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Resolution Trees with Lemmas: Resolution Refinements that Characterize DLL Algorithms with Clause Learning
Resolution refinements called w-resolution trees with lemmas (WRTL) and with
input lemmas (WRTI) are introduced. Dag-like resolution is equivalent to both
WRTL and WRTI when there is no regularity condition. For regular proofs, an
exponential separation between regular dag-like resolution and both regular
WRTL and regular WRTI is given.
It is proved that DLL proof search algorithms that use clause learning based
on unit propagation can be polynomially simulated by regular WRTI. More
generally, non-greedy DLL algorithms with learning by unit propagation are
equivalent to regular WRTI. A general form of clause learning, called
DLL-Learn, is defined that is equivalent to regular WRTL.
A variable extension method is used to give simulations of resolution by
regular WRTI, using a simplified form of proof trace extensions. DLL-Learn and
non-greedy DLL algorithms with learning by unit propagation can use variable
extensions to simulate general resolution without doing restarts.
Finally, an exponential lower bound for WRTL where the lemmas are restricted
to short clauses is shown
A Game-Theoretic Model of Monkeypox to Assess Vaccination Strategies
A Game-Theoretic Model of Monkeypox to Assess Vaccination Strategies
Sri Vibhaav Bankaru, Depts. of Biomedical Engineering, Math, & Chemistry, Samuel Kossol, William Hou, & Parsa Mahmoudi, with Dr. Jan Rychtar, Dept. of Mathematics
Monkeypox (MPX) is a zoonotic disease similar to smallpox. Its fatality rate is about 11% and it is endemic to the Central and West African countries. In this paper, we analyze a compartmental model of MPX dynamics. Our goal is to see whether MPX can be controlled and eradicated by voluntary vaccinations. We show that there are three equilibria - disease free, fully endemic and previously neglected semi-endemic (with disease existing only among humans). The existence of semi-endemic equilibrium has severe implications should the MPX virus mutate to increased viral fitness in humans. We find that MPX is controllable and can be eradicated in a semi-endemic equilibrium by vaccination. However, in a fully endemic equilibrium, MPX cannot be eradicated by vaccination alone.https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/uresposters/1296/thumbnail.jp
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