Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAUTOMATIC TEXT EXTRACTION FROM COMPLEX COLORED IMAGES USING GAMMA CORRECTION METHODG. Gayathri Devi, C. P. SumathiThe aim of this study is to propose a new methodology for text region extraction and non text region removal from complex background colored images. This study presents a new approach based on Gamma correction by determining a gamma value for enhancing the foreground details in an image. The approach also uses gray level co-occurrence matrices, texture measures, threshold concepts. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 24 Dec 2013 · 6,679 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrivacy Preserved Collaborative Secure Multiparty Data MiningM. Balamurugan, J. Bhuvana, S. Chenthur PandianProblem statement: In the current modern business environment, its success is defined by collaboration, team efforts and partnership, rather than lonely spectacular individual efforts in isolation. So the collaboration becomes especially important because of the mutual benefit it brings. Sometimes, such collaboration even occurs among competitors, or among companies that have conflict of interests, but the collaborators are aware that … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 16 Mar 2012 · 7,161 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBlock in volleyball with the help of Bodily CommunicationGaetano RaiolaProblem Statement: In volleyball, the ball is constantly fast and often the single game action cannot be understand due to the motor response that are very quick. The focus is always the time occurs between the stimulation, including the feedbacks and the chosen skills to play well. In this case it studies the relationship between the reaction time and tactical … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 25 Oct 2011 · 8,950 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTurning Risks into Opportunities in Contract Management: A Case Study in the Health Care IndustryElizabeth McVickerProblem statement: This case study presented students with a situation based in the healthcare industry, highlighting the importance of contract review, clear communications and interestbased negotiations in order to avoid the costly consequences that could be associated with contract related disputes. The case allowed students to understand how clearly written contracts play a deciding role in the success of business … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 7 Apr 2011 · 7,344 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHAZOP Analysis Management System with Dynamic Visual Model AidNan Bin Mad Sahar, Syahril Ardi, Suzuki Kazuhiko et al.Problem statement: Ensuring safe operability and minimizing risk is the key component to prevent negative impact in all industries dealing with toxic, reactive, flammable and explosive. Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), a preliminary and systematic approach for identifying hazards has been unquestionably successful in reducing incidents by mitigating the consequence of major accident in the industries process facility. However, laborious work, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2010 · 7,986 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBiomechanical Analysis of Ankle Force: A Case Study for Instep KickingA. R. Ismail, M. R.A. Mansor, M. F.M. Ali et al.Problem statement: The objective of this study was to identify, analyze and build the force equation that involved the velocity, acceleration, angle and distance at the ankle when making the instep kick. Approach: One subject which is a male national soccer player had been chosen as a subject for the study. The subject was selected from professional soccer player with … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,474 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Investigation and Guidelines for Development Molam Rueang To Klon in Northeast ThailandNamchai Utharak, Decha Karnjanangkura, Wichaya YoshidaProblem statement: Molam Rueang to Klon (singer “compose a poem”) of Northeast Region was like a state show which was popular in the past time. Now, its popularity was decreased. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the background of Molam Rueang to Klon in Northeast Region, (2) the current state of recent Mo Lam titled “Compose a … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,784 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTeatment of Work Camp Wastewater Using a Sequencing Batch Reactor Followed by a Sand FilterA. Rezaee, A. Khavanin, M. AnsariWork camps, have to be established quickly, are a transient nature and located in environmentally sensitive areas. Wastewater treatment systems located in the work camps often perform poorly. In response to these deficiencies and the need to provide for reliable, cost effective, high efficiency wastewater treatment, the research team designed a sequence batch reactor (SBR)/ sand filter system that is … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2008 · 6,702 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContributions Concerning Muscle Training in Professionnal VolleyballNiculescu Mugurel, Niculescu Ionela, Amzăr Elena LuminiţaProblem statement: Complex muscle training, less known to our specialists, has proved that, by complying with all the stages proposed, high level results may be achieved. The performances, weaker and weaker, obtained by the Romanian teams call for measures of optimization and Specific Physical Training (SPT) in accordance to technical -tactical training. Physical training should be individualized and multiplied, under … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 16 Jul 2011 · 7,311 accessesView PDFCite