We propose land use dynamics models corresponding to parcels located on the edge of the forest corridor, Madagascar. We use semi-Markov chain to infer the land-use dynamics. In addition to the empirical and maximum likelihood methods, we estimate the semi-Markov kernel by a Bayesian approach. In the latter case, we use Jeffreys’ non-informative prior and we approximate the posterior distributio...

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the initial power level during a rod ejection accident (REA) on the ejected rod worth and the resulting energy deposition in the fuel. The model used is for the hot zero power (HZP) conditions at the end of a typical fuel cycle for the Three Mile Island Unit 1 pressurized water reactor. PARCS , a transient, three-dimensional, two-group neu...

This dissertation presents a novel approach to combining wavelet networks and multilayer feedforward network for fuzzy logic control systems. Most of the existing methods focus on implementing the Takagi-Sugano fuzzy reasoning model and have demonstrated its effectiveness. However, these methods fail to keep the knowledge structure, which is critical in interpreting the learning process and pro...

Borassus akeassii Bayton, Ouédr. et Guinko est une espèce à usage multiple, cultivée par diverses sociétés dans le sud-ouest du Burkina Faso. Ces rôneraies sont aujourd’hui affectées leur structure de profonds changements sociologiques économiques. Cet article traite la répartition des parcs B. leurs principales caractéristiques sociétales environnementales cette région. Un recensement long par...

Population growth, industrial development as well limited fossil fuel resources have motivated the study of other energies, especially nuclear energy. Small modular reactors been introduced an efficient energy source due to their greater safety, easy transport, electricity generation and water desalination, even in remote areas. Optimization management improve performance save leads cost-effect...