A Large-Scale Group Decision Making Model Based on Trust Relationship and Social Network Updating

With the development of big data and social computing,large-scale group decisionmaking(LGDM)is nowmerging with social networks.Using social network analysis(SNA),this study proposes an LGDM consensus model that considers the trust relationship among decisionmakers(DMs).In the process of consensusmeasurement:the social network is constructed according to the social relationship among DMs,and the Louvain method is introduced to classify social networks to form subgroups.In this study,the weights of each decision maker and each subgroup are computed by comprehensive network weights and trust weights.In the process of consensus improvement:A feedback mechanism with four identification and two direction rules is designed to guide the consensus of the improvement process.Based on the trust relationship among DMs,the preferences are modified,and the corresponding social network is updated to accelerate the consensus.Compared with the previous research,the proposedmodel not only allows the subgroups to be reconstructed and updated during the adjustment process,but also improves the accuracy of the adjustment by the feedbackmechanism.Finally,an example analysis is conducted to verify the effectiveness and flexibility of the proposed method.Moreover,compared with previous studies,the superiority of the proposed method in solving the LGDM problem is highlighted.

Long Short-Term Memory Recurrent Neural Network-Based Acoustic Model Using Connectionist Temporal Classification on a Large-Scale Training Corpus

A Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM) Recurrent Neural Network(RNN) has driven tremendous improvements on an acoustic model based on Gaussian Mixture Model(GMM). However, these models based on a hybrid method require a forced aligned Hidden Markov Model(HMM) state sequence obtained from the GMM-based acoustic model. Therefore, it requires a long computation time for training both the GMM-based acoustic model and a deep learning-based acoustic model. In order to solve this problem, an acoustic model using CTC algorithm is proposed. CTC algorithm does not require the GMM-based acoustic model because it does not use the forced aligned HMM state sequence. However, previous works on a LSTM RNN-based acoustic model using CTC used a small-scale training corpus. In this paper, the LSTM RNN-based acoustic model using CTC is trained on a large-scale training corpus and its performance is evaluated. The implemented acoustic model has a performance of 6.18% and 15.01% in terms of Word Error Rate(WER) for clean speech and noisy speech, respectively. This is similar to a performance of the acoustic model based on the hybrid method.

A Game-Theoretic Perspective on Resource Management for Large-Scale UAV Communication Networks

As a result of rapid development in electronics and communication technology,large-scale unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)are harnessed for various promising applications in a coordinated manner.Although it poses numerous advantages,resource management among various domains in large-scale UAV communication networks is the key challenge to be solved urgently.Specifically,due to the inherent requirements and future development trend,distributed resource management is suitable.In this article,we investigate the resource management problem for large-scale UAV communication networks from game-theoretic perspective which are exactly coincident with the distributed and autonomous manner.By exploring the inherent features,the distinctive challenges are discussed.Then,we explore several gametheoretic models that not only combat the challenges but also have broad application prospects.We provide the basics of each game-theoretic model and discuss the potential applications for resource management in large-scale UAV communication networks.Specifically,mean-field game,graphical game,Stackelberg game,coalition game and potential game are included.After that,we propose two innovative case studies to highlight the feasibility of such novel game-theoretic models.Finally,we give some future research directions to shed light on future opportunities and applications.

Efficient Routing Protection Algorithm in Large-Scale Networks

With an increasing urgent demand for fast recovery routing mechanisms in large-scale networks,minimizing network disruption caused by network failure has become critical.However,a large number of relevant studies have shown that network failures occur on the Internet inevitably and frequently.The current routing protocols deployed on the Internet adopt the reconvergence mechanism to cope with network failures.During the reconvergence process,the packets may be lost because of inconsistent routing information,which reduces the network’s availability greatly and affects the Internet service provider’s(ISP’s)service quality and reputation seriously.Therefore,improving network availability has become an urgent problem.As such,the Internet Engineering Task Force suggests the use of downstream path criterion(DC)to address all single-link failure scenarios.However,existing methods for implementing DC schemes are time consuming,require a large amount of router CPU resources,and may deteriorate router capability.Thus,the computation overhead introduced by existing DC schemes is significant,especially in large-scale networks.Therefore,this study proposes an efficient intra-domain routing protection algorithm(ERPA)in large-scale networks.Theoretical analysis indicates that the time complexity of ERPA is less than that of constructing a shortest path tree.Experimental results show that ERPA can reduce the computation overhead significantly compared with the existing algorithms while offering the same network availability as DC.

Sewage flow optimization algorithm for large-scale urban sewer networks based on network community division

By considering the flow control of urban sewer networks to minimize the electricity consumption of pumping stations, a decomposition-coordination strategy for energy savings based on network community division is developed in this paper. A mathematical model characterizing the steady-state flow of urban sewer networks is first constructed, consisting of a set of algebraic equations with the structure transportation capacities captured as constraints. Since the sewer networks have no apparent natural hierarchical structure in general, it is very difficult to identify the clustered groups. A fast network division approach through calculating the betweenness of each edge is successfully applied to identify the groups and a sewer network with arbitrary configuration could be then decomposed into subnetworks. By integrating the coupling constraints of the subnetworks, the original problem is separated into N optimization subproblems in accordance with the network decomposition. Each subproblem is solved locally and the solutions to the subproblems are coordinated to form an appropriate global solution. Finally, an application to a specified large-scale sewer network is also investigated to demonstrate the validity of the proposed algorithm.

Spanning tree-based algorithm for hydraulic simulation of large-scale water supply networks

With the purpose of making calculation more efficient in practical hydraulic simulations, an improved algorithm was proposed and was applied in the practical water distribution field. This methodology was developed by expanding the traditional loop-equation theory through utilization of the advantages of the graph theory in efficiency. The utilization of the spanning tree technique from graph theory makes the proposed algorithm efficient in calculation and simple to use for computer coding. The algorithms for topological generation and practical implementations are presented in detail in this paper. Through the application to a practical urban system, the consumption of the CPU time and computation memory were decreased while the accuracy was greatly enhanced compared with the present existing methods.

A Summary of the Large-Scale Access Convergence Network Structure

Under the requirement of everything over IP, network service shows the following characteristics:(1) network service increases its richness;(2) broadband streaming media becomes the mainstream. To achieve unified multi-service bearing in the IP network, the largescale access convergence network architecture is proposed. This flat access convergence structure with ultra-small hops, which shortens the service transmission path, reduces the complexity of the edge of the network, and achieves IP strong waist model with the integration of computation, storage and transmission. The key technologies are also introduced in this paper, including endto-end performance guarantee for real time interactive services, fog storing mechanism, and built-in safety transmission with integration of aggregation and control.

An Adaptive Sliding Mode Tracking Controller Using BP Neural Networks for a Class of Large-scale Nonlinear Systems

A new type controller, BP neural-networks-based sliding mode controller is developed for a class of large-scale nonlinear systems with unknown bounds of high-order interconnections in this paper. It is shown that decentralized BP neural networks are used to adaptively learn the uncertainty bounds of interconnected subsystems in the Lyapunov sense, and the outputs of the decentralized BP neural networks are then used as the parameters of the sliding mode controller to compensate for the effects of subsystems uncertainties. Using this scheme, not only strong robustness with respect to uncertainty dynamics and nonlinearities can be obtained, but also the output tracking error between the actual output of each subsystem and the corresponding desired reference output can asymptotically converge to zero. A simulation example is presented to support the validity of the proposed BP neural-networks-based sliding mode controller.

Active Queue Management within Large-Scale Wired Networks

Signal transmission control protocol sources with the objective of managing queue utilization and delay is actually a feedback control problem in active queue management (AQM) core routers. This paper extends AQM control design for single network systems to large-scale wired network systems with time delays at each communication channel. A system model consisted of several local networks is first constructed. The stability condition guaranteeing overall stability is subsequently derived using Lyapunov stability theory. The results developed have been successfully verified on a network simulator.

Energy-Efficient Routing Algorithm Based on Multipath Routing in Large-Scale Networks

A reduction in network energy consumption and the establishment of green networks have become key scientific problems in academic and industrial research.Existing energy efficiency schemes are based on a known traffic matrix,and acquiring a real-time traffic matrix in current complex networks is difficult.Therefore,this research investigates how to reduce network energy consumption without a real-time traffic matrix.In particular,this paper proposes an intra-domain energy-efficient routing scheme based on multipath routing.It analyzes the relationship between routing availability and energy-efficient routing and integrates the two mechanisms to satisfy the requirements of availability and energy efficiency.The main research focus is as follows:(1)A link criticality model is evaluated to quantitatively measure the importance of links in a network.(2)On the basis of the link criticality model,this paper analyzes an energy-efficient routing technology based on multipath routing to achieve the goals of availability and energy efficiency simultaneously.(3)An energy-efficient routing algorithm based on multipath routing in large-scale networks is proposed.(4)The proposed method does not require a real-time traffic matrix in the network and is thus easy to apply in practice.(5)The proposed algorithm is verified in several network topologies.Experimental results show that the algorithm can not only reduce network energy consumption but can also ensure routing availability.

L3SN: A Level-Based, Large-Scale, Longevous Sensor Network System for Agriculture Information Monitoring

We developed L3SN, a scalable, longevous, adaptive, and internet accessible wireless sensor network system for agriculture information monitoring, which is meticulously designed to meet the requirement of thousands hectares coverage, years of time monitoring and the adverse environment. The system architecture, the agriculture sensor device, the mesh protocol, and the web-based information processing platform are introduced. We also presented some implementation experience. The mesh protocol (LayerMesh) is highlighted, in which “stair scheduling” and “distributed dynamic load-balancing” are proposed to response the scalability, longevity and adaptivity requirements. We believe the design of L3SN is useful to many other large-scale, longevous applications such as hydrologic monitoring, geological monitoring etc.

ZTE Deploys the World's First Large-Scale Commercial GPON-Based Mobile Backhaul Network for TELKOM Indonesia

ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, announced on November 23, 2010 that it has successfully completed the world＇s first large-scale commercial GPON-based mobile backhaul network for TELKOM Indonesia, a full-service telecom operator in Indonesia. The project is the first such large-scale commercialization of GPON backhaul technology,

Visualization Analysis Framework for Large-Scale Software Based on Software Network

Large-scale software systems,which are the most sophisticated human-designed objects,play more and more important role in our daily life.Consequently effective analysis for large-scale software has become an urgent problem to be solved with the increasing issues of software security and the continuous expansion of software applications scope.For the characteristics of large scale and complex structure in large-scale software,the traditional software analysis techniques are difficult to be used.With the problem of difficulty in presentation,storage and low efficiency in the process of large-scale software analysis,the visualization analysis framework for large-scale software based on software network,named SoNet,is proposed with the combination of complex network theory and program slicing technique.Constraint logic attributes of the programs will be obtained through source code parsing.Then we will construct a global view by the theory of complex network after extracting software structure and behavior,improving user’s perception of software architecture in a macro perspective.Use case slicing will be realized combined with Redis cluster,and accessibility analysis when given a keyword to be analyzed.We evaluate our prototype implementation on an open source software project named SoundSea in Github,and the results suggest that our approach can realize the analysis for large-scale software.

Application of Neurocomputing in Adaptive Control of Large-Scale Aerospace Systems

We are engaged in solving two difficult problems in adaptive control of the large-scale time-variant aerospace system. One is parameter identification of time-variant continuous-time state-space modei; the other is how to solve algebraic Riccati equation (ARE) of large order efficiently. In our approach, two neural networks are employed to independently solve both the system identification problem and the ARE associated with the optimal control problem. Thus the identification and the control computation are combined in closed-loop, adaptive, real-time control system . The advantage of this approach is that the neural networks converge to their solutions very quickly and simultaneously.

Transcranial direct current stimulation inhibits epileptic activity propagation in a large-scale brain network model

Transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS)is a noninvasive technique that uses constant,low-intensity direct current to regulate brain activities.Clinical studies have shown that cathode-tDCS(c-tDCS)is effective in reducing seizure frequency in patients with epilepsy.Due to the heterogeneity and patient specificity of seizures,patient-specific epilepsy networks are increasingly important in exploring the regulatory role of c-tDCS.In this study,we first set the left hippocampus,parahippocampus,and amygdala as the epileptogenic zone(EZ),and the left inferior temporal cortex and ventral temporal cortex as the initial propagation zone(PZ)to establish a large-scale epilepsy network model.Then we set tDCS cathode locations according to the maximum average energy of the simulated EEG signals and systematically study c-tDCS inhibitory effects on the propagation of epileptic activity.The results show that c-tDCS is effective in suppressing the propagation of epileptic activity.Further,to consider the patient specificity,we set specific EZ and PZ according to the clinical diagnosis of 6 patients and establish patient-specific epileptic networks.We find that c-tDCS can suppress the propagation of abnormal activity in most patient-specific epileptic networks.However,when the PZ is widely distributed in both hemispheres,the treatment effect of c-tDCS is not satisfactory.Hence,we propose dual-cathode tDCS.For epilepsy models with a wide distribution of PZ,it can inhibit the propagation of epileptiform activity in other nodes except EZ and PZ without increasing the tDCS current strength.Our results provide theoretical support for the treatment of epilepsy with tDCS.

基于BP神经网络的谢尔曼单位线优选算法研究与实践

洪水预报是防洪减灾的重要技术手段,但传统预报过程受人为经验因素影响较大。将辽宁指数模型、谢尔曼单位线、BP神经网络模型有机结合,构建LNZS-UH-BP模型。以降雨总量、降雨量时段最大、降雨强度、暴雨中心、径流深总量、径流深时段最大、初始蓄水量、单位线洪峰流量、单位线洪峰时段9项指标为输入节点,单位线编号为输出节点,构建9-3-1架构的BP神经网络优选模型,该模型可结合场次降雨特点自动优选单位线进行产汇流计算。以葠窝水库为研究区域,采用历史30场典型洪水资料对模型进行率定及精度验证。结果表明:LNZS-UH-BP模型在葠窝水库得到很好的应用,洪水要素及洪水过程都得到了很好的模拟,既提高了预报精度,又延长了预见期,使洪水预报更准确、更智能。采用LNZS-UH-BP模型进行洪水预报是可行的,在相似地区具有重要的借鉴意义。

Multi-layer Tectonic Model for Intraplate Deformation and Plastic-Flow Network in the Asian Continental Lithosphere

In a large area of the east—central Asian continent there is a unified seismic network system composed of two families of large—seismic belts that intersect conjugately. Such a seismic network in the middle—upper crust is actually a response to the plastic flow network in the lower lithosphere including the lower crust and lithospheric mantle. The existence of the unified plastic flow system confirms that the driving force for intraplate tectonic deformation results mainly from the compression of the India plate, while the long-range transmission of the force is carried out chiefly by means of plastic flow. The plastic flow network has a control over the intraplate tectonic deformation.

Adaptive Learning with Large Variability of Teaching Signals for Neural Networks and Its Application to Motion Control of an Industrial Robot

Recently, various control methods represented by proportional-integral-derivative （PID） control are used for robotic control. To cope with the requirements for high response and precision, advanced feedforward controllers such as gravity compensator, Coriolis/centrifugal force compensator and friction compensators have been built in the controller. Generally, it causes heavy computational load when calculating the compensating value within a short sampling period. In this paper, integrated recurrent neural networks are applied as a feedforward controller for PUMA560 manipulator. The feedforward controller works instead of gravity and Coriolis/centrifugal force compensators. In the learning process of the neural network by using back propagation algorithm, the learning coefficient and gain of sigmoid function are tuned intuitively and empirically according to teaching signals. The tuning is complicated because it is being conducted by trial and error. Especially, when the scale of teaching signal is large, the problem becomes crucial. To cope with the problem which concerns the learning performance, a simple and adaptive learning technique for large scale teaching signals is proposed. The learning techniques and control effectiveness are evaluated through simulations using the dynamic model of PUMA560 manipulator.

Monte Carlo Analysis of Nodes Deployment in Wireless Sensor Network Using Range-Free Location Methods

A Monte Carlo Analysis of nodes deployment for large-scale and non-homogeneous wireless sensor networks, has been done. Through simulations of random deployments of nodes over a square area using different densities, assuming that our network is composed by Anchor nodes （special sensors with known position） and simple Sensor nodes, the latter are supposed to estimate their own position after being placed within the coverage area with the minimum Anchor nodes needed to ＇feed＇ them with the necessary information. The goal is then to assist decision-makers in selecting among different alternatives to deploy the networks, according to resources features and availability, hence this method provides an estimate value of how many Anchor nodes should be deployed in a given area to trigger the location algorithm in the greatest possible number of Sensor nodes in the network.

Collaborative Planning of Distributed Wind Power Generation and Distribution Network with Large-scale Heat Pumps

With the advancement of clean heating projects and the integration of large-scale distributed heat pumps into rural distribution networks in northern China,power grid companies face tremendous pressure to invest in power grid upgrades,which bring opportunities for renewable power generation integration.The combination of heating by distributed renewable energy with the flexible operation of heat pumps is a feasible alternative for dealing with grid reinforcement challenges resulting from heating electrification.In this paper,a mathematical model of the collaborative planning of distributed wind power generation(DWPG)and distribution network with large-scale heat pumps is developed.In this model,the operational flexibility of the heat pump load is fully considered and the requirements of a comfortable indoor temperature are met.By applying this model,the goals of not only increasing the profit of DWPG but also reducing the cost of the power grid upgrade can be achieved.