In this paper we define the notion of a compatibility relation so as to have a common framework for three nonmonotonic reasoning systems: normal logic programming, extended logic ...
We present a translation of looping alternating two-way automata into a comparably inexpressive description logic, which is contained in SHIQ. This enables us to perform the empti...
A case-based reasoner can frequently benefit from using pieces of multiple previous cases in the course of solving a single problem. In our model, case pieces, called snippets, ar...
Transient faults are single-shot hardware errors caused by high energy particles from space, manufacturing defects, overheating, and other sources. Such faults can be devastating f...
— In today’s service market the provisioning of high quality services has become a critical issue for providers as the business success of their customers is often based on the...