Country: Netherlands

Found 18376 papers in total
A multivariate econometric approach for domestic water demand modeling: An application to Kathmandu, Nepal
A multivariate econometric approach for domestic water demand modeling: An application to Kathmandu, Nepal
2007,
Domestic water use/demand is a complex function of socio-economic characteristics,...
Modelling and optimal receding-horizon control of maritime container terminals
Modelling and optimal receding-horizon control of maritime container terminals
2007,
The main objective of this paper consists in modelling, optimizing, and controlling...
Integrated shipment dispatching and packing problems: a case study
Integrated shipment dispatching and packing problems: a case study
2007,
In this paper we examine a consolidation and dispatching problem motivated by a...
Disruption management in flight gate scheduling
Disruption management in flight gate scheduling
2007,
This paper introduces models of robustness in flight gate assignments at airports. We...
Darts and hoopla board design
Darts and hoopla board design
2004,
Dartboard design can be seen as an instance of the travelling salesman problem with...
The value of statistical life and the economics of landmine clearance in developing countries
The value of statistical life and the economics of landmine clearance in developing countries
2007,
This paper presents estimates of the value of statistical life (VSL) in rural Thailand...
Bayesian herders: updating of rainfail beliefs in response to external forecasts
Bayesian herders: updating of rainfail beliefs in response to external forecasts
2007,
Temporal climate risk weighs heavily on many of the world's poor. Model-based climate...
An application of analytic hierarchy process and sensitivity analysis for selecting the best slicing machine
An application of analytic hierarchy process and sensitivity analysis for selecting the best slicing machine
2007,
Wafer slicing is a complex manufacturing process, complicating efforts to monitor...
A use-rate based failure model for two-dimensional warranty
A use-rate based failure model for two-dimensional warranty
2007,
We consider the problem of constructing probability model for product failure...
Developing a master plan for hospital solid waste management: a case study
Developing a master plan for hospital solid waste management: a case study
2007,
Disposal of about 1750 tons of solid wastes per day is the result of a rapid...
Measuring performance in the presence of stochastic demand for hospital services: an analysis of Belgian general care hospitals
Measuring performance in the presence of stochastic demand for hospital services: an analysis of Belgian general care hospitals
2007,
Since demand for hospital services is subject to substantial variability, the...
Optimization models for forest road upgrade planning
Optimization models for forest road upgrade planning
2007,
Road blocking due to thawing or heavy rains annually contributes to a considerable...
Optimal prepayment of Dutch mortgages
Optimal prepayment of Dutch mortgages
2007,
Valuation of the prepayment option in Dutch mortgages is complicated. In the...
Intra- and inter-country bank branch assessment using data envelopment analysis
Intra- and inter-country bank branch assessment using data envelopment analysis
2007,
Increasingly globalized financial markets with considerable activity in the...
An ant algorithm for optimization of hole-making operations
An ant algorithm for optimization of hole-making operations
2007,
This paper deals with the optimization of hole-making operations in conditions where a...
Using mixed-integer programming to solve power grid blackout problems
Using mixed-integer programming to solve power grid blackout problems
2007,
We consider optimization problems related to the prevention of large-scale cascading...
Simplest optimal cutting patterns for equal rectangles
Simplest optimal cutting patterns for equal rectangles
2006,
This paper presents branch-and-bound algorithms that can guarantee the simplest...
Tight LP-based lower bounds for wavelength conversion in optical networks
Tight LP-based lower bounds for wavelength conversion in optical networks
2007,
With the introduction of optical switching technology in telecommunication networks,...
A genetic algorithm for the partial binary constraint satisfaction problem: an application to a frequency assignment problem
A genetic algorithm for the partial binary constraint satisfaction problem: an application to a frequency assignment problem
2007,
We describe a genetic algorithm for the partial constraint satisfaction problem. The...
Greedy online frequency allocation in cellular networks
Greedy online frequency allocation in cellular networks
2007,
The online frequency allocation problem for cellular networks has been well studied in...
Dynamic programming algorithms for the mosaic longest common subsequence problem
Dynamic programming algorithms for the mosaic longest common subsequence problem
2007,
The longest common subsequence (LCS) problem can be used to measure the relationship...
Evaluating food retailing efficiency: the role of information technology
Evaluating food retailing efficiency: the role of information technology
2007,
Information and internet-based technologies have fostered new supply chain initiatives...
Technical efficiency in farming: a meta-regression analysis
Technical efficiency in farming: a meta-regression analysis
2007,
A meta-regression analysis including 167 farm level technical efficiency (TE) studies...
Carbon sequestration from common property resources: Lessons from community-based sustainable pasture management in north–central Mali
Carbon sequestration from common property resources: Lessons from community-based sustainable pasture management in north–central Mali
2007,
Carbon sequestration in soils has been presented as a potential mechanism to enhance...
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