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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!

RatBodyFormer: Rodent Body Surface from Keypoints

Rat behavior modeling goes to the heart of many scientific studies, yet the textureless body surface evades automatic analysis as it literally has no keypoints that detectors can find. The movement of...

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This article presents novel methodological advancements for capturing and analyzing rat behavior through a unique multi-camera system and an innovative neural network. The novel use of masked-learning to derive 3D body surface points from sparse keypoints is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses a significant challenge in the field. Both the methodology and dataset contribute valuable tools for interdisciplinary research, especially in areas where animal behavior is critical. However, the generalizability of the findings to other species or applications may require further exploration.

Bottlenecks in quantum channels and finite temperature phases of matter

We prove an analogue of the "bottleneck theorem", well-known for classical Markov chains, for Markovian quantum channels. In particular, we show that if two regions (subspaces) of Hilbert sp...

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This article presents a novel approach to understanding the dynamics of quantum channels through the lens of bottleneck phenomena, extending classical theories into the quantum domain. The methodological rigor in proving the quantum analogue of the bottleneck theorem and its application to low-temperature quantum many-body systems is particularly noteworthy, suggesting significant implications for quantum information theory and thermal processes in quantum mechanics. The intersection with Gibbs sampling adds practical relevance, especially in quantum computing contexts.

LiftImage3D: Lifting Any Single Image to 3D Gaussians with Video Generation Priors

Single-image 3D reconstruction remains a fundamental challenge in computer vision due to inherent geometric ambiguities and limited viewpoint information. Recent advances in Latent Video Diffusion Mod...

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LiftImage3D provides a novel framework that successfully tackles significant challenges in single-image 3D reconstruction by leveraging advanced Latent Video Diffusion Models. Its methodological rigor, especially in addressing geometric distortions and ensuring 3D consistency through innovative strategies, makes it a potentially transformative contribution to the field. The demonstration of state-of-the-art performance across diverse datasets indicates strong applicability and sets a foundation for future advancements in the area.

InternLM-XComposer2.5-OmniLive: A Comprehensive Multimodal System for Long-term Streaming Video and Audio Interactions

Creating AI systems that can interact with environments over long periods, similar to human cognition, has been a longstanding research goal. Recent advancements in multimodal large language models (M...

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The article presents a novel approach to overcoming significant limitations of current multimodal large language models, specifically in terms of continuous interaction and efficient memory processing. Its innovative framework that combines streaming perception, long-term memory, and reasoning mechanisms could greatly advance human-computer interaction and AI applications, which are critical research areas. However, detailed methodological rigor and experimental results are needed to fully assess the efficacy of the proposed system.

Probing a diffuse flux of axion-like particles from galactic supernovae with neutrino water Cherenkov detectors

In this article, we claim that axion-like particles (ALPs) with MeV masses can be produced with semi-relativistic velocities in core-collapse supernovae (SNe), generating a diffuse galactic flux. We s...

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This article presents a novel approach to detect axion-like particles (ALPs) linked to core-collapse supernovae using existing neutrino detection technology. The integration of astrophysical phenomena with particle physics shows significant methodological rigor and provides new insights into particle interactions and astrophysical processes. The use of Super-Kamiokande data and a clear application towards future measurements using Hyper-Kamiokande highlights both the immediate relevance of these findings as well as their implications for future research, making it notable in the field.

Wait-Less Offline Tuning and Re-solving for Online Decision Making

Online linear programming (OLP) has found broad applications in revenue management and resource allocation. State-of-the-art OLP algorithms achieve low regret by repeatedly solving linear programming ...

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The proposed algorithm represents a notable advancement in online linear programming by effectively combining the strengths of both LP-based methods and first-order methods. This integration is particularly beneficial given the computational intensity of LP methods in large-scale applications. The method's innovative approach to balancing efficiency and regret guarantees demonstrates potential for widespread applicability and improvement in fields reliant on online decision-making.

Neural LightRig: Unlocking Accurate Object Normal and Material Estimation with Multi-Light Diffusion

Recovering the geometry and materials of objects from a single image is challenging due to its under-constrained nature. In this paper, we present Neural LightRig, a novel framework that boosts intrin...

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The article presents a novel approach (Neural LightRig) that addresses the challenging task of object normal and material estimation from a single image, which is highly relevant in the fields of computer vision and graphics. It combines recent advances in diffusion models with new methodologies for image relighting, showcasing both methodological rigor and practical applications. The extensive validation against state-of-the-art methods demonstrates its potential for real-world applications, thus making it a highly impactful piece of research.

JWST PRIMER: strong evidence for the environmental quenching of low-mass galaxies out to $\mathbf{\textit{z} \simeq 2}$

We present the results of a study investigating the galaxy stellar-mass function (GSMF), size-mass relations and morphological properties of star-forming and quiescent galaxies over the redshift range...

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This article presents significant new insights based on comprehensive observational data from the JWST PRIMER survey. The findings contribute to the understanding of galaxy evolution, particularly the mechanisms of environmental quenching, which have implications for both theoretical models and future observational studies. The combination of novel data and the differentiation of low and high-mass galaxy pathways showcases methodological rigor and opens avenues for further research in galaxy formation and evolution.

Dissipative Dynamical Phase Transition as a Complex Ising Model

We investigate a quantum dynamical phase transition induced by the competition between local unitary evolution and dissipation in a qubit chain with a strong, on-site $\mathbb{Z}_2$ symmetry. ...

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The article presents a novel investigation into quantum dynamical phase transitions using a complex Ising model framework, which is a significant advancement in understanding quantum systems under dissipation. The methodological rigor in both analytical and numerical approaches enhances its credibility. The implications of findings on non-local observables and connections to complex field theory represent broad potential impacts in quantum many-body physics and related areas.

Dissipative measure-valued solutions and weak-strong uniqueness for the Euler alignment system

We introduce the concept of a dissipative measure-valued solution to the Euler alignment system. This approach incorporates a modified total energy balance, utilizing a binary tensor Young measure. Th...

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The article presents a novel theoretical framework that extends existing solutions for the Euler alignment system by introducing dissipative measure-valued solutions. This adds depth to understanding the uniqueness principles in fluid dynamics, particularly in settings with potential complexities like turbulence or noise. The methodological rigor, particularly the use of binary tensor Young measures, is strong, and the findings could impact both theoretical development and practical applications in fluid dynamics. However, application to real-world systems and experimental validation remain important considerations. Hence, while the work is highly relevant and potentially impactful, it is primarily theoretical.

Next-to-leading order evolution of structure functions without PDFs

We formulate and numerically solve the Dokshitzer-Gribov-Lipatov-Altarelli-Parisi~(DGLAP) evolution equations at next-to-leading order in perturbation theory directly for a basis of 6 physical, observ...

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This article presents a novel approach to DGLAP evolution by focusing on observable structure functions rather than conventional parton distribution functions (PDFs). This innovation could have significant implications for future research in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) as it potentially simplifies the comparison with experimental data and may enable more precise predictions. The methodology is robust, employing numerical solutions at next-to-leading order, which adds rigor. However, its impact may be tempered by the inherent complexities of numerical computations in particle physics, as well as the need for experimental validation of results.

Bubble dynamics in a QCD-like phase diagram

A line of first-order phase transitions is conjectured in the phase diagram of Quantum Chromodynamics at non-zero baryon density. If this is the case, numerical simulations of neutron star mergers sug...

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This article presents a novel approach to understanding bubble dynamics in a Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)-like phase diagram, utilizing holography to simulate a complex phenomenon relevant to neutron star mergers. The analysis of gravitational wave production in this context has the potential to enhance our understanding of fundamental physics and astrophysics, particularly related to QCD and its implications beyond theoretical predictions. The methodological rigor in combining numerical simulations with theoretical estimates further strengthens its impact.

OpenNER 1.0: Standardized Open-Access Named Entity Recognition Datasets in 50+ Languages

We present OpenNER 1.0, a standardized collection of openly available named entity recognition (NER) datasets. OpenNER contains 34 datasets spanning 51 languages, annotated in varying named entity ont...

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The creation of OpenNER 1.0 addresses a significant need for standardized resources in the field of Named Entity Recognition (NER). Its comprehensive coverage of 51 languages combined with normalization across different ontologies enhances its usability. The methodological rigor in correcting annotation issues and establishing a uniform dataset representation increases the reliability of the resource. Furthermore, the inclusion of baseline models promotes future comparative studies, contributing to advancing NER research significantly.

Gaze-LLE: Gaze Target Estimation via Large-Scale Learned Encoders

We address the problem of gaze target estimation, which aims to predict where a person is looking in a scene. Predicting a person's gaze target requires reasoning both about the person's appea...

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The article presents a novel and efficient approach (Gaze-LLE) to gaze target estimation that leverages advanced techniques in machine learning (specifically, transformers) and employs a single frozen DINOv2 encoder, showcasing significant state-of-the-art performance improvements. The methodology is both innovative and rigorous, potentially influencing future works in the domain of gaze estimation and related fields. Furthermore, the paper's contribution to reducing the complexity of gaze estimation pipelines is particularly notable, making it valuable for future advancements in this area.

OLA-VLM: Elevating Visual Perception in Multimodal LLMs with Auxiliary Embedding Distillation

The standard practice for developing contemporary MLLMs is to feed features from vision encoder(s) into the LLM and train with natural language supervision. In this work, we posit an overlooked opport...

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The article introduces a novel framework (OLA-VLM) that enhances multimodal large language models (MLLMs) by optimizing visual perception, which is a significant advancement in the field. The study demonstrates rigorous methodology through comparative evaluation and empirical validation across multiple benchmarks. The implications of these findings are crucial for the development of more capable MLLMs, thus contributing to accelerated advancements in AI perception and Natural Language Processing.

BaB-ND: Long-Horizon Motion Planning with Branch-and-Bound and Neural Dynamics

Neural-network-based dynamics models learned from observational data have shown strong predictive capabilities for scene dynamics in robotic manipulation tasks. However, their inherent non-linearity p...

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The paper introduces a novel approach that significantly advances motion planning in robotic manipulation tasks by integrating branch-and-bound methods with neural dynamics models. The combination of GPU acceleration, specialized heuristics, and modified bound propagation provides a robust solution to a pressing challenge in robotics: long-horizon motion planning. The empirical results showcasing superior performance across various complex tasks highlight its applicability and methodological rigor, enhancing the relevance of the research. The scalability to different neural network architectures further adds to its impact potential.

Gradient-Boosted Mixture Regression Models for Postprocessing Ensemble Weather Forecasts

Nowadays, weather forecasts are commonly generated by ensemble forecasts based on multiple runs of numerical weather prediction models. However, such forecasts are usually miscalibrated and/or biased,...

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The article presents a novel mixture regression approach that addresses key limitations in statistical postprocessing of ensemble weather forecasts. Its introduction of both the mixture of model output statistics and the gradient-boosting algorithm highlights significant methodological innovation, likely leading to improved calibration of weather forecasts. The claim of outperforming existing models in a relevant case study provides strong empirical evidence of the method's effectiveness, though further validation in diverse settings may enhance its robustness.

Neptune: The Long Orbit to Benchmarking Long Video Understanding

This paper describes a semi-automatic pipeline to generate challenging question-answer-decoy sets for understanding long videos. Many existing video datasets and models are focused on short clips (10s...

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This paper tackles a significant gap in the current video understanding research by proposing a novel dataset specifically designed for long video segments, which has been largely overlooked compared to short video clips. The method of leveraging advanced models (VLMs and LLMs) for automated dataset generation demonstrates methodological innovation. Furthermore, the introduction of the GEM metric offers a standardized way to evaluate performance, enhancing the rigor of future research. This work pushes the boundaries of long video understanding and could prompt further advancements in the field, thereby exhibiting high potential impact.

Probabilistic Shaping for Nonlinearity Tolerance

Optimizing the input probability distribution of a discrete-time channel is a standard step in the information-theoretic analysis of digital communication systems. Nevertheless, many practical communi...

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The paper addresses a timely and relevant topic in digital communication, specifically focusing on the intersection of probabilistic shaping and fiber nonlinearity, which is crucial for enhancing the performance of optical fiber communication systems. The discussion on practical implications, such as power efficiency and nonlinear noise management, is particularly noteworthy. The methodological approach appears robust, as it incorporates first-order perturbation approximations and considers various shaping techniques.

Optical Arbitrary Waveform Generation (OAWG) Using Actively Phase-Stabilized Spectral Stitching

The conventional way of generating optical waveforms relies on the in-phase and quadrature (IQ) modulation of a continuous wave (CW) laser tone. In this case, the bandwidth of the resulting optical wa...

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The article presents a novel approach to overcoming the limitations of traditional optical waveform generation by introducing actively phase-stabilized spectral stitching. This advancement showcases significant methodological rigor and the successful synthesis of optical waveforms at record-high bandwidths. Its applicability in high-speed communications and photonic technologies marks it as a potential milestone in the field, thus warranting a high relevance score.