We describe a new mechanistic bioeconomic model for simulating the spread of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) within a dairy cattle herd. The model includes age-dependent susceptibility for infection; age-dependent sensitivity for detection; environmental MAP build up in five separate areas of the farm; in utero infection; infection via colostrum and waste milk, and it allows f...

In this paper we describe a new system for the reconstruction of geometric map elements as developed in the Dutch TopSpin-PNEM project ‘Knowledge-based conversion of utility maps’. In the knowledge base map conversion process vectorized map elements coming from an image interpretation system must be reconstructed in a geometrically accurate topographic base map. This is done using a map corresp...

This paper aims to translate the strategy of a Greek manufacturing company into objectives and measures that can be clearly communicated to all units and employees. For this purpose two basic strategic tools are implemented, the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and the strategy map. Based on the statements about mission, vision, and values of the company, and the strategic analysis, we formulate the st...

The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) satellite is scheduled to launch in mid-2001. MAP's goal is to produce a map of the anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background of unprecedented accuracy and precision. The guiding design principle has been the minimization of systematic effects. The instrument design and mapping strategy work in concert to take advantage of the unique opportunities afford...

The fundamental step in measuring the robustness of a system is the synthesis of the so-called Process Map. This is generally based on the user’s raw data material. Process Maps are of fundamental importance towards the understanding of the nature of a system in that they indicate which variables are causally related and which are particularly important. This paper represent the system Map or b...

organizations’ success depends on planning. today, this task iscarried out through a multi-stage process such as defining outlook, devisingstrategies, implementation, performance evaluation, and data analysis andplanning for improvement. on one hand, defining and devising goals, and onthe other hand, implementation and performance evaluation have become themain challenges of top managements. fo...