Survey of Object Detection Methods in Camouflaged Image

Camouflage is an attempt to conceal the signature of a target object into the background image. Camouflage detection methods or Decamouflaging method is basically used to detect foreground object hidden in the background image. In this research paper authors presented survey of camouflage detection methods for different applications and areas

Correlation between Project Management Processes

This paper explains the correlation between all Project Management Processes i.e. Project Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Controlling & Closing. This paper gives the introduction to the key concept in the project management field; it summarizes the processes, inputs & outputs that are considered good practices on most of the projects most of the times. The project management is application of knowledge, skills, tools & techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. The process is set of interrelated actions & activities performed to achieve a pre-specified product, result, or service. Project management processes are grouped in to five categories known as Project management Process Groups or Process Group. In this paper, live case studies taken for explaining the relation between all the project management processes. Successful completion of the project depends on the successful completion of all the project management processes, and all these project management processes are interrelated to each other. In this paper all the relationships and output of each process are discussed in details. “Everything becomes simple when it reduce to fundamentals” is basis of Project management Processes

Concrete Productivity And Performance Comparison Of Pumped Concrete For High Rise Structure

This study involves, case study of various sites regarding the productivity of concrete. This study involves collection of data information speed on concrete placing, time of concreting, volume, rate of concreting and relation between them with respect to height and type of structural member is analysed. The quantitative analysis of the collected data’s has been discussed by means of graphs and empirical formula. A relation between height of the building and speed of concrete placing is derived using the observations

Practical Scrum-Scrum Team: Way to Produce Successful and Quality Software

Scrum is the most popular agile methodology in software industry. By using scrum practices, several companies have improved their quality and productivity. This paper presents a practical view inside the Scrum practices, specifically, the team size, team structure and description of roles in Scrum teams are explained. The paper is based on our experiences in multiple projects executed in Scrum Agile methodology. Scrum is most suitable for products with team size of 3-9 members. For larger products, Scrum provides a mechanism called Scrum of Scrums. Scrum of Scrums distribute the large work/project into several teams and to control the quality and speed of each team, regular meetings are organized amongst the representatives of each team. We also present the guidelines for work distribution for the Scrum of Scrum (SoS) teams

Preparation and Application of Electrodes in Capacitive Deionization (CDI): a State-of-Art Review

As a promising desalination technology, capacitive deionization (CDI) have shown practicality and cost-effectiveness in brackish water treatment. Developing more efficient electrode materials is the key to improving salt removal performance. This work reviewed current progress on electrode fabrication in application of CDI. Fundamental principal (e.g. EDL theory and adsorption isotherms) and process factors (e.g. pore distribution, potential, salt type and concentration) of CDI performance were presented first. It was then followed by in-depth discussion and comparison on properties and fabrication technique of different electrodes, including carbon aerogel, activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, graphene and ordered mesoporous carbon. Finally, polyaniline as conductive polymer and its potential application as CDI electrode-enhancing materials were also discussed

International Consensus Statement on Rhinology and Allergy: Rhinosinusitis

Background: The 5 years since the publication of the first International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis (ICAR‐RS) has witnessed foundational progress in our understanding and treatment of rhinologic disease. These advances are reflected within the more than 40 new topics covered within the ICAR‐RS‐2021 as well as updates to the original 140 topics. This executive summary consolidates the evidence‐based findings of the document. Methods: ICAR‐RS presents over 180 topics in the forms of evidence‐based reviews with recommendations (EBRRs), evidence‐based reviews, and literature reviews. The highest grade structured recommendations of the EBRR sections are summarized in this executive summary. Results: ICAR‐RS‐2021 covers 22 topics regarding the medical management of RS, which are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Additionally, 4 topics regarding the surgical management of RS are grade A/B and are presented in the executive summary. Finally, a comprehensive evidence‐based management algorithm is provided. Conclusion: This ICAR‐RS‐2021 executive summary provides a compilation of the evidence‐based recommendations for medical and surgical treatment of the most common forms of RS

Development of a method for extracting macrophages from zebrafish, Danio rerio and their use in assessing stress

Background. To assess stress levels in fishes, plasma cortisol levels are measured by radioimmuno assay and phagocytic activity is assessed using macrophages. However, the small size of some fishes makes it difficult to measure stress using these physiological and immunological indicators. In this study, we investigated the possibility of obtaining macrophages from zebrafish via whole body extractions by assessing the respiratory burst activity and phagocytic capacity of extracted cells and we studied the effects of temperature stress on zebrafish using the extracted macrophages. Materials and methods. One hundred and fifty genetically pure zebrafish, Danio rerio (Hamilton, 1822), were randomly divided into three groups and placed in three different environments: optimal (28°C), warm (32°C), and cool (23°C). Using the newly developed extraction method described in this article macrophages were extracted from whole fish bodies and the phagocytic activity of these cells were assessed. Results. The method yielded enough macrophages to examine their respiratory burst activity and phagocytic capacity. Values obtained for experimental replicates were similar and the assessment measures were sensitive enough to detect differences in these parameters among fish maintained at three different temperatures for 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks. These results suggest that macrophages can be successfully extracted using the whole body method and the extracted macrophages are useful for studying stress. Conclusion. The method of macrophage extraction described in this article is simple and rapid, and will enable researchers to study the effects of any stressors, environmental or pathogenic, on the non-specific immune response of fish