introduction: the major target of this paper shows effect of selected decision variables in the steam system foroptimization of thermal combined cycle power plant.material and method: exergoeconomic, and other similar terms used to imply the combined thermodynamicand economic analysis of energy systems, which helps to increase the efficiency of a plant without jeopardizingits economic viability...

This article presents a critique of a number of shortcomings with the technology acceptance model (TAM) and points to specific remedies in each case. In addition, I present a model for the purposes of providing a foundation for a paradigm shift. The model consists first of a decision making core (goal desire → goal intention → action desire → action intention) that is grounded in basic decision...

in this paper, first, a conceptual framework has been developed and while truly recognizing different aspects of the technology transfer process, it is trying to introduce a decision-making methodology in the choice of projects. then by choosing effective variables in technology transfer process, a multiple criteria decision-making (mcdm) model has been designed, so that the choice of appropria...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To describe factors and outcomes related to the decision-making process regarding participation in a cancer clinical trial. DESIGN Cross-sectional, descriptive. SETTING Urban, academic, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the mid-Atlantic United States. SAMPLE 197 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer. METHODS Mailed survey usi...