Human brain is the most complex structure where identifying the tumor like diseases are extremely challenging because differentiating the components of a brain is complex. In this paper, pillar k-means algorithm is used for segmentation of brain tumor from magnetic resonance image (MRI).Generally, the brain tumor is detected by radiologist through analysis of MR images which takes longer time. The pillar k-means algorithm’s experimental results clarify the effectiveness of our approach to improve the segmentation quality, accuracy, and computational time. Classify, the tumor from the brain MR images using Bayesian classification.
Comparitive study of brain tumor detection using morphological operatorseSAT Journals
Abstract
Segmentation divides an image into foreground object and the background object. In our case foreground object is brain tumor and background is CSF, white matter, and grey matter. Aim of our study is to detect the tumor and remove the background completely and compare the morphological operations that can be used for this purpose. Segmentation remains a challenging area for researchers since many segmentation methods results in over segmentation or under segmentation and hence, leads to the false interpretation of the results. The proposed work is the comparative study of the morphological segmentation methods for segmenting brain tumor from MRI images. Before segmentation, filtration process is carried out using two method, Non Local mean filter and median filter and their results are compared using MSE and PSNR. NL mean filter preserves sharp edges and fine details in an image hence, preferred over median filter. Also tumor location is identified, to get an approximate idea about the position of the tumor in the brain i.e. in which part the brain tumor is located. The tumor is identified by using different algorithms which are based on morphology such as watershed segmentation, morphological erosion, and hole filling algorithm and comparison between them is carried out based on parameters like accuracy, sensitivity and elapsed time. Each of the segmentation results are compared with the tumor obtained using interactive tool present in MATLAB R2013b.
Keywords: Brain tumor, MRI images, Image segmentation, Morphology, Erosion, Thresholding, Hole filling, Watershed segmentation
Brain tumor detection and segmentation using watershed segmentation and morph...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Brain tumour segmentation based on local independent projection based classif...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Brain tumour detection and segmentation is most important and challenging task in early tumour diagnosis. There are various
segmentation methods available but they are still challenging methods because of its complex characteristics such as ambiguous
boundaries and high diversity. To overcome this problem we are going to implement automatic brain tumour detection and
segmentation method by using local independent projection based classification. In this method we are going to consider tumour
segmentation as a classification problem. In this paper locality is important in calculations of projections. Also local anchor
embedding is used to solve linear projection weights. The softmax regression model is used to improve classification performance.
In this study we used MRI images as training and testing data. Finally the brain tumour is classified into tumour and edema
region. The area of tumour region is calculated in pixels.
Key Words: Brain tumour detection & segmentation, local independent projection based classification, local anchor
embedding and softmax regression.
Comparitive study of brain tumor detection using morphological operatorseSAT Journals
Abstract
Segmentation divides an image into foreground object and the background object. In our case foreground object is brain tumor and background is CSF, white matter, and grey matter. Aim of our study is to detect the tumor and remove the background completely and compare the morphological operations that can be used for this purpose. Segmentation remains a challenging area for researchers since many segmentation methods results in over segmentation or under segmentation and hence, leads to the false interpretation of the results. The proposed work is the comparative study of the morphological segmentation methods for segmenting brain tumor from MRI images. Before segmentation, filtration process is carried out using two method, Non Local mean filter and median filter and their results are compared using MSE and PSNR. NL mean filter preserves sharp edges and fine details in an image hence, preferred over median filter. Also tumor location is identified, to get an approximate idea about the position of the tumor in the brain i.e. in which part the brain tumor is located. The tumor is identified by using different algorithms which are based on morphology such as watershed segmentation, morphological erosion, and hole filling algorithm and comparison between them is carried out based on parameters like accuracy, sensitivity and elapsed time. Each of the segmentation results are compared with the tumor obtained using interactive tool present in MATLAB R2013b.
Keywords: Brain tumor, MRI images, Image segmentation, Morphology, Erosion, Thresholding, Hole filling, Watershed segmentation
Brain tumor detection and segmentation using watershed segmentation and morph...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Brain tumour segmentation based on local independent projection based classif...eSAT Journals
Abstract
Brain tumour detection and segmentation is most important and challenging task in early tumour diagnosis. There are various
segmentation methods available but they are still challenging methods because of its complex characteristics such as ambiguous
boundaries and high diversity. To overcome this problem we are going to implement automatic brain tumour detection and
segmentation method by using local independent projection based classification. In this method we are going to consider tumour
segmentation as a classification problem. In this paper locality is important in calculations of projections. Also local anchor
embedding is used to solve linear projection weights. The softmax regression model is used to improve classification performance.
In this study we used MRI images as training and testing data. Finally the brain tumour is classified into tumour and edema
region. The area of tumour region is calculated in pixels.
Key Words: Brain tumour detection & segmentation, local independent projection based classification, local anchor
embedding and softmax regression.
BRAIN TUMOR MRI IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND DETECTION IN IMAGE PROCESSINGDharshika Shreeganesh
Image processing is an active research area in which medical image processing is a highly challenging field. Medical imaging
techniques are used to image the inner portions of the human body for medical diagnosis. Brain tumor is a serious life altering
disease condition. Image segmentation plays a significant role in image processing as it helps in the extraction of suspicious regions
from the medical images. In this paper we have proposed segmentation of brain MRI image using K-means clustering algorithm
followed by morphological filtering which avoids the misclustered regions that can inevitably be formed after segmentation of the brain MRI image for detection of tumor location.
Mri brain image segmentatin and classification by modified fcm &svm akorithmeSAT Journals
Abstract Brain Tumor detection is challenging task in biomedical field. Image segmentation is a key step from the image processing to image analysis, it occupy an important place. The manual segmentation of brain image is challenging and time consuming task. An automated system overcomes the drawbacks as well as it segments the white matter, grey matter, cerebrospinal fluid and edema. This clustering approach is particularly used for brain tumor detection in abnormal MR images. In this paper the application of Modified FCM algorithm for Brain tumor detection and its classification by SVM algorithm is focused. The Magnetic Resonance image is converted in to vector format and that is given as input to the modified fuzzy c-means algorithm. In modified fuzzy c-means the steps are: initial fuzzy partitioning and fuzzy membership generation Cluster updation based on objective function, Assigning labels to pixels of each category and display segmented image that will give more meaningful regions to analyze. This clustered images served as inputs to SVM. The basic SVM takes a set of input data and predicts, for each given input, which of two possible classes. Keywords: Clustering, Classification, Fuzz C-Means, Support Vector Machine, MRI, Brain Tumor.
Non negative matrix factorization ofr tuor classificationSahil Prajapati
The PPT aware about you the concept of Non Negative Matrix Factorization and how theses techniques can be used to treat cancer by the use of the coding such as a MATLAB,LABVIEW software to locate the tumor or the cancer part with the different approaches and tachniques.
Go through the PPT to know and how one can improvise my work for better results??
Please help me if one come up with other techniques.
details about brain tumor
literature survey on many reference papers related to brain tumor detection using various techniques
our proposed novel methodology for brain tumor detection
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
A Survey on Segmentation Techniques Used For Brain Tumor DetectionEditor IJMTER
In recent years Brain tumor is one of the most commonly found causes for death among
children and adults. Early detection of tumor is a must in order to reduce the death rate. For tumor
detection various image techniques can be used. In this paper we mainly concentrate on the images
obtained from MRI scans. In MRI images, the tumor may appear clearly, but for further treatment
the physician need to be a qualified and well experienced person. In order to help the radiologist in
detection computer-aided diagnosis was developed. The generation of a CAD system consists of
several processes and among them segmentation is considered to the most important process. Image
Segmentation is a process of partitioning an image into multiple segments. The main objective of
segmentation is to represent the image into a simplified form so as to increase the efficiency and
accuracy of the system. Therefore the segmentation of brain tumor can be considered as an important
role in the medical image process. Hence in this paper we concentrate on the recently used
segmentation techniques for the detection of tumor using MRI images.
Comparison of Image Segmentation Algorithms for Brain Tumor DetectionIJMTST Journal
This paper deals with the implementation of Simple Algorithms for detection of size and shape of tumor in brain using MRI images. Generally, CT scan or MRI that is directed into intracranial cavity produces a complete image of brain. This image is visually examined by the physician for detection & diagnosis of brain tumor. However this method of detection resists the accurate determination of stage & size of tumor. To avoid that, this project uses computer aided method for segmentation (detection) of brain tumor by applying Fuzzy C-Means, K-Means, Gaussian Kernel and Pillar K-means algorithms. This segmentation process includes a new mechanism for clustering the elements of high-resolution images in order to improve precision and reduce computation time. The system applies FCM, Gaussian kernel and K-means clustering to the image later optimized by Pillar Algorithm. It designates the initial centroids’ positions by calculating the Euclidian distance metric between each data point and all previous centroids. Then it selects data points which have the maximum distance as new initial centroids. This algorithm distributes all initial centroids according to the maximum accumulated distance metric. In addition, it also reduces the time for analysis. At the end of the process the tumor is extracted from the MRI image and its exact position and the shape is also determined. This paper evaluates the proposed approach for Brain tumor detection by comparing with K-means, Fuzzy C means, Gaussian Kernel and manually segmented algorithms. The experimental results clarify the effectiveness of proposed approach to improve the segmentation quality in aspects of precision and computational time.
BRAIN TUMOR MRI IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND DETECTION IN IMAGE PROCESSINGDharshika Shreeganesh
Image processing is an active research area in which medical image processing is a highly challenging field. Medical imaging
techniques are used to image the inner portions of the human body for medical diagnosis. Brain tumor is a serious life altering
disease condition. Image segmentation plays a significant role in image processing as it helps in the extraction of suspicious regions
from the medical images. In this paper we have proposed segmentation of brain MRI image using K-means clustering algorithm
followed by morphological filtering which avoids the misclustered regions that can inevitably be formed after segmentation of the brain MRI image for detection of tumor location.
Mri brain image segmentatin and classification by modified fcm &svm akorithmeSAT Journals
Abstract Brain Tumor detection is challenging task in biomedical field. Image segmentation is a key step from the image processing to image analysis, it occupy an important place. The manual segmentation of brain image is challenging and time consuming task. An automated system overcomes the drawbacks as well as it segments the white matter, grey matter, cerebrospinal fluid and edema. This clustering approach is particularly used for brain tumor detection in abnormal MR images. In this paper the application of Modified FCM algorithm for Brain tumor detection and its classification by SVM algorithm is focused. The Magnetic Resonance image is converted in to vector format and that is given as input to the modified fuzzy c-means algorithm. In modified fuzzy c-means the steps are: initial fuzzy partitioning and fuzzy membership generation Cluster updation based on objective function, Assigning labels to pixels of each category and display segmented image that will give more meaningful regions to analyze. This clustered images served as inputs to SVM. The basic SVM takes a set of input data and predicts, for each given input, which of two possible classes. Keywords: Clustering, Classification, Fuzz C-Means, Support Vector Machine, MRI, Brain Tumor.
Non negative matrix factorization ofr tuor classificationSahil Prajapati
The PPT aware about you the concept of Non Negative Matrix Factorization and how theses techniques can be used to treat cancer by the use of the coding such as a MATLAB,LABVIEW software to locate the tumor or the cancer part with the different approaches and tachniques.
Go through the PPT to know and how one can improvise my work for better results??
Please help me if one come up with other techniques.
details about brain tumor
literature survey on many reference papers related to brain tumor detection using various techniques
our proposed novel methodology for brain tumor detection
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
A Survey on Segmentation Techniques Used For Brain Tumor DetectionEditor IJMTER
In recent years Brain tumor is one of the most commonly found causes for death among
children and adults. Early detection of tumor is a must in order to reduce the death rate. For tumor
detection various image techniques can be used. In this paper we mainly concentrate on the images
obtained from MRI scans. In MRI images, the tumor may appear clearly, but for further treatment
the physician need to be a qualified and well experienced person. In order to help the radiologist in
detection computer-aided diagnosis was developed. The generation of a CAD system consists of
several processes and among them segmentation is considered to the most important process. Image
Segmentation is a process of partitioning an image into multiple segments. The main objective of
segmentation is to represent the image into a simplified form so as to increase the efficiency and
accuracy of the system. Therefore the segmentation of brain tumor can be considered as an important
role in the medical image process. Hence in this paper we concentrate on the recently used
segmentation techniques for the detection of tumor using MRI images.
Comparison of Image Segmentation Algorithms for Brain Tumor DetectionIJMTST Journal
This paper deals with the implementation of Simple Algorithms for detection of size and shape of tumor in brain using MRI images. Generally, CT scan or MRI that is directed into intracranial cavity produces a complete image of brain. This image is visually examined by the physician for detection & diagnosis of brain tumor. However this method of detection resists the accurate determination of stage & size of tumor. To avoid that, this project uses computer aided method for segmentation (detection) of brain tumor by applying Fuzzy C-Means, K-Means, Gaussian Kernel and Pillar K-means algorithms. This segmentation process includes a new mechanism for clustering the elements of high-resolution images in order to improve precision and reduce computation time. The system applies FCM, Gaussian kernel and K-means clustering to the image later optimized by Pillar Algorithm. It designates the initial centroids’ positions by calculating the Euclidian distance metric between each data point and all previous centroids. Then it selects data points which have the maximum distance as new initial centroids. This algorithm distributes all initial centroids according to the maximum accumulated distance metric. In addition, it also reduces the time for analysis. At the end of the process the tumor is extracted from the MRI image and its exact position and the shape is also determined. This paper evaluates the proposed approach for Brain tumor detection by comparing with K-means, Fuzzy C means, Gaussian Kernel and manually segmented algorithms. The experimental results clarify the effectiveness of proposed approach to improve the segmentation quality in aspects of precision and computational time.
SEGMENTATION OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE BRAIN TUMOR USING INTEGRATED FUZZY K-MEANS...ijcsit
Segmentation is a process of partitioning the image into several objects. It plays a vital role in many fields
such as satellite, remote sensing, object identification, face tracking and most importantly in medical field.
In radiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to investigate the human body processes and
functions of organisms. In hospitals, this technique has been using widely for medical diagnosis, to find the
disease stage and follow-up without exposure to ionizing radiation.Here in this paper, we proposed a novel
MR brain image segmentation method for detecting the tumor and finding the tumor area with improved
performance over conventional segmentation techniques such as fuzzy c means (FCM), K-means and even
that of manual segmentation in terms of precision time and accuracy. Simulation performance shows that
the proposed scheme has performed superior to the existing segmentation methods.
MALIGNANT AND BENIGN BRAIN TUMOR SEGMENTATION AND CLASSIFICATION USING SVM WI...sipij
In this article a method is proposed for segmentation and classification of benign and malignant tumor slices in brain Computed Tomography (CT) images. In this study image noises are removed using median and wiener filter and brain tumors are segmented using Support Vector Machine (SVM). Then a two-level discrete wavelet decomposition of tumor image is performed and the approximation at the second level is obtained to replace the original image to be used for texture analysis. Here, 17 features are extracted that 6 of them are selected using Student’s t-test. Dominant gray level run length and gray level co-occurrence texture features are used for SVM training. Malignant and benign tumors are classified using SVM with kernel width and Weighted kernel width (WSVM) and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) classifier. Classification accuracy of classifiers are evaluated using 10 fold cross validation method. The segmentation results are
also compared with the experienced radiologist ground truth. The experimental results show that the proposed WSVM classifier is able to achieve high classification accuracy effectiveness as measured by sensitivity and specificity.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
SEGMENTATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF BRAIN TUMOR CT IMAGES USING SVM WITH WEIGH...csandit
In this article a method is proposed for segmentation and classification of benign and malignant
tumor slices in brain Computed Tomography (CT) images. In this study image noises are
removed using median and wiener filter and brain tumors are segmented using Support Vector
Machine (SVM). Then a two-level discrete wavelet decomposition of tumor image is performed
and the approximation at the second level is obtained to replace the original image to be used
for texture analysis. Here, 17 features are extracted that 6 of them are selected using Student’s
t-test. Dominant gray level run length and gray level co-occurrence texture features are used for
SVM training. Malignant and benign tumors are classified using SVM with kernel width and
Weighted kernel width (WSVM) and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) classifier. Classification
accuracy of classifiers are evaluated using 10 fold cross validation method. The segmentation
results are also compared with the experienced radiologist ground truth. The experimental
results show that the proposed WSVM classifier is able to achieve high classification accuracy
effectiveness as measured by sensitivity and specificity.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
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Exploring the Experiences of Gender-Based Violence
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Evangeline R Castronuevo-Ruga1, Normita A Atrillano2
Abstract: The phenomenon of gender-based violence has generated attention from research practitioners and helping professionals since
the surge of the women’s movement three or so decades ago in the Philippines. At about the same time, the HIV-AIDS gained similar
attention with the disclosure of the first ever case of the country in the mid-80s. Only recently, however, has the intersectionality of these
two phenomena been looked into by the research community in other countries and has yet to see parallel response locally. This research,
therefore, attempts to map out the lived experiences of People Living with Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (PLHIV) who have undergone
gender-based violence (GBV). It specially looks into the consequent psychosocial and mental health issues. Using focus group discussion with
24 purposively sampled participants from the highly vulnerable groups based in three major Philippine cities, thematic analysis reveals that
the participants experienced various forms of gender-based violence, e.g., sexual, emotional/psychological, economic, verbal, physical) and
expressions of stigma and discrimination, which in turn, led to manifestations of different emotional and psychological trauma, depression,
internalized homophobia, greater health risks and risk-taking behaviours, among others. It might be worthwhile to consider the possibility
that the consequent risk-taking and self-injurious tendencies played a role in their eventual contraction of HIV.
Estimation of Storage-Draft Rate Characteristics of
Rivers in Selangor Region
Farah Syazana Abd Latif1, Siti Fatin Mohd Razali2
1,2Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Abstract: Drought is a phenomenon of extreme water shortage that has significant economic, social, environmental and human life
impact. Streamflow drought characteristics and properties are useful in the design of hydro-technical projects, water resources planning and
management purposes. Information on low flow magnitude, frequency, probability and return period are very crucial in analysing
streamflow drought at the operational level in public water supply. The objectives of this study are to determine the characteristics of low
flow for every streamflow station in the Selangor region. The estimation of minimum storage draft-rate with the probability of low flow
return periods of 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 years is presented in this paper.
Awwal-Awwal Tampat Budjang Journey Back to
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Abstract: Cultural background plays a significant role in the sphere of semiotics. Semiotics as a discipline is recognized as a useful tool in
gauging cultural background and identifying signs that might represent the message of a certain work. Given the rich cultural context of
Tawi-Tawi oral literature this can be used in studying semiotics. Semiotic tools were employed to interpret the awwal-awwal as provided by
the respondents and to formulate a subsequent understanding of this oral literature in relation to the Sama’s claim of sacredness of Tampat
Budjang.
Politeness and Intimacy in Application Letters of
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Abstract: 150 application letters from the three cultural groups in Mindano, namely Sinama, Subanen, and Tausug have been analysed
in a mixed-method design. The focus of the study is on the two features of politeness and intimacy. In the quantitative analysis, the model
proposed by Brown & Levinson (1987) and that of Columns (2005) which have drawn upon the features of indirectness in requesting and
the length of letters as the indicators of politeness are used. In the qualitative and descriptive analysis formality in salutation and opening
clause as well as the use of abbreviated forms are taken into account. The result shows that Tausug use the politest style in their application
letters, followed by Sinama and Subanen respectively. On the other hand, Sinama, Subanen, and Tausug use the least intimate style in their
business letters. The findings are hoped to help better inter-cultural understanding, especially with respect to written rhetorical
characteristics.
New Authentication Algorithm for IoT Environment
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Implementation
Maki Kihara1, Satoshi Iriyama2
1,2Tokyo University of Science
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everyone. While their authentication request is quite ubiquitously, namely, an authentication for sharing services, the actual
implementations are patchy schemes of variety security policies. In this study, we propose the new authentication scheme for IoT devices
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define a class of such verifiable encryption and give an example for authentication. Moreover, we show the implementation which keeps
perfect secrecy by means of Shannon’s theory.
Developing a Strategic Organisational Learning
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fundamental to strengthening the ability of an NDO to perform at its best. With the potential for loss of lives, the destruction of critical
infrastructure and housing and to the risk of setting back a country’s economic development by many years, learning from the lessons of the
past, to reduce the negative impacts is critical for the onward growth of Caribbean countries which, for the most part, are small island
developing states. The Caribbean Region is the one of the most hazard prone regions in the world (Walbrent College 2012). Lessons from
disaster impacts are identified, gaps are well documented, and failures are sometimes exposed. But learning, in terms of making changes to
improve systems, performance and resilience, is questionable. The lessons must be applied for change to occur, this is part of the knowledge
management process in the context of disaster organisations. The purpose of this study is to explore the apparent inability of national
disaster organizations in the Caribbean to apply the lessons learnt from previous disasters. Three (3) Caribbean countries have been selected
for this research. It is a multiple case study where the unit of analysis is the national disaster organisation. This study is based on an
interpretive paradigm.
Combating Climate Change and Land Degradation in
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Mali, Niger and Senegal
S A Igbatayo1
1Head, Department of Economics & Management Studies, AFE Babalola University, Nigeria
Abstract: The West African Sahel is a vast ecological zone separating the Sahara Desert to the north and Sudanian savannah to the
south; traversing Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, northern Nigeria and Chad. With a population estimated at more than 60 million
people, the region features a multiplicity of development challenges. It is home to some of the world’s most impoverished people, whose
livelihoods are mostly reliant on rain-fed agriculture. Characterized by semi-arid vegetation, the West African Sahel is one of the most
environmentally degraded ecosystems in the world. The region faces severe and recurring bouts of droughts since the 1980s, jeopardizing
environmental sustainability. During the past four decades, the West African Sahel has witnessed below-average annual precipitation, with
two severe drought periods in 1972-1973 and 1983–1984, in a development that undermined agricultural productivity and spawned
severe land degradation. Various studies have predicted even more severe climate variability and change in the region, with drier and more
frequent dry periods expected. The intergovernmental Panel on climate change (IPCC, 2007) revealed a decline in annual rainfall in West
Africa since the end of the 1960s, with a reduction of 20% to 40% observed in the periods 1931-1960 and 1968–1990. Repeated
droughts, fuelled by climate change, have undermined land productivity, turning arable soils into marginal lands, and rendering land
resources vulnerable to such anthropogenic activities as over-grazing, agricultural intensification and deforestation, which are common
practices across the region. The major objective of this paper is to shed light on climate change and land degradation patterns in the West
African Sahel. It employs empirical data to analyse the trends, with particular emphasis on Mali, Niger and Senegal. The study reveals
considerable threats posed by the twin scourges of climate change and land degradation to food security, environmental sustainability and
regional stability.
Combating Climate Change and Land Degradation in
The West African Sahel: A Multi-Country Study of
Mali, Niger and Senegal
S A Igbatayo1
1Head, Department of Economics & Management Studies, AFE Babalola University, Nigeria
Abstract: The West African Sahel is a vast ecological zone separating the Sahara Desert to the north and Sudanian savannah to the
south; traversing Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, northern Nigeria and Chad. With a population estimated at more than 60 million
people, the region features a multiplicity of development challenges. It is home to some of the world’s most impoverished people, whose
livelihoods are mostly reliant on rain-fed agriculture. Characterized by semi-arid vegetation, the West African Sahel is one of the most
environmentally degraded ecosystems in the world. The region faces severe and recurring bouts of droughts since the 1980s, jeopardizing
environmental sustainability. During the past four decades, the West African Sahel has witnessed below-average annual precipitation, with
two severe drought periods in 1972-1973 and 1983–1984, in a development that undermined agricultural productivity and spawned
severe land degradation. Various studies have predicted even more severe climate variability and change in the region, with drier and more
frequent dry periods expected. The intergovernmental Panel on climate change (IPCC, 2007) revealed a decline in annual rainfall in West
Africa since the end of the 1960s, with a reduction of 20% to 40% observed in the periods 1931-1960 and 1968–1990. Repeated
droughts, fuelled by climate change, have undermined land productivity, turning arable soils into marginal lands, and rendering land
resources vulnerable to such anthropogenic activities as over-grazing, agricultural intensification and deforestation, which are common
practices across the region. The major objective of this paper is to shed light on climate change and land degradation patterns in the West
African Sahel. It employs empirical data to analyse the trends, with particular emphasis on Mali, Niger and Senegal. The study reveals
considerable threats posed by the twin scourges of climate change and land degradation to food security, environmental sustainability and
regional stability. It also presents a policy framework underpinned by climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, formalizing land
rights for farmers, subsidizing farm inputs, creating grazing reserves for pastoralists and deepening poverty reduction strategies.
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Entrepreneurship – A Special Emphasis on Tirupur
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P Anbuoli1
1Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, India
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need some sort of inspirations to succeed in their business ventures. Being a versatile industry, textile attracts many entrepreneurs both urban
and rural peoples and requires minimal investment to start. Textile entrepreneurs have to face several challenges and prospects associated
with their business. This study has been commenced with the objectives to check demographic profile, factors affecting textile entrepreneurs,
encouragement of external factors and personal reason behind to become textile business entrepreneurs. This study has been carried out with
100 textile entrepreneurs; the sample has been selected by using simple random sampling. This study is also carried out with non-disguised
and structured questionnaire; which consists of four parts with seeking information on demographic profile, factors affecting textile
entrepreneurs, external encouraging factors and personal reason to become textile entrepreneurs. This study uses percentage analysis, factor
analysis, Garrett score ranking, and t-test to analyse the data collected. It was concluded that textile entrepreneurs have been encouraged by
various factors and moreover several factors significantly affect their business.
Factors Affecting Consumer Purchase Behaviour
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T Islam1
1BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Abstract: The online clothing businesses have seen a considerable rise in recent times, with a high and growing demand. The purpose of
this study is to determine the factors that play significant roles in creating purchase intention towards the online clothing products in
Bangladesh. Secondary research was used to build the model of customer purchase intention. A structured questionnaire was employed to
gather data and test the model. Factor analysis and regression were used to test the model. The regression model suggested that customer
purchase intention was induced most by the online marketing activities of the online retailers, followed by pricing strategy implemented and
sense of security provided (in that order). To understand customer purchase intentions better, it may be important to look at additional
factors or seek better measures of the constructs. The study suggests that online retailers should heavily focus on online promotions and
pricing.
Improvement Measures on Wage System of
Construction Skilled Worker in South Korea
Kun-Hyung Lee1, Byung-Uk Jo2, Kyeoung-Min Han3, Chang-Baek Son4
1,2,3Graduate, School of Architectural Engineering, Semyung University, Jecheon-si, South Korea
4Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Semyung University, Jecheon-si, South Korea
Abstract: Unlike other industries, the construction industry is characterized by its heavy dependence on labour force with most work done
by workers. Still, the industry is witnessing the declining influx of young workers and the rising turnover rates of skilled workers due to such
issues as the advancement of 3D industry, negative image and absence of an established wage system. Hence, this paper proposes an
alternative scheme that would help improve the wage system and work environment for skilled construction workers in Korea.
Mastering the Recycling of Masonry while building
Tadao Ando’s Private Gallery in Lincoln Park,
Chicago
Daniel Joseph Whittaker1
Abstract: The notion of a great presence of masonry rarely conjures up the likes of buildings by master architect, Tadao Ando san of
Osaka, Japan, who is better known for his sublime shaping of space with planar forms of site-cast concrete. Perhaps though, one may recall
the ‘historical intervention’ on a grand scale—the now nine-year-old Punta Della Dogan a project (2009) in Venice, Italy, as prima facie
evidence of his dialogue with a vast quantity of ancient masonry in the Laguna. However, a new project by Ando, recently opened in
Chicago, Illinois (October 2018), presents the private-museum-gallery-going public with a new North American delight. Here, the senses
are able to indulge in a hybrid set of experiences shaped by masonry, concrete, and white painted plaster surfaces. This paper explores how
the modern concrete master has expanded his dynamic architectural vocabulary utilizing what is known as Chicago common brick: a soft,
Lake Michigan-sand and clay based fired brick, and incorporated it into his most recent private commission located in Lincoln Park,
Chicago.
RRI Buffer Based Energy and Computation Efficient
Cache Replacement Algorithm
Muhammad Shahid1
1Computer Science Department, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad
Abstract: Energy consumption is an important factor of com-mutational power these days. Large scale energy consumption results in bad
system performance and high cost. To access frequently used data, we place it in Cache. Cache provides us opportunity to access that data in
a small time. Cache memory helps in retrieving data in minimum time improving the system performance and reducing power consumption.
Due to limited size of Cache, replacement algorithms used to make space for new data. There are many existing cache replacement
algorithms for example LRU, LFU, MRU, FIFO etc. Existing algorithms consume a lot of energy while replacing cold blocks of data.
Replacement algorithms are usually designed to reduce miss rate and increase hit rate. These algorithms replace cold blocks (not going to use
in future) and due to large number of cold blocks, they consume lot of energy. This paper proposes an energy and computation efficient cache
replacement algorithm that put only hot blocks in action instead of removing cold blocks. This paper also discusses different replacement
algorithms proposed in different papers and compare these algorithms on basis of different parameters mainly energy consumption. In our
experiments we have found LRU and FIFO as best replacement algorithms for Increased hit rates and Energy efficiency respectively.
Key Performance Index of Increasing Air Quality
with Construction Schedule Control
Hyoung-Chul Lim1, Dongheon Lee2, Dong-Eun Lee3, Daeyoung Kim4
1Professor, 2Doctorial Course, School of Architectural Engineering, Changwon National University, Korea
3Professor, School of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea
4Professor, Department of Architecture, Kyungnam University, Korea
Abstract: Recently, air quality in residential spaces has been major concern. In particular, the indoor air quality of residential facility
before occupancy, which is related to the interior material, is a serious problem. existing research has mainly focused on pollution control
after construction, but this research has derived I key performance index I about increasing air quality and priority of management with a
controlling schedule. That is the objectives of research. The results show the relative priority of the four major items in wall‐based apartment
buildings and in column‐based apartment buildings. An analysis of the parties responsible for improvement based on the IAQ results shows
more efforts to improve IAQ are needed in material factories and engineering/design companies.
Exploring Revitalization Solutions: Engaging
Community through Media Architecture
Behzad Shojaedingivi1
1University of Tehran
Abstract: This paper aims to investigate Media Architecture and its potentials for culturally based revitalization. Media Architecture
presents a new approach based on Augmentation concepts, in which projects are designed and implemented adopting contemporary mediums
in an aesthetic way in order to attract the presence of a more cultural audience and increase the participation of the local residents.
Ultimately this will lead to an increase of interaction between different classes in neglected areas and strengthen their connection to their
built environment. This is an interdisciplinary approach in which architecture and contemporary mediums are combined aesthetically with
the aim of creating revival solutions in neglected areas.
Criteria of Creating Social Interaction for Green
Open Space in Karkh, Iraq
Sarah Abdulkareem Salih1, Sumarni Ismail2
1Master Student, 2Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Abstract: This paper outlines the issue on open spaces, which led to decrease social interaction among residents in Baghdad city
nowadays. The main objective of the paper is to identify the criteria of green open spaces to achieve sound social interaction in Baghdad city,
Iraq. This paper employed quantitative method, in the form of survey, for data collection. Data were obtained from questionnaires, through
the selection of 270 respondents in a single-stage random procedure from ten specific neighbourhoods in Karkh district. The study findings
confirm that open spaces and parks is essential to enhance social interaction by implementing appropriate criteria in that open spaces or
parks. The results of this study are useful reference for urban and landscape planners, architects, social psychologists, the Municipality of
Baghdad, and researchers in this field.
The CoreConferences 2019 held on 20th – 21st March, 2019, in collaboration with Association of Scientists, Developers and Faculties (ASDF), an International body, at Taipei, Taiwan. CoreConferences 2019 provides a chance for Academic and Industry professionals to discuss the recent progress in the area of Multiple. The outcome of the conference will trigger for the further related research and future technological improvement. This conference highlights the novel concepts and improvements related to the research and technology.
ICCOTWT 2018 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of Cloud of Things and Wearable Technologies. This Conference provides a chance for academic and industry professionals to discuss recent progress in the area of Cloud of Things and Wearable Technologies. Furthermore, we expect that the conference and its publications will be a trigger for further related research and technology improvements in this important subject.
The goal of this conference is to bring together the researchers from academia and industry as well as practitioners to share ideas, problems and solutions relating to the multifaceted aspects of Cloud of Things and Wearable Technologies.
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Wireless sensor networks can provide low cost solution accompanied with limited storage, computational capability and power for verity of real-world problems and become essential factor when sensor nodes are arbitrarily deployed in a hostile environment. The cluster head selection technique is also one of the good approaches to reduce energy consumption in wireless sensor networks. The lifetime of wireless sensor networks is extended by using the uniform cluster head selection and balancing the network loading among the clusters. We have reviewed various energy efficient schemes apply in WSNs of which we concentrated on selection of cluster head approach and proposed an new method called Sleep Scheduling Routing with in clusters for Energy Efficient [SSREE]in which some nodes in clusters are usually put to sleep to conserve energy, and this helps to prolong the network lifetime. EASSR selects a node as a cluster head if its residual energy is more than system average energy and have less energy consumption rate in previous round. Then, an Performance analysis and compared statistic results of SSREE shows of the significant improvement over existing protocol LEACH, SEP and M-GEAR protocol in terms of lifetime of network and data units gathered at BS.
Due to rapid urbanization the manufacturing processes of conventional building materials pollutes air, water and land. Hence in order to fulfil the increasing demand it is required to adopt a cost effective, eco-friendly technologies by improving the traditional techniques with the usage of available local materials. Agro – industrial and other solid waste disposal is another serious issue of concern in most of developing countries. The present paper explores the potential application of agro-waste as an ingredient for alternate sustainable construction materials.
There has been an ever-increasing interest in big data due to its rapid growth and since it covers diverse areas of applications. Hence, there seems to be a need for an analytical review of recent developments in the big data technology. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the big data state of the art, conceptual explorations, major benefits, and research challenging aspects. In addition to that, several future directions for big data research are highlighted.
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Detection using Pillar K-Means Algorithm”. International Conference on Computer Applications 2016: 54-58. Print.
III. Proposed Algorithm
The proposed method is a combination of two algorithms. In the literature survey many algorithms were developed for segmentation.
But they are not good for all types of the MRI images. This paper proposes a new approach for MRI brain tumor detections that utilizes
Pillar Algorithm to optimize K-means clustering. The Pillar algorithm performs the pillars placement which should be located as far as
possible from each other to withstand against the pressure distribution of a roof, as identical to the number of centroids amongst the
data distribution. It designates the initial centroids positions by calculating the accumulated distance metric between each data point
and all previous centroids, and then selects data points which have the maximum distance as new initial centroids. The segmentation
process by this approach includes a new mechanism for clustering the elements of high-resolution images in order to improve precision
and reduce computation time. It can improve significantly performance of the information extraction, such as color, shape, texture,
and structure.
The Pillar algorithm is described as follows. Let X={xi |i=1,…,n} be data, k be number of clusters, C={ci | i=1,…,k} be initial
centroids, SX ⊆ X be identification for X which are already selected in the sequence of process, DM={xi |i=1,…,n} be accumulated
distance metric, D={xi | i=1,…,n} be distance metric for each iteration, and m be the grand mean of X. The following execution
steps of the proposed algorithm are described as:
1. Set C=Ø, SX=Ø, and DM=[ ]
2. Calculate D dis(X, m)
3. Set number of neighbors = α* n / k
4. Assign (D)
5. Set neighborhood boundary = β*
6. Set i=1 as counter to determine the initial centroids
7. DM = DM + D
8. 8. Select ж xargmax (DM) as the candidate for initial centroids
9. SX=SX U ж
10. Set D as the distance metric between X to ж.
11. Set no number of data points fulfilling D ≤
12. Assign DM (ж) = 0
13. If no < , go to step 8
14. Assign D (SX) = 0
15. C = C U ж
16. i = i + 1
17. If i ≤ k, go back to step 7
18. Finish in which C is the solution as optimized initial centroids.
Steps involved in this system are: pre-processing, feature extraction, association with segmentation and classification. The pre-
processing step has been done using the median filtering process and features have been extracted using adaptive histogram
equalization technique. This paper presents a new approach to image segmentation using Pillar K-means algorithm. This segmentation
method includes a new mechanism for grouping the elements of high resolution images in order to improve accuracy and reduce the
computation time. The system uses K-means for image segmentation optimized by the algorithm after Pillar.
The Bayesian algorithm is a set of rules for using evidence (data) to change your beliefs, an algorithm is a set of rules for doing a
calculation. Here we using Bayesian algorithm for classification of tumor (i.e) stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV.
Block Diagram
Figure 1.1. block dragram of brain tumor segmentation using pillar k-means algorithm
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Feature Extraction
The feature extraction is extracting the cluster which shows the predicted tumor at the FCM output. The extracted cluster is given to
the thresholding process. It applies binary mask over the entire image. It makes the dark pixel become darker and white become
brighter. In threshold coding, each transform coefficient is compared with a threshold. If it is less than the threshold value then it is
considered as zero. If it is larger than the threshold, it will be considered as one. The thresholding method is an adaptive method where
only those coefficients whose magnitudes are above a threshold are retained within each block. Let us consider an image 'f‟ that has the
k gray level. An integer value of threshold T, which lies in the gray scale range of k. The thresholding process is a comparison. Each
pixel in 'f 'is compared to T. Based on that, binary decision is made. That defines the value of the particular pixel in an output binary
image 'g': g (n) = „0‟ if f (n) >= T „1‟ if f (n) < T
Approximate Reasoning In the approximate reasoning step the tumor area is calculated. That is the image having only two values either
black or white (0 or1). Here 256x256 jpeg image is a maximum image size. The binary image can be represented as a summation of
total number of white and black pixels.
Where, P = number of white pixels 1 Pixel = 0. 264 mm
The area calculation formula is
IV. Comparison and Results
Input MRI Filter output Enhancement output
Pillar output Segmentation output Bayesian classification output
The above pictures are the step by step output of pillar k-means algorithm.
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Here, from above figure we show computation time comparison between pillar k-means algorithm and cuckoo search algorithm.
Where, cuckoo search takes 10.3 seconds for segmentation but pillar k-means algorithm takes just 6.1 seconds for segmentation and
additionally it describes the classification of tumor (i.e) stages of tumor like stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV.
V. Conclusion
For treatment of Brain tumor, size and location of the tumor is to be determined. K-Means and Pillar K-Means Algorithms are used to
estimate the area of the tumor. The proposed Pillar K-Means algorithm has shown better results than the other methods and is able to
optimize the computation time and hence improved the precision and enhanced the quality of image segmentation. And also location
of the tumor may be determined in addition with the size i.e. area of the tumor and the location of the tumor is very important for
applying the radiation or chemo therapy.
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