We consider iterative trust region algorithms for the unconstrained minimization of an objective function <InlineEquation ID="IEq1"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">$F ( \underline{x})$</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>, <InlineEquation ID="IEq2"> <EquationSource Format="TEX">$\underline{x}\in \mathcal{R}^{n}$</EquationSource> </InlineEquation>, when F is differentiable but no derivatives are available, and when each model of F is a linear or a quadratic polynomial. The...</equationsource></inlineequation></equationsource></inlineequation>

Based on this review there is a dearth of up-to-date, robust evidence on the cost effectiveness of radiotherapy in cancer suitable to support decision making in the UK. Studies selected did not fully satisfy essential method standards currently recommended by NICE. </AbstractSection> Copyright The Author(s) 2014

This paper presents a summary of the mechanical features and the medium term operating experience from three small horizontal axis wind energy conversion systems covering a range of 500 to 5000 Watt, intented for rural and isolated communities. These turbines have a new regulator which reduces...

Daily irradiation images over Spain – area that embraces a highly heterogeneous landscape, climatic conditions and relief – are calculated from the down-welling surface short-wave radiation flux (DSSF) product derived from the MSG SEVIRI images. Their analysis and validation is carried out...

We estimate a New-Keynesian macro model accommodating regime-switching behavior in monetary policy and in macro shocks. Key to our estimation strategy is the use of survey-based expectations for inflation and output. Output and inflation shocks shift to the low volatility regime around 1985 and...

A model of majority rule is developed in which each of a finite number of generations votes on a redistribution of income between itself and the other generations. In voting, each generation expresses tastes for its own income and for the distribution of income across generations. The model is...

Virtual water is the water required to produce food or a commodity, and includes rainwater in addition to irrigation and the water required to grow feed in livestock systems. Measuring virtual water is a useful concept in assessing water management as it permits the comparison of crops and...

Energy inputs are compared with biomass energy output for several sawtimber and woody biomass programs covering rotation ages from 2 to 120 yr. A consistent comparision with several published studies supports the hypothesis that the energy ratio ER (i.e. the ratio of energy out to energy in)...