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Three new frameworks from MIT CSAIL reveal how natural language can provide important context for language models that perform coding, AI planning, and robotics…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The development of the world's most performant neural network module for accurately extracting objects…

1. IntroductionVariable speed limit (VSL) system is a traffic management strategy aimed at reducing congestion and improving road safety . Dynamic speed control using VSL requires the use of Variable Message Signs (VMS) or the use of…

By Fabio Manca. The role played by human capital and skills in fostering economic growth and technological progress has been the focus of a large strand of economic literature for decades. That said, at the beginning of the century,…

1. IntroductionIn today’s corporate strategy, one of the biggest topics is how companies apply and utilize digital technology in their business sites . According to IDG (International Data Group, Inc., Needham, MA, USA)’s 2023 report ,…

Comparison of test losses for Neural SDEs with six different diffusion functions on the ‘BasicMotions’ dataset at a 50% missing rate. Credit: arXiv (2024). DOI:…

1. IntroductionThe long-term sustainable development goals set by several countries around the globe have resulted in an enormous increase in clean energy alternatives in the energy and transportation sectors. Electric vehicles (EVs)…

by Antoine Goujard, Chile Desk, Economics Department Chile’s export growth has disappointed over the past two decades. In particular, exports of goods and services – in volume – have only grown at 1.1% annually over 2009-17 and at around…

1. IntroductionA third of the food produced worldwide for human consumption goes to waste every year throughout the supply chain for food, amounting to over 1.6 billion tons . Inadequate management of food waste (FW) can lead to the…

1. IntroductionFibre-reinforced hybrid composites are created by reinforcing a matrix with two or more types of fibres. Previous research has demonstrated that, for layered composite materials, the flexural strength can be enhanced…

DALLAS — They sounded like an alarm. Ringing for 40 minutes, only with no snooze button in sight to silence the painful knells. The endless sounds of clanks reverberated around the American Airlines Center for the…

1. IntroductionTipping-bucket rain gauges (TBRGs) are widely used globally, both for routine climatological data collection and for the provision of ground truth against which various other methods of rainfall recording, such as…

What GAO Found Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, businesses compete for federal R&D awards. Phase I awards fund businesses to assess feasibility, and…

1. IntroductionWith the high attention given to climate, resources, and environmental protection issues, enterprises should not only achieve efficiency growth, but also pay attention to environmental protection and social…

1. IntroductionCircadian rhythms are biological cycles that follow a daily cycle. Cognitive and physical performance, sleep duration and quality, hormonal levels, and other physiological variables oscillate over a 24 h period. They are…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

Most organizations are in a state of perpetual motion, and their finance operations reflect that. With business constantly changing, the most successful enterprises are those with finance teams that can…

1. IntroductionThe industrial structure and competitive environment are changing rapidly because of the development of digital technology. Moreover, the era of digital transformation (DT), in which the transformation of the industrial…

A gaming chair could keep players comfortable for longerAnnaStills/Getty Images A chair designed for gamers has been linked to reduced muscular stiffness and more wins for the players compared with a standard office…

1. IntroductionUnder the background of growing market demands and stringent fuel consumption regulations, pure electric or hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have emerged as a vital solution to the dual challenges of energy scarcity and…

1. IntroductionCurrently, water distribution networks (WDNs) face social, economic, political, and environmental changes that significantly increase uncertainty over the system’s future performance. Events of different natures can…

Employee performance review is an indispensable aspect of organisational success, serving as a key compass for growth and development within a company. Traditionally, performance reviews have been a cornerstone of HR practices, providing…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 30 January 2024 / Revised: 7 March 2024 / Accepted: 21 March 2024 / Published: 27 March 2024 Abstract Renovating…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2772: Examining the Interplay between CEPSA’s ESG Performance and Financial Performance: An Overview of the Energy Sector Transformation Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072772 Authors: Hu…

1. IntroductionTritium (T) is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that can enter the human body through inhalation and skin absorption, posing internal radiation hazards . It occurs in minute quantities in nature and is primarily…

1 IntroductionEnvironmental enrichment has been defined as a modification to a captive animal’s environment resulting in an improvement in its biological functioning. This can be indicated by improved physical health, which is a…

1. Introduction 1.1. Research BackgroundIn recent years, with the rapid development of science and technology, the electronic equipment that runs through our daily life is constantly being updated. Currently, the developmental trend of…

1. Introduction 1.1. Research BackgroundIn recent years, with the rapid development of science and technology, the electronic equipment that runs through our daily life is constantly being updated. Currently, the developmental trend of…

Buildings, Vol. 14, Pages 888: Degradation of Seismic Performance of Thin Steel Plate Shear Walls in Earthquakes Buildings doi: 10.3390/buildings14040888 Authors: Yipeng Du Min Zhang Yifang Cao Lei Xue Steel plate shear…

3.1. The Impact of COD on Nitrogen Removal and Energy ProductionAccording to the varying concentrations of COD in the influent, this experiment was divided into three distinct stages. The relevant nitrogen data were meticulously…

1. IntroductionThe rise of digital technologies, such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, has brought about a significant transformation across various industries. Digital transformation has become the foremost…

1. IntroductionThe industrial sector is facing a significant challenge regarding achieving sustainable development . The industrial sector plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth, promoting competitiveness in the market,…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2638: Tourist Itineraries, Food, and Rural Development: A Critical Understanding of Rural Policy Performance in Northeast Italy Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072638 Authors: Luca Simone Rizzo…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2628: Designing Environmentally Sustainable Furniture Products: Furniture-Specific Life Cycle Design Guidelines and a Toolkit to Promote Environmental Performance Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072628…

In this section, an introduction to the combustion and hybrid architecture for the analyzed hydraulic backhoe implement is reported. In particular, details regarding the combustion-tested equipment and the hybrid prototype are given.…

1. IntroductionUrban forests, with their minimal spatial footprint, provide significant ecosystem services for urban residents and wildlife. These services include promoting health and social well-being, enhancing children’s cognitive…

1. IntroductionConstruction and demolition wastes (C&DW) currently pose significant global challenges, with approximately 10–30% of total waste being disposed of in landfill sites . One of the most prevalent methods of C&DW…

1. IntroductionEnvironmental crises such as degradation and resource scarcity have become increasingly severe in recent years, making pollution control and sustainable resource use critical global challenges. The introduction of…

The PLS-PM method using XLSTAT software has been adopted for outer and inner model analysis. XLSTAT is a statistical software used for various applications, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis).…

The increasing world population has led to a fast increase in food demand, posing a significant challenge to meet nutritionally balanced diet needs. Pulses have the potential to address these challenges and offer substantial nutritional…

1. IntroductionSolar thermal energy is one of the most sustainable and clean thermal energy resources and has attracted a lot of interest over the past few decades because of rising concerns about energy usage and experimental pollution…

By Andres Fuentes, Head of German Desk, OECD Economics Department The German economy has steadily recovered from the 2008 global crisis. Thanks to past reforms, the labour market has proved strong and export performance has been…

1. IntroductionConstruction activities, when improperly managed, can be a large contributor to non-point source pollution sources in the U.S . Disturbing earth removes natural vegetation that protects soil, causing an increase in soil…

Appendix AQuestionnaire on green innovation performance of SMMEs through innovation ecosystem embeddednessHello! We are researchers from the School of Economics and Management, Chang ‘an University. Thank you very much for taking time…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a rise in scholarly interest in environmental issues in both developed and developing countries (e.g., ). Specifically, conserving the national environment has emerged as a serious issue.…

“If you don’t know who your mob are, you don’t know who you are,” Detective Andrea “Andie” Whitford (played by Leah Purcell) is told early into the new crime series High Country. Andie has recently arrived in the lush remote…

Lech Blaine and Peter Dutton are both from Queensland, where the political culture is tough and masculine and politics south of the border always good for a spot of confected outrage. So Blaine, author of Quarterly Essay 83: Top…

1. IntroductionBone is among the key factors in the pathological process of OA, as illustrated by the numerous features depicted by several imaging modalities, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based bone marrow lesions ,…

1. IntroductionSewer systems are a component of city infrastructure that requires large investment in construction and operation. The construction cost includes the costs of sewer networks, pumping stations, and treatment plants, while…

WEVJ, Vol. 15, Pages 115: A Digitalized Methodology for Co-Design Structural and Performance Optimization of Battery Modules World Electric Vehicle Journal doi: 10.3390/wevj15030115 Authors: Theodoros Kalogiannis Md Sazzad Hosen…