The implications arising from the distribution of offset ink components in a paper coating structure are presented. The work focuses on two mechanisms causing differential distribution of ink constituents, namely (a) adsorption chromatography, resulting from coating pigment chemistry and morphology variables, and (b) latex-oil diffusional interaction. Adsorption chromatographic fractionation an...

We present an annotation tool, called GLOSS, that manifests the following features: accepts as inputs SGML source documents and/or their database images and produces as output source SGML documents as well as the associated database images; allows for simultaneous opening of more documents; can collapse independent annotation views of the same original document, which also allows for a layer-by...

The test panels obtained from Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Eastern beech (Fagus orientalis L.) were initially adjusted to have 8%, 10%, and 12% moisture content in this study. One-component semimatte and two-component water borne varnishes were applied on the surfaces in order to investigate the effect of the type and the moisture content of the wood on the hardness and the gloss values...

The color of model tablets deepened and tablet gloss increased with increase in compression pressure regardless of colorant type. The possible reasons for these phenomena were examined. These observations could not be explained either by polymorphic transition of the colorant or by condensation of the colorant during compression. Instead, a change in surface roughness was assumed to be the most...

Two carbonate stones (a limestone and a marble), commonly used for flooring, wall cladding countertops, were exposed to different staining agents. After each cycle (staining cleaning with non-ionic detergent solution), the surface degradation was assessed on scale ranging from unchanged severe change (based qualitative characterization presented standard UNE-EN 16301:2014), stereomicroscopy col...

This study investigated the effect of board type (unmodified vs. MAPE modified) on the surface quality and thickness swelling-water absorption properties of recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) based wood plastic composites. Additionally, two commercially available coatings (cellulosic coating and polyurethane lacquer coating) were also applied to composite surfaces and their adhesion stre...

In a series of four studies, we investigated the visual cues that walkers use to predict slippery ground surfaces and tested whether visual information is reliable for specifying low-friction conditions. In Study 1, 91% of participants surveyed responded that they would use shine to identify upcoming slippery ground. Studies 2-4 confirmed participants' reliance on shine to predict slip. Partici...

We propose best practices for gloss annotation of sign languages taking into account the needs of data-driven approaches to recognition and translation of natural languages. Furthermore, we provide reference numbers for several technical aspects for the creation of new sign language data collections. Most available sign language data collections are of limited use to data-driven approaches, bec...

The chemical durability of three types of optical glass (BSC 517, BaC 572, and F 620) and chemical Pyrex llave been studied o\"er an extended pH range by means of an interfe rometer proced ure. The accompanying effect on the appearance (gloss retained) and on the transmittance of the specimens has also been determ ined. The results illustrate the con fu sion t ll at might a rise from choosin g ...