This paper introduces the idea of using the Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence with qualitative values. Dempster-Shafer theory is a formalism for reasoning under uncertainty which may be viewed as a generalisation of probability theory with special advantages in its treatment of ambiguous data and the ignorance arising from it. Here we are interested in applying the theory when the numbers that...

We describe a framework for specifying conditional desires “desire CY by E degrees if ,8” and evaluating preference queries “would you prefer ~1 over ~2 given $” under uncertainty. We refine the semantics presented in (Tan & Pearl 1994) to allow conditional desires to be overridden by more specific desires in the database. Within this framework, we also enable consideration of surprising worlds...

occupational health and safety systems have a unique role in sustainable development of hazardous industries. the aim of this research is investigating and assessing of h3se performance excellence systems. to achieve mentioned goal by qualitative approach and multi grounded theory tools h3se excellence model was described. mentioned tools contain two qualitative research methods (meta synthesis...

Jüttner used the conventional theory of relativistic statistical mechanics to calculate the energy of a relativistic ideal gas in 1911. An alternative derivation of the energy of a relativistic ideal gas was published by Horwitz, Schieve and Piron in 1981 within the context of parametrized relativistic statistical mechanics. The resulting energy in the ultrarelativistic regime differs from Jütt...

A mean-field theory which satisfying the electron on-site local constraint in the relevant regime of density for the high temperature superconductors is developed. electron density of states of copper oxide materials are discussed, and the results are qualitative consistent with the numerical simulations.

We recast parts of decision theory in terms of channel theory concentrating on qualitative issues. Channel theory allows one to move between model theoretic and language theoretic notions as is necessary for an adequate covering. Doing so clarifies decision theory and presents the opportunity to investigate alternative formulations. As an example, we take some of Savage’s notions of decision th...

In recent years, the construction of commercial complexes has been increasingly grown across the country. However, only some of them have been successful to accommodate a large number of visitors while others are constantly changing the commercial units’ use. Meanwhile the lack of demand for commercial units in the form of multi-purpose complexes as well as recent general recession in the count...

This study combines the theories of international business and management with network theory in order to examines the networking activities of foreign affiliates. It focuses on a specific kind of network, which is taking place between firms based in geographic proximity. A comparative analysis between foreign and indigenous firms in selected professional service industries located in Central L...

In this paper we study the rational balance between local and global policies in web based distributed systems. We use a logical framework for multiagent systems to model obligations and permissions composing policies. In particular, a qualitative decision theory allows agents to trade off the decision of respecting a norm against the consequences of not respecting it: the possibility that they...

this research aims to develop a theory of talent management. the research method is qualitative based on grounded theory. data were gathered in investment market as theoric sampling and 16 interviews were done by managers of investment market. the results of open, axial and selective coding lead to develop dual-core hr architecture theory. based on this theory, organizations should differentiat...