A NEW APPROACH TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HUMAN AGING SCHEME

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Kaurov
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Computer Analysis ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Human Aging ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Graphical System

A new approach to the construction of a diagram of human aging is presented, based on the shift of emphasis from the visual display of a graph to its computer analysis. The disadvantages of the old approach and the advantages of the new one are shown. On the basis of the new approach, the graphical system “AgeMap” was created and the statistical analysis of the graph of human aging, consisting of 2200 nodes, was carried out. The prospect of further application of this system is shown.

Recent and Planned Developments of the Program OxCal

Radiocarbon ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 720-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Bronk Ramsey ◽  
Sharen Lee
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Model Averaging ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Radiocarbon Dates ◽  
New Approach ◽  
New Models ◽  
Multiphase Models ◽  
Deposition Models

OxCal is a widely used software package for the calibration of radiocarbon dates and the statistical analysis of 14C and other chronological information. The program aims to make statistical methods easily available to researchers and students working in a range of different disciplines. This paper will look at the recent and planned developments of the package. The recent additions to the statistical methods are primarily aimed at providing more robust models, in particular through model averaging for deposition models and through different multiphase models. The paper will look at how these new models have been implemented and explore the implications for researchers who might benefit from their use. In addition, a new approach to the evaluation of marine reservoir offsets will be presented. As the quantity and complexity of chronological data increase, it is also important to have efficient methods for the visualization of such extensive data sets and methods for the presentation of spatial and geographical data embedded within planned future versions of OxCal will also be discussed.

LAMDA-HAD, an Extension to the LAMDA Classifier in the Context of Supervised Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 283-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Morales ◽  
José Aguilar ◽  
Danilo Chávez ◽  
Claudia Isaza
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Unsupervised Learning ◽  
Supervised Learning ◽  
Learning Algorithm ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Supervised And Unsupervised Learning ◽  
Training Stage

This paper proposes a new approach to improve the performance of Learning Algorithm for Multivariable Data Analysis (LAMDA). This algorithm can be used for supervised and unsupervised learning, based on the calculation of the Global Adequacy Degree (GAD) of one individual to a class, through the contributions of all its descriptors. LAMDA has the capability of creating new classes after the training stage. If an individual does not have enough similarity to the preexisting classes, it is evaluated with respect to a threshold called the Non-Informative Class (NIC), this being the novelty of the algorithm. However, LAMDA has problems making good classifications, either because the NIC is constant for all classes, or because the GAD calculation is unreliable. In this work, its efficiency is improved by two strategies, the first one, by the calculation of adaptable NICs for each class, which prevents that correctly classified individuals create new classes; and the second one, by computing the Higher Adequacy Degree (HAD), which grants more robustness to the algorithm. LAMDA-HAD is validated by applying it in different benchmarks and comparing it with LAMDA and other classifiers, through a statistical analysis to determinate the cases in which our algorithm presents a better performance.

SAPI: Statistical Analysis of Propagation of Incidents. A new approach for rescheduling trains after disruptions

2011 ◽  
Vol 215 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Acuna-Agost ◽  
Philippe Michelon ◽  
Dominique Feillet ◽  
Serigne Gueye
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
New Approach

scholarly journals New approach to the retrieval of AOD and its uncertainty from MISR observations over dark water

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 429-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin L. Witek ◽  
Michael J. Garay ◽  
David J. Diner ◽  
Michael A. Bull ◽  
Felix C. Seidel
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Cost Function ◽  
Entire Range ◽  
Cost Functions ◽  
Retrieval Algorithm ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Aerosol Retrieval ◽  
Operational Algorithm ◽  
Confidence Index ◽  
The Cost

Abstract. A new method for retrieving aerosol optical depth (AOD) and its uncertainty from Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) observations over dark water is outlined. MISR's aerosol retrieval algorithm calculates cost functions between observed and pre-simulated radiances for a range of AODs (from 0.0 to 3.0) and a prescribed set of aerosol mixtures. The previous version 22 (V22) operational algorithm considered only the AOD that minimized the cost function for each aerosol mixture and then used a combination of these values to compute the final, “best estimate” AOD and associated uncertainty. The new approach considers the entire range of cost functions associated with each aerosol mixture. The uncertainty of the reported AOD depends on a combination of (a) the absolute values of the cost functions for each aerosol mixture, (b) the widths of the cost function distributions as a function of AOD, and (c) the spread of the cost function distributions among the ensemble of mixtures. A key benefit of the new approach is that, unlike the V22 algorithm, it does not rely on empirical thresholds imposed on the cost function to determine the success or failure of a particular mixture. Furthermore, a new aerosol retrieval confidence index (ARCI) is established that can be used to screen high-AOD retrieval blunders caused by cloud contamination or other factors. Requiring ARCI ≥0.15 as a condition for retrieval success is supported through statistical analysis and outperforms the thresholds used in the V22 algorithm. The described changes to the MISR dark water algorithm will become operational in the new MISR aerosol product (V23), planned for release in 2017.

Computer analysis of gallbladder ultrasonic images towards recognition of pathological lesions

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ogiela ◽  
S. Bodzioch
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Line Profile ◽  
Computer Analysis ◽  
Heuristic Method ◽  
Automatic Detection ◽  
Disease Symptoms ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Pathological Lesions ◽  
Major Stage ◽  
Ultrasonic Images

AbstractThis paper presents a new approach to gallbladder ultrasonic image processing and analysis towards automatic detection and interpretation of disease symptoms on processed US images. First, in this paper, there is presented a new heuristic method of filtering gallbladder contours from images. A major stage in this filtration is to segment and section off areas occupied by the said organ. This paper provides for an inventive algorithm for the holistic extraction of gallbladder image contours, based on rank filtration, as well as on the analysis of line profile sections on tested organs. The second part concerns detecting the most important lesion symptoms of the gallbladder. Automating a process of diagnosis always comes down to developing algorithms used to analyze the object of such diagnosis and verify the occurrence of symptoms related to given affection. The methodology of computer analysis of US gallbladder images presented here is clearly utilitarian in nature and after standardising can be used as a technique for supporting the diagnostics of selected gallbladder disorders using the images of this organ.

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