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A Simulation Model for the Analysis and Management of An Emergency Service System

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  • ZAKI, AHMED S.
  • CHENG, HSING KENNETH
  • PARKER, BARNETT R.

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  • Zaki, Ahmed S. & Cheng, Hsing Kenneth & Parker, Barnett R., 1997. "A Simulation Model for the Analysis and Management of An Emergency Service System," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 173-189, September.
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