Anthropogenic change in savannas and associated forest biomes

Posted on February 15, 2016

SOUTHWORTH – Anthropogenic change in savannas and associated forest biomes Michael J. Hill & Jane Southworth Article first published online: 15 FEB 2016 Journal of Land Use Science DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2016.1145949 ABSTRACT: Savannas are multi-layered tree–grass–forb systems which exhibit a high level of diversity in vegetation structure and arrangement, and complex ecosystem functions dependent upon highly seasonal climates subject […]

Potential selection bias associated with using geocoded birth records for epidemiologic research

Posted on February 4, 2016

MAO – Potential selection bias associated with using geocoded birth records for epidemiologic research Sandie Ha, Hui Hu, Liang Mao, Dikea Roussos-Ross, Jeffrey Roth, Xiaohui Xu Article first published online: 04 Feb 2016 Annals of Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2016.01.002 ABSTRACT: Purpose There is an increasing use of geocoded birth registry data in environmental epidemiology research. Ungeocoded records […]

Mapping to Support Fine Scale Epidemiological Cholera Investigations: A Case Study of Spatial Video in Haiti

Posted on February 3, 2016

BLACKBURN – Mapping to Support Fine Scale Epidemiological Cholera Investigations: A Case Study of Spatial Video in Haiti Andrew Curtis, Jason K. Blackburn, Sarah L. Smiley, Minmin Yen, Andrew Camilli, Meer Taifur Alam, Afsar Ali, and J. Glenn Morris Article first published online: 03 Feb 2016 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13020187 […]

Response to Corridors for people, corridors for nature

Posted on February 3, 2016

WALKER – Response to Corridors for people, corridors for nature Robert Walker, Eugenio Arima, Stephen Perz, Carlos Souza eLetter first published online: 3 FEB 2016 Science ABSTRACT: An article in Science by Haddad points to the positive and negative impacts of building roads in developing regions. Transportation investments promote development, but they can also cause environmental degradation. We agree […]

A Spatial Analysis of Hurricane Katrina’s Outer Rainbands prior to Landfall in Louisiana

Posted on January 12, 2016

COMSTOCK, MATYAS, TANG, ZICK – A Spatial Analysis of Hurricane Katrina’s Outer Rainbands prior to Landfall in Louisiana Corene J. Matyas, J. Tang, I. J. Comstock, and S. E. Zick Conference paper presented: 12 JAN 2016 at the American Meteorological Society‘s 96th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1680.7447 ABSTRACT: The rain and wind fields of tropical […]

Evolving Geometries in the Moisture Budgets and Precipitation Structures of US Gulf Coast Landfalling Hurricanes

Posted on January 12, 2016

MATYAS, ZICK – Evolving Geometries in the Moisture Budgets and Precipitation Structures of US Gulf Coast Landfalling Hurricanes Stephanie E. Zick and C. J. Matyas Conference paper presented: 12 JAN 2016 at the American Meteorological Society‘s 96th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. ABSTRACT: According to a 2014 publication by former National Hurricane Center director Dr. Edward Rappaport, […]

How much is enough? An integrated examination of energy security, economic growth and climate change related to hydropower expansion in Brazil

Posted on January 1, 2016

MOSSA – How much is enough? An integrated examination of energy security, economic growth and climate change related to hydropower expansion in Brazil Fernando Almeida Prado Jr., Simone Athayde, Joann Mossa, Stephanie Bohlman, Flavia Leite, Anthony Oliver-Smith Article first published online: January 2016 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.09.050 ABSTRACT: Reconciling economic growth and energy supply […]

Biothreat Reduction and Economic Development: The Case of Animal Husbandry in Central Asia

Posted on December 23, 2015

BLACKBURN, WALKER – Biothreat Reduction and Economic Development: The Case of Animal Husbandry in Central Asia Robert Walker and Jason Blackburn Article first published online: 23 DEC 2015 Frontiers in Public Health DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2015.00270 ABSTRACT: Improving human welfare is a critical global concern, but not always easy to achieve. Complications in this regard have been faced […]

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

Posted on December 15, 2015

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

Posted on December 7, 2015

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 […]

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