June 2020

High-Resolution Encoder-Decoder Networks for Low-Contrast Medical Image Segmentation

High-Resolution Encoder-Decoder Networks for Low-Contrast Medical Image Segmentation

Abstract Automatic image segmentation is an essential step for many medical image analysis applications, include computer-aided radiation therapy, disease diagnosis, and treatment effect evaluation. One of the major challenges for

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Two-Stage Convolutional Neural Network(CNN) for Medical Noise Removal via Image Decomposition

Two-Stage Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for Medical Noise Removal via Image Decomposition

Abstract Most of the existing medical image denoising methods focus on estimating either the image or the residual noise. Moreover, they are usually designed for one specific noise with a

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A Reference Architecture for Big Data Systems in the National Security Domain

A Reference Architecture for Big Data Systems in the National Security Domain

ABSTRACT Acquirers, system builders, and other stakeholders of big data systems need to define requirements, develop and evaluate solutions, and integrate systems together. A reference architecture enables these software engineering

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Color measurement of plastics - From compounding via pelletizing, up to injection molding and extrusion

Color measurement of plastics – From compounding via pelletizing, up to injection molding and extrusion

Abstract The typical offline color measurement on injection molded or pressed specimens is a very expensive and time-consuming process. In order to optimize productivity and quality, it is desirable to

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Airborne Nanoparticle Release Associated with the Compounding of Nanocomposites using Nanoalumina as Fillers

Airborne Nanoparticle Release Associated with the Compounding of Nanocomposites using Nanoalumina as Fillers

Abstract Twin-screw extrusion is the preferred process to commercially produce nanocomposites by compounding the nanoparticles and polymer melts. Polymer nanocomposites, which contain nanoparticles dispersed in a polymer matrix, provide improved

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