University of Haifa

Adaptive Unmanned Surface Vehicles swarm optimization for target tracking in dynamic environments

Abstract This research investigates the performance and efficiency of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) in multi-target tracking scenarios using the Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization with k-Nearest Neighbors (APSO–kNN) algorithm. This study explores various search patterns—Rand...

Shift equivalence relations through the lens of C*-correspondences

Abstract We continue the study of shift equivalence relations from the perspective of C*-bimodule theory. We study emerging shift equivalence relations following work of the second-named author with Carlsen and Eilers, both in terms of adjacency matrices and in terms of their C*-...

Neural-assisted in-motion self-heading alignment for marine vehicles

Autonomous platforms operating in the oceans require accurate navigation to successfully complete their missions. In this regard, the initial heading estimation accuracy and the time required to achieve it play a critical role. The initial heading is commonly estimated using mode...

Geomorphological dynamics at the coast: A sedimentary stratigraphy for Atlit-Yam, the earliest coastal village at the Eastern Mediterranean and its submerged landscape

During the early Holocene, rapid sea level rise led to the inundation of worldwide coastal areas, with the surrounding shallow landscapes being the most affected. The Carmel coast, located in the East Mediterranean, preserves a rich record of such a submerged landscape dotted by...

Cauchy identities for staircase matrices

Abstract The well‐known Cauchy identity expresses the product of terms for indexing entries of a rectangular ‐matrix as a sum over partitions of products of Schur polynomials: . Algebraically, this identity comes from the decomposition of the symmetric algebra of the space of rec...

Testing the validity and applicability of the age-friendly inventory and campus climate survey in non-US samples

The Age Friendly University initiative aims to adapt and prepare campuses and academic organizations for better inclusion of older adults in their activities, processes, and outcomes. However, a valid and applicable tool is required to assess the efficacy of these programs. In th...

SLE-Associated rs2295613(A) Allele Strengthens a Predicted c-MYC Motif and Enhances SLAMF1 Promoter Reporter Activity in B Cells

SLAMF1 encodes CD150, an immunoregulatory receptor involved in lymphocyte activation, T–B-cell interactions, and humoral immune responses. The SLAMF1 promoter polymorphism rs2295613(G>A) was previously associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) susceptibility in a Chinese...

Sex differences in neural activity across amygdalo-striatal network during social behaviour

Abstract Background Social behaviour is essential for the survival of most mammalian species and is shaped by sex-dependent genetic and endocrine factors. However, how sex influences brain-wide neural dynamics during social interactions remains poorly understood. Methods Here, we...

Biogeochemical dichotomy and intra-order variability in Miliolid and Rotaliid foraminifera

Abstract. Foraminiferal geochemical records reflect both environmental and biological influences. Disentangling these factors is essential for improving their application in marine monitoring and contributing valuable insights into the evolution across major foraminiferal lineage...

A new theorem of alternatives leading to sufficient conditions for the superiorization guarantee question of Dynamic String-Averaging in the inconsistent case

Abstract We study the Superiorization Methodology (SM) in the context of the General Dynamic String-Averaging (GDSA) method in the inconsistent case (that is, where the input operators do not have a common fixed point) which primarily aims at achieving convex feasibility while si...

MDM2/X mediates reduced apoptosis in the plateau zokor: a mechanism of high-altitude adaptation

Murine double minute 2 (MDM2) and murine double minute 4 (MDMX) are critical for the regulation of tumor protein 53 (p53) function and apoptosis. This study compares the Mdm2 / x gene sequences and functional variations of subterranean zokors from the High Plateau and the Loess P...

Bi-national academic funding and collaboration dynamics: the case of the German-Israeli foundation

Abstract Academic grant programs are widely used to motivate international research collaboration and boost scientific impact across borders. Among these, bi-national funding schemes–pairing researchers from just two designated countries–are common yet understudied compared with...

Fostering reflection: Development and initial evaluation of a mentalization-based GenAI simulator for foster care supervisors

Background Foster care supervisors require advanced reflective functioning (RF) to manage complex relational demands, yet traditional training is difficult to scale and access. Generative AI (GenAI) may help by enabling simulated practice environments. Objective This feasibility...

Disciplinary Composition of International Students in Russian Universities: Political, Administrative, and Market Logics of Internationalization in Historical Perspective

Abstract This paper examines the association between the disciplinary composition of international students and the prevailing logic of university internationalization in the given country in historical perspective. It uses an original longitudinal dataset compiled from archival...

Sociodemographic bias in LLMs’ clinical decision-making for dizziness

Objective As large language models (LLMs) enter clinical decision support, concerns persist about sociodemographic bias. We assessed whether LLM recommendations for dizziness vary by patient descriptors and clinical detail. Methods We conducted a cross-randomized in-silico vignet...

Clinical liability cases reveal a coupling between legal defensibility and medical procedure escalation in large language models

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used for clinical decision support, yet their resource utilization implications remain largely unstudied. We introduce CLAD (Clinical Legal Accountability Dataset), evaluating fifteen LLMs on 198 US medical malpractice cases to assess...

Understanding temporal changes in intrinsic capacity: analysis of domain-specific intrinsic capacity using SHARE data

Global population aging challenges acute, disease-centric healthcare models and highlights the need for functional markers of aging. The World Health Organization's intrinsic capacity (IC) framework, encompassing cognition, vitality, locomotion, psychological well-being, and sens...

Beyond the battlefield: Interpersonal predictors of women's mental health during extended partner deployment

Abstract Objective The goal was to identify predictors of psychological distress and growth in reservists' wives. Background The prolonged Swords of Iron War has placed an unprecedented burden on Israeli reservists' partners. This study explored their psychological, relational, a...

Clinical guidelines addressing complex and ‘wicked’ problems

Clinical guidelines aid decision-making, but their simplifying strength becomes a limitation in complex, value-laden situations. Once meant to summarise evidence, they now function as prescriptive standards used in quality and legal assessments. Overly rigid directives can underm...