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Exploring Associations between Environmental Risk Factors and Low Birth Weight Using Geographic Big Data
(2016-05)Low birth weight (LBW) is defined as newborns who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams. LBW is not only one of the adverse pregnancy outcomes, but also an important predictor of infants’ health. LBW is associated with ... -
Adolescent Overweight and Obesity: A Geographic Inquiry
(2017-05)This study analyzed the variances of BMI status of adolescents based on their dietary intake, physical activity, and method of weight loss methods among five urban school districts across the United States. Variances in ... -
The Geomorphic Nature of Mountain Bike Impacts on Selected Trail Systems near Austin, Texas.
(2017-11-22)Mountain bike trails exist as physical manifestations of direct mountain biker forcing on the landscape. The geomorphic nature of these impacts was evaluated using innovative techniques with accelerometer data as a proxy ... -
GIScience for Genocide Studies: Challenges and Methods for Managing and Analyzing Geohistorical Data
(2019-04-26)<p>The main purpose of this dissertation is to explore the use of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and historical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to study the Armenian Genocide and to contribute to a somewhat ... -
The Geography of Farmworker Health: A Mixed-Method Exploratory Analysis of Chronic Disease
(2019-04-30)Known by some as the ‘invisible’ people because of their precarious work and low social status, migratory and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) are a critical and underappreciated component to the agriculture industry in the ... -
The Anthropogeomorphic Impacts of Camping Activities and Livestock Enclosures on Zoogeomorphological Processes and Activity in the Kuwaiti Desert
(2019-04-10)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of anthropogeomorphic disturbances on zoogeomorphic processes and patterns in the Kuwaiti desert. Specific objectives were focused on evaluating post-disturbance ... -
An Analysis of the Alignment between National and State Geography Standards
(2018-11-14)The standards-based reform movement in K-12 American education began in the 1990s after a number of polls and surveys publicized the poor performance of American students in geographical knowledge. The federal government ... -
The State of the Protection of Freshwater Inflow to the Bays and Estuaries of Texas
(2004-08-01)Freshwater inflow to the bays and estuaries of Texas is considered essential to maintain their biological productivity. The reduced salinity of the estuaries is necessary for the juvenile stage of many marine species. More ... -
Quantifying Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) Spawning Habitat Suitability on the Lower Trinity River, Texas
(2017-04-24)No abstract prepared. -
Landslide Hazard Modeling in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, California Using Multi-tiered Geospatial Data Analysis
(2018-04-10)Population growth and sprawling urbanization have resulted in higher perturbations of susceptible landscapes and more people and infrastructure exposed to hazardous landslides in southern California. This, in turn, has ... -
Evaluating Future Impacts of Climate Change on Traditional Mexican Maize Suitability and Indigenous Communities in Mexico
(2018-04-20)Anthropogenic climate change is expected to have dramatic impacts on natural and human systems worldwide in the near future. Ensuring food security for an exponentially-increasing world population requires extensive research ... -
A Comparative Analysis Of Social Vulnerability Mapping For Travis County, Texas
(2018-04-18)No abstract prepared. -
Space-time modeling of urban population daily travel-activity patterns using GPS trajectory data
(2018-04-18)People conduct travel to engage in a variety of activities every day. Their activities include working, dining, shopping, and so forth. Their travels include trips to these activity locations. Each individual may have the ... -
Growing the Environmental Stewards of Tomorrow: An Analysis of an Urban School Garden
(2018-04-19)No abstract prepared. -
Riparian Forest Recovery Following a Catastrophic Flood on the Blanco River, Texas
(2018-06-14)No abstract prepared. -
Scratching the surface: A content analysis of gorillas as zoogeomorphic agents
(2018-06-13)Gorillas are among the most charismatic and well-researched species on the planet, yet their role as zoogeomorphic agents has gone largely overlooked. Zoogeomorphology is the study of animals as geomorphic agents, that ... -
Agent-Based Modeling of the Transport of Tropospheric Ozone Generated by Point-Source Emissions of Ozone Precursors
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Studying Surface Urban Heat Island Phenomenon Using Remote Sensing in Three Metropolitan Areas of Texas, USA
(2018-05-23)The goal of this dissertation was to investigate the Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) phenomenon for three metropolitan areas of Texas, USA with remote sensing techniques. A GIS-based Local Climate Zones (LCZs) classification ... -
Geospatial Analyses of Terrestrial-Aquatic Connections Across New Zealand and their Influence on River Water Quality
(2018-07-20)This dissertation presents new techniques for quantifying and mapping terrestrial-aquatic connections, as well as new approaches for assessing the effects of intensive land uses on river water quality. Chapter 1 describes ... -
Water Depth Mapping of Hurricane Harvey using Volunteered Geographic Information in Harris County, Texas
(2018-07-24)Natural hazards cause catastrophic damages to both population and economy. In the U.S., floods are the costliest hazard. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas coast on August 25th and lasted for five days. ...
