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Factors that influenced preferences regarding use of public and private tornado shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020

Saba, J. A., Williams, C. L., Egnoto, M. J., Strader, S. M., Klockow-McClain, K. E., & Ash, K. D. (2024). Factors that influenced preferences regarding use of public and private tornado shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 109, 104580. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104580. This study examines factors shaping individuals’ preferences […]

Moving from total risk to community-based risk trajectories increases transparency and equity in flood risk mitigation planning along urban rivers

Serafin, K. A., Koseff, J. R., Ouyang, D., & Suckale, J. (2024). Moving from total risk to community-based risk trajectories increases transparency and equity in flood risk mitigation planning along urban rivers. Environmental Research Letters, 19(6), DOI: 064039. DOI 10.1088/1748-9326/ad3c58. After several years of drought, 2023 and early 2024 are reminders of the powers of California’s atmospheric […]

Introduction to Water and Rivers in the South

Engström, J., Mossa, J., & Praskievicz, S. (2024). Guest Editors’ Introduction to Water and Rivers in the South (Part 2). Southeastern Geographer, 64(2), 160-164, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1353/sgo.2024.a929403. Article first published online: 16 June 2024 in Southeastern Geographer. ABSTRACT: In Part 2 of the special issue on Rivers and Water in the South, the scope expands to include not […]

The complexities of human-wildlife coexistence

Merz, L., Kahler, J., Mwale, G., & Child, B. (2024). “Although elephants bring problems, they also bring benefits:” The complexities of human-wildlife coexistence. Stacks Journal, 24001, 1-26. DOI: 10.60102/stacks-24001 Article first published online: 3 July 2024 in Stacks Journal. ABSTRACT: As wildlife populations decline globally, there is a growing need to discover ways that humans […]

Returners and explorers dichotomy in the face of natural hazards

He, Z., Hu, Y., Duan, L. L., & Michailidis, G. (2024). Returners and explorers dichotomy in the face of natural hazards. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 13184. Article first published online: 8 June 2024 in Scientific Reports DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64087-4 ABSTRACT: Understanding human mobility patterns amid natural hazards is crucial for enhancing urban emergency responses and rescue operations. Existing research […]

Influence of environmental, geographic, socio-demographic, and epidemiological factors on presence of malaria at the community level in two continents

Villena, O. C., Arab, A., Lippi, C. A., Ryan, S. J., & Johnson, L. R. (2024). Influence of environmental, geographic, socio-demographic, and epidemiological factors on presence of malaria at the community level in two continents. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 16734. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67452-5 Article first published online: 20 July 2024 in Scientific Reports ABSTRACT: The interactions of environmental, geographic, […]

Analysing and visualising mobility vulnerability and recovery across Florida neighbourhoods

Wang, J., Hu, Y., Duan, L., & Michailidis, G. (2024). Analysing and visualising mobility vulnerability and recovery across Florida neighbourhoods: a case study of Hurricane Ian. Regional Studies, Regional Science, 11(1), 384-386. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21681376.2024.2369550 Article first published online: 12 June 2024 in Regional Studies, Regional Science ABSTRACT: Effective hurricane preparedness and response demand a thorough understanding of […]

Assessing the Impacts of Falling Ice Radiative Effects on the Seasonal Variation of Land Surface Properties

Kisembe, J., Li, J. L. F., Wen, Y., Lee, W. L., Qian, W., Li, Z., & Jiang, J. H. (2024). Assessing the impacts of falling ice radiative effects on the seasonal variation of land surface properties. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 129(15), e2024JD040991. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JD040991 Article first published online: 05 August 2024 in JGR Atmospheres ABSTRACT: The […]

Spatial clusters of human and livestock anthrax define high-risk areas requiring intervention in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam 1991-2022

LUONG, METRAILER, BLACKBURN – Spatial clusters of human and livestock anthrax define high-risk areas requiring intervention in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam 1991-2022 Tan Luong, Minh Hieu Tran, Ba Uyen Pham, Morgan C. Metrailer, Van Khang Pham, Hoai Linh Nguyen, Thanh Long Pham, Thi Mai Hung Tran, Quang Thai Pham, Thi Thu Ha Hoang, Jason K. […]

Machine Learning versus Deep Learning in Land System Science: A Decision-Making Framework for Effective Land Classification

SOUTHWORTH, SMITH, SAFAEI, RAHAMAN, ALRUZUQ, TEFERA – Machine Learning versus Deep Learning in Land System Science: A Decision-Making Framework for Effective Land Classification Jane Southworth, Audrey C. Smith, Mohammad Safaei, Mashoukur Rahaman, Ali Alruzuq, Bewuket B. Tefera, Carly S. Muir, Hannah V. Herrero Article first published online: 8 APRIL 2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2024.1374862 ABSTRACT: This review […]