Large Sample Properties of Mixture Models with Covariates for Competing Risks

We study the large-sample properties of a class of parametric mixture models with covariates for competing risks. The models allow general distributions for the survival times and incorporate the idea of long-term survivors. Asymptotic results are obtained under a commonly assumed independent censoring mechanism and some modest regularity conditions on the survival distributions. The existence, consistency, and asymptotic normality of maximum likelihood estimators for the parameters of the model are rigorously derived under general sufficient conditions. Specific conditions for particular models can be derived from the general conditions for ready check. In addition, a likelihood-ratio statistic is proposed to test various hypotheses of practical interest, and its asymptotic distribution is provided.     

关于三次高斯和的均值

主要研究三次高斯和的均值性质，并给出一个较强的渐近公式。     

Optimality conditions and duality theory for minimizing sums of the largest eigenvalues of symmetric matrices

The sum of the largest eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix is a nonsmooth convex function of the matrix elements. Max characterizations for this sum are established, giving a concise characterization of the subdifferential in terms of a dual matrix. This leads to a very useful characterization of the generalized gradient of the following convex composite function: the sum of the largest eigenvalues of a smooth symmetric matrix-valued function of a set of real parameters. The dual matrix provides the information required to either verify first-order optimality conditions at a point or to generate a descent direction for the eigenvalue sum from that point, splitting a multiple eigenvalue if necessary. Connections with the classical literature on sums of eigenvalues and eigenvalue perturbation theory are discussed. Sums of the largest eigenvalues in the absolute value sense are also addressed.This paper is dedicated to Phil Wolfe on the occasion of his 65th birthday.The work of this author was supported by the National Science Foundation under grants CCR-8802408 and CCR-9101640.The work of this author was supported in part during a visit to Argonne National Laboratory by the Applied Mathematical Sciences subprogram of the Office of Energy Research of the U.S. Department of Energy under contract W-31-109-Eng-38, and in part during a visit to the Courant Institute by the U.S. Department of Energy under Contract DEFG0288ER25053.     

Some Invariance Principles for Random Vectors in the Generalized Domain of Attraction of the Multivariate Normal Law

For independent identically distributed random vectors belonging to the generalized Domain of Attraction of the multivariate normal law, we define two partial sum processes analogous to that of Donsker's Theorem. We prove that each converges in distribution to a Brownian Motion in the space of continuous functions. One process uses nonrandom operator normalization, and the other is a studentization of the first, using normalization by the empirical covariance operator.     

同输入M/M/∞排队群的联合队长过程

本提出一个偏微分方程方法，用这一方法研究同输入M/M／∞排队群中的联合队长分布。在任意初始条件下，给出了瞬时联合队长分布的多元母函数，也讨论了稳态队长的联合分布及各排队系统之间的相关性。     

Optimizing in the class of Fuller modified limited information maximum likelihood estimators

A general class of Fuller modified maximum likelihood estimators are considered. It is shown that this class possesses finite moments. Asymptotic bias and asymptotic mean squared error are derived using small-σ expansions. A simulation study is carried out to compare different estimators in this class with standard estimators.     

The number of ideals in a quadratic field

LetK be a quadratic Geld, and letR(N) be the number of integer ideals inK with norm at most AT. Letx with conductork be the quadratic character associated withK. Then |R(N)−NL(1,x)|⩽Bk ^50/73 N ^23/73(logN)^461/146 forN ≥Ak, whereA andB are constants. ForN ≥Ak ^c,C sufficiently large, the factork ^50/73 may be replaced by (d(k))^4/73 k ^46/73. Dedicated to the memory of Professor K G Ramanathan     

一类两两NQD列乘积和的Jamison型强稳定性

研究了一类不同分布两两NQD列的Jamison型加权乘积和的强稳定性,推广了不同分布独立列部分和与同分布NQD列部分和情形相类似的结论.     

PERIODIC BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM FOR SECOND ORDER FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

This paper investigates the periodic boundary value problems for a class of second order functional differential equations. The monotone iterative technique and the maximum principle are applied to obtain the existence of maximal and minimal solutions.     

一类周期种群系统的适定性及最优控制

本文研究了一类非线性周期种群系统的适定性及最优控制问题 .利用压缩不动点原理讨论了该种群系统的周期解的存在唯一性 .并用变分法给出了最优控制所满足的必要条件 .