A graph is k-linked if any k disjoint vertex-pairs can be joined by k disjoint paths. We improve a lower bound on the linkedness of polytopes slightly, which results in exact values for the minimal linkedness of 7-, 10and 13-dimensional polytopes. We analyze in detail linkedness of polytopes on at most (6d + 7)/5 vertices. In that case, a sharp lower bound on minimal linkedness is derived, and ...

Betti numbers of configuration spaces of mechanical linkages (known also as polygon spaces) depend on a large number of parameters – the lengths of the bars of the linkage. Motivated by applications in topological robotics, statistical shape theory and molecular biology, we view these lengths as random variables and study asymptotic values of the average Betti numbers as the number of links n t...

This paper takes an economic approach to investigate the role of geographical proximity for organizing new product development (NPD) activities within inter-firm linkages. Product development theory and the resource-based view is discussed from an inter-firm perspective and contrasted to arguments in the literature on geographical economics. The approach in this paper assumes that geographical ...

The use of biodiversity surrogates has been discussed in the context of designing habitat linkages to support the migration of species affected by climate change. Topography has been proposed as a useful surrogate in the coarse-filter approach, as the hydrological process caused by topography such as erosion and accumulation is the basis of ecological processes. However, some studies that have ...

In the globalization context and competitiveness, the role of a university is further enhanced. University is no longer confined to traditional roles. Universities need to interact with others in order to be relevant and progressive. Symbiosis relationships between the university and industry are very significant because the relationship between those two can foster economic development of a na...

Abstract With increasing global challenges such as climate change and urbanisation, it is essential to relook at ingenious ways that water has been managed in the past continues be managed. This paper looks heritage management systems have existed for centuries from an exploratory research approach. The ‘mosaic model’ landscape ecology scholarship applied understand spatial components linkages ...

This paper brings a preliminary viewpoint on the interface between port cities, urban regions and their transportation systems in the particular context of Singapore. The development of the regional Singaporian transactional space includes the province of Johor in Malaysia and the Riau islands in Indonesia. The resulting spatial pattern and linkages form an Extended Metropolitan Region (EMR). W...

Title of Dissertation: THE EFFECTS OF SPATIAL INFORMATION PRESENTATION ON HUMAN DECISION-MAKING Leslie Elizabeth Carter, Doctor of Philosophy, 1992 Dissertation directed by: Dr. Kent Norman, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology Empirical studies of cognitive representations have shown that judgment and reasoning can be affected by the spatial properties of information. Empirical studie...

Description: Understanding Large Temporal Networks and Spatial Networks Exploration, Pattern Searching, Visualization and Network Evolution Understanding Large Temporal Networks and Spatial Networks explores social mechanisms that drive network change and links them to computationally sound models of changing structure to detect patterns. The authors explore the social processes generating thes...