Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Automated Design of Network Graph Algorithms with Applications in Cybersecurity
(2020-01-06)
Graph representations and graph algorithms are commonplace in a wide variety of research domains, including computer and network security. Many problems can be expressed in terms of graphs in order to leverage the strengths ...
Soil- and Foliar-Applied Potassium in Upland Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Production
(2019-12-20)
Soil test recommendations for upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fertility are often based on varieties which are no longer in production, meriting questions on whether increased potassium (K) is needed for new varieties ...
Comparing Angler Effort and Catch Rate Estimates Across Creel Survey Methods at Three Alabama Reservoirs
(2019-12-19)
I compared different creel survey methods at three Alabama reservoirs (Harris, Jordan, and Mitchell) to identify approaches that could improve precision and reduce costs. I was particularly interested in whether boat ...
Predicting Signal Probabilities Using Neural Networks to Improve Test Point Insertion
(2019-12-18)
This thesis presents an artificial neural network signal probability predictor for VLSI circuits that
considers reconvergent fan-outs. Testability analysis techniques are useful in the insertion of
testpoints to improve ...
Charting the Volunteering Characteristics of College Students in a Land-Grant University
(2019-12-14)
Volunteerism in the undergraduate years can be a predictor highly correlated with remarkable increase in social integrity, civic-mindedness, (Astin & Sax, 1998; Eyler & Giles, 1999; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005; Vogelgesang ...
An Examination of the Adoption of Web 2.0 Technologies in Program Delivery in Cooperative Extension
(2019-12-12)
Cooperative Extension has a mission to take the university to the public. Therefore, one of the major goals is to disseminate timely research based information for local and state use. Extension has formed solid networks ...
Design and Evaluation of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control System for Heavy Freight Vehicles
(2019-12-12)
This thesis describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) system for heavy freight trucks that seeks to provide a platform for future cooperative control and estimation ...
Evaluation of biorational insecticides against two-spotted spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Tomato
(2019-12-12)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most popular and potentially profitable crops grown in high tunnel (polyethylene-covered structures) production. The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: ...
Application of molecular and bioinformatics approaches for sensory and quality attributes improvement in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.)
(2019-12-10)
As more consumers are paying attention to food quality and nutrients, obtaining desirable flavor and quality attributes become an important breeding objective for peanut. In this study, 120 accessions from the US Mini-core ...
Investigating the Catalytic and the Metabolic Role of the Thiol Dioxygenase and a Sulfurtransferase in the mdo Operon from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(2019-12-10)
Mammalian cysteine dioxygenase (CDO) is a mononuclear iron containing enzyme that belongs to the cupin superfamily. CDO catalyzes the oxidation of cysteine to cysteine sulfinic acid. It contains an amino acid-derived ...
Additive Manufacturing of Fatigue Resistant Austenitic Stainless Steels by Establishing the Process-Structure-Property Relationships
(2019-12-10)
This work presents a multidisciplinary approach (relating microstructure features to mechanical properties) to utilize additive manufacturing as a tool to fabricate superior, fatigue resistant materials. The ultimate goal ...
Environmental tolerance and reproduction of Florida false corals Ricordea florida (Anthozoa: Corallimorpharia): Implications for ornamental fisheries management
(2019-12-10)
In the aquarium trade, corallimorpharians are commonly known as false corals or mushroom corals, but little is known about the biology of most species. Some species of corallimorpharians are dominant competitors for space ...
Does Higher Self-Control Predict Higher State-Orientation and Negative Self-Referential Emotions? A Mixed Methods Study.
(2019-12-10)
Trait self-control has been evaluated overwhelmingly as desirable, but only limited research has investigated the negative trade-offs associated with exercising self-control. This paper uses mixed methods to explore ...
36-24-36: The Effect of Listening to Rap Lyrics that Promote the Curvy Ideal on Black Women’s Body Image Dissatisfaction
(2019-12-10)
Body image dissatisfaction (BID) has been linked to a number of concerns such as low self-esteem, disordered eating, anxiety and depression. Mainstream media has been identified as one of the biggest culprits in the ...
Integration of physiological and molecular approaches for selecting peanut genotypes with superior drought tolerant and nitrogen fixation traits
(2019-12-10)
The vulnerability of peanut to drought varies depending on physiological characteristics, crop growth stages, and environmental conditions. This study examined the effects of drought stress on symbiotic nitrogen fixation ...
Defining and mitigating the impacts of Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) management on pollinators
(2019-12-10)
Crapemyrtle bark scale (CMBS) [Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Kuwana)] is a recently introduced pest in the United States. CMBS attacks crapemyrtle [Lagerstroemia spp. L. (Myrtales: Lythraceae)], a plant ubiquitous in ...
Experimental Methods for the Analysis of Frost Nucleation and Frost Growth on Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Coated Flat Plate Surfaces in Forced Convection Channel Flows
(2019-12-09)
An experimental system was designed and built to explore the effect of coated surfaces on frost formation. The experimental system consists of a wind tunnel test apparatus, dew point sensors, thermocouples for temperature ...
Rank Based Group Variable Selection for Functional Linear Model
(2019-12-09)
We propose a robust rank based variable selection method for a functional linear regression model with multiple explanatory functions and a scalar response. The procedure extends rank based group variable selection to ...
Effects of The Hexosamine Biosynthesis Pathway in Endothelial Function
(2019-12-09)
Diabetes is characterized by high circulating plasma glucose and insulin resistance. Many diabetics have additional comorbidities, a major one being hypertension. Endothelial dysfunction links diabetes and hypertension. ...
Interior Backus Problem with Expanded Data
(2019-12-09)
We consider a special formulation of the Backus geomagnetic problem in two and higher dimension. Given a domain $\Omega \subset \mathbb{R}^n$, we seek to determine whether there exists a unique harmonic function $u$ ...