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Cyclic inclusion-exclusion
Following the lead of Stanley and Gessel, we consider a morphism which
associates to an acyclic directed graph (or a poset) a quasi-symmetric
function. The latter is naturally defined as multivariate generating series of
non-decreasing functions on the graph. We describe the kernel of this morphism,
using a simple combinatorial operation that we call cyclic inclusion-exclusion.
Our result also holds for the natural noncommutative analog and for the
commutative and noncommutative restrictions to bipartite graphs. An application
to the theory of Kerov character polynomials is given.Comment: comments welcom
Cyclic inclusion-exclusion and the kernel of P -partitions
International audienceFollowing the lead of Stanley and Gessel, we consider a linear map which associates to an acyclic directed graph (or a poset) a quasi-symmetric function. The latter is naturally defined as multivariate generating series of non-decreasing functions on the graph (or of P -partitions of the poset).We describe the kernel of this linear map, using a simple combinatorial operation that we call cyclic inclusion- exclusion. Our result also holds for the natural non-commutative analog and for the commutative and non-commutative restrictions to bipartite graphs
Cyclic inclusion-exclusion and the kernel of P -partitions
Following the lead of Stanley and Gessel, we consider a linear map which associates to an acyclic directed graph (or a poset) a quasi-symmetric function. The latter is naturally defined as multivariate generating series of non-decreasing functions on the graph (or of P -partitions of the poset).We describe the kernel of this linear map, using a simple combinatorial operation that we call cyclic inclusion- exclusion. Our result also holds for the natural non-commutative analog and for the commutative and non-commutative restrictions to bipartite graphs
Gay men, Gaydar and the commodification of difference
Purpose
To investigate ICT mediated inclusion and exclusion in terms of sexuality through a study of a commercial social networking website for gay men
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses an approach based on technological inscription and the commodification of difference to study Gaydar, a commercial social networking site.
Findings
Through the activities, events and interactions offered by Gaydar, we identify a series of contrasting identity constructions and market segmentations which are constructed through the cyclic commodification of difference. These are fuelled by a particular series of meanings attached to gay male sexualities which serve to keep gay men positioned as a niche market.
Research limitations/implications
The research centres on the study of one, albeit widely used, website with a very specific set of purposes. The study offers a model for future research on sexuality and ICTs.
Originality/value
This study places sexuality centre stage in an ICT mediated environment and provides insights into the contemporary phenomenon of social networking. As a sexualized object, Gaydar presents a semiosis of politicized messages that question heteronormativity while simultaneously contributing to the definition of an increasingly globalized, commercialized and monolithic form of gay male sexuality defined against ICT
Cyclic derangements
A classic problem in enumerative combinatorics is to count the number of
derangements, that is, permutations with no fixed point. Inspired by a recent
generalization to facet derangements of the hypercube by Gordon and McMahon, we
generalize this problem to enumerating derangements in the wreath product of
any finite cyclic group with the symmetric group. We also give q- and (q,
t)-analogs for cyclic derangements, generalizing results of Brenti and Gessel.Comment: 14 page
Galois module structure of Galois cohomology for embeddable cyclic extensions of degree p^n
Let p>2 be prime, and let n,m be positive integers. For cyclic field
extensions E/F of degree p^n that contain a primitive pth root of unity, we
show that the associated F_p[Gal(E/F)]-modules H^m(G_E,mu_p) have a sparse
decomposition. When E/F is additionally a subextension of a cyclic, degree
p^{n+1} extension E'/F, we give a more refined F_p[Gal(E/F)]-decomposition of
H^m(G_E,mu_p)
Supporting Usability and Reusability Based on eLearning Standards
The IMS-QTI, and other related specifications have
been developed to support the creation of reusable and
pedagogically neutral assessment scenarios and
content, as stated by the IMS Global Learning
Consortium. In this paper we discuss how current
specifications both constrain the design of assessment
scenarios, and limit content reusability. We also
suggest some solutions to overcome these limitations.
The paper is based on our experience developing and
testing an IMS QTI Lite compliant assessment
authoring tool, QAed. It supports teacher centering,
which is quite neglected when designing such tools. In
the paper we also discuss how to make compatible
standards support and user centering in eLearning
applications and provide some recommendations for
the design of the user interfaces
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