Fuzzy relation equations theory as a basis of fuzzy modelling: An overview

We give a wide overview on the applications of fuzzy relation equations theory to decision-making processes, to the construction of preference relations and to Knowledge Engineering, mainly fuzzy control and fuzzy pattern recognition. General theoretical results and methodological aspects are pointed out.     

<Emphasis Type=Italic>ϕ</Emphasis>-pairs and common fixed points in cone metric spaces

In this paper we introduce a contractive condition, called ϕ-pair, for two mappings in the framework of cone metric spaces and we prove a theorem which assures existence and uniqueness of common fixed points for ϕ-pairs. Also we obtain a result on points of coincidence. These results extend and generalize well-known comparable results in the literature. The authors are supported by Università degli Studi di Palermo, R. S. ex 60%.     

Best proximity points for cyclic Meir–Keeler contractions

We introduce a notion of cyclic Meir–Keeler contractions and prove a theorem which assures the existence and uniqueness of a best proximity point for cyclic Meir–Keeler contractions. This theorem is a generalization of a recent result due to Eldred and Veeramani.     

分块半相依线性回归模型的参数估计

考虑一般的分块半相依线性回归（SUR）模型及其相应的简约模型,给出简约模型下未知回归系数及其可估函数的协方差改进估计仍是分块SUR模型下相应参数的协方差改进估计的一个充要条件．     

Affine representations of $${\ell}$$-groups and MV-algebras

Affine representations for archimedean \({\ell}\)-groups and semisimple MV-algebras via embedding theorems are presented; they are simple to work with but powerful enough to express significant properties of our studied objects. Indeed, we focus on the space of particular homomorphisms between an archimedean \({\ell}\)-group (a semisimple MV-algebra, respectively) and a vector lattice (a Riesz MV-algebra, respectively), i.e., the set of the generalized states, providing a general framework.     

Nested hierarchies in planar graphs

We construct a partial order relation which acts on the set of 3-cliques of a maximal planar graph G and defines a unique hierarchy. We demonstrate that G is the union of a set of special subgraphs, named ‘bubbles’, that are themselves maximal planar graphs. The graph G is retrieved by connecting these bubbles in a tree structure where neighboring bubbles are joined together by a 3-clique. Bubbles naturally provide the subdivision of G into communities and the tree structure defines the hierarchical relations between these communities.     

Growth estimates for modified Green potentials in the upper-half space

In this paper, we construct a modified Green potential in the upper-half space of the n-dimensional Euclidean space. Meanwhile, the behavior at infinity of it is also given.