Zhen Zhu

Publication List Details

Period

1990 - 2009

Number

45

Co-Authors

Associative Learning in Hierarchical Self-Organizing Learning Arrays (2009)

Janusz A. Starzyk, Senior Member, Zhen Zhu, Student Member, Yue Li

Abstract—In this paper, we introduce feedback-based associative learning in self-organized learning arrays (SOLAR). SOLAR structures are hierarchically organized networks of sparsely connected...

Optimized Approximation Algorithm in Neural Networks Without Overfitting (2009)

Yinyin Liu, Janusz A. Starzyk, Senior Member, Zhen Zhu

Abstract—In this paper, an optimized approximation algorithm (OAA) is proposed to address the overfitting problem in function approximation using neural networks (NNs). The optimized approximation...

Measles Resurgence Associated with Continued Circulation of Genotype H1 Viruses in China, 2005 (2009)

Ji, Yixin, Zhang, Yan, Xu, Songtao, Zhu, Zhen, Zuo, Shuyan, Jiang, Xiaohong, ...

Abstract Measles morbidity and mortality decreased significantly after measles vaccine was introduced into China in 1965. From 1995 to 2004, average annual measles incidence decreased to 5.6 cases...

Optical and Structural Characterization of InGaN/GaN Multiple Quantum Well Structures Irradiated by High Energy Heavy Ions (2009)

Zhu, Zhen

This topic is a cooperation project between Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) and Uppsala University (UU). Multiple quantum wells (MQWs) were grown and characterized in Department of Micro and...

Genetic characterization of Measles Viruses in China, 2004 (2008)

Zhang, Yan, Ji, Yixin, Jiang, Xiaohong, Xu, Songtao, Zhu, Zhen, Zheng, Lei, ...

Abstract Genetic characterization of wild-type measles virus was studied using nucleotide sequencing of the C-terminal region of the N protein gene and phylogenetic analysis on 59 isolates from 16...

Associative Learning in Hierarchical Self Organizing Learning Arrays (2008)

Janusz A. Starzyk, Zhen Zhu, Yue Li

Abstract. In this paper we introduce feedback based associative learning in self-organized learning arrays (SOLAR). SOLAR structures are hierarchically organized and have the ability to classify...

Molecular epidemiology of measles viruses in China, 1995–2003 (2007)

Zhang, Yan, Zhu, Zhen, Rota, Paul A, Jiang, Xiaohong, Hu, Jiayu, Wang, Jianguo, ...

Abstract This report describes the genetic characterization of 297 wild-type measles viruses that were isolated in 24 provinces of China between 1995 and 2003. Phylogenetic analysis of the N gene...

CHARACTERIZATION OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM EARTH SURFACE MULTIPATH AND CROSS CORRELATION FOR AIRCRAFT PRECISION APPROACH OPERATIONS USING SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY (2006)

Zhu, Zhen

A GPS Software Defined Radio (SDR) is designed for the analysis of GPS error sources, and is applied to evaluate earth-surface multipath errors and self-interference errors due to C/A code cross...

CHARACTERIZATION OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM EARTH SURFACE MULTIPATH AND CROSS CORRELATION FOR AIRCRAFT PRECISION APPROACH OPERATIONS USING SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY (2006)

Zhu, Zhen

A GPS Software Defined Radio (SDR) is designed for the analysis of GPS error sources, and is applied to evaluate earth-surface multipath errors and self-interference errors due to C/A code cross...

Self-organizing learning array (2005)

Janusz A. Starzyk, Senior Member, Zhen Zhu, Tsun-ho Liu

Abstract—A new machine learning concept—self-organizing learning array (SOLAR)—is presented. It is a sparsely connected, information theory-based learning machine, with a multilayer structure....

Averaging correlation for weak Global Positioning System signal processing (2002)

Zhu, Zhen

Averaging correlation for weak Global Positioning System signal processing

Averaging correlation for weak Global Positioning System signal processing (2002)

Zhu, Zhen

Averaging correlation for weak Global Positioning System signal processing

Software simulation of a self-organizing learning array system (2002)

Janusz Starzyk, Zhen Zhu

A neural network paradigm named Self-Organizing Learning Array system has been simulated in software. Hardware implementation limitations are considered in this simulation. Simulation is performed...

Monetary policy and exchange rate target zones / (1994)

Zhu, Zhen.

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of Michigan.

Hypomethylation of the interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) promoter and first exon is linked to expression of the gene (1990)

Albini, Adriana, Toffenetti, Judith, Zhu, Zhen, Chader, Gerald J., Noonan, Douglas M.

The interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) is limited in expression to retinal photoreceptor cells and a subset of pinealocytes. We have obtained a genomic clone containing the entire...

The relationship between congressional spending and tenure with an application to term limits

W. Reed, D. Schansberg, James Wilbanks, Zhen Zhu

Whether term limits would increase or decrease federal spending depends on the reason for the causal relationship between tenure and spending. We investigate this subject by empirically studying...

Identification of a Glyphosate-Resistant Mutant of Rice 5-Enolpyruvylshikimate 3-Phosphate Synthase Using a Directed Evolution Strategy1[W][OA]

Zhou, Min, Xu, Honglin, Wei, Xiaoli, Ye, Zhiqiang, Wei, Liping, Gong, Weimin, ...

5-Enolpyruvylshikimate 3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) is a key enzyme in the shikimate pathway and is targeted by the wide-spectrum herbicide glyphosate. Here, we describe the use of a selection system...

Molecular epidemiology of measles viruses in China, 1995–2003

Zhang, Yan, Zhu, Zhen, Rota, Paul A, Jiang, Xiaohong, Hu, Jiayu, Wang, Jianguo, ...

This report describes the genetic characterization of 297 wild-type measles viruses that were isolated in 24 provinces of China between 1995 and 2003. Phylogenetic analysis of the N gene sequences...

Correlations in Returns and Volatilities in Pacific-Rim Stock Markets

Nicholas Tay, Zhen Zhu

Most studies on the correlations in stock returns and volatilities focus on the contemporaneous relationships and spillover effects in major stock markets such as the US and Japan. This paper adds to...

Comparison of Four Methods Using Throat Swabs To Confirm Rubella Virus Infection▿

Zhu, Zhen, Xu, Wenbo, Abernathy, Emily S., Chen, Min-Hsin, Zheng, Qi, Wang, Tongzhan, ...

Laboratory tests are essential for confirming sporadic cases and outbreaks of rubella. Detection of rubella virus is often necessary to confirm rubella cases and to identify specimens to be used to...

A revisit to the outward FDI determinants: further evidence from count panel data models with fixed effects

Zhen Zhu

Given the discrete nature of the outward foreign direct investment (FDI) data, the count data regression models are set up as vehicles for our empirical work. We propose and test various econometric...

DYNAMIC INCONSISTENCY AND EXCHANGE-RATE TARGET ZONES: A WELFARE ANALYSIS

ZHEN ZHU

This paper examines the welfare implications of different exchange-rate systems, especially an exchange-rate target-zone system, in a context of monetary policy making and dynamic inconsistency. It...

Equality of interest rates revisited: the multi-country evidence

Zhen Zhu

One influential aspect of international integration of financial markets is the possibility of reducing divergences between domestic interest rates and foreign interest rates or increasing the degree...

Asymmetric price responses, market integration and market power: A study of the U.S. natural gas market

Murry, Donald, Zhu, Zhen

We studied the market performance at selected, representative natural gas trading hubs in the U.S. and documented different price behaviors among various hubs. With NYMEX prices as the competitive...

Genetic characterization of Measles Viruses in China, 2004

Zhang, Yan, Ji, Yixin, Jiang, Xiaohong, Xu, Songtao, Zhu, Zhen, Zheng, Lei, ...

Genetic characterization of wild-type measles virus was studied using nucleotide sequencing of the C-terminal region of the N protein gene and phylogenetic analysis on 59 isolates from 16 provinces...

Economic growth and energy consumption revisited -- Evidence from linear and nonlinear Granger causality

Chiou-Wei, Song Zan, Chen, Ching-Fu, Zhu, Zhen

The relationship between energy consumption and economic growth is considered as an imperative issue in energy economics. Previous studies have ignored the nonlinear behavior which could be caused by...

Chronically ischemic mouse skeletal muscle exhibits myopathy in association with mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative damage

Pipinos, Iraklis I., Swanson, Stanley A., Zhu, Zhen, Nella, Aikaterini A., Weiss, Dustin J., Gutti, Tanuja L., ...

A myopathy characterized by mitochondrial pathology and oxidative stress is present in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Patients with PAD differ in disease severity, mode of...

Transaction Costs and Price Volatility: New Evidence from the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Shinhua Liu, Zhen Zhu

Commission deregulation, Transaction costs, Price volatility, Japan, G14, G15, G18,

Are long-term bond yields excessively volatile?

Zhen Zhu

There is a debate on the excess volatility of long-term bond yields. It is found that whether long-term bond yields are excessively volatile or excessively smooth depends critically on the knowledge...

The effect of exchange-rate risk on exports: Some additional empirical evidence

Hongwei Du, Zhen Zhu

This paper provides some additional empirical evidence on the effect of exchange-rate volatility on exports. The novelties of the study include: a regime-switching model in conditional volatility is...

Outbreak of Acute Respiratory Disease in China Caused by B2 Species of Adenovirus Type 11▿

Zhu, Zhen, Zhang, Yong, Xu, Songtao, Yu, Pengbo, Tian, Xiaoping, Wang, Li, ...

An outbreak of acute respiratory tract infection occurred in Shanxi Province, China, from March to April 2006. Of the 254 patients affected by this outbreak, 247 patients were students of a senior...

EnronOnline and Informational Efficiency in the U.S. Natural Gas Market

Donald Murry, Zhen Zhu

We investigate the impact of the introduction and exit of EnronOnline on the efficiency of the U.S. natural gas market. In particular, we examine the natural gas market informational efficiencies by...

Measles Resurgence Associated with Continued Circulation of Genotype H1 Viruses in China, 2005

Ji, Yixin, Zhang, Yan, Xu, Songtao, Zhu, Zhen, Zuo, Shuyan, Jiang, Xiaohong, ...

Measles morbidity and mortality decreased significantly after measles vaccine was introduced into China in 1965. From 1995 to 2004, average annual measles incidence decreased to 5.6 cases per 100,000...

A transcriptomic analysis of superhybrid rice LYP9 and its parents

Wei, Gang, Tao, Yong, Liu, Guozhen, Chen, Chen, Luo, Renyuan, Xia, Hongai, ...

By using a whole-genome oligonucleotide microarray, designed based on known and predicted indica rice genes, we investigated transcriptome profiles in developing leaves and panicles of superhybrid...