A case-deletion diagnostic for penalized calibration estimators and BLUP under linear mixed models in survey sampling

The penalized calibration technique in survey sampling combines usual calibration and soft calibration by introducing a penalty term. Certain relevant estimates in survey sampling can be considered as penalized calibration estimates obtained as particular cases from an optimization problem with a common basic structure. In this framework, a case deletion diagnostic is proposed for a class of penalized calibration estimators including both design-based and model-based estimators. The diagnostic compares finite population parameter estimates and can be calculated from quantities related to the full data set. The resulting diagnostic is a function of the residual and leverage, as other diagnostics in regression models, and of the calibration weight, a singular feature in survey sampling. Moreover, a particular case, which includes the basic unit level model for small area estimation, is considered. Both a real and an artificial example are included to illustrate the diagnostic proposed. The results obtained clearly show that the proposed diagnostic depends on the calibration and soft-calibration variables, on the penalization term, as well as on the parameter to estimate.     

Analysis of run-in process for PC manufacturing

This paper gives a review of the methodology used to tune the run-in process of a PC manufacturing line. It shows in some detail the analysis carried-out on the test data gathered on the manufacturing line and presents a clear picture of the run-in process in order to choose the best compromise between process efficiency and costs.     

利用双种群遗传算法进行数值试井自动拟合

遗传算法以随机化技术为指导，通过对整个解空间的高效搜索而得到全局最优解，当解空间较大时，常规遗传算法难以同时保证搜索速度和最优解的精度。针对这种缺陷提出了应用双种群遗传算法，即利用具有不同搜索策略的2个种群进行联合搜索，既保证了最优解的精度，又提高了搜索速度，将其应用于数值试井自动拟合解释，比常规遗传算法能节省50％以上的计算时间。     

Fetal Neurobehavioral Development: A Tale of Two Cities.

Longitudinal neurobehavioral development was examined in 237 fetuses of low-risk pregnancies from 2 distinct populations-Baltimore, Maryland, and Lima. Peru-at 20. 24. 28. 32, 36. and 38 weeks gestation. Data were based on digitized Doppler-based fetal heart rate (FHR) and fetal movement (FM). In both groups. FHR declined while variability, episodic accelerations, and FM-FHR coupling increased, with discontinuities evident between 28 and 32 weeks gestation. Fetuses in Lima had higher FHR and lower variability, accelerations, and FM-FHR coupling. Declines in trajectories were typically observed 1 month sooner in Lima, which magnified these disparities. Motor activity differences were less consistent. No sex differences in fetal neurobehaviors were detected. It is concluded that population factors can influence the developmental niche of the fetus. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

钕玻璃激光放大器反转粒子数的荧光测定法

本文报道了通过测量钕玻璃激光放大器在一定泵浦功率下的荧光波形的方法,获得放大器中反转粒子数密度随时间的变化关系,进而得到反转粒子数密度达到最大值的时刻的测定方法及实验结果。     

Engset multi‐rate state‐dependent loss models with QoS guarantee

We consider a single link loss system of quasi‐random input, described by the Engset multirate loss model (EnMLM). Blocked calls may once reattempt to be connected to the system requiring less bandwidth; then the system is described by the single retry model for finite sources (f‐SRM). The EnMLM and the f‐SRM are extended with the single threshold finite source model (f‐STM), where calls may attempt to be connected to the system with less bandwidth requirements, according to the link occupancy, before blocking occurs. We focus on CBP equalization in the EnMLM, f‐SRM and f‐STM, under the bandwidth reservation (BR) policy. For this analysis, we apply two approximate methods, the Roberts' method and the method of reverse transition rates (RTR), which lead to a recursive CBP calculation. We evaluate the accuracy of the above models under the BR policy by comparing the analytical with simulation CBP results, based on the relative approximation errors (RAE). The results are highly satisfactory because they show that the proposed models (formulas) lead to small RAE. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于生物启发计算的警用流动人口分析系统

目前对流动人口的管理仅停留在数据查询比对和简单统计上,缺少对数据的深层次分析,难以对决策指挥提供支持。针对流动人口的分析问题,提出了构建一个基于生物启发计算的智能分析系统,用于发现流动人口中各类人员的流动模式以及流动人口的趋势性问题,找出异常的流动信息和模式。该系统综合运用了前沿的生物启发计算技术——基于多层染色体基因表达式编程算法、重叠基因表达进化算法、基于概念相似度神经网络分类模型和层次距离计算的聚类算法搭建了一个警用流动人口的分析平台。同时根据实际需求,提出了一种新的基于智能分析结果的分级报警模型。实验表明系统具有较高的性能和实用性。     

Assessment of the environmental quality of two urbanized lotic systems using multiple indicators

Urbanization impacts ecosystems through loss and fragmentation of habitat, loss of diversity, increase in runoff, and contaminant discharges, and the invasion of exotic species. Potrero de los Funes Village (San Luis, Argentina) is experiencing not only a population increase during summer months due to tourism but also an accelerated growth of its permanent population. In order to evaluate the potential effects of urbanization, the environmental quality of Potrero de los Funes River and Las Chacras Stream was assessed, using physical–chemical and biological indicators. Macroinvertebrates, through the application of the Biotic Index for San Luis Sierras (BISLS), anuran amphibian richness and relative abundance, and riparian vegetation were used as bioindicators. While the Simplified Index of Water Quality (SIWQ) was used to characterize the physical–chemical quality of water at each site. SIWQ and BISLS scores were significantly different between sites (F_7,28 = 9.88, p < .001 and F_7,28 = 24.18, p < .001, respectively). SIWQ was significantly correlated with BISLS (Spearman correlation coefficient = 0.8, p < .001). Four anuran species were registered along Potrero River, with no significant differences in the intensity of vocalizations between sites. No species were detected in Las Chacras Stream. Average total plant species richness, exotic plants richness, and vegetation cover were higher at the most impaired system, Las Chacras Stream. The principal component analysis showed that the first two principal components (PCs) explained 76.3% of the total variance. PC1, with strong loadings of SIWQ, BISLS, and amphibian richness, was principally driven by chemical water quality and biological conditions. PC2 was mainly determined by plant richness. The chemical and biological water quality of Potrero and Las Chacras is somewhat impaired, being the upper Las Chacras Stream the most compromised area. This study provides information that will certainly be used to manage future impacts of urbanization on aquatic resources.     

煤中吡啶型氮热解机理的量子化学研究

用密度泛函 ( DFT)方法 ,在 UB3LYP/6- 31 G( d)水平上研究了煤中吡啶型氮的热解机理 ,对热解过程中由于官能团周围环境的不同而形成的三类吡啶自由基进行了量子化学计算 ,通过对键的 Mulliken布居数等计算结果的分析 ,分别得到了这三类自由基的热解途径 .并优化得到了反应物、中间体和产物的几何构型 .计算结果表明 ,吡啶型氮主要是以 HCN的形式释放出来的 .NH3 是 HCN二次反应的产物 .     

一种基于混合量子粒子群的快速运动目标跟踪算法研究

量子粒子群算法在优化过程中需要权衡局部探索性和全局开拓性,进化后期由于全局开拓能力的丧失使得种群多样性减少,设计了一种基于欧式距离的混合量子粒子群算法,通过计算粒子的种群多样性,当种群多样性低于阈值范围时加入基于欧式距离的种群划分策略划分子种群,从而保证获得全局最优解。利用标准测试函数验证提出的混合量子群算法有效性。提出了基于混合量子粒子群的Mean Shift算法(HQPSO Mean Shift)完成目标快速跟踪,克服传统Mean Shift算法的在跟踪快速移动目标时出现"跟丢"的问题。