DOI: 10.7910/dvn/zxif3d
title: BdSLW102-A Comprehensive Video Dataset for Bengali Sign Word Recognition

description: This dataset contains videos illustrating Bengali Sign Language. 6 Bangladeshi adults created this dataset with the specific goal of addressing the absence of a comprehensive video dataset for Bengali Sign Language. This dataset serves as a bridge to fill this gap by offering a rich resource to develop real-life expert systems. This dataset aims to include all aspect of practical sign language usage, addressing the critical need for variety. This dataset comprises two parts as word and sentences each of which includes two sections. The first section involves Raw Video Data and the second involves the Masking Data. Within the Masking Video Data, there are two types of videos: with background and without background. For the word part, each section and sub section contain 102 classes with approximately 300 videos per class, resulting in a total of approximately 30,600 videos in each section and approximately 91,800 videos overall. And for the sentence part, each section and sub section comprise 20 classes with approximately 100 videos per class, resulting in a total of approximately 2000 videos in each section and approximately 6000 videos overall. Notably, both sections of the dataset prioritize diversity by capturing videos in various backgrounds and lighting conditions, ensuring its suitability for real-world applications. This dataset is made available through a data use agreement.
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*** Data Usage Agreement (DUA)***
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This Data Usage Agreement (DUA) is made between the Authors and the Readers for the use of the “BdSLW102-A Comprehensive Video Dataset for Bengali Sign Word Recognition”. By requesting and using this dataset, reader agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined below.
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1. Purpose&lt;br&gt;
The dataset is provided with the specific goal of addressing the absence of a comprehensive video dataset for Bengali sign language. It aims to support the development of real-life expert systems and other research or applications that require a rich resource of Bengali sign language videos.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

2. Access Request Procedure&lt;br&gt;
To request access to the dataset, Readers must:&lt;br&gt;
 2.1. Submit a written request to the corresponding author, Nasima Begum, at 
 &lt;a href="mailto:nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu"&gt;nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu&lt;/a&gt;, including:&lt;br&gt;
 • Name and affiliation of the requester.&lt;br&gt;
 • Purpose of the data request, including a brief description of the intended use.&lt;br&gt;
 • Agreement to the terms and conditions of this DUA.&lt;br&gt;
 • If requesting access to the original unblurred facial data, an additional verification process will be required. The requester must justify the necessity of using unblurred data and provide ethical approval from their institution. Upon successful verification, the decryption key will be shared.&lt;br&gt;
 2.2. Await approval from the Authors. The Authors reserve the right to deny access requests at their discretion.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

3. Terms and Conditions of Use&lt;br&gt;
By accessing and using the dataset, Readers agree to the following terms:&lt;br&gt;
 • Non-Commercial Use: The dataset shall be used solely for academic, research, and educational purposes. Commercial use is strictly prohibited.&lt;br&gt;
 • Data Integrity: Readers shall not modify or alter the dataset except as necessary for analysis purposes.&lt;br&gt;
 • Confidentiality: Readers must keep the dataset secure and not share it with unauthorized individuals or third parties.&lt;br&gt;
 • Credit and Attribution: Any publication or presentation resulting from the use of the dataset must properly credit the Authors and cite the original source of the dataset.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

4. Compliance and Reporting&lt;br&gt;
 • Readers agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding data use and privacy.&lt;br&gt;
 • Readers must report any findings, publications, or derivative works resulting from the dataset to the corresponding author, Nasima Begum, at &lt;a href="mailto:nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu"&gt;nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

5. Termination&lt;br&gt;
The Authors reserve the right to terminate this agreement and the Reader's access to the dataset at any time if the Reader is found to be in violation of the terms and conditions outlined in this DUA.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

6. Liability&lt;br&gt;
The dataset is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. The Authors shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the dataset.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

7. Amendments&lt;br&gt;
This agreement may be amended by the Authors at any time. Any amendments will be communicated to the Readers via email.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

By requesting and using the dataset, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Data Usage Agreement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Contact information:&lt;br&gt;
Dr. Nasima Begum&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="mailto:nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu"&gt;nasima.cse@uap-bd.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;

Safi Ullah Chowdhury&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="mailto:20101010@uap-bd.edu"&gt;20101010@uap-bd.edu&lt;/a&gt;