On the hybrid LQ-based control design for linear networked systems

This paper addresses a problem of optimal control design associated with the linear networked control systems (NCSs). We study a class of the conventional networked systems in the presence of time delays and propose a hybrid LQ-based theoretical and computational approach to the above NCSs. In particular, we develop an explicit theoretical representation of the networked control processes by an adequate auxiliary hybrid systems. For the constructive feedback control design procedure we derive the necessary hybrid Riccati-formalism and propose an implementable solution procedure.     

Fostering Self-Control Development With a Designed Intervention in Physical Education: A Two-Year Class-Randomized Trial

This study evaluated whether a theory-based intervention in physical education (PE) designed to train self-control may positively impact children’s quick-temperedness and disruptiveness and whether changes in executive functions (EFs) may be a correlate or antecedent of such effects. One hundred and sixteen children aged 8–9 years participated in a 2-year intervention and completed three assessments at baseline, 6- and 18-month follow-ups in quick-temperedness and disruptiveness, hot and cool EFs. After the intervention, children in the intervention group showed lower quick-temperedness and disruptiveness and improvement in hot EF. Changes over the intervention period were moderately associated and showed marginal evidence of causal ordering, suggesting that designed PE may benefit self-control through a possible linkage to hot EF improvement.