This paper presents a methodology for simultaneous fault detection and classification and topology configuration classification for adaptive protection of distribution systems. The methodology estimates the probability of the occurrence of each one of these events by using a hybrid structure...

Purpose: Although Heijunka (production levelling or smoothing) is a lean tool designed to balance changing customer needs and production efficiency, this study aims to analyze the impact of Heijunka and identify various factors which can generally affect its successful implementation....

Innovation management allows companies to be more competitive and positioned at the forefront of products and services offered, thereby providing greater income and development in organizations. The main objective of this research is to identify factors that stimulate, intellectual capital and...

Spanish Abstract: Las organizaciones pueden basar gran parte de su éxito en la creación de ventajas competitivas, debido a que estas logran una diferenciación y por lo tanto un posicionamiento. Una ventaja competitiva nos ayudara a mantenernos en el mercado, porque con ella se satisfacen las...

Spanish Abstract: Al promover el desarrollo de las habilidades y destrezas, la gestión por competencias genera mayor conocimiento al capital intelectual que se forja en las Universidades. Los docentes transfieren conocimientos a los alumnos, lo que permite determinar el grado de éxito donde...

"This book presents an extensive introduction to the field of kernel methods and real world applications. The book is organized in four parts: the first is an introductory chapter providing a framework of kernel methods; the others address Bioegineering, Signal Processing and Communications and...

The emergence of cooperation is analyzed in heterogeneous populations where individuals can be classified in two groups according to their phenotypic appearance. Phenotype recognition is assumed for all individuals: individuals are able to identify the type of every other individual, but fail to...