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Forest citizens and people-centered conservation in the Brazilian Amazon. [PDF]
Abstract Demands for territorial recognition are foundational to the claiming of rights by forest‐proximate people who attempt to conserve their forests. The rights of these often‐marginalized populations have been largely overlooked by conservationists, yet they are central to achieving people‐centered conservation. We further developed the concept of
Parry L +9 more
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Tradeoffs and synergies between food security and forest cover in Brazilian drylands
Abstract Global food demand is expected to increase in the next decades, pushing agricultural expansion and deforestation. However, food production in agricultural lands is just one dimension of food security, to which forest goods and services also contribute.
Lucas Alencar +3 more
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Predição de Óbito Neonatal usando Dados dos Sistemas de Informação do SUS e de Censo Demográfico
A taxa de mortalidade infantil é um dos indicadores mais importantes dentro de uma sociedade. Apesar da melhora nos últimos anos, o Brasil ainda enfrenta desafios para reduzir esse índice.
J. R. H. Moreira +2 more
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Uneven geographies: ageing and population dynamics in Latvia
Abstract The twin phenomena of ageing populations and declining populations are profoundly transforming societies and economies in Europe. Driven by decreasing fertility rates and the continuing increased life expectancy, populations have not been ageing uniformly across time and space.
Zaiga Krisjane +4 more
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South to north investment linkages and decent work in Brazil
Abstract Over the last 25 years, the BRICs asserted themselves as drivers of globalization. But what does their new‐found prominence mean for working conditions at home? Using a novel sub‐national database covering outward investment linkages and working conditions in Brazilian municipalities, this study tests whether a direct investment in Europe ...
Patrick Wagner, Damian Raess
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Abstract Effective conservation requires understanding species’ abundance patterns and demographic rates across space and time. Ideally, such knowledge should be available for whole communities because variation in species’ dynamics can elucidate factors leading to biodiversity losses.
Matthew T. Farr +3 more
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A pergunta que se busca responder no presente trabalho é: qual o papel do censo demográfico para as políticas públicas no Brasil? A metodologia a ser utilizada é a hipotético-dedutiva para a abordagem, o método de procedimento monográfico e a técnica de ...
B. Hübner, Janriê Rodrigues Reck
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Experimental validation of specialized questioning techniques in conservation
Abstract Conservation increasingly relies on social science tools to understand human behavior. Specialized questioning techniques (SQTs) are a suite of methods designed to reduce bias in social surveys and are widely used to collect data on sensitive topics, including compliance with conservation rules.
Harriet Ibbett +12 more
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Resumen Aunque se han hecho avances en el desarrollo y aplicación a gran escala de intervenciones eficaces contra la obesidad infantil, los retos siguen siendo importantes. Nuestro objetivo era comprender las causas del éxito de Estados Unidos y los países latinoamericanos en la implementación de políticas y programas (PYP) contra la obesidad e ...
Rafael Pérez‐Escamilla +6 more
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Censo Demográfico e Paradados: Em Busca da Melhor Experiência para o Usuário
Este texto tem como objetivo apresentar resultados preliminares de pesquisa de doutorado, desenvolvida com a proposta de avaliar a experiência do usuário (UX) durante o preenchimento de questionários na web, aplicados a censos demográficos. Questionários
Patricia Tavares +2 more
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