We consider the following multiplication-based tests to check if a given function f : Fq → Fq is the evaluation of a degree-d polynomial over Fq for q prime. Teste,k: Pick P1, . . . , Pk independent random degree-e polynomials and accept iff the function fP1 · · ·Pk is the evaluation of a degree-(d+ ek) polynomial. We prove the robust soundness of the above tests for large values of e, answerin...

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to compare results breeding soundness examination (BSE) Nellore bulls (n=1257) according evaluation criteria from two different classification tables (traditional-Table1 used since 1997 and an updated-Table2-proposed in 2020). Data were separated into 3 categories: questionable animals Table1 Table2 (Q1Q2), approved (A1Q2) (A1A2). BSE parameters submitted ANOVA...

What is the optimal size of expert committees? To address this question, I present a model of a committee of experts with career concerns. Each expert may observe an argument about the state of the world but be unsure about the argument’s soundness. Experts may remain silent or compete for the opportunity to announce an argument. I show that experts become more reluctant to speak in larger comm...

Considerable variation exists in the level of spermatogenic efficiency present in similar sized testes of stallions #3 years of age. Results of 53 breeding soundness examinations of 3-year-old stallions composed of 8 breeds were compiled and demonstrated that scrotal width was only moderately correlated with parameters of semen quality in first or second ejaculates. Equine practitioners should ...

The recent financial crisis has shown that the reforming in regulation and supervision is essential. This paper studies whether banking regulation improves bank soundness or more regulation lead to decrease soundness of banking. Specifically, countries which require banks to report regularly and accurately their financial data to regulators and market participants have sounder banks. In th...

What we do is determined by the way we "view" a complex issue and what sample of issues or events we choose to deal with. In this paper, a model based on a communal, cultural, or people-centered worldview, informed by a subjective epistemology and a holistic ontology, is considered. Definitions and interpretations of sustainable agriculture are reviewed. Common elements in published definitions...

A new semantics is presented for the logic of proofs (LP), [1, 2], based on the intuition that it is a logic of explicit knowledge. This semantics is used to give new proofs of several basic results concerning LP. In particular, the realization of S4 into LP is established in a way that carefully examines and explicates the role of the + operator. Finally connections are made with the conventio...

This study was carried out to evaluate testicular ultrasound as a breeding soundness examination (BSE) and biometric tool for West African dwarf (WAD) buck goats. Twelve bucks of proven breeding capability were selected for this purpose. Scrotal circumferences of these animals were measured using a flexible tape. Testicular ultrasound was carried out on the transverse and longitudinal planes on...

The purpose of this investigation was to compare accuracy and precision of variance components and breeding values for international genetic evaluations based on national breeding values or animal performance records. A conventional progeny test scheme was simulated for 3 countries. True breeding values and observations were generated specific to production environments. Two production environm...