The Colin de Verdière parameters, μ and ν, are defined to be the maximum nullity of certain real symmetric matrices associated with a given graph. In this work, both of these parameters are calculated for all chordal graphs. For ν the calculation is based solely on maximal cliques, while for μ the calculation depends on split subgraphs. For the case of μ our work extends some recent work on com...

This paper describes a new approach for precise image shift detection between two images. The approach is based on an analysis of the phase difference spectrum between two images. Image shifts are directly evaluated from the phase difference spectrum without Fourier inversion. The cross s~ectrum is utilized as the weight parameter distribution. Synthetic and real images of typical image pattern...

A frequency domain procedure is proposed for the automatic tuning of proportional integral derivative (PID) controllers. The nonparametric open-loop frequency response function is estimated on-line (in closed loop), and simple discriminatory parameters are obtained, which enable appropriate tuning of the controller. For processes with some prior knowledge of the dynamics, the method removes the...

In this paper, we consider the problem of computing numerical solutions for stochastic differential equations (SDEs) of Itô form. A fully explicit method, the split-step forward Milstein (SSFM) method, is constructed for solving SDEs. It is proved that the SSFM method is convergent with strong order γ = 1 in the mean-square sense. The analysis of stability shows that the mean-square stability p...

We discuss a method aimed at reducing the risk that spurious results are published. Researchers send their datasets to an independent third party who randomly generates training and testing samples. Researchers perform their analysis on the former and once the paper is accepted for publication the method is applied to the latter and it is those results that are published. Simulations indicate t...

The impact-based grain flow sensor is widely used in the combine harvester yield monitor systems to measure the crop yield .but its accuracy wrecked by false signal of excessive natural vibration. A step response experiment was carried to identify the math function of the sensor. Experiment found that the math function of the sensor was a second-order vibration system, its Damping Ratio was 0.0...

Objective: To evaluate and compare knowledge, attitude and practice of rational use of medicine among post graduate students and interns in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Material and Method: This was a questionnaire based study which included 100 post graduate students from different specialties and 100 intern students of a tertiary-care teaching hospital. Results: Ninety six percent respo...

Stability and performance are two main issues in motion of bipeds. To ensure stability of motion, a biped needs to follow specific pattern to comply with a stability criterion such as zero moment point. However, there are infinity many patterns of motion which ensure stability, so one might think of achieving better performance by choosing proper parameters of motion. Step length and step perio...