This paper is a continuation of our previous studies on nonlinear consensus which uni�es and generalizes all previous results. We consider a nonlinear protocol for a structured time-varying synchronous multi-agent system. We present an opinion sharing dynamics of the multi-agent system as a trajectory of non-autonomous polynomial stochastic opera

The classical Perron–Frobenius theorem says that a trajectory of a linear stochastic operator associated with a positive square stochastic matrix always converges to a unique fixed point. In general, an analogy of the Perron–Frobenius theorem does not hold for a quadratic stochastic operator associated with a positive cubic stochastic matrix. N

In this paper, we introduce a new class of the so-called p-majorizing quadratic stochastic operators which is the generalization of the class of quadratic doubly stochastic operators. We provide a criterion for the regularity of p-majorizing quadratic stochastic operators acting on 2D simplex. Some relevant examples are also provided.Theory of Stoc

This research focuses on determination of cement-free geopolymer concrete capacity as an alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement concrete (OPC) for in-situ casting and the effect of utilizing waste material in polymeric concrete. pulverized fuel ash (PFA) is used as the main constituent and MIRHA as replacement by 0%, 3%, 5% and 7%. Sodium hydroxid

In this paper, the first order statistics for gray level intensity defined from thermal image is implemented to govern the significant and distinguishable characteristic pattern in thermal image of affective states. The impact of thresholding mechanism is studied to differentiate between positive affective states (happy) and negative affective stat

After more than half century has passed, urban sprawl remains as one of the most important and unresolved matters in the urban development process. This paper adopts "Bibliometrics Analysis" technique, which is a statistical analysis of scientific publications to review the studies on urban sprawl from the year 1996 till 2015 in order to id

Storytelling is one of the most common activities used in teaching English proficiency to language students. It is widely accepted as a teaching technique by many educators because it engages students in learning. This study seeks to examine students’ readiness in using technology-aided applications in telling their stories. It also investigates

Objectives/Research Problem: Cartilage is an avascular tissue made of one cell type only which is the chondrocyte. Due to the low mitotic property, the chondrocytes have very limited self-repair capacity. As a result, once the cartilage is injured and left untreated, degeneration changes will precede ageing and can be progressive. Limitation in the

Ficus carica L. (Fig) are known as one of the medicinal plants that harvested worldwide for its dry and fresh consumption. Its different parts such as leaves, stem, barks, fruits and roots are used in traditional medicine from ancient age to treat various disease. This research was conducted to study the effect of different planting medium to the r

This book explores the relevancy of an outdoor classroom for adaptive Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach in Malaysian Higher Institutions. The purpose of this book is to examine the significant criteria of the outdoor classroom in the university campus design and to analyse the relevancy of the outdoor classroom in adapting the PBL approach for