The field of sequential decision making (SDM) captures a range of mathematical frameworks geared towards the synthesis of goal-directed behaviors for autonomous systems. Abstract benchmark problems such as the blocks-world do-benchmark problems such as the blocks-world domain have facilitated immense progress in solution algorithms for SDM. there is some evidence that a direct application of SD...

One way to analyze Cyber-Physical Systems is by modeling them as hybrid automata. Since reachability analysis for hybrid nonlinear automata is a very challenging and computationally expensive problem, in practice, engineers try to solve the requirements falsification problem. In one method, the falsification problem is solved by minimizing a robustness metric induced by the requirements. This o...

Previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of behavioral interventions in teaching self-feeding skills as well as in reducing inappropriate self-feeding behavior. The purpose of this study was to extend previous research on the use of prompting and reinforcement in reducing unsafe eating behaviors to the treatment of an adolescent with developmental disabilities and esophageal stricture. A...

Many factors can contribute to safe and unsafe work practices in National Park Service (NPS) activities. Prior research is reviewed to highlight how factors influencing employee safety occur at multiple levels. Individual characteristics contributing to employee safety include stress and fatigue, and how they influence decision making, judgments, and behaviors. Group characteristics include how...

Across different societies, non-dominant minority groups, compared to the dominant group, often exhibit higher rates of involvement in high-risk behaviors, such as smoking, drug and alcohol use, sexual risk behaviors, overeating, and unsafe driving habits. In turn, these behaviors have a well-documented impact on chronic disease, morbidity, and mortality. Previous studies have emphasized macro-...

Abstract Successful public health efforts are data-driven, focused on unhealthy or unsafe environments as well risky behaviors, and often intentional about reforming systems that unjust harm safety. While laws their enforcement can be important to advance safety, including reducing gun violence, minimizing harms of exposure the criminal justice system is also important. Research demonstrates ap...

Interactions between pedestrians and drivers are an important traffic safety issue. Psycho-social factors such as thoughts, perceptions attitudes toward other people can be reliable predictors of riskier or safer behaviors among road users. The aim this study was to assess how frequently participants perceive that perform safe risky through drivers’ self-reported behavior external perceptions. ...

One of the negative behaviors that often appears among elementary school students is disruptive behavior. Symptoms are related to learning activities, interfere with students' rights in learning, psychologically and physically unsafe behaviors, cause property damages at schools. This article aims provide insightful knowledge, especially for parents teachers, about behavior understand it so teac...