Many control design methods for underactuated systems require solving a partial differential equation, which can be complex with many degrees of freedom. In order to reduce the complexity, it is proposed decompose dynamics into several subsystems. The problem then reduces successive stabilization individual subsystems, i.e., each step submanifold reduced dimension. this way, are only practicabl...

We discuss types of colorings of the rational quantum sphere similar to the one suggested recently by Meyer [1], in particular the consequences for the Kochen-Specker theorem and for the correlation functions of entangled subsystems.

Background & Aims: Compliance with standards of designing information systems leads to efficient utilization and ease of use for consumers. In this study, the compliance of the radiology and pathology subsystems of a hospital information system with ISO 9241 section 12 was assessed in selected hospitals affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Methods...

Large, naturally evolved biomolecular networks typically fulfil multiple functions. When modelling or redesigning such systems, functional subsystems are often analysed independently first, before subsequent integration into larger-scale computational models. In the design and analysis process, it is therefore important to quantitatively analyse and predict the dynamics of the interactions betw...

The design of products and processes within a decentralized design framework requires different design teams or distributed subsystems to solve their local optimization problems and pass their optimal designs to the other subsystems. It is common for subsystems to not cooperate with each other by sharing objective or gradient information and the only information communicated between subsystems ...

In analysis of multi-component complex systems, such as neural systems, identifying groups of units that share similar functionality will aid understanding of the underlying structures of the system. To find such a grouping, it is useful to evaluate to what extent the units of the system are separable. Separability or inseparability can be evaluated by quantifying how much information would be ...

Background. Recently, hyaluronic acid dissolving microneedles (HA-DMNs) have been widely used in antiwrinkle research studies. However, the comparison of HA-DMNs with nonablative fractional laser (NAFL), which is regarded as gold standard treatment facial wrinkles, still lacking. Objective. The purpose was to compare therapeutic effects and adverse NAFL on infraorbital wrinkles. Methods. A pros...