Aaron M. Shew Data-verified

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Researcher

University of Arkansas

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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19 h-index 71 pubs 1,693 cited

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Aaron M. Shew's research investigates the intersection of environmental factors, agricultural practices, and human decision-making, with a particular focus on adaptation strategies in vulnerable populations. His work has explored how climate change impacts agricultural yields and how perceptions of these risks influence the adoption of new technologies. Shew has examined the economic and environmental consequences of genetically modified (GM) maize in South Africa, finding yield gains that differ between human consumption and livestock feed. His research also extends to the application of remote sensing technologies for agricultural purposes, including identifying cover crops and determining nutrient deficiencies in crops like maize.

Beyond agricultural applications, Shew has been a Principal Investigator on two significant federal grants from the NIH totaling $778,030. One grant, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ($450,000), focuses on high-dimensional motor coding and motor dysfunction in Rett syndrome. The other, from the National Institute on Drug Abuse ($328,030), addresses tunable multi-timescale cortical dynamics, exploring fundamental theory and practical tools. These grants indicate a research trajectory that also encompasses neuroscience and the study of neurological disorders.

Shew collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas, including Lawton Lanier Nalley and Alvaro Durand-Morat, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 19, with 71 total publications and 1,654 citations, demonstrating an active and recognized contribution to his fields.

Metrics

h-index: 19
Publications: 71
Citations: 1,693

Selected Publications

Evaluating groundwater–surface water interactions at selected streams in the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer, USA, and comparison to regional potentiometric surfaces (2025)

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Satellite Remote Sensing Reveals Voluntary Cover-Crop Adoption and Crop-Rotation Hotspots in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain (2025)

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Agricultural producer and non-producer perceptions of crop residue burning: a focus on arkansas (2024)

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Winter-time cover crop identification: A remote sensing-based methodological framework for new and rapid data generation (2023)

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An examination of thematic research, development, and trends in remote sensing applied to conservation agriculture (2023)

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Does Rice Quality Matter? Understanding Consumer Preferences for Rice in Nigeria (2022)

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The future of CRISPR gene editing according to plant scientists (2022)

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Environmental Impact Assessment of Tractor Guidance Systems Based on Pasture Management Scenarios (2022)

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Climate risk perceptions and perceived yield loss increases agricultural technology adoption in the polder areas of Bangladesh (2022)

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Determining nitrogen deficiencies for maize using various remote sensing indices (2022)

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Quality determinates of rice price in open bag markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (2021)

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Economic and ecosystem impacts of GM maize in South Africa (2021)

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Holistically valuing public investments in agricultural water conservation (2021)

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Consumer valuation of blockchain traceability for beef in the <scp>U</scp>nited <scp>S</scp>tates (2021)

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Yield gains larger in GM maize for human consumption than livestock feed in South Africa (2021)

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