Vilem Novak

Prof. Vilem Novak

University of Ostrava, Institute for Research and Applications of Fuzzy Modeling, Czech Republic
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Academic Career Length

26Years (2001-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 March 2010 in International Journal of General Systems
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Vilem Novak
Martin ŠtěpničkaMartin Štěpnička
Martin Štěpnička
Antonin DvorakAntonin Dvorak
Antonin Dvorak
IPIrina Perfilieva
Irina Perfilieva
VPViktor Pavliska
Viktor Pavliska
LVLenka Vavříčková
Lenka Vavříčková
A new methodology for the analysis and forecasting of time series is proposed. It directly employs two soft computing techniques: the fuzzy transform and the perception-based logical deduction. Thanks to the use of both these methods, and to the innovative approach, consisting of the construction of several independent models, the methodology is successfully applicable to robust long-time predictions.

24 September 2004 in International Journal of Intelligent Systems
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Irina PerfilievaIrina Perfilieva
Irina Perfilieva
In this article, we return to the problem of the derivation of a conclusion on the basis of fuzzy IF–THEN rules. The so-called Mamdani method is well elaborated and widely applied. In this article, we present an alternative to it. The fuzzy IF–THEN rules are here interpreted as genuine linguistic sentences consisting of the so-called evaluating linguistic expressions. Sets of fuzzy IF–THEN rules are called linguistic descriptions. Linguistic expressions derived on the basis of an observation in a concrete context are called perceptions. Together with the linguistic description, they can be used in logical deduction, which we will call a perception-based logical deduction. We focus on semantics only and confine ourselves to one specific model. If the perception-based deduction is repeated and the result interpreted in an appropriate model, we obtain a piecewise continuous and monotonous function. Though the method has already proved to work well in many applications, the nonsmoothness of the output may sometimes lead to problems. We propose in this article a method for how the resulting function can be made smooth so that the output preserves its good properties. The idea consists of postprocessing the output using a special fuzzy approximation method called F-transform. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Int Syst 19: 1007–1031, 2004.


17 January 2010 in Logic Journal of the IGPL
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In this paper, we introduce a new algebra called ‘EQ-algebra’, which is an alternative algebra of truth values for formal fuzzy logics. It is specified by replacing implication as the main operation with a fuzzy equality. Namely, EQ-algebra is a semilattice endowed with a binary operation of fuzzy equality and a binary operation of multiplication. Implication is derived from the fuzzy equality and it is not a residuation with respect to multiplication. Consequently, EQ-algebras overlap with residuated lattices but are not identical with them. We choose one class of suitable EQ-algebras (good EQ-algebras) and develop a formal theory of higher-order fuzzy logic called ‘basic fuzzy type theory’ (FTT). We develop in detail its syntax and semantics, and we prove some basic properties, including the completeness theorem with respect to generalized models. The paper also provides an overview of the present state of the art of FTT.

17 August 2006
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1 October 2015 in Fuzzy Sets and Systems
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MHMichal Holcapek
Michal Holcapek
Irina PerfilievaIrina Perfilieva
Irina Perfilieva
Vilem NovakVilem Novak
Vilem Novak
VKVladik Kreinovich
Vladik Kreinovich