GLOBAL ATTRACTIVITY OF A DELAYED RATIO-DEPENDENT COOPERATIVE SYSTEM WITH STAGE STRUCTURE

An autonomous stage-structured ratio-dependent cooperative system, which was proposed by Muhammadhaji, Teng and Abdurahman, is revisited in this paper. By introducing a new lemma and using the iterative method, a set of sufficient conditions which guarantee the global attractivity of the positive equilibrium is obtained. It is shown that the conditions which guarantee the permanence of the system are enough to ensure the global attractivity of the system. Our result not only complements but also supplements one of the main results of Muhammadhaji, Teng and Abdurahman （Permanence and extinction analysis for a delayed ratio-dependent cooperative system with stage structure, Afr. Mat.（2013）DOI 10.1007/s13370-013-0162-6）.     

PERMANENCE OF ASYMPTOTICALLY PERIODIC MULTISPECIES LOTKA-VOLTERRA COMPETITION PREDATOR-PREY SYSTEM

In this paper, we consider the permanence of asymptotically periodic mul-tispecies Lotka-Volterra competition predator-prey system. By means of the standard comparison theorem, we improve or extend the corresponding results given by Peng and Chen [1], Teng and Li [2], Zhao and Chen [3]. Also, we obtain the conditions which ensure the permanence and global attractivity of asymptotically periodic multispecies competition predator-prey system.     

一类六角系统图的特征多项式及应用

Let Ln be the hexagonal chain graph,Fnbe the hexacyclic system graph and Mn be the M¨obius hexacyclic system graph. Derflinger and Sofer gave the spectra of Ln and Fn by using group theoretical method. Later, Gutman gave the spectra of them using a polynomial result due to Godsil and McKay. In this paper, we give a simple and direct method to determine the characteristic polynomial and spectra of Fn and Ln. By the method, we give the characteristic polynomial and spectrum of Mn that is new. Additionally, the exact values of total π-electron energy and the nullities of Ln, Fn and Mn are obtained, and the bounds for the energy of Ln and Mn are also considered.     

Influence of Multiple Micro Cracks on the Damage Behavior of a Macro-Crack Tip北大核心CSCD

The solution of an infinite plane containing a macro crack and a cluster of micro cracks under uniaxial tensile load was presented based on Muskhelishvili’s complex function method and the stepwise recursive method. The stress field and stress intensity factor K were obtained. Combined with the damage mechanics, damage parameter D of the macro-crack tip and the micro-crack tip under uniaxial tension was redefined, and the influence of different damage zone forms on the damage of the crack tip was analyzed. The results show that, both the chain-distribution and the reverse-chain-distribution micro cracks have an amplifying effect on the macro crack growth, and the damage parameter increases with the decrease of the inclination angle of the micro crack and the reduction of the distance between the macro crack and the micro cracks. For a relatively small inclination angle of the micro crack, the damage parameters of the macro crack and the micro crack heightens, and the damage parameter of the macro crack increases with the micro-crack length. For evenly distributed micro cracks in the continuous damage zone, the micro cracks have an amplifying effect on the macro-crack growth, and the damage parameter of the macro crack increases with the micro-crack number. © 2022 Editorial Office of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. All rights reserved.     

Positivity and boundedness preserving schemes for the fractional reaction-difusion equation

In this paper,we design a semi-implicit scheme for the scalar time fractional reaction-difusion equation.We theoretically prove that the numerical scheme is stable without the restriction on the ratio of the time and space stepsizes,and numerically show that the convergence orders are 1 in time and 2 in space.As a concrete model,the subdifusive predator-prey system is discussed in detail.First,we prove that the analytical solution to the system is positive and bounded.Then,we use the provided numerical scheme to solve the subdifusive predator-prey system,and theoretically prove and numerically verify that the numerical scheme preserves the positivity and boundedness.     

RESAMPLING METHOD UNDER DEPENDENT MODELS

As well known,the jackknife and the bootstrap methods fail for the mean of thedependent observations.Recently,the moving blocks jackknife and bootstrap havebeen proposed in the case of the dependent observations.For the mean of the strictlystationary and m-dependent observations,it has been proved that the proposeddistribution and variance estimators are weakly consistent.This paper proves that thedistribution and variance estimators are strongly consistent for the mean(and theregular functions of mean)of the strictly stationary and m-dependent or(?)-mixingobservations.     

A viral propagation model with a nonlinear infection rate and free boundaries

In this paper we put forward a viral propagation model with a nonlinear infection rate and free boundaries and investigate the dynamical properties. This model is composed of two ordinary differential equations and one partial differential equation, in which the spatial range of the first equation is the whole space R, and the last two equations have free boundaries. As a new mathematical model, we prove the existence,uniqueness and uniform estimates of the global solution, and provide the criteria for spreading and vanishing, and the long time behavior of the solution components u, v and w. Comparing this model with the corresponding ordinary differential systems, the basic reproduction number R_0 plays a different role. We find that when R_0≤1, the virus cannot spread successfully; when R_0 1, the successful spread of the virus depends on the initial value and varying parameters.     

Single-period Two-product Inventory Model with Reorder and Substitution

In market, excess demands for many products can be met by reorder even during one period, and retailers usually adopt substitution strategy for more benefit. Under the retailer's substitution strategy and permission of reorder, we develop the profits maximization model for the two-substitutable-product inventory problem with stochastic demands and proportional costs and revenues. We show that the objective function is concave and submodular, and therefore the optimal policy exists. We present the optimal conditions for order quantity and provide some properties of the optimal order quantities. Comparing our model with Netessine and Rudi's, we prove that reorder and adoption of the substitution strategy can raise the general profits and adjust down the general stock level.     

The Mathematical Model and Research Progress of the Boundary Layer Flashback in Premixed Combustion北大核心CSCD

Flashback is a key problem influencing the normal operation of power equipment such as gas turbines. As one of the main mechanisms that cause flashback, the boundary layer flashback has an important effect on the design and operation of gas turbine combustors and other combustion devices. Since the critical gradient model for the boundary layer flashback was put forward by Lewis et al. in 1945, the theoretical models for the boundary layer flashback, such as the Peclet number model, the Damköhler number model and the flame angle theory, were developed one after another. However, these theoretical models still need improvements. Until now, the theoretical models for the boundary layer flashback are still in continuous development and modification. The history of the boundary layer flashback was reviewed, and the background, pertinence and shortcomings of the theoretical models were elucidated in the order of the model establishment time. In addition, the development status and research progress of the theoretical models for the boundary layer flashback in recent years were summarized, especially the progress made with new methods such as numerical simulation and statistical analysis. Further, the theoretical research direction and breakthrough points of the combustion boundary layer flashback at present and in the future were put forward. © 2023 Editorial Office of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. All rights reserved.     

ASYMPTOTIC CONVERGENCE OF A GENERALIZED NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID WITH TRESCA BOUNDARY CONDITIONS

The goal of this article is to study the asymptotic analysis of an incompressible Herschel-Bulkley fluid in a thin domain with Tresca boundary conditions. The yield stress and the constant viscosity are assumed to vary with respect to the thin layer parameter ε.Firstly, the problem statement and variational formulation are formulated. We then obtained the existence and the uniqueness result of a weak solution and the estimates for the velocity field and the pressure independently of the parameter ε. Finally, we give a specific Reynolds equation associated with variational inequalities and prove the uniqueness.     

Some modified mathematical analytic derivations of the annual total relevant cost of the inventory model with two levels of trade credit in the supply chain system

Several recent studies in supply chain system and related areas explored various economic order quantity (EOQ) models for noninstantaneous deteriorating items with imperfect quality and trade credit financing. In particular, in the year 2007, Teng et al investigated an EOQ model in which the supplier offers the retailer the permissible delay period M and the retailer, in turn, provides the trade credit period N (with ) to his/her customers. The main purpose of this article is twofold: (a) It modifies the annual total relevant cost TVC(T) in the study of Teng et al and presents the correct derivations of TVC(T) by applying mathematical analytic tools and techniques. (b) It exposes some logical and mathematical problems in the proof of Theorem 1 in Teng et al. It also corrects and overcomes all of the errors and shortcomings by systematically presenting the complete and mathematical solution procedures in order to locate all optimal solutions for the model in Teng et al.     

Manufacturer's optimal pricing and lot-sizing policies under trade-credit financing

In the year 2006, Teng et al considered an appropriate economic production quantity (EPQ) model in which the manufacturer receives the supplier's trade credit and provides trade credit to the customer simultaneously. The following two payment methods were discussed by Teng et al: The main purpose of this paper is summarized below: Finally, with a view to further motivating the interested researchers for using the methodology and mathematical analytic techniques in several other contexts in the field, we have chosen to include, in Section 12, a number of related recent works in the field.     

Burst distribution of a linear code

In this note, the distribution of bursts is obtained, as defined by Chien and Teng, for a linear code and its coset.     

GLOBAL ATTRACTIVITY OF A DELAYED RATIO-DEPENDENT COOPERATIVE SYSTEM WITH STAGE STRUCTURE

An autonomous stage-structured ratio-dependent cooperative system,which was proposed by Muhammadhaji,Teng and Abdurahman,is revisited in this paper. By introducing a new lemma and using the iterative method, a set of sufficient conditions which guarantee the global attractivity of the positive equilibrium is obtained. It is shown that the conditions which guarantee the permanence of the system are enough to ensure the global attractivity of the system. Our result not only complements but also supplements one of the main results of Muhammadhaji, Teng and Abdurahman(Permanence and extinction analysis for a delayed ratio-dependent cooperative system with stage structure, Afr. Mat.(2013)DOI 10.1007/sl3370-013-0162-6).     

Some comments on “A simple method to compute economic order quantities”

In this note, we emphasize that the arithmetic–geometric-mean-inequality approach proposed by Teng [Teng, J.T., 2008. A simple method to compute economic order quantities. European Journal of Operational Research. doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2008.05.019] is not a general solution method. Teng’s approach happens to work and give the correct results when the two terms in an objective function are any functions such that their product is a constant. The classical EOQ model works fine since the product of the two terms is indeed a constant! When the product is not a constant, Teng’s approach is of little use. This is exemplified in Comment 1 via solving the EOQ model with complete backorders (where the model is regarded as having two decision variables). Comment 2 is generally valid for an algebraic method when it is used to solve an objective function with two decision variables.     

Permanence and global stability for nonautonomous N-species Lotka-Volterra competitive system with impulses and infinite delays

In this paper, we consider a class of nonautonomous N-species Lotka-Volterra competitive systems with impulses and infinite delays. By developing the methods given in Teng (2002) [25], we give sufficient conditions for permanence and global attractivity of the system.     

An inventory model under two levels of trade credit and limited storage space derived without derivatives

This paper tries to incorporate both Huang’s model [Y.F. Huang, Optimal retailer’s ordering policies in the EOQ model under trade credit financing, J. Oper. Res. Soc. 54 (2003) 1011–1015] and Teng’s model [J.T. Teng, On the economic order quantity under conditions of permissible delay in payments, J. Oper. Res. Soc. 53 (2002) 915–918] by considering the retailer’s storage space limited to reflect the real-life situations. That is, we want to investigate the retailer’s inventory policy under two levels of trade credit and limited storage space. Furthermore, we adopt Teng’s viewpoint [J.T. Teng, On the economic order quantity under conditions of permissible delay in payments, J. Oper. Res. Soc. 53 (2002) 915–918] that the retailer’s unit selling price and the purchasing price per unit are not necessarily equal. Then, an algebraic approach is provided and three easy-to-use theorems are developed to efficiently determine the optimal cycle time. Some previously published results of other researchers can be deduced as special cases. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate these theorems and managerial insights are drawn.     

A simple method to compute economic order quantities: Some observations

Teng [2] presents an arithmetic–geometric mean method to be applied to determine the optimal lot size for the EOQ/EPQ models, taking into account backorders. Although the arithmetic–geometric mean method is correct, arguments as to when (not) to use the arithmetic–geometric mean inequality as optimization method are not complete. Moreover, this optimization method does not focus on the method for deriving the optimal backorders level. The main purpose of this work is to overcome these shortcomings, presents a discussion of when (not) to use the cost minimization method and derives the optimal backorders level.     

A note on an EOQ model for deteriorating items under supplier credit linked to ordering quantity

This paper explores the inventory replenishment policy for deteriorating items in which the supplier provides a permissible delay to the purchaser if the order quantity is greater than or equal to a predetermined quantity. As a matter of fact, the inventory system discussed by this paper is the same as that of Chang et al. [C.T. Chang, L.Y. Ouyang, J.T. Teng, An EOQ model for deteriorating items under supplier credit credits linked to ordering quantity, Appl. Math. Model. 27 (2003) 983–996]. However, their approach in solving the problems needs further analysis. This article deals with an alternative approach to present a simple procedure in order to determine the optimal ordering policy when the supplier provides a permissible delay in payments linked to order quantity. Numerical examples reveal that the solution algorithm described in this paper is accurate and rapid.