Abstract. We present a discriminative learning framework for Gaussian mixture models (GMMs) used for classification based on the extended Baum-Welch (EBW) algorithm [1]. We suggest two criteria for discriminative optimization, namely the class conditional likelihood (CL) and the maximization of the margin (MM). In the experiments, we present results for synthetic data, broad phonetic classifica...

Generation and preservation of the slow underlying 1 membrane potential oscillation in model bursting neurons 2 3 Clarence C. Franklin John M. Ball, David J. Schulz, Satish S. Nair 4 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Division of Biological Sciences, 5 University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. 6 * these authors contributed equally to the work 7 8 9 10 Abbreviated Title: Robust...

Electron beam welding has proved phenomenal in welding of components used in space because it uses a vacuum environment which eliminates substances like oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen. The main advantage of EBW is its ability to weld dissimilar materials and incorporate desirable properties in the assembly. It has high depth to width ratio and focuses exactly on the portion to be welded, thereb...

The shingled magnetic recording (SMR) with exchange coupled composite (ECC) media is a feasible method to achieve the areal density of multi-Tera-bit/in2. However, rounded corner inevitable due deviations from fabrication process writer. modeled and characterized by two parameters: angle (θ) length (L). This paper investigates influence effect on field distribution, writing capability, bit erro...

Advances in mineral nutrition of goats have been made during the last decade, especially in our understanding of Ca and P requirements. However, few studies have focused on the mineral requirements of crossbred Boer goats in their growth phase. Our objective for this study was to determine the macromineral (Ca, P, Mg, K, and Na) requirements for the maintenance and growth of intact, male three-...

Existing methods for estimating individual dairy cow energy balance typically either need information on feed intake, that is, the traditional input-output method, or frequent measurements of BW and body condition score (BCS), that is, the body reserve changes method (EB(body)). The EB(body) method holds the advantage of not requiring measurements of feed intake, which are difficult to obtain i...

BACKGROUND The resumption of menses is an important indicator of recovery in anorexia nervosa (AN). Patients with early-onset AN are at particularly great risk of suffering from the long-term physical and psychological consequences of persistent gonadal dysfunction. However, the clinical variables that predict the recovery of menstrual function during weight gain in AN remain poorly understood....

Bovine viral diarrhea viruses (BVDV) have been isolated alone or in combination with other viral and bacterial pathogens in animals diagnosed with bovine respiratory disease (BRD), a disease causing major economic loss to the feedlot industry. The objective of this experiment was to determine the effects of Mannheimia haemolytica challenge after short-term exposure (72 h) to bovine viral diarrh...