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4 October
Distribution of Brachycephalus toads in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest

Researchers evaluated 120 localities to map the geographic and altitudinal distribution of 34 Brachycephalus species.

Biodiversity Biogeography Zoology
Marcos R. Bornschein, Carina R. Firkowski, Ricardo Belmonte-Lopes, Leandro Corrêa, Luiz F. Ribeiro, Sérgio A.A. Morato, Reuber L. Antoniazzi-Jr., Bianca L. Reinert, Andreas L.S. Meyer, Felipe A. Cini, Marcio R. Pie
6 October
Higher central fat and poor self-body image in short-stature overweight/obese women living in Brazilian shantytowns
Epidemiology Nutrition Public Health Translational Medicine
65 views · 11 downloads
Nassib Bezerra Bueno, Telma Toledo Florêncio, Fabiana Albuquerque Cavalcante, Isabela Lopes Lins, Ana Grotti Clemente, Ana Lydia Sawaya
6 October
Local-scale models reveal ecological niche variability in amphibian and reptile communities from two contrasting biogeographic regions
Biodiversity Biogeography Conservation Biology Ecology
246 views · 14 downloads
Alberto Muñoz, Xavier Santos, Ángel M. Felicísimo
6 October
Effects of elevated CO2 on predator avoidance behaviour by reef fishes is not altered by experimental test water
Animal Behavior Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fish Science Marine Biology
132 views · 20 downloads
Philip L. Munday, Megan J. Welch, Bridie J.M. Allan, Sue-Ann Watson, Shannon J. McMahon, Mark I. McCormick
6 October
Exploring the socio-emotional factors associated with subjective well-being in the unemployed
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153 views · 19 downloads
M. Pilar Berrios, Natalio Extremera, M. Pilar Nieto-Flores
6 October
Expediting evidence synthesis for healthcare decision-making: exploring attitudes and perceptions towards rapid reviews using Q methodology
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Shannon E. Kelly, David Moher, Tammy J. Clifford
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Associations between different components of fitness and fatness with academic performance in Chilean youths
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94 views · 21 downloads
Pedro R. Olivares, Javier García-Rubio
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