Search results for "Enhancement"
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Improved Estimation of Cardiac Function Parameters Using a Combination of Independent Automated Segmentation Results in Cardiovascular Magnetic Reson…
2015
International audience; This work aimed at combining different segmentation approaches to produce a robust and accurate segmentation result. Three to five segmentation results of the left ventricle were combined using the STAPLE algorithm and the reliability of the resulting segmentation was evaluated in comparison with the result of each individual segmentation method. This comparison was performed using a supervised approach based on a reference method. Then, we used an unsupervised statistical evaluation, the extended Regression Without Truth (eRWT) that ranks different methods according to their accuracy in estimating a specific bio-marker in a population. The segmentation accuracy was …
A Robust Multi Stage Technique for Image Binarization of Degraded Historical Documents
2017
International audience; Document image binarization is a central problem in many document analysis systems. Indeed, it represents one of the basic challenges, especially in case of historical documents analysis. In this paper, we propose a novel robust multi stage framework that combines different existing document image thresholding methods for the purpose of getting a better binarization result. CLAHE technique is introduced to significantly enhance contrast in some poor images. The proposed method then uses a hybrid algorithm to partition image into foreground and background. A special procedure is finally applied in order to remove small noise and correct characters morphology. Experime…
Plaisir du goût
2023
Speculation and Justification in Policy-Making on Neuroenhancement
2013
Neuroscientific findings allow interventions in the human brain to improve its function or modify mental states even without medical indication. This procedure, termed as neuroenhancement, is subject to a broad ethical debate. As neuroenhancement is an evolving phenomenon, the debate is necessarily future-oriented and highly dependent on information about future developments. It remains an open question to what degree uncertain forecasting or even speculation should be considered in the ethical debate and policy-making. I propose to distinguish between arguments with three different purposes: intuition-forming, self-reflecting and justifying arguments. Adequate standards are required for al…
Il patrimonio arabo-normanno: stato delle conoscenze e proposte innovative
2017
Il saggio costituisce una aggiornata ricognizione sullo "stato degli studi", relativo al patrimonio architettonico di età normanna a Palermo. L'articolo, inoltre, vuole contribuire al miglioramento reale attraverso l'uso di strategie di comunicazione mirate che utilizzano mezzi innovativi capaci, da un lato, di attrarre il maggior numero possibile di utenti, dall'altro, di pianificare ulteriori interventi di conservazione coerenti con il precedente dati. Così come raccomanda l’ultima" Dichiarazione di Firenze, del patrimonio e del paesaggio come valori umani (2014) che, insistendo sul valore di 'conoscenze tradizionali', invita a guidare lo sviluppo di strumenti innovativi, entro gli obiett…
Dal Mediterraneo nuove strategie
2012
Luogo in cui pensieri, rivolte, influenze artistiche convergono, per definizione, Il Mediterraneo è un'area di contaminazione, come un affresco di mille sfumature e colori. L'importazione di molti elementi provenienti da tutto il mondo ha fatto in modo che il Mediterraneo si evolvesse nella sua dimensione attuale, dove le diverse componenti sono diventate gradualmente elementi costitutivi della vita dei suoi abitanti in vari settori, dal paesaggio, all'architettura, all'arte, alla cucina. Luogo sovrano in cui persiste la consapevolezza che le differenze rappresentano una ricchezza, è stato, è e sarà centro di incontri e conflitti, di fusione e separazione, di convivenza armoniosa e continua…
Branding4Resilience: Explorative and Collaborative Approaches for Inner Territories
2022
This article analyzes inner and marginal territories in four Italian peripheral contexts by first discussing some of the results and future steps of the “B4R Branding4Resilience” research project, funded by the Italian Ministry of Research from 2020 to 2023. The overall research is based on three phases: (1) the exploration phase to analyze socio-economic data and territorial dynamics; (2) the co-design phase involving local actors to develop ideas for a selected pilot case; (3) the co-visioning phase where a future transformative perspective for the whole area was shared with the institutions. The article focuses on phase 1 and presents some first results achieved by the application of a m…
Fluorescence enhancement of quinolines by protonation.
2020
A study of the fluorescence enhancement of isoquinoline, acridine (benzo[b]quinoline) and benzo[h]quinoline is reported with six organic acids of different pKa values. Protonation was found to be an effective tool in the fluorescence enhancement of quinolines. A significant increase in the fluorescence intensity is observed only when strong acids are used, resulting in an over 50-fold increase in fluorescence with trifluoroacetic or benzenesulfonic acid and isoquinoline in a 1.5 : 1 ratio. The benzenesulfonic acid was found to be the most effective in the protonation of the bases despite its higher pKa value compared to trifluoro- and trichloroacetic acid. The X-ray crystal structures of 14…
Efficient gene therapy based targeting system for the treatment of inoperable tumors
2012
Background A considerable percentage of tumors are not amenable to surgery. We have designed a simple and powerful targeting system that offers an alternative option for the multi-component pre-targeting strategies used clinically. This targeting system can be used for any type of solid tumors independent of the tumor type, thereby omitting the need to engineer unique antibodies for each specific application or tumour type. In the present study, we show the expression of a chimeric fusion protein, which contains the low-density lipoprotein receptor transmembrane domains and avidin, after local gene transfer and its ability to bind biotinylated compounds in vivo. Methods Semliki Forest virus…