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Although sweetpotato has a reputation as a durable crop able to withstand many adversities, numerous bacterial and fungal diseases have been reported on this crop from different regions of the world. In-depth information on most of these diseases has previously been published in comprehensive monographs. Much of the information in the classic 1929 monograph by Harter and Weimer remains useful. Detailed...
Due to the increase in gang violence in today's prisons, Corrections Departments face the challenge of keeping prison staff and inmates safe while meeting aggressive goals to provide healthcare in a timely manner. This paper discusses the approach of using simulation modeling to analyze and identify the most effective business processes to meet these goals in a complex Receiving and Release area of...
A large number of operational tools exist to help researchers determine business solutions for their customers. Each individual tool serves a distinct purpose for specific types of problems. Deciding which tool to use requires knowledge and experience. Sometimes, the researcher should integrate several tools because each tool may get too complex or not form a complete solution. This paper discusses...
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital (Tucson, Arizona), the Ascension Health Operations Resource Group and FDI Simulation team worked collaboratively to improve hospital flow and increase access to care by implementing process improvements based on simulation that reduced the Emergency Center (EC) length of stay by 7%, increased the EC monthly volume by 5%, increased the inpatient daily census by 20% and...
This panel reflects upon their experiences as simulation professionals and shares their thoughts regarding elements of their simulation education that they have found most helpful in their work as well as things they wish they would have learned. With diverse backgrounds and simulation application areas, their perspectives may provide food for thought to simulation course developers and to those in...
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