Critical Review
Critical review in scientific research focuses on rigorously evaluating existing methods, models, and datasets to identify limitations and biases, ultimately improving the reliability and validity of scientific findings. Current research emphasizes evaluating the robustness of various machine learning models across diverse applications, including natural language processing, image analysis, and time series anomaly detection, often focusing on issues like fairness, explainability, and the impact of initialization and data biases. This critical analysis is crucial for advancing the field by highlighting methodological flaws, promoting the development of more robust techniques, and ensuring the responsible application of these technologies in various domains. The ultimate goal is to enhance the trustworthiness and impact of scientific research and its practical applications.
Papers
Self-Supervised Learning for Text Recognition: A Critical Survey
Carlos Penarrubia, Jose J. Valero-Mas, Jorge Calvo-Zaragoza
Beyond Metrics: A Critical Analysis of the Variability in Large Language Model Evaluation Frameworks
Marco AF Pimentel, Clément Christophe, Tathagata Raha, Prateek Munjal, Praveen K Kanithi, Shadab Khan