In this paper we propose a multi-set modulation technique to increase the hiding capacity within a binary document image. As part of this technique we propose an Automatic Threshold Calculation and Threshold Buffering, Shifted Space Distribution and Letter Space Compensation technique. The Automatic Threshold Calculation is used to distinguish word spaces from letter spaces. The Threshold Buffe...

The on-chip network (NoC) is a fundamental component of Non Uniform Cache Architectures and may significantly affect the performance of the overall system. The analysis described in this work evaluates the performance sensitivity of a single processor system adopting a NUCA L2 cache with respect to some NoC parameters, namely the hop latency and the buffering capacity of routers. The results sh...

Thermoregulatory behaviour represents an important component of ectotherm non-genetic adaptive capacity that mitigates the impact of ongoing climate change. The buffering role of behavioural thermoregulation has been attributed solely to the ability to maintain near optimal body temperature for sufficiently extended periods under altered thermal conditions. The widespread occurrence of plastic ...

Many studies suggest that mutans streptococci (MS), Lactobacillus (LB), and salivary buffering capacity are important risk factors for dental caries. However, target populations for most studies were children. In adult patients, the same risk factors affect the number of fillings or prostheses or secondary caries. It is therefore important to investigate these risk factors as predictors of cari...

The phosphorus (P) rates recommended for corrective fertilization-P of soils from southern Brazil may be insufficient to reach the critical level optimal plant growth. This study aimed quantify fertilizer-P total correction fertilization with varying soil buffering capacity in states Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and Santa Catarina (SC). Soil samples 0.00-0.10 0.10-0.20 m layers were collected 41 loca...