Partial cooperation models are studied for many years to solve the bilevel programming problems where the follower’s optimal reaction is not unique. However, in these existed models, the follower’s cooperation level...Partial cooperation models are studied for many years to solve the bilevel programming problems where the follower’s optimal reaction is not unique. However, in these existed models, the follower’s cooperation level does not depend on the leader’s decision. A new model is proposed to solve this deficiency. It is proved the feasibility of the new model when the reaction set of the lower level is lower semicontinuous. And the numerical results show that the new model has optimal solutions when the reaction set of the lower level is discrete, lower semi-continuous and non-lower semi-continuous.展开更多
This paper presents an adaptive path planner for unmanned aerial vehicles （UAVs） to adapt a real-time path search procedure to variations and fluctuations of UAVs’ relevant performances, with respect to sensory cap...This paper presents an adaptive path planner for unmanned aerial vehicles （UAVs） to adapt a real-time path search procedure to variations and fluctuations of UAVs’ relevant performances, with respect to sensory capability, maneuverability, and flight velocity limit. On the basis of a novel adaptability-involved problem statement, bi-level programming （BLP） and variable planning step techniques are introduced to model the necessary path planning components and then an adaptive path planner is developed for the purpose of adaptation and optimization. Additionally, both probabilistic-risk-based obstacle avoidance and performance limits are described as path search constraints to guarantee path safety and navigability. A discrete-search-based path planning solution, embedded with four optimization strategies, is especially designed for the planner to efficiently generate optimal flight paths in complex operational spaces, within which different surface-to-air missiles （SAMs） are deployed. Simulation results in challenging and stochastic scenarios firstly demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed planner, and then verify its great adaptability and relative stability when planning optimal paths for a UAV with changing or fluctuating performances.展开更多
We propose a stochastic level value approximation method for a quadratic integer convex minimizing problem in this paper. This method applies an importance sampling technique, and make use of the cross-entropy method ...We propose a stochastic level value approximation method for a quadratic integer convex minimizing problem in this paper. This method applies an importance sampling technique, and make use of the cross-entropy method to update the sample density functions. We also prove the asymptotic convergence of this algorithm, and report some numerical results to illuminate its effectiveness.展开更多
This paper considers two-level integer programming problems involving random fuzzy variables with cooperative behavior of the decision makers. Considering the probabilities that the decision makers’ objective functio...This paper considers two-level integer programming problems involving random fuzzy variables with cooperative behavior of the decision makers. Considering the probabilities that the decision makers’ objective function values are smaller than or equal to target variables, fuzzy goals of the decision makers are introduced. Using the fractile criteria to optimize the target variables under the condition that the degrees of possibility with respect to the attained probabilities are greater than or equal to certain permissible levels, the original random fuzzy two-level integer programming problems are reduced to deterministic ones. Through the introduction of genetic algorithms with double strings for nonlinear integer programming problems, interactive fuzzy programming to derive a satisfactory solution for the decision maker at the upper level in consideration of the cooperative relation between decision makers is presented. An illustrative numerical example demonstrates the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed method.展开更多
An algorithm is proposed in this paper for solving two-dimensional bi-level linear programming problems without making a graph. Based on the classification of constraints, algorithm removes all redundant constraints, ...An algorithm is proposed in this paper for solving two-dimensional bi-level linear programming problems without making a graph. Based on the classification of constraints, algorithm removes all redundant constraints, which eliminate the possibility of cycling and the solution of the problem is reached in a finite number of steps. Example to illustrate the method is also included in the paper.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)are common malignancies with high morbidity and mortality rates.Traditional treatments often yield limited efficacy,especially in advanced c...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)are common malignancies with high morbidity and mortality rates.Traditional treatments often yield limited efficacy,especially in advanced cases.Recent advancements in immunotherapy,particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1),have shown promise.However,the expression and interaction of pescadillo ribosomal biogenesis factor 1(PES1)and PD-L1 in these cancers remain unclear.Understanding their roles could provide new insights into tumor biology and improve therapeutic strategies.AIM To investigate the expression levels of PES1 and PD-L1 in tumor tissues of patients with GC and HNSCC.METHODS A total of 58 cases of GC and HNSCC undergoing surgical resection were selected from January 2022 to January 2024.Paraffin specimens of GC and HNSCC tissues were taken from the patients,and the sections were subjected to staining with immunohistochemistry and hematoxylin-eosin staining,and the protein expression of PES1 and PD-L1 was observed microscopically.RESULTS Among 58 GC and HNSCC tissues,30 cases were positive and 28 cases were negative for PES1 expression,and 34 cases were positive and 24 cases were negative for PD-L1 expression.The positive expression rates of PES1 and PDL1 were 51.72% and 58.62%,respectively.PES1 expression was correlated with the TNM stage,lymph node metastasis,and the depth of infiltration(P<0.05),and PD-L1 expression was correlated with the differentiation degree,lymph node metastasis,and infiltration depth(P<0.05).CONCLUSION PES1 and PD-L1 were positively expressed in GC and HNSCC tissues and correlated with clinical features.They may serve as potential biomarkers for immune-targeted therapies.展开更多
Most used products must be maintained before they are reused. The modelingmethod for maintenance design of product level reuse based on quality function deployment ispresented. A fuzzy linear optimization model is dev...Most used products must be maintained before they are reused. The modelingmethod for maintenance design of product level reuse based on quality function deployment ispresented. A fuzzy linear optimization model is developed under financial uncertainty. Objective ofthe model is to maximize improvement rate of customer satisfaction level. Maintenance cost constrainis fuzzy. The algorithm for solution to the model is given. Its optimized results not only giveattention to satisfaction degree of cost constraint, but also maximize objective value. Anillustrative example involved water bump reuse is studied and the results show that the proposedmodel can effectively help maintenance planner determine the better design scheme.展开更多
Abandoned mines are of high potential risk as they could be a large underground storage of pollutants(heavy metals and organic wastes, etc.). Various physical, chemical and biological reactions would take place when g...Abandoned mines are of high potential risk as they could be a large underground storage of pollutants(heavy metals and organic wastes, etc.). Various physical, chemical and biological reactions would take place when groundwater flows into underground spaces, which makes abandoned mine a huge potential hazard to groundwater environment. The recovery of groundwater level is one of the key elements controlling the reactions and causing such hazards. This paper simulated groundwater level recovery processes in the abandoned mines, Fengfeng coalfield by using the computer program FEFLOW. The paper integrated the pipe flow model, "three zones" model and groundwater inrush(discharge) model in the simulation of groundwater in the complex laneway-aquifer system. Groundwater flow in the laneway systems was considered pipe flow and described in Bernoulli equation. The water-bearing medium(coal seam roof) overlying the laneway systems was divided into "three zones" composed of the caving zone, fissure zone and bending zone based on the disruption degrees of previous mining. Groundwater in the Ordovician limestone aquifer(bottom of coal seam) flowing into laneway systems was considered a major inrush/recharge source, and its flow rate was calculated by an inrush(discharge) model which was newly developed in this study and incorporated into FEFLOW. The results showed that it would take approximately 95 days for groundwater in abandoned mines to recover to regional groundwater level elevation, and the total amount of water filling up would be about 1.41195×10~7 m^3, which is consistent with the actual data. The study could be of theoretical and practical significance to mitigate abandoned mines' hazards and improve mine groundwater utilization.展开更多
For geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste （HLW）, the Chinese policy is that the spent nuclear fuel （SNF） should be reprocessed first, followed by vitrification and final disposal. The preliminary rep...For geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste （HLW）, the Chinese policy is that the spent nuclear fuel （SNF） should be reprocessed first, followed by vitrification and final disposal. The preliminary repository concept is a shaft-tunnel model, located in saturated zones in granite, while the final waste form for disposal is vitrified high-level radioactive waste. In 2006, the government published a long-term research and development （R＆D） plan for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. The program consists of three steps： （1） laboratory studies and site selection for a HLW repository （2006-2020）; （2） underground in-situ tests （2021-2040）; and （3） repository construction （2041-2050） followed by operation. With the support of China Atomic Energy Authority, comprehensive studies are underway and some progresses are made. The site characterization, including deep borehole drilling, has been performed at the most potential Beishan site in Gansu Province, Northwestern China. The data from geological and hydrogeological investigations, in-situ stress and permeability measurements of rock mass are presented in this paper. Engineered barrier studies are concentrated on the Gaomiaozi bentonite. A mock-up facility, which is used to study the thermo-hydro-mechano-chemical （THMC） properties of the bentonite, is under construction. Several projects on mechanical properties of Beishan granite are also underway. The key scientific challenges faced with HLW disposal are also discussed.展开更多
The use of programming online judges(POJs)has risen dramatically in recent years,owing to the fact that the auto-evaluation of codes during practice motivates students to learn programming.Since POJs have greater numb...The use of programming online judges(POJs)has risen dramatically in recent years,owing to the fact that the auto-evaluation of codes during practice motivates students to learn programming.Since POJs have greater number of pro-gramming problems in their repository,learners experience information overload.Recommender systems are a common solution to information overload.Current recommender systems used in e-learning platforms are inadequate for POJ since recommendations should consider learners’current context,like learning goals and current skill level(topic knowledge and difficulty level).To overcome the issue,we propose a context-aware practice problem recommender system based on learners’skill level navigation patterns.Our system initially performs skill level navigation pattern mining to discover frequent skill level navigations in the POJ and tofind learners’learning goals.Collaborativefiltering(CF)and con-tent-basedfiltering approaches are employed to recommend problems in the cur-rent and next skill levels based on frequent skill level navigation patterns.The sequence similarity measure is used tofind the top k neighbors based on the sequence of problems solved by the learners.The experiment results based on the real-world POJ dataset show that our approach considering the learners’cur-rent skill level and learning goals outperforms the other approaches in practice problem recommender systems.展开更多
An object oriented multi robotic graphic simulation environment is described in this paper. Object oriented programming is used to model the physical objects of the robotic workcell in the form of software objects ...An object oriented multi robotic graphic simulation environment is described in this paper. Object oriented programming is used to model the physical objects of the robotic workcell in the form of software objects or classes. The virtual objects are defined to provide the user with a user friendly interface including realistic graphic simulation and clarify the software architecture. The programming method of associating the task object with active object effectively increases the software reusability, maintainability and modifiability. Task level programming is also demonstrated through a multi robot welding task that allows the user to concentrate on the most important aspects of the tasks. The multi thread programming technique is used to simulate the interaction of multiple tasks. Finally, a virtual test is carried out in the graphic simulation environment to observe design and program errors and fix them before downloading the software to the real workcell.展开更多
The Law of Soil and Water Conservation entitles the administrations of water resources at various level to monitor ecological environment and to proclaim status of soil erosion periodically.Monitoring units of soil an...The Law of Soil and Water Conservation entitles the administrations of water resources at various level to monitor ecological environment and to proclaim status of soil erosion periodically.Monitoring units of soil and water conservation approved by local governments are obliged to undertake this work.How to develop a monitoring program needs an overall and long-term concept.Particularity and objectives of ecological environment monitoring was discussed. Monitoring at provincial level may be divided into two levels:province-wide and at project level. Those indicators meaningful,sensitive to any disturbances,and simple to measure may be selected to test status of ecosystem stability and health.It makes sense to have an integrated sampling design,to set up permanent observation plots and to collect data, so that to have a relative timely,accurate understanding of ecosystems in the province.A program regarding sampling design,field methods, data analysis,documentation and implementation was detailed.展开更多
Noise presents health and social problems in industrial operations and is mainly related to machinery use.Noise is an important factor that affects work environment,and consequently affects both workers'health and...Noise presents health and social problems in industrial operations and is mainly related to machinery use.Noise is an important factor that affects work environment,and consequently affects both workers'health and efficiency.The US OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)specify six on-the-j ob physical hazards to health,noise is one of those hazards.There is little or no information about occupational noise exposure of workers within industrial and manufacturing sectors in the Gaza Strip.This is due to the difficulty of conducting noise exposure surveillance in such occupations and the lack of awareness regarding this issue.The objective of the current study is to evaluate the exposure of workers in different industrial sectors to occupational noise using a combined measurement and questionnaire approach The present study was conducted in different utilities industries in the Gaza Strip,in order to evaluate the noise levels at those factories and to develop awareness campaign among those workers.From the obtained data,it can be seen that almost all workers are exposed to higher noise levels than the recommended one by OSHA.Therefore it is necessary to start awareness campaign which informs the workers about noise as an occupational hazard.展开更多
In this work we propose a solution method based on Lagrange relaxation for discrete-continuous bi-level problems, with binary variables in the leading problem, considering the optimistic approach in bi-level programmi...In this work we propose a solution method based on Lagrange relaxation for discrete-continuous bi-level problems, with binary variables in the leading problem, considering the optimistic approach in bi-level programming. For the application of the method, the two-level problem is reformulated using the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions. The resulting model is linearized taking advantage of the structure of the leading problem. Using a Lagrange relaxation algorithm, it is possible to find a global solution efficiently. The algorithm was tested to show how it performs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundationof China (70771080)the National Science Foundation of Hubei Province(20091107)Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Systems Science in Metallurgical Process (B201003)
文摘Partial cooperation models are studied for many years to solve the bilevel programming problems where the follower’s optimal reaction is not unique. However, in these existed models, the follower’s cooperation level does not depend on the leader’s decision. A new model is proposed to solve this deficiency. It is proved the feasibility of the new model when the reaction set of the lower level is lower semicontinuous. And the numerical results show that the new model has optimal solutions when the reaction set of the lower level is discrete, lower semi-continuous and non-lower semi-continuous.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60904066)
文摘This paper presents an adaptive path planner for unmanned aerial vehicles （UAVs） to adapt a real-time path search procedure to variations and fluctuations of UAVs’ relevant performances, with respect to sensory capability, maneuverability, and flight velocity limit. On the basis of a novel adaptability-involved problem statement, bi-level programming （BLP） and variable planning step techniques are introduced to model the necessary path planning components and then an adaptive path planner is developed for the purpose of adaptation and optimization. Additionally, both probabilistic-risk-based obstacle avoidance and performance limits are described as path search constraints to guarantee path safety and navigability. A discrete-search-based path planning solution, embedded with four optimization strategies, is especially designed for the planner to efficiently generate optimal flight paths in complex operational spaces, within which different surface-to-air missiles （SAMs） are deployed. Simulation results in challenging and stochastic scenarios firstly demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed planner, and then verify its great adaptability and relative stability when planning optimal paths for a UAV with changing or fluctuating performances.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.10671117)Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (No.J050101)the Youth Science Foundation of Hunan Education Department of China (No.06B037)
文摘We propose a stochastic level value approximation method for a quadratic integer convex minimizing problem in this paper. This method applies an importance sampling technique, and make use of the cross-entropy method to update the sample density functions. We also prove the asymptotic convergence of this algorithm, and report some numerical results to illuminate its effectiveness.
文摘This paper considers two-level integer programming problems involving random fuzzy variables with cooperative behavior of the decision makers. Considering the probabilities that the decision makers’ objective function values are smaller than or equal to target variables, fuzzy goals of the decision makers are introduced. Using the fractile criteria to optimize the target variables under the condition that the degrees of possibility with respect to the attained probabilities are greater than or equal to certain permissible levels, the original random fuzzy two-level integer programming problems are reduced to deterministic ones. Through the introduction of genetic algorithms with double strings for nonlinear integer programming problems, interactive fuzzy programming to derive a satisfactory solution for the decision maker at the upper level in consideration of the cooperative relation between decision makers is presented. An illustrative numerical example demonstrates the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed method.
文摘An algorithm is proposed in this paper for solving two-dimensional bi-level linear programming problems without making a graph. Based on the classification of constraints, algorithm removes all redundant constraints, which eliminate the possibility of cycling and the solution of the problem is reached in a finite number of steps. Example to illustrate the method is also included in the paper.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma(HNSCC)are common malignancies with high morbidity and mortality rates.Traditional treatments often yield limited efficacy,especially in advanced cases.Recent advancements in immunotherapy,particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting programmed death-ligand 1(PD-L1),have shown promise.However,the expression and interaction of pescadillo ribosomal biogenesis factor 1(PES1)and PD-L1 in these cancers remain unclear.Understanding their roles could provide new insights into tumor biology and improve therapeutic strategies.AIM To investigate the expression levels of PES1 and PD-L1 in tumor tissues of patients with GC and HNSCC.METHODS A total of 58 cases of GC and HNSCC undergoing surgical resection were selected from January 2022 to January 2024.Paraffin specimens of GC and HNSCC tissues were taken from the patients,and the sections were subjected to staining with immunohistochemistry and hematoxylin-eosin staining,and the protein expression of PES1 and PD-L1 was observed microscopically.RESULTS Among 58 GC and HNSCC tissues,30 cases were positive and 28 cases were negative for PES1 expression,and 34 cases were positive and 24 cases were negative for PD-L1 expression.The positive expression rates of PES1 and PDL1 were 51.72% and 58.62%,respectively.PES1 expression was correlated with the TNM stage,lymph node metastasis,and the depth of infiltration(P<0.05),and PD-L1 expression was correlated with the differentiation degree,lymph node metastasis,and infiltration depth(P<0.05).CONCLUSION PES1 and PD-L1 were positively expressed in GC and HNSCC tissues and correlated with clinical features.They may serve as potential biomarkers for immune-targeted therapies.
基金This project is supported by National Defense Science Foundation of China(No.2001QB1014).
文摘Most used products must be maintained before they are reused. The modelingmethod for maintenance design of product level reuse based on quality function deployment ispresented. A fuzzy linear optimization model is developed under financial uncertainty. Objective ofthe model is to maximize improvement rate of customer satisfaction level. Maintenance cost constrainis fuzzy. The algorithm for solution to the model is given. Its optimized results not only giveattention to satisfaction degree of cost constraint, but also maximize objective value. Anillustrative example involved water bump reuse is studied and the results show that the proposedmodel can effectively help maintenance planner determine the better design scheme.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grants No. 41272269
文摘Abandoned mines are of high potential risk as they could be a large underground storage of pollutants(heavy metals and organic wastes, etc.). Various physical, chemical and biological reactions would take place when groundwater flows into underground spaces, which makes abandoned mine a huge potential hazard to groundwater environment. The recovery of groundwater level is one of the key elements controlling the reactions and causing such hazards. This paper simulated groundwater level recovery processes in the abandoned mines, Fengfeng coalfield by using the computer program FEFLOW. The paper integrated the pipe flow model, "three zones" model and groundwater inrush(discharge) model in the simulation of groundwater in the complex laneway-aquifer system. Groundwater flow in the laneway systems was considered pipe flow and described in Bernoulli equation. The water-bearing medium(coal seam roof) overlying the laneway systems was divided into "three zones" composed of the caving zone, fissure zone and bending zone based on the disruption degrees of previous mining. Groundwater in the Ordovician limestone aquifer(bottom of coal seam) flowing into laneway systems was considered a major inrush/recharge source, and its flow rate was calculated by an inrush(discharge) model which was newly developed in this study and incorporated into FEFLOW. The results showed that it would take approximately 95 days for groundwater in abandoned mines to recover to regional groundwater level elevation, and the total amount of water filling up would be about 1.41195×10~7 m^3, which is consistent with the actual data. The study could be of theoretical and practical significance to mitigate abandoned mines' hazards and improve mine groundwater utilization.
基金Supported by the China Atomic Energy Authority’s Special Program for Radioactive Waste Management and the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Technical Cooperation Project (IAE-TC Project CPR/9/026, CPR/4/024, CPR/3/008)
文摘For geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste （HLW）, the Chinese policy is that the spent nuclear fuel （SNF） should be reprocessed first, followed by vitrification and final disposal. The preliminary repository concept is a shaft-tunnel model, located in saturated zones in granite, while the final waste form for disposal is vitrified high-level radioactive waste. In 2006, the government published a long-term research and development （R＆D） plan for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. The program consists of three steps： （1） laboratory studies and site selection for a HLW repository （2006-2020）; （2） underground in-situ tests （2021-2040）; and （3） repository construction （2041-2050） followed by operation. With the support of China Atomic Energy Authority, comprehensive studies are underway and some progresses are made. The site characterization, including deep borehole drilling, has been performed at the most potential Beishan site in Gansu Province, Northwestern China. The data from geological and hydrogeological investigations, in-situ stress and permeability measurements of rock mass are presented in this paper. Engineered barrier studies are concentrated on the Gaomiaozi bentonite. A mock-up facility, which is used to study the thermo-hydro-mechano-chemical （THMC） properties of the bentonite, is under construction. Several projects on mechanical properties of Beishan granite are also underway. The key scientific challenges faced with HLW disposal are also discussed.
文摘The use of programming online judges(POJs)has risen dramatically in recent years,owing to the fact that the auto-evaluation of codes during practice motivates students to learn programming.Since POJs have greater number of pro-gramming problems in their repository,learners experience information overload.Recommender systems are a common solution to information overload.Current recommender systems used in e-learning platforms are inadequate for POJ since recommendations should consider learners’current context,like learning goals and current skill level(topic knowledge and difficulty level).To overcome the issue,we propose a context-aware practice problem recommender system based on learners’skill level navigation patterns.Our system initially performs skill level navigation pattern mining to discover frequent skill level navigations in the POJ and tofind learners’learning goals.Collaborativefiltering(CF)and con-tent-basedfiltering approaches are employed to recommend problems in the cur-rent and next skill levels based on frequent skill level navigation patterns.The sequence similarity measure is used tofind the top k neighbors based on the sequence of problems solved by the learners.The experiment results based on the real-world POJ dataset show that our approach considering the learners’cur-rent skill level and learning goals outperforms the other approaches in practice problem recommender systems.
文摘An object oriented multi robotic graphic simulation environment is described in this paper. Object oriented programming is used to model the physical objects of the robotic workcell in the form of software objects or classes. The virtual objects are defined to provide the user with a user friendly interface including realistic graphic simulation and clarify the software architecture. The programming method of associating the task object with active object effectively increases the software reusability, maintainability and modifiability. Task level programming is also demonstrated through a multi robot welding task that allows the user to concentrate on the most important aspects of the tasks. The multi thread programming technique is used to simulate the interaction of multiple tasks. Finally, a virtual test is carried out in the graphic simulation environment to observe design and program errors and fix them before downloading the software to the real workcell.
基金the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese ScholarsState Education Ministry"Response ofForest Regeneration in Alpine Region to Global Climate Change"( 2 0 0 2 -2 0 0 4) Shaanxi Provincial Foreign Expert Bu-reau"Trial on Vegetation Rehabilitation in Degraded Mountain Ecosystem"( 2 0 0 2 -2 0 0 3 )
文摘The Law of Soil and Water Conservation entitles the administrations of water resources at various level to monitor ecological environment and to proclaim status of soil erosion periodically.Monitoring units of soil and water conservation approved by local governments are obliged to undertake this work.How to develop a monitoring program needs an overall and long-term concept.Particularity and objectives of ecological environment monitoring was discussed. Monitoring at provincial level may be divided into two levels:province-wide and at project level. Those indicators meaningful,sensitive to any disturbances,and simple to measure may be selected to test status of ecosystem stability and health.It makes sense to have an integrated sampling design,to set up permanent observation plots and to collect data, so that to have a relative timely,accurate understanding of ecosystems in the province.A program regarding sampling design,field methods, data analysis,documentation and implementation was detailed.
文摘Noise presents health and social problems in industrial operations and is mainly related to machinery use.Noise is an important factor that affects work environment,and consequently affects both workers'health and efficiency.The US OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)specify six on-the-j ob physical hazards to health,noise is one of those hazards.There is little or no information about occupational noise exposure of workers within industrial and manufacturing sectors in the Gaza Strip.This is due to the difficulty of conducting noise exposure surveillance in such occupations and the lack of awareness regarding this issue.The objective of the current study is to evaluate the exposure of workers in different industrial sectors to occupational noise using a combined measurement and questionnaire approach The present study was conducted in different utilities industries in the Gaza Strip,in order to evaluate the noise levels at those factories and to develop awareness campaign among those workers.From the obtained data,it can be seen that almost all workers are exposed to higher noise levels than the recommended one by OSHA.Therefore it is necessary to start awareness campaign which informs the workers about noise as an occupational hazard.
文摘In this work we propose a solution method based on Lagrange relaxation for discrete-continuous bi-level problems, with binary variables in the leading problem, considering the optimistic approach in bi-level programming. For the application of the method, the two-level problem is reformulated using the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions. The resulting model is linearized taking advantage of the structure of the leading problem. Using a Lagrange relaxation algorithm, it is possible to find a global solution efficiently. The algorithm was tested to show how it performs.
