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Showing 1 to 20 of 56 for “"selection criterion"”.
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Parallelization of hybrid multi-objective evolutionary algorithm on multi-core architectures
… the Pareto optimal front in a single run. The selection criterion used to select individuals in the population play an important role in determining the quality of the solutions. Pareto-based algorithms use the Pareto selection criterion to evolve different parts of the solution space …
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Heritability estimates for calving date in Simmental cattle
… Calving interval does not appear to be a useful selection criterion to improve reproduction. Phenotypic and genetic correlations of first calving date with calving interval were -.58 and -.83 ± .37, respectively. The genetic correlation between first and second calving dates was .66 ± .41. Given …
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Information theoretic measure of complexity and stock market analysis : using the JSE as a case study
Bozdogan [8] [6] [7] developed a new model selection criteria called information measure of complexity (ICOMP) for model selection. In contrast to Akaike's [1] information criterion (AIC) and other AIC type criteria that are traditionally used for regression analysis, ICOMP takes into account the …
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Low viscosity channels and the stability of long wavelength convection
… maximizes heat transfer increases. As a pattern selection criterion, this analysis is not complete. It provides no mechanism to relate the optimal heat transfer wavelength to the wavelength that is realized or preferred in nature. We present numerical simulation suites, for bottom and internally …
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High dimensional feature selection under interactive models
… the popularity of high dimensional feature selection. High dimensional feature selection aims to select relevant features from the suspected feature space by removing redundant features. Among high feature selection studies, a large number have considered main effects only, although …
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Additive manufacturing applications and implementation in aerospace
… a several use-case parts from rotary aircraft. Selection criterion were created and applied to analyze the value that additive manufacturing would bring in comparison to that of conventional methods, ultimately determining its feasibility for additive manufacturing.
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Linear body measurements and other birth observations on beef calves as predictors of preweaning growth rate and weaning type score
… Birth weight should be considered a useful selection criterion for Angus and possibly Hereford calves, but not for Shorthorns, except that extremely small calves should not be kept as breeding stock. Neither body measurements nor type at birth can be recommended as selection criteria as …
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Stein Estimation and Model Selection
… use Stein type estimators for statistical model selection purposes. First, a parameter truncation criterion developed in conjunction with the new Stein estimator (Stein, 1981) is used in an orthonormal linear statistical model setting, as a basis for simultaneously selecting the model and …
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l0 Sparse signal processing and model selection with applications
… functions for model expansion. The role of model selection in sparse signal processing is widely neglected in literature. The tuning/penalty parameter of a sparse approximating problem should be selected using a model selection criterion which minimizes a desired discrepancy measure. Compared to …
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Conditioned Discrimination in the Behavior-Genetic Analysis of the Blow Fly, Phormia Regina
… stimulating device and used in a bidirectional selection experiment. Using a difference score (CS+-CS-) as the selection criterion, selective breeding produced high and low performance lines differing significantly from one another and from an unselected control line. An analysis of the selected …
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Leveraging Statistical Process Control for continuous improvement of the manufacturing process
… criteria (AIC), a recognized statistical model selection criterion, for objective model selection for the purpose of establishing the most representative control limits in the application of SPC. The most representative control limits are instrumental in eliminating unnecessary use of resources …
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Item parameter drift and online calibration
… a four-quadrant online calibration pretest item selection design with proportional density index algorithm is proposed. Comparisons were made between different online calibration item selection strategies. Results showed that under unidimensional computerized adaptive testing, the pro- posed …
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An outcome evaluation of the SHAWCO Saturday School Programme
… programme managers who use a nonprobability criterion sampling technique to select learners onto the programme based on a predetermined criterion (performance on two standardised academic potential tests). The selection criterion is such that only the first 200 high-performing learners get …
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Semi-supervised learning and relevance search on networked data
… more informative mining results. First, a label selection criterion is proposed to improve the effectiveness of existing semi-supervised learning models on networks. Second, ranking and semi-supervised learning are integrated together to improve the informativeness of the results. Third, a …
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Comparison Watershed Selection When Applying the AllForX Approach for Sediment TMDL Development
… a quantitative watershed characteristic as a selection criterion. The AllForX Approach uses a regression relationship between Virginia Stream Condition Index (VSCI) scores and AllForX values (a unit-less multiplier that is the ratio of a modeled existing sediment load divided by a modeled …
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Analysis of multispecies microcosm experiments
… treatment effects. A stepwise dependent variable selection algorithm with a selection criterion based on a conditional p-value argument is proposed and applied to a real data set. It is seen to have advantages over other methods for assessing species importance.
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The Influence of Location of Firm Ownership on Consumers
… responsibility. Next, localness, as a store selection criterion, is measured alongside other, more prevalent store choice determinants to evaluate the relative magnitude of localness's influence. Potential antecedents of LSP are tested, and it is found that three consumer values (materialism, …
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Analysis and Evaluation of Methods for Activities in the Expanded Requirements Generation Model (x-RGM)
… methods for each activity based on commonly used selection criteria such that the chosen criterion is optimized. This list of methods is created with the intention of simplifying the task of choosing methods for the activities defined by the x-RGM that best meet the selection criterion goal
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Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure
… operational boundaries. Traditionally, the selection of materials for the layered structure has been largely influenced by the thermal conductivity for heat dissipation, the similarity of the coefficient of thermal expansion for physical integrity of the structure and to a lesser extent, the …
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Design of stable nanostructure configurations in ternary alloys
… boundaries to stabilize the nanostructure. A selection criterion has been established for designing stable binary nanocrystalline materials. This thesis explores the extension of this concept to the design of multicomponent nanostructured systems. In contrast to the simplicity of a binary …
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