Academic Articles & Research Papers

Applications of machine learning and rule induction

M achine learning is the study of computational methods for improving performance by mechanizing the acquisition of knowledge from experience. Expert performance requires much domain-specific knowledge, and knowledge engineering has produce...

Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Middle-Aged Adults During the Quebec's Vaccination Campaign

IntroductionThe objective of this study was to characterize the combinations of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics associated to the unwillingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccines during the 2021 Quebec's vaccination campaign.Mat...

Mathematics for Machine Learning

The fundamental mathematical tools needed to understand machine learning include linear algebra, analytic geometry, matrix decompositions, vector calculus, optimization, probability and statistics. These topics are traditionally taught in d...

Machine Learning from Theory to Algorithms: An Overview

The current SMAC (Social, Mobile, Analytic, Cloud) technology trend paves the way to a future in which intelligent machines, networked processes and big data are brought together. This virtual world has generated vast amount of data which i...

Using generalized random forests to characterize vulnerability to adverse health outcomes following wildfire smoke exposure in California

Background: As the health burden attributable to wildfire activity increases under climate change, it is crucial to determine which subgroups face heightened vulnerability to wildfire smoke. Marginalized communities may experience dispropor...

Machine Learning Mastery

This chapter delves into the core principles of machine learning, offering practical insights for effective data processing. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques, the narrative unfolds as a comprehensive guide for harnessing th...

Spatial analysis of smart tourism contrasts A comparison between tourist attractions in Cairo and Dubai

Technology has undergone rapid advancements, significantly impacting various sectors, with the tourism industry emerging as one of the most benefited. This research examines several key aspects, including: An overview of Cairo and Dubai as ...

Machine Learning with R

Perhaps you already know a bit about machine learning but have never used R, or perhaps you know a little R but are new to machine learning. In either case, this book will get you up and running quickly. It would be helpful to have a bit of...

Machine learning: Trends, perspectives, and prospects

Machine learning addresses the question of how to build computers that improve automatically through experience. It is one of today's most rapidly growing technical fields, lying at the intersection of computer science and statistics, and a...

Machine Learning in Action

SummaryMachine Learning in Action is unique book that blends the foundational theories of machine learning with the practical realities of building tools for everyday data analysis. You'll use the flexible Python programming language to bui...

Introduction to Machine Learning

The machine learning field, which can be briefly defined as enabling computers make successful predictions using past experiences, has exhibited an impressive development recently with the help of the rapid increase in the storage capacity ...

Introduction to Machine Learning

The goal of machine learning is to program computers to use example data or past experience to solve a given problem. Many successful applications of machine learning exist already, including systems that analyze past sales data to predict ...

Machine Learning

A concise overview of machine learning—computer programs that learn from data—the basis of such applications as voice recognition and driverless cars. Today, machine learning underlies a range of applications we use every day, from product ...

Virtual reality in skill development through user experience and technology advancements

Abstract New technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) / Virtual Environment (VE), which focus on User Experience (UX) to provide more engaging and immersive experiences, can help people grow their skills. Technology advancement is also an...

Teens, Tech, and Talk: Adolescents’ Use of and Emotional Reactions to Snapchat’s My AI Chatbot

Due to technological advancements such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models, chatbots enable increasingly human-like, real-time conversations through text (e.g., OpenAI’s ChatGPT) and voice (e.g., Amazon’s Al...

Logic and artificial intelligence

The theoretical foundations of the logical approach to artificial intelligence are presented. Logical languages are widely used for expressing the declarative knowledge needed in artificial intelligence systems. Symbolic logic also provides...

The Effects of Agent Type and Feedback Style on Self-Directed Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study

This study examines how agent type (customized vs. general-purpose) and feedback style (Socratic vs. directive) are associated with learners’ engagement with artificial intelligence (AI)-generated feedback in self-directed learning (SDL), w...

Developing and implementing a protocol for evaluating patient involvement in health technology assessment: the experience of the Spanish HTA network (RedETS).

<i>It Helps with Crap Lecturers and Their Low Effort</i>: Investigating Computer Science Students’ Perceptions of Using ChatGPT for Learning

This study explores how computing science students (n = 335) use ChatGPT, their trust in its information, their navigation of plagiarism issues, and their confidence in addressing plagiarism and academic integrity. A mixed-methods approach ...

Crime mapping features

In this paper tools, organization and tactics of crime mapping are analyzed. The directions of application of mapping for maintenance of public safety and order, in criminal intelligence process, etc. are outlined. The domestic experience o...