The gradient method is a very efficient iterative technique for solving unconstrained optimization problems. Motivated by recent modifications of some variants the SM method, this study proposed two methods that are globally convergent as well computationally efficient. Each under influence backtracking line search. Results obtained from numerical implementation these and performance profiling ...

Finding the best way to optimize the portfolio after Markowitz's 1952 article has always been and will continue to be one of the concerns of activists in the investment management industry. Researchers have come up with different solutions to overcome this problem. The introduction of mathematical models and meta-heuristic models is one of the activities that has influenced portfolio optimizati...

When designing and deploying distributed systems it is necessary to determine process activation policy. A process’s activation policy determines whether it is persistent or should be created and terminated with each call. For persistent processes the replication or threading levels must be decided. Inappropriate replication/threading levels can lead to unnecessary queuing delays for callers or...