Agreement Algorithm Based on a Trial and Error Method for the Best of Proportions Problem

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 558-565
Author(s):  
Nhuhai Phung ◽  
◽  
Masao Kubo ◽  
Hiroshi Sato
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Swarm Robotics ◽  
Collective Decision ◽  
Response Threshold ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Decision Making Problem ◽  
Fixed Proportion ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Error Method

The best-of-n problem (BSTn) is a collective decision-making problem in which a swarm of robots needs to make a collective decision about a set of n choices; specifically, to decide what choice offers the best alternative [1]. The BSTn captures the structure and logic of the discrete consensus achievement problems that appear in several swarm robotics scenarios. Although numerous algorithms have been proposed recently to deal with more than two choices, the number of choices that can be dealt with is not large. The bias and raising threshold (BRT) algorithm proposed by Phung et al. [2] enables swarms to deal with a large number of choices (n≫2). However, the algorithm’s goodness has not been evaluated in any practical problems, and it is necessary to evaluate the algorithm in a problem where a large number of choices exist. In this paper, we consider the best of proportions (BOP) problem; that is a version of BSTn in which a large number of choices can be dealt with by adjusting the values of different proportions. In previous research on swarms that needed to solve the BOP problem, there is only a study on the response threshold models for the division of labor. In the present study, we investigate a scenario of the BOP and apply the BRT algorithm to find the best proportion. In our previous work [3], a fixed proportion setting method has been adopted. Here, we adopt a stochastic proportion setting method to verify the relationship between the efficiency and the number of choices in a more general case. The results show that with a larger number of choices, the decision making becomes more efficient with high equality; that is a result that has not been found in [3].

CONTEXTUAL SUBTEXT INFORMATION OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXT: HERMENEUTIC APPROACH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (30) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
Lidiya Derbenyova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Transmission Of Information ◽  
Hermeneutic Approach ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Problems Of Translation ◽  
Error Method ◽  
Language Text

The article focuses on the problems of translation in the field of hermeneutics, understood as a methodology in the activity of an interpreter, the doctrine of the interpretation of texts, as a component of the transmission of information in a communicative aspect. The relevance of the study is caused by the special attention of modern linguistics to the under-researched issues of hermeneutics related to the problems of transmission of foreign language text semantics in translation. The process of translation in the aspect of hermeneutics is regarded as the optimum search and decision-making process, which corresponds to a specific set of functional criteria of translation, which can take many divergent forms. The translator carries out a number of specific translation activities: the choice of linguistic means and means of expression in the translation language, replacement and compensation of nonequivalent units. The search for the optimal solution itself is carried out using the “trial and error” method. The translator always acts as an interpreter. Within the boundaries of a individual utterance, it must be mentally reconstructed as conceptual situations, the mentally linguistic actions of the author, which are verbalized in this text.

The determination of units in totally real cubic fields

1960 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. J. Godwin
Keyword(s):  
Trial And Error ◽  
Integral Lattice ◽  
Cubic Field ◽  
Cubic Fields ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Totally Real ◽  
Rational Integral ◽  
Fundamental Units ◽  
Error Method

The determination of a pair of fundamental units in a totally real cubic field involves two operations—finding a pair of independent units (i.e. such that neither is a power of the other) and from these a pair of fundamental units (i.e. a pair ε1; ε2 such that every unit of the field is of the form with rational integral m, n). The first operation may be accomplished by exploring regions of the integral lattice in which two conjugates are small or else by factorizing small primes and comparing different factorizations—a trial-and-error method, but often a quick one. The second operation is accomplished by obtaining inequalities which must be satisfied by a fundamental unit and its conjugates and finding whether or not a unit exists satisfying these inequalities. Recently Billevitch ((1), (2)) has given a method, of the nature of an extension of the first method mentioned above, which involves less work on the second operation but no less on the first.

MXene: a promising photocatalyst for water splitting

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (29) ◽  
pp. 11446-11452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhonglu Guo ◽  
Jian Zhou ◽  
Linggang Zhu ◽  
Zhimei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Water Splitting ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Photocatalytic Water Splitting ◽  
Arduous Task ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Error Method

Identifying suitable photocatalysts for photocatalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen fuelviasunlight is an arduous task by the traditional trial-and-error method.

scholarly journals Measuring the Deformation of a Flat Die by Applying a Laser Beam on a Reflecting Surface

2009 ◽  
Vol 424 ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Assaad ◽  
H.J.M. Geijselaers ◽  
K.E. Nilsen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Laser Beam ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Element Calculation ◽  
Extrusion Dies ◽  
Cheap Method ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Reflecting Surface ◽  
Error Method

The design of extrusion dies depends on the experience of the designer. After the die has been manufactured, it is tested during an extrusion process and machined several times until it works properly. The die is designed by a trial and error method which is expensive interms of time consumption and the amount of scrap. Research is going on to replace the trial pressing with finite element simulations that concentrate on material and tool analysis. In order to validate the tool simulations, an experiment is required for measuring the deformation of the die. Measuring the deformation of the die is faced with two main obstacles: high temperature and little free space. To overcome these obstacles a method is tried, which works by applying a laser beam on a reflecting surface. This cheap method is simple, robust and gives good results. This paper describes measuring the deformation of a flat die used to extrude a single U shape profile. In addition, finite element calculation of the die is performed. Finally, a comparison is performed between experimental and numerical results.

Adjustment of a Grazing Incidence Spectrometer for Maximum Resolution

1969 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Alexander ◽  
B. S. Fraenkel
Keyword(s):  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Routine Method ◽  
Maximum Resolution ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Error Method

A routine method to adjust a grazing incidence spectrometer for maximum resolution is described. The trial and error method uses as variable, the distance of the slit from the Rowland circle. Examples of resolved doublets are shown.

scholarly journals Directivity Enhancement in Non-Reciprocal Bandpass Filters using an Evolutionary Algorithm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prantik Dutta ◽  
Arun Gande ◽  
Gopi Ram
Keyword(s):  
Evolutionary Algorithm ◽  
Insertion Loss ◽  
Return Loss ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Lumped Element ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Error Method ◽  
Maximum Directivity

In this letter, a non-reciprocal filter with enhanced directivity is analyzed methodically and the filter parameters are optimized using an evolutionary algorithm. The return loss, insertion loss, and isolation characteristics of the filter exhibit a trade-off that makes manual tuning a trial-and-error method. The veracity of the numerical modeling is conformed by designing a 150 MHz lumped element non-reciprocal bandpass filter based on the parameters extracted using an evolutionary algorithm based particle swarm optimization (PSO). The simulated and measured results comply well with the modeling and the results exhibit maximum directivity of 28.2 dB without degradation in insertion loss (1.1 dB) and return loss (16.2 dB) within the passband. The algorithm can be utilized in designing non-reciprocal filters having different center frequencies and bandwidths.

A mathematical model of a brushed DC motor system

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-68
Author(s):  
N. N. A. Rahman ◽  
N. M. Yahya
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Motor System ◽  
Dc Motor ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
Pd Controller ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Low Torque ◽  
Error Method

Mathematical model has been proposed for some system that involves a brushed DC motor and it is widely used in industry. Brushed DC motor ideals for applications with a low- torque, manage to change pace or speed and it is widely used in many applications such as x-y table positioning system, conveyor systems and other system that required to use the features that brushed DC motor have. Mathematical model of brushed DC motor in order to verify the performance of the DC motor. In this paper, mathematical model of brushed DC motor will be derived from a brushed DC motor circuit that consist of two parts that are electrical and mechanical part. To validate the functionality of mathematical model, the performance of the brushed DC motor without any controller will be compared with the brushed DC motor with the presence of PI-PD controller that will be tuned by trial-and-error method. Performances of both brushed DC motor with and without controller will be compared in terms of transient response which are, rise time, Tr, settling time, Ts, steady state error, ess and lastly percentage overshoot. At the end of the study, the brushed DC motor with PI-PD controller show a better performance compared to the brushed DC motor without any controller.

Metaheuristic Approaches for Extrusion Manufacturing Process

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline Ong ◽  
Desmond Daniel Vui Sheng Chin ◽  
Choon Sin Ho ◽  
Chuan Huat Ng
Keyword(s):  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Flower Pollination Algorithm ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Flower Pollination ◽  
Forward Extrusion ◽  
Comparable Performance ◽  
Trial And Error Method ◽  
Nature Inspired Algorithms ◽  
Error Method

Optimization, basically, is a method used to find solutions for a particular problem without neglecting the existing boundaries or limitations. Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) is one of the recently developed nature inspired algorithms, based on the intriguing process of flower pollination in the world of nature. The main aim of this study is to utilize FPA in optimizing cold forward extrusion process in order to obtain optimal parameters to produce workpiece with the minimum force load. It is very important to find the most optimal parameters for an extrusion process in order to prevent waste from happening due to trial and error method in determining the optimal parameters and thus, FPA is used to replace the traditional trial and error method to optimize the cold forward extrusion process. The optimization performance of the FPA is then compared with the particle swarm optimization (PSO), in which the FPA shows comparable performance in this regard.

Democracy in the Firm

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-59
Author(s):  
Hervé Crès ◽  
Mich Tvede
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Collective Decision ◽  
Majority Voting ◽  
Optimal Rate ◽  
Collective Decision Making ◽  
Market Failures ◽  
Democratic Principle ◽  
The Social ◽  
Decision Making Problem

The problem of collective decision-making arising from market failures is addressed using the democratic principle applied within the assembly of shareholders. A basic requirement is imposed (the Pareto principle): collective choices should not be at odds with the interests of all shareholders, as expressed by their preferences. This requirement puts bounds on what the collective can choose: it should remain within the set of averages of what the shareholders want. Further refining these bounds, a notion of political stability is proposed; it is defined with respect to (super) majority voting. One searches for the smallest rate of super majority for which a stable collective choice exists. This optimal rate is reviewed under classical assumptions from the social choice literature. It is shown how the dimensionality of the collective decision-making problem and the polarization of the electorate critically impact political stability, and hence the optimal rate of super majority.

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