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Structured Matrix Completion with Applications to Genomic Data Integration
Matrix completion has attracted significant recent attention in many fields
including statistics, applied mathematics and electrical engineering. Current
literature on matrix completion focuses primarily on independent sampling
models under which the individual observed entries are sampled independently.
Motivated by applications in genomic data integration, we propose a new
framework of structured matrix completion (SMC) to treat structured missingness
by design. Specifically, our proposed method aims at efficient matrix recovery
when a subset of the rows and columns of an approximately low-rank matrix are
observed. We provide theoretical justification for the proposed SMC method and
derive lower bound for the estimation errors, which together establish the
optimal rate of recovery over certain classes of approximately low-rank
matrices. Simulation studies show that the method performs well in finite
sample under a variety of configurations. The method is applied to integrate
several ovarian cancer genomic studies with different extent of genomic
measurements, which enables us to construct more accurate prediction rules for
ovarian cancer survival.Comment: Accepted for publication in Journal of the American Statistical
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Building information modeling (BIM) and green building index (GBI) assessment framework for non-residential new construction building (NRNC)
The global construction industry endorsed Building Information Modeling (BIM)
and its many advantages. However, despite this endorsement, BIM still failed to
attract Malaysian companies to use BIM in green building assessment, especially for
the assessment of Green Building Index (GBI), and maintain GBI certification during
building occupancy using BIM features. The main issue of utilizing BIM as a GBI
assessment tool is the applicability of BIM Tools to digitalize GBI credit by design
team, which results in the digitization of GBI criteria into BIM Model. This study
aims to identify common components related to the capability of BIM to digitalize
and assess GBI criteria. These components include BIM uses and tools and GBI
criteria and processes. This study applied quantitative and qualitative approaches to
collect data. The quantitative approach used questionnaires, which were distributed
to 900 GBI members, i.e. GBI certifiers and facilitators. The survey generated a
response rate of 32% during eight months of data collection. The results were
analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS. Four model categories were identified, namely,
BIM uses, BIM tools, GBI criteria and GBI certification process. These categories
were used to assess the BIMâGBI framework. The results obtained from the
questionnaire showed that only 16 BIM uses must be included in the BIM execution
plan of the GBI project for assessment purposes. The results also showed that the
BIM tools present different levels of effect on the GBI criteria. The capability of
BIM to assess GBI could be stronger in the design assessment (DA) than in the
operation assessment, which supports the suggested BIMâGBI assessment
framework. The second data collection was conducted through a focus group
interview with BIM and GBI experts. Two interview sessions were conducted.
Results show that the assessment method has a significant correlation in the BIMâ
GBI framework. The following categories were identified for the BIM assessment
framework: BIM uses, BIM tools, and control, which were based on the GBI criteria
for scoring and certification. Findings from the BIM and GBI assessment method
framework show that GBI credits can be digitalized using different BIM uses directly
and indirectly assessed by BIM tools for each GBI credit in both GBI assessment
process. Based on the qualitative result of this research showed that BIM can help the
design team to achieve 55% point in design assessment (DA) only and this helps the
building to achieve GBI certification in level 4 of certified rating. On the other hand,
45% points of GBI credits can be digitals in completion and verification assessment
(CVA). The framework provides a guide for the design team and facility
management in digitalizing and assessing GBI criteria using BIM application during
design assessment (DA) and completion and verification assessment (CVA) for new
nonresidential constructions. The framework also offers and provides insights that
will enable designers to understand the relationship between BIM and GBI criteria,
which will contribute to BIM integration in Stage 3 and automate GBI assessment for
the Malaysian construction industry
Phase Retrieval via Matrix Completion
This paper develops a novel framework for phase retrieval, a problem which
arises in X-ray crystallography, diffraction imaging, astronomical imaging and
many other applications. Our approach combines multiple structured
illuminations together with ideas from convex programming to recover the phase
from intensity measurements, typically from the modulus of the diffracted wave.
We demonstrate empirically that any complex-valued object can be recovered from
the knowledge of the magnitude of just a few diffracted patterns by solving a
simple convex optimization problem inspired by the recent literature on matrix
completion. More importantly, we also demonstrate that our noise-aware
algorithms are stable in the sense that the reconstruction degrades gracefully
as the signal-to-noise ratio decreases. Finally, we introduce some theory
showing that one can design very simple structured illumination patterns such
that three diffracted figures uniquely determine the phase of the object we
wish to recover
Dynamic hybrid simulation of batch processes driven by a scheduling module
Simulation is now a CAPE tool widely used by practicing engineers for process design and control. In particular, it allows various offline analyses to improve system performance such as productivity, energy efficiency, waste reduction, etc. In this framework, we have developed the dynamic hybrid simulation environment PrODHyS whose particularity is to provide general and reusable object-oriented components dedicated to the modeling of devices and operations found in chemical processes. Unlike continuous processes, the dynamic simulation of batch processes requires the execution of control recipes to achieve a set of production orders. For these reasons, PrODHyS is coupled to a scheduling module (ProSched) based on a MILP mathematical model in order to initialize various operational parameters and to ensure a proper completion of the simulation. This paper focuses on the procedure used to generate the simulation model corresponding to the realization of a scenario described through a particular scheduling
EFFECTS OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON STUDENTSâ COMPLETION RATES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of leadership style on studentsâ completion rates in secondary schools in Meru Central Sub County, Kenya. The study was guided by the systems and benchmarking theories and adopted the descriptive survey research design. A questionnaire was used to collect relevant data. A sample of 24 principals, 120 teachers and 240 students participated in the study. The study findings revealed that principalsâ leadership style influenced completion rates among students in secondary schools in the sub county. It was therefore, concluded that the principalâs leadership style influences the studentsâ completion rates in secondary schools. The findings are significant as they could assist in redressing challenges of studentsâ completion rates arising from poor leadership as well as administrative skills. The findings could also help the relevant policy makers and bodies to formulate related education policies and establish the legal framework to enhance studentsâ completion rates.
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