Primary abelian <Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>-Σ-groups

We prove the following theorem: Any abelian p-group is an n-Σ-group which is a strong ω-elongation of a totally projective group by a p ^ω+n -projective group precisely when it is totally projective. In particular, each p-torsion p ^ω+n -projective n-Σ-group is a direct sum of countable p-groups of length not exceeding ω + n and vice versa. These two claims generalize our recent results in [6] and [7]. Published in Lietuvos Matematikos Rinkinys, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 155–162, April–June, 2007.     

On maximal abelian subgroups in finite 2-groups

We determine here up to isomorphism the structure of any finite nonabelian 2-group G in which every two distinct maximal abelian subgroups have cyclic intersection. We obtain five infinite classes of such 2-groups (Theorem 1.1). This solves for p = 2 the problem Nr. 521 stated by Berkovich (in preparation). The more general problem Nr. 258 stated by Berkovich (in preparation) about the structure of finite nonabelian p-groups G such that A ∩ B = Z(G) for every two distinct maximal abelian subgroups A and B is treated in Theorems 3.1 and 3.2. In Corollary 3.3 we get a new result for an arbitrary finite 2-group. As an application of Theorems 3.1 and 3.2, we solve for p = 2 a problem of Heineken-Mann (Problem Nr. 169 stated in Berkovich, in preparation), classifying finite 2-groups G such that A/Z(G) is cyclic for each maximal abelian subgroup A (Theorem 4.1).      

Note on elongations of totally projective p-groups by p ω+n -projective p-groups

It is proved that any Σ-group, which is a special elongation of a totally projective abelian p-group by a p ^ω+1-projective abelian p-group, is totally projective. In particular, each p ^ω+1-projective abelian Σ-p-group is a direct sum of countable p-groups of lengths not exceeding ω + 1. This strengthens our recent result published in Comment. Math. Univ. St. Pauli (2006). Published in Lietuvos Matematikos Rinkinys, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 180–185, April–June, 2006.     

Basic subgroups in modular abelian group algebras

Suppose F is a perfect field of char F = p ≠ 0 and G is an arbitrary abelian multiplicative group with a p-basic subgroup B and p-component G _p . Let FG be the group algebra with normed group of all units V(FG) and its Sylow p-subgroup S(FG), and let I _p (FG; B) be the nilradical of the relative augmentation ideal I(FG; B) of FG with respect to B. The main results that motivate this article are that 1 + I _p (FG; B) is basic in S(FG), and B(1 + I _p (FG; B)) is p-basic in V(FG) provided G is p-mixed. These achievements extend in some way a result of N. Nachev (1996) in Houston J. Math. when G is p-primary. Thus the problem of obtaining a (p-)basic subgroup in FG is completely resolved provided that the field F is perfect. Moreover, it is shown that G _p (1 + I _p (FG; B))/G _p is basic in S(FG)/G _p , and G(1 + I _p (FG; B))/G is basic in V(FG)/G provided G is p-mixed. As consequences, S(FG) and S(FG)/G _p are both starred or divisible groups. All of the listed assertions enlarge in a new aspect affirmations established by us in Czechoslovak Math. J. (2002), Math. Bohemica (2004) and Math. Slovaca (2005) as well.     

Finite groups with seminormal Sylow subgroups

In this paper, we prove the following theorem： Let p be a prime number, P a Sylow psubgroup of a group G and π = π（G） ／ {p}. If P is seminormal in G, then the following statements hold： 1） G is a p-soluble group and P＇ ≤ Op（G）; 2） lp（G） ≤ 2 and lπ（G） ≤ 2; 3） if a π-Hall subgroup of G is q-supersoluble for some q ∈ π, then G is q-supersoluble.     

On complemented subgroups of finite groups

A subgroup H of a group G is said to be complemented in G if there exists a subgroup K of G such that G = HK and H ⋂ K = 1. In this paper we determine the structure of finite groups with some complemented primary subgroups, and obtain some new results about p-nilpotent groups.     

On finite 2-groups all of whose subgroups are mutually isomorphic

In this paper we investigate the title groups which we call isomaximal. We give the list of all isomaximal 2-groups with abelian maximal subgroups. Further, we prove some properties of isomaximal 2-groups with nonabelian maximal subgroups. After that, we investigate the structure of isomaximal groups of order less than 64. Finally, in Theorem 14. we show that the minimal nonmetacyclic group of order 32 possesses a unique isomaximal extension of order 64. This work was supported by Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of Republic of Croatia (Grant No. 036-0000000-3223)     

Fuzzy subgroups of nilpotent groups

In 1991, Asaad has suggested the following question: What can be said about the structure of a group G when information is known about the structure of a fuzzy subgroup A of G and vice-versa? This question has been partially investigated in Fuzzy Sets and Systems39 (1991) 323–328. The purpose of this paper is to continue more investigations for the above mentioned question.     

The automorphism group of a split metacyclic 2-group and some groups of crossed homomorphisms

In this paper we find the structure for the automorphism group of a split metacyclic 2-group G. It can be seen as a continuation of the paper (Curran in Arch. Math. 89 (2007), 10–23) and it makes it complete. We propose a different approach to the problem than in the paper (Curran in Arch. Math. 89 (2007), 10–23). Our intention is to show that apart from some cases of 2-groups AutG has a structure similar to that of a direct product of two groups with no common direct factor [which was considered in Bidwell, Curran, and McCaughan (Arch. Math. 86 (2006), 481–489)].      

Functorial topologies and finite-index subgroups of abelian groups

In the general context of functorial topologies, we prove that in the lattice of all group topologies on an abelian group, the infimum between the Bohr topology and the natural topology is the profinite topology. The profinite topology and its connection to other functorial topologies is the main objective of the paper. We are particularly interested in the poset C(G) of all finite-index subgroups of an abelian group G, since it is a local base for the profinite topology of G. We describe various features of the poset C(G) (its cardinality, its cofinality, etc.) and we characterize the abelian groups G for which C(G)?{G} is cofinal in the poset of all subgroups of G ordered by inclusion. Finally, for pairs of functorial topologies T, S we define the equalizer E(T,S), which permits to describe relevant classes of abelian groups in terms of functorial topologies.     

Connected components of the category of elementary abelian p-subgroups

We determine the maximal number of conjugacy classes of maximal elementary abelian subgroups of rank 2 in a finite p-group G, for an odd prime p. Namely, it is p if G has rank at least 3 and it is p+1 if G has rank 2. More precisely, if G has rank 2, there are exactly 1,2,p+1, or possibly 3 classes for some 3-groups of maximal nilpotency class.     

The influence of <Emphasis Type="Italic">X</Emphasis>-semipermutability of subgroups on the structure of finite groups

Let A be a subgroup of a group G and X be a nonempty subset of G. A is said to be X-semipermutable in G if A has a supplement T in G such that A is X-permutable with every subgroup of T. In this paper, we investigate further the influence of X-semipermutability of some subgroups on the structure of finite groups. Some new criteria for a group G to be supersoluble or p-nilpotent are obtained. This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10771172, 10771180)     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">c</Emphasis>-Semipermutable subgroups of finite groups

A subgroup is called c-semipermutable in G if A has a minimal supplement T in G such that for every subgroup T ₁ of T there is an element x ∈ T satisfying AT ₁ ^x = T ₁ ^x A. We obtain a few results about the c-semipermutable subgroups and use them to determine the structures of some finite groups.     

A Note on a Class of Factorized <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Groups

In this note we study finite p-groups G = AB admitting a factorization by an Abelian subgroup A and a subgroup B. As a consequence of our results we prove that if B contains an Abelian subgroup of index p ⁿ⁻¹ then G has derived length at most 2n.     

Normal subgroups of finite groups and formations with normalizer conditions

The structure of a normal subgroupK of a finite groupG is studied under the condition that nontrivial intersections ofK with maximal subgroups ofG belong to an arbitrary formation with normalizer condition. Translated fromMatematicheskie Zametki, Vol. 66, No. 6, pp. 867–870, December, 1999.     

On elongations of totally projective groups and <Emphasis Type="Italic">α</Emphasis>-<Emphasis Type="Italic">Σ</Emphasis>-groups

We prove that a special α-elongation of a totally projective group is an α-Σ-group if and only if it is a totally projective group. This parallels our recent result in [5].     

On the existence of solvable normal subgroups in finite groups

The structure of a finite group in dependence on the structure of the subgroups generated by elements of its conjugate class is considered. Translated fromMatematischeskie Zametki, Vol. 61, No. 5, pp. 755–758, May, 1997. Translated by A. I. Shtern     

An <Emphasis Type="Italic">ω</Emphasis>-category with all Duals is an <Emphasis Type="Italic">ω</Emphasis>-groupoid

We make a definition of ω-precategory which should underlie any definition of weak ω-category. We make a precise definition of pseudo-invertible cells in this setting. We show that in an ω-precategory with all weak duals, every cell is pseudo-invertible. We deduce that in any “sensible” theory of ω-categories, an ω-category with all weak duals is an ω-groupoid. We discuss various examples and open questions involving higher-dimensional tangles and cobordisms.      

Some Limit Theorems on the Increments of l^p-valued Multi-Parameter Gaussian Processes

In this paper, we establish some limit theorems on the increments of an l^p-valued multiparameter Gaussian process under weaker conditions than those of Csoergoe-Shao theorems published in Ann. Probab. (1993).