Statistical process control (SPC) theory takes a negative view of adjustment of process settings, which is termed tampering. In contrast, quality and lean programmes actively encourage operators to acts of intervention and personal agency in the improvement of production outcomes. This creates a conflict that requires operator judgement: How does one differentiate between unnecessary tampering ...

By Tits’ deformation argument, a generic Iwahori–Hecke algebra H associated to a finite Coxeter group W is abstractly isomorphic to the group algebra of W . Lusztig has shown how one can construct an explicit isomorphism, provided that the Kazhdan–Lusztig basis of H satisfies certain deep properties. If W is crystallographic and H is a one-parameter algebra, then these properties are known to h...

Communicat ion among agents collaborating on a task often involves complex ut terances about multiple actions. In this paper, we analyze two part icular multiaction constructions, ut terances with means clauses and utterances with rationale clauses. We present the distinctive features of these constructions, describe their logical form, and define interpretation rules for deriving their meaning...

The meaning assigned to the word ‘trust’ is diverse. We present a formalism that allows various interpretations of trust. To this end, we introduce terms that specify the observations of agents, called connections. Then we apply epistemic semantics to reason about the knowledge of agents. We allow specifications of interpretations of trust in terms of facts, and analyze whether agents know the ...

On a prima facia reading, Zhuangzi seems to endorse some form of skepticism or relativism. This at odds with as one the two main sources classical Daoism, considering ideals virtue and self-development promoted by that philosophy. However, Zhuangzi’s metaphorical allegorical style lends itself number interpretations his epistemology, well kind self-knowledge ethical development it might allow. ...

In allegories polysemy relates not only to the context and the audience’s understanding but also to the structural characters of these texts. This paper investigates the function of structural and narrative properties in the creation of multiple interpretations of an allegory. Focusing on the events and following a unique story-line is the most important trait in helping to read the alleg...

Frenectomy is a surgical procedure that commonly used to address issues related the frenulum which can affect speech and cause midline diastema looks unesthetic. Z-plasty modification of standard frenectomy reposition improve outcomes. This article provides an overview by using Z-plasty, including in detail, potential risks complications, discussion its clinical applications outcomes.
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