Equivalence of generalized mixed complementarity and generalized mixed least element problems in ordered spaces

In this article, we derive some equivalences of generalized mixed non-linear programs, generalized mixed least-element problems, generalized mixed complementarity problems and generalized mixed variational inequality problems under certain regularity and growth conditions. We also generalize the notion of a Z-type map for point-to-set maps. Our results improve and extend recent results in the literature.     

A new approximation for the generalized fractional derivative and its application to generalized fractional diffusion equation

In this paper, we derive a fourth order approximation for the generalized fractional derivative that is characterized by a scale function z(t) and a weight function w(t) . Combining the new approximation with compact finite difference method, we develop a numerical scheme for a generalized fractional diffusion problem. The stability and convergence of the numerical scheme are proved by the energy method, and it is shown that the temporal and spatial convergence orders are both 4. Several numerical experiments are provided to illustrate the efficiency of our scheme.     

Monotone generalized variational inequalities and generalized complementarity problems

Some existence results for generalized variational inequalities and generalized complementarity problems involving quasimonotone and pseudomonotone set-valued mappings in reflexive Banach spaces are proved. In particular, some known results for nonlinear variational inequalities and complementarity problems in finite-dimensional and infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces are generalized to quasimonotone and pseudomonotone set-valued mappings and reflexive Banach spaces. Application to a class of generalized nonlinear complementarity problems studied as mathematical models for mechanical problems is given.The research of the first author was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of P. R. China and by the Ethel Raybould Fellowship, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia.     

Existence and uniqueness of solutions for the generalized linear complementarity problem

Cottle and Dantzig (Ref. 1) showed that the generalized linear complementarity problem has a solution for anyqR ^m ifM is a vertical blockP-matrix of type (m ₁,...,m _n ). They also extended known characterizations of squareP-matrices to vertical blockP-matrices.Here we show, using a technique similar to Murty's (Ref. 2), that there exists a unique solution for anyqR ^m if and only ifM is a vertical blockP-matrix of type (m ₁,...,m _n ). To obtain this characterization, we employ a generalization of Tucker's theorem (Ref. 3) and a generalization of a theorem initially introduced by Gale and Nikaido (Ref. 4).     

一般梯形模糊逼近算子及其在模糊运输问题中的应用

研究运输成本信息为一般模糊数的模糊运输问题.首先,在保持一般模糊数的核不变的条件下,建立一般模糊数与一般梯形模糊数的距离最小优化模型,通过求解模型得到一般模糊数的一般梯形模糊逼近算子,并给出该逼近算子具有的性质如数乘不变性、平移不变性、连续性等.然后利用该逼近算子将一般模糊运输信息表转换成一般梯形模糊运输信息表,再根据已有GFLCM和GFMDM算法得到模糊运输问题的近似最优解,最后给出具体算例分析说明方法的有效性和合理性.     

Modified generalized projective synchronization of a new fractional-order hyperchaotic system and its application to secure communication

This paper presents a new fractional-order hyperchaotic system. The chaotic behaviors of this system in phase portraits are analyzed by the fractional calculus theory and computer simulations. Numerical results have revealed that hyperchaos does exist in the new fractional-order four-dimensional system with order less than 4 and the lowest order to have hyperchaos in this system is 3.664. The existence of two positive Lyapunov exponents further verifies our results. Furthermore, a novel modified generalized projective synchronization (MGPS) for the fractional-order chaotic systems is proposed based on the stability theory of the fractional-order system, where the states of the drive and response systems are asymptotically synchronized up to a desired scaling matrix. The unpredictability of the scaling factors in projective synchronization can additionally enhance the security of communication. Thus MGPS of the new fractional-order hyperchaotic system is applied to secure communication. Computer simulations are done to verify the proposed methods and the numerical results show that the obtained theoretic results are feasible and efficient.     

A comparison of generalized multinomial logit and latent class approaches to studying consumer heterogeneity with some extensions of the generalized multinomial logit model

We calibrate and contrast the recent generalized multinomial logit model and the widely used latent class logit model approaches for studying heterogeneity in consumer purchases. We estimate the parameters of the models on panel data of household ketchup purchases, and find that the generalized multinomial logit model outperforms the best‐fitting latent class logit model in terms of the Bayesian information criterion. We compare the posterior estimates of coefficients for individual customers based on the two different models and discuss how the differences could affect marketing strategies (such as pricing), which could be affected by applying each of the models. We also describe extensions to the scale heterogeneity model that includes the effects of state dependence and purchase history. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The generalized totally geodesic Radon transform and its application to texture analysis

The generalized totally geodesic Radon transform associates the mean values over spherical tori to a function f defined on ??³??, where the elements of ??³ are considered as quaternions representing rotations. It is introduced into the analysis of crystallographic preferred orientation and identified with the probability density function corresponding to the angle distribution function W. Eventually, this communication suggests a new approach to recover an approximation of f from data sampling W. At the same time it provides additional clarification of a recently suggested method applying reproducing kernels and radial basis functions by instructive insight into its involved geometry. The focus is on the correspondence of geometrical and group features rather than on the mapping of functions and their spaces. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The acquisition of new technology and its impact on a firm's competitive position

The strategic decision concerning the optimal and dynamic acquisition of new technology is examined. The model focuses on a profit maximizing firm that optimally derives its price, level of output, and its level and composition of productive capacity over time. The acquisition of new technology and reduction of existing capacity may occur simultaneously, so that the composition of the firm's productive resources may be upgraded over time. It is assumed that the acquisition of new technology causes a reduction in production costs and a direct increase in the firm's demand. The demand experienced by the firm may be directly increased as a result of acquiring new technology due to benefits such as expanded product-mix or volume capabilities, improved quality of output, or improved customer service (shorter production lead time). In addition, it is shown that demand is indirectly increased due to the reduced production costs that enable the firm to charge a lower price. Therefore, the strategic impact of acquiring new technology is captured, since its effect on future demand and the firm's ability to meet the demand are considered. The importance of capturing the increased demand potential offered by the new technology is demonstrated through the analysis of numerical examples. In addition, the effect on the optimal solution caused by a variety of environmental conditions is examined. For example, the impact of technological innovation is observed by defining (i) the cost of acquiring technology as a decreasing function of time, and (ii) the effectiveness of new technology on reducing operating costs as an increasing function of time.     

On the Equivalence of Extended Generalized Complementarity and Generalized Least-Element Problems

In this paper, we derive some equivalences of generalized nonlinear programs, generalized least-element problems, and extended generalized complementarity problems under certain regularity and growth conditions. We also generalize the notion of a Z-map for point-to-set maps. Our results extend recent results by Schaible and Yao (Ref. 1).     

Optimal control of generalized multiobjective games with application to traffic networks modeling

The purpose of this paper is to study some new results on the existence and convergence of the solutions to controlled systems of generalized multiobjective games, controlled systems of traffic networks, and optimal control problems (OCPs). First, we introduce the controlled systems of generalized multiobjective games and establish the existence of the solutions for these systems using Browder-type fixed point theorem in the noncompact case and the $C_i$-quasi-concavity. Results on the convergence of controlled systems of the solutions for such problems using the auxiliary solution sets and the extended $C_i$-convexity of the objective functions are studied. Second, we investigate OCPs governed by generalized multiobjective games. The existence and convergence of the solutions to these problems are also obtained. Finally, as a real-world application, we consider the special case of controlled systems of traffic networks. Many examples are given for the illustration of our results.     

Banach空间中线性算子的(集值)度量广义逆的表示及应用

在Banach空间Y无自反和从Banach空间X到Y的线性算子T无闭值域和稠定的假定下,利用Banach空间几何方法证明了Banach空间中线性算子的度量广义逆是具有闭凸值的集值映射,建立了该度量广义逆的存在性、唯一性和等价表达式,并给出了此表达式的一个应用示例．所得的部分结果本质地拓广王玉文和潘少荣在Banach空间Y自反,从X到Y的线性算子T为闭值域和稠定的假定下的近期相应结果．     

A new generalized linear exponential distribution and its applications

A new generalized linear exponential distribution （NCLED） is considered in this paper which can be deemed as a new and more flexible extension of linear exponential distribution. Some statistical properties for the NGLED such as the hazard rate function, moments, quantiles are given. The maximum likelihood estimations （MLE） of unknown parameters are also discussed. A simulation study and two real data analyzes are carried out to illustrate that the new distribution is more flexible and effective than other popular distributions in modeling lifetime data.     

Sensitivity analysis for variational inequalities and nonlinear complementarity problems

This paper surveys the main results in the area of sensitivity analysis for finite-dimensional variational inequality and nonlinear complementarity problems. It provides an overview of Lipschitz continuity and differentiability properties of perturbed solutions for variational inequality problems, defined on both fixed and perturbed sets, and for nonlinear complementarity problems.     

广义的k阶Fibonacci-Jacobsthal序列及其性质

定义了一类广义的k阶Fibonacci-Jacobsthal序列,并给出了第四个初值条件.借助矩阵的方法得到了Jacobsthal序列与Jacobsthal-Lucas序列的关系,广义k阶Fibonacci-Jacobsthal序列与Jacobsthal序列,Fibonacci序列的关系,同时给出了k阶Fibonacc...     

广义Gray码及其在数字图像置乱中的应用

以图像信息安全问题为背景，讨论了广义Gray码及其在数字图像中的置乱作用，推广了丁玮等人（1999年）的相关结果。给出了图像置乱变换的周期，得到了周期性的一个充分必要条件。     

The generalized FGM distribution and its application to stereology of extremes

The generalized FGM distribution and related copulas are used as bivariate models for the distribution of spheroidal characteristics. It is shown that this model is suitable for the study of extremes of the 3D spheroidal particles observed in terms of their random planar sections.     

A new criterion for the inexact logarithmic-quadratic proximal method and its derived hybrid methods

To solve nonlinear complementarity problems, the inexact logarithmic-quadratic proximal (LQP) method solves a system of nonlinear equations (LQP system) approximately at each iteration. Therefore, the efficiencies of inexact-type LQP methods depend greatly on the involved inexact criteria used to solve the LQP systems. This paper relaxes inexact criteria of existing inexact-type LQP methods and thus makes it easier to solve the LQP system approximately. Based on the approximate solutions of the LQP systems, a descent method, and a prediction–correction method are presented. Convergence of the new methods are proved under mild assumptions. Numerical experiments for solving traffic equilibrium problems demonstrate that the new methods are more efficient than some existing methods and thus verify that the new inexact criterion is attractive in practice.     

The Tricomi and Frankl problems for generalized Chaplygin equations in multiply connected domains

The present paper deals with Tricomi and Frankl problems for generalized Chaplygin equations in multiply connected domains. We first give the representation of solutions of the Tricomi problem for the equations, and then prove the uniqueness and existence of solutions for the problem by a new method, i.e. the complex functions in the elliptic domain and the hyperbolic complex functions in hyperbolic domain are used. Finally we discuss the Frankl problem for generalized Chaplygin equations in multiply connected domains.