Mathematical Modelling in Engineering and Human Behaviour (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Algorithms (ISSN 1999-4893). This special issue belongs to the section "Algorithms and Mathematical Models for Computer-Assisted Diagnostic Systems".

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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of this Special Issue, “Mathematical Modelling in Engineering and Human Behaviour 2024” (in collaboration with Mathematical Modelling in Engineering & Human Behaviour 2024—MME&HB2024, https://imm.webs.upv.es/jornadas/2024/home.html), is to develop an interdisciplinary forum in areas like Medicine, Sociology, Business and Engineering, where the latest mathematical techniques can be discussed in a common and understandable language with experts in cross-disciplinary areas. The conference is aimed at gathering researchers who need mathematics for the formulation and analysis of models.

The main topics of the conference are:

  • Mathematical models in epidemiology and medicine.
  • Mathematical models in engineering.
  • Applications of linear algebra.
  • Iterative methods for nonlinear problems.
  • Simulations in civil engineering and railway engineering.
  • Networks and applications.
  • Financial mathematics.
  • Uncertainty quantification and modelling.
  • Optimization, least squares and applications.
  • Machine learning and neuronal networks.
  • Mathematics for decision-making.

Prof. Dr. Alicia Cordero
Prof. Dr. Juan Ramón Torregrosa Sánchez
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Keywords

  • mathematical models in epidemiology and medicine
  • mathematical models in engineering
  • applications of linear algebra
  • iterative methods for nonlinear problems
  • simulations in civil engineering and railway engineering
  • networks and applications
  • financial mathematics
  • uncertainty quantification and modelling
  • optimization, least squares and applications
  • machine learning and neuronal networks
  • mathematics for decision making

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PIPET: A Pipeline to Generate PET Phantom Datasets for Reconstruction Based on Convolutional Neural Network Training
by Alejandro Sanz-Sanchez, Francisco B. García, Pablo Mesas-Lafarga, Joan Prats-Climent and María José Rodríguez-Álvarez
Algorithms 2024, 17(11), 511; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17110511 - 7 Nov 2024
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There has been a strong interest in using neural networks to solve several tasks in PET medical imaging. One of the main problems faced when using neural networks is the quality, quantity, and availability of data to train the algorithms. In order to [...] Read more.
There has been a strong interest in using neural networks to solve several tasks in PET medical imaging. One of the main problems faced when using neural networks is the quality, quantity, and availability of data to train the algorithms. In order to address this issue, we have developed a pipeline that enables the generation of voxelized synthetic PET phantoms, simulates the acquisition of a PET scan, and reconstructs the image from the simulated data. In order to achieve these results, several pieces of software are used in the different steps of the pipeline. This pipeline solves the problem of generating diverse PET datasets and images of high quality for different types of phantoms and configurations. The data obtained from this pipeline can be used to train convolutional neural networks for PET reconstruction. Full article
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Local Convergence Study for an Iterative Scheme with a High Order of Convergence
by Eulalia Martínez and Arleen Ledesma
Algorithms 2024, 17(11), 481; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17110481 - 25 Oct 2024
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In this paper, we address a key issue in Numerical Functional Analysis: to perform the local convergence analysis of a fourth order of convergence iterative method in Banach spaces, examining conditions on the operator and its derivatives near the solution to ensure convergence. [...] Read more.
In this paper, we address a key issue in Numerical Functional Analysis: to perform the local convergence analysis of a fourth order of convergence iterative method in Banach spaces, examining conditions on the operator and its derivatives near the solution to ensure convergence. Moreover, this approach provides a local convergence ball, within which initial estimates lead to guaranteed convergence with details about the radii of domain of convergence and estimates on error bounds. Next, we perform a comparative study of the Computational Efficiency Index (CEI) between the analyzed scheme and some known iterative methods of fourth order of convergence. Our ultimate goal is to use these theoretical findings to address practical problems in engineering and technology. Full article
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Theoretical Study of the Wear of a Reduced-Diameter Wheel for Freight Wagons, Based on Its Diameter
by David S. Pellicer and Emilio Larrodé
Algorithms 2024, 17(10), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17100437 - 1 Oct 2024
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This paper presents the development of a numerical analysis model designed to estimate the lifespan of reduced-diameter wheels used in freight wagons based on their diameter, under quasi-static conditions. These wheels are increasingly being used in combined transport applications, where they are installed [...] Read more.
This paper presents the development of a numerical analysis model designed to estimate the lifespan of reduced-diameter wheels used in freight wagons based on their diameter, under quasi-static conditions. These wheels are increasingly being used in combined transport applications, where they are installed in various bogie configurations and subjected to different operational environments. However, due to the unique characteristics of reduced-diameter wheels, their lifespan has been scarcely studied. To accurately build this model, an in-depth investigation of the rolling phenomenon was required, addressing key issues in the track–vehicle interaction and establishing relationships between these factors. After constructing the rail–wheel interaction model, it was applied to calculate the lifespan of wheels with standard, medium, and reduced diameters under identical conditions for comparison. This approach makes it possible to determine the lifespan of reduced-diameter wheels relative to standard ones, as well as to observe how lifespan changes with wheel diameter, and it is observed how lifespan diminishes non-linearly with decreasing diameters. The underlying reasons for this variation are explained through a comprehensive understanding of the rolling phenomenon, enabled by the full analysis. Full article
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Numerical Algorithms for Identification of Convection Coefficient and Source in a Magnetohydrodynamics Flow
by Juri D. Kandilarov and Lubin G. Vulkov
Algorithms 2024, 17(9), 387; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17090387 - 2 Sep 2024
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We consider three integral observations inverse problems (IP1, IP2, IP3) for reconstruction of a time-dependent convection coefficient and a source in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) model. On the first stage, using the integral observations, we reduce the inverse problems to nonclassical direct (forward) ones. The [...] Read more.
We consider three integral observations inverse problems (IP1, IP2, IP3) for reconstruction of a time-dependent convection coefficient and a source in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) model. On the first stage, using the integral observations, we reduce the inverse problems to nonclassical direct (forward) ones. The equivalence between the inverse and direct problems is established. Then, the well-posedness of nonclassical problems is proved. Further, to overcome the difficulties arising from the nonlinear nonlocal parabolic operators, we construct a linarization algorithm in time after their difference space discretizatons. Next, on each iteration, to solve the corresponding linear systems of algebraic equations, we propose adequate fast elimination algorithms. Computational results of test examples data are discussed. Full article
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Fuzzy Fractional Brownian Motion: Review and Extension
by Georgy Urumov, Panagiotis Chountas and Thierry Chaussalet
Algorithms 2024, 17(7), 289; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17070289 - 1 Jul 2024
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In traditional finance, option prices are typically calculated using crisp sets of variables. However, as reported in the literature novel, these parameters possess a degree of fuzziness or uncertainty. This allows participants to estimate option prices based on their risk preferences and beliefs, [...] Read more.
In traditional finance, option prices are typically calculated using crisp sets of variables. However, as reported in the literature novel, these parameters possess a degree of fuzziness or uncertainty. This allows participants to estimate option prices based on their risk preferences and beliefs, considering a range of possible values for the parameters. This paper presents a comprehensive review of existing work on fuzzy fractional Brownian motion and proposes an extension in the context of financial option pricing. In this paper, we define a unified framework combining fractional Brownian motion with fuzzy processes, creating a joint product measure space that captures both randomness and fuzziness. The approach allows for the consideration of individual risk preferences and beliefs about parameter uncertainties. By extending Merton’s jump-diffusion model to include fuzzy fractional Brownian motion, this paper addresses the modelling needs of hybrid systems with uncertain variables. The proposed model, which includes fuzzy Poisson processes and fuzzy volatility, demonstrates advantageous properties such as long-range dependence and self-similarity, providing a robust tool for modelling financial markets. By incorporating fuzzy numbers and the belief degree, this approach provides a more flexible framework for practitioners to make their investment decisions. Full article
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A Non-Gradient and Non-Iterative Method for Mapping 3D Mesh Objects Based on a Summation of Dependent Random Values
by Ihar Volkau, Sergei Krasovskii, Abdul Mujeeb and Helen Balinsky
Algorithms 2024, 17(6), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17060248 - 6 Jun 2024
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The manuscript presents a novel non-gradient and non-iterative method for mapping two 3D objects by matching extrema. This innovative approach utilizes the amplification of extrema through the summation of dependent random values, accompanied by a comprehensive explanation of the statistical background. The method [...] Read more.
The manuscript presents a novel non-gradient and non-iterative method for mapping two 3D objects by matching extrema. This innovative approach utilizes the amplification of extrema through the summation of dependent random values, accompanied by a comprehensive explanation of the statistical background. The method further incorporates structural patterns based on spherical harmonic functions to calculate the rotation matrix, enabling the juxtaposition of the objects. Without utilizing gradients and iterations to improve the solution step by step, the proposed method generates a limited number of candidates, and the mapping (if it exists) is necessarily among the candidates. For instance, this method holds potential for object analysis and identification in additive manufacturing for 3D printing and protein matching. Full article
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A Modified Analytic Hierarchy Process Suitable for Online Survey Preference Elicitation
by Sean Pascoe, Anna Farmery, Rachel Nichols, Sarah Lothian and Kamal Azmi
Algorithms 2024, 17(6), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17060245 - 6 Jun 2024
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A key component of multi-criteria decision analysis is the estimation of criteria weights, reflecting the preference strength of different stakeholder groups related to different objectives. One common method is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). A key challenge with the AHP is the potential [...] Read more.
A key component of multi-criteria decision analysis is the estimation of criteria weights, reflecting the preference strength of different stakeholder groups related to different objectives. One common method is the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). A key challenge with the AHP is the potential for inconsistency in responses, resulting in potentially unreliable preference weights. In small groups, interactions between analysts and respondents can compensate for this through reassessment of inconsistent responses. In many cases, however, stakeholders may be geographically dispersed, with online surveys being a more cost-effective means to elicit these preferences, making renegotiating with inconsistent respondents impossible. Further, the potentially large number of bivariate comparisons required using the AHP may adversely affect response rates. In this study, we test a new “modified” AHP (MAHP). The MAHP was designed to retain the key desirable features of the AHP but be more amenable to online surveys, reduce the problem of inconsistencies, and require substantially fewer comparisons. The MAHP is tested using three groups of university students through an online survey platform, along with a “traditional” AHP approach. The results indicate that the MAHP can provide statistically equivalent outcomes to the AHP but without problems arising due to inconsistencies. Full article
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Three Cube Packing for All Dimensions
by Peter Adamko
Algorithms 2024, 17(5), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/a17050198 - 8 May 2024
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Let Vn(d) denote the least number, such that every collection of n d-cubes with total volume 1 in d-dimensional (Euclidean) space can be packed parallelly into some d-box of volume Vn(d) [...] Read more.
Let Vn(d) denote the least number, such that every collection of n d-cubes with total volume 1 in d-dimensional (Euclidean) space can be packed parallelly into some d-box of volume Vn(d). We show that V3(d)=r1dd if d11 and V3(d)=1r+1rd+1rrd+1 if 2d10, where r is the only solution of the equation 2(d1)kd+dkd1=1 on 22,1 and (k+1)d(1k)d1dk2+d+k1=kddkd+1+dkd+kd+1 on 22,1, respectively. The maximum volume is achieved by hypercubes with edges x, y, z, such that x=2rd+11/d, y=z=rx if d11, and x=rd+(1rr)d+11/d, y=rx, z=(1rr)x if 2d10. We also proved that only for dimensions less than 11 are there two different maximum packings, and for all dimensions greater than 10, the maximum packing has the same two smallest cubes. Full article
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