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The semi-Sibuya distribution

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In this note we propose several characterizations of the Sibuya distribution. A related distribution we call the semi-Sibuya distribution is introduced and studied.

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  1. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, USA

    Nadjib Bouzar

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Bouzar, N. The semi-Sibuya distribution. AISM 60, 459–464 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10463-007-0118-4

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