T-ABCD is a time-domain method for blind linear separation of audio sources proposed by Koldovský and Tichavský (2008). The method produces short separating filters (5-40 taps) and works well with signals recorded at the sampling frequency of 8-16 kHz. In this paper, we propose a novel subband-based variant of T-ABCD, in which the input signals are decomposed into subbands using a tree-structur...

It is noted that 2x2 "S" matrices in multilayer optics can be represented by the Sp(2) group whose algebraic property is the same as the group of Lorentz transformations applicable to two spacelike and one timelike dimensions. It is also noted that Wigner's little groups have a slide-rule-like property that allows us to perform multiplications by additions. It is shown that these two mathematic...

CONTEXT The incidence of cutaneous melanoma has increased over the past several decades, making its early diagnosis a continuing public health priority. The ABCD (Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variegation, Diameter >6 mm) acronym for the appraisal of cutaneous pigmented lesions was devised in 1985 and has been widely adopted but requires reexamination in light of recent data regarding t...

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) approaches are increasingly used to bridge gaps between the evidence base for best practice, what actually happens in practice, and achievement of better population health outcomes. Among a range of quality improvement strategies, CQI is characterized by iterative use of processes to identify quality problems, develop solutions, and implement and evaluate ch...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Dizziness can herald a cerebrovascular event. The ABCD(2) score predicts the risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack partly by distinguishing transient ischemic attack from mimics. We evaluated whether this score would also identify cerebrovascular events among emergency department patients with dizziness. METHODS We retrospectively identified consecutive adults ...

In the field of absorption spectroscopy, multipass cell (MPC) is one key elements. It has advantages simple structure, easy adjustment, and high spectral coverage, which an effective way to improve detection sensitivity gas sensing systems such as tunable diode laser spectroscopy. This invited paper summarizes design theory research results some mainstream types MPCs based on two mirrors more t...

The ABCD rule of dermoscopy was developed to facilitate the dermoscopic differentiation between benign and malignant melanocytic lesions. However, there is a lack of studies on its validity in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the algorithm used bedside, compared with the accuracy of the preliminary preoperative diagnosis, and to rate physicians' level of ...

Here we present the first database developed for storing, retrieving and cross-referencing neuroscience information about the connectivity of the avian brain. The Avian Brain Circuitry Database (ABCD) contains entries about the new and old terminology of the areas and their hierarchy, data on connections between brain regions, as well as a functional keyword system linked to brain regions and c...