Extracting roads from remote sensing images can support a range of geo-information applications.However, it is challenging due to factors such as the complex distribution of ground objects and occlusion of buildings, trees, shadows, etc.Pixel-wise classification often fails to predict road connectivity and thus produces fragmented road segments.In

Abstract Background The prognostic benefits and safety of extended lymphadenectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma remain uncertain.The available evidence is still insufficient concerning its retrospective aspect.The aim of this study is to explore the clinical effect and safety of extended lymphadenectomy compared to regional lymphadenectomy in patie

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a neglected vector-borne disease which is endemic in many countries across Africa and has seen recent geographical expansions into the Arabian Peninsula.RVF can cause severe infections in both animals and humans.RVF infections in livestock can lead to mass fatalities.In humans, the symptoms Herbal Supplement are nonspecif

Seed masting and production of empty seeds have often been considered independently as different strategies to reduce seed predation by animals.Here, we integrate both phenomena within the whole assemblage of seed predators (both pre and post-dispersal) and in two contrasting microsites (open vs.sheltered) to improve our understanding of the factor