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Science,technology and society [PDF]

, 2005
We shall discuss some aspects of science and technology, their increasing role in the society, the fast advances in modern science, the apparent decrease of interest of the young generation in basic sciences, the importance of proper science popularization for better public education and awareness in scientific fields.
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Peer review and journal models [PDF]

arXiv, 2006
Tentative analysis of alternative peer review and journal models. Open Access and Impact factor issues are not covered. The bibliography, in alphabetical order, lists articles and web sites (with brief description).
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Opinion Dynamics and Sociophysics [PDF]

arXiv, 2007
No abstract given. Contents: I. Definition and Introduction II. Schelling Model III. Opinion Dynamics IV. Languages, Hierarchies and Football V.
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Stochastic network formation and homophily [PDF]

arXiv, 2015
This is a chapter of the forthcoming Oxford Handbook on the Economics of Networks.
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Pairwise comparisons of typological profiles (of languages) [PDF]

arXiv, 2007
No abstract given; compares pairs of languages from World Atlas of Language Structures.
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Searching for effective and efficient way of knowledge transfer within an organization

, 2017
In this paper three models of knowledge transfer in organization are considered. In the first model (A) the transfer of chunks of knowledge among agents is possible only when the sender has exactly one more chunks of knowledge than recipient. This is not
Kowalska-Styczeń, Agnieszka, Malarz, Krzysztof, Paradowski, Kamil   +2 more
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A Well-Behaved Alternative to the Modularity Index [PDF]

arXiv, 2011
This paper reviews the modularity index and suggests an alternative index of the quality of a division of a network into subsets.
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Music, Complexity, Information [PDF]

arXiv, 2008
These are the preparatory notes for a Science & Music essay, "Playing by numbers", appeared in Nature 453 (2008) 988-989.
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Complex systems science: expert consultation report [PDF]

, 2009
Executive SummaryA new programme of research in Complex Systems Science must be initiated by FETThe science of complex systems (CS) is essential to establish rigorous scientific principles on which to develop the future ICT systems that are critical to ...
Bourgine, Paul, Hales, David, Johnson, Jeffrey   +2 more
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Computational indeterminism in complex models of social systems [PDF]

arXiv, 2012
We argue that complex models with many parameters do not allow to infer about cause and effect.
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