In this paper, a learning algorithm for a novel neural network architecture motivated by Integrate-and-Fire Neuron Model (IFN) is proposed and tested for various applications where a multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural network is conventionally used. It is observed that inclusion of a few more biological phenomenon in the formulation of artificial neural networks make them more prevailing. Several benchmark and real-life problems of classification and function-approximation are illustrated.
In this paper, a local approach to the concept of g-entropy is presented. Applying the Choquet`s representation Theorem, the introduced concept is stated in terms of g-entropy.
In this paper we establish a new local convergence theorem for partial sums of arbitrary stochastic adapted sequences. As corollaries, we generalize some recently obtained results and prove a limit theorem for the entropy density of an arbitrary information source, which is an extension of case of nonhomogeneous Markov chains.
This paper presents a design tool of impedance controllers for robot manipulators, based on the formulation of Lyapunov functions. The proposed control approach addresses two cha\-llen\-ges: the regulation of the interaction forces, ensured by the impedance error converging to zero, while preserving a suitable path tracking despite constraints imposed by the environment. The asymptotic stability of an equilibrium point of the system, composed by full non\-li\-near robot dynamics and the impedance control, is demonstrated according to Lyapunov's direct method. The system's performance was tested through the real-time experimental implementation of an interaction task involving a two degree-of-freedom, direct-drive robot.
Let $(H,\alpha )$ be a monoidal Hom-Hopf algebra and $(A,\beta )$ a right $(H,\alpha )$-Hom-comodule algebra. We first introduce the notion of a relative Hom-Hopf module and prove that the functor $F $ from the category of relative Hom-Hopf modules to the category of right $(A, \beta )$-Hom-modules has a right adjoint. Furthermore, we prove a Maschke type theorem for the category of relative Hom-Hopf modules. In fact, we give necessary and sufficient conditions for the functor that forgets the $(H, \alpha )$-coaction to be separable. This leads to a generalized notion of integrals.
In this paper a model for the recovery of human and economic activities in a region, which underwent a serious disaster, is proposed. The model treats the case that the disaster region has an industrial collaboration with a non-disaster region in the production system and, especially, depends upon each other in technological development. The economic growth model is based on the classical theory of R. M. Solow (1956), and the full model is described as a nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations.
In this paper we show that the measure generated by the indefinite Henstock-Kurzweil integral is $F_{\sigma \delta }$ regular. As a result, we give a shorter proof of the measure-theoretic characterization of the Henstock-Kurzweil integral.
Short-winged (brachypterous) and long-winged (macropterous) adult females of Pyrrhocoris apterus (L.) originating from a Mediterranean population (Israel) were analyzed for their adipokinetic responses. The adipokinetic response, expressed as an increase of haemolymph lipids after injection of adipokinetic hormone from Locusta migratoria (Lom-AKH-I), was assessed in relation to age and dose of the hormone. We demonstrate in this study that the adipokinetic responses induced by bug's corpora cardiaca extract and Lom-AKH-I were dose-dependent for both brachypterous and macropterous females. Significant differences between the morphs were recorded for doses >= 0.25 corpora cardiaca equivalent (P < 0.01) and doses >= 0.25 pmol Lom-AKH-I (P < 0.05). The haemolymph lipid elevations induced in both morphs by 2 pmols Lom-AKH-I are comparable with that induced by crude extract of one pair of the bug's own corpora cardiaca. The age-dependent test showed much higher adipokinetic responses (P < 0.01) in macropterous females (>= 5 days old) than in the brachypterous females of the same age, when treated with 2 pmols Lom-AKH-I. Starting from day 7, the concentration of haemolymph lipids was also considerably higher (2.5-5 times) in macropterous females than in the brachypterous ones. The obtained data indicate that difference in mobilization of lipids between brachypterous and macropterous females is a geographically independent feature and represents a true wing morph characteristic of P. apterus., Dalibor Kodrík, Radomír Socha, and Lit
Steroid profiling helps various pathologies to be rapidly
diagnosed. Results from analyses investigating steroidogenic
pathways may be used as a tool for uncovering pathology
causations and proposals of new therapeutic approaches. The
purpose of this study was to address still underutilized application
of the advanced GC-MS/MS platform for the multicomponent
quantification of endogenous steroids. We developed and
validated a GC-MS/MS method for the quantification of
58 unconjugated steroids and 42 polar conjugates of steroids
(after hydrolysis) in human blood. The present method was
validated not only for blood of men and non-pregnant women
but also for blood of pregnant women and for mixed umbilical
cord blood. The spectrum of analytes includes common
hormones operating via nuclear receptors as well as other
bioactive substances like immunomodulatory and neuroactive
steroids. Our present results are comparable with those from our
previously published GC-MS method as well as the results of
others. The present method was extended for corticoids and
17α-hydroxylated 5α/β-reduced pregnanes, which are useful for
the investigation of alternative “backdoor” pathway. When
comparing the analytical characteristics of the present and
previous method, the first exhibit by far higher selectivity, and
generally higher sensitivity and better precision particularly for
17α-hydroxysteroids.
This paper describes an invented method for direct measurement of coalbed methane content in situ. In contrast to known procedures, this method does not need to place a rock or drilling cuts into an airtight canister, and does not involve sealing of the hole. Moreover, the new method is monitoring methane content in situ continuously and synchronously during drilling the hole not losing any portion of the gas. These positive features are a sequel of new approach based on injection of known portion of neutral gas into the hole. Methane content was determined from concentration of the mixture ‘methane-neutral gas´ at the hole´s mouth. New method is applicable for commercial recovery application of coalbed methane and forecast of dangerous gas and coal bursts. FLAC3D computer simulation helped to investigate dynamics of methane outflow from the hole to account for the effect of drilling speed on the rate of gas emanation.