Quality scalability is an important feature of image and video coding systems.In JPEG2000, quality scalability is achieved through the use of quality layers that are formed in the encoder through rate-distortion optimization techniques.Quality layers provide optimal rate-distortion representations of the image when the codestream is transmitted and
BackgroundLimited Endcap Kit information exists on long-term prognosis of patients with sustained virologic response to antiretroviral therapy.We aimed to assess predictors of unfavorable clinical outcome in patients who maintain viral suppression with HAART.MethodsUsing data collected from ten clinic-based cohorts in Spain, we selected all antiret
Abstract Background Since the release of the combined oral contraceptive pill in 1960, women have shouldered the burden of contraception and family planning.Over 60 years later, this is still the case as the only practical, effective contraceptive options available to men are condoms and vasectomy.However, there are now a variety of promising hormo
Do female public servants receive a Western spurs stronger negative public reaction from being involved in corruption than their male counterparts? While there are good theoretical reasons to suggest they do, the empirical evidence on this question to date, which primarily focuses on elected officials, remains inconclusive.To shed new light on this