The extension of conflict-based learning from Propositional Satisfiability (SAT) solvers to Pseudo-Boolean (PB) solvers comprises several different learning schemes. However, it is not commonly agreed among the research community which learning scheme should be used in PB solvers. Hence, this paper presents a contribution by providing an exhaustive comparative study between several different le...

A learning capability is introduced in the Genetic Programming (GP) paradigm. This is achieved by enhancing GP with Simulated Annealing (SA), where the latter adapts the parameter values (in the form of node gains) in the structures evolved by the former. A special feature of this approach is that, due to the particularities of the representation used, it allows engineering problems (in which n...

We apply a general theory describing the dynamics of supervised learning in layered neural networks in the regime where the size p of the training set is proportional to the number of inputs N , as developed in a previous paper, to several choices of learning rules. In the case of (on-line and batch) Hebbian learning, where a direct exact solution is possible, we show that our theory provides e...

Today e-learning increasingly requires, even at an International level, highly competent professionals of learning design. For this reason, the role of traditional academic institutions becomes fundamental in conveying those abilities, knowledge and skills which can be immediately put to use in an e-learning working context. This request of instructional designer training is responded by the in...

This study aimed at bringing into light the various aspects of the impact of e-learning on the EFLlearners and Teachers and the level of their satisfaction with the outcome of their implementationof e-learning in their classes. The participants consisted of EFL students and teachers that theyselected randomly from ELT teachers and learners of Shokoh institute in Zanjan. 100 studentsand 20 teach...

BACKGROUND: A combination of teaching modalities instead of a single method may enhance learning. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating e-learning modules into the syllabi of clinical contents from different clinical majors at different levels. METHODS: A total of 108 undergraduate students enrolled from various clinical majors, and participated via u...

In this paper we present an innovative distance-learning scheme that employs dynamic user evaluation both content as well as behavior based in order to allow for dynamic training that is adapted to the user. Through content-based evaluation the appropriate learner profile is selected, influencing the level and the contents of the offered courses while behavioral evaluation affects the pace of t...

Background: E-learning is one of the new ways to learn nowadays which for efficient e-learning in their formulation of electronic content that is usually presented through instructional software we should care. Not using educational design in designing software content is considered one of the main challenges in e-learning and also failures of this educational system. This study aims to investi...