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Coefficients of Sylvester's Denumerant
For a given sequence of positive integers, we consider
the combinatorial function that counts the nonnegative
integer solutions of the equation , where the right-hand side is a varying
nonnegative integer. It is well-known that is a
quasi-polynomial function in the variable of degree . In combinatorial
number theory this function is known as Sylvester's denumerant.
Our main result is a new algorithm that, for every fixed number , computes
in polynomial time the highest coefficients of the quasi-polynomial
as step polynomials of (a simpler and more explicit
representation). Our algorithm is a consequence of a nice poset structure on
the poles of the associated rational generating function for
and the geometric reinterpretation of some rational
generating functions in terms of lattice points in polyhedral cones. Our
algorithm also uses Barvinok's fundamental fast decomposition of a polyhedral
cone into unimodular cones. This paper also presents a simple algorithm to
predict the first non-constant coefficient and concludes with a report of
several computational experiments using an implementation of our algorithm in
LattE integrale. We compare it with various Maple programs for partial or full
computation of the denumerant.Comment: minor revision, 28 page
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International audienceFor a given sequence of positive integers, we consider the combinatorial function that counts the nonnegative integer solutions of the equation , where the right-hand side is a varying nonnegative integer. It is well-known that is a quasipolynomial function of of degree . In combinatorial number theory this function is known as the . Our main result is a new algorithm that, for every fixed number , computes in polynomial time the highest coefficients of the quasi-polynomial as step polynomials of . Our algorithm is a consequence of a nice poset structure on the poles of the associated rational generating function for and the geometric reinterpretation of some rational generating functions in terms of lattice points in polyhedral cones. Experiments using a implementation will be posted separately.ConsidĂ©rons une liste de entiers positifs. Le dĂ©numĂ©rant est lafonction qui compte le nombre de solutions en entiers positifs ou nuls de lâĂ©quation , oĂč varie dans les entiers positifs ou nuls. Il est bien connu que cette fonction est une fonction quasi-polynomiale de , de degrĂ© . Nous donnons un nouvel algorithme qui calcule, pour chaque entier fixĂ© (mais nâest pas fixĂ©, les plus hauts coefficients du quasi-polynĂŽme en termes de fonctions en dents de scie. Notre algorithme utilise la structure dâensemble partiellement ordonnĂ© des pĂŽles de la fonction gĂ©nĂ©ratrice de . Les plus hauts coefficients se calculent Ă lâaide de fonctions gĂ©nĂ©ratrices de points entiers dans des cĂŽnes polyĂšdraux de dimension infĂ©rieure ou Ă©gale Ă
Caracterização fĂsico-quĂmica e desenvolvimento pĂłs-colheita de jabuticabas (Plinia peruviana e P. cauliflora)
Plinia peruviana e P. cauliflora pertencem Ă famĂlia Myrtaceae, apresentam potencial para exploração como frutĂfera e/ou para arborização urbana. Contudo, pouco se conhece sobre suas caracterĂsticas, sendo o objetivo deste trabalho avaliar morfometria (dimensĂŁo, massa fresca de frutos, polpa, casca e sementes, rendimento de polpa, nĂșmero de sementes por fruto e cor dos frutos), constituição quĂmica (sĂłlidos solĂșveis SS, acidez titulĂĄvel AT, Ratio e teor vitamina C) e desenvolvimento pĂłs-colheita (constituição quĂmica e perda de massa fresca) dos frutos destas espĂ©cies. As amostras estudadas sĂŁo arredondadas, com alto teor de ĂĄgua (83 %), alto rendimento de polpa (entre 67 e 76 %), massa fresca entre 5,30 e 6,82 g e mais de uma semente por fruto. Apresentaram entre 11,4 e 12,7 SS, baixa AT e 19 mg 100 g de polpa-1 de vitamina C. Plinia peruviana e P. cauliflora apresentam caracterĂsticas fĂsico-quĂmicas similares, podendo ser armazenadas por 28 dias sob-refrigeração (â2ÂșC).Characterization and post-harvest behavior of jabuticabas Plinia peruviana and P. cauliflora. Plinia peruviana and P. cauliflora are Myrtaceae with potential for agricultural exploitation or urban afforestation. However, there is not much information about its characteristics; consequently, making the objective of this work to evaluate morphometry (size, fresh fruit mass, pulp, bark and seeds, pulp yield, number of seeds per fruit and fruit color), chemical composition (soluble solids, acid titratable AT, Ratio and vitamin C content) and post-harvest behavior (chemical composition and loss of fresh mass) of its fruits. The samples studied were rounded, with high water content (83%), high yield of pulp (between 67 and 76%), fresh mass between 5.30 and 6.82 g and more than one seed per fruit. They presented between 11.4 and 12.7 SS, low AT and 19 mg 100 g of pulp-1 of vitamin C. Plinia peruviana and P. cauliflora have shown similar physicochemical characteristics and can be stored for 28 days under refrigeration (â2ÂșC)
Urinary endogenous peptides as biomarkers for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men worldwide; however, the main diagnostic tests available for PCa have limitations and a biopsy is required for histopathological confirmation of the disease. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is the main biomarker used for the early detection of PCa, but an elevated serum concentration is not cancer specific. Therefore, there is a need for the discovery of new non invasive biomarkers that can accurately diagnose PCa. The present study used trichloroacetic acid induced protein precipitation and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry to profile endogenous peptides in urine samples from patients with PCa (n=33), benign prostatic hyperplasia (n=25) and healthy individuals (n=28). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of urinary peptides. In addition, Proteasix tool was used for in silico prediction of protease cleavage sites. Five urinary peptides derived from uromodulin were revealed to be significantly altered between the study groups, all of which were less abundant in the PCa group. This peptide panel showed a high potential to discriminate between the study groups, resulting in area under the curve (AUC) values between 0.788 and 0.951. In addition, urinary peptides outperformed PSA in discriminating between malignant and benign prostate conditions (AUC=0.847), showing high sensitivity (81.82%) and specificity (88%). From in silico analyses, the proteases HTRA2, KLK3, KLK4, KLK14 and MMP25 were identified as potentially involved in the degradation of uromodulin peptides in the urine of patients with PCa. In conclusion, the present study allowed the identification of urinary peptides with potential for use as non invasive biomarkers in PCa diagnosis
Estudo da variação da velocidade de proliferação das células da mucosa bucal : acompanhamento de 24 meses
Analysis of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS) in 200 victims of different trauma mechanisms
Factors associated with experimentation of electronic cigarettes among Parisian teenagers in 2013
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