Archives-September 2011

A novel framework for object – based video inpainting is presented in this paper. To complete an object, first samples a 3-D volume of the video into directional spatio – temporal slices, and then performs patch-based image inpainting to repair the partially damaged object in the 2-D slices. The slices are combined to obtain a sequence of virtual contours of the damaged object. The virtual contours and a posture sequence retrieval technique are then used to retrieve the most similar sequence of object postures in the available non-occluded postures. Key-postures selection and indexing are used to reduce the complexity of posture sequence. A synthetic posture generation scheme that enriches the collection of key-postures so as to reduce the effect of insufficient key-postures.

Seeker optimization algorithm (SOA), a novel heuristic population-based search algorithm, is utilized in this paper to solve different economic dispatch (ED) problems of thermal power units. In the SOA, the act of human searching capability and understanding are exploited for the purpose of optimization. In this algorithm, the search direction is based on empirical gradient by evaluating the response to the position changes and the step length is based on uncertainty reasoning by using a simple fuzzy rule. The effectiveness of the algorithm as tested on two large-scale test power systems to solve the ED problems. The results obtained by the SOA are compared to the other different algorithms published in the recent literatures to establish its superiority.

Yilmag and Cahit defined Ek – cordial labelling of graphs by combining k-equitable labelling and edge-graceful labelling of graphs. In this paper, we investigate the Ek - Cordial labeling of the graphs.

Lo[14 ] introduced the notion of edge-graceful graphs. In this paper, we extend this to bi-edge and global edge-graceful graphs. Here, we completely characterized the global edge-graceful graphs.

The FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra of 3-amino-2-bromo pyridine(ABP) were recorded in the regions 4000-400 cm-1 and 4000-100 cm-1. The fundamental vibrational frequencies and intensity of vibrational bands were evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) and standard B3LYP/6-311+G** basis set combination. The vibrational spectra were interpreted, with the aid of normal coordinate analysis based on a scaled quantum mechanical (SQM) force field. The Infrared and Raman spectra were also predicted from the calculated intensities. Comparison of simulated spectra with the experimental spectra provides important information about the ability of the computational method to describe the vibrational modes. Unambiguous vibrational assignment of all the fundamentals was made using the total energy distribution (TED).

We are very happy to announce that from 20th September 2011, Dr.N. Suthanthira Vanitha has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Electrical & Electronics. Dr.N. Suthanthira Vanitha is currently working at Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, India. The appointment of Dr.N. Suthanthira Vanitha as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

We are very happy to announce that from 24th September 2011, Dr. Sudhanshu Joshi has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Information Systems Management. Dr. Sudhanshu Joshi is currently working at School of Management, Doon University, Dehradun, India. The appointment of Dr. Sudhanshu Joshi as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

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