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Enhancing Facial Emotion Recognition With A Modified Deep Convolutional Neural Network, Samah Gamel, Hatem Khater Nov 2023

Enhancing Facial Emotion Recognition With A Modified Deep Convolutional Neural Network, Samah Gamel, Hatem Khater

Journal of Engineering Research

Understanding and predicting human character traits play a crucial role in various domains ranging from psychology to human resources. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning algorithms, researchers have explored the potential of analyzing facial images to predict human character traits accurately. In this paper, we present a comprehensive study of the application of AI techniques for human character recognition. We review the existing literature on facial image analysis, AI algorithms, and personality prediction. Furthermore, we propose a methodology that leverages deep learning and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to extract meaningful features from facial images. Our experiments …

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Environmentally Friendly Wastewater Treatment In Egypt: Opportunities And Challenges, Mohamed Gabr Nov 2023

Environmentally Friendly Wastewater Treatment In Egypt: Opportunities And Challenges, Mohamed Gabr

Journal of Engineering Research

The uncontrolled and untreated discharge of significant amounts of wastewater into water bodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams, as a result of population growth, has resulted in a number of environmental and health problems. At the local and municipal levels, many processes are traditionally used for wastewater treatment. It is essential to comprehend all accessible methods and assess their effectiveness because of the growing demand for and development of newer technology. Reusing various agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes is a workable solution to Egypt's water needs due to the country's limited water supply and gradually rising water demand. The Egyptian …

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Numerical Simulation Of Parallel Rlc Model Using Different Fractional Derivative Operators, Ahmed Nazih, Hamdy Elminir, W. E. Raslan, I. L. El-Kalla Nov 2023

Numerical Simulation Of Parallel Rlc Model Using Different Fractional Derivative Operators, Ahmed Nazih, Hamdy Elminir, W. E. Raslan, I. L. El-Kalla

Journal of Engineering Research

In the current study, the theory of fractional calculus is applied to the electric parallel RLC circuit. The aim of this article is to alter the concept of a parallel RLC circuit by applying various fractional derivative operators. A fractional RLC circuit was investigated via Caputo, Caputo-Fabrizio, and Atangana-Baleanu derivatives. The Laplace transform technique was applied to resolve the system of governing differential equations. The results for the various orders are compared to each other. When the fractional order derivative tends to be one, the system's performance is found to be very slow due to a decrease in damping capacity. …

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A Review Of Hybrid Humidification And Dehumidification Desalination Systems, M.A. Elazab, A.E. Kabeel, Maher Rashad Salem, Hamouda Abueldahab, Mohamed Elhadidy Nov 2023

A Review Of Hybrid Humidification And Dehumidification Desalination Systems, M.A. Elazab, A.E. Kabeel, Maher Rashad Salem, Hamouda Abueldahab, Mohamed Elhadidy

Journal of Engineering Research

The escalating threat of water scarcity, coupled with the inclusion of numerous countries in the list of water-scarce nations, has elevated the issue of water availability to a paramount concern in today's global landscape. Freshwater sources are becoming increasingly scarce, with their proportional decline steadily progressing. Consequently, a growing number of nations have resorted to the desalination of seawater as a viable solution. In response to this critical need, a surge of studies and research endeavors has been dedicated to the development and refinement of desalination processes. One of the most promising innovations in this field is Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) desalination …

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A Comprehensive Review On Hybridization In Sustainable Desalination Systems, M.A. Elazab, Hamouda Abueldahab, Abdelrahman Tarek Elgohr, Mohamed Elhadidy Nov 2023

A Comprehensive Review On Hybridization In Sustainable Desalination Systems, M.A. Elazab, Hamouda Abueldahab, Abdelrahman Tarek Elgohr, Mohamed Elhadidy

Journal of Engineering Research

The contemporary era underscores the paramount significance of the water sector, largely due to dwindling resources and the exponential growth of the global population. Consequently, there is a pressing need to emphasis the vital role of desalination processes in addressing these challenges. In recent times, nations worldwide have shifted their focus towards optimizing treatment facilities. This optimization is pursued through the enhancement of plant efficiency and the amalgamation of diverse desalination technologies. The latter strategy has demonstrated its efficacy in augmenting on-ground productivity. Within this context, we embark on an exploration of the world's foremost desalination facilities, delving into their …

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Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Advanced Logic Design Peripherals, Omer Alkelany Nov 2023

Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Advanced Logic Design Peripherals, Omer Alkelany

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- One of the main tracks of research is about Low-cost computing devices in engineering educations. This track face the problem that conventual methods are either too trivial demonstrative educational examples, or too abstracted that it hides away the necessary details students should learn, or too complex industry grade demonstrations. This research targets to utilize lost cost computing devices, and produce multiple step-by-step, educational components for university level. It relies on the experiential learning methodology via generating multiple level educational components for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. To inspire creativity, two Advanced experiences were demonstrated using a 5 mega …

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Recurrent Neural Networks Rnns And Decision Tree Dt Machine Learning-Based Approaches For Transmission System Faults Diagnosis, Sayed Abuanwar, Mohammed Saeed, Hanan Mosalem, Hatem Khater Nov 2023

Recurrent Neural Networks Rnns And Decision Tree Dt Machine Learning-Based Approaches For Transmission System Faults Diagnosis, Sayed Abuanwar, Mohammed Saeed, Hanan Mosalem, Hatem Khater

Journal of Engineering Research

Accurate and prompt detection of system faults are crucial to maintain sufficient protection of system equipment, avoid false tripping, and cascaded failures.This paper presents a comprehensive study on the effectiveness of machine learning techniques for electrical fault detection and classification. Specifically, a comparative analysis is conducted between two prominent algorithms: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Decision Tree (DT). The study employs a dataset comprising real-world electrical fault scenarios to evaluate the performance of RNNs and DT in identifying and categorizing faults. While DT algorithm showed slightly better accuracy in some cases, the RNN exhibited better generalization capabilities and a lower …

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Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Medium Complexity Logic Design Circuits, Omer Alkelany Nov 2023

Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Medium Complexity Logic Design Circuits, Omer Alkelany

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- One of the main tracks of research is about Low-cost computing devices in engineering educations. This track face the problem that conventual methods are either too trivial demonstrative educational examples, or too abstracted that it hides away the necessary details students should learn, or too complex industry grade demonstrations. This research targets to utilize lost cost computing devices, and produce medium complexity educational component using analog to digital, digital to analogy circuits integrated with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. A medium level complexity example is illustrated in this paper using Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog converter …

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Using Relational Database To Effectively Manage And Monitor Institutional Research Activities, Omer Alkelany Nov 2023

Using Relational Database To Effectively Manage And Monitor Institutional Research Activities, Omer Alkelany

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- One of the widely used database management systems is based on Relational Databases (RL). Although there are other systems to manage data, such as graph database, hierarchical databased, etc., RL has become popular due to its simplicity and intuitiveness. However, RL has challenges to model some data dependencies such as the well known Many-to-Many (M:M) relationships. This paper demonstrates the use of RL databases to effectively manage and monitor research activities in higher educational institutions. This management simplifies the generation of reports, time trends, and event tables. A comparison between RL and other database management systems is also presented …

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Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Basic Logic Design Circuits, Omer Alkelany Nov 2023

Experiential Learning In Computer Engineering Using Basic Logic Design Circuits, Omer Alkelany

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- One of the main tracks of research is about Low-cost computing devices in engineering educations. This track face the problem that conventual methods are either too trivial demonstrative educational examples, or too abstracted that it hides away the necessary details students should learn, or too complex industry grade demonstrations. This research targets to utilize lost cost computing devices, and produce multiple step-by-step, educational components for university level. It relies on on the experiential learning methodology via generating multiple level educational components for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. Two basic design circuits were illustrated in this paper for two …

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Preliminary Design Of Reconfigurable Logic Experiential Learning Board For Computer Engineering Research And Education, Omer Alkelany Alkelany Nov 2023

Preliminary Design Of Reconfigurable Logic Experiential Learning Board For Computer Engineering Research And Education, Omer Alkelany Alkelany

Journal of Engineering Research

Modern research tracks in computer engineering is benefiting from reconfigurable logic hardware. It allows for rapid prototyping of early-stage concepts in hardware and validate its implementation. However, their manufacturers usually offer complex boards, which may offer components not used. Thus, in this research paper, we offer a preliminary design of a basic reconfigurable logic boards, with only basic components, to minimize its cost. This research targets to utilize lost cost Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. A basic printed circuit board design is illustrated in this paper for demonstration purposes. A comparison between comparable board components, and the proposed one …

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The Effect Of Strain Rate On Electrical And Mechanical Characteristics Of Pure Aluminum Using Equal Channel Angular Pressing (Ecap), E.M. Ibrahim, I.S El-Deeb, Maher Rashad Mohamed Salem Nov 2023

The Effect Of Strain Rate On Electrical And Mechanical Characteristics Of Pure Aluminum Using Equal Channel Angular Pressing (Ecap), E.M. Ibrahim, I.S El-Deeb, Maher Rashad Mohamed Salem

Journal of Engineering Research

-During equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP), the effect of severe plastic deformation (SPD) rate on both the electrical (electrical resistance, denoted as (R),Ω and The electrical resistivity denoted as (ρ), Ω.m) and mechanical characteristics (Ultimate Tensile Strength abbreviated as (UTS), MPa and Micro-Hardness measured in Vickers Hardness Number, abbreviated as VHN) of pure aluminum alloy are experimentally investigated.ECAP was used to improve the pure aluminum alloy's microstructure at room temperature, which had samples with square cross sections. The findings indicate that as the rate of strain decreases from 0.3 to 0.1 s^-1, there is a gradual increase in both Ultimate Tensile …

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Green Buildings On The Egyptian Coast: Prospects And Obstacles, Moataz M. Abdel-Aziz, Riham Salah Nov 2023

Green Buildings On The Egyptian Coast: Prospects And Obstacles, Moataz M. Abdel-Aziz, Riham Salah

Journal of Engineering Research

Egypt's 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy seeks to add 140 million people to the nation's population by 2050. This expands the built environment, which raises the demand for energy and natural resources. Due to the current extreme weather conditions and advancements in construction technology, which have contributed to the squandering of natural resources. The need for comfort inside structures has grown pressing among residents. nonetheless, without raising prices or diminishing resources.Recent years have seen a rise in the use of the term "green building" (GB) due to the fact that it provides workable solutions to pressing global concerns like the depletion …

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Deciphering The Nexus: Blockchain-Smart Contracts And Their Transformative Potential In The Construction Industry, Hossam Wefki, Mona Salah, Hamdy Mostafa Elsharkawi Nov 2023

Deciphering The Nexus: Blockchain-Smart Contracts And Their Transformative Potential In The Construction Industry, Hossam Wefki, Mona Salah, Hamdy Mostafa Elsharkawi

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction industry, characterized by its intricate processes and extensive stakeholder networks, stands at the cusp of a digital revolution. The adoption of blockchain-smart contract (BCSC) technology is at the heart of this transformation. This research delves deep into the BCSC within the construction arena to provide comprehensive insight into its probable applications, inherent challenges, and potential future trajectories. Leveraging the PRISMA analysis technique, a curated collection of relevant academic research articles was assembled, shedding light on the existing body of knowledge regarding the application of BCSC technology in construction. The authors developed an innovative user interface tool customized to …

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Design And Implementation Of A 2.4 Ghz Millimeter Wave Radar System For Soil Water Content Detection, Amr Hussein, Ahmed M. Elkhawaga, Hossam Mohamed Kasem, Mohamed Dabaon Nov 2023

Design And Implementation Of A 2.4 Ghz Millimeter Wave Radar System For Soil Water Content Detection, Amr Hussein, Ahmed M. Elkhawaga, Hossam Mohamed Kasem, Mohamed Dabaon

Journal of Engineering Research

Because water has the highest real permittivity value, close to 80, compared to dry soils' real permittivity, which ranges from 3 to 15, measuring a soil's permittivity is strongly reliant on its moisture content. Furthermore, increased relative permittivity leads to a larger reflectivity coefficient. According to these perspectives, adding water to dry soil generates notable changes in wet soil permittivity and modifies the reflectance and characteristics of incident electromagnetic waves (EMWs) at the soil-air interface. Thus, the soil water content (SWC) may be reliably determined by recording variations in the properties of incident EMWs compared to a reference dry soil …

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Nurses' Compliance With Central Line Maintenance (Handling) Guidelines At A Tertiary Care Setting In Karachi, Pakistan- A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Alina Amir Ali Nov 2023

Nurses' Compliance With Central Line Maintenance (Handling) Guidelines At A Tertiary Care Setting In Karachi, Pakistan- A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Alina Amir Ali

MSCN 2023

Background: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are integral to modern healthcare, facilitating critical treatments. However, the risk of complications, particularly infections, necessitates strict adherence to central line maintenance protocols. This study explores the compliance of nurses in executing these protocols.
Purpose: In a tertiary care facility in Karachi, Pakistan, this study sought to evaluate nurses' adherence to each item on the central line management checklist as well as the checklist's total adherence in the Special Care Units.
Method: A total of 119 registered nurses were assessed, using a quantitative structured observational design for central line handling in adult medical surgical special …

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November 15, 2023 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2023

November 15, 2023 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

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Back-Imaging Of Pressure-Sensitive Paint To Determine Close Proximity Ground Effects Of Propellers, Jacob Kulig Nov 2023

Back-Imaging Of Pressure-Sensitive Paint To Determine Close Proximity Ground Effects Of Propellers, Jacob Kulig

Honors Theses

The ground effects of propellers have been extensively studied. Although the flow field between a propeller and a ground plate has been theoretically and experimentally analyzed through a variety of methods, there are limitations to the current work, especially in globally analyzing the nature of the flow along the ground plate and unsteady analysis. This study provides a proof of concept that back-imaged pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) can successfully analyze the pressure along such a ground plate. The pressure field was successfully measured utilizing this technique. By analyzing the pressure field in the frequency domain, the unsteady characteristics of the flow …

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Poster: Optimising Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure In Dublin Using Geecharge, Alexander Mutiso Mutua, Ruairí De Fréin, Ali Malik, Kibanza Eliel, Sahbane Marco, Pantel Maxime Nov 2023

Poster: Optimising Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure In Dublin Using Geecharge, Alexander Mutiso Mutua, Ruairí De Fréin, Ali Malik, Kibanza Eliel, Sahbane Marco, Pantel Maxime

Conference papers

Range anxiety is a significant challenge affecting electric vehicles use as drivers fear running out of charge without finding a charging point on time. We develop methods to optimise the distribution of charging points. EV portacharge and GEECharge solutions distribute charging points in a city by considering the population density and Points Of Interest (POI) or road traffic. This paper focuses on (1) developing and evaluating methods to distribute Charging Points (CPs) in Dublin city; (2) optimising CP allocation; (3) visualising paths in the graph network to show the most used roads and points of interest; (4) describing a way …

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Tandem Travel: Reconsidering Road Narratives And Tactics For Subversive Travel, Nicole Emanuel Nov 2023

Tandem Travel: Reconsidering Road Narratives And Tactics For Subversive Travel, Nicole Emanuel

The Goose

Roads are frequently conceptualized as shared spaces that symbolize freedom, despite the fact that they are also tightly monitored sites where laws and public policy hold sway. The fundamental tension between movement on the one hand and restrictive regulation on the other makes the road a particularly paradoxical expression of “the commons.” Another contradictory aspect of roads is that they are often understood as atopic—places that are not really places, but merely a means of conquering time and space to connect a point of origin to a destination. What does it mean to live one’s daily life in such a …

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Co-Editors Notes: Moving On Land? Choose Your Instrument, Tanis Macdonald, Ariel Gordon Nov 2023

Co-Editors Notes: Moving On Land? Choose Your Instrument, Tanis Macdonald, Ariel Gordon

The Goose

Editorial Introduction to The Goose Volume 20, Issue 1 (2023).

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The Middle Of The Middle: Purgatory, Pilgrimage, And Human And Plant Mobility In A Time Of Climate Crisis, Stephen S. Collis Nov 2023

The Middle Of The Middle: Purgatory, Pilgrimage, And Human And Plant Mobility In A Time Of Climate Crisis, Stephen S. Collis

The Goose

This paper, adapted from a talk given for the Institute of the Humanities at Simon Fraser University on April 26 2023, explores intersecting issues taken up by an in-progress long poem I am currently writing. That long poem, “The Middle,” explores questions of climate displacement, migration, and refuge via a writing-though of Dante’s Purgatorio—itself a poem of pilgrimage. A further context for both the poem and the paper about the poem is an ongoing project of walking in solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, and immigration detainees that the author has been involved with since 2015. In seeking to “override …

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On Foot, Dee Hobsbawn-Smith Nov 2023

On Foot, Dee Hobsbawn-Smith

The Goose

“On Foot” is an interdisciplinary examination of the importance of walking and running to the creative life. It is primarily a personal essay braided together with free verse poetry and a small proportion of inquiry into a few famous thinkers and writers who walked regularly. The essay traces a serious foot injury and the effects of that trauma, coupled with the threat of loss of sight, on a writer with a long history of walking and running as part of their creative process. The five poems unspool the sights and sounds of the natural rural world where they walk daily, …

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Towards Designing A Knowledge Sharing System For Higher Learning Institutions In The Uae Based On The Social Feature Framework, S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha, Edmund Evangelista, Farhi Marir Nov 2023

Towards Designing A Knowledge Sharing System For Higher Learning Institutions In The Uae Based On The Social Feature Framework, S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha, Edmund Evangelista, Farhi Marir

All Works

Numerous ICT instruments, such as communication tools, social media platforms, and collaborative software, bolster and facilitate knowledge sharing activities. Determining the vital success factors for knowledge sharing within its unique context is argued to be essential before implementing it. Therefore, it is imperative to define domain-specific critical success factors when envisioning the design of a knowledge sharing system. This research paper introduces the blueprint for an Academic Knowledge Sharing System (AKSS), rooted in an essential success framework tailored to knowledge sharing to deploy within an academic institution. In this regard, an extensive exploration of the relevant literature led to the …

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The Transition To A Renewable Energy Electric Grid In The Caribbean Island Nation Of Antigua And Barbuda, Patrick Hoody Nov 2023

The Transition To A Renewable Energy Electric Grid In The Caribbean Island Nation Of Antigua And Barbuda, Patrick Hoody

Honors Theses

The present study outlines the development and implementation of a computer model for Antigua and Barbuda's national electricity system, a dual-island nation in the Caribbean. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the cost-effective integration of renewable energy sources, including solar photovoltaics (PV), wind, and in the most novel contribution to the study, concentrating solar power (CSP). In addition to these technologies, the study explores the potential of battery and hydrogen energy storage to facilitate the transition towards 100% renewable electricity generation and the reduction of carbon emissions. This thesis is not solely a theoretical endeavor; it also …

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The Lumberjack, November 15, 2023 Nov 2023

The Lumberjack, November 15, 2023

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

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Manipulating And Assaying Chromatin Architecture Around Enhancer Elements In Vivo, John Lawrence Carter Nov 2023

Manipulating And Assaying Chromatin Architecture Around Enhancer Elements In Vivo, John Lawrence Carter

Theses and Dissertations

There are about 20,000 genes in the human genome. The lowly nematode worm, C. elegans, has about the same number of genes. How could two organisms that are so different arise from a similar number of genes? The answer is epigenetics, or the factors that help control when and where genes are expressed. There are many layers that comprise the epigenetic control of genes. One of which is the structure or architecture of chromatin. Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins. Histone proteins with DNA wrapped around them form the fundamental component of chromatin, the nucleosome. Chromatin exists in …

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Therapeutics To Treat Psychiatric And Neurological Disorders: A Promising Perspective From Algerian Traditional Medicine, Farida Larit, Francisco León Ph.D. Nov 2023

Therapeutics To Treat Psychiatric And Neurological Disorders: A Promising Perspective From Algerian Traditional Medicine, Farida Larit, Francisco León Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

Ancient people sought out drugs in nature to prevent, cure, and treat their diseases, including mental illnesses. Plants were their primary source for meeting their healthcare needs. In Algeria, folk medicine remains a fundamental part of the local intangible knowledge. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive ethnomedicinal investigation and documentation of medicinal plants and the different plant formulations traditionally used in Algeria for the treatment of pain, psychiatric, and neurological disorders. It also intends to improve the current knowledge of Algerian folk medicine. Several scientific databases were used to accomplish this work. Based on this investigation, we identified 82 …

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Hawks' Herald -- Nov. 15, 2023, Roger Williams University Nov 2023

Hawks' Herald -- Nov. 15, 2023, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

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Probability Distributions Arising In Connection With The Inspection Paradox For Bernoulli Trials., James E. Marengo, Anne Marino Himes, W. Cade Reinberger, David L. Farnsworth Nov 2023

Probability Distributions Arising In Connection With The Inspection Paradox For Bernoulli Trials., James E. Marengo, Anne Marino Himes, W. Cade Reinberger, David L. Farnsworth

Articles

In renewal theory, the Inspection Paradox refers to the fact that an interarrival period in a renewal process which contains a fixed inspection time tends to be longer than one for the corresponding uninspected process. We focus on the paradox for Bernoulli trials. Probability distributions and moments for the lengths of the interarrival periods are derived for the inspected process, and we compare them to those for the uninspected case.

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