Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Model Selection for Multi-Attribute Gaussian Graphical Models
(2026-04-15)
In this thesis, we examine a common challenge in the estimation of conditional independence graphs, namely the selection of the regularization parameter for sparse precision matrix estimation in multi-attribute Gaussian ...
Collective Excitations in Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials
(2026-04-14)
Low-dimensional quantum materials provide a versatile platform for exploring collective excitations such as phonons, magnons, and topological spin textures. Advances in synthesis techniques, including molecular beam epitaxy ...
Dietary barley inclusion to replace wheat, with or without carbohydrases supplementation in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) diets: Effects on growth performance, nutrient utilization, and physiological gene expression
(2026-04-14)
Supplementation of exogenous enzymes in barley-based diets could aid in hydrolyzing the
non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). To investigate the effects of enzyme supplements in barley-
based diets replacing wheat, a 5-week ...
Falls and Violent Mechanisms of Traumatic Brain Injury Reduce Very Long-Term Locomotor Functional Independence
(2026-04-14)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant global public health concern and is a leading cause of long-term disability. In 2021, approximately 37.9 million people worldwide were living with TBI-related disabilities (Liu ...
Three Essays on Applied Economics: Analyses of Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior in Food Industries
(2026-04-14)
This dissertation examines how food systems are shaped by market integration, price volatility transmission, and heterogeneous consumer adoption. The first essay analyzes volatility spillovers between capture fisheries and ...
From Uncertain to Confident: The Power of an Intentional Decision-Making Course for Undecided Freshman
(2026-04-14)
This research explores the impact of a theory backed course, Exploratory Investigations, which was designed to guide undecided first-semester freshmen through an intentional decision-making process for their academic major ...
Elucidating the Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Tetrahydrocurcumin: A Key Curcumin Metabolite
(2026-04-13)
Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are characterized by progressive “specific” neuronal loss at an “explicit” anatomical site in the brain driven by oxidative stress, mitochondrial ...
A Neural Network-Based Modeling and Prediction of Crater Formation and Evolution in Plume-Surface Interaction
(2026-04-13)
Retro-propulsive landings on extraterrestrial surfaces pose significant risks due to the interaction between the supersonic plume from rocket nozzles and the ground. The plume–surface interaction (PSI) releases dust and ...
Harmonizing Educational Leadership with School Counseling: Preparing Principals to Support School Counselors
(2026-04-09)
The National Educational Leadership Preparation (NPBEA, 2018) & the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (NPBEA, 2015) state that an effective school leader must promote the current and future success and well-being ...
Identifying Risk Factors for Literacy Difficulties in Speech Sound Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2026-04-09)
Children with speech sound disorder (SSD) are at risk for literacy difficulties. Research suggests that one risk factor alone does not lead to these difficulties but instead multiple risk factors. The present systematic ...
Rhythm Discrimination Abilities in Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(2026-04-09)
The purpose of this study was to determine whether individuals with ADHD have similar rhythm discrimination abilities as neurotypical (i.e., do not have ADHD or history of a neurodevelopmental disorder). We hypothesized ...
The Recombination Rate Landscape of the Mississippi Diamond-backed Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin pileata)
(2026-04-08)
Meiotic recombination rates vary between taxa, species, and populations. Across genomes, exchanges can occur in short sequences known as recombination hotspots. The presence of the zinc-finger histone methyltransferase ...
Black Workers in Revolt: Birmingham's Working-Class Resistance Against the Violence of Racial Capitalism, 1871-2020
(2026-04-08)
This dissertation examines the Black working-class resistance against structural white supremacy in Birmingham, Alabama, from the city’s founding in the postbellum nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. The work ...
The Development of Disruptive Innovators in Business/Marketing Education
(2026-04-07)
Employers recognize innovation as a crucial trait in employees (Mumtaz & Parahoo, 2019). Innovative individuals are those who actively contemplate positive changes for the organization, share their ideas, communicate the ...
A Survey Examining the Integration of Music into Early Literacy and Language Instruction within Speech-language Pathology
(2026-03-31)
Purpose: The present study explored pediatric speech-language pathologists’ evidence-based practices by examining their integration of music during intervention with a focus on early literacy and language (EL-L) skills, ...
Teacher Perspectives and Knowledge of Schema Play in Early Childhood Classrooms
(2026-03-30)
This quantitative, cross-sectional study examined the relationship between early
childhood teachers’ knowledge of schema play and their reported responses to children’s
schematic behaviors. Data were collected using a ...
A DSSAT-Based Framework for Site-Specific Nitrogen Management in Winter Wheat: Evaluating Long-Term Weather Effects on Nitrogen Loss Variability Across Yield Zones
(2026-03-24)
Nitrogen (N) fertilizers are essential for sustaining the productivity of winter wheat in
humid agroecosystems; yet their management poses a significant dual challenge: optimizing farm
profitability while reducing ...
No Pain, No Gain? An Exploration of the Strong Black Woman Schema, Psychological Pain Tolerance and Psychological Pain Experiences
(2026-03-23)
The super humanization of Black American women poses ongoing threats to their well-being. Black women attempt to navigate hardship by relying on the Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema deemed a cultural tool to ward off pain. ...
Credit Allocation in Banking: Regulation, Competition, and Real Economic Effects
(2026-03-23)
This dissertation studies how regulatory reform and technological disruption reshape bank behavior and how these changes transmit to credit allocation, trade, and financial stability. Across three chapters, I examine how ...
A Multimodal Study of Vocal Function in Individuals with Asthma versus Controls: A Preliminary Investigation
(2026-03-18)
Purpose: The purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate the laryngeal, acoustic,
aerodynamic, and perceptual changes secondary to asthma and the routine use of inhaled
corticosteroids in individuals without ...