Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Agronomic Practices’ Impacts on Barley Production and Economic Outcomes in Alabama
(2025-12-07)
This research explored the practicality of winter barley production in Alabama. With the growth of craft breweries and increasing demand for locally sourced grain, further investigation into barley cultivation across the ...
Spray Performance of Drones for Fungicide Applications in Corn and Peanut
(2025-12-07)
Spray drone technology is gaining popularity in the United States as an alternative option to traditional manned aircraft and ground sprayer for pesticide applications. However, limited research exists on their performance ...
Public Service Motivation Among Frontline Public Employees: An Empirical Study of Election Officials, Public Librarians, and Wildland Firefighters in Alabama
(2025-12-07)
Public Service Motivation (PSM) is critical to understanding frontline public employees’ motivation and job satisfaction. This dissertation examines PSM among three distinct public service professionals in Alabama: election ...
Mechanical Reliability of Lead-Free Solder Paste Alloys in Surface Mount Applications with Different Surface Finishes
(2025-12-07)
It has been a little more than 23 years since the European Parliament released the lead-free
directives that piloted the electronics manufacturing industry to adopt lead-free solder alloys.
During this time, there still ...
Autoethnography of Alpha Sennon: The Development of WHYFARM- Engaging Children and Youth in Agriculture via Agriedutainment to Contribute Towards Food and Nutrition Security
(2025-12-07)
This study examines the professional and personal journey of Alpha Sennon, Founder and Executive Director of WHYFARM (We Help You-th Farm), who has been recognized globally as a youth development specialist in agriculture. ...
Survey of Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase and Glutamine Synthetase Resistance In Alabama Amaranthus Populations
(2025-12-06)
Amaranthus species, particularly A. palmeri and A. tuberculatus, are among the most common and troublesome weeds nationally. In Alabama, statewide screenings have not been conducted since 2016, but producers have still ...
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 ...