Auburn University Graduate School: Recent submissions
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Assessing dose-response of antibiotics and monitoring degradation of RNA aptamer biosensor on microfluidic devices
(2013-11-15)
In the last century, the technologies developed to miniaturize transistors and manufacture microprocessors have enabled the miniaturization and integration of tools in biology, chemistry, biotechnology and medical fields. ...
An Analysis of Alabama School Systems' Policy on Student Bullying
(2013-11-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the present status of bullying policies in Alabama and to compare local educational agency’s ( LEA’s) policies with state and national guidelines. A secondary purpose was to ...
The Characteristics of REITs During the Financial Crisis: Evidence from the Stock and Option Markets
(2013-11-15)
In this thesis, we examine the characteristics of real estate investment trust (REIT) equity with the sample of Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) during the financial crisis (from 2006 to 2008). Diavatopoulos, Fodor et al. ...
Lock-In Detection with Microfluidic Droplets for Quantitative Bioanalysis in Sub-Nanoliter Volumes
(2013-11-15)
The following chapters introduce and describe novel droplet microfluidic techniques to assist with limits of detection of analytes with low signal-to-noise ratios. The approach is proven feasible with absorbance measurements ...
Helping Preschool Children Acquire Critical Literacy Skills Through Parent Training and Intervention
(2013-11-15)
Parents of young children often wonder how they can prepare their preschoolers to read. Many understand the importance of reading to their children and teaching the alphabet but they are unaware of another critical literacy ...
Seasonal Habitat and Shelter Selection by Reintroduced Eastern Indigo Snakes in Conecuh National Forest, Alabama
(2013-11-15)
Species reintroduction has become an increasingly popular conservation method for reestablishing extirpated populations of declining species. Because poor habitat quality at release sites has been one of the most frequently ...
Aflatoxin Contamination and Regulation Policy Interventions: Economic Implications for Peanut Market Participants
(2013-11-15)
This dissertation is composed of three chapters covering topics about the impact of aflatoxin regulation policies on peanut suppliers and consumers.
Chapter One evaluates welfare implications of aflatoxin standards ...
Evaluating the Use of Enclosures to Reintroduce Eastern Indigo Snakes
(2013-11-15)
Reintroductions are a common tool used for the conservation of imperiled species worldwide. Use of enclosures to effect soft release of individuals for reintroductions has become commonplace because this technique limits ...
The Influence of Colloidal Kaolinite on Th(IV) Transport in Saturated Porous Media
(2013-11-11)
Many laboratory and field studies have indicated that colloid mobilization was the most important potential source of enhancing the transport of a variety of contaminants in groundwater. However, limited research studied ...
Studying the Relation of Reading Time Allocation Strategies and Working Memory Using a RSVP Text Presentation
(2013-11-11)
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) is a useful method for controlling the timing of text presentations and studying how readers’ characteristics, such as working memory (WM) and reading strategies for time allocation, ...
Consumer Preferences on Peanut Aflatoxin Safety in Ghana
(2013-11-11)
Food safety attracts growing attention in discussions among scientists, policymakers, and the general public. The introduction and enforcement of appropriate regulatory standards for pervasive food toxins, such as aflatoxins, ...
Visual, Acoustic, and Volatile Cues to Improve Performance of Trapping Ambrosia Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
(2013-11-11)
Three widely distributed species of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), Xylosandrus germanus Blandford, Xylosandrus crassiusculus Motschulsky, and Cnestus mutilatus Blandford are introduced pests that ...
Effectiveness of Silane in Mitigating Alkali-Silica Reaction in the Bibb Graves Bridge
(2013-11-11)
The Bibb Graves Bridge is in Wetumpka, Alabama, and it has severe damage caused by alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in two of its fourteen reinforced concrete arches. A silane-based, ASR mitigation procedure was developed and ...
Role of zinc in biofilm production and virulence of Xylella fastidiosa
(2013-11-11)
Xylella fastidiosa is a Gram-negative plant pathogenic bacterium that exclusively colonizes the xylem vessels of the host plant and the foreguts of sharpshooter insect vectors (Cicadelidae, Cercopidae, Machaerotidae, and ...
Value of Vocational Logging Training
(2013-11-11)
Logging employees need training and most of the time the get that training on the job. Vocational logging training helps logging machine operators to improve work performance including job quality, productivity, and safety. ...
Evaluation of soybean meal from selected cultivars of soybeans for use in practical diets for L. vannamei
(2013-11-08)
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of twelve sources of soybean meal (SBM), which included new soy varieties in practical feed formulation for Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, using both digestibility ...
An Examination of Social Skills Training on Transition-related Social Skills of Students with Disabilities
(2013-11-08)
Many students with disabilities lack the skills needed to transition into society as successful, independent adults (Test, Aspel, & Everson, 2006). Emphasis has been placed on transition preparation. Several skills deficits ...
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as Thermal Interface Material
(2013-11-08)
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are promising materials for many potential applications. High
electrical conductivity, superior mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and chemical
inertness are some of the properties of CNTs. ...
Attrition from Couple Therapy: Individual Symptoms, Relationship Adjustment, and Stage of Change
(2013-11-08)
Research has indicated that attrition in psychotherapy is a problem for therapists and clients. Additionally, there is a lack of research pertaining specifically to factors affecting dropout rates in couple therapy. In ...
Sell in May and Go Away Effect: Evidence from Developed, Emerging, and Frontier Markets
(2013-11-08)
This thesis represents a comprehensive study of the Sell in May Effect. I follow the work of Bouman and Jacobsen (2002) and Andrade et al. (2013) on a large sample of countries consisting of 24 developed, 21 emerging and ...