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An application of Earned Value Management (EVM) with Monte Carlo simulation in engineering project management

open access: yesGestão & Produção
The fast changes in the Market make companies increasingly focus on project structures. A project differs from a routine activity because it is unique and must be managed and structured to provide expected benefits at no greater cost than anticipated ...
Felipe Kahan Bonato   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Outsourced Agricultural Extension Services on the Technical Efficiency and Financial Returns of Soybean Farms in Northern Cameroon

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the agricultural landscape of most developing countries, the last decade has witnessed the expansion of outsourced agricultural extension services. Private firms and nongovernmental organizations focused on delivering agricultural extension and advisory services to farmers have emerged.
Boris D. Soh Wenda   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Earned value management used to monitor the project costs of ballast system fabrication and installation on a cargo ship

open access: yesAnnals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding
The development of projects in the naval field is of crucial importance for the industry. Their success depends on how their costs and duration are managed. The study aims to present how naval projects can be monitored using Earned Value Management (EVM),
Dragoș Damianov, Carmen Gasparotti
doaj   +1 more source

Implementation of Earned Value Management Into The Software Acquisition Process

open access: yes, 1999
The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of Earned Value Management as a program management tool for the Department of Defense acquisition community.
Bryan, Louis D.
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Review of Earned Value Management (EVM) tool for project management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This paper presents a review of an Earned Value Management System (EVM) for assessing project performance compared to others methodology. This study attempts to solve problem to the project manager and project stake holder in handling complicated ...
Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar   +1 more
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How cold is too cold? A theoretical analysis of the optimal trigger for index insurance for frost damage to crops

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Crop insurance is undoubtedly an extremely valuable element in protecting agricultural businesses, but in many cases standard indemnity‐based products have had very low uptake due to high transaction costs elevating premiums to unaffordable levels.
Amogh Prakasha Kumar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

How does the Kids SIPsmartER program impact the sugar‐sweetened beverage intake of students: An investigation beyond total treatment effect in randomized controlled trial

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract This study develops and empirically estimates a structural framework to decompose the causal pathways of multilevel behavioral interventions targeting adolescent health behaviors. We apply this framework to the Kids SIPsmartER (KSS) program, a 6‐month, school‐based intervention evaluated through a clustered randomized controlled trial in rural
Naveen Abedin   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food insecurity and unemployment among immigrants in the United States

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Immigrants can be more vulnerable to economic downturns and, during periods of economic hardship, more likely to experience food insecurity compared to natives. This study examines the differential effect of the unemployment rate on the probability of being food insecure among diverse groups of immigrant households relative to natives in the ...
Siwen Zhou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of visualized earned value management tool for project management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This research presents an application framework named, Visualized Earned Value Management System (VEVM) for assessing project performance along initiation, planning, execution and closure phases by deploying earned value (EV) analysis and possible ...
Abdullah, Andy-Al-Affendi
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Participatory Policy Development: Reflections on Designing the Strong Roots for Our Futures Program in Victoria

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we trace the journey to create the Strong Roots for our Futures Program, a government program to resource and support Traditional Owners to undertake a range of activities in areas where no state recognition existed. We provide a background to state recognition in Victoria before considering the program design, leading to an ...
Nell Reidy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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