2021 February-2 - 160 articles
The probability theory using fuzzy random variables has applications in several scientific disciplines. These are mainly technical in scope, such as in the automotive industry and in consumer electronics, for example, in washing machines, televisions...
Designing and optimizing gridshell structures have been very attractive problems in the last decades. In this work, two indexes are introduced as “length ratio” and “shape ratio” to measure the regularity of a gridshell and are compared to the existi...
A novel geometric modeling and calculation method for forward displacement analysis of the 6-3 Stewart platforms is proposed by using the conformal geometric algebra (CGA) framework. Firstly, two formulas between 2-blade and 1-blade are formulated. S...
The paper aims to examine the spillover of uncertainty among commodity markets using Diebold–Yilmaz approach based on forecast error variance decomposition. Next, causal impact of global factors as drivers of uncertainty transmission between oil and...
In this paper, we address one of the most important topics in the field of Social Networks Analysis: the community detection problem with additional information. That additional information is modeled by a fuzzy measure that represents the risk of po...
Representations are crucial to mathematical activity, both for learners and skilled mathematicians. Digital technologies (DT) to support mathematical activity offer a plethora of new possibilities, not least in the context of mathematics education. T...
Rotary piezoelectric motors based on converse piezoelectric effect are very competitive in the fields of precision driving and positioning. Miniaturization and larger output capability are the crucial design objectives, and the efforts on structural...
In order to increase the paired-domination number of a graph G, the minimum number of edges that must be subdivided (where each edge in G can be subdivided no more than once) is called the paired-domination subdivision number
In this paper, we present some new refinements of Hermite–Hadamard inequalities for continuous convex functions by using
The main goal of this publication is to show that the basic constructions in the theories of fuzzy sets, fuzzy soft sets, fuzzy hesitant sets or intuitionistic fuzzy sets have a common background, based on the theory of monads in categories. It is pr...
This study investigates a hybrid nanofluid flow towards a stagnation region of a vertical plate with radiation effects. The hybrid nanofluid consists of copper (Cu) and alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles which are added into water to form Cu-Al2O3/water n...
In this paper, we establish sufficient conditions for Qi type diamond-alpha integral inequalities and its generalized form on time scales.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals are known to contain signatures of stimuli that induce brain activities. However, detecting these signatures to classify captured EEG waveforms is one of the most challenging tasks of EEG analysis. This paper propos...
Given a continuous Cournot map
Triplestores or resource description framework (RDF) stores are purpose-built databases used to organise, store and share data with context. Knowledge extraction from a large amount of interconnected data requires effective tools and methods to addre...
With many efficient solutions for a multi-objective optimization problem, this paper aims to cluster the Pareto Front in a given number of clusters K and to detect isolated points. K-center problems and variants are investigated with a unified formul...
In this paper, we study methods for obtaining explicit formulas for the coefficients of generating functions. To solve this problem, we consider the methods that are based on using the powers of generating functions. We propose to generalize the conc...
This paper considers the robust stabilization problem for interval plants with parametric uncertainty and uncertain time-delay based on the value set characterization of closed-loop control systems and the zero exclusion principle. Using Kharitonov&r...
Against the backdrop of emerging markets and the transitional society, the large-scale start-up of real estate development projects has brought about rapid economic growth and accelerated urban expansion, followed by extreme disputes between social g...
In order to study the influence of an integration time step on dynamic calculation of a vehicle-track-bridge under high-speed railway, a vehicle-track-bridge (VTB) coupled model is established. The influence of the integration time step on calculatio...
The multistage differential transformation method (MSDTM) is used to find an approximate solution to the forced damping Duffing equation (FDDE). In this paper, we prove that the MSDTM can predict the solution in the long domain as compared to differe...
This paper focuses on the statistical evaluation of two independent research tools in the field of traffic psychology. Our research focuses on young drivers in the Slovak Republic and conducts an international comparison. At present, these young driv...
We study a population model with two preys and one predator, considering a Holling type II functional response for the interaction between first prey and predator and taking into account indirect effect of predation. We perform the stability analysis...
It has recently been shown that the interpretation by partial differential equations (PDEs) of a class of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) supports definition of architectures such as parabolic and hyperbolic networks. These networks have provabl...
First, we set up in an appropriate way the initial value problem for nonlinear delay differential equations with a Riemann-Liouville (RL) fractional derivative. We define stability in time and generalize Mittag-Leffler stability for RL fractional dif...
In the paper we consider almost geodesic mappings of the first type of spaces with affine connections onto generalized 2-Ricci-symmetric spaces, generalized 3-Ricci-symmetric spaces, and generalized m-Ricci-symmetric spaces. In either case the main e...
Evaluating web traffic on a web server is highly critical for web service providers since, without a proper demand forecast, customers could have lengthy waiting times and abandon that website. However, this is a challenging task since it requires ma...
Large civil structures such as bridges must be permanently monitored to ensure integrity and avoid collapses due to damage resulting in devastating human fatalities and economic losses. In this article, a wavelet-based method called the Wavelet Energ...
In this paper, we prove that for any pair of weak Hopf monoids H and B in a symmetric monoidal category where every idempotent morphism splits, the category of H-B-Long dimodules
This manuscript presents the numerical optimization (through a mathematical model and an evolutionary algorithm) of the voltage-doubler boost converter, also called the series-capacitor boost converter. The circuit is driven by two transistors, each...
In this paper, we introduce two new methods to solve systems of ordinary differential equations. The first method is constituted of the generalized Bernstein functions, which are obtained by Bernstein polynomials, and operational matrix of differenti...
There is a family of vector bundles over the moduli space of stable curves that, while first appearing in theoretical physics, has been an active topic of study for algebraic geometers since the 1990s. By computing the rank of the exceptional Lie alg...
Differential evolution (DE) is a simple and efficient population-based stochastic algorithm for solving global numerical optimization problems. DE largely depends on algorithm parameter values and search strategy. Knowledge on how to tune the best va...
Cryptocurrencies are a type of digital money meant to provide security and anonymity while using cryptography techniques. Although cryptocurrencies represent a breakthrough and provide some important benefits, their usage poses some risks that are a...
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are tools that are part of the process of teaching and learning music. These didactic/pedagogical resources are widely used by teachers. They strengthen, motivate, and increase the student’s interest i...
We analyze the economic efficiency of the cryptocurrency market after the launch of Bitcoin futures by means of the Data Envelopment Analysis and Malmquist Indexes. Our results show that the introduction of Bitcoin futures did not affect the economic...
Evaluating Industry 4.0 technology application in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is an issue that requires a multi-criteria strategy comprising quantitative and qualitative elements. The purpose of this study is to integrate performance es...
Cost–benefit analysis is widely used to elucidate the association between foraging group size and resource size. Despite advances in the development of theoretical frameworks, however, the empirical systems used for testing are hindered by the vagari...
The sustainable development of countries is associated with a set of actions that must be implemented in the long term. In this process, society must be a valid partner in the decisions that are made. Studies show the interrelationship between the Su...
In this work, we discuss the use of a methodological approach for modelling spatial relationships among species by means of a Bayesian spatial coregionalized model. Inference and prediction is performed using the integrated nested Laplace approximati...
This paper is concerned with stability analysis of discrete-time stochastic delay systems with impulses. By using the sums average value of the time-varying coefficients and the average impulsive interval, two sufficient criteria for exponential stab...
A single-server queuing-inventory system in which arrivals are governed by a batch Markovian arrival process and successive arrival batch sizes form a finite first-order Markov chain is considered in this paper. Service is provided in batches accordi...
Due to the complexity of many-objective optimization problems, the existing many-objective optimization algorithms cannot solve all the problems well, especially those with complex Pareto front. In order to solve the shortcomings of existing algorith...
Current advances in computational modelling and simulation have led to the inclusion of computer scientists as partners in the process of engineering of new nanomaterials and nanodevices. This trend is now, more than ever, visible in the field of deo...
The aim of this study is to develop a regularization method for boundary value problems for a parabolic equation. A singularly perturbed boundary value problem on the semiaxis is considered in the case of a “simple” rational turning point. To prove t...
This paper introduces stringing via Manifold Learning (ML-stringing), an alternative to the original stringing based on Unidimensional Scaling (UDS). Our proposal is framed within a wider class of methods that map high-dimensional observations to the...
This paper is aimed at developing a stochastic volatility model that is useful to explain the dynamics of the returns of gold, silver, and platinum during the period 1994–2019. To this end, it is assumed that the precious metal returns are driven by...
Apart from the effects of treating those infected with COVID-19, the pandemic has also affected treatment for other diseases, which has been either interrupted or canceled. The aim of this paper is to provide a financial model for obtaining the cost...
This survey is focussed on distance learning studies, where there can be met a lot of technical obstacles, which creates complications in decision making. To get an ideal solution for these kinds of problems, the Fuzzy TOPSIS (Technique for Order Pre...
Learning tasks are implemented via mappings of the sampled data set, including both the classical and the quantum framework. Biomedical data characterizing complex diseases such as cancer typically require an algorithmic support for clinical decision...
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