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Predictive Modeling Of Cave Entrance Locations: Relationships Between Surface And Subsurface Morphology, William Blitch, Adia R. Sovie, Benjamin W. Tobin
Predictive Modeling Of Cave Entrance Locations: Relationships Between Surface And Subsurface Morphology, William Blitch, Adia R. Sovie, Benjamin W. Tobin
International Journal of Speleology
Cave entrances directly connect the surface and subsurface geomorphology in karst landscapes. Understanding the spatial distribution of these features can help identify areas on the landscape that are critical to flow in the karst groundwater system. Sinkholes and springs are major locations of inflow and outflow from the groundwater system, respectively, however not all sinkholes and springs are equally connected to the main conduit system. Predicting where on the landscape zones of high connectivity exist is a challenge because cave entrances are difficult to detect and imperfectly documented. Wildlife research has a similar issue of understanding the complexities of where …
Impact Of Model Choice In Predicting Urban Forest Storm Damage When Data Is Uncertain, Casey Lambert, Shawn Landry, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, Gregory Starr, Christina Staudhammer
Impact Of Model Choice In Predicting Urban Forest Storm Damage When Data Is Uncertain, Casey Lambert, Shawn Landry, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, Gregory Starr, Christina Staudhammer
School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications
Research that illuminates causes of urban forest storm damage is valuable for planning and management. However, logistical and safety concerns often delay post-storm surveys in urban areas; thus, surveys may include observations with unverified sources of damage. While this uncertainty is often ignored, it can make up a high proportion of the number of damaged trees. The goal of this research was to improve understanding of techniques for modeling storm damage in urban forests. Using urban forest storm damage inventories collected in Florida, post-Hurricane Irma (2017), we tested how different imputation methods, modeling procedures, and damage frequency levels could impact …
Uncovering Host-Microbiome Interactions In Global Systems With Collaborative Programming: A Novel Approach Integrating Social And Data Sciences [Version 1; Peer Review: Awaiting Peer Review], Jenna Oberstaller, Swamy Rakesh Adapa, Guy Dayhoff Ii, Justin Gibbons, Gregory S. Herbert
Uncovering Host-Microbiome Interactions In Global Systems With Collaborative Programming: A Novel Approach Integrating Social And Data Sciences [Version 1; Peer Review: Awaiting Peer Review], Jenna Oberstaller, Swamy Rakesh Adapa, Guy Dayhoff Ii, Justin Gibbons, Gregory S. Herbert
School of Geosciences Faculty and Staff Publications
Microbiome data are undergoing exponential growth powered by rapid technological advancement. As the scope and depth of microbiome research increases, cross-disciplinary research is urgently needed for interpreting and harnessing the unprecedented data output. However, conventional research settings pose challenges to much-needed interdisciplinary research efforts due to barriers in scientific terminologies, methodology and research-culture. To breach these barriers, our University of South Florida OneHealth Codeathon was designed to be an interactive, hands-on event that solves real-world data problems. The format brought together students, postdocs, faculty, researchers, and clinicians in a uniquely cross-disciplinary, team-focused setting. Teams were formed to encourage equitable distribution …