Based on an earlier study on lazy Bayesian rule learning, this paper introduces a general lazy learning framework, called LazyRule, that begins to learn a rule only when classifying a test case. The objective of the framework is to improve the performance of a base learning algorithm. It has the potential to be used for diierent types of base learning algorithms. LazyRule performs attribute eli...

A new inductive learning system, Lab (Learning for ABduction), is presented which acquires abductive rules from a set of training examples. The goal is to nd a small knowledge base which, when used abductively, diagnoses the training examples correctly and generalizes well to unseen examples. This contrasts with past systems that inductively learn rules that are used deductively. Each training ...

BACKGROUND Simulation is currently recognized as an effective surgical training tool. However, no standardized curriculum exists for endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) simulation training. The goal of this study was to obtain an understanding of current ESS simulation use to aid the future development of an ESS training curriculum. METHODS A 14-question survey regarding sinus simulation in reside...

Based on an earlier study on lazy Bayesian rule learning, this paper introduces a general lazy learning framework, called LazyRule, that begins to learn a rule only when classifying a test case. The objective of the framework is to improve the performance of a base learning algorithm. It has the potential to be used for diierent types of base learning algorithms. LazyRule performs attribute eli...

There are many reasons for the health inequities that we see around the world today. Public policy and the way society organises its affairs affects the economic, social and physical factors that influence the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age - the social determinants of health. Tackling health inequities is a political issue that requires leadership, political cour...

Smart mobile phones are used in a variety of activities, including social networking, messaging, connectivity and context-sensitive applications. The ubiquities of handheld computer technology have been found to be very useful, especially in flood training applications. The aim of this paper is to propose a prototype for one stop center disaster training information through smart mobile phone a...