Multi-Label Classification Using Noise Reduction Technique

In domain of data mining and machine learning, multi-label classification is widely studied research problem. The goal of multi-label classification is to predict the absence or presence certain labels of a particular applications those are associated with different classes. In this paper, IML-Forest method is presentedwith goal of improving the performance of multi-label classification over different types of datasets. IML-Forest is based on existing ML-Forest technique. In this paper the construction of set of hierarchical trees and designed the label transfer mechanism in order to identify multiple relevant labels in hierarchical way is proposedto solve the problem of label dependencies in multi label classification. Basically relevant labels at higher levels of trees capture the more discriminable label concepts; next they will be shifted at lower level nodes. From the hierarchy the relevant labels are further aggregated in order to compute the label dependency and make the classification prediction. The problem with ML-Forest method is that noise considerations not yet addressed as collected multi-label dataset may be noisy and imbalanced. This can degrade the performance of learning and accuracy. Noise reduction method is proposed on multi-label dataset to solve the problem of noisy and imbalanced dataset. In this paper the text noises related to low-level data errors are handled

A 6-year retrospective study of fine needle aspiration cytology pattern of otorhinolaryngological cases of patients referred to national ear care centre Kaduna (2013-2018)

Background: This study was carried out to obtain the retrospective study of FNAC cases referred to NECC; and review occurrences of ortorhinolaryngological swellings and demographic studies of patients for a period of 6 years (2013-2018). Records of FNAC were obtained from the laboratory department’s unit’s register alongside the biodata of patients for demographic studies. Methods: FNAC samples were treated for diagnosis according to the unit’s standard operating procedure for cytology. A total of three hundred and fifty-three 353 cases were reported and tables were then plotted to present the study cases using simple descriptive statistics. Results: Highest age distribution was between thirty to thirty-nine (30-39) years with a total of ninety-five cases 95(26.9%) followed by the range of forty to forty-nine (40-49) years with a value of eighty 80(22.6%). Females had the highest frequency of one hundred and thirty-three 133 (62.3%) compared to their male patient counterpart with a value of two hundred and twenty 220 (37.6%). The site of sample collection had ANS with the highest value of eighty-one 81 (42.4%) compared to other sites. The year 2016 had the highest number of FNAC cases and finally ninety 6 cases 96 (27.2%) of cases were inflammatory, two hundred and thirty-two 232 (65.7%) were benign while twenty five 25 (7.1%) were malignant. Conclusions: In conclusion; FNAC plays a vital role in managing otorhinolaryngology conditions and gives a way forward for effective treatment to patients and often at times is therapeutic as some patients come with fluid field swelling that get relieved after the procedure

Weed Persistence, Crop Resistance and Phytotonic Effects of Herbicides in Maize (Zea mays) Production Under Different Weed Control Method and Poultry Manure in Kano State Nigeria

The research is financed by centre for dry land Agriculture Bayero University Kano for providing financial support and the management of Agronomy Department Bayero University, for providing technical support throughout the duration of the study (Sponsoring information). Abstract Results of experiment conducted during rainy season of 2016 and 2017 at teaching and research farm of Bayero university Kano, Livestock development centre Dangora with two different pre-emergence herbicides and two post-emergence herbicides all applied at two different rates, (S-Metolachlor 290 g/l + Atrazine 370 g/l at 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 followed by Nicosulfuron at 100 g a.i.ha-1, S-Metolachlor 290 g/l + Atrazine 370 g/l 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 followed by Bentazone at 2.5 kg a.i. ha-1, Metolachlor 375 g/l + Terbuthylazine 125 g/l + Mesotrione 37.5 g/l at 2.5 kg a.i ha-1 followed by Nicosulfuron at 100 g a.i. ha-1, Metolachlor 375 g/l + Terbuthylazine 125 g/l + Mesotrione 37.5 g/l at 2.5 kg a.i ha-1 followed by Bentazone at 2.5 kg a.i. ha-1, Two hoe weeded at 3 and 6 WAS and weedy check) three levels of poultry manure (0, 4, and 8 t ha-1) and NPK at the rate of 120kg N, 60kg P and 60kg K ha-1 and three maize varieties (SAMMAZ 15, SAMMAZ 21 and SAMMAZ 35). The experiments was laid out in a split-split plot design with variety allocated to the main plot, poultry manure to the sub-plot and weed control method to the sub-sub plot, and was replicated three times. The result from the study showed that two hoe weeding at 3 and 6WAS and Application of 3Maizeforce at 2.5 kg a.i. ha-1 followed by Bentazone at 2.5 kg a.i. ha-1, significantly revealed higher crop resistance index with medium persistence index of the weeds indicating broad spectrum effect in controlling the weeds, the said treatments were best herbicides for maize production. Furthermore the said treatment is recommended for weed control that can improve maize grain yield. Keywords: Weed Occurrence level, Weed persistence index, Crop resistance index and Phytotonic effect. DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/10-10-03 Publication date:May 31st 202

Characterization of Some Portland Limestone Cements in Nigeria Using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

In Nigeria, the most widely used cement strength class are 32.5 and 42.5 Portland limestone cement. However, due to lack of awareness, scientists and researchers are reporting the use of PLC as Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The study presents the characterization of PLC using absorption spectroscopy as well as oxide composition. Ratio between 7 - and 28 - day strengths of some selected PLCs are presented. It is seen that the Brands investigated conforms to the specifications of Portland composite cements in compliance with ASTM C150 and NIS 444-1. Absorption spectrum for the two brands were similar to that of OPC and exhibited similar characteristics. Concrete strength was within the designed concrete specification, and the ration between the two curing ages is 0.6 for both brands

HIV/AIDS-related non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas and confounders: preliminary report of the Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium (SSALC)

CITATION: Ayers, L.W. et al. 2012. HIV/AIDS-related non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas and confounders : preliminary report of the Sub-Saharan Africa Lymphoma Consortium (SSALC). Infectious Agents and Cancer, 7(Suppl 1):P11, doi:10.1186/1750-9378-7-S1-P11.The original publication is available at http://infectagentscancer.biomedcentral.comSSALC was established to characterize HIV/AIDS-related lymphoma and the indigenous background of malignant lymphomas (ML) in sub-Saharan Africa. Because WHO classified lymphoma subgroups can vary in prevalence African, Asian or European ancestry, we surveyed lymphoma heterogeneity in geographically diverse East, South and West sub-Saharan populations, particularly for HIV/AIDS associated immunophenotypes.http://infectagentscancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1750-9378-7-S1-P11Publisher's versio