202 research outputs found
Lyusternik-Graves Theorem for Holder Metric Regularity
The paper extends the well-known Lyusternik-Graves theorem for set-valued
mappings to the Holder framework, offers an affirmative answer to an open
problem proposed by Dontchev and improves recent results of He and Ng. Primal
and dual necessary and sufficient conditions for Holder metric regularity are
established. The results are applied to convergence analysis of a Newton-type
method. Some open problems for future research are also discussed
Advanced controllers for electromechanical motion systems
The aim of this research is to develop advanced controllers for electromechan-\ud
ical motion systems. In order to increase efficiency and reliability, these control systems are required to achieve high performance and robustness in the face of model uncertainty, measurement noise, and reproducible disturbances
Transversality Properties: Primal Sufficient Conditions
The paper studies 'good arrangements' (transversality properties) of
collections of sets in a normed vector space near a given point in their
intersection. We target primal (metric and slope) characterizations of
transversality properties in the nonlinear setting. The Holder case is given a
special attention. Our main objective is not formally extending our earlier
results from the Holder to a more general nonlinear setting, but rather to
develop a general framework for quantitative analysis of transversality
properties. The nonlinearity is just a simple setting, which allows us to unify
the existing results on the topic. Unlike the well-studied subtransversality
property, not many characterizations of the other two important properties:
semitransversality and transversality have been known even in the linear case.
Quantitative relations between nonlinear transversality properties and the
corresponding regularity properties of set-valued mappings as well as nonlinear
extensions of the new transversality properties of a set-valued mapping to a
set in the range space due to Ioffe are also discussed.Comment: 33 page
Narrow Band Gap AgInTe2 Solar Cells Fabricated by Printing Method
AgInTe2 micron-particles were synthesized by mechanical ball milling method. Only AgInTe2 phase was obtained in the powder after ball milling from the mixture of elements (Ag, In, and Te). AgInTe2 particles had the variation in the size and the biggest particle was approximately 2 µm. AgInTe2 solar cells were fabricated as superstrate structure by doctor-blade printing, and were annealed at various temperatures under nitrogen ambient. AgInTe2 after annealing showed high crystallinity and two band gaps of 0.67 and 0.86 eV. Although no photocurrent was observed after annealing below 350 °C, the photocurrent was observed in AgInTe2 superstrate solar cells after annealing over 400 °C. The short-circuit photocurrent density strongly increased up to 18 mA/cm2 for the samples annealed at 600 °C for 5 min.Key words: AgInTe2; Solar cells; Printing metho
Uniform Regularity of Set-Valued Mappings and Stability of Implicit Multifunctions
We propose a unifying general (i.e. not assuming the mapping to have any
particular structure) view on the theory of regularity and clarify the
relationships between the existing primal and dual quantitative sufficient and
necessary conditions including their hierarchy. We expose the typical sequence
of regularity assertions, often hidden in the proofs, and the roles of the
assumptions involved in the assertions, in particular, on the underlying space:
general metric, normed, Banach or Asplund. As a consequence, we formulate
primal and dual conditions for the stability properties of solution mappings to
inclusionsComment: 24 page
The Determinants of Customer Satisfaction in Fast Food Industry
This primary objective of this study is to identify the determinants of customer satisfaction for KFC in Vietnam. Fast food industry developed rapidly in an emerging economy like Viet Nam. Current competition in Vietnamese fast food has required companies to pay more attention to customer satisfaction. Data is collected from KFC's customers in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. The research model is adopted from the SERVQUAL model (Parasuraman et al., 1988). The findings show that the main determinants of customer satisfaction of KFC Vietnam are Food Quality, Ambience, Price, Service Quality. Among these determinants, ambiance causes the most impact on customer satisfaction, following up by food quality and price. Managerial implications for KFC and other fast-food companies are discussed to improve customer satisfaction
Assessing the Determinants of Customer Satisfaction in Major Supermarkets in Vietnam
This study attempts to identify the determinants of customer satisfaction in major supermarkets in Vietnam. The sample size includes 250 responses collected by convenient method at supermarkets in Vietnam. The SERVQUAL model is employed and Exploratory Factors Analysis is utilised as research design. The results confirm that customer satisfaction is positively influenced by tangibility, empathy, responsiveness, assurance and reliablity. The strongest determinant of customer satisfaction is responsiveness (β=0.261). From these findings, some recommendations for Vietnamese supermarkets to improve their customer satisfaction were proposed
Superstrate CuInSe2-Printed Solar Cells on In2S3/TiO2/FTO/Glass Plates
CuInSe2 powders synthesized by ball milling were printed on In2S3/TiO2/FTO/glass substrates, resulting in superstrate solar cells. Although particle structure of CuInSe2 in the layer remained after heating at 600 °C under N2 gas, photovoltaic effects were observed; the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current density were 0.45 V and 5.6 mA/cm2, respectively. The effects of annealing time on the structural, optical and photovoltaic properties of CuInSe2 were studied by scanning electron micrograph (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and UV-Vis reflectance absorption spectroscopy. The CuInSe2 solar cells were printed in air ambient without vacuum processing and without toxic and explosive chemicals (e.g., hydrazine, H2Se and H2S), which can offer a promising strategy for future research and industrial investigation into cost-effective photovoltaic systems.Key words: Photovoltaic system; Photovoltaic effects; CuInSe2 solar cell
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