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Studia Humana, Dec 1, 2015

The concept a finite multi-carrier algebraic system (FMAS) as well as a language for handling sys... more The concept a finite multi-carrier algebraic system (FMAS) as well as a language for handling systems such as YAFOLL (Yet Another First Order Logic Language) are introduced. The applicability of such systems to building a mathematical model of a part of reality, i.e. a mathematical structure that can be asked questions about the properties of subject domain objects and processes, is demonstrated.

arXiv (Cornell University), Jul 30, 2009

A program is usually represented as a word chain. It is exactly a word chain that appears as the ... more A program is usually represented as a word chain. It is exactly a word chain that appears as the lexical analyzer output and is parsed. The work shows that a program can be syntactically represented as an oriented word tree, that is a syntactic program tree, program words being located both in tree nodes and on tree arrows. The basic property of a tree is that arrows starting from each node are marked by different words (including an empty word). Semantics can then be directly specified on such tree using either requirements or additional links, and adding instructions to some tree nodes enables program execution specification. Keywords program syntax, program semantics, finite labeled graph Section 1 contains a summary of the approach and an example of program text and its syntactic tree. The syntactic schema described in Section 2 is used to specify a family of syntactic trees. As a result, the language proves to be a family of trees specified by the schema. Extra requirements depending on programming language semantics are set forth for the syntactic tree of a program. In addition, extra arrows, that is semantic links, are drawn on the syntactic tree of the program. Semantics depends on the programming language, and it will be reviewed in terms of the Turingol language [1] in Section 3. The structure of the external data existing irrespective of the program requires a separate consideration. Section 4 describes data for Turingol alone with program using a tape. A program presented in the form of a syntactic tree with semantic links has to be initialized. For example, the external data to be used by the program has to be connected to it. In addition, instructions are entered for the Executor in nodes corresponding to executable statements. Initialization is described in Section 5, and execution in Section 6. Appendix 1 describes bringing author's grammar Turingol to a form giving a schema, and Appendix 2 describes tools required to work with finite labeled graphs.

arXiv (Cornell University), Aug 24, 2019

This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking ... more This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking in practice the experimental language of the formal knowledge representation YAFOLL [1]:-looking at ∀∃ as operators clarifying two trivial properties of a function: the constancy of result value, presence of a value in the result;-It turned out that the quantifier term can be written in the lambda calculus technique, i.e. as definition;-quantifier of quantity # is introduced into the language, as needed in practice and does not cause logical and algorithmic problems on finite structures;-the quantifier of the sum Σ is mentioned because it is a quantifier of the language;-algorithmic semantics is written for ∀∃ as an introduction to the topic.

arXiv (Cornell University), Jun 8, 2011

This paper presents our work on development of OWL-driven systems for formal representation and r... more This paper presents our work on development of OWL-driven systems for formal representation and reasoning about terminological knowledge and facts in petrology. The long-term aim of our project is to provide solid foundations for a large-scale integration of various kinds of knowledge, including basic terms, rock classification algorithms, findings and reports. We describe three steps we have taken towards that goal here. First, we develop a semi-automated procedure for transforming a database of igneous rock samples to texts in a controlled natural language (CNL), and then a collection of OWL ontologies. Second, we create an OWL ontology of important petrology terms currently described in natural language thesauri. We describe a prototype of a tool for collecting definitions from domain experts. Third, we present an approach to formalization of current industrial standards for classification of rock samples, which requires linear equations in OWL 2. In conclusion, we discuss a range of opportunities arising from the use of semantic technologies in petrology and outline the future work in this area.

arXiv (Cornell University), Mar 3, 2007

arXiv: Programming Languages, Jul 30, 2009

In an HOL it is possible to give definitions for OWL 2 operators i.e. their natural semantics. Wh... more In an HOL it is possible to give definitions for OWL 2 operators i.e. their natural semantics. What features of HOL we need and definitions for every OWL 2 operator are the content of this report. Looking at the collection of these operators as a sublanguage of HOL, we mention the additional requirements of DL Reasoner to work with. If DL Reasoner is not applicable HOL theory may still be used on finite structures.

Studia Humana, 2015

Обычно программа представляется как цепь слов. Именно цепь слов появляется на выходе лексического... more Обычно программа представляется как цепь слов. Именно цепь слов появляется на выходе лексического анализатора и подвергается синтаксическому анализу. В работе показывается, что синтаксически программа может быть представлена как ориентированное дерево слов - синтаксическое дерево программы. Причём слова программы располагаются как в узлах так и на стрелках дерева. Основное свойство дерева — стрелки исходящие из каждого узла помечены разными словами (включая пустое слово). В таком случае семантику можно задавать прямо на этом дереве — как требованиями так и дополнительными связями, а пополнение некоторых узлов дерева инструкциями даёт возможность задать выполнение программы, т.е. описать конструкцию программы "до конца".
Раздел 1 содержит краткое изложение подхода и пример текста программы и её синтаксического дерева. Для задания семейства синтаксических деревьев используется синтаксическая схема, описанная в разделе 2. В результате язык оказывается семейством деревьев, заданных схемой. К синтаксическому дереву программы предъявляются дополнительные требования, отражающие семантику языка программирования. Кроме того на синтаксическом дереве программы проводятся дополнительные стрелки — "семантические связи". Семантика зависит от языка программирования и будет рассмотрена на примере языка Turingol [SoCFL] в разделе 3. Конструкция внешних данных, существующих независимо от программы, требует отдельного рассмотрения. В разделе 4 данные описаны только для Turingol, программа которого работает с лентой. Программа в виде синтаксического дерева с семантическими связями должна быть инициализирована. Например к ней должны быть подсоединены внешние данные с которыми она будет работать. Кроме того в узлы соответствующие выполняемым операторам заносятся инструкции для Исполнителя. Инициализация описана в разделе 5, а исполнение в разделе 6.
В Приложении 1 описано как привести авторскую грамматику Turingol к форме дающей схему, а в Приложении 2 собраны необходимые средства работы с конечными помеченными графами.

Abstract: This paper presents our work on development of OWL-driven systems for formal representa... more Abstract: This paper presents our work on development of OWL-driven systems for formal representation and reasoning about terminological knowledge and facts in petrology. The long-term aim of our project is to provide solid foundations for a large-scale integration of various kinds of knowledge, including basic terms, rock classification algorithms, findings and reports. We describe three steps we have taken towards that goal here. First, we develop a semi-automated procedure for transforming a database of igneous rock samples to texts in a controlled natural language (CNL), and then a collection of OWL ontologies. Second, we create an OWL ontology of important petrology terms currently described in natural language thesauri. We describe a prototype of a tool for collecting definitions from domain experts. Third, we present an approach to formalization of current industrial standards for classification of rock samples, which requires linear equations in OWL 2. In conclusion, we disc...

ArXiv, 2019

This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking ... more This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking in practice the experimental language of the formal knowledge representation YAFOLL [1]: - looking at for_all and exists quantifiers as operators clarifying two trivial properties of a function: the constancy of result value and presence of a value in the result; -It turned out that the quantifier term can be written in the lambda calculus technique, i.e. as definition; -quantifier of quantity # is introduced into the language, as needed in practice and does not cause logical and algorithmic problems on finite structures; - the quantifier of the sum is mentioned because it is a quantifier of the language; -algorithmic semantics is written for for_all and exists quantifiers as an introduction to the topic.

Studia Humana, Dec 1, 2015

arXiv (Cornell University), Jul 30, 2009

arXiv (Cornell University), Aug 24, 2019

arXiv (Cornell University), Jun 8, 2011

arXiv (Cornell University), Mar 3, 2007

arXiv: Programming Languages, Jul 30, 2009

Studia Humana, 2015

ArXiv, 2019

This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking ... more This article contains ideas and their elaboration for quantifiers, which appeared after checking in practice the experimental language of the formal knowledge representation YAFOLL [1]: - looking at for_all and exists quantifiers as operators clarifying two trivial properties of a function: the constancy of result value and presence of a value in the result; -It turned out that the quantifier term can be written in the lambda calculus technique, i.e. as definition; -quantifier of quantity # is introduced into the language, as needed in practice and does not cause logical and algorithmic problems on finite structures; - the quantifier of the sum is mentioned because it is a quantifier of the language; -algorithmic semantics is written for for_all and exists quantifiers as an introduction to the topic.

LOGICAL METHODOLOGY CHART: RUSSIAN Charting a method for trying to determine the validity or i... more LOGICAL METHODOLOGY CHART: RUSSIAN

Charting a method for trying to determine the validity or invalidity of a given argument not known to be valid and not known to be invalid.

https://www.academia.edu/s/c3a3c25017/logical-methodology-chart?source=link
METHOD OF DEDUCTION: An argument is valid iff its conclusion follows from its premise-set. Not every valid argument is known to be valid. To determine of a given valid argument not now known by you to be valid, you need a method that produces knowledge of validity. One method in use before Aristotle is to deduce the conclusion from the premises-set.
METHOD OF COUNTERARGUMENTATION: An argument is invalid iff its conclusion does not follow from its premise-set. Not every invalid argument is known to be invalid. To determine of a given invalid argument not now known by you to be invalid, you need a method that produces knowledge of invalidity. One method, perhaps not in use before Aristotle, is to produce a known counterargument: an argument known to be in the same form, known to have a falsehood as its conclusion, and known to have all truths in its premises-set.
PRACTICE: Attempts to deduce a conclusion from given premises are often motivated by a hunch or guess that the conclusion follows. Unsuccessful attempts can lead to loss of confidence and reversal of hunch. Attempts to find a counterargument are often motivated by a hunch or guess that the conclusion doesn’t follow. Unsuccessful attempts can lead to loss of confidence and reversal of hunch. Although unsuccessful attempts do not produce knowledge of validity or invalidity, sometimes they produce a deeper understanding of the argument.
Sometimes success comes after repeatedly changing hunches. Sometimes success never comes and the argument, though valid or invalid, is not known to be valid and not known to be invalid

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This document describes a specific framework of specific tasks about a particular structure posed... more This document describes a specific framework of specific tasks about a particular structure posed and solved GNaA Fig.1.1 within the framework of a specific theory, namely Ugraphia-the theory of undirected graphs, with little involvement of the theory of binary relations-Biria. The task framework stores the formulation and solution of tasks in a structured form and is intended for use by everyone in the world (be it the world of a research group or Humanity): having set a task on the structure before solving it on their own, a person can look into the task framework and see: perhaps it has already been solved.

Каркас задач Конкретные задачи норграфии на конкретной структуре, 2024

Данный документ представляет собой описание конкретного каркаса конкретных задач о конкретной стр... more Данный документ представляет собой описание конкретного каркаса конкретных задач о конкретной структуре GNaA Fig.1.1 поставленных и решённых в рамках конкретной теории, а именно Норграфии-теории неориентированных графов, с небольшим привлечением теории бинарных отношений-Ботнии. Каркас задач хранит постановку и решение задач в структурированной форме и предназначен для использования всеми в мире (будь то мир исследовательской группы или Человечество).

Storing the theory of a particular subject area in one place and maintaining it (including formal... more Storing the theory of a particular subject area in one place and maintaining it (including formalization) through collective efforts is easily possible with the modern development of technology. The concentration and verification of knowledge achieved in this case should give a powerful ordering of theoretical knowledge, which will facilitate their formalization, i.e. mathematical notation, and therefore algorithmic processing in many cases, up to the semi-automatic proof of various kinds of consequences, for example, theorems. This message describes what the framework of the theory is, intended for unified storage and collective accumulation of its results.

Хранение теории какой-то предметной области в одном месте и ведение её (в том числе формализация)... more Хранение теории какой-то предметной области в одном месте и ведение её (в том числе формализация) коллективными усилиями легко возможно при современном развитии техники. Достигаемая при этом концентрация и выверка знаний должны дать мощное упорядочение теоретических знаний, что облегчит их формализацию т.е. математическую запись, а значит и алгоритмическую обработку во многих случаях вплоть до полу-автоматического доказательства различного рода следствий, например, теорем. В этом сообщении рассказывается что собой представляет каркас теории предназначенный для единого хранения и коллективно накопления её результатов.

Following the idea of R. Montague (RM for short) "English is a formal language" we will give exam... more Following the idea of R. Montague (RM for short) "English is a formal language" we will give examples of constructing operator expressions for sentences in the English language. For comparison of approaches, the examples are taken from the text [PTQ] by R. Montague. This makes it possible to compare operator bracket expressions with the author's constructions later. For the purposes of this article let's keep it simple: if in formal language it is possible to apply function to a function to get a function this is Higher-Order language (HOl). Otherwise it is First Order language (FOl). If the laws of logic can be expressed in this kind of language, we get Higher-Order Logic language (HOL) [HOL] or First Order Logic language (HOL) [FOL].

В этой заметке собраны идеи и их проработки для кванторов, появившиеся после проверки на деле экс... more В этой заметке собраны идеи и их проработки для кванторов, появившиеся после проверки на деле экспериментального языка формальной записи знаний YAFOLL [1]:-взгляд на ∀∃ как на операторы выясняющие два тривиальных свойства функции: постоянство значения и наличие значения;-оказалось что сами подкванторные термы могут быть записаны в технике лямбда исчисления, т.е. как определения;-квантор количества # введён в язык, т.к. нужен на практике и не вызывает логических и алгоритмических проблем на конечных структурах;-квантор суммы Σ упомянут потому что он квантор языка;-алгоритмическая семантика прописана для ∀∃ как введение в тему.

International Conference “Formal Philosophy”, 2023

Every science contains one or more theories. Theory is a systematic presentation of knowledge abo... more Every science contains one or more theories.
Theory is a systematic presentation of knowledge about a subject area.
Do you have a theory?
Framework it!

International Conference “Formal Philosophy 2022”, 2022

Following the idea of R. Montague "English is a formal language" we will give examples of constru... more Following the idea of R. Montague "English is a formal language" we will give examples of constructing operator expressions for sentences in the English language. For comparison of approaches, the examples are taken from the text [1] by R. Montague. This makes it possible to compare operator bracket expressions with the author's constructions later.

Контролируемый Русский Язык (КРЯ) ТТТ, 2021

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