基于梯形模糊隶属函数的复合语言多目标决策

对于一些复杂的决策问题, 使用比较语言比单一语言更能准确地表达专家的看法. 据此, 提出一种同时使用单一语言和比较语言的新算法. 根据上下文无关文法将比较语言表达转换为犹豫模糊语言术语集(HFLTS), 并应用有序加权算子(OWA) 计算出由梯形隶属函数表示的模糊语言术语集的模糊包络, 有效地简化了基于HFLTS 的词计算过程. 最后应用逼近理想解排序(TOPSIS) 方法进行决策.

     

基于区间二型模糊粗糙集的连续属性约简算法

一型模糊粗糙集可以直接处理连续属性集,但不能处理高度不确定性数据,而区间二型模糊集可以增强系统处理不确定性的能力。为了提高处理噪声数据的精确度,在一型模糊粗糙集的基础上,定义区间二型模糊粗糙集。基于区间二型模糊粗糙集模型研究了连续域决策信息系统的属性约简,通过紧计算域给出了新的约简算法。由于拒绝变量集合的存在,提出的约简算法可在有限时间内收敛,并且得到了更加合理的结果。数值仿真验证了约简算法的可行性与有效性。     

基于粗糙集约简的图像插值方法

提出了一种基于粗糙集约简的支持向量机图像插值方法,目的在于提高基于学习的插值方法的插值效率,改善放大图像边缘模糊现象。首先在原始图像上利用已知的像素灰度值及邻域内像素间的相关性构造训练样本集;然后利用粗糙集约简算法约简掉其中重要度较小的特征,并用约简后的样本集训练支持向量机;再用测试样本及训练好的支持向量机估计偶行偶列的像素灰度值;最后利用测试样本及训练好的支持向量机估计剩余的未知像素灰度值。仿真表明,所提方法有效提高了插值效率,获得了较好的客观指标,得到了满意的插值图像。     

一种基于AOS格式的多相水平集快速分割方法

采用迎风格式的水平集算法实现需要在曲线演化过程中重新初始化水平集函数的要求,为保证算法的稳定,时间步长选取较小值,算法运行速度较慢。文中基于无须重新初始化的水平集方法,在算法数值实现中引入AOS半隐格式,对基于不同统计模型的水平集分割算法给出统一的数值实现。以二相水平集分割算法为基础提出一种新的多相水平集分割方法。该方法采用一个水平集函数进行多次演化实现多区域分割,其优点包括：1)采用AOS半隐格式,该格式无条件稳定,可采用较大的时间步长;2)对多个统计模型进行统一处理;3)采用单一的水平集函数进行演化,减少水平集演化方程的数量,算法更加灵活。实验结果表明,该方法具有较快的分割速度,对具有多个区域的图像能够进行较准确的分割。     

一种基于倒排索引树的增量更新关联挖掘算法

增量更新关联规则挖掘主要解决事务数据库中交易记录不断更新和最小支持度发生变化时关联规则的维护问题。针对目前诸多增量更新关联规则挖掘算法存在效率低、计算成本高、规则难以维护等问题,提出一种基于倒排索引树的增量更新关联挖掘算法。该算法有效地将倒排索引技术与树型结构相结合,使得交易数据库中的数据不断更新和最小支持度随应用环境不同而不断改变时,以实现无需扫描原始交易数据库和不产生候选项集的情况下生成频繁项集。实验结果表明,该算法只需占用较小的存储空间、且检索项集的效率较高,能高效地解决增量更新关联规则难以维护的问题。     

Joint underwater target detection and tracking with the Bernoulli filter using an acoustic vector sensor

In this paper, we study the problem of joint underwater target detection and tracking using an acoustic vector sensor (AVS). For this challenging problem, first a realistic frequency domain simulation is set up. The outputs of this simulation generate the two dimensional FRequency–AZimuth (FRAZ) image. On this image, the random finite set (RFS) framework is employed to characterize the target state and sensor measurements. We propose to use the Bernoulli filter, which is the optimal Bayes filter emerged from the RFS framework for randomly on/off switching single dynamic systems. Moreover, to increase the performance of detection and azimuth tracking in low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) scenarios, a track-before-detect (TBD) measurement model for AVS is proposed to be used with the Bernoulli filter. Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) implementation is preferred for the Bernoulli filter recursions. Extensive simulation results prove the performance gain obtained by the proposed approach both in estimation accuracy and detection range of the system.     

Stability Margin Determination of Linear Discrete‐Time Systems Described By Fuzzy Convex Sets Uncertainty

This paper proposes a new method for determining the stability margin of uncertain linear discrete‐time systems with uncertainty described by fuzzy convex sets. Nonsymmetrical triangular membership functions describing the uncertainty of characteristic polynomial coefficients are considered. This method is based on transformation of the uncertain discrete systems to the continuous time area and generalization of Kharitonov theorem for determining the uncommon minimum confidence level that guarantees stability of the system.     

Control of Julia Sets in Generalized Alternated System

In this paper, we first introduce the generalized alternated system. The definition of the Julia set in the generalized alternated system is given, which is called a generalized alternated Julia set. Then, we achieve the control of generalized alternated Julia sets by applying the classic control methods, which are gradient control and optimal control. In addition, the synchronization between two different generalized alternated Julia sets is implemented using gradient control and optimal control. The simulations illustrate the effectiveness and correctness of these two control methods, and the results are displayed in 2D computer graphics.     

A fuzzy framework to evaluate service quality in the healthcare industry: An empirical case of public hospital service evaluation in Sicily

A novel fuzzy evaluation framework is applied in this study to evaluate service quality in the public healthcare sector. In particular, the proposed framework is based on the ServQual disconfirmation paradigm and incorporates the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to elicit reliable estimations of service quality expectations. Moreover, degrees of uncertainty, subjectivity and vagueness on the part of stakeholders are addressed via linguistic evaluation scales parameterized by triangular fuzzy numbers. With reference to nine relevant public hospitals in the Sicilian Region (Italy), a detailed case study evaluating four core service criteria and 15 fundamental service items is conducted so as to discern dissatisfying aspects regarding the public healthcare service in the Region. Dissatisfaction reasons with the provided service are identified in the analysis as well, further demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed approach.