Network access selection in heterogeneous wireless networks by Taiwo, Olugbenga Adekunle

“…One of the major issues in HWNs is how to select the most suitable RAT for multiple handoff calls, and the selection of a suitable RAT for multiple-calls from a single-homed multi-mode terminal in HWNs is a group decision problem. …”
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Comparison of vertical handover decision-based techniques in heterogeneous networks by Edia, Adada

“…Heterogeneous networks are typically characterized by some network architecture, base stations of varying transmission power, transmission solutions and the deployment of a mix of technologies (multiple radio access technologies). …”
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Efficient access network selection and data demand prediction for 5G systems by Paul, Udita

“…They also often run multiple applications simultaneously and as such, it must be ensured that the best access technology is assigned to a particular subscriber to maintain quality of experience and service. …”
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Evaluating Different Multi-Criteria Decision Methods for the Comparison and Investigation of Public Transport Projects by Papathanasiou, Shameez Patel

“…Generally speaking, a multiple criteria decision problem is a scenario in which having defined a set of actions/solutions (Do nothing / Upgrade Rail / Additional buses etc.) and a consistent family of criteria (Cost / Accessibility / Safety etc.), the Decision Maker (DM) tends to determine the best subset of actions and solutions according to the criteria (choice problem), divide the solutions into subsets representing specific classes of solutions according to the concrete classification rules (sorting problem) or rank the actions and solutions from best to worst, according to the criteria (ranking problem) (Zak, 2010). …”
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A risk-based entry decision model for South African construction companies venturing into African markets by Odediran, Sunday Julius

“…This research examines the influence of international risks, and the level of resources of South African construction companies on entry decisions made to access cross‐border African construction markets. …”
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Factors affecting elementary teachers’ decision to integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) in an Egyptian international school by Hafez, Shaimaa Mohamed

“…Factors identified to affect elementary teachers’ decision to integrate ICT in education included but were not limited to: training in ICT integration, technical support, pedagogical support, access to technology resources, teachers’ competence in using multiple ICT tools and skills.…”
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Essays on the economics of early childhood development : spatial inequalities, service provision, and parental investment by Leach, Grace Margaret Mary

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Sustainability performance analysis and decision-making for minerals beneficiation : a South African iron and steel scrap case study by Chitaka, Takunda Yeukai

“…They provide a structured and systematic approach to decision-making in complex situations, often characterised by multiple decision-makers with potentially conflicting views and objectives. …”
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Coaches' knowledge of injury and associated risk factors among young track and field athletes: A case study on the Western Cape Talent Development Programme (TDP) branch of the Mas... by Isaacs, Neda

“…Several coaches performed poorly on the MCQ, and some practices used by the coaches in our sample were questionable. …”
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Managing the shared accommodation industry ethical dilemmas : the case of Cape Town and eThekwini’s competing multi-stakeholder interests

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A cross-layer approach for optimizing the efficiency of wireless sensor and actor networks

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Assessing quality assurance in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training system in Malawi

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Active purchasing mechanisms of private healthcare services: experiences of public and private purchasers in Kenya by Chuma, Benson

“…Existing literature shows public and private purchasers in Kenya are faced with multiple challenges when implementing strategic purchasing mechanisms such as lack of technical expertise, poor planning and resistance from some providers. …”
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From drought to desalination: The case of Cape Town by Beerthuis, Sharda

“…While desalination was pushed by the municipality as a drought relief technology for all citizens, the results show that the emergence of this technology came with frictions, as it was contested, ecologically disturbed and critically questioned by multiple actors. As my findings demonstrate, desalination triggers the emergence of exclusive decision-making processes and financial constraints, especially for vulnerable citizens. …”
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Women's fuel choices and fuel stacking practices in urban households : a narrative study

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Digging deeper for benefits: rural local governance and the livelihood and sustainability outcomes of devils claw (Harpagophytum spp.) harvesting in the Zambezi Region, Namibia by Lavelle, Jessica-Jane

“…However, power was not restructured under such arrangements and differentials in access, knowledge, decision-making and benefits remained. …”
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Intelligent risk profiling for project management by Loftus, Kennith

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Efficient radio resource management in integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks by Birabwa, Denise Joanitah

“…Consequently, the B5G network will be an integrated terrestrial and nonterrestrial network (ITNTN) consisting of multiple radio access networks (RANs) coexisting to provide radio access to multi-mode user equipment. …”
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