This paper presents a methodology for structuring families of models expressed at multiple levels of resolution and integrating them into a coherent whole. The importance of such structuring for model reusability and interoperability has been well discussed by Davis [5]. Thismultiresolution methodology was demonstrated in a prototype application to a family of models from the US Army CECOM libr...

Figure 4.1. The stages of the soft system methodology 1.The problem

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This paper is the result of a reeexion coming from the usage and learning of the language B. It tries to better explain and understand the assembly primitives includes and uses of the language. It presents a high-level notion of components and develops a \component algebra". This algebra is specialized to deal with the B-components. The B assembly primitives are re-expressed in this basic forma...

In this paper I show that it is possible to use Regge theory to constrain the initial parton distribution functions of a global DGLAP fit. In this approach, both quarks and gluons have the same high-energy behaviour which may also be used to describe soft interactions. More precisely, I show that, if we parametrise the parton distributions with a triple-pole pomeron, i.e. like log 2 (1/x) at sm...

This paper describes the application of Bayesian theory to the problem of compensating for soft tissue deformation to improve the accuracy of imageguided surgery. A triangular surface mesh segmented from a pre-operative image is used as the input to the algorithm, and intra-operatively acquired ultrasound data compounded into a 3-D volume is used to guide the deformation process. Prior probabil...

The aim of this article is to lay a foundation for providing a soft algebraic tool in considering many problems that contain uncertainties. In order to provide these soft algebraic structures, the notion of union soft q-ideals are introduced, and related properties are investigated. Conditions for a union soft ideal to be a union soft q-ideal are established. Characterizations of a union soft q...

The ontology of dynamic capabilities (DCs) is grounded in a systemic perspective organisational strategy. In controversial move, DCs theory adopts systems thinking as metaphorical reference, not possible research method. Systemic methodologies can provide holistic management perception and guide managers to develop differently, considering the deliberate learning design process non-linear dynam...

This paper discusses the application of soft systems methodologies to the analysis of conflicts with a view to increasing understanding and making suggestions for their resolution. The paper presents a particular soft systems methodology in seven stages and discusses in detail the application of this methodology to conflict analysis. Copyright © 2002 IFAC.