The papers in this volume cover developments, both of a foundational and applicational character, in the fields of intelligent techniques such as fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, robotics, man-machine interface and decision support systems within nuclear science research fields.

Fuzzy mathematics and applications - the dizzy number of fuzzy implication operators on finite chains, M. Nachtegael and E.E. Keere; towards a descriptive evaluative of aggregation models in fuzzy decision support systems, A. Tocatlidou; estimating fractal dimension using fuzzy model, X. Zeng et al; softcomputing and intelligent engineering applications - the calibration of the normal information diffusion model and its application in risk assessment of natural disaster, Y. Leung and C.F. Huang; possibilistic decision making in sensor systems, A.G. Huizing and F.C.A. Groen; on analog implementation of discrete neural networks, V. Beiu and K.R. Moore; nuclear science and industrial applications - determination of funding requirements in radioactive waste management projects using fuzzy reasoning, P.L. Kunschand and A. Ajdler; a small scale simulator of the pressurizer with expert system, L.L.E. Hardy et al; the challenges for telerobotics in a nuclear environment, M. Decreton et al. (Part contents).