Feature Changes of Selected Cebu City Landmarks: Forms and Roughness Analysis

Authors

  • Efren O. Barabat University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Roberto M. Cabardo University of San Jose-Recoletos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.02.09

Keywords:

binary image, thresholding effect, fractal dimension

Abstract

The study aims to examine the physical change of the old and new photographs of
selected Cebu City landmarks. The images were converted into a binary image using the simplest form of image processing known as thresholding effect. The binary image provides a simple view and ease for computing its fractal dimension. The fractal dimension explains the space-filling property of the image. The change of the fractal dimension between the old and new image may be attributed to a number of factors such as environmental change, local development agenda and legislative clarity.

Author Biographies

Efren O. Barabat, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is an Electronics Engineer, graduated from the University of San Jose-Recoletos in 2010, Cum Laude honors. He ranked as top 9 examinee in the April 2011 ECE Licensure Examination. He worked as Field Engineer in SMART Communications, Inc. from 2011 to 2012. Currently, a full-time faculty member of the Electronics Engineering Department of USJ-R College of Engineering, handling Mathematics and Major Subjects of ECE.

Roberto M. Cabardo, University of San Jose-Recoletos

graduated Master of Arts in Development Communication from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R). His interests include law, education, mass media and research. At present, he is a faculty member of the Department of Journalism and Communication of the College of Arts and Sciences of USJ-R. His previous work in government as Information Officer of the Philippine Information Agency gave him the chance to conduct media fora, surveys, databanking, and focus group discussions about the programs of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Department of Health, National Kidney Training Institute, DENR, OPAPP, Pag-Ibig, GSIS, SSS, National Nutrition Council, DOLE, DOE, PRC, POEA, OWWA, DILG, DTI, Cultural Center of the Philippines, NCCA, private institutions, and some local government units.

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Published

2013-12-31

How to Cite

Barabat, E. O., & Cabardo, R. M. (2013). Feature Changes of Selected Cebu City Landmarks: Forms and Roughness Analysis. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1301.02.09

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2013)

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