Objective: To investigate the performance of deep learning (DL) based on fully convolutional neural network (FCNN) in segmenting brain tissues a large cohort multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Methods: We developed FCNN model to segment tissues, including T2-hyperintense MS lesions. The training, validation, and testing were ~1000 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) datasets acquired relapsing–remitting patients, as part phase 3 randomized clinical trial. Multimodal MRI data (dual-echo, FLAIR,...

The main object of the work reported here was to find a rational design method for granule-fed single-screw extruders used plastics processing. first half paper contains brief review literature on extrusion theory. Also existing theory Newtonian melt flow is extended extruder and predictions behaviour machines are made. In addition equation non-Newtonian ‘power law’ fluids solved. second part described experiments polythene which demonstrate that qualitatively this polymer behaves as...

Regional and national interest in reforming teaching Indonesia has seen governments, NGOs education specialists combine to drive pedagogical changes among school teachers there. Results of these programs have been indifferent at best. This paper reports on teacher reform Provinsi Papua, one the most marginal societies Indonesia. The Papuan Provincial Government, AusAID an Australian University focused bringing cohorts secondary Principals for professional development Australia. An...

This study investigated the influence of teacher and family relationships during secondary school for 18 to 22 year old students who had dropped out were attempting gain access tertiary through a bridging program at regional university. 144 from two student cohorts completed questionnaire intended facilitate an understanding how social context influenced attrition. It was identified that not reported significantly lower levels emotional engagement with poorer teachers. The concluded...

The time-dependent deformation of an NHL 3.5 natural hydraulic lime mortar, a 1:6 Portland cement two cement/CL90 hybrid mortars and CL90 paste, through creep drying shrinkage under load, has been investigated. An apparatus was constructed to measure the dimensional changes eight individual samples simultaneously. A reversible relationship between in specimen dimension relative humidity established. influence load on rate found be most significant during first weeks monitoring with little...

The effect of thermal expansion and contraction in masonry has been simulated using repeated stress cycles. Cylindrical specimens cast from 1:2 NHL3.5 lime mortar were exposed to air at 208° 65% relative humidity with a CO 2 concentration 400 ppm for 28 84 days respectively prior cycling 40 times. Cycling did not influence the peak recorded subsequent destructive compressive testing, however un-cycled absorbed more energy up stress, compared cycled specimens. Ion-induced electron images...

Australian secondary education has endured a chronic shortage of qualified mathematics and science teachers for number years, particularly in rural remote areas. A longitudinal research project examining the capacity holders PhD level qualifications to be utilised as one means addressing this been commenced at two regional universities. This paper reports on pilot study which semi-structured interviews involving five participants various stages transition into school teaching. The examined...

Biomedical data are quickly growing in volume and variety, providing clinicians an opportunity for better clinical decision support. Here, we demonstrate a robust platform that uses software automation high performance computing (HPC) resources to achieve real-time analytics of data, specifically magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. We used the Agave application programming interface facilitate communication, transfer, job control between MRI scanner off-site HPC resource. In this use...

Containers are becoming essential to support the diversity of scientific computing workloads at academic centers. Here, we offer perspectives and experiences from Texas Advanced Computing Center on: installation, configuration, select containerization platforms; incorporation containers into module system improve their discoverability usability; facilitation advanced use cases including MPI containers, GPU for multiple instruction set architectures; finally on best practices end users...

Virtual screening is a key step of the drug discovery process which utilizes computational resources to simulate behavior small molecules in binding site target protein. [13] Researchers often test millions when searching for an early hit compound, requiring significant CPU hours. An accessible, convenient, fast, and computationally efficient means virtual desirable order researchers conserve phase discovery. We developed application programming interface (API) integrated workflow that...

The standard process for software development has changed dramatically in the past decade. What was once a large effort of installing same across different systems become much more streamlined with rapid emergence and wide-scale adoption Docker as de facto container management ecosystem. Coincidentally, this had an impact HPC scientific computing community, allowing system maintainers to maintain install packages easier effort[12]. This can be seen through containers on many scale systems,...

The project involves the design and construction of a Knowledge-based System (KBS) which will be required to contribute quality improvement in manufacture Printed Board Assemblies (PBAs) particular defect level Nitrogen Atmosphere Wave Soldering Process for Northern Telecom at its plant Monkstown. At present system model has been developed. This adopts high approach as such embodies ultimate goals proposed system. These include facilities advising manufacturing engineers on best board...

Students’ persistence and success remain significant issues for universities worldwide, but Tinto (2017a; 2017b) argued that need to listen perspectives of students themselves in identifying what causes them persist succeed. This article reports on such Indigenous Emirati, Muslim women at one public university the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Data collection from original doctoral research involved an initial, customised survey completed by 22 Emirati with subsequent interviews conducted a...

This paper explores potential sources of misalignment between lecturers’ expectations student learning and assessment students’ consequent attempts at engagement. Based on data from two research projects conducted the regional ‘Irwin’ University, authors chart territory undergraduate study in context increasing diversity, including many students who are first their families to attempt tertiary study. First there is an analysis observable practices typically undertaken as part a three year...

ONE of the reasons why aircraft industry has made prodigious achievements during last years is because it always been quick to realise potential a new design concept or production technique.

A study of the Inert Gas Wavesoldering Process has been undertaken as part design and construction a knowledge based system (KBS). The KBS will be required to contribute quality improvement in manufacture printed board assemblies (PBA) particular defect level wavesoldering process for Nortel, (Northern Ireland) Ltd. at their Monkstown manufacturing facility. project involved formal processes used during highly complex sophisticated PBA. methods include academic research, carefully designed...

Today's designs of printed board assemblies (PBAs) place high demands on the production processes and process engineers. Computer systems that retain information from a number varied sources, including human knowledge, can provide means improving performance specific manufacturing processes.