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... important aspect of systems theory . In recent years systems theorists have been fascinated by the new ways to study and measure information flows , but matter - energy flows are equally important . Systems theory is more than ...
... important aspect of systems theory . In recent years systems theorists have been fascinated by the new ways to study and measure information flows , but matter - energy flows are equally important . Systems theory is more than ...
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... important feedbacks from them to the remainder of the system would signifi- cantly alter the results and that consequently their omission invalidates the models . 215 Another scientist objects to the absence in the models of important ...
... important feedbacks from them to the remainder of the system would signifi- cantly alter the results and that consequently their omission invalidates the models . 215 Another scientist objects to the absence in the models of important ...
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... important to him . The Tsar gave second significance to the reaction to the ultimatum in Serbia . The reaction of Germans to this news was also important to him , being third in rank . Russia's own reaction came fourth . As the 7 ...
... important to him . The Tsar gave second significance to the reaction to the ultimatum in Serbia . The reaction of Germans to this news was also important to him , being third in rank . Russia's own reaction came fourth . As the 7 ...
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