The KES Book Series on
Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems
Published by IOS Press.About the Series
Since the earliest days of computer research there has been a search for systems that can provide intelligent assistance to the human user. The quest for these systems, that encapsulate and exploit knowledge and intelligence, is at the forefront of modern research.There has been success with connectionist structures that approximate neural sub-systems of the brain; knowledge-based systems that demonstrate human-like reasoning; fuzzy paradigms that allow a degree of precision to be brought to situations where experts can offer only generalised advice; and genetic algorithms that are inspired by biological evolution. Intelligent agents combine specific intelligent paradigms with conventional concepts of concurrent processing to provide synergetic combinations of communicating intelligent sub-systems. These are only examples of the formidable array of generic tools that provides a foundation for applications in almost all areas of human endeavour: manufacture, medicine, finance, travel and transport, robotics, communications, and too many other areas to mention.
Aim of the Series
The aim of the KBIES series is to report on the tremendous range of applications arising out of investigations into intelligent systems, coupled with the latest generic research that makes these applications possible. The series provides a leading resource for researchers, engineers, managers and all others concerned with this area of research, or wanting to know more about it.Invitation to Propose a Contribution
Proposals are invited for text books, edited books, hand books, and conference proceedings. Proposals may please be sent to the series editors:-L.C.Jain
Knowledge-Based Intelligent Engineering Systems Centre
SCT-Building
University of South Australia
Adelaide,
Mawson Lakes
SA 5095, Australia
R.J.Howlett
Excutive Chair, KES International
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Shoreham-by-sea
BN43 9AF, United Kingdom
IOS Press
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The Netherlands
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