This paper is devoted to the construction of a new fast-to-evaluate model for prediction 2D crack paths in concrete-like microstructures. The generates piecewise linear cracks with segmentation points selected using Markov chain model. kernel involves local indicators mechanical interest and its parameters are learnt from numerical full-field simulations cracking cohesive-volumetric finite elem...

Global liner shipping network (GLSN) constitutes an essential part of global maritime supply chains, but it could be vulnerable to disruptions. This paper develops integrated framework for assessing the efficiency and vulnerability GLSN. Specifically, a novel metric is proposed quantify performance GLSN, enables modeling different levels port disruption scenarios. Results show that overall GLSN...

in this paper, a new enhanced version of the particle swarm optimization (pso) is presented. an important modification is made by adding probabilistic functions into pso, and it is named probabilistic particle swarm optimization (ppso). since the variation of the velocity of particles in pso constitutes its search engine, it should provide two phases of optimization process which are: explorati...

Abstract This study examines the impacts of entrepreneurial networks on startups’ performance with a sample 618 startups in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, focusing matching disruptive innovation paths network types. The results indicate that (both heterogeneous and homogeneous) are meaningful for growth performance. finds exploring low-end disruption may benefit more from peers avoid netwo...

In this paper, we give a probabilistic counterpart of  Mazur-Ulam theorem  in probabilistic normed groups. We show, under some conditions, that every surjective isometry between two probabilistic normed groups is a homomorphism.

Dramatic improvements in high throughput sequencing technologies have led to a staggering growth in the number of predicted genes. However, a large fraction of these newly discovered genes do not have a functional assignment. Fortunately, a variety of novel high-throughput genome-wide functional screening technologies provide important clues that shed light on gene function. The integration of ...