Recently, the Line Search A-Function (LSAF) was introduced as a technique that generalizes Extended Baum-Welch (EBW) algorithm for functions of continuous probability densities. It was shown that LSAF provides a unified scheme for a large class of optimization problems that involve discriminant objective functions of different probability densities or sparse representation objective functions s...

The UK’s Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) reactor design program has recently taken the decision to use exclusively microwave-based heating and current drive (HCD) actuators its concepts. This is based on a detailed assessment considering all viable HCD concepts, covering grid plasma efficiency, physics applications, technology maturity, integration, maintenance, costs. Of two mic...

Sixty Brangus bulls were evaluated live using two real-time ultrasound instruments and four technicians to estimate longissimus muscle area (LMA) and 12th rib fat thickness (FT) every 4 mo beginning at 4 and 12 mo of age, respectively, and continuing until 24 mo of age. Ten bulls were slaughtered every 4 mo to determine actual LMA and FT, 9-10-11th rib chemical composition, yield grade (YG) fac...

Composition of empty BW (EBW) was described in terms of ether-extractable lipid (FAT) and fat-free matter (FFM), and the terms dEBW, dFAT, and dFFM were used to represent daily gains in these components. The dFFM comprised protein, water, and ash, and a model was developed to predict the composition of dFFM. The conceptual approach used in model development was based on experimental data that s...

Abstract In this paper a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method is developed to rank set of insurance companies. The proposed based on combining two MCDM methods: Extended Best–Worst (EBW) and Multiple Reference Point (MRP) methods. We formulate the problem finding priority vector from interval pairwise comparisons applying an EBW which allows decision maker (DM) use values in order descr...

Three comparative slaughter experiments with individually fed Nellore bulls (31 animals) and steers (66 animals) were used to determine their NEm and NEg and the effect of level of intake on their composition of gain. Bulls (experiment 1) were divided into two intake levels (60 g DM/kg0.75 of shrunk body weight (SBW) and ad libitum of a diet containing 2.3 Mcal ME/kg) and three slaughter groups...

The power coupled to electron Bernstein waves in a triplet mode conversion resonator from a fast X-mode at the plasma edge in NSTX is shown to be > 80% for fc, < f < 2fc,. The EBW damping in the plasma is strong and localized and, thus, should be useful for heating, current drive, or profile control.

The cover picture shows: image is based on the Research Article A Liquid Stratification Model to Predict Failure in Thermally Damaged EBW Detonators by Michael L. Hobbs and Stephanie A. Coronel https://doi.org/10.1002/prep.202200097.

Although visceral organs represent only about 15% of the pig’s body weight, they account for about 45% of whole body oxygen consumption. The effect of diet on organ mass and in vitro oxygen consumption by some visceral organs was investigated in a study using 15 Yorkshire male castrates (18.961.5 kg initial body weight). Diets were based on casein-corn starch (CC), barley-canola meal (BCM) or b...

Abstract The development of ultra-high-strength steels (UHSS) is revolutionizing its need in the diverse field application, and main credit going to new technological advancement manufacturing using special heat treatment like thermomechanical rolled process produce UHSS with up 1300 MPa tensile strength thicker plate. steel provides higher strength, toughness, extensive reduced weight, signifi...