HTTP-based video streaming technology is widely used in today’s video delivery services.The streaming solution uses the adaptive bitrate (ABR) algorithm for better video quality and user experience.Despite many efforts to improve the quality of experience (QoE), it is very challenging for ABR algorithms to guarantee high QoE to all users in
On 24th August 2016 a ML 6.0 earthquake occurred near Amatrice (central Italy) causing nearly 300 fatalities.The mainshock ruptured a NNW-SSE striking, WSW dipping normal fault.The earthquake produced several coseismic effects at ground, including landslides and ground ruptures.In particular, ground surveys identified a 5.2 km long continuous fract
The study develops a comprehensive scale of trust in the financial system, to account for its various dimensions.A multistage approach is adopted in the study for this purpose.After reviewing relevant Sleeper literature and conducting focused group discussions, we collected data from investors through a questionnaire.Finally, we use principal compo
Whooping cough and diphtheria are vaccine preventable diseases.Diphtheria, due to Corynebacterium diphtheriae or Corynebactium ulcerans, two Gram positive bacteria, is a serious upper respiratory tract disease with high morbidity and mortality rates.Vaccination, via an acellular vaccine composed only of purified, detoxified diphtheria toxin, has Wa