{"title":"Retracted: Career Exploration and College Students’ Career Adaptability: The Mediating Role of Future Work Self-Salience and Moderating Role of Perceived Teacher Support","authors":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","doi":"10.1155/2023/9785489","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9785489","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135552253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retracted: Content System of Physical Fitness Training for Track and Field Athletes and Evaluation Criteria of Some Indicators Based on Artificial Neural Network","authors":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","doi":"10.1155/2023/9761479","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9761479","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135552434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Switching Delay Effects on Input-to-State Stability of Switched Systems","authors":"Yuanyuan Jia, Jingjing Wang, Dongling Cui","doi":"10.1155/2023/2789626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2789626","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, input-to-state stability (ISS) is investigated for a class of nonlinear switched systems with time-varying switching delay, in which both ISS and non-ISS subsystems are considered simultaneously. By means of the Lyapunov function method, we show that ISS can be ensured for switched systems with time-varying switching delay if the activation time of ISS subsystems is sufficiently large and switching delays satisfy certain conditions. Moreover, inspired by (Zhang et al. 2020), a time-dependent multiple Lyapunov function is considered for linear switched systems with switching delay to obtain less conservative results, where the conservativeness can be reduced by explicitly providing the lower and upper bounds of switching intervals. Finally, simulations including an example of coordination of multiagent systems are offered to verify the effectiveness of the proposed results.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135552901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Testing Data Cloning as the Basis of an Estimator for the Stochastic Volatility in Mean Model","authors":"E. Romero, E. Ropero-Moriones","doi":"10.1155/2023/7657430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7657430","url":null,"abstract":"Developed as a refinement of stochastic volatility (SV) models, the stochastic volatility in mean (SVM) model incorporates the latent volatility as an explanatory variable in both the mean and variance equations. It, therefore, provides a way of assessing the relationship between returns and volatility, albeit at the expense of complicating the estimation process. This study introduces a Bayesian methodology that leverages data-cloning algorithms to obtain maximum likelihood estimates for SV and SVM model parameters. Adopting this Bayesian framework allows approximate maximum likelihood estimates to be attained without the need to maximize pseudo likelihood functions. The key contribution this paper makes is that it proposes an estimator for the SVM model, one that uses Bayesian algorithms to approximate the maximum likelihood estimate with great effect. Notably, the estimates it provides yield superior outcomes than those derived from the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method in terms of standard errors, all while being unaffected by the selection of prior distributions.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135826175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dual-Channel Decisions under Blockchain and Returns","authors":"Guangdong Liu, Ziyang Li, Jinggui Chen","doi":"10.1155/2023/5567263","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5567263","url":null,"abstract":"Blockchain is currently used in a wide range of industries to improve the efficiency of the circulation of goods and effectively reduce counterfeiting in supply chains. In order to improve consumer trust in their purchases and reduce returns, the paper develops four models of consumers return based on blockchain technology from a consumer utility perspective. We conducted a Stackelberg game to analyze the impact of return modes and blockchain technology on optimal decisions and consumers, where consumers can return goods through the original channel, all through the online channel, and all through the offline channel. The major results of our study show that when blockchain technology is not used, the costs of return hassles in one channel can have an impact on other channels, and the adoption of online returns is advantageous to both consumers and the retailer. When blockchain technology is used, the manufacturer offers the retailer a lower wholesale price as a subsidy for the unit validation fee, which is always advantageous to the retailer. In most situations, implementing blockchain technology can boost consumer surplus. Only if the fixed cost of blockchain technology is low would the manufacturer adopt it.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49313845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hopf Bifurcation Analysis of a Continuous Investment Update Project Model","authors":"Debao Gao","doi":"10.1155/2023/3457612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3457612","url":null,"abstract":"Some investment projects aim not only to produce goods but more importantly, to update and efficiently supply products in accordance with market demand. A double time delay differential dynamics model is formulated for continuous renewal investment projects based on the flowchart of the capital appreciation process and the assumed transfer functions. By analyzing the mathematical model, it can be determined that a unique local asymptotically stable positive equilibrium point exists for the continuous investment project. In accordance with the Hopf branching theorem, the model displays periodic behavior in proximity to its positive equilibrium point under certain conditions. The simulation results are compared under various conditions, and the validity of the relevant conclusions is confirmed.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49482219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuo Wang, Jiliang Luo, Weimin Wu, Dahai Zhang, Tao Zhang
{"title":"An Integrated Approach to Scheduling B-CAVs in Container Terminals considering Battery Management","authors":"Shuo Wang, Jiliang Luo, Weimin Wu, Dahai Zhang, Tao Zhang","doi":"10.1155/2023/5566244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5566244","url":null,"abstract":"With the aim of promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing transport efficiency, battery-powered connected and automated vehicles (B-CAVs) are employed to replace diesel-powered ones in horizontal transport systems (HTSs) of container terminals. The operational efficiency of an HTS can be increased by the cooperation of B-CAVs. However, it is time-consuming to charge them. Therefore, their battery management becomes a critical issue of a transport schedule. To run container terminals more economically and efficiently, this work proposes an integrated scheduling approach to B-CAVs tasks’ dispatch and route planning, where battery management is taken into account. An integer programming model is constructed with the goal of minimizing the total travel distance. Then, a sustainable charging policy is designed to ensure the consistent transport capacity of an HTS. Furthermore, a congestion-free path plan-based improved genetic algorithm is presented to obtain a near-optimal plan for dispatching B-CAVs to perform transporting and charging operations. A series of experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of our approach.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48257769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of Financial Literacy and Its Impact on Investor’s Decisions in Saudi Arabia: A Study in the Context of Enabling Financial Planning to Strengthen Economic Development","authors":"Amar Johri, M. Islam, M. Kamal","doi":"10.1155/2023/9932444","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9932444","url":null,"abstract":"The significance of financial literacy is increasing faster in today’s world. Financial literacy provides individuals with necessary and adequate financial knowledge and makes them professionally aware of managing their finances. It plays a vital role in the economic development of an economy. The study examines the impact of financial literacy on investors’ financial decisions, financial planning, selection of financial products, and financial literacy awareness program and its influence on investors’ investment decisions. In order to obtain information from the respondents, we employed a questionnaire that was both structured and self-administered. The investigation analyzes the survey responses from 360 respondents in Saudi Arabia. Various statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, analysis of reliability, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression analysis were utilized to evaluate the data obtained. The results obtained in the study indicated that financial literacy has a significant impact on investors’ financial decisions, financial planning, and the selection of financial products that influence investors’ investment decisions. The research also found that financial literacy is affected by financial literacy awareness programs, which have a favorable influence on the investment decisions made by investors. The study’s findings will help prospective investors understand the importance of raising financial knowledge for their future financial goals.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49336040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retracted: Research on the Academic Impact of Sports in the Multidimensional Matrix Evaluation Framework","authors":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","doi":"10.1155/2023/9819143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9819143","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41537923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Arora, Harshdeep Kaur, H. Emadifar, Samaneh Roudgarnejad, Hesam Emadifar
{"title":"Forecasting Pollution Using Numerical Simulation Implementing Artificial Bee Colony Optimization","authors":"G. Arora, Harshdeep Kaur, H. Emadifar, Samaneh Roudgarnejad, Hesam Emadifar","doi":"10.1155/2023/5844407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5844407","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, an optimization strategy is presented for the numerical solution of Burgers’ equations, which play an important role in estimating and forecasting pollution. The method involves the exponential B-spline basis function as the basis function in the differential quadrature method. Since exponential B-spline involves a parameter, the artificial bee colony optimization algorithm is implemented to find the unknown parameters that result in the minimum error. Among the metaheuristic optimization algorithms, the artificial bee colony (ABC) is one that has received the greatest attention from researchers and has been successfully implemented to solve various problems in engineering and sciences. The proposed work emphasizes the calculation of the parameter of exponential basis functions, a major factor that plays a role in the error calculation using the ABC optimization algorithm. The acquired findings are provided as tables, and the physical behaviour is showcased in the form of figures and tables. The results are in good conformity with the earlier studies.","PeriodicalId":55177,"journal":{"name":"Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44311292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}