scholarly journals A Novel Texture Feature Description Method Based on the Generalized Gabor Direction Pattern and Weighted Discrepancy Measurement Model

Symmetry ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Chen ◽  
Xiangmo Zhao ◽  
Liang Dai ◽  
Licheng Zhang ◽  
Jiarui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Texture Feature ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Feature Description ◽  
Weighted Discrepancy

scholarly journals The new proposed method for texture modification of closed up face image based on image processing using local weighting pattern (LWP) with enhancement technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Achmad Fanany Onnilita Gaffar ◽  
Darius Shyafary ◽  
Rony H ◽  
Arief Baramanto Wicaksono Putra
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Texture Feature ◽  
Face Image ◽  
Design Element ◽  
Feature Description ◽  
Local Pattern ◽  
Spatial Intensity Distribution ◽  
Texture Modification ◽  
Rgb Image

The texture is a two- and three-dimensional design element that is distinguished by the visual and physical properties perceived. Textured areas in the image can be marked with uniform or varying spatial intensity distribution. There are many techniques and methods from simple to sophisticated which available including machine learning-based methods to modify the texture map. The texture feature description becomes a new challenge in the field of computer vision and pattern recognition since the emergence of the local pattern binary method (LBP). This study proposes a new method called Local Weighting Pattern (LWP) for modifying textures based on the pixel's neighborhood of an RGB image. The results of this study obtained that LWP method produces a texture with a unique and artistic visualization. The Log function has been used to improve the image quality of the LWP method.  

Instrumental and Ideological Union Commitment: Longitudinal Assessment of Construct Validity

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Sjöberg ◽  
Magnus Sverke
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Union Commitment ◽  
Union Participation

Summary: Previous research has identified instrumentality and ideology as important aspects of member attachment to labor unions. The present study evaluated the construct validity of a scale designed to reflect the two dimensions of instrumental and ideological union commitment using a sample of 1170 Swedish blue-collar union members. Longitudinal data were used to test seven propositions referring to the dimensionality, internal consistency reliability, and temporal stability of the scale as well as postulated group differences in union participation to which the scale should be sensitive. Support for the hypothesized factor structure of the scale and for adequate reliabilities of the dimensions was obtained and was also replicated 18 months later. Tests for equality of measurement model parameters and test-retest correlations indicated support for the temporal stability of the scale. In addition, the results were consistent with most of the predicted differences between groups characterized by different patterns of change/stability in union participation status. The study provides strong support for the construct validity of the scale and indicates that it can be used in future theory testing on instrumental and ideological union commitment.

Family Influence on Business: Application of A Modified F-PEC Scale to Private Small Business In Vietnam

2013 ◽  
pp. 38-53
Author(s):  
Nam Vu Hoang ◽  
Anh Truong Tuan ◽  
Nghia Nguyen Ke
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Family Influence ◽  
Cultural Aspect ◽  
Culture Dimensions ◽  
Business Application ◽  
Original Scale ◽  
Asian Context

This paper uncovers dimensions of family influence on private small business in Vietnam. Although the F-PEC scale, which comprises three subscales for power, experience and culture dimensions of family influence, has been validated in the literature, application of the scale in an Asian context, like Vietnam, may face challenges due to context differences. The study modified the original scale based on qualitative findings from five interviews with entrepreneurs and comments on the scale from business scholars. Data from a survey of 143 entrepreneurs were used for EFA, resulting in four factors. And CFA proves fitness of the measurement model of the four-factor structure to the data, in which two dimensions regarding the cultural aspect were confirmed.

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