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Additive Control Of Stochastic Linear Systems With Finite Horizon, Pao-Liu Chow, José-Luis Menaldi, Maurice Robin Nov 1985

Additive Control Of Stochastic Linear Systems With Finite Horizon, Pao-Liu Chow, José-Luis Menaldi, Maurice Robin

Mathematics Faculty Research Publications

We consider a dynamic system whose state is governed by a linear stochastic differential equation with time-dependent coefficients. The control acts additively on the state of the system. Our objective is to minimize an integral cost which depends upon the evolution of the state and the total variation of the control process. It is proved that the optimal cost is the unique solution of an appropriate free boundary problem in a space-time domain. By using some decomposition arguments, the problems of a two-sided control, i.e. optimal corrections, and the case with constraints on the resources, i.e. finite fuel, can be …


Environments For Enhancing Nursing Research, Elizabeth L. Kent, Judith A. Floyd Jul 1985

Environments For Enhancing Nursing Research, Elizabeth L. Kent, Judith A. Floyd

Nursing Faculty Research Publications

The following was excerpted by Dr. Floyd from a presentation made by Dr. Kent at the 1983 MNA convention. The program theme of that convention, "Setting the Scene for Nursing," focused on optimizing the environments in which nursing is practiced. Re-exposure to Dr. Kent's ideas seems timely.


Impaired Nursing Practice: Michigan's Response, Judith A. Floyd May 1985

Impaired Nursing Practice: Michigan's Response, Judith A. Floyd

Nursing Faculty Research Publications

In recent years organized nursing has begun to address health problems that compromise the nurse's ability to function within the standards and code of conduct for professional practice. In 1982, the Michigan Nurses' Association adopted a resolution which called for action in addressing the problem of impaired nursing practice in Michigan. At the 1984 MNA Convention, the House of Delegates reaffirmed MNA's support of a comprehensive approach to the problem of impaired practice including (a) education of Michigan nurses about the problem, (b) research to establish a database on the size and nature of the problem, and (c) strategies for …


The Negative Commerce Clause As A Restriction On State Regulation And Taxation: An Analysis In Terms Of Constitutional Structure, Robert A. Sedler Apr 1985

The Negative Commerce Clause As A Restriction On State Regulation And Taxation: An Analysis In Terms Of Constitutional Structure, Robert A. Sedler

Law Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.


Reflected Diffusion Processes With Jumps, José-Luis Menaldi, Maurice Robin Jan 1985

Reflected Diffusion Processes With Jumps, José-Luis Menaldi, Maurice Robin

Mathematics Faculty Research Publications

A stochastic differential equation of Wiener-Poisson type is considered in a d-dimensional bounded region. By using a penalization argument on the domain, we are able to prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions in the strong sense. The main assumptions are Lipschitzian coefficients, either convex or smooth domains and a regular outward reflecting direction. As a direct consequence, it is verified that the reflected diffusion process with jumps depends on the initial date in a Lipschitz fashion.


Negroes In Michigan History, John Green Jan 1985

Negroes In Michigan History, John Green

Detroit Area Peace and Justice Groups

No abstract provided.


Standby Letters Of Credit And Fraud (Is The Standby Only Another Invention Of The Goldsmiths In Lombard Street?), John F. Dolan Jan 1985

Standby Letters Of Credit And Fraud (Is The Standby Only Another Invention Of The Goldsmiths In Lombard Street?), John F. Dolan

Law Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.


Practical Reasoning And Judicial Justification: Toward An Adequate Theory, Vincent A. Wellman Jan 1985

Practical Reasoning And Judicial Justification: Toward An Adequate Theory, Vincent A. Wellman

Law Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.


The State Constitutions And The Supplemental Protection Of Individual Rights, Robert Allen Sedler Jan 1985

The State Constitutions And The Supplemental Protection Of Individual Rights, Robert Allen Sedler

Law Faculty Research Publications

The level of protection of individual rights afforded by state constitutions has been the subject of much academic and judicial debate. In this article, Professor Sedler compares the state constitution to the federal Constitution and suggests that the function of the state constitution is to supplement federal protection. He concludes that state constitutions have the potential to fill the gap in the protection of individual rights.


Interest Analysis As The Preferred Approach To Choice Of Law: A Response To Professor Brilmayer's "Foundational Attack", Robert Allen Sedler Jan 1985

Interest Analysis As The Preferred Approach To Choice Of Law: A Response To Professor Brilmayer's "Foundational Attack", Robert Allen Sedler

Law Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.