Microstructural analysis: Tools and techniques

Abstract OBIRCH analysis is a useful technique for defect localization not only for parametric failures, but also for functional analysis. However, OBIRCH results do not always identify the exact defect location. OBIRCH analysis results must be used in conjunction with other analysis tools and techniques to successfully identify defect locations.

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Translating Advances in Data Mining in Business Operations

Data Warehousing and Mining ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-951-9.ch170 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 2734-2748

Author(s):

Henry Dillon ◽

Beverley Hope

Keyword(s):

Data Mining ◽

Information Technology ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Knowledge Discovery ◽

Knowledge Discovery In Databases ◽

Business Context ◽

Business Operations ◽

Analysis Tools ◽

It Managers ◽

Tools And Techniques

Knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) is a field of research that studies the development and use of various data analysis tools and techniques. KDD research has produced an array of models, theories, functions and methodologies for producing knowledge from data. However, despite these advances, nearly two thirds of information technology (IT) managers say that data mining products are too difficult to use in a business context. This chapter discusses how advances in data mining translate into the business context. It highlights the art of business implementation rather than the science of KDD.

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The S’ANT Imperative for Realizing the Vision of Healthcare Network Centric Operations

Health Information Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-988-5.ch140 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 2206-2217

Author(s):

Nimini Wickramasinghe ◽

Rajeev K. Bali

Keyword(s):

Social Network ◽

Social Network Analysis ◽

Network Analysis ◽

Network Theory ◽

Knowledge Building ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Healthcare Network ◽

Analysis Tools ◽

Network Centric Operations ◽

Tools And Techniques

In the information-intensive environment of healthcare, the networkcentric approach has been proffered as one that allows free and rapid sharing of information and effective knowledge building required for the development of coherent objectives and their rapid attainment. This article asserts that if we are to realize such a vision it is imperative to draw upon strong rich analysis tools and techniques and thus calls for the application of Social Network Analysis combined with Actor-network Theory (S’ANT).

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