It is widely agreed that obsessive-compulsive disorder involves irrationality. But where in the complex of states and processes constitutes OCD should this irrationality be located? A pervasive assumption both psychiatric philosophical literature seat located obsessive thoughts characteristic OCD. Building on a puzzle about insight into OCD, we challenge assumption, argue instead emotions are s...

In a ride-hailing system, an optimal relocation of vacant vehicles can significantly reduce fleet idling time and balance the supply–demand distribution, enhancing system efficiency promoting driver satisfaction retention. Model-free deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has been shown to dynamically learn relocating policy by actively interacting with intrinsic dynamics in large-scale systems. How...

The multi-level governance (MLG) approach is widely used to understand the complex processes of immigration policymaking. In this literature review, we consider both (i) vertical dimension MLG: local, regional, national, European, or even global level; and (ii) horizontal relations between public non-public actors. While focusing on local level, review identifies a trend regarding, one hand, bo...

Studies of habitat use by animals must consider behavioural resource requirements at different scales, which could influence the functional value of different sites. Using Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, we tested the hypotheses that behaviour affected use between and within habitats, hereafter referred to as macro- and microhabitats, respectively. We fitt...

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced tens of millions people to work remotely, some chose relocate out high-cost, large metro areas. Did move cheaper metros or give up in city living altogether? How many will follow their footsteps, and what could relocating mean for places they choose?

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this research was to measure fever prevalence and the effectiveness of a fever screening procedure in detecting febrile arrivals at an international airport in Korea. METHODS Data were retrieved from arrivals' health declaration forms and questionnaires for febrile arrivals at an international airport collected by a national quarantine station during the year 2012. S...