Unfortunately, none of the elements is given in a form directly suitab~e for use in a mathematical theory, but must first be extracted by qualitative discussion and analysis from all the obtainable data, historical and structural, on languages, and eventually in other fields. Such a qualitative discussion cannot give us more than a reasonable degree of confidence in the results to which -it lea...

This paper presents a decomposition scheme for a large class of greyscale structuring elements from mathematical morphology. In contrast with many existing decomposition schemes, our method is valid in the continuous domain. Conditions are given under which this continuous method can be properly discretized. The class of functions that can be decomposed with our method contains the class of qua...

In this study, we explore three ways in which the notion of "granularity" emerges from the study of cross-linguistic event semantics. The first interpretation of granularity has to do with event segmentation for linguistic expressions. Where humans place event boundaries varies depending on the language and cultural setting in which the event is encoded. Second, within the set boundaries of a ‘...

In this paper, we propose a recursive multiscale new white top-hat (NWTH) filter for small target detection in the infrared (IR) images. At first, NWTH filter based on white top-hat (WTH) transformation is performed for three scales (structure elements) with wide scale interval. For the discrimination of candidate target and background region, Threshold is calculated by using maximum value of t...

This paper describes a new approach to model fuzzy sets using object-oriented programming techniques. Currently, the most frequently used method to model fuzzy sets is by using a pair of arrays to represent the set of ordered pairs, elements and their grades of membership. For continuous fuzzy sets, it is impossible to use infinite number of elements to model, therefore a limited number of arra...

Increasing the complexity and interactions, network centric organizations would become less effective and it seems that getting pattern of biological system might represent an appropriate approach to this problem. Based on Capra Cognitive Framework, basic parameters in a biological system and the whole role of these parameters will be evaluated and then again according to the mentioned framewor...

The Aligoodarz granitoid occurs in Sanandaj-Sirjan Zone (SSZ), Western Iran. Tonalite, granodiorite and granite are the main rock types cropping out in the area. Comparison of Aligoodarz granitoid with Dehno and Boroujerd granitoids reveals several similarities in their chemical characteristics. Thus, the above mentioned granitoids can be assigned as a co-genetic magmatic suite, in which pluton...

Translation memory systems (TM systems) are software packages used in computer-assisted translation (CAT) to support human translators. As an example of successful natural language processing (NLP), these applications have been discussed in monographic works, conferences, articles in specialized journals, newsletters, forums, mailing lists, etc. This thesis focuses on how TM systems deal with p...

This paper describes elements of user experience of a collaborative 3D immersive virtual information management environment. We detail those elements that are seen to both improve and deteriorate user experience, and provide design guidance for researchers and designers. We designed the 3D virtual environment in the Virtual Collaboration Arena (VirCA) collaborative space specifically to study t...