This paper discusses the usefulness of (max, +) algebra as a mathematical modelling framework for discrete event systems (DESs). A Max-Plus Algebra Toolbox developed at Lehrstuhl für Systemtheorie technischer Prozesse is presented. This software package is a set of functions to take advantage of the (max, +) algebra in the Matlab environment for rapid prototyping, design, and analysis of DESs. ...

This paper aims to illustrate the usability and benefits of recent developments in co-simulation of building systems by means of several case studies. Co-simulation enables the reuse of models developed in separate simulation tools as well as integration of generic solvers into the computational building performance simulation domain. This in turn facilitates rapid prototype modeling of new and...

This study was designed to determine the effect of videotape replay on the quality and accuracy of student self-evaluation. Thirty-two junior physical therapy students were asked to perform a clinical skill and to assess their performances using the Performance Evaluation Form (PEF) designed for this study. The students in the Experimental Group assessed their performances after viewing a video...

abstract the objective of the present study is to assess the performance of 18 irrigation districts from ten countries in the world using the benchmarking method and data mining analysis (cluster analysis). irrigation networks of dez, sefidrood, tajan and voshmgir from iran have been compared with 14 irrigation districts from nine other countries. the k- means algorithm was used to analyze the ...

background and aim: job satisfaction represents individuals' positive or negative attitude towards their occupation. job satisfaction is of high significance in health care field and could affects the quality of patients' health care and satisfaction. every organization should pay considerable attention to job satisfaction and performance and continually monitor these indices. therefo...

The rapid change in our entire life influences directly or indirectly the systems that controls our knowledge, skills and behaviour. The evolution of our culture is one of the major indicators for this change. Our educational system has been influenced by this rapid change over the time and technology is increasingly used in learning settings. Assessment as a part of the educational system is e...

INTRODUCTION Previous research in performance appraisal (PA) indicates that variation exists in learning and job motivation from performance appraisal between occupational groups. This research evaluates the potential effect of job motivation, learning and self-assessment through performance appraisals for health personnel. CASE DESCRIPTION This article focuses on goal-setting, feedback, part...