Search Results - information systems~

Differentiated assessment how to assess the learning potential of every student / by Stefanakis, Evangeline Harris

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Dendrimers, dendrons, and dendritic polymers discovery, applications, and the future / by Tomalia, Donald A.

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Solid-state NMR basic principles & practice / by Apperley, David C.

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Veterinary Research

Open Access

Multicriteria decision aid and artificial intelligence links, theory and applications / by Doumpos, Michael

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: List of Contributors Preface Part One The Contributions of Intelligent Techniques in Multicriteria Decision Aiding 1 Computational Intelligence Techniques for Multicriteria Decision Aiding: An Overview 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The MCDA Paradigm 1.2.1 Modeling Process 1.2.2 Methodological Approaches 1.3 Computational Intelligence in MCDA 1.3.1 Statistical Learning and Data Mining 1.3.2 Fuzzy Modeling 1.3.3 Metaheuristics 1.4 Conclusions References 2 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fundamentals of Human Decision Making 2.3 Decision Support System 2.4 Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.4.1 Artificial Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.2 Fuzzy Logic for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.3 Expert Systems for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.4 Evolutionary Computing for Intelligent Decision Support 2.4.5 Intelligent Agents for Intelligent Decision Support 2.5 Evaluating Intelligent Decision Support Systems 2.5.1 Determining Evaluation Criteria 2.5.2 Multi-Criteria Model for IDSS Assessment 2.6 Summary and Future Trends References Part Two Intelligent Technologies for Decision Support and Preference Modeling 3 Designing Distributed Multi-Criteria Decision Support Systems for Complex and Uncertain Situations 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Example Applications 3.3 Key Challenges 3.4 Making Trade-offs: Multi-criteria Decision Analysis 3.4.1 Multi-attribute Decision Support 3.4.2 Making Trade-offs Under Uncertainty 3.5 Exploring the Future: Scenario-based Reasoning 3.6 Making Robust Decisions: Combining MCDA and SBR 3.6.1 Decisions Under Uncertainty: The Concept of Robustness 3.6.2 Combining Scenarios and MCDA 3.6.3 Collecting, Sharing and Processing Information: A Distributed Approach 3.6.4 Keeping Track of Future Developments: Constructing Comparable Scenarios 3.6.5 Respecting Constraints and Requirements: Scenario Management 3.6.6 Assisting Evaluation: Assessing Large Numbers of Scenarios 3.7 Discussion 3.8 Conclusion References 4 Preference Representation with Ontologies 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Structure of the Chapter 4.2 Ontology-based Preference Models 4.3 Maintaining the User's Profile up to Date 4.4 Decision Making Methods Exploiting the Preference Information Stored in Ontologies 4.4.1 Recommendation Based on Aggregation 4.4.2 Recommendation Based on Similarities 4.4.3 Recommendation Based on Rules 4.5 Discussion and Open Questions References Part Three Decision Models 5 Neural Networks in Multicriteria Decision Support 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Basic Concepts of Neural Networks 5.2.1 Neural Networks for Intelligent Decision Support 5.3 Basics in Multicriteria Decision Aid 5.3.1 MCDM Problems 5.3.2 Solutions of MCDM Problems 5.4 Neural Networks and Multicriteria Decision Support 5.4.1 Review of Neural Network Applications to MCDM Problems 5.4.2 Discussion 5.5 Summary and Conclusions References 6 Rule-Based Approach to Multicriteria Ranking 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Problem Setting 6.3 Pairwise Comparison Table (PCT) 6.4 Rough Approximation of Outranking and Non-outranking Relations 6.5 Induction and Application of Decision Rules 6.6 Exploitation of Preference Graphs 6.7 Illustrative Example 6.8 Summary and Conclusions References 7 About the Application of Evidence Theory in MultiCriteria Decision Aid 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Evidence Theory: Some Concepts 7.2.1 Knowledge Model 7.2.2 Combination 7.2.3 Decision Making 7.3 New Concepts in Evidence Theory for MCDA 7.3.1 First Belief Dominance 7.3.2 RBBD Concept 7.4 Multicriteria Methods modeled by Evidence Theory 7.4.1 Evidential Reasoning Approach 7.4.2 DS/AHP 7.4.3 DISSET 7.4.4 A Choice Model Inspired by ELECTRE I 7.4.5 A Ranking Model Inspired by Xu et al.'…”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Where There Is No Psychiatrist : A Mental Health Care Manual / by Patel, Vikram, Hanlon, Charlotte

Get full text

The CSI construction product representation practice guide

Table of Contents: “…Product and System Evaluation Chapter 13 Summary.…”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Better doctors, better patients, better decisions envisioning health care 2020 /

Table of Contents: “…Muir Gray -- What is needed for better health care : better systems, better patients or both? / Markus A. Feufel, Gerd Antes, Johann Steurer, Gerd Gigerenzer, J.A. …”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Quantum oscillators by Henri-Rousseau, Olivier

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Applications of toxicogenomics in safety evaluation and risk assessment

Table of Contents: “…Toxicology, "omics" technologies, and toxicogenomics : a primer -- Introduction to human health risk assessment -- Practical considerations for the application of toxicogenomics to risk assessment--early experience, current drivers, and a path forward -- Approaches and practical considerations for the analysis of toxicogenomics data -- Genomics in identifying mutagenic mode of action in carcinogenesis -- Application of genomics for predicting and understanding the mode of action for non-genotoxic carcinogens -- Genomics in characterizing endocrine toxicity -- Studying organ specific toxicity using gene expression profiling -- Toxicogenomic studies in human populations -- Toxicogenomics applied to ecological risk assessment -- Analysis of transcriptomic dose response data for toxicology and risk assessment -- Toxicogenomics as a tool for validating animal to human extrapolations in chemical risk assessment: concepts, applications and challenges -- Toxicogenomics and animal alternatives -- Toxicogenomics and the regulatory framework -- Standardization of gene expression information for the safety evaluation--activities in Japan - -- Applying transcriptional profiling in drug safety evaluation -- Reframing the risk assessment paradigm : towards a systems biology approach.…”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Designing search UX strategies for ecommerce success / by Nudelman, Greg

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

The Politics of Social Media Manipulation /

Full text available:

Fuel for sport : the basics / by Larson, Abigail J.

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Auger electron spectroscopy : practical application to materials analysis and characterization of surfaces, interfaces, and thin films / by Wolstenholme, John

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Agricultural Implications of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident

Get full text

Business of medical practice advanced profit maximization techniques for savvy doctors /

Table of Contents: “…Fenton, III -- The science and art of medical practice valuation / David Edward Marcinko -- Medical information systems and office business equipment / Carol S. …”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Marijuana and madness

Table of Contents: “…Pharmacology of Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System: 1. The cannabinoid system from the point of view of a chemist Raphael Mechoulam and Lumir Hanus; 2. …”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Industrial agriculture and ape conservation /

Get full text

Clinical epidemiology : how to do clinical practice research / by Haynes, R. Brian

Table of Contents: “…Forming research questions -- Conducting systematic reviews -- Finding information about the burden of disease -- An introduction to performing therapeutic trials -- The tactics of performing therapeutic trials -- The principles behind the tactics of performing therapeutic trials -- Performing quality improvement studies -- Evaluating diagnostic tests -- Determining prognosis and creating clinical decision rules -- Assessing claims of causation -- Generating measurements, especially for the quality of life -- Becoming a successful clinician-investigator -- Preparing a research protocol to improve its chances for success -- Collecting data online -- Analyzing data -- Preparing reports for publication and responding to reviewers' comments -- Dealing with the media.…”
An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view

Promoting the general welfare new perspectives on government performance /

An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view