Soft Gluons in Logarithmic Summations

We demonstrate that all the known single- and double-logarithm summations for a parton distribution function can be unified in the Collins-Soper resummation technique by applying soft approximations appropriate in different kinematic regions to real gluon emissions. Neglecting the gluon longitudinal momentum, we obtain the $k_T$ (double-logarithm) resummation for two-scale QCD processes, and the Balitsky-Fadin-Kuraev-Lipatov (single-logarithm) equation for one-scale processes. Neglecting the transverse momentum, we obtain the threshold (double-logarithm) resummation for two-scale processes, and the Dokshitzer-Gribov-Lipatov-Altarelli-Parisi (single-logarithm) equation for one-scale processes. If keeping the longitudinal and transverse momenta simultaneously, we derive a unified resummation for large Bjorken variable $x$, and a unified evolution equation appropriate for both intermediate and small $x$.Comment: 14 pages in Latex, 1 figure in postscript fil

Evaluating Callable and Putable Bonds: An Eigenfunction Expansion Approach

We propose an efficient method to evaluate callable and putable bonds under a wide class of interest rate models, including the popular short rate diffusion models, as well as their time changed versions with jumps. The method is based on the eigenfunction expansion of the pricing operator. Given the set of call and put dates, the callable and putable bond pricing function is the value function of a stochastic game with stopping times. Under some technical conditions, it is shown to have an eigenfunction expansion in eigenfunctions of the pricing operator with the expansion coefficients determined through a backward recursion. For popular short rate diffusion models, such as CIR, Vasicek, 3/2, the method is orders of magnitude faster than the alternative approaches in the literature. In contrast to the alternative approaches in the literature that have so far been limited to diffusions, the method is equally applicable to short rate jump-diffusion and pure jump models constructed from diffusion models by Bochner's subordination with a L\'{e}vy subordinator

Identification of Frequency Ranges for Subharmonic Oscillations in a Relay Feedback System

This paper examines the behaviour of a single loop relay feedback system (RFS) which is driven by an external signal. It is well known that such a RFS exhibits a variety of oscillation patterns including forced and subharmonic oscillations (SO). This paper focuses on the conditions for SO. It will be shown that for an external signal with a fixed amplitude, it is possible for SO with different orders to occur simply by changing the frequency of the external signal. Similarly, for an external signal with a fixed frequency, it is possible for SO with different orders to occur when the amplitude of the external signal is varied. The conditions under which these different scenarios will occur are explored. An analysis of these conditions identifies the frequency ranges where certain orders of SO are possible for a given amplitude of the external signal. The effects of the initial conditions on the SO are illustrated and discussed. Simulation studies are presented to illustrate the result

Face Recognition Technique Using Gabor Wavelets And Singular Value Decomposition

Gabor Wavelets (GWs) (also known as Gabor filter) and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) have been studied extensively in the area of face recognition. In this project, face recognition system is developed using combination of GWs and SVD. Both techniques are used to extract facial features from the human facial image and presented in the form of feature vector. For GWs, only 12 out of 40 GWs are selected to extract facial features from the facial images. This offers the advantage of reducing computational time of feature extraction. As for SVD, only the first five singular values are selected and its associated right singular vectors are used as the facial feature vectors. The use of SVD in addition to the GWs increases the reliability of the face recognition system. In the face verification and matching stage, the similarity level between facial images is determined by computing the distance between the resulting facial feature vectors obtained from GWs and SVD respectively. Overall, the Gabor-SVD based face recognition technique showed constructive and promising result in recognizing the valid user and rejecting invalid users on the JAFFE database

Modelling and Parameter Identification Using Reduced I-V Data

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Evaluation of the Students' Learning Experience and Competency Gain with YACRS

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Factors Influencing Growth of Entrepreneurial Ventures in Malaysia

As a developing nation, the growth of successful small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia plays a very crucial role in the improvement of the country's economy and unemployment issues. This study is conducted to identify the success factors of founding entrepreneurs which contributes to venture growth, specifically, the relationship between venture growth and the entrepreneurs' personal initiative and human capital, the areas of competencies to be focused on, and the effectiveness of support programs provided by the government. One hundred (100) CEOs of entrepreneurial ventures are selected from the Enterprise 50 database to participate in the research through the convenient and snowballing sampling methods. Survey questionnaires are used to gather information for quantitative data, whilst qualitative data are obtained from interviews. The reliability of the questionnaire is tested using Cronbach's alpha and factor analyses are conducted to categorize the competencies. The relationships between the various constructs are examined using nonparametric statistical analysis, namely, Binary Logistics Regression, Spearman's rho, Mann-U test and Kruskal Wallis test. The study finds that there is positive significant relationship between venture growth and entrepreneurs who have personal initiative and working experience and who are focused on specific competency areas within operations, finance, and human resources. The study also discovers that there is significant negative relationship between venture growth and entrepreneurs who have high levels of education, and parents who owned business. In operations, founding entrepreneurs are found to be concerned with competitive strategies planning and the improvement of product and services. Raising capital fiom banks and institutions is the only area of concern in finance. In human resources (HR) the areas considered important are recruiting and retaining employees; HR policies and compensation plan; training and development; delegating and relinquishing control; developing performance appraisal; and motivating employees. Marketing is found to have a significant negative relationship with venture growth. The study reveals that there is no significant relationship between social network support, government support programs and venture growth