Let X1,X2, . . . ,Xn be i.i.d. random variables with a known continuous distribution function. Robbins’ problem is to find a sequential stopping rule without recall which minimizes the expected rank of the selected observation. An upper bound (obtained by memoryless threshold rules) and a procedure to obtain lower bounds of the value are known, but the essence of the problem is still unsolved. ...

Addressing a perennial apologetic and pastoral demand, the twelve Minor Prophets undertake to assert and demonstrate the goodness of God in the face of apparent evidence to the contrary. I will argue that the Twelve were intended to be read together and have the purpose of encouraging the post-exilic reader to trust Yahweh’s faithfulness to his salvation promises, even in the face of the many s...

fih-e-ma-fih is one of the most important works of molavi in which there are deep issues about holly mohammad and his position. we plan to analyze the molavi's distinct attitude toward mohammad by comparing him to other prophets in fih-e-ma-fih at this paper, a fact which can analyze molavi's point of view thoroughly about this subject at two chapters: first, mohammad's path and ...