Abstract: A generalized training framework for resource allocation in a network including: receiving at an agent a network service request for a network service on the network, the network service request including a service function chain (SFC) representing an ordered set of virtualized/containerized network functions (VNFs/CNFs); and embedding by the agent each of the VNFs/CNFs on a determined node along a determined path of the network in accordance with a reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm executed by the agent and utilizing a generalized graph neural network (GNN) value function, where the generalized GNN value function utilizes a normalized reward function that includes discretized rewards/penalties for multiple steps along the determined path.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel process for the enantioselective synthesis of chiral amino alcohols from keto oxime ethers, which are derived from cyclic ketones, via catalytic asymmetric reduction, employing oxazaborolidine-borane complex (OAB-BH.sub.3). In this catalytic reduction process two chiral centers are created in a single step with high levels of stereoselectivity.