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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"First Cost"”.
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Initial Orbit Determination of Uncooperative Satellites Using Particle Swarm Optimization From the Point of View of a Novel Observer Orbit
… optimization (PSO) algorithm is explored. Two cost functions for the PSO algorithm are investigated. The first cost function investigated uses the solution to Lambert’s Problem to estimate the initial velocity of the target. The second cost function uses a full estimated state instead of just …
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The Development of Models to Identify Relationships Between First Costs of Green Building Strategies and Technologies and Life Cycle Costs for Public Green Facilities
… and Technologies (GBSTs) increases the initial cost of constructing a facility while potentially reducing its life cycle costs. Thus, this research deals with optimizing the design of individual facilities to balance the initial cost investment for GBSTs versus their potential Life Cycle Cost …
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Using Agent-Based Modelling: A General Framework with Case Studies
… this thesis, we develop a general framework for cost-effectiveness analysis in which ABM is designed to project the system dynamics. We argue that ABM improves the empirical reliability of policy-oriented simulation models and that it presents an ideal tool to address the complexity of disease …
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The development of a model to demonstrate the effect of changing enrollment on the cost per student enrolled in selected courses and colleges in the Virginia community college
… develop a model that could be used to find the cost of operation of sections and subjects within Virginia Community Colleges. The model provides a graphic analysis of these costs and derived income as enrollment is varied in a class section. The model is based on certain assumptions that allow …
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Implicit costs of data and analytics
… process updates, and employee training. These costs are straightforward, but firms also incur implicit costs, the costs of mitigating potential risks and maximizing firm value from data and analytics. These costs are less well understood. This paper focuses on two of these costs, the mitigation …
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Incremental Cost of Hepatitis C Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment among People Who Inject Drugs in Kenya
… on treatment. Additionally, there is a dearth of cost data for screening, diagnosis and treatment among people who inject drugs in Kenya. This was the first cost study with the largest cohort of people who inject drugs treated in Kenya. The two aims of the study were: 1. To estimate the annual …
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of MVA85 vaccine: a new TB vaccine candidate
… MVA85A. This study aims to assess the potential cost-effectiveness of a new TB vaccine, the MVA85A vaccine. The study compares two TB vaccine strategies, from the perspective of the South African Government: i. BCG, given at birth, which is the current standard of care in South Africa; and ii …
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Accelerating bus electrification : enabling a sustainable transition to low carbon transportation systems
… studies, this thesis utilizes quantitative total cost of ownership and well-to-wheels greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions analysis, and analysis of qualitative interviews with transit agency representatives to investigate the barriers, drivers, and potential solutions that could hinder or …
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Assessing the cost-effectiveness of facility-based emergency care in low resource settings
… rapidly, yet there is a large gap in the cost-effectiveness literature to support informed resource allocation. Distinguishing the "value for money" of EC is crucial, especially in contexts of extreme resources limitations. Developing robust and setting-specific data on the cost of …