Forest loss is an environmental issue that threatens ecosystems in the Dominican Republic (the DR).Although shifting agriculture by slash-and-burn methods is thought to be the main driver of forest loss in the DR, empirical evidence of this relationship is still lacking.Since remotely sensed data on fire occurrence is a suitable proxy for estimatin
The underlying assumption of the aerobic capacity model for the evolution of endothermy is that basal (BMR) and maximal aerobic metabolic rates are phenotypically linked.However, because BMR is largely a function of central organs whereas maximal metabolic output is largely a function of skeletal muscles, the mechanistic underpinnings for their lin
History of present illness: 63-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis who was sent to the emergency department by his primary care provider for further evaluation of left upper extremity crepitus.The patient fell onto his left elbow two days prior to presentation resulting in immediate swelling and a small lacera
The data-complete and detail-correct road network information serves as important evidence in numerous transportation-associated applications.Regular and rapid road network inventory updating is significantly necessary and meaningful to provide better services.Remote sensing images, due to their advantageous overlooking earth observation properties
Sialadenoma papilliferum is a rare salivary gland tumor clinically resembling papilloma originating probably from the excretory duct.It is characterized by a biphasic growth pattern of exophytic squamous component michael harris sunglasses and endophytic glandular component.We report a rare case of sialadenoma papilliferum in the floor of the mouth