Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Mechanistic Controls on the Fate, Transport, and Destruction of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Soil–Water Systems
(2026-08-10)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent synthetic contaminants that pose long-term risks to groundwater, drinking water, agricultural soils, and aquatic environments. Their environmental behavior is ...
School Gardening as Experiential Learning: A Qualitative Study of Extension Educators' Observations of Youth Learning Outcomes in Alabama
(2026-08-10)
The purpose of this study was to examine how school gardening is described as
influencing youth learning based on Alabama Cooperative Extension System educators’
observations. Specifically, this study explored theoretical ...
Development and Evaluation of a Novel Bioprocessing Technique for Valorizing Brewer’s Spent Grains as a Model High Protein Lignocellulosic Waste Stream
(2026-08-10)
This work utilizes brewers spent grain (BSG) as a low-cost feedstock for the development of a novel processing technique for producing high yield hydrogel polymers from high protein lignocellulosic biomass. BSG accounts ...
Litter Beetle (Alphitobius diaperinus) movement on a poultry farm and in a laboratory
(2026-08-10)
Abstract
Litter beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) are significant pests in commercial poultry operations, acting as reservoirs for avian pathogens and causing damage to building structures. As chemical control measures ...
Circuit Techniques for Adaptive Threshold-Voltage Regulation and Digitally Assisted Frequency Synthesis
(2026-08-10)
This dissertation presents circuit techniques for adaptive threshold-voltage regulation and digitally assisted frequency synthesis in advanced CMOS technologies. The first part in-vestigates adaptive threshold-voltage ...
Type Inference in Stripped Binaries via NLP-Guided Binary Analysis
(2026-08-07)
Binary program analysis poses fundamental challenges due to the loss of high-level abstractions during the compilation process. In contrast to source code, binary executables lack explicit representations of variables, ...
Type Inference in Stripped Binaries via NLP-Guided Binary Analysis
(2026-08-07)
Binary program analysis poses fundamental challenges due to the loss of high-level abstractions during the compilation process. In contrast to source code, binary executables lack explicit representations of variables, ...
Application of natural feed additives to enhance growth performance, innate immunity, gut microbiome, and disease resistance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) raised in biofloc and recirculating clear water systems
(2026-08-07)
With global demand for animal protein growing, aquaculture has shifted toward more intensive production. However, intensified systems are often challenged by disease outbreaks and water quality issues. Biofloc technology ...
The Merger of the Future Farmers of America and the New Farmers of America in 1965: A Phenomenological Case Study
(2026-08-07)
This qualitative single-case study examined a purposive sample of six participants, focusing on how their experiences as members of NFA during the period in question were retrospectively interpreted. The participation of ...
Carbon Storage and Sequestration Potential Assessment in Southeastern Bangladesh: An Integrated PLUS-InVEST Modeling Approach
(2026-08-07)
Southeastern Bangladesh (SEB) is undergoing rapid land use and land cover (LULC) change that threatens its carbon storage and sequestration (CSS) potential, yet the region's LULC-carbon dynamics remain poorly understood. ...
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Disrupts Hippocampal Signaling by Modulating Glutamate Receptor Function
(2026-08-07)
Learning and memory depend on proper hippocampal function and are mediated largely through glutamatergic neurotransmission. The ionotropic glutamate receptors, α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) ...
Chemical regulation of steroidogenic capacity in the male rat gonad
(2026-08-07)
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is critical in the maturation and maintenance of reproductive organs, particularly the initiation of Sertoli and Leydig cell differentiation in males. Due to the presence of ...
Interface Engineering and External Stimuli-Driven Enhancement of Metal/Oxide Catalysts for Urea Oxidation Reaction
(2026-08-07)
The urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is a promising alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction for reducing the energy demand of electrochemical hydrogen production while simultaneously treating urea-containing wastewater. ...
Exploring the prevalence and influence of ADHD symptomology and ADHD couple types among couple relationship education participants
(2026-08-07)
Emerging findings indicate that ADHD can be considered both a vulnerability and a strength in romantic relationships where one or both partners have ADHD. Learning healthy relationship skills through couple relationship ...
Investigation Of Natural Feed Additives On Performance, Immunity, And Bacterial Resistance In Cultured Warm Water Fish Species
(2026-08-07)
Functional feed additives are a promising option for enhancing production performance and health of several aquaculture species. Through a series of studies, this dissertation research investigated the potential effects ...
Effects of Intranasal Mineral Administration on Clinical and Immune Responses in Dairy Calves Following Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) Challenge
(2026-08-07)
The bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) remains the main cause of economic loss affecting cattle and a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and reduced performance. Trace minerals (TM) play important roles in immune ...
Relationships Among High School Students’ Large Music Ensemble Enrollment and Academic Performance in Rural Public-School Systems in South Georgia
(2026-08-07)
The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the relationships between high school large music ensemble enrollment (band and/or choir) and academic achievement among public high school students in rural Georgia. ...
Innovations in Mixture and Structural Design of Cold Recycled Pavements
(2026-08-06)
Cold recycled (CR) pavements, the combination of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and an asphalt stabilizing agent (foamed or emulsified asphalt binder) at ambient temperatures, can provide a sustainable method to rehabilitate, ...
Synergy of Orally Delivered Probiotic and Vaccine for Enhanced Disease Resistance Against Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in Channel Catfish
(2026-08-06)
Two feeding trials evaluated orally delivered vaccine and probiotic strategies against virulent Aeromonas hydrophila (vAh), the causative agent of motile Aeromonas septicemia in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). In ...
Active Learning for Data-Efficient Process Mapping and Material Design
(2026-08-06)
The mapping and optimization of advanced materials and manufacturing processes is frequently challenged and constrained by the cost of acquiring data. Whether a label is obtained through building and characterizing additively ...