Kybernetes: Volume 26 Issue 1

Contemporary systems and cybernetics

B.H. Rudall

Gives reports and surveys of selected current research and developments in systems and cybernetics. They include Biocybernetics, Innovative systems, Focus on the brain, Computer…

On the asymptotic optimum allocation in estimating entropies

Esteban, D. Morales

Uses a unified expression, called H_h,v^φ1^φ2 entropy to study the asymptotic properties of entropy estimates. Shows that the asymptotic distribution of entropy estimates, in a…

Aspects of causal processes in social systems: Discussions of methodology

Jon‐Arild Johannessen

Aims to facilitate the work of researchers studying problems/phenomena in social systems from a systemic point of view. Discusses the type of causal processes which exist in…

An analytical solution for a model of two‐step imaging: application to a cardiac immunoscintigraphy strategy

H. Ammar, Y. Cherruault, A. Meulemans, D. Leguludec, C. Peter

Suggests a unidimensional model for determining the analytical solution of the diffusion of antibodies in tumours. By using the Alienor technique, identifies the parameters…

Experiences in managing an expert systems project

Jay Liebowitz, Vijaya Krishnamurthy, Ira Rodens, Chapman Houston, Alisa Liebowitz, Seung Baek, Joe Radko, Janet Zeide, William Potter

Describes some of the authors’ experiences in managing a two‐year expert scheduling system project called GUESS (Generically Used Expert Scheduling System), developed for NASA…