The aim of this study was to assess in vivo whether the regional ultrasonic reflectivity, evaluated by a real-time integrated backscatter analysis, was related to the local content of connective tissue in human myocardium as estimated by quantitative histology of endomyocardial biopsies. Sixteen patients with presumptive diagnosis of cardiomyopathy were ultrasonically studied by means of an M-m...

Obtaining proper occupant restraint fit when using a wheelchair as a motor vehicle seat is often difficult to attain with vehicle-mounted restraint systems. The comprehensive evaluation conducted in this study illustrates the occupant crash protection benefits of wheelchair-integrated restraint systems, as compared to vehicle-mounted restraint systems. Using computer crash simulation, occupant ...

Much remains to be known concerning the complex relationships between specific soil property measurements and overall soil quality. The objective of this study was to advance our understanding of these complex relationships by further developing and applying a systematic method for evaluating the effects of conventional, integrated and organic apple production systems on soil physical, chemical...

In the article authors propose a methodical approach to modeling and forecasting innovative activity of regional economic systems, as well its testing on example Polish voivodships. The involves calculation integrated indices innovation regions, taking into account correlation analysis evaluation indicators calculations coefficients impact index, which allows predict most influential regions in...

Çevresel, sosyal ve ekonomik açıdan yaşanan dönüşüm paydaş beklentilerini değiştirmektedir. Artık, işletmeler çok daha sorumlu talepkâr bir grubu ile muhatap olmaktadır. Değişen beklentileri karşılamak için de birçok yenilikçi uygulama geliştirmektedir. Entegre raporlama yeni nesil aracı olarak bu yenilikler arasında yerini almaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, entegre raporların raporlamayı yapan i...

In order to obtain representative dissolved and solid samples from the aquatic environment, a spectrum of sampling methods are available, each one with different advantages and drawbacks. This article evaluates the use of discrete sampling and time-integrated sampling in illustrating medium-term spatial and temporal variation. Discrete concentration index (CI) calculated as the ratio between di...