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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"dynamic decision-making"”.
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Effects of feedback structure on dynamic decision making
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1992.
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An integrated approach to dynamic decision making under uncertainty
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1994.
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Data-Driven Dynamic Decision Making: Algorithms, Structures, and Complexity Analysis
… advance the theory and practice of data-driven dynamic decision making, by synergizing ideas from machine learning and operations research. Throughout this thesis, we focus on three aspects: (i) developing new, practical algorithms that systematically empower data-driven dynamic decision making, …
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DYNAMIC DECISION MAKING IN AN AUTOMATED CONTAINER YARD BLOCK VIA OPTIMIZATION-EMBEDDED DISCRETE-EVENT-SIMULATION
… discrete-event simulation framework for dynamic decision making in an automated container terminal's yard block. This work aims at addressing two major problems in yard block operations, namely the Container Storage Location Assignment Problem and the Yard Crane Job Scheduling Problem. …
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Does *Experience Matter? Examining the Relationship Between Experience and Dynamic Decision -Making Effectiveness Among Professionals
… of the relationship between experience and dynamic decision-making effectiveness, my findings also account for a range of potential downsides to experience. In particular, I find that, in some instances, experience may lead individuals to become overconfident, ossified in their trial …
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Dynamic decision-making under uncertainties: algorithms based on linear decision rules and applications in operating models
… efficient and robust algorithms based on Linear Decision Rule (LDR), which expand the applicability of the existing LDR methods. Representative and complex operation models are analyzed and solved by the proposed approaches. The research motivation and scope are provided in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 …
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Efficient Reinforcement Learning for Control
… offering promising solutions to a wide range of dynamic decision-making problems. However, the application of RL to real-world control systems is often hindered by computational inefficiencies, scalability issues, and a lack of structure in learning mech- anisms. This thesis explores a central …
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Training and Inference in Early-Exit Deep Q-Networks for Efficient Reinforcement Learning
… terms of computational resources and real-time decision-making. To address these challenges, this thesis explores the integration of early-exit neural networks (EENNs) with reinforcement learning (RL), a novel approach that has received limited attention in the literature. Early-exit strategies …
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Exploration of Factors that Influence the use of Psychological Testing in the Treatment and Evaluation of Children: Development of a Clinical Decision-Making Model
… psychological assessment as a continual, dynamic, decision-making process. However, what attributes to a psychologist’s clinical judgment when choosing to conduct testing remains unclear. The purpose of this clinical research project was to explore the contributing factors behind clinical …
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Barriers to Adherence to Medical Recommendations Following Pediatric Injury
… may be best conceptualized as a result of a dynamic decision-making process influenced by numerous interacting factors. This study is the first to examine barriers to adherence among adolescents following unintentional injury and provides an initial roadmap for understanding the mechanisms …
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Evaluating Alpha Spending Functions Applied to Observational Time-to-Event Analysis
… frameworks for error control and strategies for dynamic decision-making in interim analyses.</p>
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Fueling an Energy Transition: Designing an Optimal Portfolio of Competing Fuels Under Uncertainty
… address this complexity, we develop a stochastic dynamic optimization model incorporating dynamic decision-making, Nash-Cournot equilibrium between competing firms, and uncertainty of competing fuel parameters, such as hydrogen demand and technology improvements. The model is also the first, to …
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Mind the Ambiguity! Exploring How Goal Ambiguity Influences the Role of Information and Worldviews in Decision-Making
… a defining feature of ill-structured, strategic decisions. When goals are ambiguous, decision-makers must interpret and determine for themselves which outcomes to pursue and how to assess success. Despite its relevance, the role of goal ambiguity in shaping decision processes remains …
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A decision-making framework for the sustainable redevelopment of abandoned public buildings in Nigeria.
… studies, a model was developed to improve the decision-making process by the policymakers within the government. The research investigates the causes of abandoned infrastructure in Nigeria and sustainable solutions for redevelopment through actions of literature review, questionnaire surveys …
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Physics-Aware Optimization and Data-Driven Methods for Low-Carbon Power Systems
… paradigms of computationally fast and accurate decision making in dynamic and safety-critical environments are needed. To this end, this thesis focuses on answering three questions: How can we enable dynamic (fast + frequent) decision making for safety-critical applications in the presence of …
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Empirical essays on dynamic allocation mechanisms
… three chapters which empirically study how dynamic decision making affects the allocation of public resources. In the first chapter, I study the problem of allocating public housing. In the U.S., public housing authorities (PHAs) allocate apartments using a wide range of choice and priority …
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Managers performance evaluation judgments and dynamic resource allocation decisions using the balanced scorecard framework
… and its efficacy in facilitating more complex decisions has been questioned. In this dissertation, two studies are conducted to investigate the effects of strategy information on managers performance evaluation judgments and dynamic resource allocation decisions using the BSC framework. Prior …
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Essays in Firm Behavior, Innovation, and Social Learning
… of information from rival firms affects firm decision making.</p><p>Chapter 2 examines the drilling and fracture-input decisions in North Dakota's Bakken Shale in order to study the interaction between dynamic decision making and the possibility of social learning. The chapter first confirms …
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Smart agents
… models to anticipate future scene developments, dynamic decision-making to enable situational behavior adaptation, and meaningful evaluation strategies capable of assessing human-like model behavior. Novel methods are presented to address these four main challenges, and the results are critically …
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After sales services for repairable parts with service level agreements
… multi-parts inventory system and transportation decisions. A failed part might be repairable at the stock location, or at repair facilities, or it might be non repairable, which should be replaced by a new purchased part. The objective is to find the base stock levels and shipping modes that …
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