Fuzzy C Mean Thresholding based Level Set for Segmentation of brain stroke using CT Images

Abstract Accurate segmentation is a very important task in any computer vision systems. It also plays a vital role in computerized analysis of brain stroke CT images. The objective is to present a new segmentation method for brain stroke detection that combines the advantages of fuzzy c-means (FCM), thresholding and the level set method. 3-class … Read more

Libya

Chapter One – Libya as a Prelude (Followed by Chap 2 – Syria, Chap 3 Full comparison and explanation of Russian foreign policy) I – Events, Who Was Involved, Western Perspective (Support Groups), Regime Change (?) 2.1 – Libyan history before Gadhafi & Gadhafi’s rise to power Before 1951, Libya experienced a turbulent history, which … Read more

The effect of exchange rate and inflation on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Exchange rate movements do affect FDI values because they not only greatly affect the amount of cash inflows received from investments but also affect the amount of cash outflows required to pay to continue operating these investments. Currencies appreciate and depreciate according to prevailing Market conditions (Kabura 2013). These movements of exchange rate affect inflation … Read more

Motivation of teachers

INTRODUCTION 1.1 Academic Frame of Reference The word motivation is believed to have had its origins in the Latin word motivus which means ‘a moving cause’ . Motivation is defined as the forces which act on a person externally as well as internally from within the person to initiate a certain behaviour. It can also … Read more

Outsourcing Human Resources

INTRODUCTION BPO or Business Process Outsourcing refers to the readjustment of entire business functions to some other service providers, mainly in low cost locations. The service provider may be either self-owned or a third party. This rearrangement or constricting out of business processes to an outside provider is mainly to triumph increased shareholder value. Some … Read more

Wall structures

The wall structures may undergo a reduction in stiffness and strength if and when subjected to cycles of alternating loads. The magnitude of deformation / damage primarily depends upon the type of reinforcement (if any) and or the mode of failure. (Meli, 1973) In the following, general remarks on the seismic behaviour of different types … Read more

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy

INTRODUCTION Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (WCE)[1] is a novel medical procedure which has revolutionized gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics by turning into reality the concept of painless and effective visual inspection of the entire length of small bowel (SB). In recent years, the validity of SB WCE in clinical practice has been systematically reviewed[2]. Out of this evidence … Read more

INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, ANXIETY AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AMONG WOMEN IN ETHIOPIA

1.1 Introduction Violence against women is one of the main forms of violation of human rights to life and health.it is a public health problem not determined by any social class, ethnicity marital status, education, which requires effort from various sphere for prevention and intervention (Mariana de O.et al, 2015:855-64). In this chapter background of … Read more

Yellow fever

1.0 INTRODUCTION The devastating effects of infectious diseases on the world’s population are a source of concern. Pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites are implicated in the establishment of infectious diseases which can be spread directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Despite a century of seemingly successful prevention and control … Read more

APF POLICY AND PROCESS NOTE

Advanced Processing Facility (APF): ‘APF is the pre-approval of multi-unit projects other than those developed by Development Authorities, Resale or Self Construction properties. The objective of this facility is to manage risk of funding under-construction properties and to provide the option of approving the entire project of select/ approved builders in one go. The technical … Read more

Reviewing medical records to improve patient safety in hospitals

Reviewing medical records to improve patient safety in hospitals, are the methods evidence based?   Abstract Introduction: Infliction of unintended medical harm received increased attention. Increasing numbers of hospitals evaluate medical records of patients who died during their stay. This is labour-intensive and expensive. Information about adequacy of screening tools used for detecting adverse events … Read more

Regulating the Global Zero-Day Vulnerability Market

I. Introduction In a world filled with the relentless advancement of information technology and complex technological systems, the need for cyber security is more pressing now than ever before. A devastating cyber attack capability that holds significant value for potential attackers is known as a “zero-day exploit”. These exploits represent cyber attacks that cannot be … Read more

FINANCE FOR STRATEGIC MANAGERS

ACTIVITY ONE A Brief Company Profile Lekwot & Sons Limited, a limited liability partnership business, was incorporated January 9, 2007. It is engaged in the sales of retail and wholesale consumer products in 2 major states of the federation, Nigeria. The Company does business in five strategic merchandise units, grocery, entertainment, health and wellness, apparel … Read more

Maritime security and Cooperation

Introduction
The importance of the sea goes far beyond its function for transport. It has long been a source of prosperity and political advancement, – providing the quickest and most efficient way to facilitate commercial and political intercourse among countries. The often-discussed “Sea Lines of Communication” (SLOCs) are more than just shipping routes. They give access to renewable resources of the sea, such as fishing stocks and natural resources, which can be extracted from the seabed. But these are merely tips of the iceberg. The sea today continues to evolve rapidly as a crucial geo-political medium for living.

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New media and terrorism

The new form of media available on online web services or in other words the internet media is known as new media. New media consists of various webs services such as social networking sites, online data, search engines, blogs, video games, e-mail etc. Most of the technologies described as new media are generally digital, which often … Read more