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In the paper, with the aid of the Fa\`a di Bruno formula, in terms of central factorial numbers of the second kind, and with the terminology of the Stirling numbers of the second kind, the authors derive several series expansions for any…

A representation for the Riemann zeta function valid for arbitrary complex $s=\sigma+it$ is $\zeta(s)=\sum_{n=0}^\infty A(n,s)$, where \[A(n,s)=\frac{2^{-n-1}}{1-2^{1-s}} \sum_{k=0}^n \left(\!\begin{array}{c}n\\k\end{array}\!\right)…

In Combinatorics Stirling numbers may be defined in several ways. One such definition is given in [1], where an extensive consideration of Stirling numbers is presented. In this paper an alternative definition of Stirling numbers of both…

We introduce new refinements of the Bell, factorial, and unsigned Stirling numbers of the first and second kind that unite the derangement, involution, associated factorial, associated Bell, incomplete Stirling, restricted factorial,…

Asymptotic expansions are given for large values of $n$ of the generalized Bessel polynomials $Y_n^\mu(z)$. The analysis is based on integrals that follow from the generating functions of the polynomials. A new simple expansion is given…

The Stieltjes constants $\gamma_n$ appear in the coefficients in the Laurent expansion of the Riemann zeta function $\zeta(s)$ about the simple pole $s=1$. We present an asymptotic expansion for $\gamma_n$ as $n\rightarrow \infty$ based on…

Uniform asymptotic expansions are derived for reverse generalised Bessel polynomials of large degree $n$, real parameter $a$, and complex argument $z$, which are simpler than previously known results. The defining differential equation is…

In this paper we give an additive representation of the factorial, which can be proven by a simple quick analytical argument. We also present some generalizations, which are linked, on the one hand to an arithmetical theorem proven by Euler…

This paper analyzes over 30 types of q-series and the asymptotic behavior of their expansions. A method is described for deriving further asymptotic formulas using convolutions of generating functions with subexponential growth. All…

We define a type of generalized asymptotic series called $v$-asymptotic. We show that every function with moderate growth at infinity has a $v$-asymptotic expansion. We also describe the set of $v$-asymptotic series, where a given function…

We propose an asymptotic expansion formula for matrix integrals, including oscillatory terms (derivatives of theta-functions) to all orders. This formula is heuristically derived from the analogy between matrix integrals, and formal matrix…

In this paper, we investigate fractional B splines and their connections with Fourier analysis, and establish connections with generalized Stirling-type numbers and distribution theory. Employing a generating function approach inspired by…

Here we examine the number of ways to partition an integer $n$ into $k$th powers when $n$ is large. Simplified proofs of some asymptotic results of Wright are given using the saddle-point method, including exact formulas for the expansion…

Stirling numbers of the first kind are common in number theory and combinatorics; through Ewen's sampling formula, these numbers enter into the calculation of several population genetics statistics, such as Fu's Fs. In previous papers we…

Asymptotic expansions for the Bateman and Havelock functions defined respectively by the integrals \[\frac{2}{\pi}\int_0^{\pi/2} \!\!\!\begin{array}{c} \cos\\\sin\end{array}\!(x\tan u-\nu u)\,du\] are obtained for large real $x$ and large…

Let $a > 1$. Then $a^n < n!$ for some positive integer $n$. We show that the smallest such $n$ is one of a pair of possibilities, or is one possibility, which we show how to calculate. There are three interesting numerical sequences which…

In this paper, we prove asymptotic expansions of generalized partial theta functions with a nonprincipal Dirichlet character and relate these expansions to certain $L$-series.

We study the partition function from random matrix theory using a well known connection to orthogonal polynomials, and a recently developed Riemann-Hilbert approach to the computation of detailed asymptotics for these orthogonal…

We consider the asymptotic expansion of the Wright function \[W_{\lambda,\mu}(z)=\sum_{n=0}^\infty\frac{z^n}{n! \Gamma(\lambda n+\mu)}\qquad (\lambda>-1)\] for large (positive and negative) variable and large parameter $\mu$. The analysis…

Asymptotic statistical theory for estimating functions is reviewed in a generality suitable for stochastic processes. Conditions concerning existence of a consistent estimator, uniqueness, rate of convergence, and the asymptotic…