We describe simple software implementations of parameter embedding (also called continuation and homotopy) algorithms for calculating dc operating points of nonlinear circuits. Past implementation of homotopy algorithms in industrial circuit simulators proved that they were viable options to resolving convergence difficulties when finding circuits’ dc operating points. These software implementa...

background: waist circumference (wc) is an accurate and simple measure of abdominal obesity as compared to waist–hip ratio (whr). the aim of this study was to determine the correlation between body mass index (bmi) with wc and whr and suggest cutoff points for wc among rural malaysian adults. methods: a cross‑sectional study was conducted among 669 respondents from three villages in tanjung kar...

This paper describes a method to construct reduced-order models for high dimensional nonlinear systems. It is assumed that the nonlinear system has a collection of equilibrium operating points parameterized by a scheduling parameter. First, a reduced-order linear system is constructed at each equilibrium point using input/output data. This step combines techniques from dynamic mode decompositio...

In neural network based control systems, if system environments, that is, system parameters and disturbances at training stage, are much different from those at control stage, performances of control systems may become worse. To solve this problem, robust control design is needed. In this paper, we propose a new minimax control method using Universal Learning Networks, in which the criterion fu...

If the inputs to a circuit are held constant, then the state of some circuits settle to a unique equilibrium: the DC operating point. Many circuit analysis techniques seek to determine or use this state and assume that it is unique. However, for some constant input some circuits may settle to one of several different operating points, while still others may never settle. In this paper we descri...

snacks play a major role to supply nutritional needs of the armed forces in different operating conditions, because they are considered as a replacement for carbohydrate reserves in muscles after physical activity. the purpose of this study was to formulate and test long-lasting energizing snacks for military on different operations. 6 cereal bars were prepared containing formulations sesame se...