• Methodology for Optimizing Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converters Employing Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors 

  Shahabi, Ali (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Switching loss is a major factor in determining the performance of modern power electronics converters. Soft-switching-based converters are, consequently, developed to mitigate this loss mechanism. The phase-shifted ...
• Application of Advanced Analytical Tools to Predict Preterm Birth and Travel for Prenatal Care 

  Kunwor, Sujit (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Preterm birth is one of the many widely studied pregnancy related issues. It is often associated with individual health status, but it has also been studied with respect to neighborhood characteristics. It has been shown ...
• Upward Bound: A Qualitative Study of Bridging the Opportunity Gap 

  Lowe, Elizabeth (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate how former Upward Bound students’ experiences may have influenced their high school completion and college readiness to bridge the opportunity gap. This study describes the ...
• High Probability of Hiding (HPH) and Quality of Autonomy (QoA) Orientated 3D Transformative Intelligent Routing for Airborne Networks 

  Zhang, Lin (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Airborne networks (ANs), such as networks of aircraft or flying drones, are finding use in various applications. Research on ANs is performed in this article from a communication protocol design perspective. Multiple flying ...
• Queuing Model Based Approaches for Extremely High Throughput Wireless Networks with Big Data Transmission 

  Manohar, Immanuel David Rajan (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  In this work we look at Big Data transmission using wireless networks. The first goal is to model the modern communication node equipped with multibeam antenna working on IEEE 802.11ac/ax (5G/6G) standard. We first model ...
• The Experiences of Low-Income African American College Students at an Affluent and Predominantly White Institution 

  Deneen, Tina (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of low-income African Americans who attended a wealthy and predominantly white institution. Using a basic interpretive research design, 21 low-income ...
• Bioimpedance Applied on Skeletal Muscle Assessing to Resistance Training Effects 

  Fu, Bo (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Electrical impedance measurements of biological tissues, termed as bioimpedance, quantify the passive electrical properties of biological tissues including skeletal muscles. Resistance training is important to skeletal ...
• An Examination of State-Level Professional Development Policy: A Policy Analysis 

  Burchfield, Gene Heaton (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Professional Development is one of the most common methods for school systems to provide additional training and disseminate new information to faculty members. As such, the professional development process carries a large ...
• American Sign Language Recognition Using Adversarial Learning in a Multi-Frequency RF Sensor Network 

  Macks, Trevor F (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Human computer interaction (HCI) based technologies, such as Alexa or Siri, have become increasingly prevalent in the daily lives of American citizens. However, access to these technologies is gated by the need to communicate ...
• A process for inventorying faculty potentials applicable to programs of faculty sharing in the Alabama Consortium for the Development of Higher Education 

  Sloan, Bernard James (University of Alabama Libraries, 1972)
• Quantification of HVAC Energy Savings for Occupancy Sensing in Buildings: Hardware and Software 

  Ye, Zhijing (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) is the largest source of residential energy consumption. Occupancy sensors’ data can be used for HVAC control since they indicate the number of people in the building. HVAC/sensor ...
• Four Eras of Student Discourse At Athens State University 

  Wade, George Michael (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  This study examines 523 student newspapers from Athens State University from 1901 through 2000. The result is the discovery of unique student voices as expressed through perennial themes such as race and women’s roles. ...
• Artificial Intelligence for Building Energy Management in the Electricity Market and Transmission Power Flow Planning 

  Gao, Yixiang (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Due to the high uncertainty of building loads and customer comfort demands and extremely nonlinear building thermal characteristics, developing an effective building energy management (BEM) technology is facing great ...
• In-Band Full-Duplex Underwater Acoustic Communications 

  Guo, Zheng (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  In-band full-duplex (IBFD) communications is a promising technique for increased spectral efficiency. This dissertation investigates IBFD acoustic communications in the underwater environment. Four research thrusts are ...
• Leveraging Temporal Information for Fast Object Detection in High-Resolution Videos 

  Adreon, Colin (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Detecting objects in high-resolution videos in real-time has proven extremelydifficult. The large size of high-resolution images makes traditional object- detection methods impractical within the short time period between ...
• Ultrawide-Band Polarimetric Multi-Channel Radar for Measurements of Polar Ice Sheets 

  Li, Linfeng (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Accelerated loss of polar ice sheets from retreating glaciers and fast-flowing ice streams is the major contributor to the increasing sea level rise in the past decades. Current models are generally predicting the continued ...
• Nanostructure Characterization, Fabrication and Devices of 2D Mos2 and Mos2/WS2 Hetrostructures 

  Garg, Sourav (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Sparked by the 2D graphene, advanced 2D transition metal dichalcogenides have captured enough attention due to their extraordinary properties and are promising enough for future high speed flexible electronic and optoelectronic ...
• Exploring Substance Use, Mental Health, and Safety Among College Students At Four-Year Public Institutions 

  Young, Akeisha (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Substance use and misuse among college students has presented unique challenges for institutions of higher education. As such, this three-article dissertation sought to examine and explore antecedent factors, such as student ...
• On the Triggering Mechanism for Self-Sustained Oscillation in Wide Band-Gap Semiconductors 

  Jimenez, Sergio Julian (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors are very attractive due to the outstanding characteristics that enable high-efficiency power electronics converters. However, due to the achievable fast transitions, these devices can ...
• Integration and Testing of an Uwb Airborne Radar System for Polar Ice Sounding 

  Sutphin, Jared (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  An ultra-wideband, airborne radar system is developed to further advance polar region research. The polar regions are the best place to detect and predict future climate due to their sensitivity and responsiveness to climate ...

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