Teaching Finance and Financial Accounting in an On-Line Program

In 2006, a private highly ranked Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International [AACSB] accredited business school introduced a hybrid face to face and on-line MBA program, tailored towards working professionals. The features of the program were highlighted by the ability of the participants to receive an MBA in about two years while maintaining their full-time jobs. Despite the considerable rigor and cost, the growth of the program has far exceeded original projections, and enrollment currently stands at over 400 participants in three locations, with a fourth slated for opening in 2012. In addition, the pedagogical tools learned and employed by the faculty and administrators are now being utilized in all other undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels. Because the program curriculum spans both face to face and on-line learning, as well as a multi-disciplinary content and process, it has been challenging from the faculty side along a number of dimensions. This paper seeks to express the content and pedagogical angles from the view of one discipline＇s experience, so that other faculty and administrators can benefit from seeing this particular ＂early adoption＂ approach. In short, the author hopes that this paper steepens the learning curve for others who are thinking of delivering or teaching in this type of programmatic model in the future.

Design and analysis of recurrent neural network models with non-linear activation functions for solving time-varying quadratic programming problems

A special recurrent neural network(RNN),that is the zeroing neural network(ZNN),is adopted to find solutions to time-varying quadratic programming(TVQP)problems with equality and inequality constraints.Howevet,there are some weaknesses in activation functions of traditional ZNN models,including convex restriction and redundant formulation.With the aid of different activation functions,modified ZNN models are obtained to overcome the drawbacks for solving TVQP problems.Theoretical and experimental research indicate that the proposed models are better and more effective at solving such TVQP problems.

STRONGLY CONVERGENT INERTIAL FORWARD-BACKWARD-FORWARD ALGORITHM WITHOUT ON-LINE RULE FOR VARIATIONAL INEQUALITIES

This paper studies a strongly convergent inertial forward-backward-forward algorithm for the variational inequality problem in Hilbert spaces.In our convergence analysis,we do not assume the on-line rule of the inertial parameters and the iterates,which have been assumed by several authors whenever a strongly convergent algorithm with an inertial extrapolation step is proposed for a variational inequality problem.Consequently,our proof arguments are different from what is obtainable in the relevant literature.Finally,we give numerical tests to confirm the theoretical analysis and show that our proposed algorithm is superior to related ones in the literature.

Hierarchical On-line Scheduling of Multiproduct Batch Plants with a Combined Approach of Mathematical Programming and Genetic Algorithm

In this contribution we present an online scheduling algorithm for a real world multiproduct batch plant. The overall mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) problem is hierarchically structured into a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) problem first and then a reduced dimensional MINLP problem, which are optimized by mathematical programming (MP) and genetic algorithm (GA) respectively. The basis idea relies on combining MP with GA to exploit their complementary capacity. The key features of the hierarchical model are explained and illustrated with some real world cases from the multiproduct batch plants.

Glia-to-neuron reprogramming to the rescue?

Over the last two decades,the dogma that cell fate is immutable has been increasingly challenged,with important implications for regenerative medicine.The brea kth rough discovery that induced pluripotent stem cells could be generated from adult mouse fibroblasts is powerful proof that cell fate can be changed.An exciting extension of the discovery of cell fate impermanence is the direct cellular reprogram ming hypothesis-that terminally differentiated cells can be reprogrammed into other adult cell fates without first passing through a stem cell state.

Neurocircuit regeneration by extracellular matrix reprogramming

The brain's extracellular matrix(ECM),which is comprised of protein and glycosaminoglycan(GAG)scaffolds,constitutes 20%-40% of the human brain and is considered one of the largest influencers on brain cell functioning(Soles et al.,2023).Synthesized by neural and glial cells,the brain's ECM regulates a myriad of homeostatic cellular processes,including neuronal plasticity and firing(Miyata et al.,2012),cation buffering(Moraws ki et al.,2015),and glia-neuron interactions(Anderson et al.,2016).Considering the diversity of functions,dynamic remodeling of the brain's ECM indicates that this understudied medium is an active participant in both normal physiology and neurological diseases.

An Innovative Genetic Algorithms-Based Inexact Non-Linear Programming Problem Solving Method

In this paper, an innovative Genetic Algorithms (GA)-based inexact non-linear programming (GAINLP) problem solving approach has been proposed for solving non-linear programming optimization problems with inexact information (inexact non-linear operation programming). GAINLP was developed based on a GA-based inexact quadratic solving method. The Genetic Algorithm Solver of the Global Optimization Toolbox (GASGOT) developed by MATLABTM was adopted as the implementation environment of this study. GAINLP was applied to a municipality solid waste management case. The results from different scenarios indicated that the proposed GA-based heuristic optimization approach was able to generate a solution for a complicated nonlinear problem, which also involved uncertainty.

Multi-Sensor Intelligent System for On-Line and Real-Time Moneitoring Tool Cutting State in FMS

The principle and the constitution of an intelligent system for on-line and real-time montitoring tool cutting state were discussed and a synthetic sensors schedule combined a new type fluid acoustic emission sensor (AE) with motor current sensor was presented. The parallel communication between control system of machine tools, the monitoring intelligent system,and several decision-making systems for identifying tool cutting state was established It can auto - matically select the sensor way ,monitoring mode and identifying method in machining process- ing so as to build a successful and effective intelligent system for on -line and real-time moni- toring cutting tool states in FMS.

On-line血液透析滤过对移植肾功能延迟恢复的影响

目的 研究On -line血液透析滤过 (HDF)在移植肾功能延迟恢复患者中的应用。方法 我院2 0 0 2年 1月至 2 0 0 3年 7月肾移植术后发生移植肾功能延迟恢复患者 38例 ,2 9例采用Freseniuson -lineHDF透析机 ,F6 0透析器 ,透析滤过时间 3～ 4h ,血流量在 180～ 2 5 0ml/min ,置换液采取前稀释法 ,9例行HD治疗 ,采用GambroAK2 0 0透析机 ,F7透析器。结果 38例移植肾功能延迟恢复患者 ,2 9例用联机血液透析滤过 ,平均肾功能恢复时间为 ( 11.2± 5 .6 )天 ,治疗期间收缩压变化在 110～ 170mmHg,透析期间低血压发生率为 2 .6 % ,9例HD治疗者平均肾功能恢复时间为 ( 2 2 .3± 15 .7)天 ,透析期间低血压发生率为 13.2 %。结论 与HD比较 ,On -lineHDF对血压影响较小 ,可缩短移植肾功能恢复的时间。

Development and Application of On-Line Corrosion Monitoring Device for Condenser Tube

This paper introduces the development and industrial application of an on-line corrosion monitoring device for condenser tubes. Corrosion sensors are made up of representative condenser tubes chosen by eddy current test, which enable the monitoring result to be consistent with the corrosion of actual condenser tubes. Localized corrosion rate of condenser tubes can be measured indirectly by a galvanic couple made up of tube segments with and without pits. Using this technology, corrosion problems can be found in time and accurately, and anticorrosive measures be made more economic and effective. Applications in two power plants showed the corrosion measurements are fast and accurate.

平行机的实时到达on-line算法下界的改进

本文考虑了平行机实时到达的在线问题．模型中，工件是陆续到达的，工件的个数、到达时间是事先未知的，而且只有当工件到达，才知其加工时间，目标是使所有工件都加工完的时间达到最小．Ｃｈｅｎ与Ｖｅｓｔｊｅｎｓ（１９９６年）证明了该在线问题不存在性能比小于１．３４７３的ｏｎ－ｌｉｎｅ算法．本文将此界改进为（５－５）／２．

Effects of on-line solution and off-line heat treatment on microstructure and hardness of die-cast AZ91D alloy

The effects of on-line solution, off-line solution and aging heat treatment on the microstructure and hardness of the die-cast AZ91D alloys were investigated. Brinell hardness of die-cast AZ91D alloy increases through on-line solution and off-line aging treatment but decreases after off-line solution treatment. By X-ray diffractometry, optical microscopy, differential thermal analysis, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy, it is found that the microstructures of the die-cast AZ91D magnesium alloy before and after on-line solution and off-line aging are similar, consisting of α-Mg and β-Al12Mg17. The precipitation of Al element is prevented by on-line solution so that the effect of solid solution strengthening is enhanced. The β-Al12Mg17 phases precipitate from supersaturated Mg solid solution after off-line aging treatment, and lead to microstructure refinement of AZ91D alloy, so the effect of precipitation hardening is enhanced. The β-Al12Mg17 phases dissolve in the substructure after off-line solution treatment, which leads to that the grain boundary strengthening phase is reduced significantly and the hardness of die cast AZ91D is reduced.

On-line血液透析滤过对维持性血液透析患者心率变异性的影响

目的探讨On-line血液透析滤过技术对维持性血液透析患者心率变异性(HRV)的影响。方法 50例维持性血液透析(MHD)患者随机分为常规血液透析治疗组(HD组)和On-line血液透析滤过治疗组(OL-HDF组),每组各25例。患者每周行3次、每次4 h的血液透析治疗或OL-HDF,治疗24个月。比较两组常规的实验室检查和24h动态心电图监测结果。结果治疗24个月后,OL-HDF组的β2-微球蛋白(β2-MG)由基线值30.1±7.2 mg/dl降至21.7±6.1 mg/dl(P<0.05),HD组的β2-MG则无明显下降。OL-HDF组HRV的时域性和频域性指标均值高于基线值(P<0.05),HD组的HRV指标则无显著性变化(P>0.05)。结论与普通血液透析比较,OL-HDF能更好地改善MHD患者的HRV,改善自主神经功能。

On-line置换液与生理盐水在血液透析滤过回血中的应用效果比较

[目的]探讨On-line置换液与生理盐水在血液透析滤过(HDF)病人回血中的应用效果,以期为临床护理工作提供理论依据。[方法]选取30例规律HDF病人为研究对象,采用自身对照方法,每例病人每周依次采用On-line置换液和生理盐水回血,比较回血过程中残余血量、静脉壶液体温度、护士的工作量及经济效益。[结果]采用On-line置换液回血法残余血量及回血后静脉壶温度分别为(1.89±0.91)mL,(33.36±0.15)℃,而采用生理盐水法为(2.88±0.23)mL、(27.13±0.14)℃,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.01);而透析器凝血状况比较差异无统计学意义(P=0.08);采用On-line置换液回血时护士工作量减少,回血液体成本降低。[结论]应用接近生理温度的On-line置换液回血能稀释血液、降低血液黏稠度,减少血路管残余血量,增加病人舒适感,提高工作效率。

On-lineHDF的临床观察及护理

目的 探讨应用On -lineHDF治疗慢性肾衰尿毒症患者的临床效果及护理对策。方法 回顾性分析 15例维持性HD患者应用On -lineHDF的治疗及护理过程。结果 15例患者经每 1～ 2周 1次的On -lineHDF治疗后 ,病情稳定 ,部分患者心功能、血压、食欲、体力及睡眠不同成度得到改善 ,在促红细胞生成素使用量不变的情况下 ,4例病人的血红蛋白有所增加。结论 On -lineHDF是当今最佳的肾脏替代疗法技术之一。

On-Line Monitoring of Cutting Tool Fracture & Wear

A technique of detecting cutting tool fracture and ultimate wear by si- multaneously monitoring both the spindle motor current and cutting process related acoustic emission(AE)in the cutting process is reported.The technique can detect breakage of drills having diameter over 0.8mm,turning cutter crack of area over 0.2mm,and the ultimate wear.The principle,system construction,experimental method and result of the technique are discussed.The ratio of success in detection approaches 96% or higher.

On-line HDF治疗维持性透析患者并发症的护理

对20例维持性透析并发难治性高血压、顽固性瘙痒、不安腿综合征等患者,采用每周2次血液透析+1次on-line HDF,加强观察和护理。患者血压得到良好的控制,皮肤瘙痒得到明显改善,不安腿症状有所好转,贫血、食欲减退、精神和神经症状得到改善,生活质量明显提高。

透析机自产回输液行血液透析滤过On-line HDF的临床研究

目的探讨On-lineHDF的安全性、病人耐受性及临床疗效。方法设置On-lineHDF治疗组(I组)和常规HD对照组(II组),观察治疗前、中、后病人状况,溶质变化和溶质下降率,包括Cr、BUN、β2-MG、PTH、KT/V。结果HDF治疗中、治疗后病人无发热,6例顽固性血压易于控制,5例在HD中易出现低血压症状好转,3例皮肤瘙痒严重者明显好转,HDF组治疗前后Cr,β2-MG,PTH显著下降;HD组治疗前后β2-MG、PTH相差不显著。治疗前及2月后溶质变化,两组Cr,β2-MG相差不显著;HDF组PTH前后有显著性差异;KT/V值比较,HDF为1.68±0.34,HD为1.21±0.23,两组有显著性差异(P<0.05)。结论On-lineHDF较传统HDF操作简单,自产回输液安全,病人有较好的耐受性和心血管稳定性,其对小分子、中分子物质的清除能力优于常规HD。