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Statistical models and techniques applied to the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS) database (2012)
Thesis

The research explores statistical models and techniques which 'have been or might be used'
to investigate relationships within the international manufacturing strategy survey (IMSS)
database and other similar databases. The sample data for the rese... Read More about Statistical models and techniques applied to the International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS) database.

A dynamic model for evaluating the effects of changes in eating and physical activity on childhood obesity (2012)
Thesis

Obesity is a term used to describe the condition of excess fat. It has many dangerous side
effects for health and well-being. Knowing the negative impacts of obesity, this research
attempts to demonstrate the contribution offered by system dynamics... Read More about A dynamic model for evaluating the effects of changes in eating and physical activity on childhood obesity.

Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics (2010)
Thesis
Mansor, R. Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The age group of 17-19 years is considered as one of the most vulnerable and dynamic
groups which if fully utilised and equipped with skills training can be developed into a
skilled workforce that will contribute highly to the economic developmen... Read More about Modelling the progression and retention of students in secondary school education in Sarawak : a case study using system dynamics.

An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains (2010)
Thesis
Bazin, N. An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

This thesis presents the analysis of dynamic behaviour arising from different
production planning systems in manufacturing supply chains. Models of push, pull
and hybrid production planning systems are developed using the system dynamics
methodolo... Read More about An analysis of the performance of push, pull and hybrid production systems in manufacturing supply chains.

Exploring the sustainability of mass tourism in island tourist economies : a system dynamics approach (2006)
Thesis

Assessing the economic, ecological and social impacts of tourism development has become a major activity within the tourism and sustainable development research communities. The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the unique contributions... Read More about Exploring the sustainability of mass tourism in island tourist economies : a system dynamics approach.

Economics, critical realism and system dynamics (2004)
Thesis
Petrides, L. Economics, critical realism and system dynamics. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The main goal of this thesis is to provide a full account of the deficiencies of mainstream economics largely through different economists’ own criticisms, and to subsequently describe an alternative methodology that allows for their overcoming. The... Read More about Economics, critical realism and system dynamics.