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In [1] a simple consistency condition for rule-based expert systems is proved. This paper discusses its use for a computational tool to support declarative representation of knowledge in such expert systems.
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Mellis, W. (1987). Supporting Knowledge Representation by Checking Consistency. In: Balzert, H., Heyer, G., Lutze, R. (eds) Expertensysteme ’87 Konzepte und Werkzeuge. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-94662-1_20
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