High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is the latest joint standardization effort of ITU-T WP 3/16 and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11. The resultant standard will be published as twin text by ISO/IEC; in latter case, it also known MPEG-H Part 2. This paper describes block partitioning structure draft HEVC presents results an analysis coding efficiency complexity. Of many new technical aspects HEVC, has been identified representing one most significant changes relative to previous video standards. In...

This paper proposes a novel video compression scheme based on highly flexible hierarchy of unit representation which includes three block concepts: coding (CU), prediction (PU), and transform (TU). separation the structure into different concepts allows each to be optimized according its role; CU is macroblock-like supports region splitting in manner similar conventional quadtree, PU nonsquare motion partition shapes for compensation, while TU size defined independently from PU. Several...

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Do embryos displaying abnormal cleavage (ABNCL) up to Day 3 have compromised live birth rates and neonatal outcomes if full blastulation has been achieved prior transfer? SUMMARY ANSWER ABNCL is associated with reduced but does not impact once achieved. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY? It widely accepted that implantation of when transferred at the stage. However, evidence scarce in literature reporting from blastocysts arising embryos, likely because they are ranked low...

Abstract Campanulaceae are a large, nearly cosmopolitan angiosperm family that well‐accepted as monophyletic but whose intrafamilial and intrageneric relationships controversial. We used DNA sequences of the chloroplast genes atpB, matK , rbcL to infer phylogeny 102 taxa in 41 genera plus four outgroup taxa. Our sampling represents wide taxonomic geographic diversity from within family. Results maximum parsimony Bayesian analyses provide strong evidence for two major clades family, with...

Abstract Hop acids are known for their potent antimicrobial properties and may offer significant benefits in aquaculture. As hop a prominent component of spent brewer's yeast, major byproduct the brewing industry, utilization fish feed holds potential enhancing both economic environmental sustainability aquaculture operations, provided they not detrimental to growth quality product. A 56‐day nutritional trial was conducted that incorporated ( Humulone Lupulone ) into diets Nile tilapia,...

A concept of a quadtree based nonsquare block coding structure is presented in this paper for the emerging High Efficiency Video Coding standard, which includes asymmetric motion partitioning scheme and transform (NSQT) algorithm. Nonsquare inter frame provides possibility getting more accurate prediction results by splitting one into two blocks. Contrary to traditional symmetric partitions (SMP), (AMP) are proposed improve efficiency, especially blocks with irregular object boundaries. NSQT...

Abstract In this paper, we proposed a novel method for virtual reality (VR) sickness reduction based on dynamic field of view (FOV) processing. Dynamic FOV processing is performed the estimated VR each video frame. The level using model, which obtained by defining relationship between motion information and measured sickness. For analysis, subregion-based correspondence points tracking used to efficiently remove outliers prevent prediction error propagation. Amount head dispersion as...

Aims: This study examined the prevalence of alcohol ads, spatial relationship between ads and schools, churches playgrounds, area-level determinants ad density in Central Harlem, New York City. Methods: Alcohol advertising was quantified using street observation. Data on city demographics infrastructure were obtained from census municipal databases. Results: densely distributed; almost half fell within a 152 m buffer playgrounds; positively associated with retail liquor outlet density....

The Food, Math, and Science Teaching Enhancement Resource (FoodMASTER) Initiative is a compilation of programs aimed at using food as tool to teach mathematics science. In 2007-2008, foods curriculum developed by professionals in nutrition education was implemented 10 3(rd)-grade classrooms Appalachian Ohio; teachers these 45 hands-on activities that covered topics. Subjects included measurement; safety; vegetables; fruits; milk cheese; meat, poultry, fish; eggs; fats; grains; meal...

This study examined students' perceptions of the risks associated with microbial transmission before and after taking a microbiology class. Participants included undergraduate students (n = 132) enrolled in course at two universities one community college. Students completed survey beginning end sub-sample also participated pre- post-course interviews. The results showed that there were changes knowledge microbes as well reported behaviors related to transmission. behavior primarily involved...

In this paper, we present a method of reducing VR sickness using static and dynamic FoV processing based on visual content analysis. The motion information is obtained for each frame feature tracking algorithm. Then, the induced estimated, model that experimentally. Based estimated sickness, FOV in vertical region adjusted dynamically to mitigate sickness. novelty our approach lies in: a) A head movement measuring postural stability, continuously monitor b) Vertical analysis, c) Sickness...

In this paper, coding efficiency improvement of HEVC using asymmetric motion partitioning (AMP) is provided based on HM-6.0. AMP allows shape partition mode prediction unit (PU) for inter prediction. improves the efficiency, since irregular image patterns, which otherwise would be constrained to being represented by a smaller symmetric partition, can now more efficiently without requiring further splitting. For encoder speed up, additional conditions are checked before doing estimation each...

Although there has been some success with programmes that aim to increase STEM involvement by women and underserved minorities, science educators continue seek ways promote students' interest in STEM. This study builds on social cognitive career theory (SCCT) the of enclothed cognition assess impact wearing lab coats 5th-grade students. Students were assigned a treatment group (that wore coats, n = 106) or control did not wear 110) for 10 classes taught their classroom teacher. assessed pre...

This paper proposes a new 32-point fast discrete cosine transform (DCT) algorithm based on the Loeffler's 16-point transform. Fast integer realizations of and transforms are also provided proposed For recent development High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), simplified quanti-zation de-quantization process proposed. Three different forms implementation with essentially same performance, namely matrix multiplication, partial butterfly, full factorization can be chosen accord-ing to given...

In southwest Washington, rapid population growth and associated land use change have resulted in elevated stream nutrient concentrations. To evaluate the extent nature of human alterations to concentrations this region, we compiled four water years total phosphorus (TP) dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) data from two long-term monitoring programs. We also quantified watershed characteristics likely affect aquatic loading, tested for correlations between these Average study streams were...

This paper introduces a novel inter-layer intra mode prediction method for scalable extension of High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, which is being developed by the Joint Collaborative Team on (JCT-VC). In HEVC and its extension, thirty-five modes are adopted to reduce spatial redundancy luma texture within one frame, may introduce noticeable overhead delivering information in bit-stream. this paper, correlation between different layers exploited improve efficiency coding...

Recently, Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) which is joint team by ITU-T SG 16 Q.6 (VCEG) and ISO/IEC JTC1/SC29/WG11 (MPEG) was established started to define new video coding standard called as High Efficiency (HEVC). This paper introduces block partitioning structure of HEVC presents its analysis results. Among many technical aspects HEVC, the has been considered a key factor significant efficiency improvement. Compared with macroblock fixed size 16x16 in H.264/AVC, defines...