How to eliminate Steady state error from Reinforcement learning genetic algorithm code?

The following code (see 1st 2 images attached) is used to produce PID controller values that are designed to control the system (G). The code finds the PID controller values (noted as k) by using...

28 February 2021 6,560 14 View

How to constrain genetic algorithm input u?

My real system (buck converter) can only take an input of 0 to 1 (duty ratio) and I need to constrain the system so the controller action keeps within this bounds. How can I do this? The code for...

22 February 2021 2,125 3 View

The Role of Town Planners in CAV Use?

Colleagues and I are about to begin a project investigating the role of town planners and local authorities in establishing the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). What...

21 February 2021 2,247 3 View

Why are the modelled and circuit system different in response for controlled buck converter?

[Images are attached at bottom] I am currently working on a buck converter controlled by two different control methods, Reinforcement learning applied to find PID values & a lead-lag...

16 February 2021 5,060 10 View

How can I interpret a ratio variable?

Dear colleagues, I am running a regression in which I have the following regression FoodExp = 67.04 DepRatio +.....e My interest is in the interpretation of the coefficient on the dependency...

16 February 2021 2,058 2 View

What is best technique to quantify necrotic cell death of specific cell populations?

I currently using FACS (Aurora Cytek) to quantify necrotic Gr1+ cell death from the spleens of immune competent mice. I target Gr1+ cells in the spleens of tumor-bearing mice using a photodynamic...

08 February 2021 733 6 View

Why do some full text requests not allow me to respond to the requesting person?

Over the last year, when I have clicked on 'View the Request' in the notifying e-mail for a full text request, I have been taken to the paper in question but there is no request visible and thus I...

16 January 2021 7,558 1 View

Spectrabase no longer has overlay function?

Hello, I am a quality control chemist and I test raw materials for a nutritional supplement company. I make heavy use of FTIR-ATR for identification. We are a small laboratory with a limited...

07 January 2021 8,850 2 View

Follow up tests to explore interaction effects in a multiple logistic regression: can someone help explain my contradictory results?

I am conducting a logistic regression in order to examine whether there is an interaction between the number of stressors participants were currently experiencing (between 0-9) and their current...

20 December 2020 1,043 9 View

How to stain adherent cells with DAPI?

Hello! I am growing transfected cells in 24 well plate. on the bottom of each well i have a small glass cover-slip. so the cells adhere to that cover slip. I am using this method because its very...

15 December 2020 7,121 3 View

Dear all, I was wondering if anyone knows whether MGLtools and Autodock can run on Mac OS?

I have tried to download the 64-bit version of MGLtools however, as many times as I have downloaded and uninstall the programs, an error arises that the app needs to be updated. Thank you.

03 March 2021 5,997 2 View

I got 02 moderator values defining Johnson-Neyman significance regions. Is it an error?

Hi everyone, I am conducting research for my Master's thesis. I am using PROCESS by Johnson-Neyman to analyze my Moderator model. I test the relationship between Public Service Motivation and...

03 March 2021 2,350 2 View

Do I need to do linear regression before running mediation analysis using PROCESS MACRO by Hayes ?

I just wanted to check if I need to run a linear regression separately if I am using PROCESS MACRO to run mediation analysis. Thank you.

02 March 2021 4,359 3 View

Do I need to strip the PVDF membrane before staining it with colloidal gold?

Dear Colleagues, After running Western blot on PVDF membrane and detection using ECL, I would like to stain my PVDF with colloidal gold to be able to allign the ECL image with total proteins on...

02 March 2021 7,829 3 View

PACYC PCR not working after several attempts. Would anyone have any suggestions?

So, I have been trying to run a pACYC PCR which will be used later on for a Gibson Assembly. However the PCR is not working. I have already tried gradient PCR and changing extension time; however...

02 March 2021 1,146 2 View

What SPSS analysis should I run with one IV (with two levels) and two DVs?

Hi, I am trying to figure out which test would be most appropriate to run for the following question: Is there a difference in task blood pressure between smokers and non-smokers? There are two...

01 March 2021 8,235 2 View

OpenBCI eeg--has anyone used them?

I'm looking to try out an off-the-shelf EEG set for some exploratory work. Curious if anyone has used the OpenBCI, and how much set-up work is required. I've heard they are more difficult to get...

01 March 2021 4,128 3 View

Is there any expert in Smart PLS who can help me?

Dear colleagues, I have a manuscript that needs an expert in smart PLS to run the analysis, Is there anyone expert and ready to help me, please?

01 March 2021 8,212 3 View

Why initial concentration of Pb not the same as calculated one when testing using AAS?

I am currently doing research on the adsorption of heavy metal using magnetic reduce graphene oxide. I use AAS to determine the concentration of the heavy metal. I prepare the Pb solution with...

26 February 2021 9,580 4 View

How to run Cross-lagged panel Design on AMOS?

25 February 2021 3,126 1 View