The core of this paper is a general set of variational principles for the problems of computing marginal probabilities and modes, applicable to multivariate sta

A general framework for constructing and using probabilistic models of complex systems that would enable a computer to use available information for making deci

A practical introduction perfect for final-year undergraduate and graduate students without a solid background in linear algebra and calculus.

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2012, held in Huangshan, China, in July 2012.