Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Near infrared spectroscopy to assess the onset of increased metabolism and muscle tissue oxygenation during muscle contractions
(2012-11-15)
The aims of the present study were to 1) Determine whether there is a time delay (TD) in VO2 at the onset of contractions by comparing the NIRS responses during blood perfusion versus hemoglobin (Hb)-free buffer perfusion; ...
Assessing Performance Characteristics of Sediment Basins Constructed in Franklin County, Alabama
(2012-11-12)
The objective of the research project was to monitor the performance of newly designed sediment basins that were constructed on the ALDOT 502 project in Franklin County. The project included four tasks: (1) assess performance ...
Histological atlas of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) with comparison of Alabama rainbow (Villosa nebulosa), Gulf pigtoe (Fusconaia cerina), and Alabama creekmussel (Strophitus connasaugaensis), from the Mobile River Basin, Alabama
(2012-11-12)
The “freshwater mussels” (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Unionoida) are a species rich group of parasitic bivalves comprising an estimated 898 species in 6 families, 2 subfamilies, and 29 genera worldwide. Renown for its biodiversity, ...
Achievement Motivation in High School: The Role of Teacher-Child Relationship Quality from Third Grade to Sixth Grade
(2012-11-12)
Using longitudinal data from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (N = 1,364), the purpose of the current study was to fill a significant gap in the ...
Marital Conflict, Maternal and Paternal Closeness and Monitoring, and Adolescent Internalizing Problems: A Test of Mediation and Moderation
(2012-11-12)
To explore the mechanism underlying the link between marital conflict and adolescent depression and anxiety (internalizing symptoms), this study examined parenting as a mediator in the relationship between adolescent reports ...
A sequence stratigraphic synthesis of the Lower Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation encountered in two drill cores in the Cahaba synclinorium, Alabama
(2012-11-12)
The Lower Pennsylvanian Pottsville Formation is a classic clastic wedge of the Appalachian mountain system composed of interbedded sandstone, siltstone, claystone, shale, and coal beds with orthoquartzitic conglomerate at ...
Statistics? We Don’t Need No Stinking Statistics! or Using Stem Maps to Compare Cruising Methods For Allowable Cut Calculations in Uneven-Aged Longleaf Pine
(2012-11-08)
This study examines sampling methods to determine current stocking of uneven-aged longleaf pine stands for determining allowable cut. Heretofore it has often been assumed that stands smaller than 100 acres should receive ...
The Young Women Leaders' Program: Exploring Factors and Outcomes Associated with Emerging Adult Female Mentors' Experience
(2012-11-08)
The purpose of this study was to understand young adult female mentors’ experiences in a mentoring program that pairs undergraduates with at-risk female junior high school students. There is extremely limited research ...
Phosphorus and nitrogen budget for inland, saline water shrimp ponds in Alabama
(2012-11-08)
Phosphorus and nitrogen budgets were prepared for ponds in an inland low-salinity shrimp farm in the Blackland Prairie region of Alabama. The study was conducted during the first crop in three ponds which were newly ...
Energy Cost Reduction for Medical Facilities
(2012-11-07)
An intensive energy audit was performed on Russell Medical Center located in Alexander City, AL. It began in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The purpose of this audit is to find effective strategies to reduce energy costs ...
Novel Micro System for Accelerated Determination of Diffusion Coefficient
(2012-11-07)
Diffusion plays a paramount role in many scientific areas. In the scientific field, the term diffusion coefficient, D, is generally used as the parameter for quantifying the diffusion phenomena. At present, diaphragm cell, ...
A Multi-Technique Comparative Evaluation of Silver Dispersion on Polycrystalline Titania
(2012-11-06)
Energy independence, coupled with the increasing demands on energy supply, and rising environmental, health, and efficiency concerns have fueled the need for more appropriate
refining processes in the petroleum industry. ...
Using Discrete Element Modeling to Evaluate Material Distribution Using Spinner-disc Spreaders
(2012-11-06)
Due to rising costs of inorganic fertilizers, more crop producers are turning to organic fertilizers as a soil amendment and fertilizer source. The inherent physical variability of litter makes it difficult to achieve ...
Assessing the Efficacy of Analytical Definitions in Hazing Education
(2012-11-06)
Hazing is a problem that persists on college campuses and in high schools. According to Nuwer (2011) between 1970 and 2006, there was at least one hazing-related death each year on a college campus. Hazing education and ...
Hydrogen Production by Supercritical Water Reforming of Bio-Oil Components
(2012-11-06)
The concept of a hydrogen economy is gaining traction with an ever increasing body of work focusing on all aspects of the overall process which consists of converting a fuel source to hydrogen followed by storage and ...
Development of a Feeder Route Cyclist Demand Model for Dense Urban Areas
(2012-11-06)
This thesis provides a new way of forecasting bicycle demand in the urban core by using a feeder system approach. It uses a technique of predicting demand at a location for all of the demand feeding into that point. No ...
Changes in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of Third Grade Students in Body Quest: Food of the Warrior, a 17-class Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
(2012-11-06)
Objective: To increase fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption, third grade students participated in Body Quest (BQ), a 17-class childhood obesity prevention program.
Methods: Students (n = 2,477) were randomly assigned to ...
Selective and Non-selective Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Characterization: Catalysts and Underlayers Effects on Field Emission Properties
(2012-11-06)
Since the discovery of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), they have been attracted much attention with abundant potential applications based on their outstanding properties. CNTs
are well-known for their superior mechanical strength ...
Teaching Children with Autism to Tact Stimuli from Auditory and Tactile Sensory Modalities
(2012-11-06)
A number of contemporary investigations have examined tact-training procedures with a number of different populations, specifically with children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (e.g., Barbera & Kubina, 2005; ...
Volunteer Tourism: Exploring the Perceptions of Bahamian Islanders and Student Volunteer Tourists
(2012-11-06)
This study examines the motivations and perceptions of Bahamian family island residents and student volunteer tourists towards volunteer tourism programs. This research suggests that perceptions towards volunteer tourism ...