Nowadays, the heterogeneous wireless nano-network topology becomes a need for diverse applications based on networks composed of regions different node densities. In Wireless Nano-networks (WNNs), nodes are nano-metric size and can be potentially dense in terms neighbouring nodes. Nano-nodes have limited resources processing, energy memory capabilities. nano-network(s), even communication range...

Realistic multiport interferometers (beamsplitter meshes) are sensitive to component imperfections, and this sensitivity increases with size. Self-configuration techniques can be employed correct these but not all equal. This paper highlights the importance of algorithmic stability in self-configuration. Na\"{\i}ve approaches based on sequentially setting matrix elements unstable perform poorly...

Social agents have recently been more frequently used in the user interface. However, so far not many studies have been conducted on what impact such interfaces have on users behavior. This paper discusses this and reports on empirical findings, which focus on impact of social agents on user behavior. We talk of social agents as interfaces that act autonomously but are related to the actions of...

Current networks require ad-hoc operating procedures by expert administrators to handle changes. These configuration management operations are costly and error prone. Active networks[2, 3] involve particularly fast dynamics of change that cannot depend on operators and must be automated. This paper describes an architecture called NESTOR that seeks to replace labor-intensive configuration manag...

this research provides an optimization tool for use by supply chain managers in the design and operation of manufacturing- distribution networks under uncertain demand conditions. the problem under consideration consists of determining the supply chain infrastructure; raw material purchases, shipments, and inventories; and finished product production quantities, inventories, and shipments neede...