Engaging with policy in Global South countries and addressing power imbalances and historical complexities is crucial in policy impact and research culture. The Institute for Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham focuses on decolonising policies and research practices to promote equi

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Effective communication with policy makers is essential for influencing policy decisions. This practical guide offers advice on creating high-quality policy briefs based on research evidence, providing tools and indicators to measure impact.

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MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a high-tech diagnostic imaging tool that uses magnetic fields, specific radio frequencies, and computer systems to produce cross-sectional images of the body. The components of an MRI system include the main magnet, gradient coils, radiofrequency coils, and the

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This overview highlights the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy promoted by the Department of Personnel Management in Papua New Guinea. The policy aims to ensure fair participation of disadvantaged individuals in employment and opportunities, along with social inclusion to realize the

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Instance-specific explanations of model predictions through input gradients are explored in this study. The key contributions include a novel evaluation framework, DiffROAR, to assess the impact of input gradient magnitudes on predictions. The study challenges Assumption (A) and delves into feature

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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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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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The Policy Service Node (PSN) architecture consists of various key components such as Policy Administration Node (PAN), Monitoring Node (MnT), Inline Posture Node (IPN), and Multi-Function Node. These components work together to enable efficient policy management and network monitoring within a netw

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The pressure gradient force (PGF) causes air to move from high pressure to low pressure, with characteristics including direction from high to low, perpendicular to isobars, and strength proportional to isobar spacing. The Coriolis force influences wind direction due to the Earth's rotation, making

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Policy-making involves defining policy, recognizing its complex nature, identifying windows of opportunity, and framing health issues. The policy-making cycle includes stages like agenda setting, formulation, and implementation. Alignment of problems, policies, and politics is crucial for effective

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A policy brief is a compelling document designed to influence decision-makers by outlining policy alternatives and courses of action. Discover the value of policy briefs, effective characteristics, and strategies for agenda setting and policy formulation in this comprehensive module.

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The policy cycle theory describes the evolution of policy issues from inception to evaluation, impacting scientific research and policy formulation. It outlines stages from the 1950s, influenced by Lasswell's seven-stage model, serving as a framework for organizing policy processes. Despite the line

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Explore the concepts of slope, gradient, and intervisibility in geography through detailed descriptions and visual representations. Learn about positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes, the calculation of gradient, and the significance of understanding these aspects in various engineering and

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Gradients are versatile tools in design, allowing shapes to transition smoothly between colors. Learn about gradient types, preset options, creating your own metallic gradients, and applying gradients effectively in this detailed guide. Explore linear and radial gradient directions, understand gradi

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The National Youth Policy 2030 presentation provides an update on the approved policy, focusing on the youthful population in South Africa and the importance of youth development. The policy aims to address past injustices and current challenges, empowering young people to drive positive change. Pas

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Explore the intricacies of public policy-making in government administration, focusing on the importance of providing equal access to basic services for all citizens. Delve into the nature of public policy, factors influencing policy-making, and the procedural aspects involved, including planning, o

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In this lecture by Geoffrey Hinton, Nitish Srivastava, and Kevin Swersky, an overview of mini-batch gradient descent is provided. The discussion includes the error surfaces for linear neurons, convergence speed in quadratic bowls, challenges with learning rates, comparison with stochastic gradient d

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Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT) is a powerful machine learning algorithm known for its efficiency and accuracy. However, handling big data poses challenges due to time-consuming computations. LightGBM introduces optimizations like Gradient-based One-Side Sampling (GOSS) and Exclusive Feature

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Optimization is essential in neural networks to find the minimum value of a function. Techniques like local search, gradient descent, and stochastic gradient descent are used to minimize non-linear objectives with multiple local minima. Challenges such as overfitting and getting stuck in local minim

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This content delves into the concepts of gradient descent and second-order methods in optimization. Gradient descent is a first-order method utilizing the first-order Taylor expansion, while second-order methods consider the first three terms of the multivariate Taylor series. Second-order methods l

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The body composition of an average young adult male includes protein, mineral, fat, and water in varying proportions. Water is the major component, with intracellular and extracellular distribution. Movement of substances between compartments occurs through processes like simple diffusion and solven

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Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is a powerful method that decomposes a matrix into orthogonal matrices and diagonal matrices. It helps in understanding the range, rank, nullity, and goal of matrix transformations. The method involves decomposing a matrix into basis vectors that span its range, id

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A detailed exploration of Hessian-Free (HF) optimization method in neural networks, delving into concepts such as error reduction, gradient-to-curvature ratio, Newton's method, curvature matrices, and strategies for avoiding inverting large matrices. The content emphasizes the importance of directio

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Dive into the world of Gradient Boosting and XGBoost techniques with a focus on Decision Trees, their applications, optimization, and training methods. Explore the significance of parameter tuning and training with samples to enhance your machine learning skills. Access resources to deepen your unde

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Policy gradient serves as a proxy for dynamic oracles in constituency parsing, helping to improve parsing accuracy by supervising each state with an expert policy. When dynamic oracles are not available, reinforcement learning can be used as an alternative to achieve better results in various natura

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Shifting economies towards green industrial innovation in Europe is a significant transformation that requires reconciling various objectives like decarbonization, economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The role of innovation in green industrial policy is crucial for delivering n

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The content discusses the challenges faced in policy implementation, focusing on the gap between policy design and execution. It highlights key steps in policy-making, reasons for implementation failures, and factors influencing successful policy outcomes. Examples from Zambia's National Science and

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Limited availability of high bandwidth on-device memory presents a challenge in exploring new architectures for deep neural networks. Memory constraints have been identified as a bottleneck in state-of-the-art models. Various strategies such as Tensor Rematerialization, Bottleneck Activations, and G

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Investigate the thermodynamics of SU(3) gauge theory through gradient flow, discussing energy-momentum stress pressure, Noether current, and the restoration of translational symmetry. The study delves into lattice regularization, equivalence in continuum theory, and measurements of bulk thermodynami

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Linear regression is about predicting continuous values, while logistic regression deals with discrete predictions. Gradient descent is a widely used optimization technique in machine learning. To predict commute times for new individuals based on data, we can use linear regression assuming a linear

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Explore the concepts of line fitting, gradient descent, multivariable linear regression, linear classifiers, and logistic regression in the context of machine learning. Dive into the process of finding the best-fitting line, minimizing empirical loss, vanishing of partial derivatives, and utilizing

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Mach-Zehnder Interferometer is a powerful tool used by the University of Rochester Gradient-Index Research Group for measuring 2-D Gradient-Index (GRIN) profiles. This instrument covers a wavelength range of 0.355 to 12 µm with high measurement accuracy. The sample preparation involves thin, parall

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Explore the intricacies of strategic planning, outcome mapping, change theories, policy windows, and more in the realm of policy entrepreneurship and advocacy. Learn about key concepts such as large leaps theory, policy streams theory, and how think tanks can influence policy decision-making process

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Morality plays a significant role in shaping drug policy in the UK, as revealed by the research conducted by Professor Alex Stevens at the University of Kent. The study investigates the moral commitments underlying different policy positions in UK drug policy debates, highlighting five ethico-politi

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Industrial policy, as presented by Dani Rodrik in May 2019, emphasizes the importance of empirical work, the differences between old and new policies, and the targets industrial policy should focus on. The theoretical arguments for industrial policy highlight market imperfections, learning spillover

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The content describes various gradient types and color patterns using RGB values and positioning to create visually appealing transitions. Each gradient type showcases a unique set of color stops and positions. The provided information includes detailed descriptions and links to visual representatio

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Explore the concepts of gradient, divergence, and curl of a vector explained by Dr. S. Akilandeswari through a series of informative images. Delve into the intricacies of vector analysis with clarity and depth.

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Policy formulation is a crucial step in the policy-making process, involving identifying and crafting policy alternatives to address various issues. This phase requires participants to define policy problems, develop alternatives, and select the most feasible solutions based on criteria such as feas

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Natural Policy Gradient is explored as an algorithm for optimizing Markov Decision Processes in queueing systems with unknown parameters. The challenges of unknown system dynamics and policy optimization are addressed through reinforcement learning techniques such as Actor-critic and Trust Region Po

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The study investigates unsteady Couette flow under an oscillating pressure gradient and uniform suction and injection, utilizing the Galerkin finite element method. The research focuses on the effect of suction, Hartmann number, Reynolds number, amplitude of pressure gradient, and frequency of oscil

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