The robustness of parametric linkage mapping against model misspecification is considered in experimental breeding designs, with a focus on localization of the gene. By examining the expected LOD across the genome, it is shown that single-gene models are quite robust, even for polygenic traits. However, when the marker map is of low resolution, linked polygenes can give rise to an apparent "gho...

Multimodal biometrics systems are becoming increasingly efficient over the unimodal system, especially for the securing handheld devices. However, the challenge with this authentication system is the relative degradation of the biometric modalities involved in the development and test data respectively. To overcome this problem, in this paper we propose a novel Qualitative Support Vector Machin...

this research was conducted to study some vegetative and reproductive traits as well as qualitative andquantitative characteristics and their correlation in 80 almond genotypes. qualitative traits were studiedaccording to gulcan descriptor. quantitative traits were analyzed as completely randomized design(crd), with 12 replications. the results showed that genotypes had significant difference i...

This paper examines the interplay among schizoid personality traits, chronicity of homelessness, and engagement in treatment in a homeless mentally ill population. Both qualitative and quantitative information will be provided about a sample of 125 homeless mentally ill individuals receiving psychiatric treatment in a comprehensive services drop-in clinic. Naturalistic observations and a case v...

OBJECTIVES Non-parametric linkage analysis (NPL) exploits marker allele sharing among affected relatives to map genes influencing complex traits. Computational barriers force approximate analysis on large pedigrees and the adoption of a questionable perfect data assumption (PDA) in assigning p values. To improve NPL significance testing on large pedigrees, we examine the adverse consequences of...