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Stochastic Storm Transposition in HEC-HMS: Modern Techniques and Applications

Explore the innovative methods and practical applications of Stochastic Storm Transposition (SST) in the context of HEC-HMS. Delve into the history, fundamentals, simulation procedures, and benefits of using SST for watershed-averaged precipitation frequency analysis. Learn about the non-parametric

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The Financial Frontier: Exploring CFO Hiring Practices

\"Dive into the world of CFO hiring with 'The Financial Frontier: Exploring CFO Hiring Practices.' Uncover the strategies and best practices essential for securing top financial talent, driving growth, and ensuring organizational success in today's dynamic business landscape. Explore the intricacies

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Production Possibilities Frontier and Opportunity Cost

The production possibilities frontier illustrates all possible combinations of two products, showcasing the concept of scarcity and opportunity cost. Along the frontier, opportunity costs are not constant due to the Law of Increasing Costs. Efficient production occurs on the frontier, while points i

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Panel Stochastic Frontier Models with Endogeneity in Stata

Introducing xtsfkk, a new Stata command for fitting panel stochastic frontier models with endogeneity, offering better control for endogenous variables in the frontier and/or the inefficiency term in longitudinal settings compared to standard estimators. Learn about the significance of stochastic fr

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Generalization of Empirical Risk Minimization in Stochastic Convex Optimization by Vitaly Feldman

This study delves into the generalization of Empirical Risk Minimization (ERM) in stochastic convex optimization, focusing on minimizing true objective functions while considering generalization errors. It explores the application of ERM in machine learning and statistics, particularly in supervised

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Stochastic Coastal Regional Uncertainty Modelling II (SCRUM2) Overview

SCRUM2 project aims to enhance CMEMS through regional/coastal ocean-biogeochemical uncertainty modelling, ensemble consistency verification, probabilistic forecasting, and data assimilation. The research team plans to contribute significant advancements in ensemble techniques and reliability assessm

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Efficiency Methodological Approaches in Prisons Service Quality Study

Exploring efficiency methodologies in analyzing prisons service quality, this study focuses on parametric and non-parametric approaches such as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA). It delves into benchmarking techniques, productivity analysis, and the implications

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Population Growth Models and Stochastic Effects

Explore the simplest model of population growth and the assumptions it relies on. Delve into the challenges of real-world scenarios, such as stochastic effects caused by demographic and environmental variations in birth and death rates. Learn how these factors impact predictions and models.

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Multiserver Stochastic Scheduling Analysis

This presentation delves into the analysis and optimality of multiserver stochastic scheduling, focusing on the theory of large-scale computing systems, queueing theory, and prior work on single-server and multiserver scheduling. It explores optimizing response time and resource efficiency in modern

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Approximation Algorithms for Stochastic Optimization: An Overview

This piece discusses approximation algorithms for stochastic optimization problems, focusing on modeling uncertainty in inputs, adapting to stochastic predictions, and exploring different optimization themes. It covers topics such as weakening the adversary in online stochastic optimization, two-sta

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Optimal Sustainable Control of Forest Sector with Stochastic Dynamic Programming and Markov Chains

Stochastic dynamic programming with Markov chains is used for optimal control of the forest sector, focusing on continuous cover forestry. This approach optimizes forest industry production, harvest levels, and logistic solutions based on market conditions. The method involves solving quadratic prog

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Integrating Stochastic Weather Generator with Climate Change Projections for Water Resource Analysis

Exploring the use of a stochastic weather generator combined with downscaled General Circulation Models for climate change analysis in the California Department of Water Resources. The presentation outlines the motivation, weather-regime based generator description, scenario generation, and a case s

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Stochastic Differential Equations and Numerical Integration

Explore the concepts of Brownian motion, integration of stochastic differential equations, and derivations by Einstein and Langevin. Learn about the assumptions, forces, and numerical integration methods in the context of stochastic processes. Discover the key results and equations that characterize

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Two-Stage Local Linear Least Squares Estimation

This presentation by Prof. Dr. Jos LT Blank delves into the application of two-stage local linear least squares estimation in Dutch secondary education. It discusses the pros and cons of stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) and data envelopment analysis (DEA), recent developments in local estimation t

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Introduction to Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets (GSPN) in Manufacturing Systems

Explore Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets (GSPN) to model manufacturing systems and evaluate steady-state performances. Learn about stochastic Petri nets, inhibitors, priorities, and their applications through examples. Delve into models of unreliable machines, productions systems with priorities, a

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Stochastic Algorithms: Monte Carlo and Las Vegas Variations

Stochastic algorithms, including Monte Carlo and Las Vegas variations, leverage randomness to tackle complex tasks efficiently. While Monte Carlo algorithms prioritize speed with some margin of error, Las Vegas algorithms guarantee accuracy but with variable runtime. They play a vital role in primal

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Optimal Early Drought Detection Using Stochastic Process

Explore an optimal stopping approach for early drought detection, focusing on setting trigger levels based on precipitation measures. The goal is to determine the best time to send humanitarian aid by maximizing expected rewards and minimizing expected costs through suitable gain/risk functions. Tas

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Optimizing User Behavior in Viral Marketing Using Stochastic Control

Explore the world of viral marketing and user behavior optimization through stochastic optimal control in the realm of human-centered machine learning. Discover strategies to maximize user activity in social networks by steering behaviors and understanding endogenous and exogenous events. Dive into

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Tradeoff between Sample and Space Complexity in Stochastic Streams

Explore the relationship between sample and space complexity in stochastic streams to estimate distribution properties and solve various problems. The research delves into the tradeoff between the number of samples required to solve a problem and the space needed for the algorithm, covering topics s

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Efficient Training of Dense Linear Models on FPGA with Low-Precision Data

Training dense linear models on FPGA with low-precision data offers increased hardware efficiency while maintaining statistical efficiency. This approach leverages stochastic rounding and multivariate trade-offs to optimize performance in machine learning tasks, particularly using Stochastic Gradien

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Evolution of Universes in Causal Set Cosmology Analysis

Causal sets propose a discrete and dynamical spacetime structure, where spacetime elements, called spacetime atoms, evolve through stochastic dynamics. This growth process governs the passage of time, manifesting as accretion or birth of new elements. Classical Sequential Growth Models offer a frame

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ROBUST STOCHASTIC APPROXIMATION APPROACH TO STOCHASTIC PROGRAMMING

Discussed are stochastic optimization problems, including convex-concave saddle point problems. Solutions like stochastic approximation and sample average approximation are analyzed. Theoretical assumptions and notations are explained, along with classical SA algorithms. Further discussions delve in

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Uncertainty Estimation in Hydrology: Incorporating Physical Knowledge in Stochastic Modeling

The presentation discusses the longstanding issue of uncertainty estimation in hydrology and the importance of incorporating physical knowledge in stochastic modeling of uncertain systems. It highlights the role of expert judgment and how uncertainty will always be present in hydrological assessment

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Computer Simulation Models Classification

Computer simulation models are classified based on various characteristics such as static or dynamic, deterministic or stochastic, and discrete or continuous. Static models represent systems at a specific point in time, while dynamic models depict changes over time. Deterministic models involve no r

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Learned Feedforward Visual Processing Overview

In this lecture, Antonio Torralba discusses learned feedforward visual processing, focusing on single layer networks, multiple layers, training a model, cost functions, and stochastic gradient descent. The content covers concepts such as forward-pass training, network outputs, cost comparison, and p

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Optimizing Response Time Through Stochastic Scheduling

This article explores stochastic scheduling with predictions, aiming to minimize mean response time. It discusses the use of uniform bounds for scheduling with job size estimates and the significance of stochastic analysis in overcoming worst-case barriers. The study delves into two approaches - wor

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Stochastic Games: Understanding Expectiminimax in Artificial Intelligence

Stochastic games, like backgammon, involve randomness and a mix of luck and skill. Learn about chance nodes, expectiminimax value calculation, game trees, and evaluation functions in AI.

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The Argonne High Energy Physics Division

The Argonne High Energy Physics Division is engaged in a variety of research and development activities spanning different frontiers in physics. The division's science program includes astrophysics, neutrino physics, detector R&D, collider physics, advanced accelerator research, and more. A strong f

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Stochastic Programming in ATO Inventory Systems: Evolution and New Ideas

Marty Reiman's Markov lecture discussed a stochastic programming-based approach to ATO inventory systems, highlighting new frontiers and emerging ideas in the field. Structural and optimization results from selected literature were also reviewed, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to inv

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Effect of Bit-Level Correlation in Stochastic Computing

Impact of bit-level correlation in stochastic computing and its implications on system efficiency and performance. This study delves into the theoretical and simulated results, highlighting the properties and applications of stochastic computing. The research also analyzes previous works and aims to

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Robust Energy Production and Storage Investments: A Two-Stage Stochastic Optimization Model

European Commission's Strategic Energy Technology Plan aims to lead in renewable energy with a focus on variable sources like wind and solar. Mathematical modeling and optimization are crucial to managing uncertainties and risks in energy system planning, especially with the increasing deployment of

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Advanced Stochastic Local Search Techniques

Explore advanced stochastic local search algorithms such as Tabu Search, Simulated Annealing, Genetic Algorithms, and Ant Colony Optimization for solving combinatorial optimization problems. Understand the basic concepts, principles, and origins of Tabu Search, and discover how it utilizes intellige

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Analysis and Design of Wireless Networks with Stochastic Geometry

Explore the application of stochastic geometry and random graphs in the analysis and design of wireless networks, focusing on SNR, SINR, Poisson point processes, random graph models, and interference characterization.

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Understanding Stability in Multiserver Job Systems

Explore stability in multiserver job systems through two types of analysis: worst-case and stochastic analysis. Learn about stochastic models of data centers, parallel job models, and the vital question of stability and throughput. Gain insights into waste, prior results, and an elegant analytical f

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Introduction to Stochastic Network Calculus in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Explore the world of Stochastic Network Calculus in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Xidian University. Learn about Network Calculus, Queueing Theory, and the foundations laid by R. Cruz. Discover how Deterministic and Stochastic Network Calculus provide different levels of s

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Stochastic Dominance Approach to Program Evaluation in Arid & Semi-Arid Kenya

Explore a novel approach merging Difference-in-Difference evaluation with stochastic dominance to assess changes in child nutritional status in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. Discover the unique dataset and empirical results highlighting the impact on welfare over time.

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Understanding Stochastic Games and Decision Making

Explore stochastic games like Backgammon involving skill and luck, where unpredictability arises from random elements like dice rolls. Learn about adapting MiniMax algorithm for decision making in adversarial scenarios with uncertainty.

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Understanding Turn-Based Stochastic Games in Graph Theory

Explore the fascinating world of Turn-Based Stochastic Games (TBSGs) in graph theory through this lecture series. Learn about the gameplay, objectives, and complexities involved in these games, with insights into related topics. Discover the formalities of the course, including assignments and exams

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Computational Methods in Theoretical Science by George Em. Karniadakis and Linda Petzold

Explore rigorous mathematical formulations, stochastic simulations, hybrid deterministic-stochastic systems, and more in the field of theoretical and computational methods led by George Em. Karniadakis and Linda Petzold. Dive into topics such as memory statistical thermodynamics, machine learning, n

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Portfolio Management Theories: Markowitz Model, Efficient Frontier, and CAPM

Explore the Markowitz Model and Efficient Frontier in Portfolio Management, including the Capital Market Theory and the insights of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Learn about efficient portfolios, diversification strategies, and assumptions underlying these models. Dive into the world of se

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