The thesis describes and applies two parametric option pricing models which partially ease the well-known discrepancy between real world and Black-Scholes model. Stochastic volatility and jumps encompassed by Heston and SVJ models explain implied volatility smile and its heterogeneous term-structure. Both models are calibrated to market data observed for EURUSD currency options on January 23, 2015. While SVJ model provided a better fit for the market, especially for mid-term expiry smile curvature, its estimated risk-neutral parameters were unrealistic comparing with their counterparts under statistical measure. Estimations suggest zero long term price volatility and 2 jumps during the year with average magnitude of 6 \%. Both models failed to match curvature of short time to expiry smile and provided a good fit of term-structure and long-expiry smile. Analysing delta ratios adjusted for non-constant volatility as a possible alternatives the study considered minimum variance delta estimated with Heston model, delta ratio recommended by Nassim Taleb and two deltas adjusted for local volatility assuming sticky moneyness and sticky tree dynamics of implied volatility. On data set of EURUSD options from 1.1.2014 to 30.5.2015, our research did not find any alternative which would be more reliable than common Black-Scholes delta.

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The diploma theses focused on the topic of removing spectral aberration of sensor. The anomaly is being called spectral smile effect, or spectral curvature. Usually are with this artifact affected hyperspectral sensors, whose sensing is based on principle corresponding to pushbroom scanner. The defect occurs in the data as brightness gradient in the cross-track direction to the sensor flight and affects the object's spectral characteristics shape. Removing is important particularly in case of applying atmospheric correction algorithm, which are being degraded with presence of this defect. The work contents description of current methods used for detecting and eliminating this anomaly. The work is closer focused on the methods removing the defect based on own measured data without use of calibration targets. There is being examined sensitivity of the methods on the scene perception character, meaning heterogeneity of the scene and other outside influence. One of the methods is deeply processed resulting in increasing quality of the method for removing the defect.

INTRODUÇÃO: O tratamento da exposição gengival excessiva ao sorrir, também conhecida como sorriso gengival, pode ser realizado de três formas: com técnicas que diminuem a gengiva por meio de remodelação gengival; com técnicas que diminuem a altura maxilar, por meio de uma cirurgia de impactação óssea; ou por meio de técnicas que diminuem a capacidade de elevação do lábio superior. Existe uma carência de técnicas cirúrgicas efetivas, da última categoria, para o tratamento do sorriso gengival. Visando corrigir ou amenizar tal alteração, Ishida et al. desenvolveram uma técnica cirúrgica baseada na associação dos seguintes procedimentos: a secção do músculo levantador do lábio superior, a dissecção da pele e mucosa do lábio superior e o alongamento do freio do lábio superior (1). O presente estudo tem como objetivo, avaliar os efeitos da aplicação dessa técnica cirúrgica em pacientes portadoras de exposição gengival excessiva. MÉTODOS: 18 pacientes do sexo feminino portadoras de exposição gengival excessiva foram operadas utilizando a técnica proposta neste estudo. Por meio de documentação fotográfica e vídeo, a quantidade de exposição gengival e o comprimento do lábio superior foram medidos antes e depois do procedimento cirúrgico. O período de seguimento variou de 6 a 26 meses após a cirurgia, sendo a média de 10,05 ± 7,02 meses. RESULTADOS: O comprimento total do lábio superior antes da cirurgia variou de 17,40 a 26,89 mm, sendo a média de 22,28 ± 2,47 mm. Após a cirurgia, esse comprimento variou de 18,96 a 27,32 mm, sendo a média de 22,85 ± 2,04 mm, havendo um aumento médio dessa distância de 0,57 mm (p<0,05). Todas as pacientes apresentaram diminuição da exposição da gengiva superior no sorriso forçado. A exposição gengival antes da cirurgia variou de 2,03 a 7,16 mm, sendo a média de 5,10 ± 1,51 mm. Após a cirurgia, a exposição variou de 0,09 a 5,19 mm, sendo a média de 1,74 ± 1,39 mm. A diminuição da exposição gengival variou de 1,13 a 5,31 mm, sendo a diminuição média de 3,37 ± 1,27 mm (p<0,001). Não foram observadas complicações decorrentes do procedimento. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados permitiram-nos concluir que a utilização da técnica cirúrgica avaliada neste estudo se demonstrou eficiente na diminuição de uma média de 3,37 mm da exposição gengival excessiva no sorriso forçado nas pacientes estudadas / INTRODUCTION: The treatment of excessive gingival exposure when smiling, also known as gummy smile, can be performed in three different manners: with techniques that reduce the gum through gingival remodeling; with techniques that reduce the maxillary height, through a surgery of maxillary impaction; or using techniques that reduce the capacity of elevation of the upper lip. There is a shortage of surgical techniques in this last category, which are proven effective and long lasting, for treatment of the gummy smile. In order to correct or diminish such deformity, Ishida et al. developed a surgical technique that associates the section of muscle levator of the upper lip; with a dissection of the skin and mucosa of the upper lip; and with a frenuloplasty of the upper lip (1). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of this surgical technique in patients with excessive gingival exposure. METHODS: 18 female patients with excessive gingival exposure were operated using the technique proposed in this study. Through photographic documentation and video recordings, the amount of gingival exposure in a forced smile and length of the upper lip were measured before and after the surgical procedure. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 26 months after the surgery, the average being 10.05 ± 7.02 months. RESULTS: The total length of the upper lip before surgery ranged from 17.40 to 26.89 mm, the average being 22.28 ± 2.47 mm. After the surgery, this length ranged from 18.96 to 27.32 mm, the average being 22.85 ± 2.04 mm, and there was an average increase of 0.57 mm (p<0.05 ). All patients showed a decrease in the exposure of the upper gum when smiling. The gingival exposure before surgery ranged from 2.03 to 7.16 mm, the average being 5.10 ± 1.51 mm. The gingival exposure after surgery ranged from 0.09 to 5.19 mm, the average being 1.74 ± 1.39 mm. The reduction of gingival exposure ranged from 1.13 to 5.31 mm. Being the average decrease of 3.37 ± 1.27 mm (p<0.001). No complications were observed resulting from the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: The results led us to conclude that the surgical technique assessed in the present study demonstrated efficient in reducing an average of 3.37 mm of excessive gingival exposure in forced smile

INTRODUÇÃO: O tratamento da exposição gengival excessiva ao sorrir, também conhecida como sorriso gengival, pode ser realizado de três formas: com técnicas que diminuem a gengiva por meio de remodelação gengival; com técnicas que diminuem a altura maxilar, por meio de uma cirurgia de impactação óssea; ou por meio de técnicas que diminuem a capacidade de elevação do lábio superior. Existe uma carência de técnicas cirúrgicas efetivas, da última categoria, para o tratamento do sorriso gengival. Visando corrigir ou amenizar tal alteração, Ishida et al. desenvolveram uma técnica cirúrgica baseada na associação dos seguintes procedimentos: a secção do músculo levantador do lábio superior, a dissecção da pele e mucosa do lábio superior e o alongamento do freio do lábio superior (1). O presente estudo tem como objetivo, avaliar os efeitos da aplicação dessa técnica cirúrgica em pacientes portadoras de exposição gengival excessiva. MÉTODOS: 18 pacientes do sexo feminino portadoras de exposição gengival excessiva foram operadas utilizando a técnica proposta neste estudo. Por meio de documentação fotográfica e vídeo, a quantidade de exposição gengival e o comprimento do lábio superior foram medidos antes e depois do procedimento cirúrgico. O período de seguimento variou de 6 a 26 meses após a cirurgia, sendo a média de 10,05 ± 7,02 meses. RESULTADOS: O comprimento total do lábio superior antes da cirurgia variou de 17,40 a 26,89 mm, sendo a média de 22,28 ± 2,47 mm. Após a cirurgia, esse comprimento variou de 18,96 a 27,32 mm, sendo a média de 22,85 ± 2,04 mm, havendo um aumento médio dessa distância de 0,57 mm (p<0,05). Todas as pacientes apresentaram diminuição da exposição da gengiva superior no sorriso forçado. A exposição gengival antes da cirurgia variou de 2,03 a 7,16 mm, sendo a média de 5,10 ± 1,51 mm. Após a cirurgia, a exposição variou de 0,09 a 5,19 mm, sendo a média de 1,74 ± 1,39 mm. A diminuição da exposição gengival variou de 1,13 a 5,31 mm, sendo a diminuição média de 3,37 ± 1,27 mm (p<0,001). Não foram observadas complicações decorrentes do procedimento. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados permitiram-nos concluir que a utilização da técnica cirúrgica avaliada neste estudo se demonstrou eficiente na diminuição de uma média de 3,37 mm da exposição gengival excessiva no sorriso forçado nas pacientes estudadas / INTRODUCTION: The treatment of excessive gingival exposure when smiling, also known as gummy smile, can be performed in three different manners: with techniques that reduce the gum through gingival remodeling; with techniques that reduce the maxillary height, through a surgery of maxillary impaction; or using techniques that reduce the capacity of elevation of the upper lip. There is a shortage of surgical techniques in this last category, which are proven effective and long lasting, for treatment of the gummy smile. In order to correct or diminish such deformity, Ishida et al. developed a surgical technique that associates the section of muscle levator of the upper lip; with a dissection of the skin and mucosa of the upper lip; and with a frenuloplasty of the upper lip (1). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of this surgical technique in patients with excessive gingival exposure. METHODS: 18 female patients with excessive gingival exposure were operated using the technique proposed in this study. Through photographic documentation and video recordings, the amount of gingival exposure in a forced smile and length of the upper lip were measured before and after the surgical procedure. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 26 months after the surgery, the average being 10.05 ± 7.02 months. RESULTS: The total length of the upper lip before surgery ranged from 17.40 to 26.89 mm, the average being 22.28 ± 2.47 mm. After the surgery, this length ranged from 18.96 to 27.32 mm, the average being 22.85 ± 2.04 mm, and there was an average increase of 0.57 mm (p<0.05 ). All patients showed a decrease in the exposure of the upper gum when smiling. The gingival exposure before surgery ranged from 2.03 to 7.16 mm, the average being 5.10 ± 1.51 mm. The gingival exposure after surgery ranged from 0.09 to 5.19 mm, the average being 1.74 ± 1.39 mm. The reduction of gingival exposure ranged from 1.13 to 5.31 mm. Being the average decrease of 3.37 ± 1.27 mm (p<0.001). No complications were observed resulting from the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: The results led us to conclude that the surgical technique assessed in the present study demonstrated efficient in reducing an average of 3.37 mm of excessive gingival exposure in forced smile

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No / Explains how to implement computational techniques for human smile analysis Shares insights into the human personality traits hidden in a smile Enriches the understanding of human emotions through examples of face analysis Includes key examples of the practical use of computer based smile analysis.

No / How many times have you smiled today? How many times have you frowned today? Ever thought of being in a state of self-consciousness to be able to relate your own mood with your facial emotional expressions? Perhaps with our present-day busy lives, we may not consider these as crucial questions. However, as researchers uncover more and more about the human emotional landscape they are learning the importance of understanding our emotions.

Introduction: Self-perception of smile aesthetics has been suggested as the most common reason for seeking orthodontic treatment. A recent study concluded that an improvement of dental attractiveness at the end of orthodontic treatment had positive effects on self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between one’s self-perceived smile aesthetics and their self-esteem. Methods: A survey was conducted where each subject completed an evaluation of their smile aesthetics and a Rosenberg Self-esteem Test (RST). A smiling photograph of each subject was evaluated by dental professionals for dental aesthetics and straightness. Results: Female students rated their teeth straighter than males (mean = 78.5, p value < .0001). Self-esteem varied by race (p = 0.0017). African Americans had the highest self-esteem. There was a significant relationship between a subject’s satisfaction with their smile and their self-esteem (r = .30, p < .0001), but not with their self rating of their smile straightness (r = 0.11, p = 0.0528). Conclusions: Subjects with straight teeth perceived their smile as more aesthetic. Subjects that perceived themselves as having a more aesthetic smile had a higher self-esteem. Subjects that had orthodontic treatment in the past perceived their teeth were straighter and their smile was more aesthetic. There was no relationship between previous orthodontic therapy and self-esteem. Perception of smile aesthetics may be a more important aspect and a better predictor of self-esteem than a subject’s actual smile aesthetics.