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A general theory of systems GTS is obtained from the concept of system linkage, which is equivalent to one of the earlier definitions of systems Yang, 1989 . We highlight in this theory the study of structural functions, derived from the concept of intervariable influence. These have multiple applications, both in questions related to systems loops, hierarchies and in other fields ecosystems .
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