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Some algebraic properties of (M, R)-systems

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On the basis of Rosen's representation of (M, R)-systems as sequential machines (Rosen,Bull. Math. Biophys.,26, 103–111, 1964), the existence of projective limits in categories of general (M, R)-systems is proved.

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Băianu, I. Some algebraic properties of (M, R)-systems. Bltn Mathcal Biology 35, 213–217 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02558807

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