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Casimir Effect In Quantum Physics, Matthew James Urfer
Casimir Effect In Quantum Physics, Matthew James Urfer
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Numerical Approximations Of Differential Equations And Applications In Maple, Joyce Zimmerman
Numerical Approximations Of Differential Equations And Applications In Maple, Joyce Zimmerman
Masters Theses
No abstract provided.
Packings And Coverings Of Various Complete Digraphs With The Orientations Of A 4-Cycle., Melody Elaine Cooper
Packings And Coverings Of Various Complete Digraphs With The Orientations Of A 4-Cycle., Melody Elaine Cooper
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
There are four orientations of cycles on four vertices. Necessary and sufficient conditions are given for covering complete directed digraphs Dv, packing and covering complete bipartite digraphs, Dm,n, and packing and covering the complete digraph on v vertices with hole of size w, D(v,w), with three of the orientations of a 4-cycle, including C4, X, and Y.
Decomposition, Packings And Coverings Of Complete Digraphs With A Transitive-Triple And A Pendant Arc., Janice Gail Lewenczuk
Decomposition, Packings And Coverings Of Complete Digraphs With A Transitive-Triple And A Pendant Arc., Janice Gail Lewenczuk
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In the study of design theory, there are eight orientations of the complete graph on three vertices with a pendant edge, K3∪{e}. Two of these are the 3-circuit with a pendant arc and the other six are transitive triples with a pendant arc. Necessary and sufficient conditions are given for decompositions, packings and coverings of the complete digraph with each of the six transitive triples with a pendant arc.
Chromatic Number Of The Alphabet Overlap Graph, G(2, K , K-2)., Jerry Brent Farley
Chromatic Number Of The Alphabet Overlap Graph, G(2, K , K-2)., Jerry Brent Farley
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A graph G(a, k, t) is called an alphabet overlap graph where a, k, and t are positive integers such that 0 ≤ t < k and the vertex set V of G is defined as, V = {v : v = (v1v2...vk); vi ∊ {1, 2, ..., a}, (1 ≤ i ≤ k)}. That is, each vertex, v, is a word of length k over an alphabet of size a. There exists an edge between two vertices u, …
Mathematically Modeling Pcr: An Asymptotic Approximation With Potential For Optimization, Martha J. Garlick
Mathematically Modeling Pcr: An Asymptotic Approximation With Potential For Optimization, Martha J. Garlick
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
A mathematical model for PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is developed using the law of mass action. Differential equations are written from the chemical equations, preserving the detail of the complementary DNA single strand being extended one bas e pair at a time. The equations for the annealing stage are solved analytically. The method of multiple scales is used to approximate solutions for the extension stage. A map is then developed from the solutions to simulate PCR. The advantage of this model is the ability to use the map to optimize the process. Our results suggest that dynamically optimizing the extension …
What Allows Teachers To Extend Student Thinking During Whole-Group Discussions, Nesrin Cengiz
What Allows Teachers To Extend Student Thinking During Whole-Group Discussions, Nesrin Cengiz
Dissertations
Research indicates that extending students' mathematical thinking during whole-group discussions is challenging, even for the most experienced teachers. That is, it is challenging for teachers to help students move beyond their initial mathematical observations and solutions during whole-group discussions. To better understand this phenomena, the teaching of six experienced elementary school teachers, who had been teaching aStandards-based curriculum for several years and had participated in a multi-year professional development project focused on that curriculum, is explored in this study. In particular, two issues are addressed: what it looks like to extend student thinking during whole-group discussions and how …
Study Of Multiple Impacts Of A Rigid Body With A Flat Surface, Florin Vasile Badiu
Study Of Multiple Impacts Of A Rigid Body With A Flat Surface, Florin Vasile Badiu
Mathematics Dissertations
Both analytical and numerical results are presented for two rigid body problems: a rod colliding with the ground, and a rigid thin plate colliding with the ground. The study of the succession of impacts of the rod with the ground confirms results from literature, and explores new cases. Numerical simulations can provide results in the study of the clattering impacts of a 3D body colliding with the ground. For a simplification of the analytical calculations, a rectangular plate without thickness is studied. In this case, a comparison between the numerical method, which is a continuous contact method, and the analytical …
On Progenitively Koszul Commutative Rings, Paul Russell Stern
On Progenitively Koszul Commutative Rings, Paul Russell Stern
Mathematics Dissertations
This paper introduces and identifies classes of progenitively Koszul rings. A progenitively Koszul ring is a commutative ring that admits a Koszul complex A=K(R) that is formal, and such that the homology algebra H(A) generated by A is a Koszul algebra. Local complete intersections, which yield exterior algebras (an example of a Koszul algebra) for their homology algebras, serve as a prototype. It is shown that the local complete intersections occupy only a small portion of the class of progenitively Koszul rings. The material in Chapter 1 will cover basic definitions and facts regarding free resolutions differential graded algebras, homology, …
Uniform Weighted Compact / Non-Compact Schemes For Shock / Boundary Layer Interaction, Peng Xie
Uniform Weighted Compact / Non-Compact Schemes For Shock / Boundary Layer Interaction, Peng Xie
Mathematics Dissertations
The critical problem of CFD is perhaps an accurate approximation of derivatives for a given discrete data set. Based on our previous work on the weighted compact scheme (WCS), a uniform weighted compact / non-compact scheme (UWCNC) has been developed. Similar to WENO, three high order candidates, left, right, and central, are constructed by using Hermite polynomials. According to the smoothness, three weights are derived and assigned to each candidate. The weights will lead the scheme to be upwind-biased when approaching the shock or other discontinuities but quickly becomes central, compact, and of high order just off the shock. Therefore, …
Evaluating Variance Of The Model Credibility Index, Yan Xiao
Evaluating Variance Of The Model Credibility Index, Yan Xiao
Mathematics Theses
Model credibility index is defined to be a sample size under which the power of rejection equals 0.5. It applies goodness-of-fit testing thinking and uses a one-number summary statistic as an assessment tool in a false model world. The estimation of the model credibility index involves a bootstrap resampling technique. To assess the consistency of the estimator of model credibility index, we instead study the variance of the power achieved at a fixed sample size. An improved subsampling method is proposed to obtain an unbiased estimator of the variance of power. We present two examples to interpret the mechanics of …
Analysis And Implementation Of High-Order Compact Finite Difference Schemes, Jonathan G. Tyler
Analysis And Implementation Of High-Order Compact Finite Difference Schemes, Jonathan G. Tyler
Theses and Dissertations
The derivation of centered compact schemes at interior and boundary grid points is performed and an analysis of stability and computational efficiency is given. Compact schemes are high order implicit methods for numerical solutions of initial and/or boundary value problems modeled by differential equations. These schemes generally require smaller stencils than the traditional explicit finite difference counterparts. To avoid numerical instabilities at and near boundaries and in regions of mesh non-uniformity, a numerical filtering technique is employed. Experiments for non-stationary linear problems (convection, heat conduction) and also for nonlinear problems (Burgers' and KdV equations) were performed. The compact solvers were …
Empirical Likelihood Based Confidence Intervals For The Difference Between Two Sensitivities Of Continuous-Scale Diagnostic Tests At A Fixed Level Of Specificity, Suqin Yao
Mathematics Theses
Diagnostic testing is essential to distinguish non-diseased individuals from diseased individuals. The sensitivity and specificity are two important indices for the diagnostic accuracy of continuous-scale diagnostic tests. If we want to compare the effectiveness of two tests, it is of interest to construct a confidence interval for the difference of the two sensitivities at a fixed level of specificity. In this thesis, we propose two empirical likelihood based confidence intervals (HBELI and HBELII) for the difference of two sensitivities at a predetermined specificity level. Simulation studies show that when correlation between the two test results exists, HBELI and HBELII intervals …
Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals For Generalized Lorenz Curve, Nelly E. Belinga-Hill
Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals For Generalized Lorenz Curve, Nelly E. Belinga-Hill
Mathematics Theses
Lorenz curves are extensively used in economics to analyze income inequality metrics. In this thesis, we discuss confidence interval estimation methods for generalized Lorenz curve. We first obtain normal approximation (NA) and empirical likelihood (EL) based confidence intervals for generalized Lorenz curves. Then we perform simulation studies to compare coverage probabilities and lengths of the proposed EL-based confidence interval with the NA-based confidence interval for generalized Lorenz curve. Simulation results show that the EL-based confidence intervals have better coverage probabilities and shorter lengths than the NA-based intervals at 100p-th percentiles when p is greater than 0.50. Finally, two real examples …
Selecting The Working Correlation Structure By A New Generalized Aic Index For Longitudinal Data, Wei-Lun Lin
Selecting The Working Correlation Structure By A New Generalized Aic Index For Longitudinal Data, Wei-Lun Lin
Mathematics Theses
The analysis of longitudinal data has been a popular subject for the recent years. The growth of the Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) Liang & Zeger, 1986) is one of the most influential recent developments in statistical practice for this practice. GEE methods are attractive both from a theoretical and a practical standpoint. In this paper, we are interested in the influence of different "working" correlation structures for modeling the longitudinal data. Furthermore, we propose a new AIC-like method for the model assessment which generalized AIC from the point of view of the data generating. By comparing the difference of the …
Individual Growth Models Of Change In Peabody Picture Vocabulary Scores Of Children Treated For Brain Tumors, Ying Shen
Mathematics Theses
The individual growth model is a relatively new statistical technique. It is now widely used to examine the trajectories of individuals and groups in repeated measures data. This study examines the association of the receptive vocabulary over time and characteristics of children who were treated for brain tumors. The children undertook different types of treatment from one to any combinations of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The individual growth model is used to analyze the longitudinal data and to address the issues behind the data. Results of this study present several factors' influences to the rate of change of PPVT scores. …
Inference For Cox's Regression Model Via A New Version Of Empirical Likelihood, Ali Jinnah
Inference For Cox's Regression Model Via A New Version Of Empirical Likelihood, Ali Jinnah
Mathematics Theses
Cox Proportional Hazard Model is one of the most popular tools used in the study of Survival Analysis. Empirical Likelihood (EL) method has been used to study the Cox Proportional Hazard Model. In recent work by Qin and Jing (2001), empirical likelihood based confidence region is constructed with the assumption that the baseline hazard function is known. However, in Cox’s regression model the baseline hazard function is unspecified. In this thesis, we re-formulate empirical likelihood for the vector of regression parameters by estimating the baseline hazard function. The EL confidence regions are obtained accordingly. In addition, Adjusted Empirical Likelihood (AEL) …
The Exponential Function Of Matrices, Nathalie Nicholle Smalls
The Exponential Function Of Matrices, Nathalie Nicholle Smalls
Mathematics Theses
The matrix exponential is a very important subclass of functions of matrices that has been studied extensively in the last 50 years. In this thesis, we discuss some of the more common matrix functions and their general properties, and we specifically explore the matrix exponential. In principle, the matrix exponential could be computed in many ways. In practice, some of the methods are preferable to others, but none are completely satisfactory. Computations of the matrix exponential using Taylor Series, Scaling and Squaring, Eigenvectors, and the Schur Decomposition methods are provided.
A Hyperbolic Two -Step Model Based Finite Difference Method For Studying Thermal Deformation In A Micro Thin Film Heated By Ultrashort -Pulsed Lasers, Tianchan Niu
Doctoral Dissertations
Heat transport through micro thin films plays a very important role in microtechnology applications. Many microelectronic devices have metal thin films as their key components. Microscale heat transfer is also important for the thermal processing of materials, including laser micromachining, laser patterning, laser synthesis and laser surface hardening. Hence, studying the thermal behavior of thin films is essential for predicting the performance of a microelectronic device or for obtaining the desired microstructure. Recently, it has become very popular to use ultrashort-pulsed lasers in thermal processing, which lasers have pulse durations of the order of subpicoseconds to femtoseconds, and these kinds …
Environmental Kuznets Curve: Some Econometric Analyses., Soumyananda Dinda Dr.
Environmental Kuznets Curve: Some Econometric Analyses., Soumyananda Dinda Dr.
Doctoral Theses
This dissertation explores some issues of environmental economics and development. A concept crystallizing in the development and environmental economics literature is the notion that socioeconomic and environmental measures follow predictable paths associated with growing per capita income. In this context, the nature of relationship between economic development and environmental quality has become the focus of increasing attention. The issue of whether environmental degradation increases monotonically, decreases monotonically, or at first increases and then declines along a country’s development path, has critical implications for policy. Whilst development through industrialization brings higher incomes and well-being, this seems to act as a magnifier …
Some Necessary Conditions Of Boolean Functions To Resist Algebraic Attacks., Deepak Dalai Dr.
Some Necessary Conditions Of Boolean Functions To Resist Algebraic Attacks., Deepak Dalai Dr.
Doctoral Theses
No abstract provided.
Construction Of (Hierarchical) Identity-Based Encryption Protocols Using Bilinear Pairing., Sanjit Chatterjee Dr.
Construction Of (Hierarchical) Identity-Based Encryption Protocols Using Bilinear Pairing., Sanjit Chatterjee Dr.
Doctoral Theses
Science, it is argued [65], advances through paradigm shifts. Concepts emerge that open-up new vistas of research, fundamentally changing the way we are used to looking at things. Between these paradigm shifts remain the periods of consolidation. Periods when human mind explores the newly found territory, shedding light on hitherto unknown dimensions. If radical changes are the hallmarks of paradigm shifts, the period within witnesses small but continuous developments, occasionally marked by its own milestones. It is in these periods that human faculty tries to grasp the full significance of the new concepts, consolidates its gains and thereby pushes the …
Game-Theoretic View On Intermediated Exchange, Thomas Grassl
Game-Theoretic View On Intermediated Exchange, Thomas Grassl
Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open
Intermediaries permeate modern economic exchange. Most classical models on intermediated exchange are driven by information asymmetry and inventory management. These two factors are of reduced significance in modern economies. This makes it necessary to develop models that correspond more closely to modern financial marketplaces. The goal of this dissertation is to propose and examine such models in a game theoretical context.
The proposed models are driven by asymmetries in the goals of different market participants. Hedging pressure as one of the most critical aspects in the behavior of commercial entities plays a crucial role.
The first market model shows that …
Tricyclic Steiner Triple Systems With 1-Rotational Subsystems., Quan Duc Tran
Tricyclic Steiner Triple Systems With 1-Rotational Subsystems., Quan Duc Tran
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A Steiner triple system of order v, denoted STS(v), is said to be tricyclic if it admits an automorphism whose disjoint cyclic decomposition consists of three cycles. In this thesis we give necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a tricyclic STS(v) when one of the cycles is of length one. In this case, the STS(v) will contain a subsystem which admits an automorphism consisting of a fixed point and a single cycle. The subsystem is said to be 1-rotational.
Decompositions, Packings, And Coverings Of Complete Directed Gaphs With A 3-Circuit And A Pendent Arc., Chrys Gwellem
Decompositions, Packings, And Coverings Of Complete Directed Gaphs With A 3-Circuit And A Pendent Arc., Chrys Gwellem
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In the study of Graph theory, there are eight orientations of the complete graph on three vertices with a pendant edge, K3 ∪ {e}. Two of these are the 3-circuit with a pendant arc and the other six are transitive triples with a pendant arc. Necessary and sufficient conditions are given for decompositions, packings, and coverings of the complete digraph with the two 3-circuit with a pendant arc orientations.
An Optimal Solution On Screening And Treatment Of Chlamydia Trachomatis And Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Xin Wei
An Optimal Solution On Screening And Treatment Of Chlamydia Trachomatis And Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, Xin Wei
Mathematics Theses
We propose a resource allocation model for the management of the fund for the screening and treatment of women infected by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The goal is to maximize the number of infected women cured of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections. The population going for screening is divided into groups by ages and races. The group number is dynamic. Dierent groups have dierent infection rates. There are four possible test assays and four possible treatments. We employed a two-phase algorithm to solve the problem. The first phase is small so an exhaustive method is applied, while the …
Study Of Factors Of Affecting Recurrence Of Myoma After Myomectomy, Lu Wang
Study Of Factors Of Affecting Recurrence Of Myoma After Myomectomy, Lu Wang
Mathematics Theses
This study is performed to evaluate the factors associated with the recurrence of myoma after Myomectomy. Identifying the factors of myoma recurrence will assist the patient and her gynecologist in deciding the most appropriate method of treatment according to her specific social, medical and emotional needs. Multiple logistic regression is used to determine the factors affecting the recurrence. 'Age of Surgery', 'Tumor Size', 'Pelvic Pain' and the interaction between the 'Age of Surgery' and 'Tumor Size' are significant in the final model. Kaplan-Meier method is used to calculate the cumulative recurrence rate. The 5 year cumulative recurrence rate is 24.32% …
Polynomial Functions Over Rings Of Residue Classes Of Integers, M Brandon Meredith
Polynomial Functions Over Rings Of Residue Classes Of Integers, M Brandon Meredith
Mathematics Theses
In this thesis we discuss how to find equivalent representations of polynomial functions over the ring of integers modulo a power of a prime. Specifically, we look for lower degree representations and representations with fewer variables for which important applications in electrical and computer engineering exist. We present several algorithms for finding these compact formulations.
The Study On The Empty Container Repositioning Of Container Leasing Company, Yi Zhao
The Study On The Empty Container Repositioning Of Container Leasing Company, Yi Zhao
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Study On The Vessel Size Of Container Transport In The Yangtze River, Chenchen Peng
The Study On The Vessel Size Of Container Transport In The Yangtze River, Chenchen Peng
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.