The aim of this paper is to develop an analytical method for performance evaluation of double prioritized Multistage Interconnected Networks (MINs) with single or multilayers and backpressure operation which provide service differentiation and QoS guarantee to an end application running over next generation Internet or Grid systems. Specifically, a new architecture of switching elements is used...

The importance of nonclassical, multistage crystallization pathways is increasingly evident from theoretical studies on colloidal systems and experimental investigations of proteins and biomineral phases. Although theoretical predictions suggest that proteins follow these pathways as a result of fluctuations that create unstable dense-liquid states, microscopic studies indicate these states are...

multistage stochastic programming is a key technology for making decisions over time in an uncertain environment. one of the promising areas in which this technology is implementable, is medium term planning of electricity production and trading where decision makers are typically faced with uncertain parameters (such as future demands and market prices) that can be described by stochastic proc...

In this paper we discuss computational complexity and risk averse approaches to two and multistage stochastic programming problems. We argue that two stage (say linear) stochastic programming problems can be solved with a reasonable accuracy by Monte Carlo sampling techniques while there are indications that complexity of multistage programs grows fast with increase of the number of stages. We ...

Reliability and performance of interconnection network systems significantly depends on the interconnection of its components, among other factors. The interconnection among switches, number of stages, and the types of switches normally determine the system configuration. System performance could be analyzed based on its redundant paths, information transition time, and its reliability. As the ...