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Overlay multicast has gained much attention in recent years as an alternative method to network layer multicast, especially for mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). In this paper, we propose a new overlay multicast protocol to achieve simplicity of deployment, rapid adaptation of overlay structure when nodes move, and reduced delay. In our algorithm, to join or leave a multicast group, it is only sufficient for a member node to inform its first upstream member node. This updates the tree structure more rapidly when nodes move. In addition, join and leave delays are reduced and this makes the protocol suitable for multimedia multicasting in MANETs. Simulation results compared to that of ODMRP and... 

In this study, an extrinsically enriched element free Galerkin (EFG) method is proposed for the thermo-hydro-mechanical simulation of saturated porous media. By taking advantage of partition of unity property of moving least square shape functions, weak discontinuities such as material interfaces are modeled using the Ridge enrichment function and impermeable strong discontinuities are simulated using the Heaviside function. Some guidelines are proposed for the selection of EFG numerical parameters to ensure the stability and accuracy of the results. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the capability of the proposed approach for fully coupled THM analysis of discontinuous porous... 

In this paper, a fully coupled 3D. numerical simulation of hydraulic fracture propagation in saturated deformable porous media is presented in the context of the extrinsically enriched element free Galerkin (EFG) method. By exploiting the partition of unity property of moving least square shape functions, weak and strong discontinuities are simulated using the Ridge and the Heaviside enrichment functions, respectively. The cohesive crack model is used to describe the nonlinear fracture processes developing in the area in front of the crack tip where the energy dissipation takes place. The fracturing fluid flow within the fracture is modeled using Darcy’s law and the fracture permeability is... 

In multi-domain environments, authorization policies for each administrative domain are determined by either one administrator or through cooperation of multiple administrators. Proposed logic-based models for multi-domain environments' authorization neither consider an administrator as the legislator of a policy in policies' representation nor specify the domain of a policy explicitly. Considering legislators in policy specification provides the possibility of presenting composite administration and utilizing administrators' characteristics in policy analysis such as conflict resolution. In this paper, we propose the syntax, proof theory, and semantics of a logic in which administrators are... 

One of the most important services in the Semantic Web is the Reasoning Service. According to the Semantic Web requirements, reasoning under time pressure or other restrictions is needed; and, reasoning which is not 'perfect' but instead 'good enough' for given tasks is acceptable. One of the approaches for the improvement of reasoning performance is approximation; of course, there is an effort for raising more precise approximations. One of the fields in which approximation seems to be useful is query. So far, all of the approximation strategies introduced for conjunctive queries just consider the query's structure. In this paper, a semantic approach for conjunctive query approximation... 

In this paper, a three-dimensional simulation of fully coupled multiphase fluid flow and heat transfer through deforming porous media is presented in the context of EFG mesh-less method. Spatial discretization of the system of governing equations is performed using EFG and a fully implicit finite difference scheme is employed for temporal discretization. Penalty method is used for imposition of essential boundary conditions. The developed numerical tool is employed to simulate two problems of nuclear waste disposal and CO2 sequestration in deep underground strata. The obtained results demonstrate the capability and robustness of the developed EFG code. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd  

In this paper the application of rule mining in order to review the effective factors on supplier selection is reviewed in the following three sections 1) criteria selecting and information gathering 2) performing association rule mining 3) validation and constituting rule base. Afterwards a few of applications of rule base is explained. Then, a numerical example is presented and analyzed by Clementine software. Some of extracted rules as well as the results are presented at the end  

A graph is called equimatchable if all of its maximal matchings have the same size. Kawarabayashi, Plummer, and Saito showed that the only connected equimatchable 3-regular graphs are K4 and K3, 3. We extend this result by showing that for an odd positive integer r, if G is a connected equimatchable r-regular graph, then G ϵ {Kr+1, Kr,r}. Also it is proved that for an even r, a connected triangle-free equimatchable r-regular graph is isomorphic to one of the graphs C5, C7, and Kr,r. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc  

In this study, a hybrid stochastic model (BScA model) using Bayesian approach and scenario analysis to forecast long term energy demand is developed. The main objective of this study is to design and develop a model for energy analysis in demand side and describe the energy saving and GHG reduction potential on the other. For this, total energy demand is selected as the response variable and primary energy production, population, GDP and natural gas and gasoline prices are chosen as covariates. Also, Political drivers, economic drivers, social-environmental and technological drivers are the key driving forces for scenario development. After interview and ranking the drivers, we have built... 

In the present study, three influential parameters including concentration, temperature and specific surface area of graphene nanosheets were investigated, which are the effective parameters on the viscosity and thermal conductivity of aqueous graphene nanosheets (GNP) nanofluids. A mathematical model developed by respond surface methodology (RSM) based on a central composite design (CCD). Also, the significance of the models was tested using the analysis of variance (ANOVA). The optimum results of aqueous GNP nanofluid showed that the concentration has a direct effect on the relative viscosity and thermal conductivity. Furthermore, predicted responses proposed by the Design Expert software... 

In this study, the effect of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP)/distilled water nanofluid on the thermal performance of evacuated tube solar collector (ETSC) water heater was experimentally investigated. The mass percentage of GNP was considered at 0.025, 0.5, 0.075 and 0.1 wt%. The physical and thermal properties of the GNP nanofluids including stability, specific heat capacity, viscosity and thermal conductivity were investigated. The thermal efficiency tests on the solar collector were carried out for varying volumetric flow rate of 0.5, 0.1, and 1.5 L/min while the ASHRAE standard 93–2003 was considered to calculate the efficiency of the collector. The results indicated that the solar... 

According to Arthur (2006, p. 200), “Through the use of literature, a language learning experience might become at the same time a source of immediate pleasure and satisfaction for the student. This possibility makes literature an appealing teaching device for ESL teachers”. However, numerous factors may contribute to the teachers’ lack of interest in using literary texts as a teaching tool. This study was an attempt to investigate Iranian EFL teachers’ attitude toward using literature in language classes and their perception toward the probable reasons of some teachers’ lack of interest in doing so. Altogether forty-four language teachers (19 females and 25 males, with a mean age of 26)... 

In this study, the inclusion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes as the second phase in the hydroxyapatite matrix, in order to improve the mechanical strength, has been performed via the sol-gel process. The stability of carbon nanotube sol with the changes of pH and dispersant values (sodium dodecyl sulfate) was evaluated by zeta potential analysis. The results indicated that synthesis of hydroxyapatite particles in the presence of the carbon nanotubes had the best result in homogenization of the carbon nanotube dispersion and faster crystallization of hydroxyapatite. The crystallization of hydroxyapatite phase was investigated with differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction... 

The unwanted effects of diffraction and defocus aberration in three-dimensional integral imaging are taken into account by using the Fourier optics approach. The concepts of point spread function and optical transfer function widely in use for conventional two-dimensional imaging are generalized and applied to three-dimensional integral imaging systems. The effects of diffraction and defocus aberration are then studied and the performance of the conventional single lens imaging system is compared against that of the integral imaging