Properties of Functions with Symmetric Points Involving Subordination

We study a new subclass of functions with symmetric points and derive an equivalent formulation of these functions in term of subordination. Moreover, we find coefficient estimates and discuss characterizations for functions belonging to this new class. We also obtain distortion and growth results. We relate our results with the existing literature of the subject.

On Injectivity of an Integral Operator Connected to Riemann Hypothesis

Using the equivalent formulation of RH given by Beurling ([4],1955), Alcantara-Bode showed ([2], 1993) that Riemann Hypothesisholds if and only if the integral operator on the Hilbert space L2(0; 1)having the kernel defined by fractional part function of the expressionbetween brackets {y/x}, is injective.Since then, the injectivity of the integral operator used in equivalentformulation of RH has not been addressed nor has been dissociatedfrom RH and, a pure mathematics solution for RH is not ready yet.Here is a numerical analysis approach of the injectivity of the linearbounded operators on separable Hilbert spaces addressing the problemslike the one presented in [2]. Apart of proving the injectivity of theBeurling - Alcantara-Bode integral operator, we obtained the followingresult: every linear bounded operator (or its associated Hermitian),strict positive definite on a dense family of including approximationsubspaces in L2(0,1) built on simple functions, is injective if the rateof convergence to zero of its unbounded sequence of inverse conditionnumbers on approximation subspaces is o(n-s) for some s ≥ 0. Whens = 0, the sequence is inferior bounded by a not null constant, that isthe case in the Beurling - Alcantara-Bode integral operator.In the Theorem 4.1 we addressed with numerical analysis toolsthe injectivity of the integral operator in [2] claiming that - even if asolution in pure mathematics is desired, together with the Theorem 1,pg. 153 in [2], the RH holds.

Generalizations and Strengthenings of Ryser's Conjecture

Ryser's conjecture says that for every $r$-partite hypergraph $H$ with matching number $\nu(H)$, the vertex cover number is at most $(r-1)\nu(H)$. This far-reaching generalization of König's theorem is only known to be true for $r\leq 3$, or when $\nu(H)=1$ and $r\leq 5$. An equivalent formulation of Ryser's conjecture is that in every $r$-edge coloring of a graph $G$ with independence number $\alpha(G)$, there exists at most $(r-1)\alpha(G)$ monochromatic connected subgraphs which cover the vertex set of $G$. We make the case that this latter formulation of Ryser's conjecture naturally leads to a variety of stronger conjectures and generalizations to hypergraphs and multipartite graphs. Regarding these generalizations and strengthenings, we survey the known results, improving upon some, and we introduce a collection of new problems and results.

Semigroups whose right ideals are finitely generated

We call a semigroup $S$ weakly right noetherian if every right ideal of $S$ is finitely generated; equivalently, $S$ satisfies the ascending chain condition on right ideals. We provide an equivalent formulation of the property of being weakly right noetherian in terms of principal right ideals, and we also characterize weakly right noetherian monoids in terms of their acts. We investigate the behaviour of the property of being weakly right noetherian under quotients, subsemigroups and various semigroup-theoretic constructions. In particular, we find necessary and sufficient conditions for the direct product of two semigroups to be weakly right noetherian. We characterize weakly right noetherian regular semigroups in terms of their idempotents. We also find necessary and sufficient conditions for a strong semilattice of completely simple semigroups to be weakly right noetherian. Finally, we prove that a commutative semigroup $S$ with finitely many archimedean components is weakly (right) noetherian if and only if $S/\mathcal {H}$ is finitely generated.

(ρ,η,μ)-Interpolative Kannan Contractions I

We point out a vital error in the paper of Gaba et al. (2019), showing that a (ρ,η,μ) interpolative Kannan contraction in a complete metric space need not have a fixed point. Then we give an appropriate restriction on a (ρ,η,μ)-interpolative Kannan contraction that guarantees the existence of a fixed point and provide an equivalent formulation. Moreover, we show that this formulation can be extended to the interpolative Reich-Rus-Ćirić type contraction.

Dispersion relations and exact bounds on CFT correlators

We derive new crossing-symmetric dispersion formulae for CFT correlators restricted to the line. The formulae are equivalent to the sum rules implied by what we call master functionals, which are analytic extremal functionals which act on the crossing equation. The dispersion relations provide an equivalent formulation of the constraints of the Polyakov bootstrap and hence of crossing symmetry on the line. The built in positivity properties imply simple and exact lower and upper bounds on the values of general CFT correlators on the Euclidean section, which are saturated by generalized free fields. Besides bounds on correlators, we apply this technology to determine new universal constraints on the Regge limit of arbitrary CFTs and obtain very simple and accurate representations of the 3d Ising spin correlator.

Visualizing species richness and site similarity from presence-absence matrices

Species richness and similarity of biotas among distinct sites are important quantities in biogeography. Indices derived from presence-absence matrices are used to represent these quantities in so-called diversity-range plots. The most commonly used diversity-range plot, however, has multiple special cases and its interpretation is cumbersome. Here we present an equivalent formulation that is geometrically simpler and has no special cases. In addition, we introduce a method to identify the statistical significance of the dispersion field, an index that represents how similar species composition is in a cell with respect to the whole area. The new diversity-range plot is a promising tool to explore biodiversity and endemism in a region as the values shown in this plot and whether they are statistically significant or not can also be represented in geography.

α β-Relations and the Actual Meaning of α-Renaming

In this work we provide an alternative, and equivalent, formulation of the concept of λ-theory without introducing the notion of substitution and the sets of all, free and bound variables occurring in a term. We call α β-relations our alternative versions of λ-theories. We also clarify the actual role of α-renaming in the lambda calculus: it expresses a property of extensionality for a certain class of terms. To motivate the necessity of α-renaming, we construct an unusual denotational model of the lambda calculus that validates all structural and beta conditions but not α-renaming. The article also has a survey character.

The Use of a Three-Fluid Atomising Nozzle in the Production of Spray-Dried Theophylline/Salbutamol Sulphate Powders Intended for Pulmonary Delivery

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of a three-fluid atomising nozzle in a lab-scale spray dryer for the production of dry powders intended for pulmonary delivery. Powders were composed of salbutamol sulphate and theophylline in different weight ratios. The three-fluid nozzle technology enabled powders containing a high theophylline content to be obtained, overcoming the problems associated with its relatively low solubility, by pumping two separate feed solutions (containing the two different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)) into the spray dryer via two separate nozzle channels at different feed rates. The final spray-dried products were characterized in terms of morphology, solid-state properties and aerosolization performance, and were compared with an equivalent formulation prepared using a standard two-fluid atomising nozzle. Results confirmed that most of the powders made using the three-fluid atomising nozzle met the required standards for a dry powder inhaler formulation in terms of physical characteristics; however, aerosolization characteristics require improvement if the powders are to be considered suitable for pulmonary delivery.