arXiv:2512.19081v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Test-time scaling has emerged as a promising direction for enhancing the reasoning capabilities of Large Language Models in last few years. In this work, we propose Population-Evolve, a training-free method inspired by Genetic Algorithms to optimize LLM reasoning. Our approach maintains a dynamic population of candidate solutions for each problem via parallel reasoning. By incorporating an evolve prompt, the LLM self-evolves its population in all iterations. Upon convergence, the final answer is derived via majority voting. Furthermore, we establish a unification framework that interprets existing test-time scaling strategies through the lens of genetic algorithms. Empirical results demonstrate that Population-Evolve achieves superior accuracy with low performance variance and computational efficiency. Our findings highlight the potential of evolutionary strategies to unlock the reasoning power of LLMs during inference.
Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions for Weight Management Among Adults With Excess Body Weight: Scoping Review
Background: Just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) use real-time monitoring to deliver personalized support at optimal moments, demonstrating potential for improving lifestyle behaviors in weight management. Objective: