An adaptive fuzzy filter for coding artifacts removal in video and image

This paper proposes a new adaptive post-filtering algorithm to remove coding artifacts in block-based video coder. The proposed method concentrates on blocking and ringing artifacts removal. For de-blocking, the blocking strength is identified to determine the filtering range, and the maximum quantization parameter of the image is used to adapt the 1D fuzzy filter. For de-ringing, besides the edge detection, a complementary ringing detection method is proposed to locate the neglected ringing blocks, and the gradient threshold is adopted to adjust the parameter of 2D fuzzy filter. Experiments are performed on the MPEG-4 sequences. Compared with other methods, the proposed one achieves better detail preservation and artifacts removal performance with lower computational cost.     

Impact of the Good Behavior Game on special education teachers

This study tested effects of a program that offers teachers universal classroom management strategies, on teachers’ burnout symptoms and self-efficacy, and their teaching behaviors. Data were collected from 147 teachers (mean age = 38.4 years, SD = 10.8) in 15 special secondary education schools for students with emotional and behavioral problems, at the start and end of the school year. Schools were randomly assigned to the experimental condition or a care-as-usual condition. Results show that the program impacted beneficially on self-reported levels of emotional exhaustion, and self-efficacy in engaging students and in classroom management, but not on teaching behaviors. Implications of this study for the professional development of teachers in special education and research are discussed.     

Finite element simulation of stress intensity factors in elastic-plastic crack growth

INTRODUCTION The finite element method (FEM) has been widely employed for solving linear elastic and elas-tic-plastic fracture problems. The evaluation of stress intensity factors in 2D geometries by FEM is a tech-nique widely used for non-standard crack configura-tions. Basically, there are two groups of estimation methods, those based on field extrapolation near the crack tip (Chan et al., 1970; Shih et al., 1976) and those using the energy release when the crack propagates. However…     

适应行为研究的新理论——社会性能力理论

随着智力落后儿童教育研究的发展,适应行为的研究已经成为研究 者们关注的一个重要问题。但是,长期以来有关适应行为的研究一直存在争 论。本文将介绍美国心理学家格林斯潘的一个适应行为研究的新理论—— 社会性能力理论的内容、发展以及其的意义。以期对我国智力落后儿童的适 应行为研究有所借鉴。     

儿童亲社会行为的培养策略探析

亲社会行为是个体社会化过程中的重要行为,它作为一种普遍的社会现象,已引起发展心理学家和社会心理学家的重视,成为心理学研究领域中的一个重要课题。探讨儿童亲社会行为的涵义、影响因素及培养途径,促进儿童亲社会行为的发展,将有助于儿童更好地适应社会,为儿童的终生发展奠定基础。     

网上考试系统的设计与实现

考试系统是网上学习环境的重要组成部分。介绍计算机化自适应考试(Computerize Adaptive Test)的基本理论依据和实施过程，构建了设计题库的数据模型并提出一个基于Web的自适应考试系统框架结构，分别阐述了检索编辑模块、成绩管理模块、组卷模块、统计分析模块、辅助模块、试卷输出处理模块等考试系统六大模块的开发，特别是手动组卷模块功能的设计和实现。     

Adaptive progressive download based on the MPEG-4 file format

In this paper we describe how progressive download and adaptive streaming can be combined into a simple and efficient streaming framework. Based on the MPEG-4 file format (MP4) we use HTTP for transport and argue that these two components are sufficient for specifying an open streaming architecture. The client selects appropriate chunks from the MP4 file to be transferred based on (1) the header information (i.e. the "moov" box) in the first part of the file and (2) his observation of network throughput. The framework is completely client driven which allows for better server scalability and reduces signalling overhead. We discuss architecture and implementation issues such as complexity, interoperability and scalability and compare to 3GPP PSS Re1-6 adaptive streaming when appropriate. Measurements from a simple MP4/HTTP streaming client are presented showing that appropriate chunks are selected such that increased reliability is achieved.     

Developing a mathematics curriculum to improve learning behaviors and mathematics competency of children

The authors investigated the effect of a mathematical curriculum (CU) developed based on verbal and practical activities on the mathematical competency (MC) and learning behaviors (LB) of preschool children. In a quasi-experimental design, 60 children (5- to 6-year-old girls) were selected using the accessible sampling method. The children were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, and the relevant concepts were taught to the children in both groups. While the control group received the typical kindergarten education based on the usual textbooks and worksheets, the CU was taught to the experimental group. Structural equation modeling was used to model the data and statistical evaluation. The results demonstrated a significant difference between the two groups in MC and LB. The CU significantly improved MC directly, and indirectly through the improvement of LB (i.e., engagement and learning focus, verbal behaviors, and type of activity).     

Proposal for a cross layer scheme for real-time wireless video

INTRODUCTION Increase in wireless system capacity through 3G services and innovative low bit rate video coding techniques have made it possible to have mobile multimedia services on hand-held systems. High quality real-time multimedia services are slowly be- ing deployed on hand-held systems. However large scale deployment at low cost is still to be realized due to technological challenges such as stringent power control under severely fading environments and the susceptibility of high qu…     

大学生越轨借阅行为的心理分析及对策

该文就高校大学生读者群在图书借阅中所发生的几种越轨借阅行为进行社会心理分析 ,并从大学生的教育、自律、图书馆强化管理等角度提出相应对策。