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Verification of Component-based Systems with Recursive Architectures

Marius Bozga, Radu Iosif, Joseph Sifakis · 2021 · arXiv

We study a sound verification method for parametric component-based systems. The method uses a resource logic, a new formal specification language for distributed systems consisting of a finite yet unbounded number of components. The logic allows the description of architecture configurations coordinating instances of a finite number of types of components, by means of inductive definitions similar to the ones used to describe algebraic data types or recursive data structures. For parametric systems specified in this logic, we show that decision problems such as reaching deadlock or violating

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Algorithmic identification of probabilities is hard

Laurent Bienvenu, Santiago Figueira, Benoit Monin et al. · 2014 · arXiv

Suppose that we are given an infinite binary sequence which is random for a Bernoulli measure of parameter $p$. By the law of large numbers, the frequency of zeros in the sequence tends to~$p$, and thus we can get better and better approximations of $p$ as we read the sequence. We study in this paper a similar question, but from the viewpoint of inductive inference. We suppose now that $p$ is a computable real, but one asks for more: as we are reading more and more bits of our random sequence, we have to eventually guess the exact parameter $p$ (in the form of a Turing code). Can one do such a

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On Compression of Cryptographic Keys

Aldar C-F. Chan · 2007 · arXiv

Any secured system can be modeled as a capability-based access control system in which each user is given a set of secret keys of the resources he is granted access to. In some large systems with resource-constrained devices, such as sensor networks and RFID systems, the design is sensitive to memory or key storage cost. With a goal to minimize the maximum users' key storage, key compression based on key linking, that is, deriving one key from another without compromising security, is studied. A lower bound on key storage needed for a general access structure with key derivation is derived. Th

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Solutions to multi-marginal optimal transport problems concentrated on several graphs

Abbas Moameni, Brendan Pass · 2015 · arXiv

We study solutions to the multi-marginal Monge-Kantorovich problem which are concentrated on several graphs over the first marginal. We first present two general conditions on the cost function which ensure, respectively, that any solution must concentrate on either finitely many or countably many graphs. We show that local differential conditions on the cost, known to imply local $d$-rectifiability of the solution, are sufficient to imply a local version of the first of our conditions. We exhibit two examples of cost functions satisfying our conditions, including the Coulomb cost from density

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Covariant Functors and Asymptotic Stability

Tony Se · 2015 · arXiv

Let R be a commutative Noetherian ring, I and J ideals of R and M a finitely generated R-module. Let F be a covariant R-linear functor from the category of finitely generated R-modules to itself. We first show that if F is coherent, then the sets of associated primes of F(M/I^n M) and F(I^n-1 M / I^n M) and the J-depths of F(M/I^n M) and F(I^n-1 M / I^n M) become independent of n for large n. Next, we consider several examples in which F is a rather familiar functor, but is not coherent or not even finitely generated in general. In these cases, the set of associated primes of F(M/I^n M) still

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Null-Result Detection and Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen (EPR) Correlations

Luiz Carlos Ryff · 2010 · arXiv

It follows from Bell's theorem and quantum mechanics that the detection of a particle of an entangled pair can (somehow) "force" the other distant particle of the pair into a well-defined state (which is equivalente to a reduction of the state vector): no property previously shared by the particles can explain the predicted correlations. This result has been corroborated by experiment. However, it has not been experimantally proved-and it is far from obvious-that the absence of detection, as in null-result (NR) experiments could have the very same effect. In this paper a way to try to bridge t

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African languages- Failed plans and future possibilities

Ibrahima Diallo · 2024 · Journal for Translation Studies in Africa

The article contians a summary review of literature on the language question in Sub-Saharan Africa in order to understand what strategies were proposed for the promotion of African languages and what resulsts were achieved after half a…

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The Journey to Control

Kiley Geis, null null, null null et al. · 2016 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a lifelong metabolic disorder characterized by persistently increased serum glucose levels related to a shortage of insulin in the body (Meetoo & Allen, 2010). Research has found that individuals with a…

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Reintegration Programming

Mattie Windholz, null null, null null et al. · 2022 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Among the goals of the US correctional system, rehabilitation remains important The correctional system strives to successfully reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals into their communities where they refrain from committing further…

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Increased Incidence of Congenital Syphilis

Shana Roether, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Background: Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant mother passes the syphilis infection to their child during pregnancy. This treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) is the leading cause of stillbirths and neonatal deaths…

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Prediction of Merger and Acquisition Outcome

Gideon Fox, null null, null null et al. · 2022 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A’s) are a ubiquitous corporate phenomenon for which success is elusive. We used a new measure of operating income to assess performance of the merged entity subsequent to the merger transaction. We employ…

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Continued fraction: A research on Markov triples

Daheng Chen, null null, null null et al. · 2020 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Our research aimed at findings interesting patterns in continued fractions. The ultimate goal of our study was to build a connection between the roots of the quadratic equation that associate with Markov triples and continued fractions. Me…

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Education and Occupation in The Misophonia Podcast

CJ Gibson, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Misophonia is a disorder that involves a negative response to specific stimuli, commonly repetitive sounds, or movements. It is not in the DSM-5-TR, and in many cases, people with misophonia self-diagnose. They unite over their shared…

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Goal-Directed Hemodynamics in Rapid Response Teams

Erin Waggoner, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Rapid Response Teams became a hospital standard in 2004 after a campaign by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. The intention was to reduce hospital morbidity and mortality by bringing the resources to the bedside that match the…

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Academic Electronic Health Record (AEHR) Implementation

Jomi Praveen, null null, null null et al. · 2020 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

AbstractRegistered Nurses (RNs) make up the largest group of healthcare workers that use electronic health records in the United States, yet many nursing schools do not have electronic health record training in their curricula. An academic…

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Engaging Students in Distance Learning Discussions

Dorothy Ochs, null null, null null et al. · 2022 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Purpose: The purpose of this poster is to explore various types of discussion formats in order to find ones that keep the students thoughtfully engaged and motivated. • Methods: The poster will compare and contrast several different types…

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Identifying and Avoiding Survey Nonresponse and Noncompliance

Allix Bishop, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

In the last five years, researchers have seen a notable increase in difficulty of collecting valid and useful survey data. Respondents, likely attracted to the prospect of receiving prizes or other compensation after survey completion,…

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Applications in Paleohistology: Osteohistology of Protostega gigas

Laura Wilson, null null, null null et al. · 2016 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Protostega gigas was a large sea turtle that lived in the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway of North America. Protostega fossils are found in the Smoky Hill Member of the Niobrara Formation in Kansas. Despite their abundance, little…

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Does Weapon Type Affect a BattleBot’s Performance?

Westin Mash, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

The objective of this research project is to investigate data from the 2021 BattleBots season, play-in, and championship matches to see if any variables have a statistically significant contribution to how many wins a bot achieves. A…

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FHSU Students' Economic Perceptions & Expectations

David Schulte, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

This project studies the economic perceptions and expectations (P&E) held by FHSU students, since these helps determine a student’s choice of major, student-loan balance, and post-graduation plans. The study is a continuation of a…

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Does M1 Money Supply Affect US Exports?

Coy Lampe, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

M1 money is defined by the Federal Reserve as money in circulation as well as money in demand deposit accounts such as a checking account. The Fed, as it is commonly referred to as, uses this figure to target interest rates in the economy.…

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Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation to Help Increase Breastfeeding Rates

Melissa Barron, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Today breastfeeding (BF) is often widely promoted in healthcare settings; however, truly little preparation is provided to women. Studies have also shown many health benefits to women and children, leading to a positive economic effect…

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Can Yeast Survive in the Mars-like Environment?

Mia Jang, null null, null null et al. · 2020 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Since yeasts have the most similar way of doing its cellular respiration to humans, we were interested in investigating if yeasts could survive in the Mars-like environment. Preparing for the future life, we thought that if yeast could…

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Retinal Spot Size Formation for Different Wavelengths of Light

Daniel Huantes, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Chromatic aberration in the eye causes differences in the retinal spot size for different wavelengths of light. This work explores the limiting effect of retinal spot size for wavelengths around 590nm, and implements python code to attempt…

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The Effect of ISBAR Tool on Patient Safety

Katy Barbieri, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Ineffective communication among healthcare professionals can result in a decrease in patient safety. It is a leading cause of medical errors and poor patient outcomes. This can be due to the complexity and pace of the interactions,…

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Seabirds as Ecological Indicators in Late Cretaceous Marine Environments

Laura Wilson, null null, null null et al. · 2018 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

In modern marine ecosystems, seabirds are considered indicators of ecological hotspots because their biogeographic distribution is correlated with physical, chemical, and biological oceanographic factors. Pursuit diving seabirds – those…

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Food and Hunger Initiatives at Fort Hays State University

Brendon McCampbell, null null, null null et al. · 2016 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

FHSU students and faculty are committed to addressing food insecurity issues faced by students, faculty and staff. In 2011, the FHSU Victor E. Garden was created to provide greater access to fresh produce for the campus community. In 2012,…

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Virtual and Mixed Reality Simulations Effectiveness on Learning Outcomes

Mark Russell, null null, null null et al. · 2023 · John Heinrichs Scholarly & Creative Activities Day

Virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) simulation labs have increased in the past few years in nursing programs across the globe. Traditional simulation methods are still being utilized. While VR, MR and traditional simulations have…

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