High-resolution mapping of aboveground biomass for forest carbon monitoring system in the Tri-State region of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware, USA by Wenli Huang, Katelyn Dolan, Anu Swatantran, Kristofer Johnson, Hao Tang, Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne, Ralph Dubayah, George Hurtt

“…Collectively, we estimate a total of ∼680 Tg C in aboveground biomass over the Tri-State region (13 DE, 103 MD, 564 PA) circa 2011. A comparison with existing products at pixel-, county-, and state-scale highlighted the contribution of trees over ‘non-forested’ areas, including urban trees and small patches of trees, an important biomass component largely omitted by previous studies due to insufficient spatial resolution. …”
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Learning from Anangu Histories: Population Centralisation and Decentralisation Influences and the Provision of Schooling in Tri-state Remote Communities by Sam Osborne

“…Through assisting educators and policy makers to acquire a clearer understanding of Anangu histories, capacities and struggle, I hope to inform a more nuanced, contextually responsive and socially-just consideration of the provision of Western education in the tri-state region. …”
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Centring Anangu voices on work: A contextualised response to red dirt thinking by Samuel Osborne, John Guenther, Sandra Ken, Lorraine King, Karina Lester

“…The paper concludes with an analysis of existing school-to-work transitions and opportunities, with suggestions for strengthening local participation in employment initiatives across the tri-state region at the intersection of the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. …”
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Learning Versus Education: Rethinking Learning in Anangu Schools by Sam Osborne

“…This region is referred to as the ‘tri-state’ region. Using a qualitative methodology, this article examines three Pitjantjatjara language oral narrative transcripts where Anangu reflect on their experiences of growing up and learning. …”
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Telehealth Acceptance among Appalachian Respondents During COVID 19: A Secondary Data Analysis by Victoria Hood-Wells, Florence M Weierbach, Amy E. Wahlquist, Janet Keener, Manik Ahuja, Hadii Mamudu

“…Sample: A COVID-19 public health survey was distributed via social media and healthcare clinics in the tri-state region of central Appalachia. Survey responses were limited to adults aged ≥18 years who consented to participate in the survey that self-identified as an individual with one or more chronic medical conditions (n=195). …”
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Characterization of Fetal Thyroid Levels at Delivery among Appalachian Infants by Madison N. Crank, Jesse N. Cottrell, Brenda L. Mitchell, Monica A. Valentovic

“…A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 130 pregnant women recruited from the Tri-State region, incorporating areas of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. …”
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