List of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Foreword. 1. Basic Concepts. 2. Evolutionary Algorithm MOP Approaches. 3. MOEA Test Suites. 4. MOEA Testing and Analysis. 5. MOEA Theory and Issues. 3. MOEA Theoretical Issues. 6. Applications. 7. MOEA Parallelization. 8. Multi-Criteria Decision Making. 9. Special Topics. 10. Epilog. Appendix A: MOEA Classification and Technique Analysis. Appendix B: MOPs in the Literature. Appendix C: Ptrue & PFtrue for Selected Numeric MOPs. Appendix D: Ptrue & PFtrue for Side-Constrained MOPs. Appendix E: MOEA Software Availability. Appendix F: MOEA-Related Information. Index. References.

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Evolutionary algorithms for solving multi-objective problems

Problem: Localities and states are turning to land planning and urban design for help in reducing automobile use and related social and environmental costs. The effects of such strategies on travel demand have not been generalized in recent years from the multitude of available studies. Purpose: We conducted a meta-analysis of the built environment-travel literature existing at the end of 2009 in order to draw generalizable conclusions for practice. We aimed to quantify effect sizes, update earlier work, include additional outcome measures, and address the methodological issue of self-selection. Methods: We computed elasticities for individual studies and pooled them to produce weighted averages. Results and conclusions: Travel variables are generally inelastic with respect to change in measures of the built environment. Of the environmental variables considered here, none has a weighted average travel elasticity of absolute magnitude greater than 0.39, and most are much less. Still, the combined effect o...

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Travel and the Built Environment

Retrospective study: The diagnostic accuracy of conventional forceps biopsy of gastric epithelial compared to endoscopic submucosal dissection (STROBE compliant).

https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736(11)60393-0.pdf

Priority actions for the non-communicable disease crisis

https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736(13)62416-2.pdf

Early palliative care for patients with advanced cancer: a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Mapping Levels of Palliative Care Development: A Global View

Petri net-based modelling of workflow systems: An overview

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Qualitative Choice Analysis-Theory, Econometrics and an Application to Automobile Demand

Pediatric palliative care is recommended by many organizations. Yet, there is no information available on the progress that has been made in providing this care or the gaps that still exist in provision around the world. We conducted a systematic review to address this gap in knowledge. The systematic review identified 117 peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed resources. Based on this information, each country was assigned a level of provision; 65.6% of countries had no known activities, 18.8% had capacity building activities, 9.9% had localized provision, and 5.7% had provision that was reaching mainstream providers. Understanding the geographic distribution in the level of provision is crucial for policy makers and funders.

Mike Wright

Papers

Mapping Levels of Palliative Care Development: A Global View

Petri net-based modelling of workflow systems: An overview

Qualitative Choice Analysis-Theory, Econometrics and an Application to Automobile Demand

Pediatric palliative care provision around the world: A systematic review

Hospice and Palliative Care Development in Africa: A Multi-Method Review of Services and Experiences