As a common problem in data clustering applications, how to identify a suitable proximity measure between data instances is still an open problem. Especially when interval-valued data is becoming more and more popular, it is expected to have a suitable distance for intervals. Existing distance measures only consider the lower and upper bounds of intervals, but overlook the overlapped area betwe...

The problem of robust state feedback design for a linear dynamical system with uncertain (interval) parameters is considered. The designed state feedback controller has to place all the coefficients of the closed loop system characteristic polynomial within assigned closed loop interval characteristic polynomial. A condition is derived using certain known facts about matrix minors and its chara...

We introduce a new numerical abstract domain, so-called interval polyhedra (itvPol), to infer and propagate interval linear constraints over program variables. itvPol, which allows to represent constraints of the form ∑ k[ak, bk]xk ≤ c, is more expressive than the classic convex polyhedra domain and allows to express certain non-convex (even unconnected) properties. The implementation of itvPol...

Progressive collapse is a chain reaction of failures propagating throughout a portion of the structure disproportionate to the original local failure occurring when a sudden loss of a critical load‐bearing element initiates a structural element failure, eventually resulting in partial or full collapse of the structure. Both General Services Administration (GSA) and United States Department of D...

The basic functions of a typical satellite, distilled to their quintessence, include only the absorption, processing, and subsequent re-radiation of photons. To this end, spacecraft components need only be able to exchange energy – which tends to be dichotomized into power and information – and transmit the occasional force or torque. Perfectly adequate and efficient mechanisms for accomplishin...

In view of non-specific toxicity of most chemotherapeutic agents against normal cells, the development of targeted chemotherapy is warranted. Efficient targeting of chemotherapeutic drugs to the cancerous area could be of great benefit for patients with advanced or metastatic tumors. Targeted cytotoxic peptide conjugates are hybrid molecules composed of a peptide carrier which binds to receptor...

The lifetime performance index is commonly utilized to assess the of products. Based on testing procedure for products following Chen distribution, an experimental design progressive type I interval censoring determined achieve desired power level while minimizing total cost. For fixed inspection lengths and unfixed number intervals, required intervals sample sizes minimum costs are computed pr...

The emergence of a new hypoxic therapy regimen in which intervals alternate with hyperoxic (30 % O2) led to the need study effectiveness hypoxic-hyperoxic for treatment progressive myopia. An ophthalmologic was performed on 116 male patients from 8 21 years age severe Doppler cerebral vessels, determination indices functional respiratory system were carried out. Interval hypoxia-hyperoxia prove...