Dynamic distribution model is one of the best schemes for parallel volume rendering. How- ever, in homogeneous cluster system.since the granularity is traditionally identical, all processors communicate almost simulta...Dynamic distribution model is one of the best schemes for parallel volume rendering. How- ever, in homogeneous cluster system.since the granularity is traditionally identical, all processors communicate almost simultaneously and computation load may lose balance. Due to problems above, a dynamic distribution model with prime granularity for parallel computing is presented. Granularities of each processor are relatively prime, and related theories are introduced. A high parallel performance can be achieved by minimizing network competition and using a load balancing strategy that ensures all processors finish almost simultaneously. Based on Master-Slave-Gleaner ( MSG) scheme, the parallel Splatting Algorithm for volume rendering is used to test the model on IBM Cluster 1350 system. The experimental results show that the model can bring a considerable improvement in performance, including computation efficiency, total execution time, speed, and load balancing.展开更多
The purpose of this article is to investigate the sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of one equilibrium point of a generalized Ricker competition system,……which appears as a model for dynamics...The purpose of this article is to investigate the sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of one equilibrium point of a generalized Ricker competition system,……which appears as a model for dynamics with one extinct species, by applying the technique of average functions and the new principle of competitive exclusion.展开更多
Strategic planning is one of the most important management tools for organizational decision making. The nuclear area represents a segment of energy production used by many countries in America, Europe and Asia. It is...Strategic planning is one of the most important management tools for organizational decision making. The nuclear area represents a segment of energy production used by many countries in America, Europe and Asia. It is known that in the future nuclear energy can be a major exit to the global energy crisis. The aim of this research was to use the BSC （Balanced Scorecard） as a strategic tool for decision making in a teaching and research institution of the nuclear area--IPEN （Nuclear and Energy Research Institute）, located in the city of Sao Paulo, which belongs to the CNEN （National Nuclear Energy Commission） in Brazil. The methodology used in this academic doctoral study was a case study, which considered the period of research from December 2012 to December 2015. The main results expected from this case study are： the improvement of information flow, the view, the increased visibility of an organization providing education and especially research in relation to published works, increased interaction among IPEN and the main global research institutes and centers, increasing academic production of technical articles, indicator improvement, improving the monitoring of management actions, among others. Given the expected results one can conclude that this study will be of great value to the IPEN and also for the Brazilian energy sector, as it will allow and contribute to the dissemination and demystification of nuclear power as an energy source of mankind, its peaceful applications and for the management activity of knowledge and innovation production in the nuclear area of IPEN.展开更多
Current plant diversity can influence exotic plant invasion,but it is unclear whether there is a legacy effect of plant diversity on exotic plant invasion.As plant diversity can affect soil microbial communities and p...Current plant diversity can influence exotic plant invasion,but it is unclear whether there is a legacy effect of plant diversity on exotic plant invasion.As plant diversity can affect soil microbial communities and physio-chemical properties,which may cascade to impact subsequent exotic plant growth,we hypothesize that the soil legacy effect of plant diversity can influence exotic plant invasion.We conducted a plant–soil feedback experiment.In the conditioning phase,we trained soils by monocultures of 12 plant species from three functional groups(4 grasses,3 legumes and 5 forbs)and mixtures of 8 randomly selected species with all three functional groups from this 12-species pool.In the test phase,we grew the invasive plant Bidens pilosa with a co-occurring native grass(Arthraxon hispidus),with a co-occurring native forb(Pterocypsela indica)or with both in each type of the conditioned soils.The performance of B.pilosa relative to its native competitors varied depending on the functional type of both conditioning plant species in the conditioning phase and competing plant species in the test phase.Diversity of the conditioning plants did not influence the growth difference between B.pilosa and its native competitors.However,increasing diversity of the competing plant species reduced the performance of B.pilosa relative to its native competitors.Our results suggest that current plant diversity can reduce exotic plant invasion through increasing growth inequality between invasive and native plants,but the soil legacy effect of plant diversity may have little impact on exotic plant invasion.展开更多
With the concept of security-spot market or security market with measurable space of agents, which was first given by Zhang （1998, 2000）, we continue to discuss the existence of equilibrium in such large economies. ...With the concept of security-spot market or security market with measurable space of agents, which was first given by Zhang （1998, 2000）, we continue to discuss the existence of equilibrium in such large economies. Under common conditions, we have claimed the existence of equilibrium in incomplete security-spot market with a continuum of traders. Because of the development from complete market to incomplete market, we have not only generalized Aumann＇s results in 1966, but also achieved a breakthrough on researching methods.展开更多
We propose a modified discrete-time Leslie-Gower competition system of two popula- tions to study competition outcomes. Depending on the magnitude of a particular model parameter that measures intraspecific competitio...We propose a modified discrete-time Leslie-Gower competition system of two popula- tions to study competition outcomes. Depending on the magnitude of a particular model parameter that measures intraspecific competition between individuals within the same population, either one or both populations may be subject to Allee effects. The resulting system can have up to four coexisting steady states. Using the theory of planar compet- itive maps, it is shown that the model has only equilibrium dynamics. The competition outcomes then depend not only on the parameter regimes but may also depend on the initial population distributions.展开更多
Based on the assumption that the value of the prize to two contestants increases in their effort levels, a new type of contest model is established. A necessary and weak sufficient condition for a Cournot-Nash equilib...Based on the assumption that the value of the prize to two contestants increases in their effort levels, a new type of contest model is established. A necessary and weak sufficient condition for a Cournot-Nash equilibrium of the contest model are given.展开更多
The competition between attraction and diffusion determines the kinetics of non-equilibrium aggregation process.The formation of silver nanoclusters through non-equilibrium aggregation of silver atoms in solution was ...The competition between attraction and diffusion determines the kinetics of non-equilibrium aggregation process.The formation of silver nanoclusters through non-equilibrium aggregation of silver atoms in solution was simulated by molecular dynamics as a model system to study the influence of the competition between attraction and diffusion on the aggregation process by varying concentration and temperature.It has been found that the aggregation time decreases monotonically with increasing concentration of silver atoms because of increasing attraction,while initially decreasing and then increasing with increasing temperature because of the competition between accelerated attractive motion and increasing diffusive motion of silver atoms.A mean field approximation was employed to develop a phenomenological model describing the mechanism of temperature dependence of aggregation time.展开更多
In this paper, we propose a two strain epidemic model with single host population. It is assumed that strain one can mutate into strain two. Also latent-stage progression age and mutation are incorporated into the mod...In this paper, we propose a two strain epidemic model with single host population. It is assumed that strain one can mutate into strain two. Also latent-stage progression age and mutation are incorporated into the model. Stability of equilibria （including the disease free equilibrium, dominant equilibria and the coexistence equilibrium） is investigated and it is found that they are locally stable under suitable and biological feasible constraints. Results indicate that the competition exclusion and coexistence of the two strains are possible depending on the mutation. Numerical simulations are also performed to illustrate these results.展开更多
The purpose of this paper is to study the traveling wave solutions of a diffusive predator- prey model with predator saturation and competition functional response. The system admits three equilibria： a zero equilibr...The purpose of this paper is to study the traveling wave solutions of a diffusive predator- prey model with predator saturation and competition functional response. The system admits three equilibria： a zero equilibrium E0, a boundary equilibrium E1 and a posi- tive equilibrium E. under some conditions. We establish the existence of two types of traveling wave solutions which connect E0 and E. and E1 and E., respectively. Our main arguments are based on a simplified shooting method, a sandwich method and constructions of appropriate Lyapunov functions. Our particular interest is to investi- gate the oscillation of both types of traveling wave solutions when they approach the positive equilibrium.展开更多
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China ( No. 60373061).
文摘Dynamic distribution model is one of the best schemes for parallel volume rendering. How- ever, in homogeneous cluster system.since the granularity is traditionally identical, all processors communicate almost simultaneously and computation load may lose balance. Due to problems above, a dynamic distribution model with prime granularity for parallel computing is presented. Granularities of each processor are relatively prime, and related theories are introduced. A high parallel performance can be achieved by minimizing network competition and using a load balancing strategy that ensures all processors finish almost simultaneously. Based on Master-Slave-Gleaner ( MSG) scheme, the parallel Splatting Algorithm for volume rendering is used to test the model on IBM Cluster 1350 system. The experimental results show that the model can bring a considerable improvement in performance, including computation efficiency, total execution time, speed, and load balancing.
文摘The purpose of this article is to investigate the sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of one equilibrium point of a generalized Ricker competition system,……which appears as a model for dynamics with one extinct species, by applying the technique of average functions and the new principle of competitive exclusion.
文摘Strategic planning is one of the most important management tools for organizational decision making. The nuclear area represents a segment of energy production used by many countries in America, Europe and Asia. It is known that in the future nuclear energy can be a major exit to the global energy crisis. The aim of this research was to use the BSC （Balanced Scorecard） as a strategic tool for decision making in a teaching and research institution of the nuclear area--IPEN （Nuclear and Energy Research Institute）, located in the city of Sao Paulo, which belongs to the CNEN （National Nuclear Energy Commission） in Brazil. The methodology used in this academic doctoral study was a case study, which considered the period of research from December 2012 to December 2015. The main results expected from this case study are： the improvement of information flow, the view, the increased visibility of an organization providing education and especially research in relation to published works, increased interaction among IPEN and the main global research institutes and centers, increasing academic production of technical articles, indicator improvement, improving the monitoring of management actions, among others. Given the expected results one can conclude that this study will be of great value to the IPEN and also for the Brazilian energy sector, as it will allow and contribute to the dissemination and demystification of nuclear power as an energy source of mankind, its peaceful applications and for the management activity of knowledge and innovation production in the nuclear area of IPEN.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001122,31761123001)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation(LQ21C030003)the Ten Thousand Talent Program of Zhejiang Province(grant 2018R52016).
文摘Current plant diversity can influence exotic plant invasion,but it is unclear whether there is a legacy effect of plant diversity on exotic plant invasion.As plant diversity can affect soil microbial communities and physio-chemical properties,which may cascade to impact subsequent exotic plant growth,we hypothesize that the soil legacy effect of plant diversity can influence exotic plant invasion.We conducted a plant–soil feedback experiment.In the conditioning phase,we trained soils by monocultures of 12 plant species from three functional groups(4 grasses,3 legumes and 5 forbs)and mixtures of 8 randomly selected species with all three functional groups from this 12-species pool.In the test phase,we grew the invasive plant Bidens pilosa with a co-occurring native grass(Arthraxon hispidus),with a co-occurring native forb(Pterocypsela indica)or with both in each type of the conditioned soils.The performance of B.pilosa relative to its native competitors varied depending on the functional type of both conditioning plant species in the conditioning phase and competing plant species in the test phase.Diversity of the conditioning plants did not influence the growth difference between B.pilosa and its native competitors.However,increasing diversity of the competing plant species reduced the performance of B.pilosa relative to its native competitors.Our results suggest that current plant diversity can reduce exotic plant invasion through increasing growth inequality between invasive and native plants,but the soil legacy effect of plant diversity may have little impact on exotic plant invasion.
基金The research is supported by Funding Project for Academic Human Resources Development in Institutions of Higher Learning Under the Jourisdiction of Beijing Municipality.
文摘With the concept of security-spot market or security market with measurable space of agents, which was first given by Zhang （1998, 2000）, we continue to discuss the existence of equilibrium in such large economies. Under common conditions, we have claimed the existence of equilibrium in incomplete security-spot market with a continuum of traders. Because of the development from complete market to incomplete market, we have not only generalized Aumann＇s results in 1966, but also achieved a breakthrough on researching methods.
文摘We propose a modified discrete-time Leslie-Gower competition system of two popula- tions to study competition outcomes. Depending on the magnitude of a particular model parameter that measures intraspecific competition between individuals within the same population, either one or both populations may be subject to Allee effects. The resulting system can have up to four coexisting steady states. Using the theory of planar compet- itive maps, it is shown that the model has only equilibrium dynamics. The competition outcomes then depend not only on the parameter regimes but may also depend on the initial population distributions.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China （7017103770401004）, RGC of Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme （N_CityU103/02） and National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of China （200159）.
文摘Based on the assumption that the value of the prize to two contestants increases in their effort levels, a new type of contest model is established. A necessary and weak sufficient condition for a Cournot-Nash equilibrium of the contest model are given.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.10974208 and 11121403)the Program of "One Hundred Talented People" of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘The competition between attraction and diffusion determines the kinetics of non-equilibrium aggregation process.The formation of silver nanoclusters through non-equilibrium aggregation of silver atoms in solution was simulated by molecular dynamics as a model system to study the influence of the competition between attraction and diffusion on the aggregation process by varying concentration and temperature.It has been found that the aggregation time decreases monotonically with increasing concentration of silver atoms because of increasing attraction,while initially decreasing and then increasing with increasing temperature because of the competition between accelerated attractive motion and increasing diffusive motion of silver atoms.A mean field approximation was employed to develop a phenomenological model describing the mechanism of temperature dependence of aggregation time.
文摘In this paper, we propose a two strain epidemic model with single host population. It is assumed that strain one can mutate into strain two. Also latent-stage progression age and mutation are incorporated into the model. Stability of equilibria （including the disease free equilibrium, dominant equilibria and the coexistence equilibrium） is investigated and it is found that they are locally stable under suitable and biological feasible constraints. Results indicate that the competition exclusion and coexistence of the two strains are possible depending on the mutation. Numerical simulations are also performed to illustrate these results.
文摘The purpose of this paper is to study the traveling wave solutions of a diffusive predator- prey model with predator saturation and competition functional response. The system admits three equilibria： a zero equilibrium E0, a boundary equilibrium E1 and a posi- tive equilibrium E. under some conditions. We establish the existence of two types of traveling wave solutions which connect E0 and E. and E1 and E., respectively. Our main arguments are based on a simplified shooting method, a sandwich method and constructions of appropriate Lyapunov functions. Our particular interest is to investi- gate the oscillation of both types of traveling wave solutions when they approach the positive equilibrium.
