Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Preharvest strategies for reducing Salmonella prevalence in broilers: Effects of organic acids and litter treatments
(2025-12-05)
Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen closely monitored to ensure the safety of
poultry-derived food products. Although illnesses are often attributed to improper handling or
cooking, contamination frequently ...
A Political History of the United States Space Force: The Role of National Security Concerns, Bureaucratic Politics, and Policy Entrepreneurs
(2025-12-05)
The creation of the United States Space Force in December 2019 marked the first establishment of a new U.S. military service in more than seventy years and a significant shift in American political-military doctrine. This ...
On Multi-modal Anomaly Detection Techniques Applied to Industrial IOT
(2025-12-05)
In this work, anomaly detection in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) multimodal context is evaluated from multiple perspectives. Particularly, a significant literature review was conducted to ascertain the highest ...
Reproductive hormone, antral follicle count, and transvaginal oocyte aspiration outcomes in mares receiving intravenous clomiphene citrate
(2025-12-05)
The demand for in vitro produced foals is increasing. Unfortunately, the likelihood of
producing an in vitro produced embryo is much lower in equine than other species where in vitro
fertilization is also in high demand. ...
Discovery of Attack-Resistant Satellite Constellation Configurations via Simulation-Based Evolutionary Computing
(2025-12-05)
For decades, outer space was considered a geopolitical sanctuary where spacecraft faced only natural threats. A current trend in space mission planning envisions constellations with hundreds or even thousands of satellites. ...
Evaluating Environmental Enrichment Usage by Broiler Breeders During the Rearing Period
(2025-12-05)
The impact of environmental Enrichments (EE) on broiler breeder behavior is an undeveloped field that needs to be further studied. This research aims to improve the understanding of abnormal repetitive behavior (ARB) ...
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Exploring the Perceptions of the School Based Mental Health Counselor (SBMHC) on the Tenets of a Successful Collaborative Relationship with School Counselors to Deliver Appropriate Counseling Services in a K-12 Academic Setting
(2025-12-05)
The delivery of mental health services in schools is a rising occurrence in K-12 academic settings. Historically, school counselors have been the dominant provider of counseling services for students. However, the ...
Network-Based Multi-Omics Approaches to Identify Molecular Signatures Associated with Pregnancy Status in Beef Heifers
(2025-12-05)
Fertility is a multifactorial trait and a key determinant of productivity and sustainability in beef cattle production. Identifying molecular mechanisms and biomarkers associated with fertility could improve the prediction ...
Elementary Agricultural Education in Georgia: Exploring Teacher Characteristics and Perceptions of Standards
(2025-12-04)
The presence and growth of elementary agricultural education in Georgia highlight a
critical area of exploration when examined through teacher characteristics, curriculum standards,
and professional perceptions. This ...
A Comparative Analysis of Predictive Model and Large Language Model Approaches to Workplace Competency Assessment
(2025-12-04)
Workplace competencies serve as foundational components of organizational effectiveness, directly influencing talent selection, employee development, and strategic planning. Traditionally, these competencies are assessed ...
Biotechnology in Agricultural Education
(2025-12-04)
Abstract
CHISM, LISSI CARR. Biotechnology in Agricultural Education. (Under the direction of Dr.
Jason McKibben.)
This dissertation examined the integration of biotechnology within Georgia School-Based
Agricultural ...
Physicochemical, texture, color, and sensory evaluation of insect-based jerky-style pet treats formulated with varying ratios of crickets (Gryllodes sigillatus) and chicken liver
(2025-12-04)
The rapid increase in pet ownership and the continued humanization of companion animals have intensified the search for sustainable, functional ingredients that can be incorporated into the pet treats without compromising ...
Relative Sensitivity of Cyanobacteria to Copper Herbicides and Effectiveness of Utilizing Copper Bioavailability Approach to Treat Harmful Algal Blooms in Pond Aquaculture Systems
(2025-12-04)
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can pose ecological and economic risks to the aquaculture industry. Copper (Cu) has been widely used to treat HABs. Cu doses are usually calculated using a traditional alkalinity model, which ...
Scaled-up Processing of Multi-functional Polymer Matrix Composites
(2025-12-04)
This dissertation provides a comprehensive framework for the scalable fabrication and characterization of multi-functional polymer composites prepared by electric-field alignment of carbon nanotubes (CNT) within the epoxy ...
An Approach to applying Information Processing, Semiotics, and Product Semantics to the Design of Novel Medical Devices with Complex Physical Interfaces
(2025-12-04)
Usability is still a relatively new field of focus for Industrial Design, and it is an area with proven monetary and life-saving value. Of particular interest to usability is the design of medical devices with complex ...
Understanding the Impacts of Nutrient Leaching in Peach (Prunus persica L.) Crop Production
(2025-12-04)
Nutrient leaching has been a long-standing concern due to its potential detrimental effects on the environment, human health, and aquatic ecosystems. This issue is becoming increasingly pressing, considering the new ...
Impact of Feeding Regimens on Reproductive Development and Performance in Female and Male Broiler Breeders
(2025-12-04)
Rising global demands for poultry meat, coupled with chick shortages in the broiler
industry, have placed increasing pressure on primary breeders to improve the reproductive
performance of broiler breeders. Decades of ...
Synthesis and Characterization of TEMPO-oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers (TCNF) and Chitosan Aerogels for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants
(2025-12-04)
This study investigates the pH-dependent self-assembly and adsorption performance of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber (TCNF) and chitosan (CH) aerogels synthesized via air drying without chemical crosslinkers. Aerogels ...
The Efficacy of Weight Bias Reduction Intervention for Counselors in Training
(2025-12-04)
Weight-based discrimination, or sizeism, is a form of discrimination that harms both psychological and physical health. Research specific to the professional counseling field has observed weight bias among practicing ...
Improving the ecological knowledge on phyllosphere yeasts
(2025-12-04)
The phyllosphere, encompassing all aboveground plant surfaces such as leaves, fruits, and flowers, represents a highly dynamic habitat that supports diverse microbial communities, including bacteria, yeasts, filamentous ...