In this work, an extended evaluation approach for decision making units (DMUs) with a single output is proposed. Firstly, the input and output data for each DMU are changed in the same proportion until all the outputs are equal, and then the coordinate system is established with input i as the ith coordinate axis. Secondly, in the coordinate system, the production possibility set, which is span...

For the Learning of Mathematics 28, 3 (November, 2008) FLM Publishing Association, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The never-ending discussion on the relationship between conceptual and procedural knowledge has important implications for both curricular design and instructional decisions. In this article, we aim to add another layer to this discussion by considering types of knowledge of and about pr...

Dental caries continues to be one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Medical management of this disease has the potential to decrease the burden of disease in the most vulnerable children and delay the need for surgical intervention. Effective medical management requires early and effective risk assessment to identify individuals at risk prior to disease occurrence. The purpose o...

This research investigates the nature of decision making in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies (SMEs). The role of adaptation is explored through a new proposed construct, Adaptive Decision Making (ADM). ADM is defined as “a conscious or unconscious tendency to place a high priority on adaptation to the environment throughout the decision making process”. ADM is based on the premise...

A value measurement Multi Decision Criteria Analysis (MCDA) model was developed in order to reflect different dimensions that influence healthcare decisions. A literature review was performed in order to identify the most common criteria and scores scales to be included in the model, which was further complemented by expert opinion. Analytical hierarchy process was used to weight the importance...

Abstmct A set of performance scenarios as a function of periodic communication is hypothes ized and lea& to an analysis of optimal communication rates. In general, we expect that performance o v e r time follows certain patterns with respect to the reception of messages regarding global state. To explore the hypothesis, we present a model of distributed game automata which make decisions probab...

That objective reference is necessary for formation of reliable beliefs about the external world is almost axiomatic. However, Condorcet (1785) suggested that purely subjective information—if shared and combined via social interaction—is enough for accurate understanding of the external world. We asked if social interaction and objective reference contribute differently to the formation and bui...

Computer-based systems that incorporate artificial intelligence techniques can help physicians make decisions about their patients' care. In radiology, systems have been developed to help physicians choose appropriate radiologic procedures and to formulate accurate diagnoses. These decision support systems use techniques such as rule-based reasoning, artificial neural networks, hypertext, Bayes...