A Vine Estimation of Distribution Algorithm (VEDA) is a recently proposed optimization procedure built on top of a probabilistic graphical model called vine. The rst target of vines was uncertainty analysis with high dimensional dependence modeling. The aim of this communication is to draw a path through a simple set of experiments, from the Univariate Marginal Distribution Algorithm to VEDA. F...

This paper addresses the problem of optimal placement and configuration for a set of buttons on a graphical user interface (GUI). We present an optimization algorithm that reduces the average time necessary for pointing device motions. Fitts’ law (Fitts 1954) is used to estimate the transfer time for cursor movements between buttons. Numerous studies in the literature focus on the verification ...

Computer aided MEMS optimization regarding performance, power consumption, and reliability is an important design task due to high prototyping costs. In the MEMS design flow, a variety of specialized tools is available. FEM tools (e.g. ANSYS, CFD-ACE+) are widely used for simulation on component level. Simulations on system level are carried out with simplified models using simulators like Sabe...

Projections of countries' future populations, broken down by age and sex, are widely used for planning and research. They are mostly done deterministically, but there is a widespread need for probabilistic projections. I will describe a Bayesian statistical method for probabilistic population projections for all countries. These new methods have been used by the United Nations to produce their ...

geothermobarometry equations are based on thermodynamic principles and appear in single or multi-variant functions. the number of variants for a specific composition or reaction usually is reduced into 2 involving temperature (t) and pressure (p). since most of planned equations have two passive or variant p and t, using these equations should be with special care. it is very effective to use g...

The problem of slow drilling in deep shale formations occurs worldwide causing significant expenses to the oil industry. Bit balling which is widely considered as the main cause of poor bit performance in shales, especially deep shales, is being drilled with water-based mud. Therefore, efforts have been made to develop a model to diagnose drilling effectivity. Hence, we arrived at graphical cor...

Psychtoolbox is among the most popular open-source software packages for stimulus presentation and response collection. It provides flexibility power in choice of stimuli responses, addition to precision control timing. However, requires coding MATLAB (or its equivalent, e.g., Octave). Scripting challenging learn can lead timing inaccuracies unwittingly. also be time-consuming error prone even ...