Probabilistic models, such as hidden Markov models or Bayesian networks, are commonly used to model biological data. Much of their popularity can be attributed to the existence of efficient and robust ...

Abstract: In order to reduce the CPU time for the modified Newton-Raphson method which introduces a relaxation factor, the effect of the relaxation factor on the residual of the Galerkin method is ...

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Abstract: The ac power flow problem can be solved efficiently by Newton's method. Only five iterations, each equivalent to about seven of the widely used Gauss-Seidel method, are required for an exact ...