• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• v.27 no.3_4
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• pp.475-487
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• 2009

This paper studies the iteration method of solving a type of second-order three-point boundary value problem with non-linear term f, which depends on the first order derivative. By using the upper and lower method, we obtain the sufficient conditions of the existence and uniqueness of solutions. Furthermore, the monotone iterative sequences generated by the method contribute to the minimum solution and the maximum solution. And the error estimate formula is also given under the condition of unique solution. We apply the solving process to a special boundary value problem, and the result is interesting.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• v.28 no.3_4
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• pp.679-686
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• 2010

This paper is concerned with the following fourth-order four-point Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem $u^{(4)}(t)=f(t,\;u(t),\;u^{\prime\prime}(t))$, $0\;{\leq}\;t\;{\leq}1$, ${\alpha}u(0)-{\beta}u^{\prime}(0)={\gamma}u(1)+{\delta}u^{\prime}(1)=0$, $au^{\prime\prime}(\xi_1)-bu^{\prime\prime\prime}(\xi_1)=cu^{\prime\prime}(\xi_2)+du^{\prime\prime\prime}(\xi_2)=0$. Some sufficient conditions are obtained for the existence of at least one positive solution to the above boundary value problem by using the well-known Guo-Krasnoselskii fixed point theorem.

• The Pure and Applied Mathematics
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.407-414
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• 2008

In this paper, we study the self-adjoint second order boundary value problem with integral boundary conditions: (p(t)x'(t))'+f(t,x(t))=0, t $${\in}$$ (0,1), x'(0)=0, x(1) = $${\int}_0^1$$ x(s)g(s)ds. A new result on the existence of positive solutions is obtained. The interesting points are: the first, we employ a new tool-the recent Leggett-Williams norm-type theorem for coincidences; the second, the boundary value problem is involved in integral condition; the third, the solutions obtained are positive.

• Proceedings of the Korean Statistical Society Conference
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• 2004.11a
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• pp.105-110
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• 2004

Decision Analysis(DA) using Value Focused Thinking(VFT) can be an excellent process to deal with hard decisions. The intent of this research is to provide better understanding of the United States Air Force(USAF) officer retention problem. This thesis effort involves building a VFT model to find out more effective alternatives in retaining pilots and non pilots. This model, in conjunction with the results of the post analysis, shows an example of the application of a VFT approach to the USAF officer retention problem.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.45 no.4
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• pp.495-519
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• 2013

This paper investigates properties of integral operators in complex variable boundary integral equation in plane elasticity, which is derived from the Somigliana identity in the complex variable form. The generalized Sokhotski-Plemelj's formulae are used to obtain the BIE in complex variable. The properties of some integral operators in the interior problem are studied in detail. The Neumann and Dirichlet problems are analyzed. The prior condition for solution is studied. The solvability of the formulated problems is addressed. Similar analysis is carried out for the exterior problem. It is found that the properties of some integral operators in the exterior boundary value problem (BVP) are quite different from their counterparts in the interior BVP.

• Korean Journal of Mathematics
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.633-644
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• 2014

We get one theorem that there exists a unique solution for the fourth order semilinear elliptic Dirichlet boundary value problem when the number 0 and the coefficient of the semilinear part belong to the same open interval made by two successive eigenvalues of the fourth order elliptic eigenvalue problem. We prove this result by the contraction mapping principle. We also get another theorem that there exist at least two solutions when there exist n eigenvalues of the fourth order elliptic eigenvalue problem between the coefficient of the semilinear part and the number 0. We prove this result by the critical point theory and the variation of linking method.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• v.32 no.1_2
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• pp.75-82
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• 2014

In this paper, we consider the periodic boundary value problem with sign changing nonlinearity $$u^{{\prime}{\prime}{\prime}}+{\rho}^3u=f(t,u),\;t{\in}[0,2{\pi}]$$, subject to the boundary value conditions: $$u^{(i)}(0)=u^{(i)}(2{\pi}),\;i=0,1,2$$, where ${\rho}{\in}(o,{\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}})$ is a positive constant and f(t, u) is a continuous function. Using Leggett-Williams fixed point theorem, we provide sufficient conditions for the existence of at least three positive solutions to the above boundary value problem. The interesting point is the nonlinear term f may change sign.

• Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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• v.27 no.1_2
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• pp.79-87
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• 2009

This paper deals with the multipoint boundary value problem for one dimensional p-Laplacian $({\phi}_p(u'))'(t)$ + f(t,u(t)) = 0, $t{\in}$ (0, 1), subject to the boundary value conditions: u'(0) - $\sum\limits^n_{i=1}{\alpha_i}u({\xi}_i)$ = 0, u'(1) + $\sum\limits^n_{i=1}{\alpha_i}u({\eta}_i)$ = 0. Using a fixed point theorem for operators on a cone, we provide sufficient conditions for the existence of multiple (at least three) positive solutions to the above boundary value problem.

• Management Science and Financial Engineering
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.13-30
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• 2001

This paper discusses a paradox in an Indefinite Quadratic transportation Problem. Here, the objective function is the product of two linear functions. A paradox arises when the transportation problem admits of a total cost which is lower than the optimum cost, by transporting larger quantities of goods over the same route. A sufficient condition for the existence of a paradox is established. Paradoxical Range of flow is obtained for any given flow in which the corresponding objective function value is less than the optimum value of the given transportation problem. It is illustrated with the help of a numerical example.

• Korean Journal of Mathematics
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.101-109
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• 2011

We get a theorem which shows that there exist at least two or three nontrivial weak solutions for the nonlinear parabolic boundary value problem with the variable coefficient jumping nonlinearity. We prove this theorem by restricting ourselves to the real Hilbert space. We obtain this result by approaching the topological method. We use the Leray-Schauder degree theory on the real Hilbert space.