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Let $I_k$ denote the enumeration of involutions among permutations in $\mathfrak{S}_k$. Here is yet another cute finding for which I ask a: Question. Is there a direct proof (or interpretation or ...

This problem involves the Catalan numbers $C_n=\frac1{n+1}\binom{2n}n$. I can prove the below equality by computing each of the two sides, directly. That means, there is an algebraic proof. ...

Encouraged by David's proof for my earlier MO question, let's consider a similar problem. I can prove the below equality by computing each of the two sides, directly. That means, there is an ...

On the basis of my computation, here I pose my following conjecture involving the cosine function. Conjecture. For any positive integer $n$, we have the identity $$\frac1{2n}\det\left[\cos\pi\frac{jk}...

[[UPDATE: This work has now been published at SIAM J Discrete Math.: Formulae for the Alon–Tarsi Conjecture.]] By equating two formulae (one congruence by Glynn (1) (which has just appeared) and one ...