Keyword: markov processes

Found 1372 papers in total
Likelihood ratio derivative estimation for finite-time performance measures in generalized semi-Markov processes
Likelihood ratio derivative estimation for finite-time performance measures in generalized semi-Markov processes
1998,
This paper investigates the likelihood ratio method for estimating derivatives of...
Limit theory for performance modeling of future event set algorithms
Limit theory for performance modeling of future event set algorithms
1998,
In a discrete-event simulation, the information related to the events scheduled to...
Landscapes, operators and heuristic search
Landscapes, operators and heuristic search
1999,
Heuristic search methods have been increasingly applied to combinatorial optimization...
A neighbourhood-based hybrid method for scheduling with fuzzy due-dates
A neighbourhood-based hybrid method for scheduling with fuzzy due-dates
1998,
In this paper, the single machine scheduling problem with fuzzy due-dates and...
Queueing analysis of CDMA unslotted ALOHA systems with finite buffers
Queueing analysis of CDMA unslotted ALOHA systems with finite buffers
1998,
CDMA unslotted ALOHA system with finite size of queueing buffers is discussed in this...
Combining a decomposition strategy with dynamic programming to solve spatially constrained forest management scheduling problems
Combining a decomposition strategy with dynamic programming to solve spatially constrained forest management scheduling problems
1999,
A decomposition approach to solve the forest management scheduling adjacency problem...
An analysis of Monte Carlo integer programming, simulated annealing, and tabu search heuristics for solving spatial harvest scheduling problems
An analysis of Monte Carlo integer programming, simulated annealing, and tabu search heuristics for solving spatial harvest scheduling problems
1999,
Heuristics are commonly used to solve spatial harvest scheduling problems. They can...
The steady-state probabilities for regenerative semi-Markov processes with application to prevention and screening
The steady-state probabilities for regenerative semi-Markov processes with application to prevention and screening
1999,
There is a growing interest in planning and implementing broad-scale clinical trials...
Duality and Markovian strategies
Duality and Markovian strategies
1998,
We introduce the dual of a stochastic game with incomplete information on one side,...
Negative binomial sums of random variables and discounted reward processes
Negative binomial sums of random variables and discounted reward processes
1998,
Given a sequence of random variables (rewards), the Haviv–Puterman differential...
Modeling returns of merchandise in an inventory system
Modeling returns of merchandise in an inventory system
1998,
Returns of merchandise occur commonly in the retail and rental businesses. This paper...
Decomposition of unreliable assembly/disassembly networks with limited buffer capacity and random processing times
Decomposition of unreliable assembly/disassembly networks with limited buffer capacity and random processing times
1998,
An assembly/disassembly network is a manufacturing system in which machines perform...
Stochastic optimization of multiplicative function with negative value
Stochastic optimization of multiplicative function with negative value
1998,
In this paper we show three methods for solving optimization problems of expected...
Class dependent departure process from multiclass phase queues: Exact and approximate analyses
Class dependent departure process from multiclass phase queues: Exact and approximate analyses
1998,
In this paper we study class dependent departure processes from phase type queues....
Analysis of multi-server queues with station and server vacations
Analysis of multi-server queues with station and server vacations
1998,
In this paper, we consider GI/M/c queues with two classes of vacation mechanisms:...
Asymptotic convergence of genetic algorithms
Asymptotic convergence of genetic algorithms
1998,
We study a markovian evolutionary process which encompasses the classical simple...
Subexponential asymptotics of a Markov-modulated random walk with queueing applications
Subexponential asymptotics of a Markov-modulated random walk with queueing applications
1998,
Let {( X n , J n )} be a stationary Markov-modulated random walk on ℝ × E (...
A dynamic recruitment problem
A dynamic recruitment problem
1998,
We introduce a sequential recruitment problem in which the employee pool needs...
Modelling the cost of poor quality in a five-state part manufacturing operation: A case study
Modelling the cost of poor quality in a five-state part manufacturing operation: A case study
1998,
The quality history of individual parts from a critical operation can be modeled by a...
Combining make to order and make to stock
Combining make to order and make to stock
1998,
In inventory control and production planning one is tempted to use one of two...
Rationalisation of building maintenance by Markov decision models: A pilot case study
Rationalisation of building maintenance by Markov decision models: A pilot case study
1998,
In this paper we develop a Markov decision model for rationalising building...
Using a Markov reward model to estimate spend-down costs for a geriatric department
Using a Markov reward model to estimate spend-down costs for a geriatric department
1998,
A Markov model is used to describe movements of geriatric patients within a hospital...
Using a continuous-time Markov model with Poisson arrivals to describe the movements of geriatric patients
Using a continuous-time Markov model with Poisson arrivals to describe the movements of geriatric patients
1998,
The population of geriatrics in a given hospital district is relatively stable and...
The threshold policy in an M/G/1 queue with an exceptional first vacation
The threshold policy in an M/G/1 queue with an exceptional first vacation
1998,
This paper treats the threshold policy for an M/G/1 queue with an exceptional first...
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