subject:(decomposition)

University of Waterloo

1. Huang, Ruitong. Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y).

Degree: 2010, University of Waterloo

► Computing the structure of a finite-dimensional algebra is a classical mathematical problem in symbolic computation with many applications such as polynomial factorization, computational group theory… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: algebra; decomposition; radical; Wedderburn decomposition

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Huang, R. (2010). Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y). (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5360

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Huang, Ruitong. “Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y).” 2010. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5360.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Huang, Ruitong. “Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y).” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Huang R. Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y). [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2010. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5360.

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Huang R. Decomposition of Finite-Dimensional Matrix Algebras over \mathbb{F}_{q}(y). [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/5360

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University of Georgia

2. Ruderfer, Isidor Forrest. Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research.

Degree: MS, Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development, 2003, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ruderfer_isidor_f_200305_ms

► A major portion of the beans consumed in Costa Rica are produced under a traditional slash-mulch system referred to as frijol tapado. Research is under… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: decomposition

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Ruderfer, I. F. (2003). Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research. (Masters Thesis). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ruderfer_isidor_f_200305_ms

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ruderfer, Isidor Forrest. “Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research.” 2003. Masters Thesis, University of Georgia. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ruderfer_isidor_f_200305_ms.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ruderfer, Isidor Forrest. “Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research.” 2003. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Ruderfer IF. Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Georgia; 2003. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ruderfer_isidor_f_200305_ms.

Council of Science Editors:

Ruderfer IF. Phosphorus dynamics in the litter layers of a traditional slash-mulch bean production system in southern Costa Rica : reassessing concepts and methods in litter decomposition research. [Masters Thesis]. University of Georgia; 2003. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ruderfer_isidor_f_200305_ms

University of Georgia

3. Ardon Sayao, Marcelo Luis. Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams.

Degree: PhD, Ecology, 2006, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ardon-sayao_marcelo_l_200608_phd

► Lowland Neotropical streams have a chemically-diverse detrital resource base, where leaf quality has the potential to play a key role in mediating effects of eutrophication… (more)

▼ Lowland Neotropical streams have a chemically-diverse detrital resource base, where leaf quality has the potential to play a key role in mediating effects of eutrophication on stream food webs. I examined the hypothesis that the quality of leaf substrata (i.e. carbon quality and nutrient content) determines: (1) the rate at which microbes and invertebrates process leaf litter; and (2) the magnitude of the microbial and invertebrate response to high ambient nutrient levels in water and substratum. First, I studied the effects of leaf carbon-quality and nutrient content on leaf breakdown of eight common riparian species in a stream at La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica. Results indicate that concentrations of structural compounds, not secondary compounds, are the most important predictors of breakdown. Results also suggest that microbes rapidly colonize and process high-quality leaves, while low-quality leaves serve primarily as substrata for attachment of invertebrates. Second, I examined if the same trends I observed with respect to carbon-quality and breakdown at La Selva also occurred at a temperate site. I used standardized analytical techniques to measure leaf litter chemistry from seven common riparian trees from Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, N.C. and compared results to leaf chemistry of species from La Selva. Structural compounds were strongly correlated with leaf breakdown rate at both sites. However, concentrations of condensed tannins were significantly greater (2.6 - fold) in Coweeta than in La Selva species and were negatively correlated to breakdown rate among Coweeta species, but not among La Selva species. Third, I examined if leaf carbon-quality mediates stimulation of leaf breakdown by elevated ambient phosphorus. I examined leaf breakdown rates of three species differing in carbon-quality across a natural landscape gradient in stream water P, and a whole-stream P-enrichment. Results suggest that high-P levels stimulate fungal biomass and microbial respiration to a greater extent on high than on low carbon-quality species. And finally, to avoid confounding effects of other leaf quality parameters, I manipulated both carbon-quality and phosphorus levels using a modified artificial (agar-diffusing) substratum technique. Results provide the first experimental demonstration supporting the hypothesis that carbon-quality of organic matter can determine the response of microbial respiration to P-enrichment of both substratum and water. My results indicate that carbon-quality has the potential to mediate the effects of elevated water nutrients on detrital-based food webs. Advisors/Committee Members: Catherine M. Pringle.

Subjects/Keywords: Decomposition

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Ardon Sayao, M. L. (2006). Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ardon-sayao_marcelo_l_200608_phd

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ardon Sayao, Marcelo Luis. “Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams.” 2006. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ardon-sayao_marcelo_l_200608_phd.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ardon Sayao, Marcelo Luis. “Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams.” 2006. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Ardon Sayao ML. Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2006. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ardon-sayao_marcelo_l_200608_phd.

Council of Science Editors:

Ardon Sayao ML. Effects of leaf litter quality on decomposition dynamics in lowland Neotropical streams. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2006. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/ardon-sayao_marcelo_l_200608_phd

Texas A&M University

4. Gudeman, Stephanie M. The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures.

Degree: 2009, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1833

► Twin Cays, Belize, is dominated by Rhizophora mangle L. (red mangrove). Tall (>5m in height) R. mangle are located along the fringe of the island… (more)

▼ Twin Cays, Belize, is dominated by Rhizophora mangle L. (red mangrove). Tall (>5m in height) R. mangle are located along the fringe of the island and dwarf R. mangle grow in the interior of the island. These stand structures can be differentiated using ?13C and ?15N analysis (mean tall ?13C = -28 ?, mean tall ?15N = 0?; mean dwarf ?13C = -25?, mean dwarf ?15N = -10?), which may also prove useful in examining past mangrove stand structures from sediment cores. 15N label was traced in R. mangle leaves in a laboratory and field experiment over three months. The 15N label was examined to determine distribution of nitrogen in various biochemical fractions of the leaf and to verify if nitrogen is fractionated in a predictable manner over time. This information could be beneficial in examining past mangrove stand structures. Experimental data indicate that nitrogen is mobile within each biochemical fraction of the R. mangle leaf over time and a measurable amount of nitrogen exists in each fraction after 3 months of incubation. Nitrogen immobilization was evident in each experiment, as the ?15N values decreased ~200? in each of the labeled fractions of the laboratory experiment, which was mirrored by an increase in ?15N in the control samples. The amount of nitrogen in the biochemical fractions of the field experiment varied over time either increasing or decreasing, which may be due to the various environmental conditions such as tidal fluctuation, temperature, oxygen concentrations and microbial activity. The ?15N signature of the residual nitrogen fraction (?15N = 87?) reflected that of the bulk fraction (?15N = 133?) in the laboratory experiment as well as in the field experiment (residual nitrogen ?15N = 759?, bulk ?15N = 770?). To use isotope analysis to examine past mangrove stand structures it is essential that the original signature be maintained over time. The results of this study indicated that the simple interpretation of nitrogen isotopes may not be useful in examining past mangrove stand structures due to the variation over time, although this type of analysis may be considered if coupled with additional proxies and diagenetic factors are taken into account. Advisors/Committee Members: Cifuentes, Luis (advisor), Davis, Steve (committee member), Fogel, Marilyn (committee member), Thornton, Dan (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: mangroves; decomposition

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Gudeman, S. M. (2009). The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1833

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gudeman, Stephanie M. “The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures.” 2009. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1833.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gudeman, Stephanie M. “The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures.” 2009. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Gudeman SM. The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1833.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gudeman SM. The use of ?15N to examine past mangrove stand structures. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1833

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Texas A&M University

5. Hwang, Sung Ook. Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations.

Degree: 2014, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/154012

► In this dissertation, we develop models and methodologies for effective design and efficient operation of product recovery logistics networks. Recovery networks, employed for recycle-reuse-refurbish-remanufacture purposes,… (more)

▼ In this dissertation, we develop models and methodologies for effective design and efficient operation of product recovery logistics networks. Recovery networks, employed for recycle-reuse-refurbish-remanufacture purposes, constitute an ever-expanding portion of supply chain networks. For such activities to make business-sense, it is important that the logistical decisions associated with designing and operating underlying networks are made carefully. With this main motivation, we focus on two fundamental problems. First, we consider a generic Closed-Loop Supply Chain (CLSC) network setting under demand and return uncertainty and provide a new model and an efficient solution approach for the associated network design problem. Consideration of uncertainties and their impact on the CLSC network design is a largely ignored area in the literature, thus, this work contributes to closing this gap, in both modeling and solution methodology contexts, as well as in analysis. Second, we consider the specific case of commercial returns, which is quite common in today's business climate, given the generous return policies provided by electronics and department stores as well as retail superstores. In this setting, for operational efficiency and financial effectiveness, it is important for providers to best determine appropriate return channels, i.e., the return channel selection, for commercial products whose values decrease over time. Return channel selection for commercial products is also a largely ignored area in the literature. We first address this problem from an operational efficiency perspective given an underlying network of facilities. In the related models and analysis, we introduce and capture the concepts of channel selection dependence on product and logistics network characteristics. Later, recognizing that the design of an underlying network may be under the control of the provider, we take an integrated design and operation perspective and incorporate the logistics network design into the model to further study dependence of channel selection on network characteristics. In addition to new models and analysis for commercial return logistics, our contributions also include the development of efficient solution algorithms with measurable solution quality. We introduce the problems of interest and their context in today's business environment in the first chapter. In the second chapter of the dissertation, we develop a two-stage stochastic programming model for the generic CLSC network design problem under demand and return uncertainty, represented by a set of scenarios. For the model's solution, we develop a Benders Decomposition (BD) approach that significantly improves computational efficiency via surrogate constraints, strengthened Benders cuts, multiple Benders cuts, and mean value scenario based lower bounding inequalities. In the third chapter, we develop models for the channel selection problem for commercial products under time-value consideration. Based on this model, we analyze the optimal return… Advisors/Committee Members: Uster, Halit (advisor), Curry, Guy (advisor), Cetinkaya, Sila (committee member), Ketzenberg, Michael (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Benders Decomposition

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Hwang, S. O. (2014). Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/154012

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hwang, Sung Ook. “Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations.” 2014. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/154012.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hwang, Sung Ook. “Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Hwang SO. Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2014. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/154012.

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Council of Science Editors:

Hwang SO. Methods and Analysis for Recovery Logistics Networks with Uncertainty and Channel Selection Considerations. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/154012

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Wake Forest University

6. Hayashi, Koby. Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition.

Degree: 2018, Wake Forest University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/90743

Tensor decompositions have gained popularity in various research communities as a means of analyzing high dimensional, complex data.

Subjects/Keywords: CP Decomposition

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Hayashi, K. (2018). Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition. (Thesis). Wake Forest University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10339/90743

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hayashi, Koby. “Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition.” 2018. Thesis, Wake Forest University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10339/90743.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hayashi, Koby. “Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition.” 2018. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Hayashi K. Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition. [Internet] [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2018. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/90743.

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Hayashi K. Parallel Algorithms for and Applications of the Dense Canonical Polyadic Decomposition. [Thesis]. Wake Forest University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10339/90743

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7. Steiner, Johannes. Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach.

Degree: 2014, Università della Svizzera italiana

URL: http://doc.rero.ch/record/234355

► In this thesis we present a monolithic coupling approach for the simulation of phenomena involving interacting fluid and structure using different discretizations for the subproblems.… (more)

▼ In this thesis we present a monolithic coupling approach for the simulation of phenomena involving interacting fluid and structure using different discretizations for the subproblems. For many applications in fluid dynamics, the Finite Volume method is the first choice in simulation science. Likewise, for the simulation of structural mechanics the Finite Element method is one of the most, if not the most, popular discretization method. However, despite the advantages of these discretizations in their respective application domains, monolithic coupling schemes have so far been restricted to a single discretization for both subproblems. We present a fluid structure coupling scheme based on a mixed Finite Volume/Finite Element method that combines the benefits of these discretizations. An important challenge in coupling fluid and structure is the transfer of forces and velocities at the fluidstructure interface in a stable and efficient way. In our approach this is achieved by means of a fully implicit formulation, i.e., the transfer of forces and displacements is carried out in a common set of equations for fluid and structure. We assemble the two different discretizations for the fluid and structure subproblems as well as the coupling conditions for forces and displacements into a single large algebraic system. Since we simulate real world problems, as a consequence of the complexity of the considered geometries, we end up with algebraic systems with a large number of degrees of freedom. This necessitates the use of parallel solution techniques. Our work covers the design and implementation of the proposed heterogeneous monolithic coupling approach as well as the efficient solution of the arising large nonlinear systems on distributed memory supercomputers. We apply Newton’s method to linearize the fully implicit coupled nonlinear fluid structure interaction problem. The resulting linear system is solved with a Krylov subspace correction method. For the preconditioning of the iterative solver we propose the use of multilevel methods. Specifically, we study a multigrid as well as a two-level restricted additive Schwarz method. We illustrate the performance of our method on a benchmark example and compare the afore mentioned different preconditioning strategies for the parallel solution of the monolithic coupled system. Advisors/Committee Members: Rolf (Dir.).

Subjects/Keywords: Domain decomposition

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Steiner, J. (2014). Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach. (Thesis). Università della Svizzera italiana. Retrieved from http://doc.rero.ch/record/234355

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Steiner, Johannes. “Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach.” 2014. Thesis, Università della Svizzera italiana. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://doc.rero.ch/record/234355.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Steiner, Johannes. “Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Steiner J. Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2014. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/234355.

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Steiner J. Coupling different discretizations for fluid structure interaction in a monolithic approach. [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2014. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/234355

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Texas A&M University

8. Ulusal, Elif. Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem.

Degree: 2008, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85936

► We consider the problem of computing the branchwidth and an optimal branch decomposition of a graph. Branch decompositions and branchwidth were introduced in 1991 by… (more)

▼ We consider the problem of computing the branchwidth and an optimal branch decomposition of a graph. Branch decompositions and branchwidth were introduced in 1991 by Robertson and Seymour and were used in the proof of Graph Minors Theorem (GMT), a well known conjecture (Wagner's conjecture) in graph theory. The notions of branchwidth and branch decompositions have been proved to be useful for solving many NP-hard problems that have applications in fields such as graph theory, network design, sensor networks and biology. Branch decompositions have been utilized for problems such as the traveling salesman problem by Cook and Seymour, general minor containment and the branchwidth problem by Hicks by means of the relevant branch decomposition-based algorithms. Branch decomposition-based algorithms are fixed parameter tractable algorithms obtained by combining dynamic programming techniques with branch decompositions. The running time and space of these algorithms strongly depend on the width of the utilized branch decomposition. Thus, finding optimal or close to optimal branch decompositions is very important for the efficiency of the branch decomposition-based algorithms. Motivated by the vastness of the fields of application, we aim to increase the efficiency of the branch decomposition-based algorithms by investigating effective techniques to find optimal branch decompositions. We present three integer programming models for the branchwidth problem. Two similar formulations are based on the relationship of branchwidth problem with a special case of the Steiner tree packing problem. The third formulation is based on the notion of laminar separations. We utilize upper and lower bounds obtained by heuristic algorithms, reduction techniques and cutting planes to increase the efficiency of our models. We use all three models for the branchwidth problem on hypergraphs as well. We compare the performance of three models both on graphs and hypergraphs. Furthermore we use the third model for rank-width problem and also offer a heuristic for finding good rank decompositions. We provide computational results for this problem, which can be a basis of comparison for future formulations. Advisors/Committee Members: Butenko, Sergiy I. (advisor), Hicks, Illya V. (advisor), Curry, Guy L. (committee member), Uster, Halit (committee member), Hobbs, Arthur (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: branch decomposition; branchwidth

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Ulusal, E. (2008). Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85936

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ulusal, Elif. “Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem.” 2008. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85936.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ulusal, Elif. “Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem.” 2008. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Ulusal E. Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2008. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85936.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ulusal E. Integer programming models for the branchwidth problem. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/85936

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9. Freno, Brian Andrew. Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity.

Degree: 2013, Texas Digital Library

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66650

► This dissertation presents a proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) method that uses dynamic basis functions. The dynamic functions are of a prescribed form and do not… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Proper orthogonal decomposition

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Freno, B. A. (2013). Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity. (Thesis). Texas Digital Library. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66650

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Freno, Brian Andrew. “Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity.” 2013. Thesis, Texas Digital Library. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66650.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Freno, Brian Andrew. “Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity.” 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Freno BA. Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66650.

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Freno BA. Reduced-order Models for Computational Aeroelasticity. [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66650

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Addis Ababa University

10. Edris, Hussein. Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis .

Degree: 2008, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5128

► The paper attempts to examine the determinants of income inequality, and the interrelationship between cultivation of cash crops and the existing income inequity in the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Inequality; Regression; Decomposition

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Edris, H. (2008). Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5128

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Edris, Hussein. “Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis .” 2008. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5128.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Edris, Hussein. “Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis .” 2008. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Edris H. Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2008. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5128.

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Edris H. Distributional Consequence of Trade Exposure in Rural Ethiopia: A Household Level Analysis . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2008. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5128

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Louisiana State University

11. Keaton, Michael Anne. Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs.

Degree: MA, Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2011, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-04092012-194710 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3350

► Numerous studies have been conducted on the taphonomy of human remains since the inception of forensic anthropology. Through these studies, the rates of decomposition, animal… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: decomposition; embalming; taphonomy

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Keaton, M. A. (2011). Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-04092012-194710 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3350

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Keaton, Michael Anne. “Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed January 19, 2020. etd-04092012-194710 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3350.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Keaton, Michael Anne. “Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs.” 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Keaton MA. Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: etd-04092012-194710 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3350.

Council of Science Editors:

Keaton MA. Effect of embalming on the decomposition of pigs. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2011. Available from: etd-04092012-194710 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3350

Oregon State University

12. Phon-On, Aniruth. A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube.

Degree: PhD, Mathematics, 2010, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/16147

► For cell-like upper semicontinuous(usc) decompositions G of finite dimensional manifolds M, the decomposition space M/G turns out to be an ANR provided M/G is finite… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Decomposition; Hilbert space

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Phon-On, A. (2010). A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/16147

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Phon-On, Aniruth. “A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/16147.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Phon-On, Aniruth. “A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube.” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Phon-On A. A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2010. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/16147.

Council of Science Editors:

Phon-On A. A thin codimension-one decomposition of the Hilbert Cube. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/16147

13. Bilal, Ruba Candiga. Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests.

Degree: PhD, Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, 2017, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/85625

► Appalachian mixed hardwood stands along south facing slopes of the Ridge and Valley physiographic province were used to determine fine scale soil respiration (Rs )… (more)

▼ Appalachian mixed hardwood stands along south facing slopes of the Ridge and Valley physiographic province were used to determine fine scale soil respiration (Rs ) and nutrient dynamics among four distinct cover types, white oak (WO, Quercus alba L.), scarlet oak (SO, Quercus coccinea Muech.), chestnut oak (CO, Quercus montana Wild.) and a pine-oak co-dominant cover (PO, Pinus spp. and Quercus spp. (primarily Pinus pungens Lamb. and Q. montana)). Null hypotheses were that: (1) Rs and its relationship to environmental drivers would not differ among the cover types, (2) water and nutrient use efficiencies (WUE and NUE) would not differ among the cover types, and (3) litter decomposition would not differ among the diverse cover types. In 0.02 ha plots, replicated four times, Rs and associated variables (e.g., soil temperature and moisture) were measured. Measurements occurred in three sub-sample locations per plot, from July 2014 - December 2015. In each plot, foliage from two trees of the dominant species were collected to determine WUE using δ¹³C isotope discrimination. Nutrient (N, P and K) content of this fresh foliage was compared with that of litterfall to determine NUE. Litterbags, collected over a one and half year period were used to determine decomposition rate constants for each dominant species. Soil temperature and moisture explained 71% of the variability in Rs. Although only slight, there were statistically significant differences in the Rs models due to cover type. At the same soil temperature, the PO cover type had the highest Rs while the SO, WO cover types had the lowest Rs. WUE, and NUE varied among cover types. SO had significantly greater WUE than the other species, including Table mountain pine, which had the highest NUE. Higher elevation cover types (i.e., PO and CO) ad greater decomposition rate constants. Among the factors driving decomposition, soil C: N ratio had the strongest correlation to decomposition. Correlations between decomposition and productivity variables of total above ground biomass, total stand biomass, and aboveground net primary production also exist. In conclusion, carbon and nutrient cycling varies across the level of cover type within the southern Appalachian hardwood forests. Future efforts to focus on carbon and nutrient dynamics in the context of land use or global change should consider these finer-scale differences. Advisors/Committee Members: Seiler, John R. (committeechair), Strahm, Brian (committeechair), Fox, Thomas R. (committee member), Schoenholtz, Stephen Hanley (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: soil; water; decomposition

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Bilal, R. C. (2017). Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/85625

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bilal, Ruba Candiga. “Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/85625.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bilal, Ruba Candiga. “Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests.” 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Bilal RC. Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2017. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/85625.

Council of Science Editors:

Bilal RC. Soil Carbon and Nutrient Cycling Across Cover Types in Southern Appalachian Hardwood Forests. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/85625

Université de Neuchâtel

14. Doucouré, Souleymane. Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires.

Degree: 2012, Université de Neuchâtel

URL: http://doc.rero.ch/record/29139

► L’objet de cette thèse est l’approximation du point de vue mathématique et numérique des équations de Navier-Stokes anisotropiques et des lois de conservations scalaires… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Domain decomposition method

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Doucouré, S. (2012). Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires. (Thesis). Université de Neuchâtel. Retrieved from http://doc.rero.ch/record/29139

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Doucouré, Souleymane. “Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires.” 2012. Thesis, Université de Neuchâtel. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://doc.rero.ch/record/29139.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Doucouré, Souleymane. “Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Doucouré S. Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université de Neuchâtel; 2012. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/29139.

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Doucouré S. Méthodes de décomposition de domaines pour les équations de Navier-Stokes en jonction fleuve/océan et les lois de conservation scalaires. [Thesis]. Université de Neuchâtel; 2012. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/29139

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15. Makaza, Kasirayi. Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality.

Degree: 2011, University of Zimbabwe

URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/156

► The effects of litter quality and inorganic nitrogen (N) on rate of decomposition and N release pattern by three leguminous woody species were investigated under… (more)

▼ The effects of litter quality and inorganic nitrogen (N) on rate of decomposition and N release pattern by three leguminous woody species were investigated under field conditions by the litterbag technique. The species studied in 1994/1995 were Leucaena leucocephala, Senna siamea and Flemingia macrophylla. This study was superimposed on an existing alley cropping trial. In the on-going experiment , maize (variety MM 603,3-way cross), was the companion crop and the leguminous species comprised the alley hedgerows. Nylon litterbags with 4 mm mesh size were each filled with 20 g of dry leaf prunings of each species. Five litterbags of each pruning type were randomly buried in a subplot of each treatment. At each sampling time, one bag representing each pruning type was removed from each subplot. The samples were cleaned , dried , weighed and analysed for N, polyphenol and lignin contents. Decomposition rate constants (kD) and N release rate constants (kN) were calculated from exponential decomposition equations. The mean(kD) of the plant litter ranged from 0.30 to 0.12wk-1, decreasing in the order , L. leucocephala,>S. siamea> F. macrophylla. Analysis of variance of the mean kD values showed that L. leucocephala, and S. siamea decomposed significantly (P<_0.01) faster than F. macrophylla. It was also observed that the level of inorganic N had a significant effect on decomposition rate. Residues in plots which received 68 and 112 kg N ha-1 had similar decomposition rate which were faster((P<-0.05) than those for 0 and 34 kg N ha-1. Negative partial correlations were recorded between kDs, on one hand and lignin and polyphenol contents(P<-0.01), C:N ratio (P<-0.01) and lignin + polyphenol:N ratio (P<-0.01) and inorganic N level (P<-0.01). These results show that both the chemical composition of plant residues and level of inorganic fertilizer N applied increased the rate of plant residue decomposition. The mean (kN) ranged from 0.151 to 0.114wk-1, decreasing in the order L. leucocephala,>S. siamea> F.macrophylla. There were however , no significant species on N level effects on kN. Generally, net N release was obtained in the first 2-3 weeks followed by immobilization thereafter in all species. Positive partial correlations(P<-0.05)were recorded with initial N- content ( P<-0.05) suggested that it affects decomposition rates. Negative partial correlations were recorded between initial lignin and polyphenol contents and kN. Lignin and polyphenols are thought to have caused N immobilization through the formation of resistant complexes. There was no significant species effect on maize yields . A significant N fertilizer effect on yield was obtained at 68 kg N ha-1. This result probably indicates the need for moderate fertilizer N addition to incorporated residues in alley cropping.

Subjects/Keywords: Nitrogen Decomposition from Leucaena leuocephala; Nitrogen Decomposition from Senna siamea; Nitrogen Decomposition from Flemingia macrophylla

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Makaza, K. (2011). Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/156

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Makaza, Kasirayi. “Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality.” 2011. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/156.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Makaza, Kasirayi. “Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality.” 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Makaza K. Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2011. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/156.

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Council of Science Editors:

Makaza K. Decomposition and Nitrogen Release From Leucaena leucocephala,senna siamea, and Flemingia macrophylla Litter in managed alleys for maize in Zambia:Infuence of inorganic-N and litter Quality. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2011. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/156

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Cal Poly

16. Huettinger, Rachel. Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals.

Degree: MS, Biomedical and General Engineering, 2019, Cal Poly

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1974 ; 10.15368/theses.2019.6

► Surface electromyography records the motor unit action potential signals in the vicinity of the electrode to reveal information on muscle activation. Decomposition of sEMG… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: EMG Decomposition; MUAP; sEMG Decomposition; Perturbation Based Decomposition; Perturbative Approximate Series Expansion; Bioelectrical and Neuroengineering

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Huettinger, R. (2019). Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals. (Masters Thesis). Cal Poly. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1974 ; 10.15368/theses.2019.6

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Huettinger, Rachel. “Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Cal Poly. Accessed January 19, 2020. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1974 ; 10.15368/theses.2019.6.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Huettinger, Rachel. “Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals.” 2019. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Huettinger R. Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Cal Poly; 2019. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1974 ; 10.15368/theses.2019.6.

Council of Science Editors:

Huettinger R. Perturbation Based Decomposition of sEMG Signals. [Masters Thesis]. Cal Poly; 2019. Available from: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1974 ; 10.15368/theses.2019.6

Iowa State University

17. Wang, Xinying. Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications.

Degree: 2016, Iowa State University

URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15834

► Matrix decomposition plays an increasingly significant role in many scientific and engineering applications. Among numerous techniques, Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Eigenvalue Decomposition (EVD) are… (more)

▼ Matrix decomposition plays an increasingly significant role in many scientific and engineering applications. Among numerous techniques, Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Eigenvalue Decomposition (EVD) are widely used as factorization tools to perform Principal Component Analysis for dimensionality reduction and pattern recognition in image processing, text mining and wireless communications, while QR Decomposition (QRD) and sparse LU Decomposition (LUD) are employed to solve the dense or sparse linear system of equations in bioinformatics, power system and computer vision. Matrix decompositions are computationally expensive and their sequential implementations often fail to meet the requirements of many time-sensitive applications. The emergence of reconfigurable computing has provided a flexible and low-cost opportunity to pursue high-performance parallel designs, and the use of FPGAs has shown promise in accelerating this class of computation. In this research, we have proposed and implemented several highly parallel FPGA-based architectures to accelerate matrix decompositions and their applications in data mining and signal processing. Specifically, in this dissertation we describe the following contributions: • We propose an efficient FPGA-based double-precision floating-point architecture for EVD, which can efficiently analyze large-scale matrices. • We implement a floating-point Hestenes-Jacobi architecture for SVD, which is capable of analyzing arbitrary sized matrices. • We introduce a novel deeply pipelined reconfigurable architecture for QRD, which can be dynamically configured to perform either Householder transformation or Givens rotation in a manner that takes advantage of the strengths of each. • We design a configurable architecture for sparse LUD that supports both symmetric and asymmetric sparse matrices with arbitrary sparsity patterns. • By further extending the proposed hardware solution for SVD, we parallelize a popular text mining tool-Latent Semantic Indexing with an FPGA-based architecture. • We present a configurable architecture to accelerate Homotopy l1-minimization, in which the modification of the proposed FPGA architecture for sparse LUD is used at its core to parallelize both Cholesky decomposition and rank-1 update. Our experimental results using an FPGA-based acceleration system indicate the efficiency of our proposed novel architectures, with application and dimension-dependent speedups over an optimized software implementation that range from 1.5ÃÂ to 43.6ÃÂ in terms of computation time.

Subjects/Keywords: Computer architecture; FPGA; Matrix Decomposition; QR Decomposition; Reconfigurable computing technology; Singular Value Decomposition; Computer Engineering

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Wang, X. (2016). Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications. (Thesis). Iowa State University. Retrieved from https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15834

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wang, Xinying. “Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications.” 2016. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed January 19, 2020. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15834.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wang, Xinying. “Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications.” 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Wang X. Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2016. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15834.

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Council of Science Editors:

Wang X. Using reconfigurable computing technology to accelerate matrix decomposition and applications. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2016. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/15834

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

18. Benninger, Laura. Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type.

Degree: 2009, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/34

► Decomposition chemistry refers to the biochemical degradation processes which occur in soft tissue as decomposition proceeds. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Decomposition; Gravesoil; Postmortem interval

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Benninger, L. (2009). Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/34

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Benninger, Laura. “Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type.” 2009. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/34.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Benninger, Laura. “Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type.” 2009. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Benninger L. Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2009. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/34.

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Council of Science Editors:

Benninger L. Biochemical alteration of gravesoils between season and soil type. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/34

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

19. Tse, Galiena W. Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition.

Degree: 2010, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/85

► The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of soft tissue decomposition on the stability of drugs incorporated in hair antemortem. Two burial… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Hair; Soil; Oxycodone; Heroin; Decomposition

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Tse, G. W. (2010). Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/85

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Tse, Galiena W. “Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition.” 2010. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/85.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tse, Galiena W. “Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition.” 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Tse GW. Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2010. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/85.

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Council of Science Editors:

Tse GW. Stability of heroin metabolites and oxycodone in rat hair and liver during decomposition. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/85

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology

20. Marin, Gabriel D. Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle.

Degree: 2012, University of Ontario Institute of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/258

► The thermochemical copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle for hydrogen production includes three chemical reactions of hydrolysis, decomposition and electrolysis. The decomposition of copper oxychloride establishes the high-temperature… (more)

▼ The thermochemical copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl) cycle for hydrogen production includes three chemical reactions of hydrolysis, decomposition and electrolysis. The decomposition of copper oxychloride establishes the high-temperature limit of the cycle. Between 430 and 530 °C, copper oxychloride (Cu2OCl2) decomposes to produce a molten salt of copper (I) chloride (CuCl) and oxygen gas. The conditions that yield equilibrium at high conversion rates are not well understood. Also, the impact of feed streams containing by-products of incomplete reactions in an integrated thermochemical cycle of hydrogen production are also not well understood. In an integrated cycle, the hydrolysis reaction where CuCl2 reacts with steam to produce solid copper oxychloride precedes the decomposition reaction. Undesirable chlorine may be released as a result of CuCl2 decomposition and mass imbalance of the overall cycle and additional energy requirements to separate chlorine gas from the oxygen gas stream. In this thesis, a new phase change predictive model is developed and compared to the reaction rate kinetics in order to better understand the nature of resistances. A Stefan boundary condition is used in a new particle model to track the position of the moving solid-liquid interface as the solid particle decomposes under the influence of heat transfer at the surface. Results of conversion of CuO*CuCl2 from both a thermogravimetric (TGA) microbalance and a laboratory scale batch reactor experiments are analyzed and the rate of endothermic reaction determined. A second particle model identifies parameters that impact the transient chemical decomposition of solid particles embedded in the bulk fluid consisting of molten and gaseous phases at high temperature and low Reynolds number. The mass, energy, momentum and chemical reaction equations are solved for a particle suddenly immersed in a viscous continuum. Numerical solutions are developed and the results are validated with experimental data of small samples of chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride (CuO*CuCl2). This thesis provides new experimental and theoretical reference for the scale-up of a CuO*CuCl2 decomposition reactor with consideration of the impact on the yield of the thermochemical copper-chlorine cycle for the generation of hydrogen. Advisors/Committee Members: Naterer, Greg F., Gabriel, Kamiel.

Subjects/Keywords: Hydrogen; Thermochemical; Decomposition; Kinetics; Experimental

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Marin, G. D. (2012). Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle. (Thesis). University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10155/258

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Marin, Gabriel D. “Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle.” 2012. Thesis, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10155/258.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Marin, Gabriel D. “Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Marin GD. Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/258.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Marin GD. Kinetics and transport phenomena in the chemical decomposition of copper oxychloride in the thermochemical Cu-CI Cycle. [Thesis]. University of Ontario Institute of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10155/258

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21. Sangeetha R. Decompositions of graphs into cycles;.

Degree: Mathematics, 2014, Periyar University

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/23559

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Bibliography p.114-119

Advisors/Committee Members: Muthusamy A.

Subjects/Keywords: Decomposition Graphs

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R, S. (2014). Decompositions of graphs into cycles;. (Thesis). Periyar University. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/23559

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

R, Sangeetha. “Decompositions of graphs into cycles;.” 2014. Thesis, Periyar University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/23559.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

R, Sangeetha. “Decompositions of graphs into cycles;.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

R S. Decompositions of graphs into cycles;. [Internet] [Thesis]. Periyar University; 2014. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/23559.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

R S. Decompositions of graphs into cycles;. [Thesis]. Periyar University; 2014. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/23559

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta

22. Hupperts, Stefan F. Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology.

Degree: MS, Department of Renewable Resources, 2016, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvm40xr588

► The relationship between trees and ectomycorrhizal fungi is fundamental for tree growth and survival, particularly in the boreal forests of North America where low temperatures… (more)

▼ The relationship between trees and ectomycorrhizal fungi is fundamental for tree growth and survival, particularly in the boreal forests of North America where low temperatures inhibit decomposition and consequently limit nutrient availability. The responses of ectomycorrhizal fungal communities to large-scale disturbances and host phenology are not well known, but are important for restoring and predicting carbon and nutrient cycling. To that end, I investigated the ectomycorrhizal fungal community present on roots of outplanted seedlings in sites that captured a gradient of above and belowground disturbances. Additionally, I monitored the extracellular enzyme secretions of ectomycorrhizal fungi during four phenological stages (host dormancy, leaf flush, full leaf expansion, leaf abscission) of mature Populus tremuloides stands to assess the potential decomposing activity of ectomycorrhizal fungi in relation to changes in tree physiology. Contrary to my prediction, there was no difference in ectomycorrhizal fungal community composition across sites that differed in extent of above and belowground disturbances; composition was instead primarily affected by the species of seedling used to assay the soils. Further, I found relatively constant levels of enzyme secretions by ectomycorrhizas across phenological stages irrespective of the amount of carbon stored in roots, suggesting the enzymes I measured may be secreted to acquire nitrogen or phosphorus locked within organic matter. Additionally, potential enzyme activity was better predicted by the foraging strategy of ectomycorrhizal fungi, highlighting the functional roles of species. These findings emphasize the importance of planting a diverse community of trees in reclaimed soils to yield a diverse community of belowground fungi. Moreover, differences in potential enzyme activity of exploration types throughout phenological stages point to unique functional roles among fungi, which may change seasonally. Consequently, this research stresses the importance of restoring functional diversity in reconstructed ecosystems.

Subjects/Keywords: restoration; decomposition; ectomycorrhizal fungi

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Hupperts, S. F. (2016). Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvm40xr588

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hupperts, Stefan F. “Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed January 19, 2020. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvm40xr588.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hupperts, Stefan F. “Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology.” 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Hupperts SF. Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvm40xr588.

Council of Science Editors:

Hupperts SF. Ectomycorrhizal fungal community response to disturbance and host phenology. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvm40xr588

Texas A&M University

23. Ghosh, Mukulika. Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition.

Degree: 2012, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11873

► Approximate convex decomposition (ACD) is a technique that partitions an input object into "approximately convex" components. Decomposition into approximately convex pieces is both more efficient… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Convex Decomposition; Computational Geometry

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Ghosh, M. (2012). Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11873

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ghosh, Mukulika. “Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition.” 2012. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11873.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ghosh, Mukulika. “Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition.” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Ghosh M. Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11873.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Ghosh M. Fast Approximate Convex Decomposition. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2012-08-11873

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

24. Sussman, Daniel Lewis. Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding.

Degree: 2014, Johns Hopkins University

URL: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37075

► The eigendecomposition of an adjacency matrix provides a way to embed a graph as points in finite dimensional Euclidean space. This embedding allows the full… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: graph; spectral decomposition; embedding

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Sussman, D. L. (2014). Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding. (Thesis). Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved from http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37075

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sussman, Daniel Lewis. “Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding.” 2014. Thesis, Johns Hopkins University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37075.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sussman, Daniel Lewis. “Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Sussman DL. Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding. [Internet] [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37075.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Sussman DL. Foundations of Adjacency Spectral Embedding. [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37075

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Michigan Technological University

25. Modirroosta, Mahmoodreza. A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS.

Degree: MS, School of Business and Economics, 2013, Michigan Technological University

URL: http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etds/674

► This thesis analyzes the long-term trend behavior and cyclical components of real base metal prices. A decomposition approach is used to separate the real… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Base metals; Decomposition analysis; Economics

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Modirroosta, M. (2013). A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS. (Masters Thesis). Michigan Technological University. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etds/674

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Modirroosta, Mahmoodreza. “A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Michigan Technological University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etds/674.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Modirroosta, Mahmoodreza. “A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS.” 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Modirroosta M. A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Michigan Technological University; 2013. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etds/674.

Council of Science Editors:

Modirroosta M. A DECOMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF BASE METAL PRICES: COMPARING THE EFFECT OF DETRENDING METHODS ON TREND IDENTIFICATION AND CYCLICAL COMPONENTS. [Masters Thesis]. Michigan Technological University; 2013. Available from: http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/etds/674

University of Newcastle

26. Jiang, Lei. Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Newcastle

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1322134

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The development of smart grids, especially the vast deployment of smart meters, enables users to access their energy… (more)

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The development of smart grids, especially the vast deployment of smart meters, enables users to access their energy data on a much more detailed scale. This has promoted considerable interest in nonintrusive load monitoring (NILM) research. It is hoped that NILM techniques can separate energy-consumption data into individual appliance levels, thereby aiding customers who want to save energy or cut back usage. For this dissertation, we implemented a novel NILM system based on a support vector machine (SVM), an edge symbol analysis method (ESA), and principal power component analysis (PPCA). Our research uses a set of power load disaggregation methods, which constitute the most important part of our NILM system. Furthermore, our system automatically monitors a household power consumption and the power consumption of individual devices. We have developed the means to automatically detect a power-load event and the means to classify appliances based on machine learning. Our methods involve a new transient-detection algorithm. By analysing turn-on and turn-off transients, it can accurately detect the points when a device is switched on or switched off. The proposed load classification technique can identify different power appliances with better recognition accuracy and computational speed. The load classification method comprises two items: frequency feature analysis and a support vector machine. Our results indicate that by incorporating the new edge detection and turn-on, turn-off transient signature analyses into our NILM, more information is revealed than by traditional NILM methods. The load classification method achieved more than 90 percent recognition rate. We also propose a multiple class support vector machine to recognize different appliances. The approach consists of two stages. In stage one, feature analysis is applied to power signals. In stage two, a trained classifier based on SVM was applied to identify different appliances. Our experiment results on real data give better performance compared to other studies that have used supervised classification for household power-appliance monitoring. Our contributions also focus on feature extraction and pattern analysis for whole-house power load classification and disaggregation. Specifically, after finding a specific power event (such as a switch-on or switch-off) and clustering data in terms of power factor, the optimized features can be obtained from our algorithm by looking at harmonics of active/reactive power and using eigenvalue feature analysis. The experiments, based on real world data, give higher recognition accuracy and faster computational speed, and represent a promising approach for distinguishing different loads effectively.

Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Science & Information Technology, School of Design, Communication and Information Technology.

Subjects/Keywords: NILM; SVM; PCA; power decomposition

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APA (6^th Edition):

Jiang, L. (2016). Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1322134

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jiang, Lei. “Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Newcastle. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1322134.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jiang, Lei. “Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning.” 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Jiang L. Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1322134.

Council of Science Editors:

Jiang L. Intelligent recognition of electrical household appliances based on machine learning. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1322134

North Carolina State University

27. Kramer, Jeremy Daniel. Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows.

Degree: MS, Operations Research, 2009, North Carolina State University

URL: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/1229

► Network Flow problems are prevalent in Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Management Science. They constitute a class of problems that are frequently faced… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: decomposition; network flows; reoptimization

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Kramer, J. D. (2009). Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows. (Thesis). North Carolina State University. Retrieved from http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/1229

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kramer, Jeremy Daniel. “Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows.” 2009. Thesis, North Carolina State University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/1229.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kramer, Jeremy Daniel. “Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows.” 2009. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Kramer JD. Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows. [Internet] [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/1229.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Kramer JD. Min-Cost Multicommodity Network Flows: A Linear Case for the Convergence and Reoptimization of Multiple Single-Commodity Network Flows. [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/1229

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Addis Ababa University

28. Betiglu, Mengistu. Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database .

Degree: 2012, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/4465

► In today’s information transfer, multimedia is playing a major role and it has vast and rigorous issues that can be studied. Its nature is widely… (more)

▼ In today’s information transfer, multimedia is playing a major role and it has vast and rigorous issues that can be studied. Its nature is widely varied and the objects are characterized in various ways requiring a fully developed multimedia database management system to support the current diverse applications. Most of the operations in multimedia application are data intensive; hence it is advantageous to make use of distributed applications in this regard. Also having a distributed multimedia database is indispensable for the motto “Multimedia Anywhere, Anytime”. A multimedia database management system needs to address complex design issues such as: composition and decomposition of multimedia objects; operations of multimedia objects with media synchronization; security; consistency, atomicity, and concurrent access in a distributed environment; and long transactions and multi-level/nested transactions. To accomplish this level of interaction, an efficient information, communication, and cooperation environment is crucial. In this thesis work, we present mobile agent-based architecture for managing distributed multimedia databases’ multi-level transactions. The case study considers decomposition and composition transactions in media objects uploading and downloading request of a multimedia database. The transactions are studied in three layers: index, data and presentation with the use of concurrent executions of agents in an agent platform middleware. The middleware is designed to run on every node of the distributed system outfitted with standard relational database management system for the binary large objects storage of the multimedia. The performance of the system/architecture is then tested and analyzed for a prototype over distributed computers in the Intranet of the faculty for efficient information distribution and retrieval. Its performance is then compared with a sample legacy application build from the ordinary remote procedure call execution of the multi-level transactions to meet the temporal quality of service requirement of media objects uploading and downloading. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof. Sayed Nouh (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Composition; Database; Decomposition; Distributed

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Betiglu, M. (2012). Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/4465

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Betiglu, Mengistu. “Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database .” 2012. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/4465.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Betiglu, Mengistu. “Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database .” 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Betiglu M. Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/4465.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Betiglu M. Mobile Agents for MultiLevel Transaction of Distributed Multimedia Database . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2012. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/4465

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Auckland

29. Bassett, Imogen Eleanor. Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides.

Degree: 2009, University of Auckland

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3395

► Invasive plant species in natural ecosystems have been shown to have a wide range of potential impacts on community composition and ecosystem function. Alligator weed… (more)

▼ Invasive plant species in natural ecosystems have been shown to have a wide range of potential impacts on community composition and ecosystem function. Alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is invasive in New Zealand and elsewhere. An aggressive competitor and difficult to control, its impacts in productive ecosystems are widely documented. However, little information exists about alligator weed???s effects in natural ecosystems. This thesis therefore investigated potential effects of alligator weed on decomposition and nutrient cycling, as well as on invertebrate and plant communities in a ???native??? ecosystem, thus integrating effects on ecosystem processes and community composition. These aspects were compared between vegetation dominated by alligator weed or by one of two native sedges, Isolepis prolifer and Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani, in a northern New Zealand lake. In addition, the potential of shading to control alligator weed was assessed. Herbivory by the biocontrol agent Agasicles hygrophila resulted in substantial alligator weed defoliation, differing in timing and magnitude from biomass dynamics of the native sedges. Alligator weed also decomposed faster than either native sedge. Changes in decomposition dynamics led to a shift towards fungivore dominated beetle communities. This illustrates the potentially complex ecosystem effects of biocontrol agents as well as invasive weeds. Alligator weed decomposition rates and invertebrate communities were more similar to those of I. prolifer than S. tabernaemontani. This pattern was attributed to the greater chemical and architectural similarity of alligator weed to I. prolifer compared with S. tabernaemontani. Invasive plants??? impacts may thus be partially influenced by the degree of similarity between the invasive species and the dominant vegetation they invade. Alligator weed was associated with decreased cover of native plants, potentially placing them at greater risk of local extinction. Greenhouse and field experiments showed that shading significantly reduced alligator weed growth. However, clonal support from unshaded areas, and competitive release from less shade tolerant plants, may potentially impede the success of shade based control. This research demonstrates that alligator weed can have a range of complex and multi-trophic effects in a natural ecosystem. Further, characteristics of both invasive and competing vegetation can influence the success of cultural control methods such as shading. Advisors/Committee Members: Jacqueline Beggs, Quentin Paynter.

Subjects/Keywords: Invasive species; Decomposition; Invertebrate; Ecology

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Bassett, I. E. (2009). Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Auckland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3395

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bassett, Imogen Eleanor. “Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Auckland. Accessed January 19, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3395.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bassett, Imogen Eleanor. “Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides.” 2009. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Bassett IE. Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Auckland; 2009. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3395.

Council of Science Editors:

Bassett IE. Ecology and management of alligator weed, Alternanthera philoxeroides. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Auckland; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/3395

Louisiana State University

30. Klein, Nicole Suzanne. A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications.

Degree: MA, Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-04082014-115552 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2487

► The first human decomposition facility, the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility, or the “Body Farm,” as it is more commonly known, was established in… (more)

▼ The first human decomposition facility, the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility, or the “Body Farm,” as it is more commonly known, was established in 1980. Not until the year 2006 did another of its kind open. In the past six years, the number of such facilities has tripled. Human decomposition facilities, and their amenities, are being used for research purposes more frequently each year, although there is little in the literature that describes the facilities themselves. Interviews with facility representatives were used to gather data in order to better understand how these facilities are initiated, the difficulties and successes that come with such a facility, and their uses beyond decomposition research. Also, surveys were distributed to forensic professionals (including Physical Anthropologists) in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and to university students to understand perceptions on the utilization and usefulness of human decomposition facilities, and what place they have in the future of the forensic sciences. Results show that the majority of those involved in the forensic sciences, and especially, forensic anthropology, find that human decomposition facilities provide vital research opportunities. Based on both interview and survey responses, more human decomposition facilities should be established, in unique climate regions, in order to better understand decomposition rates. Also, individuals affiliated with facilities that are already established intend to continue collaboration with one another, to extend research opportunities to other departments and universities, and to expand their own research goals. Finally, the perceptions of non-forensic professionals (as represented by university students), regarding both human decomposition facilities and the role of forensic anthropology, appear to be influenced by the popular media. In order to realize the full potential of these facilities, representatives and researchers must continue to provide factual information, and publishable material, to counter misconceptions that are so readily provided by popular culture. The human decomposition facility provides a unique opportunity for research, training, and hands-on experience for all that use them. The continuation of these facilities is vital to better understanding taphonomic changes and, thereby, assisting in a medicolegal context.

Subjects/Keywords: Decomposition; "Body Farm"; Forensic Anthropology

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Klein, N. S. (2014). A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-04082014-115552 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2487

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Klein, Nicole Suzanne. “A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed January 19, 2020. etd-04082014-115552 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2487.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Klein, Nicole Suzanne. “A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications.” 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2020.

Vancouver:

Klein NS. A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2014. [cited 2020 Jan 19]. Available from: etd-04082014-115552 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2487.

Council of Science Editors:

Klein NS. A Comparative Study of Human Decomposition Research Facilities in the United States: The Role of "Body Farms" in Forensic Applications. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2014. Available from: etd-04082014-115552 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/2487

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