Automated pricing comes in two forms - rule-based (e.g., targeting or undercutting the lowest price, etc) and artificial intelligence (AI) powered algorithms reinforcement learning (RL) based). While is most widely used automated strategy today, many retailers have increasingly adopting by AI. Q-learning algorithm (a specific type of RL algorithm) particularly appealing for because it autonomously learns an optimal policy can adapt to any evolution competitors' market environment. It...

People's subjective response to outdoor thermal environment cannot be directly interpreted by environmental influence factors (temperature, humidity, radiation and wind, etc.), thus comfort indexes (PET, UTCI, SET*, PMV) were needed evaluate impact of on human beings. Due the people's adaptation, reactions varied climate locations, many related researches have been carried out researchers all world. This work aimed at studying colleague students' in winter severely cold city. Questionnaire...

Outdoor thermal comfort is known to be influenced by adaptations, which leads different outdoor environment preferences due climate change locations. This paper compared the reactions between local people and tourist in winter Harbin, locates typical severely cold zone China. It was found that, winter, with people, vote (TCV) of more sensitive sensation (TSV), satisfaction (TSaV) (TCV), means for tourists Harbin will strongly influence people's comfort, but stay a high level range, react...

This paper makes a study on the technology of grouted clamp which strengthens and consolidates impaired pipe, in order to solve problem insufficient strength local damaged structure offshore platform. By building mechanics experimental platform for reinforcement pipeline, we made an experiment uniform axial compression pipeline installed clamp, getting data stress before after installation clamp. We use buckling theory under external pressure compress internal formula shows effects And...

Should firms that apply machine learning algorithms in their decision making make transparent? Despite increasing calls for algorithmic transparency, most have kept opaque citing potential gaming by users may negatively affect the algorithm’s predictive power. We introduce an analytical model to investigate issue of transparency presence strategic from a firm’s perspective and present novel insights. Counter-intuitively, we show power ML increase if firm were them transparent. identify broad...

This paper is aimed at the problem of less dehumidification robot for four-split high-voltage line and with some obstacle-removing ability high efficiency deicing, developed a deicing barrier capability, Based on combination theoretical calculation virtual prototype simulation, this focuses key technology robot, overall structure design modeling, rigid-flexible coupling under flexible voltage line. The Lagrangian method used to establish rigid dynamics model robot. ADAMS dynamic simulation...

Machine learning (ML) algorithms used by financial lenders in their screening processes are hidden from the consumers who affected decisions leading many to make sub-optimal when seeking credit. Despite increasing calls for greater transparency, only a few provide personalized approval odds (e.g. via intermediaries like Credit Karma or pre-approval tools). We investigate how competition among algorithmic affects consumers. show that competitive pressures between can undermine disclosure...

Should firms that apply machine learning algorithms in their decision-making make transparent to the users they affect? Despite growing calls for algorithmic transparency, most have kept opaque, citing potential gaming by may negatively affect algorithm's predictive power. We develop an analytical model compare firm and user surplus with without transparency presence of strategic present novel insights. identify a broad set conditions under which making algorithm benefits firm. show that,...

The main aim of this research work was to develop and evaluate a drug delivery system with compression coating technology control release at constant rate. coated tablets (CCTs) consist the hydrophilic matrix core hydrophobic waxy coating. presence could provide sufficient time for hydration prevent initial burst release. mechanism revealed that erosion way releasing area during entire process because tablet located in cup-shaped after one side cover dropped lag time. This made behavior...

In the paper, by studying ground water heat pump calculation model, computing platform for system was established.Through a case, fluid temperature of well side and user side, power consumption other data were analyzed entering relevant parameters, which provide an approach engineering design operation prediction, thermodynamic analysis performance year prospective study to guide practice.

The unique climate and the landscape of severely cold regions in winter attract many tourists. outdoor thermal environment affects space use tourist experience, becoming one key factors design attractions. comfort tourists from different should be considered, but it has been poorly studied regions. This paper explores differences between local non-local through field measurement a questionnaire survey at attractions Harbin, China. results show that proportion who expect air temperature solar...