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In this article, a fuzzy logic model is proposed for more precise hourly electrical power demand modeling in New England. The issue that exists when considering hourly electrical power demand modeling is that these types of plants have a large amount...

With the increasing complexity and dimensionality of datasets in statistical research, traditional methods of identifying interactions are often more challenging to apply due to the limitations of model assumptions. Logic regression has emerged as an...

Sustainable business model innovation in social enterprises (SEs) is a crucial means of enhancing social welfare, yet its mechanisms remain underexplored. This paper aims to reveal how different institutional logics drive the sustainable business mod...

This paper suggests the possibility of incorporating the methodology of fuzzy logic theory into Harrod’s economic growth model, a classic model of economic dynamics for studying the growth of a developing economy based on the assumption that an econo...

Background: Distribution is a very important part of logistics and an activity that is present in every area today. One of the basic problems in distribution is how to correctly determine its price. For this reason, this paper presents a model create...

In order to solve the problems in fuzzy computation tree logic model checking with cost operator, we propose a fuzzy decision process computation tree logic model checking method with cost. Firstly, we introduce a fuzzy decision process model with co...

Today, various applications in different domains increasingly rely on high-performance computing (HPC) to accomplish computations swiftly. Integrating one or more programming models alongside the used programming language enhances system parallelism,...

The business benefits attained from ecodesign programs in manufacturing companies have been regularly documented by several studies from both the academic and corporate spheres. However, there are still significant challenges for adopting ecodesign,...

Social networks have received considerable attention from the modal logic community. In this article, we study and characterize one of the most important principles in the field of social networks. Homophily, which means similarity breeds association...

This paper investigates microgrid systems characterized by the coexistence of discrete events and continuous events, a typical hybrid system. By selecting the charging and discharging processes of the energy storage unit as logical variables, a mixed...

In this paper, for spatially distributed systems, we propose a new method of model predictive control with spatio-temporal logic specifications. We formulate the finite-time control problem with specifications described by SSTL_f (signal spatio-tempor...

Metric temporal logic (MTL) is a popular real-time extension of linear temporal logic (LTL). This paper presents a new simple SAT-based bounded model-checking (SAT-BMC) method for MTL interpreted over discrete infinite timed models generated by discr...

A novel engineering approach for assessing the robustness of fuzzy logic control (FLC) systems with modified parallel distributed compensation (MPDC) is presented. It addresses the problem of successful implementation and operation in industrial envi...

Adult day care (ADC) provides various services for meeting clients’ needs. Based on the mini-Delphi method with 46 ADC staff and the discussions with eight ADC administrators, this study developed and finalized a comprehensive logic model to re...

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) play a vital role in improving urban and regional mobility by reducing traffic congestion and enhancing trip planning. A key element of ITS is travel-time prediction, which supports informed decisions for bot...

The aim of the study was to build a fuzzy model of lower limb peak torque in an isokinetic mode. The study involved 93 male participants (28 male deaf soccer players, 19 hearing soccer players and 46 deaf untraining male). A fuzzy computational model...

Model predictive control (MPC) has become an attractive solution for doubly fed induction motors (DFIMs) due to its fast dynamic response and multi-variable constraint handling capability. However, the performance of conventional MPC relies on the ac...

Digital health innovations (DHIs) have the potential to transform access, continuity, and quality of healthcare in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) settings, yet they often fall short in practice. Barriers extend beyond infrastructure and technology...

In the quest to optimize user experience, network, and service, providers continually seek to deliver high-quality content tailored to individual preferences. However, predicting user perception of quality remains a challenging task, given the subjec...

Reducing social inequalities in health and health determinants, including physical activity (PA), is a major challenge for public health. PA-promoting interventions are increasingly implemented. Little is known, however, about the impact of these int...

This article presents a multiple-vector finite-control-set model predictive control (MV-FCS-MPC) scheme with fuzzy logic for permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) used in electric drive systems. The proposed technique is based on discrete space...

We study control synthesis under Signal Temporal Logic (STL) specifications for driving scenarios where strict rule satisfaction is not always feasible and human experts exhibit context-dependent flexibility. We represent such behavior using robustne...

Personal assistants and social robotics have evolved significantly in recent years thanks to the development of artificial intelligence and affective computing. Today’s main challenge is achieving a more natural and human interaction with these...

Despite the increasing transition from paper vouchers to mobile e-vouchers for maternal health in low- and middle-income countries, few studies have reviewed key elements for program planning, implementation, and evaluation. To bridge this gap, this...

Multimodal freight transport systems, integrating maritime, rail, and road modes, play a vital role in modern logistics but face elevated operational, human, and environmental risks due to their complexity and interdependencies. To address the limita...

Tertiary care centres continue to experience over-utilisation of diagnostic imaging services for lower back pain cases that may not be required. Moreover, these services may require additional time and consequently delay access to services that offer...

Foreign animal diseases can have a devastating impact on the American economy and agriculture system, while significantly disrupting the food supply chain, and affecting animal health and public health. Continuity of business during an animal disease...

Global warming is a critical issue today, largely due to the widespread use of fossil fuels in everyday life. One promising solution to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources is to promote the use of renewable power. In particular, to encoura...

This paper proposes a novel Fuzzy-MPDTC control applied to a fuel cell battery electric vehicle whose traction is ensured using a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). On the traction side, model predictive direct torque control (MPDTC) is used...

This paper focuses on the suitability of urban expansion in mountain areas against the background of accelerated urban development. Urbanization is accompanied by conflict and intense transformations of various landscapes, and is accompanied by socia...

Flux estimation is a key feature of the field-oriented control for the electrically excited synchronous machine which enables the high-performance, high-dynamic drive behavior. In this work, an electrically excited synchronous machine flux estimator...

Critical thinking, as a crucial component of 21st-century core competencies, poses significant challenges for effective assessment in educational evaluation. This study proposes an automated assessment method for critical thinking in middle school Ch...

In deep learning, large language models are typically trained on data from a corpus as representative of current knowledge. However, natural language is not an ideal form for the reliable communication of concepts. Instead, formal logical statements...

Operating PV panels at the Maximum Power Point (MPP) is crucial for increasing efficiency and reducing the payback period of the system. However, the voltage and current characteristics of PV panels are nonlinear and depend on environmental condition...

In response to the urgent threat of climate change and the drivers of high greenhouse gas emissions, countries worldwide are adopting policies to reduce their carbon emissions, with net-zero emissions targets. These targets vary by region, with Canad...

This study presents an artificial intelligence-based predictive framework as an efficient alternative to conventional analytical procedures for evaluating elastic–plastic thermal stresses in long functionally graded solid cylinders (FGSCs) subj...

In this work, a fuzzy logic model was developed to elucidate the extraction performance of high-pressure CO₂ + H₂O compared with traditional H₂O extraction and aqueous ethanol extraction. The high-pressure CO₂ + H₂O group acquired the highest compreh...

Memristors, as new electronic elements, have been under rigorous study in recent years, owing to their good memory and switching properties, low power consumption, nano-dimensions and a good compatibility to present integrated circuits, related to th...

In this paper, we propose Kripke-style models for the logics of evidence and truth $LE{T}_J$ and $LE{T}_F$. These logics extend, respectively, Nelson’s logic $N4$ and the logic of first-degree entailment ($FDE$) with a classicality operator ∘ that recovers c...

The use of suspension preview information obtained from a quarter vehicle model (QvM) to control an active seat has been shown by the authors to be very promising, in terms of improved ride comfort. However, in reality, a road vehicle will be subject...

Modernity is characterised by a specific scientific paradigm based on binary logic. Neither freedom nor creativity have a place in this logical model. On the contrary, triadic logic enables rational consideration of an anthropological and social mode...

Our contemporary society is powered by fossil fuels, which results in environmental catastrophes. The combustion of these materials results in the release of CO₂, which accelerates the progression of climate change and its catastrophic consequences....

The multistep development of cancer involves the cooperation between multiple molecular lesions, as well as complex interactions between cancer cells and the surrounding tumour microenvironment. The search for these synergistic interactions using exp...

Due to the increasing defect rates in highly scaled complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) devices, and the emergence of alternative nanotechnology devices, reliability challenges are of growing importance. Understanding and controlling the f...

Sustainable entrepreneurs intend to create environmental and social value while they build their financially viable business. With this in mind, they are embedded in multiple institutionalized value systems (i.e., institutional logics) that provide t...

The present study proposes a decision-making model based on different models of driver behavior, aiming to ensure integration between road safety and crash reduction based on an examination of speed limitations under weather conditions. The present s...

Computer network security is an important aspect of computer science. Many researchers are trying to increase security using different methods, technologies, or tools. One of the most common practices is the deployment of an Intrusion Detection Syste...

The stability of asphalt concrete under the effects of freezing and thawing was studied experimentally, and the experimental test results were modelled using fuzzy logic and statistical methods. The stability was investigated experimentally using the...

Large language models (LLMs) have shown remarkable progress in general reasoning and understanding, but their ability to perform formal logical reasoning remains under-explored. In this paper, we introduce DLReasonSuite, a novel benchmark designed to...

In this paper, we give a mathematical model of the logic of determination of objects (LDO) based on preordered sets, and a mathematical model of the logic of typical and atypical instances (LTA). We prove that LTA is an extension of LDO. It can manip...