Georgia Southern University

Assessing Population Vulnerability to Water Service Disruptions: A Targeted Index to Inform Infrastructure Planning and Management

Abstract Water distribution systems are critical to the stability and well-being of communities but remain highly vulnerable to disruptions from natural disasters and aging. These disruptions do not impact all populations equally, making it essential to incorporate differential v...

Insights from Explainable AI-Assisted Microbial SourceTracking in an Urban Watershed

Abstract Microbial contamination in urban watersheds poses significant challenges for public health, yet traditional monitoring offers limited insight into identifying contamination sources or environmental drivers. This study integrates chip-based digital polymerase chain reacti...

The Degrees of Equity Grading Scale: Assessing Racial Representation in Georgia's Largest Gifted Programs

Empirical research consistently documents the persistent underrepresentation of Black students in gifted education, prompting this investigation of racial equity in Georgia's gifted programs. Data were collected from the Office for Civil Rights (2017–2018) across the state's five...