While much recent progress has been made in research on fact-based question answering, our work aims to extend question-answering research in a different direction — to handle multi-perspective question-answering tasks, i.e. question-answering tasks that require an ability to find and organize opinions in text. In particular, this paper proposes an approach to multi-perspective question answeri...

this paper presents a multi-objective linear programming model for disaster blood supply chain in some periods of time after disaster. this model assist to determine the quantity and location of facilities and also how to allocate blood to facilities. in this study, a three-level model is described, while blood is collected from temporary and permanent facilities and sent to blood center. blood...

A fully integrated modeling and analysis toolkit, which facilitates multi-perspective knowledge capturing, sharing and reusing, is necessary for today’s enterprises to meet the challenges of the ever more competitive global marketplace. In this paper we present a suite of software tools, designed and developed by Knowledge Based Systems, Inc., that can generate integrated solutions to complicat...

The Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) is an analytical framework developed to explain transitions towards sustainability. This article aims contribute enhancing the use of MLP understand sustainability in agriculture. We propose that insightful capture particular micro-level trajectories adopting innovations. Douro wine region Northern Portugal, known worldwide for wines are produced there, was stu...