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The use of fuzzy information retrieval techniques in construction of multi-centre knowledge-based systems

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The paper outlines the role of Information Retrieval techniques in the construction of Knowledge-Based Systems. A Functional Communication Structure selects and communicates the relevant information by means of fuzzy logical and fuzzy relational requests between the individual knowledge acceptors and knowledge donors. The theory of fuzzy relational products developed by Bandler and Kohout qualifies as an especially adequate tool to handle fuzziness of selection as well as fuzziness of information contents.

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  1. Department of Computer Science, Brunel University of West London, Uxbridge, Middx., England, UK

    Ladislav J. Kohout

  2. Institute for Expert Systems and Robotics, Department of Computer Science Florida State University, 32306, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

    Wyllis Bandler

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Kohout, L.J., Bandler, W. (1987). The use of fuzzy information retrieval techniques in construction of multi-centre knowledge-based systems. In: Bouchon, B., Yager, R.R. (eds) Uncertainty in Knowledge-Based Systems. IPMU 1986. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 286. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-18579-8_25

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