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Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana

MUIR – Analysis of Rainfall Variability in Relation to Crop Production in Maun, Botswana Carly Muir Article first published online: Spring 2015, Journal of Undergraduate Research ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to analyze patterns of the average rainfall characteristics during the growing season in Maun before and after a climatic shift that took place in […]

Spatio-temporal patterns of an anthrax outbreak in white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginanus, and associated genetic diversity of Bacillus anthracis

BLACKBURN – Spatio-temporal patterns of an anthrax outbreak in white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginanus, and associated genetic diversity of Bacillus anthracis Jocelyn C. Mullins, Matthew Van Ert, Ted Hadfield, Mikeljon P. Nikolich, Martin E. Hugh-Jones and Jason K. Blackburn Article first published online: 15 December 2015 BCM Ecology DOI: 10.1186/s12898-015-0054-8 ABSTRACT: Background Anthrax, a soil-borne zoonosis caused by the […]

Applying Science: opportunities to inform disease management policy with cooperative research within a One Health framework

BLACKBURN, KRACALIK – Applying Science: opportunities to inform disease management policy with cooperative research within a One Health framework Jason K. Blackburn, Ian T. Kracalik and Jeanne M. Fair Article first published online: 07 December 2015 Frontiers in Public Health DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00276 ABSTRACT: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the current saiga antelope die off in […]

Mapping Physiological Suitability Limits for Malaria in Africa Under Climate Change

RYAN – Mapping Physiological Suitability Limits for Malaria in Africa Under Climate Change Ryan Sadie J., McNally Amy, Johnson Leah R., Mordecai Erin A., Ben-Horin Tal, Paaijmans Krijn, and Lafferty Kevin Article first published online: 18 Nov 2015 Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2015.1822 ABSTRACT: We mapped current and future temperature suitability for malaria transmission in Africa […]

Elk resource selection and implications for anthrax management in Montana

MORRIS, BLACKBURN – Elk resource selection and implications for anthrax management in Montana Lillian R. Morris, Kelly M. Proffitt, Valpa Asher and Jason K. Blackburn Article first published online: 6 Nov 2015 The Journal of Wildlife Management DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.1016 ABSTRACT: Anthrax, caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is a zoonotic disease that affects humans and animals throughout the […]

An individual-based rurality measure and its health application: A case study of Latino immigrants in North Florida, USA

MAO – An individual-based rurality measure and its health application: A case study of Latino immigrants in North Florida, USA Liang Mao, Jeanne-Marie R. Stacciarini, Rebekah Smith, Brenda Wiens Article first published online: 02 November 2015 Social Science & Medicine DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.10.064 ABSTRACT: Rurality has been frequently noted by researchers as pathways to understand human health […]

Predicting Self-Initiated Preventive Behavior Against Epidemics with an Agent-Based Relative Agreement Model

MAO – Predicting Self-Initiated Preventive Behavior Against Epidemics with an Agent-Based Relative Agreement Model Liang Mao Article first published online: 31 Oct 2015 Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation DOI: 10.18564/jasss.2892 ABSTRACT: Human self-initiated behavior against epidemics is recognized to have significant impacts on disease spread. A few epidemic models have incorporated self-initiated behavior, and most of […]

Effect of Northern Hemisphere Teleconnections on the Hydropower Production in Southern Sweden

ENGSTROM – Effect of Northern Hemisphere Teleconnections on the Hydropower Production in Southern Sweden Johanna Engström and Cintia Bertacchi Uvo Article first published online: 07 Oct 2015 Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000595 , 05015008. ABSTRACT: Approximately 50% of Sweden’s electricity is produced by hydropower. This makes energy production in the country vulnerable to factors […]

Human Anthrax Transmission at the Urban–Rural Interface, Georgia

KRACALIK, BLACKBURN – Human Anthrax Transmission at the Urban–Rural Interface, Georgia Ian Kracalik, Lile Malania, Paata Imnadze and Jason K. Blackburn Article first published online: 5 OCT 2015 The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.15-0242 ABSTRACT: Human anthrax has increased dramatically in Georgia and was recently linked to the sale of meat in an […]