When making a comparison between two or more traits across taxa, the assumption of phylogenetic independence must be tested. Empirically determining the validity of this assumption before and after applying a phylogenetically based comparative method (PCM) can provide researchers with a rigorous methodological approach for analysing comparative data. This approach can help resolve current debat...

The application of phase change materials (PCMs) in green buildings has been increasing rapidly. PCM applications in green buildings include several development models. This paper briefly surveys the recent research and development activities of PCM technology in building applications. Firstly, a basic description of phase change and their principles is provided; the classification and applicat...

In Section 1.1 of this Supporting Information, we present a formal derivation of the SWIG methodology and a rigorous proof that this method affords smooth potential energy surfaces. These arguments generalize the S-COSMO model of York and Karplus1 to more a more general class of PCMs.2–4 In slightly modified form, these arguments can be used to extend the FIXPVA method5 to these more general PC...

Considering the high level of heat and flame exposure firefighters encounter while performing their work activities, personal protective equipment (PPE) is utmost importance to enhance safety. Phase change materials (PCMs) are known as advanced able absorb amounts thermal energy, with potential increase performance clothing. In this work, a PCM-vest was developed for first time, its evaluated. ...

We consider in this paper two different types of the weighted geometric means positive definite operators. show component-wise bijection these and give a property spectral mean as metric midpoint. Moreover, several interesting inequalities related with operators will be shown. also see meaning gyrogroup structure finite dimension find formulas 2-by-2 matrices density matrices.

Domain analysts, product managers, or customers aim to capture the important features and differences among a set of related products. A case-by-case reviewing of each product description is a laborious and time-consuming task that fails to deliver a condense view of a family of product. In this article, we investigate the use of automated techniques for synthesizing a product comparison matrix...

Nowadays, interval comparison matrices (ICM) take an important role in decision making under uncertainty. So it seems that a brief review on solution methods used in ICM should be useful. In this paper, the common methods are divided into four categories that are Goal Programming Method (GPM), Linear Programming Method (LPM), Non-Linear Programming Method (NLPM) and Statistic Analysis (SA). GPM...

in this paper a guided tabu search (gts) is utilized for optimal nodal ordering of finite element models (fems) leading to small profile for the stiffness matrices of the models. the search strategy is accelerated and a graph-theoretical approach is used as guidance. the method is evaluated by minimization of graph matrices pattern equivalent to stiffness matrices of finite element models. comp...