Nationalism and Populism as the Driving Forces of Economic Deglobalization, Regionalism, and Localism Processes

The aim of this chapter is to analyze nationalism and populism as the driving forces of economic deglobalization processes and regionalism. The analysis departs from the assumption that the economic deglobalization processes respond to more complex dynamic forces created by the economic, financial, and the most recent sanitary crisis that blocks the continuity of economic globalization. Moreover, at the center of the analysis is the conceptualization that both globalization and deglobalization are two faces of the same coin, but with opposite driving forces. These driving forces of deglobalization lead to regional and more local solutions to economic growth and social and environmental problems.

Exact WKB methods in SU(2) Nf = 1

We study in detail the Schrödinger equation corresponding to the four dimensional SU(2) $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 2 SQCD theory with one flavour. We calculate the Voros symbols, or quantum periods, in four different ways: Borel summation of the WKB series, direct computation of Wronskians of exponentially decaying solutions, the TBA equations of Gaiotto-Moore-Neitzke/Gaiotto, and instanton counting. We make computations by all of these methods, finding good agreement. We also study the exact quantization condition for the spectrum, and we compute the Fredholm determinant of the inverse of the Schrödinger operator using the TS/ST correspondence and Zamolodchikov’s TBA, again finding good agreement. In addition, we explore two aspects of the relationship between singularities of the Borel transformed WKB series and BPS states: BPS states of the 4d theory are related to singularities in the Borel transformed WKB series for the quantum periods, and BPS states of a coupled 2d+4d system are related to singularities in the Borel transformed WKB series for local solutions of the Schrödinger equation.

Parameter Identification of the Yoshida-Uemori Hardening Model for Remanufacturing

The deformation of plastics during production and service means that retired parts often possess different mechanical states, and this can directly affect not only the properties of remanufactured mechanical parts, but also the design of the remanufacturing process itself. In this paper, we describe the stress-strain relationship for remanufacturing, in particular the cyclic deformation of parts, by using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) method to acquire the Yoshida-Uemori (Y-U) hardening model parameters. To achieve this, tension-compression experimental data of AA7075-O, standard PSO, oscillating second-order PSO (OS-PSO) and variable weight PSO (VW-PSO) were acquired separately. The influence of particle numbers on the inverse analysis efficiency was studied based on standard PSO. Comparing the results of PSO variations showed that: 1) standard PSO is able to avoid local solutions and obtain Y-U model parameters to the same degree of precision as the OS-PSO; 2) by adjusting section weight, the VW-PSO could improve local fitting accuracy and adapt to asymmetric deformation; 3) by reducing particle numbers to a certain extent, the efficiency of analysis can be improved while also maintaining accuracy.

Proof of Renewable (PoR) the ROBe2 Protocol

We are at a serious crossroads as it relates to carbon emissions and the condition of our planet. Global conditions are spiraling out of control. Climate change is widespread, occurring extremely fast, and intensifying. The consumption of nonrenewable energy sources is impacting both the environment and the economy in equal proportions. Up to this point society has tried to solve these problems with local solutions but we have fallen short. The missing component to solve the global problem is an alignment of individuals and organizations coming together, taking responsibility, and creating global solutions to meet the goal of being carbon negative by 2050. In this paper, we propose the ROBe2 protocol as the global solution that brings everyone together to solve these very important issues. Renewable Obligation Base energy economy (ROBe2 ) is a protocol attempting to aggregate local renewable energy solutions into a global impact while providing an economically sound framework and allowing the creation of an economic incentive for using renewable energy in place of a fossil one [1].

A Comprehensive Energy Optimized Operation Strategy Based on Energy Storage Model

The unified modeling of distributed resources in comprehensive energy parks is the basis to achieving energy scheduling. This article first analyzed the key modeling elements of the energy storage model, the conversion of central air conditioning and ice storage to the energy storage model was completed. Finally, based on the unified energy storage model in combination with the time-of-use electricity prices and load conditions of the park, the local economic operation strategy of distributed resources was realized. The energy storage model and local operation strategy were used as the edge computing of the energy management gateway, which realized the real-time status monitoring and economic operation scheduling of the comprehensive energies. This study provides local solutions for the economic operation of comprehensive energy parks.

A PDE for Smooth Isometric Immersion of an Open Set of the Hyperbolic Plane ℍ 2 into ℝ 4

A simple interpretation of the PDE for isometric immersion of the hyperbolic plane ℍ 2 into ℝ 4 is given. Thus, necessary and sufficient conditions are obtained. And, under natural additional conditions, we show that there are no complete solutions, but we can have special local solutions.

Local existence with low regularity for the 2D compressible Euler equations

We prove the local existence, uniqueness and stability of local solutions for the Cauchy problem of two-dimensional compressible Euler equations, where the initial data of velocity, density, specific vorticity [Formula: see text] and the spatial derivative of specific vorticity [Formula: see text].

Use of Blockchain Mechanisms in PLC Control and Safety Critical Processes

In a few past years, a lot of cyber-attacks on industrial systems were accomplished. The main point of vulnerability of industrial control systems (ICS) is their connection to the Internet. Standard ICS rely on local solutions; however, with the revolution in the shape of Industry 4.0 concept, there are only a few industrial sectors with no connection to the global network. Some researchers have revealed critical vulnerability of the control systems. In this paper, we briefly summarize the current situation, and introduce our solution to the check of changes in PLC via other nodes in industrial network. The way how to do it is possible through using a checksum of actual code, and comparing with the checksums stored in other nodes.