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Derivation through axiomatic arguments of the operators that represent associative, commutative and non interactive combinations within belief function theory. The derived operators generalize the conjunction, disjunction and exclusive disjunction cases. The operators are characterized by one parameter.
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Smets, P. (1997). The α-junctions: Combination operators applicable to belief functions. In: Gabbay, D.M., Kruse, R., Nonnengart, A., Ohlbach, H.J. (eds) Qualitative and Quantitative Practical Reasoning. FAPR ECSQARU 1997 1997. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1244. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0035618
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