A comprehensive analysis of the social cost of greenhouse gases, including recent RFF research and EPA estimates, using a stochastic discounting approach. Explore a modular framework for calculating the SCC and RFF Socioeconomic Projections on global CO2 emissions and economic growth. Learn about th

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Delve into the intricate world of travel demand modeling systems, where complexity arises from dynamic feedback, stochastic effects, uncertainty, and system structure. Discover the balance needed to minimize complicatedness while maximizing behavioral complexity in regional travel modeling. Uncover

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Explore the innovative methods and practical applications of Stochastic Storm Transposition (SST) in the context of HEC-HMS. Delve into the history, fundamentals, simulation procedures, and benefits of using SST for watershed-averaged precipitation frequency analysis. Learn about the non-parametric

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Understanding the dynamics of opinion formation and control in social networks is a critical area of research. This study, supervised by Susana Gomes and Marie-Therese Wolfram, explores the manipulation of collective behavior through various models including ODE, agent-based, and stochastic analysis

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The LNG forecast presentation provides insights into the expected LNG deliveries, LDC LNG demand, and future assumptions in NEPOOL Markets and Reliability Committees. It discusses winter de-rated capacity for gas-fired resources, stochastic forecasts for gas availability, LNG terminal infrastructure

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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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Queuing Theory is the study of waiting lines and service levels in businesses. It involves analyzing customer arrival patterns, service configurations, and queuing processes such as FIFO vs. LIFO disciplines. Characteristics include the generation of customers, homogeneity of populations, and determ

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Explore the similarities between Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models and Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models, their equilibrium concepts, and the use of descriptive equilibria in empirical modeling. Learn how CGE and DSGE models simulate the operation of commodity and factor

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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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Introducing xtsfkk, a new Stata command for fitting panel stochastic frontier models with endogeneity, offering better control for endogenous variables in the frontier and/or the inefficiency term in longitudinal settings compared to standard estimators. Learn about the significance of stochastic fr

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Discrete Optimization is a field of applied mathematics that uses techniques from combinatorics, graph theory, linear programming, and algorithms to solve optimization problems over discrete structures. This involves creating mathematical models, defining objective functions, decision variables, and

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This study delves into the generalization of Empirical Risk Minimization (ERM) in stochastic convex optimization, focusing on minimizing true objective functions while considering generalization errors. It explores the application of ERM in machine learning and statistics, particularly in supervised

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Exploring high probability generalization bounds for uniformly stable algorithms, the relationship between dataset, loss function, and estimation error, and the implications of low sensitivity on generalization. Known bounds and new theoretical perspectives are discussed, along with approaches like

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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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Methods of social work encompass various approaches aimed at enhancing social functioning and addressing problems in individuals and communities. These methods are categorized into primary and secondary methods, each serving different purposes in the field. Primary methods involve direct interaction

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This lecture by Dr. Zaid Shaker Naji delves into the biological effects of radiation, including deterministic and stochastic effects. It covers mechanisms of damage at the cellular level, such as direct and indirect damage, and discusses somatic and genetic damages that can arise following exposure.

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The etiology of aging in both biological and inanimate systems explores the concept that aging may not be driven by genetic programming but rather result from stochastic processes. The loss of molecular structure is a key feature of age-related changes. The Second Law of Thermodynamics is suggested

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Forecasting methods like moving averages and exponential smoothing are essential for analyzing time series data. Averaging methods involve equally weighted observations, while exponential smoothing methods assign unequal weights that decay exponentially. Both methods can be useful for forecasting in

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SCRUM2 project aims to enhance CMEMS through regional/coastal ocean-biogeochemical uncertainty modelling, ensemble consistency verification, probabilistic forecasting, and data assimilation. The research team plans to contribute significant advancements in ensemble techniques and reliability assessm

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Exploring efficiency methodologies in analyzing prisons service quality, this study focuses on parametric and non-parametric approaches such as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA). It delves into benchmarking techniques, productivity analysis, and the implications

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Explore the simplest model of population growth and the assumptions it relies on. Delve into the challenges of real-world scenarios, such as stochastic effects caused by demographic and environmental variations in birth and death rates. Learn how these factors impact predictions and models.

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This research delves into methods for measuring price links within the fish supply chain, considering factors such as demand, marketing inputs, and price transmission. The study explores the elasticity of demand, substitution possibilities, and models to assess price and margin flexibilities in the

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Approximate inference methods in Bayes nets, such as random and rejection sampling, utilize Monte Carlo algorithms for stochastic sampling to estimate complex probabilities. Random sampling involves sampling in topological order, while rejection sampling generates samples from hard-to-sample distrib

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This research delves into neuromorphic computing, a cutting-edge field that merges principles from biology and silicon technology to advance cognitive processing. The study explores top-down approaches, drawing inspiration from the auditory cortex for DNS, and bottom-up strategies to enhance CPU arc

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This presentation delves into the analysis and optimality of multiserver stochastic scheduling, focusing on the theory of large-scale computing systems, queueing theory, and prior work on single-server and multiserver scheduling. It explores optimizing response time and resource efficiency in modern

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This piece discusses approximation algorithms for stochastic optimization problems, focusing on modeling uncertainty in inputs, adapting to stochastic predictions, and exploring different optimization themes. It covers topics such as weakening the adversary in online stochastic optimization, two-sta

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Innovative approaches for testing mobile apps are crucial due to the dynamic nature of the app market and increasing user expectations. This research discusses guided stochastic model-based GUI testing, challenges in testing mobile apps, a simple cookbook app for efficient recipe management, and exi

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Stochastic dynamic programming with Markov chains is used for optimal control of the forest sector, focusing on continuous cover forestry. This approach optimizes forest industry production, harvest levels, and logistic solutions based on market conditions. The method involves solving quadratic prog

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Exploring the use of a stochastic weather generator combined with downscaled General Circulation Models for climate change analysis in the California Department of Water Resources. The presentation outlines the motivation, weather-regime based generator description, scenario generation, and a case s

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Today's lecture covers data cleaning for machine learning, including the importance of minimizing loss, gradient descent, stochastic methods, and dealing with noise in training data. Sections delve into ML models, training under noise, and methods to optimize for different data distributions.

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Explore the innovative Nudge policy for stochastic improvement upon First-Come-First-Served (FCFS) scheduling. The Nudge policy introduces a new approach with better performance tradeoffs compared to traditional scheduling methods. Discover how Nudge outperforms FCFS across various job size distribu

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Explore the concepts of Brownian motion, integration of stochastic differential equations, and derivations by Einstein and Langevin. Learn about the assumptions, forces, and numerical integration methods in the context of stochastic processes. Discover the key results and equations that characterize

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Explore Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets (GSPN) to model manufacturing systems and evaluate steady-state performances. Learn about stochastic Petri nets, inhibitors, priorities, and their applications through examples. Delve into models of unreliable machines, productions systems with priorities, a

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Existing methods for studying plastic transport in rivers often overlook displacement and storage processes. This study presents empirical data on macroplastic tracer transport in a river reach, along with a numerical model to predict travel distance distributions. Tracer experiments using plastic b

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Stochastic algorithms, including Monte Carlo and Las Vegas variations, leverage randomness to tackle complex tasks efficiently. While Monte Carlo algorithms prioritize speed with some margin of error, Las Vegas algorithms guarantee accuracy but with variable runtime. They play a vital role in primal

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Explore an optimal stopping approach for early drought detection, focusing on setting trigger levels based on precipitation measures. The goal is to determine the best time to send humanitarian aid by maximizing expected rewards and minimizing expected costs through suitable gain/risk functions. Tas

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Explore the world of viral marketing and user behavior optimization through stochastic optimal control in the realm of human-centered machine learning. Discover strategies to maximize user activity in social networks by steering behaviors and understanding endogenous and exogenous events. Dive into

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Local search methods like hill climbing and simulated annealing focus on evaluating and modifying current states to find optimal solutions efficiently, making them suitable for complex state spaces. Hill climbing involves iteratively moving towards higher value states, while simulated annealing uses

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Explore the relationship between sample and space complexity in stochastic streams to estimate distribution properties and solve various problems. The research delves into the tradeoff between the number of samples required to solve a problem and the space needed for the algorithm, covering topics s

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Training dense linear models on FPGA with low-precision data offers increased hardware efficiency while maintaining statistical efficiency. This approach leverages stochastic rounding and multivariate trade-offs to optimize performance in machine learning tasks, particularly using Stochastic Gradien

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