MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1: SECOND-ORDER PERTURBATIONS IN ENCKE’S METHOD FOR SPACECRAFT FLYBYS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Orbit Parameters and First Order Perturbations

3. Back-Reaction of the Earth and Second-Order Approximation

Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2: COMMON-RAIL DIESEL INJECTORS BOND GRAPH MODELLING THROUGH THE AMESIM PLATFORM

Abstract

Introduction

The Bond Graph Technique

Modelling Common-Rail Diesel Systems with Amesim

Numerical Resolution of the Equations

Validation

Appendix

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF FILTRATION AND CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF DIESEL PARTICULATES IN FILTER POROUS MEDIA

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Mathematical Model

3. Numerical Methods

4. Verification of the Mathematical Model and the Numerical Methods

5. Results and Discussion

6. Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: WATER DEMAND SIMPLIFICATIONS USED TO BUILD MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR HYDRAULIC SIMULATIONS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Line with Associated Demand

3. Illustrative Example on a Real-world Network

References

Chapter 5: DYNAMIC PREDICTION OF FAILURES: A COMPARISON OF METHODOLOGIES FOR A WIND TURBINE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Principal Component-Partial Least Squares

3. Dynamic Neural Networks

4. Case of Application

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION PROCESSES

Abstract

Introduction

1. Experiments

2. Modeling

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: PIPE DATABASE ANALYSIS TRANSDUCTION TO ASSESS THE SPATIAL VULNERABILITY TO BIOFILM DEVELOPMENT IN DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Assesing DWDSs Vulnerability to Biofilm Develoment

points orsensors.biofilm

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: ON KERNEL SPECTRAL CLUSTERING FOR IDENTIFYING AREAS OF BIOFILM DEVELOPMENT IN WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Tuning Spectral Clustering

Experimental StudyThis

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Chapter 9: UNSUPERVISED METHODOLOGY FOR SECTORIZATION OF TRUNK DEPENDING WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. The Proposed Method

3. Example of Implementation

4. Conclusion

References

Chapter 10: QUANTIFYING THE BEHAVIOR OF THE ACTORS IN THE SPREAD OF ANDROID MALWARE INFECTION

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. The Apps

3. The Markets

4. The Users

5. Conclusion

References

Chapter 11: A STOCHASTIC AGENT-BASED APPROACH TO INTERREGIONAL MIGRATION IN QUANTITATIVE SOCIODYNAMICS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. The Agent-based Model

3. The Discrete Master Equation

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12: A BAYESIAN MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO ANALYSE RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR IN SPAIN

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Method

3. Results

Conclusion

Appendix

References

Chapter 13: MODEL OF PROBLEMS CLEANING IN EDUCATION

Abstract

Introduction

1. Model of the Process of Problems Cleaning

2. Process of Problems Cleaning at School

3. Methodology of Testing Opportunities of Function Improvement – Case Study

4. Methodology of Function Improvement(Algorithm of Assessment of Function Improvement)

Conclusion

References

Chapter 14: DOES VAT GROWTH IMPACT COMPULSIVE SHOPPING IN SPAIN?

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Method

3. Results

Conclusion

References

Chapter 15: IS FITNESS ACTIVITY AN EMERGENT BUSINESS? ECONOMIC INFLUENCES AND CONSEQUENCES OF MALE FITNESS PRACTICE

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. MathematicalModel Construction

3. Results and Simulations

Conclusion

References

Chapter 16: POPULAR SUPPORT TO TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS: A SHORT-TERM PREDICTION BASED ON A DYNAMIC MODEL APPLIED TO A REAL CASE

1. Introduction

2. The Data for the Model

3. The Model

4. Model Fitting and Prediction over the Next Few Years

Conclusion

References

Chapter 17: MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE CONSUMPTION OF HIGH-INVASIVE PLASTIC SURGERY: ECONOMIC INFLUENCES AND CONSEQUENCES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. MathematicalModel Construction

3. Results and Simulations

Conclusion

References

Chapter 18: AN OPTIMAL SCHEME FOR SOLVING THE NONLINEAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM PROBLEM

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Basics on Global Positioning System

3. Description of the Family and Convergence Analysis

4. Numerical Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 19: HOW TO MAKE A COMPARISON MATRIX IN AHP WITHOUT ALL THE FACTS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Prerequisites and Formal Statement of the Problem

3. Characterization of the Completion of a Reciprocal Matrix

4. Completion of Reciprocal Matrices and Graph Theory

5. Assessing Consistency in Front of Incomplete Judgment

Conclusion

References

Chapter 20: ON OPTIMAL GAUSSIAN PRELIMINARY ORBIT DETERMINATION BY USING A GENERALIZED CLASS OF ITERATIVE METHODS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Preliminary Orbit Determination

3. Description of the Optimal Multipoint Methods

4. Numerical Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 21: SOLVING ENGINEERING MODELS WHICH USE MATRIX HYPERBOLIC SINE AND COSINE FUNCTIONS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Some Results on HermiteMatrix Polynomials

3. Accurate and Error Bounds

4. Algorithm and Test

Conclusion

References

Chapter 22: RSV MODELING USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS IN A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT BASED ON CLOUD FILE SHARING

Abstract

1. Introduction and Motivation

2. RSV Model

3. GA and Its Implementation

4. Experimental Results

5. Conclusion and Future Lines

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 23: MULTI-AGENT AND CLUSTERING IN DATA ANALYSIS OF GPR IMAGES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Proposed System Architecture

3. Experimental Study

References

Chapter 24: SEMI-AUTOMATIC SEGMENTATION OF IVUS IMAGES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF CARDIAC ALLOGRAFT VASCULOPATHY

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Media-Adventitia Border Detection

3. Lumen Segmentation

4. Ivus Analysis

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 25: ANALYSIS AND DETECTION OF V-FORMATIONS AND CIRCULAR FORMATIONS IN A SET OF MOVING ENTITIES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. V-Formations

3. Circular Formations

4. Outliers

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 26: ANALYSIS OF NOISE FOR THE SPARSE GIVENS METHOD IN CT MEDICAL IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Results

Conclusion

References

Chapter 27: AGENT-BASED MODEL TO DETERMINE THE EVOLUTION OF THE SEROPROTECTION AGAINST MENINGOCOCAL C OVER THE NEXT YEARS

1. Introduction and Motivation

2. Seroepidemiological Study in the Community of Valencia

3. Agent-BasedModel Building

4. Model Simulations and Predictions

Conclusion

References

Chapter 28: APPLYING CLUSTERING BASED ON RULES FOR FINDING PATTERNS OF FUNCTIONAL DEPENDENCY IN SCHIZOPHRENIA

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Methodology

3. Application to Functional Dependency in Schizophrenia

4. Discussion and Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 29: MODELING MATHEMATICAL FLOWGRAPH MODELS IN RECURRENT EVENTS. AN APPLICATION TO BLADDER CARCINOMA

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Preliminary Statistics

3. Results

4. Risk Groups

Conclusion

References

Chapter 30: NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF AMERICAN OPTION PRICING MODELS USING FRONT-FIXING METHOD

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Front-Fixing Method

3. Finite-Difference Approximation

4. Application of the Proposed Methodology

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 31: ESTIMATION OF THE COST OF ACADEMIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL IN SPAIN OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Estimation with 95% Confidence Intervals of the Cost of the Academic Underachievement in Bachillerato for the Next Few Years for the Spanish Government

3. Estimation with 95% Confidence Intervals of the Investment in Education by Spanish Families of Bachillerato Students in the Next Few Years

Conclusion

References

Chapter 32: A FINITE DIFFERENCE SCHEME FOR OPTIONS PRICING MODELED BY L´E VY PROCESSES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. The Numerical Scheme for Merton Model

3. The Numerical Scheme for CGMY Model

4. Positivity, Stability and Consistency

5. Numerical Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 33: PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION TO REPLICATE STOCK MARKET INDEXES. APPLICATION TO THE SPANISH INDEX IBEX-35

Abstract

1. Introduction and Motivation

2. Methodology to Replicate and Predict a Stock Index

3. Application of the Proposed Methodology

Conclusion

References

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