Universal properties of bicategories of polynomials

We establish the universal properties of the bicategory of polynomials, considering both cartesian and general morphisms between these polynomials. A direct proof of these universal properties would be impractical due to the complicated coherence conditions arising from polynomial composition; however, in this paper we avoid most of these coherence conditions using the properties of generic bicategories.In addition, we give a new proof of the universal properties of the bicategory of spans, and also establish the universal properties of the bicategory of spans with invertible 2-cells; showing how these properties may be used to describe the universal properties of polynomials.     

A Deflationary Metaphysics of Morality

The metaphysical dispute between moral realists and antirealists is cast in terms of properties: the realist holds that moral properties exist, the antirealist denies this claim. There is a longstanding philosophical dispute over the nature of properties, and the obscurity of properties may make the realist/antirealist dispute even more obscure. In the spirit of deflationary theories of truth, we can turn to a deflationary theory of properties in order to clarify this issue. One might reasonably worry that such an account of properties would not be capable of properly characterizing disputes regarding the existence or nonexistence of genuine moral properties. In this paper, I will show that, within this framework, the traditional disputes over the existence of moral properties can be characterized in a far clearer fashion than is usually the case. A deflationary account of properties, along with an explanatory hierarchy of properties, makes the dispute in ontology clear.     

Subinverses of fuzzy matrices

A matrix operation is examined for fuzzy matrices and interesting properties of fuzzy matrices are obtained using the operation. Particularly some properties concerning subinverses and regularity of fuzzy matrices are given and the largest subinverse is shown by the properties. The properties are closely related to inverses of fuzzy matrices and fuzzy equations. Moreover fuzzy preorders are examined using the matrix operation and basic properties are obtained. The results are considered to be useful for the theory of fuzzy matrices.     

关于格的卡氏积的特征多项式和几何性

利用格L_i(i=1,2)的性质研究了它们的卡氏积L=L_1×L_2的性质,得到了L的秩函数、Mbius函数和特征多项式,并且由L_i的几何性证明了L的几何性.     

Prosperity properties of TU-games

An important open problem in the theory of TU-games is to determine whether a game has a stable core (Von Neumann-Morgenstern solution (1944)). This seems to be a rather difficult combinatorial problem. There are many sufficient conditions for core-stability. Convexity is probably the best known of these properties. Other properties implying stability of the core are subconvexity and largeness of the core (two properties introduced by Sharkey (1982)) and a property that we have baptized extendability and is introduced by Kikuta and Shapley (1986). These last three properties have a feature in common: if we start with an arbitrary TU-game and increase only the value of the grand coalition, these properties arise at some moment and are kept if we go on with increasing the value of the grand coalition. We call such properties prosperity properties. In this paper we investigate the relations between several prosperity properties and their relation with core-stability. By counter examples we show that all the prosperity properties we consider are different. Received: June 1998/Revised version: December 1998     

抽样设计偏差的大样本性质

偏差（Ｄｉｓｃｒｅｐａｎｃｙ）作为布点设计均匀性的一个重要度量准则,已被使用很长时间,但对它的性质还研究得很不够．该文从模平移的方面系统地研究了偏差的性质,给出了在超立方体中一个布点设计按整体、大格子、小格子各种模平移的偏差大样本性质,这些性质对于计算机试验引进有关的设计和抽样方法起着重要的作用．     

On Eisenstein polynomials and zeta polynomials

Eisenstein polynomials, which were defined by Oura, are analogues of the concept of an Eisenstein series. Oura conjectured that there exist some analogous properties between Eisenstein series and Eisenstein polynomials. In this paper, we provide new analogous properties of Eisenstein polynomials and zeta polynomials. These properties are finite analogies of certain properties of Eisenstein series.     

Zeros Distribution of the Jones Polynomial for Pretzel Links

In this paper, we deal with basic properties of some pretzel links and properties of the Jones polynomials of some pretzel links. By using these properties, the zero distribution of pretzel links is st...     

Junction trees of general graphs

In this paper, we study the maximal prime subgraphs and their corresponding structure for any undirected graph. We introduce the notion of junction trees and investigate their structural characteristics, including junction properties, induced-subtree properties, running-intersection properties and maximum-weight spanning tree properties. Furthermore, the characters of leaves and edges on junction trees are discussed.      

An application of the TODIM method to the multicriteria rental evaluation of residential properties

This article presents an evaluation study of residential properties carried out together with real estate agents in the city of Volta Redonda, Brazil. The study aimed to define a reference value for the rents of these properties using the TODIM method of Multicriteria Decision Aiding. By applying this method to the ordering of properties with different characteristics, a ranking of all the properties was obtained and, as a result of this, diverse ranges of rental values for the properties under analysis. The study was complemented by an analysis of the sensitivity of the numerical results obtained.     

On strong size levels

H. Hosokawa introduced the concept of a strong size property as a generalization of a Whitney property. In this paper we determine whether some properties are either m-strong size properties, m-strong size-reversible properties or m-sequential strong size-reversible properties.     

QUALITIVE THEORY OF THE QUADRATIC DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEMS (I)

Westudyinthispaperqualitativepropertiesofthequadraticdifferentialsystemsfundertheconditions:Inthissectionwewillshowthatunder(4),theanti-saddleFI(xl,yi)of(2)(withxl>0)lyingon1 ax--y=0canbeaweakfocusfortwotimesas6varIes.*ProjectsupportedbytheNationalNatural…     

F分布密度曲线之变化

该文较深入地分析了特殊函数的某些性质,利用这些性质分析了F分布中不同参数所对应的密度曲线之间的位置关系.此外还讨论了密度曲线的某些渐近性质并建立了一些有关的方程.作为结论的应用及验证,作者给出了一些有代表性的例子.该文的分析方法还可用来讨论其它一些分布的密度曲线的某些性质.     

Quasi-random hypergraphs

We introduce an equivalence class of varied properties for hypergraphs. Any hypergraph possessing any one of these properties must of necessity possess them all. Since almost all random hypergraphs share these properties, we term these properties quasi-random. With these results, it becomes quite easy to show that many natural explicit constructions result in hypergraphs which imitate random hypergraphs in a variety of ways.     

Objects, Discreteness, and Pure Power Theories:

Sydney Shoemaker??s causal theory of properties is an important starting place for some contemporary metaphysical perspectives concerning the nature of properties. In this paper, I discuss the causal and intrinsic criteria that Shoemaker stipulates for the identity of genuine properties and relations, and address George Molnar??s criticism that holding both criteria presents an unbridgeable hypothesis in the causal theory of properties. The causal criterion requires that properties and relations contribute to the causal powers of objects if they are to be deemed genuine rather than ??mere-Cambridge??. The intrinsic criterion requires that all genuine properties and relations be intrinsic. Molnar??s S-property argument says that these criteria conflict if one considers extrinsic spatiotemporal properties and relations to contribute causally. In this paper, I argue that a solution to the contradiction that Molnar identifies involves a denial of discreteness between objects, leading to a power holist perspective and a resulting deflationary account of intrinsicality.     

Coefficient rings of numerical semigroup algebras

Numerical semigroup rings are investigated from the relative viewpoint. It is known that algebraic properties such as singularities of a numerical semigroup ring are properties of a flat numerical semigroup algebra. In this paper, we show that arithmetic and set-theoretic properties of a numerical semigroup ring are properties of an equi-gcd numerical semigroup algebra.

     

A generalized self-consistent method for composites with random elastic properties of inclusions

The generalized self-consistent method is extended to the problems of statistical mechanics of composites with random elastic properties of inclusions. This approach makes it possible to reduce the problem of predicting the effective elastic properties of composites with random structures to a sequence of simpler homogenized boundary-value problems for solitary inclusions with inhomogeneous elastic transition layers in a homogeneous effective elastic medium and with the corresponding boundary conditions. The elastic properties of a solitary inclusion for the gth homogenized problem are found from the solutions of the gth and (g+1)th homogenized problems. The elastic properties and sizes of the transition layers account for the random distribution, random sizes, and random elastic properties of inclusions in the composite. A test problem of predicting the effective elastic properties of a transversely isotropic layer composite with random elastic properties of some layers is solved by using the method proposed. The solution obtained coincides with the known exact solution [1].Perm State Technical University, Perm, Russia. Translated from Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 35, No. 6, pp. 785–796, November–December, 1999.     

Selection properties of uniform and related structures

In this paper we present some results on selection properties in asymmetric generalized metric and uniform spaces. We demonstrate differences between selection properties of these spaces and selection properties of metric and uniform spaces.     

Canonical forms for positive discrete-time linear control systems

In this paper, the properties of reachability, controllability and essential reachability of positive discrete-time linear control systems are studied. These properties are characterized in terms of the directed graph of the state matrix. From these characterizations canonical forms of those properties are deduced.     

二项式系数幂和序列在模p2下的几个性质

利用同余理论和多项式理论研究二项式系数幂和序列在模p2下的同余性质,得到了一些非平凡结果.为进一步研究二项式系数幂和序列的多项式递推公式提供有利的工具.