This paper investigates a new class of linear multi-agent systems, in which nodes are coupled by dynamic edges in the sense that each edge has a dynamic system attached. The outputs of the edge dynamic systems combine to form the external input of the node dynamic system, which is called neighboring input; while the outputs of the node dynamic systems are inputs of the edge dynamic systems that...

This paper presents a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm (HMA) for Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (MRCPSP) in PERT networks. A PERT-type project, where activities require resources of various types with random duration, is considered. Each activity can be accomplished in one of several execution modes and each execution mode represents an alternative combination of resou...

Abstract Online supervised learning from fast-evolving data streams, particularly in domains such as health, the environment, and manufacturing, is a crucial research area. However, these often experience class imbalance, which can skew distributions. It essential for online algorithms to analyze large datasets real-time while accurately modeling rare or infrequent classes that may appear burst...

Characterization of disease using stationary resting-state functional connectivity (FC) has provided important hallmarks of abnormal brain activation in many domains. Recent studies of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), however, suggest there is a considerable amount of additional knowledge to be gained by investigating the variability in FC over the course of a scan. W...

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is the only treatment for malabsorption in cystic fibrosis (CF) caused by pancreatic insufficiency (PI). PI occurs in approximately 85% of patients with CF. PERT overcomes some, but not all the signs and symptoms of malabsorption. Clinical parameters such as growth, abdominal pain, diarrhea and gassiness, commonly used to adjust PERT dosing, are show...

In now multi-agent systems, the underlying networks are always dynamic and the network topologies are always changed in the operation. Therefore, the coordination of agents shall be adjusted for the dynamic network topology. Aiming at the dynamics of underlying network topology, a novel adaptive multi-agents coordination model is explored in this paper. In the paper, a series of algorithms for ...

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) form a class of dynamic multi-hop networks consisting of a set of mobile nodes that intercommunicate on shared wireless channels. MANETs are self-organizing and selfconfiguring multi-hop wireless networks, where the network structure changes dynamically due to the node mobility. There exists no fixed topology due to the mobility of nodes, interference, multipath ...

An important dimension in users’ responses to dynamic pricing schemes is the possible shift in the timing of trips, in addition to changing travel routes. User responses to pricing are governed by individual tripmakers’ preferences, such as their value of time, and the cost they attach to late vs. early arrival relative to the destination. These behavioral characteristics vary across users. Cap...

this research uses a comprehensive method to solve a combinatorial problem of distribution network expansion planning (dnep) problem. the proposed multi-objective scheme aims to improve power system's accountability and system performance parameters, simultaneously, in the lowest possible costs. the dynamic programming approach is implemented in order to find the optimal sizing, siting and...