Let Knots be the abelian monoid of isotopy classes of knots S ⊂ S under connected sum, and let C be the topological knot concordance group of knots modulo slice knots. Cochran-OrrTeichner [COT03] defined a filtration of C: C ⊃ F(0) ⊃ F(0.5) ⊃ F(1) ⊃ F(1.5) ⊃ F(2) ⊃ . . . The quotient C/F(0.5) is isomorphic to Levine’s algebraic concordance group AC1 [Lev69]; F(0.5) is the algebraically slice kn...

We provide a framework for studying the interplay between concordance and positive mutation and identify some of the basic structures relating the two. The fundamental result in understanding knot concordance is the structure theorem proved by Levine: for n > 1 there is an isomorphism φ from the concordance group C n of knotted (2n−1)–spheres in S 2n+1 to an algebraically defined group G ± ; fu...

A semantic concordance is a textual corpus and a lexicon So combined that every substantive word in the text is linked to its appropriate ~nse in the lexicon. Thus it can be viewed either as a corpus in which words have been tagged syntactically and semantically, or as a lexicon in which example sentences can be found for many definitions. A semantic concordance is being constructed to u s e in...

A holdout problem arises when a disparately-owned good is desired by a prospective buyer only in its entirety, as in land assembly. Market design is crucial, as fully respecting property rights of many sellers eventually eliminates all trade. We propose a Concordance principle, inspired by Cournot (1838)’s theory of concours de producteurs: divide profits by exogenously and impose a Pigouvian t...

in the present paper, we introduce the sequence space [{l_p}(e,delta) = left{ x = (x_n)_{n = 1}^infty : sum_{n = 1}^infty left|  sum_{j in {e_n}} x_j - sum_{j in e_{n + 1}} x_jright| ^p < infty right},] where $e=(e_n)$ is a partition of finite subsets of the positive integers and $pge 1$. we investigate its topological properties and inclusion relations. moreover, we consider the problem of fin...

ownloade kground: Estimates of human papillomavirus (HPV) concordance among sexual partners are imporr various public health activities, from counseling individual patients to predicting the effect of HPV ation. thods:We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases for studies of HPV concordance heterosexual couples published through 2008 in English. Two coders independently abstract...

OBJECTIVE Spousal clustering of diabetes merits attention. Whether old-age vulnerability or a shared family environment determines the concordance of diabetes is also uncertain. This study investigated the spousal concordance of diabetes and compared the risk of diabetes concordance between couples and noncouples by using nationally representative data. METHODS A total of 22,572 individuals i...

Wind turbines have been one of the dependable sources renewable energy that due to its abundance, witnessed constant innovations and quest for design productivity optimization. The commonly used type is Horizontal Turbine also known as Axis (HAWT). Understanding imperative factors influencing functionality HAWT provides insight into optimal design. This study therefore x-rays numerical analysis...

Selecting a suitable design for lean facility layout has become critical issue manufacturing company aiming to remove waste or non-value-added activities and implement the optimal arrangement. Many quantitative qualitative criteria with different weights need be considered in evaluating designs. To address issue, Best-Worst method (BWM) based on fuzzy ELECTRE I is introduced determine design, w...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To demonstrate that concordance can be operationalised to the benefit of patients. Concordance can be understood as a composite of knowledge, health beliefs and collaboration. BACKGROUND In discussing any clinical decision, it would be ideal if different views could be incorporated to reach the most coherent decision. This is a definition of concordance, a widely agreed id...