Resource-constrained project scheduling problem is to make a schedule for minimization of the makespan subject to precedence and resource constraints. In this paper, we consider an uncertain resource constrained project scheduling problem (URCPSP) with renewable resource constraints, in which activity durations, with no historical data generally, are estimated by belief degrees. For purpose of ...

AIM To evaluate the evidence of the effectiveness of classroom-based Crew Resource Management training on safety culture by a systematic review of literature. METHODS Studies were identified in PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and Educational Resources Information Center up to 19 December 2012. The Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews was used to assess the risk of bias in t...

Adopting classic redundancy-based fault-tolerant schemes in highly dynamic distributed computing systems does not necessarily result in the anticipated improvement in dependability. This primarily stems from statically predefined redundancy configurations employed within many classic dependability strategies, which as well known may negatively impact the schemes' overall effectiveness. In this ...

Resources tend to follow certain availability patterns, due to the maintenance cycles, work shifts, etc. Such availability patterns heavily influence the efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise process scheduling. Most existing process scheduling and resource management approaches focus on process structure and resource utilisation, yet neglect the resource availability constraints. In this ...

In this paper, a resource allocation algorithm is proposed for OFDMA relay networks with inter-cell interference coordination. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

We evaluated the impact of human resource (HR) managers’ capabilities on HR management effectiveness and the latter’s impact on corporate financial performance. For 293 U.S. firms, effectiveness was associated with capabilities and attributes of HR staff. We also found relationships between HR management effectiveness and productivity, cash flow, and market value. Findings were consistent acros...

Dates to which data relate Effectiveness data in the principal pilot study corresponded to patients examined between April and September 1997. Effectiveness data in the validation pilot study corresponded to patients examined between May and October 1997. Some effectiveness data were based on assumptions from two studies published in 1995 and 1997. Resource consumption data were based on a surv...