An Algorithmic Procedure for Finding Nash Equilibrium

This paper proposes a heuristic algorithm for the computation of Nash equilibrium of a bi-matrix game, which extends the idea of a single payoff matrix of two-person zero-sum game problems. As for auxiliary but making the comparison, we also introduce here the well-known definition of Nash equilibrium and a mathematical construction via a set-valued map for finding the Nash equilibrium and illustrates them. An important feature of our algorithm is that it finds a perfect equilibrium when at the start of all actions are played. Furthermore, we can find all Nash equilibria of repeated use of this algorithm. It is found from our illustrative examples and extensive experiment on the current phenomenon that some games have a single Nash equilibrium, some possess no Nash equilibrium, and others had many Nash equilibria. These suggest that our proposed algorithm is capable of solving all types of problems. Finally, we explore the economic behaviour of game theory and its social implications to draw a conclusion stating the privilege of our algorithm. GANIT J. Bangladesh Math. Soc.Vol. 40 (2020) 71-85

The Mathematical Construction of the Battery Mechanism Function

The corrected mechanism model of battery voltammetric function is helpful to guide the development and application of battery. There are two scientific issues that need to be answered: First, how many mechanisms do batteries have; Second, how to establish the mechanism model separately under the overlapping of these mechanisms. Volt-ampere characteristics of both linear state and nonlinear state exist; the monotonic decreasing of volt-ampere characteristics indicates that the battery have only three kinds of mechanisms. Without changing the basic form of the function and under the principle of the mechanism function’s working region considered, we propose a mechanism function which satisfies the monotonic decreasing characteristic of the voltammetric curve of battery, via the derivative law of each mechanism function in the voltammetric function of battery. By using the voltammetric data, the obtained cell mechanism function can accurately predict the potential (current or voltage) when the independent variable of the cell is zero, and provide the theoretical basis for the internal working mechanism of the cell, which can guide the practice.

Mathematical Construction of Definite Integral Concepts by Using GeoGebra

The need to visualize concepts and support the materials in Mathematics learning by forming the pictures or by using existing draw, becoming what is needed by the students in improving their mathematical development and understanding. GeoGebra can combine dynamic visualization of geometry and the results of mathematical calculations simultaneously. The author examines the definite integral concept material of course, to then be explored with GeoGebra so that it is easily understood by students. The author studies the procedures for using GeoGebra, studies and constructs the concept of definite integral concepts, into a simulation and visualization in the form of GeoGebra files, which are ready to be used in the learning of definite integral concepts.

The Maximum CPR Model: a demographic tool for family planning policy

The Maximum CPR Model (MCM) allows demographers, policy makers, and family planning advocates to determine a country’s highest potential contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), based on an ideal number of children, demographic life events, and population structure. Understanding the highest potential level of CPR achievable under current circumstances in a population leads to realistic expectations and appropriate policy implementation. Countries with a large gap between current CPR and maximum CPR can focus on removing blocks to contraceptive use, while countries where the maximum potential CPR is near the actual CPR may need to shift their focus to demand generation or postpartum family planning programs. With a focus on equality of access to family planning, MCM produces CPR for all women, regardless of marital status. This paper details the mathematical construction of the MCM. A version of the model is available online for easy use by non-technical audiences in English and French.

Incorrect application of the epicycloid equation to the planetary mechanism of the cotton harvester

The content of the paper is based on the mathematical construction of the parametric equation of the epi- and hypocycloid curve described by a circle point. The purpose of the paper is to present the equations of epi- and hypocycloids in a parametric form in relation to the epi- and hypocyclic mechanism in a form convenient for calculation; to present the results of computational experiments on constructing phase trajectories of motion of a moving point of an epi- and hypocycloid. A detailed analysis of the analytical model of epi- and hypocycloids circumscribed by a point of a circle (on a moving circle) has been made. The equations of epi- and hypocycloids are presented in parametric form as applied to the epi- and hypocyclic mechanism in a form convenient for calculation. The results of studies on the construction of phase trajectories of a moving point of an epi- and hypocycloid with an analysis of the obtained curves are presented. The analytical model of epi- and hypocycloids is of practical importance, since it allows designing geared linkage mechanisms formed by attaching two-wire Assur group of various modifications to the planetary mechanism, as the primary mechanism.

The Maximum CPR Model: a demographic tool for family planning policy

The Maximum CPR Model (MCM) allows demographers, policy makers, and family planning advocates to determine a country’s highest potential contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR), based on an ideal number of children, demographic life events, and population structure. Understanding the highest potential level of CPR achievable under current circumstances in a population leads to realistic expectations and appropriate policy implementation. Countries with a large gap between current CPR and maximum CPR can focus on removing blocks to contraceptive use, while countries where the maximum potential CPR is near the actual CPR may need to shift their focus to demand generation or postpartum family planning programs. With a focus on equality of access to family planning, MCM produces CPR for all women, regardless of marital status. This paper details the mathematical construction of the MCM. A version of the model is available online for easy use by non-technical audiences in English and French.