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Generating functions for sums of certain multiple zeta values with fixed weight, depth and i-heights are discussed. The functions are systematically expressed in terms of generalized hypergeometric functions. The expressions reproduce several known formulas for multiple zeta values as applications.
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Aoki, T., Ohno, Y. & Wakabayashi, N. On generating functions of multiple zeta values and generalized hypergeometric functions. manuscripta math. 134, 139–155 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00229-010-0388-7
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