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Nilsson, Maria. "Capturing semi-automated decision making : the methodology of CASADEMA." Doctoral thesis, Örebro universitet, Akademin för naturvetenskap och teknik, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-12559.

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This thesis presents a new methodology named CASADEMA (CApturing Semi-Automated DEcision MAking) which captures the interaction between humans and the technology they use to support their decision-making within the domain of Information Fusion. We are particularly interested in characterising the interaction between human decision makers and artefacts in semi-automated fusion processes. In our investigation we found that the existing approaches are limited in their ability to capture such interactions in sufficient detail. The presented method is built upon a distributed-cognition perspective.

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Sanchez, Perez Carlos Eduardo. "Decision Making Methodology for the Selection of Gas-liquid Separators." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for energi- og prosessteknikk, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-19074.

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Gas liquid separation is a critical operation in many industries, including the gas and oil industry. In fact, costly equipment like heat exchangers and compressors rely on the good performance of gas scrubbers. In the particular case of Norway, most of these operations are offshore where the plot area is critical. On the other hand, the separation of liquid droplets from the gas stream is generally performed in bulky and heavy pressure vessels. More compact technologies are emerging though. However, it is becoming difficult to select the appropriate separator and it is required engineering

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Rider, Conrad Edgar Scott. "Methodology for eliciting, encoding and simulating human decision making behaviour." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5865.

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Agent-based models (ABM) are an increasingly important research tool for describing and predicting interactions among humans and their environment. A key challenge for such models is the ability to faithfully represent human decision making with respect to observed behaviour. This thesis aims to address this challenge by developing a methodology for empirical measurement and simulation of decision making in humanenvironment systems. The methodology employs the Beliefs-Desires-Intentions (BDI) model of human reasoning to directly translate empirically measured decision data into artificial agen

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Blackwell, Paul. "A decision-making methodology for integrating information systems within SMEs." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.396995.

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Zhou, Jingyue. "A methodology for strategy development in complex business environments." Thesis, Manchester Metropolitan University, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.307592.

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Briceño, Simón Ignacio. "A game-based decision support methodology for competitive systems design." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/26671.

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This dissertation describes the development of a game-based methodology that facilitates the exploration and selection of research and development (R&D) projects under uncertain competitive scenarios. The proposed method provides an approach that analyzes competitor positioning and formulates response strategies to forecast the impact of technical design choices on a project's market performance. A critical decision in the conceptual design phase of propulsion systems is the selection of the best architecture, centerline, core size, and technology portfolio. A key objective of this research is

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Vacharaphol, Oratai. "Extended modelling methodology to facilitate integrated decision making in manufacturing enterprises." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2013. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/12521.

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This research has highlighted the importance of the multiple roles in design and change organizations and the benefits to have quantitative tools and qualitative tools to support decision making. Hence the aims and objectives of this research are a model driven approach to support integrated decision making in MEs. The author has identified a gap in the lack of a systematic way to model MEs to facilitate integrated decision making. Initial Modelling Methodology (IMM) has been established based on Manufacturing System Integration (MSI) group at Loughborough University so that improvement of thi

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Strauss, Richard. "A methodology for measuring the judgemental components of situtation awareness." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24153.

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Hall, Martin Lewis Walter. "Systems thinking and human values : towards a practical organisational intervention methodology." Thesis, University of Lincoln, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.387702.

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Jaime, Esqueda Manuel Eduardo 1970. "Product line streamlining : a methodology to guide product costing and decision-making." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9886.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; and, (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1998.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaf 64).<br>by Manuel Eduardo Jamie Esqueda.<br>M.B.A.<br>S.M.

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Zio, Enrico. "A methodology for interactive decision making in environmental management involving multiple stakeholders." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9617.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, 1998.<br>"September 1997." Vita.<br>Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-132).<br>A methodology for evaluating environmental management programs using integrated risk communication, assessment and management tools is developed. The main novelty of the methodology lies in the use of decision analysis methods to integrate the wide range of decision objectives which characterize environmental management problems, and risk assessment for impact evaluations under uncertainty, in a framework that emphasizes a

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Briceñ̃o, Simón Ignacio. "A game-based decision support methodology for competitive systems design." Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/26671.

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Thesis (Ph.D)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.<br>Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Hollingsworth, Peter; Committee Member: Kavadias, Stylianos; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel; Committee Member: Volovoi, Vitali. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.

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Salmon, John LaNay. "A methodology for quantitative and cooperative decision making of air mobility operational solutions." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/49039.

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Many complex and interdependent systems engineering challenges involve more than one stakeholder or decision maker. These challenges, such as the definition and acquisition of future air mobility systems, are often found in situations where resources are finite, objectives are conflicting, constraints are restricting, and uncertainty in future outcomes prevail. Air mobility operational models which simulate fleet wide behavior effects over time, in various mission scenarios, and potentially over the entire design life-cycle, are always multi-dimensional, cover a large decision space, and requi

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Karpe, Yatin Surendra. "Weave-Room Performance Decision-Making Process in Textiles: Mapping An Information Engineering Methodology." NCSU, 2006. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08312006-095818/.

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The purpose of this research is to understand, define and map the weave-room performance decision-making process, and to develop an Information Engineering methodology for studying and analyzing decision-making processes in textile manufacturing departments. A preliminary Decision Cycle Model was developed using knowledge management principles, resulting in a definition of Information Engineering, which was ?a technique for extracting the meaning contained in the information so as to allow the understanding needed by the user to make an informed decision?. A case study approach, in conjunction

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Grobbelaar, Frederik Russouw. "A methodology to aid in appropriate forest technology decision-making for developing countries." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51577.

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Thesis (MScFor)--Stellenbosch University, 2000.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grobbelaar, F.R. 2000. A methodology to aid in appropriate technology decision-making for developing countries. M.Sc thesis. University of Stellenbosch. In the process of selecting what we believe to be suitable technology for timber harvesting and transport, economics are usually the determining factor, whether in the form of capital investment or personnel cost. Internationally we see a move towards mechanisation in forestry for various reasons: e.g., high wages, labour shortage, and occupational safety. The realitie

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Won, Henry Thome. "A system-of-systems modeling methodology for strategic general aviation design decision-making." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/26469.

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Thesis (Ph.D)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.<br>Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Gallman, John; Committee Member: Lewe, Jung-Ho; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel; Committee Member: Upton, Eric. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.

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Koop, Gregory James. "Beyond process tracing: The response dynamics of preferential choice." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1342725429.

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Singhal, Amod. "An evaluation methodology to ensure the success of decision support tools." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101149.

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Motivated by the need for an evaluation technique to help decision makers ensure the success of their computer-based decision support tools, this research explores the evaluation of decision aids from a broad organizational and managerial perspective. A review of current research identifies the need for theoretical and practical developments emphasizing: (1) evaluation techniques which can work with partial knowledge about the effect of a decision support tool on management processes, (2) a systematic way to prescribe evaluation techniques for different assessment situations, (3) evaluation te

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Pu, Hsin-Hui. "A methodology for exploring tourists' choice of holiday destinations : the case of English seaside resorts." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2000. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/667/.

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Turner, Kyle Hugh. "Commanding officer's standing orders a powerful and unique genre." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2006. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/06Jun%5FTurner.pdf.

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Romli, Fairuz Izzuddin. "A strategic planning methodology for aircraft redesign." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28130.

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Thesis (M. S.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.<br>Committee Chair: Prof. Dimitri Mavris; Committee Member: Dr. Elena Garcia; Committee Member: Dr. Neil Weston; Committee Member: Mathias Emeneth; Committee Member: Prof. Daniel P. Schrage.

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Tsagdis, Angelis. "The use of the Analytical Hierarchy Process as a source selection methodology and its potential application within the Hellenic Air Force." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA483574.

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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008.<br>Thesis Advisor(s): Cuskey, Jeffrey. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on September 2, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-80). Also available in print.

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Casciano, Martina. "Developing a ranking methodology for chemical industrial clusters: a multi-criteria decision making approach." Master's thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2019.

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The clustering process in the chemical industries is becoming more important due to economic, social and political issues. Clustering means agglomeration of companies in the same geographical area in order to increase the productivity and reduce costs. The birth of agreements between companies allows to arouse their interest in other disciplines different from the socio-economic aspect, as safety and security, to name but few. The first step of the methodology is represented by the safety and security risk assessment, followed by the analysis of the relationships within firms in terms of str

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Tosun, Mustafa G. "A methodology for multidisciplinary decision making for a surface combatant main engine selection problem." Thesis, Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/42742.

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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>In the ship design process, delivering optimum performance while reducing development and construction costs are key considerations. A great amount of optimization effort should be done before progressing on a project. When it comes to the main engine selection phase that corresponds to the heart of the ship, the ultimate choice will affect the overall platform. However, the problem of main engine selection is, as is the overall ship design problem in general, basically a multidisciplinary and multicriterion optimization problem. In thi

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Yaakob, Abdul Malek Bin. "Multi criteria decision making methodology for fuzzy rule based systems and networks using TOPSIS." Thesis, University of Portsmouth, 2017. https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/multi-criteria-decision-making-methodology-for-fuzzy-rule-based-systems-and-networks-using-topsis(8efb475a-4f98-4d5c-846d-f01b01328dda).html.

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Fuzzy systems and networks are vital within the armoury of fuzzy tools and applicable to real life decision making environments. Three types of fuzzy systems introduced in literatures which are systems with single rule base, systems with multiple rule bases and system with networked rule bases. This research introduces novel extension of the Technique of Ordering of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) methods and uses fuzzy systems and networks to solve multi-criteria decision making problems where both benefit and cost are presented as subsystems. In conjunction, the implement

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Abu, Bakar Ahmad Syafadhli Bin. "Intuition based decision making methodology for ranking fuzzy numbers using centroid point and spread." Thesis, University of Portsmouth, 2015. https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/intuition-based-decision-making-methodology-for-ranking-fuzzy-numbers-using-centroid-point-and-spread(1d65a416-9804-4255-a597-2ebdf71d0fc4).html.

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The concept of ranking fuzzy numbers has received significant attention from the research community due to its successful applications for decision making. It complements the decision maker exercise their subjective judgments under situations that are vague, imprecise, ambiguous and uncertain in nature. The literature on ranking fuzzy numbers show that numerous ranking methods for fuzzy numbers are established where all of them aim to correctly rank all sets of fuzzy numbers that mimic real decision situations such that the ranking results are consistent with human intuition. Nevertheless, fuz

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Genot, Carrie J. "A Phenomenological Study: End of Life Decision Making." Connect to full-text via OhioLINK ETD Center, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=mco1116801543.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Medical College of Ohio, 2005.<br>"In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing." Major advisor: Joanne Ehrmin. Includes abstract. Document formatted into pages: ii, 63 p. Title from title page of PDF document. Bibliography: pages 59-61.

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Rossin, David Alan Peter. "The development of a process trace methodology that effectively identifies the information needs of a management group." Thesis, University of Salford, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.245034.

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Hay, Wilson Lesly Isabel. "A spatial environmental risk assessment methodology for risk-based decision making at large, complex facilities /." Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3004279.

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Gross, Perry D. "A Q methodology Analysis of Individual Perspectives of Public Decision Making Influences of Collaborative Processes." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/975.

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Suboptimal public policy formulation and implementation often result from traditional representative democratic practices. Increasing government fragmentation, eroding trust among policy actors, and an increasingly complex policy making environment contribute to this problem. Collaborative decision making is considered to be a pragmatic alternative by its advocates. The purpose of this research was to explore the claim that process dynamics lead participants to prefer collaborative approaches to decision making among local and regional transportation plans in a western state. The conceptual fr

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Highfield, Crysta Lynn. "Sustainable Pavement Construction: Developing a methodology for integrating environmental impact into the decision making process." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/32604.

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Sustainability and specifically environmental stewardship are emerging as prominent issues in engineering decision-making. Despite this, the United States has neither a national policy on sustainability, nor a national sustainable transportation strategy. In many cases this has resulted in state DOTs basing their environmental practices on requirements set out previously by EPA regulations with little or no additional consideration of environmental effects. A survey conducted as part of this thesis revealed that environmental stewardship is not considered part of current DOT pavement mana

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Graham, Farrah. "Making Sense of the Access Problem: A New Methodology for Analyzing the Postsecondary Education Decision." VCU Scholars Compass, 2008. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1643.

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This study is interested in defining new variables that contribute to the explanation of whether or not an individual applies to postsecondary institutions. Prior research has explained differences based on demographic variables, such as first generation status, income and race, and differences in information and social support that an individual possesses. While these variables have a significant effect on the decision, they do not completely explain why individuals decide to pursue postsecondary education. This research suggests that how an individual moves through the decision process, a

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Li, Ji. "Essays on discrete choice under social interaction methodology and applications /." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1180499711.

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Raczynski, Christopher Michael. "A methodology for comprehensive strategic planning and program prioritization." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24622.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008.<br>Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Bishop, Carlee; Committee Member: Costello, Mark; Committee Member: Kirby, Michelle; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel

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Hart, Jeremy Jay. "Methodology for prototyping increased levels of automation for spacecraft rendezvous functions." [College Station, Tex. : Texas A&M University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1220.

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Brown, Cynthia Chalese. "A methodology for the evaluation of training effectiveness during early phase defense acquisition." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/52203.

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Today's economic environment requires for a greater emphasis to be placed on the development of cost-effective solutions to meet military capability based requirements. The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process is designed to identify materiel and non-materiel solutions to fill defense department capability requirements and gaps. Non-materiel solutions include: Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) changes. JCIDS specifies that all non-materiel solutions be analyzed and recommendations

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Tollin, Nicola. "A resilience transition for sustainable urban development : a process design methodology to support participatory decision making." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/336675.

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Actualmente, más del 50% de la población mundial vive en áreas urbanas (75% en EU), y las ciudades concentran entre un 60-80% del consumo energético global y el mismo porcentaje de las emisiones de GEI CO2. Así mismo, producen el 50% de residuos a nivel global, consumen 75% de los recursos naturales y concentran el 80% del PIB (UNEP-DTIE, 2013). -El cambio climático tiene el potencial de influir casi el total de los componentes del medio urbano y genera nuevos y complejos retos para la calidad de vida, la salud y la biodiversidad urbanas. Algunas ciudades experimentarán sequías y elevadas temp

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Coppola, Emery A. "Optimal pumping policy for a public supply wellfield using computational neural network with decision-making methodology." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2000. http://etd.library.arizona.edu/etd/GetFileServlet?file=file:///data1/pdf/etd/azu_e9791_2000_395_sip1_w.pdf&type=application/pdf.

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Coppola, Emery Albert. "Optimal pumping policy for a public supply wellfield using computational neural network with decision-making methodology." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/279840.

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Effective management of groundwater resources is at the forefront of environmental challenges confronting mankind in the 21st century. In many regions of the world, growing human populations coupled with decades of improper use and disposal of chemical contaminants have diminished the quantity and quality of this irreplaceable resource. It is projected that by the year 2025, thirty-five percent of the world population will experience chronic water shortages [Ahfeld et al, 2000]. As much of the world relies upon groundwater as its drinking water source (e.g. 51.7% of the United States populatio

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Lindqvist, Karl, and Karl Gladh. "Risk and cost assessment in supply chain decision making : Developing a tool with analytical hierarchy methodology." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-74516.

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This study aims to describe how a tool can be developed by assessing risk and cost within the supply chain of a company. By interviewing stakeholders of the chosen case company, and later analysing their answers with the help of a thematic analysis, we were able to isolate the risk criteria seen as significant. Quality, people, delivery, cost-variation, flexibility and information risk were then used in an AHP model, together with the addition of a cost criterion. By using the AHP methodology, we were able to establish the relation between risk and cost, the different risk criteria and the dif

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Thompson, Stephanie C. "Rational design theory: a decision-based foundation for studying design methods." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/39490.

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While design theories provide a foundation for representing and reasoning about design methods, existing design theories do not explicitly include uncertainty considerations or recognize tradeoffs between the design artifact and the design process. These limitations prevent the existing theories from adequately describing and explaining observed or proposed design methods. In this thesis, Rational Design Theory is introduced as a normative theoretical framework for evaluating prescriptive design methods. This new theory is based on a two-level perspective of design decisions in which the inte

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Pierce, Ron D. "A survey methodology written-visual combination assessment." Virtual Press, 1999. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1137654.

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This project proposed methodology that enhances user preference communication, enabling the landscape architect to design spaces which better meet the needs and expectations of the user(s). Semantic and visual preferences were administered to a user core group to determine guidelines that led to a design study master plan that included the design of "outdoor rooms."The advantages and disadvantages of previous written and visual survey methods were reviewed. From this review the proposed methodology was developed and tested. The results showed the users' desires where not predictable more effic

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Kaya, Zehra Gozde. "Developing A Gis Based Methodology For Decision Making For Multiobjective Recreational Areas, Case Study : Eastern Black Sea Region." Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607288/index.pdf.

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In this study, a method is proposed for decision making for multiobjective recreational areas, by using multi attribute decision making rules within GIS. The method provides integration of ecological, sociocultural and economic considerations of an ecologically valuable area in a systematic way. The first stage of the methodology includes determination of suitable areas for three usages of forest area<br>outdoor recreation, timber production and protection needed areas. The second stage comprises decision making analyses. In this stage, two of multi attribute decision rule methods<br>simple ad

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Shukla, Vikas. "Comprehensive méthodology for the complex systems' requirements engineering & decision making." Thesis, Toulouse, INSA, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014ISAT0019/document.

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L’objectif principal de l’ingénierie des systèmes est la création d’un ensemblede produits et des services de haute qualité qui permettent l’accomplissement de tâchespour répondre aux besoins des clients. Un projet typique d’ingénierie des systèmes peutêtre divisé en trois phases : la définition, le développement et le déploiement. La phasede définition comprend les activités de capture des exigences et de leur raffinement. Àla fin de la phase de définition du système, nous avons toutes les exigences fonctionnelleset non-fonctionnelles du système. L’un des résultats de la phase de développemen

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Dufresne, Stephane. "A hierarchical modeling methodology for the definition and selection of requirements." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24755.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008.<br>Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Bishop, Carlee; Committee Member: Costello, Mark; Committee Member: Nickol, Craig; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel

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Poole, Benjamin Hancock. "A methodology for the robustness-based evaluation of systems-of-systems alternatives using regret analysis." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24648.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.<br>Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Bishop, Carlee; Committee Member: McMichael, James; Committee Member: Nixon, Janel; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel

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Chou, Shuo-Ju. "A conceptual methodology for assessing acquisition requirements robustness against technology uncertainties." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/39467.

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The lack of system capability, budget, and schedule robustness against technology performance and development uncertainties has led to major setbacks in recent acquisition programs. This lack of robustness stems from the fact that immature technologies have uncertainties in their expected performance and development times and costs that translate to variations in system effectiveness and program development budget and schedule requirements. As such, the objective of this thesis is to formulate an assessment process that better informs acquisition decision-makers of program requirements robus

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Ballenger, Robert E. "Potential improvements in Defense Commissary Agency (DeCa) decision making if grocery industry financial reporting formats and methodology is utilized." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/8835.

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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited<br>The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) holds a unique position within the Department of Defense (DoD) by being the only agency that runs a self- sustaining operation. As such, its operations run closely to that of the private sector, in particular the grocery industry. DeCA currently utilizes a standardized federal reporting format for its three principal statements, per Office of Management and Budget guidelines. The Statement of Cash Flows is the only statement of the three whose format is conducive to providing beneficial information t

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Kelly, Shannon E. "Deconstructing Rapid Reviews: An Exploration of Knowledge, Traits and Attitudes." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33021.

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‘Rapid review’ is an accelerated evidence synthesis approach that has emerged to meet the needs of knowledge users in healthcare settings who require timely input to support evidence-informed policy and practice questions. Although use of rapid reviews continues to expand, there is a paucity of research on this topic. This thesis addresses three identified knowledge gaps: 1) To address the lack of an established definition for rapid reviews, a modified Delphi process was used to pursue expert consensus on the defining characteristics of rapid reviews and an operational definition; 2) To furthe

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Crowe, Peter. "The design of dialogue." Click here to access this resource online, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/401.

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With the first commitment of the Kyoto Protocol commencing in 2008, many signatory governments have identified bio fuels as a favoured response to the problem of fulfilling their countries' pledges to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels. Despite the tendency for pressure over climate change to expedite the commercialisation process, detailed evaluation of the claimed benefits, likely efficacy or environmental impact of bio fuels in New Zealand in the form of the Bio fuels Sales Obligation policy (BSO): a mandate place on the Oil Companies to supply a percentage of bio fuel. S

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