Integration of genetic fuzzy systems and artificial neural networks for stock price forecasting

Stock market prediction is regarded as a challenging task in financial time-series forecasting. The central idea to successful stock market prediction is achieving best results using minimum required input data and the least complex stock market model. To achieve these purposes this article presents an integrated approach based on genetic fuzzy systems (GFS) and artificial neural networks (ANN) for constructing a stock price forecasting expert system. At first, we use stepwise regression analysis (SRA) to determine factors which have most influence on stock prices. At the next stage we divide our raw data into k clusters by means of self-organizing map (SOM) neural networks. Finally, all clusters will be fed into independent GFS models with the ability of rule base extraction and data base tuning. We evaluate capability of the proposed approach by applying it on stock price data gathered from IT and Airlines sectors, and compare the outcomes with previous stock price forecasting methods using mean absolute percentage error (MAPE). Results show that the proposed approach outperforms all previous methods, so it can be considered as a suitable tool for stock price forecasting problems.     

Modeling metallurgical responses of coal Tri-Flo separators by a novel BNN:a "Conscious-Lab" development

Tri-flo cyclone,as a dense-medium separation device,is one of the most typical environmentally friendly industrial techniques in the coal washery plants.Surpris...     

A Novel Magnetic Hardening Mechanism for Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets Based on Solid-State Phase Transformation

Permanent magnets based on neodymium-iron-boron (Nd-Fe-B) alloys provide the highest performance and energy density, finding usage in many high-tech applications. Their magnetic performance relies on the intrinsic properties of the hard-magnetic Nd₂Fe₁₄B phase combined with control over the microstructure during production. In this study, a novel magnetic hardening mechanism is described in such materials based on a solid-state phase transformation. Using modified Nd-Fe-B alloys of the type Nd₁₆Fe_bal-x-y-zCo_xMo_yCu_zB₇ for the first time it is revealed how the microstructural transformation from the metastable Nd₂Fe₁₇B_x phase to the hard-magnetic Nd₂Fe₁₄B phase can be thermally controlled, leading to an astonishing increase in coercivity from ≈200 kAm⁻¹ to almost 700 kAm⁻¹. Furthermore, after thermally treating a quenched sample of Nd₁₆Fe₅₆Co₂₀Mo₂Cu₂B₇, the presence of Mo leads to the formation of fine FeMo₂B₂ precipitates, in the range from micrometers down to a few nanometers. These precipitates are responsible for the refinement of the Nd₂Fe₁₄B grains and so for the high coercivity. This mechanism can be incorporated into existing manufacturing processes and can prove to be applicable to novel fabrication routes for Nd-Fe-B magnets, such as additive manufacturing.     

Morphological,mechanical, and thermal characterization of biopolymer composites based on polylactide and nanographite platelets

This work focuses on development and optimization of polylactide (PLA) and nanographite platelets (NGP) based composites to display possible superior mechanical and improved thermal stability. Melt blending and dry mixing methods of fabrication were employed at temperature of 180°C. Different Loading fractions of NGP were incorporated into polymer matrix. Morphological evaluation techniques such as XRD and TEM were applied to determine the degree of dispersion of NGPs into PLA matrix. Mechanical properties were evaluated and correlated to structural morphologies of PLA/NGP composites. Thermal properties of composites were studied to examine possible changes in T_g, T_c, T_m, and percentage crystallinity of these composites. The effect of mixing was also explored through double extrusion of some samples. It was concluded that composites containing 3 wt% NGP showed optimum mechanical performance without any significant changes in the thermal characteristics. POLYM. COMPOS., 2012. © 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Effects of V2O5 addition on the corrosion resistance of andalusite-based low-cement castables with molten Al-alloy

Interfacial reactions between Al-alloy and andalusite low-cement castables (LCC) containing 5 wt% V₂O₅ were analyzed at 850 °C and 1160 °C using the Alcoa cup test. Interfacial reaction products and phases formed during heat treatment of the refractory samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. V₂O₅ addition resulted in the formation of glassy phases, which significantly improved the corrosion resistance. These phases were preferentially corroded by the alloy, due to their glassy nature. However, vanadium formed from reduction, formed intermetallic alloys (V–Al–Si–Mg), which formed an interfacial physical barrier to further alloy penetration.     

Interfacial Reactions Between BaAl2Si2O8 and Molten Al Alloy at 850°C

A corrosion cup test was undertaken using BaAl₂Si₂O₈ and Al4.1Zn3.2Mg alloy, heated in air for 150 h at 850°C. Electron probe microanalysis, X‐ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy were used to identify the mineralogical and microstructural changes at the interfaces. The microstructural results revealed three microstructural areas: (1) Spinel layer with large numbers of Al alloy channels; (2) interfacial area with mainly alumina, spinel, and BaAl₂Si₂O₈; and (3) interdiffusion zone chemically close to barium hexaaluminate. The principal observations are:

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Improving Blood Compatibility of Polyethersulfone Hollow Fiber Membranes via Blending with Sulfonated Polyether Ether Ketone

Appropriate membrane for blood contacting applications requires hemocompatibility and high permeation flux; it should inhibit proteins or platelets adsorption and still possess high permeability. Aiming to improve the polyethersulfone (PES) hollow fiber membrane hemocompatibility, sulfonated polyether ether ketone (SPEEK) is self‐synthesized in the present research and added to PES in different ratios. Scanning electron microscopy images have revealed significant changes in PES membranes structure after addition of SPEEK, which can influence water permeation property of the membranes. Water contact angles of the membranes have reduced from 75° to 50° after addition of 4 wt% SPEEK. Influence of SPEEK addition on hemocompatibility of the PES membranes is evaluated via protein (bovine serum albumin) adsorption, platelet attachment, and coagulation time (APTT and TT) assays. Obtained results reveal that hemocompatibility of the modified hollow fiber membranes is enhanced as a result of emerging repulsive forces between negative charges on the membranes surface and negatively charge blood components.

     

Multilayer assembly of ionic starches on old corrugated container recycled cellulosic fibers

In this study, old corrugated container recycled fibers were treated with polyelectrolyte multilayers consisting of biopolymer cationic starch with two degrees of substitution (DS) each in combination with one anionic starch. Pulp zeta potential, paper strength and the thin layer ellipsometry technique were applied to examine the influence of cationic starch DS on the formation of polyelectrolyte multilayers. The results indicated a significant interaction between the DS of cationic starch and the number of ionic starch layers formed. When low‐DS cationic starch was used, the pulp zeta potential and the paper strength increased significantly in assembling the first cationic layer. However, in depositing high‐DS cationic starch a greater zeta potential and a stronger influence on the paper strength were observed with a larger number of starch layers. This was confirmed by thin layer ellipsometry when a greater thickness of multilayers was achieved by employing high‐DS cationic starch to form a higher number of layers. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry     

Application of polymeric nanofibers in medical designs,part IV: Drug and biological materials delivery

Nanotechnology has potential applications in different sciences, especially in the biological sciences and medicine. The development of nanofibers has greatly enhanced the scope for fabricating designs that can potentially use in medical sciences. Nanofibers mimic the porous topography of natural extracellular matrix, and are advantageous for tissue regeneration and also sustained release of encapsulated drug or growth factor. In part IV the author summarizes the currently available applications of nanofibers in drug and biological materials delivery.