The aim of this study was to evaluate the automatically determined parameters of tree crowns, which are then used in two-phase inventory method of growing stock.Research was performed in forest stands of different age, located in the Stolowe Mountains National Park (south-western Poland) where the dominant species was Norway spruce (Picea abies L.)

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3), the immediate cervical cancer precursor, is a target of cervical cancer prevention.However, less than half of CIN3s will progress to cancer.Routine treatment of all CIN3s and the majority of CIN2s may lead to overtreatment of many lesions that would not progress.To improve our understanding of CIN3

Abstract Background Chronic work-related stress is a significant and independent risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and associated mortality, particularly when compounded by a sedentary work environment.Heart rate variability (HRV) provides an estimate of parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic control, and can serve as a marke

In estimating the risk of heart disease due to non-deterministic risk factors, often diagnosis of angiographic disease is difficult for physicians.For modeling and application of this uncertain and imprecise modality, decision support systems based on fuzzy logic are appropriate and an effective approach.Smartphone-based applications can facilitate