In Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs), online condition monitoring and the fault detection of structures, systems and components (SSCs) can aid in guaranteeing safe operation.The use of data-driven methods for these tasks is limited by the requirement of physically consistent outcomes, particularly in safety-critical systems.Considering the importance of

In this paper, we investigate the dynamics of a discrete-time predator-prey system involving group defense.The existence and local stability of positive fixed point of the discrete dynamical system is analyzed algebraically.It is shown that the system undergoes a flip bifurcation and a Neimark-Sacker bifurcation in the interior of R+2 by using chev

Abstract Background At term, cervical ripening in coordination with uterine contractions becomes a prerequisite for a normal vaginal delivery.Currently, cervical ripening is considered to occur independently from uterine contractions.Many evidences suggest that cervical ripening resembles an inflammatory process.Comparatively little attention has b

This study aims to develop a multi-layer, multi-segment iterative optimization algorithm for the operations of a single agent, which can be either a container in a distribution system, an automated guided vessel in a transport network or a vessel in a maritime environment with obstacles.It can be applied to several kinds of problems such as route o

Nature-based tourism is stimulated by the aesthetic properties of landscapes, and particular elements of the latter determine the overall scenic beauty.Big stones on forested mountain slopes are among such elements.The Partisan Glade geosite-based tourist destination ofthe Western Caucasus in southwestern Russia is distinguished by the occurrence o