Importance analysis quantifies the critical degree of individual component. Compared with the traditional binary state system,importance analysis of the multi-state system is more aligned with the practice. Because th...Importance analysis quantifies the critical degree of individual component. Compared with the traditional binary state system,importance analysis of the multi-state system is more aligned with the practice. Because the multi-valued decision diagram( MDD) can reflect the relationship between the components and the system state bilaterally, it was introduced into the reliability calculation of the multi-state system( MSS). The building method,simplified criteria,and path search and probability algorithm of MSS structure function MDD were given,and the reliability of the system was calculated. The computing methods of importance based on MDD and direct partial logic derivatives( DPLD) were presented. The diesel engine fuel supply system was taken as an example to illustrate the proposed method. The results show that not only the probability of the system in each state can be easily obtained,but also the influence degree of each component and its state on the system reliability can be obtained,which is conducive to the condition monitoring and structure optimization of the system.展开更多
Making decisions of when to intervene on bridges taking into consideration more than owner costs is a growing field of interest in earthquake engineering. In particular, bridges can be considered critical links in hig...Making decisions of when to intervene on bridges taking into consideration more than owner costs is a growing field of interest in earthquake engineering. In particular, bridges can be considered critical links in highway networks because of their seismic vulnerability in terms of direct and indirect losses. This paper aims at defining a general criteria capable of taking into account both these costs in a simplified and efficient formulation. Indirect losses generally neglected elsewhere, are taken into consideration by applying a formulation that assesses investment efficiency. The presented formulation follows the one proposed for buildings by L. Kantorovich, 1975. Direct costs are computed from a Performance Based Earthquake Engineering （PBEE） methodology by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research （PEER） center. The problem considers two competitive objectives （maximizing economic efficiency and minimizing costs） in a multi-objective structural optimization procedure. The formulation has been applied to a case study aimed at strengthening a benchmark bridge. The optimum investment has been assessed between several isolated configurations.展开更多
Based on the analysis of decision-directed （DD） channel estimation by using training symbols, a novel DD channel estimation method is proposed for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing （OFDM） system. The prop...Based on the analysis of decision-directed （DD） channel estimation by using training symbols, a novel DD channel estimation method is proposed for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing （OFDM） system. The proposed algorithm takes the impact of decision error into account, and calculates the impact to next symbol duration channel state information. Analysis shows that the error propagation can be effectively restrained and the channel variation is tracked well. Simulation results demonstrate that both the signal error rate （SER） and the normalized mean square error （NMSE） performance of the proposed method are better than the traditional DD （DD＋ LS） and the maximum likelihood estimate （DD＋ MLE） method.展开更多
Background: involving patient in end of life decision is important to understand their wishes and preferences to help health care providers in improving the quality of dying and minimizing suffering. Aim: the aim of t...Background: involving patient in end of life decision is important to understand their wishes and preferences to help health care providers in improving the quality of dying and minimizing suffering. Aim: the aim of this review was to provide a detailed examination of the available literature related to patients’ involvement in decision making at end of life. Design: a systematic review following the PRISMA protocol was used, the review protocol was registered on PROSPERO: CRD42019128556. Data sources: we conducted a literature search in two electronic databases “CINAHL and Medline” during March-April 2019. The retrieved articles were included if they were: research reports or literature review;examined patient involvement in end-of-life discussions;full text publications, written in English and published from 2000-2019. Results: a total of (22) articles were included in the review;there was diversity in the purposes and design approach of the retrieved studies. The available literature explored patient’s involvement at end-of-life decision making through;describing current practices;understanding perspectives of end of life discussions;investigating the impact and identifying the barriers and facilitators of patients’ involvement in end of life discussions. Conclusion: involvement in end-of-life discussions improved the recognition of patients’ wishes, improved death experience, and decreased posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety among family members. Despite the documented benefits, some barriers against patient’s involvement in end-of-life decisions were recognized;lack of awareness;lack of education, training and experience;concerns about ethical and legal issues;and personal preferences of doctors or nurses were among the most commonly identified barriers.展开更多
We propose a trellis-compressed maximum likelihood sequence estimation(TC-MLSE)-assisted sliding-block decision feedback equalizer(DFE)to suppress the error propagation resulting from the DFE in high-speed systems.We ...We propose a trellis-compressed maximum likelihood sequence estimation(TC-MLSE)-assisted sliding-block decision feedback equalizer(DFE)to suppress the error propagation resulting from the DFE in high-speed systems.We use an out-ofrange detector to detect the end of burst errors from the DFE and activate the optional TC-MLSE to correct burst errors.We conduct experiments to transmit a 201-Gbit/s PAM-8 signal.The results show that the proposed method achieves a bit error rate of 3.65×10^(-3),which is close to that of MLSE.The optional MLSE is only activated when needed and processes 11.4%of the total symbols.Moreover,the proposed method compresses the maximum length of burst errors from 19 to 5.展开更多
Function S-rough sets(Function Singular rough sets) are defined by R-function equivalence class which has dynamic characteristic, and a function is s law, function S-rough sets have law characteristic. Function S-roug...Function S-rough sets(Function Singular rough sets) are defined by R-function equivalence class which has dynamic characteristic, and a function is s law, function S-rough sets have law characteristic. Function S-rough sets has these forms: function one direction S-rough sets, function two direction S-rough sets and dual of function one direction S-rough sets. This paper presents the law characteristic of function one direction S-rough sets and puts forward the theorems of law-chain-attribute and law-belt. Function S-rough sets is s new research direction of the rough sets theory.展开更多
The H.264/AVC video coding standard uses an intra prediction mode with 4×4 and 16×16 blocks for luma and 8×8 blocks for chroma. This standard uses the rate distortion optimization (RDO) method to determ...The H.264/AVC video coding standard uses an intra prediction mode with 4×4 and 16×16 blocks for luma and 8×8 blocks for chroma. This standard uses the rate distortion optimization (RDO) method to determine the best coding mode based on the compression performance and video quality. This method offers a large improvement in coding efficiency compared to other compression standards, but the computational complexity is greater due to the various intra prediction modes. This paper proposes a fast intra mode decision algorithm for real-time encoding of H.264/AVC based on the dominant edge direction (DED). The DED is extracted using pixel value summation and subtraction in the horizontal and vertical directions. By using the DED, three modes instead of nine are chosen for RDO calculation to decide on the best mode in the 4×4 luma block. For the 16×16 luma and the 8×8 chroma, only two modes are chosen instead of four. Experimental results show that the entire encoding time saving of the proposed algorithm is about 67% compared to the full intra search method with negligible loss of quality.展开更多
结合制造商关于产品的质量决策研究电商平台关于销售契约和物流模式的最优组合策略.根据平台运营实际结合不同的销售契约和物流模式提出4种组合策略:代理销售-物流外包(direct selling and outsourcing,DO),代理销售-自建物流(direct se...结合制造商关于产品的质量决策研究电商平台关于销售契约和物流模式的最优组合策略.根据平台运营实际结合不同的销售契约和物流模式提出4种组合策略:代理销售-物流外包(direct selling and outsourcing,DO),代理销售-自建物流(direct selling and self-logistics,DS),批发转售-物流外包(reselling and outsourcing,RO)和批发转售-自建物流(reselling and self-logistics,RS).通过构建不同策略下的顺序博弈模型,求解制造商和平台关于产品质量､销售价格和物流服务水平的最优决策,探讨物流模式和销售契约对制造商产品质量决策的影响.对比均衡结果发现:相比于物流服务外包,由平台的自建物流系统提供配送服务不仅可以激励制造商提升产品质量和降低销售价格,还有助于提高双方收益;平台的最优组合策略与收取的佣金比率密切相关,当佣金比率低于某一阈值时,其最优策略为DS策略;反之,最优策略为RS策略;此外,该阈值与产品的质量成本系数呈正相关.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61164009)the Science and Technology Research Project,Department of Education of Jiangxi Province,China(No.GJJ14420)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province,China(No.20132BAB206026)
文摘Importance analysis quantifies the critical degree of individual component. Compared with the traditional binary state system,importance analysis of the multi-state system is more aligned with the practice. Because the multi-valued decision diagram( MDD) can reflect the relationship between the components and the system state bilaterally, it was introduced into the reliability calculation of the multi-state system( MSS). The building method,simplified criteria,and path search and probability algorithm of MSS structure function MDD were given,and the reliability of the system was calculated. The computing methods of importance based on MDD and direct partial logic derivatives( DPLD) were presented. The diesel engine fuel supply system was taken as an example to illustrate the proposed method. The results show that not only the probability of the system in each state can be easily obtained,but also the influence degree of each component and its state on the system reliability can be obtained,which is conducive to the condition monitoring and structure optimization of the system.
文摘Making decisions of when to intervene on bridges taking into consideration more than owner costs is a growing field of interest in earthquake engineering. In particular, bridges can be considered critical links in highway networks because of their seismic vulnerability in terms of direct and indirect losses. This paper aims at defining a general criteria capable of taking into account both these costs in a simplified and efficient formulation. Indirect losses generally neglected elsewhere, are taken into consideration by applying a formulation that assesses investment efficiency. The presented formulation follows the one proposed for buildings by L. Kantorovich, 1975. Direct costs are computed from a Performance Based Earthquake Engineering （PBEE） methodology by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research （PEER） center. The problem considers two competitive objectives （maximizing economic efficiency and minimizing costs） in a multi-objective structural optimization procedure. The formulation has been applied to a case study aimed at strengthening a benchmark bridge. The optimum investment has been assessed between several isolated configurations.
基金Sponsored by the National "863" Program Project (2007AA01Z293)
文摘Based on the analysis of decision-directed （DD） channel estimation by using training symbols, a novel DD channel estimation method is proposed for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing （OFDM） system. The proposed algorithm takes the impact of decision error into account, and calculates the impact to next symbol duration channel state information. Analysis shows that the error propagation can be effectively restrained and the channel variation is tracked well. Simulation results demonstrate that both the signal error rate （SER） and the normalized mean square error （NMSE） performance of the proposed method are better than the traditional DD （DD＋ LS） and the maximum likelihood estimate （DD＋ MLE） method.
文摘Background: involving patient in end of life decision is important to understand their wishes and preferences to help health care providers in improving the quality of dying and minimizing suffering. Aim: the aim of this review was to provide a detailed examination of the available literature related to patients’ involvement in decision making at end of life. Design: a systematic review following the PRISMA protocol was used, the review protocol was registered on PROSPERO: CRD42019128556. Data sources: we conducted a literature search in two electronic databases “CINAHL and Medline” during March-April 2019. The retrieved articles were included if they were: research reports or literature review;examined patient involvement in end-of-life discussions;full text publications, written in English and published from 2000-2019. Results: a total of (22) articles were included in the review;there was diversity in the purposes and design approach of the retrieved studies. The available literature explored patient’s involvement at end-of-life decision making through;describing current practices;understanding perspectives of end of life discussions;investigating the impact and identifying the barriers and facilitators of patients’ involvement in end of life discussions. Conclusion: involvement in end-of-life discussions improved the recognition of patients’ wishes, improved death experience, and decreased posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety among family members. Despite the documented benefits, some barriers against patient’s involvement in end-of-life decisions were recognized;lack of awareness;lack of education, training and experience;concerns about ethical and legal issues;and personal preferences of doctors or nurses were among the most commonly identified barriers.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Nos.62301128,61871082,and 62111530150)the Open Fund of IPOC(BUPT)(No.IPOC2020A011)+1 种基金the STCSM(No.SKLSFO2021-01)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.ZYGX2020ZB043 and ZYGX2019J008).
文摘We propose a trellis-compressed maximum likelihood sequence estimation(TC-MLSE)-assisted sliding-block decision feedback equalizer(DFE)to suppress the error propagation resulting from the DFE in high-speed systems.We use an out-ofrange detector to detect the end of burst errors from the DFE and activate the optional TC-MLSE to correct burst errors.We conduct experiments to transmit a 201-Gbit/s PAM-8 signal.The results show that the proposed method achieves a bit error rate of 3.65×10^(-3),which is close to that of MLSE.The optional MLSE is only activated when needed and processes 11.4%of the total symbols.Moreover,the proposed method compresses the maximum length of burst errors from 19 to 5.
基金Supported by the Nature Science Foundation of Henan Province(0511012700).
文摘Function S-rough sets(Function Singular rough sets) are defined by R-function equivalence class which has dynamic characteristic, and a function is s law, function S-rough sets have law characteristic. Function S-rough sets has these forms: function one direction S-rough sets, function two direction S-rough sets and dual of function one direction S-rough sets. This paper presents the law characteristic of function one direction S-rough sets and puts forward the theorems of law-chain-attribute and law-belt. Function S-rough sets is s new research direction of the rough sets theory.
基金Project (No. IITA-2009-(C1090-0902-0011)) supported by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korea under the ITRC Support Program supervised by the IITA
文摘The H.264/AVC video coding standard uses an intra prediction mode with 4×4 and 16×16 blocks for luma and 8×8 blocks for chroma. This standard uses the rate distortion optimization (RDO) method to determine the best coding mode based on the compression performance and video quality. This method offers a large improvement in coding efficiency compared to other compression standards, but the computational complexity is greater due to the various intra prediction modes. This paper proposes a fast intra mode decision algorithm for real-time encoding of H.264/AVC based on the dominant edge direction (DED). The DED is extracted using pixel value summation and subtraction in the horizontal and vertical directions. By using the DED, three modes instead of nine are chosen for RDO calculation to decide on the best mode in the 4×4 luma block. For the 16×16 luma and the 8×8 chroma, only two modes are chosen instead of four. Experimental results show that the entire encoding time saving of the proposed algorithm is about 67% compared to the full intra search method with negligible loss of quality.
文摘结合制造商关于产品的质量决策研究电商平台关于销售契约和物流模式的最优组合策略.根据平台运营实际结合不同的销售契约和物流模式提出4种组合策略:代理销售-物流外包(direct selling and outsourcing,DO),代理销售-自建物流(direct selling and self-logistics,DS),批发转售-物流外包(reselling and outsourcing,RO)和批发转售-自建物流(reselling and self-logistics,RS).通过构建不同策略下的顺序博弈模型,求解制造商和平台关于产品质量､销售价格和物流服务水平的最优决策,探讨物流模式和销售契约对制造商产品质量决策的影响.对比均衡结果发现:相比于物流服务外包,由平台的自建物流系统提供配送服务不仅可以激励制造商提升产品质量和降低销售价格,还有助于提高双方收益;平台的最优组合策略与收取的佣金比率密切相关,当佣金比率低于某一阈值时,其最优策略为DS策略;反之,最优策略为RS策略;此外,该阈值与产品的质量成本系数呈正相关.
