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2024, Vol.34, Issue.3

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The release of the generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) series has brought artificial general intelligence (AGI) to the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) field once again. However, questions regarding how to define and evaluate AGI remain unclear. This special issue publishes research on systematic evaluations of AGI, entitled the Tong test. The research demonstrates that evaluations of AGI go beyond the classic Turing test and should be rooted in dynamic embodied physical and social interactions (DEPSI). The Tong test describes a value- and ability-oriented testing system (the U–V dual system), which delineates five levels of AGI milestones in a dynamic embodied environment. The evaluation system examines AGI from a series of tasks inspired by developmental psychology, such as the building block tower task, which reflects motor control, the mirror test, which reflects self-awareness, and collaboration and autonomous helping tasks. The Tong test promotes standardized, quantitative, and objective benchmarks and evaluation of AGI in the new era.

Contents Volume 34 · Issue 3 · 2024. Pages 1-269 23 articles

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Editorial

Further Empowering Humans in Specific Fields and Rethinking AGI Testing

Yue-Guang Lyu,Fei Wu

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 1-2 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2024.02.001

Abstract 56 PDF 43

News & Highlights

Customers Start Eating Lab-Grown Meat—With a Side of Uncertainty

Sarah C. P. Williams

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 3-5 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2024.02.002

Abstract 29 PDF 14

Fukushima Water Release Stirs Controversy

Mitch Leslie

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 6-8 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2024.02.003

Abstract 32 PDF 26

NASA Satellite Sets Blistering Optical Communication Speed Record

Chris Palmer

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 9-11 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2024.02.004

Abstract 20 PDF 10

Research

Artificial Intelligence

The Tong Test: Evaluating Artificial General Intelligence Through Dynamic Embodied Physical and Social Interactions Perspective

Yujia Peng,Jiaheng Han,Zhenliang Zhang,Lifeng Fan,Tengyu Liu,Siyuan Qi,Xue Feng,Yuxi Ma,Yizhou Wang,Song-Chun Zhu

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 12-22 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.07.006

Abstract 123 PDF 63

Secure Federated Evolutionary Optimization—A Survey Review

Qiqi Liu,Yuping Yan,Yaochu Jin,Xilu Wang,Peter Ligeti,Guo Yu,Xueming Yan

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 23-42 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.10.006

Abstract 36 PDF 20

A Survey of Tax Risk Detection Using Data Mining Techniques Review

Qinghua Zheng,Yiming Xu,Huixiang Liu,Bin Shi,Jiaxiang Wang,Bo Dong

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 43-59 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.07.014

Abstract 71 PDF 33

From Signal to Knowledge: The Diagnostic Value of Raw Data in the Artificial Intelligence Prediction of Human Data for the First Time Article

Bingxi He,Yu Guo,Yongbei Zhu,Lixia Tong,Boyu Kong,Kun Wang,Caixia Sun,Hailin Li,Feng Huang,Liwei Wu,Meng Wang,Fanyang Meng,Le Dou,Kai Sun,Tong Tong,Zhenyu Liu,Ziqi Wei,Wei Mu,Shuo Wang,Zhenchao Tang

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 60-69 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.02.013

Abstract 59 PDF 30

The Group Interaction Field for Learning and Explaining Pedestrian Anticipation Article

Xueyang Wang,Xuecheng Chen,Puhua Jiang,Haozhe Lin,Xiaoyun Yuan,Mengqi Ji,Yuchen Guo,Ruqi Huang,Lu Fang

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 70-82 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.05.020

Abstract 45 PDF 24

A Dual-Functional System for the Classification and Diameter Measurement of Aortic Dissections Using CTA Volumes via Deep Learning Article

Zhihui Huang,Rui Wang,Hui Yu,Yifan Xu,Cheng Cheng,Guangwei Wang,Haosen Cao,Xiang Wei,Hai-Tao Zhang

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 83-91 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.11.014

Abstract 25 PDF 12

Textile Engineering

3D Printing Strategies for Precise and Functional Assembly of Silk-based Biomaterials

Xiaoliang Cui, Jun Zhang, Yan Qian, Siqi Chang, Benjamin James Allardyce, Rangam Rajkhowa, Hui Wang, Ke-Qin Zhang

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 92-108 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.09.022

Abstract 30 PDF 18

Organics Recovery from Waste Activated Sludge In-situ Driving Efficient Nitrogen Removal from Mature Landfill Leachate: An Innovative Biotechnology with Energy Superiority Article

Fangzhai Zhang,Shang Ren,Haoran Liang,Zhaozhi Wang,Ying Yan,Jiahui Wang,Yongzhen Peng,

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 120-132 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.03.005

Abstract 25 PDF 8

Climate Change

Changes in Headwater Streamflow from Impacts of Climate Change in the Tibetan Plateau Article

Zhengxin Bao,Jianyun Zhang,Yanqing Lian,Guoqing Wang,Junliang Jin,Zhongrui Ning,Jiapeng Zhang,Yanli Liu,Xiaojun Wang,

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 133-142 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.05.025

Abstract 35 PDF 18

Civil Engineering

Big Geodata Reveals Spatial Patterns of Built Environment Stocks Across and Within Cities in China Article

Zhou Huang, Yi Bao, Ruichang Mao, Han Wang, Ganmin Yin, Lin Wan, Houji Qi, Qiaoxuan Li, Hongzhao Tang, Qiance Liu, Linna Li, Bailang Yu, Qinghua Guo, Yu Liu, Huadong Guo, Gang Liu,

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 143-153 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.05.015

Abstract 54 PDF 32

Tunnel Engineering

Rockburst Hazard Control Using the Excavation Compensation Method (ECM): A Case Study in the Qinling Water Conveyance Tunnel

Jie Hu,Manchao He,Hongru Li,Zhigang Tao,Dongqiao Liu,Tai Cheng,Di Peng

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 154-163 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.11.013

Abstract 84 PDF 51

Material Science and Engineering

Rational Design of and Mechanism Insight into an Efficient Antifreeze Peptide for Cryopreservation Article

Haishan Qi, Yihang Gao, Lin Zhang, Zhongxin Cui, Xiaojie Sui, Jianfan Ma, Jing Yang, Zhiquan Shu, Lei Zhang

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 164-173 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.01.015

Abstract 19 PDF 11

Biomimetic Macrophage–Fe3O4@PLGA Particle-Triggered Intelligent Catalysis for Killing Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Article

Jieni Fu,Xiangmei Liu,Zhaoyang Li,Yufeng Zheng,Yu Zhang,Hui Jiang,Yanqin Liang,Shengli Zhu,Zhenduo Cui,Shuilin Wu

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 174-186 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.05.022

Abstract 30 PDF 6

Food Science and Engineering

A Double-Layer Polysaccharide Hydrogel (DPH) for the Enhanced Intestine-Targeted Oral Delivery of Probiotics Article

Wen-Can Huang,Wenjie Wang,Wei Wang,Yanan Hao,Changhu Xue,Xiangzhao Mao

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 187-194 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.05.024

Abstract 70 PDF 18

Ocean Engineering

New Technologies for Monitoring and Upscaling Marine Ecosystem Restoration in Deep-Sea Environments Review

Jacopo Aguzzi,Laurenz Thomsen,Sascha Flögel,Nathan J. Robinson,Giacomo Picardi,Damianos Chatzievangelou,Nixon Bahamon,Sergio Stefanni,Jordi Grinyó,Emanuela Fanelli,Cinzia Corinaldesi,Joaquin Del Rio Fernandez,Marcello Calisti,Furu Mienis,Elias Chatzidouros,Corrado Costa,Simona Violino,Michael Tangherlini,Roberto Danovaro

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 195-211 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.10.012

Abstract 15 PDF 12

Natural Medicine

The Notch Signaling Pathway: Mechanistic Insights in Health and Disease Review

Yao Meng, Zhihan Bo, Xinyi Feng, Xinyi Yang, Penny A. Handford

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 212-232 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.11.011

Abstract 27 PDF 18

Energy Systems Engineering

Characteristics Analysis of Integrated CAES and CFPP Trigeneration System Considering Working Conditions and Application Scenarios

Jiajia Li,Peigang Yan,Guowen Zhou,Xingshuo Li,Qiang Li,Jinfu Liu,Daren Yu,

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 233-245 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.06.015

Abstract 21 PDF 10

Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems: Fundamentals and Applications Review

Xinjing Zhang,Ziyu Gao,Bingqian Zhou,Huan Guo,Yujie Xu,Yulong Ding,Haisheng Chen

Engineering 2024, Volume 34, Issue 3,   Pages 246-269 doi:10.1016/j.eng.2023.12.008

Abstract 25 PDF 36