Model-companions and definability in existentially complete structures

The theory of model-companions and existentially complete structures is both reviewed and developed further. The review begins with A. Robinson’s work in the fifties and continues through the definability of second order structures in existentially complete groups. New results include necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a model-companion in terms of the definability of general elementary properties. The main theorem of the paper gives necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a model-companion for universal theories with finite presentations and the amalgamation property. This result generalizes the result of P. Eklof and G. Sabbagh that the theory ofR-modules has a model-completion if and only ifR is coherent. The author’s survey presentation at the Robinson Memorial Conference included the material in the first and fourth sections of this paper and Theorem 1 and its corollaries and examples in the second section. The other results in Section 2 and the results in Section 3 were obtained after the conference.     

An interval programming approach for developing economic order quantity model with imprecise exponents and coefficients

This paper develops an economic order quantity (EOQ) model with uncertain data. For modelling the uncertainty in real-world data, the exponents and coefficients in demand and cost functions are considered as interval data and then, the related model is designed. The proposed model maximises the profit and determines the price, marketing cost and lot sizing with the interval data. Since the model parameters are imprecise, the objective value is imprecise, too. So, the upper and lower bounds are specially formulated for the problem and then, the model is transferred to a geometric program. The resulted geometric program is solved by using the duality approach and the lower and upper bounds are found out for the objective function and variables. Two numerical examples and sensitivity analysis are further used to illustrate the performance of the proposed model.     

Revenue management for a supply chain with two streams of customers

In this paper, we consider revenue management for a service supply chain with one supplier and one retailer. The supplier has a limited capacity of a perishable product and both the supplier and the retailer face customers. Each customer may choose to buy a product from either the supplier or the retailer by considering prices and the cost associated with switching. For the centralized model, the supplier determines the selling prices for both herself and the retailer, and the retailer simply collects a commission fee for each product sold. We derive monotone properties for the revenue functions and pricing strategies. Further, we show that the commission fee increases the retailer’s price while decreasing the supplier’s and leads to efficiency loss of the chain. For the decentralized decision-making model, the supplier and the retailer compete in price over time. Two models are considered. In the first, the retailer buys products from the supplier before the selling season and in the second the retailer shares products with the supplier in retailing. For both models, we discuss the existence of the equilibrium and characterize the optimal decisions. Numerical results are presented to illustrate properties of the models and to compare the supply chain performance between the centralized and the decentralized models.     

考虑成员风险态度的零售商资金约束闭环供应链定价与回收决策

针对由制造商、回收商和资金约束的零售商组成的三级闭环供应链,考虑供应链成员面对市场需求不确定时表现出不同的风险态度,研究了闭环供应链的定价与回收决策问题。首先给出了产品的市场需求函数与回收商的回收成本函数;然后基于均值-方差法,构建了各成员和闭环供应链的效用函数;进一步地,依据博弈论的思想,确定了不同渠道权力结构下的最优零售价格、最优回收率和最优批发价格;最后分析了闭环供应链成员风险态度和贷款利率对供应链最优决策和效用的影响。研究表明,成员风险态度和贷款利率能够影响闭环供应链最优决策和效用,其中,风险规避的零售商和制造商对闭环供应链其他成员均有利,但是对自身和闭环供应链不利;风险规避的回收商对闭环供应链成员均不利;贷款利率的增长会降低成员和闭环供应链的效用。     

下分层不同层位千米钻孔稳定性研究

抽采钻孔的稳定性影响到抽采工程效果的好坏.采动作用下,位于底板下方不同层位千米钻孔的加卸载路径不同.为得到采动作用对不同层位钻孔稳定性的影响,分析了底板不同层位钻孔加卸载路径,依据该路径,设计十种数值模拟计算方案,对底板钻孔在不同速率加卸载、变速加卸载两种方式下的破坏范围、孔壁位移进行了分析,得到了加卸载结束后各方案对应的塑性区分布范围及加卸载过程中孔壁位移曲线.依据数值计算得到的卸载速率与形变恢复滞后性的关系,建立了考虑卸载速率变化的钻孔周边切应力计算模型.研究结果表明:加载速率对钻孔周边的破坏范围几乎不产生影响;卸载过程中,钻孔周边破坏范围与初始卸载应力及卸载速率相关,在进行底板顺层抽采钻孔布置时需综合考虑布孔位置处的应力值及卸载速率.     

Optimization of the Relaxation Parameter for S.S.O.R. and A.D.I. Preconditioning

We present and compare several approaches for the optimization of the relaxation parameter both for A.D.I. and S.S.O.R. basic iteration and preconditioning conjugate gradient method. For each kind of preconditioning a detailed link between estimates of the spectral radius of the iteration matrix and of the condition number resulting from preconditioning is proposed. It allows to choose the best approach in order to obtain the optimal relaxation parameter and the corresponding optimal estimates either of the spectral radius of the iteration matrix and of the resulting condition mumber of the S.S.O.R. and A.D.I. preconditioning.     

Impact of product pricing and timing of investment decisions on supply chain co-opetition

In supply chain co-opetition, firms simultaneously compete and co-operate in order to maximize their profits. We consider the nature of co-opetition between two firms: The product supplier invests in the technology to improve quality, and the purchasing firm (buyer) invests in selling effort to develop the market for the product before uncertainty in demand is resolved. We consider three different decision making structures and discuss the optimal configuration from each firm’s perspective. In case 1, the supplier invests in product quality and sets the wholesale price for the product. The buyer then exerts selling effort to develop the market and following demand potential realization, sets the resale price. In case 2, the supplier invests in product quality followed by the buyer’s investment in selling effort. Then, after demand potential is observed, the supplier sets the wholesale price and the buyer sets the resale price. Finally, in case 3, both firms simultaneously invest in product quality and selling effort, respectively. Subsequently, observing the demand potential, the supplier sets the wholesale price and the buyer sets the resale price. We compare all configuration options from both the perspective of the supplier and the buyer, and show that the level of investment by the firms depends on the nature of competition between them and the level of uncertainty in demand. Our analysis reveals that although configuration 1 results in the highest profits for the integrated channel, there is no clear dominating preference on system configuration from the perspective of both parties. The incentives of the co-opetition partners and the investment levels are mainly governed by the cost structure and the level of uncertainty in demand. We examine and discuss the relation between system parameters and the incentives in desiging the supply contract structure.     

Mixed convection heat transfer by nanofluids in a cavity with two oscillating flexible fins: A fluid–structure interaction approach

This study investigated the effects of two oscillating fins on the heat transfer rate and flow characteristics of a nanofluid inside a square enclosure. Both fins were attached to the hot wall and both fins oscillated at the same frequencies and amplitudes. The finite element method implemented in the arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) technique was used to solve the equations describing the interactions and movements of the nanofluid and fins. Comparisons of our results and those reported in previous studies demonstrated that the modeling and numerical investigations were valid and reliable. The results showed that the increase in the heat transfer rate was due to the oscillation of the fins. In addition, the increasing trend in the heat transfer rate due to the oscillating fins decreased as the ratio of the thermal conductivity of the fins relative to the nanofluid increased. Increasing the thermal conductivity and viscosity parameters enhanced and weakened the heat transfer rate, respectively.     

Optimal Mixed Batch Shipment Policy with Variable Safety Factor for the Single-Vendor Single-Buyer Production-Inventory System

This study investigates the production and inventory problem involving stochastic demand in a single-vendor single-buyer integrated system. The stochastic model is constructed and is controlled by both the reorder and shipping points with mixed geometric and equal batch shipment policy and variable safety factor. The minimum cost model is transformed into the maximum order quantity model. Consequently, the structure of mixed geometric and equal shipments can easily be obtained. The structure of the mixed geometric and equal shipments comprises number of batches, number of geometric shipments, and ratio of equal sized shipments to the size of the first shipment. The problem is solved using the proposed algorithm that determines the economic lot size, the structure of the mixed geometric and equal shipments, and the safety factor. An illustrative example demonstrates the effectiveness of the algorithmic procedures.     

基于产业结构优化的节能减排离散动态演化模型

从中国能源环境现状出发,基于产业结构发展趋势及其演变规律,运用动态投入产出分析法,对现有数据进行分析,结合演化理论,提出能源消耗演化目标和污染排放演化目标,建立节能减排下的离散动态演化模型,深入探讨节能减排策略和优化产业结构方法.模型对中国2000-2008年的数据进行拟合检验,得出中国三次产业经济产值、中国能源消耗量及污染排放量,并将其与实际情况进行比较,从节能减排和产业结构优化两个方面给予实证分析.基于建立的模型,结合情景分析法对中国2015年的经济产值、能源消耗及污染排放进行预测并对预测结果进行演化情景分析为中国制定相应的节能减排策略、实现产业结构优化提供了理论依据,为中国实现能源环境可持续发展提供了一个全新的视角和路线.     

政府奖惩下供应链合作减排与低碳宣传的动态优化

为减少生产过程中碳排放对环境带来的不利影响,考虑到政府对制造商采取奖惩措施,以此为背景,针对供应链长期合作减排、低碳宣传的问题,构建微分博弈模型。考虑到产品需求受碳排放量和零售商低碳宣传努力的共同影响下,得出并分析了分散式和集中式决策下制造商和零售商的反馈均衡策略及产品碳排放量的最优轨迹,发现产品碳排放量的最优轨迹具有多种敛散性,且在集中式决策下实现了供应链利润和环境绩效的双赢。此外,还分析了政府奖惩力度对产品碳排放量的影响。最后结合算例对模型进行分析,为供应链的低碳化管理和政府奖惩政策的制定提供了理论参考。     

投资者情绪和市场利率对证券市场指数收益影响特点的动态刻画

本文基于2006年10月到2015年6月市场层面的投资者情绪和上证综指收益率,刻画了投资者情绪和市场利率对证券市场指数收益率的影响。首先,本文通过误差修正模型研究了短期层面投资者情绪对证券市场收益的影响特点,补充了以往在长期层面和整体收益水平上投资者情绪对市场收益影响的研究。由于市场层面的投资者情绪会受到宏观政策影响,之后本文将市场利率作为政策因素,通过分位数回归分析了不同市场收益水平下,市场利率和剔除了宏观政策因素的投资者情绪对市场收益的影响。研究结果表明:投资者情绪和证券市场收益之间的关系在短期层面上更为显著;当我国的证券市场环境处于“牛市”时,市场利率和投资者情绪均会对证券市场指数收益产生显著的影响,且随着市场收益水平的逐步上升,市场利率的反向作用和投资者情绪的正向作用均会逐渐加强。     

基于产品生命周期的闭环供应链定价和协调策略研究

研究产品生命周期条件下一个制造商、一个零售商组成的闭环供应链的定价和协调策略:制造商第一周期只生产新品,从第二周期开始生产再制造品,并负责回收。建立了两周期、多周期和无限周期下的分散决策模型和多周期下的集中决策模型,得到最优定价和生产策略。结果表明:两周期中,制造商和零售商应根据不同的成本节约额制定不同的批发价、零售价和生产量。多周期中,当成本节约额比较小时,除第一和最后一个周期外,制造商和零售商应采取相同的定价和生产策略;当成本节约额比较大时,除第一和最后两个周期外,制造商和零售商应采取相同的定价和生产策略。无限周期中,除第一周期以外,制造商和零售商都应该采取相同的定价和生产策略。在有限周期情况下,制造商和零售商应通过在前期制定比较低的批发价和零售价,以提高生产量和销售量,使得后期的回收量增大,达到降低成本的目的。通过引入收益共享契约制定合适的批发价和销售收入及再制造收益共享比率可以协调整个闭环供应链。算例验证了上述结论。     

基于物元分析的科技人才考评研究

利用可拓学中的物元分析理论,对科技人才考评问题进行了研究.在分析多种相关因素的基础上,从基本素质、学术素质、业务素质和业绩贡献等方面构建了科技人才考评指标体系.对考评指标实行规范化、科学化、定量化的基础上,建立了科技人才考评的物元分析模型.最后应用结果表明,把物元分析理论应用于科技人才考评是可行的,同时,物元分析拓展科技人才考评的研究途径.     

桩基承台结构的波流力研究进展

我国近海风电场建设大多采用桩基承台结构．总结了不规则波浪和水流共同作用下桩基承台结构的波流力物理模型实验结果,得到了群桩效应系数及其变化规律,讨论了作用于近水面承台底部的波浪拍击力;从理论上分析了规则波作用下承台对桩基波浪力的影响;建立了规则波与桩基承台相互作用的数值模型,揭示了波浪在承台的上浪与爬高及其水动力特征．鉴于桩基承台结构包含多个斜桩和较大尺度的承台,在波浪与水流作用下该结构物附近的流场结构十分复杂,有必要针对结构附近的流动结构以及自由表面大变形开展细致的实验和数值模拟研究,以进一步揭示作用于这类结构的波流力变化规律及其机理.     

Tools of the mind: Techniques and methods for intellectual work: V. STIBIC North-Holland,Amsterdam, 1982, xiii + 297 pages,Dfl.85.00

Many location problems may be separated into a series of interrelated macro, meso and micro decision-making states. The macro scale decision determines the type, capacity and number of facilities, the meso scale decision determines the location and allocation of facilities and the micro scale decision determines such considerations as routing and scheduling of service vehicles. This paper concerns the first two levels of decision-making.The present paper demonstrates the use of two models: (i) an analytical model that uses continuum approximations and methods of calculus to determine the number of facilities, the capacity and the approximate location of each that minimizes the sum of the transportation and facility costs for a slowly varying demand rate, and (ii) a traditional location-allocation model that determines more exactly the resulting locations and allocations. These two approaches have specific requirements in terms of data input, cost of data collection and cost of solution and, consequently, yield unique insights and benefits for practising planners. The strengths and weaknesses of the two models are complementary. This thesis is developed with an analysis of the Calgary, Alberta refuse collection and disposal system.     

基于模糊信息熵理论的港口物流系统竞争能力研究——以福州港智慧物流与低碳港口建设为例

在其深层次机理上,港口物流系统竞争能力必受其物质技术支撑体系的制约．结合智慧港口和第五代港口基本理论,可得出深层次物质技术支撑体系主要有：物质资源禀赋、城市经济系统、物联网系统、港口经营系统、绿色效率系统等．以相关港口物流系统竞争力基本理论为指导,考虑到中国各港口的实际情况,结合数据获得的难易程度,分别从基础设施、发展环境、智慧技术、服务水平、低碳绩效五个方面遴选出18个评价指标,按照模糊信息熵理论,利用全国24个主要港口2001—2013年的原始数据,通过数学软件Matlab编程,计算出系统层指标的信息熵和权重及全国8个代表性港口2013年的竞争能力综合评价值,并以福建省福州港为例,对其进行横向比较和纵向时序分析．     

突发公共卫生事件中地方政府与社会公众间的演化博弈研究

近年来,突发公共卫生事件频发,社会公众与地方政府相互配合是及时、高效解决突发公共卫生事件的必然选择。本文以全球抗击新冠肺炎疫情为背景,讨论在突发公共卫生事件中社会公众与地方政府之间的博弈关系,基于有限理性假设,构建演化博弈模型,分析博弈双方决策行为的动态调整过程,得到在不同条件下社会公众和地方政府的演化稳定策略。同时,利用MATLAB进行仿真实验,分析在博弈过程中政府的奖惩、上级部门的处罚等主要因素对博弈双方策略选择的影响。研究结果表明,完善相关的补贴政策,普及疫情防控的相关法律法规,加大对社会公众随意流动、违反疫情相关规章制度的惩罚力度,提高对地方政府宽松防疫的处罚等措施可以有效促进社会公众和地方政府之间的相互协作,最终实现共同积极防疫。     

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.