MSc THESIS Optimization of Texture Feature Extraction Algorithm Tuan Anh Pham Abstract Texture‚ the pattern of information or arrangement of the structure found in an image‚ is an important feature of many image types. In a general sense‚ texture refers to surface characteristics and appearance of an object given by the size‚ shape‚ density‚ arrangement‚ proportion of its elementary parts. Due to the signification of texture information‚ texture feature extraction is a key function in various
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Shinto: A Japanese Religion Uncovering the religious significance and practices of Japanese Shinto As an ancient religion of Japan‚ Shinto was originally a combination of nature worship‚ divination techniques‚ and shamanism. Meaning “the way of the Gods”‚ the origins of Shinto are not apparent in comparison to other religions‚ especially other Asian religions and beliefs. With no obvious founder‚ as well as original written scriptures and authentic laws‚ a number of theories exist about the
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need to gather extensive information about the Japanese business culture as the peculiar characteristics of this particular trading company with whom we are meeting. It is extremely important in international business that one should pay attention to prevailing business culture‚ customs and peculiarities of the companies from other countries in order to conclude a successful business deal. Therefore‚ I need to peep into material describing the Japanese way of doing businesses‚ their negotiation styles
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Indonesian Leaders through a holistic and international standard of education. This vision requires teachers who continuously develop as professionals and reflect upon their practices. The appraisal and professional growth instruments are designed to give feedback‚ promote effective and quality teaching‚ and encourage a community of practice in which teachers collaboratively share ideas‚ seek for solutions‚ and grow as professionals. The Basic Principles The academy believes its goals and objectives
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Neopatrimonial practices are widespread throughout African governments. This results in slowed development and a system in which those in power must continue to maintain corrupt practices in order to continue to provide for themselves and their families. In this paper I will introduce the concept of neopatrimonialism and the various academic discourses that subscribe to its presence or lack there of. I will then examine the role it plays in health indicators and policies in Kenya and Zambia‚ which
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Andrew Ike B. Waga ENG 106 Dec. 14‚ 2011 2010-53632 Trubetzkoy‚ Jakobson or Chomsky‚ Whose Distinctive Features are truly “Distinct”? “Teacher‚ teacher‚ Help me‚ I have just been side swiped by a car!” These were the exact words that came out from the mouth of the school’s resident hooligan‚ Kevin‚ one afternoon after class. During those times‚ our school has been intensively campaigning
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How to Grow Alum Crystals Background Information A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material‚ whose constituent atoms‚ molecules‚ or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The scientific study of crystals and crystal formation is crystallography. The process of crystal formation via mechanisms of crystal growth is called crystallization or solidification. Potassium alum (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate) is the white crystalline natural
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Japanese Civ Movie Review of Departures Departures is a movie about a young man named Daigo Kobayashi who has recently landed a job as a cellist in an orchestra in Tokyo. After finding out that the orchestra is shutting down Kobayashi decides with his wife Mika to return to his hometown. This is a prominent feature of Japanese culture and family structure‚ since Daigo is the head of the house‚ she will follow him wherever he goes. It is her duty to follow him as the head of the house;
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Chapter 11 Knowledge Worker Productivity and The Practice of Self-Management By Jeremy Hunter‚ Ph.D.‚ with J. Scott Scherer More and more people in the workforce—and mostly knowledge workers—will have to manage themselves. —Peter F. Drucker‚ Management Challenges for the 21st Century Toward the end of his life‚ Peter Drucker asserted that making knowledge workers productive was “the biggest of the 21st century management challenges.”1 Other scholars support Drucker’s position. Tom Davenport‚ a
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THE INVISIBLE JAPANESE GENTLEMEN – (GRAHAM GREENE) Characters The story contains different characters: – A group of eight Japanese gentlemen: Most of them wore glasses and most of the time they were smiling. They talked in a not very understandable language. – A beautiful young lady: Blonde hair and pretty girl. She had thin features and a gorgeous face. She looked very sophisticated. – And her fiancé: He looked very handsome too. He was very similar to her fiancé‚ he looked from the
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