abstract background and aim: the intolerance of uncertainty model was initially developed as an explanation for worry within the context of generalized anxiety disorder. however, recent research has identified intolerance of uncertainty (iu) as a transdiagnostic maintaining factor across the anxiety disorders. the aim of the present study was to compare the intolerance of uncertainty in patient...

In probabilistic design of multilevel systems, the challenge is to estimate uncertainty propagation since outputs of subsystems at lower levels constitute inputs of subsystems at higher levels. Three uncertainty propagation estimation techniques are compared in this paper in terms of numerical efficiency and accuracy: root sum square (linearization), distribution-based moment approximation, and...

Crude Oil Distillation Unit (CDU) is one of the most important separation installations in petroleum refinery industries. In this work, a Bi-level Surrogate column model Aided Constrained Optimization Design (Bi-SACOD) proposed for time-consuming objectives and constraints evolutionary optimization design CDUs. The main components Bi-SACOD include bi-level surrogate construction (Bi-SMC), manag...

There are different decision levels with distinct makers in a decentralized Supply Chain, for example, shippers and carriers. Nevertheless, most studies conducted considering only one decision-making level. The carrier is the agent Dynamic Vehicle Allocation (DVA) problem allocates vehicles to maximize its profit, usually delaying shipping. It necessary respect partnership principle. This paper...

Xiaoyang Zhou 1,2, Canhui Zhao 2, Jian Chai 3,*, Benjamin Lev 4 and Kin Keung Lai 1,5 1 Institute of Cross-Process Perception and Control, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710119, China; [email protected] (X.Z.); [email protected] (K.K.L.) 2 International Business School, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an 710062, China; [email protected] 3 School of Economics and Management, Xidian Un...

Supplier selection and material procurement planning are the most important issues in supply chain management. This decision is complicated when the buyers face with discount price schemes. In real situation, each supplier may apply different methods such as different types of discount schedules and various types of payment in order to increase market share. In this situation, buyers try to sel...