Journal Description
Mathematics
Mathematics
is a peer-reviewed, open access journal which provides an advanced forum for studies related to mathematics, and is published semimonthly online by MDPI. The European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology (EUSFLAT) and International Society for the Study of Information (IS4SI) are affiliated with Mathematics and their members receive a discount on article processing charges.
- Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
- High Visibility: indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), RePEc, and other databases.
- Journal Rank: JCR - Q1 (Mathematics) / CiteScore - Q1 (General Mathematics)
- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 16.9 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the second half of 2023).
- Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
- Sections: published in 13 topical sections.
- Companion journals for Mathematics include: Foundations, AppliedMath, Analytics, International Journal of Topology, Geometry and Logics.
Impact Factor:
2.4 (2022);
5-Year Impact Factor:
2.3 (2022)
Latest Articles
The Role of Risk Factors in System Performance: A Comprehensive Study with Adaptive Progressive Type-II Censoring
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1763; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111763 - 5 Jun 2024
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The quality performance of many vital systems depends on how long the units are performing; hence, research works started focusing on increasing the reliability of systems while taking into consideration that many factors may cause the failures of operating systems. In this study,
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The quality performance of many vital systems depends on how long the units are performing; hence, research works started focusing on increasing the reliability of systems while taking into consideration that many factors may cause the failures of operating systems. In this study, the combination of a parametric generalized linear failure rate distribution model and an adaptive progressive Type-II censoring scheme for practical purposes is explored. A comprehensive investigation is performed on the risk factors that cause failure and determines which of the factors has a more harmful effect on the units. A lifetime experiment is performed under the condition of an adaptive progressive Type-II censoring scheme to obtain observations as a result of the competing factors of failures. The obtained observations are assumed to follow a three-parameter generalized linear failure rate distribution and are assumed to be competing to cause failure. Two statistical inference methods are employed for estimating this model’s parameters: the frequentist maximum likelihood method and the Bayesian approach. Our model’s validity is demonstrated through extensive simulations and real data applications in the medical and electrical engineering fields.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applied Probability and Statistical Inference in Reliability Engineering)
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A New Generalization of the Truncated Gumbel Distribution with Quantile Regression and Applications
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Héctor J. Gómez, Karol I. Santoro, Diego Ayma, Isaac E. Cortés, Diego I. Gallardo and Tiago M. Magalhães
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1762; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111762 - 5 Jun 2024
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In this article, we introduce a new model with positive support. This model is an extension of the truncated Gumbel distribution, where a shape parameter is incorporated that provides greater flexibility to the new model. The model is parameterized in terms of the
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In this article, we introduce a new model with positive support. This model is an extension of the truncated Gumbel distribution, where a shape parameter is incorporated that provides greater flexibility to the new model. The model is parameterized in terms of the p-th quantile of the distribution to perform quantile regression in this model. An extensive simulation study demonstrates the good performance of the maximum likelihood estimators in finite samples. Finally, two applications to real datasets related to the level of beta-carotene and body mass index are presented.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mathematical and Computational Statistics and Applications)
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Matrix Pencil Optimal Iterative Algorithms and Restarted Versions for Linear Matrix Equation and Pseudoinverse
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Chein-Shan Liu, Chung-Lun Kuo and Chih-Wen Chang
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1761; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111761 - 5 Jun 2024
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We derive a double-optimal iterative algorithm (DOIA) in an m-degree matrix pencil Krylov subspace to solve a rectangular linear matrix equation. Expressing the iterative solution in a matrix pencil and using two optimization techniques, we determine the expansion coefficients explicitly, by inverting
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We derive a double-optimal iterative algorithm (DOIA) in an m-degree matrix pencil Krylov subspace to solve a rectangular linear matrix equation. Expressing the iterative solution in a matrix pencil and using two optimization techniques, we determine the expansion coefficients explicitly, by inverting an positive definite matrix. The DOIA is a fast, convergent, iterative algorithm. Some properties and the estimation of residual error of the DOIA are given to prove the absolute convergence. Numerical tests demonstrate the usefulness of the double-optimal solution (DOS) and DOIA in solving square or nonsquare linear matrix equations and in inverting nonsingular square matrices. To speed up the convergence, a restarted technique with frequency m is proposed, namely, DOIA(m); it outperforms the DOIA. The pseudoinverse of a rectangular matrix can be sought using the DOIA and DOIA(m). The Moore–Penrose iterative algorithm (MPIA) and MPIA(m) based on the polynomial-type matrix pencil and the optimized hyperpower iterative algorithm OHPIA(m) are developed. They are efficient and accurate iterative methods for finding the pseudoinverse, especially the MPIA(m) and OHPIA(m).
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nonlinear Functional Analysis: Theory, Methods, and Applications)
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Change Point Test for Length-Biased Lognormal Distribution under Random Right Censoring
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Mei Li, Wei Ning and Yubin Tian
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1760; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111760 - 5 Jun 2024
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The length-biased lognormal distribution is a length-biased version of lognormal distribution, which is developed to model the length-biased lifetime data from, for example, biological investigation, medical research, and engineering fields. Owing to the existence of censoring phenomena in lifetime data, we study the
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The length-biased lognormal distribution is a length-biased version of lognormal distribution, which is developed to model the length-biased lifetime data from, for example, biological investigation, medical research, and engineering fields. Owing to the existence of censoring phenomena in lifetime data, we study the change-point-testing problem of length-biased lognormal distribution under random censoring in this paper. A procedure based on the modified information criterion is developed to detect changes in parameters of this distribution. Under the sufficient condition of the Fisher information matrix being positive definite, it is proven that the null asymptotic distribution of the test statistic follows a chi-square distribution. In order to evaluate the uncertainty of change point location estimation, a way of calculating the coverage probabilities and average lengths of confidence sets of change point location based on the profile likelihood and deviation function is proposed. The simulations are conducted, under the scenarios of uniform censoring and exponential censoring, to investigate the validity of the proposed method. And the results indicate that the proposed approach performs better in terms of test power, coverage probabilities, and average lengths of confidence sets compared to the method based on the likelihood ratio test. Subsequently, the proposed approach is applied to the analysis of survival data from heart transplant patients, and the results show that there are differences in the median survival time post-heart transplantation among patients of different ages.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Stochastic Processes, Models and Methods in Resilience Management and Reliability Optimization)
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An Improved Reacceleration Optimization Algorithm Based on the Momentum Method for Image Recognition
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Haijing Sun, Ying Cai, Ran Tao, Yichuan Shao, Lei Xing, Can Zhang and Qian Zhao
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111759 - 5 Jun 2024
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The optimization algorithm plays a crucial role in image recognition by neural networks. However, it is challenging to accelerate the model’s convergence and maintain high precision. As a commonly used stochastic gradient descent optimization algorithm, the momentum method requires many epochs to find
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The optimization algorithm plays a crucial role in image recognition by neural networks. However, it is challenging to accelerate the model’s convergence and maintain high precision. As a commonly used stochastic gradient descent optimization algorithm, the momentum method requires many epochs to find the optimal parameters during model training. The velocity of its gradient descent depends solely on the historical gradients and is not subject to random fluctuations. To address this issue, an optimization algorithm to enhance the gradient descent velocity, i.e., the momentum reacceleration gradient descent (MRGD), is proposed. The algorithm utilizes the point division of the current momentum and the gradient relationship, multiplying it with the gradient. It can adjust the update rate and step size of the parameters based on the gradient descent state, so as to achieve faster convergence and higher precision in training the deep learning model. The effectiveness of this method is further proven by applying the reacceleration mechanism to the Adam optimizer, resulting in the MRGDAdam algorithm. We verify both algorithms using multiple image classification datasets, and the experimental results show that the proposed optimization algorithm enables the model to achieve higher recognition accuracy over a small number of training epochs, as well as speeding up model implementation. This study provides new ideas and expansions for future optimizer research.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Computational Methods in Materials Design)
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A Learnheuristic Algorithm Based on Thompson Sampling for the Heterogeneous and Dynamic Team Orienteering Problem
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Antonio R. Uguina, Juan F. Gomez, Javier Panadero, Anna Martínez-Gavara and Angel A. Juan
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1758; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111758 - 5 Jun 2024
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The team orienteering problem (TOP) is a well-studied optimization challenge in the field of Operations Research, where multiple vehicles aim to maximize the total collected rewards within a given time limit by visiting a subset of nodes in a network. With the goal
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The team orienteering problem (TOP) is a well-studied optimization challenge in the field of Operations Research, where multiple vehicles aim to maximize the total collected rewards within a given time limit by visiting a subset of nodes in a network. With the goal of including dynamic and uncertain conditions inherent in real-world transportation scenarios, we introduce a novel dynamic variant of the TOP that considers real-time changes in environmental conditions affecting reward acquisition at each node. Specifically, we model the dynamic nature of environmental factors—such as traffic congestion, weather conditions, and battery level of each vehicle—to reflect their impact on the probability of obtaining the reward when visiting each type of node in a heterogeneous network. To address this problem, a learnheuristic optimization framework is proposed. It combines a metaheuristic algorithm with Thompson sampling to make informed decisions in dynamic environments. Furthermore, we conduct empirical experiments to assess the impact of varying reward probabilities on resource allocation and route planning within the context of this dynamic TOP, where nodes might offer a different reward behavior depending upon the environmental conditions. Our numerical results indicate that the proposed learnheuristic algorithm outperforms static approaches, achieving up to better performance in highly dynamic scenarios. Our findings highlight the effectiveness of our approach in adapting to dynamic conditions and optimizing decision-making processes in transportation systems.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Metaheuristic Algorithms, 2nd Edition)
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Parameter Estimation of Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution under Competing Risks Using the Quantile Variant of the Expectation-Maximization Algorithm
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Chanseok Park and Min Wang
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1757; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111757 - 5 Jun 2024
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Competing risks models, also known as weakest-link models, are utilized to analyze diverse strength distributions exhibiting multi-modality, often attributed to various types of defects within the material. The weakest-link theory posits that a material’s fracture is dictated by its most severe defect. However,
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Competing risks models, also known as weakest-link models, are utilized to analyze diverse strength distributions exhibiting multi-modality, often attributed to various types of defects within the material. The weakest-link theory posits that a material’s fracture is dictated by its most severe defect. However, multimodal problems can become intricate due to potential censoring, a common constraint stemming from time and cost limitations during experiments. Additionally, determining the mode of failure can be challenging due to factors like the absence of suitable diagnostic tools, costly autopsy procedures, and other obstacles, collectively referred to as the masking problem. In this paper, we investigate the distribution of strength for multimodal failures with censored data. We consider both full and partial maskings and present an EM-type parameter estimate for the Birnbaum-Saunders distribution under competing risks. We compare the results with those obtained from other distributions, such as lognormal, Weibull, and Wald (inverse-Gaussian) distributions. The effectiveness of the proposed method is demonstrated through two illustrative examples, as well as an analysis of the sensitivity of parameter estimates to variations in starting values.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Significant Applications in Economics, Business, Management and Industrial Statistics)
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Dynamic Properties of Coupled Nonlinear Split-Ring Resonators
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Xiao Lin and Mi Wang
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1756; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111756 - 5 Jun 2024
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In this paper, we delve into the dynamics of two and three coupled SRRs models, exploring their nonlinear properties such as stability, periodicity, or chaos. Additionally, we examine the energy function Hamilton within the context of these models. Numerical examples are provided to
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In this paper, we delve into the dynamics of two and three coupled SRRs models, exploring their nonlinear properties such as stability, periodicity, or chaos. Additionally, we examine the energy function Hamilton within the context of these models. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the obtained results and demonstrate the applicability of our findings.
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Interference Management for a Wireless Communication Network Using a Recurrent Neural Network Approach
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Mohammad Abrar Shakil Sejan, Md Habibur Rahman, Md Abdul Aziz, Rana Tabassum, Young-Hwan You, Duck-Dong Hwang and Hyoung-Kyu Song
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1755; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111755 - 5 Jun 2024
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Wireless communication technologies have profoundly impacted the interconnectivity of mobile users and terminals. Nevertheless, the exponential increase in the number of users poses significant challenges, particularly in interference management, which is a major concern in wireless communication. Machine learning (ML) approaches have emerged
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Wireless communication technologies have profoundly impacted the interconnectivity of mobile users and terminals. Nevertheless, the exponential increase in the number of users poses significant challenges, particularly in interference management, which is a major concern in wireless communication. Machine learning (ML) approaches have emerged as powerful tools for solving various problems in this domain. However, existing studies have not fully addressed the problem of interference management for wireless communication using ML techniques. In this paper, we explore the application of recurrent neural network (RNN) approaches to address co-channel interference in wireless communication. Specifically, we investigate the effectiveness of long short-term memory (LSTM), bidirectional LSTM (Bi-LSTM), and gated recurrent unit (GRU) network architectures in two different network settings. The first network comprises 10 connected devices, while the second network involves 20 devices. Our experimental results demonstrate that Bi-LSTM outperforms LSTM and GRU in terms of mean squared error, normalized mean squared error, and sum rate. While LSTM and GRU produce similar results, LSTM exhibits a marginal advantage over GRU. In addition, a combined RNN approach is also studied, and it can provide better results in dense networks.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Algorithms in Wireless Communication and Internet of Things (IoT))
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Multicriteria Decision-Making in Public Security: A Systematic Review
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Jefferson Costa and Maisa Silva
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1754; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111754 - 5 Jun 2024
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The Multiple Criteria Decision-Making/Analysis (MCDM/A) methods have been widely used in several management contexts. In public security, their use enhances managerial decision-making by considering the decision-maker’s preference structure and providing a multidimensional view of problems. However, methodological support for their applications in this
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The Multiple Criteria Decision-Making/Analysis (MCDM/A) methods have been widely used in several management contexts. In public security, their use enhances managerial decision-making by considering the decision-maker’s preference structure and providing a multidimensional view of problems. However, methodological support for their applications in this field lacks clarity, including selecting appropriate methods, addressing pertinent problematics, and identifying alternatives and criteria. To address this gap, this article conducts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to diagnose the state of the art and identify the main directions of the research in multicriteria models applied to public security management. The research methodology involves five main research questions, and the extraction and analysis of data from 51 articles selected through a structured filtering process. The analysis includes identifying the number of publications and citations, as well as listing the MCDM/A approaches and issues employed. Furthermore, the criteria used and the number of criteria considered are discussed, as well as the method employed. Finally, the identification of the main research directions in MCDM/A models applied to public security is presented. The findings suggest that prioritization and classification are common problematics, social criteria are frequently considered, and the AHP method is widely used, often employing fuzzy sets and hybrid models.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Behavioral Decision Analytics and Informatics)
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Adaptive Slicing Method for Hermite Non-Planar Tessellated Surfaces Models
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Yang Chen, Ruichao Lian, Shikai Jing and Jiangxin Fan
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1753; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111753 - 5 Jun 2024
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This paper presents an adaptive slicing method for Hermite non-planar tessellated surfaces models to improve the geometric accuracy of Rapid Prototyping (RP). Based on the bending characteristics of Hermite curved triangles, a slicing method for a complete Hermite surface model, including the grouping,
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This paper presents an adaptive slicing method for Hermite non-planar tessellated surfaces models to improve the geometric accuracy of Rapid Prototyping (RP). Based on the bending characteristics of Hermite curved triangles, a slicing method for a complete Hermite surface model, including the grouping, the construction of the topological relationships, and the calculation of the intersection contours, was employed. The adaptive layering method considering the normal vector at the vertexes of the Hermite curved triangles was employed to grain the variable thickness of all layers of the Hermite surface model. The classical Stanford bunny model illustrates the significant improvement in the accuracy of the proposed method compared to the traditional method.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Applied Mathematics, Mechanics and Engineering)
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New Trends in Complex Analysis Research
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Georgia Irina Oros
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1752; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111752 - 5 Jun 2024
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This Special Issue aims to present some of the newest results obtained from the study of complex-valued functions of one or several complex variables [...]
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Optimizing Inventory and Pricing for Substitute Products with Soft Supply Constraints
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Armando Meza, Paolo Latorre, Milena Bonacic, Héctor López-Ospina and Juan Pérez
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1751; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111751 - 4 Jun 2024
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This paper presents a profit optimization model for substitute products in a competitive, time-sensitive market with scarcity and shifting user preferences. The model maximizes profit, considering production costs and inventory maintenance. It uses a discrete choice model to represent demand, sensitivity to price,
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This paper presents a profit optimization model for substitute products in a competitive, time-sensitive market with scarcity and shifting user preferences. The model maximizes profit, considering production costs and inventory maintenance. It uses a discrete choice model to represent demand, sensitivity to price, availability, and changing preferences. A two-phase PSO-type metaheuristic solution tackles the nonlinear, recursive model, efficiently managing inventories and evolving consumer preferences. The model integrates production decisions, inventories, and sales prices, considering scarcity conditions and user preferences. It uses a multinomial logit for the consumers’ demand function with soft exogenous constraints, which influence utility and change consumption preferences and choices. This research offers a tool for companies to manage stock, production, and pricing in a context where goods are substitutes, providing a new perspective on business strategy.
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(This article belongs to the Section Fuzzy Sets, Systems and Decision Making)
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A Numerical Analysis of the Non-Uniform Layered Ground Vibration Caused by a Moving Railway Load Using an Efficient Frequency–Wave-Number Method
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Shaofeng Yao, Wei Xie, Jianlong Geng, Xiaolu Xu and Sen Zheng
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1750; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111750 - 4 Jun 2024
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The ground vibration caused by the operation of high-speed trains has become a key challenge in the development of high-speed railways. In order to study the train-induced ground vibration affected by geotechnical heterogeneity, an efficient frequency–wave-number method coupled with the random variable theory
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The ground vibration caused by the operation of high-speed trains has become a key challenge in the development of high-speed railways. In order to study the train-induced ground vibration affected by geotechnical heterogeneity, an efficient frequency–wave-number method coupled with the random variable theory model is proposed to quickly obtain the numerical results without losing accuracy. The track is regarded as a composite Euler–Bernoulli beam resting on the layered ground, and the spatial heterogeneity of the ground soil is considered. The ground dynamic characteristics of an elastic, layered, non-uniform foundation are investigated, and numerical results at three typical train speeds are reported based on the developed Fortran computer programs. The results show that as the soil homogeneity coefficient increases, the peak acceleration continuously decreases in the transonic case, while it gradually increases in the supersonic case, and the ground acceleration spectrum at a far distance obviously decreases; the maximum acceleration occurs at the track edge, and a local rebound in vibration attenuation occurs in the supersonic case.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Numerical Modeling and Simulation in Geomechanics)
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Mathematical Modeling and Transmission Dynamics Analysis of the African Swine Fever Virus in Benin
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Sèna Yannick Ayihou, Têlé Jonas Doumatè, Cedric Hameni Nkwayep, Samuel Bowong Tsakou and Romain Glèlè Kakai
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1749; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111749 - 4 Jun 2024
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African swine fever (ASF) is endemic in many African countries, and its control is challenging because no vaccine or treatment is available to date. Nowadays, mathematical modeling is a key tool in infectious disease studies, complementing traditional biological investigations. In this study, we
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African swine fever (ASF) is endemic in many African countries, and its control is challenging because no vaccine or treatment is available to date. Nowadays, mathematical modeling is a key tool in infectious disease studies, complementing traditional biological investigations. In this study, we propose and analyze a mathematical model for the transmission dynamics of African swine fever (ASF) in Benin that considers the free-living virus in the environment. We provide the theoretical results of the model. The study of the model is conducted by first proving that the model is well posed by showing the positivity and the boundedness of solutions as well as the existence and uniqueness of the solution. We compute the control reproduction number as well as the basic reproduction number , which helps to analyze the extinction or the persistence of the disease in the pig population. We provide the global attractivity of the disease-free equilibrium and the endemic equilibrium and study their stabilities. After, we estimate some unknown parameters from the proposed model, and the sensitivity analysis is carried out to determine the parameters that influence the control reproduction number. Finally, through numerical simulations, in the current situation, we find that , which implies that the disease will not die out without any control measures and showing that the eradication of the disease highly depends on the control measures taken to reduce disease transmission.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mathematical Modeling of Disease Dynamics)
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Numerical Recovering of Space-Dependent Sources in Hyperbolic Transmission Problems
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Miglena N. Koleva and Lubin G. Vulkov
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1748; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111748 - 4 Jun 2024
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A body may have a structural, thermal, electromagnetic or optical role. In wave propagation, many models are described for transmission problems, whose solutions are defined in two or more domains. In this paper, we consider an inverse source hyperbolic problem on disconnected intervals,
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A body may have a structural, thermal, electromagnetic or optical role. In wave propagation, many models are described for transmission problems, whose solutions are defined in two or more domains. In this paper, we consider an inverse source hyperbolic problem on disconnected intervals, using solution point constraints. Applying a transform method, we reduce the inverse problems to direct ones, which are studied for well-posedness in special weighted Sobolev spaces. This means that the inverse problem is said to be well posed in the sense of Tikhonov (or conditionally well posed). The main aim of this study is to develop a finite difference method for solution of the transformed hyperbolic problems with a non-local differential operator and initial conditions. Numerical test examples are also analyzed.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Approaches to Mathematical Physics Problems)
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An Innovative Method for Wind Load Estimation in High-Rise Buildings Based on Green’s Function
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Lin Song, Yang Yu, Jianxing Yu, Shibo Wu, Jiandong Ma and Zihang Jin
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1747; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111747 - 4 Jun 2024
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High-rise buildings are inherently vulnerable to substantial wind-induced forces. The increasing complexity of building designs has posed challenges in calculating wind loads, while traditional methods involving physical models have proven to be intricate and time-consuming. In order to overcome these obstacles, this paper
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High-rise buildings are inherently vulnerable to substantial wind-induced forces. The increasing complexity of building designs has posed challenges in calculating wind loads, while traditional methods involving physical models have proven to be intricate and time-consuming. In order to overcome these obstacles, this paper investigates a theoretical methodology aimed at streamlining the computation of wind loads. In the initial theoretical exploration, a simplified mathematical model based on Green’s function is introduced to take into account the interaction between wind loads and building geometry, while the model is not user-friendly and difficult to solve for complex polygonal buildings. To overcome this challenge, the study incorporates numerical simulations to extend the ideas and refine the methodology. To simplify the problem from a three-dimensional to a two-dimensional context, a bold tangential field assumption is made, assuming the wind pressure distribution remains similar across horizontal sections at different heights. The Schwarz–Christoffel formulation is then employed to facilitate the transformation. By integrating Green’s functions and conformal mapping to solve potential flow problems beyond the boundary layer, a comprehensive mathematical derivation is established. The above broadens the applicability of the mathematical theory and provides a new direction for estimations of high-speed wind load on buildings.
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Integrating Uncertainties in a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis with the Entscheidungsnavi
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Sven Peters, Mendy Tönsfeuerborn and Rüdiger von Nitzsch
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1746; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111746 - 4 Jun 2024
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The Entscheidungsnavi is an open-source decision support system based on multi-attribute utility theory, that offers various methods for dealing with uncertainties. To model decisions with uncertainties, decision-makers can use two categories: Forecast and Parameter Uncertainties. Forecast Uncertainty is modeled with (combined) influence factors
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The Entscheidungsnavi is an open-source decision support system based on multi-attribute utility theory, that offers various methods for dealing with uncertainties. To model decisions with uncertainties, decision-makers can use two categories: Forecast and Parameter Uncertainties. Forecast Uncertainty is modeled with (combined) influence factors using discrete, user-defined probability distributions or predefined ‘worst-median-best’ distributions. Parameter Uncertainty allows imprecision for utilities, objective weights, and probability distributions. To analyze these uncertainties, the Entscheidungsnavi offers several methods and tools, like a robustness check, based on (Monte Carlo) simulations and a sensitivity analysis. The objective weight analysis provides insights into the effects of different objective weight combinations. Indicator impacts, tornado diagrams, and risk profiles visualize the impact of uncertainties in a decision under risk. Risk profiles also enable a check for stochastic and simulation dominance. This article presents the complete range of methods for dealing with uncertainties in the Entscheidungsnavi using a hypothetical case study.
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A Comprehensive Decision-Making Approach for Strategic Product Module Planning in Mass Customization
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Shuo-Fang Liu, Shi-Yu Wang and Hsueh-Hung Tung
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1745; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111745 - 3 Jun 2024
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This paper explores the integrated optimization of complex coupled industrial manufacturing systems and production strategies based on user customization needs. Two optimization metrics are considered: one is whether the production process of engineering manufacturing is simplified, and the other is whether it is
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This paper explores the integrated optimization of complex coupled industrial manufacturing systems and production strategies based on user customization needs. Two optimization metrics are considered: one is whether the production process of engineering manufacturing is simplified, and the other is whether it is based on the customization requirements of the customer. These two metrics are interrelated, and cases may even be conflicting. Considering the interdependence between engineering manufacturing and user requirements, this paper develops an integrated customized modular engineering manufacturing process to minimize production and maintenance costs and improve efficiency while meeting user customization requirements. This paper takes expert evaluation as an important decision indicator and optimizes the production process strategy on this basis. Finally, a case study is given to illustrate the applicability of the proposed process model.
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Linear Combination of Order Statistics Moments from Log-Extended Exponential Geometric Distribution with Applications to Entropy
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Fatimah E. Almuhayfith, Mahfooz Alam, Hassan S. Bakouch, Sudeep R. Bapat and Olayan Albalawi
Mathematics 2024, 12(11), 1744; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12111744 - 3 Jun 2024
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Moments of order statistics (OSs) characterize the Weibull–geometric and half-logistic families of distributions, of which the extended exponential–geometric (EEG) distribution is a particular case. The EEG distribution is used to create the log-extended exponential–geometric (LEEG) distribution, which is bounded in the unit interval
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Moments of order statistics (OSs) characterize the Weibull–geometric and half-logistic families of distributions, of which the extended exponential–geometric (EEG) distribution is a particular case. The EEG distribution is used to create the log-extended exponential–geometric (LEEG) distribution, which is bounded in the unit interval (0, 1). In addition to the generalized Stirling numbers of the first kind, a few years ago, the polylogarithm function and the Lerch transcendent function were used to determine the moments of order statistics of the LEEG distributions. As an application based on the L-moments, we expand the features of the LEEG distribution in this work. In terms of the Gauss hypergeometric function, this work presents the precise equations and recurrence relations for the single moments of OSs from the LEEG distribution. Along with recurrence relations between the expectations of function of two OSs from the LEEG distribution, it also displays the truncated and conditional distribution of the OSs. Additionally, we use the L-moments to estimate the parameters of the LEEG distribution. We further fit the LEEG distribution on three practical data sets from medical and environmental sciences areas. It is seen that the estimated parameters through L-moments of the OSs give a superior fit. We finally determine the correspondence between the entropies and the OSs.
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Algorithms, Axioms, Fractal Fract, Mathematics, Symmetry
Fractal and Design of Multipoint Iterative Methods for Nonlinear Problems
Topic Editors: Xiaofeng Wang, Fazlollah SoleymaniDeadline: 30 June 2024
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Algorithms, Computation, Information, Mathematics
Complex Networks and Social Networks
Topic Editors: Jie Meng, Xiaowei Huang, Minghui Qian, Zhixuan XuDeadline: 31 July 2024
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Research on Data Mining of Electronic Health Records Using Deep Learning Methods
Topic Editors: Dawei Yang, Yu Zhu, Hongyi XinDeadline: 31 August 2024
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Distributed Optimization for Control
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Advances and Applications of Soft Computing
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Applications of Fuzzy Modeling in Risk Management
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Computational Statistical Methods and Extreme Value Theory
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Dynamical System and Stochastic Analysis
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