I Bet You Are Wrong: Gambling Adversarial Networks for Structured Semantic Segmentation

Adversarial training has been recently employed for realizing structured semantic segmentation, in which the aim is to preserve higher-level scene structural consistencies in dense predictions. However, as we show, value-based discrimination between the predictions from the segmentation network and ground-truth annotations can hinder the training process from learning to improve structural qualities as well as disabling the network from properly expressing uncertainties. In this paper, we rethink adversarial training for semantic segmentation and propose to formulate the fake/real discrimination framework with a correct/incorrect training objective. More specifically, we replace the discriminator with a "gambler" network that learns to spot and distribute its budget in areas where the predictions are clearly wrong, while the segmenter network tries to leave no clear clues for the gambler where to bet. Empirical evaluation on two road-scene semantic segmentation tasks shows that not only does the proposed method re-enable expressing uncertainties, it also improves pixel-wise and structure-based metrics.Comment: 13 pages, 8 figure

Integrative Annotation of 21,037 Human Genes Validated by Full-Length cDNA Clones

The human genome sequence defines our inherent biological potential; the realization of the biology encoded therein requires knowledge of the function of each gene. Currently, our knowledge in this area is still limited. Several lines of investigation have been used to elucidate the structure and function of the genes in the human genome. Even so, gene prediction remains a difficult task, as the varieties of transcripts of a gene may vary to a great extent. We thus performed an exhaustive integrative characterization of 41,118 full-length cDNAs that capture the gene transcripts as complete functional cassettes, providing an unequivocal report of structural and functional diversity at the gene level. Our international collaboration has validated 21,037 human gene candidates by analysis of high-quality full-length cDNA clones through curation using unified criteria. This led to the identification of 5,155 new gene candidates. It also manifested the most reliable way to control the quality of the cDNA clones. We have developed a human gene database, called the H-Invitational Database (H-InvDB; http://www.h-invitational.jp/). It provides the following: integrative annotation of human genes, description of gene structures, details of novel alternative splicing isoforms, non-protein-coding RNAs, functional domains, subcellular localizations, metabolic pathways, predictions of protein three-dimensional structure, mapping of known single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), identification of polymorphic microsatellite repeats within human genes, and comparative results with mouse full-length cDNAs. The H-InvDB analysis has shown that up to 4% of the human genome sequence (National Center for Biotechnology Information build 34 assembly) may contain misassembled or missing regions. We found that 6.5% of the human gene candidates (1,377 loci) did not have a good protein-coding open reading frame, of which 296 loci are strong candidates for non-protein-coding RNA genes. In addition, among 72,027 uniquely mapped SNPs and insertions/deletions localized within human genes, 13,215 nonsynonymous SNPs, 315 nonsense SNPs, and 452 indels occurred in coding regions. Together with 25 polymorphic microsatellite repeats present in coding regions, they may alter protein structure, causing phenotypic effects or resulting in disease. The H-InvDB platform represents a substantial contribution to resources needed for the exploration of human biology and pathology

SELF CONCEPT IN RELATION TO EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

This study aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-leadership on the performance of employees of the Regional Development Planning Agency of Maluku Province. This study uses a descriptive-quantitative approach with a causal correlation type. The research was conducted at the Regional Development Planning Board of Maluku Province. This research was conducted for 2 (two) months. The population used in this study were all 134 employees of the Bappeda of Maluku Province. Determining the number of samples using Issac and Michael's sample table, where if the population is 134 people, then at a 95% confidence level, the sample is 97 people, which is determined by simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.  The results of the study concluded that (1) self-efficacy has a partial effect on the performance of Bappeda Maluku Province employees, (2) self-esteem has a partial effect on the performance of Bappeda Maluku Province employees, (3) self-leadership has a partial effect on the performance of Bappeda Maluku Province employees (4 ) self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-leadership simultaneously influence the performance of Bappeda Maluku Province employees

Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi, Motivasi Dan Kepuasan Terhadap Kinerja Melalui Komitmen Pegawai Pada Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Dan Diklat Kabupaten Buru Selatan

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh budaya organisasi, motivasi dan kepuasan kerja melalui komitmen terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Badan Kepegawaian Daerah dan Diklat Kabupaten Buru Selatan. Penelitian ini bersifat eksplanatori yang dilakukan selama dua bulan yakni bulan Maret sampai dengan Mei 2016.  Populasi sebanyak 135 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel teknik acak berstrata secara proporsional (stratified random sampling). Penentuan jumlah sampel didasarkan pada tabel sampel yang dikembangkan oleh Issac dan Michael, dimana apabila populasi sebanyak 135 orang, maka pada taraf kepercayaan 95 %, jumlah sampel sebesar 113 orang. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel budaya organisasi, motivasi dan  kepuasan kerja baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui  komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel kinerja pegawai Badan Kepegawaian Daerah dan Diklat Kabupaten Buru Selatan.             Kata kunci: budaya organisasi, motivasi, kepuasan kerja, komitmen dan kinerja AbstractThis study aims to analyze the influence of organizational culture, motivation and job satisfaction through a commitment to the performance of employees at the Regional Personnel Board and Training of South Buru Regency. This explanatory study was conducted for two months ie March to May 2016. Population of 135 people. Technique of stratified random sampling technique sampling. Determination of the number of samples is based on the sample tables developed by Issac and Michael, where if the population of 135 people, then at 95% confidence level, the sample size of 113 people. Data analysis used is path analysis. The results showed that organizational culture variable, motivation and job satisfaction either directly or indirectly through organizational commitment have an effect on signifikan to performance variable of employee of Regional Personnel Board and Training of South Buru Regency. Keywords: Organizational culture, motivation, job satisfaction, commitment and      performance

PELAYANAN PENGADAAN BARANG DAN JASA PUBLIK BERDIMENSI BIAYA TRANSAKSI

Keterbatasan literatur tentang biaya transaksi (transaction cost) khususnya pada organisasi pelayanan publik menjadi hal penting yang melatarbelakangi penyusunan buku ini. Teori biaya transaksi memberikan kerangka acuan sebagai penjelasan umum terhadap titik pijak/organisasi sebagai mekanisme guna mendukung keputusan pada kondisi ketidakpastian dan mencegah sifat opportunistis terhadap pertukaran. Dalam perspektif organisasi pemerintah, maka biaya transaksi pada umumnya selalu diperhadapkan pada adanya permasalahan yang berkaitan dengan biaya pemerintah yang dikeluarkan dan biaya pasar yang harus disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan pelayanan. Biaya transaksi dipengaruhi oleh besarnya biaya pemerintah dan penetapan penyesuaian biaya pasar. Buku ini membahas tentang biaya transaksi pada organisasi pelayanan publik, dengan studi kasus pada Biro Keuangan dan Kekayaan Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Maluku. Buku ini terbagi ke dalam 8 bagian, yang diawali dengan penjelasan konsepkonsep yang berkaitan dengan biaya transaksi dan dilanjutkan dengan bagian yang menjelaskan contoh kasus perhitungan biaya transaksi pengadaan barang dan jasa pada Biro Keuangan dan Kekayaan Sekretariat Daerah Provinsi Maluku. Buku ini memberikan perpektif yang menyeluruh mengenai biaya transaksi pada organisasi pelayanan publik

Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja, Budaya Kerja dan Kepemimpinan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Departemen Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Provinsi Maluku Ambon

This study aims to determine the effect of partial and simultaneous, work motivation factors, work culture, and leadership on the performance of civil servants in the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Maluku Province Ambon. The population that became the unit of analysis in this study, is the civil servants in the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Maluku Ambon as many as 86 people. For this research, the sampling technique used is by proportional stratified random sampling. The data that has been collected is processed by descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis is used to describe the data characteristics obtained for each variable. Inferential analysis is used to test the hypotheses that have been formulated. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the analysis known that work motivation, work culture, and leadership simultaneously can give a positive and significant influence to the performance of civil servants at the Ministry of Industry and Trade Maluku Province Ambon. Partially only variable of work motivation which have significant effect. Therefore, the management of human resources development in decision making related to the improvement of the performance of employees at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Maluku Province Ambon can maintain and encourage employee work motivation, work culture and leadership so that in turn will further encourage the performance improvement of employees of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Maluku Province Ambon.

Steady-state polarization response of chloride-induced macrocell corrosion systems in steel reinforced concrete - numerical and experimental investigations

WOS:000367483000024International audienceChloride-induced macrocell corrosion of steel is recognized as a frequent and harmful problem affecting reinforced concrete structures. For this specific corrosion mechanism, anodic and cathodic areas at steel-concrete interface are spatially separated. Thereby, at equilibrium, anodic and cathodic potentials are different due to electrical resistivity of concrete, which means there is a potential gradient and a macrocell corrosion current flowing in the concrete volume. Despite some available works on electrochemical modelling of free macrocell corrosion systems in reinforced concrete, the literature is very scarce regarding the response of such systems under polarization. Due to this lack of knowledge, the assessment of steel corrosion rate in reinforced concrete is still commonly based on the uniform corrosion assumption. In this paper, the detailed polarization response of the different components of macrocell systems is studied in steady-state condition on the basis of numerical simulations and the qualitative conclusions are validated by original experiments. Some important results are achieved, with potentially major consequences regarding the non-destructive evaluation of steel corrosion in reinforced concrete. In particular, the distribution of the polarizing current in the macrocell system is found to be dependent on the polarization nature (anodic or cathodic) and magnitude. Moreover, in case of chloride-induced macrocell systems, the apparent linear polarization range is actually much higher than usually assumed and significant differences are observed between anodic and cathodic responses. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved