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The Nondeterministic Waiting Time Algorithm: A Review [PDF]

open access: yesElectronic Proceedings in Theoretical Computer Science, 2009
We present briefly the Nondeterministic Waiting Time algorithm. Our technique for the simulation of biochemical reaction networks has the ability to mimic the Gillespie Algorithm for some networks and solutions to ordinary differential equations for ...
John Jack, Andrei Păun
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The NHS waiting list in England must halve to reach waiting time targets [PDF]

open access: yesFuture Healthcare Journal
It is a constitutional requirement in England’s NHS that 92% of patients awaiting consultant-led elective treatment must be waiting no longer than 18 weeks. This target was last met in November 2015.
Richard M Wood, PhD   +3 more
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Adopting GRASP to solve a novel model for bus timetabling problem with minimum transfer and fruitless waiting times [PDF]

open access: yesAUT Journal of Mathematics and Computing, 2020
This paper addresses a variant of bus timetabling problem assuming that travel times changes dynamically over the planning horizon. In addition to minimizing the transfer waiting time, another objective, namely minimizing the fruitless waiting time, is ...
Javad Zamani Kafshani   +2 more
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Perspectives on waiting times in an antenatal clinic: A case study in the Western Cape

open access: yesHealth SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2021
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is vital in reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Globally, 85% of women had one ANC visit with a skilled birth attendant and only 58% received the recommended four ANC visits.
Justine C. Baron, Doreen Kaura
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How to adjust the expected waiting time to improve patient’s satisfaction?

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2023
Background Long waiting time in hospital leads to patient’s low satisfaction. In addition to reducing the actual waiting time (AWT), we can also improve satisfaction by adjusting the expected waiting time (EWT).
Hui Zhang   +5 more
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Mean waiting time in obstetric triage [PDF]

open access: yesMajallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019
Introduction: In obstetric triage, women who referred with obstetric complaints and those with acute or emergency situation are first evaluated. Waiting time is one of the important factors that should be considered in the management and organization of ...
Farzaneh Rashidi Fakari   +6 more
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Waiting-Time Paradox in 1922

open access: yesNortheast Journal of Complex Systems, 2020
We present an English translation and discussion of an essay that a Japanese physicist, Torahiko Terada, wrote in 1922. In the essay, he described the waiting-time paradox, also called the bus paradox, which is a known mathematical phenomenon in queuing ...
Naoki Masuda, Takayuki Hiraoka
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Faktor yang Memengaruhi Waktu Tunggu Pelayanan Resep Rawat Jalan di Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit: Sistematik Review

open access: yesJurnal Kesehatan, 2022
Pharmacy services are one of the services that must be minimal in a hospital. One indicator to measure pharmaceutical services that meet standards is the waiting time for services, especially prescription drugs.
Made Karma Maha Wirajaya   +1 more
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Factors of Perceived Waiting Time and Implications on Passengers’ Satisfaction with Waiting Time

open access: yesPromet (Zagreb), 2016
In order to explore the influence factors on perceived waiting time, a multiple linear regression model has been used to quantitatively describe the relationship between perceived waiting time and various factors.
Shumin Feng   +3 more
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An Assessment of Door to Consultation Time in Outpatient Department (OPD) of a Tertiary Care Cardiac Hospital: A Clinical Quality Improvement Project (QIP)

open access: yesPakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2022
Objective: To assess door to consultation time in cardiac OPD of a tertiary care hospital and to recommend strategies to reduce patients waiting time. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Surgical Out-Patient Department,
Aleena Khan   +7 more
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