Kybernetes: Volume 41 Issue 1/2

An introduction to alysidal algebra (I)

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to alysidal algebra. Deontical impure systems are systems whose object set is formed by an s‐impure set, whose elements are…

A method for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations

The purpose of this paper is to present a method for solving nonlinear integro‐differential equations with constant/variable coefficients and with initial/boundary conditions.

Computational resolution of Diophantine equations by means of alpha‐dense curves

The purpose of this paper is to use α‐dense curves for solving some Diophantine equations, such as Pythagorean triples, Linear Diophantine equations, the Pell Fermat equation, the…

Global optimization with alpha‐dense curves: resolution of Boolean equations

The purpose of this paper is to use α‐dense curves for solving Boolean equations, 0‐1 integer programming problems such as the shortest path problem or the knapsack problem.

A class of functions whose sum of zeros has bounded real part

This paper aims to introduce a new class of entire functions whose zeros (z_k)_k≥1 satisfy ∑_k=1^∞Im z_k=O(1).

A new approach to obtain points of the closure of the real parts of the zeros of the partial sums 1 + 2z +ċ+nz,n≥2

This paper aims to present a new method for obtaining points of the set determined by the closure of the real projections of the zeros of each partial sum 1+2^s+ċ+n^s, n≥2, s=σ+it…

Some subspaces simultaneously proximinal

In this paper the aim is to present some subspace simultaneously proximinal in the Banach space L₁(μ, X) of X‐valued Bochner μ‐integrable functions.

Accumulated densification and applications to global optimization

In this article the aim is to propose a new form to densify parallelepipeds of R^N by sequences of α‐dense curves with accumulated densities.

Harmonic analysis and applications

The purpose of this paper is to survey briefly how harmonic analyis started and developed throughout the centuries to reach its modern status and its surprisingly wide range of…

A convenient technique for solving integral equations of the first kind by the Adomian decomposition method

In this paper, Fredholm integral equations of the first kind, the Schlomilch integral equation, and a class of related integral equations of the first kind with constant limits of…

Elements of a cybernetic epistemology: sequence learning systems

The purpose of this paper is to analyze how sequence learning can build on pattern‐recognition systems and how it can contribute to the behavioral options of goal‐oriented systems.

Understanding the rural third sector: insights from Veblen and Bogdanov

Despite the worldwide importance of third sector organizations in rural areas, the theoretical connection between the third sector and rural development remains largely…

On Lowen's fuzzy compact spaces

The purpose of this paper is to obtain an axiomatic characterization of Lowen's fuzzy compactness.

Cybernetic knee prosthesis: application of an adaptive central pattern generator

The purpose of this paper is to generate a virtual knee angle reference to be followed by a knee prosthesis control, using an adaptive central pattern generator (CPG). Also, to…

A systems thinking approach for project vulnerability management

The purpose of this paper is to develop the concept of project vulnerability in order to focus on the weaknesses of a project system, instead of focusing on risk evaluation only…

Global human resources (HR) information systems

The purpose of this paper is to advance information systems, research and strategies to manage global human resources. The influx of diversity candidates into the marketplace is…

Estimating the value of corporate co‐branding synergies

The purpose of this paper is to discuss corporate co‐branding value and create the model of evaluating co‐branding value. The connotation of the model is to consider the…

An application analysis of cluster supply chain: a case study of JCH

The purpose of this paper is to give some theoretical suggestions and practical approaches in support of the implementation of “cluster supply chain” (CSC), which is a new…

Preface

Elegy to Yves Cherruault

Yves Cherruault

Corrigendum

Introduction to contributions

From Professor Robert Vallée, President of the World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics (WOSC)

Curriculum vitae

2011 Awards for Excellence