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A Defense of Bertrand Russell’s Theory of Definite Descriptions against Donnellan’s Distinction
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According to Russell’s theory of descriptions, a sentence of the form “The F is G” expresses the general proposition There is exactly one F and whatever is an F is G. According to Donnellan, there are two types of uses of a definite description: an attributive use and a referential use. A...
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A Deep Learning Approach for Forecasting Cost Estimate at Completion (EAC) in Construction Projects
DownloadFall 2024
Inaccurate cost forecasting is a significant issue that can lead to potential budget overruns, cash flow problems, poor stakeholder relationships, and financial losses for construction execution companies. To improve cost forecasting accuracy, this research proposes a deep-learning framework...