Carbon accounting approaches and reporting gaps in urban emissions: An analysis of the Greenhouse Gas inventories and climate action plans in Brazilian cities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118930
Abstract: Abstract This paper analyzes the differences among the main existing carbon accounting methodologies for cities and identifies the shortcomings in carbon inventories typically used. Data were collected from the GHG inventories and climate action plans… read more here.
Keywords: carbon accounting; brazilian cities; action plans; inventories climate ... See more keywords
Machine Learning Based Forecast of Dengue Fever in Brazilian Cities using Epidemiological and Meteorological Variables.
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwac090
Abstract: Dengue is a serious public health concern in Brazil and globally. In the absence of a universal vaccine or specific treatments, prevention relies on vector control and disease surveillance. Accurate and early forecasts can help… read more here.
Keywords: dengue; machine learning; brazilian cities; epidemiological meteorological ... See more keywords
Long-term projections of the impacts of warming temperatures on Zika and dengue risk in four Brazilian cities using a temperature-dependent basic reproduction number
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010839
Abstract: For vector-borne diseases the basic reproduction number R0, a measure of a disease’s epidemic potential, is highly temperature-dependent. Recent work characterizing these temperature dependencies has highlighted how climate change may impact geographic disease spread. We… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction number; temperature dependent; four brazilian; temperature ... See more keywords
Perception of discrimination due to sexual orientation and associated factors among men who have sex with men in 12 Brazilian cities.
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DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xen199121
Abstract: Discrimination due to sexual orientation (DDSO) has an important association with health outcomes among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aimed to analyze factors associated with DDSO among MSM in 12 Brazilian… read more here.
Keywords: ddso; brazilian cities; discrimination due; sexual orientation ... See more keywords
The hidden prevalence of leprosy: a comparative study between two Brazilian cities.
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DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.66.10.1338
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We compared the hidden prevalence of leprosy in two Brazilian cities with distinct differences regarding geographic region and socio-economic development profile, namely, Juazeiro, Bahia and Joinville, Santa Catarina. METHODS A retrospective epidemiological study based… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence leprosy; brazilian cities; prevalence; study ... See more keywords
Profiles of mapping of content creators in a geo-social network: The case of 21 Brazilian cities
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DOI: 10.5210/fm.v22i12.7927
Abstract: A geo-social network (GSN) is a type of social network where geolocated information shared among users plays an important role. The fast development of GSNs in recent years has made this system a valuable tool… read more here.
Keywords: social network; brazilian cities; content creators; geo social ... See more keywords