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    Stochastic fine-tuning of language models using masked gradients

    , Article EMNLP 2024 - 2024 Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing, Findings of EMNLP 2024 ; 2024 , Pages 17195-17202 ; 979-889176168-1 (ISBN) Akbar-Tajari, M ; Pilehvar, M. T
    ACL Anthology  2024
    Abstract
    Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as the dominant paradigm in Natural Language Processing owing to their remarkable performance across various target tasks. However, naively fine-tuning them for specific downstream tasks often requires updating a vast number of parameters, resulting in high computational costs and overfitting when training data is limited. In this paper, we propose a novel approach, called Stochastic Tuning, that addresses these challenges by selectively updating a small subset of parameters in each step of the tuning process. Our approach is characterized by its customization of updates based on task-specific partial gradients with respect to stochastic... 

    Design method for a reconfigurable CMOS LNA with input tuning and active balun

    , Article AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications ; Vol. 69, issue. 1 , January , 2014 , p. 424-431 Akbar, F ; Atarodi, M ; Saeedi, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2014
    Abstract
    A method to design a tunable low noise amplifier (LNA) for multiband receivers is proposed. This paper also presents a single-ended to differential conversion (S2DC) topology which improves the LNA linearity without degrading its noise performance. Combining input tuning with S2DC in a single stage reduces power consumption of the LNA and decreases effects of supply noise. An LNA has been designed based on the proposed method for 2.3-4.8 GHz in a 0.18 μm CMOS technology. Simulations show an IIP3 of -3.2 dBm, a less than 3.7 dB noise figure (NF), a voltage gain of 24 dB in the whole frequency range. The LNA draws 13.1 mW from a 1.8 V supply. The results indicate that the proposed tuning... 

    A detailed and validated three dimensional dynamic model of the patellofemoral joint

    , Article Journal of Biomechanical Engineering ; Volume 134, Issue 4 , 2012 ; 01480731 (ISSN) Akbar, M ; Farahmand, F ; Jafari, A ; Foumani, M. S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    A detailed 3D anatomical model of the patellofemoral joint was developed to study the tracking, force, contact and stability characteristics of the joint. The quadriceps was considered to include six components represented by 15 force vectors. The patellar tendon was modeled using four bundles of viscoelastic tensile elements. Each of the lateral and medial retinaculum was modeled by a three-bundle nonlinear spring. The femur and patella were considered as rigid bodies with their articular cartilage layers represented by an isotropic viscoelastic material. The geometrical and tracking data needed for model simulation, as well as validation of its results, were obtained from an in vivo... 

    Biomechanical comparison between bashti bone plug technique and biodegradable screw for fixation of grafts in ligament surgery

    , Article Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery ; Volume 3, Issue 1 , January , 2015 , Pages 29-34 ; 23454644 (ISSN) Bashti, K ; Tahmasebi, M. N ; Kaseb, H ; Farahmand, F ; Akbar, M ; Mobini, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Mashhad University of Medical Sciences  2015
    Abstract
    Background: Ligament reconstruction is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery. Although several popular techniques are currently in use, new methods are proposed for secure fixation of the tendon graft into the bone tunnel. Purposes: We sought to introduce our new technique of Bashti bone plug for fixation of soft tissue graft in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and to compare its biomechanical features with conventional absorbable interference screw technique in a bovine model. Methods: Twenty pairs of bovine knees were harvested after death. Soft tissue was removed and the Achilles tendon was harvested to be used as an ACL graft. It was secured into the bone tunnel on the... 

    A novel approach for improvement of network lifetime and quality of service in wireless sensor networks

    , Article Proceedings - 5th International Multi-Conference on Computing in the Global Information Technology, ICCGI 2010, 20 September 2010 through 25 September 2010 ; 2010 , Pages 274-278 ; 9780769541815 (ISBN) Barati, A ; Pour Ali Akbar, E ; Ghalavand, M ; Movaghar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    Wireless sensor networking remains one of the most exciting and challenging research domains of our time. Sensor nodes are arranged in the clusters and relay nodes could have been used as cluster head with more power, but this method has a Low Speed for networks with many sensors. In another method Storage and forwarding nodes are used to transfer the data from sensors to the base station. In this method, the data might have been failed due to the damage of the storage node. In this article, a hybrid method has been used to improve the network quality, which in that network, in addition to the forwarding and storage nodes, there is also cluster head. The purpose of this article is to solve... 

    Rights of children from interfaith marriages: child registration case in semarang, indonesia

    , Article Contemporary Issues on Interfaith Law and Society ; Volume 3, Issue 1 , 2024 , Pages 43-84 ; 28298373 (ISSN) Elita, R ; Layla, F ; Naristya, C ; Akbar, Z ; Jannah, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Contemporary Issues on Interfaith Law and Society  2024
    Abstract
    This paper investigates the rights of children born into interfaith marriages, focusing on child registration in Semarang, Indonesia. In a multicultural society like Indonesia, children from interfaith unions face complex legal and social challenges. This study explores the nuances of child registration in Semarang, addressing the legal framework, social dynamics, and implications for children’s rights. Beginning with an overview of Indonesia’s legal context, the paper emphasizes the importance of civil registration in establishing a child’s legal identity and access to rights and services. It examines the hurdles encountered by interfaith families in navigating registration procedures,... 

    Bioactivity of Surface Modified Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI by Pack Siliconizing in Simulated Body Fluid

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Rezvani, Alireza (Author) ; Ekrami, Ali Akbar (Supervisor) ; Ziaei Moayyed, Ali Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI with high biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, has a lot of applications in biomedical engineering. Disadvantage of this alloy is it’s disability to create a fast and good contact with the host/bone environment, after implanting in the body. Beside that it has low wear resistance. Nowadays to optimize the wear resistance, bioactivity and osteoconduction of surface of implants which are made from this alloy, the surface morphology are optimized in size and distribution. Different surface treatments are used for producing rough and porous surfaces to improve bioactivity along with wear resistance. In this study, surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V ELI was done... 

    Characterization of Metallurgical and Geometrical Parameters on Fracture Behavior of Pure Titanium thin Sheets

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Nasiri, Hamid (Author) ; Ekrami, Ali Akbar (Supervisor) ; Ziaei Moayyed, Ali Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) is an important groups of titanium family and because of high strength, low density, high corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, this group of titanium is a suitable choice for application at chemical, petrochemical and medicine industry. Nowadays surgeons have a tendency toward use of CP-Ti instead of Ti-6Al-4V alloy. Moreover, because of body anatomy limitation, use of thick sheets result in high volume and damage soft tissue. Therefore, for sheet thickness reduction, study of the effects of metallurgical and geometrical parameter on fracture behavior of thin sheets is important. In this study, the fracture behavior of CP-Ti thin sheets investigated.... 

    An orthogonal pulse amplitude modulation signaling for high-speed wireline communications

    , Article Proceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems ; Volume 2023-May , 2023 ; 02714310 (ISSN); 978-166545109-3 (ISBN) Akbar, F ; Gharibdoust, K ; Sharif University of Technology
    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc  2023
    Abstract
    This work presents a new signaling method operating based on a Nyquist-rate orthogonal pulse amplitude modulation (NOPAM) scheme for high-speed wireline communication systems. The proposed signaling approach provides a 2 bit/symbol throughput like PAM-4 signaling while requiring only three voltage levels for data transmission. Thus, it is less sensitive to non-idealities of the lossy interfaces in long/medium reach links. A transceiver (TRx) architecture using NOPAM signaling is presented and realization of its main blocks is described. A 56 Gbps NOPAM TRx using a medium-reach link with 20 dB loss at 14 GHz is modeled and simulated in MATLAB. Performance of the system is provided and... 

    Evaluating and Improving the Reliability of Reversible Adiabatic Logic Styles

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Akbar, Reza (Author) ; Ejlali, Alireza (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Adiabatic logic families are a group of logic circuits which operate based on adiabatic principles to tremendously reduce power consumption. These families have basic difference with common logic families in transistor level structure and there signals are not quadrangular but trapezoidal. Also, in these systems the source lines and clock pulse are the same. Research on Adiabatic families needs theoretical information in reversible computing. So we will start this project with explaining fundamental information in this field. After that some of these logic families are introduced and three important and widely used of them (SCRL-RERL-2LAL) are chosen to simulate. In each of these families... 

    Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on the Frictional Performance of Friction Materials of Brake System

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Saffar, Amir (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Various composite friction materials containing 40 vol.% organic binder (phenolic resin plus styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR)) with varying phenolic-resin/SBR ratio were prepared. The content of phenolic resin in each composite was indicated by the resin value (RV) index ranging between 0-100%. The composites with RVs greater than 50% form resin-based friction materials in which the primary binder is the phenolic resin. For RVs less than 50%, the composites become the rubber-based materials where the primary binder is the SBR. The analysis of mechanical properties exhibited that the conformability of the composites increases upon incorporation of SBR. The frictional analysis revealed that type... 

    Neutral Spin Collective Mode in Carbon Nanotubes

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Sayyad, Sharareh (Author) ; Jafari, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In 2002 Baskaran and Jafari published an article that was about a spin-1 collective mode. Similarity between carbon nanotubes and graphene was a motivation for working on this project, in order to find another spin mode by considering random phase approximation as a simple way of finding collective motion of a physical systems. Moreover rolling graphene sheet induce diffrent physical properties as a result of chiral axis . In this project we focus only on achiral nanotubes and at last find two collective modes in this structures  

    Fabrication and Characterization of Phenolic Resin/Glass Fiber/Organoclay Nanocomposites

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Eesaee, Mostafa (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this research the effects of addition of clay in phenolic glass fiber reinforced composite has been investigated. Layered clay/phenolic nanocomposite resin systems were first prepared with 0.5, 1.5 and 2.5 wt% of Cloisite Na+ (CN) and Cloisite 30B (CB). After that the suspension was hold in an ultrasonic bath for 30 min in order to enhance nanodispersion of the clay platelet within the resin. The phenolic/clay solution was used to impregnate the glass fabric using the solvent impregnation method. After suspension for 2 days in the room with natural condition, the impregnated fabrics were pre-cured at 135 ˚C in an oven for 3.5 min to obtain B-stage prepregs. Seven layers of prepregs (150... 

    Investigation on the Role of Curing System on the Cure Kinetics and Network Structure of NR/SBR Blend Filled with Nanodiamond

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Rabiei, Sima (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Vulcanization is one the most crucial process in elastomer manufacturing products. It has been shown that network structure and curing kinetic are strongly dependent on curing system formulation. In addition reinforcing fillers in elastomers can affect them as well. By commencement of nanofillers in rubber domain, effects of nanofiller presence on rubber behavior have been investigated by reaserchers.
    In this Project the effect of different curing system formulations on vulcanization kinetic and network structure of NR/SBR elastomeric matrice filled by nanodiamond is investigated. Different ingredients and nanodiamond were added to matrix by mechanical mixing in two roll mill. The... 

    Modeling and Optimization of Composite Brake Friction Materials Formulation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Khazaei, Ali (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Automotive brake pad is one of the most widely used composites. Commonly, more than 10 components are applied to make these materials and due to the large number of components and interactions between them, choice, explaination of the behavior and optimization of brake friction materials are some industry's challenges. Until now, some methods have been presented to design and optimization of these materials, but due to different complexities, there is lack of practical method that could be used for explaining the tribological behavior, engineering calculation and optimization of brake friction materials. Today, formulation of the current brake pads in the industry has mainly come from trial... 

    Investigation on the Effect of MWCNT on the Properties of NR/SBR Rubber Blend and the Comparison with Conventional and High Structure Carbon Blacks

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ahmadi, Morteza (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In recent years, using the nanoparticles has caused a great revolution and development into the materials structure and the polymer science developed corresponding to important role of it in consumer goods. So Carbon Nano Tubes (CNTs) belonging to the precious physical, Mechanical and thermal properties has been studied. The CNT is mixed by mechanical and solution methods with elastomeric matrix. In this research the mechanical method used, because of industrial applications. Although, there are many challenges against dispersion owing to weak cohesion between CNTs and matrix in the mechanical method. The progress in rubber composites reinforced by CNTs and other reinforcement and as well as... 

    An Investigation on the Behavior of Nanoparticle Filled Brake Friction Materialls

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Jahanmard, Parisa (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The most common type of polymer based composite friction materials are usually in vehicles as the brake pads are used and must characteristics such as high wear resistance, low weight, durability, low noise and stable friction coefficient. Polymer matrix, in addition to providing other material suitable for storage, the final properties, including mechanical properties, heat, friction and wear is also effective. Thermoset resin polymer matrixes (usually phenolic resin) are used in the brake pads which used for automotive and in some cases, rubber particles as powder formulations may be entered, in order to achieve good properties of rubber and resin simultaneously. Nanofillers because of... 

    Anderson Impurity Model in Dirac Matter

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Mashkoori, Mahdi (Author) ; Jafari, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this thesis we have been mainly interested in studying Single Impurity Anderson model (SIAM) in Dirac fermions. Although this model seems to be simple, the rich physics of SIAM can not be underestimated. In this thesis we were interested in Dirac materials, systems which their low energy excitations are described by Dirac equation.Therefore, considering Dirac material in two dimensions(2D), we briefly review the distinct features of one atom thick layer of carbon. In addition, we will explain the effective Hamiltonian of Bismuth near L point which is considered a three dimensional(3D) Dirac material. Because of very strong spin-orbit interaction, bismuth is a key element in topological... 

    Preparation and Characterization of Morphology and Mechanical Properties of PA6/Nanodiamond Composites

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Karami, Pooria (Author) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Polyamide or Nylon, due to its remarkable mechanical and tribological properties, has many engineering applications. Hence, improving the properties can develop the polyamide applications. In this study, Polyamide 6 (PA6) has been used as matrix with nanodiamond (ND) reinforcement. Spherical shape, chemically active surface as well as remarkable mechanical properties make nanodiamond an ideal candidate for improving polymers properties. Poor dispersion and agglomeration are present however major problems in achieving improved properties in nanocomposites. To deal with this problem, nanodiamonds were surface modified using Ethylenediamine (EDA) and Hexamethylenediamine (HMD). Nanocomposite... 

    Collaborative Design and Manufacturing - a Platform for Collaborative Management of Product Development Using Cloud Computing Infrastructure within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Akbar, Fatemeh (Author) ; Houshmand, Mahmoud (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    This study reviews the platforms developed in the context of collaborative product design by using cloud computing infrastructures in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and proposes some criteria to evaluate these platforms. Considering the limitations of these platforms, a network has been designed for collaboration between the engineering, procurement, and construction companies as well as the employers. In this network, by registering a project by the employer, the bidding process begins. The member firms in the network, by controlling the timing and through a proper allocation of labour forces, propose their preliminary designs as well as their bid prices to the...