A 2D Layered Thiostannate: Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [tmdpH_2]Sn_3S_7

A new thiostannate,[tmdpH2]Sn3S7 1（tmdp = 4,4＇-trimethylenedipiperidine）,has been synthesized under solvothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis,IR spectroscopy,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.In 1,the Sn3S4 secondary incomplete cubane-like building units are bridged by μ2-S atoms to form Sn12S12 rings which are then joined parallelly to the [001] plane,giving the final 2D（Sn3S7^2-）n layer of（6,3） network.The layers are stacked along the c axis so that 24-membered ring channels are generated,in which the organic cations are accommodated.The compound crystallizes in monoclinic,space group C2/c,with a=23.052（3）,b=13.4039（12）,c=18.412（2）A,β=120.112（4）°,V=4921.3（9）A^3,C13H28N2S7Sn3,Mr=792.86,Z=8,Dc=2.140 g/cm^3,F（000）=3056,μ=3.619 mm^-1,the final R=0.0488 and wR=0.1125 for 4607 observed reflections with I〉2σ（I）.

Cascading Delays for the High-Speed Rail Network Under Different Emergencies:A Double Layer Network Approach

High-speed rail(HSR) has formed a networked operational scale in China. Any internal or external disturbance may deviate trains’ operation from the planned schedules, resulting in primary delays or even cascading delays on a network scale. Studying the delay propagation mechanism could help to improve the timetable resilience in the planning stage and realize cooperative rescheduling for dispatchers. To quickly and effectively predict the spatial-temporal range of cascading delays, this paper proposes a max-plus algebra based delay propagation model considering trains’ operation strategy and the systems’ constraints. A double-layer network based breadth-first search algorithm based on the constraint network and the timetable network is further proposed to solve the delay propagation process for different kinds of emergencies. The proposed model could deal with the delay propagation problem when emergencies occur in sections or stations and is suitable for static emergencies and dynamic emergencies. Case studies show that the proposed algorithm can significantly improve the computational efficiency of the large-scale HSR network. Moreover, the real operational data of China HSR is adopted to verify the proposed model, and the results show that the cascading delays can be timely and accurately inferred, and the delay propagation characteristics under three kinds of emergencies are unfolded.

Ensemble Based Learning with Accurate Motion Contrast Detection

Recent developments in computer vision applications have enabled detection of significant visual objects in video streams.Studies quoted in literature have detected objects from video streams using Spatiotemporal Particle Swarm Optimization(SPSOM)and Incremental Deep Convolution Neural Networks(IDCNN)for detecting multiple objects.However,the study considered opticalflows resulting in assessing motion contrasts.Existing methods have issue with accuracy and error rates in motion contrast detection.Hence,the overall object detection performance is reduced significantly.Thus,consideration of object motions in videos efficiently is a critical issue to be solved.To overcome the above mentioned problems,this research work proposes a method involving ensemble approaches to and detect objects efficiently from video streams.This work uses a system modeled on swarm optimization and ensemble learning called Spatiotemporal Glowworm Swarm Optimization Model(SGSOM)for detecting multiple significant objects.A steady quality in motion contrasts is maintained in this work by using Chebyshev distance matrix.The proposed system achieves global optimization in its multiple object detection by exploiting spatial/temporal cues and local constraints.Its experimental results show that the proposed system scores 4.8%in Mean Absolute Error(MAE)while achieving 86%in accuracy,81.5%in precision,85%in recall and 81.6%in F-measure and thus proving its utility in detecting multiple objects.

Exploring the Road to 6G: ABC-Foundation for Intelligent Mobile Networks

The 5 th generation(5 G)mobile networks has been put into services across a number of markets,which aims at providing subscribers with high bit rates,low latency,high capacity,many new services and vertical applications.Therefore the research and development on 6 G have been put on the agenda.Regarding demands and characteristics of future 6 G,artificial intelligence(A),big data(B)and cloud computing(C)will play indispensable roles in achieving the highest efficiency and the largest benefits.Interestingly,the initials of these three aspects remind us the significance of vitamin ABC to human body.In this article we specifically expound on the three elements of ABC and relationships in between.We analyze the basic characteristics of wireless big data(WBD)and the corresponding technical action in A and C,which are the high dimensional feature and spatial separation,the predictive ability,and the characteristics of knowledge.Based on the abilities of WBD,a new learning approach for wireless AI called knowledge+data-driven deep learning(KD-DL)method,and a layered computing architecture of mobile network integrating cloud/edge/terminal computing,is proposed,and their achievable efficiency is discussed.These progress will be conducive to the development of future 6 G.

Analysis of robustness of urban bus network

In this paper, the invulnerability and cascade failures are discussed for the urban bus network. Firstly, three static models（bus stop network, bus transfer network, and bus line network） are used to analyse the structure and invulnerability of urban bus network in order to understand the features of bus network comprehensively. Secondly, a new way is proposed to study the invulnerability of urban bus network by modelling two layered networks, i.e., the bus stop-line network and the bus line-transfer network and then the interactions between different models are analysed. Finally, by modelling a new layered network which can reflect the dynamic passenger flows, the cascade failures are discussed. Then a new load redistribution method is proposed to study the robustness of dynamic traffic. In this paper, the bus network of Shenyang City which is one of the biggest cities in China, is taken as a simulation example. In addition, some suggestions are given to improve the urban bus network and provide emergency strategies when traffic congestion occurs according to the numerical simulation results.

Artificial Neural Network-based prediction of glacial debris flows in the ParlungZangbo Basin, southeastern Tibetan Plateau,China

Accurate prediction on geological hazards can prevent disaster events in advance and greatly reduce property losses and life casualties.Glacial debris flows are the most serious hazards in southeastern Tibet in China due to their complexity in formation mechanism and the difficulty in prediction.Data collected from 102 glacier debris flow events from 31 gullies since 1970 and regional meteorological data from 1970 to 2019 in ParlungZangbo River Basin in southeastern Tibet were used for Artificial Neural Network(ANN)-based prediction of glacial debris flows.The formation mechanism of glacial debris flows in the ParlungZangbo Basin was systematically analyzed,and the calculations involving the meteorological data and disaster events were conducted by using the statistical methods and two layers fully connected neural networks.The occurrence probabilities and scales of glacial debris flows(small,medium,and large)were predicted,and promising results have been achieved.Through the proposed model calculations,a prediction accuracy of 78.33%was achieved for the scale of glacial debris flows in the study area.The prediction accuracy for both large-and medium-scale debris flows are higher than that for small-scale debris flows.The debris flow scale and the probability of occurrence increase with increasing rainfall and temperature.In addition,the K-fold cross-validation method was used to verify the reliability of the model.The average accuracy of the model calculated under this method is about 93.3%,which validates the proposed model.Practices have proved that the combination of ANN and disaster events can provide sound prediction on geological hazards under complex conditions.

A Physical Layer Network Coding Based Tag Anti-Collision Algorithm for RFID System

In RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification)system,when multiple tags are in the operating range of one reader and send their information to the reader simultaneously,the signals of these tags are superimposed in the air,which results in a collision and leads to the degrading of tags identifying efficiency.To improve the multiple tags’identifying efficiency due to collision,a physical layer network coding based binary search tree algorithm(PNBA)is proposed in this paper.PNBA pushes the conflicting signal information of multiple tags into a stack,which is discarded by the traditional anti-collision algorithm.In addition,physical layer network coding is exploited by PNBA to obtain unread tag information through the decoding operation of physical layer network coding using the conflicting information in the stack.Therefore,PNBA reduces the number of interactions between reader and tags,and improves the tags identification efficiency.Theoretical analysis and simulation results using MATLAB demonstrate that PNBA reduces the number of readings,and improve RFID identification efficiency.Especially,when the number of tags to be identified is 100,the average needed reading number of PNBA is 83%lower than the basic binary search tree algorithm,43%lower than reverse binary search tree algorithm,and its reading efficiency reaches 0.93.

Evolutionary dynamics analysis of complex network with fusion nodes and overlap edges

Multiple complex networks, each with different properties and mutually fused, have the problems that the evolving process is time varying and non-equilibrium, network structures are layered and interlacing, and evolving characteristics are difficult to be measured. On that account, a dynamic evolving model of complex network with fusion nodes and overlap edges（CNFNOEs） is proposed. Firstly, we define some related concepts of CNFNOEs, and analyze the conversion process of fusion relationship and hierarchy relationship. According to the property difference of various nodes and edges, fusion nodes and overlap edges are subsequently split, and then the CNFNOEs is transformed to interlacing layered complex networks（ILCN）. Secondly,the node degree saturation and attraction factors are defined. On that basis, the evolution algorithm and the local world evolution model for ILCN are put forward. Moreover, four typical situations of nodes evolution are discussed, and the degree distribution law during evolution is analyzed by means of the mean field method.Numerical simulation results show that nodes unreached degree saturation follow the exponential distribution with an error of no more than 6%; nodes reached degree saturation follow the distribution of their connection capacities with an error of no more than 3%; network weaving coefficients have a positive correlation with the highest probability of new node and initial number of connected edges. The results have verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the model, which provides a new idea and method for exploring CNFNOE＇s evolving process and law. Also, the model has good application prospects in structure and dynamics research of transportation network, communication network, social contact network,etc.

Cognitive Intelligence Based 6G Distributed Network Architecture

5G is envisioned to guarantee high transmission rate,ultra-low latency,high reliability and massive connections.To satisfy the above requirements,the 5G architecture is designed with the properties of using service-based architecture,cloud-native oriented,adopting IT-based API interfaces and introduction of the Network Repository Function.However,with the wide commercialization of 5G network and the exploration towards 6G,the 5G architecture exposes the disadvantages of high architecture complexity,difficult inter-interface communication,low cognitive capability,bad instantaneity,and deficient intelligence.To overcome these limitations,this paper investigates 6G network architecture,and proposes a cognitive intelligence based distributed 6G network architecture.This architecture consists of a physical network layer and an intelligent decision layer.The two layers coordinate through flexible service interfaces,supporting function decoupling and joint evolution of intelligence services and network services.With the above design,the proposed 6G architecture can be updated autonomously to deal with the future unpredicted complex services.

Extreme learning with chemical reaction optimization for stock volatility prediction

Extreme learning machine(ELM)allows for fast learning and better generalization performance than conventional gradient-based learning.However,the possible inclusion of non-optimal weight and bias due to random selection and the need for more hidden neurons adversely influence network usability.Further,choosing the optimal number of hidden nodes for a network usually requires intensive human intervention,which may lead to an ill-conditioned situation.In this context,chemical reaction optimization(CRO)is a meta-heuristic paradigm with increased success in a large number of application areas.It is characterized by faster convergence capability and requires fewer tunable parameters.This study develops a learning framework combining the advantages of ELM and CRO,called extreme learning with chemical reaction optimization(ELCRO).ELCRO simultaneously optimizes the weight and bias vector and number of hidden neurons of a single layer feed-forward neural network without compromising prediction accuracy.We evaluate its performance by predicting the daily volatility and closing prices of BSE indices.Additionally,its performance is compared with three other similarly developed models—ELM based on particle swarm optimization,genetic algorithm,and gradient descent—and find the performance of the proposed algorithm superior.Wilcoxon signed-rank and Diebold–Mariano tests are then conducted to verify the statistical significance of the proposed model.Hence,this model can be used as a promising tool for financial forecasting.

A Kind of Second-Order Learning Algorithm Based on Generalized Cost Criteria in Multi-Layer Feed-Forward Neural Networks

A kind of second order algorithm--recursive approximate Newton algorithm was given by Karayiannis. The algorithm was simplified when it was formulated. Especially, the simplification to matrix Hessian was very reluctant, which led to the loss of valuable information and affected performance of the algorithm to certain extent. For multi layer feed forward neural networks, the second order back propagation recursive algorithm based generalized cost criteria was proposed. It is proved that it is equivalent to Newton recursive algorithm and has a second order convergent rate. The performance and application prospect are analyzed. Lots of simulation experiments indicate that the calculation of the new algorithm is almost equivalent to the recursive least square multiple algorithm. The algorithm and selection of networks parameters are significant and the performance is more excellent than BP algorithm and the second order learning algorithm that was given by Karayiannis.

Key MAC Layer Technologies of Cognitive Radio Network

As a smart spectrum sharing technology, Cognitive Radio (CR) is becoming a hot topic in the field of wireless telecommunications. Besides providing traditional services, the cognitive radio network Media Access Control (MAC) layer is required to perform an entirely new set of functions for effective reusing spectrum opportunity, without causing any harmful interference to incumbents. Spectrum sensing management selects and optimizes sensing strategies and parameters by the selection of sensing mode, sensing period, sensing time, sensing channel, and sensing quiet period. Access control avoids collision with primary users mainly by cooperation access and transparent access. Dynamic spectrum allocation optimizes the allocation of uncertain spectrum for binary interference model and accumulative interference model. Security mechanism adds authentication and encryption mechanisms to MAC frame to defense MAC layer security attacks. Cross-layer design combines MAC layer information with physical layer or higher layers information, such as network layer, transmission layer, to achieve global optimization.

Classification and spectrum optimization method of grease based on infrared spectrum

The infrared(IR)absorption spectral data of 63 kinds of lubricating greases containing six different types of thickeners were obtained using the IR spectroscopy.The Kohonen neural network algorithm was used to identify the type of the lubricating grease.The results show that this machine learning method can effectively eliminate the interference fringes in the IR spectrum,and complete the feature selection and dimensionality reduction of the high-dimensional spectral data.The 63 kinds of greases exhibit spatial clustering under certain IR spectrum recognition spectral bands,which are linked to characteristic peaks of lubricating greases and improve the recognition accuracy of these greases.The model achieved recognition accuracy of 100.00%,96.08%,94.87%,100.00%,and 87.50%for polyurea grease,calcium sulfonate composite grease,aluminum(Al)-based grease,bentonite grease,and lithium-based grease,respectively.Based on the different IR absorption spectrum bands produced by each kind of lubricating grease,the three-dimensional spatial distribution map of the lubricating grease drawn also verifies the accuracy of classification while recognizing the accuracy.This paper demonstrates fast recognition speed and high accuracy,proving that the Kohonen neural network algorithm has an efficient recognition ability for identifying the types of the lubricating grease.

Smart Substation Integration Technology and Its Application in Distribution Power Grid

At present,smart substations use the IEC61850 standard based on the architectural framework of three layers and two networks to realize information digitization and advanced applications.Although the smart substation offers many improvements in design,equipment manufacturing,and construction,the intelligent devices used in smart substations are costly,and are also difficult to maintain since they are dispersed within a single unit.Functionality optimization and device integration,thus,have become important issues in smart substation development.This paper presents an integrated solution and implementation process for a smart substation system.In the process layer,an integrated intelligence component is developed that functions both as an intelligent terminal and a merging unit.In the bay layer,an integrated station-area protection measurement and control master device is designed to achieve such functions as protection,monitoring,control,fault recorder,and power quality monitoring.Finally,in the station control layer,an integrated information platform is established to bring together various system functions and to promote interactive sharing.Integration technology improves the economy and practicality of the smart substation,especially in a distribution power grid.

A Framework for Distributed Semi-supervised Learning Using Single-layer Feedforward Networks

This paper aims to propose a framework for manifold regularization(MR) based distributed semi-supervised learning(DSSL) using single layer feed-forward neural network(SLFNN). The proposed framework, denoted as DSSL-SLFNN is based on the SLFNN, MR framework, and distributed optimization strategy. Then, a series of algorithms are derived to solve DSSL problems. In DSSL problems, data consisting of labeled and unlabeled samples are distributed over a communication network, where each node has only access to its own data and can only communicate with its neighbors. In some scenarios, DSSL problems cannot be solved by centralized algorithms. According to the DSSL-SLFNN framework, each node over the communication network exchanges the initial parameters of the SLFNN with the same basis functions for semi-supervised learning(SSL). All nodes calculate the global optimal coefficients of the SLFNN by using distributed datasets and local updates. During the learning process, each node only exchanges local coefficients with its neighbors rather than raw data. It means that DSSL-SLFNN based algorithms work in a fully distributed fashion and are privacy preserving methods. Finally, several simulations are presented to show the efficiency of the proposed framework and the derived algorithms.

Fuzzy adaptive tracking control within the full envelope for an unmanned aerial vehicle

Motivated by the autopilot of an unmanned aerial vehicle（UAV） with a wide flight envelope span experiencing large parametric variations in the presence of uncertainties, a fuzzy adaptive tracking controller（FATC） is proposed. The controller consists of a fuzzy baseline controller and an adaptive increment, and the main highlight is that the fuzzy baseline controller and adaptation laws are both based on the fuzzy multiple Lyapunov function approach, which helps to reduce the conservatism for the large envelope and guarantees satisfactory tracking performances with strong robustness simultaneously within the whole envelope. The constraint condition of the fuzzy baseline controller is provided in the form of linear matrix inequality（LMI）, and it specifies the satisfactory tracking performances in the absence of uncertainties. The adaptive increment ensures the uniformly ultimately bounded（UUB） predication errors to recover satisfactory responses in the presence of uncertainties. Simulation results show that the proposed controller helps to achieve high-accuracy tracking of airspeed and altitude desirable commands with strong robustness to uncertainties throughout the entire flight envelope.

Optimal energy-efficient scheme for two-way relay channel using physical layer network coding

Systems are always designed and optimized based on full traffic load in the current literatures. However, practical systems are seldom operating at full load, even at peak traffic hours. Instead of maximizing system rate to achieve the full load, an optimal energy-efficient scheme to minimize the transmit power with required rates is investigated in this article. The considered scenario is a two-way relay channel using amplify-and-forward protocol of physical layer network coding, where two end nodes exchange messages via multiple relay nodes within two timeslots. A joint power allocation and relay selection scheme is designed to achieve the minimum transmit power. Through convex optimization theory, we firstly prove that single relay selection scheme is the most energy-efficient way for physical layer network coding. The closed-form expressions of power allocation are also given. Numerical simulations demonstrate the performance of the designed scheme as well as the comparison among different schemes.

MpFedcon: Model-Contrastive Personalized Federated Learning with the Class Center

Federated learning is an emerging distributed privacypreserving framework in which parties are trained collaboratively by sharing model or gradient updates instead of sharing private data. However, the heterogeneity of local data distribution poses a significant challenge. This paper focuses on the label distribution skew, where each party can only access a partial set of the whole class set. It makes global updates drift while aggregating these biased local models. In addition, many studies have shown that deep leakage from gradients endangers the reliability of federated learning. To address these challenges, this paper propose a new personalized federated learning method named MpFedcon. It addresses the data heterogeneity problem and privacy leakage problem from global and local perspectives. Our extensive experimental results demonstrate that MpFedcon yields effective resists on the label leakage problem and better performance on various image classification tasks, robust in partial participation settings, non-iid data,and heterogeneous parties.

Advanced nitrogen removal using pilot-scale SBR with intelligent control system built on three layer network

Since eutrophication has become increasingly severe in China,nitrogen and phosphorous have been the concern of wastewater treatment,especially nitrogen remov-al.The stabilization of the intelligent control system and nitrogen removal efficiency were investigated in a pilot-scale aerobic-anoxic sequencing batch reactor(SBR)with a treat-ment capacity of 60 m3/d.Characteristic points on the profiles of dissolved oxygen(DO),pH,and oxidation reduction potential(ORP)could exactly reflect the process of nitrifica-tion and denitrification.Using the intelligent control system not only could save energy,but also could achieve advanced nitrogen removal.Applying the control strategy water quality of the effluent could stably meet the national first discharge standard during experiment of 10 months.Even at low tem-perature(t=13°C),chemical oxygen demand(COD)and total nitrogen(TN)in the effluent were under 50 and 5 mg/L,respectively.

Forced Collision:Detecting Wormhole Attacks with Physical Layer Network Coding

Previous research on security of network coding focused on the protection of data dissemination procedures and the detection of malicious activities such as pollution attacks. The capabilities of network coding to detect other attacks have not been fully explored. In this paper, we propose a new mechanism based on physical layer network coding to detect wormhole attacks. When two signal sequences collide at the receiver, the starting point of the collision is determined by the distances between the receiver and the senders. Therefore, by comparing the starting points of the collisions at two receivers, we can estimate the distance between them and detect fake neighbor connections via wormholes. While the basic idea is clear, we have proposed several schemes at both physical and network layers to transform the idea into a practical approach. Simulations using BPSK modulation at the physical layer show that the wireless nodes can effectively detect fake neighbor connections without the adoption of special hardware or time synchronization.