Problems of secure communication and computation have been studied extensively in network models. Goldreich, Goldwasser, and Linial, Franklin and Yung, and Franklin and Wright have...
Exotic semirings such as the “(max, +) semiring” (R ∪ {−∞}, max, +), or the “tropical semiring” (N ∪ {+∞}, min, +), have been invented and reinvented many times s...
Abstract. The notion of feature is heavily used in Software Engineering, especially for software product lines. However, this notion appears to be confusing, mixing various aspects...
Andreas Classen, Patrick Heymans, Pierre-Yves Scho...
As the basis of value creation increasingly depends on the leverage of the intangible assets of firms, Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) are emerging as powerful sources of compe...
While closed timelike curves (CTCs) are not known to exist, studying their consequences has led to nontrivial insights in general relativity, quantum information, and other areas....