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Analysis of Uncertainty Influence in the Design of Interval Type‐3 Fuzzy Controllers With Type‐3 Fuzzy Harmony Search: The Case of the Water Tank

open access: yesAI &Innovation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nonlinear control systems are an integral part of complex engineering systems. The main difference from linear systems is their ability to adapt to changes and unpredictable conditions. These systems exhibit behaviors that cannot be predicted by simple linear equations, making them essential for applications requiring precise control over a ...
Cinthia Peraza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lost in aggregation? On the importance of local food price data for food poverty estimates

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores within‐country variations in food price dynamics and food poverty estimates by employing local market price data and national consumer price index (CPI) data. Our results show that national CPI data may be useful for approximating national trends but they fail to detect and identify spatial variations in local trends, which
Stephan Dietrich   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problem of social meaning, language ideologies, and terminological planning: social-philosophical and sociolinguistic approaches

open access: yesВекторы благополучия: экономика и социум
Relevance. Growing interest in the study of language as a form of social behavior. Contemporary social reality represents a complex conglomerate of traditional and non-traditional forms of individual and group interaction, where language (linguistic ...
I.B. Ardashkin, A.I. Ardashkina
doaj   +1 more source

Linguistic data as complex items

open access: yes, 2004
The article discusses the problematic relationship between linguistic data and theories. First it presents data as characterized by different forms of internal and external complexity.
MEREU, Lunella
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The psychosocial toll of Dublin III on asylum seekers in the Netherlands

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract The Dublin III Regulation determines which EU Member State is responsible for examining asylum claims, but its implementation carries significant consequences for those subjected to it. This study examines how Dublin III, as implemented in the Netherlands, affects asylum seekers' psychosocial wellbeing using Silove′s Adaptation and Development
Imen El Amouri
wiley   +1 more source

Multiagent Systems as an Approach to Building Fuzzy voter Communities using fuzzy languages

open access: yesBuana Information Technology and Computer Sciences
This paper explores the use of fuzzy set theory to model the behavior of voters in a multi-agent electoral environment. Voters, represented as fuzzy agents, communicate using imprecise language to form communities based on shared linguistic terms.
Milambu Belangany   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Heritage language speakers: different siblings' linguistic behavior.

open access: yes, 2017
The aim of this thesis is to analyze linguistic behavior of Lithuanian heritage speakers. The study aimed to investigate what are the differences in the linguistic behavior of two siblings and what factors play an important role.
Miežytė, Živilė,
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Politeness theory and relational work [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
In this paper we briefly revisit politeness research influenced by Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory. We argue that this research tradition does not deal with politeness but with the mitigation of face-threatening acts (FTAs) in general.
Locher, Miriam A., Watts, Richard J.
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From 'scientific revolution' to 'unscientific revolution': an analysis of approaches to the history of generative linguistics

open access: yes, 2010
This paper is devoted to the challenge that generative linguistics poses for linguistic historiography. As a first step, it presents a systematic overview of 19 approaches to the history of generative linguistics.
Kertész, András
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Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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