MODEL-BASED IDENTIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE BIDDING ZONES: APPLICATIONS OF CLUSTERING ALGORITHMS WITH TOPOLOGY CONSTRAINTS

Model-Based Identification of Alternative Bidding Zones: Applications of Clustering Algorithms with Topology Constraints

The definition of bidding zones is a relevant question for electricity markets.The bidding zones can Baggies be identified starting from information on the nodal prices and network topology, considering the operational conditions that may lead to congestion of the transmission lines.A well-designed bidding zone configuration is a key milestone for

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Modelling the Effect of Salt Concentration on the Fate of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Costa Rican Fresh Cheeses

“Turrialba cheese” is a Costa Rican fresh cheese highly appreciated due to its sensory characteristics and artisanal production.As a ready-to-eat dairy product, its formulation could support Listeria monocytogenes growth.L.monocytogenes was isolated from 14.06% of the samples and Toy the pathogen was able to grow under all tested conditions.Due

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Data driven optimization of sexual assault case processing

In recent years, several forensic laboratories have noted an increase in the number of sexual assault cases submitted for testing, often leading to longer turnaround times.In that context, forensic laboratories may be interested in reviewing their procedures to increase productivity.Here, we present two different strategies that were put in place i

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A Multi-Objective Optimization to Determine The Optimal Patterns of Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Using NSGA-II Algorithm

IntroductionThe development of mechanization and machine technology can have positive and negative effects on the economic, social, and environmental conditions of a region.Conflicts in these areas complicate the selection and optimization of sustainable mechanization systems.One of the basic questions in the selection of a sustainable agricultural

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