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Augmented Reality as an Aid and a Distractor: Pilot Behavior in Normal and Abnormal Flight Scenarios
(2026-07-17)
In the information-dense and time-compressed cockpit environment, augmented reality
(AR) displays are a promising approach to provide pilots with supplementary
information. This research investigated head-worn, optical ...
Scaling Personalized Learning in Higher Education: Evaluating the Impact of AI-Enhanced Learning on Student Performance and Engagement in Military Distance Education
(2026-07-17)
Professional Military Education (PME) faces persistent challenges in distance learning, including high attrition, inconsistent engagement, and limited individualized support. This study examined whether a voluntary, low-touch ...
Mechanistic Insights and Process Optimization of Acid-Treated Soybean Hulls as Aquatic Feed Binders
(2026-07-16)
This work utilizes soybean hull (SBH) as a low-cost feedstock for the development of an
acid-treated aquatic feed binder based on whole biomass utilization. Currently, SBH is
generated in large amounts (34.17 - 42.72 ...
An Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Principals with School Counseling Backgrounds
(2026-07-15)
Research surrounding school principals indicates that the candidate pool is
shrinking for this vitally important position. School counselors are great candidates to fill
this position. Their experience as a counselor ...
Physics-informed Hierarchical Learning for Defect Characterization and Fatigue Life Prediction in Metal Additive Manufacturing
(2026-07-15)
Understanding and accurately predicting the fatigue life of additive manufactured (AM) metal parts remains a pressing challenge for their reliable adoption in safety-critical applications such as aerospace, energy, and ...
Optimizing Log Truck Transportation: Analyzing Route Safety and Transportation Efficiency
(2026-07-15)
This study assessed the feasibility of rerouting log trucks away from state and county roads to interstate highways with modest increase in Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) limit of 88,000 lbs. which is the current GVW for state ...
Silencing the Storm: Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as a Novel Therapeutic for Neuroinflammation
(2026-07-14)
Chronic neuroinflammation, defined as immune overactivation within the central nervous system (CNS), is a key driver of many neurodegenerative diseases. Yet current therapies inadequately modulate it to improve prognosis. ...
Evaluation of Biopolymer Treatment Effects on Overtopping Erosion and Breach Development in Earthen Embankments Using Numerical Models
(2026-07-14)
This study evaluated the ability of existing overtopping breach models to represent
the effects of biopolymer treatment on earthen embankment erosion and breach
development. Two full-scale experimental datasets were ...
AI-Driven Machine Vision Frameworks for Ornamental Plant Nursery Inventory Management and Disease Phenotyping in Peach Orchards
(2026-07-14)
Precision agriculture increasingly depends on automated sensing and machine learning to overcome the labor intensity, subjectivity, and scale limitations of manual field measurement. This thesis develops AI-driven machine ...
Kinetics and Cognition in Aging Gait: The Role of Executive Function and Running Experience
(2026-07-13)
Background: Aging is associated with a characteristic reorganization of lower limb biomechanics during gait, known as the distal-to-proximal shift, where ankle power generation decreases while hip power increases. While ...
Networks in Transition: Adaptive Cycles, Organizational Traps, and the Mechanisms of Supply Chain Resilience
(2026-07-13)
The inability of organizations to adapt to disruptive change represents one of the most consequential challenges in supply chain management. Motivated by the widespread failure of supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Sound Advice: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Hearing Conservation, Knowledge, Behaviors, and Laboratory Safety Culture Among Agricultural Mechanics Teachers
(2026-07-13)
Agricultural mechanics laboratories pose a continuous acoustic hazard to teachers in the field. Nevertheless, the profession continues to experience a recurring cycle of silence concerning audiological safety. This ...
3D Printed Textile Composites Development for Wearable Product Applications
(2026-07-13)
The purpose of this study was to explore the development process of 3D printed textile composites and examine potential of this new material for wearable product application. The specific objectives were to: (a) identify ...
The Language of Leadership: A Narrative Study of Metaphors in School Leadership
(2026-07-09)
This narrative inquiry study explored how elementary school principals used
metaphors to describe their leadership approaches and whether those metaphorical
expressions reflected principles consistent with a living ...
Age-Associated Mechanisms of Multisensory Interaction on Postural Dynamics
(2026-07-09)
Postural control is a complex behavior that depends on the dynamic integration of visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs, the allocation of attentional resources, and the coordination of neuromuscular responses. ...
Examination of Acute Stress on a Neurophysiological Indicator of Incentive Salience in Cannabis Users
(2026-07-09)
Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substances in the United States, in part due to recently increased accessibility and inaccurate perceptions regarding negative health effects associated with use. Rates of ...
Optimizing sampling effort and timing to improve inference of small mammal diversity in southeastern US forests
(2026-07-02)
Wildlife managers and researchers frequently utilize the number of species present in a given area as a metric to evaluate ecological function as well as progress of and impact of conservation actions. Small mammals serve ...
An Exploratory Case Study of an Assistant Principal’s Roles and Responsibilities That Helped Turn Around a Priority School
(2026-07-01)
Assistant principals serve important leadership roles within schools and are often positioned to support school improvement efforts associated with accountability and instructional leadership responsibilities; however, ...
Understanding the Impacts of Heat on Sporting Spectators, Stadiums, and Events at a Southeastern University through Interdisciplinary Approaches
(2026-07-01)
Introduction: Auburn University is home to multiple NCAA Division-I sports teams, which draw in hundreds of thousands of fans every year for sporting and other mass gathering outdoor events. For fan safety, the increase ...
A Phenomenological Exploration of Mentors' Lived Experiences Supporting Novice Principals Across Alabama
(2026-06-30)
Abstract
Newly appointed principals often experience feelings of isolation and insufficient preparation for new leadership responsibilities, contributing to high attrition rates of approximately 18-20 percent. While ...