Billy G. Justus
Research Aquatic Biologist
Also affiliated: United States Geological Survey (2009–2021); Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center (2016–2021)
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B.G. Justus's research focuses on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in Arkansas. His work has investigated water quality parameters such as nutrient levels, oxygen concentration, and chlorophyll a, with a focus on riverine and lacustrine environments. Justus has examined the impact of nutrient exposure on periphyton communities in mountain streams and explored phosphorus transport dynamics in the Mississippi Delta, considering interactions between surface and groundwater. His research also includes studies on fish populations, specifically assessing the population density and habitat relationships of the Yellowcheek Darter in the headwaters of the Little Red River. With 31 publications and 190 citations, Justus has an h-index of 7, indicating consistent scholarly output. His most recent publication dates to 2022, demonstrating recent activity in his field.
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- h-index: 7
- Publications: 31
- Citations: 193
Positions
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Research Aquatic Biologist 1997–presentUSGS Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center ORCID
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Research Aquatic Biologist publications 2022Arkansas State University ORCID
Selected Publications
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Phosphorus Transport in the Mississippi Delta: Associations to Surface and Groundwater Interactions (2022)
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Water quality of potential reference lakes in the Arkansas Valley and Ouachita Mountain ecoregions, Arkansas (2014)
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- Water quality of potential reference lakes in the Arkansas Valley and Ouachita Mountain ecoregions, Arkansas
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