Evolution of surname distribution under gender-equality measurements

We consider a model for the evolution of the surnames distribution under a gender-equality measurement presently discussed in the Spanish parliament (the children take the surname of the father or the mother according to alphabetical order). We quantify how this would bias the alphabetical distribution of surnames, and analyze its effect on the present distribution of the surnames in Spain

Consonants in Order

AEIOU in Order (WW98037), UOIEA Words (WW2001313) and On Location With AEIOU (WW2002314) examined words in which the five major vowels each occur just once in alphabetical order, and reverse alphabetical order. This raises the question of words in which the consonants occur in alphabetical order or, indeed, in reverse alphabetical order

Reverse Trigrams and Tetragrams

A list of words that contain sets of trigrams and tetragrams but the letters are in reverse alphabetical order. For example, instead of ABC, the order is CBA

Certified random : a new order for co-authorship

Alphabetical name order is the norm for joint publications in economics. However, alphabetical order confers greater benefits on the first author. In a two-author model, we introduce and study certified random order: the uniform randomization of names made universally known by a commonly understood symbol. Certified random order (a) distributes the gain from first authorship evenly over the alphabet, (b) allows either author to signal when contributions are extremely unequal, (c) will invade an environment where alphabetical order is dominant, (d) is robust to deviations, (e) may be ex ante more efficient than alphabetical order, and (f) is no more complex than the existing alphabetical system modified by occasional reversal of name order

Entries from an Anagram Dictionary

The idea has often been proposed that an alphabetical anagram dictionary should be constructed. Every word in the English language is converted to its alphabetical anagram, in which its letters appear in alphabetical order. For example, BAGGYWRINKLE becomes ABEGGIKLNRWY. The alphabetical anagrams are then arranged in alphabetical order to form a dictionary. Each entry in this alphabetically arranged volume has listed under it the word or words which can be made from all of its letters

A bibliography of Lake Kariba 1987-1994

The bibliography contains some 116 citations, including unpublished reports and manuscripts, regarding Lake Kariba. Most of the reports are from the Zambia/Zimbabwe SADC Fisheries and Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute. The citations are listed in alphabetical order according to author

Alphabetical Order and Other Simple Systems

Examining systems used in the organization of law libraries, Ms. Whisner reminds us that any system can have confusing aspects, something to keep in mind when helping patrons use the library

Effects of dehydration on performance in man: Annotated bibliography

A compilation of studies on the effect of dehydration on human performance and related physiological mechanisms. The annotations are listed in alphabetical order by first author and cover material through June 1973