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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"MPEC"”.
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Constraint qualifications and stationarity concepts for mathematical programs with equilibrium constraints
… programs with equilibrium constraints (MPEC) is presented. It is demonstrated that all but the weakest CQ, Guignard CQ, are too strong for a discussion of MPECs. Therefore, MPEC variants of all the standard CQs are introduced and investigated. A strongly stationary point (which is simply …
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1á,25(OH)2-VITAMIN D3 IN PROSTATE: INTERSECTION WITH AKT/PTEN AXIS AND ROLE IN SENESCENCE
… utilizing mouse prostatic epithelial cells (MPEC) with acute in vitro Pten knockdown or knockout. We found that loss of Pten expression led to a partial induction of cellular senescence. Upon treatment with 1á,25(OH)<sub>2</sub>D)<sub>3</sub>, MPEC which had lost Pten showed significantly …
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Differentiation into Effector Cells with Distinct Memory Fates: Contributions of Viral Dose and Functional Avidity
… memory cells (memory precursor effector cells, MPEC) and those that are terminally differentiated cells (short-lived effector cells, SLEC). Balancing the differentiation of effectors along the memory precursor effector cell (MPEC) vs. short-lived effector cell (SLEC) pathways is critical in …
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Optimal road pricing scheme design
… Program with Equilibrium Constraint (MPEC). After reviewing various methods for solving the MPEC problem, three possible methods (the merit function method, improved cutting plane algorithm, and Genetics Algorithm (GA) based algorithm) were developed and tested with the optimal toll …
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Low-carbon transformation of the German and European electricity systems
… problem with equilibrium constraints (MPEC) to test different regulatory approaches and their effect on network investment. The last chapter, again, uses a MILP to determine network investment for the European transmission network up to 2050.The nodal model optimizes investments in HVDC …
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A novel model system for the study of anti-tumour T-cell memory
… at this anatomical site. Reisolated memory PEC (mPEC) retained their reactivity and conferred tumour protection even after multiple transfers to subsequent tumour bearing nude mice.<br></br><br></br>The present model proved to be a valuable tool for the evaluation of the factors and mechanisms …
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Global solution to parametric complementarity constrained programs and applications in optimal parameter selection
… program with equilibrium constraints (MPEC) interchangeably in the chapter. We review the philosophy and main techniques behind the existing algorithms developed for solving MPEC. This background knowledge is followed by a section focusing on the methodologies for solving the specific …
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INTEGRATED DYNAMIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND MARKET DESIGN IN SMART GRID
… techniques including MIP, SOS, and nonlinear MPEC solvers are compared with the proposed algorithm. Examples illustrate the appropriateness and usefulness of the both proposed system mechanism and heuristic algorithm in modeling the market and solving the corresponding large scale bi-level …
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Resource allocation and pricing under competition in shared mobility markets
… program with equilibrium constraints (MPEC) is formulated to capture the interdependent decision-making processes of the mobility service provider (e.g., regarding vehicle allocation) and travelers (e.g., regarding ridesharing and travel path options). An algorithm based on approximate …
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Evaluación de la respuesta del TGF-beta y los linfocitos t residentes de memoria intestinales y esplénicos durante la infección por rotavirus en un modelo múrido
… diferenciación hacía LT precursores de memoria (MPEC). Nuestro siguiente objetivo, contemplado en un nuevo proyecto en curso, es evaluar el papel del TGF-Beta en la generación de los LTrmi.
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Multi-level, Multi-stage and Stochastic Optimization Models for Energy Conservation in Buildings for Federal, State and Local Agencies
… program with equilibrium constraints (MPEC) improves the current best practice for agencies concerned with making the most cost-effective selection leveraging energy services companies or utilities. The two-level model maximizes savings to the agency and profit to the energy services …
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Integrated supply chain design for sustainable and resilient development of biofuel production
… program with equilibrium constraints (DC-MPEC) into to a solvable mixed integer quadratic programming (MIQP) problem. In the last chapter, we further build on this work to analyze how possible governmental regulations/policies on agricultural land use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission …
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Induction of Stronger and Long Lasting Vaccine Immunity to Tuberculosis
… of CD8 T cells, and memory precursor effector-MPEC type of longer-living CD8 T cells. Increased levels of tetramer specific-CD8 T cells correlated with a better protection against tuberculosis in rapamycin-BCG group compared to BCG vaccinated mice. When rapamycin-BCG mice were rested and …