A5066741368- Textile materials and evaluations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Business Process Modeling and Analysis
- Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Material Properties and Processing
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Team Dynamics and Performance
- Big Data and Business Intelligence
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Information Technology Governance and Strategy
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Image and Video Quality Assessment
- Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques
- Education and Professional Development
- Digital literacy in education
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Rough Sets and Fuzzy Logic
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Veterinary Oncology Research
Hospital Braga
2021-2024
Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers
2024
University of Coimbra
2012-2024
University of Minho
2012-2023
Clinical Academic Center of Braga
2022-2023
IPO Porto
2022
Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental
2021
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
2021
Instituto Politecnico de Setubal
2008
Case Western Reserve University
2007
The computational cost of softmax-based attention in transformers limits their applicability to long-context tasks. Adaptive sparsity, which $\alpha$-entmax is an example, offers a flexible data-dependent alternative, but existing implementations are inefficient and do not leverage the sparsity obtain runtime memory gains. In this work, we propose AdaSplash, combines efficiency GPU-optimized algorithms with benefits $\alpha$-entmax. We first introduce hybrid Halley-bisection algorithm,...
Stereotypical motor movements are one of the most common and least understood behaviors occurring in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The traditional methods for recording number occurrences duration stereotypies insufficient time consuming. Thus objective this study is to automatically detect stereotypical real considering two different approaches. first approach uses Microsoft sensor Kinect gesture recognition algorithms. second a trademark device Texas Instruments built-in...
This paper presents a case study on the use of Microsoft Kinect sensor and gesture recognition algorithm, Dynamic Time Warping (DTW to automatically detect stereotyped motor behaviours in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The proposed system was initially tested laboratory environment, after encouraging results obtained, during sessions ASD two schools Special Needs Units. Video analysis used validate obtained using application. provides valuable tool monitor stereotypes order...
Stereotypical motor movements are one of the most common and least understood behaviors occurring in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To overcome problems traditional methods for measuring stereotypical persons ASD, Kinect sensor from Microsoft gesture recognition algorithms were used to automatically detect hand flapping. This study provides a valuable tool monitor stereotypes order understand cope this problem. At end it facilitates identify behavioral patterns especially...
This paper presents the development of a methodology to automatically detect stereotypical motor movements in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It was used Microsoft Kinect sensor and gesture recognition algorithms, Dynamic Time warping (DTW), real time hand flapping body rocking. The presented approach facilitates identify behavioural patterns special relevant when studying interaction skills children ASD.
The present study evaluates the presence and functional proprieties of Na + -HCO 3 − cotransporter (NBC) in immortalized renal proximal tubular epithelial cells from spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) normotensive Wistar–Kyoto (WKY) rats. expected size nucleotide sequence a 1031-bp fragment corresponding to type 1 NBC (NBC1) was identified both cell lines. expression NBC1 transcript lower ( P <0.05) SHR than WKY cells. After intracellular acidification amiloride (1 mmol/L), addition sodium...
The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) covers different events, being one of them body rocking, mouthing, and complex hand finger movements [1]. traditional methods for recording the number occurrences duration stereotypes are inadequate time consuming. Therefore, it was used a commercial system with accelerometers sensors that records movement wrist sends collected data through wireless network to computer. Statistical were characterize signal acquired from previously expressed stereotypy....
Abstract In Europe, the ambitious goal of targeting at least 64% electricity production from renewables by 2050 requires some significant increase power network ancillary services. A general extension primary/secondary reserves is necessary to cope with increasing penetration stochastic renewable energies and maintain grid vulnerability acceptable levels. this context, hydropower plants are called upon play a major role due their operational flexibility ability provide However, provision...
This paper presents a method to automatically determine yarn hairiness using Image Processing (IP) techniques. After image acquisition, the samples are analyzed and processed by custom-made application developed in Lab VIEW from National Instruments with IMAQ Vision toolkit. The results show that reliable quantification of index can be obtained. methodology used as an efficient alternative traditional commercial testers suppressing their constraints. Step-by-step algorithms isolate core,...
This article presents the Robótica-Autismo research project which started in 2009 from a partnership with APPACDM (Portuguese Association of Parents and Friends Mentally Retarded Citizens). The main objective study is to promote interaction communication children Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by using robots. Different approaches have been followed researchers enrolled this project. Some studies are focused on Lego robots teach social academic skills ASD; other dedicated detection...
Directive 2013/40/EU of the European Parliament and Council 12 August 2013, on attacks against information systems, came into force 3 September replacing Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA. It maintains existing offences criminalizes new activities such as illegal interception usage certain tools for committing offences. The offence that is focus this article – access to systems set out in Article 3. represents a change from wording Art 2 (2) 2005/222/JHA under incrimination now depends upon...
This paper presents a study on the development of methodology to automatically determine yarn mass parameters using Image Processing (IP) techniques. The sample images were analyzed and processed through custom made application developed in LabVIEW from National Instruments IMAQ Vision Toolkit. results show that reliable diameter, faults determination can be obtained IP Step-by-step algorithms used are described. presented approach allows improving products quality as well possibility...
Abstract This paper suggests a methodology based on neuroevolutionary approach to optimize the use of material in blow molding applications. aims at determining optimal thickness distribution for certain molded product as function its geometry. Multiobjective search is performed by neuroevolution reflect conflicting nature design problem and capture some possible trade-offs. During search, each alternative evaluated through finite element analysis. The coordinates mesh elements are inputs an...
Accreditation processes for health care professions are designed to ensure that individuals and programs in these fields meet established standards of quality effectiveness. The accelerating pace globalization the has increased need a shared understanding vocabulary evaluation, assessment, accreditation. psychometric principles valid reliable assessment commonly accepted, but terminology is confusing. We believe all stakeholders - evaluators, faculty, students also community will benefit...