Auburn Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effects of Macroalgae on Coral-Microbial Associates on Caribbean Coral Reefs
(2011-11-15)
Scleractinian corals harbor eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms that form dynamic mutualistic, parasitic and commensal associations with the coral host and exhibit substantial genetic and ecological diversity. The ...
Family Forest Landowner Research: Attitudes About Forest Management and Information Needs
(2011-11-15)
This dissertation provides three manuscripts further assessing family forest landowners
based on results from the National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) and Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) unit of the United States Department ...
Is the Level of Weight Gain During College Freshmen’s First Semester Related to Changes in the Regulation of Food, Strength Training, and Appearance Satisfaction, During the Second Semester?
(2011-11-15)
Multiple studies have found that college students gain a significant amount of weight during their college career. The present study goes beyond measuring the amount of weight that college student gain, and identifies ...
Nocturnal Ecophysiology of the Anemonefish-Sea Anemone Mutualism: Patterns of Nocturnal Oxygen Consumption and Symbiont Behavior at Night
(2011-11-15)
The mutualism between anemonefishes and giant sea anemones is one of the most well known interactions on coral reefs. While the symbiotic benefits provided to each partner have been researched for over 100 years, little ...
Effect of H2O and H2O2 on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Selected Natural and Synthetic Polymer Structures
(2011-11-15)
Modern transportation systems may be subjected to unintentional contamination from infected passengers as well as deliberate contamination from terrorism. Hydrogen peroxide has been used for years as a disinfectant in the ...
Satiation Feed Consumption as an Inventory Tool to Assess Biomass of Channel x Blue Hybrid Catfish in Earthen Ponds
(2011-11-15)
The present study was conducted to determine the percentage body weight of feed
that specific sizes of hybrid catfish consume at various water temperatures when fed to
satiation under pond conditions. This information, ...
Fine-scale movements and home ranges of red snapper Lutjanus campechanus around artificial reefs in the northern Gulf of Mexico
(2011-11-14)
Few studies have examined fine-scale movement patterns of continental shelf marine fishes. For example, little is known about an important marine species, red snapper Lutjanus campechanus, and its fine-scale movement ...
Evaluation of Low Frequency Communication Techniques for Load Phase Identification
(2011-11-14)
This is a discussion on the process of implementing a system for power line
communication (PLC). A PLC system is desired as it will allow for phase identification
of the load and the transmission of data from the load ...
Faculty Attitude towards Integrating Technology in Teaching
(2011-11-14)
Studies have shown that computer technology has brought about a noticeable change in the manner in which education is delivered to students. Further research suggests that the use of technology enables educators to ...
Measuring Tendencies Toward Self-Directedness of Live Production Managers and Service Technicians in the Alabama Poultry Industry
(2011-11-14)
The driving force behind any company’s long term success is its ability for its employees to adapt to change. The driving force behind the success of any business is the people (Campbell, 2010). Improving company profit ...
A Parasitic Dinoflagellate of the Ctenophore Mnemiosis sp.
(2011-11-14)
In this study I have sought to characterize a previously unknown parasitic dinoflagellate, which is associated with the costal ctenophore Mnemiopsis sp. Here, I describe its general morphology, based on an identification ...
Polynomial-Time Algorithms for Designing Dual-Voltage Energy Efficient Circuits
(2011-11-14)
In this work, we propose a technique to use dual supply voltages in digital designs in
order to get a reduction in energy consumption. Three new algorithms are proposed for nd-
ing and assigning low voltage in dual ...
Three Essays on Antidumping Duties and Risk Factors Affecting International Seafood Trade
(2011-11-08)
This dissertation includes three essays to address influences of the antidumping policy, price risk, and exchange risk in the US seafood import market. In the first chapter, I attempt to evaluate the effect of trade diversion ...
An Experimental Investigation and a Multiscale Electro-thermo-mechanical Model of a Flat Pin High Power Electrical Connector
(2011-11-03)
Hybrid and electrical vehicles (HEV) are the next evolutionary step in automobile technology. However, the electrical systems which propel HEVs are fundamentally different from conventional technologies. Therefore, a few ...
Net Diagnosis Using Stuck-at and Transition Fault Models
(2011-11-02)
As deep sub-micron technologies are widely adopted in modern VLSI design and fabrication process, the shrinking size and increasing complexity of digital circuits make it more difficult to maintain a high yield. Diagnosis ...
Lean Manufacturing in the Oil and Gas Industry
(2011-11-01)
This research aims to investigate the lean production tools and techniques in the oil and gas industry with a focus on the oilfield services industry. A combination of email and web based electronic survey, three plant ...
Molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic dysfunction in Aging Alzheimer's disease and Diabetes
(2012-01-19)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and diabetes (DB) contribute to the development of early brain aging and cognitive dysfunction. Mechanistic basis of cognitive dysfunction in AD and DB is not well elucidated. Resistance to age ...
Alabama High School Graduation Exam Outcomes: Agricultural Education and Its Impact
(2011-10-27)
This study sought to determine if there is possible a relationship between agricultural education class credits obtained by students and their subsequent outcome on the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE). Also, ...
Characterization of Multi-Phase Performance-Based Passive Control Systems
(2011-10-27)
Typical passive control devices have inherent strengths and weaknesses as seismic protection systems. A Multi-phase Passive Control System (MPCS) combines two types of passive control devices in a system in order to offset ...
Operant Variability: A Behavioral and Pharmacological Analysis
(2011-10-27)
Behavioral variability is often demonstrated in the laboratory setting by imposing a multiple schedule of reinforcement: one component requires the animal to vary sequences of responding and the other component serves as ...