Developing A Cyberterrorism Policy: Incorporating Individual Values,
2018
Virginia Commonwealth University
Developing A Cyberterrorism Policy: Incorporating Individual Values, Osama Bassam J. Rabie
Theses and Dissertations
Preventing cyberterrorism is becoming a necessity for individuals, organizations, and governments. However, current policies focus on technical and managerial aspects without asking for experts and non-experts values and preferences for preventing cyberterrorism. This study employs value focused thinking and public value forum to bare strategic measures and alternatives for complex policy decisions for preventing cyberterrorism. The strategic measures and alternatives are per socio-technical process.
Strong Stability Of A Class Of Difference Equations Of Continuous Time And Structured Singular Value Problem,
2018
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Strong Stability Of A Class Of Difference Equations Of Continuous Time And Structured Singular Value Problem, Qian Ma, Keqin Gu, Narges Choubedar
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
This article studies the strong stability of scalar difference equations of continuous time in which the delays are sums of a number of independent parameters tau_i, i = 1, 2, . . . ,K. The characteristic quasipolynomial of such an equation is a multilinear function of exp(-tau_i s). It is known that the characteristic quasipolynomial of any difference equation set in the form of one-delayper- scalar-channel (ODPSC) model is also in such a multilinear form. However, it is shown in this article that some multilinear forms of quasipolynomials are not characteristic quasipolynomials of any ODPSC difference equation set. The equivalence …
Strong Stability Of A Class Of Difference Equations Of Continuous Time And Structured Singular Value Problem,
2018
School of Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, China
Strong Stability Of A Class Of Difference Equations Of Continuous Time And Structured Singular Value Problem, Qian Ma, Keqin Gu, Narges Choubedar
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
This article studies the strong stability of scalar difference equations of continuous time in which the delays are sums of a number of independent parameters τi, i = 1, 2, . . . , K. The characteristic quasipolynomial of such an equation is a multilinear function of e−τis. It is known that the characteristic quasipolynomial of any difference equation set in the form of one-delay-per-scalar-channel (ODPSC) model is also in such a multilinear form. However, it is shown in this article that some multilinear forms of quasipolynomials are not characteristic quasipolynomials of any ODPSC difference equation set. The equivalence between …
Using A Coupled Bio-Economic Model To Find The Optimal Phosphorus Load In Lake Tainter, Wi,
2018
The University of Akron
Using A Coupled Bio-Economic Model To Find The Optimal Phosphorus Load In Lake Tainter, Wi, Mackenzie Jones
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
In Dunn County, Wisconsin the lakes suffer from algae blooms due to excess phosphorus runoff. A coupled bio-economic model is studied with the intent of finding the optimal level of phosphorus that should be allowed into the lake depending on certain biologic and economic parameters. We model the algae and phosphorus concentration in the lake over time based off the phosphorus input. Community welfare is modeled by comparing the costs and benefits of phosphorus fertilizer. This model is proposed to find the phosphorus level that maximizes community welfare and then determine how certain environmental and social change initiatives will affect …
Flow Anisotropy Due To Thread-Like Nanoparticle Agglomerations In Dilute Ferrofluids,
2017
Montclair State University
Flow Anisotropy Due To Thread-Like Nanoparticle Agglomerations In Dilute Ferrofluids, Alexander Cali, Wah-Keat Lee, A. David Trubatch, Philip Yecko
Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Improved knowledge of the magnetic field dependent flow properties of nanoparticle-based magnetic fluids is critical to the design of biomedical applications, including drug delivery and cell sorting. To probe the rheology of ferrofluid on a sub-millimeter scale, we examine the paths of 550 μm diameter glass spheres falling due to gravity in dilute ferrofluid, imposing a uniform magnetic field at an angle with respect to the vertical. Visualization of the spheres’ trajectories is achieved using high resolution X-ray phase-contrast imaging, allowing measurement of a terminal velocity while simultaneously revealing the formation of an array of long thread-like accumulations of magnetic …
Effective Modified Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Method For Large-Scale Symmetric Nonlinear Equations,
2017
Northwest University Kano
Effective Modified Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Method For Large-Scale Symmetric Nonlinear Equations, Jamilu Sabi'u, Mohammed Y. Waziri
Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)
In this paper, we proposed hybrid conjugate gradient method using the convex combination of FR and PRP conjugate gradient methods for solving Large-scale symmetric nonlinear equations via Andrei approach with nonmonotone line search. Logical formula for obtaining the convex parameter using Newton and our proposed directions was also proposed. Under appropriate conditions global convergence was established. Reported numerical results show that the proposed method is very promising.
Rogue Rotary - Modular Robotic Rotary Joint Design,
2017
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Rogue Rotary - Modular Robotic Rotary Joint Design, Sean Wesley Murphy, Tyler David Riessen, Jacob Mark Triplett
Mechanical Engineering
This paper describes the design process from ideation to test validation for a singular robotic joint to be configured into a myriad of system level of robots.
Optimal Control And Models For Alternative Pest Management To Alfalfa Agroecosystems,
2017
Hartnell College
Optimal Control And Models For Alternative Pest Management To Alfalfa Agroecosystems, Mohammed Yahdi
Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research
No abstract provided.
Frechet Differentiable Norm And Locally Uniformly Rotund Renormings,
2017
Tribhuvan University Siddhnath Science Campus
Frechet Differentiable Norm And Locally Uniformly Rotund Renormings, Gaj R. Damai, Prakash M. Bajracharya
Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)
In this paper, we study briefly the role played by the locally uniformly rotund (LUR) norm and Frechet differentiability of a norm on the Banach space theory. Our old outstanding open Problem 3.8 mentioned below is the main object of this paper. We study nearly about it and find some additional assumptions on the space attached with this problem to obtain its positive or negative answer. We investigate different results related to these norms and their duals on different settings. In particular, we introduce reflexive spaces, Banach spaces with unconditional basis, weakly locally uniformly rotund (WLUR) norm, Almost locally uniformly …
P26. Global Exponential Stabilization On So(3),
2017
[email protected]
P26. Global Exponential Stabilization On So(3), Soulaimane Berkane
Western Research Forum
Global Exponential Stabilization on SO(3)
On The Three Dimensional Interaction Between Flexible Fibers And Fluid Flow,
2017
Montclair State University
On The Three Dimensional Interaction Between Flexible Fibers And Fluid Flow, Bogdan Nita, Ryan Allaire
Department of Mathematics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
In this paper we discuss the deformation of a flexible fiber clamped to a spherical body and immersed in a flow of fluid moving with a speed ranging between 0 and 50 cm/s by means of three dimensional numerical simulation developed in COMSOL . The effects of flow speed and initial configuration angle of the fiber relative to the flow are analyzed. A rigorous analysis of the numerical procedure is performed and our code is benchmarked against well established cases. The flow velocity and pressure are used to compute drag forces upon the fiber. Of particular interest is the behavior …
On Some Impulse Control Problems With Constraint,
2017
Wayne State University
On Some Impulse Control Problems With Constraint, Jose L. Menaldi, Maurice Robin
Mathematics Faculty Research Publications
The impulse control of a Markov–Feller process is considered when the impulses are allowed only when a signal arrives. This is referred to as an impulse control problem with constraint. A detailed setting is described, a characterization of the optimal cost is obtained using previous results of the authors on optimal stopping problems with constraint, and an optimal impulse control is identified.
Adrc Based Control Of Nonlinear Dynamical System With Multiple Sources Of Disturbance And Multiple Inputs,
2017
Georgia Southern University
Adrc Based Control Of Nonlinear Dynamical System With Multiple Sources Of Disturbance And Multiple Inputs, Chan Mi Park
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
In this thesis, we study the stability of Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) applied to controlling the Lorenz system. The Lorenz system is a nonlinear dynamical system that we attempt to control. In fact, the system is used to model convection flow such as that found in thermosyphons, electric circuits, and lasers. We are stabilizing the Lorenz system along with a few disturbances. Thus, to stabilize this chaotic system, a robust controller is required. The ADRC system is known as as effective method to stabilize a dynamical system. With the help of the Extended State Observer (ESO), the system can …
A Markov Decision Process Approach To Adaptive Contact Strategies,
2017
Georgia Southern University
A Markov Decision Process Approach To Adaptive Contact Strategies, Artur Grygorian
College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations
In the field of survey methodology, optimizing contact strategies helps organizations increase response rates using their allocated budget. Markov Decision Processes (MDP) are widely used to model decision-making strategies in situations where the outcomes have a random component. In this research, we use MDPs and adaptive sampling techniques to construct a strategy that, based on target audience characteristics, suggests the best contact policy. The data we use comes from the First Destination Survey conducted by the Office of Career Services at Georgia Southern University. The constructed model is quite flexible and can be used by other organizations to optimize their …
Equators Have At Most Countable Many Singularities With Bounded Total Angle,
2017
University of Pennsylvania
Equators Have At Most Countable Many Singularities With Bounded Total Angle, Pilar Herreros, Mario Ponce, J.J.P. Veerman
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications and Presentations
For distinct points p and q in a two-dimensional Riemannian manifold, one defines their mediatrix Lpq as the set of equidistant points to p and q. It is known that mediatrices have a cell decomposition consisting of a finite number of branch points connected by Lipschitz curves. In the case of a topological sphere, mediatrices are called equators and it can benoticed that there are no branching points, thus an equator is a topological circle with possibly many Lipschitz singularities. This paper establishes that mediatrices have the radial …
Autonomous Quadrotor Collision Avoidance And Destination Seeking In A Gps-Denied Environment,
2017
University of Kentucky
Autonomous Quadrotor Collision Avoidance And Destination Seeking In A Gps-Denied Environment, Thomas C. Kirven
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This thesis presents a real-time autonomous guidance and control method for a quadrotor in a GPS-denied environment. The quadrotor autonomously seeks a destination while it avoids obstacles whose shape and position are initially unknown. We implement the obstacle avoidance and destination seeking methods using off-the-shelf sensors, including a vision-sensing camera. The vision-sensing camera detects the positions of points on the surface of obstacles. We use this obstacle position data and a potential-field method to generate velocity commands. We present a backstepping controller that uses the velocity commands to generate the quadrotor's control inputs. In indoor experiments, we demonstrate that the …
Neutrosophic Operational Research - Vol. 2,
2017
University of New Mexico
Neutrosophic Operational Research - Vol. 2, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel Basset, Victor Chang
Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications
Foreword John R. Edwards This book is an excellent exposition of the use of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to generate data analytic insights to make evidence-based decisions, to improve productivity, and to manage cost-risk and benefitopportunity in public and private sectors. The design and the content of the book make it an up-to-date and timely reference for professionals, academics, students, and employees, in particular those involved in strategic and operational decisionmaking processes to evaluate and prioritize alternatives to boost productivity growth, to optimize the efficiency of resource utilization, and to maximize the effectiveness of outputs and impacts to stakeholders. It …
Neutrosophic Operational Research - Vol. 1,
2017
University of New Mexico
Neutrosophic Operational Research - Vol. 1, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel Basset, Yongquan Zhou
Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications
This book is an excellent exposition of the use of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to generate data analytic insights to make evidence-based decisions, to improve productivity, and to manage cost-risk and benefitopportunity in public and private sectors. The design and the content of the book make it an up-to-date and timely reference for professionals, academics, students, and employees, in particular those involved in strategic and operational decisionmaking processes to evaluate and prioritize alternatives to boost productivity growth, to optimize the efficiency of resource utilization, and to maximize the effectiveness of outputs and impacts to stakeholders. It is concerned with the …
A Numerical Scheme For Generalized Fractional Optimal Control Problems,
2016
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
A Numerical Scheme For Generalized Fractional Optimal Control Problems, N. Singha, C. Nahak
Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)
This paper introduces a generalization of the Fractional Optimal Control Problem (GFOCP). Proposed generalizations differ in terms of explaining the constraint involved in the dynamical system of the control problem. We assume the constraint as an arbitrary function of fractional derivatives and fractional integrals. By this assumption the restriction on constraint, to be of some prescribed function of fractional operators, is removed. Deduction of necessary optimality conditions followed by particular cases and examples has been provided. Additionally, we construct a solution scheme for the suggested class of (GFOCP)’s. The formulation of this scheme is done by implementing the Adomian decomposition …
A 10-Point Approximating Subdivision Scheme Based On Least Squares Technique,
2016
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
A 10-Point Approximating Subdivision Scheme Based On Least Squares Technique, Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad T. Iqbal
Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM)
In this paper, a 10-point approximating subdivision scheme is presented. Least squares technique for fitting the polynomial of degree 9 to data is used to develop this scheme. The proposed strategy can be used to generate a family of schemes. The important characteristics of the scheme are also discussed. Graphical efficiency of the scheme is shown by applying it on different types of data.
