Behavior Selection Using Utility-Based Reinforcement Learning in Irregular Warfare Simulation Models

The article of record as published may be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/joris.2013070105The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provides a conceptual model for use in assessing behavioral intentions of humans. Agent based social simulations seek to represent the behavior of individuals in societies in order to understand the impact of a variety of interventions on the population in a given area. Previous work has described the implementation of the TPB in agent based social simulation using Bayesian networks. This paper describes the implementation of the TPB using novel learning techniques related to reinforcement learning. This paper provides case study results from an agent based simulation for behavior related to commodity consumption. Initial results demonstrate behavior more closely related to observable human behavior. This work contributes to the body of knowledge on adaptive learning behavior in agent based simulations

Evolution of the Health Record as a Communication Tool to Support Patient Safety

This chapter provides a brief history of health records development through the ages, from ancientMesopotamian clay tablets through to today’s electronic health record. An understanding of where wehave come from informs future direction and enhances knowledge. While the content and method hasevolved, the need to document health information has been consistent for over 4000 years. The centralpremise has always been to support quality health care through quality information. This chapter willexplore the link between health records and patient safety