In machine learning, nonconvex optimization problems with multiple local optimums are often encountered. Graduated Optimization Algorithm (GOA) is a popular heuristic method to obtain global optimums of nonconvex problems through progressively minimizing a series of convex approximations to the nonconvex problems more and more accurate. Recently, such an algorithm GradOpt based on GOA is propos...

The young driver problem is typified by high crash rates early in licensure that decline with experience, but are higher initially and decline more slowly for the youngest novices. Despite considerable effort, only Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) policies have been shown to improve novice young driver safety outcomes. Unfortunately, GDLS policies are mostly limited to countries with a ...

BACKGROUND Graduated driver licensing (GDL) adds an intermediate stage to driver licensing between the learner permit and full licensure stages that is intended to ameliorate the high risk of novice drivers. OBJECTIVES To assess the contribution of various elements of GDL to reduction in the crash rates of young novice drivers. METHODS An extensive review of the literature was undertaken to...

Background: Mentorship program are thought to be able facilitate the transition of newly graduated nurses into practice. This study sought determine effectiveness a mentorship for nurses’ retention and job satisfaction. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive-correlational research design was developed. The conducted in government hospital Indonesia. sampling technique used purpo...

Graduate Students C. Coelho, Research Assistant (Graduated), EECS, B. Kim, Research Assistant, S. Kuo, Research Assistant (Graduated), EECS, J.H. Lee, Research Assistant, EECS, L. Proctor, Research Assistant, ME, H. Reid, Research Assistant, Physics, L.H. Tan, SMA Student, D. Vasilyev, Research Assistant, EECS, L. Zhang, Research Assistant, EECS, Xu Song, Research Assistant (Graduated), CDO, Br...

Autonomy takes many shapes. The concept of "graduated autonomy" is conceived as comprising several unique features: (1) it is incremental, (2) it is proportional, and (3) it is related to the telos of the life stage during which it occurs. This paper focuses on graduated autonomy in the context of genetic testing during adolescence. Questions can be raised about other life stages as well, and s...

Over the last 8 years, nearly every state has introduced graduated driver licensing (GDL) for teens. These new licensing procedures require teen drivers to advance through distinct stages where they are subject to a variety of restrictions (e.g., adult supervision, daytime driving, passenger limits). In this study, we present evidence on whether these restrictions have been effective in reducin...