In this paper, Hopfield Neural Network (HNN) and Lagrange Multiplier (LM) solutions to economic dispatch (ED), NOx emission dispatch (EmD), and economic-emission dispatch (EED) of a sample system consisting of six thermal generators are presented. Transmission losses are included. The results of HNN are compared with the results of LM.

Damage due to tropical cyclones accounts formore than 50%of allmeteorologically-induced economic losses worldwide. Their nominal impact is projected to increase substantially as the exposed population grows, per capita income increases, and anthropogenic climate changemanifests. So far, historical losses due to tropical cyclones have been found to increase less than linearly with a nation’s aff...

This paper presents the results of a study conducted in a pastoral community in Kenya using participatory appraisal approaches. The objective of the study was to assess the socio-economic impact of camel trypanosomosis (surra) according to the perceptions of the pastoralists. Four livestock grazing units were conveniently selected and in each of them, three groups of key informants comprising f...

Abstract The aim of this research is to present a simulation model for reducing economic damages of mechanized wheat harvesting in the weather conditions of Khuzestan province and similar areas. The simulated model is composed of three sub-models, for determining of the appropriate working hours, grain losses, and economic sub-model. In order to determine the appropriate working hours, a mathem...

BACKGROUND Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an important neglected zoonotic parasitic infection belonging to the subgroup of seven Neglected Zoonotic Disease (NZDs) included in the World Health Organization's official list of 18 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). CE causes serious global human health concerns and leads to significant economic losses arising from the costs of medical treatment, mo...