Noise analysis compact differential evolution

This article proposes a compact algorithm for optimisation in noisy environments. This algorithm has a compact structure and employs differential evolution search logic. Since it is a compact algorithm, it does not store a population of solutions but a probabilistic representation of the population. This kind of algorithmic structure can be implemented in those real-world problems characterized by memory limitations. The degree of randomization contained in the compact structure allows a robust behaviour in the presence of noise. In addition the proposed algorithm employs the noise analysis survivor selection scheme. This scheme performs an analysis of the noise and automatically performs a re-sampling of the solutions in order to ensure both reliable pairwise comparisons and a minimal cost in terms of fitness evaluations. The noise analysis component can be reliably used in noise environments affected by Gaussian noise which allow an a priori analysis of the noise features. This situation is typical of problems where the fitness is computed by means of measurement devices. An extensive comparative analysis including four different noise levels has been included. Numerical results show that the proposed algorithm displays a very good performance since it regularly succeeds at handling diverse fitness landscapes characterized by diverse noise amplitudes.     

Development of a fish‐based index of biotic integrity (FIBI) for monitoring riverine ecosystems in the Lake Victoria drainage Basin,Kenya

The long term monitoring of aquatic ecosystems based on chemical analysis is expensive resulting in a lack of time series data for management purposes thus necessitating the need for new cost effective methodologies. This study developed a fish‐based index of biotic integrity (FIBI) for monitoring environmental conditions in riverine ecosystems within the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. The fish fauna in the basin is poorly studied, less diverse and ecologically specialized than the temperate fauna that provided the origins of the Index of Biotic Integrity. Fish samples were collected by electrofishing from 24 sites during baseflow periods in February, March and July 2004. Validation data were collected from 7 sites with varying levels of degradation. Fish samples were identified, counted and grouped into different trophic groups, relative tolerance to pollution, habitat guild and whether exotic or native to riverine environment. Thirty‐three candidate metrics were evaluated for responsiveness to habitat quality and twelve were selected for inclusion in the final index. The index classified 6 of the 7 validation sites according to their levels of degradation. As a bioassessment tool, the index was useful in laying the basis for long‐term monitoring of rivers in the Lake Victoria drainage basin. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Cost efficiency comparison of four video-based techniques for assessing upper arm postures

Many video-based techniques for assessing postures at work have been developed. Choosing the most appropriate technique should be based on an evaluation of different alternatives in terms of their ability to produce posture information at low input costs, i.e. their cost efficiency. This study compared four video-based techniques for assessing upper arm postures, using cost and error data from an investigation on hairdressers. Labour costs associated with the posture assessments from the video recordings were the dominant factor in the cost efficiency comparison. Thus, a work sampling technique associated with relatively large errors appeared, in general, to be the most cost-efficient because it was labour-saving. Measurement bias and other costs than labour cost for posture assessment influenced the ranking and economic evaluation of techniques, as did the applied measurement strategy, i.e. the numbers of video recordings and repeated assessments of them. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY: The cost efficiency of four video-based techniques for assessing upper arm postures was compared. Work sampling techniques were in general more cost efficient than continuous observations since they were labour-saving. Whilst a labour cost dominated the comparison, 'hidden costs', bias and measurement strategy also influenced this dominance.     

大学英语听力自主学习的策略研究

大学英语听力自主学习的产生是适应新时期中国教学情况和社会经济发展的结果。自主学习理论、建构主义理论、二语习得理论和可持续发展学习理论已成为大学英语听力自主学习的理论基础。与大学英语听力自主学习关联度较高并且经常被学生使用的策略包括元认知策略、认知策略和社会情感策略。在今后的大学英语听力自主学习中,从提升学生自我管理能力、构建形成性评估体系和加强课外合作学习出发,培养学生的学习策略。     

水泵选型应用系统中CAD在线绘图的设计与实现

水泵选型应用研究的目的是用计算机来代替传统的纸质资料。系统地介绍了在水泵选型应用系统中利用网络进行CAD在线绘图的特点、CAD在线绘图的设计构思以及实现方法,为B/S结构的水泵选型应用系统奠定基础。     

钓鱼网站的鉴别方法与防范策略研究

文章从钓鱼网站的种类和传播途径入手,重点分析了钓鱼网站的鉴别方法和防范措施,最后指出了打击钓鱼网站的难度.     

高职学生元认知策略能力调查与英语自主学习能力的培养

通过问卷调查结合教学实践观察,了解高职学生元认知策略能力状况,希望找出高职学生自主学习能力发展的薄弱环节.将收集到的数据用SPSS进行了结构性效度和信度分析后,得出了影响元认知策略能力的4个主要因子,并对每个因子所包含的题项进行了描述性分析,得出结论;针对反映出的问题,提出了相应的教学建议.     

一种优化的AP-CAPSA中文文本结构分析算法*

从段落向量空间模型、特征词权重等多个侧面分析比较了已有的文本结构分析算法,提出了优化的AP-CAPSA算法;给出了算法性能的评价准则,并在不同的语料集合上进行了测试。实验表明该方法能够更有效地反映文本的结构,为中文自动摘要系统奠定了重要的理论基础。     

汽包水位温压补偿控制系统研究和应用

对汽包双室平衡容器水位温压补偿控制系统进行了探讨和研究,根据温压补偿模型,分析了P L C系统难以独立实现的原因以及查表法的缺陷,提出了P L C系统与上位机系统相结合的水位温压实时连续补偿的综合控制策略,提出并分析比较了三种体系结构及其实现原理和技术,工程应用结果表明该控制系统提高了水位控制的实时性、稳定性、准确性和安全性。     

基于PLC的工业发酵自动控制解决方案

介绍了工业发酵自动化系统的构成，详细讲解了PLC在啤酒发酵罐区监控系统中，数据采集和对现场执行机构动作监控方面的应用。