Properties of cooperation's probability function in Prisoner`s Dilemma have impact on evolution of game. Basic model defines that probability of cooperation depends linearly, both on the player's altruism and the co-player's reputation. I propose modification of activation function to smooth one (hyperbolic tangent with scaling parameter a, which corresponds to its shape) and observe three phas...

ABSTRACT Combatting disinformation and propaganda has become an increasingly common task in Nordic newsrooms. The independent fact-checking organisations are currently joining forces with journalists keeping the public informed. To better understand what these do how they it, this study investigates fact-checkers’ challenges interrelations traditional journalistic institutions, media literacy o...

BACKGROUND AND AIM Factors promoting family adaptation to child's disability are poorly studied together. The aim of the study was to describe the family adaptation to disability and to identify determinants associated with using a global theoretical model. MATERIALS AND METHODS 286 families of teenagers [13-17 years] with cerebral palsy (CP) from 4 European disability registers were included...

The study of atmospheric rivers (ARs) and their impacts on extreme precipitation are currently great research interest in view clear socioeconomical implications. However, studies this type generally contain caveats. first these is a meteorological nature, concerned with the diversity different patterns that can be associated phenomenological definition, there no guarantee all so-called ARs fol...

Fraud detection is a key activity with serious socioeconomical impact. Inspection activities associated with this task are usually constrained by limited available resources. Data analysis methods can provide help in the task of deciding where to allocate these limited resources in order to optimise the outcome of the inspection activities. This paper presents a multi-strategy learning method t...

This paper discusses the Akshaya E-Government project. The paper uses general concepts borrowed from actor network theory to discuss the ongoing negotiation that shapes E-Government projects. We aim at shedding light on the importance of the dynamic interactions that shape the impact of ICT on government polices. In particular, we show that the nature of the service delivered and the socioecono...

A detailed review of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in northern Adriatic Sea lagoons (Po River Delta and Venice lagoon) is presented to provide "updated reference conditions" for future research and monitoring activities. In the study areas, the high mollusc production requires the necessity to identify better methods able to prevent risks for human health and socioeconomical interests. So, an inte...

Government growth has been a long-standing research issue among public economists as well as an important concern of the general public. This paper investigates the impact of government IT investments on government growth. Drawing on the literature on public economics, political sciences, and IT value, I offer theoretical discussions and four mechanisms as to the relationship between IT investm...

A number of factors are associated with the development of childhood asthma. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of childhood asthma and to explore the socioeconomic background factors associated with childhood asthma in a Norwegian cohort of children aged 4-5 yrs. A questionnaire was given to parents in connection with the ordinary child control of 4-5-yr-old children in ...