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Covariant Quantum Fields on Noncommutative Spacetimes
A spinless covariant field on Minkowski spacetime \M^{d+1} obeys the
relation where
is an element of the Poincar\'e group \Pg and is its unitary representation on quantum vector states. It
expresses the fact that Poincar\'e transformations are being unitary
implemented. It has a classical analogy where field covariance shows that
Poincar\'e transformations are canonically implemented. Covariance is
self-reproducing: products of covariant fields are covariant. We recall these
properties and use them to formulate the notion of covariant quantum fields on
noncommutative spacetimes. In this way all our earlier results on dressing,
statistics, etc. for Moyal spacetimes are derived transparently. For the Voros
algebra, covariance and the *-operation are in conflict so that there are no
covariant Voros fields compatible with *, a result we found earlier. The notion
of Drinfel'd twist underlying much of the preceding discussion is extended to
discrete abelian and nonabelian groups such as the mapping class groups of
topological geons. For twists involving nonabelian groups the emergent
spacetimes are nonassociative.Comment: 20 page
Attracting Interest: Dynamic Displays of Proceptivity Increase the Attractiveness of Men and Women
Proceptive signals may influence judgments of opposite-sex attractiveness because these signals indicate high mate quality and/or non-threatening behavior but they may also signal high probable rate of return for mating effort. If so, individuals observing these signals may be sensitive to where the signals are directed to; signals directed toward other individuals may not predict what signals would be directed toward the observer. To explore these possibilities I made use of video stimuli composed of mock interviews with
actors. Each actor did one proceptive and one unreceptive interview. Each interview was presented as being directed toward participants or toward an opposite sex interviewer. Proceptivity enhanced the attractiveness of opposite-sex actors and an interaction between proceptive state and signal direction was found, with this pattern varying substantially between actors. The possibility that this variation is mediated by the physical attractiveness and sex of the actors will be discussed
Be sensitive to your cross-cultural side - a reflection on course development in Events Management
Extremal Problems in Bergman Spaces and an Extension of Ryabykh's Theorem
We study linear extremal problems in the Bergman space of the unit disc
for an even integer. Given a functional on the dual space of with
representing kernel , where , we show that if the
Taylor coefficients of are sufficiently small, then the extremal function
. We also show that if , then if and only if . These results extend and provide
a partial converse to a theorem of Ryabykh.Comment: 16 pages. To appear in the Illinois Journal of Mathematic
A decision support model for construction cash flow management
The excessive level of construction business
failures and their association with financial difficulties has
placed financial management in the forefront of many
business imperatives. This has highlighted the importance
of cash flow forecasting and management that has given
rise to the development of several forecasting models.
The traditional approach to the use of project financial
models has been largely a project-oriented perspective.
However, the dominating role of âproject economicsâ in
shaping âcorporate economicsâ tends to place the corporate
strategy at the mercy of the projects. This article
approaches the concept of cash flow forecasting and management
from a fresh perspective. Here, the use of forecasting
models is extended beyond their traditional role
as a guideline for monitoring and control of progress.
They are regarded as tools for driving the project in the
direction of corporate goals. The work is based on the
premise that the main parties could negotiate the terms
and attempt to complement their priorities. As part of this
approach, a model is proposed for forecasting and management
of project cash flow. The mathematical component
of the model integrates three modules: an exponential
and two fourth-degree polynomials. The model generates
a forecast by potentially combining the outcome of data
analysis with the experience and knowledge of the forecaster/organization. In light of corporate objectives, the generated forecast is then manipulated and replaced by
a range of favorable but realistic cash flow profiles. Finally, through a negotiation with other parties, a compromised
favorable cash flow is achieved. This article
will describe the novel way the model is used as a decision
support tool. Although the structure of the model
and its mathematical components are described in detail,
the data processing and analysis parts are briefly described
and referenced accordingly. The viability of the
model and the approach are demonstrated by means of a
scenario
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