We consider model selection for non-linear dynamic equations with more candidate variables than observations, based on a general class of non-linear-in-the-variables functions, addressing possible location shifts by impulse-indicator saturation. After an automatic search delivers a simplified congruent terminal model, an encompassing test can be implemented against an investigator’s preferred n...

Several variants of a first-order simplification rule for nonnormal form tableaux using syntactic constraints are presented. These can be used as a framework for porting methods like unit resolution or hyper tableaux to non-normal form free variable tableaux.

An alternative approach to the semantics of definite descriptions was proposed by Heim in her dissertation [1982]. Heim assigns to pragmatics a larger part of the task of specifying the meaning of definite descriptions than the neo-Russellians do. In Heim’s theory, definite and indefinite NPs are semantically equivalent, and both introduce free variables. The truth conditions proposed by Heim f...

All business involves assuming and managing risk, this is particularly true of businesses involved in the staging management events, which are inherently risky endeavours. Event thus intrinsically concerned with various forms risk. This study aims to identify factors that influence best practices risk during event management, determine extent contribute towards effectively management. More than...

Survival of any organization heavily depends on knowledge sharing, however, the variables that enhance or dissuade knowledge sharing behaviors in the Jordanian hospitals has not been poorly recognized. The aim of this research is to determining and examining the factors that may encourage and enhance the knowledge sharing behavior among stakeholders in Jordanian hospitals using social networks....

Planning, scheduling, and control decisions often involve conflicting priorities from multiple stakeholders (e.g., due to different perceptions of risk). We present a new framework for multi-stakeholder optimization to compute optimal compromise solutions among stakeholders. In this setting, stakeholder opinions are interpreted as random variables, establishing a parallel between stochastic and...

The current research aims to further investigate the application of Automated Machine Control/Guidance (AMC/G) in construction projects and proposes an integrated approach for: (1) Improving the administrative infrastructure required for the optimal application of AMC/G; and (2) Orchestrating the machine-level AMC/G technologies into a coherent project-level system committed to the coordination...

Governments and public sector organizations around the world are facing to reform their public administration organizations and deliver more efficient and cost effective services, as well as better information and knowledge to their stakeholders. E-governance is the effective use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the system of governance that is in place, and thus provi...