A novel information theory method for filter feature selection

In this paper, we propose a novel filter for feature selection. Such filter relies on the estimation of the mutual information between features and classes. We bypass the estimation of the probability density function with the aid of the entropic-graphs approximation of Rényi entropy, and the subsequent approximation of the Shannon one. The complexity of such bypassing process does not depend on the number of dimensions but on the number of patterns/samples, and thus the curse of dimensionality is circumvented. We show that it is then possible to outperform a greedy algorithm based on the maximal relevance and minimal redundancy criterion. We successfully test our method both in the contexts of image classification and microarray data classification.

A probabilistic model for a specialized information retrieval system /

Thesis (M. S.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Rightful Resistance in the Colombian conflict. A theoretical reflection based on a Peace Community

This article considers the opportunities of civilians to peacefully resist violent conflicts or civil wars. The argument developed here is based on a field-based research on the peace community San José de Apartadó in Colombia. The analytical and theoretical framework, which delimits the use of the term ‘resistance’ in this article, builds on the conceptual considerations of Hollander and Einwohner (2004) and on the theoretical concept of ‘rightful resistance’ developed by O’Brien (1996). Beginning with a conflict-analytical classification of the case study, we will describe the long-term socio-historical processes and the organizational experiences of the civilian population, which favoured the emergence of this resistance initiative. The analytical approach to the dimensions and aims of the resistance of this peace community leads to the differentiation of O`Brian’s concept of ‘rightful resistance’.

Ana Tulia Motoa de Kury, recibiendo la medalla de las Ciudades Confederadas del Valle del Cauca

Ana Tulia Motoa de Kuri, recibiendo la medalla de las Ciudades Confederadas del Valle del Cauca, de manos de Enoc Ramírez, en representación del gobernador Juan Fernando Bonilla Otoya. El Archivo del Patrimonio Fotográfico y Fílmico del Valle del Cauca es responsabilidad de la Biblioteca Departamental del Valle Jorge Garcés Borrero, por convenio de cooperación suscrito con la Secretaria del Cultura Departamental, con el fin de aunar esfuerzos para su conservación, preservación y divulgación del Archivo entre la comunidad Vallecaucana, especialmente entre los estudiantes e investigadores que visitan la Biblioteca, propiciando su uso y consulta permanente. La universidad Icesi es un colaborador en el proceso de difusión, facilitando la tecnología que permite la consulta de las imágenes.