In this study,a wavelet multi-resolution interpolation Galerkin method(WMIGM)is proposed to solve linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems.Unlike conventional wavelet schemes,the proposed algorithm can be r...In this study,a wavelet multi-resolution interpolation Galerkin method(WMIGM)is proposed to solve linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems.Unlike conventional wavelet schemes,the proposed algorithm can be readily extended to special node generation techniques,such as the Shishkin node.Such a wavelet method allows a high degree of local refinement of the nodal distribution to efficiently capture localized steep gradients.All the shape functions possess the Kronecker delta property,making the imposition of boundary conditions as easy as that in the finite element method.Four numerical examples are studied to demonstrate the validity and accuracy of the proposedwavelet method.The results showthat the use ofmodified Shishkin nodes can significantly reduce numerical oscillation near the boundary layer.Compared with many other methods,the proposed method possesses satisfactory accuracy and efficiency.The theoretical and numerical results demonstrate that the order of theε-uniform convergence of this wavelet method can reach 5.展开更多
In this paper, relaxed iterative algorithms of Krasnoselskii-type and Halpern-type that approximate a solution of a system of a generalized mixed equilibrium problem anda common fixed point of a countable family of to...In this paper, relaxed iterative algorithms of Krasnoselskii-type and Halpern-type that approximate a solution of a system of a generalized mixed equilibrium problem anda common fixed point of a countable family of totally quasi-C-asymptotically nonexpansivemulti-valued maps are constructed. Strong convergence of the sequence generated by thesealgorithms is proved in uniformly smooth and strictly convex real Banach spaces with Kadec-Klee property. Furthermore, several applications of our theorems are also presented. Finally,our theorems are significant improvements on several important recent results for this classof nonlinear problems.展开更多
Using the theory of coincidence degree, a class of higher order multi-point boundary value problem for ordinary differential equations are studied. Under the boundary conditions satisfying the resonance case, some new...Using the theory of coincidence degree, a class of higher order multi-point boundary value problem for ordinary differential equations are studied. Under the boundary conditions satisfying the resonance case, some new existence results are obtained by supposing some conditions to the nonlinear term and applying a priori estimates.展开更多
A kind of third order multi-point boundary value problems, x'''( ι) = f( t, x ( t ), x" ( t ), x''' ( t ) ) + m 2 e(t),t∈(0, 1),x(0)=ax(ξ),x'(0)-0,x(l)= ^m2∑j=1 βjx(ηj), fεC[0,...A kind of third order multi-point boundary value problems, x'''( ι) = f( t, x ( t ), x" ( t ), x''' ( t ) ) + m 2 e(t),t∈(0, 1),x(0)=ax(ξ),x'(0)-0,x(l)= ^m2∑j=1 βjx(ηj), fεC[0, 1]×R^3, e(t)∈L^1[0, 1],a≥0, is considered, all theβj's have not the same sign, 0〈ξ〈 l, 0〈η1〈 η2〈… 〈ηm.2〈 1. By using the coincidence degree theory, some existence theorems for the problems at resonance are obtained.展开更多
Spontaneous potential well-logging is one of the important techniques in petroleum exploitation. A spontaneous potential satisfies an elliptic equivalued surface boundary value problem with discontinuous interface con...Spontaneous potential well-logging is one of the important techniques in petroleum exploitation. A spontaneous potential satisfies an elliptic equivalued surface boundary value problem with discontinuous interface conditions. In practice, the measuring electrode is so small that we can simplify the corresponding equivalued surface to a point. In this paper, we give a positive answer to this approximation process:when the equivalued surface shrinks to a point, the solution of the original equivalued surface boundary value problem converges to the solution of the corresponding limit boundary value problem.展开更多
In this paper, the existence and uniqueness theorems of solutions of k-point boundary value problems for nth-order nonlinear differential equations are established by Leray-Schauder continuation theorem.
This article deals with the following second-order multi-point boundary value problem x″(t)=r(t,x(t),x′(t))+e(t),t∈(0,1)x′(0)=m∑i=1aix′(ξi),x(1)=n∑j=1βjx(ηj), Under the resonance conditi...This article deals with the following second-order multi-point boundary value problem x″(t)=r(t,x(t),x′(t))+e(t),t∈(0,1)x′(0)=m∑i=1aix′(ξi),x(1)=n∑j=1βjx(ηj), Under the resonance conditions m∑i=1ai=1,n∑j=1βj=1,n∑j=1βjηj=1 , by applying the coincidence degree theory, some existence results of the problem are established. The emphasis here is that the dimension of the linear operator is two. In this paper, we extend and improve some previously known results like the ones in the references.展开更多
The boundary value problem plays a crucial role in the analytical investigation of continuum dynamics. In this paper, an analytical method based on the Dirac operator to solve the nonlinear and non-homogeneous boundar...The boundary value problem plays a crucial role in the analytical investigation of continuum dynamics. In this paper, an analytical method based on the Dirac operator to solve the nonlinear and non-homogeneous boundary value problem of rectangular plates is proposed. The key concept behind this method is to transform the nonlinear or non-homogeneous part on the boundary into a lateral force within the governing function by the Dirac operator, which linearizes and homogenizes the original boundary, allowing one to employ the modal superposition method for obtaining solutions to reconstructive governing equations. Once projected into the modal space, the harmonic balance method(HBM) is utilized to solve coupled ordinary differential equations(ODEs)of truncated systems with nonlinearity. To validate the convergence and accuracy of the proposed Dirac method, the results of typical examples, involving nonlinearly restricted boundaries, moment excitation, and displacement excitation, are compared with those of the differential quadrature element method(DQEM). The results demonstrate that when dealing with nonlinear boundaries, the Dirac method exhibits more excellent accuracy and convergence compared with the DQEM. However, when facing displacement excitation, there exist some discrepancies between the proposed approach and simulations;nevertheless, the proposed method still accurately predicts resonant frequencies while being uniquely capable of handling nonuniform displacement excitations. Overall, this methodology offers a convenient way for addressing nonlinear and non-homogenous plate boundaries.展开更多
Clifford analysis is an important branch of modern analysis;it has a very important theoretical significance and application value,and its conclusions can be applied to the Maxwell equation,Yang-Mill field theory,quan...Clifford analysis is an important branch of modern analysis;it has a very important theoretical significance and application value,and its conclusions can be applied to the Maxwell equation,Yang-Mill field theory,quantum mechanics and value problems.In this paper,we first give the definition of a quasi-Cauchy type integral in complex Clifford analysis,and get the Plemelj formula for it.Second,we discuss the H?lder continuity for the Cauchy-type integral operators with values in a complex Clifford algebra.Finally,we prove the existence of solutions for a class of linear boundary value problems and give the integral representation for the solution.展开更多
We mainly study the existence of positive solutions for the following third order singular multi-point boundary value problem{x^(3)(t) + f(t, x(t), x′(t)) = 0, 0 〈 t 〈 1,x(0)-∑i=1^m1 αi x(ξi) = 0...We mainly study the existence of positive solutions for the following third order singular multi-point boundary value problem{x^(3)(t) + f(t, x(t), x′(t)) = 0, 0 〈 t 〈 1,x(0)-∑i=1^m1 αi x(ξi) = 0, x′(0)-∑i=1^m2 βi x′(ηi) = 0, x′(1)=0,where 0 ≤ ai≤∑i=1^m1 αi 〈 1, i = 1, 2, ···, m1, 0 〈 ξ1〈 ξ2〈 ··· 〈 ξm1〈 1, 0 ≤βj≤∑i^m2=1βi〈1,J=1,2, ···, m2, 0 〈 η1〈 η2〈 ··· 〈 ηm2〈 1. And we obtain some necessa βi 〈=11, j = 1,ry and sufficient conditions for the existence of C^1[0, 1] and C^2[0, 1] positive solutions by constructing lower and upper solutions and by using the comparison theorem. Our nonlinearity f(t, x, y)may be singular at x, y, t = 0 and/or t = 1.展开更多
By using Leray-Schauder nonlinear alternative, Banach contraction theorem and Guo-Krasnosel’skii theorem, we discuss the existence, uniqueness and positivity of solution to the third-order multi-point nonhomogeneous ...By using Leray-Schauder nonlinear alternative, Banach contraction theorem and Guo-Krasnosel’skii theorem, we discuss the existence, uniqueness and positivity of solution to the third-order multi-point nonhomogeneous boundary value problem (BVP1): where for The interesting point lies in the fact that the nonlinear term is allowed to depend on the first order derivative .展开更多
In this paper, a fractional multi-point boundary value problem is considered. By using the fixed point index theory and Krein-Rutman theorem, some results on existence are obtained.
This paper considers the regularity of solutions to mixed boundary value problems in small-angle regions for elliptic equations. By constructing a specific barrier function, we proved that under the assumption of suff...This paper considers the regularity of solutions to mixed boundary value problems in small-angle regions for elliptic equations. By constructing a specific barrier function, we proved that under the assumption of sufficient regularity of boundary conditions and coefficients, as long as the angle is sufficiently small, the regularity of the solution to the mixed boundary value problem of the second-order elliptic equation can reach any order.展开更多
Accurately approximating higher order derivatives is an inherently difficult problem. It is shown that a random variable shape parameter strategy can improve the accuracy of approximating higher order derivatives with...Accurately approximating higher order derivatives is an inherently difficult problem. It is shown that a random variable shape parameter strategy can improve the accuracy of approximating higher order derivatives with Radial Basis Function methods. The method is used to solve fourth order boundary value problems. The use and location of ghost points are examined in order to enforce the extra boundary conditions that are necessary to make a fourth-order problem well posed. The use of ghost points versus solving an overdetermined linear system via least squares is studied. For a general fourth-order boundary value problem, the recommended approach is to either use one of two novel sets of ghost centers introduced here or else to use a least squares approach. When using either ghost centers or least squares, the random variable shape parameter strategy results in significantly better accuracy than when a constant shape parameter is used.展开更多
In this article, we consider a class of compound vector-valued problem on upper-half plane C+, which consists of vector Riemann problem along a closed contour in C+ with matrix coefficient in H61der class and vector...In this article, we consider a class of compound vector-valued problem on upper-half plane C+, which consists of vector Riemann problem along a closed contour in C+ with matrix coefficient in H61der class and vector Hilbert problem on the real axis with essential bounded measurable matrix coefficient. Under appropriate assumption we obtain its solution by use of Corona theorem and factorization of matrix functions in decomposed Banach algebras.展开更多
A class of second order multi-point boundary value problem at resonance is considered. Under some appropriate conditions, the existence of solutions to the nonlinear problem is obtained by use of the coincidence degre...A class of second order multi-point boundary value problem at resonance is considered. Under some appropriate conditions, the existence of solutions to the nonlinear problem is obtained by use of the coincidence degree theory of Mawhin.展开更多
By using fixed point theorem, multiple positive solutions for some fourth- order multi-point boundary value problems with nonlinearity depending on all order derivatives are obtained. The associated Green's functions...By using fixed point theorem, multiple positive solutions for some fourth- order multi-point boundary value problems with nonlinearity depending on all order derivatives are obtained. The associated Green's functions are also given.展开更多
Fuzzy set and neutrosophic set are two efficient tools to handle the uncertainties and vagueness of any realworld problems.Neutrosophic set is more useful than fuzzy set(intuitionistic fuzzy sets)to manage the uncerta...Fuzzy set and neutrosophic set are two efficient tools to handle the uncertainties and vagueness of any realworld problems.Neutrosophic set is more useful than fuzzy set(intuitionistic fuzzy sets)to manage the uncertainties of a real-life problem.This study introduces some new concepts of single-valued neutrosophic graph(SVNG).The authors have discussed the definition of regular SVNG,complete SVNG and strong SVNG.The shortest path problem is a well-known combinatorial optimisation problem in the field of graph theory due to its various applications.Uncertainty is present in almost every application of shortest path problem which makes it very hard to decide the edge weight properly.The main objective behind the work in this study is to determine an algorithmic technique for shortest path problem which will be very easy and efficient for use in real-life scenarios.In this study,the authors consider neutrosophic number to describe the edge weights of a neutrosophic graph for neutrosophic shortest path problem.An algorithm is introduced to solve this problem.The uncertainties are incorporated in Bellman-Ford algorithm for shortest path problem using neutrosophic number as arc length.They use one numerical example to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
A variety of matrix rational interpolation problems include the partial realizationproblem for matrix power series and the minimal rational interpolation problem for generalmatrix functions.Several problems in circuit...A variety of matrix rational interpolation problems include the partial realizationproblem for matrix power series and the minimal rational interpolation problem for generalmatrix functions.Several problems in circuit theory and digital filter design can also be re-duced to the solution of matrix rational interpolation problems[1—4].By means of thereachability and the observability indices of defined pairs of matrices,Antoulas,Ball,Kang and Willems solved the minimal matrix rational interpolation problem in[1].On展开更多
In this paper, we introduce a concept of quasi C-lower semicontinuity for setvalued mapping and provide a vector version of Ekeland's theorem related to set-valued vector equilibrium problems. As applications, we der...In this paper, we introduce a concept of quasi C-lower semicontinuity for setvalued mapping and provide a vector version of Ekeland's theorem related to set-valued vector equilibrium problems. As applications, we derive an existence theorem of weakly efficient solution for set-valued vector equilibrium problems without the assumption of convexity of the constraint set and the assumptions of convexity and monotonicity of the set-valued mapping. We also obtain an existence theorem of ε-approximate solution for set-valued vector equilibrium problems without the assumptions of compactness and convexity of the constraint set.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.12172154)the 111 Project (No.B14044)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province (No.23JRRA1035)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui University of Finance and Economics (No.ACKYC20043).
文摘In this study,a wavelet multi-resolution interpolation Galerkin method(WMIGM)is proposed to solve linear singularly perturbed boundary value problems.Unlike conventional wavelet schemes,the proposed algorithm can be readily extended to special node generation techniques,such as the Shishkin node.Such a wavelet method allows a high degree of local refinement of the nodal distribution to efficiently capture localized steep gradients.All the shape functions possess the Kronecker delta property,making the imposition of boundary conditions as easy as that in the finite element method.Four numerical examples are studied to demonstrate the validity and accuracy of the proposedwavelet method.The results showthat the use ofmodified Shishkin nodes can significantly reduce numerical oscillation near the boundary layer.Compared with many other methods,the proposed method possesses satisfactory accuracy and efficiency.The theoretical and numerical results demonstrate that the order of theε-uniform convergence of this wavelet method can reach 5.
文摘In this paper, relaxed iterative algorithms of Krasnoselskii-type and Halpern-type that approximate a solution of a system of a generalized mixed equilibrium problem anda common fixed point of a countable family of totally quasi-C-asymptotically nonexpansivemulti-valued maps are constructed. Strong convergence of the sequence generated by thesealgorithms is proved in uniformly smooth and strictly convex real Banach spaces with Kadec-Klee property. Furthermore, several applications of our theorems are also presented. Finally,our theorems are significant improvements on several important recent results for this classof nonlinear problems.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.10371006)
文摘Using the theory of coincidence degree, a class of higher order multi-point boundary value problem for ordinary differential equations are studied. Under the boundary conditions satisfying the resonance case, some new existence results are obtained by supposing some conditions to the nonlinear term and applying a priori estimates.
文摘A kind of third order multi-point boundary value problems, x'''( ι) = f( t, x ( t ), x" ( t ), x''' ( t ) ) + m 2 e(t),t∈(0, 1),x(0)=ax(ξ),x'(0)-0,x(l)= ^m2∑j=1 βjx(ηj), fεC[0, 1]×R^3, e(t)∈L^1[0, 1],a≥0, is considered, all theβj's have not the same sign, 0〈ξ〈 l, 0〈η1〈 η2〈… 〈ηm.2〈 1. By using the coincidence degree theory, some existence theorems for the problems at resonance are obtained.
文摘Spontaneous potential well-logging is one of the important techniques in petroleum exploitation. A spontaneous potential satisfies an elliptic equivalued surface boundary value problem with discontinuous interface conditions. In practice, the measuring electrode is so small that we can simplify the corresponding equivalued surface to a point. In this paper, we give a positive answer to this approximation process:when the equivalued surface shrinks to a point, the solution of the original equivalued surface boundary value problem converges to the solution of the corresponding limit boundary value problem.
文摘In this paper, the existence and uniqueness theorems of solutions of k-point boundary value problems for nth-order nonlinear differential equations are established by Leray-Schauder continuation theorem.
基金Supported by the NSF of Jiangsu Province(BK2008119)the NSF of the Education Department of Jiangsu Province (08KJB110011)+1 种基金Innovation Project of Jiangsu Province Postgraduate Training Project(CX07S 015z)the Qinglan Program of Jiangsu Province (QL200613)
文摘This article deals with the following second-order multi-point boundary value problem x″(t)=r(t,x(t),x′(t))+e(t),t∈(0,1)x′(0)=m∑i=1aix′(ξi),x(1)=n∑j=1βjx(ηj), Under the resonance conditions m∑i=1ai=1,n∑j=1βj=1,n∑j=1βjηj=1 , by applying the coincidence degree theory, some existence results of the problem are established. The emphasis here is that the dimension of the linear operator is two. In this paper, we extend and improve some previously known results like the ones in the references.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 12002195)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (No. 12025204)the Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (No. 2019-01-07-00-09-E00018)。
文摘The boundary value problem plays a crucial role in the analytical investigation of continuum dynamics. In this paper, an analytical method based on the Dirac operator to solve the nonlinear and non-homogeneous boundary value problem of rectangular plates is proposed. The key concept behind this method is to transform the nonlinear or non-homogeneous part on the boundary into a lateral force within the governing function by the Dirac operator, which linearizes and homogenizes the original boundary, allowing one to employ the modal superposition method for obtaining solutions to reconstructive governing equations. Once projected into the modal space, the harmonic balance method(HBM) is utilized to solve coupled ordinary differential equations(ODEs)of truncated systems with nonlinearity. To validate the convergence and accuracy of the proposed Dirac method, the results of typical examples, involving nonlinearly restricted boundaries, moment excitation, and displacement excitation, are compared with those of the differential quadrature element method(DQEM). The results demonstrate that when dealing with nonlinear boundaries, the Dirac method exhibits more excellent accuracy and convergence compared with the DQEM. However, when facing displacement excitation, there exist some discrepancies between the proposed approach and simulations;nevertheless, the proposed method still accurately predicts resonant frequencies while being uniquely capable of handling nonuniform displacement excitations. Overall, this methodology offers a convenient way for addressing nonlinear and non-homogenous plate boundaries.
基金supported by the NSF of Hebei Province(A2022208007)the NSF of China(11571089,11871191)the NSF of Henan Province(222300420397)。
文摘Clifford analysis is an important branch of modern analysis;it has a very important theoretical significance and application value,and its conclusions can be applied to the Maxwell equation,Yang-Mill field theory,quantum mechanics and value problems.In this paper,we first give the definition of a quasi-Cauchy type integral in complex Clifford analysis,and get the Plemelj formula for it.Second,we discuss the H?lder continuity for the Cauchy-type integral operators with values in a complex Clifford algebra.Finally,we prove the existence of solutions for a class of linear boundary value problems and give the integral representation for the solution.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2009AM004)
文摘We mainly study the existence of positive solutions for the following third order singular multi-point boundary value problem{x^(3)(t) + f(t, x(t), x′(t)) = 0, 0 〈 t 〈 1,x(0)-∑i=1^m1 αi x(ξi) = 0, x′(0)-∑i=1^m2 βi x′(ηi) = 0, x′(1)=0,where 0 ≤ ai≤∑i=1^m1 αi 〈 1, i = 1, 2, ···, m1, 0 〈 ξ1〈 ξ2〈 ··· 〈 ξm1〈 1, 0 ≤βj≤∑i^m2=1βi〈1,J=1,2, ···, m2, 0 〈 η1〈 η2〈 ··· 〈 ηm2〈 1. And we obtain some necessa βi 〈=11, j = 1,ry and sufficient conditions for the existence of C^1[0, 1] and C^2[0, 1] positive solutions by constructing lower and upper solutions and by using the comparison theorem. Our nonlinearity f(t, x, y)may be singular at x, y, t = 0 and/or t = 1.
文摘By using Leray-Schauder nonlinear alternative, Banach contraction theorem and Guo-Krasnosel’skii theorem, we discuss the existence, uniqueness and positivity of solution to the third-order multi-point nonhomogeneous boundary value problem (BVP1): where for The interesting point lies in the fact that the nonlinear term is allowed to depend on the first order derivative .
文摘In this paper, a fractional multi-point boundary value problem is considered. By using the fixed point index theory and Krein-Rutman theorem, some results on existence are obtained.
文摘This paper considers the regularity of solutions to mixed boundary value problems in small-angle regions for elliptic equations. By constructing a specific barrier function, we proved that under the assumption of sufficient regularity of boundary conditions and coefficients, as long as the angle is sufficiently small, the regularity of the solution to the mixed boundary value problem of the second-order elliptic equation can reach any order.
文摘Accurately approximating higher order derivatives is an inherently difficult problem. It is shown that a random variable shape parameter strategy can improve the accuracy of approximating higher order derivatives with Radial Basis Function methods. The method is used to solve fourth order boundary value problems. The use and location of ghost points are examined in order to enforce the extra boundary conditions that are necessary to make a fourth-order problem well posed. The use of ghost points versus solving an overdetermined linear system via least squares is studied. For a general fourth-order boundary value problem, the recommended approach is to either use one of two novel sets of ghost centers introduced here or else to use a least squares approach. When using either ghost centers or least squares, the random variable shape parameter strategy results in significantly better accuracy than when a constant shape parameter is used.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10471107)RFDP of Higher Education(20060486001)
文摘In this article, we consider a class of compound vector-valued problem on upper-half plane C+, which consists of vector Riemann problem along a closed contour in C+ with matrix coefficient in H61der class and vector Hilbert problem on the real axis with essential bounded measurable matrix coefficient. Under appropriate assumption we obtain its solution by use of Corona theorem and factorization of matrix functions in decomposed Banach algebras.
文摘A class of second order multi-point boundary value problem at resonance is considered. Under some appropriate conditions, the existence of solutions to the nonlinear problem is obtained by use of the coincidence degree theory of Mawhin.
文摘By using fixed point theorem, multiple positive solutions for some fourth- order multi-point boundary value problems with nonlinearity depending on all order derivatives are obtained. The associated Green's functions are also given.
文摘Fuzzy set and neutrosophic set are two efficient tools to handle the uncertainties and vagueness of any realworld problems.Neutrosophic set is more useful than fuzzy set(intuitionistic fuzzy sets)to manage the uncertainties of a real-life problem.This study introduces some new concepts of single-valued neutrosophic graph(SVNG).The authors have discussed the definition of regular SVNG,complete SVNG and strong SVNG.The shortest path problem is a well-known combinatorial optimisation problem in the field of graph theory due to its various applications.Uncertainty is present in almost every application of shortest path problem which makes it very hard to decide the edge weight properly.The main objective behind the work in this study is to determine an algorithmic technique for shortest path problem which will be very easy and efficient for use in real-life scenarios.In this study,the authors consider neutrosophic number to describe the edge weights of a neutrosophic graph for neutrosophic shortest path problem.An algorithm is introduced to solve this problem.The uncertainties are incorporated in Bellman-Ford algorithm for shortest path problem using neutrosophic number as arc length.They use one numerical example to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
基金The works is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(19871054)
文摘A variety of matrix rational interpolation problems include the partial realizationproblem for matrix power series and the minimal rational interpolation problem for generalmatrix functions.Several problems in circuit theory and digital filter design can also be re-duced to the solution of matrix rational interpolation problems[1—4].By means of thereachability and the observability indices of defined pairs of matrices,Antoulas,Ball,Kang and Willems solved the minimal matrix rational interpolation problem in[1].On
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11061023)
文摘In this paper, we introduce a concept of quasi C-lower semicontinuity for setvalued mapping and provide a vector version of Ekeland's theorem related to set-valued vector equilibrium problems. As applications, we derive an existence theorem of weakly efficient solution for set-valued vector equilibrium problems without the assumption of convexity of the constraint set and the assumptions of convexity and monotonicity of the set-valued mapping. We also obtain an existence theorem of ε-approximate solution for set-valued vector equilibrium problems without the assumptions of compactness and convexity of the constraint set.