Nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) is a widely-used method for low-rank approximation (LRA) of a nonnegative matrix (matrix with only nonnegative entries), where nonnegativity...
In Cooperative Automatic Repeat reQuest (C-ARQ) protocols, one or more nodes can act as relays, collaborating in the frame retransmission process between a sender and a destination...
Abstract. We define geometric self-structuring in a large-scale networked system as the ability of the participating nodes to collaboratively impose a geometric structure to the ne...
Abstract. Many software applications are based on collaborating, yet competing, agents or virtual organisations exchanging services. Contracts, expressing obligations, permissions ...
Web service paradigm and related technologies have provided favorable means for the realization of collaborative business processes. From both conceptual and implementation points...