Echocardiography is a widely used, non-invasive imaging technique for diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions.However, accurate segmentation of cardiac structures, particularly the left ventricle, remains a complex task due to the inherent variability and noise in echocardiographic images.Current supervised models have achieved state-of-the-art
The effects of wood species and panel connections on the vibration and heavy-weight impact sound insulation performance of cross-laminated timber (CLT) slabs were investigated.CLT panels (5-ply, BMX Bar Ends 150 mm thick, 1 m wide, and 4.2 m long) made of larch (Larix kaempferi) and pine (Pinus densiflora) were manufactured with 30 mm thick laminae
BACKGROUND:Lack of social awareness is a major barrier to the development of palliative care.Mass media influences public opinion, and frequently deal with palliative care contributing to its image and public understanding.AIM:To analyse how palliative care is portrayed in Spanish newspapers, as well as the contribution made by the press to its soc
Contemporary city cultures are often defined in relation to the processes Speciality Lighting of late-capitalism and commodification.Today, in various parts of the world, the previously dominant industrial cities have been replaced by cities of consumption (Urry 1995: 123).Cities are treated as sites for representation, masquerade and sociability (