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Senior Lecturer in Forensic Biology
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
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Kate M. Barnes' research focuses on the application of biological sciences in forensic contexts, particularly in entomology. Her recent work includes investigating methods for the extraction and identification of blow flies from sticky traps, a critical step in post-mortem interval estimation. Barnes also explores the limitations and future research directions in forensic entomology, aiming to bridge the gap between current scientific capabilities and the demands of the justice system. In addition to her forensic biology work, Barnes has co-authored research examining the motivations behind educational policy changes, such as the adoption of four-day school weeks by Arkansas districts. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in an h-index of 8, with 18 publications and 337 citations.
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- h-index: 8
- Publications: 18
- Citations: 337
Selected Publications
- We Wanted to Do Something Innovative: Exploring Motivations of Arkansas Districts Adopting Four-Day School Weeks or Year-Round Calendars (2025) DOI
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