MULTILINGUAL SENTIMENT NORMALIZATION FOR SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES

In this paper, we address the challenge of multilingual sentiment analysis using a traditional lexicon and rule-based sentiment instrument that is tailored to capture sentiment patterns in a particular language. Focusing on a case study of three closely related Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish) and using three tailored versions of VADER, we measure the relative degree of variation in valence using the OPUS corpus. We found that scores for Swedish are systematically skewed lower than Danish for translational pairs, and that scores for Norwegian are skewed higher for both other languages. We use a neural network to optimize the fit between Norwegian and Swedish respectively and Danish as the reference (target) language.

Statistical evaluation of a Color Managed Digital Printing Workflow (CMDPW) consistency [4th C of CMW]

The purpose of this applied research was to determine the Color Managed Digital Printing Workflow (CMDPW) consistency (4th C of the color management) over a period of time [100 days, (N = 100)]. The quality of digital color printing is determined by these influential factors: screening method applied, type of printing process, calibration method, device profile, ink (dry-toner or liquid-toner), printer resolution and the substrate (paper). For this research, only the color printing attributes such as the overall average color deviation [ACD, ΔE (2000)] and the solid ink density (SID) were analyzed to examine the CMDPW process consistency in a day-to- day digital printing operation. These are the color attributes which are monitored and managed for quality accuracy during the printing. Printed colors of the random sample size (n = 80) were measured against the GRACoL2013 standards to derive the colorimetric/densitometric values. Reference colorimetric values used in the analysis were the threshold deviations (acceptable color deviations) as outlined in the ISO12647-7 standards (GRACoL2013). A control charts analysis was applied for further determining the process (CMDPW) SID and ACD variation. The data collected were run through multiple software applications (MS-Excel/SPSS/Minitab) to apply various statistical methods. Analyzed data from the experiment revealed that the printed colorimetric values were in match (aligned) with the GRACoL 2013 (reference/target). Since the SID values of CMYK colors were in control throughout the process, this enabled the CMDPW to produce consistent acceptable color deviation (Average Printed ΔE (2000) = 2.978; SD = 0.437; Acceptable Threshold color deviation is ΔE (2000) ≤ 3.00).

ERP Correlates of Altered Orthographic-Phonological Processing in Dyslexia

Automatic visual word recognition requires not only well-established phonological and orthographic representations but also efficient audio-visual integration of these representations. One possibility is that in developmental dyslexia, inefficient orthographic processing might underlie poor reading. Alternatively, reading deficit could be due to inefficient phonological processing or inefficient integration of orthographic and phonological information. In this event-related potential study, participants with dyslexia (N = 25) and control readers (N = 27) were presented with pairs of words and pseudowords in an implicit same-different task. The reference-target pairs could be identical, or different in the identity or the position of the letters. To test the orthographic-phonological processing, target stimuli were presented in visual-only and audiovisual conditions. Participants with and without dyslexia processed the reference stimuli similarly; however, group differences emerged in the processing of target stimuli, especially in the audiovisual condition where control readers showed greater N1 responses for words than for pseudowords, but readers with dyslexia did not show such difference. Moreover, after 300 ms lexicality effect exhibited a more focused frontal topographic distribution in readers with dyslexia. Our results suggest that in developmental dyslexia, phonological processing and audiovisual processing deficits are more pronounced than orthographic processing deficits.

Research on Monitoring Method of Remote Deformation and System Application Based on Image

The development of information technology and computer science has put forward higher requirements on the intelligence of deformation monitoring. We study a method based on image deformation analysis, which uses Scale-Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) to extract image feature points after preprocessing the acquired images, applies All-Pixels Matching (APM) method to the sequence images to do further high-precision matching to achieve the accuracy of subpixels, and finally solves the deformation variables according to the relationship of the real size of the reference target and its pixel. Wavelet analysis and least squares are used to improve the image quality and matching accuracy. Based on this method, we design and develop a new remotely automated deformation monitoring system. In this paper, we introduce the algorithm principle of deformation analysis, the integration of the system, and the engineering application example of the monitoring system. The monitoring accuracy of the system satisfying 0.1 mm within 10 m and 0.8 mm within 60 m is verified in the simultaneous comparison observation according to the high-precision total station, which illustrates the effectiveness of the present deformation analysis method and monitoring system and also has the characteristics of low monitoring cost and high degree of automation.

Aiming for G7 Master Compliance through a Color Managed Workflow: Comparison of Compliance with Amplitude Modulated (AM) vs. Frequency Modulated (FM) Screening of Multicolor Digital Printing

The purpose of this research was to determine the influence of screening technologies (AM vs. FM) in the color reproduction aimed at the G7 master compliance. The quality of digital color printing is determined by these influential factors: screening method applied, type of printing process, ink (dry-toner or liquid-toner), printer resolution and the substrate (paper). For this research, only the color printing attributes such as the G7 colors hue and chroma, gray balance, and overall color deviations were analyzed to examine the significant differences that exist between the two screening technologies (AM vs. FM). These are the color attributes which are monitored and managed for quality accuracy during the printing. Printed colorimetry of each screening from the experiment was compared against G7 ColorSpace GRACoL 2013 (CGATS21-2-CRPC6) in CIE L* a* b* space using an IDEAlliance (Chromix/Hutch Color) Curve 4.2.4 application interface with an X-Rite spectrophotometer with an i1iO table. The measured data of each screening were run through this application (Curve 4.2.4). The data of each screening were analyzed by using the Verify Tool of the Curve 4.2.4 application to determine the pass/fail of G7 master compliance levels using G7 ColorSpace tolerances (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace). Analyzed data from the experiment revealed that the printed colorimetric values of each screening (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace) are in match (aligned) with the G7 master compliance levels (reference/target) colorimetric values (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace). Therefore, the press run was passed by the Curve 4 application for both screening technologies tested.

Building panels from archives: the longitudinal representativity

In this paper, starting from ASIA business register and from the related Events Register, the longitudinally persistency of core units of the abovementioned database is examined. The M&A events are considered. To evaluate the representativity of the longitudinal panel obtained using the proposed approach, the dataset is integrated with the financial reports database with reference to some relevant economic variables. Italian financial reports database includes annual reports transmitted (according to the law) to the local Chamber of Commerce (CC) by all limited firms. The annual reports are collected and checked by CC. The database includes around 700,000 firm financial reports every year. It represents a very rich and complete source of information, therefore in this study it is used as reference target population. The complete set of data is compared both to panel based on the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) events and to results related to a panel build up without reference to the M&A events. Comparative analyses are carried out for the representativeness of most important economic variables. Representativeness with respect to main economic variables is analyzed. Statistical analyses, broken down by specific categories, based mainly on R-indicators are performed.

Aiming for G7 Master Compliance through a Color Managed Digital Printing Workflow (CMDPW): Comparison of Compliance with Output Device Profile (ODP) vs. Device Link Profile (DLP)

The purpose of this applied research was to determine the influence of device link profile (DLP) in the color reproduction aimed at the G7 master compliance. The quality of digital color printing is determined by these influential factors: screening method applied, type of printing process, ink (dry-toner or liquid-toner), printer resolution and the substrate (paper). For this research, only the color printing attributes such as the G7 colors hue and chroma, gray balance, and overall color deviations were analyzed to examine the significant differences that exist between the two output profiles [Output Device Profile (ODP) vs Device Link Profile (DLP)]. These are the color attributes which are monitored and managed for quality accuracy during the printing. Printed colorimetry of each profile from the experiment was compared against G7 ColorSpace GRACoL 2013 (CGATS21-2-CRPC6) in CIE L* a* b* space using an IDEAlliance (Chromix/Hutch Color) Curve 4.2.4 application interface with an X-Rite spectrophotometer with an i1iO table. The measured data of each profile were run through this application (Curve 4.2.4). The data were analyzed by using the Verify Tool of the Curve 4.2.4 application to determine the pass/fail of G7 master compliance levels using G7 ColorSpace tolerances (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace). Analyzed data from the experiment revealed that the printed colorimetric values of each profile (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace) are in match (aligned) with the G7 master compliance levels (reference/target) colorimetric values (G7 Grayscale, G7 Targeted, and G7 Colorspace). Therefore, the press run was passed by the Curve 4 application for both the profiles used/tested towards aiming for G7 master compliance.

Improving crop yield and resilience through photosynthesis optimisation: panacea or pipe dream?

Increasing the speed of breeding to enhance crop productivity and adaptation to abiotic stresses is urgently needed. The perception that a second Green Revolution should be implemented is widely established within the scientific community and among stakeholders. In recent decades, different alternatives have been proposed for elevating crop yield through manipulation of leaf photosynthetic efficiency. However, none of these have delivered practical or relevant outputs. Indeed, the actual increases in photosynthetic rates are not expected to translate into yield increases beyond 10-15%. Furthermore, instantaneous rates of leaf photosynthesis are not necessarily the reference target for research. Yield is the result of canopy photosynthesis, understood as the contribution of laminar and non-laminar organs over time, within which concepts such as canopy architecture, stay-green or non-laminar photosynthesis need to be taken into account. Moreover, retrospective studies show that photosynthetic improvements have been more common at the canopy level. Nevertheless, it is crucial to place canopy photosynthesis in the context of whole-plant functioning, which includes sink/source balance and transport of photoassimilates, and the availability and uptake of nutrients, such as nitrogen in particular. Overcoming this challenge will only be feasible if a multiscale crop focus combined with a multidisciplinary scientific approach is adopted.

Feasibility for aggregation of commutable external quality assessment results to evaluate metrological traceability and agreement among results

ObjectivesExternal quality assessment (EQA) with commutable samples is used for assessing agreement of results for patients’ samples. We investigated the feasibility to aggregate results from four different EQA schemes to determine the bias between different measurement procedures and a reference target value.MethodsWe aggregated EQA results for creatinine from programs that used commutable EQA material by calculating the relative difference between individual participant results and the reference target value for each sample. The means and standard errors of the means were calculated for the relative differences. Results were partitioned by methods, manufacturers and instrument platforms to evaluate the biases for the measurement procedures.ResultsData aggregated for enzymatic methods had biases that varied from −8.2 to 3.8% among seven instrument platforms for creatinine at normal concentrations (61–85 μmol/L). EQA schemes differed in the evidence provided about the commutability of their samples, and in the amount of detail collected from participants regarding the measurement procedures which limited the ability to sub-divide aggregated data by instrument platforms and models.ConclusionsEQA data could be aggregated from four different programs using different commutable samples to determine bias among different measurement procedures. Criteria for commutability for EQA samples as well as standardization of reporting the measurement methods, reagents, instrument platforms and models used by participants are needed to improve the ability to aggregate the results for optimal assessment of performance of measurement procedures. Aggregating data from a larger number of EQA schemes is feasible to assess trueness on a global scale.