The objective of this project was to develop a theory- and evidence-based adolescent smoking cessation intervention using both new and existing materials. We used the Intervention Mapping framework for planning health promotion programmes. Based on a needs assessment, we identified important and changeable determinants of cessation behaviour, specified change objectives for the intervention pro...

This paper presents a novel idea, which combines Planning, Machine Learning and Knowledge-Based techniques. It is concerned with the development of an adaptive planning system that can fine-tune its planning parameters based on the values of specific measurable characteristics of the given planning problem. Adaptation is guided by a rule-based system, whose knowledge has been acquired through m...

We propose a guided genetic algorithm (GA) for planning in games. In guided GA, an extra reinforcement component is inserted into the evolution procedure of GA. During each evolution procedure, the reinforcement component will simulate the execution of a series of actions of an individual before the real trial and adjust the series of actions according to the reinforcement thus try to improve t...

Stand boundary identification is an important factor in forest management planning that is dependent on the quality and resolution of the imagery available. We identified stand boundaries on an area within the John C. Stennis Space Center using two sources of multispectral imagery, IKONOS and QuickBird. Forest stands were delineated using eCognition v3.0. Segmentation was performed by initially...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of the planning software of an image-guided implant placement system based on a mechanical device coupled with a template stabilized on soft tissue during surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty consecutive partially or completely edentulous patients were treated with the image-guided system. For each patient, a study prosthesis wa...

This document describes the applicability of the MPLS Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) with use case studies and network design considerations. The use cases include Metro Ethernet access and aggregation transport, mobile backhaul, and packet optical transport.

The planning of goal-directed movements is highly adaptable; however, the basic mechanisms underlying this adaptability are not well understood. Even the features of movement that drive adaptation are hotly debated, with some studies suggesting remapping of goal locations and others suggesting remapping of the movement vectors leading to goal locations. However, several previous motor learning ...

the purpose of our research is to improve navigation capabilities of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) by increasing its perception range utilizing aerial or satellite imagery. We propose an adaptive system that consists of an image classifier, cost map generator and path planner, which is used for long-term path planning using overhead imagery.

OBJECTIVE To compare the inverse planning optimization based on total dose constraints versus conventional treatment plan (point A planning method) for cervical carcinoma, and evaluate the benefit of CT-based image-guided brachytherapy. METHODS We prospectively analyzed data of 10 consecutive patients with cervical cancer treated with external beam radiotherapy to the whole pelvis (45 Gy in 2...