129 research outputs found
Local Fractional Operator for the Solution of Quadratic Riccati Differential Equation with Constant Coefficients
In this paper, we consider approximate solutions
of fractional Riccati differential equations via the application of
local fractional operator in the sense of Caputo derivative. The
proposed semi-analytical technique is built on the basis of the
standard Differential Transform Method (DTM). Some
illustrative examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness
and robustness of the proposed technique; the approximate
solutions are provided in the form of convergent series. This
shows that the solution technique is very efficient, and reliable;
as it does not require much computational work, even without
given up accuracy
Estudi de la coautoria de publicacions cientĂfiques entre UPC i institucions de Xina
S'analitza la coautoria de la UPC amb autors vinculats a institucions de Xina, per totes les areas temĂ tiques i sense considerar lĂmits cronolĂČgics o documentals.Postprint (authorâs final draft
Multi-Agent System Approach for Trustworthy Cloud Service Discovery
Accessing the advantages of cloud computing requires that a prospective user has proper access to trustworthy cloud services. It is a strenuous and laborious task to find resources and services in a heterogeneous network such as cloud environment. The cloud computing paradigm being a form of distributed system with a complex collection of computing resources from different domains with different regulatory policies but having a lot of values could enhance the mode of computing. However, a monolithic approach to cloud service discovery cannot help the necessities of cloud environment efficiently. This study put forward a distributive approach for finding sincere cloud services with the use of Multi-Agents System for ensuring intelligent cloud service discovery from trusted providers. Experiments were carried out in the study using CloudAnalyst and the results indicated that extending the frontiers MAS approach into cloud service discovery by way of integrating trust into the process improves the quality of service in respect of response time and scalability. A further comparative analysis of the Multi-Agents System approach for cloud service discovery to monolithic approach showed that Multi-Agents System approach is highly efficient, and highly flexible for trustworthy cloud service discovery
Upaya Pengembangan USAha Kecil Dan Menengah (UKM) Dengan Memanfaatkan E-commerce
Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) merupakan salah satu bidang yang memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia. Hal ini dikarenakan daya serap UKM terhadap tenaga kerja yang sangat besar dan dekat dengan rakyat kecil. Tetapi UKM yang ada di Indonesia masih menghadapi berbagai masalah antara lain masalah promosi, pemasaran dan penjualan penjaualan produk yang dihasilkan. Seiring perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, maka ia juga telah dimanfaatkan untuk pemasaran dan penjualan produk-produk melalui dunia maya yang sering disebut E-commerce. Penjualan dan pemasaran produk melalui dunia maya mempunyai banyak keuntungan, yaitu cakupan yang luas, tidak mengenal ruang dan waktu, dapat dilakukan kapan saja dan dimana saja. Oleh karena itu E-commerce patut dicoba untuk membantu mengembangkan UKM yang ada di Indonesia
Portable mud remover
Basically, the only way to remove mud is by using shovel. The process of removing mud usually need us to shovel out the mud, put it into buckets and carry it outside and by using a garden sprayer or hose to wash away mud from hard surfaces [1]. This is because there are no specific tools or products to remove the mud in our industries. In that case, our group had come up with an idea to design a âPortable Mud Removerâ which is inspired from a lawnmower and vacuum as shown in Figure 10.1. The idea of using concept of lawnmower is because to make is the product is portable and easy to handling. The smallest types of lawnmower are pushed by a human user and are suitable for small space. The problem occurs for the pool vacuum is that the product is not suitable to suck the mud because it is not designed for a heavy duty work
Symptoms-Based Fuzzy-Logic Approach for COVID-19 Diagnosis
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused severe adverse effects on the human life and the global economy affecting all communities and individuals due to its rapid spreading, increase in the number of affected cases and creating severe health issues and death cases worldwide. Since no particular treatment has been acknowledged so far for this disease, prompt detection of COVID-19 is essential to control and halt its chain. In this paper, we introduce an intelligent fuzzy inference system for the primary diagnosis of COVID-19. The system infers the likelihood level of COVID-19 infection based on the symptoms that appear on the patient. This proposed inference system can assist physicians in identifying the disease and help individuals to perform self-diagnosis on their own cases
To take or not to take the laptop or tablet to classes, that is the question
In recent decades, so-called mobile learning or m-learning has become a new paradigm in education as a consequence of technological advances and the widespread use of mobile devices to access information and for communication. In this context, this paper analyzes different profiles depending on studentsâ preferences for taking mobile devices (specifically tablets and/or laptops) to economics classes at the University of Seville (Spain). A survey-based field study of a sample of 412 students and the application of bivariate probit models show a low level of mobile device integration in teaching (devices taken to class by only 29.8% of respondents) with a slight predominance of laptops. The results also show differences between users of the two types of devices. Students who take their laptops to class usually live at home with their family, have already used them in pre-university levels, and are concerned about recharging their devices in class. However, although users who take their tablets to class also live with their parents, they are much more active on social network sites and more concerned about the quality of the internet connection. These findings enable the design of strategies to encourage students to attend class with their own mobile devices
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