A stochastic system with coupling between non-Gaussian and Gaussian noise terms is investigated. A general approximate Fokker–Planck equation of the system is derived through a path-integral approach. For a bistable system, the coupling λ between noise terms can induce the reentrance-like...

The transport of the coupled Brownian ratchets with two different kinds of time delays is investigated. The increase of the feedback delay reduces the transport with oscillations. While increasing the coupling delay increases the transport with some irregular oscillations and finally saturates...

Based on recent work [B. Lindner and E. M., Nicola, Phys. Rev. Lett. 101 (2008) 190603], the transport of N globally coupled Brownian motors with diversity is investigated. By applying the mean-field approximation, the effects of the diversity disturbance and the coupling strength on the...

A network growth model with geographic limitation of accessible information about the status of existing nodes is investigated. In this model, the probability Π(k) of an existing node of degree k is found to be super-linear with Π(k)∼kα and α1 when there are links from new nodes. The...

Purpose – The goal of this paper is to identify the attitudes of the chairs of library and information science (LIS) programs in Chinese universities toward the iSchools movement. Design/methodology/approach – The authors collected data from 36 deans or other chairs of LIS by using...

Purpose – This paper aims to identify the opinions of undergraduate students on the importance of internet‐based information sources when they undertake academic tasks. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a set of identified typical academic tasks for undergraduate students, three...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of three types of peer monitoring and punishment tools on the performance of a group contract for the control of agricultural non-point source pollution (ANPSP) in China. Design/methodology/approach: Experimental economics....