Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: D08126
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Research paper presented in the Agricultural Communications Section, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) in San Antonio,Texas, February 7-8, 2016. 30 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 145 Document Number: D06545
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News release from the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, Marshfield, Wisconsin. 1 page., Identifies some types of farm safety activities considered important to address.
Simon-Friedt, Bridget R. (author), Howard, Jessi L. (author), Wilson, Mark J. (author), Gauthe, David (author), Bogen, Donald (author), Nguyen, Daniel (author), Frahm, Ericka (author), and Wickliffe, Jeffery K. (author)
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Journal article
Publication Date:
2016-09-15
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USA: Elsevier
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Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 162 Document Number: D07992
14 pages., via online journal., This research aims to identify and communicate water-related vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure, specifically flood risk of road/rail-stream intersections, based on watershed characteristics. This was done using flooding in Värmland and Västra Götaland, Sweden in August 2014 as case studies on which risk models are built. Three different statistical modelling approaches were considered: a partial least square regression, a binomial logistic regression, and artificial neural networks. Using the results of the different modelling approaches together in an ensemble makes it possible to cross-validate their results. To help visualize this and provide a tool for communication with stakeholders (e.g., the Swedish Transport Administration - Trafikverket), a flood ‘thermometer’ indicating the level of flooding risk at a given point was developed. This tool improved stakeholder interaction and helped highlight the need for better data collection in order to increase the accuracy and generalizability of modelling approaches.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 134 Document Number: D11401
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30 pages., Online via website., "Despite the growing use of genetically modified crops over the past 20 years, most Americans say they know only a little about GM foods. And many people appear to hold 'soft' views about the health effects of GM foods, saying they are not sure about whether such foods are better or worse for one's health. ... a majority of Americans perceive disagreement in the scientific community over whether or not GM foods are safe to eat. And, only a minority of Americans perceive scientists as having a strong understanding of the health risks and benefits of GM foods."
