Interactive Multiobjective Procedure for Mixed Problems and Its Application to Capacity Planning

A problem that appears in many decision models is that of the simultaneous occurrence of deterministic, stochastic, and fuzzy values in the set of multidimensional evaluations. Such problems will be called mixed problems. They lead to the formulation of optimization problems in ordered structures and their scalarization. The aim of the paper is to present an interactive procedure with trade-offs for mixed problems, which helps the decision-maker to make a final decision. Its basic advantage consists of simplicity: after having obtained the solution proposed, the decision-maker should determine whether it is satisfactory and if not, how it should be improved by indicating the criteria whose values should be improved, the criteria whose values cannot be made worse, and the criteria whose values can be made worse. The procedure is applied in solving capacity planning treated as a mixed dynamic programming problem.

A unified framework for closed-form nonparametric regression, classification, preference and mixed problems with Skew Gaussian Processes

Skew-Gaussian Processes (SkewGPs) extend the multivariate Unified Skew-Normal distributions over finite dimensional vectors to distribution over functions. SkewGPs are more general and flexible than Gaussian processes, as SkewGPs may also represent asymmetric distributions. In a recent contribution, we showed that SkewGP and probit likelihood are conjugate, which allows us to compute the exact posterior for non-parametric binary classification and preference learning. In this paper, we generalize previous results and we prove that SkewGP is conjugate with both the normal and affine probit likelihood, and more in general, with their product. This allows us to (i) handle classification, preference, numeric and ordinal regression, and mixed problems in a unified framework; (ii) derive closed-form expression for the corresponding posterior distributions. We show empirically that the proposed framework based on SkewGP provides better performance than Gaussian processes in active learning and Bayesian (constrained) optimization. These two tasks are fundamental for design of experiments and in Data Science.

On a Nonlinear Mixed Problem for a Parabolic Equation with a Nonlocal Condition

The aim of this work is to prove the well-posedness of some linear and nonlinear mixed problems with integral conditions defined only on two parts of the considered boundary. First, we establish for the associated linear problem a priori estimate and prove that the range of the operator generated by the considered problem is dense using a functional analysis method. Then by applying an iterative process based on the obtained results for the linear problem, we establish the existence, uniqueness and continuous dependence of the weak solution of the nonlinear problem.

Well posedness of a nonlinear mixed problem for a parabolic equation with integral condition

The aim of this work is to prove the well posedness of some posed linear and nonlinear mixed problems with integral conditions. First, an a priori estimate is established for the associated linear problem and the density of the operator range generated by the considered problem is proved by using the functional analysis method. Subsequently, by applying an iterative process based on the obtained results for the linear problem, the existence, uniqueness of the weak solution of the nonlinear problems is established.

Periodic Contact and Mixed Problems of the Elasticity Theory (Review)

Results are reviewed collected in the investigations of periodic contact and mixed problems of the plane, axially symmetric and spatial elasticity theory. Among mixed problems, cut (crack) problems are focused integral equations of which are connected with those for contact problems. The periodic contact problems stimulate research of the discrete contact of rough (wavy) surfaces. Together with classical elastic domains (half-plane, half-space, plane and full space), we consider periodic problems for cylinder, layer, cone and spatial wedge. Most publications including fun-damental ones by Westergaard and Shtaerman deals with plane periodic problems of the elasticity theory. Here, one can mention approaches based on complex variable functions, Fourier series, Green’s functions and potential func-tions. A fracture mechanics approach to the plane periodic contact problem was developed. Methods and approaches are considered which allow us to take friction forces, adhesion and wear into account in the periodic contact. For spatial periodic and doubly periodic contact and properly mixed problems, we describe such methods as the localiza-tion method, the asymptotic methods, the method of nonlinear boundary integral equations, the fast Fourier trans-form. The half-space is the simplest model for elastic solids. But for the simplest straight-line periodic punch system, some three-dimensional contact problems (normal contact or tangential contact for shifted cohesive coatings) turn out to be incorrect because their integral equations contain divergent series. Considering three-dimensional periodic problems, I.G. Goryacheva disposes circular punches in special way (circular orbits, polar coordinated are used for centers of the punches), in this case one can prove convergence of the series in the integral equation (it is important that the punches are circular). For the periodic problems for an elastic layer, V.M. Aleksandrov has shown that the series in integral equations converge but the kernels become more complicated. In the present paper, we demonstrate that for the straight-line periodic punch system of arbitrary form the contact problem for a half-space turns out to be correct in case of more complicated boundary conditions. Namely, it can be sliding support or rigid fixation of a half-plane on the half-space boundary, the half-plane boundary should be parallel to the straight-line (the punch system axis) for arbitrary finite distance between the parallel lines. On this way, for sliding support, the kernel of the period-ic problem integral equation kernel is free of integrals, it consists of single convergent series (normal contact, the kernel is given in two equivalent forms). We consider classical percolation (how neighboring contact domains pene-trate one to another, investigated by K.L. Johnson, V.A. Yastrebov with co-authors) for the three-dimensional periodic contact amplification as well as percolation for the straight-line punch system. A similar approach is suggested for the case of periodic tangential contact (coatings system cohesive with a half-space boundary shifted along its axis or perpendicular to it). Here, one can separate out unique solutions of auxiliary problems because the line of changing boundary conditions on the half-space boundary can provoke non-uniqueness. The method proposed opens possibility to consider more complicated three-dimensional periodic contact problems for straight-line punch systems with changing boundary conditions inside the period.

Prime Optimization

This is a pioneering work, introducing a novel class of optimization of objective functions over subsets of primeonly integer points. We show a rich variety of Prime Optimization and mixed problems.

Fluid and electrolyte disorders

Fluid and electrolyte disorders are very common in nephrology practice. They may develop due to several disorders related directly with kidney disease, or with other conditions or drugs, etc., altering fluid and electrolyte physiology. Fluid and electrolyte disorders may usually present as an incidental finding in a blood test with mild or no symptoms, but may also present as a severe, life-threatening entity. Fluid and electrolyte disorders may present as single, isolated derangement of one electrolyte or as mixed problems. The prevention or prompt recognition and appropriate management of fluid and electrolyte disorders protect redundant morbidities and mortalities in many patients. This chapter covers disorders of sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphate and magnesium, and acid-base. It also discusses the clinical use of diuretics, which have dual effect on fluid-electrolyte disorders as aetiologic or therapeutic agents.