Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSystematic Evaluation of Image-Based NPR Applied to VideoAlberto F.F. de Barros, Jose E.R. de Queiroz, Herman M. GomesIn this article, it was studied the effect of state-of-the-art approaches for Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR), originally developed for static images, when applied to videos. Six criteria were objectively evaluated (using a 5-point Likert scales): Simplicity, content preservation, resemblance to the original content, sharpness, temporal coherence and subjective satisfaction. Sixty participants and a dataset of 30 videos of different genres were … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 29 Apr 2020 · 7,277 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywords3D Mesh Streaming based on Predictive ModelingV. Vani, R. Pradeep Kumar, S. MohanThe complexity in 3D virtual environment over the web is growing rapidly every day. This 3D virtual environment comprises a set of structured scenes and each scene has multiple 3D objects/meshes. Therefore the granular level of the block in a virtual environment is the object. In a virtual environment, it is required to give user interactions for every 3D object … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 7 · 7 Jun 2012 · 7,410 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsGraphics Pipeline Evolution: Problems and SolutionsGhazi Shakah, Mutasem Alkhasawneh, Victor Krasnoproshin, Dzmitry MazoukaReal-time computer graphics technologies such as graphics engines and graphics pipeline (software and hardware components) have improved considerably in the past decade. However, increase in efficiency and broadening of the applicability area has come at the cost of complexity of the tools. Therefore, development costs of advanced visualization systems can increase considerably. In this research we explore the possibility of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 15, Issue 7 · 2 Jul 2019 · 8,268 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPotential, Implications and Solutions Regarding the Use of Rendered Animal Fats in AquafeedsJesse T. Trushenski, Rebecca T. LochmannProblem statement: In the past, aquafeeds were comprised largely of fish meal and fish oil derived from marine reduction fisheries. In addition to being highly palatable and readily digested by cultured fishes, these feedstuffs were historically inexpensive sources of protein, energy and essential nutrients. However, increasing cost and concerns over safety and sustainability have greatly incentivized the transition from fish … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 13,998 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Wheat Bran, EM Bacteria, Ammonium Nitrate and Fungal Additives on Fermentation and Forage Quality of Rice Straw SilageBin Yang, Jiahuan Liu, Dongmei Ma et al.The global ruminant industry is constrained by a persistent shortage of high-quality roughage, thus rendering the bioconversion of agricultural residues, such as rice straw, a critical priority. Nevertheless, the high lignification, silicification, and nitrogen deficiency of rice straw pose significant biological barriers to traditional ensiling. This study investigated the impact of various additives on rice straw silage quality. Six treatments … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2026 · 642 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn-Plane Behavior of Infills using Glass Fiber Shear Connectors in Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) TechniqueFarhad Akhoundi, Graça Vasconcelos, Paulo LourençoMasonry has a widespread use in the construction of the buildings even in reinforced concrete or steel frames. Past earthquakes have demonstrated the vulnerability of masonry infills resulted in the human life losses and economic costs. Recently innovative strengthening techniques such as Textile Reinforced Mortar technique (TRM) is used for enhancing the seismic response of the infills. Different procedures were … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 14 Jan 2018 · 9,087 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractThe Timeless Contribution of Rootstocks towards Successful Horticultural Farming: From Ancient Times to the Climate Change EraIoannis E. PapadakisGrafting is a horticultural practice by which living vegetative plant organs (root, stem and/or buds) of either the same genotype or, usually, different genotypes belonging to the same species, genus, subfamily and/or family, are tightly connected to each other to form a double-compound plant. In fact, it is a method of asexual (clonal-vegetative) propagation of plants. The basal part of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 16 Dec 2016 · 9,521 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComputer Simulation of a Radiative MHD flow in a Rotating FluidHarouna NarouaA hydromagnetic free convection flow has been modeled and simulated. The flow is considered unsteady, near a moving infinite flat plate in a rotating fluid. For the radiative heat transfer to be significant, very high temperatures are involved rendering the problem highly non-linear. The simulation is based on a generic finite element scheme coupled with a stepwise Lagrange polynomial. The … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 11 · 8 Nov 2016 · 7,028 accessesView PDFCite