The aims of this study were to estimate genetic parameters of image analysis traits of cross-sectioned dry-cured hams and carcass weight (CW) and to investigate effects of some nongenetic sources of variation on these traits. Computer image analysis (CIA) had been carried out for digital images of the cross-section of 1,319 San Daniele dry-cured hams. The cross-sectional area (SA, cm(2)); the a...

Microfabricated field emission arrays (FEA) can be used to make flat panel displays (FPD) with high brightness, large viewing angle and high luminous efficiency. However, the current implementations of field emission displays (FED) require a trade-off between luminous efficiency and display resolution, which arises because of the structural / materials limitations and the consequent danger of d...

Finite element modelling is well entrenched in comparative vertebrate biomechanics as a tool to assess the mechanical design of skeletal structures and to better comprehend the complex interaction of their form-function relationships. But what makes a reliable subject-specific finite element model? To approach this question, we here present a set of convergence and sensitivity analyses and a va...

We show that the Fast Encryption Algorithm for Multimedia (FEA-w proposed by Yi et a1 is insecure. In particular, we present a simple attack that reduces the key to solving a set of linear equations. The low complexity of the attack combined with its simplicity makes it feasible in many multimedia applications. 11. FEA-M DESCRIPTION FEA-M encrypts 64 x 64 Boolean plaintext matrices using encryp...

As a consequence of dental implant treatment being considered effective, safe and predictable they are now a preferred solution for those who have lost teeth due to dental caries, periodontal disease, injuries or other reasons. The biomechanical performance of implants cannot be proven or tested in vivo due to difficulties in assessing or quantifying the level of osseointegration, the stability...

Automatic machine-based Facial Expression Analysis (FEA) has made substantial progress in the past few decades driven by its importance for applications in psychology, security, health, entertainment and human computer interaction. The vast majority of completed FEA studies are based on non-occluded faces collected in a controlled laboratory environment. Automatic expression recognition toleran...

Carbon fiber (CF) ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) can improve gait by increasing ankle plantar-flexor power and improving plantar-flexor ankle joint moment and energy efficiency compared with posterior leaf spring AFOs made of thermoplastic. However, fabricating a CF AFO to optimize the performance of the individual user may require multiple AFOs and expensive fabrication costs. Finite element analy...