A novel choice model combining utility maximization and the disjunctive decision rules, application to two case studies [PDF]
Most choice models, e.g. Multinomial Logit (MNL), rely on random utility theory, which assumes that a compensatory utility maximization decision rule explains an individual’s choice behaviour.
Cazor, L. +4 more
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A future for intelligent autonomous ocean observing systems [PDF]
, 2017 Ocean scientists have dreamed of and recently started to realize an ocean observing revolution with autonomous observing platforms and sensors. Critical questions to be answered by such autonomous systems are where, when, and what to sample for optimal ...
Ali, W. H. +10 more
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Development of Optimal Control Strategies for Freeway Work Zone Operations [PDF]
, 2006 To improve traffic mobility and safety on highway segments plagued by work zone activities, transportation professionals in recent years have focused on exploring the potentials of using various merge and speed control strategies to regulate traffic ...
Kang, Kyeong-Pyo
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Dynamic Discrete Choice Estimation using Reinforcement Learning with Applications in Online Food Markets [PDF]
Dynamic Discrete Choice (DDC) models are widely used to analyze sequential decision-making in economics and marketing. However, their estimation remains computationally challenging, especially as state spaces expand, limiting their application to large ...
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Modelling streamflow and sediment yield on the lower Mgeni catchment. [PDF]
, 2001 Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2001.This study involves the application of the ACRU Agrohydrological Model to a selected study catchment in the Lower Mgeni Catchment, and its discretized subcatchments, immediately downstream of the Inanda ...
Singh, Michael Lutchman.
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Energy harvesting system design and optimization for wireless sensor networks [PDF]
, 2014 Wireless sensor networks (WSN) are becoming widely adopted for many applications including complicated tasks like building energy management. However, one major concern for WSN technologies is the short lifetime and high maintenance cost due to the ...
Wang, Wensi S.
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Méthodes statistiques pour le calcul d’interférences électromagnétiques extrêmes au sein de systèmes complexes [PDF]
, 2016 The proliferation of electronic and radio frequency transmitters makes more complicated the system design process on the EMC point of view. This process should lead to limit the risk of interferences or defects to lowest level particularly in the context
Larbi, Mourad
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Frameworks for evaluating macroeconomic policies [PDF]
, 2014 This thesis brings together the three chapters that together form my PhD thesis. As indicated by the title, Frameworks for Evaluating Macroeconomic Policies, the common theme linking the three is a focus on the development of modeling frameworks that ...
Kirkby, Robert
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Estimation de performances et de consommation énergétique de systèmes de stockage à base de mémoire flash dans les systèmes embarqués [PDF]
, 2014 Controlling and optimizing embedded system performance and power consumption is critical. In this context, estimation techniques are used when performing measurement campaigns is difficult due to time or financial constraints.
Olivier, Pierre
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The deductible in health insurance: do the insured make a choice based on the arguments as intended by the policy makers? [PDF]
, 2009 Berkhout, P., van Ophem, H.
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