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Resumen La obesidad infantil en Latinoamérica y en las poblaciones latinas de Estados Unidos es un problema de salud pública complejo y persistente y, como tal, requiere soluciones basadas en la teoría y los métodos de la ciencia de sistemas. En este artículo presentamos un marco conceptual orientado a la acción para diseñar, implementar, evaluar y ...
Leandro M. T. Garcia +4 more
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We analysed data from three censuses of epiphytes growing on Annona glabra trees along the shore of Barro Colorado Island, Panama, spanning 21 years. Our study shows that previously reported short‐term patterns of epiphyte community dynamics hold true in the long term.
Helena J. R. Einzmann +3 more
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Variation in training requirements within general surgery: comparison of 23 countries
Many differences exist worldwide in postgraduate surgical training programmes. Countries have specific and often differing requirements of their medical profession. Equivalence in training is granted on political agreements, not healthcare needs or competencies acquired during training. Wide variation between countries Background Many differences exist
H. Whewell +29 more
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Consolidación del Posgrado en Bibliotecología de la Universidad de Costa Rica
El artículo refleja la trayectoria del Programa de Posgrado en Bibliotecología de la Universidad de Costa Rica, que se implementó con el fin de formar un recurso humano especializado en la gestión de la información y los procesos documentales del país, y
Ruth González-Arrieta
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ABSTRACT The visit to Bogotá of a fééeneminaa (Muinane) friend, Célimo Nejedeka Jifichíu, and in particular, his work in researching and transmitting traditional health knowledge, offer the pretext to navigate the relationship between elements that at first glance seem distant from each other: indigenous imaginaries about otherness, their visions of ...
Giovanna Micarelli
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ABSTRACT Based on the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET) and implementation research, this study proposes an extended conceptualization of policy punctuation that enables researchers to systematically include policy implementation as part of a punctuation. The key mechanisms underlying the PET, i.e., policy image and venue, information processing, and
Bettina Stauffer
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Quantifying exposure of amphibian species to heat waves, cold spells, and droughts
Abstract Globally, amphibians face severe threats, such as climate change and associated extreme events. Our goal was to quantify global amphibian exposure to 3 classes of extreme events: heat waves, cold spells, and droughts. We used the MERRA‐2 extreme climate events data and the standardized precipitation–evapotranspiration index database to ...
Evan Twomey +4 more
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ABSTRACT Disaster insurance is gaining prominence as a tool to address climate‐induced loss and damage in developing countries. Despite ongoing efforts to pilot disaster insurance in Malawi, adoption by households remains low. This study examines factors influencing the adoption of disaster insurance in Malawi, a country highly susceptible to climate ...
Stern Mwakalimi Kita
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This study focuses on the responses of the canyon tree frog (Dryophytes arenicolor) larvae to temperature and pond‐drying. Conducting a common garden experiment with larvae from three distinct populations, we found significant geographic variation in plastic responses and observed that populations exhibit specific responses to each treatment in both ...
C. I. Hernández‐Herrera +2 more
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