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  • A mathematical analysis and critique of activity-based costing using mixed integer programming

    Creator:
    Hamler-Dupras, Kevin
    Abstract:
    The acquisition and elimination of products and the resources needed to create them constitutes an important part of the business decision-making process. Activity-based costing (ABC) supports this process by providing a tool for evaluating the relative profitability of various products. It accomplishes this by allocating costs to products based on...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Terrence G. Beaumariage The acquisition and elimination of products and the resources needed to create

  • Development of a discrete-event, object-oriented framework for network-centric simulation modeling using Java

    Creator:
    Colvin, Kurt
    Abstract:
    The primary objective of this research is to develop a network-centric simulation modeling framework that can be used to build simulation models through the use of Internet-based resources. An object-oriented programming approach was used to build a Java-based modeling framework focused on modeling a semiconductor fabrication system. This research is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract Approved: Terrence G. Beaumariage The primary objective of this research is to develop a

  • Understanding and improving error-correcting output coding

    Creator:
    Kong, Eun Bae
    Abstract:
    Error-correcting output coding (ECOC) is a method for converting a k-classsupervised learning problem into a large number L of two-class supervised learningproblems and then combining the results of these L evaluations. Previous researchhas shown that ECOC can dramatically improve the classi cation accuracy of supervisedlearning algorithms that learn to classify...
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    Dissertation
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    and Improving Error-Correcting Output Coding Abstract approved: Thomas G. Dietterich Error

  • Evaluation of scheduling heuristics for non-identical parallel processors

    Creator:
    Kuo, Chun-Ho
    Abstract:
    An evaluation of scheduling heuristics for non-identical parallel processors was performed. There has been limited research that has focused on scheduling of parallel processors. This research generalizes the results from prior work in this area and examines complex scheduling rules in terms of flow time, tardiness, and proportion of tardy...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Analysis of planar multi-conductor multilayered structures by network analog method

    Creator:
    McVeety, Joseph J.
    Abstract:
    In this thesis the network analog method is used to analyze various planar multi-conductor structures in multilayered, lossy dielectric media. The method is based on an efficient impedance network representation of the finite difference approximation of Laplace's equation for the electric potential. Using the network analog method, the transmission line...
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    Masters Thesis
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    capacitance is complex and given by .G C=C-J-. ro 8 ( 2. 3) The conductance can thus be obtained

  • Low-power high-performance 32-bit 0.5[u]m CMOS adder

    Creator:
    Shah, Parag Shantu
    Abstract:
    Currently, the two most critical factors of microprocessor design are performance and power. The optimum balance of these two factors is reflected in the speed-power product(SPP). 32-bit CMOS adders are used as representative circuits to investigate a method of reducing the SPP. The purpose of this thesis is to show...
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    Masters Thesis
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    2.5 Base Pk(n) Circuits for 1 < n < 5 7 2.6 Static CMOS Implementations of G and P Subcells

  • Computer-aided model generation and validation for dynamic systems

    Creator:
    Brisbine, Brian P.
    Abstract:
    The primary goal of any model is to emulate, as closely as possible, the desired behavioral phenomena of the real system but still maintain some tangible qualities between the parameters of the model and the system response. In keeping with this directive, models by their very nature migrate towards increasing...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . NOMENCLATURE (Continued) m, Mass of i-th body. g Acceleration due to gravity. Elongation of SDE from i-th

  • Bilinear system model of the action potential of a single neuron

    Creator:
    Yahiaoui, Youcef
    Abstract:
    Neurons are characterized by an electric potential which is established between their inside and outside media. They exhibit specific voltage fluctuations, in response to strong enough current impulses, called action potentials. In this work, a bang-bang controlled bilinear system (BLS) is derived to approximate the generation of a simple neuron's...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Professor G. Mpitsos for their guid- ance and their continuous help and advice. I am also indebted to

  • Children and the communication of values through significant emotional events

    Creator:
    Biddle, Ronald Lon
    Abstract:
    This study addresses how parents communicate with their children about Significant Emotional Events (SEEs). A SEE is an experience that is so mentally engaging as to cause an individual to consider, examine, and possibly change one's initial values or value system. It examines parent's goals, concerns, and values related to...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Distribution center performance assessment

    Creator:
    Kuo, Chun-Ho, 1969-
    Abstract:
    The objective of this research is to assess the performance measurement systems currently used in today's distribution centers. A comprehensive investigation of distribution centers' performance measurement system is completed. Three major research phases are included in this study. An overview of distribution centers, including background, components, functions, and material handling...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    : Morrow. Lindkvist, R. G. T. (1985). Handbook of Materials Handling, Ellis Horwood Limited. Marca, David