We propose a parametric test for bimodality based on the likelihood principle by using two-component mixtures. The test uses explicit characterizations of the modal structure of such mixtures in terms of their parameters. Examples include the univariate and multivariate normal distributions and the von Mises distribution. The asymptotic distribution of the proposed test is presented, and its fi...

In this study, a shaking-table test was performed to verify a proposed discretetime modal control method that is suitable for seismic control of structural systems and also easy for digital control implementation. The computation of the feedback gain is formulated in a discrete-time domain and is given in a concise matrix form. A method for generating the best achievable eigenvectors that are m...

Pooling and synthesizing signals across different senses often enhances responses to the event from which they are derived. Here, we examine whether multisensory response enhancements are attributable to a redundant target effect (two stimuli rather than one) or if there is some special quality inherent in the combination of cues from different senses. To test these possibilities, the performan...

It is well known that fixed boundary conditions are often difficult if not impossible to simulate experimentally, but they are important to consider in many applications. Mayes and Bridgers ["Extracting Fixed Base Modal Models from Vibration Tests on Flexible Tables," IMAC XXVII, Orlando, Florda, 2009.] recently presented a method whereby one can determine the fixed base modes of a structure fr...

Key elastic properties of full-sized wood composite panels (WCPs) must be accurately determined not only for safety, but also serviceability demands. In this study, the modal parameters of full-sized WCPs supported on four nodes were analyzed for determining the modulus of elasticity (E) in both major and minor axes, as well as the in-plane shear modulus of panels by using a vibration testing m...

For continuous multi-objective optimization problems there exists an infinite number of solutions on the Paretooptimal front. A multi-objective evolutionary algorithm attempts to find a representative set of the Pareto-optimal solutions. In the case of multi-objective multi-modal problems, there exist multiple decision vectors which map to identical objective vectors on Pareto front. Many multi...

Objective: To test the effect of a 16-week multi-modal exercise program on neurocognitive and physical functioning and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Design: A single-blinded, parallel-group randomised controlled trial. Settings: University campus and community based halls. Subjects: Forty-nine women aged 65 and 75 years, with no cognitive impairment and not undertaking more than one...

conclusions according to the results, male students preferred to use the kinesthetic learning style more than females, while, female students preferred the aural learning style. knowledge about the learning styles of students at educational institutes is valuable and helps solve learning problems among students, and allows students to become better learners. results out of 184 participants who ...

We propose an input/output conformance testing theory utilizing Modal Interface Automata with Input Refusals (IR-MIA) as novel behavioral formalism for both the specification and the implementation under test. A modal refinement relation on IR-MIA allows distinguishing between obligatory and allowed output behaviors, as well as between implicitly underspecified and explicitly forbidden input be...