In the early 80's, the convergence of research in engineering (signal processing), mathematics (harmonic analysis), and physics (quantum mechanics) gave birth to wavelet theory. At the same time, Gilles Deslauriers and Serge Dubuc (and others) came up with iterative interpolatio…
Computer-based transactions have invaded our daily lives. The explosive growth of the computer network Internet will cause the personal computer to soon become a part of every household. Consequently, many transactions will be carried out electronically. For this reason, control…
Identification of human or nonhuman skeletal remains is important in assisting the police and law enforcement officers for the investigation of forensic cases. Identification of bone can be difficult, especially in fragmented remains. It has been reported that 25 to 30% of medic…
Lernaeocera branchialis (L., 1767) is a parasitic copepod that parasitises a range of gadoids by anchoring in the proximity of the branchial chamber of its host, deriving nutrition from the blood of its host and causing serious pathogenic effects. This study investigates the tax…
Composite materials are usually multi-phase materials, made up from two or more phases, which are combined to provide properties that the individual constituents cannot. This technology represents an economical way to improve product performances avoiding the use of expensive ma…
Body colouration in tilapia is an important trait affecting consumer preference. In the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), there are three colour variants which are normal (wild type), red and blond. In some countries, the red variant is important and reaches higher prices in…