Journal of Contemporary Management

Computer Communication & Collaboration

ISSN:2292-1028 (Print)    ISSN:2292-1036(Online)

Vol. 2, Issue 1 (2014.2)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Articles

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Editorial Board of CCC

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[1] Multicriteria Evaluation and Optimization ---Nonlinear Trade-off Scheme

Authors:

Albert Voronin, Yuriy Ziatdinov

Abstract:

The concept of nonlinear trade-off scheme in multicriteria problems of evaluation and optimization is presented. It is shown that the problem is to approximate correctly the decision-makerˇŻs utility function and construct a substantialmathematical model (scalar convolution) adequate to the given situation to solve various multicriteria problems.

Keywords:

Multicriteria problems, Situation of decision-making, Adaptation, Model of utility function, Nonlinear compromise scheme

[2] Automated planning with the aid of case-based reasoning and group decision-making methods

Authors:

Aleksandr Berman,Olga Nikolaychuk ,Aleksandr Yurin (Correspondence author)

Abstract:

The paper describes an approach for automated planning and scheduling based on cases and group decision-making methods. The proposed approach can be considered a new method of transformational adaptation in the context of planning. In planning, cases contain the solutions (as plans) for previous problems in the form of a completely or partially ordered sequence of actions (parts of a solution). Transformation operators transform existing plans into new ones that are reused in new situations. In the proposed approach the order of solution parts is determined with the aid of strictly formalised decision-making methods using proven mathematical methods of decision theory and corresponds to the ?group preferences relation? concept of decision theory, i.e., it has the property transitivity.

Keywords:

Adaptation, Case-based reasoning, Group decision-making, Planning

[3] G-Complexity, Quantum Computation and Anticipatory Processes

Authors:

Mihai Nadin

Abstract:

Computation is the medium of contemporary science. To understand the consequences of this gnoseological and epistemological revolution, one has to evaluate the outcome. As sciences become computational, difficulties concerning data processing associated with knowledge acquisition and dissemination are reduced. The focus on data afforded a quantum leap in many domains, including computation itself. The word complexity became part of the modern scientific discourse as a result of our ability to capture more data, and to associate it with interactions characterized quantitatively. In the process, the notion of complexity itself lost its resolution. This study introduces the undecidable as a criterion for characterizing a particular type of complexity. Defined as G-complexity, it allows for the understanding of questions pertinent to knowledge about the world, in particular, the living. With decidability as a well-defined criterion for complexity, we provide a context for understanding how experimental evidence the hallmark of science in our days can be accumulated, and what the characteristics of scientific work are at this juncture in the development of science.

Keywords:

Anticipation, Complexity, Ideographic, Intractable, Undecidable

[4] Review onBenefits and Risks of Personalization and Solutions for Privacy Concerns

Authors:

Johannes Frank, Michael J. Harnisch

Abstract:

Personalization and its application in various fields have experienced a growth in significance over the last years. Personalization strategies are used extensively - especially by businesses which act in digital environments to provide adequate information and offers for customers, based on their specific needs and preferences. By implementing personalization activities, businesses aim on the generation of a competitive advantage. Naturally, such activities do not come without implications in terms of risks and benefits for the business. The aim of this article is to provide a structured overview on the implications related to the utilization of personalization, to help the understanding of opportunities and threats for business practitioners. With respect to this research aim, we conducted a literature review and identified main risks and benefits. We identified groups such as customer satisfaction, increase of business key performance indicators and reducing problems of big data as positives results of personalization. Additionally, groups such as technological risks, legal constraints or privacy concerns are issues which can influence the business negatively. We finally, emphasize possible existing solutions in order to overcome privacy concerns of personalization.

Keywords:

Information overload, Personalization, Legal concerns, Privacy concerns

[5] Automata and Continuous Logic

Author:

Vitaly Levin

Abstract:

The review of works on application of continuous logic for the mathematical description of finite automata and digital devices is given. The simple and complex automata, automata with feedback and without feedback, deterministic and not deterministic automata are considered. The review is founded on Russian Publications.

Keywords:

Continuous Logic, Finite Automata, Dynamic Processes, Logical Determinants, Dimension

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