Introduction: How to Conceive Global Function Systems?

Introduction to Global Optimization

Accurate modelling of real-world problems often requires nonconvex terms to be introduced in the model, either in the objective function or in the constraints. Nonconvex programming is one of the hardest fields of optimization, presenting many challenges in both practical and theoretical aspects. The presence of multiple local minima calls for the application of global optimization techniques. ...

Introduction to the Minitrack on Information Systems in Global Business

An global business represents a complex network communication, coordination, and decision making. Information and telecommunication technology (IT) continues to play a crucial role in the organization and management of global businesses. In some cases these systems are enabling fundamental shifts in the structure of global markets. Recognizing the importance of the link between IT and structure...

How to Evaluate Health Information Systems: Evaluation stages

The most important goal of health systems is improvement of quality, effectiveness and efficiency of health services. To achieve this goal, health care organizations should establish a proper structure for evaluating health information systems. Health information system evaluation is expected to identify the existing problems of the system through measuring specific indicators. The main objecti...

Introduction: Popular Noise in Global Systems

»Retiring from the popular noise, I seek this unfrequental place to find some ease.« (Milton) The papers collected in this special issue are based on lectures presented at the conference »Popular Noise in Global Systems« in Bielefeld, fall 2003, which was sponsored by the »Institute of Global Society Studies«, Bielefeld. Maybe it would be best to introduce the conference topic with some remarks...

An Introduction to Global Supersymmetry