Learning in real-time applications, e.g., online approximation of the inverse dynamics model for model-based robot control, requires fast online regression techniques. Inspired by local learning, we propose a method to speed up standard Gaussian process regression (GPR) with local GP models (LGP). The training data is partitioned in local regions, for each an individual GP model is trained. The...

this research was carried out to investigate the role of natural resources cooperatives in ecotourism development. this was an analysis-descriptive study conducted through survey method. statically population of study was 123 members of the directors of these cooperatives. a structured questionnaire was designed and distributed among the cooperative directors. census technique was applied in th...

Better understanding the processes within a hospital and integrating this understanding into a virtual model capable of allowing dynamic simulations, would have value for multiple healthcare stakeholders. We outline one potential user model able to generate such a ‘genome mapping.’ We describe an innovation platform, with knowledge sourced from both in-house subject matter experts, client and c...

PRINCIPLES The literature has described opinion leaders not only as marketing tools of the pharmaceutical industry, but also as educators promoting good clinical practice. This qualitative study addresses the distinction between the opinion-leader-as-marketing-tool and the opinion-leader-as-educator, as it is revealed in the discourses of physicians and experts, focusing on the prescription of ...

The article is devoted to studying the application of visualization in teaching students disciplines "Mass Communication Psychology", "Creative Design Advertising and Public Relations" training "Methods for Activating Creative Abilities" preparing specialists public relations, advertising, media communications at Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University. main purpose this study introduce as a me...

OBJECTIVE To describe an innovative approach for developing and implementing an in-service curriculum in China for staff of the newly established health emergency response offices (HEROs), and that is generalisable to other settings. METHODS The multi-method training needs assessment included reviews of the competency domains needed to implement the International Health Regulations (2005) as ...