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Approximating Langevin Monte Carlo with ResNet-like Neural Network Architectures

Abstract We analyse a method to sample from a given target distribution by constructing a neural network which maps samples from a simple reference distribution, e.g. the standard normal, to samples from the target distribution. For this, we propose using a neural network archite...

Grade inflation? Overconfident and underprepared the state of ethics training in US communication firms

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the state of ethics training in US communication firms. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted with 257 US employees working for communication firms to assess the effectiveness of their ethics training programs a...

The effect of informational content redundancy in short instructional videos on the ESD teaching effectiveness

With the advancement of digital education, short videos have emerged as a powerful teaching and learning, demonstrating unprecedented potential for education for sustainable development (ESD). This study examines how learners’ perceived information content redundancy in ESD-relat...

Influence of Bimodal Pore Architecture on Broadband Acoustic Absorption and Mass Reduction in AlSi Open-Cell Structures

Lightweight materials capable of simultaneously providing noise and mass reduction are increasingly required in aerospace applications. This paper investigates the acoustic performance of a novel hierarchical bimodal architecture in open-cell AlSi porous structures, integrating μ...

REASON FOR USING FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE TO ANALYSE CATEGORICAL DATA

This article, titled “Reason for Using Frequency and Percentage to Analyse Categorical Data,” examines the importance and appropriateness of frequency and percentage as descriptive statistical methods for analysing categorical data in educational research. The article explains th...

Occurrence and Detection Profiles of Technology-Critical Elements (Ga, Ge, Nb, Ta and W) in Wild Mushrooms from Leicester and Leicestershire, UK

Technology-critical elements are increasingly used in electronics, renewable-energy systems, high-performance alloys and other strategic technologies, yet their occurrence in wild fungi remains poorly characterised. This study evaluated gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), niobium (Nb),...

AI – BASED MULTIMODEL RESUME RANKING WEB APPLICATION FOR LARGE SCALE JOB RECRUITMENT

This paper presents an AI-driven resume-ranking web application tailored to enhance large-scale job recruitment processes by leveraging cutting-edge deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) techniques. The system integrates multiple advanced models, including YOLOv9 fo...

Early Changes in Composite Insulin-Resistance Indices After Adjunctive Probiotic Treatment in Olanzapine-Treated Schizophrenia: A Longitudinal Secondary Analysis

Objective Olanzapine is effective for schizophrenia but commonly causes metabolic dysregulation. This study examined whether adjunctive probiotic treatment was associated with short-term changes in composite insulin-resistance-related indices during olanzapine therapy. Methods Th...

Acoustic virtual walls enable open, scalable, and programmable microfluidics

Microfluidic platforms are widely used across biomedical research, chemical synthesis, diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and materials science for precisely manipulating small volumes of fluids and suspended particles. However, conventional systems rely on narrow physical ch...

An analysis of Taiwan’s educational contributions to sustainable development: evidence from Taiwan’s university social responsibility

Purpose This study aims to examine the operational logic through which Taiwan’s university social responsibility (USR) program, led by the Taiwan authorities, promotes local sustainable development, compare it with the operational logic of USR programs in Europe and the United St...

Effectiveness of a near-peer teaching model in an otolaryngology bootcamp for medical students: a pilot study

<sec><title>Background:</title> Studies show that near-peer, simulation-based training can help develop technical skills. We sought to examine the effectiveness of near-peer instruction in otolaryngology emergencies by assessing student knowledge and procedural confidence before...

Synthesis and hydration of calcium sulfoaluminate cement produced using red mud

Calcium sulfoaluminate–belite (CSAB) cements are produced using limestone, bauxite and gypsum at clinkering temperatures below 1350°C, offering a low carbon dioxide alternative to Portland cement for various applications. In this study, red mud (bauxite residue) is used as a part...

MODEL ADOPTION #1006: REJECT — TG AUTO: BASE 44 ORDER: Apply 132 Hz E8-resonant attention filter with G_uv+S60 tensor and — E8 Intelligence Research

DECISION: REJECT ELEMENT: The 132 Hz E8-resonant attention filter, as described, is not a single precise rule but a pipeline of three operations (tensor computation, alignment check, mismatch logging) with no defined threshold for rejection. The "harmonic root-vector alignment ch...

Research progress on the effect of sericin on bone regeneration

Sericin is a waste material from the silk production process, researchers its found to have good biological activity and is widely used in tissue engineering. The aim of this paper is to summarize the biological applications of sericin in the field of bone tissue engineering and...

AI-Enabled Performance-Based Procurement and Life-Cycle Maintenance of Highway Bridges: Integrating Single-Bid Risk Analytics and PPP Payment Optimization

Abstract Aging bridges, tight budgets, and procurement inefficiencies require a data-driven approach to maintenance contracts. Existing evidence shows that information and communication technology (ICT)–based construction management improves site productivity but remains unevenly...

Beyond AI-Generated Text: Strengthening Academic Integrity and Critical Thinking in Higher Education

The increasing use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education has created new challenges for academic integrity, intellectual authorship, and the development of critical thinking. This study analyzes these challenges and evaluates a pedagogical intervention designe...

The Hsd17b13P260S patient variant knock-in male mouse model provides translational insights into HSD17B13 biology

Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent liver disease that can progress to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a condition marked by inflammation and fibrosis that increases the risk of cirrhosis, liver failu...

Field performance evaluation of comminution and gravity processing circuits for artisanal saprolite gold ores

Abstract Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) operations increasingly adopt mechanized comminution, assuming it universally improves gold recovery. This case study challenges that generalized approach through a comparative field performance evaluation of two gravity recov...

Sucralose Alters Gut Microbiota, Intestinal Metabolites, and Epithelial Serotonergic Responses to Visceral Stimulation in Mice Exposed to Chronic Restraint Stress

Background/Objectives: Dietary modifiers of the gut ecosystem may influence intestinal and host responses associated with psychological stress. However, it remains unclear whether sucralose, a widely consumed non-nutritive sweetener, alters host–microbiota interactions following...

Congenital cervical pathologies in the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis and the cave bear Ursus spelaeus – Nearing extinction in Late Pleistocene times

Inbreeding is a known cause for an increased incidence of vertebral malformations. Inbreeding can be the result of geographical isolation of a diminishing wild population. A high incidence of transitional vertebrae has for example been reported in declining, inbred populations of...