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This book offers a self-contained guide to advanced algorithms and
their applications in various fields of science. Gathering
contributions by authoritative researchers in the field of
mathematics, statistics and computer science, it aims at offering a
comprehensive and up-to-date view of algorithms, including the
theory behind them, as well as practical considerations, current
limitations and solutions. It covers applications in energy
management, decision making, computer networks, materials science,
mechanics and process optimization. It offers an integrated and
timely guide to important algorithms, and represents a valuable
reference resource for graduate students and researchers in various
fields of applied mathematics, statistics and engineering.
This book presents a systemic perspective on the broadly perceived
problem of social care, meant in terms of a network engaging
balanced resources and actors to assure the functionality, in an
integrative approach. The approach involves individual,
institutional and organizational structures, at the micro, mezzo-
and macro-levels, in their interrelations, with proper contexts for
understandings, interpretations and actions by stakeholders. The
papers presented suggest ways of changes, involving even
participant actors as changing agents, taking into account evolving
behaviors and human relations, policies and inter-institutional
frameworks, from many points of view. In the first part, various
aspects, notably economic and emotional, of innovative and
integrated approaches to long-term care are dealt with. Different
aspects are considered exemplified by legal, educational, economic,
environmental, cultural and those related to the perception of
aging, labor market for the elderly, perceived quality of life,
etc. The planning and management of social services are discussed
in terms of a functional, and effective and efficient system, with
the identification and analysis of actors and processes, and
transformation policies. This is done at the local, regional and
global levels.
This book explores several branches of the social sciences and
their perspectives regarding their relations with decision-making
processes: computer science, education, linguistics, sociology, and
management. The decision-making process in social contexts is based
on the analysis of sound alternatives using evaluative criteria.
Therefore, this process is one that can be rational or irrational,
and can be based on knowledge and/or beliefs. A decision-making
process always produces a final decision, which may or may not
imply prompt action, and increases the chances of choosing the best
possible alternative. The book is divided into four main parts. The
concepts covered in the first part, on computer science, explore
how the rise of algorithms and the growth in computing power over
the years can influence decision-making processes. In the second
part, some traditional and innovative ideas and methods used in
education are presented: compulsory schooling, inclusive schools,
higher education, etc. In turn, the third part focuses on
linguistics aspects, and examines how progress is manifested in
language. The fourth part, on sociology, explores how society can
be influenced by social norms, human interactions, culture, and
religion. Management, regarded as a science of the decision-making
process, is explored in the last part of this book. Selected
organizations' strategies, objectives and resources are presented,
e.g., human resources, financial resources, and technological
resources. The book gathers and presents, in a concise format, a
broad range of aspects regarding the decision-making process in
social contexts, making it a valuable and unique resource for the
scientific community.
This book offers a self-contained guide to advanced algorithms and
their applications in various fields of science. Gathering
contributions by authoritative researchers in the field of
mathematics, statistics and computer science, it aims at offering a
comprehensive and up-to-date view of algorithms, including the
theory behind them, as well as practical considerations, current
limitations and solutions. It covers applications in energy
management, decision making, computer networks, materials science,
mechanics and process optimization. It offers an integrated and
timely guide to important algorithms, and represents a valuable
reference resource for graduate students and researchers in various
fields of applied mathematics, statistics and engineering.
The main purpose of this book is not only to present recent studies
and advances in the field of social science research, but also to
stimulate discussion on related practical issues concerning
statistics, mathematics, and economics. Accordingly, a broad range
of tools and techniques that can be used to solve problems on these
topics are presented in detail in this book, which offers an ideal
reference work for all researchers interested in effective
quantitative and qualitative tools. The content is divided into
three major sections. The first, which is titled "Social work",
collects papers on problems related to the social sciences, e.g.
social cohesion, health, and digital technologies. Papers in the
second part, "Education and teaching issues," address qualitative
aspects, education, learning, violence, diversity, disability, and
ageing, while the book's final part, "Recent trends in qualitative
and quantitative models for socio-economic systems and social
work", features contributions on both qualitative and quantitative
issues. The book is based on a scientific collaboration, in the
social sciences, mathematics, statistics, and economics, among
experts from the "Pablo de Olavide" University of Seville (Spain),
the "University of Defence" of Brno (Czech Republic), the "G.
D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy) and "Alexandru
Ioan Cuza University" of Iasi (Romania). The contributions, which
have been selected using a peer-review process, examine a wide
variety of topics related to the social sciences in general, while
also highlighting new and intriguing empirical research conducted
in various countries. Given its scope, the book will appeal, in
equal measure, to sociologists, mathematicians, statisticians and
philosophers, and more generally to scholars and specialists in
related fields.
This book explores several branches of the social sciences and
their perspectives regarding their relations with decision-making
processes: computer science, education, linguistics, sociology, and
management. The decision-making process in social contexts is based
on the analysis of sound alternatives using evaluative criteria.
Therefore, this process is one that can be rational or irrational,
and can be based on knowledge and/or beliefs. A decision-making
process always produces a final decision, which may or may not
imply prompt action, and increases the chances of choosing the best
possible alternative. The book is divided into four main parts. The
concepts covered in the first part, on computer science, explore
how the rise of algorithms and the growth in computing power over
the years can influence decision-making processes. In the second
part, some traditional and innovative ideas and methods used in
education are presented: compulsory schooling, inclusive schools,
higher education, etc. In turn, the third part focuses on
linguistics aspects, and examines how progress is manifested in
language. The fourth part, on sociology, explores how society can
be influenced by social norms, human interactions, culture, and
religion. Management, regarded as a science of the decision-making
process, is explored in the last part of this book. Selected
organizations' strategies, objectives and resources are presented,
e.g., human resources, financial resources, and technological
resources. The book gathers and presents, in a concise format, a
broad range of aspects regarding the decision-making process in
social contexts, making it a valuable and unique resource for the
scientific community.
The main purpose of this book is not only to present recent studies
and advances in the field of social science research, but also to
stimulate discussion on related practical issues concerning
statistics, mathematics, and economics. Accordingly, a broad range
of tools and techniques that can be used to solve problems on these
topics are presented in detail in this book, which offers an ideal
reference work for all researchers interested in effective
quantitative and qualitative tools. The content is divided into
three major sections. The first, which is titled "Social work",
collects papers on problems related to the social sciences, e.g.
social cohesion, health, and digital technologies. Papers in the
second part, "Education and teaching issues," address qualitative
aspects, education, learning, violence, diversity, disability, and
ageing, while the book's final part, "Recent trends in qualitative
and quantitative models for socio-economic systems and social
work", features contributions on both qualitative and quantitative
issues. The book is based on a scientific collaboration, in the
social sciences, mathematics, statistics, and economics, among
experts from the "Pablo de Olavide" University of Seville (Spain),
the "University of Defence" of Brno (Czech Republic), the "G.
D'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy) and "Alexandru
Ioan Cuza University" of Iasi (Romania). The contributions, which
have been selected using a peer-review process, examine a wide
variety of topics related to the social sciences in general, while
also highlighting new and intriguing empirical research conducted
in various countries. Given its scope, the book will appeal, in
equal measure, to sociologists, mathematicians, statisticians and
philosophers, and more generally to scholars and specialists in
related fields.
This book concisely presents a broad range of models and theories
on social systems. Because of the huge spectrum of topics involving
social systems, various issues related to Mathematics, Statistics,
Teaching, Social Science, and Economics are discussed. In an effort
to introduce the subject to a wider audience, this volume, part of
the series "Studies in Systems, Decision and Control", equally
addresses the needs of mathematicians, statisticians, sociologists
and philosophers. The studies examined here are divided into four
parts. The first part, "Perusing the Minds Behind Scientific
Discoveries", traces the winding path of Syamal K. Sen and Ravi P.
Agarwal's scholarship throughout history, and most importantly, the
thought processes that allowed each of them to master their
subject. The second part covers "Theories in Social Systems" and
the third discusses "Models in Social Systems", while the fourth
and final part is dedicated to "Mathematical Methods in the Social
Sciences". Given its breadth of coverage, the book will offer
inquisitive readers a valuable point of departure for exploring
these rich, vast, and ever-expanding fields of knowledge.
This monograph aims to familiarize readers with the problem of
evaluating the quality and reliability of digital geographic
information in terms of their use. It identifies the key
requirements for the functionality of this information and
describes the system of evaluating its quality and reliability. The
whole text is supplemented by examples that document the impact of
different quality of the information on the entire decision-making
process in command and control systems at the rescue and military
levels. The monograph is primarily intended for professionals who
are responsible for the implementation of digital geographic
information in command and control systems, or for those who use
them in their work. For this reason, particular attention is paid
especially to the user aspects of the digital geographic
information used. Vaclav Talhofer is Full Professor of Cartography
and Geoinformatics at the University of Defense in Brno, Czech
Republic. Sarka Hoskova-Mayerova is Associate Professor of
Mathematics at the University of Defense in Brno, Czech Republic.
Alois Hofmann is a teacher and scientist of Cartography and
Geoinformatics at the University of Defense in Brno, Czech
Republic. All authors contributing to this book have been
extensively studying the methods and procedures for the use of
digital geographic information, especially in the environment of
the Czech Armed Forces.
This book presents a broad spectrum of problems related to
statistics, mathematics, teaching, social science, and economics as
well as a range of tools and techniques that can be used to solve
these problems. It is the result of a scientific collaboration
between experts in the field of economic and social systems from
the University of Defence in Brno (Czech Republic), G. d'Annunzio
University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy), Pablo de Olavid eUniversity
of Sevilla (Spain), and Ovidius University in Constanta, (Romania).
The studies included were selected using a peer-review process and
reflect heterogeneity and complexity of economic and social
phenomena. They and present interesting empirical research from
around the globe and from several research fields, such as
statistics, decision making, mathematics, complexity, psychology,
sociology and economics. The volume is divided into two parts. The
first part, "Recent trends in mathematical and statistical models
for economic and social sciences", collects papers on quantitative
matters, which propose mathematical and statistical models for
social sciences, economics, finance, and business administration.
The second part, "Recent trends in qualitative theories for
economic and social sciences", includes papers on qualitative
matters, which discuss social, economic, and teaching issues. It is
an ideal reference work for all those researchers interested in
recent quantitative and qualitative tools. Covering a wide range of
topics, it appeals in equal measure to mathematicians,
statisticians, sociologists, philosophers, and specialists in the
fields of communication, social and political sciences.
The papers collected in this volume focus on new perspectives on
individuals, society, and science, specifically in the field of
socio-economic systems. The book is the result of a scientific
collaboration among experts from "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University
of Iasi (Romania), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara
(Italy), "University of Defence" of Brno (Czech Republic), and
"Pablo de Olavide" University of Sevilla (Spain). The heterogeneity
of the contributions presented in this volume reflects the variety
and complexity of social phenomena. The book is divided in four
Sections as follows. The first Section deals with recent trends in
social decisions. Specifically, it aims to understand which are the
driving forces of social decisions. The second Section focuses on
the social and public sphere. Indeed, it is oriented on recent
developments in social systems and control. Trends in quantitative
theories and models are described in Section 3, where many new
formal, mathematical-statistical tools for modelling complex social
phenomena are presented. Finally, Section 4 shows integrative
theories and models; particularly, it deals with the ethical,
cultural and political approaches to social science, the
pedagogical methods, and the relationship between literature,
politics, religion and society. The book is addressed to
sociologists, philosophers, mathematicians, statisticians, people
interested in ethics, and specialists in the fields of
communication, social, and political sciences.
This book presents a broad spectrum of problems related to
statistics, mathematics, teaching, social science, and economics as
well as a range of tools and techniques that can be used to solve
these problems. It is the result of a scientific collaboration
between experts in the field of economic and social systems from
the University of Defence in Brno (Czech Republic), G. d'Annunzio
University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy), Pablo de Olavid eUniversity
of Sevilla (Spain), and Ovidius University in Constanta, (Romania).
The studies included were selected using a peer-review process and
reflect heterogeneity and complexity of economic and social
phenomena. They and present interesting empirical research from
around the globe and from several research fields, such as
statistics, decision making, mathematics, complexity, psychology,
sociology and economics. The volume is divided into two parts. The
first part, "Recent trends in mathematical and statistical models
for economic and social sciences", collects papers on quantitative
matters, which propose mathematical and statistical models for
social sciences, economics, finance, and business administration.
The second part, "Recent trends in qualitative theories for
economic and social sciences", includes papers on qualitative
matters, which discuss social, economic, and teaching issues. It is
an ideal reference work for all those researchers interested in
recent quantitative and qualitative tools. Covering a wide range of
topics, it appeals in equal measure to mathematicians,
statisticians, sociologists, philosophers, and specialists in the
fields of communication, social and political sciences.
The papers collected in this volume focus on new perspectives on
individuals, society, and science, specifically in the field of
socio-economic systems. The book is the result of a scientific
collaboration among experts from "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University
of Iasi (Romania), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara
(Italy), "University of Defence" of Brno (Czech Republic), and
"Pablo de Olavide" University of Sevilla (Spain). The heterogeneity
of the contributions presented in this volume reflects the variety
and complexity of social phenomena. The book is divided in four
Sections as follows. The first Section deals with recent trends in
social decisions. Specifically, it aims to understand which are the
driving forces of social decisions. The second Section focuses on
the social and public sphere. Indeed, it is oriented on recent
developments in social systems and control. Trends in quantitative
theories and models are described in Section 3, where many new
formal, mathematical-statistical tools for modelling complex social
phenomena are presented. Finally, Section 4 shows integrative
theories and models; particularly, it deals with the ethical,
cultural and political approaches to social science, the
pedagogical methods, and the relationship between literature,
politics, religion and society. The book is addressed to
sociologists, philosophers, mathematicians, statisticians, people
interested in ethics, and specialists in the fields of
communication, social, and political sciences.
The book provides a comprehensive and timely report on the topic of
decision making and decision analysis in economics and the social
sciences. The various contributions included in the book, selected
using a peer review process, present important studies and research
conducted in various countries around the globe. The majority of
these studies are concerned with the analysis, modeling and
formalization of the behavior of groups or committees that are in
charge of making decisions of social and economic importance.
Decisions in these contexts have to meet precise coherence
standards and achieve a significant degree of sharing, consensus
and acceptance, even in uncertain and fuzzy environments. This
necessitates the confluence of several research fields, such as
foundations of social choice and decision making, mathematics,
complexity, psychology, sociology and economics. A large spectrum
of problems that may be encountered during decision making and
decision analysis in the areas of economics and the social
sciences, together with a broad range of tools and techniques that
may be used to solve those problems, are presented in detail in
this book, making it an ideal reference work for all those
interested in analyzing and implementing mathematical tools for
application to relevant issues involving the economy and society.
The book provides a comprehensive and timely report on the topic of
decision making and decision analysis in economics and the social
sciences. The various contributions included in the book, selected
using a peer review process, present important studies and research
conducted in various countries around the globe. The majority of
these studies are concerned with the analysis, modeling and
formalization of the behavior of groups or committees that are in
charge of making decisions of social and economic importance.
Decisions in these contexts have to meet precise coherence
standards and achieve a significant degree of sharing, consensus
and acceptance, even in uncertain and fuzzy environments. This
necessitates the confluence of several research fields, such as
foundations of social choice and decision making, mathematics,
complexity, psychology, sociology and economics. A large spectrum
of problems that may be encountered during decision making and
decision analysis in the areas of economics and the social
sciences, together with a broad range of tools and techniques that
may be used to solve those problems, are presented in detail in
this book, making it an ideal reference work for all those
interested in analyzing and implementing mathematical tools for
application to relevant issues involving the economy and society.
This book aims to inform about the current empirical results of the
work of experts in the field security and emergency management and
risk management in connecting science, theory and practice in
various fields related to security management and emergency
management. The chapters present research work and case studies
from international, state as well as regional levels. The book is
divided into five sections, which deal with Safety and Security
Science, Security and Emergency managment, Threats and Risks, Cyber
Risks and Extraordinary Event, Preparation and Solutions. The book
is intended primarily for scientific communities established in
security sciences, theorists and experts working in various
positions and levels of security organizations, universities with
specializations in security studies, but also for the expert public
interested in security issues or entities directly responsible for
security and emergency management.
This book aims to inform about the current empirical results of the
work of experts in the field security and emergency management and
risk management in connecting science, theory and practice in
various fields related to security management and emergency
management. The chapters present research work and case studies
from international, state as well as regional levels. The book is
divided into five sections, which deal with Safety and Security
Science, Security and Emergency managment, Threats and Risks, Cyber
Risks and Extraordinary Event, Preparation and Solutions. The book
is intended primarily for scientific communities established in
security sciences, theorists and experts working in various
positions and levels of security organizations, universities with
specializations in security studies, but also for the expert public
interested in security issues or entities directly responsible for
security and emergency management.
This book concisely presents a broad range of models and theories
on social systems. Because of the huge spectrum of topics involving
social systems, various issues related to Mathematics, Statistics,
Teaching, Social Science, and Economics are discussed. In an effort
to introduce the subject to a wider audience, this volume, part of
the series "Studies in Systems, Decision and Control", equally
addresses the needs of mathematicians, statisticians, sociologists
and philosophers. The studies examined here are divided into four
parts. The first part, "Perusing the Minds Behind Scientific
Discoveries", traces the winding path of Syamal K. Sen and Ravi P.
Agarwal's scholarship throughout history, and most importantly, the
thought processes that allowed each of them to master their
subject. The second part covers "Theories in Social Systems" and
the third discusses "Models in Social Systems", while the fourth
and final part is dedicated to "Mathematical Methods in the Social
Sciences". Given its breadth of coverage, the book will offer
inquisitive readers a valuable point of departure for exploring
these rich, vast, and ever-expanding fields of knowledge.
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