Convergence Rates of Gradient Methods for Convex Optimization in the Space of Measures by Chizat, Lénaïc

“…Under basic regularity assumptions, we show that the suboptimality gap at iteration $k$ is in $O(\log (k)k^{-1})$ for multiplicative updates, while it is in $O(k^{-q/(d+q)})$ for additive updates for some $q\in \lbrace 1,2,4\rbrace $ determined by the structure of the objective function. Our flexible proof strategy, based on approximation arguments, allows us to painlessly cover all Bregman Proximal Gradient Methods (PGM) and their acceleration (APGM) under various geometries such as the hyperbolic entropy and $L^p$ divergences. …”
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An Improved Directed Crossover Genetic Algorithm Based on Multilayer Mutation by Feng Xie, Quansheng Sun, Yinfeng Zhao, Haibo Du

“…The algorithm differs from the traditional genetic algorithm (GA) in which the crossover strategy is improved and a multilayer adaptive variation operator is introduced. …”
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Power at play in paranormal history by Christine Ferguson

“…I demonstrate how the controversial paranormal claims made about the Cottingley cameras by Arthur Conan Doyle and Edward Gardner relied on the manipulation and obfuscation of key episodes in their history of use, a strategy that worked to distance the objects from each other and from their young female working-class operators Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright. …”
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Leucorrhoea Relief: Harnessing the Power of Ayurveda for Natural Healing - A Case Report by Bhagyashri V. Chaudhari, Nishigandha A. Kubade, Ishwari S. Gaikwad, Sughosh R. Bhende

“…This comprehensive therapeutic approach aimed at addressing the patient’s condition, reflects a well-rounded strategy that leverages the synergistic benefits of these specific medicinal elements.…”
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Evaluation approach for network components performance using trustworthiness measurement by Gang XIONG, Ju-long LAN, Yu-xiang HU, Shi-ran LIU

“…For the network components selecting problem involved the process of building the new network and net-work service,a network component evaluation method was proposed based on the trustworthiness measurement and the model of the multiple attribute decision analysis.First of all,according to the flexible characteristics of the network ap-plication environment,an on-demand driven and dynamic strategy was designed for constructing trustworthiness index tree.Secondly,the uncertainty of the subjective weight was reduced by using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process,and the combination weight calculated from the subjective objective weight was used to improve the fairness of weight-ing operation.Next,in the decision stage,the evaluation results were obtained through the integrated use of processing strategies which include the index data utility transformation,the trustworthiness attribute vector construction and the calculation of vector relative approximation degree.Finally,the rationality,applicability and validity of the presented ap-proach are demonstrated with the evaluation of the software defined network controllers,and the results contribute to provide operators more decision information.…”
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Data forwarding incentive mechanism based on auction model in mobile social network by Hao LIU, Zhi-gang CHEN, Lian-ming ZHANG

“…Abstract:A data forwarding incentive mechanism based on auction model in mobile social network was proposed.In this incentive mechanism,the first-price sealed auction mode was extended,the transaction mode of virtual currency payment was adopted,and the procedure of data forwarding between nodes was abstracted into the auction transaction model.Based on the node's resource state,the virtual currency and the data property,the evaluation function of data forwarding transaction was given,and then the node gives the corresponding price according to the evaluation function and game strategy.Through the game analysis,the Nash equilibrium solution of AMIM was found,and the lowest bidder,of which the bid price was lower than the evaluation of data forwarding request node would been selected as the service provider for this data forwarding.In this incentive mechanism,the rational mobile nodes were enforced to voluntarily participate in data forwarding cooperation to maximize their own interests.The simulation experiment shows that AMIM mechanism can effectively reduce the energy consumption and improve the success rate and efficiency of data forwarding in the whole network system.…”
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Self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems of Moringa oleifera extract for enhanced dissolution of kaempferol and quercetin by Sermkaew Namfa, Plyduang Thipapun

“…These results demonstrated SMEDDS to be a promising strategy to improve the solubility of M. oleifera extract-derived drugs, which, in turn, could prove beneficial to the herbal medicine field.…”
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Voyage au centre de la chair : l’exploration miniature du corps humain dans les jeux vidéo by Fleur Hopkins

“…We can identify five types of inner travels : a struggle with a living being, who has just swallowed the hero to destroy him and that needs to be annihilated from the inside ; a marvelous exploration meant to learn more about the human body ; shooting or strategy games that take place within the body ; an army patrol in a sick body, in order to fight the disease that is taking over the player ; augmented and virtual reality displays that enable doctors to see through the body, made transparent. …”
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Neural networks-based event-triggered consensus control for nonlinear multiagent systems with communication link faults and DoS attacks by Yanming Wu, Zelun Wang, Guanglei Meng, Jinguo Liu

“…First, considering simultaneously the communication link faults and DoS attacks, an adaptive event-triggered control strategy of MASs is proposed based on distributed adjacency error signals, and the avoidance of the Zeno phenomenon is analyzed. …”
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Nonlinear Adaptive Equivalent Control Based on Interconnection Subsystems for Air-Breathing Hypersonic Vehicles by Chaofang Hu, Yanwen Liu

“…In the altitude loop, the backstepping strategy is applied, where the virtual control inputs about flight-path angle and attack angle are designed step by step. …”
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Lysyl oxidase inhibitors in colorectal cancer progression by Muxian Liu, Jie Wang, Meihong Liu

“…Targeting LOX family proteins with specific inhibitors has therefore been developed as a new therapeutic strategy for cancer. In this paper, we review the role of LOX enzymes in the development and progression of CRC. …”
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Program for Studying Intergenerational Transmissions in Infant Mortality Using the Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) by Luciana Quaranta

“…The Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) was developed as a strategy aimed at simplifying the collecting, storing and sharing of historical demographic data. …”
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Criteria for the efficiency of enterprise management in the framework of digital transformation by S. K. Kochina, E. D. Schetinina

“…The identified criteria for the effectiveness of management include such aspects as the enterprise digital transformation strategy development, which does not contradict the general course of development; the involvement of qualified employees in the field of digital management; ensuring the motivation of personnel to implement digital transformation; the introduction of a special modular digital platform that combines the necessary technologies, techniques; conducting systematic monitoring of the implementation of transformational tasks and goals. …”
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A Two-Stage Wind Grid Inverter with Boost Converter by Yanbo Che, Wen Zhang, Leijiao Ge, Jijie Zhang

“…In order to resolve this problem, it is necessary to improve the topological structure and control strategy, and design a new small wind grid inverter. …”
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Design Optimization of Transistors Used for Neural Recording by Eric Basham, David Parent

“…Here we present an alternative strategy based on the gm/Id design approach to optimize a single-stage common-source amplifier design. …”
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Research on video streaming media cooperative downloading in vehicular ad hoc network by Liang CHEN, Jun WANG, Rong CHEN, Xiang GU, Jin WANG, Jie WAN

“…The same direction multi-hop downloading network flow model was proposed for vehicle communication range and channel competition under forwarding.According to the model and video streaming media characteristic,the same ＆amp; opposite direction cooperative downloading quality of service (SODCD-QoS) scheme was presented.First,the same direction vehicles helped the target vehicle to achieve multi-hop cooperative downloading.It can reduce the waste of time which the target vehicle has to wait for opposite direction cooperative vehicle.Secondly,the next base stations loaded data into eligible opposite direction vehicles according to vehicles option strategy based on time first or picture quality first.Then the opposite direction vehicles helped the target vehicle to achieve one-hop cooperative downloading.NS simulations show that the SODCD-QoS scheme is better than DSRelay and VCoDS algorithm in terms of download time.Further,the new scheme can maintain good picture quality PSNR.…”
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Festival motivation and loyalty factors by Miranda Kitterlin, Michelle Yoo

“…Practical implications for festival organizers and marketers include the importance of the customization of operational and marketing strategies depending on their target market (local versus non-local). …”
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An Opportunistic Routing Mechanism Combined with Long-Term and Short-Term Metrics for WMN by Weifeng Sun, Haotian Wang, Xianglan Piao, Tie Qiu

“…WMN (wireless mesh network) is a useful wireless multihop network with tremendous research value. The routing strategy decides the performance of network and the quality of transmission. …”
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Research on the Rate of Penetration Prediction Method Based on Stacking Ensemble Learning by Yangfeng Ren, Baoping Lu, Shuangjin Zheng, Kai Bai, Lin Cheng, Hao Yan, Gan Wang

“…This model integrates the K-nearest neighbor algorithm and support vector machine algorithm by stacking ensemble strategy and uses genetic algorithm to optimize model parameters, forming a new method of ROP prediction suitable for this oilfield. …”
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Intelligent anti-jamming decision algorithm of bivariate frequency hopping pattern based on ET-PPO by Yibo CHEN, Zhijin ZHAO

“…In order to further improve its anti-interference ability in complex electromagnetic environment, a PPO algorithm based on weighted importance sampling and eligibility traces (ET-PPO) was proposed.On the basis of the traditional frequency hopping pattern, time-varying parameters were introduced, and the bivariate frequency hopping pattern decision problem was modeled as a Markov decision problem through the construction of the state-action-reward triple.Aiming at the high variance problem of the sample update method of an actor network of the PPO algorithm, weighted importance sampling was introduced to reduce the variance, and the action selection strategy of Beta distribution was used to enhance the stability of the learning stage.Aiming at the problem of slow convergence speed of the evaluator network, the eligibility trace method was introduced, which better balanced the convergence speed and the global optimal solution.The algorithm comparison simulation results in different electromagnetic interference environments show that ET-PPO has better adaptability and stability, and has better performance against obstruction interference and sweep frequency interference.…”
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