Auburn University

Mining professional discourse for innovation signals in construction technology: a supervised topic modeling study

Purpose The engagement of technology users, providers and investors plays a vital role in shaping innovation pathways within the construction industry. As digital platforms increasingly host professional discussions on emerging technologies, analyzing these narratives is essentia...

High-Resolution X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Soluble Methane Monooxygenase: Room Temperature and Cryogenic Insights into Active Site Electronic Structure Modulation

Abstract Room temperature HERFD XAS (High Energy Resolution Fluorescence Detected X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy) data collected on the stable Fe(III)Fe(III) (ox) and Fe(II)Fe(II) (red) states of the soluble methane monooxygenase hydroxylase (sMMOH) from Methylosinus trichosporium...

Stellar blend image classification using computationally efficient Gaussian processes

Stellar blends, where two or more stars appear blended in an image, pose a significant visualization challenge in astronomy. Traditionally, distinguishing these blends from single stars has been costly and resource-intensive, involving sophisticated equipment and extensive expert...

Balancing Structural Ordering and Electrochemical Performance in LiNi0.94Co0.06O2 Cathodes via PVA-Assisted Synthesis

Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes are promising candidates for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries; however, their electrochemical performance is strongly influenced by structural evolution, lithium stoichiometry, interfacial properties, and particle characteristics. In this s...

Fecal degradation and nutrient loss of manure from cattle offered four bermudagrass cultivars

Abstract Bermudagrass ( Cynodon spp.) is one of the most common warm‐season perennial grasses utilized in the southeastern United States for pasture or stored forage. However, there is a paucity of data evaluating the fecal nutrient losses overtime by cattle grazing different ber...

Selective Separations for Nutrient Circularity: From Molecular Insights to Field Implementation

Abstract Nutrient pollution remains one of the pressing water-quality challenges, leading to eutrophication, threats to aquatic life, and substantial remediation-associated costs. Simultaneously, concerns over phosphate depletion and the sustainability of chemical fertilizer prod...

Relationship between Shoulder Kinetics and Arm Slot in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers

Abstract Baseball pitchers experience significant physical demands throughout the throwing motion, and upper extremity injuries remain common across all levels of play. Thus, it was our purpose to examine the relationship between arm slot determinants and shoulder loading in Nati...

Memory on ice: spatial memory is retained over a 9-month hibernation period in Columbian ground squirrels

Abstract Memory allows animals to utilize ecologically relevant information, yet whether it endures through prolonged metabolic shutdown is poorly understood. We tested spatial memory retention in a long-term, free-living hibernator, the Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus col...

Cover crop diversity generates complex rhizo-microbiome networks by improving soil properties

Agricultural soils face significant microbial disruption due to chemical inputs and continuous cropping. Cover crops offer a potential strategy to restore soil microbial health, yet the influence of cover crop species richness on root and rhizosphere microbiomes remains poorly un...

Provably Lossless Acceleration of DNN Mutation Testing via Memoization

Mutation analysis has recently reemerged in the context of deep neural networks (DNNs) as a promising, but notoriously costly, approach for assessing test dataset adequacy. Existing techniques speed up DNN mutation testing through lossy approximations that trade efficiency for mu...

PS13-11. Effect of Forb Inclusion on Digestion and Metabolism of Warm-Season Forage Diets in Beef Cattle.

Abstract Warm-season forbs have gained attention in grazing systems for their high productivity, favorable nutritive value, and potential to reduce enteric methane (CH4) emissions in beef cattle. However, variable palatability and limited voluntary intake often prevent achieving...

Validating Wing Biopsies for Blood‐Borne Pathogen Characterization in Bats

Wildlife surveillance is critical for tracking disease emergence, characterizing pathogen diversity, and assessing spillover risks. Blood-borne pathogens are of particular interest for such efforts due to their global distribution, broad host taxa, and zoonotic potential. Despite...

PS11-20. Influence of Cultivar on Potential Activity of Methane Production from Annual Ryegrass.

Abstract Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas produced during ruminal fermentation, and forage characteristics are key drivers of enteric methane yield in ruminant animals. Annual ryegrass (Lolium perenne L. spp. Multiflorum [Lam.] Husnot) is commonly used in pasture-based li...

Field sampling guidelines for sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) research in lacustrine and coastal systems: from field collection to laboratory subsampling

Abstract Sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA) has emerged as a powerful proxy for reconstructing past biodiversity and environmental change in lacustrine and coastal systems, yet standardized field guidance remains limited, particularly for researchers working in tropical and coasta...

Unveiling the Potential of Biogenic Nanoparticles for Wastewater Remediation: A Systematic Review

In recent decades, escalating water pollution driven by demographic growth, industrial development, agricultural intensification, and rapid urban expansion has emerged as a critical global environmental challenge. Contamination of water bodies by heavy metals, organic compounds,...

Integrating an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Literacy Feature Into Shared Storybook Reading for Autistic Children Who Need or Rely on AAC

PURPOSE: This study explored the impact of integrating an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) literacy feature (Transition to Literacy [T2L] initial-letter sound feature), adapted to target letter-sound correspondence, within a grid-based AAC topic display on the acc...

Additional fertilizer and nematicide combinations on upland cotton to manage Rotylenchulus reniformis and Meloidogyne incognita in Alabama

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A functional basis for the developmental sequence of the macrostructure of the Venus flower basket ( Euplectella aspergillum )

Despite receiving significant interest from the biological and engineering communities, several questions about the underlying reasons for the form of the deep-sea sponge Venus flower basket (Euplectela aspergillum) remain unanswered. In particular, the basis for the sequence of...

The evolution of quantitative methods in Applied Linguistics: A longitudinal case study

Although improvements in research designs, quality, statistical rigor, and analytic complexity are often assumed in applied linguistics, empirical evidence supporting these claims remains scarce. This paper examines the evolution of quantitative methods in applied linguistics res...

Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Responses in Chickens: Mechanisms, Host–Pathogen Interactions, and Emerging Genomic Technologies

Epigenetic regulation has emerged as a fundamental mechanism governing immune function in poultry by integrating genetic, environmental, nutritional, and microbial signals without altering the DNA sequence. Recent advances in epigenomics have revealed that DNA methylation, histon...