With the vigorous development of mechanical intelligence in industrial manufacturing, tracking control dynamic systems have been widely applied in many aspects of industry. In this paper, we present one theorem to discuss the validity condition of a...
One of the most often used approaches for approximating various matrix equation problems is the hyperpower family of iterative methods with arbitrary convergence order, whereas the zeroing neural network (ZNN) is a type of neural dynamics intended fo...
The double-holding water tank system is a common non-linear control system that plays a crucial role in process control in the chemical industry. It consists of two cylindrical glass containers: the preset tank and the main tank. The main challenge i...
The Nash equilibrium plays a crucial role in game theory. Most of results are based on classical resources. Our goal in this paper is to explore multipartite zero-sum game with quantum settings. We find that in two different settings there is no stra...
Information infrastructure is essential for digital transformation and AI-enabled services, but its operation also involves high electricity consumption and carbon emissions. This study develops a tripartite evolutionary game model involving the gove...
Most wind turbines are monitored and controlled by supervisory control and data acquisition systems that involve remote communication through networks. Despite the flexibility and efficiency that network-based monitoring and control systems bring, th...
This paper focuses on analyzing the dynamic response of an innovated quasi-zero stiffness pneumatic vibration isolator (QZSPVI) using two mechanisms, including wedge and semicircle cam. Different from other studies relating quasi-zero stiffness isola...
This paper presents the use of the buck converter with Zero Average Dynamics to control the speed of a permanent magnet direct current motor. For this objective, we consider a fourth-order nonlinear model that describes the system’s dynamics and test...
Global economic fluctuations as exemplified by the recent COVID-19 financial crisis significantly impact the construction industry, particularly steel rebar supply chain and procurement. This impedes engineers’ efforts toward achieving near-zer...
Discrete symmetries govern the motion and real axis crossings of interference zeros in the meromorphic continuation of a wave field, thereby determining the singular structure of its logarithmic derivatives. We considered two counter-propagating seco...
The carbon quota trading mechanism is considered one of the most effective incentives for carbon reduction to address global climate change. Currently, the EU has adopted this mechanism to intervene in the zero-carbon transition of shipping companies...
Mixed zero-sum games consider both zero-sum and non-zero-sum differential game problems simultaneously. In this paper, multiplayer mixed zero-sum games (MZSGs) are studied by the means of an integral reinforcement learning (IRL) algorithm under the d...
Voltage sags/swells and harmonics are recurring problems in electric energy distribution systems. In order to solve these issues, several dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) topologies, such as the conventional three-wire DVR, have been proposed in the li...
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Recent studies have considered the connections between malaria incidence and climate variables using mathematical and statistical models. Some of the statistical models focused on time series approach based on Box–Jenkins methodology or on dyna...
Exoskeleton technology has undergone significant developments for the adult population but is still lacking for the pediatric population. This paper presents the design of a hip–knee exoskeleton for children 6 to 11 years old with gait abnormal...
Net-zero energy buildings coupled with multiple energy demands on the load side, which utilize renewable energy to a larger extent, are an effective way to consume distributed capacity in situ and need to face the operational challenges brought by th...
We sought to develop and validate a self-assessment burnout scale of the Chinese general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of a dynamic zero-COVID policy. Factors relevant to individuals’ burnout during the prolonged COVID-...
One advantage of a resistive sensor array (RSA) with shared rows (M) and shared columns (N) is the reduced number of wires from M × N + 1 to M + N which can greatly lessen the complexity and burden on wearable electronic systems. However, the d...
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) has become the most suitable access control method for cloud environments due to its flexibility and fine-grained advantages. However, it suffers from issues such as insufficient dynamic adaptability and a lack o...
The South African gold mining industry requires complex water reticulation systems to deliver chilled water to underground production areas. However, chilled- and service-water wastage, including leaks and misuse, contribute to approximately 50% of t...
Multi-degree-of-freedom isolator with low stiffness is a fair prospect in engineering application. In this paper, a novel 6-DOF QZS vibration isolation platform based on leaf spring structure is presented. Its bearing capacity is provided through fou...
With the rapid development of precision instruments, aerospace, and automotive industries, the demand for compact vibration isolators capable of suppressing low-frequency vibrations has surged. Although prior reviews have established the theoretical...
The problem of inverting dynamic complex matrices remains a central and intricate challenge that has garnered significant attention in scientific and mathematical research. The zeroing neural network (ZNN) has been a notable approach, utilizing time...
A compromised stability in the elderly population is considered a major factor for fall risk assessment. The dynamic stability of human gait with various mathematical metrics has been extensively studied to find a prediction index and fall prevention...
The Zero Trust (ZT) model is pivotal in enhancing the security of distributed systems by emphasizing rigorous identity verification, granular access control (AC), and continuous monitoring. To address the complexity and scalability challenges of mode...
Surface modification of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) using polymer stabilizers (e.g., sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC) is usually used to minimize aggregation, increase stability, and enhance transport of nZVI. We investigated the stability...
Dynamic facades allow for effective climate adaptability, representing a new trend in future building envelope design. Present research on dynamic facades often focuses solely on certain aspects of the built environment or relies entirely on simulati...
Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) technologies have gained recognition for the remediation of heavily contaminated sites and reused as backfilling soil. The moisture environment at these sites not only impacts the reactions and reactivity of nZVI but also...
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarm coordinated confrontation is a hot topic in academic research at home and abroad, and dynamic maneuver decision-making is one of the most important research fields for UAV countermeasures. Aiming at the complexity,...
Constant luminous flux lamps are required for ensuring reliable and consistent illumination in various applications, including emergency lighting, outdoor activities, and general use. However, some activities may require maintaining a constant lumino...
This study examines how Zero-Waste Management (ZWM) and Green Innovative Supply Chain Management (GISCM) influence environmental and operational performance through the mediating role of Green Dynamic Capabilities (GDCs). Building on the Resource-Bas...
Dynamic complex matrix inversion (DCMI) problems frequently arise in the territories of mathematics and engineering, and various recurrent neural network (RNN) models have been reported to effectively find the solutions of the DCMI problems. However,...
Future sixth-generation (6G) Internet of Everything (IoE) networks require zero-touch management systems capable of autonomously allocating communication and computational resources, satisfying service-level constraints, and providing transparent exp...
Market indices, such as the S&P 500, serve as compressed representations of complex constituent-level dynamics. This study proposes a zero-shot forecasting framework capable of predicting index-level trajectories without direct supervision from i...
To address transportation-related emissions, Taiwan’s 2022 net-zero strategy sets targets to increase the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). However, current policy frameworks insufficiently consider the technological diversity of lo...
The boost-flyback converter is a DC-DC step-up power converter with a wide range of technological applications. In this paper, we analyze the boost-flyback dynamics when controlled via a modified Zero-Average-Dynamics control technique, hereby named...
Controllers designed on the basis of an approximate discrete time model can fail when they are applied to the real processes. This is a problem of interest in adaptive symmetry control system theory. In this paper, we introduce the certain polynomial...
A theoretical framework for determining the dynamics of interacting sub-systems is proposed in this paper. Specifically, a systematic analysis is performed that results in an indication about whether an MP or an NMP dynamics occurs in the analyzed pr...
This paper considers observation driven models with conditional mean and variance dynamics for non-negative valued time series. The motivation is to relax the restriction imposed on the higher order moment dynamics in standard multiplicative error mo...
This paper presents the performance of a boost converter controlled with a zero average dynamics technique to regulate direct current signals. The boost converter is modeled in a compact form, and a variable change is performed to depend only on the...
The 3-dimensional modified van der Pol–Duffing oscillator has been studied by several authors. We complete its study, first characterizing its zero-Hopf equilibria and then its zero-Hopf bifurcations—i.e., we provide sufficient conditions...
Due to its low conduction loss, hence high current ratings, as well as low cost, Silicon Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (Si IGBT) is widely used in high power applications. However, its switching frequency is generally low because of relatively la...
Liquid-handling robots are designed to dispense sub-microliter quantities of fluids for applications including laboratory tests. When larger amounts of liquids are involved, sloshing must be considered as a parameter affecting stability, which is of...
Modelling errors and robust stabilization/tracking problems under parameter and model uncertainties complicate the control of the flexible underactuated systems. Chattering-free sliding-mode-based input-output control law realizes robustness against...
With the rapid development of Internet of Things technology, cloud computing, and big data, the combination of medical systems and information technology has become increasingly close. However, the emergence of intelligent medical systems has brought...
This work develops a zero-trust, physics-constrained mathematical framework for detecting stealthy drift perturbations in power system dynamical models. Such perturbations constitute adversarial, statistical deviations that preserve first-order opera...
This paper will present a constant-force vibration isolator (CFVI), in which the isolated load is supported by two pulley-roller mechanisms, while the dynamic stiffness is modified by a cam mechanism with the piecewise profile redefined by the user....
A circular thermodynamics of organisms and sustainable systems is presented based on dynamic closures in nested space-time domains that enable the system to approach the ideal of zero entropy production simultaneously at equilibrium and far from equi...
The vehicle suspensions have the primary task of attenuating the forces coming from the road surface. The performance is directly linked to the stiffness of the suspension system. Traditional suspensions, composed of linear elements, effectively damp...
As aerostatic bearings are used in high-speed metal-cutting machines to increase machining accuracy, there is the need to improve their characteristics, including compliance, which is usually high. In practical applications, a significant reduction o...
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