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An optimal repeat inspection plan with several classifications
(Taylor & Francis, 2002-09)Multicharacteristic critical components exist in many systems. Such components could be a part of an aircraft, space shuttle or a gas ignition system. A component is critical if it causes disaster or a very high cost upon ... -
Ads avoiding behavior: A study of the determinants of TV ads avoiding between light and heavy avoiders in Greater Cairo
(Emerald, 2003)The main objective of this study is to identify the determinants of TV ads avoiding behavior between light and heavy avoiders in greater Cairo. To achieve the study objective, five hypotheses have been developed and tested ... -
Congenital unilateral pulmonary venous atresia: definitive diagnosis and treatment
(Springer-Verlag, 2003-01)Three cases of unilateral right-sided pulmonary venous atresia were evaluated over an 18-year period. These bring the total number of cases to 25 in the literature. The clinical presentation of all these patients was similar ... -
The liberation of hospitality management education
(Emerald, 2003-02)Hospitality management higher education’s historic origins have resulted in a strong vocational ethos permeating the curriculum. Knowledge about hospitality has been drawn from the industry and the world of work rather ... -
Age Related Motivational Segmentation of Wine Consumption in a Hospitality Setting
(Emerald, 2004-03)The wine industry is a multi‐billion product value category worldwide with a significant part being sales through hospitality service providers. Although wine sales add considerably to the profitability of many restaurants, ... -
Do they look after their own? Informal support for South Asian carers
(Wiley Online Library, 2004-08-19)Policy on care in the community was founded on the premise that the care of frail elderly people with disabilities would be a joint responsibility for health and social care professionals, and family carers, supported by ... -
Board Structure And Executive Compensation In The Public Sector New Zealand Evidence
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Unravelling Methodologies: A theory building approach
(Curtin University, 2005)Problem solving methodologies in IS are numerous, varied in objectives and scope, and commonly suffer consequences of deviation and rejection. This research investigates the essence of methodologies in order to understand ... -
Online DBMS Selection and Analysis Tool
(IEEE, 2005-03)The Paper emphasizes the advantages of E-learning model and the necessity to ensure that students develop required professional skills during online course delivery. Current paper describes Decision Support System (DSS) ... -
Impact of inspection errors on the performance measures of a general repeat inspection plan
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2005-12)Multi-characteristic critical components exist in many systems. Such components may be a part of an aircraft, space shuttle or a gas ignition system. An inspection plan for such components has been proposed in quality ... -
A situational model development in hospitality retailing : the case of Irish pubs
(Institute for International Management & Technology, 2006-01)Although importance of situational influences on consumer behaviour has been recognised for some time, little research has been conducted into their effects on hospitality retailing. Over the past decade the Irish theme ... -
Designing machine operating strategy with simulated annealing and Monte Carlo simulation
(ELSEVIER, 2006-02)This paper describes a simulation-based parameter design (PD) approach for optimizing machine operating strategy under stochastic running conditions. The approach presents a Taguchi-based definition to the PD problem in ... -
Automatic speed violation detection and response system using wireless communication, positioning and RF ID
(United States Patent Application Publication, 2006-03)An automatic mobile speed violation detection and response system for identifying vehicles traveling in excess of a predetermined speed and providing a response to this violation is proposed. The mobile speed violation ... -
Automatic critical health care service system using wireless communication, positioning and/or RF ID
(United States Patent Application Publication, 2006-04)An automatic critical health care service system is proposed here to enable a person who becomes critically ill to request for and receive help with the click of a button on the Mobile Phone. When the patient clicks this ... -
Achieving Six Sigma rating in a system simulation model
(Researchgate, 2006-06)This paper describes an approach for achieving Six Sigma rating in Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria measured through a system Discrete Event Simulation (DES) model. Lean manufacturing techniques are utilised at the Improve ... -
An empirical analysis of gender differences in sports attendance motives
(Emerald, 2006-07)In Australia, male sports attendees outnumber female sports attendees by 25%, yet little research has been conducted into the attendance motives of women. This study undertakes an analysis of 460 respondents using descriptive ... -
Understanding the impact of wine tourism on post-tour purchasing behaviour
(ResearchGate, 2006-09)For small and medium sized wineries, setting up and operating a cellar door is an expensive proposition. These retail outlets are usually located on the winery property and are expected to provide a means of directly ... -
Quality classification via Raman identification of carbon nanotube bundles using artificial neural networks
(IOP Publishing Ltd., 2007)One of the major obstacles for successful mass-production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is performing quick and precise characterization of the properties of a given batch of nanotubes. In this paper, we have identified a set ... -
Investigating the impact of laptops on students' learning using Bloom's learning taxonomy
(British Journal of Educational Technology, 2007)The paper suggested that learning with laptop will provide students with opportunities to develop their knowledge as well as being able to practise what they are learning through the use of educational technology. This ... -
Information ethics from an Islamic perspective
(IGI Global, 2007)The Web of networks has created a convenient global environment for people to work, socialize, learn, buy, and sell. The Web has also been used as a tool to breach privacy, gain illegal possession of property, battlefield ...