Estimating dyad association probability under imperfect and heterogeneous detection

In animal behaviour studies, association indices estimate the proportion of time two individuals (i.e. a dyad) spend in association. In terms of dyads, all association indices can be interpreted as estimators of the probability that a dyad is associated. However, traditional indices rely on the assumptions that the probability to detect a particular individual (p) is either approximately one and/or homogeneous between associated and not associated individuals. Based on marked individuals we develop a likelihood based model to estimate the probability a dyad is associated (ψ) accounting for p < 1 and possibly varying between associated and not associated individuals. The proposed likelihood based model allows for both individual and dyadic missing observations. In addition, the model can easily be extended to incorporate covariate information for modeling p and ψ. A simulation study showed that the likelihood based model approach yield reasonably unbiased estimates, even for low and heterogeneous individual detection probabilities, while, in contrast, traditional indices showed moderate to strong biases. The application of the proposed approach is illustrated using a real data set collected from a population of Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) in Patagonia Argentina. Finally, we discuss possible extensions of the proposed model and its applicability in animal behaviour and ecological studies.     

Impact of excess and harmful radiation on energy budgets in scleractinian corals

Using dynamic energy budget (DEB) theory, this paper explores the potential of excess and harmful radiation, notably UV, to cause changes in performance and, ultimately, bleaching in scleractinian corals for a range of ambient nitrogen and (beneficial) photosynthetically active radiation levels. Two negative impacts of radiation are considered: a reduction in the capacity of the symbiont to generate energy through photosynthesis (defined in this paper as photoinhibition); an increase in the costs for the symbiont to remain viable due to repair of damage (defined in this paper as photodamage). Model predictions indicate that although both types of impact reduce the growth potential of host and symbiont, photoinhibition predominantly affects host features, except at very low ambient nitrogen levels, under which conditions the severity of nitrogen limitation is so strong that a reduction in photosynthetic rates due to photoinhibition has minimal impact. In steady state, photoinhibition leads to a reduction in host biomass, and an increase in symbiont density, implying that photoinhibition (as defined in this paper) is unlikely to cause bleaching. In contrast, the impact of photodamage is mostly affecting symbiont features, including a decline in symbiont density. Thus, photodamage may contribute to coral bleaching. Furthermore, the model predicts that, with both photoinhibition and photodamage, an increasing ratio of harmful to beneficial radiation accelerates the suppression of growth rates of symbiont and host, implying that coral health deteriorates progressively faster with increasing harmful radiation, such as UVb.     

基于信息熵的垫片密封模糊可靠度

在充分考虑垫片密封的随机性和模糊性的基础上,提出了垫片密封模糊可靠性的概念.基于信息熵理论,按模糊泄漏率导出垫片密封的模糊可靠度计算公式,并用算例说明了公式的应用.     

船舶溢油应急反应人的可靠性分析研究

为减小船舶溢油事故应急反应人员失误概率,提升应急处置效果,在对应急人员可靠性主要影响因素识别的基础上,利用模糊贝叶斯网络(BN)建立船舶溢油应急人的可靠性分析(HRA)模型,将应急反应流程抽象为可进行概率推算的BN,实现单个应急任务和全过程人的可靠性的量化评估,并依据该模型对一起船舶溢油事故进行实例研究。结果表明,首先模糊集值专家评估较好地解决应急人员可靠性情境依赖性强,难以量化评估的问题;其次,BN卓越的概率推理性能实现由单个应急任务向全过程人的可靠性的推算;最后得到应急反应人的可靠性主要取决于关键应急任务的完成情况和相关情境因素的影响。     

硝基苯气相氟代脱硝反应热安全性的理论研究

为研究硝基苯气相氟代脱硝反应的热安全性,采用Gaussian98软件,运用密度泛函理论(DFT)B3LYP,在6-31G(D)基组水平上,全优化计算气相条件下氟离子对硝基苯进攻的氟代脱硝反应的微观机理,得到反应路径并通过IRC验证,并对反应过程中反应物,各中间体、过渡态、产物进行分子几何构型优化,标准热力学函数计算。理论计算研究表明:该反应属于SN2亲核取代反应;反应能垒较低,反应所需能量可以从过程R→IM1和TS3→P所释放的能量(279.06 kJ/mol,143.34 kJ/mol)中获得;与席曼反应相比较,该反应速率下降3个数量级,热安全性更高,符合化工工程设计的本质安全化要求,具有广阔的应用前景。     

基于人因失误理论的安全文化评价指标体系构建——以建筑企业为例

为构建一个科学的建筑企业安全文化评价指标体系,实现对企业安全文化水平的客观评价。通过问卷调查及信息沉淀的方式获取影响建筑企业安全文化水平的各种因素,并基于人因失误理论对建筑企业安全文化影响因素进行分析和归类。在构建的建筑企业安全文化评价概念体系的基础上,采用因子分析的方法构建建筑企业安全文化评价指标体系。研究结果表明:该指标体系不仅可以描述指标的重要程度,而且可以明确各指标之间的因果关系,对建筑企业安全文化的构建具有一定的指导意义。     

基于可拓理论的建筑施工安全管理系统研究

现有的安全管理评价方式无法对建筑施工的安全问题作出及时、系统的判定。将可拓理论应用于建筑施工企业的安全管理系统研究,以国家规定的建筑施工安全检查标准为准则,参照施工安全检查的经验,把建筑施工的安全管理等级划分成安全、较安全、不安全、严重不安全4个等级,初步建立基于可拓理论的安全管理评价和预警系统,并编制相应的程序,对建筑施工安全管理现状进行评价,对有安全问题的项目及时作出预警。最后结合实际工程项目,对该方法进行验证,结果表明该方法具有一定的实用性和有效性,可以作为建筑施工企业安全管理的参考。     

基于计划行为理论的矿工违章行为研究

矿工违章行为是诱发煤矿重大事故的关键因素之一,以计划行为理论(TPB)为构架,加入过去行为和风险倾向2个变量,提出矿工违章行为影响因素之间的假设关系。通过问卷调查并运用结构方程模型(SEM)探讨违章行为影响因素之间的关系。结果表明:行为态度、主观规范、行为控制认知、风险倾向这4个变量对违章行为均有显著影响,主观规范和过去行为通过行为态度这一中介变量又间接地影响违章行为。实证研究结果表明,TPB模型在解释矿工违章行为问题上的适用性。     

矿井通风系统稳定性定量判定方法研究

稳定的矿井通风系统是实现矿井安全高效生产的前提,但是随着采掘工作面的推进,通风网络结构的变化,巷道的冒顶变形等,通风系统的稳定性也随之变化.基于矿井通风系统稳定性的重要性、非线性和时变性,运用Lyapounov(李雅普诺夫)稳定性理论和灵敏度,提出了定量分析判定矿井通风系统稳定性的方法.方法以Lyapounov稳定性分...     

城市综合承灾能力评价的分形模型

基于结构决定功能的系统原理,运用分形理论,构建城市综合承灾能力分形评价模型。首先构建了城市综合承灾能力评价指标体系;其次进行原始数据标准化处理及指标数据之间相关性的消除;接着进行研究对象的分形评价与分维计算;最后通过对29个城市实例进行计算,并与模糊可变识别评价方法、指数评价方法进行比较验证,得到各城市综合承灾能力属于相对较强、中等和较弱的各占13.79%6,5.52%和20.69%。实例分析结果与各城市承灾能力实际状态基本一致,显示该方法能利用一个综合反映多因素之间复杂关系的特征指标给出相应的评价等级结果。