In this paper a novel algorithm to detect explicit content or pornographic images is proposed using the transformation from the RGB model color to the YCbCr or HSV color model, moreover using the skin detection the image is segmented, finally the percentage of pixels that was detected as skin tone is calculated. The results obtained using the proposed algorithm are compared with two software so...

Using a new procedure developed in our laboratory for the preparation of thick polymethacrylate films bonded in fused silica capillaries, crosslinked polymeric stationary phases were synthesized in situ in 25-mm-i.d. capillaries. The effect of monomer and crosslinker concentrations on the resulting polymer film Ž . was studied by open tubular capillary electrokinetic chromatography OTCEC Ž . us...

In this work, we report a method to quantify methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben in urban waters of São Carlos (São Paulo State, Brazil) by online solid phase extraction-liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (SPE-LC-MS/MS) system. The achieved ng L-1 limits with good accuracy precision (internal standards for each paraben were used). total run cycle time takes 9...

OBJECTIVES Possible relationship between semen quality (semen volume, sperm concentration and sperm motility) and parabens exposure was investigated in male partners of couples who visited a gynecology clinic in Tokyo for infertility consultation (n = 42, 36.8 ± 5.4 years). METHODS Semen parameters were measured according to WHO guideline at the clinic, and urinary methyl- (MP), ethyl- (EP), ...

Ethylhexyl triazone (ET) was separated from other sunscreens such as avobenzone, octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate, and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and from parabens by normal-phase HPTLC on silica gel 60 as stationary phase. Two mobile phases were particularly effective: (A) cyclohexane-diethyl ether 1 : 1 (v/v) and (B) cyclohexane-diethyl ether-acetone 15 : 1 : 2 (v/v/v) sinc...

The effect of mixtures of antioxidants butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA) and propyl paraben (PP) on lag phase, growth rate and ochratoxin A (OTA) production by four Aspergillus section Nigri strains was evaluated on peanut meal extract agar (PMEA) under different water activities (a(w)). The antioxidant mixtures used were: BHA + PP (mM), M1 (0.5 + 0.5), M2 (1.0 + 0.5), M3 (2.5 + 0.5), M4 (0.5 + 1.0...