The “finesse point” introduced here extends the notion of a core point; it can be viewed as an optimal location for a candidate in that it requires a minimal reaction to counter moves made by an opponent. The definition is motivated by the dynamics of positive and negative political campaigning, and it includes the “finagle point” (when defined) as a special case. It is used to define a “malici...

In this paper we generalize source location problems with edge-connectivity requirements on undirected and directed graphs to similar problems on undirected and directed hypergraphs. In the undirected case we consider an abstract framework which contains the source location for undirected hypergraphs as a special case and which can be solved in polynomial time. For the directed case, the asymme...

Some Ambient Assisted Living approaches are based on location tracking of the inhabitant. In this paper special nite automata are introduced to describe the dynamic indoor tracking process. A method to systematically generate the automaton is presented only using the topology and the sensor instrumentation of the house. Based on the discrete event model of the automaton an algorithm for locatio...

In this paper, we consider constrained multicriteria continuous location problems in two-dimensional spaces. In the literature, the continuous multicriteria location problem in two-dimensional spaces has received special attention in the last years, although only particular instances of convex functions have been considered. Our approach only requires the functions to be strictly quasiconvex an...

The following problem arose in a correspondence between the authors, concerning the exact location of the set of eigenvalues of special real matrices, arising from a problem of synchronization of chaotic oscillators.

The simple GPS methods are unable to retrieve the real-time information of vehicle location and vehicle running state in some special circumstances such as tunnels and built-ups. Hence, the vehicle monitoring system to acquire realtime vehicle information is required. In this paper, by integrating technologies of RFID, GPS, GPRS and using LANDMARC method, an accurate vehicle location system in ...

In the context of the 4 industrial revolution, the knowledge and management of the precise topological and geographical location of industrial equipment is a growing necessity. However, a holistic concept for topology and location management in processand factory automation networks down to the field level is yet unknown. In this work, existing network and location management mechanisms are sur...

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate a new measure, the Autism Self-Efficacy Scale for Teachers (ASSET) for its dimensionality, internal consistency, and construct validity derived in a sample of special education teachers (N = 44) of students with autism. Results indicate that all items reflect one dominant factor, teachers' responses to items were internally consistent within the ...

Previous work from our laboratories has shown that monolingual Japanese adults who were given intensive high-variability perceptual training improved in both perception and production of English /r/-/l/ minimal pairs. In this study, we extended those findings by investigating the long-term retention of learning in both perception and production of this difficult non-native contrast. Results sho...