We define as an ’articulation point’ in a lattice an element which is comparable to all the other elements, but is not extremum. We investigate a property which holds for both the lattice of a binary relation and for the lattice of the complement relation (which we call the mirror relation): one has an articulation point if and only if the other has one also. We give efficient algorithms to gen...

Peter Collins, who worked as a policy officer and historian for the Royal Society for 32 years, has written an invaluable, eye-opening account of this premier organization for science, from the Tercentenary of 1960 through to the 350th anniversary of 2010. In doing so he fills a considerable gap in the historical literature. The account is meticulously sourced, drawing on Collins’ unparalleled ...

W explore how “Red Queen” competition is increasing the competitive premium on “evolvable” information systems (IS). Ephemeral market advantage coupled with relentless innovation spawning trends such as the Internet-of-Things and additive manufacturing are amplifying the importance of evolvable systems across all industries. We discuss uncharted theoretical and empirical territory for IS resear...

Previously published studies on Australia’s energy security did not examine the country’s domestic situation in tandem with its international statecraft. This paper fills this research gap. In order to provide a robust analysis of strategic options sector, it is paramount balance and dimensions, along internal external factors. The utilizes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) m...

, the Bank convened a conference entitled 'International Integration of the Australian Economy'. The following excerpt is the introductory chapter of the conference volume. The structure and performance of the Australian economy have been shaped profoundly by international linkages. Despite their enduring importance, however, the strength of the links between Australia and the rest of the world...

the amount of reliability on outward aspects of the quran and the role of traditions in it has been one of the linguistic basics of the holy quran and it has allocated to itself a large volume of principled and hermeneutical subjects. we faced two sets of statements in teachings of imam ali (pbuh). the first category are the evidences that it may be understood from them authority and validity o...