A picture is worth a thousand words: The perplexing problem of indexing images

Indexing images has always been problematic due to their richness of content and innate subjectivity. Three traditional approaches to indexing images are described and analyzed. An introduction of the contemporary use of social tagging is presented along with its limitations. Traditional practices can continue to be used as a stand-alone solution, however deficiencies limit retrieval. A collaborative technique is supported by current research and a model created by the authors for its inception is explored. CONTENTdm® is used as an example to illustrate tools that can help facilitate this process. Another potential solution discussed is the expansion of algorithms used in computer extraction to include the input and influence of human indexer intelligence. Further research is recommended in each area to discern the most effective method

Data-Driven Precision Luminosity Measurements with Z Bosons at the LHC and HL-LHC

A method to measure integrated luminosities at the LHC using Z bosons without theoretical cross section input is discussed. The main uncertainties and the prospects for precision luminosity measurements using this method are outlined.Comment: Minor revisio

Method of making a cermet Patent

Cermet for nuclear fuel constructed by pressing metal coated ceramic particles in die at temperature to cause bonding of metal coatings, and tested for thermal stabilit