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Why did Putin invade Ukraine? A theory of degenerate autocracy

American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Many dictatorships end up with a series of disastrous decisions such as Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union or Saddam Hussein's aggression against Kuwait. Even if a certain policy choice is not ultimately fatal for the regime, such as Mao's Big Leap Forward or the Pol Pot's collectivization drive, they typically involve both a miscalculation ...
Georgy Egorov, Konstantin Sonin
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An extension of the basic local independence model to multiple observed classifications

British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract The basic local independence model (BLIM) is appropriate in situations where populations do not differ in the probabilities of the knowledge states and the probabilities of careless errors and lucky guesses of the items. In some situations, this is not the case. This work introduces the multiple observed classification local independence model
Pasquale Anselmi, Debora de Chiusole, Egidio Robusto, Alice Bacherini, Giulia Balboni, Andrea Brancaccio, Ottavia M. Epifania, Noemi Mazzoni, Luca Stefanutti   +8 more
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Computing with words to feasibility study of software projects

Tecnura, 2017
Objective: This paper proposes a method to analyze the technical, commercial and social feasibility of software projects in environments of uncertainty.
Marieta Peña Abreu, Carlos Rafael Rodríguez Rodríguez, Pedro Yobanis Piñero Pérez   +2 more
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Stochastic Pairwise MIS for Unbiased Large‐Kernel Reuse in Real‐Time

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
Abstract Spatiotemporal resampling methods such as ReSTIR decrease noise in Monte Carlo rendering of dynamic content by reusing paths across frames and pixels. Standard ReSTIR reuses spatially from a small number of randomly selected neighbors. This reuse suffers when few neighbors contain contributing samples, reducing quality toward that of the ...
Trevor Hedstrom, Markus Kettunen, Daqi Lin, Chris Wyman, Tzu‐Mao Li   +4 more
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Embedding Optimization of Layouts via Distortion Minimization

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
Abstract Given an embedding of a layout in the surface of a target mesh, we consider the problem of optimizing the embedding geometrically. Layout embeddings partition the surface into multiple disk‐like patches, making them particularly useful for parametrization and remeshing tasks, such as quad‐remeshing, since these problems can then be solved on ...
A. Heuschling, I. Lim, L. Kobbelt
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Survey on Visualization of Information Diffusion over Networks

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
Abstract Information Diffusion (ID) describes how a value (e.g., a pathogen, a rumor, a packet) spreads through an underlying “medium” network of elements (e.g., a social or computer network). Understanding the information diffusion process is essential to predicting trends, controlling misinformation, and enhancing decision‐making as well as ...
T. Baumgartl, M. Sondag, V. Filipov, M. Tuscher, S. Rajendran, S. Miksch, D. Archambault, A. Arleo, T. von Landesberger   +8 more
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Systematic flaws: uncovering biases and replicability challenges in literature reviews on efficiency of education

International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Literature reviews published in peer‐reviewed journals are a prime source of general reference, as their validity and reliability are usually undisputed. This paper aims to raise awareness on biases and replicability challenges widely spread across literature reviews, using the field of efficiency of education as an example.
Juan Malagon, Carla Haelermans
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Deep reinforcement learning for multi‐restart metaheuristics: an environment design for a hybrid of unbiased exploratory search and covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy

International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Multi‐restart metaheuristics can be highly effective for complex optimization problems, yet their performance depends critically on how restarts and algorithmic parameters are selected. This paper introduces a reinforcement learning approach for managing restart‐level decisions and parameter configurations in the UES–CMA‐ES hybrid ...
Antonio Bolufé‐Röhler, Bowen Xu
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Quality Management in the Faculty of Business Sciences at the José Faustino Sánchez Carrión National University: A Study Based on the Neutrosophic Linguistic 2-Tuple Model [PDF]

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems
This research study is the product of a comprehensive, profound, and objective diagnosis of the academic and administrative situation of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Tourism of the José Faustino Sánchez Carrión National University in Peru ...
Carlos Máximo Gonzales-Añorga, Julia Cecilia Yon-Delgado, Medalit Nieves Salcedo-Rodríguez, Mónica Rosario Yon-Delgado, Tito Edinson Quispe-Campos, Daniel Alberto Oswaldo Valenzuela-Narváez, Timoteo Solano-Armas, Viviana Inés Vellón Flores   +7 more
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Assessing second‐price auctions for parcel exchanges in last‐mile logistics

International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract The rapid growth of e‐commerce has led to multiple carriers operating in the same regions, creating opportunities for collaboration. However, logistics companies typically operate independently, leading to inefficiencies. Horizontal cooperation, where carriers share resources and infrastructure, can improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Christian Truden, Margaretha Gansterer
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