From Normal Distribution To What? How To Best Describe Distributions With Known Skewness, 2024 The University of Texas at El Paso
From Normal Distribution To What? How To Best Describe Distributions With Known Skewness, Olga Kosheleva, Vladik Kreinovich
Departmental Technical Reports (CS)
In many practical situations, we only have partial information about the probability distribution -- e.g., all we know is its few moments. In such situations, it is desirable to select one of the possible probability distributions. A natural way to select a distribution from a given class of distributions is the maximum entropy approach. For the case when we know the first two moments, this approach selects the normal distribution. However, when we also know the third central moment -- corresponding to skewness -- a direct application of this approach does not work. Instead, practitioners use several heuristic techniques, techniques …
Machine Learning Approaches For Cyberbullying Detection, 2024 University of Central Florida
Machine Learning Approaches For Cyberbullying Detection, Roland Fiagbe
Data Science and Data Mining
Cyberbullying refers to the act of bullying using electronic means and the internet. In recent years, this act has been identifed to be a major problem among young people and even adults. It can negatively impact one’s emotions and lead to adverse outcomes like depression, anxiety, harassment, and suicide, among others. This has led to the need to employ machine learning techniques to automatically detect cyberbullying and prevent them on various social media platforms. In this study, we want to analyze the combination of some Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms (such as Bag-of-Words and TFIDF) with some popular machine learning …
Facilitating Mathematics And Computer Science Connections: A Cross-Curricular Approach, 2024 Utah State University
Facilitating Mathematics And Computer Science Connections: A Cross-Curricular Approach, Kimberly E. Beck, Jessica F. Shumway, Umar Shehzad, Jody Clarke-Midura, Mimi Recker
Publications
In the United States, school curricula are often created and taught with distinct boundaries between disciplines. This division between curricular areas may serve as a hindrance to students' long-term learning and their ability to generalize. In contrast, cross-curricular pedagogy provides a way for students to think beyond the classroom walls and make important connections across disciplines. The purpose of this paper is a theoretical reflection on our use of Expansive Framing in our design of lessons across learning environments within the school. We provide a narrative account of our early work in using this theoretical framework to co-plan and enact …
The Independence Polynomial Of A Graph At −1, 2024 Montclair State University
The Independence Polynomial Of A Graph At −1, Phoebe Rose Zielonka
Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects
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Conventions, Definitions, Identities, And Other Useful Formulae, 2024 Loyola University Chicago
Conventions, Definitions, Identities, And Other Useful Formulae, Robert A. Mcnees Iv
Physics: Faculty Publications and Other Works
As the name suggests, these notes contain a summary of important conventions, definitions, identities, and various formulas that I often refer to. They may prove useful for researchers working in General Relativity, Supergravity, String Theory, Cosmology, and related areas.
Constrained Quantization For The Cantor Distribution With A Family Of Constraints, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Constrained Quantization For The Cantor Distribution With A Family Of Constraints, Megha Pandey, Mrinal Kanti Roychowdhury
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this paper, for a given family of constraints and the classical Cantor distribution we determine the constrained optimal sets of n-points, nth constrained quantization errors for all positive integers n. We also calculate the constrained quantization dimension and the constrained quantization coefficient, and see that the constrained quantization dimension D(P) exists as a finite positive number, but the D(P)-dimensional constrained quantization coefficient does not exist.
Order-2 Delaunay Triangulations Optimize Angles, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Order-2 Delaunay Triangulations Optimize Angles, Herbert Edelsbrunner, Alexey Garber, Morteza Saghafian
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
The local angle property of the (order-1) Delaunay triangulations of a generic set in R2 asserts that the sum of two angles opposite a common edge is less than π. This paper extends this property to higher order and uses it to generalize two classic properties from order-1 to order-2: (1) among the complete level-2 hypertriangulations of a generic point set in R2, the order-2 Delaunay triangulation lexicographically maximizes the sorted angle vector; (2) among the maximal level-2 hypertriangulations of a generic point set in R2, the order-2 Delaunay triangulation is the only one that has the local angle property. …
P-Adic Quantum Mechanics, The Dirac Equation, And The Violation Of Einstein Causality, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
P-Adic Quantum Mechanics, The Dirac Equation, And The Violation Of Einstein Causality, Wilson A. Zuniga-Galindo
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
We introduce a new p-adic Dirac equation that predicts the existence of particles and antiparticles and charge conjugation like the standard one. The new equation shares many properties with the old one. However, the space's discrete (p-adic) nature imposes substantial restrictions on the solutions of the new equation. This equation admits localized solutions, which is impossible in the standard case. Finally, we show that a quantum system whose evolution is controlled by the p-adic Dirac equation does not satisfy the Einstein causality.
Modeling The Effect Of Observational Social Learning On Parental Decision-Making For Childhood Vaccination And Diseases Spread Over Household Networks, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Modeling The Effect Of Observational Social Learning On Parental Decision-Making For Childhood Vaccination And Diseases Spread Over Household Networks, Tamer Oraby, Andras Balogh
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this paper, we introduce a novel model for parental decision-making about vaccinations against a childhood disease that spreads through a contact network. This model considers a bilayer network comprising two overlapping networks, which are either Erdős–Rényi (random) networks or Barabási–Albert networks. The model also employs a Bayesian aggregation rule for observational social learning on a social network. This new model encompasses other decision models, such as voting and DeGroot models, as special cases. Using our model, we demonstrate how certain levels of social learning about vaccination preferences can converge opinions, influencing vaccine uptake and ultimately disease spread. In addition, …
Deep Neural Networks: A Formulation Via Non-Archimedean Analysis, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Deep Neural Networks: A Formulation Via Non-Archimedean Analysis, Wilson A. Zuniga-Galindo
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
We introduce a new class of deep neural networks (DNNs) with multilayered tree-like architectures. The architectures are codified using numbers from the ring of integers of non-Archimdean local fields. These rings have a natural hierarchical organization as infinite rooted trees. Natural morphisms on these rings allow us to construct finite multilayered architectures. The new DNNs are robust universal approximators of real-valued functions defined on the mentioned rings. We also show that the DNNs are robust universal approximators of real-valued square-integrable functions defined in the unit interval.
Conditional Constrained And Unconstrained Quantization For Probability Distributions, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Conditional Constrained And Unconstrained Quantization For Probability Distributions, Megha Pandey, Mrinal Kanti Roychowdhury
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this paper, we present the idea of conditional quantization for a Borel probability measure P on a normed space Rk. We introduce the concept of conditional quantization in both constrained and unconstrained scenarios, along with defining the conditional quantization errors, dimensions, and coefficients in each case. We then calculate these values for specific probability distributions. Additionally, we demonstrate that for a Borel probability measure, the lower and upper quantization dimensions and coefficients do not depend on the conditional set of the conditional quantization in both constrained and unconstrained quantization.
Structure Of Fine Selmer Groups In Abelian P-Adic Lie Extensions, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Structure Of Fine Selmer Groups In Abelian P-Adic Lie Extensions, Debanjana Kundu, Filippo Alberto Edoardo Nuccio Mortarino Majno Di Capriglio, Sujatha Ramdorai
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper studies fine Selmer groups of elliptic curves in abelian p -adic Lie extensions. A class of elliptic curves are provided where both the Selmer group and the fine Selmer group are trivial in the cyclotomic Z p -extension. The fine Selmer groups of elliptic curves with complex multiplication are shown to be pseudonull over the trivializing extension in some new cases. Finally, a relationship between the structure of the fine Selmer group for some CM elliptic curves and the Generalized Greenberg's Conjecture is clarified.
Analysis Of Sir Model With Optimal Control Strategy For A Simple Traffic Congestion Process, 2024 Universitas Diponegoro
Analysis Of Sir Model With Optimal Control Strategy For A Simple Traffic Congestion Process, Ratna Herdiana, Zani Anjani Rafsanjani, R. Heru Tjahjana, Yogi Ahmad Erlangga, Moch Fandi Ansori
All Works
Traffic analysis on highways at the macroscopic level is very similar to the analysis of the spread of infectious diseases, namely the susceptible-infected-recover (SIR) model. We propose the SIR model with a control variable. The dynamics with fixed control and stability of the model are analyzed. Sensitivity analysis was also carried out. Variable control is applied as an effort to regulate or change the duration of the green light at an intersection. We obtain an optimal control strategy when the control is time-dependent. Numerical results show the positive impacts of implementing the control to susceptible vehicles and treatment for congested …
Extensions Of Polynomial Plank Covering Theorems, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Extensions Of Polynomial Plank Covering Theorems, Alexey Glazyrin, Roman Karasev, Alexandr Polyanskii
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
We prove the complex polynomial plank covering theorem for not necessarily homogeneous polynomials. As the consequence of this result, we extend the complex plank theorem of Ball to the case of planks that are not necessarily centrally symmetric and not necessarily round. We also prove a weaker version of the spherical polynomial plank covering conjecture for planks of different widths.
Open Diameter Maps On Suspensions, 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology
Open Diameter Maps On Suspensions, Hussam Abobaker, Włodzimierz J. Charatonik, Robert Paul Roe
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
It is shown that if X is a metric continuum, which admits an open diameter map, then the suspension of X, admits an open diameter map. As a corollary, we have that all spheres admit open diameter maps.
Multiscale Modelling Of Brain Networks And The Analysis Of Dynamic Processes In Neurodegenerative Disorders, 2024 Wilfrid Laurier University
Multiscale Modelling Of Brain Networks And The Analysis Of Dynamic Processes In Neurodegenerative Disorders, Hina Shaheen
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
The complex nature of the human brain, with its intricate organic structure and multiscale spatio-temporal characteristics ranging from synapses to the entire brain, presents a major obstacle in brain modelling. Capturing this complexity poses a significant challenge for researchers. The complex interplay of coupled multiphysics and biochemical activities within this intricate system shapes the brain's capacity, functioning within a structure-function relationship that necessitates a specific mathematical framework. Advanced mathematical modelling approaches that incorporate the coupling of brain networks and the analysis of dynamic processes are essential for advancing therapeutic strategies aimed at treating neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which afflict millions of …
Recommendations To Internal Auditors Regarding The Auditing And Attestation Of Mathematical Programming Models, 2024 Loyola Marymount University
Recommendations To Internal Auditors Regarding The Auditing And Attestation Of Mathematical Programming Models, Jose Rincón, Greg Akai, Daryl Ono
LMU Librarian Publications & Presentations
Mathematical programming planning models increase operational efficiency and minimize operating costs, but the underlying mathematics generally is complex. Combinatorial optimization is technically sophisticated which requires a strong quantitative background to successfully implement. Most internal auditors will not have the technical training to critically assess the underlying mathematics of mathematical programming planning models, but the internal auditor can still provide insight and attestation which can increase the efficiency of mathematical programming planning models.
Symmetries And Integrable Systems, 2024 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Symmetries And Integrable Systems, Sen-Yue Lou, Bao-Feng Feng
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations
Symmetry plays key roles in modern physics especially in the study of integrable systems because of the existence of infinitely many local and nonlocal generalized symmetries. In addition to the fundamental role to find exact group invariant solutions via Lie point symmetries, some important new developments on symmetries and conservation laws are reviewed. The recursion operator method is important to find infinitely many local and nonlocal symmetries of (1+1)-dimensional integrable systems. In this paper, it is pointed out that a recursion operator may be obtained from one key symmetry, say, a residual symmetry. For (2+1)-dimensional integrable systems, the master-symmetry approach …
Pre-Calculus: Thinking Deeply About Simple Things, 2024 Georgia College
Pre-Calculus: Thinking Deeply About Simple Things, Jacob Carter
Graduate Research Showcase
“Pre-Calculus: Thinking Deeply About Simple Things” is a research-based creative endeavor focused on designing a high-school pre-calculus course. This course aims to foster deep, meaningful thinking, as well as an appreciation of the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the math classroom. The course leverages students’ funds of knowledge to employ culturally responsive teaching methods to connect mathematical concepts to the students’ backgrounds, interests, and real-life situations. This course also integrates social-emotional learning to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. By combining Peter Liljedahl’s “Building Thinking Classroom in Mathematics” approach with problem-based learning, the course …
A Little More On Ideals Associated With Sublocales, 2024 Chapman University
A Little More On Ideals Associated With Sublocales, Oghenetega Ighedo, Grace Wakesho Kivunga, Dorca Nyamusi Stephen
Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research
As usual, let RL denote the ring of real-valued continuous functions on a completely regular frame L. Let βL and λL denote the Stone- Čech compactification of L and the Lindelöf coreflection of L, respectively. There is a natural way of associating with each sublocale of βL two ideals of RL, motivated by a similar situation in C(X). In [12], the authors go one step further and associate with each sublocale of λL an ideal of RL in a manner similar to one of the ways one does it for sublocales of βL. The intent in this paper …