in this research two models for pricing and inventory decisions of complementary products with and without deterioration assumption are developed. in both of them, we assumed that the demand function of each product is dependent on own price and the price of another one. the aim of this paper is to optimize the total profit of integrated system such that the optimal values for the price of each...

This paper discusses practice-based research in the context of live performance with interactive systems. Practicebased research is outlined in depth, with key concepts and approaches contextualised with respect to research in the NIME field. We focus on two approaches, both of which are concerned with documenting, examining and reflecting on the real-world behaviours and experiences of people ...

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown dramatically in recent years, as has research on the safety and efficacy of CAM treatments. Minimal attention, however, has been devoted to the ethical issues relating to research on CAM. We argue that public health and safety demand rigorous research evaluating CAM therapies, research on CAM should adhere to the same ethical req...