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Catalyzing Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Through Neuroai, Anthony Zador, Sean Escola, Blake Richards, Bence Ölveczky, Yoshua Bengio, Kwabena Boahen, Matthew Botvinick, Dmitri Chklovskii, Anne Churchland, Claudia Clopath, James Dicarlo, Surya Ganguli, Jeff Hawkins, Konrad Körding, Alexei Koulakov, Yann Lecun, Timothy Lillicrap, Adam Marblestone, Bruno Olshausen, Alexandre Pouget, Cristina Savin, Terrence Sejnowski, Eero Simoncelli, Sara Solla, David Sussillo, Andreas S Tolias, Doris Tsao

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Neuroscience has long been an essential driver of progress in artificial intelligence (AI). We propose that to accelerate progress in AI, we must invest in fundamental research in NeuroAI. A core component of this is the embodied Turing test, which challenges AI animal models to interact with the sensorimotor world at skill levels akin to their living counterparts. The embodied Turing test shifts the focus from those capabilities like game playing and language that are especially well-developed or uniquely human to those capabilities - inherited from over 500 million years of evolution - that are shared with all animals. Building …

Large Scale Crowdsourced Radiotherapy Segmentations Across A Variety Of Cancer Anatomic Sites, Kareem A Wahid, Diana Lin, Onur Sahin, Michael Cislo, Benjamin E Nelms, Renjie He, Mohammed A Naser, Simon Duke, Michael V Sherer, John P Christodouleas, Abdallah S R Mohamed, James D Murphy, Clifton D Fuller, Erin F Gillespie

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Clinician generated segmentation of tumor and healthy tissue regions of interest (ROIs) on medical images is crucial for radiotherapy. However, interobserver segmentation variability has long been considered a significant detriment to the implementation of high-quality and consistent radiotherapy dose delivery. This has prompted the increasing development of automated segmentation approaches. However, extant segmentation datasets typically only provide segmentations generated by a limited number of annotators with varying, and often unspecified, levels of expertise. In this data descriptor, numerous clinician annotators manually generated segmentations for ROIs on computed tomography images across a variety of cancer sites (breast, sarcoma, head and neck, …

Multi-Strategy Hybrid Abc For Microarray High-Dimensional Feature Selection, Chuandong Qin, Baosheng Li, Baole Han

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Traditional feature selection approaches have major limitations for high-dimensional microarrays, and it is difficult to accurately and efficiently propose the best feature subset. To address this problem, a multi-strategy hybrid artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm based on wrapper is proposed, which mixes chaotic opposition-based learning strategy, elite guidance strategy, and Mantegna Lévy distribution strategy, and proposes two new search strategies in the employed and onlooker bee phases respectively. A new objective function is proposed for the microarray high-dimensional feature selection problem, which balances the optimal performance of the model with the minimization of the feature subset …

Application Of Digital Twin Model In Grinding Of Bearing Rings, Hongbin Liu, Zhiqiang Shen, Yize Wang, Ming Qiu, Wenrong Lin

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The digital twin model can effectively promote the virtual-real interaction between the actual product and the product model. Aiming at the grinding force generated in the grinding process of spherical roller bearings, this paper constructs the bearing ring raceway grinding process by performing dynamics, contact algorithm modeling and rigid-flexible coupling treatment on the components of the grinding work area. The digital twin model completes the virtual mapping of the grinding work area of the bearing ring in the digital space. The model is used to analyze and test the process parameters such as the grinding wheel linear speed and …

Multi-Media Energy Planning Optimization Of Steel Based On Improved Moea/D, Hongcai Ouyang, Dinghui Wu, Junyan Fan, Jing Wang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the problems of multi-media iron and steel energy planning model with more variables, complex constraints and high difficulty in model solving, an improved MOEA/D (decomposition-based multi-objective evolutionary algorithm) based on adaptive neighborhood is proposed to realize multi-media energy planning optimization. Considering the characteristics of TOU price and the buffer effect of gas holder, the objective function to minimize operation cost and total energy consumption is constructed. And the model constraints are designed such as energy supply and demand balance. The decoding method based on energy production and consumption rules is designed to determine the target value. The …

Integrated Soft Sensor Modeling Of Fermentation Process Based On Transfer Component Analysis, Yuesheng Zhou, Weili Xiong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The Penicillin fermentation process is an uncertain and multi-stage process. There are different working conditions among different batch fermentation processes, and the distribution of process data is not necessarily the same, which degrades the performance of the traditional soft sensing model. Combined with the transfer learning strategy and Gaussian mixture model, a multi-model ensemble soft sensor modeling method based on transfer component analysis is proposed. In this method, the transfer component analysis is used to get the shared feature mapping matrix between samples, and adapt the edge probability distribution of labeled dataset and unlabeled dataset; the modeling data are …

Piece‐By‐Piece Shape‐Morphing: Engineering Compatible Auxetic And Non‐Auxetic Lattices To Improve Soft Robot Performance In Confined Spaces, Yusuf Dikici, Hao Jiang, Bo Li, Kathryn A. Daltorio, Ozan Akkus

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Something Fishy About Crime: How To Teach Conservation And Sustainable Use Of The Oceans, Seas, And Resources For Sustainable Development In An Animal Cruelty Criminal Justice Elective Course, Cassandra L. Reyes

Sustainability Research & Practice Seminar Presentations

Professor Cassandra L. Reyes, Criminal Justice - Something Fishy about Crime: How to Teach Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Oceans, Seas, and Resources for Sustainable Development in an Animal Cruelty Criminal Justice Elective Course

Neutrosophic Model To Examine The Challenges Faced By Manufacturing Businesses In Adopting Green Supply Chain Practices And To Provide Potential Solutions, Zenat Mohamed, Mahmoud M. Ismail, Amal F. Abd El-Gawad

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Several obstacles stand in the way of companies trying to adopt green supply-chain practices. The purpose of this research is to examine the challenges faced by the industrial industry in adopting green supply chain practices and to provide potential solutions. The information for this research was gathered via in-depth, personal conversations with manufacturing sector managers who are well-versed in green supply chain practices. The Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) technique was used in the evaluation phase to evaluate obstacles and assess efficient options for introducing green supply chain practices. The TOPSIS method is integrated …

Probability Of Detection In Structural Health Monitoring, Genda Chen

INSPIRE Archived Webinars

The fundamental concept of the probability of detection in structural health monitoring is introduced. The traditional Probability of Detection (POD) method as described in the Department of Defense Handbook MIL-HDBK-1823A for nondestructive evaluation systems does not take the time dependency of data collection into account. When applied to in-situ sensors for the measurement of flaw sizes, such as fatigue-induced crack length and corrosion-induced mass loss, the validity and reliability of the traditional method is unknown. In this 50-minute lecture, the POD for in-situ sensors and their associated reliability assessment for detectable flaw sizes are evaluated using a Flaw-Size-at-Detection (FSaD) method …

Tall Fescue Expressed Sequence Tag And Simple Sequence Repeats: Important Resources For Grass Species, Malay C. Saha, J. C. Zwonitzer, K. Chekhovskiy, M. A. R. Mian

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Expressed sequence tag (EST) databases have been growing exponentially. The simple sequence repeat (SSR) has become one of the most useful molecular marker systems in plant breeding and is widely used in cultivar fingerprinting, genetic diversity assessment, molecular mapping and marker-assisted selection. ESTs are a potential source for SSRs. The EST-SSR markers are of high quality and have versatile applications in molecular breeding (Bughrara et al., 2003; Saha et al., 2004 a, b, c). Here, we present an overview of our efforts to develop SSRs from tall fescue ESTs and their application for the genetic improvement of forage …

Repulsion-Phase Linkage Analysis Of Tetraploid Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis Stolonifera L.), S. E. Warnke, N. Chakraborty, G. Jung

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Creeping bentgrass is a cool-season grass species primarily used on golf course greens, tees, and fairways because of its tolerance of low mowing heights and recuperative ability. Creeping bentgrass is tetraploid and outcrossing and has been characterized as having bivalent chromosome pairing through cytogenetic analysis (Jones, 1956) and disomic inheritance based on the inheritance of isozyme markers (Warnke et al., 1998). The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the extent of repulsion-phase linkages of single dose AFLP type markers in a creeping bentgrass mapping population and to infer chromosome pairing behaviour based on the ratio of coupling to …

A Core Aflp Map Of Aposporic Tetraploid Paspalum Notatum (Bahiagrass), J. P. A. Ortiz, J. Stein, E. J. Martínez, S. C. Pessino, C. L. Quarin

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Paspalum notatum (Bahiagrass) is a perennial rhizomatous species that reproduces by aposporous apomixis. Tetraploid races (2n=4x=40) are widely distributed from Central to South America and constitute one of the most valuable natural forage grasses for the subtropical areas of Paraguay, southern Brazil and north-eastern Argentina. Apospory in the species is controlled by a single locus, which exhibits a distorted segregation ratio. The objectives of this work were to develop a core genetic linkage map of the species by using AFLP markers and characterize the genomic region related to apospory.

Towards A Genetic Map In Creeping Bentgrass Based On Ssrs, Aflps And Rflps, H. Zhao, S. Bughrara

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris) (2n=4x=28) is commonly used in golf course, putting green, tees and fairways. In spite of the importance of the species in turfgrass industry, the genetic study of the creeping bentgrass has received relatively little attention. Genetic mapping, as a new tool, helps traditional turfgrass breeding methods through the construction of linkage, identification of quantitative trait loci linked to traits of interest, and application of marker assisted selection program. Molecular markers such as AFLPs, SSRs and RFLPs have been used extensively for the preparation of linkage maps of a number of crop species. The objective …

Integration Of Perennial Ryegrass (L. Perenne) Genetic Maps Using Gene-Associated Snps, A. C. Vecchies, R. C. Ponting, M. C. Drayton, N. O. I. Cogan, K. F. Smith, G. C. Spangenberg, J. W. Forster

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The reference genetic map of perennial ryegrass was developed by the International Lolium Genome Initiative (ILGI), using the p150/112 one-way pseudo-testcross population. A selection of public domain genetic markers including RFLPs, detected by wheat, barley, oat and rice cDNA probes, and AFLPs were mapped, allowing studies of comparative relationships between perennial ryegrass and other Poaceae species. The map was enhanced through the addition of unique perennial ryegrass genomic DNA-derived SSR (LPSSR) markers, providing the basis of framework genetic mapping in other populations. In addition, a small number of RFLP loci detected by candidate genes involved in herbage quality traits were …

Construction And Comparison Of Genetic Linkage Maps Of Four F1 Populations Of Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Multiflorum Lam.), M. Vandewalle

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objective of this work was to integrate genetic maps and QTL-positions within 4 two-way pseudo-testcross F1 populations (each 110 genotypes) of Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) To integrate genetic maps and QTL-positions within the 4 populations and to the ILGI reference map, the maps used for initial QTL-analysis and marker assisted selection for yield and for different quality traits were further evaluated.

Qtls For Morphogenetic Traits In Medicago Truncatula, B. Julier, T. Huguet, J. M. Prosperi, P. Barre, Christian Huyghe, G. Cardinet

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Plant morphogenesis that includes growth, development and flowering date, drives a large number of agronomical important traits in both grain and forage crops. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping is a way to locate zones of the genome that are involved in the variations observed in a segregating population. Co-location of QTLs and candidate genes is an indication of the involvement of the genes in the variation. The objective of this study was to analyse segregation of aerial morphogenetic traits in a mapping population of recombinant inbred lines of the model legume species M. truncatula , to locate QTLs and candidate …

A Comprehensive Analysis Of Gene Expression And Genomic Alterations In A Newly Formed Autotetraploid Of Paspalum Notatum, L. G. Martelotto, J. P. A. Ortiz, F. Espinoza, C. L. Quarin, S. C. Pessino

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The proportion of angiosperms that have experienced one or more episodes of chromosome doubling is estimated to be of the order of 50-70%. This prominence of polyploidy probably implies some adaptive significance. The emergence of novel phenotypes could allow polyploids to enter new niches or enhance their chances of being selected for use in agriculture. Although the causes of novel variation in polyploids are not well understood, they could involve changes in gene expression through dosage-regulation, altered regulatory interactions and rapid genetic/epigenetic changes. The objective of this work was to carry out an extensive transcript profiling and genome analysis of …

Effects Of Sowing Date And Phosphorus Fertiliser Application On Winter Survival Of Lucerne Cv. Aohan In The Northern Semi-Arid Region Of China, Z. L. Wang, Q. Zh. Sun, Y. W. Wang, Zh. Y. Li, Sh. F. Zhao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In the northern semi-arid region of China, winter survival is always a limiting factor for lucerne production, because low temperatures and a dry climate in winter (Zhou et al., 1993; Ma, 2000; Sun & Gui, 2001; Sun et al., 2003). An experiment was conducted to find an appropriate sowing date and P application rate in order to improve lucerne winter survival.

Finding Aid For The Vice-Chancellor Collection (Mum00651)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains miscellaneous documents related to vice chancellors at the University of Mississippi. Items were created 1946-1976.

Finding Aid For The John Wesley Johnson Collection (Mum00577)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains correspondence, invitations, biographical sketches of various people, diaries, and miscellaneous documents related to the life of John Wesley Johnson. Items were created 1853-1930.

Please reach out to [email protected] for a transcription of the John Wesley Johnson "Saturday night report diaries"

Finding Aid For The Conferences Collection (Mum00544)

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Collection contains pamphlets and miscellaneous material related to conferences held at or sponsored by the University of Mississippi from 1908-2001.

Finding Aid For The Chancellors Collection – Alfred Hume (Mum00534)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains admission applications, entrance exams, purchase requisitions and miscellaneous documents related to the work of Alfred Hume as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. Items were created 1895-1942.

Finding Aid For The T.A. Bickerstaff Collection (Mum00522)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains miscellaneous documents mainly related to athletic events of the University of Mississippi. Items were created 1919-1971.

Finding Aid For The Marvin Black Pr Collection (Mum00523)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains various articles and publications mainly related to the University of Mississippi. Items were created 1955-1961.

Finding Aid For The Academic Program Reviews Collection (Mum00510)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For The Wylene Dunbar Collection (Mum00115)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Collection contains drafts, correspondence, cover art, and other materials relating to the writing, editing, and publishing of Ms. Dunbar's 1997 work, Margaret Cape.

Alternative Techniques For Blind Low Vision Students Enrolled In Coding Courses, Robert Jaquiss

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

BLV (blind low vision) students face difficulties when taking coding classes. Individual Development Environments (IDE) can be inaccessible which make it difficult if not impossible for BLV students to complete coursework. Alternative techniques are described which will allow a BLV student to successfully complete coursework. The author has found the Command Line Interface (CLI) is often a recommended alternative to a Windows based IDE interface. Many blind computer programmers use the Windows and Linux command interfaces which are described as part of this discussion.

March 21, 2023, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate

Meeting Minutes

Minutes for the March 21, 2023 meeting of the University of Mississippi Faculty Senate.

March 21, 2023, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate

Meeting Agendas

Agenda for the March 21, 2023 meeting of the University of Mississippi Faculty Senate.