We describe a method for selecting filter sets for simultaneously optimizing the classification rates in two separate spectral signature classification problems. Our system’s performance is comparable to traditional hyper-or multispectral classifiers, but uses fewer filters. c © 2010 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: (110.1758) Computational imaging, (110.4234) Multispectral and hyperspect...

Selection and socialization have been implicated in friendship homophily, but the relative contributions of each are difficult to measure simultaneously because of the nonindependent nature of the data. To address this problem, the authors applied a multiple-groups longitudinal actor-partner interdependence model (D. A. Kashy & D. A. Kenny, 2000) for distinguishable dyads to 3 consecutive years...

Background Transitioning into a new professional role is a stressful experience with consequences for mental and physical health, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover. New registered nurses seem to be at particular risk of developing stress-related ill health during their first years in the profession. Previous research indicates that engagement in proactive behaviors may r...