Person segmentation is a key computer vision problem in a number of application domains, such as image editing, surveillance and intelligent vehicles. This paper presents an iterative, EM-like framework for accurate pedestrian segmentation, combining generative shape models and multiple data cues. It is able to cope with a large variation of pedestrian appearances across cluttered backgrounds. ...

We present a method for refining depth information generated by a stereo-matching algorithm with the goal to provide depthaware photo-effect applications. Our key idea is to use structural features of the base image to enhance the depth information. Our method pre-processes the original disparity map by revising the sky region and removing incorrect data (on the left-side of the disparity map) ...

Despite consensus in focus on form (FOF) instruction over the facilitative role of noticing, controversy has not quelled over ways of directing EFL learners’ attention towards formal features via implicit techniques like input-enhancement or explicit metacognitive feedback and interactive peer-editing on the output they produce. This quasi-experimental study investigated the impact of input enh...

We describe how to exploit the formation and storage of an embedded image thumbnail for image authentication. The creation of a thumbnail is modeled with a series of filtering operations, contrast adjustment, and compression. We automatically estimate these model parameters and show that these parameters differ significantly between camera manufacturers and photo-editing software. We also descr...

E-Dictor is a tool for encoding, applying levels of editions, and assigning part-ofspeech tags to ancient texts. In short, it works as a WYSIWYG interface to encode text in XML format. It comes from the experience during the building of the Tycho Brahe Parsed Corpus of Historical Portuguese and from consortium activities with other research groups. Preliminary results show a decrease of at leas...

a number of pedagogical arguments support self- and peer-assessment in language classrooms to improve the quality of learning by students’ involvement in the final judgments of one’s work. considering editing as a method of communicative testing of writing, this study aimed at finding out whether self- and peer-editing of assignments could result in the improvement in iranian efl students’ writ...

UNLABELLED Non-viral gene-editing of human cells using the CRISPR-Cas9 system requires optimized delivery of multiple components. Both the Cas9 endonuclease and a single guide RNA, that defines the genomic target, need to be present and co-localized within the nucleus for efficient gene-editing to occur. This work describes a new high-throughput screening platform for the optimization of CRISPR...

Many languages of the world (some with very large numbers of native speakers) are not yet supported on computers. In this paper we first present a simple method to provide an extra layer of easily customizable language-encoding support for less computerized languages. We then describe an editor called Sanchay Editor, which uses this method and also has many other facilities useful for those usi...

CRISPR/Cas9 has emerged as the most important tool for genome engineering due to its simplicity, design flexibility, and high efficiency. This technology makes it possible induce point mutations in one or some target sequences simultaneously, well introduce new genetic variants by homology-directed recombination. However, this approach remains largely unexplored forest species. In study, we rep...

background:isolates of staphylococcus aureus express a myriad of adhesive surface proteins that play important role in colonization of the bacteria on nasal and skin surfaces, beginning the process of pathogenesis. the aim of this study was to screen several of the microbial surface components recognizing adhesive matrix molecules (mscramms) genes among the isolate of s. aureus from hospitalize...