I propose a common framework that combines three different paradigms in machine learning: generative, discriminative and imitative learning. A generative probabilistic distribution is a principled way to model many machine learning and machine perception problems. Therein, one provides domain specific…

Most neural network learning algorithms cannot use knowledge other than what is provided in the training data. Initialized using random weights, they cannot use prior knowledge such as knowledge stored in previously trained networks. This manuscript thesis addresses this problem.…

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Tradicionalmente, los sistemas de evaluación automática de respuestas en texto libre se han basado únicamente en el uso de técnicas de Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural. De esta forma se ha ido mejorando el rendimiento de estos sistemas, pero no se…

This article offers an interpretation in terms of metapoetic theory of The Wanderings of
Oisin, Yeats's first important work. Our purpose is to prove that an analysis of the poem
upon this basis can be useful to solve the semantic…

La situación actual de una comarca rural y sus necesidades y recursos es aquí estudiada desde un enfoque integral del territorio, incluyendo ámbitos demográficos, económicos, y psicosociales. Se realizaron análisis de datos estadísticos, de entrevistas etnológicas, y de visitas de…

Ce mémoire décrit et analyse différents types de systèmes d'échange de droits d'émission utilisés dans le
cadre de politiques de gestion de la pollution atmosphérique. L'objectif premier est de répertorier des enjeux
juridiques étant liés à l'efficacité de ces systèmes.

Cultural resources like traditional medicinal knowledge need to be recognized in their role tied to important regional practices in Zimbabwe. This is especially as a nexus of legal definitions for biological, intellectual and cultural resources will inform a National Sui…

De multiples auteurs de la discipline infirmière réclament la valeur inestimable de la relation de caring et de ses bienfaits pour la clientèle nécessitant des soins et services de réadaptation. En dépit de cette importance, la recherche concernant les bienfaits…

This dissertation addresses the issues pertaining to composite products (CPs). CPs are defined as products formed by combining knowledge from two distinct domains, for example, digital cameras, which combine knowledge from digital products and cameras. The three research questions addressed…