A stochastic resource allocation model, based on the principles of Markov decision processes(MDPs), is proposed in this paper. In particular, a general-purpose framework is developed, which takes into account resource...A stochastic resource allocation model, based on the principles of Markov decision processes(MDPs), is proposed in this paper. In particular, a general-purpose framework is developed, which takes into account resource requests for both instant and future needs. The considered framework can handle two types of reservations(i.e., specified and unspecified time interval reservation requests), and implement an overbooking business strategy to further increase business revenues. The resulting dynamic pricing problems can be regarded as sequential decision-making problems under uncertainty, which is solved by means of stochastic dynamic programming(DP) based algorithms. In this regard, Bellman’s backward principle of optimality is exploited in order to provide all the implementation mechanisms for the proposed reservation pricing algorithm. The curse of dimensionality, as the inevitable issue of the DP both for instant resource requests and future resource reservations,occurs. In particular, an approximate dynamic programming(ADP) technique based on linear function approximations is applied to solve such scalability issues. Several examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
Increased intraocular pressure after glaucoma drainage implant surgery may be caused by obstruction of the tube. A case of obstruction of an Ahmed glaucoma valve tube after pars plana insertion due to kinking of the t...Increased intraocular pressure after glaucoma drainage implant surgery may be caused by obstruction of the tube. A case of obstruction of an Ahmed glaucoma valve tube after pars plana insertion due to kinking of the tube was treated with a Pars Plana Clip (New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, CA).展开更多
In recent years,a wide variety of centralised and decentralised algorithms have been proposed for residential charging of electric vehicles(EVs).In this paper,we present a mathematical framework which casts the EV cha...In recent years,a wide variety of centralised and decentralised algorithms have been proposed for residential charging of electric vehicles(EVs).In this paper,we present a mathematical framework which casts the EV charging scenarios addressed by these algorithms as optimisation problems having either temporal or instantaneous optimisation objectives with respect to the different actors in the power system.Using this framework and a realistic distribution network simulation testbed,we provide a comparative evaluation of a range of different residential EV charging strategies,highlighting in each case positive and negative characteristics.展开更多
Cullin-RING ligases(CRLs)comprise a large group of modular eukaryotic E3 ubiquitin ligases.Within this family,the CRL4 ligase(consisting of the Cullin4[CUL4]scaffold protein,the Rbxl RING finger domain protein,the DNA...Cullin-RING ligases(CRLs)comprise a large group of modular eukaryotic E3 ubiquitin ligases.Within this family,the CRL4 ligase(consisting of the Cullin4[CUL4]scaffold protein,the Rbxl RING finger domain protein,the DNA damage-binding protein 1[DDB1],and one of many DDBl-associated substrate receptor proteins)has been intensively studied in recent years due to its involvement in regulating various cellular processes,its role in cancer development and progression,and its subversion by viral accessory proteins.Initially discovered as a target for hijacking by the human immunodeficiency virus accessory protein r,the normal targets and function of the CRL4 substrate receptor protein DDBl-Cul4-associated factor 1(DCAF1;also known as VprBP)had remained elusive,but newer studies have begun to shed light on these questions.Here,we review recent progress in understanding the diverse physiological roles of this DCAF1 in supporting various general and cell type-specific cellular processes in its context with the CRL4 E3 ligase,as well as another HECT-type E3 ligase with which DCAF1 also associates,called EDD/UBR5.We also discuss emerging questions and areas of future study to uncover the dynamic roles of DCAF1 in normal physiology.展开更多
文摘A stochastic resource allocation model, based on the principles of Markov decision processes(MDPs), is proposed in this paper. In particular, a general-purpose framework is developed, which takes into account resource requests for both instant and future needs. The considered framework can handle two types of reservations(i.e., specified and unspecified time interval reservation requests), and implement an overbooking business strategy to further increase business revenues. The resulting dynamic pricing problems can be regarded as sequential decision-making problems under uncertainty, which is solved by means of stochastic dynamic programming(DP) based algorithms. In this regard, Bellman’s backward principle of optimality is exploited in order to provide all the implementation mechanisms for the proposed reservation pricing algorithm. The curse of dimensionality, as the inevitable issue of the DP both for instant resource requests and future resource reservations,occurs. In particular, an approximate dynamic programming(ADP) technique based on linear function approximations is applied to solve such scalability issues. Several examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
文摘Increased intraocular pressure after glaucoma drainage implant surgery may be caused by obstruction of the tube. A case of obstruction of an Ahmed glaucoma valve tube after pars plana insertion due to kinking of the tube was treated with a Pars Plana Clip (New World Medical, Rancho Cucamonga, CA).
基金The authors would like to thank the Irish Social Science Data Archive(ISSDA)for providing access to the CER Smart Metering Project data.The authors also gratefully acknowledge funding for this research provided by Science Foundation Ireland(Grant 11/PI/1177 and Grant 09/SRC/E1780).
文摘In recent years,a wide variety of centralised and decentralised algorithms have been proposed for residential charging of electric vehicles(EVs).In this paper,we present a mathematical framework which casts the EV charging scenarios addressed by these algorithms as optimisation problems having either temporal or instantaneous optimisation objectives with respect to the different actors in the power system.Using this framework and a realistic distribution network simulation testbed,we provide a comparative evaluation of a range of different residential EV charging strategies,highlighting in each case positive and negative characteristics.
文摘Cullin-RING ligases(CRLs)comprise a large group of modular eukaryotic E3 ubiquitin ligases.Within this family,the CRL4 ligase(consisting of the Cullin4[CUL4]scaffold protein,the Rbxl RING finger domain protein,the DNA damage-binding protein 1[DDB1],and one of many DDBl-associated substrate receptor proteins)has been intensively studied in recent years due to its involvement in regulating various cellular processes,its role in cancer development and progression,and its subversion by viral accessory proteins.Initially discovered as a target for hijacking by the human immunodeficiency virus accessory protein r,the normal targets and function of the CRL4 substrate receptor protein DDBl-Cul4-associated factor 1(DCAF1;also known as VprBP)had remained elusive,but newer studies have begun to shed light on these questions.Here,we review recent progress in understanding the diverse physiological roles of this DCAF1 in supporting various general and cell type-specific cellular processes in its context with the CRL4 E3 ligase,as well as another HECT-type E3 ligase with which DCAF1 also associates,called EDD/UBR5.We also discuss emerging questions and areas of future study to uncover the dynamic roles of DCAF1 in normal physiology.
