On the Approximation of the Generalized Cut Function of Degree p+1 By Smooth Sigmoid Functions

We introduce a modification of the familiar cut function by replacing the linear part in its definition by a polynomial of degree p + 1 obtaining thus a sigmoid function called generalized cut function of degree p + 1 (GCFP). We then study the uniform approximation of the (GCFP) by smooth sigmoid functions such as the logistic and the shifted logistic functions. The limiting case of the interval-valued Heaviside step function is also discussed which imposes the use of Hausdorff metric. Numerical examples are presented using CAS MATHEMATICA.

A Generalized Quasi-Likelihood Estimator for Nonstationary Stochastic Processes−Asymptotic Properties and Examples

2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: 62F12, 62M05, 62M09, 62M10, 60G42.

A Characterization Theorem for the K-functional Associated with the Algebraic Version of Trigonometric Jackson Integrals

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 41A25, 41A36.

Generalized Backscattering and the Lax-Phillips Transform

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 35P25, 35R30, 58J50.

An Iterative Procedure for Solving Nonsmooth Generalized Equation

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 47H04, 65K10.

Steffensen Methods for Solving Generalized Equations

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 65G99, 65K10, 47H04.

Generalized D-Symmetric Operators I

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 47B47, 47B10; secondary 47A30.

On Generalized Models and Singular Products of Distributions in Colombeau Algebra G(R)

MSC 2010: 46F30, 46F10

Inverse Problems Involving Generalized Axial-Symmetric Helmholtz Equation

MSC 2010: 35J05, 33C10, 45D05

Number Sequences in an Integral Form with a Generalized Convolution Property and Somos-4 Hankel Determinants

MSC 2010: 11B83, 05A19, 33C45

Subclasses of Starlike Functions of Complex Order Involving Generalized Hypergeometric Functions

MSC2010: 30C45, 33C45

Bayesian and Frequentist Two-Sample Predictions of the Inverse Weibull Model Based on Generalized Order Statistics

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 62E16,62F15, 62H12, 62M20.

Generalized Derivations and Norm Equality in Normed Ideals

2000 Mathematics Subject Classification: 47A10, 47A12, 47A30, 47B10, 47B20, 47B37, 47B47, 47D50.

On the generalized Kato spectrum

2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: 47A10.

Contesting gender stereotypes stimulates generalized fairness in the selection of leaders

Exposure to counter-stereotypic gender role models (e.g., a woman engineer) has been shown to successfully reduce the application of biased gender stereotypes. We tested the hypothesis that such efforts may more generally lessen the application of stereotypic knowledge in other (non-gendered) domains. Specifically, based on the notion that counter-stereotypes can stimulate a lesser reliance on heuristic thinking, we predicted that contesting gender stereotypes would eliminate a more general group prototypicality bias in the selection of leaders. Three studies supported this hypothesis. After exposing participants to a counter-stereotypic gender role model, group prototypicality no longer predicted leadership evaluation and selection. We discuss the implications of these findings for groups and organizations seeking to capitalize on the benefits of an increasingly diverse workforce.