Kybernetes: Volume 41 Issue 5/6

On uncertain systems and uncertain models

The purpose of this paper is to show which models, uncertain or certain, simple or complicated, are more suitable when they are faced with incomplete information and inaccurate…

Prediction of China's energy consumption structure

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to analyze the situation and trend of China's energy consumption structure and predict it.

The pattern of grey fuzzy forecasting with feedback

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to establish the pattern of multi‐objective and multi‐dimensional grey fuzzy forecasting with feedback based on the theories of grey system…

Interval number based comprehensive evaluation for breeding target character

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to solve a decision‐making problem for breeding target character showed as an interval number.

Influence factors analysis of online auditing performance assessment: A combined use between AHP and GIA

Consistent with the requirements of online auditing performance assessments, the purpose of this paper is to propose an influence factors analysis method using analytic hierarchy…

Computational intelligence techniques for communities network formation

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the role of computational intelligence techniques in the process of communities' formation.

Hybrid grey multiple attribute decision‐making method with partial weight information

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to propose a method based on evidential reasoning for hybrid grey attribute decision‐making problems where the attribute weights are…

Grey linear regression model and its application

The purpose of this paper is to simplify the computation of parameter estimation in the grey linear regression model and solve the problem that the development coefficient could…

4‐stage distribution network optimization of supply chain with grey demands

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to realize a distribution network optimization in supply chain using grey systems theory for uncertain information.

Image edge detection based on the grey prediction model and discrete wavelet transform

Image edge detection is an essential issue in image processing and computer vision. The purpose of this paper is to provide a novel and effective algorithm for image edge…

Analysis of the income elasticity of the consumer demand of Chinese rural residents and prediction of its trend

The purpose of this paper is to research the status quo and future trends of the income elasticity of the consumer demand of Chinese rural residents.

The study on the coupling model of unconventional incidents

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to realize a complete analysis at scenario deduction of unconventional incidents coupling based on the GERTS network method.

Analysis of the technology innovation and technology transformation capacity and network‐based optimization pattern for regional Industry‐University in China

For solving the dilemma between the cognitive cost and value of the uncertainty and negative feedback loop formed by them in the knowledge transfer process, the purpose of this…

Three theorems of interval fuzzy set

The purpose of this paper lies in the combination of fuzzy set and interval grey set, namely, considering the fuzzy set theory, rough set theory and grey system theory. The paper…

A dynamic evaluation model of university leading cadre based on multivariate delay connection number

Since the present university leading cadre capability evaluations are mainly static, there is a lack of evaluation methods to address dynamic and multi‐scale‐based situations…

Application of grey clustering evaluations in coal railway transportation

The purpose of this paper is to attempt to apply the theory of grey clustering evaluations in coal railway transportation on the “Datong‐Qinhuangdao” heavy haul railway line, to…

A three‐dimensional service HOQ based on economic perspective

The purpose of this paper is to establish a three‐dimensional service house of quality (HOQ). The new service HOQ adds a dimension of quality economics to solve the problems of…

An extension of grey target method with multistage fuzzy linguistic evaluation under incomplete weight

The purpose of this paper is to study the extensive method of grey target based on multi‐stage linguistic label, which is a hypothesis of incomplete information of the weight of…

Research on ACPI system frame for R&D management of complex equipments

The purpose of this paper is to propose a new system frame named ACPI for research and development (R&D) management of complex equipments according to the ideas of artificial…

Elements of a cybernetic epistemology: output‐side attention directing systems

The purpose of the paper is to analyze cybernetic necessities of output‐side attention directing systems, i.e. how systems can decide to act towards one of various inputs.

An introduction to alysidal algebra (II)

Deontical impure systems are systems whose object set is formed by an s‐impure set, whose elements are perceptuales significances (relative beings) of material and/or energetic…

The many facets of Poincare recurrence theorem of the logistic map

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the many aspects of Poincare recurrence time theorem for an archetype of a complex system, the logistic map.

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