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PondNet – towards a global network of experiments on the effects of climate change on aquatic ecosystems

open access: yesEcography, EarlyView.
Global change is reshaping the distribution of biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems. Predicting the long‐term consequences of such changes remains a challenge due to a need for a clear understanding of the mechanisms underpinning ecosystem‐level responses, as well as the role of geographical and environmental contingencies.
Miguel G. Matias   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Influence of Environment in the Alteration of the Stained-Glass Windows in Portuguese Monuments

open access: yesHeritage, 2018
This work presents the results of the exposure of soda-lime, potash-lime and mixed-alkali silicate glasses during ten and twenty months in different Portuguese monuments with historical stained-glass windows to characterize the influence of local ...
Teresa Palomar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction of Road Traffic Accidents on a Road in Portugal: A Multidisciplinary Approach Using Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, and Geographic Information Systems

open access: yesInformation, 2023
Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) cause human losses and irreparable physical and psychological damage to many of the victims. They also involve a very relevant economic dimension.
Paulo Infante   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Harnessing the power of machine and deep learning for transferring joint species distribution models considering the structure of biotic interactions

open access: yesEcography, EarlyView.
The transferability of single or joint species distribution models ((j)SDMs) depends on their ability to predict beyond the observed environmental range and to remain consistent despite shifts in biotic interactions. Transfer accuracy may be improved by recent advances in the application of deep learning that provide greater flexibility and potentially
Marco Basile   +44 more
wiley   +1 more source

Renal screening sonography—A comparative study in a Portuguese basic emergency service

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 8-16, March 2025.
Renal sonography screening aids in clinical decision‐making for patients with suspected renal colic. This study intends to compare the accuracy and pertinence of sonographic findings obtained by a sonographer in a Basic Emergency Service (BES) with that of radiologists at Referral Hospital (RH) in Portugal. Renal sonography screening was able to detect
Sérgio Miravent   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of microbiota present on a Portuguese historical stone convent using high‐throughput sequencing approaches

open access: yesMicrobiologyOpen, 2020
The study performed on the stone materials from the Convent of Christ revealed the presence of a complex microbial ecosystem, emphasizing the determinant role of microorganisms on the biodecay of this built cultural heritage.
Tânia Rosado   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Statistical and Machine-Learning Models on Road Traffic Accident Severity Classification

open access: yesComputers, 2022
Portugal has the sixth highest road fatality rate among European Union members. This is a problem of different dimensions with serious consequences in people’s lives.
Paulo Infante   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Status and future of seed conservation of threatened plants in the post‐2020 era

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Ambitious targets have been set to backup seeds of threatened plants by the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC), but it is unclear in how far these targets have been met and how seed collection should be organized to meet future challenges. Here, we provide an overview of the status of 44 countries in achieving seed conservation targets.
Andreas Ensslin   +130 more
wiley   +1 more source

TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF POACEAE POLLEN IN AREAS OF SOUTHERN UNITED KINGDOM, SPAIN AND PORTUGAL [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Overall, longer Poaceae pollen seasons coincided with earlier pollen season start dates. Winter rainfall noticeably affects the intensity of Poaceae pollen seasons in Mediterranean areas, but this was not as important in Worcester.
Adams-Groom B.   +7 more
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Safety of 8‐Week Administration With Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Adults With Stress and Anxiety: Findings From a Prospective, Randomized, Multi‐Center, Double‐Blinded, Placebo‐Controlled Study

open access: yesPhytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been recognized for enhancing physical strength, mental well‐being, and overall vitality. Despite its long‐standing use across generations, some clinical reports have noted occasional adverse events. This study compared the safety and tolerability of Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) in healthy adults.
Ketan Pakhale   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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