The goal of multiple foreground cosegmentation (MFC) is to extract a finite number of foreground objects from an input image collection, while only an unknown subset of such objects is presented in each image. In this paper, we propose a novel unsupervised framework for decomposingMFC into three distinct yetmutually related tasks: image segmentation, segment matching, and figure/ground (F/G) as...

We calculate the correlation functions needed to describe the linear response of superfluid matter, and go on to calculate the differential cross section for neutral-current neutrino scattering in superfluid neutron matter and in color-flavor locked quark matter (CFL). We report the first calculation of scattering rates that includes neutrino interactions with both pair-breaking excitations and...

Susan Doran is an established, well-respected Elizabethan historian, and her most recent book confirms that she can successfully analyze Elizabeth in ways accessible and interesting to both an academic audience and a popular one. Elizabeth I and Her Circle approaches Elizabethan history from a new perspective, her interactions with those close to her, including family, courtiers, and councillor...

With the advent of computer technology, researchers and instructors are attempting to devise computer support for effective collaborative technical writing. In this study, a computer-supported environment for collaborative technical writing was developed. This system (Process-Writing Wizard) provides process-oriented scaffolds and a synchronous online chat room to facilitate real-time collabora...

Abstract In this essay, the progressive collapse resistance of reinforced concrete wall-frame structures was evaluated with and without considering soil–structure interaction. The vulnerability frames against investigated middle column removal scenario from first story, based on sensitivity index. To evaluate effects interaction, along soil (hard soil) foundation were simultaneously modeled in ...

Numerous techniques have been presented by different researchers to analyze piled raft. In order to analyze pile foundation, soil can be modeled as spring, continuous medium, or porous media. Pile can also be modeled as spring or continuous medium. This study includes three main stages: a short description of different types of analysis methods of pile foundation, writing a computer program bas...

the aim of the present paper is to evaluate the influence of the soil- foundation- structure interaction (sfsi) effects on the component demand modifier factor of concrete gravity beams based on asce 41-06 standard. to this end, the beam on the nonlinear winkler foundation approach is employed which is a simple and efficient method. at first, four sets of 3-, 6-, 10- and 15-storey concrete mome...