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The nonsmooth composite minimization problem, whose objective function is the sum of an average of N smooth (possibly nonconvex) functions plus a proper closed convex function, is widely studied in large-scale machine learning, statistics and optimization. Unlike the numerous stochastic firstorder methods, the knowledge on stochastic second-order methods for this problem is very limited. In thi...

turkish-israeli relations and their implication on iranian national security

this dissertation has six chapter and tree appendices. chapter 1 introduces the thesis proposal including description of problem, key questions, hypothesis, backgrounds and review of literature, research objectives, methodology and theoretical concepts (key terms) taken the literature and facilitate an understanding of national security, national interest and turkish- israeli relations concepts...

Message from the General Co-Chairs and Program Committee Chairs

elcome to the 20th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA 2006). The conference will be held in Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria. This international conference is a forum for sharing ideas and research work in the emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Networks of today are going through a rapid evolution. In ...