Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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GULP! Impacts of Double-crested Cormorants on Catfish Aquaculture in the Black Belt of Alabama and Mississippi
(2026-07-29)
The Black Belt region of Mississippi and Alabama is the second largest region of catfish (Ictalurus sp.) aquaculture production in the U.S. Double-crested cormorants (Nannopterum auritum; cormorant) are the most cited avian ...
Design Guidelines of an Inclusive Fully Autonomous Vehicle System and Interactions for Older People
(2026-07-29)
The aging population is a significant global challenge. As the older population continues to grow, mobility issues faced by older adults are exacerbated by physical and cognitive difficulties associated with aging. Fully ...
Genetic insights into wildlife movement, disease dynamics, and conservation decision-making
(2026-07-29)
Across wildlife and conservation systems, patterns of movement, connectivity, and transmission shape both ecological and social processes. These patterns influence population persistence, disease dynamics, and the flow of ...
Evaluation of 3D-printed Black Globe Thermometers for Thermal Comfort Assessment in Commercial Livestock and Poultry Operations
(2026-07-29)
Black globe thermometers (BGTs) are commonly used to assess animal thermal comfort by combining the effects of air temperature, radiation, and air speed. However, many commercially available BGTs are expensive, which limits ...
Fish Assemblage Structure and Habitat Associations in Blackwater Streams and Wetlands of Alabama’s Southern Pine Plains and Hills
(2026-07-28)
Fish community structure in headwater streams and wetlands of the Southern
Pine Plains and Hills (SPPH) was primarily determined by landscape-scale differences
in water chemistry, aligning with broad divisions in geology. ...
Effects of Mitochondrial Transplant on Phenylephrine-induced Cardiomyocyte Dysfunction
(2026-07-28)
Right ventricular (RV) failure, which carries in-hospital mortality rates of 5–17%, represents a particularly understudied and therapeutically limited disease. Though mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor in the ...
Human Perceptions of Tigers & Tiger Conservation in Telangana, India
(2026-07-28)
The tiger (Panthera Tigris) is an endangered species across Asia, with India supporting more than 75% of the global tiger population. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, long-term tiger survival depends not only on ...
Production of Biodiesel from Crude Tall Oil via Microwave-Assisted Transesterification - Kinetic Studies
(2026-07-28)
Crude tall oil (CTO), a renewable by-product of the kraft pulping industry, is a promising non-food feedstock for biodiesel production. However, its high free fatty acid content and complex composition present significant ...
Investigating Consumers’ Perceptions Toward 3 Dimensional-Printed (3DP) Fashion Products
(2026-07-27)
Three-dimensional printing or 3D printing has created possibilities for fashion product development by enabling customization, design flexibility, material innovation, and more efficient production processes. Furthermore, ...
From Toxicity to Transmission: Assessing Insecticidal Bait Efficacy, Behavioral Responses, and Potential Pathogen Carriage in Poultry Litter Beetles
(2026-07-27)
The poultry litter beetles Alphitobius diaperinus is a persistent and economically
important pest in poultry production systems, where infestations cause structural
damage to facilities, facilitate the transmission of ...
Quantifying Spatiotemporal Vegetation Change in the Southeastern United States
(2026-07-27)
Shifts in vegetation affect ecosystem functioning related to flood intensity, climate regulation, and biodiversity support, to name only a few. In the Southeastern United States (SEUS), historical vegetation decrease, ...
Genomic Insights into Peanut Disease Resistance, Seed Traits, and Drought Water-Use Strategies
(2026-07-27)
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oilseed and food legume, but its improvement is constrained by narrow cultivated genetic diversity, allotetraploid genome complexity, foliar disease pressure, seed dormancy-related ...
Thermal Drones for White-tailed Deer: Precision and accuracy, seasonal limitations, best practices, and spatial applications
(2026-07-27)
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have emerged as an increasingly utilized
tool within wildlife population research and management with the potential to collect
previously infeasible data. However, the precision and ...
Algorithmic Improvements for Modern Sequencing Technologies: Long-Read Polishing, Alignment, and Single-Cell Clustering
(2026-07-27)
Sequence analysis involves the examination and interpretation of genetic and genomic data, particularly the order of nucleotides, adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine, in DNA and RNA molecules. Accurate and precise ...
The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy, Work Engagement and Job Demands/Resources in Academic Librarians Who Provide Instruction
(2026-07-27)
Work engagement (WE) is an important construct that has been shown to have a positive impact on a wide range of job-related outcomes including enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, and both physical and mental health. Research ...
Pharmacokinetics of Acetaminophen and Metabolites after Rectal, Oral and Intravenous Single-Dose Administration in Healthy Adult Horses.
(2026-07-27)
Acetaminophen is increasingly used in critically ill horses, but gastrointestinal disease may limit oral administration. There are currently no pharmacokinetic data in horses for acetaminophen (APAP) via alternative routes ...
Modeling Environmental Exposures to Predict Health Outcomes in the Southeastern US
(2026-07-27)
Predicting health outcomes for private well users is difficult due to the lack of data associated with well user habits and private well location. Depending on the habits of a private well user, they may be exposed to ...
Evaluation of biochar and polylactic acid composites for sustainable plant containers
(2026-07-27)
With the rise in concerns regarding plastic pollution and lack of efficient recycling strategies, research has begun to explore new sustainability routes for materials. Biodegradable polymers present an alternative strategy ...
Improving DNA Monolayer-based Electrochemical Sensors through Simplified Data Analysis, Enhanced Sensitivity, and Temporal Response Customization
(2026-07-27)
Biomarkers are quantifiable indicators of a biological state. Detection and quantification of biomarkers are essential for disease diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and assessment of treatment efficacy. However, ...
Integrating Genomics, Phenomics, and Quantitative Genetic Models to Accelerate Genetic Gain in Intercrop and Monoculture Breeding Systems
(2026-07-27)
Sustainable intensification of agriculture requires breeding systems that
simultaneously improve productivity, resilience, and ecosystem services. However, most
breeding programs remain optimized for monoculture yield, ...