D numbers theory is an extension of Dempster–Shafer evidence theory. It eliminates the constraints mutual exclusion and completeness under frame discernment theory, so it has been widely used to deal with uncertainty modelling, but if cannot effectively problem missing information, sometimes unreasonable conclusions will be drawn. This paper proposes a new type integration representation number...

The 1990s witnessed transformations in both the structure of Connecticut’s acute care hospitals and the services that they offered.Hospitals experienced “vertical integration,”an expansion in their range of services beyond acute care,and “horizontal integration,”mergers and affiliations between themselves and other health care institutions.They pursued integration strategies in order to increas...

This thesis presents the development of integrated silicon photonic devices. These devices are compatible with the present and near future CMOS technology. High-k horizontal grating couplers and waveguides are proposed. This work consists of simulations and device design, as well as the layout for the fabrication process, device fabrication, process development, characterization instrument deve...

This paper reviews the rationales and evidence for horizontal and vertical integration involving hospitals. We find a disjunction between the integration rationales espoused by providers and those cited in the academic literature. We also generally find that integration fails to improve hospitals' economic performance. We offer seven lessons from hospitals' efforts to integrate and then suggest...

BackgroundThe coordination challenges for persons with concurrent drug dependence and mental health disorders (dual diagnosis) are constantly put to test in Norway as well other western countries. A key point of The Coordination Reform 2011 was a transfer responsibility from specialised hospitals municipalities self-governing authorities. Municipal organisation the services is diverse, includin...