This dissertation consists of two parts. The first part deals with theperformance appraisal of estimation algorithms. The second partfocuses on the application of estimation algorithms to targettracking. Performance appraisal is crucial for understanding,developing and comparing various...

This paper discusses estimation and guidancestrategies for vision-based target tracking. Specificapplications include formation control of multiple unmannedaerial vehicles (UAVs) and air-to-air refueling. We assumethat no information is communicated between the aircraft,and only passive 2-D...

This thesis aims to fill the gaps in the literature of the theory of constraints (TOC) in publicly funded health systems. While TOC seems to be a natural fit for this resource-constrained environment, there are still no reported application of TOC’s drum-buffer-rope tool and inadequate...

The objective of this research is to find the way the accountability accounting can be applied to estimate manager performance through the case study approach at PT PLN (Persero) CityMadya Langsa. The research method that used were descriptive research, two kinds of data being used were primary...

In this study I examine the joint effect of explanations and monetary incentives on employees' effort allocation decisions in a multi-action setting. A rich literature in economics indicates that monetary incentives substantially influence employees' decisions. This literature demonstrates that...

The financial crisis of 2007-2008 led to extraordinary government intervention in firms and markets. The scope and depth of government action rivaled that of the Great Depression. Many traded markets experienced dramatic declines in liquidity leading to the existence of conditions normally...