Introduction to the special issue on ‘post-truth’: applying critical realism to real world problems

Advice is a ubiquitous and consequential form of social support and social influence in virtually every social and cultural context, and has therefore garnered considerable scholarly attention over the past two decades, including the development of several theories specific to explaining advice evaluation and outcomes. The studies selected for this special issue extend existing theory through critique, extension, and integration; showcase methodological improvement and innovation; and illustrate meaningful application of theory and research to address real-world problems.

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Preface

An International Journal of Optimization and Control Theories & Applications (IJOCTA) ◽

10.11121/ijocta.01.2017.00581 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Abdon Atangana ◽

Hasan Bulut ◽

Zakia Hammouch ◽

Haci Mehmet Baskonus

Keyword(s):

Applied Sciences ◽

Mathematical Models ◽

Real World ◽

Structural Changes ◽

Special Issue ◽

Computational Mathematics ◽

Real World Problem ◽

Comprehensive Information ◽

Engineering Sciences ◽

Real World Problems

In the last decade, it has been proven in several research papers that, mathematical tools are rather power in describing real world problem in all fields of science, technology and engineering. Various mathematical models that examine real world problems have been studied and developed with the aim of predicting the future. Due to the wider applicability of these tools, research observes that the field of applied sciences is a rapidly growing discipline and has engaged the minds of researchers. The recently developed mathematical models bear certain kinds of complexities. Therefore new methods have been elaborated for observing the properties of intricated models accurately. Moreover, comprehensive information about the models have been found by modifiying the existing methods in literature. By means of the outstanding increase in information, such findings uncover new aspects and properties of real world problems. In addition, structural changes of models and technical improvements in practices brought out novel challenging issues. Such challenges have resulted in new and modified methods. Therefore, the studies in such fields are essential and meaningful in understanding the diverse aspects of the models.This special issue aims at addressing these interesting research matters in the field of applied and engineering sicences. The main source of the articles in this special issue were the selected papers from those presented at the Second International Conference on Computational Mathematics and Engineering Sciences (CMES2017), which was held on May 20-22, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey. During CMES2017, several various papers related to applied and engineering sicence have been presented. In this special issue, we have received 12 manuscripts based on rigorous reviews. This special issue has greatly benefited from the cooperation among the authors, reviewers, and editors.We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Moulay Ismail University and Firat University for organizing CMES2017 Conference and all the authors for their contributions, which has made this special issue possible.

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Special issue HAIS 2012: Recent advancements in hybrid artificial intelligence systems and its application to real-world problems

Neurocomputing ◽

10.1016/j.neucom.2015.02.077 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 163 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Héctor Quintián ◽

Emilio Corchado ◽

Ajith Abraham ◽

André C.P.L.F. de Carvalho ◽

Michal Wozniak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Real World ◽

Special Issue ◽

Hybrid Artificial Intelligence ◽

Artificial Intelligence Systems ◽

Real World Problems

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Editors' Foreword

Review of Network Economics ◽

10.2202/1446-9022.1157 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Dennis L. Weisman ◽

Timothy J. Tardiff

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Electric Power ◽

Real World ◽

Network Economics ◽

90Th Birthday ◽

Special Issue ◽

Real World Problems

This special issue of the Review of Network Economics is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Professor Alfred Kahn in commemoration of his 90th; birthday. The articles in this special issue examine a range of topics in the economics of regulation, antitrust and public policy, as applied to the telecommunications, electric power, railroad and airline industries. And in the spirit of the man himself, these articles are motivated by real-world problems, "rigorous" and yet accessible to policymakers and practitioners alike.

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Special issue HAIS 2014: Recent advancements in hybrid artificial intelligence systems and its application to real-world problems

Neurocomputing ◽

10.1016/j.neucom.2017.09.001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 326-327 ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Marios Polycarpou ◽

André de Carvalho ◽

Jeng-Shyang Pan ◽

Michal Woźniak ◽

Héctor Quintián ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Real World ◽

Special Issue ◽

Hybrid Artificial Intelligence ◽

Artificial Intelligence Systems ◽

Real World Problems

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Special issue on intelligent decision support systems based on soft computing and their applications in real-world problems

Applied Soft Computing ◽

10.1016/j.asoc.2018.04.054 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 67 ◽

pp. 610-612 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Enrique Herrera-Viedma ◽

Francisco Chiclana ◽

Yucheng Dong ◽

Francisco Javier Cabrerizo

Keyword(s):

Decision Support ◽

Decision Support Systems ◽

Soft Computing ◽

Real World ◽

Support Systems ◽

Special Issue ◽

Intelligent Decision ◽

Intelligent Decision Support Systems ◽

Intelligent Decision Support ◽

Real World Problems

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Theoretical and Methodological Context of (Post)-Modern Econometrics and Competing Philosophical Discourses for Policy Prescription

Journal of Heterodox Economics ◽

10.1515/jheec-2017-0006 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 119-129

Author(s):

Emerson Abraham Jackson

Keyword(s):

Real World ◽

Critical Realism ◽

Economic Science ◽

Economic Problems ◽

Research Article ◽

World Economic ◽

Effective Policy ◽

Policy Prescription ◽

Scientific Base ◽

Real World Problems

Abstract This research article was championed as a way of providing discourses pertaining to the concept of “Critical Realism (CR)” approach, which is amongst many other forms of competing postmodern philosophical concepts for the engagement of dialogical discourses in the area of established econometric methodologies for effective policy prescription in the economic science discipline. On the whole, there is no doubt surrounding the value of empirical endeavours in econometrics to address real world economic problems, but equally so, the heavy weighted use and reliance on mathematical contents as a way of justifying its scientific base seemed to be losing traction on the intended focus of economics when it comes to confronting real world problems in the domain of social interaction. In this vein, the construction of mixed methods discourse(s), which favour that of CR philosophy is hereby suggested in this article as a way forward in confronting with issues raised by critics of mainstream economics and other professionals in the postmodern era.

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