IEEE

A Novel Robust Kalman Filtering Framework Based on Normal-Skew Mixture Distribution

Abstract: In this article, a novel normal-skew mixture (NSM) distribution is presented to model the normal and/or heavy-tailed and/or skew nonstationary distributed noises. The NSM distribution can be ...
IEEE

Knowledge-Based Reinforcement Learning and Estimation of Distribution Algorithm for Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem

Abstract: Inthis study, a flexible job shop scheduling problem with time-of-use electricity price constraint is considered. The problem includes machine processing speed, setup time, idle time, and ...
ZME Science

Computer Chips Designed Like Biological Brains Can Finally Handle Massive Math Problems Without Guzzling Energy Like a Normal Supercomputer

When you swing a tennis racket or catch a set of keys, you aren’t thinking about wind resistance or gravity. Yet, to perform that motion, your brain is solving a massive physics problem in ...
Citizen's Voice

‘Dog breath’ is not normal and often signals a problem

The phenomenon known as “dog breath” is widely recognized by dog owners. When a beloved dog comes over for cuddle time and begins to pant in contentment, owners may be subjected to a foul, warm odor ...
USA Today

Hair shedding versus hair loss: What’s normal and when is it a problem

Hair shedding is when hair falls out, while hair loss is when hair stops growing properly. Common causes for both include stress, hormonal changes, and nutritional deficiencies. Hair shedding is ...