This paper demonstrates a new approach to multidimensional path planning that is based on multiresolution path representation, where explicit configuration space computation is not required, and incorporates an evolutionary algorithm for solving the multimodal optimization problem, generating multiple alternative paths simultaneously. The multiresolution path representation reduces the expected...

BACKGROUND Women ages 16-29 utilizing family planning clinics for medical services experience higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion (RC) than their same-age peers, increasing risk for unintended pregnancy and related poor reproductive health outcomes. Brief interventions integrated into routine family planning care have shown promise in reducing risk for RC, ...

In the field of domain-independent planning, several powerful planners implementing different techniques have been developed. However, no one of these systems outperforms all others in every known benchmark domain. In this work, we propose a multi-planner approach that automatically configures a portfolio of planning techniques for each given domain. The configuration process for a given domain...

BACKGROUND Symptom research across conditions has historically focused on single symptoms, and the burden of multiple symptoms and their interactions has been relatively neglected especially in people living with HIV. Symptom cluster studies are required to set priorities in treatment planning, and to lessen the total symptom burden. This study aimed to identify and compare symptom clusters amo...

objective : executive functions refer to a group of higher-order cognitive processes responsible for self-regulated and targeted behaviors. this study aimed to investigate the effects of age and gender on executive functions focusing on three distinct areas of attentional control, planning and set-shifting among18-80 year-old healthy subjects. materials and methods: this cross-sectional study e...

The steering of the residential development on regional level is one major tasks planning. Nevertheless, no nationwide information yet available implementation planning instruments in plans. Moreover, for potential types, only approach German federal states exists. To reduce this deficit, a plan content analysis used to determine which positive were implemented state plans and valid 2017. data ...

The problem of ship collision avoidance path planning is one the key problems in motion control field. Aiming at high computational time multi-ship encounter situations and impact target ship’s action changes on planning, this paper proposes a dynamic path-planning method based cluster analysis (DCA), which used to dynamically ships with similar attributes into group ship, reducing number calcu...

We present experiments studying path planning under spatial uncertainties. In the main experiment, participants’ task was to navigate the shortest possible path to find an object, hidden in one of 4 places, and to bring it to the final destination. The probability of finding the object was different for the 4 places (probability matrix) and varied between conditions. Given such uncertainties ab...

background and purpose: study skills is one important factor influencing academic achievement of students . we must replace ineffective models and habits of study with more fruitful skills in order to gain better learning. this study investigates the study skills and habits of medical students and their educational achievement. methods: based on a pilot study the sample size was estimates as 40...