We prove that three independent fuzzy systems can uniformly approximate Bayesian posterior probability density functions by approximating the prior and likelihood probability densities as well as the hyperprior probability densities that underly the priors. This triply fuzzy function approximation extends the recent theorem for uniformly approximating the posterior density by approximating just...

In the paper, a fuzzy variable structure control with a harmonizing mechanism has been developed and applied to the positioning control of an electro-hydraulic servo system. The simulation experiment results show that the performance by using the controller is better than those by just only using either fuzzy controller or variable structure controller. In addition, it also demonstrates that it...

Although Zadeh defined the basic operations of fuzzy set theory over thirty years ago (Zadeh, 1965), fuzzy logic-based controllers have just recently become the technique of choice for many researchers in robotics. Fuzzy logic controllers allow for the integration of high-level, human-designed plans to operate along side immediate, reactive plans in a robust manner. The key to this successful l...

This paper is devoted to the discussion of the relationship between fuzzy rough set models and fuzzy topologies on a finite universe. The (TC) axiom for fuzzy topology is proposed. It is proved that the set of all lower approximation sets based on a reflexive and transitive fuzzy relation consists of a fuzzy topology which satisfies (TC) axiom; and conversely, a fuzzy topology which obey (TC) a...

We describe the design and use of the spreadsheet optimizer that is bundled with Microsoft Excel. We explain why we and Microsoft made certain choices in designing its user interface, model processing, and solution algorithms for linear, nonlinear and integer programs. We describe some of the common pitfalls encountered by users, and remedies available in the latest version of Microsoft Excel. ...

The ultrastructural morphology of the ventral region of the head (rostrum and buccula) and proesternum (stridulatory sulcus) of nymphs from the 1st to 5th instars of Triatoma guazu Lent & Wygodzinsky, 1979 and Triatoma jurbergi Carcavallo, Galvão & Lent, 1998 was described. Morphological differences between the two species and of the five nymphal stages development of each species were observed...

Although Panstrongylus lutzi (Neiva and Pinto) is currently the fifth most frequent species of Triatominae captured in artificial structures in Brazil, its silvatic habitat remains unknown. A survey of its natural ecotopes was performed in an area of Bahia State. P. lutzi nymphal instars and adults were detected in burrows of Dasypodidae. Silvatic habitat of four other endemic triatomine specie...