Elk resource selection and implications for anthrax management in Montana

Posted on November 6, 2015

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

Posted on November 2, 2015

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

Posted on October 31, 2015

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 […]

Review of the book East Africa and the Indian Ocean, by E.A. Alpers.

Posted on October 20, 2015

GOOD – Review of the book East Africa and the Indian Ocean, by E.A. Alpers. Edward A. Alpers’ collected volume serves two purposes. First, it examines the significance of the Indian Ocean for eastern Africa. Second, it acts as a survey of the historian’s four decade career.

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

Posted on October 7, 2015

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

Posted on October 5, 2015

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 […]

Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance of Rodents and Vectors for Francisella tularensis Following Outbreaks of Human Tularemia in Georgia

Posted on September 30, 2015

KRACALIK, BLACKBURN – Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance of Rodents and Vectors for Francisella tularensis Following Outbreaks of Human Tularemia in Georgia Elashvili Eka, Kracalik Ian, Burjanadze Irma, Datukishvili Sophio, Chanturia Gvantsa, Tsertsvadze Nikoloz, Beridze Levan, Shavishvili Merab, Dzneladze Archil, Grdzelidze Marina, Imnadze Paata, Pearson Andrew, and Blackburn Jason K Article first published online: 30 September 2015 Vector-Borne […]

Human Brucellosis Trends: Re-emergence and Prospects for Control Using a One Health Approach in Azerbaijan (1983–2009)

Posted on September 25, 2015

BLACKBURN – Human Brucellosis Trends: Re-emergence and Prospects for Control Using a One Health Approach in Azerbaijan (1983–2009) I. T. Kracalik, R. Abdullayev, K. Asadov, R. Ismayilova, M. Baghirova, N. Ustun, M. Shikhiyev, A. Talibzade and J. K. Blackburn Article first published online: 25 Sep 2015 in Zoonoses and Public Health DOI: 10.1111/zph.12229 ABSTRACT: Brucellosis is one […]

Land-cover change within and around protected areas in a biodiversity hotspot

Posted on September 24, 2015

BINFORD – Land-cover change within and around protected areas in a biodiversity hotspot Karen M. Bailey*, Robert A. McCleeryb, Michael W. Binfordc & Christa Zweigd Article first published onine: 24 Sep 2015 in Land Use Science DOI:10.1080/1747423X.2015.1086905 ABSTRACT: The landscape surrounding protected areas influences their ability to maintain ecosystem functions and achieve conservation goals. As anthropogenic […]

Tropical cyclone rainfall over Puerto Rico and its relations to environmental and storm-specific factors

Posted on September 17, 2015

HERNANDEZ AYALA, MATYAS – Tropical cyclone rainfall over Puerto Rico and its relations to environmental and storm-specific factors José J. Hernández Ayala and Corene J. Matyas Article first published online: 17 Sep 2015 International Journal of Climatology DOI: 10.1002/joc.4490 ABSTRACT: Although tropical cyclone rainfall (TCR) is common over Puerto Rico, the factors that cause this rain to vary […]

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