We derive high-temperature series expansions for the free energy and the susceptibility of random-bond qstate Potts models on hypercubic lattices using a stax-graph expansion technique. This method enables the exact calculation of quenched disorder averages for arbitrary uncorrelated coupling distributions. Moreover, we can keep the disorder strength p as well as the dimension d as symbolic par...

The complexity and impact of many real world decision making problems lead to the necessity of considering multiple points of view, building group decision making problems in which a group of experts provide their preferences to achieve a solution. In such complex problems uncertainty is often present and although the use of linguistic information has provided successful results in managing it,...

In this paper, free vibration analysis of orthotropic functionally graded material (FGM) cylinders was carried out by a Mesh-Free method. In this analysis, moving least squares shape functions are used for approximation of displacement field in the weak form of equilibrium equation. Essential boundary conditions are imposed by transformation method. In this simulation, an axisymmetric model is ...

The problem of prediction is revisited with a view towards going beyond the typical nonparametric setting and reaching a fully model-free environment for predictive inference, i.e., point predictors and predictive intervals. A basic principle of model-free prediction is laid out based on the notion of transforming a given setup into one that is easier to work with, namely i.i.d. or Gaussian. As...

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RSs) are material handling systems that are frequently used in manufacturing and distribution centers. The modelling of the retrieval–travel time of an AS/RS (expected product delivery time) is practically important, because it allows us to evaluate and improve the system throughput. The free-fall-flow-rack AS/RS has emerged as a new technology for dr...

The well-known ARCH/GARCH models for financial time series have been criticized of late for their poor performance in volatility prediction, i.e., prediction of squared returns.1 Focusing on three representative data series, namely a foreign exchange series (Yen vs. Dollar), a stock index series (the S&P500 index), and a stock price series (IBM), the case is made that financial returns may not ...

this paper presents dynamic portfolio model based on the merton's optimal investment-consumption model, which combines dynamic synthetic put option using risk-free and risky assets. this paper is extended version of methodological paper published by yuan yao (2012) cite{26}. because of the long history of the development of foreign financial market, with a variety of financial derivatives, the ...