Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Librarian
Leyla Cabugos
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Hello! These guides are designed to get you started in your information searches. I am available for information research consultations, and can work with you to develop learning experiences that address the information needs of your course or lab group. My work is informed by masters degrees in botany and library science, diverse professional experience in food systems, and ongoing study of evidence synthesis.
(805)756-5719
Subjects: Agribusiness, Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences, Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Animal Science, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Experience Industry Management, Food Science, Forestry and Natural Resources, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences, Nutrition, Plant Sciences, Recreation, Reference, Science, Soil Science, Sports, Water and Hydrology, Wine and Viticulture
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Recommended Resources
Scholarly Articles
- How to Read a Scientific Article An excellent overview of how to read an article - includes a template for taking notes. By Mary Purugganan, Ph.D. and Jan Hewitt, Ph.D. of Rice University
Important Journals
Search within one of the journals below to find articles for your behavior observation project.
- Journal of Dairy ScienceThe official journal of the American Dairy Science Association®, Journal of Dairy Science® (JDS) is the leading peer-reviewed general dairy research journal in the world. JDS readers represent education, industry, and government agencies in more than 70 countries with interests in biochemistry, breeding, economics, engineering, environment, food science, genetics, microbiology, nutrition, pathology, physiology, processing, public health, quality assurance, and sanitation. Impact Factor = 3.1
- Domestic Animal EndocrinologyDomestic Animal Endocrinology publishes scientific papers dealing with the study of the endocrine physiology of domestic animal species. Impact Factor: 2.3
- Poultry scienceAn international journal, Poultry Science publishes original papers, research notes, symposium papers, and reviews of basic science as applied to poultry. Impact Factor= 2
- Applied Animal Behaviour ScienceThis journal publishes relevant information on the behavior of domesticated and utilized animals. Impact Factor = 1.7
- Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal NutritionJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition publishes original papers in the fields of animal physiology, biochemistry and physiology of nutrition, animal nutrition, feed technology and preservation (only when related to animal nutrition). Impact Factor = 1.7
- Journal of Animal ScienceThe Journal of Animal Science (JAS) is the premier journal for animal science and serves as the leading source of new knowledge and perspective in this area. Impact Factor = 2.1
Citing Your Sources
- Citing Sources Cheat Sheet - Journal of Animal ScienceHighlights guidelines for formatting common source types including books, articles, and Webpages. Also includes examples.
