固定合作规模网络的平均路径长度

本文提出了一种特殊的合作网络,称之为固定合作规模网络．我们重点研究了这类网络的平均路径长度,通过建立微分方程,得到平均路径长度的增加速度近似与网络规模的对数成正比．     

Three Point Boundary Value Problems on Time Scales

This work formulates existence theorems for solutions to three-point boundary value problems on time scales. The ideas are based on a relationship between the three point boundary conditions, lower and upper solutions and topological degree theory.     

Spectral Integral Variations of Degree Maximal Graphs

The concept of the spectral integral variation was introduced by Fan [Fan Yizheng (2002). On spectral integral variations of graphs. Linear and Multilinear Algebra , 50 , 133-142] to study the general graphs with all changed eigenvalues moving up by integers when an edge is added. Here we consider the spectral integral variations of maximal graphs G , and successfully give an equivalent condition for the spectral integral variation of G occurring in two places by adding an edge e . We also characterize whether the graph G + e is maximal so that an explicit interpretation of the above condition is obtained, where G + e denotes the graph obtained from G by adding an edge e .     

Finite Codimension Subfields of a Field Complete with Respect to a Real Valuation

Let K be a field complete with respect to a real valuation v and not algebraically closed. We will show that every finite codimension subfield of K is closed in the v-adic topology if and only if the degree of imperfection of K is finite. It follows that there are incomplete finite codimension subfields of K when the degree of imperfection of K is infinite. These examples exhibit other interesting pathologies. We are able to give a necessary (and in the case of a discrete real valuation also sufficient) condition for a given finite codimension subfield to be complete. Finally, we give some applications to fields of Laurent series.

Communicated by A. Prestel.     

Effects of degree correlation on the controllability of networks

In this paper, we investigate the effects of degree correlation on the controllability of undirected networks with different degree-mixing patterns based on simulation analysis. Considering random pinning, max-degree pinning and mix-degree pinning, some relevance factors on controllability such as the control gain and the number of pinned nodes are discussed in detail. It is found that disassortative mixing enhances the network controllability contrast to assortative mixing, to which the network controllability is sensible. Furthermore, too large or too low value of the feedback gain can reduce the controllability. From the viewpoint of practical application, mix-degree pinning strategy is suggested in assortative network, while in disassortative network, max-degree pinning scheme is better than random pinning.     

团体随机和择优混合演化网络模型的稳定性

主要通过马氏链、主方程的方法和技巧,给出了团体随机和择优混和演化网络的稳态度分布存在性的严格证明,并严格推导了度分布的精确解析表达式.     

Multivariate optimization and comparison between conventional extraction (CE) and ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) of carotenoid extraction from cashew apple

Carotenoids are an essential component of cashew and can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, natural pigment, food additives, among other applications. The present work focuses on optimizing and comparing conventional and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods. Every optimization step took place with a 1:1 (w:w) mixture of yellow and red cashew apples lyophilized and ground in a cryogenic mill. A Simplex-centroid design was applied for both methods, and the solvents acetone, methanol, ethanol, and petroleum ether were evaluated. After choosing the extractor solvent, a central composite design was applied to optimize the sample mass (59–201 mg) and extraction time (6–34 min). The optimum conditions for the extractor solvent were 38% acetone, 30% ethanol, and 32% petroleum ether for CE and a mixture of 44% acetone and 56% methanol for UAE. The best experimental conditions for UAE were a sonication time of 19 min and a sample mass of 153 mg, while the CE was 23 min and 136 mg. Comparing red and yellow cashews, red cashews showed a higher carotenoid content in both methodologies. The UAE methodology was ca. 21% faster, presented a more straightforward composition of extracting solution, showed an average yield of superior carotenoid content in all samples compared to CE. Therefore, UAE has demonstrated a simple, efficient, fast, low-cost adjustment methodology and a reliable alternative for other applications involving these bioactive compounds in the studied or similar matrix.