AN AXIOMATIC APPROACH TO CATEGORIES OF TOPOLOGICAL ALGEBRAS

Abstract

Consider a commuting square of functors TV = GU where G is an algebraic functor over sets (in the sense of Herrlich), and T and U are (regular epi, monosource)—topological and fibre small. Such a square is called a Topological Algebraic Situation (TAS) when the following two conditions are satisfied:

1. if h: UA → UB and g: VA → VB are morphisms with Gh = Tg, there exists a morphism f: A → B such that Uf = h and Vf = g;

2. V carries U-initial monosources into T-initial mono-sources.

The functor V has many nice properties which shed light on the blending of the “topology” and “algebra”; e.g., V is a topologically algebraic functor in the sense of Y.H. Hong. An ([Etilde],[Mtilde]) version of O. Wyler's “Taut Lift Theorem” is used to show that the existence of a left adjoint to V is related to Condition (ii). It is also shown that certain topological algebraic reflections arise as Topological Algebraic Situations from algebraic and topological surjective reflections.     

AN EXTREMAL APPROACH TO BIRKHOFF QUADRATURE FORMULAS

1. Introduction and Main ResultsIn tfor paPer we shaJl use the ddstions and notations of [3l. Let E = (e'k)7t' kt. be anincidence matrir with entries consisting of zeros and ones and satisfying lEl:= Z.,* ei* = n + 1(here we allow a zero row ). Furthermore, in wha follOws we assume that(A) E satisfies the P6lya condition(B) all sequences of E in the interior rows, 0 < i < m + 1, are even.Let Sm denote the set of poiats X = (xo, z1 l "') xm, x.+1) fOr whichand Sm its clOusure. If some O…     

AN OPTIMIZATION APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING TIMBER SUPPLY FUNCTION COEFFICIENTS

This paper examines an optimization approach to identifying short-run timber supply function coefficients when the form of the supply function is known. By definition, a short-run timber supply function is a functional relationship between the optimal harvest level in each period (e.g., each year) and the actual forest-market state in the same period. The short-run timber supply function represents the optimal harvest decision policy, and therefore, the problem of optimal harvesting can be formulated as a problem of determining this function. When the form of the supply function is known, the problem becomes one of identifying the coefficients of the supply function. If the management objective is to maximize the expected present value of net revenues from timber harvesting over an infinite time horizon, and the timber price process is, in a sense, stationary, the supply function coefficients correspond to the optimal solution to an anticipative optimization problem. In this case, the supply function coefficients can be determined by maximizing the expected present value of the net revenues from timber harvesting, where periodic harvest levels are determined using the supply function. Numerical results show that the short-run supply functions determined using this approach gives good approximations of the true supply function.     

AN IMPROVEMENT ON UNCONSTRAINED CONVEX PROGRAMMING APPROACH TO LINEAR PROGRAMMING

For satate form linear gram as Fang and sao deined and approach which would find an optimal solution by solving an anconstrained convex dual programming.Thedual was construcied by applying an emropic peturbation and a simple Inequality Inz0n,In this paper,we suggest than a paperbation functiontake the place of Inx such that the new approdt has good numerical stability andhas all properties of the original method     

AN ENCOMPASSING APPROACH TO MODELING FISHERY DYNAMICS: MODELING DYNAMIC NONLINEAR SYSTEMS

Uncertainty about the nature and significance of nonlinearities and the manner in which dynamics affect future realizations makes model specification the most difficult aspect of modeling dynamic systems. By interpreting several popular fishery models as subcases of a nesting dynamic Taylor series approximation, we isolate the specification differences between these models in a way that accounts for commonalities. On the argument that the differences due to alternative nonlinear forms are likely to be small compared to more mundane considerations such as delay difference and general dynamic lag specification, we propose an alternative model that uses the terms from the first order approximation common to all models combined with a data-based determination of the appropriate lags using the methods of state space time series analysis. Finally, the success of the alternative models is judged in an application to Pacific halibut data.     

二级线性价格控制问题的满意解的求解思路及实例

本文就文献 [1]对线性二级价格控制问题 (BLP) 2 研究的结果及文献 [2 ]提出的问题进行了进一步的讨论。用反例指出文 [1]求出的极点最优解是错的 ,以及一般的 (BL P) 2 问题求出的最优解 ,可能是下层决策者根本无法接受的。因此 ,本文提出 (BLP) 2 的求下层目标最优解的边界搜索法及在此基础上用多目标的观点来求 (BLP) 2 的满意解的思路及实例     

AN f-ALGEBRA APPROACH TO THE RIESZ TENSOR PRODUCT OF ARCHIMEDEAN RIESZ SPACES

Abstract

We construct the Riesz tensor product of Archimedean Riesz spaces and derive its properties using functional calculus and f-algebras. We improve results on the approximation of elements in the Riesz tensor product by means of elements in the vector space tensor product in such a way that the order density property is a consequence of the improved approximation result.     

AN ITERATIVE MULTILEVEL APPROACH TO NATURAL RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION: A TEST CASE

Forest planners face a dilemma. On the one hand, they desire more detail than they currently have in their planning optimization models, and on the other hand, these models are already extremely large and complex. This sort of problem is common in other natural resource management situations as well. This paper investigates an iterative multilevel approach that would allow districts within the forest to have models approaching the size and complexity of current forest models, but still approximate a forest-level optimum. A specific procedure based on equating shadow prices across districts is developed and tested with a case example where a global optimum is determinable as a standard of comparison. The procedure shows promise, but difficulties in recognizing optimality are indicated.     

指数分布场合下加速寿命试验的Bayes方法

当寿命分布为指数分布时,本文用Bayes方法对由恒定或步进应力加速寿命试验得到的数据进行统计分析,得到了满足顺序约束的参数的估计,模拟结果表明这个方法较好。     

CONTROLLED POLLUTION BUFFER ZONE – AN APPROACH TO WASTE MANAGEMENT

We consider pollution that arises from the leakage of a container into a contiguous water region. It is shown that if one considers this to be an “effective diffusion” process, the creation of a “Controlled Pollution Buffer Zone” significantly decreases the degradation of the water quality in the adjacent region.     

思维网探索

本文试图以网络描述人的思维过程。在日常推理或专家系统中，规则以不同形式互相连接，一些前提或结论常以“与”关系或者“或”关系相连。在一些推理命题中，规则与规则常连接着同样的前提或结论；或者由既是前一个规则的结论，又是后一个规则的前提的事件相连接。这样的推理问题形成一个复杂的规则网，这也是现实中最普遍与最实际的推理模式。为了建立起思维网的理论，本文提出一些基本概念，如规则的“头”、“尾”以及“核”；还提出“枝集”、“汇集”以及“可达集”与“必达集”等概念。本文还定义了“真值函数”的运算，并讨论了与人类思维过程相关的思维网的背景和意义，作者试图在思维网中找出人类逻辑思维活动如演绎、归纳、综合与分析的映像。     

AN APPROACH TO DESIGN OBSERVER FOR A CLASS OF DISCRETE CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH TIME-DELAY

The design of functional observer for a class of discrete systems with time-delay is concerned. The solution to Sylvester function is given. An improved method for the functional observer design is proposed by the condition of linear matrix inequality. In the end,an example is given to illustrate the feasibility of the method.     

A problem structuring method for ecosystem-based management: The DPSIR modelling process

The purpose of this paper is to learn from Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) theory to inform the development of Problem Structuring Methods (PSMs) both in general and in the specific context of marine management. The focus on marine management is important because it is concerned with a CAS (formed through the interconnection between natural systems, designed systems and social systems) which exemplifies their particularly ‘wicked’ nature. Recognition of this compels us to take seriously the need to develop tools for knowledge elicitation and structuring which meet the demands of CAS. In marine management, chief among those tools is the DPSIR (Drivers – Pressures – State Changes – Impacts – Responses) model and, although widely applied, the extent to which it is appropriate for dealing with the demands of a CAS is questionable. Such questioning is particularly pertinent in the context of the marine environment where there is a need to not only recognise a broad range of stakeholders (a question of boundary critique) but also to manage competing knowledge (economic, local and scientific) and value claims. Hence this paper emphasises how a CAS perspective might add impetus to the development of a critical perspective on DPSIR and PSM theory and practice to promote a more systemic view of decision-making and policy development.     

A UNIFIED APPROACH TO MULTISPECIES MODELING

Ordinary differential equation (ODE) population models have been pivotal in the development of ecological theory. Here I propose an ODE formulation that is biologically more consistent than previous formulations and applies equally well to modeling predation, competition, mutualism, and combinations of all three in complex food webs. The formulation is based on two principles: I. The rate at which a population consumes resources is determined by a functional response that includes the effects of both consumer satiation and intraspecific interference competition; II. The intrinsic growth rate of a population, independent of trophic level, is a saturating function of resources consumed and approaches minus infinity as the rate of resources consumption approaches zero. After deriving a general model, I consider specific forms for the consumption and growth functions associated with Principles I and II. I use these functions to derive a generalized logistic growth model, in the process expressing the logistic growth and carrying capacity parameters in terms of the biologically more intuitive consumption and intrinsic growth function parameters. I then go on to consider specific prey-predator, trophic stack, consumer-resource, competition, and mutualism models and, where appropriate, contrast them with models that have been obtained by direct modification of the Lotka-Volterra approach to multispecies analysis.     

NEW APPROACH TO THE LIMITER FUNCTIONS

1.IntroductionSince1980's,differenceschemeswithTVDorTVBpropertieshavebeenusedformoreandmoreCFDproblems,especiallythefollowingsystemofconservationlaws:ThereasonisthattheTVBpropertywillguaranteetheconvergenceofanysubsequenceofthedifferencesolutionsequencetoaweeksolutionofthedifferentialequation.Obviouslyiftheweeksolutionisunique,thenthewholesequencewillconvergetothatsolution.OneofthefrequentlyusedTVDschemeisthesecondorderfive--pointconservativeone:HereHi 1/2~H(Ull,,Uln,Uz71,U17,),iscons…     

非线性最优控制的反馈逼近

本文将在线性最优控制中经典的Ｋｌｅｉｎｍａｎ－Ｎｅｗｔｏｎ［１］方法推广到非线性的最优控制问题。我们证明,由一个稳定反馈控制生成的反馈控制序列在原点附近会一致逼近最优控制,并指出这一研究在Ｈ∞－非线性最优控制中的作用。