Computational Physics (Lecture 18)
Neural networks explained with the example of feedforward vs. recurrent networks. Feedforward networks propagate data, while recurrent models allow loops for cascade effects. Recurrent networks are less influential but closer to the brain's function. Introduction to handwritten digit classification
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European Humanitarian Intervention in the Ottoman Empire
Explore European powers' moral duty to intervene in Ottoman affairs during the 19th century, motivated by humanitarian and imperial interests. Discover the impact of the Concert of Europe and legal theories on humanitarian intervention.
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Mine Action in the Humanitarian Cluster System
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) plays a crucial role in coordinating humanitarian efforts, with a focus on mine action in the global protection cluster. This involves clear responsibilities, strategic planning, and advocacy to address humanitarian needs. The IASC Reference Module for Clus
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Comprehensive Guide to Assessing and Prioritizing Child and Adolescent Health in Humanitarian Settings
This module provides a detailed operational guide on assessing and prioritizing child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings. It covers obtaining data on child/adolescent health, coordinating responses, planning activities, and utilizing data systems for monitoring and evaluation. Key compon
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Understanding Computer Networks: Types and Characteristics
In the realm of computer networks, nodes share resources through digital telecommunications networks. These networks enable lightning-fast data exchange and boast attributes like speed, accuracy, diligence, versatility, and vast storage capabilities. Additionally, various types of networks exist tod
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Humanitarian Action and Coordination: Essential Guidelines and Standards
This comprehensive guide provides insights on coordinating child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and implementing key actions. It covers the utilization of resources like the operational guide, self-assessment tracker, and core humanitarian
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Understanding Sphere: Humanitarian Standards and Practices
Learn about Sphere, a global movement focusing on humanitarian standards and quality assistance. Explore the Sphere Handbook, its philosophy, and the importance of humanitarian standards. Discover the key areas covered in the Handbook and why they are essential for effective crisis response. Join a
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Gender-Responsive Humanitarian Leadership and Transformation
Challenges in implementing gender-responsive humanitarian programmes require greater political will, leadership, resources, accountability, and capacity building. Feminist leadership aims to transform power dynamics, fight inequality, and create inclusive structures. It involves principles, values,
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Understanding Artificial Neural Networks From Scratch
Learn how to build artificial neural networks from scratch, focusing on multi-level feedforward networks like multi-level perceptrons. Discover how neural networks function, including training large networks in parallel and distributed systems, and grasp concepts such as learning non-linear function
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Understanding Humanitarian Landscape and Coordination Challenges
The humanitarian landscape involves various organizations working together to provide assistance during crises. Coordination challenges, such as identifying needs, existing assistance, and government involvement, have been prevalent. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) was established in 1991
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Insights from Evaluation of Previous Humanitarian Crises and Core Humanitarian Standards
Evaluation of past crises reveals the importance of core humanitarian standards in providing timely, coordinated, and effective assistance. Learning from experience, feedback mechanisms, and competent staff are key for addressing humanitarian crises. Data and systems play a crucial role in monitorin
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Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management in Humanitarian Emergencies
Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management play vital roles in humanitarian emergencies. The coordination mechanism involves regular meetings convened by the RC/HC and coordinated by OCHA, providing opportunities for clusters to collaborate on shared planning, needs assessments, and poole
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Understanding PSEA: Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Settings
Sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian settings pose serious threats to vulnerable populations, directly contradicting humanitarian principles. The establishment of initiatives like the Iraq PSEA Network aims to prevent and respond to such misconduct through awareness-raising, capacity buildi
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Humanitarian Transformation of Logistic Firms in Emergency Situations
This research explores how logistic firms evolve into humanitarian entities in response to grand challenges like natural disasters and refugee crises. Case studies and data collection methodologies are utilized to understand the transformation process, as seen in examples such as SOS Mediterrane and
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Understanding Interconnection Networks in Multiprocessor Systems
Interconnection networks are essential in multiprocessor systems, linking processing elements, memory modules, and I/O units. They enable data exchange between processors and memory units, determining system performance. Fully connected interconnection networks offer high reliability but require ext
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Corporate Evaluation of UN Women's Contribution to Humanitarian Action
The Independent Evaluation and Audit Services conducted an evaluation of UN Women's work in humanitarian action from 2014-2018, assessing its relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability. The evaluation emphasized the need for stronger links between UN Women's global normative work and humanitarian
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Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2019 Key Findings
The Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2019 explores key findings regarding international humanitarian assistance, multi-year funding growth, funding to UN agencies, cash and voucher programs, and direct funding to local and national actors. The report highlights the challenges and disparities in
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Introduction to Neural Networks in IBM SPSS Modeler 14.2
This presentation provides an introduction to neural networks in IBM SPSS Modeler 14.2. It covers the concepts of directed data mining using neural networks, the structure of neural networks, terms associated with neural networks, and the process of inputs and outputs in neural network models. The d
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Humanitarian Response Planning and Implementation Tools
This content discusses various tools and guidelines used in the strategic planning and implementation stages of humanitarian response operations. It covers gap analysis, flash appeals, gender considerations, humanitarian response plans, secondary data analysis, and GNC IM tools for informing strateg
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Innovative Approaches in Humanitarian Crises and Development Financing
This study explores the New Way of Working in humanitarian crises, focusing on reinforcing national systems, anticipating crises, and transcending humanitarian-development divides. Promising trends include rising government ownership and increased linkages between humanitarian activities and governm
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Understanding the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC)
The Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) is a coordinated series of actions aimed at preparing for, managing, and delivering humanitarian responses efficiently. It focuses on delivering fast, coordinated, effective, and protection-driven aid to those affected by crises. Central to the HPC is the invol
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Promoting Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action
Understand the importance of promoting gender equality in humanitarian action, including principles, challenges, and the need to transform attitudes and beliefs. Learn key global standards, gender analysis, and leadership in humanitarian settings. Explore the rights of women and girls, gender inequa
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P-Rank: A Comprehensive Structural Similarity Measure over Information Networks
Analyzing the concept of structural similarity within Information Networks (INs), the study introduces P-Rank as a more advanced alternative to SimRank. By addressing the limitations of SimRank and offering a more efficient computational approach, P-Rank aims to provide a comprehensive measure of si
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Collaboration for Durable Solutions in Humanitarian Settings
This workshop addresses challenges and opportunities in achieving durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including humanitarian and development actors, to ensure long-term recovery and sustainable pea
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Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
This module focuses on integrating gender-based violence interventions into humanitarian mine action, providing guidelines, agenda, outcomes, and strategies for implementation. It emphasizes informing and supporting humanitarian actors to develop action plans and accountability measures to address g
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Insights from the World Humanitarian Summit Briefing
The World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, saw significant participation and contributions. Key topics included consultations, core responsibilities, roundtable discussions, and commitments to address global challenges such as forced displacement, gender equality, and climate change. T
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Renegotiation of Donor Conditions for Humanitarian Financing
This interim presentation outlines the objective of renegotiating donor requirements to reduce burden in humanitarian financing. Findings focus on the severity of conditions, methodology used, respondents involved, general findings, and top conditions affecting humanitarian principles. The document
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Understanding Overlay Networks and Distributed Hash Tables
Overlay networks are logical networks built on top of lower-layer networks, allowing for efficient data lookup and reliable communication. They come in unstructured and structured forms, with examples like Gnutella and BitTorrent. Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs) are used in real-world applications li
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Understanding Networks: An Introduction to the World of Connections
Networks define the structure of interactions between agents, portraying relationships as ties or links. Various examples such as the 9/11 terrorists network, international trade network, biological networks, and historical marriage alliances in Florence illustrate the power dynamics within differen
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Humanitarian Efforts in Addressing Shelter, Energy, and NFI Needs in Venezuela
Humanitarian organizations in Venezuela are working to address the critical needs for shelter, energy, and non-food items in the country. Initiatives such as alternative energy sources for cooking have been implemented to improve access to electricity and essential supplies. Challenges including lim
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The Manfred Lachs International Conference on Conflicts in Space and the Rule of Law
The 4th Manfred Lachs International Conference held in Montreal in 2016 explored the intersection of conflicts in space and the rule of law, specifically focusing on the legal framework surrounding outer space weaponry. Discussions highlighted the importance of upholding humanitarian values, promoti
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IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2023
Explore the latest in humanitarian technology at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2023. Join experts in discussing data-centric operations design for biomedical screening technologies and promoting healthcare delivery. This event aims to leverage technology for the benefit o
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Understanding Network Analysis: Whole Networks vs. Ego Networks
Explore the differences between Whole Networks and Ego Networks in social network analysis. Whole Networks provide comprehensive information about all nodes and links, enabling the computation of network-level statistics. On the other hand, Ego Networks focus on a sample of nodes, limiting the abili
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Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Nutrition Programs
This module focuses on integrating gender-based violence interventions in humanitarian nutrition guidelines. It covers key areas such as linking GBV and humanitarian programming, implementing guidance, assessment, resource mobilization, and developing action plans. The aim is to inform nutrition act
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Enhancing Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
The guidelines focus on integrating gender-based violence interventions into humanitarian action, emphasizing key changes and additions such as structural modifications, contextual considerations, and enhanced accountability. Led by UNICEF and UNFPA, the revision process involved extensive consultat
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Understanding Humanitarian Response Plans and Flash Appeals
This content explores the features and functions of Flash Appeals and Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP) in crisis management. It delves into the role of clusters in developing these plans, the processes involved in responding to sudden or protracted crises, and the significance of coordination and s
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Joint Initiative for Sustainable Humanitarian Packaging Waste Management Meeting Summary
Collaborative effort of 16 partners in the Joint Initiative for Sustainable Humanitarian Packaging Waste Management, highlighting key steps taken from 2019 to April 2021. The initiative aims to achieve sustainable changes, coordinate efforts, reduce packaging waste, and engage in technical stakehold
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Challenges of Religious Literacy in Humanitarian Response within Governmental and Political Context
Challenges arise in humanitarian response within governmental and political contexts due to secular approaches in religious societies. Issues include discriminatory practices against local faith-based organizations (FBOs), unhelpful gender dynamics, harmful social practices, and simplistic charity m
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Gender Equality Practices in Humanitarian Aid Organizations
Internal organizational practices play a crucial role in ensuring gender equality in organizations delivering humanitarian aid. This includes resource allocation, policies, accountability, and staff training. Oxfam's Minimum Standards outline key practices for promoting gender equality. Accountabili
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James Nachtwey: A Pioneer in Humanitarian Photography
James Nachtwey, a renowned photographer, started his career capturing civil unrest in Northern Ireland. His impactful work with NGOs like the International Committee of the Red Cross has led to significant humanitarian efforts, saving millions of lives. Despite debates on exploitation, Nachtwey's im
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