Global Optimization in Any Minkowski Metric: A Permutation-Translation Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Multidimensional Scaling

It is well known that considering a non-Euclidean Minkowski metric in Multidimensional Scaling, either for the distance model or for the loss function, increases the computational problem of local minima considerably. In this paper, we propose an algorithm in which both the loss function and the composition rule can be considered in any Minkowski metric, using a multivariate randomly alternating Simulated Annealing procedure with permutation and translation phases. The algorithm has been implemented in Fortran and tested over classical and simulated data matrices with sizes up to 200 objects. A study has been carried out with some of the common loss functions to determine the most suitable values for the main parameters. The experimental results confirm the theoretical expectation that Simulated Annealing is a suitable strategy to deal by itself with the optimization problems in Multidimensional Scaling, in particular for City-Block, Euclidean and Infinity metrics.     

A non-commutative time-frequency tomography

The characterization of non-stationary signal requires joint time and frequency information. However, time and frequency are a pair of non-commuting variables that cannot constitute a joint probability density in the time-frequency plane. The time-frequency distributions have difficult interpretation problems arising from negative and complex values or spurious components. In this paper, we get time-frequency information from the marginal distributions in rotated directions in the time-frequency plane. The rigorous probability interpretation of the marginal distributions is without any ambiguities. This time-frequency transformation is similar to the computerized axial tomography (CT or CAT) and is applied to signal analysis and signal detection and reveals a lot of advantages especially in the signal detection of the low signal/noise (S/N).     

Conflict Pattern Analysis: Preparing the Ground for Participation in Policy Implementation

The participation of non-state actors in implementation processes is often understood as a means to increase compliance efficiency. But the implementation of spatial policies frequently focuses on pre-established goals, processes and instruments and thus renders difficult open discourse and shared decision-making. This paper introduces conflict pattern analysis (CPA) as a tool that supports the analysis of the actual actor constellation in order to define efficient approaches that avoid common problems of participatory processes. CPA is a semi-formalised method that helps to identify key-actors, their relations and interaction amongst each other as well as their core beliefs, interests and resources. It aggregates this information to interaction patterns that can be compared, classified and linked to different participatory methods on a theoretically informed basis. Particularly on the local and regional level, this could be the first step for successful (participatory) implementation strategies.     

ROLE OF α-PSEUDO-UNIVEX FUNCTIONS IN VECTOR VARIATIONAL-LIKE INEQUALITY PROBLEMS

In this paper, we introduce a new class of generalized convex function, namely, a-pseudounivex function, by combining the concepts of pseudo-univex and α-invex functions. Further, we establish some relationships between vector variational-like inequality problems and vector optimization problems under the assumptions of α-pseudo-univex functions. Results obtained in this paper present a refinement and improvement of previously known results.     

A theoretical model for mid-and low-latitude ionospheric electric fields in realistic geomagnetic fields

The geomagnetic fields, which play important roles in the ionospheric dynamo, can greatly affect the global distribution of ionospheric electric fields, currents and other ionospheric electrodynamics phenomena. In the study of ionospheric electrodynamics phenomena, such as the longitudinal variations of ionospheric electric fields, the non-dipolar component of the geomagnetic fields must be taken into account. In this paper, we deduce a theoretical electric field model for ionospheric dynamo at mid- and low-latitude which adopt a modified magnetic apex coordinates system. In the new electric field model, the geomagnetic fields can be calculated from either the IGRF model or the dipole field model, and the neutral winds and conductivities are calculated based on empirical models. Then the dynamo equation for the electric potential is finally solved in terms of the line-by-line iteration method, and the ionospheric electric fields and currents are derived from the calculated potential. Our model can reproduce the main features of the ionospheric electrodynamics processes, so it will be a useful tool for the investigation of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere.     

原始地应力及力学参数的测定

本文根据孔壁应力解除法获得的量测应变,提出了采用最优化方法直接确定岩体的泊松比和原始地应力。实例表明,这样获得的原始地应力更符合实际——对应最小的量测残差。     

饲育条件下Semisulcospiens decipiens的生长

在饲育温度条件下研究了Ｓ．ｄｅｃｉｐｉｅｎｓ的生长和产仔数及与饲育水温的关系。结果表明水温在上升期和下降期，新生贝和稚贝的生长速度较快，产仔数也较多．成体贝在水温１１℃～２９℃时，都可产出新生贝，以１８℃～２４℃时产出较多．在高温饲育条件下，成体贝的生长速度缓慢。     

链式输送竹片软化机研究

简述了链式输送竹片软化机的设计指导思想和设计方案，重点介绍软化机的构成，参数的确定以及它的优点。     

FlowShop调度的并行算法

ＦｌｏｗＳｈｏｐ调度的并行算法姜作廉（天津南开大学天津３０００７１）ＡＰａｒａｌｌｅｌＡｌｇｏｒｉｔｈｍｆｏｒＦｌｏｗＳｈｏｐＳｃｈｅｄｕｌｉｎｇＰｒｏｂｌｅｍＪｉａｎｇＺｕｏｌｉａｎ（ＮａｎｋａｉＵｎｉｖｅｒｓｉｔｙ３０００７１Ｔｉａｎｊｉｎ）Ａｂ...     

师资预测一类纵横统计推进模型

提出了一个新的人才预测模型,其主要优点是可对残缺原始数据进行加工,且可修正预测值的随机误差影响,预测精度较高.本文还给出了用该模型对某校师资进行预测的实例,得到满意结果.