In this paper, two sets of sufficient conditions are obtained to ensure the existence and stability of a unique equilibrium point of unforced first-order fuzzy relational dynamical systems by using two different approaches which are both based on the fuzzy relational matrix of the model.In the first approach, the equilibrium point of the system is one of the centers of the related membership fu...

The SHRUTI model demonstrates how a system of simple, neuron-like elements can encode a large body of relational causal knowledge and provide the basis for rapid inference. Here we show how a representation of utility can be integrated with the existing representation of belief, such that the resulting architecture can be used to reason about values and goals and thereby contribute to decision-...

We show how to describe and analyse multistage interconnection networks in a relational framework. We give simple elegant descriptions of butterfly networks, using only two functions for building networks from smaller networks. By studying the algebra of these functions, we can give a clear account of the properties of networks, without resorting to the standard methods of reasoning in terms of...

In this paper we discuss technology appropriation in the context of close personal relationships. We review literature that reveals how collaborative appropriation is a natural and necessary feature of technology adoption by relational partners. We then advance a position whereby appropriations in close relationships can be characterised as a form of discretionary effort investment. We end by r...

We work with a nite relational vocabulary with at least one relation symbol with arity at least 2. Fix any integer m > 1. For almost all nite structures (labelled or unlabelled) such that at least m elements are moved by some automorphisms, the automorphism group is (Z2) for some i ≤ (m+1)/2; and if some relation symbol has arity at least 3, then the automorphism group is almost always Z2.

Aim: We conducted the present study to compare Object relations, personality organization, personal meaning of life, and Relational meaning in life among Islamic Azad University, Lahijans branch's students.  Method: The research design was post-event (causal-comparative). The sample included 200 (100 psychology students and 100 students from other majors) selected based on convenience sampling...

In this paper, we present a temporal extension of the SPARQL query language for RDF graphs. The new language is based on a temporal RDF database model employing triple timestamping with temporal elements, which best preserves the scalability property enjoyed by triple storage technologies, especially in a multi-temporal setting. The proposed SPARQL extensions are aimed at embedding several feat...

Data that has a complex relational structure and in which observations are noisy or partially missing poses several challenges to traditional machine learning algorithms. One solution to this problem is the use of socalled probabilistic logical models (models that combine elements of first-order logic with probabilities) and corresponding learning algorithms. In this thesis we focus on directed...

The paper presents the process of refugee identity transformation in the mirror of the Slovene refugee politics. It has been discussed that the problem of the refugee mental health can not be identified with the psychopathological phenomenon of the PTSD. The identity processing of the refugees changes within the relational system of the cross-cultural communication. That has been determined by ...