http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6 2017-10-11T16:09:23Z 2017-10-11T16:09:23Z Aslam, Asra Khan, Ekram Beg, M.M. Sufyan http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6895 2017-10-10T01:01:09Z 2015-10-17T00:00:00Z

Multi-threading based implementation of ant-colony optimization algorithm for image edge detection Aslam, Asra; Khan, Ekram; Beg, M.M. Sufyan Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is a nature inspired algorithm for solving optimization problems and is proved to be a powerfnl tool in image processing. It works on the principle that an ant while moving leaves pheromones on its path, which is used as guide to be followed by other ants. ACO is complex and time consuming. In this paper, a multi-threading based implementation of ACO is proposed for identifying edges in images. It combines multi-threading with ACO for increasing the randomness among the artificial ants. The algorithm is implemented and its performance is measured in terms of time complexity. Simulation results show that the proposed method has significantly lower execution time as compared to conventional ACO for edge detection.

2015-10-17T00:00:00Z Huber, Werner Crosson, Seán http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6797 2017-09-13T01:01:00Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Contemporary Irish film: An introduction Huber, Werner; Crosson, Seán [No abstract available]

2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Cox, John http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6760 2017-08-29T01:01:05Z 2017-04-10T00:00:00Z

New directions for academic libraries in research staffing: A case study at National University of Ireland Galway Cox, John New research needs, global developments and local shifts in emphasis are demanding a broader range of interactions by librarians with researchers and are challenging previous staffing structures. Research has a higher institutional profile and academic libraries have responded by creating new roles and staffing models, with stronger linkage across campus as partners rather than supporters. Particular circumstances at National University of Ireland Galway have shaped its Library's staffing configuration for research. These include the emergence of digital scholarship across campus, opportunities offered by a new research building, the growing importance of archives and the publication of a new institutional strategy. Significant reductions in staffing and budget are influential too. Distinctive features in the revised staffing model are organization by function instead of subject, prioritization of engagement with digital scholarship, distributed management of archives and special collections, and a particular emphasis on contribution across multiple teams. This case study reports early gains and challenges.

2017-04-10T00:00:00Z Houlihan, Barry http://hdl.handle.net/10379/6675 2017-07-15T01:01:18Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Taking back the stage: interventions in the performing arts library of the 21st century Houlihan, Barry [No abstract available]

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z