Aerial photography is a long-range, non-contact method of target detection technology that enables qualitative or quantitative analysis of the target.However, aerial photography images generally have certain chromatic aberration and color distortion.Therefore, effective segmentation of aerial images can further enhance the feature information and r

In the last years, a substantial contribution of red blood cells (RBCs) in cardiovascular homeostasis has been evidenced, as these cells are able to regulate cardiovascular function by the export of adenosine triphosphate and nitric oxide as well as to maintain redox balance through a well-developed antioxidant system.Recently a link between high-r

This article explores the many dimensions of sex which result in very strong moral and ethical responses.In support of practitioners who Scarf wish to feel more comfortable and competent discussing sexual matters, the article then introduces a hybrid conceptual model of practice.Combining one model originally from sexology and another from occupati

Abstract Background Despite the biological and economic significance of scleractinian reef-building corals, the lack of large molecular datasets for a representative range of species limits understanding of many aspects of their biology.Within the Scleractinia, based on molecular evidence, it is generally recognised that there are two major clades,