For any non-compact Riemannian manifold M of dimension n ≥ 2 we previously defined a function λM : M×M → R+ = R+∪{+∞] only dependent on the conformal structure of M , and proved that for a class of manifolds containing all the proper subdomains of R, λ 1 n M was a distance on M [F1, F2]. The case of a domain G of R has been the object of several investigations leading to estimations of λG[V1, ....

Two experiments explore the effects of mood on category learning. In the first experiment subjects were put into either a negative or a neutral mood before completing one of two category-learning tasks. Negative mood briefly impaired rulebased category learning but this impairment did not persist throughout the task. Negative mood did not influence nonrule-based learning. In a second study subj...

This paper proposes an auxiliary model based hierarchical least squares algorithm for multivariable Box-Jenkins-like systems using the hierarchical identification principle. To improve the computational efficiency, a multivariable system is decomposed into two subsystems by using the data filtering technique. Furthermore, this paper presents a data filtering based auxiliary model hierarchical l...

While some college lead e rs ’ sa laries a re climbing into the millions of dollars , the total c o m p e n s a t i o n fo r N o t r e D a m e ’s p r e s i d e n t w a s la s t r eg is te red a t ju s t $476,325. W h a t e v e r t h e s u m , in U niversity P re s id en t F a th e r Jo h n J e n k in s ’ c a se , i t ’s his r e l i g i o u s o r d e r — t h e I n d i a n a P r o v in c e of th ...

In this paper, we consider the asymptotic behavior of two Teichmüller geodesic rays determined by Jenkins-Strebel differentials, and we obtain a generalization of a theorem by the author in On behavior of pairs of Teichmüller geodesic rays, 2014 . We also consider the infimum of the asymptotic distance up to choice of base points of the rays along the geodesics. We show that the infimum is repr...

Monitoring and testing for regression of large scale systems such as the NCSA’s Blue Waters supercomputer are challenging tasks. In this paper we describe the solution we came up with to perform those tasks. Our goal was to find an automated solution for running user-level regression tests to evaluate system usability and performance. Jenkins, an automation server software, was chosen for its v...

In statistical field Box-Jenkins Time Series is a linear method widely used to forecasting. The linearity makes the method inadequate to forecast real time series, which could present irregular behavior. On the other hand, in artificial intelligent field FeedForward Artificial Neural Networks and Continuous Machine Learning Systems are robust handlers of data in the sense that they are able to ...

This paper examines the current growth in psychometric testing for recruitment, and the degree to which it reflects dissatisfaction with formal qualifications in the general education and/or vocational sectors, changes in skill needs, or other non-education related factors. It is a companion piece to Jenkins (2001) which reviews the evidence on levels of test use and confirms that there has bee...