We've previously described the Discriminability Based Transfer (DBT) algorithm, which improves back-propagation learning by using weights from networks that have been trained on related tasks. DBT evaluates the utility of source network hyperplanes on the new task using the Mutual Information (IM) metric. This paper extends DBT by relaxing its dependence on the assumption that hyperplanes with ...

Knowledge of the oxidation kinetics magnesium (Mg) particles is important for development advanced propulsion and power systems based on combustion metals. However, reports high-temperature Mg powders in oxygen are contradictory. In present work, spherical non-spherical (flakes) O2 flow was investigated using isothermal non-isothermal thermogravimetry. Three fractions powder were tested, with a...

Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the growth curve “Aurora 1” peaches using fruit height and diameter data over time through diphasic sigmoidal models constructed from eight combinations following models: Brody, Gompertz Logistic. Data were obtained an experiment carried out in 2005 municipality Vista Alegre do Alto, São Paulo, Brazil. parameters adjusted by least squares method Ga...

Aim (i) To assess the dependence between form of decrease in biological similarity with distance (distance-decay) and species range size (ii) to introduce use a sigmoidal model, Gompertz function, as flexible alternative able fit distance-decay models under wide variety sizes. Location Applicable worldwide. Methods We computed curves from simulated communities how sizes shape functional pattern...

Mycotoxins are harmful secondary metabolites generated by a variety of fungi, and they may be found in vast array food feed commodities processed meats from animals fed infected meal. Numerous mycotoxins extremely resistant survive processing, entering the chain posing concern to human health. The "optical waveguide lightmode spectroscopy" (OWLS) method was used detect aflatoxin B1 plant sample...

Newer technologies such as warm mix asphalt (WMA) and reclaimed pavement (RAP) have gained international approval been considered appropriate solutions that support the sustainability goals of highway sector. However, both present some shortcomings. The lower mixing compaction temperatures WMA reduce binder aging bond between aggregates coating binder, thus resulting in less rutting resistance ...