"Intellectual capital" has been heralded in business journals as an important component for successful business development in today's economy. Intellectual capital consists of knowledge-based assets -- including people, relationships, tools, and processes - that create value for a firm and its...

Auction theory is a very interesting topic which studies mechanisms of various formats for buying and selling goods. There are all kinds of mechanisms covered in the ambit of auction theory, ranging from sealed bid auctions like first-price or second price auctions, to open bid auctions like the...

Hoppers have recently emerged as a viable means for planetary exploration, and as with any new vehicle, significant testing is required to validate guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms. Furthermore, the structure, organization, and timing of the real-time software must be planned...