Maya Moore
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Introduced urban lizards (Podarcis muralis) exhibit environmentally plastic activity patterns and precise behavioral thermoregulation
Introduced urban lizards (Podarcis muralis) exhibit environmentally plastic activity patterns and precise behavioral thermoregulation Open
The ability to effectively thermoregulate is important for most ectotherms, as body temperature determines the rate of nearly all physiological processes. However, for most organisms we lack understanding of which environmental factors aff…
View article: Feeding status impacts thermoregulation and its repeatability across day and night in a diurnal lizard
Feeding status impacts thermoregulation and its repeatability across day and night in a diurnal lizard Open
Thermoregulatory decisions impact nearly every aspect of the physiology, performance, and ecology of ectotherms. Thus, understanding the factors which influence ectotherm thermoregulatory behaviors across ecological contexts and environmen…
View article: An analysis of the adoption of the “system of rice intensification” (SRI): why a homegrown technique has yet to take seed among rice farmers in Madagascar
An analysis of the adoption of the “system of rice intensification” (SRI): why a homegrown technique has yet to take seed among rice farmers in Madagascar Open
To combat food insecurity in Madagascar, organizations have promoted the Système de Riziculture Intensifiée (SRI), or System of Rice Intensification, an agroecological rice-growing technique. However, despite its many benefits, adoption re…
View article: Epidemiology and survival factors for sarcoma patients in minority populations: a SEER-retrospective study
Epidemiology and survival factors for sarcoma patients in minority populations: a SEER-retrospective study Open
Race is determined to be an independent risk factor for death in NA/AN and Black patients with sarcomas of the extremities. Access to healthcare and delay in seeking treatment may contribute to higher rates of metastasis upon diagnosis for…
View article: Finding food in the hunger season: A mixed methods approach to understanding wild plant foods in relation to food security and dietary diversity in southeastern Madagascar
Finding food in the hunger season: A mixed methods approach to understanding wild plant foods in relation to food security and dietary diversity in southeastern Madagascar Open
In many rural farming societies, wild plant foods (WPFs) continue to play an important role in everyday diets as well as in coping with hunger during food shortages. However, WPF collection and consumption may pose challenges to biodiversi…
View article: Puerto Rican Farmers' Obstacles Toward Recovery and Adaptation Strategies After Hurricane Maria: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Adaptive Capacity
Puerto Rican Farmers' Obstacles Toward Recovery and Adaptation Strategies After Hurricane Maria: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Adaptive Capacity Open
Farmers across the globe are experiencing compounding shocks that make evident the need to better understand potential drivers and barriers to strengthen adaptive capacity. This is especially true in the context of a disaster, where a disr…
View article: Projected losses of ecosystem services in the US disproportionately affect non-white and lower-income populations
Projected losses of ecosystem services in the US disproportionately affect non-white and lower-income populations Open
Addressing how ecosystem services (ES) are distributed among groups of people is critical for making conservation and environmental policy-making more equitable. Here, we evaluate the distribution and equity of changes in ES benefits acros…
View article: A survey of pre-departure training provided to U.S. medical students participating in global health electives
A survey of pre-departure training provided to U.S. medical students participating in global health electives Open
0.03).Both decreases in concern were found to be statistically significant.All other concerns did not change pre-trip to post-trip.Interpretation: Since the prevalence of ISLTs is increasing, the need to address student concerns becomes mo…
View article: The Changing Nature of Agricultural Livelihoods along a Peri-urban to Rural Gradient in Eastern Madagascar
The Changing Nature of Agricultural Livelihoods along a Peri-urban to Rural Gradient in Eastern Madagascar Open
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, but with high conservation value due to its many unique, endemic species. Rapid population growth and increasing poverty are leading to growing food insecurity and malnutrition espec…
View article: The New Toad in Town: Distribution of the Asian Toad, <i>Duttaphrynus Melanostictus</i>, in the Toamasina Area of Eastern Madagascar
The New Toad in Town: Distribution of the Asian Toad, <i>Duttaphrynus Melanostictus</i>, in the Toamasina Area of Eastern Madagascar Open
In March 2014, the Asian toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus was reported from Madagascar's second largest city and main port Toamasina, raising immediate concerns about the invasive nature of the newly introduced toad and its environmental im…
View article: Socio - ecological analysis of natural resource use in Betampona Strict Natural Reserve
Socio - ecological analysis of natural resource use in Betampona Strict Natural Reserve Open
Without an adequate understanding of the socio-political context in which a natural environment is embedded, it is impossible to prevent, mitigate and adapt to future unwanted changes in the socio - ecological system. It is advantageous fo…