In the area of sparse recovery, numerous researches hint that non-convex penalties might induce better sparsity than convex ones, but up until now the non-convex algorithms lack convergence guarantee from the initial solution to the global optimum. This paper aims to provide theoretical guarantee for sparse recovery via non-convex optimization. The concept of weak convexity is incorporated into...

An effective and benign process for copper and lead recovery from waste printed circuit boards (PCBs) was developed. In the process, the PCBs was pre-treated in supercritical water, then subjected to electrokinetic (EK) process. Experimental results showed that supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) process was strong enough to decompose the organic compounds of PCBs, and XRD spectra indicated th...

In this paper a watermark embedding and recovery technique based on the compressed sensing theorem is proposed. Both host and watermark images are sparsified using DWT. In recovery process, a new method called Least Support Matching Pursuit (LS-OMP) is used to recover the watermark and the host images in clean conditions. LS-OMP algorithm adaptively chooses optimum L (Least Part of support), at...

Ion exchange is a reversible process. Thus, once the media becomes exhausted, it can be regenerated and the resin is returned to its original ionic form for reuse. Regeneration involves pollutants desorption from the media using processes that drive the pollutants from the media without destroying it. In previous studies, cation exchange resin was used for mature municipal landfill leachate tre...

The effect of different leukocyte antibodies on the fate in vivo of granulocytes is not known. Thus, the optimum in vitro serologic tests to determine a safe and effective granulocyte transfusion or to diagnose immune destruction of granulocytes in other clinical situations have not been identified. We have studied the effect of granulocyte agglutinating (GA), granulocytotoxic (GC), and lymphoc...

Gas injection into carbonate formations is one of the most important activities to protect oil reserves that can guarantee a steady production. On-time injection of enough gas can result in the recovery of billions barrels of oil. In addition, it can preserve a huge amount of gas for the next generations. If the reservoir depth is shallow, or the reservoir fluid has a little amount of intermedi...

The main objective of this work was to assess the optimization of Fe and Cu bioleaching from converter slag using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. Important parameters that contribute to the bioleaching process include initial pH, initial Fe2+ concentration and pulp density. In order to optimize these parameters, the response surface methodology (RSM) was applied. The maximum...

Hydraulic fracturing is one of the most common methods of well stimulation for reservoirs with low permeability. Hydraulic fracturing increases the flow capacity, alters flow geometry, bypasses damage and improves recovery factor. The pressure of most of Iranian oil reservoirs is declined and consequently the production is reduced. It is necessary to improve the production by using new stimulat...

The electrocoagulation/flotation process is a novel approach in mining industry that is implemented to return Cu metal to the production cycle, which improves copper recovery and reduces waste water. In this research work, the response surface methodology was applied to optimize the factors effective in Cu metal recovery and sludge volume produced from thickener overflow. To this end, the D-opt...

Stuart J. Allen Reference: Jones, Philip C., Timothy J. Lowe, Rodney D. Traub, Greg Kegler. 2001. Matching Supply and Demand: The Value of a Second Chance in Producing Hybrid Seed Corn. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management. Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 122-137. Introduction This is an attempt to fathom the approach of Jones, et al to the problem stated in the title. We assume that the reader has...