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Mathematics of uncertainty modeling in the analysis of engineering and science problems
Chakraverty, Snehashish (ed.) - 2014
Interval mathematics as a potential weapon against uncertainty / Hend Dawood -- Uncertainty modeling using expert's knowledge as evidence / D. Datta -- Evidence-based uncertainty modeling / Tazid Ali -- Hybrid set structures for soft computing / Sunil Jacob John, Babitha KV -- Source and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727925
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Social computing in homeland security : disaster promulgation and response
Ding, Amy Wenxuan - 2009
The sequence of major events that occurred after entering the twenty-first century have all pointed to an effective emergency response as one of the most complex challenges many countries now face. This book presents a theoretical framework addressing how to enhance national response...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726574
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Advanced ICTs for disaster management and threat detection : collaborative and distributed frameworks
Bessis, Nik (contributor); Asimakopoulou, Eleana (contributor) - 2010
management / Sunitha Kuppuswamy -- 3. Multimedia educational application for risk reduction / Ana Iztúriz, Yolanda Barrientos …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726866
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Relief supply chain management for disasters : humanitarian aid and emergency logistics
Kovács, Gyöngyi (contributor); Spens, Karen (contributor) - 2012
"This book furthers the scholarly understanding of SCM in disaster relief, particularly establishing the central role of logistics in averting and limiting unnecessary hardships"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727143
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Managing crises and disasters with emerging technologies : advancements
Jennex, Murray E. (contributor) - 2012
"This book offers the most vital, up-to-date research within the field of disaster management technologies, offering research and updates from authors from around the world, with a variety of perspectives and insights into the most cutting edge technology the field has to offer"--Provided by...
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Using social and information technologies for disaster and crisis management
Jennex, Murray E. (ed.) - 2013
"This book highlights examples of disaster situations in recent years in which social and information technologies were useful in distributing and receiving information updates"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727648
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Emergency management and disaster response utilizing public-private partnerships
Hamner, Marvine Paula (ed.); Stovall, S. Shane (ed.);  … - 2015
"This book bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical components of crisis management and response by discussing and presenting research on the benefits and challenges of such partnerships"--Provided by publisher.
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Risk analysis for prevention of hazardous situations in petroleum and natural gas engineering
Matanovic, Davorin (ed.); Gaurina-Medjimurec, Nediljka (ed.) - 2014
"This book explains the potential hazards of petroleum engineering activities, emphasizing risk assessments in drilling …General approach to risk analysis / Davorin Matanovic -- Risk due to wellbore instability / Nediljka Gaurina …-Medjimurec, Borivoje Pasic -- Risk due to pipe sticking / Nediljka Gaurina-Medjimurec, Borivoje Pasic -- Lost circulation / Nediljka …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727897
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Optimization techniques for problem solving in uncertainty
Tilahun, Surafel Luleseged (ed.);  … - 2018
"This book is devoted to recent developments, reviews and tutorials of decision making or optimization under uncertainty. Different models ranging from stochastic to grey and their connection will be outlines with highlighting possible future works along with applications on real case problems"--
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012393215
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Evolutionary concepts in end user productivity and performance : applications for organizational progress
Clarke, Steve (contributor) - 2009
1. Information systems success and failure--two sides of one coin, or different in nature? : an exploratory study / Jeremy Fowler, Pat Horan -- 2. Achieving sustainable tailorable software systems by collaboration between end-users and developers / Jeanette Eriksson, Yvonne Dittrich -- 3....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726116