Dealing with imprecision in temporal interdependencies between collaborative tasks: A fuzzy perspective
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In this paper, we advocate that the use of concepts from Soft Computing theory, in particular from fuzzy systems, can be quite useful in the modeling and coordination of collaborative activities. The tolerance of imprecision, uncertainty, and approximation, which is the core of such technology, may provide a more subjective model for such activities, closer to human reasoning. We introduce a fuzzy-based approach to deal with temporal interdependencies between collaborative tasks, aiming to provide a step further toward the flexibility of coordination mechanisms in CSCW systems.
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