Auburn University

In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen management in maize production: a meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen application (VRA) is designed to optimize nitrogen (N) management in maize (Zea mays L.) by aligning N inputs with real-time crop demand, yet reports on its performance are inconsistent. This study quantified...

Catalytic Transformation of Biomass: From Waste to Fuels, Chemicals, and High-Value Products

The necessity of biomass valorization arises from global energy and environmental and economic challenges. Catalytic transformation of biomass into fuels, chemicals, and other valuable products has emerged as a promising approach toward a sustainable and circular economy. The pri...

The urinary pathobiont Actinobaculum massiliense can generate androgens via the dirAB pathway

While overlooked during the Human Microbiome Project, characterizing the urinary microbiota in health and disease is a new frontier in microbiome science. Recent studies have associated differential abundance of bacterial taxa including Propionimicrobium lymphophilum and Actinoba...

Inequalities for Pairs of Measure Spaces and Applications

ABSTRACT We study a family of inequalities on pairs of measure spaces involving functions defined on product domains. Our main result establishes a Jensen‐type inequality under a general product‐measure framework, extending classical inequalities such as Hölder's and Minkowski's...

Creating Opportunities for Engagement: Effects of Prompted Activities in a Juvenile Justice Facility

Juvenile justice facilities often lack structured programming during leisure and recreational activities. In a replication of Luna et al. (2021), practitioners measured the conditional engagement between staff members and residents during leisure periods in which no intervention...

Cultivating AI literacy among high school students through generative AI as a collaborative partner

Despite growing emphasis on AI literacy education, empirical research examining how secondary students engage with and apply AI concepts in authentic project-based learning environments remains limited, particularly among students from historically underserved communities. This m...

A Proven Model for Sustainable Tourism Management at Nature-Based Attractions: The Hanauma Bay Case Study

Implementing sustainability principles at nature-based tourism attractions lacks a clear path. This study examines the transformation of Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve into a sustainable attraction through a qualitative approach, including participant observation, documentary analys...

The derived depth formula for modules of finite quasi‐projective dimension

Abstract Let be a commutative Noetherian local ring. We prove a variety of new formulas for modules of finite quasi‐projective or finite quasi‐injective dimension. These include the Derived Depth Formula, itself an extension of Auslander's famous depth formula, a variation of the...

Evolution of sideways locomotion in crabs.

The evolutionary change in the mode of locomotion is often a major evolutionary event, triggering diversification. Sideways locomotion is a defining feature of true crabs (Brachyura) and may have contributed to their ecological success. Yet, the evolutionary origin of this unique...

Quantitative comparison of fungal genome assembly strategies using short and long reads from simulated and empirical sequencing data

Abstract High-quality fungal reference genomes are essential for comparative, functional, and evolutionary studies, yet fungal genome features such as repeats, structural rearrangements, accessory chromosomes, and intron-rich genes can complicate genome assembly and the selection...

Four decades of inland invasion by the Formosan subterranean termite in Alabama: expansion associated with transportation infrastructure

Abstract Human transportation networks can provide pathways for invasive species to expand beyond their distribution ranges. The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is listed among the world’s worst invasive species and has established invasive populati...

Can I Trust You? A Longitudinal Study of the Consequences of Suspicion Among Latina/o Students

Racial/ethnic minority group members vary in the extent to which they are chronically suspicious of the motives behind White people’s positive behavior toward minorities. Chronic suspicion has been shown to shape racial/ethnic minorities’ perception, cognition, emotion, and physi...

Environmental nitrogen losses in winter wheat across yield zones under long-term precipitation variability

Nitrogen (N) loss dynamics from winter wheat in humid agroecosystems remain uncertain due to variability in soil characteristics across yield zones and high interannual precipitation variability. We hypothesized that dominant N loss pathways vary significantly across yield zones,...

Integrating Paver-Mounted Thermal Profiling and Dielectric Profiling as Process Control Tools for Asphalt Pavement Construction

In-place density and uniformity are crucial for asphalt pavement performance. Even minor low-density areas can cause distress, despite overall compliance with specifications. Traditional quality-control methods, such as coring and nuclear gauge testing, often fail to capture the...

A Sustainable Phosphonoacetic Acid–Based Sulfonated Acidic Ionic Liquid Catalyst for Efficient Conversion of Alkaline and Dealkaline Lignin into Phenolics

Abstract The valorization of lignin into high-value phenolic compounds represents a pivotal step toward sustainable biorefineries, yet its recalcitrant structure poses significant challenges. Accordingly, we hypothesized that a hybrid inorganic and organic acid framework with con...

Symmetry-AdaptedRelaxation Theory (SART): VariationalEmbedding for Convergent Infinite-Order Induction without Overpolarization

Abstract The induction part of intermolecular interaction energy describes the effect of the mutual polarization of subsystems. Low-order induction effects can be reasonably described by symmetry-adapted perturbation theory (SAPT), but the capture of important higher-order polari...

Endomorphism Algebras Over Commutative Rings and Torsion in Self Tensor Products

Abstract Let R be a commutative Noetherian local ring. We study tensor products involving a finitely generated R -module M through the natural action of its endomorphism ring. In particular, we study torsion properties of self tensor products in the case where $${\text {End}}_R(M...

Catfish Transgenesis and Gene Editing: Overview, Recent Advances, and Future Perspectives

Transgenesis and gene editing offer a promising approach for more efficient and sustainable aquaculture by generating high-performance fish to enhance global food security. This article provides a comprehensive review of the history, current status, and future perspectives of emp...

Qalb: Largest State-of-the-Art Urdu Large Language Model for 230M Speakers with Systematic Continued Pre-Training

Despite remarkable progress in large language models, Urdua language spoken by over 230 million people remains critically underrepresented in modern NLP systems. Existing multilingual models demonstrate poor performance on Urdu-specific tasks, struggling with the language’s compl...

Sharing the Blame: How Political Ideology Affects Reactions to Service Failures in the Sharing Economy

ABSTRACT When service failures and transgressions occur, consumers often look for someone to blame. In contexts like the sharing economy, are consumers more likely to attribute responsibility and blame to the individual gig worker or the organization? This research argues that re...