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BMC Environmental Science is now open for submissions!
We are pleased to introduce BMC Environmental Science, an important and timely addition to the BMC Series portfolio. The BMC Series is widely recognized for its commitment to reliable open-access publishing, tailored to the specific needs of the research communities we serve. At a time of unprecedented global change and great uncertainties, scientific information is…
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What determines where flukes are found in the Scottish Highlands?
Red deer stag in Scotland. Image credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fieldsportschannel/27473097178/in/album-72157662253997207/ We know that the environment is important for determining where species – both hosts and parasites – can live and thrive. But characteristics of hosts – such as their age, immune response, or sex – are also important for determining infection and disease. When more hosts become…
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Statistical Approach to Validate the Performance of Models for Predicting Mortality Risk Temperature in Portuguese Metropolitan Areas
Credit: Luis Ascenso / Flickr There is extensive literature that links extreme temperatures with an increase in mortality rates. In Portugal, data has shown an increase in mortality rates during cold winters and sharp mortality peaks in years with heatwaves but can we prospectively predict the impact that weather events may have on health? In…
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Understanding complexities for household energy management: lessons from a smart grid pilot project
Recent progress in smart grid infrastructure and technologies (e.g., smart meters, smart thermostats and appliances) brings potential for existing electricity grids and their consumers. These technologies facilitate flows beyond energy to incorporate two-way flows of information and services between utilities and consumers. This presents opportunities for consumers to hold active roles in the electricity system…