Recently, some researches have been carried out in the context of using data envelopment analysis (DEA) models to generate local weights of alternatives from pairwise comparison matrices used in the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). One of these models is the DEAHP. The main drawback of the DEAHP is that it generates counter-intuitive priority vectors for inconsistent pairwise comparison matric...

In this paper, we present the solution of fuzzy initial value problem of the form X ′(t) = f(t,X(t)), X(t0) = X0, where X0 is a symmetric triangular fuzzy interval. In the first part, we review the existing analytical methods for solving such problem under different types of interpretation. We then provide detailed numerical procedures based on the different interpretations given in the first p...

There has been a recent trend towards the miniaturization of analytical tools, but what are the advantages of microfluidic devices and when is their use appropriate? Recent advances in the field of micro-analytical systems can be classified according to instrument performance (which refers here to the desired property of the analytical tool of interest) and two important features specifically r...

Integro-differential equations arise in modeling various physical and engineering problems. Several numerical and analytical methods have been developed to solving such equations. We introduce the OHAM (Optimal Homotopy Asymptotic Method) for solving nonlinear integro-differential equations. Several examples for solving integro-differential equations are presented to illustrate the reliability ...

Spatial OLAP (SOLAP) integrates spatial data into OLAP systems, and SOLAP models define spatial dimensions while measuring spatio-multidimensional operators. In this paper, the author presents the concepts of geographic and complex measures that allow integrating geographic and complex information as subjects of analysis in spatial data warehouses. The concept of geographic measure extends the ...

The reported protein content of foods depends on the analytical method used for determination, making a direct comparison between studies difficult. The aim of this study was to examine and compare protein analytical methods. Some of these methods require extraction preceding analysis. The efficacy of protein extraction differs depending on food matrices and thus extraction yield was determined...

Recently the concept of regression depth has been introduced [1]. The deepest regression (DR) is a method for linear regression which is defined as the fit with the best depth relative to the data. In this paper we explain the properties of the DR and give some applications of deepest regression in analytical chemistry which involve regression through the origin, polynomial regression, the Mich...

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block-flexure is the most common mode of toppling failure in natural and excavated rock slopes. in such failure, some rock blocks break due to tensile stresses and some overturn under their own weights and then all of them topple together. in this paper, first, a brief review of previous studies on toppling failures is presented. then, the physical and mechanical properties of experimental mode...