Piecewise linear transformation in digital image processing

Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The north central province of Thanh Hoa has taken a number of specific measures to fulfill its new-style rural area building plan, striving to have an additional 42 communes accomplishing all criteria of the programme in 2018. The province is making procedures to seek the government’s recognition of Quang Xuong and Dong Son districts as new-style rural areas in the year. At the same time, it will focus on helping Muong Chanh commune in Muong Lat district complete from three to five criteria, and ensuring that each mountainous district has at least three new-style communes, thus raising the average number of completed criteria in each commune to 16 out of the total 19 criteria. In order to reach the target, Thanh Hoa will strengthen the apparatus of administrations at all levels to enhance their capacity in directing the implementation of the programme. Localities across the province will step up communications campaigns on the programme, while … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa targets 42 new-style rural communes in 2018

“The hospital has treated a lot of ankylosing spondylitis cases but this was the first case of severe deformation. Both legs were bent outwards, one bent 90 degrees and another 80 degrees. Patients normally can still walk or move using sticks but Quang had to use a cane to swing his body forward,” said Dr Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, deputy head of Hip Joint Surgery Department of the 108 Military Hospital. … [Read more...] about Hip operation lets Lạng Sơn man take steps forward

Dak Nong Global Geopark covers an area of more than 4,700 km2, accounting for more than two fifths of the natural area of province and spanning over six out of eight districts and cities of the locality. The geopark can be reached by several routes by land and air, including two international border gates with Cambodia. Characterized by sub-equatorial tropical monsoon and plateau climate, the area features an evenly distributed network of rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. About 416,000 people of 40 ethnic groups live in the area, occupied mostly in agro-forestry, trade and services, and small industries. Many archaeological, historical and cultural relics as well as scenic spots are recognized and conserved. Many festivals and traditions celebrated by ethnic cultures, in particular the UNESCO “Gong Culture Space” intangible heritage also contribute to the values of the Geopark. According to domestic and foreign scientists, the geopark has about 65 heritage sites, … [Read more...] about UNESCO honours third Global Geopark in Vietnam