Transportation Geography
Transportation geography is a subfield of geography that explores the layout and structure of various roadways, as well as the advantages and limitations of different transportation modes. It examines how these factors are influenced by spatial patterns, economic activities, and social interactions. Our research aim is to address transportation insecurity in terms of Vulnerable Road User (VRU) experiences, contributing to a deeper understanding of the most secure transportation infrastructure for all.
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Rainey, S., Heffelman, L., Parvin, S., & Ward, A. L. (2024). “Fun, faster than walking, and more convenient than a bike”: Skateboarding in a college town. Journal of Transport & Health, 38, 101888.
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Ward, A. L., McGee, R., & Gendall, P. J. (2021). Strengths and vulnerabilities of teenagers who skateboard for transport in New Zealand. Journal of Transport & Health, 20, 100947.
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Ward, A., Lewis, S. R., & Weiss, H. (2020). Mobility management to prevent, reduce, or delay driving a car in teenagers. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (8).
Health Geography
Health geography is another subfield of geography. It explores the intricate connection between people, their environment, and health and how these factors influence well-being, disease, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Ward conducted a randomized control trial that examined the impact of sleep and diet on children. This study aimed to determine how improving these two crucial factors could influence children's health and development.
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Ward, A. L., Jospe, M., Morrison, S., Reynolds, A. N., Kuroko, S., Fangupo, L. J., ... & Taylor, R. W. (2021). Bidirectional associations between sleep quality or quantity, and dietary intakes or eating behaviors in children 6–12 years old: A systematic review with evidence mapping. Nutrition Reviews, 79(10), 1079-1099.
Ward, A. L., Reynolds, A. N., Kuroko, S., Fangupo, L. J., Galland, B. C., & Taylor, R. W. (2020). Bidirectional associations between sleep and dietary intake in 0–5 year old children: a systematic review with evidence mapping. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 49, 101231.
Ward, A. L., Galland, B. C., Haszard, J. J., Meredith-Jones, K., Morrison, S., McIntosh, D. R., ... & Taylor, R. W. (2019). The effect of mild sleep deprivation on diet and eating behaviour in children: protocol for the Daily Rest, Eating, and Activity Monitoring (DREAM) randomized cross-over trial. BMC Public Health, 19, 1-13.