This paper introduces XZ-shape histogram in recognizing human performing activities of daily living (ADLs) which focuses on human-object interaction activities based on Kinect-like depth image. The evaluation framework was formulated in order to compare XZ-descriptor with previous shape histogram as well as X-shape histogram and Z-shape histogram. Each descriptor was segmented into several case...

This paper studies the relationship between mothers’ employment and children’s schooling in India. Using the second National Family Health Survey, the results of a multilevel probit model show that the correlation between mothers’ employment and their children’s schooling is negative. Women in poorer households are more likely to work but, given the negative correlation, their additional income...

Dr. Henry Lynch was one of the first to recognize the existence of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). While a relatively small percentage of families have this cancer predisposition syndrome, identification of individuals at risk is now standard of care and includes the potential for the prevention of colorectal cancer. Dr. Lynch and Jane Lynch have written a guide highlighting ...

de reducción de mortalidad procedentes de grandes ensa-yos clínicos comparativos con otros trombolíticos.