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2013
Fernie, K. J., Chen D., Harner T., Cruz-Martinez L., Peters L., Smits J. E., et al. (2013).  Alterations in the thyroid system of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) nestlings raised on oil sands mine-impacted areas: Preliminary investigations. Harmonizing Science Across Disciplines. .
2009
Ciborowski, J., Dixon D. G., Foote L., Liber K., & Smits J. E. (2009).  Carbon dynamics food web structure & reclamation strategies in Athabasca oil sands wetlands (CFRAW) - overview and progress. 50 pages . Abstract
Harms, N. J., & Smits J. E. (2009).  Health assessment of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) on the oil sands using stress immune function and growth indicators. 1 page .
Hersikorn, B., & Smits J. E. (2009).  In-situ caging of wood frog (Rana sylvatica) larvae in wetlands formed from oil sands tailings materials (OSPM). 1 page .
Thomas, J. L., Martin J. P., Harms N. J., Smits J. E., & Ciborowski J. J. (2009).  Relating zoobenthic & emergent terrestrial insect production to tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) nestling diet in oil sands wetlands. 2 pages.
Harms, N. J., & Smits J. E. (2009).  Health assessment of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) on the oil sands using stress, immune function and growth indicators. In : Proceedings of the 35th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, October 5 to 8, 2008, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, editors, K. Liber,. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2841, 54-55.
Hersikorn, B., & Smits J. E. (2009).  In-situ caging of wood frog (Rana sylvatica) larvae in wetlands formed from oil sands tailings materials (OSPM). In : Proceedings of the 35th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, October 5 to 8, 2008, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, editors, K. Liber, D. M. Janz an. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2841, p. 61.
Thoms, J. L., Martin J. P., Harms N. J., Smits J. E., & Ciborowski J. J. (2009).  Relating zoobenthic & emergent terrestrial insect production to tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) nestling diet in oil sands wetlands. In : Proceedings of the 35th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, October 5 to 8, 2008, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, editors, . Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2841, 59-60.
2008
Ciborowski, J. J., Dixon D. G., Foote L., Liber K., & Smits J. E. (2008).  Carbon dynamics food web structure and reclamation strategies in Athabasca oil sands wetlands (CFRAW). (Kidd, K. A., Jarvis, R. A., Haya K. Doe, Burridge, L.E., Ed.). 63 pages . Abstract
Keshwani, H., Hersikorn B., & Smits J. E. (2008).  Reproductive performance and neonatal development of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) on reclaimed mine sites on the Athabasca oil sands. 73 pages . Abstract
Ciborowski, J. J., Dixon D. G., Foote L., Liber K., & Smits J. E. (2008).  Carbon dynamics, food web structure and reclamation strategies in Athabasca oil sands wetlands (CFRAW). In : Proceedings of the 34th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, September 30 to October 3, 2007, Halifax, Nova Scotia, editors, K. A. Kidd, R. Allen Jar. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2793, p. 63.
Hersikorn, B., & Smits J. E. (2008).  Effects of oil sands waste water on the wood frog (Rana sylvatica). In : Proceedings of the 34th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, September 30 to October 3, 2007, Halifax, Nova Scotia, editors, K. A. Kidd, R. Allen Jarvis, K. Haya, K. Doe and L. E. Burri. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2793, p. 211.
Keshwani, H., Hersikorn B., & Smits J. E. (2008).  Reproduction performance and neonatal development of tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) on reclaimed mine sites on the Athabasca oil sands. In : Proceedings of the 34th Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, September 30 to October 3, 2007, Halifax, Nova Scot. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2793, p. 73.
2007
Ciborowski, J. J. H., Dixon D. G., Foote L., Liber K., & Smits J. E. (2007).  Carbon dynamics food web structure & reclamation strategies in Athabasca oil sands wetlands (CFRAW). 16 pages . Abstract
Gentes, M. - L., Whitworth T. L., Waldner C., Fenton H., & Smits J. E. (2007).  Tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) nesting on wetlands impacted by oil sands mining are highly parasitized by the bird blow fly Protocalliphora spp.. 43(2), 11 pages . Abstract
Ciborowski, J. J. H., Dixon D. G., Foote L., Liber K., & Smits J. E. (2007).  Carbon dynamics, food web structure & reclamation strategies in Athabasca oil sands wetlands (CFRAW). In : Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, October 1 to 4, 2006, Jasper, Alberta, editors, B. A. Munson, J. M. W. Froese, J. -M. Fero. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2746, p. 16.
Gentes, M. - L., Whitworth T. L., Waldner C., Fenton H., & Smits J. E. (2007).  Tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) nesting on wetlands impacted by oil sands mining are highly parasitized by the bird blow fly Protocalliphora spp.. 43(2), 167-178.
Papp, Z., & Smits J. E. (2007).  Validation and novel applications of the whole blood chemiluminescence assay of innate immune function in wild vertebrates and domestic chickens. 43, 623-634.
2006
Gentes, M. - L., Waldner C., Papp Z., & Smits J. E. (2006).  Effects of oil sands tailings compounds and harsh weather on mortality rates, growth and detoxification efforts in nestling tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor). 142, 24-33. Abstract
2005
Gurney, K. E., Williams T. D., Smits J. E., Wayland M., Trudeau S., & Bendell-Young L. I. (2005).  Impact of Oil-Sands based wetlands on the growth of mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducklings. 24, 457-463.
2003
Wayland, M., & Smits J. E. (2003).  The ecological viability of constructed wetlands at Suncor: population and health-related considerations in birds. In : Assessment of natural and anthropogenic impacts of oil sands contaminants within the northern river basins. Final summary report - Tas. 48-61.
2000
Smits, J. E., Wayland M. M., Miller M. J., Liber K., & Trudeau S. (2000).  Reproductive, immune, and physiological endpoints in tree swallows on reclaimed oil sands mine sites. 19, 2951-2960.
1999
Smits, J. E., Bortolotti G. R., & Tella J. L. (1999).  Simplifying the phytohaemagglutinin skin-testing technique in studies of avian immunocompetence. 13, 567-572.
Smits, J. E., & Williams T. D. (1999).  Validation of immunotoxicology techniques in passerine chicks exposed to oil sands tailings water. 44, 105-112.

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