Browsing by Subject "Industrial Engineering"
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Application of machine learning algorithm on binary classification model for stroke treatment eligibility
(2023-04-17)In Canada, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death. Ischemic stroke is the most common type, making up approximately 85% of all stroke patients. Endovascular treatment (EVT) is ... -
Centralized Waiting List for Outpatient Physiotherapy in the Central Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority
(2019-04-05)This thesis utilizes discrete event simulation to model four outpatient physiotherapy locations in the Central Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Centralization of intake is being considered to increase efficiency ... -
Coordinated Network Management for Platelets in Canada
(2019-04-05)The objective of this thesis is to determine whether a simple rule-based policy could be used to reduce the wastage of platelets in a Canadian blood distribution network. The policy we are investigating is a hub and spoke ... -
Identifying Changes in Demand for Perishable Products Using Statistical Process Control and Forecasting
(2021-12-17)Fast and accurate identification of changes in demand is crucial in the management of blood products. Canadian Blood Services is planning a pilot project to apply pathogen reduction technology (PRT) to platelet production. ... -
Optimization Framework for Natural Gas Storage Assets Subject to Price Uncertainty
(2020-08-28)Natural gas offers a clean and efficient fuel-burning method of power generation and heating. North America, specifically, features a sprawling network of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities that bring natural gas ...