Project management is a business process for successfully delivering one-of-a kind products and services under real-world time and resource constraints. Developing a project plan, a crucial element of project management, is a difficult task that requires significant experience and expertise. Interestingly, artificial intelligence researchers have developed both mixed-initiative and automated hi...

As states develop plans to address direct service workforce (DSW) issues, many states are interested in examples of efforts that have demonstrated positive impacts on recruitment, retention, and quality of services. The DSW Resource Center developed this resource in response to requests for information on what works, what doesn’t, and research gaps. It summarizes key findings from several natio...

The analysis of IS implementation and lifecycle management theories concludes that, ERP systems or for that matter any information system is a socio-technical system; and the social, cultural, organisational and competitive context of their implementation cannot be ignored. Various institutional pressures are exerted on ERP initiation, adoption, and routinization by organisations to achieve com...

By the field survey, we obtained corresponding data, and established the mathematical model by the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The mathematical model was used to analyze the rationality of the brand introduction and goods allocating and planning in the marketplace in order to enhance the competitive level of the business area, offer more shopping choices when promoting citizens’ purchas...

Public libraries are increasingly faced with patron psychosocial needs, including mental health problems, substance use, homelessness, or poverty-related needs. Since library staff often not trained to address these many choosing host on-site social work practicum students provide information and referrals for patrons presenting However, little existing guidance is available about initiating a ...

Five-axis CNC machining has become an important method for processing thin-walled parts. However, compared with the traditional three-axis machine system, the tool path planning becomes more difficult especially in high-speed and accuracy machining process. In this paper, taking into consideration the rigidity establishes a general stiffness model in order to increase the surface quality, restr...

This study examines lessons learned from the design, implementation, and early results of an integrated managed care pilot program linking member benefits of a Medicare-Medicaid health care plan with community services and supports. The health plan's average monthly costs for members receiving an assessment and services declined by an economically meaningful, statistically significant amount in...

BACKGROUND Advance care planning is a process of discussion that enables competent adults to express their wishes about end-of-life care through periods of decisional incapacity. Although a number of studies have documented social workers' attitudes toward, knowledge about, and involvement in advance care planning, the information is fragmented. The purpose of this review was to provide a narra...

Abstract: Models of speech planning and production allow for the prosodic structure of an utterance to be only partially built when the utterance is produced. Previous studies have found evidence that higher-level prosodic units exert a stronger influence in relatively prepared speech compared to unprepared speech. A related issue is whether prosodic alternations are likewise influenced by prep...

INTRODUCTION In 2007, a substantial reform changed the administrative boundaries of the Danish health care system and introduced health care agreements to be signed between municipal and regional authorities. To assess the health care agreements as a tool for coordinating health and social services, a survey was conducted before (2005-2006) and after the reform (2011). THEORY AND METHODS The ...