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Abstract: Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), despite their broad applications, are constrained by high computational and memory requirements. Existing compression techniques often neglect ...

The Magnificent Seven represent 34.4% of the S&P 500 as of January 2026, up from 12.5% in 2016. From 2016 through 2025, these seven companies achieved an 870.1% return, outperforming the S&P 500. The ...

Abstract: The Substitution Box (S-Box) is the only nonlinear component in block ciphers, playing a crucial role in ensuring the security of the cipher. Various methods for generating S-Boxes have been ...