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Thesis Tide ranks papers based on their relevance to the fields, with the goal of making it easier to find the most relevant papers. It uses AI to analyze the content of papers and rank them!

Relational Contrastive Learning and Masked Image Modeling for Scene Text Recognition

Context-aware methods have achieved remarkable advancements in supervised scene text recognition by leveraging semantic priors from words. Considering the heterogeneity of text and background in STR, ...

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This article presents a novel framework for scene text recognition that integrates relational contrastive learning with masked image modeling, showing a substantial improvement over existing methods. The methodology addresses key issues like overfitting and representation quality through innovative approaches such as relational rearrangement and decoupling designs, demonstrating strong methodological rigor. Moreover, it highlights the applicability of self-supervised learning in enhancing performance across various downstream tasks, establishing a solid foundation for future studies.

SoK: Unifying Cybersecurity and Cybersafety of Multimodal Foundation Models with an Information Theory Approach

Multimodal foundation models (MFMs) represent a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, combining diverse data modalities to enhance learning and understanding across a wide range of appli...

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The article introduces a novel approach to unify cybersecurity and cybersafety in multimodal foundation models, addressing a pressing need as these models proliferate. The methodological rigor, grounded in information theory, enhances its credibility and applicability. The identification of research gaps is valuable for future studies, showing potential for significant impact on ongoing research and practical applications.

Careless Whisper: Exploiting Stealthy End-to-End Leakage in Mobile Instant Messengers

With over 3 billion users globally, mobile instant messaging apps have become indispensable for both personal and professional communication. Besides plain messaging, many services implement additiona...

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The paper presents a novel approach to understanding vulnerabilities in mobile instant messaging applications, focusing on the exploitation of delivery receipts despite end-to-end encryption. Its methodological rigor in demonstrating potential attack vectors enhances its relevance in cybersecurity discourse. The urgency of addressing these vulnerabilities, given the widespread use of such platforms by billions of users, increases its applicability and impact on future research and security protocols.

Competition, Persuasion, and Search

An agent engages in sequential search. He does not directly observe the quality of the goods he samples, but he can purchase signals designed by profit maximizing principal(s). We formulate the princi...

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The article provides innovative insights into the dynamics of competition and persuasion within the framework of sequential search. Its rigorous approach to characterizing equilibrium payoffs in a principal-agent context contributes to a deeper understanding of market efficiency concepts, particularly the nuanced role of competition. Its implications for the relationship between search costs and market outcomes are particularly noteworthy, indicating new avenues for future research. However, it may need further empirical validation to enhance its applicability in real-world scenarios.

Galois Action on Homology of the Heisenberg Curve

The Heisenberg curve is defined topologically as a cover of the Fermat curve and corresponds to an extension of the projective line minus three points by the non-abelian Heisenberg group modulo n. We ...

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The study introduces a novel interaction between algebraic geometry and representation theory through the lens of the Heisenberg group, which is a significant area of interest in modern mathematics. By investigating the Galois action on homology, the paper potentially opens new avenues for research in both algebraic topology and group representations. The use of Artin's Braid group and contributions to the fundamental group signify methodological rigor and applicability in various mathematical contexts.

Variational Bayesian Bow tie Neural Networks with Shrinkage

Despite the dominant role of deep models in machine learning, limitations persist, including overconfident predictions, susceptibility to adversarial attacks, and underestimation of variability in pre...

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This article presents a novel approach to Bayesian neural networks by addressing significant limitations in existing methods, particularly in how they manage uncertainty and architectural choices. The use of Polya-Gamma data augmentation and sparsity-promoting priors adds to its methodological rigor, which could have substantial implications for both theoretical research and practical applications in machine learning. This work may inspire future studies focused on improved uncertainty estimates and architectural efficiency in deep learning models.

Machine learning-based probabilistic forecasting of solar irradiance in Chile

By the end of 2023, renewable sources cover 63.4% of the total electric power demand of Chile, and in line with the global trend, photovoltaic (PV) power shows the most dynamic increase. Although Chil...

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The article presents a novel approach to improving the accuracy of solar irradiance predictions, which is crucial for the effective integration of solar power into energy systems, especially in a sun-rich country like Chile. The use of machine learning for post-processing of ensemble weather forecasts demonstrates methodological rigor and adds significant innovation to the field. Given the increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, especially photovoltaics, this work is timely and applicable.

Multilingual Large Language Models: A Systematic Survey

This paper provides a comprehensive survey of the latest research on multilingual large language models (MLLMs). MLLMs not only are able to understand and generate language across linguistic boundarie...

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This paper demonstrates high relevance due to its comprehensive survey of multilingual large language models (MLLMs), covering essential areas such as architecture, datasets, evaluation methods, and real-world applications. The systematic analysis across diverse fields and emphasis on interpretability and bias present a novel perspective that is crucial for advancing AI research. The thorough roadmap and taxonomy proposed for evaluating MLLMs provide tools that could significantly impact future research directions.

Scaling Program Synthesis Based Technology Mapping with Equality Saturation

State-of-the-art hardware compilers for FPGAs often fail to find efficient mappings of high-level designs to low-level primitives, especially complex programmable primitives like digital signal proces...

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This article introduces a novel approach that combines equality saturation with program synthesis, addressing significant limitations in current FPGA hardware compilers. The elimination of the need for user-provided sketches is a substantial advancement, making the technology more accessible. Moreover, the proposed Churchroad tool shows promise in handling larger and more complex designs, which could lead to broader applications in hardware design and optimization.

On one-parameter families of hermiticity-preserving superoperators which are not positive

A one-parameter family of hermiticity-preserving superoperators is a time-dependent family $\{Φ_{t}\colon\mathbb{M}_{n}(\mathbb{C})\rightarrow\mathbb{M}_{n}(\mathbb{C})\}_{t\in\mathbb{R}}$ of ...

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The paper presents novel contributions to the study of hermiticity-preserving superoperators, specifically by offering computable criteria for their nonpositivity, a topic of considerable interest in quantum mechanics and operator algebras. The methodologies employed, such as sign variation formulas and established theorems, provide a solid theoretical foundation, enhancing its methodological rigor. However, the specialized nature of the research limits broader applicability beyond certain mathematical subfields.

Fractional Dirichlet problems with singular and non-locally convective reaction

In this paper, the existence of positive weak solutions to a Dirichlet problem driven by the fractional $(p,q)$ -Laplacian and with reaction both weakly singular and non-locally convective (i.e...

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The article presents a novel approach to complex fractional Dirichlet problems, which is an emerging area of research in mathematical analysis. The incorporation of both weak singular and non-locally convective reactions adds significant complexity and interest to the existing body of work. The use of rigorous methods such as variational techniques and fixed point results enhances its methodological rigor, making it a strong candidate for future citation and application in related research. Overall, the advancement in solving these types of problems could inspire further exploration in fractional calculus and partial differential equations.

Time Step Generating: A Universal Synthesized Deepfake Image Detector

Currently, high-fidelity text-to-image models are developed in an accelerating pace. Among them, Diffusion Models have led to a remarkable improvement in the quality of image generation, making it var...

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This article presents a novel approach to detecting synthesized images, specifically targeting the latest advancements in text-to-image generation, particularly using diffusion models. The method's independence from pre-trained generative models enhances its applicability and robustness, marking a significant advancement in the field of synthetic image detection. Its methodological rigor and testing on a large-scale benchmark suggest high reliability and potential for real-world application, especially related to privacy and security concerns. Overall, this research could substantially influence future developments in deepfake detection technologies.

Towards a framework on tabular synthetic data generation: a minimalist approach: theory, use cases, and limitations

We propose and study a minimalist approach towards synthetic tabular data generation. The model consists of a minimalistic unsupervised SparsePCA encoder (with contingent clustering step or log transf...

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The article presents a novel, minimalistic framework for synthetic tabular data generation that incorporates a SparsePCA encoder and an XGBoost decoder, which are well-established methods in data analysis. Its emphasis on interpretability, low tuning requirements, and robustness testing addresses crucial aspects in both synthetic data generation and model performance evaluation. The contrast with existing methodologies, especially autoencoders, adds significant value by clarifying the benefits of this approach. Overall, the rigor in methodology and real-world application through credit scoring data enhance its impact.

VidComposition: Can MLLMs Analyze Compositions in Compiled Videos?

The advancement of Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) has enabled significant progress in multimodal understanding, expanding their capacity to analyze video content. However, existing evaluatio...

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The introduction of the VidComposition benchmark represents a significant advancement in the evaluation of MLLMs' capabilities in understanding video compositions, an area that has been overlooked in prior benchmarks. Its structured approach and detailed annotations make it methodologically robust and novel, thereby contributing valuable insights to the domain.

TSFormer: A Robust Framework for Efficient UHD Image Restoration

Ultra-high-definition (UHD) image restoration is vital for applications demanding exceptional visual fidelity, yet existing methods often face a trade-off between restoration quality and efficiency, l...

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The article presents a novel framework (TSFormer) that addresses a significant challenge in UHD image restoration by balancing quality and efficiency, which is highly relevant for both academic research and practical applications. Its robust methodological approach, particularly the integration of trusted learning and sparsification, showcases innovation and potential for future exploration in this area. The applicability of the token filtering method to other models enhances the paper's interdisciplinary impact, suggesting broader utility in the field of image processing.

From Green's formula to Derived Hall algebras

The aim of this note is to clarify the relationship between Green's formula and the associativity of multiplication for derived Hall algebra in the sense of Toën (Duke Math J 135(3):587-615, 2006)...

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The article presents a significant theoretical result that establishes a converse relationship between Green's formula and the associativity of derived Hall algebras. This is a notable advancement in the field of algebraic geometry and representation theory, as it deepens the understanding of the interplay between these mathematical concepts. The methodological rigor is apparent in the proofs and clarifications provided. However, while it offers valuable insights, its applicability might be somewhat narrow compared to broader interdisciplinary topics.

Diffusion-Based Semantic Segmentation of Lumbar Spine MRI Scans of Lower Back Pain Patients

This study introduces a diffusion-based framework for robust and accurate segmenton of vertebrae, intervertebral discs (IVDs), and spinal canal from Magnetic Resonance Imaging~(MRI) scans of patients ...

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The article presents a novel application of diffusion-based frameworks to improve the semantic segmentation of MRI scans, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis in patients with low back pain. The methodological rigor, demonstrated by performance against state-of-the-art models, underscores its potential impact. The relevance of this approach extends to clinical practices and further research in medical imaging. However, the paper could benefit from wider validation across diverse populations and imaging conditions to enhance its applicability.

Some Computations for Optimal Execution with Monotone Strategies

We study an optimal execution problem in the infinite horizon setup. Our financial market is given by the Black-Scholes model with a linear price impact. The main novelty of the current note is that w...

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The article presents a novel approach to optimal execution in a financial context, specifically addressing constraints in the execution process. The use of non-linear ODEs to characterize optimal control is a significant methodological advancement and could influence further research in both optimal execution and related stochastic control problems. Its probabilistic approach adds robustness and applicability, particularly in risk-sensitive environments. However, while it makes a strong contribution, it may not address certain real-world complexities outside of the idealized model used.

EVT: Efficient View Transformation for Multi-Modal 3D Object Detection

Multi-modal sensor fusion in bird's-eye-view (BEV) representation has become the leading approach in 3D object detection. However, existing methods often rely on depth estimators or transformer en...

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The article presents a novel approach to 3D object detection that significantly improves performance while reducing computational overhead, addressing key challenges in the field. The methodological rigor is evidenced by the use of innovative techniques like Adaptive Sampling and Adaptive Projection, along with improvements in transformer frameworks. Its validation on a well-known benchmark (nuScenes) further substantiates its impact and applicability.

Subsampling-based Tests in Mediation Analysis

Testing for mediation effect poses a challenge since the null hypothesis (i.e., the absence of mediation effects) is composite, making most existing mediation tests quite conservative and often underp...

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The article presents a novel subsampling-based approach to addressing the challenges of mediation analysis, notably the limitations of existing tests. The methodological rigor, including a combination of traditional and innovative techniques, enhances the potential for accurate mediation testing. The implications for improved statistical power in empirical research increase its relevance significantly.