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Camera-based Image Forgery Localization using Convolutional Neural Networks
Camera fingerprints are precious tools for a number of image forensics tasks.
A well-known example is the photo response non-uniformity (PRNU) noise pattern,
a powerful device fingerprint. Here, to address the image forgery localization
problem, we rely on noiseprint, a recently proposed CNN-based camera model
fingerprint. The CNN is trained to minimize the distance between same-model
patches, and maximize the distance otherwise. As a result, the noiseprint
accounts for model-related artifacts just like the PRNU accounts for
device-related non-uniformities. However, unlike the PRNU, it is only mildly
affected by residuals of high-level scene content. The experiments show that
the proposed noiseprint-based forgery localization method improves over the
PRNU-based reference
Cross-collaborative supply chains. How logistics services contribute to social responsibility.
Abstract
Purpose - The collaboration between profit and nonprofit entities has become a burning topic in
supply chain management studies and corporate strategies. The world’s largest logistics service
providers (LSPs) have been developing several practices improving social responsibility while
collaborating with nonprofit actors. In particular, their core competences and offered services
become extremely relevant in the context of humanitarian logistics initiatives. A key purpose of
this article is to examine the projects currently undertaken by LSPs in humanitarian logistics.
Methodology/Approach - This research follows a qualitative approach based on multiple case
studies.
Findings - The paper provides an overview of the leading LSPs’ involvement in humanitarian
logistics and presents an analysis of their current “best practices” services in disaster relief with
high impact in terms of social responsibility.
Research Limitations/implications - There has been increased interest on the part of international
academic and professional communities in humanitarian logistics. This study constitutes
a platform for benchmarking analysis of logistics services to assure effective implementation of
social responsibility principles.
Originality/Value of paper - Humanitarian logistics is a rather new field in logistics management.
This paper addresses the innovative socially responsible initiatives undertaken by the
main international LSPs in the area of humanitarian logistics.
Keywords - logistics services, logistics service providers, humanitarian logistics and supply
chain management, disaster relief, social responsibility, profit/nonprofit collaboration
Type of paper - Research pape
Target-adaptive CNN-based pansharpening
We recently proposed a convolutional neural network (CNN) for remote sensing
image pansharpening obtaining a significant performance gain over the state of
the art. In this paper, we explore a number of architectural and training
variations to this baseline, achieving further performance gains with a
lightweight network which trains very fast. Leveraging on this latter property,
we propose a target-adaptive usage modality which ensures a very good
performance also in the presence of a mismatch w.r.t. the training set, and
even across different sensors. The proposed method, published online as an
off-the-shelf software tool, allows users to perform fast and high-quality
CNN-based pansharpening of their own target images on general-purpose hardware
A reliable order-statistics-based approximate nearest neighbor search algorithm
We propose a new algorithm for fast approximate nearest neighbor search based
on the properties of ordered vectors. Data vectors are classified based on the
index and sign of their largest components, thereby partitioning the space in a
number of cones centered in the origin. The query is itself classified, and the
search starts from the selected cone and proceeds to neighboring ones. Overall,
the proposed algorithm corresponds to locality sensitive hashing in the space
of directions, with hashing based on the order of components. Thanks to the
statistical features emerging through ordering, it deals very well with the
challenging case of unstructured data, and is a valuable building block for
more complex techniques dealing with structured data. Experiments on both
simulated and real-world data prove the proposed algorithm to provide a
state-of-the-art performance
Recasting Residual-based Local Descriptors as Convolutional Neural Networks: an Application to Image Forgery Detection
Local descriptors based on the image noise residual have proven extremely
effective for a number of forensic applications, like forgery detection and
localization. Nonetheless, motivated by promising results in computer vision,
the focus of the research community is now shifting on deep learning. In this
paper we show that a class of residual-based descriptors can be actually
regarded as a simple constrained convolutional neural network (CNN). Then, by
relaxing the constraints, and fine-tuning the net on a relatively small
training set, we obtain a significant performance improvement with respect to
the conventional detector
Sustainable supply chain management needs sustainable logistics services. The strategic role played by logistics service providers
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to examine the concept of sustainable service co-creation
in triadic business relationships in logistics and supply chain management. More companies seek to
develop sustainable solutions that would not be sustainable exclusively for themselves but for the
supply chain they belong to. In doing that – especially when dealing with services – they may need
the external support from logistics service providers (LSPs). This paper aims to explore the
innovative initiatives undertaken by LSPs in triadic relationship management with their customers
and suppliers while co-creating sustainable services along the supply chain.
Design/methodology/approach – To investigate the research question, a systematic literature
review and empirical exploratory investigation through case study will be conducted adopting the
qualitative methodology, to explore trends and evolving paradigms.
Findings – A literature review conducted in this paper enriches existing literature through an
integration of sustainability in a viable system approach and logistics service provision, in
particular, it investigates the ways in which sustainability is achieved. It is assumed that
the triadic relationship among an LSP and its customers and suppliers requires significant
modifications in collaboration and an innovative approach in operating procedures.
Research limitations/implications – This paper is an exploratory study and limited in its scope to
an example of a relationship that focuses mainly on three actors: the supplier, the LSP and the
customer. However, it could be extended in terms of numbers of case studies investigated.
Practical implications – The implications arising from the literature and the empirical research
offer a range of current sustainable practices in the services sector. This could be a starting point for
other research and company activities.
Originality/value – There is little research that addresses the issue of sustainability and logistics
service providers simultaneously, hence the present paper is meant to fill the gap by providing a
foundation which actors of different supply chains could use as a benchmark. This study gives
evidence of how logistics services may contribute to sustainable development.
Key words – sustainable supply chain management, logistics service providers, viable system
approach, co-creation, business relationship managemen
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