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Parallel N-Dimensional Exact Signed Euclidean Distance Transform
Authors: Staubs Robert , Fedorov Andriy , Linardakis Leonidas , Dunton Benjamin , Chrisochoides Nikos 
Published: January 2022

The computation speed for distance transforms becomes important in a wide variety of image processing applications. Current ITK library filters do not see any benefit from a multithreading environment. We introduce a three-dimensional signed parallel implementation of the exact Euclidean distance transform algorithm developed by Maurer et al. with a theoretical complexity of O(n/p) for n voxels and p threads. Through this parallelization and efficient use of data structures we obtain approximately 3 times mean speedup on standard tests on a 4-processor machine compared with the current ITK exact Euclidean distance transform filter.
Itk::Transforms supporting spatial derivatives
Authors: Staring Marius , Klein Stefan 
Published: January 2022

This document describes the use and implementation of first and second order spatial derivatives of coordinate transformations in the Insight Toolkit url{www.itk.org}). Spatial derivatives are useful for many types of regularising or penalty terms frequently used in image registration. These derivatives are dubbed ‘SpatialJacobian’ and ‘SpatialHessian’ to distinguish with the derivative to the transformation parameters themselves, which is called `Jacobian’ in the ITK.In addition to the spatial derivatives, we derived and implemented the derivatives to the registration/transform parameters of these spatial derivatives, required for gradient descent type optimisation routines. These derivatives are implemented in a sparse manner, reducing the computation time for transformations which have local support. All of these derivatives are implemented for the most common ITK coordinate transformation, such as the rigid, affine and B-spline transformation. In addition we derive formulae and code for arbitrary compositions of transformations. The spatial derivatives were subsequently exploited by implementing the bending energy penalty term.This paper is accompanied with the source code, input data, parameters and output data that the authors used for validating the algorithm described in this paper. This adheres to the fundamental principle that scientific publications must facilitate reproducibility of the reported results.
RLEImage: run-length encoded memory compression scheme for an itk::Image
Authors: Zukić Dženan , Mccormick Matthew , Gerig Guido , Yushkevich Paul 
Published: January 2022

This document describes a new class, itk::RLEImage, which uses run-length encoding to reduce the memory needed for storage of label maps. This class is accompanied by all the iterators to make it a dropin replacement for itk::Image. By changing the image typedef to itk::RLEImage, many ITK image processing algorithms build without modification and with minimal performance overhead. However, it is not possible if the user code uses GetBufferPointer() or otherwise assumes a linear pixel layout.This class is implemented to reduce the memory use of ITK-SNAP (www.itksnap.org), so ITKSNAP is the base for measuring the quantitative results.The class, accompanying iterator specializations, automated regression tests, and test data are all packaged as an ITK remote module https://github.com/KitwareMedical/ITKRLEImage.
Exact Geometrical Predicate: Point in circle
Authors: Moreau Bertrand , Gouaillard Alexandre 
Published: January 2022

This document describes the implementation in ITK of the “point in circle” geometrical predicate. Based on Jonathan Shewchuk’s work which implements an exact version of the predicate using standard floating point types and arithmetic, the implementation consist of an ITK wrapper around the public domain C routines made available by the author of the precedent paper. Wrapper using itk::PointSet, itk:CellInterface and itk:Mesh / itk:QuadEdgeMesh APIs are provided along with corresponding examples which should provide enough details for users to directly copy paste code in their application.The application in mind for us is an exact and robust implementation of a delaunay triangulation / voronoi tesselation in ITK, and will be presented in a separate paper.
Graph Cuts, Caveat Utilitor, and Euler's Bridges of Konigsberg
Authors: Tustison Nicholas J. , Yushkevich Paul , Song Zhuang , Gee James 
Published: January 2022

Graph-based algorithms have enjoyed renewed interest for solving computer vision problems. These algorithms have been the subject of intense interest and research. In order to maintain the ITK library au courant, we developed a framework for graph-based methods of energy minimization in ITK which employ energy functions derived within a Markov Random Field (MRF) context. This required not only the implementation of the energy minimization methodology but also the more general requirement of introducing graph-related data structures into ITK which can be used for other graph-based algorithms pertinent to future extensions of the ITK library.Please note that some of the algorithms described in this paper may be covered by patents and, as such, it is incumbent upon the user to seek licenses before building the binaries which utilize this code. Also note that “research use” is not exempt from acquiring such licenses. The only exemption from patent restrictions is “. . . amusement, to satisfy idle curiosity, or for strictly philosophical inquiry.”
Salama Insurance: the need of an Islamic legal framework
Authors: HASSANI Hocine , HIMRANE Mohamed 
Published: January 2022

Many Muslims, for religious convictions are reluctant to take up conventional insurance as it is deemed to have uncertainty, gambling and interest, which are prohibited by religion. The purpose of this paper is to examine Islamic Insurance in Algeria and analyse a suitable regulatory framework.
One can argue that the trend towards Islamic insurance in Algeria contributes to raising the level of insurance culture, which will help to mobilize more savings. After studying the topic, we can provide a road map to better regulating the Islamic insurance market because the Islamic companies could not function in the absence of an Islamic insurance act. In the absence of such a framework, regulators often treat Islamic insurance companies similarly to conventional insurance companies, which hinders the development of Islamic Insurance Industry.
Accessibility and attractiveness of primary care services in Algeria: Models of spatial interaction of the NHPF of the Eastern Health Region
Authors: AISSAOUI Nasreddine , BRIKA Said 
Published: January 2022

The restructuring of basic health care structures represented by public institutions nearby care in Algeria, according to Executive Decree 07/140 of 19 May 2007, could have effects both positive and negative: positive effects as we quote the approximation of diversified health services towards the citizen. As for the negative effects they live in ignorance of the real role of this kind of structure, namely the prevention in the broad sense of the term before the one of care.
Among the results of our case study on the 7 wilayas of eastern Algeria, we noted: a small financial allocation and a shortage of medical and paramedical human resources, which have frozen the role of these NHPF, and which have favored the caregiver’s recourse to hospital emergencies. On the other hand, we have also noticed the sufficient number of these structures throughout all the communes of the country and their proximity to the living environments, despite the derisory number of services rendered, which were able to meet certain needs of the inhabitants.
The Effect of Non-Verbal Messages On the Execute Of Negotiation - Field Study On Al - Hajjar Sider Compound
Authors: DJEMADI Mounira 
Published: January 2022

The aim of this study is to clarify the impact of non-verbal messages on the execute of the negotiation process in Al-Hajjar compound. For this purpose, a questionnaire consisting of 14 words was designed and distributed to a sample of 64 negotiators in different sections of the vessel, 53 of which were retrieved, 51 of which are valid for analysis. Using a range of statistical tools such as arithmetical averages and standard deviations, the degree of interest of negotiators in nonverbal messages as well as the execute of negotiation was determined. While the correlation coefficient and the limiting factor were used to study the effect of nonverbal messages on the execute of negotiation.
The study reached several results, the most important of which is a significant effect of non-verbal messages on the execute of negotiation. The study recommended attention to body language, while facing other parties
أهمية الخصائص الذاتية لجودة المعلومات المحاسبية في إتخاذ القرارات الإستثمارية في المؤسسات الإقتصادية
Authors: بوحفص سميحة , بن حركو غنية , حراث محمد 
Published: January 2022

تهدف هذه الورقة البحثية إلى توضيح أهمية الخصائص الذاتية لجودة المعلومات المحاسبية في إتخاذ القرارات الإستثمارية في المؤسسات الإقتصادية، حيث إعتمدنا على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي تبيان أهمية الخصائص الذاتية لجودة المعلومات المحاسبية ودورها في مراحل عملية لإتخاذ القرار الإستثماري، وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى: أن عملية إتخاذ القرار عملية منظمة بالدرجة الاولى، متشابكة بالدرجة الثانية، ضرورية وملحة بالدرجة الثالثة، بالتالي لابد من إعطائها الوقت، الإهتمام والإمكانيات اللازمة لإنجاحها، وهنا تظهر أهمية الخصائص الذاتية للمعلومات المحاسبية في إتخاذ القرارات الاستثمارية من خلال توفير معلومات محاسبية ذات جودة لتفادي الغموض الذي قد يواجه متخذ القرار خلال المراحل المختلفة التي تمر بها هذه العملية ضمن مجموعة من البدائل المتعددة.
Intravascular Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Authors: Davis Joshua W. , Auerbach Aaron , Crothers Barbara A. , Lewin Eleanor , Lynch David T. , Teschan Nathan J. , Schmieg John J. 
Published: January 2022

Context.—
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma (IVLBCL) is a rare hematopathologic entity, posing both a clinical and histologic challenge for diagnosis. Numerous pitfalls can hinder making the diagnosis.

Objective.—
To summarize recent developments in literature pertaining to IVLBCL and point out key pitfalls pathologists should be prepared to encounter.

Data Sources.—
Literature review via PubMed search and hospital (Darnall Medical Library) resources.

Conclusions.—
The 3 primary pitfalls of IVLBCL include masking of IVLBCL, mimicry by IVLBCL, and mimicry of IVLBCL. These scenarios illustrate the importance of histologic pattern recognition and subsequent usage of immunohistochemistry, especially in context of a clinical history that may be noncharacteristic.
Efficient Visualization of Whole Slide Images in Web-based Viewers for Digital Pathology
Authors: Schüffler Peter J. , Stamelos Evangelos , Ahmed Ishtiaque , Yarlagadda D. Vijay K. , Ardon Orly , Hanna Matthew G. , Reuter Victor E. , Klimstra David S. , Hameed Meera 
Published: January 2022

Context.—
Wide adoption of digital pathology requires efficient visualization and navigation in Web-based digital slide viewers, which is poorly defined.

Objective.—
To define and quantify relevant performance metrics for efficient visualization of cases and slides in digital slide viewers.

Design.—
With a universal slide viewer used in clinical routine diagnostics, we evaluated the impact of slide caching, compression type, tile, and block size of whole slide images generated from Philips, Leica, and 3DHistech scanners on streaming performance on case, slide, and field of view levels.

Results.—
Two hundred thirty-nine pathologists routinely reviewed 60 080 whole slide images over 3 months. The median time to open a case's slides from the laboratory information system was less than 4 seconds, the time to change to a slide within the case was less than 1 second, and the time to render the adjacent field of view when navigating the slide was less than one-quarter of a second. A whole slide image's block size and a viewer tile size of 1024 pixels showed best performance to display a field of view and was preferrable over smaller tiles due to fewer mosaic effects. For Philips, fastest median slide streaming pace was 238 ms per field of view and for 3DHistech, 125 ms. For Leica, the fastest pace of 108 ms per field of view was established with block serving without decompression.

Conclusions.—
This is the first study to systematically assess user-centric slide visualization performance metrics for digital viewers, including time to open a case, time to change a slide, and time to change a field of view. These metrics help to improve the viewer's configuration, leading to an efficient visualization baseline that is widely accepted among pathologists using routine digital pathology.
Evaluation of the antibacterial and modulatory activities of ethanolic excract of Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton against multiresistant bacterial strains
Authors: Geraldo Yuri , Leandro Livia , Silva Ana Raquel , Campina Fábia , Araújo Ana Carolina , Freitas Priscilla , Santos Antonia , Rocha Janaina , Menezes Irwin , Coutinho Henrique Douglas Melo 
Published: January 2022

The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial and modulatory activities of ethanolic extract of Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton against resistant species. By microdilution method, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the extract and modulation of the subinhibitory concentration MIC/8 to norfloxacine, gentamicin and imipenem against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There was obtained 512 μg/mL to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. To Staphylococcus aureus, modulation showed synergism to norfloxacin and gentamicin, with imipenem against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and gentamicin against Escherichia coli. Based on these results, more studies are needed to test the antibacterial activity of the extract.
El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la actividad antibacteriana y moduladora del extracto etanólico de Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton contra cepas multirresistentes de bacterias. Por el método de microdilución, fueron definidas la concentración inhibidora mínima (MIC) del extracto y la modulación con la concentración inhibidora CIM / 8 del extracto con norfloxacina, gentamicina e imipenem contra Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli y Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Se obtuvo 512 μg/mL para Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Se descubrió sinergismo en el caso de Staphylococcus aureus, en la modulación con norfloxacina y gentamicina, mientras que con imipenem frente a Pseudomonas aeruginosa y con gentamicina para Escherichia coli. Con base en estos resultados, se necesitan más estudios para probar la actividad antibacteriana del extracto.
Non-financial reporting in Spain. The effects of the adoption of the 2014 EU Directive
Authors: García-Benau María-Antonia , Bollas-Araya Helena-María , Sierra-García Laura 
Published: January 2022

The Directive 2014/95/EU imposes new requirements regarding the disclosure of non-financial information (NFI). The aim of this paper is to analyse the NFI disclosed by Spanish listed companies. This is a pioneering study in Spain, since it was conducted during the first year in which NFI disclosure was mandatory, according to the requirements of the Spanish adaptation of Directive. We determine whether decisions on NFI reporting adopted in this respect (i.e. to do so within the management report or as a separate sustainability report) depend on the company’s characteristics. In addition, we consider whether the content of such reports differs significantly. Findings show that some Spanish companies do not disclose mandatory NFI. Larger and more profitable companies, which belong to specific sectors and have a sustainability committee, are more likely to disclose this information in a sustainability report. The contents of management and sustainability reports present significant differences.
La Directiva 2014/95/UE impone nuevos requisitos en cuanto a la divulgación de información no financiera (IFN). El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la IFN divulgada por las empresas cotizadas españolas. Se trata de un estudio pionero en España, ya que se realizó durante el primer año en el que la divulgación de IFN era obligatoria, según los requisitos de la adaptación española a la mencionada Directiva. Determinamos si las decisiones sobre la presentación de la información no financiera adoptadas al respecto (es decir, hacerlo dentro del informe de gestión o como un informe de sostenibilidad independiente) dependen de las características de la empresa. Además, estudiamos si el contenido de dichos informes difiere significativamente. Los resultados muestran que algunas empresas españolas no divulgan la información no financiera obligatoria. Las empresas más grandes y rentables, que pertenecen a sectores específicos y que tienen un comité de sostenibilidad, son más propensas a divulgar esta información en un informe de sostenibilidad. Los contenidos de las memorias de gestión y de sostenibilidad presentan diferencias significativas.
A Data Science Approach to Cost Estimation Decision Making - Big Data and Machine Learning
Authors: Fernández-Revuelta Pérez Luis , Romero Blasco Álvaro 
Published: January 2022

Cost estimation may become increasingly difficult, slow, and resource-consuming when it cannot be performed analytically. If traditional cost estimation techniques are usable at all under those circumstances, they have important limitations. This article analyses the potential applications of data science to management accounting, through the case of a cost estimation task posted on Kaggle, a Google data science and machine learning website. When extensive data exist, machine learning techniques can overcome some of those limitations. Applying machine learning to the data reveals non-obvious patterns and relationships that can be used to predict costs of new assemblies with acceptable accuracy. This article discusses the advantages and limitations of this approach and its potential to transform cost estimation, and more widely management accounting. The multinational company Caterpillar posted a contest on Kaggle to estimate the price that a supplier would quote for manufacturing a number of industrial assemblies, given historical quotes for similar assemblies. Hitherto, this problem would have required reverse-engineering the supplier’s accounting structure to establish the cost structure of each assembly, identifying non-obvious relationships among variables. This complex and tedious task is usually performed by human experts, adding subjectivity to the process.
La estimación de costes puede resultar cada vez más difícil, lenta y consumidora de recursos cuando no puede realizarse de forma analítica. Cuando las técnicas tradicionales de estimación de costes son utilizadas en esas circunstancias se presentan importantes limitaciones. Este artículo analiza las posibles aplicaciones de la ciencia de datos a la contabilidad de gestión, a través del caso de una tarea de estimación de costes publicada en Kaggle, un sitio web de ciencia de datos y aprendizaje automático de Google. Cuando existen muchos datos, las técnicas de aprendizaje automático pueden superar algunas de esas limitaciones. La aplicación del aprendizaje automático a los datos revela patrones y relaciones no evidentes que pueden utilizarse para predecir los costes de nuevos montajes con una precisión aceptable. En nuestra investigación se analizan las ventajas y limitaciones de este enfoque y su potencial para transformar la estimación de costes y, más ampliamente, la contabilidad de gestión. La multinacional Caterpillar publicó un concurso en Kaggle para estimar el precio que un proveedor ofrecería por la fabricación de una serie de conjuntos industriales, dados los presupuestos históricos de conjuntos similares. Hasta ahora, este problema habría requerido una ingeniería inversa de la estructura contable del proveedor para establecer la estructura de costes de cada ensamblaje, identificando relaciones no obvias entre las variables. Esta compleja y tediosa tarea suele ser realizada por expertos humanos, lo que añade subjetividad al proceso.
Felipe B. Pedraza Jiménez y Milagros Rodríguez Cáceres (eds.): “Antonio Enríquez Gómez Cuatro Obras Políticas…”
Authors: Gómez Caballero Iván 
Published: January 2022

Reseña de Felipe B. Pedraza Jiménez y Milagros Rodríguez Cáceres (eds.): Antonio Enríquez Gómez Cuatro Obras Políticas: INQUISICIÓN DE LUCIFER, LUIS DADO DE DIOS, MÁRTIR Y REY DE SEVILLA, SAN HERMENEGILDO, EL REY MÁS PERFETO
Genome-wide identification and characterization of the CLASP_N gene family in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
Authors: Ji Meijun , Sun Kangtai , Fang Hui , Zhuang Zhimin , Chen Haodong , Chen Qi , Cao Ziyi , Wang Yiting , Ditta Allah , Khan Muhammad Kashif Riaz , Wang Kai , Wang Baohua 
Published: January 2022

Background
Cytoplasmic linker–associated proteins (CLASPs) are tubule proteins that can bind to microtubules and participate in regulating the structure and function of microtubules, which significantly affects the development and growth of plants. These proteins have been identified in Arabidopsis; however, little research has been performed in upland cotton.

Methods
In this study, the whole genome of the CLASP_N family was analyzed to provide theoretical support for the function of this gene family in the development of upland cotton fiber. Bioinformatics was used to analyze the family characteristics of CLASP_N in upland cotton, such as member identification, sequence characteristics, conserved domain structure and coevolutionary relationships. Real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to clarify the expression pattern of the upland cotton CLASP_N gene family in cotton fiber.

Results
At the genome-wide level, we identified 16 upland cotton CLASP_N genes. A chromosomal localization analysis revealed that these 16 genes were located on 13 chromosomes. The motif results showed that all CLASP_N proteins have the CLASP_N domain. Gene structure analysis showed that the structure and length of exons and introns were consistent in the subgroups. In the evolutionary analysis with other species, the gene family clearly diverged from the other species in the evolutionary process. A promoter sequence analysis showed that this gene family contains a large number of cis-acting elements related to a variety of plant hormones. qRT-PCR was used to clarify the expression pattern of the upland cotton CLASP_N gene family in cotton fiber and leaves, and Gh210800 was found to be highly expressed in the later stages of fiber development. The results of this study provide a foundation for further research on the molecular role of the CLASP_N genes in cotton fiber development.