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Todić, Bojana (Beograd , 2024)[more][less]
Abstract: This dissertation deals with the coupon collector problem, which in its simplest (classical) form can be formulated as follows: A collector wants to collect a set of n distinct coupons, by buying a single coupon each day. The random variable of interest is the waiting time until the collection is completed. The goal of the dissertation is to propose and analyze three new generalizations of the classical coupon collector problem obtained by introducing additional coupons with special purposes into the set of n standard coupons. The first two chapters are devoted to the results on the classical coupon collector problem and the known generalizations obtained by introducing additional coupons into the coupon set ([1], [2], [39], [54]). New results are presented in chapters 3,4, and 5. The third chapter of the dissertation is dedicated to the case where, in addition to the standard coupons, the coupon set consists of a null coupon (which can be drawn, but does not belong to any collection), and an additional universal coupon, that can replace any standard coupon. For the case of equal probabilities of standard coupons, the asymptotic behavior (as n → ∞) of the expectated value and variance of the waiting time for a fixed size subcollection of a collection of coupons is obtained when one or both probabilities of additional coupons are fixed, and the remaining coupons have equal small probabilities. These results, published in [27], generalize part of the results in [2]. The same problem is analyzed using a Markov chain approach, which led to the determination of the fundamental matrix and some related features of the collection process (probability that the coupon collection process ends in a certin way). These results are contained in the paper [24]. For the case of unequal probabilities of standard coupons, a class of bounds is derived for the first and second moments of the waiting time until the end of the experiment by using majorization techniques and refining the bounds proposed in [51]. The quality of the proposed bounds is tested in numerical experiments, and the specific bounds from the class with the most desirable properties are given. These results are published in [26]. The fourth chapter of the dissertation deals with the generalization in which the additional coupon (so called, penalty coupon) interferes with the collection of standard coupons in the sense that the collection process ends when the absolute difference between the number of collected standard coupons and the number of collected penalty coupons is equal to n. This generalization can be seen as a special case of the random walk with two absorbing barriers. The distribution and a simple upper bound on the first moment of the corresponding waiting time are determined by combinatorial considerations. The application of the Markov chain approach led to obtaining the fundamental matrix. These results are published in [53]. In the fifth chapter of the dissertation another additional coupon (so called reset coupon) is introduced, which acts as a reset button, in the sense that the set of coupons drawn up to time (day) t becomes empty if the reset coupon is drawn on day t+1. In the case of unequal probabilities of standard coupons, the distribution of the corresponding waiting time is obtained by combinatorial considerations. For the case of equal probabilities of obtaining standard coupons, For the case of equal probabilities, applying the first step analysis for the correspondingly constructed Markov chains led to the expressions for the expected waiting time and its simple form in terms of the beta function. These results are used for analysing the asymptotic behavior (when the size of the collection tends to infinity) of the expected waiting time, taking into account possible values of the probability of obtaining a reset coupon. These results are published in [25]. Setting the probabilities of the additional coupons to zero, all three generalizations of the coupon collector problem defined and analyzed in this dissertation as well as the obtained results reduce to the corresponding results for the classical coupon collector problem. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5677 Files in this item: 1
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Berković, Mladen (Beograd , 1977)[more][less]
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4100 Files in this item: 1
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Berković, Mladen (Belgrade , 1977)[more][less]
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Shafah, Osama (Beograd , 2013)[more][less]
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Protić, Petar (Novi Sad , 1986)[more][less]
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Vulanović, Relja (Novi Sad , 1986)[more][less]
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Šarac, Marica (Belgrade)[more][less]
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Romano, Daniel (Belgrade , 1985)[more][less]
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Veljković, Kristina (Beograd , 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Design of control chart for monitoring central tendency of nongaussian random variables with symmetric or positively skewed distributions is considered. In the case of nongaussian symmetric distributions, modified X bar control chart is proposed in this dissertation. For chosen Student, Laplace, logistic and uniform distributions, theoretical distribution of the standardized sample mean is calculated and approximated with Pearson type II or Pearson type VII distributions. Width of control limits and power of X bar control chart are established, for a given probability of type I error. The results imply that the corresponding Pearson distribution represents very good approximation of the distribution of the standardized sample mean. For implementation of X bar control chart in practice, measures of sample kurtosis are compared and the usage of proposed chart is illustrated on given data. In the case of positively skewed distributions, one sided median control chart for monitoring central tendency of quality characteristics is proposed in this dissertation. For chosen exponential, gamma and Weibull distributions, theoretical distribution of sample median is calculated and approximated with Pearson type I or Pearson type VI distributions. Calculated values of upper control limits and power of median control chart for theoretical distribution of sample median and corresponding Pearson distribution are very close. For implementation of median control chart in practice, measures of sample skewness and sample kurtosis are compared and then proposed median chart is constructed for given data. Besides the statistical design of control charts for monitoring central tendency of nongaussian random variables, their optimal economic statistical design is also considered. Use of genetic algorithms for constrained minimization of expected loss function is proposed in this dissertation. Same symmetric distributions as in the case of statistical design of the X bar control chart and positively skewed distributions as in the case of statistical design of median control chart are chosen. For all chosen distributions of quality characteristic, a corresponding Pearson distribution gives results very close to results based on the theoretical distribution of the standardized sample mean (sample median). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4449 Files in this item: 1
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Zeković, Ana (Beograd , 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: A main focus of the paper is construction of new methods for defining diverse knot distance types - the distance of knots made by crossing changes (Gordian distance) and the distance among knots made by crossing smoothing (smoothing distance). Different ways of knots presentation are introduced, with objective to a mirror curve model. It is presented a purpose of the model, coding of knots, by using the model preferences, as well as introduction of a method to determinate a knots presented by the model and derived all the knots that could be placed to a nets dimensions p×q (p ≤ 4, q ≤ 4). Diverse knot notations are described into details, with a focus to Conway’s notation and its topological characteristics. As it is known, a present algorithms are based on an algebra of chain fractions, that are in close relation with a presentation of rational knots, which results in an absence of a huge number of non-rational knots, in an existing Gordian’s distance tables. The subject of the paper is an implementation of methods with bases on determination of new distances equal 1. The methods are based on a non-minimal presentation of rational and non-rational knots, generation of algorithms established on geometrical characteristics of Conway’s notation and a weighted graph search. The results are organized into Gordian’s distance knots tables up to 9 crossings, and have been enclosed with the paper. In order to append the table with knots having a bigger number of crossings, it has been suggested a method for extension of results for knot families. Using facts of relation among Gordian’s numbers and smoothing numbers, a new method for smoothing number determination is presented, and results in a form of lists for knots not having more then 11 crossings. In conjunction with Conway’s notation concept and the method, algorithms for a smoothing distance are generated. New results are organized in knot tables, up to 9 crossings, combined with previous results, and enclosed with the paper. A changes and smoothing to a knot crossing could be applied for modeling topoisomerase and recombinase actions of DNA chains. It is presented the method for studying changes introduced by the enzymes. A main contribution to the paper is the concept of Conways notation, used for all relevant results and methods, which led to introduction of a method for derivation a new knots in Conways notation by extending C-links. In a lack of an adequat pattern for an existing knot tables in DT-notation, there is usage of a structure based on topological knot concepts. It is proposed a method for knot classification based on Conways notation, tables of all knots with 13 crossings and alternated knots with 14 crossings has been generated and enclosed. The subject of the paper takes into consideration Bernhard-Jablan’s hypothesis for a determination of unknotting number using minimal knot diagrams. The determination is crucial in computation of diverse knot distances. The paper covers one of main problems in knot theory and contains a new method of knot minimization. The method is based on relevance of local and global minimization. 5 There are defined new terms such as a maximum and a mixed unknotting number. The knots that do not change a minimum crossing number, after only one crossing change are taken into consideration for the analyzes. Three classes of the knots are recognized, and called by authors . Kauffman’s knots, Zekovic knots and Taniyama’s knots. The most interesting conclusion correlated with Zekovic knots is that all derived Perko’s knots (for n ≤ 13 crossings) are actually Zekovic knots. Defining this class of knots provides opportunity to emphasize new definitions of specifis featured for well-known Perko’s knots. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4255 Files in this item: 1
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Dražić, Milan (Beograd , 1995)[more][less]
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Dražić, Milan (Beograd , 1995)[more][less]
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Takači, Arpad (Novi Sad , 1981)[more][less]
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Mitić, Ljubiša (Belgrade)[more][less]
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Nikić, Mioljub (Belgrade)[more][less]
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Demčenko, Vasilije (Belgrade , 1924)[more][less]
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Stojanović, Rastko (None , 1956)[more][less]
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Vujičić, Veljko (Belgrade , 1961)[more][less]
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Radosavljević, Jovan (Beograd , 2023)[more][less]
Abstract: Graph G = (V,E) is an ordered pair of set of nodes V and branches E. Order graph G is the number of nodes |V |, and its size is the number of branches |E|. Knots u, v ∈ V are adjacent if there is a branch uv ∈ E between them. Distance dist(u, v) nodes u and v G is the length of the shortest path from u to v. The diameter of the graph G is the largest distance dist(u, v) let two nodes in, v. They are discussed in the dissertation graphs of diameter 2. Intuitively, the notion that graphs are dia- meters 2 simple structures; however, they are known to be asymptotically close all graphs of diameter 2. That is why a narrower class is interesting — class D2C of critical graphs of diameter 2, i.e. graphs where the removal of any branches leads to an increase in diameter. In addition, a narrower class of pri- mitive D2C (PD2C) graphs, i.e. D2C graphs that do not have two nodes with the same set of neighbors. In the introductory chapter 2, the basic concepts, algorithms and dings used in the dissertation. They are presented in the following chapters original results regarding diameter graphs 2. Chapter 3 describes the procedure for obtaining a list of D2C graphs of order up to 13. With built-in parallelization, the creation of a list of D2C graphs of order up to 13 it lasted a month. This was a step forward, because previously there was a spi- around all graphs of diameter 2 lines up to 10. The obtained results were used for testing several known hypotheses about graphs of diameter 2. In chapter 4 it is shown that for every m ⩾ 3 a D2C graph containing cli- a ku of size m must have at least 2m nodes. At the same time, with accuracy up to isomorphism, there is exactly one graph of size 2m that contains a clique of characters m. Chapter 5 discusses PD2C graphs with the smallest number of branches. From list of all PD2C graphs of order n ⩽ 13 are selected PD2C graphs of size at most 2n − 4. Only three of the isolated graphs are of size 2n − 5, which is in accordance with the statement of the Erdes-Renji theorem about the lower bound for the size graphs of diameter 2 that do not contain a node adjacent to all other nodes (that limit is 2n − 5). PD2C graphs of size 2n − 4 rows up to 13 sorted are in three groups: • The first group belongs to the Z family, defined in the dissertation, which for each n ⩾ 6 contains exactly one PD2C graph of order n of size 2n − 4. • The second group consists of seven Hamiltonian PD2C graphs of order at most 9 of size 2n−4. In the dissertation it was proved that there is no such Hamil- tone graph of order greater than 11, i.e. that the seven graphs found are the only ones Hamiltonian PD2C graphs of size 2n − 4. • The third group consists of a unique graph that does not belong to any of the first two groups. Based on these results, the hypothesis was formulated that all PD2C graphs re- that n ⩾ 10 and sizes 2n − 4 belong to the family Z. Keywords: graphs, critical graphs of diameter 2, primitive graph- You Scientific field: Computing and informatics Narrower scientific field: Graph theory UDC number: 004.415.5(519.1 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5594 Files in this item: 1
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Blažić, Novica (Belgrade)[more][less]