Rain Streaks Removal from Single Image

Rain removal from video is one of the challenging problems. There are very few methods which address the problem of rain removal from single image. Existing methods removes rain streaks from video not from single image. These methods capture non-rain data from successive images. This data is then utilized to replace rain-part in current images. This approach removes rain streaks from single image. Morphological Component Analysis (MCA) [9 - 13] decomposes image into Low Frequency (LF) and High Frequency (HF) parts using bilateral filter. High frequency part is then decomposed into rain-component and nonrain-component by performing dictionary learning and sparse coding [2]. Non-rain component contains image features from which rain streaks are removed. Non-rain component is mixed with Low Frequency (LF) image component to form original image from which rain steaks are removed. The Morphological Component Analysis (MCA) [9 - 13] is a allows us to separate features contained in an image when these features present different morphological aspects. MCA can be very useful for decomposing images into texture and piecewise smooth (cartoon) parts or for inpainting applications. DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.150615

Outcomes from elective colorectal cancer surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

This study aimed to describe the change in surgical practice and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on mortality after surgical resection of colorectal cancer during the initial phases of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular testing in the United States versus the rest of the world

Objectives: This study sought to quantify and compare the decline in volumes of cardiovascular procedures between the United States and non-US institutions during the early phase of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the care of many non-COVID-19 illnesses. Reductions in diagnostic cardiovascular testing around the world have led to concerns over the implications of reduced testing for cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. Methods: Data were submitted to the INCAPS-COVID (International Atomic Energy Agency Non-Invasive Cardiology Protocols Study of COVID-19), a multinational registry comprising 909 institutions in 108 countries (including 155 facilities in 40 U.S. states), assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volumes of diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Data were obtained for April 2020 and compared with volumes of baseline procedures from March 2019. We compared laboratory characteristics, practices, and procedure volumes between U.S. and non-U.S. facilities and between U.S. geographic regions and identified factors associated with volume reduction in the United States. Results: Reductions in the volumes of procedures in the United States were similar to those in non-U.S. facilities (68% vs. 63%, respectively; p = 0.237), although U.S. facilities reported greater reductions in invasive coronary angiography (69% vs. 53%, respectively; p < 0.001). Significantly more U.S. facilities reported increased use of telehealth and patient screening measures than non-U.S. facilities, such as temperature checks, symptom screenings, and COVID-19 testing. Reductions in volumes of procedures differed between U.S. regions, with larger declines observed in the Northeast (76%) and Midwest (74%) than in the South (62%) and West (44%). Prevalence of COVID-19, staff redeployments, outpatient centers, and urban centers were associated with greater reductions in volume in U.S. facilities in a multivariable analysis. Conclusions: We observed marked reductions in U.S. cardiovascular testing in the early phase of the pandemic and significant variability between U.S. regions. The association between reductions of volumes and COVID-19 prevalence in the United States highlighted the need for proactive efforts to maintain access to cardiovascular testing in areas most affected by outbreaks of COVID-19 infection

A REVIEW OF STUDIES ON PHYTOREMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY TO UPGRADE DOMESTIC

The fast growing development in the waste water use leads to the drastic change in the environment which is the main challenge to scientist &amp; the natural income. The Domestic waste water show an adverse effect on the water excellence parameter like as D.O., B.O.D., C.O.D., pH, Conductivity &amp; temperature of the nearby aqua system. The irregular level of these parameters reason pollution in water bodies &amp; even death of aqua life. though domestic waste water is found dangerous and it can come in in environment through various waste water channels, Phytoremediation system has been create possible to improve sewage quality to bulky amount without any secondary smog. The current explore focus on the different investigations perform on evidence of potential of selected aquatic fix like Aloe vera, Canna Indica, Taro etc. These plants are used for reducing above parameter in domestic waste water. The changes in the waste water quality parameters through the conduct of Phytoremediation which plants be proving occasionally to improving the waste water treatment process

Topology Optimization & Analysis of Front Suspension Bracket using Creo

Topology optimization is one of the powerful tool to optimize any structure. It is used at the concept level of the design process so that a conceptual design proposal can be fine-tuned for performance and manufacturability. In automotive sector, design of suspension systems is always challenging due to the heavy loads the system is exposed to and the long-life requirements for the total system for heavy transport vehicles [2]. The design phase followed by analysis phase is very time consuming which leads to cost as well. The topology optimization helps to replace these time consuming and costly design iterations which reduces design development time and overall cost while improving design performance.. Using Creo topology optimization, one can find the best concept design that meets the design requirements. Topology optimization is based on the principle of finite element methods (FEM)

A Review of Studies on Phytoremediation Technology to Upgrade Domestic

The Fast growing development in the waste water use leads to the drastic change in the environment which is the main challenge to scientist &amp; the natural income. The Domestic waste water show an adverse effect on the water excellence parameter like as D.O., B.O.D., C.O.D., pH, Conductivity &amp; temperature of the nearby aqua system. The irregular level of these parameters reason pollution in water bodies &amp; even death of aqua life. though domestic waste water is found dangerous and it can come in in environment through various waste water channels, Phytoremediation system has been create possible to improve sewage quality to bulky amount without any secondary smog. The current explore focus on the different investigations perform on evidence of potential of selected aquatic fix like Aloe vera, Canna Indica, Taro etc. These plants are used for reducing above parameter in domestic waste water. The changes in the waste water quality parameters through the conduct of Phytoremediation which plants be proving occasionally to improving the waste water treatment process

Two days National Conference -VISHWATECH 2014 Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biodiesel Synthesis By Transesterification

Abstract-This review focuses on the heterogeneous base-catalyzed Trans esterification in terms of catalyst development, based on the published research, especially over the last decade. Heterogeneous base catalysis is the most viable process for the Trans esterification of triglyceride into biodiesel. The research and development on heterogeneous base catalysis for biodiesel synthesis have focused mainly on improving its slow reaction rate up to the level of its homogeneous counterpart. The heterogeneous catalysis features lower corrosiveness, environmental friendliness, easy catalyst recovery and high process integrity, all at levels superior to those of homogeneous catalysis

Experimental Analysis of Bearing Cup Used In Automobiles by Heat Treatment Processes

In Automobile Propeller Shaft assembly, bearing cup assembly get cracked during operation in universal joint. This was highest rejection; hence it was decided to eliminate bearing cup failure in drive shaft assembly with effective solution. Investigation of failed part reveals that due to improper heattreatment like through hardening bearing cup get brittle. Differentiate surface treatment like carburizing, nitriding and hardening were suggested and comparative evaluation was made on the basis of chemical analysis, hardness test, microstructure study etc. After evaluating all the processes result reveals that carburizing process as heat treatment process for bearing cup assembly has given good results over earlier process of surface hardening