ABSTRACT Servo Several bat species use caves as roosts and some of these caves can harbor high concentrations of individuals.Such caves may represent opportunities for certain predators, benefiting from the concentration of potential prey.Here, we report the predation of a Pteronotus bat by a Corallus hortulanus in the Brazilian Amazon.On three occ
Background.Parathyroid adenoma is the commonest cause of primary hypercalcaemia and usually presents with symptoms/signs of hypercalcaemia.This paper highlights an unusual presentation.Case Report.A 27-year-old female presented with a painful left mandibular swelling, suspicious of neoplasia.A computed tomography (CT) guided biopsy was performed.Ba
A number of evolutionary algorithms such lunch boxes as genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, particle swarm optimization, etc., have been used by researchers in order to optimize different manufacturing processes.In many cases these algorithms are either incapable of reaching global minimum or the time and computational effort (function evaluat
The aim of this paper is to present the elements of the criminal offense of smuggling, which violates the legally protected interests of the state.The crime of smuggling, as a form of professional crime, has adapted to all changes, both domestically and internationally, and has become even more dangerous for the economy, but also for the safety of