Reinforcement Learning
Concepts of reinforcement learning in the context of applied machine learning, with a focus on Markov Decision Processes, Q-Learning, and example applications.
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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Mobile App Prediction
This research focuses on a system, known as ATPP, based on deep marked temporal point processes, designed for predicting mobile app usage patterns. By leveraging deep reinforcement learning frameworks and context-aware modules, the system aims to predict the next app a user will open, along with its
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Global Mobility and Legal Identity Strategy Presentation
Explore the significance of legal identity and global mobility in the context of migration and border management as presented by Mme. Mariama Mohamed Cisse, Director at IOM Special Liaison Office to the AU and ECA. The presentation addresses frameworks, principles, and strategies for ensuring legal
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Understanding Composite Materials: Reinforcement and Matrix in Composites
Composite materials consist of reinforcement and matrix components, each serving a specific purpose to enhance the properties of the composite. The reinforcement phase provides strength and stiffness, while the matrix transfers loads and protects the fibers. Different types of reinforcements and mat
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INTRO TO FBA
Explore the foundational principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through the lens of behaviorism, beginning with B.F. Skinner's theories on observable behavior. Learn about positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment, and how these concepts shap
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Basic Learning Processes
Explore the essential vocabulary related to operant learning and reinforcement, including terms like automatic reinforcer, conditioned reinforcer, and positive reinforcement. Gain insights into theories such as drive-reduction theory and response-deprivation theory. Enhance your knowledge of behavio
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United Nations Legal Identity Agenda and Civil Registration Guidelines
The United Nations Legal Identity Agenda aims to ensure legal recognition for all individuals through civil registration systems. This initiative, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizes birth registration and legal identity as fundamental rights. The agenda encompasses
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Advanced Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Robots
Cutting-edge research in the field of reinforcement learning for autonomous robots, focusing on Proximal Policy Optimization Algorithms, motivation for autonomous learning, scalability challenges, and policy gradient methods. The discussion delves into Markov Decision Processes, Actor-Critic Algorit
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Deep Reinforcement Learning Overview and Applications
Delve into the world of deep reinforcement learning on the road to advanced AI systems like Skynet. Explore topics ranging from Markov Decision Processes to solving MDPs, value functions, and tabular solutions. Discover the paradigm of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning in various
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Exploring Machine Learning Applications in Enhancing 802.11 Performance
This document delves into recent research on utilizing machine learning (ML) to enhance 802.11 performance, focusing on emerging use cases and the increased interest in ML applications in the field since 2019. It outlines the ML areas frequently used, such as supervised learning (SL) and reinforceme
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Theories of Reinforcement in Behavioral Economics
Explore key theories of reinforcement including Thorndike's Law of Effect, Hull's Drive Reduction Theory, the Premack Principle, Response-Deprivation Hypothesis, and Behavioral Economics concepts such as Response Allocation. Learn about reinforcers as stimuli, primary and secondary reinforcers, the
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Batch Reinforcement Learning: Overview and Applications
Batch reinforcement learning decouples data collection and optimization, making it data-efficient and stable. It is contrasted with online reinforcement learning, highlighting the benefits of using a fixed set of experience to optimize policies. Applications of batch RL include medical treatment opt
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United Nations Legal Identity Agenda: Achieving SDG 16.9
The United Nations Legal Identity Expert Group (LIEG) aims to close the global legal identity gap by over 300 million within four years. The group focuses on implementing a life-cycle approach to legal identity, starting from birth, to ensure no one is left behind. The structure and strategy of LIEG
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Token Economies and Behaviour Modification in Custody: Evaluating Efficacy
This article explores the application of token economies in prisons as a behaviour modification technique based on operant conditioning. Token economies involve exchanging tokens for desired behaviours, aiming to replace undesirable actions with positive reinforcement. The use of increments, consist
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Understanding Reinforcement and Association in Behavioral Psychology
This content delves into the concepts of reinforcement, association, and operant conditioning in behavioral psychology. It discusses how actions are influenced by rewards and consequences, the differences between association and reinforcement, and classical conditioning models like the Rescorla-Wagn
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The Importance of Digital Identity in Modern Society
Digital identity plays a crucial role in modern society by enabling secure online services and verification processes. Identity management forms the foundation for moving services online, providing a means to verify individuals in a completely digital environment. The Pan-Canadian Trust Framework fo
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Strategies for Effective Reinforcement in Training
Strategic reinforcement plays a crucial role in successful behavior training for animals. It involves planning each reward delivery to avoid additional behaviors and ensure smooth progress. Components like reward location and delivery method are essential for effective training. Safety consideration
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Results of Onshore and Offshore Composite Repair Studies Workshop Presentation
This presentation discusses the results of a recent study on the suitability of composite repair systems for structural reinforcement in onshore and offshore applications. The study investigated the impact of installation pressure and replication of offshore environments on the performance of these
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Improving Spelling Skills for Better Learning
Enhancing spelling skills is crucial for academic success. The program highlights the evolution of spelling education, emphasizing the progression from limited reinforcement to daily, multi-sensory teaching methods. Structured stages, such as Stage 1 focusing on initial sounds and phonemes, facilita
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Research on Producing Bio-Composite Materials from Wastewater Using Filamentous Bacteria and Polyhydroxyalkanoates
This project conducted at the University of Delaware aimed to evaluate the potential of using filamentous wastewater microorganisms as reinforcement and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-accumulating microorganisms as a biorenewable matrix for bio-composite materials. Filamentous bacteria were analyzed fo
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Supporting Positive Behavior in Alberta Schools: Key Elements and Strategies
This content discusses strategies for supporting positive behavior in schools, focusing on key elements such as positive relationships, learning environment, differentiated instruction, understanding student behavior, and social skills instruction. It emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcem
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Understanding Behavioral Intervention Strategies for Children
Exploring the concepts of behavior, reinforcement, punishment, and challenging behaviors in children, along with examples of behavior change strategies used in school settings such as activity schedules and reinforcement systems. Additionally, guidance on how to generalize these strategies in home a
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Understanding Gender Socialization Theories and Impact on Identity Formation
The discussion delves into the criticism of naturalistic paradigms in understanding gender identity, emphasizing the societal role in shaping individual perceptions. It explores three theories of gender socialization - Psychoanalytic theory, Social learning theory, and Cognitive developmental theory
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Introduction to Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Intelligence
Reinforcement learning offers a different approach to problem-solving by learning the right moves in various states rather than through exhaustive searching. This concept, dating back to the 1960s, involves mimicking successful behaviors observed in agents, humans, or programs. The basic implementat
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Redefining Irish Identity in a Globalized World
Exploring the complexities of Irish identity in a post-colonial, globalized society through the lenses of cultural fragmentation, intercultural exchange, and the evolving narratives of contemporary Irish playwrights. The discourse delves into the challenges of maintaining a distinct Irish identity w
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Introduction to Machine Learning in BMTRY790 Course
The BMTRY790 course on Machine Learning covers a wide range of topics including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. The course includes homework assignments, exams, and a real-world project to apply learned methods in developing prediction models. Machine learning involves making c
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Understanding Avoidance Behavior and Its Theories
Avoidance behavior involves negative reinforcement to increase the frequency of operant responses, not punishment. Different types of avoidance tests, such as discriminated avoidance and shuttle avoidance, are used to study negative reinforcement. The Two-Factor Theory of avoidance conditioning expl
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Denoising-Oriented Deep Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Next-basket Recommendation
This research paper presents a novel approach, HRL4Ba, for Next-basket Recommendation (NBR) by addressing the challenge of guiding recommendations based on historical baskets that may contain noise products. The proposed Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning framework incorporates dynamic context mode
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Understanding Behavior Establishment and Extinction in Inclusive Education
Behavior establishment and extinction are crucial concepts in the field of inclusive education. Behaviors are reinforced based on antecedents and consequences, with extinction occurring when reinforcement is discontinued. Different types of extinction target behaviors maintained by positive or negat
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Understanding Plain & Reinforced Concrete Structures
Concrete is a vital construction material, with Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) and Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) being common types. PCC lacks reinforcement and is strong in compression but weak in tension. On the other hand, RCC combines concrete with steel reinforcement for improved tensile streng
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Denoising-Guided Deep Reinforcement Learning for Social Recommendation
This research introduces a Denoising-Guided Deep Reinforcement Learning framework, DRL4So, for enhancing social recommendation systems. By automatically masking noise from social friends to improve recommendation performance, this framework focuses on maximizing the positive utility of social denois
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Understanding Schedules of Reinforcement
Different schedules of reinforcement, including fixed ratio, fixed interval, variable ratio, and variable interval, are explained through relatable scenarios like buying lottery tickets, taking breaks, and receiving allowances. By identifying these reinforcement schedules, individuals can better und
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Understanding Digital Identity in the Modern Age
Exploring the concept of digital identity, this content delves into the various forms it takes, such as personal information and online behaviors. It discusses the learning outcomes related to digital identity in educational settings, including analyzing bias in digital texts and understanding emplo
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Importance of Gender Identity Data Collection in Health Surveys
Gender identity data collection is crucial for identifying health disparities among marginalized groups. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) emphasizes the need to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys to address health equity. Initiatives like the NCHS Heal
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Understanding Markov Decision Processes in Reinforcement Learning
Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) involve states, actions, transition models, reward functions, and policies to find optimal solutions. This concept is crucial in reinforcement learning, where agents interact with environments based on actions to maximize rewards. MDPs help in decision-making process
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Understanding Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Special Education
Positive reinforcement involves rewarding good behavior in children, such as praise or rewards, while negative reinforcement motivates change by removing something unpleasant. Positive reinforcement is usually more effective and includes examples like praising a child for putting away dishes or rewa
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Exploring Cultural Identity and Well-being Among Indigenous Australians
This study delves into the intricate relationship between cultural identity and well-being among Māori and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Australians. It examines the impact of colonialism on identity, emphasizing the importance of connections to land, family, and kinship systems in shaping iden
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Identity and Community Exploration in School: TLN Identity Pack Lesson
Engage students in exploring identity, diversity, uniqueness, and community with the TLN Identity Pack Lesson series. Through discussions and activities, students reflect on the meaningful people in their lives and how interactions shape identity. Utilize resources and prompts to facilitate insightf
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Challenges in Model-Based Nonlinear Bandit and Reinforcement Learning
Delving into advanced topics of provable model-based nonlinear bandit and reinforcement learning, this content explores theories, complexities, and state-of-the-art analyses in deep reinforcement learning and neural net approximation. It highlights the difficulty of statistical learning with even on
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Understanding Human Authentication and Digital Identity
Explore the complexities of human authentication, classes of countermeasures, principles, personal and digital identity, and aspects of digital identity. Dive into the philosophical problem of personal identity, different types of identities, attributes, identifiers, verifiers, and the process of id
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