Apurv Mehra
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View article: On Hierarchies of Fairness Notions in Cake Cutting: From Proportionality to Super Envy-Freeness
On Hierarchies of Fairness Notions in Cake Cutting: From Proportionality to Super Envy-Freeness Open
We consider the classic cake-cutting problem of producing fair allocations for $n$ agents, in the Robertson-Webb query model. In this model, it is known that: (i) proportional allocations can be computed using $O(n \log n)$ queries, and th…
View article: Comuniqa : Exploring Large Language Models for improving speaking skills
Comuniqa : Exploring Large Language Models for improving speaking skills Open
In this paper, we investigate the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve English speaking skills. This is particularly relevant in countries like India, where English is crucial for academic, professional, and personal commun…
View article: Telechain: Bridging Telecom Policy and Blockchain Practice
Telechain: Bridging Telecom Policy and Blockchain Practice Open
The use of blockchain in regulatory ecosystems is a promising approach to\naddress challenges of compliance among mutually untrusted entities. In this\nwork, we consider applications of blockchain technologies in telecom\nregulations. In p…
View article: Blockene: A High-throughput Blockchain Over Mobile Devices
Blockene: A High-throughput Blockchain Over Mobile Devices Open
We introduce Blockene, a blockchain that reduces resource usage at member nodes by orders of magnitude, requiring only a smartphone to participate in block validation and consensus. Despite being lightweight, Blockene provides a high throu…
View article: Overview of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus mediated bone and joint infections in India
Overview of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus mediated bone and joint infections in India Open
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen causing bone and joint infections (BJI). In India, prevalence of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing at an alarming rate and emerged as an important contributor…
View article: A non-interventional, prospective, multicentric real life Indian study to assess safety and effectiveness of un-denatured type 2 collagen in management of osteoarthritis
A non-interventional, prospective, multicentric real life Indian study to assess safety and effectiveness of un-denatured type 2 collagen in management of osteoarthritis Open
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the quality of life. Undenatured collagen type II has emerged as one of the promising treatment options in treatment of OA. Despite being available in …
View article: Digitizing Monetary Ecologies
Digitizing Monetary Ecologies Open
This paper reports on the changes in the monetary ecology around loan payments by auto rickshaw drivers shortly after the introduction of a mobile app in Karnataka, India. A for-profit, social enterprise facilitates loans for purchasing au…
View article: Prayana
Prayana Open
We describe the design of a novel mobile phone-based application for loan management in a resource-constrained setting. In this setting, a social enterprise manages auto-rickshaw loans for drivers, taking charge of collections. The design …