Unstructured citizen-science data are increasingly used for analysing the abundance and distribution of species.Here we test the usefulness of such data to predict the seasonal distribution of migratory songbirds, and to analyse patterns of migratory connectivity.We used bird occurrence data from eBird, one of the largest global citizen science dat

Background: Exposure to traumatic events, ongoing adversity, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are associated with altered activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, but findings are mixed.This may be explained in part by heterogeneity in PTSD symptom profiles.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the complex relation

candle snuffer big w This paper presents a genetic algorithm (GA) to maximize total system social welfare and alleviate congestion by best placement and sizing of TCSC device, in a double-sided auction market.To introduce more accurate modeling, the valve loading effects is incorporated to the conventional quadratic smooth generator cost curves.By

Abstract Background User-scripts are programs stored in Web browsers that can manipulate the content of websites prior to display in the browser.They provide a novel mechanism by which users can conveniently gain increased control over the content and the display of the information presented to them on the Web.As the Web is the primary medium by wh

Aim of study: To evaluate tubal patency in repeat breeder Holstein cows with the purpose of estimating the frequency of oviduct obstruction as a cause of the repeat breeding syndrome.Area of study: Lugo (NW Spain) Material and methods: In 50 repeat breeding cows, a solution of the dye phenol-sulphon-phthalein (PSP) was instilled into one uterine ho