Quantum computation based bundling optimization for combinatorial auction in freight service procurements

Combinatorial auction is a useful trade manner for transportation service procurements in e-marketplaces. To enhance the competition of combinatorial auction, a novel auction mechanism of two-round bidding with bundling optimization is proposed. As the recommended the auction mechanism, the shipper/auctioneer integrates the objects into several bundles based on the bidding results of first round auction. Then, carriers/bidders bid for the object bundles in second round. The bundling optimization is described as a multi-objective model with two criteria on price complementation and combination consistency. A Quantum Evolutionary Algorithm (QEA) with β-based rotation gate and the encoding scheme based on non-zero elements in complementary coefficient matrix is developed for the model solution. Comparing with a Contrast Genetic Algorithm, QEA can achieve better computational performances for small and middle size problems.     

Factors influencing feature usage in work-related communication

Two studies are presented. The first aimed to identify possible barriers to the uptake and use of commonly available telephony features and to determine whether greater knowledge of features/access codes and availability of user manuals could increase feature usage under certain conditions. Results showed that feature-usage patterns were not affected by any of the manipulations, but that they were determined by specific job demands. Using Constantine and Lockwood's (1999) conceptualization of user roles, a method to support feature bundling decisions for specific target markets was developed and tested in the second study. The method - Strategic User Needs Analysis (SUNA) - was shown to yield a useful balance between high- and low-level information about selected roles. SUNA provided sufficient information to distinguish between PDA feature usage patterns of two similar target user groups as well as to suggest additional features each of the two target groups would find useful. The development of SUNA and observational findings of actual PDA usage are reported.     

Coordinating production and distribution of jobs with bundling operations

We consider an integrated scheduling and distribution model in which jobs completed by two different machines must be bundled together for delivery. The objective is to minimize the sum of the delivery cost and customers' waiting costs. Such a model not only attempts to coordinate the job schedules on both machines, but also aims to coordinate the machine schedules with the delivery plan. Polynomial-time heuristics and approximation schemes are developed for the model with only direct shipments as well as the general model with milk-run deliveries.     

An Interval Fuzzy Multiobjective Watershed Management Model for the Lake Qionghai Watershed, China

Integrated watershed management is required to ensure the reasonable use of resources and reconcile interactions among natural and human systems. In the present study, an interval fuzzy multiobjective programming (IFMOP) method was used to solve an integrated watershed management problem. Based on system analysis, an IFMOP model suitable for a lake watershed system {IFMOPLWS} was developed and applied to the Lake Qionghai watershed in China. Scenario analysis and an interactive approach were used in the solution process. In this manner, various system components were incorporated into one framework for holistic consideration and optimization. Integrality and uncertainty, as well as the multiobjective and dynamic characteristics of the watershed system, were well addressed. Using two scenarios, two planning schemes were generated. Agriculture, tourism, macroeconomics, cropland use, water supply, forest coverage, soil erosion, and water pollution were fully interpreted and compared to identify a preferable planning alternative for local agencies. This study showed that the IFMOPLWS is a powerful tool for integrated watershed management planning and can provide a solid base for sustainable watershed management.     

密集观测场景下的敏捷成像卫星任务规划方法

针对密集观测场景下敏捷成像卫星任务规划问题求解空间大、输入任务序列较长的特点,综合考虑时间窗口约束、任务转移时卫星姿态调整时间、存储约束和电量约束,对敏捷成像卫星任务规划问题进行建模. 提出融合IndRNN和Pointer Networks的算法模型（Ind-PN）对敏捷成像卫星任务规划问题进行求解,使用多层的IndRNN结构作为算法模型的解码器. 基于Pointer Networks机制对输入任务序列进行选择,使用Mask向量考虑敏捷成像卫星任务规划问题中的各类约束. 基于Actor Critic强化学习算法对算法模型进行训练,以获得最大的观测收益率. 实验结果表明,对于密集观测场景下的任务规划,Ind-PN算法的收敛速度更快,可以获得更高的观测收益率.     

基于场景的面向方面软件体系结构度量方法

软件体系结构的评估为提高软件质量、控制系统复杂性提供保证,但多数单纯基于场景或基于度量的评估技术普遍存在度量角度单一的问题.针对该问题,结合场景技术提出了一种支持面向方面软件体系结构的度量方法.通过一组度量指标对体系结构进行度量并量化其结构特征;引入场景更细粒度地刻画体系结构的质量属性,考察场景在体系结构中的映射程度.最后对某保险案例的体系结构设计方案进行对比与选择,验证了方法的可行性及实用价值.两种技术的结合为更全面地进行面向方面软件体系结构的评估提供支持与参考.     

“微世界”的启发——团体心理行为演练与英语口语训练

近年来,“微世界”模拟技术的学习价值在心理行为训练和技能培养领域受到重视。在介绍“微世界”技术理念与策略内涵的基础上,阐释了该技术在团体心理训练和英语口语训练中的应用价值、设计要点和实施策略。     

上市公司文本信息披露智能分析研究综述

对上市公司发布的文本信息披露进行分析是投资者了解公司经营状况、做出投资决策的重要途径,然而人工阅读和分析的方法存在效率低、成本高等问题。人工智能技术的发展则为文本信息的智能分析提供了契机,能够从海量企业文本数据中挖掘有价值的信息,充分发挥数据驱动的优势,大幅度提高分析效率,成为近些年的研究热点。对近十年关于上市公司文本信息披露智能分析的研究工作进行了总结,分别从文本信息披露的事件类型的研究现状、智能分析方法和应用场景三个方面进行了归纳,分析了该领域当前面临的挑战,最后根据现有方法的不足指出了未来可能的研究方向。     

基于场景的车载设备测试用例自动生成方法研究

列控车载子系统是确保列车的安全运行的关键设备,对车载子系统进行测试是保证功能实现与系统规范一致性的重要手段。针对传统手工测试用例生成的效率低、耗时长、工作量繁杂、可重用性低等缺陷,提出一种基于场景的车载系统测试用例自动生成方法,依据CTCS-3级列控系统技术规范构造车载子系统场景树模型,由实时系统测试用例自动生成工具Co Ver对列车运行模式转换自动机网模型生成基于场景的测试用例,并由运行模式最小重复度选择算法生成全模式覆盖的测试序列。结论证明,基于场景自动生成的测试用例能够覆盖全部车载模式,并提高了模式转换测试序列生成效率。     

基于情景应对模式的突发地质灾害应急防治探讨

突发地质灾害应急防治宜采用“情景-应对”模式,应急预案制定及应急决策离不开情景分析与推演。情景静态特性表现为地质灾害风险认知,可描述为灾害地质体特征、承灾体特征和地质环境条件等要素;情景动态特性可通过演变后果体现,即关键节点的应对需求变化。通过情景要素的应急响应特性分析,选择响应启动时间、灾害空间范围为一级标准,灾害地质特征和引发因素为二级标准,应对能力满足程度为辅助标准,初步提出了情景分类的框架。并针对单点滑坡、单体危岩（崩塌）、单沟泥石流、跨区地质灾害、区域强降雨、地震次生地质灾害和跨区地质灾害等常见情景,分别给出了应急调查处置方案要点。