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.     

太中银线吕梁段方案研究

文章以太中银线吕梁段方案为例,分析了影响线路方案的主要因素,强调了线路选线过程中的主要技术标准以及与地方规划协调的重要性。     

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.     

奇摄动非线性微分方程周期边值问题解的估计

本文考虑一类二阶非线性微分方程奇摄动周期边值问题。利用微分不等式技巧,不仅研究了解的存在性,而且还给出解及其导数的估计,从而提供了研究解的导数估计的一种方法。     

商业市场信息随机预测模型的研究和计算机实现

本文针对商业市场信息的特点，选用了随机预测模型ＡＲＩＭＡ的基本模式；深入研究ＡＲＩＭＡ模型建立的全过程，开拓性地采用了功率谱估计方法，确定市场预测模型的阶数ｐ和ｑ；利用多种高级语言的混编程序技术，在微机上完全实现了商业市场信息预测系统；运行结果表明；该模型及其实现系统是可行的。     

论我国行政公开制度的不足及其完善

行政公开是我国提升立法和政府行政过程与结果质量的必由之路.是建设法治国家,建设透明政府的大势所趋.完善的行政公开制度在国际上能增强其他国家对我国法律体系的理解,更好的促进国际间交流与合作,在国内能促使公众对立法和行政有更好的了解,提高立法与政府决策科学性与民主性,使公众与政府能形成良性的互动.     

陈独秀早期、前期思想演变研究之现状及我见

近年来,有关陈独秀的研究广泛展开,对陈独秀思想演变之研究是争论最多的一个问题.根据学术界的研究情况,首先介绍了占主流的陈独秀思想演变阶段划分论,提出了笔者的划分观点.其次,重点分析了陈独秀向马克思主义者转变问题,提出了1920年5月完成论的观点.