this study aimsto investigate an aspect of marital interactions, distance. by applying aqualitative method and conducting 43 in-depth semi-structured interviews, including 22women and 21 men, women and men experiences of distance were investigated based on theirown narratives.the results of the study suggested different forms of distance in couples' relationships,which can be classified to...

We propose a binocular stereo method which is optimized for reconstructing surface detail and exploits the high image resolutions of current digital cameras. Our method occupies a middle ground between stereo algorithms focused at depth layering of cluttered scenes and multi-view ”object reconstruction” approaches which require a higher view count. It is based on global non-linear optimization ...

We present a method for synthesizing high reliefs, a sculpting technique that attaches 3D objects onto a 2D surface within a limited depth range. The main challenges are the preservation of distinct scene parts by preserving depth discontinuities, the fine details of the shape, and the overall continuity of the scene. Bas relief depth compression methods such as gradient compression and depth r...

Current interactive hybrid (combined volume and surface) rendering techniques are only able to embed opaque polygonal objects and therefore cannot provide accurate depth perception of semi-transparent surfaces. This paper proposes a volume rendering approach based on a Multi-Layer Depth Map (MDM) that enables multiple translucent polygons to be embedded. This novel approach generates multiple d...

This paper investigates the internal tidal energy distribution in the southwestern Japan/East Sea using vertical round-trip travel time (τ) data from 23 pressure-sensor-equipped inverted echo sounders (PIESs). The τ records are analyzed by band-pass filtering to separate time-dependent variability of the semi-diurnal and diurnal bands. The semi-diurnal internal tides exhibit a horizontal beam p...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The occurrence of Arabidopsis thaliana semi-dwarf accessions carrying inactive alleles at the gibberellin (GA) biosynthesis GA5 locus has raised the question whether there are pleiotropic effects on other traits at the root level, such as rooting depth. In addition, it is unknown whether semi-dwarfism in arabidopsis confers a growth advantage under water-limiting conditions ...

introduction: motorcycling is a risky activity and motorcyclists are vulnerable to road accidents. the behavior of motorcyclists is a significant factor of accident. unfortunately there is little information regarding social and mental characteristics of motorcyclists which lead to the accident. the purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth qualitative understanding of reasons for riding a ...

BACKGROUND In a semi-arid ecosystem, water is one of the most important factors that affect vegetation dynamics, such as shrub plantation. A water use strategy, including the main water source that a plant species utilizes and water use efficiency (WUE), plays an important role in plant survival and growth. The water use strategy of a shrub is one of the key factors in the evaluation of stabili...