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Gallant-Bernard, Arlene. "The development process for a community program planning model." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape7/PQDD_0020/MQ53620.pdf.

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Ambrosi, Mauro. "Development of a strategic planning model for automotive supplier." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2010. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/2227/.

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He, Wei. "Development of a multi-modal travel demand model for comprehensive university transportation planning /." Search for this dissertation online, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ksu/main.

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Nanavati, Shahid Sadruddin 1961. "Village adoption scheme : a model for rural development." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/17692.

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Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 51-54).
The study describes a "Village Adoption Scheme" as a model for energising the rural economy in India and to slow down rural - urban migration which research has shown to be harmful to both; rural and urban people of India and their regions. The model presented here is designed to use the resources existing in social, traditional, cultural, legal, ethnic, religious, economic and political layers of the rural society and seeks to enable the region to build upon them to generate resources. The thesis describes implementation of the scheme in one region of rural India and suggests the conditions, which would be needed to prevail if the approach were to be extended. The study describes the scale of the project and also the lessons learnt from the endeavour, which would help those who plan to use the model described. The author participated in the project as a member of the GVSP's steering committee and is in a position to give first hand information of the project works.
by Shahid Sadruddin Nanavati.
M.C.P.
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Kang, Keang-Young. "Development of an Assortment Planning Model for Fashion Sensitive Products." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/26923.

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The purpose of this research is to develop an established assortment-planning model identifying procedures and activities for women's wear retail buyers. This research built three assortment-planning models: (a) a conceptual moddel based on a secondary data analysis, (b) a practical-use model based on interviews using questionnaire and a set of activity cards, (c) the suggested model based on the conncetion analysis of the previous two models.
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Barman, Baabak, and Kathryn E. Nash. "A streamlined real options model for Real Estate Development." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/42010.

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Thesis (S.M. in Real Estate Development)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 2007.
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-53).
This thesis introduces a streamlined model that incorporates the value of the real options that exist in real estate development projects. Real options add value to a project by providing developers with flexibility to minimize downside risk or take advantage of upside potential as conditions change from deterministic expectations. Though developers currently incorporate this value into their decision making using intuition and judgment, the model presented here provides a tool with which developers can value options in a rigorous and quantitative fashion. Though the model should not be used as a comprehensive land residual model, it serves as a powerful proof of concept for real options analysis in the field of real estate. Further, it can be used to measure the relative value and risk of projects with and without real options. The model is based on both the traditional economic and the more recent engineering real options methodologies. Both approaches have been applied to real estate development projects, but have not yet caught on due to their newness and complexity. The streamlined model incorporates the elements of both methodologies that are most applicable to current development practice. In addition, the model is simplified and tailored to existing valuation techniques. The added benefit of this "hybrid" approach is that it reduces the learning curve associated with real options analysis so as to encourage its adoption in the real estate field in the short term.
(cont.) The model uses Monte Carlo simulations in Excel and is targeted towards specific options scenarios commonly faced by developers; specifically, the options to phase a project, choose among multiple uses, and defer development. A case study demonstrates the model, and compares the results of building two phased buildings versus a single larger building on the same site. The results show that the phased program results in less risk and a higher expected net present value than the single building program, while the option to defer development adds significant value to both programs.
by Baabak Barman and Kathryn E. Nash.
S.M.in Real Estate Development
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Chatzoglou, Prodromos D. "A model for planning the requirements capture and analysis process." Thesis, University of Manchester, 1992. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.361550.

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Eriksson, Andreas, and Toni Katana. "Planning a product rollover." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-27205.

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Heen, Stacy M. (Stacy Michelle). "Development of a planning process model for implementation of neotraditional town planning principles in existing communities." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/67275.

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Audo, S. "Development of a dynamic model for strategic port planning and investment." Thesis, Cranfield University, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/1826/3696.

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Different levels of congesti'on are 'encountered in ports all over the world and particularly in developing countries. Depending on the volume of traffic flow over time, the changes of development in the economy and industrial activity and the random arrival and service pattern of ships; the optimum berthing capacity resulting in minimum cost at any future time period has to be determined to avoid undesirable repercussions. The existing methods fail to provide the links between the aggregate economy, demand and optimal berthing capacity for all time periods of the planning horizon, and conventional techniques based on static frameworks are used to arrive at optimal strategies for specific times into the future. This study is an attempt to remedy those difficulties and relate future demand to optimal berthing capacity in an interactive dynamic fashion. Three models are developed: a forecasting model linking seaborne trade to gross domestic product, population, productions consumption and elasticity of demand;, a simulation model relating the various demand levels to different port configurations; and an investment model relating the resulting congestion cost to capital cost, where an optimal strategy in berthing capacity is achieved for the years 19859 19909 1995 and 2000. The last model has been extended using the above mentioned points in time to result in an optimal berthing capacity for any future time period within the planning horizon 1985 - 2000. This model is validated through forecasting, simulating and appraising the 1992 and 1998 results and reducing the amount, costs and time of work by 75 per cent.
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Sivakumar, Krish. "CAD feature development and abstraction for process planning." Ohio : Ohio University, 1994. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1180038784.

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Wiranatha, Anak Agung Putu Agung Suryawan. "A systems model for regional planning towards sustainable development in Bali, Indonesia /." St. Lucia, Qld, 2001. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe16895.pdf.

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Weber, Bryan Douglas. "A proposed post-conflict planning model for US Army reconstruction teams." Thesis, Kansas State University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/6956.

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Master of Regional and Community Planning
Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning
Jason Brody
As effects of social and environmental conflicts perpetuate globally, fewer nations in the world appear to be at settled peace. The on-set of natural disasters and socio-political conflicts continue to force the United States Government to be increasingly called upon to provide resources that secure unstable regions during times of conflict. One method the government uses to securing its international neighbors is through the deployment of US Army reconstruction teams. These teams assist in transforming a negatively impacted foreign nation into a peaceful and functioning sovereignty within itself and its region; however, in order to begin reconstruction and engage in long term stability for the best interest of the host-nation, the Army must scrutinize current decision-making techniques to assure that basic human rights are instilled and local inhabitants have a means to sustain those efforts. This research sets out to define a planning model which supplements Army doctrine concerning post-conflict reconstruction, mainly FM 3-07 Stability Operations. It looks to incorporate academia, professional experience, and government resources with indigenous leadership in order to define a process to reconstruct infrastructure for a foreign nation during a time of need. More importantly, it looks to enforce those measures which endorse the basic human rights of society to instill security in post-conflict regions.
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Ching, Lee, and 程莉. "Playing games and concepts : Beijing Olympics and China urban development model." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/199865.

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Staging of mega-events have gradually emerged as large-scale urban projects. Although mega-events are short-lived, the urban impact they leave behind have a tendency to last decades. Urban planning and management have increasingly capitalized on the exceptional environment from mega-events for ambitious urban development projects. Mega-event deadlines permit politicians and projects to be expedited and go around normally required measures. Under the unique environment that mega-events offer, host cities have the power and opportunity to influence their development fate. Every mega-event happens within its own spatial socioeconomic and political context and host city urban developments have become more complex, for these reasons, the interest in the study of mega-event urbanization have significantly increased. This dissertation has researched the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games to analyze the China urban development model with playing Games and concepts. The dissertation first examines previous Olympic Games and their urbanization models, methods, impacts, and results. It then investigates on the existing literature on the 2008 Games urbanization and highlights existing research gap. After, the dissertation conducts independent research and data analysis and identifies the Beijing Olympic and China urban development model. The following section compares and contrasts Beijing’s model from both international and national accounts and addresses this dissertation’s theoretical contribution. The concluding section assesses the research findings and offer policy recommendations based on China’s current context. The result of this dissertation provides an account of Beijing and China mega-event urbanization model that can assist future research by enriching the understanding of mega-event urbanization history in China.
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China Development Studies
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Master of Arts in China Development Studies
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Meyer, Lambertus Daniel. "The development of an improved labour planning model for mines / Bertie Meyer." Thesis, North-West University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4173.

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The mining industry is the largest source of foreign income for South Africa. It is also the main source of employment in the country, for example Anglo Platinum employs approximately 40 000 employees and contractors. As a result labour cost in South African mines makes up nearly 50% of total mine costs. The focus of this study was to investigate the current underground labour planning models used in the platinum mining industry and to design a mine labour planning model to optimize the labour - Anglo Platinum specific. This would minimise all of the mining-related risks in a direct or indirect manner. Financial modelling showed an annual improvement of R38 million for Rustenburg Platinum Mines. If this new approach could be extended to the rest of Anglo Platinum, a saving of R151 million could be realised by increasing revenue and a decreasing labour cost. The optimum labour output level of underground mines was determined from a mining, services and engineering perspective and the GAP (or production output potential compared to the current output levels) was established. One of the main objectives was the determination of the existing labour supply GAP, and thus the requirements to fill this GAP. For this purpose, specific checklists were designed to capture all the relevant information. Site personnel were involved throughout the entire process to ensure ownership of the new model. This buy-in was achieved through planning workshops, interactive presentations and discussions. Between the different operations the GAP ranged between an oversupply of labour by 5%, and a 5% undersupply below the optimum potential. The improved frequency of daily bJasts validated the correct amount and mix of the labour force. Reef deposits are not replaceable and it is in the interest of all stakeholders to extract every portion in the most efficient manner. Mines require vast amounts of capital and with risks, like fluctuating metal prices, exchange rates, rising costs, labour unrest and geological uncertainties, it is important to have optimum labour planning model and labour management systems in place. The new model has been successfully implemented in RPM with the benefits described above.
Thesis (M. Ing. (Mechanical Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2005.
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Short, Samuel William. "Sustainable value creation : alignment of stakeholder interests through business model innovation." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.708269.

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Schlossberg, Jeffrey S. "A model for smart growth housing development along Boston's commuter rail system." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/118202.

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Thesis: M.C.P., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, 2018.
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
Cataloged from student-submitted PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-89).
Massachusetts and the Boston metro area benefit from a diverse and thriving economy. However, the metro area's cost of living, and housing prices in particular, are among the highest in the nation. Housing supply will not keep pace with forecasted demand over the next several decades, which will substantially reduce expected population and economic growth. In addition, the region is expected to see a shift in demand from single-family homes to multifamily apartments as younger people enter the workforce and look for housing in urban areas. If the region's housing stock does not adapt and provide the types of housing as well as the needed quantity, companies and individuals are likely to leave the area for regions with lower costs of living and easier access to housing. Fortunately, the Boston metro area has one of the most expansive commuter rail systems in the country. Many of the system's station areas are underutilized and have the potential to accommodate more units of housing if smart growth policies are implemented and development occurs. These station areas represent a future source of land area for transit-oriented development that few other regions can match. This thesis estimates the current supply of housing along the commuter rail system and estimates how much additional supply could be accommodated if municipalities pursued smart growth policies, like Chapter 40R, that encourage transit-oriented development near commuter rail stations. Recognizing that zoning changes and development are slow processes, this thesis also proposes a model for prioritizing what specific stations are most suitable for new housing development and most appropriate for smart growth advocates and housing developers to focus their zoning and development efforts.
by Jeffrey S. Schlossberg.
M.C.P.
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De, Matos Paulo. "A proposed model for enterprise resource planning benefits for SMEs." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/14971.

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Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in global and national economies, both in developed and developing countries, contributing significantly to economic growth and job creation. Yet, SMEs face ongoing survival issues as their limited access to resources often constrains their ability to compete and realise their potential. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are known to be a crucial component in realising benefits for any organisation and are seen as significant contributors to an organisation’s performance. However, only a portion of SMEs report that their value expectations have been met in adopting an ERP system. SMEs require a better understanding of how to extract value from ERP adoption in order to remain competitive. An on-going SME problem is a lack of low-level awareness of the benefits that an ERP system is capable of providing them. The problem is stated as “SMEs do not understand the benefits derived from the adoption of an ERP system”. The purpose of this treatise was to determine a clearer understanding of how ERP systems can be considered a technological innovation that may be exploited by an SME to deliver business value by increasing the performance of the SME and thereby increasing the SME’s competitive advantage. A literature review was conducted on ERP and SMEs which identified benefit models grounded in the theories of Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and Resource Based View (RBV). DOI explains the benefits derived from ERP use as the technology diffuses throughout the social organisation and RBV measures the business value extracted from ERP adoption and use. A model for ERP benefits for SMEs was proposed based on the extant literature and empirical evaluation on a sample of 107 SYSPRO ERP users in South Africa. The model was statistically assessed as to the relationships between the independent variables of ease of use, collaboration, capabilities, efficiencies, analytics, industry sector and maturity against the dependent variable of ERP business value. The variables of analytics, capabilities and ease of use together explain 68.9% of the variance of ERP business value, while analytics and capabilities explain 53.8%. No significant relationship was found for efficiencies, collaboration, industry or maturity, being a measure of length of years’ experience in ERP use. The results indicate that SMEs perceive analytics to be a valuable determinant of ERP value contributing to the competitiveness of SMEs. The higher the SME focuses on analytics, the greater the organisation’s performance increases due to the enhancement of analytical-based decisions aiding in a better decision-making process. Capabilities are the degree to which an ERP system caters for the functional needs of the SME. This treatise argues that SMEs should pay particular focus on their operational requirements and whether the ERP system is capable of providing them as customisation of the ERP is costly. Organisational personnel utilising ERP must be comfortable utilising it. Perceptions as to an ERP’s complexity and usefulness define the ease-of-use. SMEs should consider the inherent aspects of a given ERP system that support the adoption rate of their personnel of an ERP system. Practically, SMEs should assess the degree of system intuitiveness both during ERP selection and during the adoption lifecycle phases. ERP providers should focus on the provisioning of aspects both in the software and during the implementation of an ERP system at an SME in ensuring the system is intuitive, useful, easy to use, functionally addresses the SME requirements simply and surfaces meaningful analytics in support of decision-making process.
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Inman, Lydia Alice Annabel. "The development of a business model for a non-profit organisation in Port Elizabeth : a case study." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/216.

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Non-profit organisations are a niche sector of the service industry, which is increasing worldwide. This entails more competition for funding and a need for such organisations to adopt a management approach that is more akin to business, in order that the organisation will operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Unlike business whose goal is to be profitable, the aim of non-profit organisations is to render a service to the community. Therefore, incorporating business principles into the management of the organisation is often in conflict with its aims. Furthermore, while the organisation’s donors want sound management, they want funding to be used for the recipients of the service and not for administration and salaries that help to ensure good governance. This study involved one such non-profit organisation that has been compelled to conform to management criteria as prescribed by the South African, Department of Social Development, in order to continue receiving the annual subsidies for salaries and running costs. This has meant various adjustments to the organisation’s operations including increased administration, the completion of an annual business plan and a change in emphasis to the service delivery. Through increased communication, the interviewees achieved greater consensus as to what business features were important for the effective management of the organisation. In addition, the development of a business model for a non-profit organisation was viewed as relevant, as it could assist in showing the stakeholders how the organisation operates. This would be particularly appropriate to its donors from business, who themselves use and understand such models and would see this development as a further move towards managing the organisation according to business principles.
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Chan, Suet-ying Carmen. "Is multi-nuclei neighborhood development model works in Hong Kong? a case study of neighborhood linkages in Tin Shui Wai new town /." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2007. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B39707416.

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Almeida, Luis Henrique Pequeno. "McDSDS : a multi-criteria model for planning distributed software development projects with scrum." Universidade de Fortaleza, 2011. http://dspace.unifor.br/handle/tede/87749.

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Distributed software development is a fact of life for many projects. It is well established that distance makes dif?cult to interact and to cooperate effectively. Scrum emphasizes communication, reduces coordination and control overhead; therefore it has enormous potential to help the management of distributed projects and has been increasingly used. Successfully managing the combined use of DSD and Scrum is a complex task and it requires carefully planning. Despite the importance and complexity of this type of problem, there seems to be a lack of reports, in the literature, of models that could support project managers dealing with these decision contexts. This dissertation presents a multi-criteria decision model for planning and ?ne-tuning such project plans. This model was developed using cognitive mapping and MACBETH (Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation Technique). The application of the model is demonstrated, followed by conclusion and remarks about future work. Keywords: Distributed Software Development, Project Management, Scrum, Multi-criteria Analysis, MACBETH.
Desenvolvimento distribuído de software já faz parte da realidade de muitos projetos. Existe o consenso de que a distância dificulta a interação e cooperação efetiva. Scrum enfatiza a comunicação, reduz a sobrecarga na coordenação e no controle. Portanto, possui um enorme potencial para ajudar no gerenciamento de projetos distribuídos e vem sendo cada vez mais utilizado. Gerenciar a utilização combinada de DDS e Scrum é uma tarefa complexa e requer um planejamento cuidadoso. Embora que esse problema seja ao mesmo tempo importante e complexo, aparentemente não existem estudos na literatura atual, nem modelos que possam apoiar os gerentes projetos que estejam lidando com esse tipo de contexto. Essa dissertação apresenta o McDSDS, um modelo decisão multicritério para apoiar o planejamento e o ajuste fino de tais planos de projeto. Esse modelo foi desenvolvido utilizando mapeamento cognitivo e MACBETH (Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation Technique). A aplicação do modelo é demostrada, seguida da conclusão e de comentários a respeito de trabalhos futuros. Palavras-chave: Desenvolvimento Distribuído de Software, Gerência de Projetos, Scrum, Análise Multicritério, MACBETH.
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Dowd-Krause, Amanda. "An optimal skills development planning and implementation process flow model for local government." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1211.

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The purpose of this study was to develop an optimal skills development planning and implementation process flow model for application within local government authorities, more specifically for application within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. To achieve this, a literature review was conducted which provided for an understanding on how skills development structures and strategies have changed in recent times and how the laws which provide the framework and landscape for skills development in South Africa, have been adapted to accommodate these changes. The literature review continued with an analysis of various theoretical training and skills development models in order to determine an optimal systematic approach to training and development in South Africa, and to determine the sequential flow of skills planning and implementation process flow steps. From the literature and theoretical models, an all-embracing skills development planning and implementation process flow model was developed for implementation in local government authorities. This model was used as the basis for the development of a survey questionnaire to establish to what extent metropolitan municipalities, agreed or disagreed, that it implemented the aspects of the proposed model developed in this study. Structured interviews were conducted using the survey questionnaire. The results obtained were used to adapt the theoretical model, and to align it with the viewpoints of the majority of the respondents. Although various facets of skills development were found to be implemented across metropolitan municipalities, the majority of the municipalities did not apply optimal skills planning, nor did they apply optimal sequential process steps to ensure effective and efficient skills development. iv The empirical study established without a doubt that a dire need exists for an optimal skills development planning and implementation process flow model within local government authorities. Based on the analysis and interpretation of the research findings, the model proposed for local government authorities was customised to produce a process flow model to facilitate optimal skills development planning and implementation within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
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Du, Zhi-cang. "A fiscal impact model for Montgomery County : practicum in planning /." Master's thesis, This resource online, 1991. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-01262010-020105/.

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Gupta, Deepak Prakash. "Development of an integrated model for process planning and parameter selection for machining processes." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2007. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5468.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2007.
Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains v, 91 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-56).
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Cordill, Aaron. "Development of a Diffusion Model to Study the Greater PEV Market." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1335985975.

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Bishop, Peter (Peter George) Carleton University Dissertation Engineering Electrical. "A Coherent planning model for the development of integrated materials plans and production schedules." Ottawa, 1992.

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Webb, Ian Michael Cameron. "The development of a conversational model for reflective talkback and planning of learning events." Thesis, Brunel University, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.293871.

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Stigliano, Robert Vincent. "Development and validation of a treatment planning model for magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia cancer therapy." Thesis, Dartmouth College, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1566731.

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The use of magnetic nanoparticles (mNPs) to induce local hyperthermia has been emerging in recent years as a promising cancer therapy, in both a stand-alone and combination treatment setting, including surgery radiation and chemotherapy. The mNP solution can be injected either directly into the tumor, or administered intravenously. Studies have shown that some cancer cells associate with, internalize, and aggregate mNPs more preferentially than normal cells, with and without antibody targeting. Once the mNPs are delivered inside the cells, a low frequency (30-300kHz) alternating electromagnetic field is used to activate the mNPs. The nanoparticles absorb the applied field and provide localized heat generation at nano-micron scales.

Treatment planning models have been shown to improve treatment efficacy in radiation therapy by limiting normal tissue damage while maximizing dose to the tumor. To date, there does not exist a clinical treatment planning model for magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia which is robust, validated, and commercially available. The focus of this research is on the development and experimental validation of a treatment planning model, consisting of a coupled electromagnetic and thermal model that predicts dynamic thermal distributions during treatment.

When allowed to incubate, the mNPs are often sequestered by cancer cells and packed into endosomes. The proximity of the mNPs has a strong influence on their ability to heat due to interparticle magnetic interaction effects. A model of mNP heating which takes into account the effects of magnetic interaction was developed, and validated against experimental data. An animal study in mice was conducted to determine the effects of mNP solution injection duration and PEGylation on macroscale mNP distribution within the tumor, in order to further inform the treatment planning model and future experimental technique. In clinical applications, a critical limiting factor for the maximum applied field is the heating caused by eddy currents, which are induced in the noncancerous tissue. Phantom studies were conducted to validate the ability of the model to accurately predict eddy current heating in the case of zero blood perfusion, and preliminary data was collected to show the validity of the model in live mice to incorporate blood perfusion.

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E, BANDZOUKASSA ISIS. "Development and implementation of business process model for planning, monitoring and organization analysis department." Thesis, Тернопільський національний технічний університет імені Івана Пулюя, 2017. http://elartu.tntu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/19520.

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In this project, a case study of the business process of an organization is analyzed and optimized and business process modeling tools are used to provide transparency into business processes, as well as the centralization of corporate business process models and execution metrics. A study of business process management and techniques are also verified and the implementation of the result.
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Langley, Robert James. "The use and development of geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial modelling for educational planning." Thesis, University of Leeds, 1997. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/491/.

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Since the passing of the 1988 Education Reform Act British education, particularly at a secondary level, has been transformed. The changes enacted in this and subsequent legislation have opened up state-provided education to a market-oriented system which is led more by the preferences of parents than the dictation of local or national planners. This means that local authorities and other providers of education have been left in a situation where they are relatively powerless to provide adequate schooling in a proactive manner. It is also the case that there is a danger of a 'two-tier' education system developing whereby the better-informed middle classes are served by high achieving schools and less advantaged pupils are left to fill inner city 'sink' schools which cannot provide them with the same educational chances due to lower resource levels. This thesis presents a feasibility study of a variety of techniques drawn from academic and applied geography which can be utilised by such planners in order to better target the resources available to them and improve their reactions to the vagaries of the market. These tools concentrate on geographical information systems (GIS) and spatial modelling techniques. Although both of these sets of techniques have for many years been applied in other areas, including within local Government, they have yet to permeate to a decision-making level in education planning. Thus the time is ripe for their wider dissemination and application in this area. Several examples of the possible uses of GIS are given, using real data for Leeds schools and pupils. Various types of spatial model are described and the most appropriate are calibrated and applied using the same Leeds data. The thesis concludes that the benefits of modelling techniques for planners at all scales, from individual schools to national Government, could be enormous. Through the application of these tools planners will be better placed to provide an education service which caters for all pupils within it. However, there are caveats regarding the requirement for further research into improving model performance and ensuring that output is sufficiently user-friendly.
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Mintz, Samuel. "An Almon distributed-lag model of transport investments and agricultural development in Liberia, 1950-1980." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1985. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/75960.

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MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH.
Bibliography: leaves 204-216.
by Samuel Mintz.
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Hayes, James. "A model for social impact assessment in Southern Africa." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2002. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11272006-163208.

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Ismail, Abu Hasan. "A computer-based management system for cooperative decision making in development control using the contract model : a case for Johor Bahru." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 1996. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/10256/.

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Suchinda, Kajonrungsilp Kennedy Larry DeWitt. "A model curriculum for parent education in Thai society." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1995. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p9633396.

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Title from title page screen, viewed May 17, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Larry D. Kennedy (chair), Robert L. Fisher, Ione M. Garcia, John R. McCarthy. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-129) and abstract. Also available in print.
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Baxter, Lynda T. "The use of the accelerated schools model in school planning and development, a case study." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape7/PQDD_0003/MQ41680.pdf.

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Holbert, Sally Beth 1962. "Development of a geographic information system based hydrologic model for stormwater management and landuse planning." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277108.

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The HYDROPAC model was developed to improve the technology transfer from the science of hydrology to environmental planning disciplines by initiating advanced spatial analysis techniques for predicting rainfall-runoff relationships. This model integrates the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) equations for calculating runoff and a Geographic Information System (Map Analysis Package) in a framework that allows the simulation of runoff processes over a digital elevation model. The simulations are done in discrete time steps allowing the generation of a hydrograph at any desired point in the watershed and the overland flow patterns are displayed in maps. This framework addresses some of the current limitations of hydrologic model for stormwater management planning in terms of capabilities for analysis and communication of results. This manuscript describes the methods used to develop the framework of the HYDROPAC model and its usefulness for analyzing potential runoff problems during the planning process.
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Ruddy, Nicholas Joseph. "The career development of hotel managers : towards a model of individual career planning and management." Thesis, University of Salford, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.284442.

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Buni, Glenn G. Deen Gary T. "Development of a steady state model for forecasting U.S. Navy Nurse Corps personnel /." Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Mar%5FBuni.pdf.

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Deen, Gary T., and Glenn G. Buni. "Development of a steady state model for forecasting U.S. Navy Nurse Corps personnel." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1699.

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This thesis developed a deterministic Markov state model to provide the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps a tool to more accurately forecast recruiting goals and future years force structure. Nurse Corps data was provided by the Nurse Corps Community Manager's office covering fiscal years 1990 to 2003. The probabilities used in the Markov model were derived from the fiscal year data. Transitions used in this model were stay at present grade, move up one grade or exit the system. Backward movement was not allowed and individuals could only move up one grade per year. The model was limited to eleven years and focused primarily on the ranks of O-1 to O-3. O-4's and O-5's that appeared in the data were allowed to flow through the system. Logistic regression was then used to investigate the probability of "staying" in the Nurse Corps to certain career decision points. Nurse Corps cohort data files for fiscal years 90 through 94 were merged for analysis, as was cohort data for fiscal year 96 through 98. Results of the markov model show that the O-1's and O-2's reach a steady state at the eight-year mark while the O-3's reach a steady state at the seventeen-year mark (based on provided data). The steady state values are compared to actual Nurse Corps goals. Results of the logistic regression show that Recalls, Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program and Nurse Candidate Program were all significant at increasing the probability of staying in the Nurse Corps. Males were more likely than females to stay in the Nurse Corps and changes in education levels decreased the probability of staying in the Nurse Corps.
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Manat, Boonprakob Kennedy Larry DeWitt. "The development of a curriculum model for teaching science in secondary schools in Thailand." Normal, Ill. Illinois State University, 1994. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ilstu/fullcit?p9510421.

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Thesis (Ed. D.)--Illinois State University, 1994.
Title from title page screen, viewed March 23, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Larry D. Kennedy (chair), Robert L. Fisher, Michael A. Lorber, John R. McCarthy. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-132) and abstract. Also available in print.
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Van, Dyk Liezl. "The development of a telemedicine service maturity model." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/85787.

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Thesis (PhD)-- Stellenbosch University, 2013.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A telemedicine service is a healthcare service (-medicine) that is delivered over a distance (tele-). The interest in the potential of telemedicine to increase the quality, accessibility, utilization, e ciency and e ectiveness of healthcare services is fuelled by the rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) and connectivity. Despite this potential, the success rate of telemedicine services disappoints. Many mistakes in the implementation of telemedicine services are repeated over and over again and best practices are not captured and replicated. This study responds to the need for reference models for the assessment and optimization of telemedicine services in a consistent, systematic and systemic way. Maturity models are reference models that describe typical patterns in the development of organizational capabilities and depict a sequence of stages towards the desired state. Many reference models exist that are applicable to telemedicine services, but none of these provide guidance for the optimization of services, like a maturity model does. Many maturity models exist within a health systems context, but none of these can be applied "as is" to telemedicine services. In this study an iterative top-down design approach is followed to develop a Telemedicine Service Maturity Model (TMSMM). This model facilitates the assessment of a telemedicine service on micro, meso, and macrolevel along all the domains that comprise the telemedicine health system. Sets of capability statements are de ned, which follow each other in a cumulative manner, hence providing a maturation path towards the desired maturity state. These sets of capability statements provide yardsticks according to which quantitative values are allocated to an intangible concept, such as maturity. Once an individual service is assessed, further actions towards the optimization of the service can be derived from these yardsticks. The multidimensional design of the TMSMM, as well as the fact that capability statements facilitate the consistent quanti cation of maturity, makes it possible to analyze the aggregated results of cohort of services. To accomplish this, principles of business intelligence and data warehouse design are applied together with online analytic processing (OLAP) procedures. The TMSMM addresses the previously unful lled need for a reference model to assess and optimize telemedicine services in a consistent, systematic and systemic way. This study spans several academic and professional domains and thereby contributes to the scienti c world of telemedicine and ehealth.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: 'n Telegeneeskunde diens is 'n gesondheidsdiens (-geneeskunde) wat oor 'n afstand gelewer word (tele-). Met die snelle ontwikkeling van inligtings-en kommunikasietegnologie hou telegeneeskunde die potensiaal in om die kwaliteit, toeganklikheid, benutting, doelmatigheid en doeltre endheid van gesondheidsdienste te verhoog. Ten spyte van hierdie potensiaal, stel die aantal onsuksesvolle telegeneeskunde dienste teleur. Heelwat foute in die implementering van telegeneeskundedienste word oor en oor gemaak, terwyl die beste praktyke nie vasgevang en herhaal word nie. Hierdie studie is onderneem in reaksie op die behoefte aan 'n verwysingsmodel vir die assessering en optimering van telegeneeskunde dienste op 'n konsekwente, sistematiese en sistemiese manier. Volwassenheidsmodelle is verwysingsmodelle wat tipiese patrone in die ontwikkeling van organisatoriese vermoeëns beskryf. Dit stip 'n aantal fases neer wat uiteindelik behoort te lei na die ideale organisatoriese toestand. Daar bestaan verskeie verwysingsmodelle wat van toepassing is op telegeneeskunde dienste, maar geeneen daarvan gee leiding met die oog op die optimering van die diens, soos in die geval van 'n volwassenheidsmodel nie. In hierdie studie word 'n iteratiewe van-bo-na-onder ontwerpsbenadering gevolg om 'n telegeneeskunde volwassenheidsmodel (TMSMM) te ontwikkel. Hierdie model fasiliteer die assessering van 'n telegeneeskunde diens op 'n mikro-, mesoen makrovlak en met betrekking to al die fasette waaruit 'n telegeneeskunde stelsel bestaan. 'n Aantal vermoeëstellings is gede nieer. Hierdie stellings volg op mekaar en akkumuleer om sodoende 'n volwassenheidspad na die verlangde toestand aan te dui. Hierdie vermoeëstellings verskaf maatstawwe waarvolgens kwantitiewe waardes toegeken kan word aan 'n ontasbare konsep, soos volwassenheid. Sodra 'n individuele diens geassesseer is, kan verdere aksies met die oog op die optimering van die diens afgelei word. Die multidimensionele ontwerp van die TMSMM, tesame met die feit dat die vermoeëstellings volwassenheid op 'n konsekwente manier kwanti seer, maak dit moontlik dat die data van 'n kohort dienste saamgevoeg kan word met die oog op analise. Beginsels van besigheidsintelligensie, datastoorontwerp asook aanlyn analitiese prosessering (OLAP) word hiervoor ingespan. Die TMSMM spreek tot die voorheen onvervulde behoefte aan 'n verwysingsmodel waarmee telegeneeskunde dienste geassesseer in geoptimeer word in 'n konsekwente, sistematiese en sistemiese manier. Hierdie studie strek oor verskeie akademiese en professionele domeine en lewer sodoende 'n bydrae tot die multidissiplinêre wetenskapswêreld van telegeeskunde en e-gesondheid.
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Maoh, Hanna Francis. "Modeling firm demography in urban areas with an application to Hamilton, Ontario: towards an agent-based microsimulation model /." *McMaster only, 2005.

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Bäck, Daniel, and Peter Johansson. "A model for effective development of plant layouts and material handling systems : En modell för effektiv utformning av fabrikslayouter och materialhanteringssystem." Thesis, Växjö University, School of Technology and Design, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:vxu:diva-1306.

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In this thesis was a model developed, in order to improve deficiencies in existing literature regarding the layout problem and to give companies a comprehensible user-friendly procedure on how to design competitive production processes, plant layouts and material handling systems. The model consists of six phases that can be used sequentially in order to design, evaluate, implement and maintain effective plant layouts and material handling systems. The model can also be used to examine and optimize processes. The first four phases of the model were tested successfully in a case study at Holtab AB, a medium sized manufacturing company in Tingsryd.

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Becker, Brie. "A Model for the Public Sector to Foster Sustainable Business Development." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/11499.

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Businesses play an important role in the economic, environmental and social health of our communities. The public sector can foster sustainable business development through economic development strategies, policies and resources. This study evaluates the Sustainable Business Initiative (SBI), an economic development initiative intended to strengthen Eugene's economy by identifying barriers that keep businesses from being more sustainable. Using the collaborative planning model as a framework, I seek to evaluate both the process used to convene the SBI and the outcomes it produced to implement sustainable business practices. I assess whether the SBI changed business practices in Eugene and whether the SBI can serve as a useful model for other communities to engage in sustainable business development. I argue that although collaboration is a useful model to elevate the conversation of sustainability, more effort is needed to link the process with the outcomes to ensure long-lasting change in the business community.
Committee in charge: Gerardo Sandoval, Chair; Michael Hibbard, Member; Cassandra Moseley, Member
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Sannéus, David. "Analysis and improvement of the production planning at Willo AB : Through development of a classification model." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Produktionsekonomi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-130990.

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Background and problem description: Companies in the manufacturing industry always strive to find ways to improve. One of the main areas for improvements is the process of planning the production. Willo AB is a family owned subcontractor located in Växjö, Sweden, who specializes in producing precision parts. Willo has grown over the last years and now fears the present procedures and personnel are in need for additionally support to perform the production planning in a sufficiently good way. High importance is therefore set in structuring a clear process to facilitate the future planning, with the use of product groups and classifications. Purpose and research objectives: Study how the current production planning process is conducted at Willo, to map and suggest future improvements. The goal is to develop and present a method for classifying products into different groups. The classifications should facilitate an easier and faster production planning process that can handle more products in the future. 1. Initially map the planning process and identify processes that influence the production plan at Willo. 2. Analyse the identified differences between Willo’s planning focus and time horizons to theoretical literature. 3. Develop a method for classifying products into different groups, which can be used for production planning purposes. 4. Suggest future improvements to Willo with foundation from the presented classification method and identified differences to the literature. Methodology: Four phases divides the study; planning phase, data collection phase, analysis phase, and conclusion and recommendations phase. The planning phase consists of a background together with the purpose and goal for the study. Data collection phase include the case study about production planning at Willo and the literature study. The planning at Willo has been studied by using interviews, observations, and internal documents. The analysis phase incorporates the study where Willo’s production planning is compared to the theoretical framework. The analysis led to recommendations to Willo and a further development of some of the suggested improvements presented in the last phase. Conclusions: Willo’s production planning process has been described in a process map where potential improvements have been highlighted. Other suggested improvements regarding the operational organization have further been identified and discussed. Development of a classification model has been made, which enable product groups to be formed according to manufactural specifications. Willo can use this model to support decision making during the production planning process, were the new information can facilitate an easier and faster process that can handles more products in the future.
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Caillaud, Antoine. "Development of an hydrodynamic hull model for slender planning hulls based on the 2D+t theory." Thesis, KTH, Marina system, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-198516.

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A two-dimensional Boundary Element Method (BEM) based on potential flow theory is developed. Exact body boundary conditions and fully nonlinear free surface boundary conditions are considered in order to accurately model nonlinear wave-body interactions. The two-dimensional symmetric water entry of a wedge is studied. Gravity effects are generally included and several numerical treatments are performed. Van Karman's theory is used to simulate the first instant of the water entry. A jet cut-off model is developed in order to tackle the problem of a thin water jet running up along the hull. Smoothing and regriding of the free surface profile are implemented and performed at each time step in order to limit numerical errors and instabilities. Reliable pressure results and first encouraging results are obtained when non-viscous flow separation happens.
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Shakya, Keshab M. "Land use planning with multiobjective programming: a model for forest development in the hills of Nepal." Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49893.

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A land use planning model was developed for long term planning of renewable natural resources development in the Hills of Nepal. Considerable emphasis was placed upon identifying land use planning problems for the prevalent limited market economy and subsistence farming system. A multiobjective programming model was chosen for modeling the land use planning problem. The model accommodated five objectives: namely, increasing food, fodder, and fuelwood production and decreasing soil loss and cost. A weighting technique within the multiobjective framework was developed to facilitate land use planning as a socio-political decision making process. The application of the model was demonstrated with data from Phewatal watershed. The model generated technically efficient alternative land use plans. It also generated information on time flow of achievement levels of the objectives and their trade-offs in each alternative plan. Very few alternative plans were generated when the periodic growth rates on achievement levels of the objectives were tightly constrained. The model also provided information on periodic deficit and surplus achievements of the objectives. This information provided the guidelines for evaluating the plans. The model provided a useful mathematical structure for analyzing land use planning as an integrated planning process coordinating multi-sectoral objectives in time and space. A foundation has been laid for constructing comprehensive land use planning models in subsistence farming economy in developing nations. The model was run on a commercially available software package and a portable personal computer. Therefore, the model can be applied in the field situation in many developing countries.
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Ogundipe, Samuel Johnson. "A proposed Model for Country Branding : an experimental Application on Nigeria." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Företagsekonomi, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-10397.

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In the era of globalization, countries compete with each other for attention, respect and trust of potential consumers, investors, tourists, media and governments of other nations. Branding is the most powerful tool that a nation can utilize for effective differentiation strategies and for creating competitive advantage over other nations. Unfortunately, not every nations or destination marketers have a broad understanding of the concept of branding and how a country can be successfully branded. Hence, this study has proposed a model that could be used as a valuable guide for country branding. Also the model is recommended for countries struggling with image crisis; on the mission to improve the image internationally. Nigeria is a good example of countries with image crisis; it is one of the most populated countries in the world with a population of about 160 million inhabitants and growth rate of 2.553percent annually. Despite the abundant resources (e.g. coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.) that the nation is endowed with, it is quite disappointing that the population below poverty line is still at the alarming rate of 70percent of the total population. The mismanagement and poor leadership of the nation characterised by corruption, fraud, embezzlement of public fund etc. has culminated into serious image crisis that is slowing down the potential for investment and economic growth. However, there has been series of image rebranding campaigns but no tangible achievement has been recorded. It is quite questionable though, if image rebranding will provide the kind of future that Nigeria envisaged, considering the socio-political situation and the economic imbalance; compounded by the obvious fact that the nation has no known brand. Therefore, this paper argues that there is need to redirect the effort invested on image rebranding to the creation of a unique and competitive brand for the country. It was established from the study that a nation’s brand is capable of improving the reputation of the nation as well as stimulate the expectation of the target audience. However, it was also established from the study that a wrong approach to branding could mislead the target audience and attract negative publicity. Hence, as a contribution of the study to the field of branding, a model was proposed as a functional guide for country branding. Also, considering the abysmal performance of Nigeria’s image in the international community and to strengthen the argument that brand creation is required for the country; an experimental application of the proposed model was conducted using Nigeria as the case country. The first phase of the model suggested a major improvement in the society; this is required to further enhance the strengths of the country and to motivate the much needed community participation and confidence in the brand creation. It is the conclusion of the study that a strong nation brand can offset the image problem if it is built on something concrete, genuine, and uniquely identifiable with the country, capable of connecting to the cognitive psychology of the target audience.
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Rosmarin, Tessa. "Community-driven educational and training model for sustainable community development resulting in sosio-economic upliftment in the Western Soutpansberg." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1500.

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This thesis used the Logical Framework Approach to create a project proposal for the establishment of a community-driven educational and training model for sustainable community development based in the Western Soutpansberg in the Limpopo Province. The project aims to provide much-needed socio-economic upliftment to this area, which is characterized by many large poor local communities with relatively few employment opportunities. The proposed programme focuses on the formation of the Soutpansberg Centre for Sustainable Development. This Centre is intended to be a demonstration model for land and agrarian reform based on sustainable development principles, indigenous knowledge and appropriate technologies. It would serve as a working example of how the reform process could be accelerated thus making a significant impact particularly on the lives of the rural poor and landless in the surrounding area. The research that was undertaken for this proposal entailed assessing and building on available primary data and information. It was informed by existing documentation, research and interviews with key stakeholders. The intention is for this project to become a reality in the near future and therefore it was necessary to create a document that is both viable and practical taking into consideration and assessing the various elements involved in such a sustainable development initiative.
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Vinagre, Carla Sofia Teles da Silva. "Desenvolvimento de um modelo sistematizado de investigação, desenvolvimento e inovação." Master's thesis, ISA, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/6167.

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This essay was based on the increasing importance of change and innovation, trying to understand the necessities of the market, the clients and the companies. It was analyzed a model of IDI that was already used by the company Consulai for the creation of new products and services, in order to realize if it was updated and witch improvements were necessary to implement. We developed a new conception and development model for new products and services, betting on a bigger research of information by the company employees before they validate any phase of the project. Within this model, two new documents were created: One for the Preliminary Study of New Services/Products, and one for Planning of the New Service/Product. In order to know if the new model was functional, it was tested in a service that was being implemented in the company, the Environmental Management System. We’ve concluded that new model oblige to a bigger research and participation by the company’s employees and leads to a greater chance that the idea of the potential new service/product doesn´t get lost so easily. We´ve also concluded that it´s required a better verification of the control, checking, and changing phases during the process and that this model should be decreased once it takes to long to fill in. The Environmental Management System is a won bet by the company, once it is already in use and the company as kept and implemented the new documents, the need for more information and the more permanent cooperation between the coworkers suggested by the model here improved
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