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Monte Carlo Simulation Of Interactions Of Radiation With Biological Systems At The Cellular And Dna Levels: The Geant4-Dna Project, S Chauvie, Z Francis, Susanna Guatelli, S Incerti, B Mascialino, G Montarou, P Moretto, P Nieminen, Maria Pia
Monte Carlo Simulation Of Interactions Of Radiation With Biological Systems At The Cellular And Dna Levels: The Geant4-Dna Project, S Chauvie, Z Francis, Susanna Guatelli, S Incerti, B Mascialino, G Montarou, P Moretto, P Nieminen, Maria Pia
Susanna Guatelli
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Simamph: An Agent-Based Simulation Model For Exploring The Use Of Psychostimulants And Related Harm Amongst Young Australians, Pascal Perez, Anne Dray, David Moore, Paul Dietze, Gabriele Bammer, Rebecca Jenkinson, Christine Siokou, Rachael Green, Susan Hudson, Lisa Maher
Simamph: An Agent-Based Simulation Model For Exploring The Use Of Psychostimulants And Related Harm Amongst Young Australians, Pascal Perez, Anne Dray, David Moore, Paul Dietze, Gabriele Bammer, Rebecca Jenkinson, Christine Siokou, Rachael Green, Susan Hudson, Lisa Maher
Professor Pascal Perez
Background: Computer simulations provide a useful tool for bringing together diverse sources of information in order to increase understanding of the complex aetiology of drug use and related harm, and to inform the development of effective policies. In this paper, we describe SimAmph, an agent-based simulation model for exploring how individual perceptions, peer influences and subcultural settings shape the use of psychostimulants and related harm amongst young Australians. Methods: We present the conceptual architecture underpinning SimAmph, the assumptions we made in building it, the outcomes of sensitivity analysis of key model parameters and the results obtained when we modelled a …
Are Drug Detection Dogs And Mass-Media Campaigns Likely To Be Effective Policy Responses To Psychostimulant Use And Related Harm? Results From An Agent-Based Simulation Model, David Moore, Lisa Maher, Christine Siokou, Rachael Green, Anne Dray, Rebecca Jenkinson, Susan Hudson, Gabriele Bammer, Pascal Perez, Paul Dietze
Are Drug Detection Dogs And Mass-Media Campaigns Likely To Be Effective Policy Responses To Psychostimulant Use And Related Harm? Results From An Agent-Based Simulation Model, David Moore, Lisa Maher, Christine Siokou, Rachael Green, Anne Dray, Rebecca Jenkinson, Susan Hudson, Gabriele Bammer, Pascal Perez, Paul Dietze
Professor Pascal Perez
Background Agent-based simulation models can be used to explore the impact of policy and practice on drug use and related consequences. In a linked paper (Perez et al., 2011), we described SimAmph, an agent-based simulation model for exploring the use of psychostimulants and related harm amongst young Australians. Methods In this paper, we use the model to simulate the impact of two policy scenarios on engagement in drug use and experience of drug-related harm: (i) the use of passive-alert detection (PAD) dogs by police at public venues and (ii) the introduction of a mass-media drug prevention campaign. Results The findings …
Computer Simulation Study On The Dynamic Behaviour Of An Aeac Mechanical Manipulator, M Ibrahim, Christopher Cook, A Tieu
Computer Simulation Study On The Dynamic Behaviour Of An Aeac Mechanical Manipulator, M Ibrahim, Christopher Cook, A Tieu
Christopher Cook
No abstract provided.
Simulation And Implementation Of Agc Control On Hille 100 Experimental Rolling Mill, Xiaofeng He, Zhengyi Jiang, Christopher Cook
Simulation And Implementation Of Agc Control On Hille 100 Experimental Rolling Mill, Xiaofeng He, Zhengyi Jiang, Christopher Cook
Christopher Cook
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Simulation-Based Evaluation Of Port Evacuation Plans For Predictable Natural Disasters, Xiuli Qu, Maurice Jackson, Lauren Davis
Simulation-Based Evaluation Of Port Evacuation Plans For Predictable Natural Disasters, Xiuli Qu, Maurice Jackson, Lauren Davis
Dr. Lauren B Davis
Effective port emergency evacuation could reduce the potential damages and losses caused by a predictive natural disaster. Thus, most U.S. ports have evacuation plans or guidelines established for predictive natural disasters, especially hurricanes. However, hurricane Katrina still revealed that these existing emergency evacuation plans may not be as effective as originally expected. The objective of this study is to provide a quantitative approach to evaluating the effectiveness of port emergency evacuation plans for hurricanes. A discrete-event simulation model is developed in this study to capture the dynamic evacuation process in a complex port environment when a hurricane approaches a port. …