The classical 1962 Benders decomposition scheme is a traditional approach for solving mixed-integer problems such as the uncapacitated facility location problem. Subsequent research has been focused on finding better cutting-plane generation schemes to reduce the solution process time. Pareto-optimal cuts are typically preferred because no other cut can dominate them. However, the Pareto-optim...

The present article studies and analyses plan and planning in Iran with respect to parameters of the idea of formation, birth, objectives, strategy and its functioning. Iran has half-a-century record of planning, and has implemented 7 constructional and developmental plans so far (5 plans before and 2 plans after the Revolution). Right now, Iran is implementing her third developmental plan. Two...

Recent deployment of distributed generation has led to a revolution in distribution systems and the emergence of “smart grid” concepts. Smart grid mainly intends to facilitate integration of renewable energy sources and to achieve higher system reliability and efficiency. Different distributed generation types found in modern distribution systems can be classified into two main categories: inte...

Mosaicism for a chromosome of group G (21-22) has been described in many patients with typical Down's syndrome (Clarke, Edwards, and Smallpeice, 1961; Blank, Gemmell, Casey, and Lord, 1962; Smith, Therman, Patau, and Inhorn, 1962; Nichols, Coriell, Fabrizio, Bishop, and Bogg, 1962; Weinstein and Warkany, 1963; Lindsten, Alvin, Gustavson, and Fraccaro, 1962; Hayashi, Hsu, and Chao, 1962) and in ...

The First Green Revolution during 1970 s targeted to the four basic elements of production system viz. semi-dwarf high yielding varieties of rice and wheat, extensive use of irrigation, fertilizers and agro-chemicals and consequently resulted in terrific increase in the agricultural production. However, the agricultural production is experiencing a plateau nowadays, which has adversely affected...

in this study, one basic question will be answered: why were women officially considered being the subject of policy making decisions in reza khan era? the answer should be found in the particular logic of the discourse of that time which was “archeological nationalism”. the discourse is based on racist theory and understands social and cultural issues on the same basis. during the gap emerged ...

The sharing economy will blur the distinctions between renting and owning a wide variety of durable products. The first great entrepreneurial (Neolithic) revolution transformed hunter-gatherers into fixed agriculturalists. The second (Industrial) revolution dramatically reduced the costs of owning products. The third (Transactions Costs) revolution will reduce the costs of exchange, fostering a...