Analyzes the dynamics of scientific production process from the perspective of philosophy, with the contribution of the sociology of science. Aims to conduct a meta-theoretical study of Scientific Collaboration, from the ...

Analyzes the dynamics of scientific production process from the perspective of philosophy, with the contribution of the sociology of science. Aims to conduct a meta-theoretical study of Scientific Collaboration, from the ...

Complex system studies are a growing area of central importance to a wide range of disciplines, ranging from physics to politics and beyond. Adopting this interdisciplinary approach, Systems, Self-Organisation and Information ...

Complex systems are usually difficult to design and control. There are several particular methods for coping with complexity, but there is no general approach to build complex systems. In this book I propose a methodology ...

Nowadays the need to process lots of complex multimedia databases is more frequent. Recent investigations such as MAM-SOM* and SAM-SOM* families propose the combination of Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) with Access Methods for ...

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts of discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book describes foundational concepts. It focuses on biophysical and cognitive approaches to Self-Organization, ...