Roberto G. Aragón, Jesús Medina, Eloísa Ramírez-Poussa
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Abstract
The decomposition of datasets is a useful mechanism in the processing of large datasets and it is required in many cases. In formal concept analysis (FCA), the dataset is interpreted as a context and the notion of independent context is relevant in the decomposition of a context. In this paper, we have introduced a formal definition of independent context within the multi-adjoint concept lattice framework, which can be translated to other fuzzy approaches. Furthermore, we have analyzed the decomposition of a general bounded lattice in pieces, that we have called blocks. This decomposition of a lattice has been related to the existence of a decomposition of a context into independent subcontexts. This study will allow to develop algorithms to decompose datasets with imperfect information.
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Since its launching in 1978, the journal Fuzzy Sets and Systems has been devoted to the international advancement of the theory and application of fuzzy sets and systems. The theory of fuzzy sets now encompasses a well organized corpus of basic notions including (and not restricted to) aggregation operations, a generalized theory of relations, specific measures of information content, a calculus of fuzzy numbers. Fuzzy sets are also the cornerstone of a non-additive uncertainty theory, namely possibility theory, and of a versatile tool for both linguistic and numerical modeling: fuzzy rule-based systems. Numerous works now combine fuzzy concepts with other scientific disciplines as well as modern technologies.
In mathematics fuzzy sets have triggered new research topics in connection with category theory, topology, algebra, analysis. Fuzzy sets are also part of a recent trend in the study of generalized measures and integrals, and are combined with statistical methods. Furthermore, fuzzy sets have strong logical underpinnings in the tradition of many-valued logics.