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Full-Text Articles in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Query Understanding In Llm-Based Conversational Information Seeking, Yifei Yuan, Zahra Abbasiantaeb, Mohammad Aliannejadi, Yang Deng
Query Understanding In Llm-Based Conversational Information Seeking, Yifei Yuan, Zahra Abbasiantaeb, Mohammad Aliannejadi, Yang Deng
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Query understanding in CIS involves accurately interpreting user intent through context-aware interactions. This includes resolving ambiguities, refining queries, and adapting to evolving information needs. LLM enhance this process by interpreting nuanced language and adapting dynamically, improving the relevance and precision of search results in real-time. In this tutorial, we explore advanced techniques to enhance query understanding in LLM-based CIS systems. We delve into LLM-driven methods for developing robust evaluation metrics to assess query understanding quality in multi-turn interactions, strategies for building more interactive systems, and applications like proactive query management and query reformulation. We also discuss key challenges in integrating …
Action Dubber: Timing Audible Actions Via Inflectional Flow, Wenlong Wan, Weiying Zheng, Tianyi Xiang, Guiqing Li, Shengfeng He
Action Dubber: Timing Audible Actions Via Inflectional Flow, Wenlong Wan, Weiying Zheng, Tianyi Xiang, Guiqing Li, Shengfeng He
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
We introduce the task of Audible Action Temporal Localization, which aims to identify the spatiotemporal coordinates of audible movements. Unlike conventional tasks such as action recognition and temporal action localization, which broadly analyze video content, our task focuses on the distinct kinematic dynamics of audible actions. It is based on the premise that key actions are driven by inflectional movements; for example, collisions that produce sound often involve abrupt changes in motion. To capture this, we propose T A2Net, a novel architecture that estimates inflectional flow using the second derivative of motion to determine collision timings without relying on audio …
Diversity Optimization For Travelling Salesman Problem Via Deep Reinforcement Learning, Qi Li, Zhiguang Cao, Yining Ma, Yaoxin Wu, Yue-Jiao Gong
Diversity Optimization For Travelling Salesman Problem Via Deep Reinforcement Learning, Qi Li, Zhiguang Cao, Yining Ma, Yaoxin Wu, Yue-Jiao Gong
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Existing neural methods for the Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) mostly aim at finding a single optimal solution. To discover diverse yet high-quality solutions for Multi-Solution TSP (MSTSP), we propose a novel deep reinforcement learning based neural solver, which is primarily featured by an encoder-decoder structured policy. Concretely, on the one hand, a Relativization Filter (RF) is designed to enhance the robustness of the encoder to affine transformations of the instances, so as to potentially improve the quality of the found solutions. On the other hand, a Multi-Attentive Adaptive Active Search (MA3S) is tailored to allow the decoders to strike a …
An Efficient Diffusion-Based Non-Autoregressive Solver For Traveling Salesman Problem, Mingzhao Wang, You Zhou, Zhiguang Cao, Yubin Xiao, Xuan Wu, Wei Pang, Yuan Jiang, Hui Yang, Peng Zhao, Yuanshu Li
An Efficient Diffusion-Based Non-Autoregressive Solver For Traveling Salesman Problem, Mingzhao Wang, You Zhou, Zhiguang Cao, Yubin Xiao, Xuan Wu, Wei Pang, Yuan Jiang, Hui Yang, Peng Zhao, Yuanshu Li
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Recent advances in neural models have shown considerable promise in solving Traveling Salesman Problems (TSPs) without relying on much hand-crafted engineering. However, while non-autoregressive (NAR) approaches benefit from faster inference through parallelism, they typically deliver solutions of inferior quality compared to autoregressive ones. To enhance the solution quality while maintaining fast inference, we propose DEITSP, a diffusion model with efficient iterations tailored for TSP that operates in a NAR manner. Firstly, we introduce a one-step diffusion model that integrates the controlled discrete noise addition process with self-consistency enhancement, enabling optimal solution prediction through simultaneous denoising of multiple solutions. Secondly, we …
Milpbench: A Large-Scale Benchmark Test Suite For Mixed Integer Linear Programming Problems, Huigen Ye, Yaoyang Cheng, Hua Xu, Zhiguang Cao, Hanzhang Qin
Milpbench: A Large-Scale Benchmark Test Suite For Mixed Integer Linear Programming Problems, Huigen Ye, Yaoyang Cheng, Hua Xu, Zhiguang Cao, Hanzhang Qin
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) is a cornerstone of optimization with applications across numerous domains. However, the development and evaluation of MILP-solving algorithms are hindered by existing benchmark datasets, which are often limited in scale, lack diversity, and are poorly structured, making them inadequate for systematic testing across different solving approaches, especially for machine learning (ML)-based methods. To address these issues, we introduce MILPBench, a large-scale benchmark suite comprising 100,000 MILP instances organized into 60 well-categorized classes. Using structural properties and embedding similarity metrics, we developed a novel classification framework to ensure both intra-class homogeneity and inter-class diversity. In addition to …
Surrogate Learning In Meta-Black-Box Optimization: A Preliminary Study, Zeyuan Ma, Zhiyang Huang, Jiacheng Chen, Zhiguang Cao, Yue-Jiao Gong
Surrogate Learning In Meta-Black-Box Optimization: A Preliminary Study, Zeyuan Ma, Zhiyang Huang, Jiacheng Chen, Zhiguang Cao, Yue-Jiao Gong
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Recent Meta-Black-Box Optimization (MetaBBO) approaches have shown possibility of enhancing the optimization performance through learning meta-level policies to dynamically configure low-level optimizers. However, existing MetaBBO approaches potentially consume massive function evaluations to train their meta-level policies. Inspired by the recent trend of using surrogate models for cost-friendly evaluation of expensive optimization problems, in this paper, we propose a novel MetaBBO framework which combines surrogate learning process and reinforcement learning-aided Differential Evolution algorithm, namely Surr-RLDE, to address the intensive function evaluation in MetaBBO. Surr-RLDE comprises two learning stages: surrogate learning and policy learning. In surrogate learning, we train a Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks …
Collaboration With Dynamic Open Ad Hoc Team Via Team State Modelling, Jing Sun, Cong Zhang, Zhiguang Cao
Collaboration With Dynamic Open Ad Hoc Team Via Team State Modelling, Jing Sun, Cong Zhang, Zhiguang Cao
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Open ad hoc teamwork presents the challenging problem of designing an autonomous agent that can rapidly adapt to collaborate with teammates without prior coordination in an open environment. Existing methods primarily rely on fixed, predefined teammate types, overlooking the fact that teammates may change dynamically. To address this limitation, we propose a novel reinforcement learning approach, the Open Online Teammate Adaptation Framework (Open-OTAF), which enables a controlled agent to collaborate with dynamic teammates in open ad hoc environments. To achieve this, the controlled agent employs a dual teamwork situation inference model to capture the current teamwork state, facilitating decision-making under …
A Mixed-Curvature Based Pre-Training Paradigm For Multi-Task Vehicle Routing Solver, Suyu Liu, Zhiguang Cao, Shanshan Feng, Yew-Soon Ong
A Mixed-Curvature Based Pre-Training Paradigm For Multi-Task Vehicle Routing Solver, Suyu Liu, Zhiguang Cao, Shanshan Feng, Yew-Soon Ong
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Solving various types of vehicle routing problems (VRPs) using a unified neural solver has garnered significant attentions in recent years. Despite their effectiveness, existing neural multi-task solvers often fail to account for the geometric structures inherent in different tasks, which may result in suboptimal performance. To address this limitation, we propose a curvature-aware pre-training framework. Specifically, we leverage mixed-curvature spaces during the feature fusion stage, encouraging the model to capture the underlying geometric properties of each instance. Through extensive experiments, we evaluate the proposed pre-training strategy on existing neural multi-task solvers across a variety of testing scenarios. The results demonstrate …
Meta-Black-Box-Optimization Through Offline Q-Function Learning, Zeyuan Ma, Zhiguang Cao, Zhou Jiang, Hongshu Guo, Yue-Jiao Gong
Meta-Black-Box-Optimization Through Offline Q-Function Learning, Zeyuan Ma, Zhiguang Cao, Zhou Jiang, Hongshu Guo, Yue-Jiao Gong
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Recent progress in Meta-Black-Box-Optimization (MetaBBO) has demonstrated that using RL to learn a meta-level policy for dynamic algorithm configuration (DAC) over an optimization task distribution could significantly enhance the performance of the low-level BBO algorithm. However, the online learning paradigms in existing works makes the efficiency of MetaBBO problematic. To address this, we propose an offline learning-based MetaBBO framework in this paper, termed Q-Mamba, to attain both effectiveness and efficiency in MetaBBO. Specifically, we first transform DAC task into long-sequence decision process. This allows us further introduce an effective Q-function decomposition mechanism to reduce the learning difficulty within the intricate …
Shield: Multi-Task Multi-Distribution Vehicle Routing Solver With Sparsity And Hierarchy, Yong Liang Goh, Zhiguang Cao, Yining Ma, Jianan Zhou, Mohammed Haroon Dupty, Wee Sun Lee
Shield: Multi-Task Multi-Distribution Vehicle Routing Solver With Sparsity And Hierarchy, Yong Liang Goh, Zhiguang Cao, Yining Ma, Jianan Zhou, Mohammed Haroon Dupty, Wee Sun Lee
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Recent advances toward foundation models for routing problems have shown great potential of a unified deep model for various VRP variants. However, they overlook the complex real-world customer distributions. In this work, we advance the Multi-Task VRP (MTVRP) setting to the more realistic yet challenging Multi-Task Multi-Distribution VRP (MTMDVRP) setting, and introduce SHIELD, a novel model that leverages both sparsity and hierarchy principles. Building on a deeper decoder architecture, we first incorporate the Mixture-of-Depths (MoD) technique to enforce sparsity. This improves both efficiency and generalization by allowing the model to dynamically select nodes to use or skip each decoder layer, …
Ts-Diff: Two-Stage Diffusion Model For Low-Light Raw Image Enhancement, Yi Li, Zhiyuan Zhang, Jiangnan Xia, Jianghan Cheng, Qilong Wu, Junwei Li
Ts-Diff: Two-Stage Diffusion Model For Low-Light Raw Image Enhancement, Yi Li, Zhiyuan Zhang, Jiangnan Xia, Jianghan Cheng, Qilong Wu, Junwei Li
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
This paper presents a novel Two-Stage Diffusion Model (TS-Diff) for enhancing extremely low-light RAW images. In the pre-training stage, TS-Diff synthesizes noisy images by constructing multiple virtual cameras based on a noise space. Camera Feature Integration (CFI) modules are then designed to enable the model to learn generalizable features across diverse virtual cameras. During the aligning stage, CFIs are averaged to create a target-specific CFIT, which is fine-tuned using a small amount of real RAW data to adapt to the noise characteristics of specific cameras. A structural reparameterization technique further simplifies CFIT for efficient deployment. To address color shifts during …
O-Mapl: Offline Multi-Agent Preference Learning, The Viet Bui, Tien Mai, Hong Thanh Nguyen
O-Mapl: Offline Multi-Agent Preference Learning, The Viet Bui, Tien Mai, Hong Thanh Nguyen
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Inferring reward functions from demonstrations is a key challenge in reinforcement learning (RL), particularly in multi-agent RL (MARL). The large joint state-action spaces and intricate inter-agent interactions in MARL make inferring the joint reward function especially challenging. While prior studies in single-agent settings have explored ways to recover reward functions and expert policies from human preference feedback, such studies in MARL remain limited. Existing methods typically combine two separate stages, supervised reward learning, and standard MARL algorithms, leading to unstable training processes. In this work, we exploit the inherent connection between reward functions and Q functions in cooperative MARL to …
Breaking The Reasoning Barrier: A Survey On Llm Complex Reasoning Through The Lens Of Self-Evolution, Tao He, Hao Li, Jingchang Chen, Runxuan Liu, Yixin Cao, Lizi Liao, Zihao Zheng, Zheng Chu, Jiafeng Liang, Ming Liu, Bing Qin
Breaking The Reasoning Barrier: A Survey On Llm Complex Reasoning Through The Lens Of Self-Evolution, Tao He, Hao Li, Jingchang Chen, Runxuan Liu, Yixin Cao, Lizi Liao, Zihao Zheng, Zheng Chu, Jiafeng Liang, Ming Liu, Bing Qin
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
The release of OpenAI’s O1 and subsequent projects like DeepSeek R1 has significantly advanced research on complex reasoning in LLMs. This paper systematically analyzes existing reasoning studies from the perspective of self-evolution, structured into three components: data evolution, model evolution, and self-evolution. Data evolution explores methods to generate higher-quality reasoning training data. Model evolution focuses on training strategies to boost reasoning capabilities. Self-evolution research autonomous system evolution via iterating cycles of data and model evolution. We further discuss the scaling law of self-evolution and analyze representative O1-like works through this lens. By summarizing advanced methods and outlining future directions, this …
Simulating Before Planning: Constructing Intrinsic User World Model For User-Tailored Dialogue Policy Planning, Tao He, Lizi Liao, Ming Liu, Bing Qin
Simulating Before Planning: Constructing Intrinsic User World Model For User-Tailored Dialogue Policy Planning, Tao He, Lizi Liao, Ming Liu, Bing Qin
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Recent advancements in dialogue policy planning have focused on optimizing system agent policies to achieve predefined goals, emphasizing strategy design, trajectory acquisition, and training efficiency. However, these approaches often overlook the critical role of user characteristics, which are essential in real-world scenarios like conversational search and recommendation, where interactions must adapt to individual user traits such as personality, preferences, and goals. To address this gap, we conduct a comprehensive study using task-specific user personas to evaluate dialogue policy planning under diverse user behaviors. Our analysis, based on these user profiles, reveals significant shortcomings in existing approaches, underscoring the necessity for …
Rustmap: Towards Project-Scale C-To-Rust Migration Via Program Analysis And Llm, Xuemeng Cai, Jiakun Liu, Xiping Huang, Yijun Yu, Haitao Wu, Chunmiao Li, Bo Wang, Imam Nur Bani Yusuf, Lingxiao Jiang
Rustmap: Towards Project-Scale C-To-Rust Migration Via Program Analysis And Llm, Xuemeng Cai, Jiakun Liu, Xiping Huang, Yijun Yu, Haitao Wu, Chunmiao Li, Bo Wang, Imam Nur Bani Yusuf, Lingxiao Jiang
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Migrating existing C programs into Rust is increasingly desired, as Rust offers superior memory safety while maintaining C’s high performance. Existing automated translation tools, such as C2Rust, may rely too much on syntactic, template-based translation and generate unsafe Rust code that is hard for human developers to read, maintain, or even compile. More semantic-aware translation that produces safer, idiomatic, and runnable Rust code is much needed. This paper introduces a novel dependency-guided and large language model (LLM)-based C-to-Rust translation approach, RustMap, based on three key ideas: (1) Utilize LLM’s capabilities to produce idiomatic Rust code from given small pieces of …
Robust Relevance Feedback For Interactive Known-Item Video Search, Zhixin Ma, Chong-Wah Ngo
Robust Relevance Feedback For Interactive Known-Item Video Search, Zhixin Ma, Chong-Wah Ngo
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Known-item search (KIS) involves only a single search target, making relevance feedback-typically a powerful technique for efficiently identifying multiple positive examples to infer user intent-inapplicable. PicHunter addresses this issue by asking users to select the top-k most similar examples to the unique search target from a displayed set. Under ideal conditions, when the user's perception aligns closely with the machine's perception of similarity, consistent and precise judgments can elevate the target to the top position within a few iterations. However, in practical scenarios, expecting users to provide consistent judgments is often unrealistic, especially when the underlying embedding features used for …
Cradle: Empowering Foundation Agents Towards General Computer Control, Weihao Tan, Et. Al.
Cradle: Empowering Foundation Agents Towards General Computer Control, Weihao Tan, Et. Al.
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Despite their success in specific scenarios, existing foundation agents still struggle to generalize across various virtual scenarios, mainly due to the dramatically different encapsulations of environments with manually designed observation and action spaces. To handle this issue, we propose the General Computer Control (GCC) setting to restrict foundation agents to interact with software through the most unified and standardized interface, i.e., using screenshots as input and keyboard and mouse actions as output. We introduce Cradle, a modular and flexible LMM-powered framework, as a preliminary attempt towards GCC. Enhanced by six key modules, Information Gathering, Self-Reflection, Task Inference, Skill Curation, Action …
Information Bottleneck‑Guided Mlps For Robust Spatial‑Temporal Forecasting, Min Chen, Guansong Pang, Wenjun Wang, Cheng Yan
Information Bottleneck‑Guided Mlps For Robust Spatial‑Temporal Forecasting, Min Chen, Guansong Pang, Wenjun Wang, Cheng Yan
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Spatial-temporal forecasting (STF) plays a pivotal role in urban planning and computing. Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Networks (STGNNs) excel at modeling spatial-temporal dynamics, thus being robust against noise perturbations. However, they often suffer from relatively poor computational efficiency. Simplifying the architectures can improve efficiency but also weakens robustness with respect to noise interference. In this study, we investigate the problem: can simple neural networks such as Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs) achieve robust spatial-temporal forecasting while remaining efficient? To this end, we first reveal the dual noise effect in spatial-temporal data and propose a theoretically grounded principle termed Robust Spatial-Temporal Information Bottleneck (RSTIB), …
Quantum Technologies In Decentralisation, Paul Robert Griffin, Rudy Raymond, Tsuyoshi Idé
Quantum Technologies In Decentralisation, Paul Robert Griffin, Rudy Raymond, Tsuyoshi Idé
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Quantum technologies, rooted in the manipulation of quantum information, are revolutionizing computing and networking domains. Their impact on blockchains and decentralized systems is twofold. While much attention has been given to the potential of quantum computing to attack blockchains, these advanced technologies also offer avenues for strengthening and optimizing them. This chapter delves into the intricacies of quantum technologies, from the foundational concepts of qubits, quantum gates, and quantum networks to their implications for blockchains. We explore both the vulnerabilities of blockchains in a quantum-dominant era and the promising solutions quantum technologies provide, culminating in a use case examining their …
Generalization Analysis For Supervised Contrastive Representation Learning Under Non‑Iid Settings, Minh Hieu Nong, Antoine Ledent
Generalization Analysis For Supervised Contrastive Representation Learning Under Non‑Iid Settings, Minh Hieu Nong, Antoine Ledent
Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems
Contrastive Representation Learning (CRL) has achieved impressive success in various domains in recent years. Nevertheless, the theoretical understanding of the generalization behavior of CRL has remained limited. Moreover, to the best of our knowledge, the current literature only analyzes generalization bounds under the assumption that the data tuples used for contrastive learning are independently and identically distributed. However, in practice, we are often limited to a fixed pool of reusable labeled data points, making it inevitable to recycle data across tuples to create sufficiently large datasets. Therefore, the tuple-wise independence condition imposed by previous works is invalidated. In this paper, …
Fuzzy-Ahp Based Decision Support System For The Selection Of Optimal Maintenance Strategy For Meter Gauge Railway Infrastructure: A Review, Hamisi J. Maulid
Fuzzy-Ahp Based Decision Support System For The Selection Of Optimal Maintenance Strategy For Meter Gauge Railway Infrastructure: A Review, Hamisi J. Maulid
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
There are many uncertainties and complexities associated with maintaining Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) infrastructure, which calls for a methodical approach to decision-making. The development and application of a fuzzy-AHP-based decision support system (DSS) to select the optimal maintenance strategy for the MGR are presented in this study. The review covers research from 2013 to 2023 and focusses on the use of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP) techniques in railway infrastructure maintenance. To manage the inherent uncertainties and subjective judgements involved in maintenance decision-making, the Fuzzy-AHP methodology combines fuzzy logic with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). …
Energy Optimal Coverage Motion Trajectory Generation Using A Fourth-Order Motion Profile, Mathias Halinga
Energy Optimal Coverage Motion Trajectory Generation Using A Fourth-Order Motion Profile, Mathias Halinga
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
Industrial machines are widely used in manufacturing sector to manufacture several products to meet customer demands. Most of these industries runs all the time throughout a day leading to high operating cost. To cut costs and satisfy customer demand for precise products, industrial machines’ motion generation is important in improving machine motion precision while using less energy. This study presents a coverage motion energy optimization which is generated by linear interpolation of each segment described by the fourth-order motion profile. The phase changes in the profile are attained with continuity of machine kinematic limits jerk, acceleration, and velocity, which are …
Analysis Of An Improved Reliability Dual-Buck Structured Three-Level Flying Capacitor Inverter, Almachius Kahwa Dr.
Analysis Of An Improved Reliability Dual-Buck Structured Three-Level Flying Capacitor Inverter, Almachius Kahwa Dr.
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
With the increased demand for high-reliability power converters in the electric drive-train and propulsion systems, the efforts to design and analyze converters with high fault tolerance have become apparent. Among the emerging trends to improve the reliability of power converters is the incorporation of dual-buck (DB) structures in traditional converter topologies. Thus, this paper studies a single-phase dual-buck structured three-level flying capacitor (FC) inverter. The dual-buck flying capacitor (DBFC) inverter was constructed in such a way as to suppress the shoot-through problems that may occur because of the switching mismatch and gate driver delay, as exhibited in the traditional FC …
Towards Metrology 4.0 In Developing Countries’ Manufacturing Industries, Jailos Nzumile
Towards Metrology 4.0 In Developing Countries’ Manufacturing Industries, Jailos Nzumile
Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)
A systematic literature review was conducted to unveil the status of the digital transformation of metrology in developing countries, as they are lagging in utilising fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) technologies to transform manufacturing industries. A PRISMA technique was employed using various keywords to identify, screen, and select the relevant literature. Forty publications were selected for the review, mainly discussing IR 4.0 technologies in metrological operations. The results indicate that the digital transformation of metrology has yet to be initiated in developing countries. However, the employment of IR4.0 technologies in advancing metrological operations in manufacturing industries is mostly discussed in the …
Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education: A Case Study Of Faculty Teaching Methodologies At A Private University, Ellen Ramsey, George Antoniou, Matteo Peroni, Brent Muckridge, Raouf Ghattas, Philip L. Fazio, Wendy Wallberg, Saidi Porta, Gary Solomon, Mary Smith, Kristen Migliano, Karima Lanfranco, Lianfen Qian, David G. Wolf
Artificial Intelligence In Higher Education: A Case Study Of Faculty Teaching Methodologies At A Private University, Ellen Ramsey, George Antoniou, Matteo Peroni, Brent Muckridge, Raouf Ghattas, Philip L. Fazio, Wendy Wallberg, Saidi Porta, Gary Solomon, Mary Smith, Kristen Migliano, Karima Lanfranco, Lianfen Qian, David G. Wolf
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This qualitative case study investigates faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) integration within a private university context, examining pedagogical, administrative, and ethical implications. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with faculty across four disciplines revealed ambivalent yet cautiously optimistic attitudes. Participants acknowledged AI’s potential to enhance personalized learning and reduce bureaucratic burdens through automation. However, three critical barriers emerged: (1) insufficient institutional technological infrastructure, (2) lack of systematic faculty training programs, and (3) unresolved ethical dilemmas surrounding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and academic integrity. Notably, while faculty welcomed AI as a supplemental tool, they unanimously emphasized the irreplaceable role of human …
Exploring The Potential Of Large Language Models (Llms) To Simulate Social Group Dynamics: A Case Study Using The Board Game "Secret Hitler", Kaj Hansteen Izora, Christof Teuscher
Exploring The Potential Of Large Language Models (Llms) To Simulate Social Group Dynamics: A Case Study Using The Board Game "Secret Hitler", Kaj Hansteen Izora, Christof Teuscher
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)
This study explores the capacity of large language model-powered agents to simulate human-like behavior in multi-agent social systems. Using Secret Hitler — a hidden-role board game centered on trust, deception, and strategic communication — we evaluate how LLM agents navigate dynamic group interactions. Our findings show that agents exhibit human-like behaviors, including strategic temporal adaptation, contextual reasoning, and complex social cognition such as theory of mind and implicit coordination. Notably, 85% of agent decisions factored in at least two other players’ mental states, highlighting their capacity for multi-agent mental state inference. However, they struggled with key aspects of human gameplay, …
Coarse-Graining Spiking Reservoirs: Reducing Reservoir Size While Preserving Critical Dynamics, Tucker X. Mastin, Christof Teuscher
Coarse-Graining Spiking Reservoirs: Reducing Reservoir Size While Preserving Critical Dynamics, Tucker X. Mastin, Christof Teuscher
Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)
We propose an extension of renormalization into the domain of spiking neural networks, thereby providing a novel framework for coarse-graining neural networks without disrupting their critical properties. The proposed coarse-graining technique merges neurons and synaptic connections based on a graph-theoretic distance derived from synaptic weight strength and is configured to effectively prune the reservoir size while preserving the scale-free spiking dynamics indicative of criticality. Criticality in spiking neural networks may provide information-theoretic advantages by optimizing information processing and sensitivity to input. Using time-series prediction benchmarks, we demonstrate that networks operating at criticality exhibit up to 32% higher prediction accuracy before …
A Modern Approach To Classifying Medieval Latin Scripts, Robert L. Lane Jr, Rafia Mirza, Robert Slater
A Modern Approach To Classifying Medieval Latin Scripts, Robert L. Lane Jr, Rafia Mirza, Robert Slater
SMU Data Science Review
Paleography, the study of historical handwriting, is essential for preserving societal understanding of cultural, social, and legal frameworks from the past. Medieval manuscripts, often exhibiting refined craftsmanship, present unique challenges to modern readers due to differences in handwriting conventions and the absence of standardized punctuation and spaces. These texts hold valuable insights into the evolution of written communication, literacy, and language development. However, interpreting them requires specialized knowledge and technological solutions. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) can be leveraged to classify scripts, an important step in Historical Document analysis. These models extract and analyze hierarchical features from images, addressing inconsistencies in …
Context-Switch Attacks: Understanding And Mitigating The Threat To Llm Applications, Sydney Holder, Bivin Sadler
Context-Switch Attacks: Understanding And Mitigating The Threat To Llm Applications, Sydney Holder, Bivin Sadler
SMU Data Science Review
Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming conversational AI, yet their dependence on prompt-supplied context exposes them to context-switch attacks that covertly steer dialogue toward sensitive or malicious ends. A 70 one-sided conversation transcript evaluation set was constructed spanning various fraudulent scenarios. Each transcript embeds adversarial patterns drawn while preserving natural conversational flow. We introduce a hybrid defense that pairs a BERT-based semantic-drift detector (cosine-similarity threshold = 0.70) with a curated keyword and hack-phrase scanner to counter these threats. In aggregate, the system delivered 100 % recall, intercepting every simulated phishing or data-harvesting attempt. The keyword layer achieved perfect precision, generating …
Simulation Study On Optimizing Microgrid Scheduling With Electric Vehicle Participation Under V2g Mode, Zhongan Yu, Hongliang Xiao, Qiangwei Xia, Jiawei Liu
Simulation Study On Optimizing Microgrid Scheduling With Electric Vehicle Participation Under V2g Mode, Zhongan Yu, Hongliang Xiao, Qiangwei Xia, Jiawei Liu
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: To address the negative impact of source-load uncertainty on the stable operation of the grid, a two-stage optimization scheduling strategy for the microgrid participation of electric vehicles based on the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) mode is proposed. In the first stage, the charging and discharging costs of electric vehicles as well as the load fluctuation target are determined taking into account the battery losses. Through a zero-sum game, we objectively weigh the interests of both vehicle owners and the microgrid, utilizing the mobile energy storage characteristics of electric vehicles to optimize the load curve and integrate renewable energy; in the second …