On the ontology of functions
Applied ontology 6 (2):99-104 (2011)
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This special issue of Applied Ontology is devoted to the foundation, the comparison and the application of functional theories in all areas, with particular attention to the biological and engineering domains. It includes theoretical and technical contributions related to the description, characterization, and application of functions.Author's Profile
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10.3233/ao-2011-0085
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