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1. 16. Segmentation of Neuronal Cells Using Simplistic Methods : A Comparison of the Mean Shift Algorithm and Otsu’s Method

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Alex Gunnarsson; Filip Karlsson; [2023]
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   Abstract : Information regarding specific neuronal characteristics, such as shape and distribution, is essential for quantifying the brain structure and modelling accurate computer simulations. To this end, it is important to perform cell segmentation; to isolate the cells in a given image from the surrounding tissue, so it can be further analysed. READ MORE

3. 17. Anatomy of corruption in humanitarian assistance: a retrospective analysis of emergency response operations of the Liberia Red Cross Society (LRCS) to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Liberia (2014 – 2016)

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Elisha Lawodo Bloe; [2023]
   Keywords : emergency response and recovery; humanitarian assistance; corruption; Ebola virus disease;

   Abstract : This study critically explores the pervasive issue of corruption in humanitarian assistance, focusing on the Liberia Red Cross Society (LRCS) during the Ebola outbreak in Liberia from 2014-2016. For a country grappling with broken infrastructure and fragile healthcare systems due to a 14-year-long civil war, the Ebola crisis in Liberia was an unprecedented disaster as evidenced by 10,672 recorded cases and 4,808 reported fatalities between 2014 and 2016. READ MORE

4. 18. Volumetric Image Segmentation of Lizard Brains

   University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysik

   Author : Yulia Dragunova; [2023]
   Keywords : image segmentation; deep learning; atlas; lizard brain; micro-CT; image augmentation; bild segmentering; djupinlärning; atlas; ödelhjärna; mikro-datortomagrofi; datautökning;

   Abstract : Accurate measurement brain region volumes are important in studying brain plasticity, which brings insight into the fundamental mechanisms in animal, memory, cognitive, and behavior research. The traditional methods of brain volume measurements are ellipsoid or histology. READ MORE

5. 19. Assessing the Technological Landscape: ICT Tools and Technologies for Citizen-Government Communication and Their Level of Maturity

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Jean-Marc Kazadi Katembwe; [2023]
   Keywords : Systematic literature review; Transformational Government; ICT Tools and Technologies; Public values; Citizens issues; Maturity Level;

   Abstract : In today's rapidly evolving digital age, the relationship between citizens and government entities has undergone a transformative shift, primarily facilitated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Transformational Government (T-Gov) is considered a technological innovation and a shift to a new entrepreneurial culture from inefficient, unaccountable bureaucracy generally observed within public organizations. READ MORE

6. 20. DevOps: Assessing the Factors Influencing the Adoption of Infrastructure as Code, and the Selection of Infrastructure as Code Tools : A Case Study with Atlas Copco

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : David Ljunggren; [2023]
   Keywords : DevOps; Infrastructure as Code; Automation; DevOps; Infrastruktur som kod; Automation;

   Abstract : This research initiative, which takes the shape of an interpretive qualitative case study, intends to investigate the key considerations for organizations that are to adopt IaC and select an IaC tool. Interviews with operations specialists with varying experience with Infrastructure as Code were conducted for data collection, which was then followed by thematic data analysis. READ MORE