Given a static array of n totally ordered object, the range minimum query problem is to build an additional data structure that allows to answer subsequent on-line queries of the form “what is the position of a minimum element in the sub-array ranging from i to j?” efficiently. We focus on two settings, where (1) the input array is available at query time, and (2) the input array is only availa...

The paper examines the application of semi-Markov models to the phenomenon of earthquakes in Tehran province. Generally, earthquakes are not independent of each other, and time and place of earthquakes are related to previous earthquakes; moreover, the time between earthquakes affects the pattern of their occurrence; thus, this occurrence can be likened to semi-Markov models. ...

The difference between Japanese and Western art architecture has been in continuous discussion for a long time. There had an array of literature from both sides, often focusing on single sided representation. This study aims to present important aspect better understanding extremes. descriptive is focused the extensive exploration available analysis cultural artifacts that embody concept Ma pro...