Background and aim: Diabetic retinopathy(DR) is one of the most common complications of long-standing diabetes mellitus(DM).Early detection of this complication in the preclinical stages by Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) may help formulate management strategies to preserve Vision.With this background in mind, we conducted a cross-sectional study to
Vector Fuzzy c-Spherical Shells (VFCSS) over Non-Crisp Numbers for Satellite Imaging
The conventional fuzzy c-spherical shells (FCSS) clustering model is extended to cluster shells involving non-crisp numbers, in this paper.This is achieved by a vectorized representation of distance, Vases between two non-crisp numbers like the crisp numbers case.Using the proposed clustering method, named vector fuzzy c-spherical shells (VFCSS), a
Molecular phylogeny reveals Varroa mites are not a separate family but a subfamily of Laelapidae
Abstract Varroa mites, notorious for parasitizing honeybees, are generally classified as Varroidae.Their extremely modified morphologies and behaviors have led to debates regarding their phylogenetic position and classification as an independent family.In this study, two different datasets were employed to reconstruct the phylogenies of Varroa mite
Community-level trophic characteristics and interactions between native and non-native fish: The example of the Lower Pearl River Basin of China
Aquatic ecosystems can harbour more than one non-native fish species and this can represent a threat due to trophic interactions with native fishes.However, research on interactions amongst multiple co-occurring native and non-native fish remains scarce.In this study, 551 organisms from 44 native fish, 11 non-native fish, 35 macroinvertebrates (of