This paper deals with a stabilization problem for a class of dynamical complex networks with each node being a general Lur’e system. Based on a Lur’e–Postnikov function and a special decentralized control strategy, the problem of designing a linear feedback controller such that states of...

This paper is concerned with the problem of global synchronization for a class of dynamical complex networks composed of general Lur’e systems. Based on the absolute stability theory and the Kalman–Yakubovich–Popov (KYP) lemma, sufficient conditions are established to guarantee global...

In this article, the author presents and develops a structural hazard rate model that takes into account the interrelationships of covariates and their effects on the hazard rate. In particular, both a full model and a set of sequential reduced-form equations are specified. Whereas the full...

Conventional multistate life table accounting procedures are based on theoretical assumptions that are appropriate primarily for demographic events. Applying these approaches to the area of health care, however, may lead to serious biases given the frequent turnovers of events such as...