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Contract optimization at Texas Children's Hospital
Contract optimization at Texas Children's Hospital
2004,
In 1998, faced with mounting financial pressure, Texas Children's Hospital found its...
A dynamical model for stage-specific HIV incidences with application to sub-Saharan Africa
A dynamical model for stage-specific HIV incidences with application to sub-Saharan Africa
2003,
In this paper a deterministic model for HIV epidemic with three stages of disease...
A qualitative study of a vaccination model with non-linear incidence
A qualitative study of a vaccination model with non-linear incidence
2003,
We propose a new deterministic model for the dynamics of an infectious disease in the...
Estimating regional air quality vehicle emission inventories: Constructing robust driving cycles
Estimating regional air quality vehicle emission inventories: Constructing robust driving cycles
2003,
Mobile emission inventories are constructed by multiplying a pollutant emission factor...
Optimization methodology for land use patterns – evaluation based on multiscale habitat pattern comparison
Optimization methodology for land use patterns – evaluation based on multiscale habitat pattern comparison
2003,
In this paper, the methodological concept of landscape optimization presented by...
FEMME, a flexible environment for mathematically modelling the environment
FEMME, a flexible environment for mathematically modelling the environment
2002,
A new, FORTRAN-based, simulation environment called FEMME (Flexible Environment for...
Optimization methodology for land use patterns using spatially explicit landscape models
Optimization methodology for land use patterns using spatially explicit landscape models
2002,
Spatially explicit ecosystem models allow the calculation of water and matter dynamics...
A computer tool to develop individual-based models for simulation of population interactions
A computer tool to develop individual-based models for simulation of population interactions
2002,
The CENOCON system was developed as a computer tool to build individual-based models...
Optimizing habitat location for black-tailed prairie dogs in southwestern South Dakota
Optimizing habitat location for black-tailed prairie dogs in southwestern South Dakota
2002,
A spatial optimization model was formulated and used to maximize black-tailed prairie...
An inductive approach to ecological time series modelling by evolutionary computation
An inductive approach to ecological time series modelling by evolutionary computation
2001,
Building time series models for ecological systems that can be physically interpreted...
Variations of genetic programming for species distribution modelling – fitness sharing, partial functions, population evaluation
Variations of genetic programming for species distribution modelling – fitness sharing, partial functions, population evaluation
2001,
We investigate the use of partial functions, fitness sharing and committee learning in...
Application of optimized multi-criteria decision-making in an environmental impact assessment study
Application of optimized multi-criteria decision-making in an environmental impact assessment study
2003,
In Multi-Criteria Decision-Making procedures like Analytic Hierarchy Process, the...
The impact of check sequencing on NSF (not-sufficient funds) fees
The impact of check sequencing on NSF (not-sufficient funds) fees
2004,
In a wave of litigation that has escalated into several class-action lawsuits, banks...
Optimisation modelling of sustainable forest management at the regional level: an Australian example
Optimisation modelling of sustainable forest management at the regional level: an Australian example
2002,
Modelling environmental sustainability is a challenging task because of the...
Opti-Money at Bank Hapoalim: a model-based invesment decision-support system for individual customers
Opti-Money at Bank Hapoalim: a model-based invesment decision-support system for individual customers
2004,
Opti-Money is a decision-support system for allocating assets that was developed at...
Optimal design of multidiameter, multioutlet pipelines
Optimal design of multidiameter, multioutlet pipelines
2003,
Presented herein is an optimal design method for a multidiameter, multioutlet pipeline...
Optimization of water distribution network design using the Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm
Optimization of water distribution network design using the Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm
2003,
Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm (SFLA) is a meta-heuristic for solving discrete...
Petri Net-based scheduling of construction projects
Petri Net-based scheduling of construction projects
2003,
Scheduling of construction projects is an important planning function that provides a...
Optimal machine capacity expansions with nested limitations under stochastic demand
Optimal machine capacity expansions with nested limitations under stochastic demand
2004,
This paper studies capacity expansions for a production facility that faces uncertain...
On the optimization of building envelope thermal performance – multi-layered wall design to minimize heating and cooling plant intervention in the case of time varying external temperature fields
On the optimization of building envelope thermal performance – multi-layered wall design to minimize heating and cooling plant intervention in the case of time varying external temperature fields
2003,
The optimal sequence of resistive and capacitive layers within building envelope is...
Necessary and sufficient conditions for optimal offers in electricity markets
Necessary and sufficient conditions for optimal offers in electricity markets
2002,
In this paper, we consider the optimal policy for a generator offering power into as...
Optimization of large-scale hydropower system operations
Optimization of large-scale hydropower system operations
2003,
A practical monthly optimization model, called SISOPT, is developed for the management...
Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of a combined adsorption heating and cooling system
Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of a combined adsorption heating and cooling system
2003,
This paper presents the description and operation of a solar-powered hybrid adsorption...
Strategic appraisal of energy models for Mozambique
Strategic appraisal of energy models for Mozambique
2003,
The needs that an energy supply system must meet are constantly changing, due to...
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