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served as Chair of the SMS Global Strategy Interest Group. All views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the sponsoring organizations. CURRENT DEBATES IN GLOBAL STRATEGY [Abstract] Debates help drive research forward. This article is unique in its review of four current

This paper describes a hierarchical estimation framework for the computation of diverse representations of motion information. The key features of the resulting framework (or family of algorithms) a,re a global model that constrains the overall structure of the motion estimated, a local rnodel

in clustering and Hough transform are demon-trated. Mean shift is also considered as an evolutionary strategy that performs multistart global optimization.

Cloud computing and provide the architecture for creating Clouds with market-oriented resource allocation by leveraging technologies such as Virtual Machines (VMs). We also provide insights on market-based resource management strategies that encompass both customer-driven service management

Abstract—This two-part article provides an overview of the global burden of atherothrombotic cardiovascular disease. Part I initially discusses the epidemiologic transition which has resulted in a decrease in deaths in childhood due to infections, with a concomitant increase in cardiovascular

Active Perception (Active Vision specifically) is defined as a study of Modeling and Control strategies for perception. By modeling we mean models of sensors, processing modules and their interac-tion. We distinguish local models from global models by their extent of application in space and time

Although several psychological theories predict that members of stigmatized groups should have low global self-esteem, empirical research typically does not support this prediction. It is proposed here that this discrepancy may be explained by considering the ways in which membership in a

Goal 4 for child survival.1 The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initia-tive (BFHI) is a World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund (WHO/UNICEF) global program that was launched in 1991 and revised and updated in 2006. Its goal is to ensure the best start in life for all infants by making

united nations secretary-general ban Ki-moonforeword by the un secretary-general Each year, millions of women and children die from preventable causes. These are not mere statistics. They are people with names and faces. Their suffering is unacceptable in the 21st century. We must, therefore, do more for the newborn who succumbs to infection for want of a simple injection, and for the young boy who will never reach his full potential because of malnutrition. We must do more for the teenage girl facing an unwanted pregnancy; for the married woman who has found she is infected with the HIV virus; and for the mother who faces complications in childbirth. 2 together we must make a decisive move, now, to improve the health of women and children around the world. we know what works. we have achieved excellent progress in a short time in some countries. the answers lie in building our collective resolve to ensure universal access to essential health services and proven, life-saving interventions as we work to strengthen health systems. these range from family