
Power dissipation is an increasingly critical issue in modern VLSI design and testing. Previously, linear programming (LP) based methods have been proposed for optimization of circuits for low power dissipation. However, ...
Numerical Modeling of Nasal Cavities and Air Flow Simulation
(2006-05-15)
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has many applications in biomedical engineering, such as simulating air dynamics in nasal cavities and lungs, blood flow in vessels, and blood flow in hearts. To perform CFD simulations, ...
A Technique for the Measurement of Relative Velocity between Parallel Plate Electrodes in Micromachined Structures
(2006-05-15)
Numerous applications exist for microstructures that contain two parallel oriented electrodes that experience relative motion. It is often desirable to measure the relative velocity between the two electrodes and then ...
Analysis of DC Power Systems Containing Induction Motor-Drive Loads
(2006-05-15)
The development of an analytical method used for conducting a power flow analysis on a DC power system containing multiple motor-drive loads is presented. The method is fast, simplistic, easy to implement, and produces ...
Packaging of Silicon Carbide High Temperature, High Power Devices - Processes and Materials
(2006-05-15)
Silicon carbide (SiC) has unique electrical, thermal and physical properties compared to the Si and GaAs conventionally used in microelectronics as it can operate in the temperature range from 350ºC to 500ºC. However, there ...
Nonlinear Systems Control Using a Subset Stabilization Approach
(2006-05-15)
Numerous problems in nonlinear control systems are difficult or impossible to solve with commonly proposed methods of design. For such systems, we propose a two-loop control strategy that we call the subset stabilization ...
Teachers’ Perceptions of the Development, Enactment, and Effectiveness of a New Writing Curriculum within the Elmore County Public School District
(2006-05-15)
With increased accountability constraints placed on school districts in regards to improving students’ writing skills, schools throughout the nation are seeking assistance and working vigorously to develop curricula for ...
Integration of Thin Flip Chip in Liquid Crystal Polymer Based Flex
(2006-05-15)
Thin embedded active assemblies have been developed that combine a lower profile and high functional density (per volume) with a flexible appearance, meeting the demands for the miniaturization of electronic products. The ...
Student and Faculty Perceptions of Clinical Teaching Effectiveness of Full-Time and Part-Time Baccalaureate Degree Clinical Nursing Faculty
(2006-05-15)
Schools of Nursing in the United States are experiencing faculty shortages that result in the turning away of qualified student applicants. This trend has continued and even escalated since a 1992 study was published by ...
An Examination of Cognitive Complexity and Self-Directed Learner Readiness of Traditional and Nontraditional Undergraduate Students
(2006-05-15)
With the demand for higher education, many nontraditional students are returning to school. There have been differences concerning age and sex, with an increase in adult females comprising the new undergraduate population. ...
An Examination Of A Career And Awareness Program and the Effects on Fifth Grade Students
(2006-05-15)
Career and educational choices and decisions impact the livelihood and life satisfaction of adults on a daily basis. Students in middle school are required to make critical decisions which will set the stage for their ...
Alabama High School Principals' Knowledge Level of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Discipline Mandates
(2006-05-15)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was amended in 1997 to create additional protections for students with disabilities who violate a school’s code of conduct. Prior to the IDEA, students with disabilities ...
A Comparison of Adult Learners' Academic, Social, and Environmental Needs as Perceived by Adult Learners and Faculty
(2006-05-15)
Adult learners are returning to college in massive numbers. Community colleges have seen a tremendous increase in enrollment as a result of this population of students (Boggs, 2004; Carlan, 2001; Moore & Piland, 1994). ...
A Survey of Alabama School Principals’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the National Board Certification Process
(2006-05-15)
The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is a voluntary documentation and demonstration process of an accomplished teacher’s excellence in his or her discipline measured against rigorous standards and ...
A Reexamination of the Structure of Scientific Revolution and Application: The Rise of Mathematical Economics
(2006-05-15)
I propose to reexamine the works of History of Science writers, especially Thomas S. Kuhn. Kuhn's theory is susceptible to contradiction when applied to itself. Is ""The Structure of Scientific Revolution"" nothing more ...
Third Country Effects of the European Union on the Monetary Model of Exchange Rate News
(2006-05-15)
This thesis investigates third country effects in the monetary model of exchange rate news. The goal of this thesis is to determine whether the country chosen as the third country makes a difference. US variables as the ...
Writing Conference Interaction and Scaffolding: The Possible and the Actual
(2006-05-15)
Writing conferences during the freshman composition course are characterized by role-based, dyadic interactions between a teacher and his or her students that have implications for students’ development in academic writing. ...