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Comparing Vr And Tv In Nigeria And The U.S.: Impacts On Empathy, Engagement, And Enjoyment, Jinhee Yoo, Eugene A. Ohu, Radosław Mącik

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

This study (N = 170), involving participants from Nigeria and the U.S., investigated how different technologies (TV and VR) affect users' empathy (α = .93), engagement (α = .93), enjoyment (α = .93), preferences, and likelihood of technology use. Participants watched an animated documentary titled “Is Anna OK?” at two different time points, utilizing VR (Oculus Rift S) and TV, following which they completed measuring empathy, engagement, enjoyment, device preference, and usage likelihood. Analysis via one-way ANOVA and chi-square tests revealed that VR users reported significantly higher empathy and enjoyment compared to TV viewers, particularly on second viewing. Combining both …

Introducing Catalizer: A Framework For Prototyping Models Of Biological Systems, Andy M. Day

Honors Theses

Modeling the light response system of Nannochloropsis oceanica brings

a set of challenges that make modeling difficult. Notably, potential models

may contain a large number of chemical species. A large number of

species creates a quadratic explosion in the number of potential pathways.

In addition, mathematically defining these pathways is error prone, yet

follows a surprising simple set of rules. We seek to create a domain specific

language which can precisely define these chemical reaction networks.

Once the networks have been defined, they can be exported as procedures

defined in popular programming languages for further analysis.

Mastering Enterprise Networks (2nd Ed), Mathew J. Heath Van Horn

OER Main

Mastering Enterprise Networks, is a comprehensive guide to building, defending, and attacking enterprise networks. It covers a wide range of topics, from network fundamentals to advanced security concepts. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced network professionals.

One of the strengths of this book is its focus on hands-on learning. The book includes 50 chapters of labs that allow readers to practice the concepts they have learned. These labs are a great way to reinforce your understanding of enterprise networks while developing practical skills.

This book covers security from …

Motion Planning For A Flexible Modular Raft Robot, Chun-Yi She

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

This thesis presents a hierarchical motion planning framework for SoftRafts, a modular and deformable aquatic robot capable of performing locomotion and manipulation tasks on water surfaces. SoftRafts consist of soft and rigid components that enable structural reconfiguration, offering adaptability in unstructured aquatic environments.

To address the complexity of planning in high-dimensional, deformable systems, the proposed method uses a bounding-shape abstraction, specifically, enclosing circles and rectangular bounding boxes to simplify motion planning. These enclosures abstract the robot's overall shape, reducing the high-dimensional planning problem into a lower-dimensional problem. A global planner uses a probabilistic roadmap (PRM) to compute a collision-free path …

Insights In Cybersecurity Of A Smart Campus - A Review, Mircea Ţălu

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The profound impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on various fronts, is driven by technological advancements, the ubiquitous spread of information, and the emergence of transformative events. IoT presents a diverse array of possibilities within university environments, fostering a more connected and enhanced educational experience. This research undertakes a comprehensive review of existing literature to provide context to the IoT and underscore its crucial significance in the realm of smart campuses. Additionally, the paper explores the intricate connections between IoT and key concepts such as cybersecurity and wireless sensor networks to present a holistic perspective. It delves into the …

Social Engineering Scenario Generation For Awareness-Based Attack Resilience, Jade Webb

Master's Projects

Social engineering is found in a strong majority of cyberattacks today, as it is a powerful manipulation tactic that does not require the technical skills of hacking. Calculated social engineers utilize simple communication to deceive and exploit their victims, all by capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of human nature: trust and fear. When successful, this inconspicuous technique can lead to millions of dollars in losses. Social engineering is not a one-dimensional technique; criminals often leverage a combination of strategies to craft a robust yet subtle attack. In addition, offenders are continually evolving their methods in efforts to surpass preventive measures. A …

Cca Analysis Using Computer Vision Techniques, Rahul Thakur

Master's Projects

Coral reefs are an essential part of the marine ecosystem. They perform a wide variety of tasks, some directly and others indirectly. They can produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, along with supporting ocean habitat. Crustose Coralline Algae (“CCA”) plays an important role in helping provide structural support to Coral Reef ecosystems. However, global warming is causing ocean water to become more acidic resulting in coral bleaching. This is leading to changes in coral environments and causing coral deaths at alarming rates. Object detection using computer vision techniques, specifically deep learning, can help to monitor coral reef health and identify CCA …

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (Rag) Chatbots: A Comparative Study Of Claude, Gpt-4o, Deepseek, And Llama, Kalindi Vijesh Parekh

Master's Projects

The use of Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in chatbot platforms has transformed academic spaces by significantly improving information accessibility. RAG has become a viable approach to upgrading Large Language Models (LLMs) with external knowledge access in real time. With the growing availability of advanced LLMs such as GPT, DeepSeek, Claude, Gemini, and Llama, there is a growing need to compare RAG systems based on different LLMs. This study compares the responses of four different RAG chatbots using popular LLMs against a uniquely designed evaluation dataset. Specifically, the study compares the responses and performance of closed-source (GPT-4o and Claude) and open-source models …

Smart: Semantic Mapping And Analysis For Regional Terrain Using Multi-Scale U-Net And Topsis, Rashmi Sonth

Master's Projects

Accurate land use classification is the backbone for urban planning. But with poor quality satellite images, varied landscapes and structures which are changing faster than ever, it becomes a challenge to define clear boundaries and hence to urban planning. This research explores the application of deep-learning model for land use classification and asses the suitability of the land. The proposed model combines a multi-scale U-Net architecture with Transformer blocks applied on a multi-spectral satellite images that improves the semantic segmentation greatly across the urban and rural regions. Additionally, a patch-wise segmentation is applied to overcome the common problem of feature …

Detecting Ai-Generated News Articles Using Unsupervised Machine Learning Algorithms, Lilou Sicard-Noel

Master's Projects

The widespread adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionized text generation and heightened concerns over misinformation and the erosion of journalistic integrity. Detecting AI-generated text is critical to addressing these challenges, yet current detection methods face adaptability, scalability, and accuracy limitations. This research paper uses machine-learning techniques to explore the classification of human and AI-generated articles, including a mix of human and AI-written content. The primary focus is on evaluating the effectiveness of clustering algorithms (K-Means and Agglomerative Clustering), auto-encoders, and Part-Of- Speech Tag Transition Matrix Log-Likelihood for distinguishing between AI-generated and human-written texts. Our findings reveal that while …

Mycelia: Cross-Chain Data Oracle Using Frost Signatures, Bala Komatireddy

Master's Projects

The interoperability of heterogeneous blockchain networks is the basis for the widespread application of blockchains in various fields. Cross-chain data oracles play a significant role in enabling distributed applications to exchange data and assets across different blockchains, thereby greatly enriching and expanding the application scenarios and use of blockchains. With the continuous advancement of blockchain technology, more and more researchers and industry participants have begun to focus on developing cross-chain data oracles. Current cross-chain data oracles face issues with trust, as they rely on centralized intermediaries or limited validator networks, increasing the risk of manipulation or single points of failure. …

Retrieval-Augmented Generation For Survival Analysis In Cancers: Methods And Evaluation On The Surveillance, Epidemiology, And End Results Database, Jyothi Vaidyanathan

Master's Projects

Healthcare is one of the most important fields that benefits from advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). From classic models like linear regression to cuttingedge transformers, AI is applied across various healthcare subdomains, such as drug discovery, predictive analytics, and personalized medicine, to name a few. These techniques enable medical practitioners to make more informed decisions, significantly improving both the speed and accuracy of diagnoses and treatments. Machine learning has played a transformative role in oncology, especially in areas like early detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient monitoring, by analyzing medical images, clinical information, genomic data, sensor information. Our research aims …

St-Hybrid: Dynamic Graph Learning With Multi-Scale Spatio-Temporal Attention For Traffic Forecasting, Dhe Yeong Ewaza Tchalla

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Accurate short-term traffic forecasting is central to modern Intelligent Transportation Systems, supporting route guidance, adaptive signal control, and incident response. Yet producing reliable predictions remains difficult because traffic is highly non-stationary. The relationships among roadway sensors shift during congestion, incidents, weather changes, or fluctuations in demand, and the temporal structure of traffic spans several scales from abrupt minute-level variations to broader daily and weekly rhythms. Models that rely on fixed spatial graphs or a single temporal scale tend to miss these evolving and layered dependencies. This thesis addresses these challenges by developing a graph-learning framework that adapts to changing traffic …

Power Saving In Open Ran By Using Advanced Cpu Scheduling Algorithm, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma

Conference papers

Open RAN is an emerging wireless technology that is gaining significant attention for its potential to enable flexi- ble, cost-efficient, and interoperable networks. Reducing power utilization in Open RAN, particularly for 5G base stations (gNodeBs) deployed in remote areas, remains a critical challenge due to limited power availability. In our previous work, we developed a CPU scheduling algorithm that optimized core allocation based on load conditions, reducing power utilization for gNodeB in a virtualized Open RAN environment. Extending our previous work, this paper introduces an advanced CPU scheduling for Open RAN designed to reduce power utilization in real hardware Open …

Smartphones On Wheels In Southeast Asia: A Crossroads For Data Governance, Attamongkol Tantratian, Gunn Jiravuttipong

Journal of Law and Mobility

While the transformation of automobiles into data-generating “smartphones on wheels” has revolutionized mobility, it has also raised critical concerns over data privacy and sovereignty. Equipped with sensors and connected technologies, smart vehicles collect vast amounts of data, including personal information, driving patterns, and biometric identifiers. While auto-exporting jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and China have introduced regulatory measures to address these challenges, countries importing smart vehicles remain vulnerable due to their limited influence over the auto companies’ integrated technology and data policies.

This Article examines the regulatory and economic challenges faced by developing nations integrating foreign-designed …

A Comprehensive Review And Bibliometric Analysis On Collaborative Robotics For Industry: Safety Emerging As A Core Focus, Aida Haghighi, Morteza Cheraghi, Jérôme Pocachard, Valérie Botta-Genoulaz, Sabrina Jocelyn, Hamidreza Pourzarei

Revues de littérature, synthèses de connaissances

Research organizations and academics often seek to map the development of scientific fields, identify research gaps, and guide the direction of future research. In cobot-related research, the scientific literature consulted does not propose any comprehensive research agenda. Moreover, cobots, industrial robots inherently designed to collaborate with humans, bring with them emerging issues. To solve them, interdisciplinary research is often essential (e.g., combination of engineering, ergonomics and biomechanics expertise to handle safety challenges). This paper proposes an exhaustive study that employs a scoping review and bibliometric analysis to provide a structured macro perspective on the developments, key topics, and trends in …

Demonstrating The Impact Of Cpu Scheduling On Power Consumption In Virtualized Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Sachin Sharma

Conference papers

Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) is a next- generation wireless network gaining significant research interest globally due to its potential to provide a cost-efficient and scalable solution for growing network demands. Energy efficiency is an important area of focus in Open RAN deployments, as reducing power consumption while maintaining network performance is essential for sustainable wireless communication. This paper demonstrates the impact of CPU (Central Processing Unit) scheduling process priorities on power consumption and network performance in an Open RAN NodeB deployed on a testbed in the USA. The experimental results are demonstrated using two scenarios: (1) CPU Priority-Based …

Multi-Objective Deep Reinforcement Learning For Dynamic Algorithm Selection In Open Ran, Saish Urumkar, Byrav Ramamurthy, Sachin Sharma

Conference papers

Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) provide flexible, modular multi-vendor interoperability. Growing mobile data demand requires balancing network performance with power efficiency. Mobile operators need intelligent resource management to achieve Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets while maintaining operational efficiency. This paper proposes a solution using a multi-objective deep reinforcement learning (MODRL) model deployed on the Open RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). Three customizable operator profiles (Power Saving, Balanced, and Performance) are used which define specific priority ratios between performance and power saving objectives.

To evaluate, individual algorithms (CPU scheduling and UE connection state switching) are implemented in Open RAN, achieving 5–20%CPU …

Performance Evaluation Of Managed Switch Configurations For Secure And Efficient Plc-Based Industrial Automation Networks, Ahmed Salama

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This thesis explores how managed switches can improve network performance and security in PLC-based industrial systems. Using simulations in GNS3 and Cisco Packet Tracer, and packet analysis via Wireshark, the study compares unmanaged and managed switch configurations. Redundancy protocols, particularly STP and RSTP, are evaluated under failure scenarios. Results show that RSTP offers faster recovery times, making it more suitable for time-sensitive environments. Additionally, managed switch features like VLANs, port security, and MAC filtering significantly reduce vulnerabilities and improve network segmentation. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating both cybersecurity and redundancy in industrial network design as systems move toward …

‘Waves Of Imagination’ Unconditional Spectogram Diffusion Using Diffusion Architecture., Rahul Vanukuri

Computer Science and Engineering Theses - Archive

The swift evolution of wireless communication technologies,particularly in the field of rf signals or in CBRS bands,demands increasingly sophisticated signal processing techniques to ensure efficient transmission, reception, and spectrum management.Traditional approaches to signal generation and reconstruction, although effective in controlled environments, often struggle to cope with the challenges presented by real-world noisy conditions, hardware constraints, and limited access to large-scale datasets. In response to these limitations, this thesis explores the application of diffusion models—a class of generative models known for their ability to produce high-fidelity samples—to the domain of spectrogram generation for communication signals.

Different from conventional strategies to simulate …

Vision-Language Models For Future Image Caption Prediction: Methods, Applications, And Adversarial Vulnerabilities, Md Ishak

Wayne State University Theses

Image captioning has traditionally focused on generating descriptions for individual static images. However, predicting future events from visual information is a fundamental challenge in this domain. While existing methods primarily describe current visual content, the ability to anticipate and generate captions for future events remains largely unexplored. We propose a novel approach for future caption prediction by leveraging the capabilities of Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Pre-trained Transformer 2 (GPT-2), and Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer Model (T5) architectures.

Our method includes two complementary strategies: a two-stage pipeline where ViT-GPT2 generates captions for current images and T5 analyzes these captions to predict future …

Indigenous Technology Futurisms: Reclaiming Mackinac Island In Virtual Reality, Madeline A. Gupta

Library Map Prize

In Indigenous Technology Futurisms: Reclaiming Mackinac Island in Virtual Reality, Madeline A. Gupta introduces a place-based digital storytelling project that uses interactive mapping as the foundation for cultural reconnection and community wellness. Centered on Mackinac Island—ancestral land of the Anishinaabe people—the project features a custom-designed map by an Anishinaabe artist, allowing users to navigate a VR website by selecting specific locations across northern Michigan. Each map point opens into a spatial video experience paired with traditional audio content, including oral histories, poetry, and songs.

The project reframes digital cartography through an Indigenous lens, challenging Western colonial mapping practices that …

Artificial Intelligence For Digital Deception: A Study On Detection, Generation, And Evaluation, Tasnim Akter Onisha

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has significantly influenced digital media, enabling both the detection and generation of synthetic content. This thesis, titled Artificial Intelligence for digital deception: A Study on Detection, Generation, and Evaluation, explores AI’s role in digital deception through three distinct studies focused on facial expression analysis for deepfake detection, machine learning-based spam classification on cloud platforms, and the evaluation of generative AI state-of-the-art text to video models. The first study investigates the effectiveness of facial expression analysis in distinguishing between deepfake and genuine videos. Using Noldus FaceReader 7, participant’s emotional responses were analyzed while viewing deep-fake …

การศึกษาแบบแผนการเต้นของหัวใจระหว่างการวิ่ง โดยใช้การเรียนรู้ของเครื่องแบบไม่มีผู้สอนเพื่อการตรวจจับความผิดปกติ, ชวิน หังสสูต

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การศึกษานี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อวิเคราะห์รูปแบบการเต้นของหัวใจระหว่างการวิ่ง โดยใช้เทคนิคการตรวจจับความผิดปกติแบบไม่มีผู้สอน (Unsupervised Anomaly Detection - UAD) เพื่อการตรวจจับความผิดปกติ ปัญหาหลักในงานวิจัยนี้คือข้อจำกัดทางจริยธรรมในการรวบรวมข้อมูลภาวะวิกฤตเพื่อใช้สอนแบบจำลอง และความแปรปรวนของข้อมูลสรีรวิทยาที่สูงมากระหว่างบุคคลเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหานี้ งานวิจัยนี้ได้พัฒนาระบบเว็บแอปพลิเคชันสำหรับการรวบรวมและกำกับข้อมูล โดยผู้เชี่ยวชาญ และได้สร้างชุดข้อมูลอ้างอิงจากกลุ่มตัวอย่างนักวิ่ง 5 ท่าน จากนั้น ได้ดำเนินการศึกษาเชิงเปรียบเทียบแบบจำลอง UAD จำนวน 7 แบบจำลอง โดยใช้กลยุทธ์การเรียนรู้แบบจำเพาะบุคคล ภายใต้เงื่อนไข การกำหนดค่าไฮเปอร์พารามิเตอร์แบบคงที่ เพื่อจำลองสถานการณ์การใช้งานจริงแบบเริ่มต้น โดยปราศจากการปรับแต่งค่าล่วงหน้า และประเมินผลด้วยค่า F0.5-Score เพื่อเน้นความแม่นยำและลดการแจ้งเตือนที่ผิดพลาดผลการทดลองพบว่า เมื่อไม่มีการปรับจูนพารามิเตอร์ ประสิทธิภาพโดยรวมของทุกแบบจำลองลดลงอย่างมีนัยสำคัญ ซึ่งสะท้อนถึงความท้าทายในการสร้างแบบจำลองสากล อย่างไรก็ตาม แบบจำลอง Matrix Profile (MP) ในกลุ่มคลาสสิก พิสูจน์ให้เห็นถึงความทนทานสูงที่สุด โดยมีประสิทธิภาพเฉลี่ยสูงสุด (F0.5-Score 2.71%) และสามารถตรวจจับความผิดปกติได้ดีในรายบุคคล ในขณะที่แบบจำลองพื้นฐานล้มเหลวโดยสิ้นเชิง (0.00%) สำหรับกลุ่มการเรียนรู้เชิงลึก (USAD, LSTM-AE) พบว่ามีข้อจำกัดในการใช้งานแบบเริ่มต้น (Cold-start) โดยไม่สามารถตรวจจับความผิดปกติได้แม้จะมีปริมาณข้อมูลมาก หากปราศจากการปรับแต่งค่าพารามิเตอร์ ผลลัพธ์นี้ยืนยันว่าระบบเฝ้าระวังสุขภาพในอนาคตจำเป็นต้องมีกลไกการเรียนรู้แบบปรับตัว ร่วมด้วยเพื่อให้สามารถนำไปใช้งานจริงได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ

การคาดการณ์ค่าดัชนีความแตกต่างของพืชและความชื้น โดยใช้เทคนิคการเรียนรู้ของเครื่องอย่างชาญฉลาด เพื่อการติดตามด้านการเกษตรและสิ่งแวดล้อม, ณุทยา เข็มเจริญ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ปัจจุบัน ภัยแล้งและการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศส่งผลกระทบต่อผลผลิตทางการเกษตร โดยเฉพาะพืชเศรษฐกิจของไทยอย่างทุเรียน ซึ่งต้องอาศัยการติดตามสุขภาพพืชและการจัดการน้ำอย่างใกล้ชิด ข้อมูลจากภาพถ่ายดาวเทียม ดัชนีความแตกต่างของพืชและความชื้น จึงเป็นเครื่องมือสำคัญในการวิเคราะห์สภาพพื้นที่เพาะปลูก โครงงานนี้พัฒนาแบบจำลองการเรียนรู้ของเครื่องเพื่อพยากรณ์ทั้งสองดัชนีรายสัปดาห์ โดยใช้การเฉลี่ยและเติมค่าข้อมูลที่ขาดหายด้วยการถดถอยเชิงเส้น ก่อนนำไปฝึกแบบจำลองผสมระหว่างโครงข่ายคอนโวลูชัน และหน่วยความจำระยะสั้นแบบยาว ระบบถูกออกแบบให้ทำงานอัตโนมัติภายใต้แนวคิดการปฏิบัติการด้านการเรียนรู้ของเครื่อง แสดงผลผ่านเว็บแอปพลิเคชัน ติดตั้งและทดสอบบนเครื่องเซิร์ฟเวอร์

Automated Infinite Combos Detection System For Collectible Card Game, Amornpong Trakarnkulphun

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In Collectible Card Games, resources management is one of the most effective strategy. However, there are some combinations of cards which produce unlimited resources called infinite combos. Too-cheap infinite combos that can be played early in the game break game environment, because the player who executes the combo immediately wins. To solve the problem, game designers usually restrict a part of the combos from being played. Due to the large number of cards in the card pool, it is difficult to search for these combos and solve this problem before a release date of a card set. This research aims …

Quality Of Life Prediction For Driving Route Planning System Using Image Recognition And Deep Learning, Intouch Prakaisak

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Assessing travel-related Quality of Life (QoL) is a significant challenge due to its reliance on subjective human perception, which is difficult to measure. Traditional studies are often constrained by the limited scope of costly, manual data collection. The significant contribution of this research is the introduction of a new framework that can analyze tourist perception on a large and systematic scale. The novelty of this work lies in the utilization of Google Street View (GSV) as a large-scale visual data source, coupled with the use of a sequence-based model to analyze travel routes, which allows for the simulation of the …

Out-Of-Domain Tuberculosis Detection From Chest X-Ray Images Using Meta Learning With Soft Labels, Kanokphat Jinanarong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Automated tuberculosis screening from chest x-ray images could greatly benefit regions with limited medical resources. However, currently available methods could not handle this problem well due to the difference in chest x-ray images in each region caused by the difference in machine and demographics, the possible noise in the available labels, and other reasons. We therefore propose a new machine learning algorithm that could detect tuberculosis with great accuracy on any other data sources by learning from completely different data sources. We used a model-agnostic meta-learning together with a soft label approach, utilizing the meta-gradient to dynamically adjust the soft …

Endoplanar: Deformable Planar-Based Gaussian Splatting For Surgical Scene Reconstruction, Thatphum Paonim

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Precise modeling of deformable anatomical structures from stereoscopic endoscopic footage plays a critical role in advancing surgical guidance and robotic automation within image-assisted medical procedures. Recent advances in Gaussian splatting have demonstrated real-time visualization capabilities with notable quality on endoscopic data; however, traditional 3D Gaussian representations introduce volumetric artifacts that compromise geometric fidelity and depth accuracy. We address these challenges through EndoPlanar, a deformable planar Gaussian framework that projects volumetric primitives onto planar surfaces. This planar formulation facilitates bias-free depth calculation and normal vector derivation—capabilities that remain elusive with standard ellipsoidal representations. We further incorporate a regularization mechanism to ensure …

Advancing Voice Spoofing Detection In Thai : A Comprehensive Dataset And Performance Analysis On Speaking Styles And Channel Effects, Ticho Urai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Voice authentication is increasingly used in applications such as banking and call center verification, but it faces serious risks from spoofed voices. Recent advances in text-to-speech (TTS) and voice cloning make it possible to generate highly natural fake speech, creating an urgent need for robust anti-spoofing systems. While most prior work focuses on English, little research addresses the Thai language. To fill this gap, we present the Chula Spoofed Speech (CSS) dataset, a large-scale Thai corpus containing 1.3M utterances of both bona fide and synthetic speech. The synthetic samples are generated using five state-of-the-art TTS systems from the same utterances …