This paper deals with the problem of optimizing two-stage structure decision making units (DMUs) where the activity and the performance of two-stage DMU in one period effect on its efficiency in the next period. To evaluate such systems the effect of activities in one period on ones in the next term must be considered. To do so, we propose a dynamic DEA approach to measure the performance of su...

The local community is a complex socio-economic system, and its ability to function for an indefinitely long period of time (viability) is not investigated sufficiently today. The purpose of the research was, using the cognitive mapping, propose to the local community management developing their own management strategies to ensure its viability. Considering the weakly structured subject area of...

In this work we propose a Dynamical Fuzzy Cognitive Map (DFCM) where its casual relationships are based on fuzzy rules, in a way that the structure of the map changes during the phase of execution (runtime). We propose the modification of the values of the relationships between the concepts through of fuzzy rules derived from the concept states that represent the system modeled by the map. Our ...

This paper presents our ongoing work on cognitive modeling components designed for applications in adaptive dialog systems for dynamic environments. We believe that insight into which information the user currently processes is necessary to build dialog systems that deal with dynamic environments like a car in which the user is exposed to multiple distractions and stimuli. We present our approa...

Brains systems undergo unique and specific dynamic changes at the cellular, circuit, and systems level that underlie the transition to adult-level cognitive control. We integrate literature from these different levels of analyses to propose a novel model of the brain basis of the development of cognitive control. The ability to consistently exert cognitive control improves into adulthood as the...

Much of human decision making occurs in dynamic situations where decision makers have to control a number of interrelated elements (dynamic systems control). Although in recent years progress has been made toward assessing individual differences in control performance, the cognitive processes underlying exploration and control of dynamic systems are not yet well understood. In this perspectives...

Embodied artificial cognitive systems, such as autonomous robots or intelligent observers, connect cognitive processes to sensory and effector systems in real time. Prime candidates for such embodied intelligence are neurally inspired architectures. While components such as forward neural networks are well established, designing pervasively autonomous neural architectures remains a challenge. T...

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A novel method for Bayesian tracking and generalized sensor fusion is proposed. The new approach is based on a localized histogram-like representation, the channel representation. The channel representation allows fusing continuous percepts and symbolic input, which enables the proposed scheme to implement perception-action loops with an additional control input. By connecting several such loop...