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A wavelet network model is developed to predict the inflow of Three Gorges dam in Yangtze River, China. The model makes use of the multi-resolution analysis of wavelet analysis and the nonlinear capability of artificial neural network. The short and long term input runoff of Three Gorges dam,...
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Synthetic generation of daily streamflow sequences is one of the most critical issues in stochastic hydrology. In this study, a new wavelet transform method is developed for synthetic generation of daily streamflow sequences. Firstly, daily streamflow sequences with different frequency...
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Purpose Sitting in a chair is a typical act of modern people. Prolonged sitting and sitting with improper postures can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Thus, there is a need for a sitting posture classification monitoring system that can predict a sitting posture. The purpose of this paper is...
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Describes a recent management development programme for the managers of a business school. Steve Johnson explains how the programme made him into a “learning manager”. He outlines how the programme contributed to some recent success stories.
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Research evidence suggests that SMEs are significantly less likely than larger employers to provide or fund formal training leading to qualifications for employees. The training (or more accurately learning) that does take place in most SMEs tends to be informal, on‐the‐job and related to...
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Workforce development is becoming a higher priority for government, both as a means of addressing social exclusion and raising competitiveness. However there is limited evidence of the contribution of training to the success of individual firms and even less evidence of the impact of such...
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Policy makers have introduced a number of measures to encourage older workers to stay in the labour market, with improving access to training a particular priority. Policy action appeared justified by evidence that older workers are less likely to participate in training, and more likely to have...
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