The multi-armed bandit (MAB) problem is an important model for studying the exploration–exploitation tradeoff in sequential decision making. In this problem, a gambler has to repeatedly choose between a number of slot machine arms to maximize the total payout, where the total number of plays is fixed. Although many methods have been proposed to solve the MAB problem, most have been designed for...

Accurate and reliable estimation of muscle moment arms is a prerequisite for the development of musculoskeletal models. Numerous techniques are available to estimate the Achilles tendon moment arm in vivo. The purposes of this study were 1) to compare in vivo Achilles tendon moment arms obtained using the center of rotation (COR) and tendon excursion (TE) methods and 2) to assess the reliabilit...

Wood is with the Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth, St. Michaelʼs Building, White Swan Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2DT, UK; Dixon is with the School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK; Grant is with Somerset MRI Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ, UK; Armstrong is with the Childrenʼs Health and Exercise Research Centre, Universi...

Affinity resins with different spacer arms were synthesized analogues to the solid phase peptide synthesis using aminoethyl cellulose or carboxymethyl cellulose as matrix. The spacer arms could be varied in length and rigidity. Especially spacer arms consisting o f poly amino acids can be synthesized with a defined amount o f amino acid residues specifically in the low molecular weight ranges. ...

abstract background: rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma among children which has two major subtypes: embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (erms) and alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (arms). distinction between these subtypes is mandatory to choose proper treatment and to determine prognosis. histopathologic study is the main method, but nowadays molecular studies like pcr are also used. the...

In this paper, we studied the effects of wrapping surfaces on muscle paths and moment arms of the neck muscle, semispinalis capitis. Sensitivities to wrapping surface size and the kinematic linkage to vertebral segments were evaluated. Kinematic linkage, but not radius, significantly affected the accuracy of model muscle paths compared to centroid paths from images. Both radius and linkage affe...

In this paper Empirical Modelling is used alongside Key Stage 1 specifications, to allow the modelling of weights within a learning environment. The aim of this study is to discuss current teaching methods for modelling weights within the classroom. Currently modelling weights is taught by physically getting the students to hold weights either side of their bodies with arms outstretched and by ...