In this paper, we consider a multi-server queuing system in which additional servers are allowed for a longer queue to reduce the customer’s balking and reneging behavior. The customers are assumed to arrive in Poisson fashion and their service- times follow exponential distribution. The number of servers in long run depends on the queue-length. We obtain equilibrium queue size distribution. Th...

This research examines how state governments cope with the cost pressures emanating from the Medicaid low-income health care program using a demand systems approach. We find states differentially respond to the rising costs of the elderly, disabled, and families. Our panel estimates over states are sensitive to including the full spectrum of policy responses, including other government spending...

In the absence of direct experience with entrepreneurial firms, most financial institutions and advisors who evaluate an initial public offering (IPO) on behalf of their clients must rely on images that convey information about the relevant attributes a legitimate publicly held firm should possess (Pollock & Rindova, 2003). Image is the symbolic representation of an organization (Alvesson, 1990...

how to cite this article : ajami s, maghsoudlorad aa. the role of information systems to manage cerebral palsy. iran j child neurol.spring 2016; 10(2): 1-9. abstract objective in healthcare system, it is necessary to have exact and accurate information in order to address health care needs and requirements of society members as well as expectations of policy makers, planners and decision makers...