Six Sigma-Based Approach to Improve Performance in Construction Operations Seung Heon Han‚ M.ASCE1; Myung Jin Chae‚ Ph.D.‚ P.E.2; Keon Soon Im‚ P.E.3; and Ho Dong Ryu4 Abstract: Many researchers and project managers have attempted to improve project performance by applying new philosophies such as lean principle‚ just-in-time‚ pull scheduling‚ and last planner. However‚ very little research has been conducted on setting definite quantitative goals for performance improvement while considering
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Microstrip‚ Stripline‚ and CPW Design Iulian Rosu‚ YO3DAC / VA3IUL‚ http://www.qsl.net/va3iul In the first years of microwave development the Rectangular Waveguide become the dominant waveguide structure largely because high-quality components could be designed using it. One of the main issues was its narrow bandwidth due to the cut-off frequency characteristic. Later‚ researchers try to find components that could provide greater bandwidth and possible miniaturization‚ and therefore they examined
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Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD) Data models are tools used in analysis to describe the data requirements and assumptions in the system from a top-down perspective. They also set the stage for the design of databases later on in the SDLC. There are three basic elements in ER models: Entities are the "things" about which we seek information. Attributes are the data we collect about the entities. Relationships provide the structure needed to draw information from multiple entities. Generally
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OPERATING SYSTEMS UNIT 1 Learning Objective Understand the purpose of the operating system Distinguish between a resource‚ a program‚ and a process Recognize critical resources and explain the behavior of semaphores Describe various memory page replacement algorithms Describe how files are stored in secondary storage © Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management‚‚ New Delhi-63‚ by Parul Arora. U1. 4 Introduction • • • • • • • • •
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INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease‚ currently the leading cause of death and illness in the United States‚ Europe and most developed countries‚ is fast growing to become the preeminent health problem worldwide (Murray & Lopez‚ 1997). Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of the large and intermediate-sized arteries characterized by accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements which cause development of fatty lesions called atheromatous plaques on the inside surfaces of the arterial walls;
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Abstract Color has different influence on decision making process. Different culture has different meaning of culture which initially influences consumption pattern of individual. Subconsciously consumer has perceived different meaning for different color. Based on which different products are branded. Color also has effect on product‚ price and in perceive value. Color also influence perceive perception of consumer. Well manage color can influence consumption decision but direct conscious impact
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Mass Media Audience in Malaysia In the mass media perspective‚ have two types of audience which is the passive audience and the active audience. But sometimes‚ they maybe act both of these types. So‚ in discuss this both type of the audience‚ I have pick up the difference theory to explained how their style can give the powerful effects to mass media or by their attitudes make the mass media have the limited impact on them. Lots of theory that has been discussed on passive audience‚ and state
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CHAPTER ONE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study For many the firm system generates mental impact of computer and programming in fact‚ the time has much broader applicability. Some system are naturally occurring which other are artificial. Natural system ranges from the atom a system of electron and neutron to the universe. A system ranges of Galaxies‚ stare and plants. All life forms plants and animals are example of natural system. Artificial systems are man made those systems
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Long Range Planning 43 (2010) 291e307 http://www.elsevier.com/locate/lrp Business Models: Creating New Markets and Societal Wealth James D. Thompson and Ian C. MacMillan This thought piece proposes a framework for addressing the challenges of poverty and human suffering so widespread around the world. Based on the WSWP action research program‚ we suggest that visionary businesses can play a role in creating new business models that open up new markets‚ and simultaneously attend to societal
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Event sponsorship as a value creating strategy for brands Dimitra Papadimitriou University of Patras‚ Patra‚ Greece Artemisia Apostolopoulou Robert Morris University‚ Moon Township‚ Pennsylvania‚ USA‚ and Theofanis Dounis University of Patras‚ Patras‚ Greece Abstract Purpose – The present research involves corporations that served as Grand National Sponsors of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and aims to explore whether a strategic approach was employed in the acquisition and management of
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