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In-Situ Form Metrology of Structured Composite Surfaces Using Hybrid Structured-Light Measurement with a Novel Calibration Method
Authors: Gao Feng , Xu Yongjia , Li Yanling , Zhong Wenbin , Yu Yang , Li Duo , Jiang Xiangqian 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAccurately measuring the form of structured composite surfaces in situ is critical for advanced manufacturing in various engineering fields. However, challenges persist in achieving precision, miniaturization, and calibration using current structured light techniques. In this work, a hybrid structured light with compact configuration is proposed for the in-situ and embedded form metrology of structured composite surfaces. The proposed technique contains three subsystems: phase-measuring deflectometry (PMD), fringe projection profilometry (FPP), and stereo vision. The PMD subsystem accurately reconstructs the form data of specular surfaces based on the principle of structured light reflection, and the FPP subsystem measures rough surfaces by projecting structured light onto them. Output data from these subsystems are then stitched to reconstruct a complete form of the measured composite surfaces. The compact configuration is explored to reduce the system volume to improve the technique’s portability and embedded measurement ability. With the stereo vision subsystem as an intermediary, a novel calibration method is applied for calculating the relations among the subsystems to improve the hybrid structured light system’s calibration and data stitching accuracy between PMD and FPP subsystems. Three calibration tools are designed and manufactured for the proposed calibration technique. A portable metrology prototype based on the proposed hybrid structured light technique’s principle and configuration is also developed and then calibrated using the novel calibration method. An embedded measurement experiment in a diamond turning machine demonstrates that the proposed techniques can achieve 400 nm form accuracy in specular surface measurement.
Fodor and Pylyshyn’s Critique of Connectionism and the Brain as Basis of the Mind
Authors: von der Malsburg Christoph 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTo this day there is no satisfactory answer to the question how mental patterns correspond to physical states of our brain. For more than six decades, progress has been held up by the logjam between two traditions, one inspired by neuroscience, the other by digital computing. This logjam is well illuminated by Fodor and Pylyshyn’s article of 1988, which is mainly devoted to a critique of what they call Connectionism, but also lays bare weaknesses of the Classical approach which they defend. As recent machine learning breakthroughs may be expected to shed new light on the issue, it seems time to arrive at a synthesis of the connectionist neural approach and the classical stance based on symbol processing. I will present and discuss an attempt at such synthesis in the form of structured, self-organized neural networks.
Teacher Bullying—Does It Have an Impact on Peer Bullying Victimization?
Authors: Gusfre Kari Stamland , Yanagida Takuya , Støen Janne , Fandrem Hildegunn 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPeer bullying in schools is well-documented through international research. There is, however, limited knowledge about teachers who bully students and how this is related to peer bullying. In the school hierarchy, the teachers have a strong position of formal power. When this power is exercised positively, through authoritative classroom leadership, this will both prevent bullying and support and protect victims of bullying. However, we cannot neglect the possibility that teachers can use their formal power negatively, and in the worst cases bully students. This study aimed to explore how teacher bullying was associated with being bullied by peers. Data from the Norwegian Annual Pupil Survey (2018) was used. The sample consisted of 173,742 students (48.93% female). The participation rate was approximately 90%. A Likert scale was used to estimate the extent to which students were being bullied by peers and teachers. The main results showed that teacher bullying was positively associated with peer offline and online bullying victimization while statistically controlling for gender and grades. With a rather small effect size, the association of teacher bullying with offline bullying victimization was stronger than with online bullying victimization. Bullying was measured using self-reporting with a single question. In future research, it is recommended that several questions be used to capture the complexity of bullying. The results from this study show that it is necessary to develop and implement preventive measures not only against bullying among peers but also against teacher bullying.
Quantum algorithms for weighted constrained sampling and weighted model counting
Authors: Riguzzi Fabrizio 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe consider the problems of weighted constrained sampling and weighted model counting, where we are given a propositional formula and a weight for each world. The first problem consists of sampling worlds with a probability proportional to their weight given that the formula is satisfied. The latter is the problem of computing the sum of the weights of the models of the formula. Both have applications in many fields such as probabilistic reasoning, graphical models, statistical physics, statistics, and hardware verification. In this article, we propose quantum weighted constrained sampling (QWCS) and quantum weighted model counting (QWMC), two quantum algorithms for performing weighted constrained sampling and weighted model counting, respectively. Both are based on the quantum search/quantum model counting algorithms that are modified to take into account the weights. In the black box model of computation, where we can only query an oracle for evaluating the Boolean function given an assignment, QWCS requires $$O(2^{\frac{n}{2}}+1/\sqrt{\text {WMC}})$$

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Konsensuspapier Sepsis
Authors: Schaden Eva 
Published: November 2024

ZusammenfassungObwohl für die intensivmedizinische Behandlung der Sepsis umfassende und international abgestimmte Behandlungsrichtlinien vorliegen, ist das Outcome der Sepsis weiterhin nicht zufriedenstellend. Auf Initiative der ÖGARI und auf Einladung des Bundesministeriums für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz erarbeitete eine multidisziplinär besetzte Arbeitsgruppe ein Konsenspapier Sepsis, das in Form von neun Aktionsfeldern Empfehlungen zur Prävention, Diagnose, medizinischen Behandlung und Nachsorge einer Sepsis formuliert.
Era of uncertain events: Swedish foreign trade in 2010–2023
Authors: Hilmola Olli-Pekka , Fjellström Daniella , Hilletofth Per 
Published: November 2024

AbstractInternational trade has experienced since Global Financial Crisis (GFC) numerous uncertainties and risks. There are some countries that have successfully navigated in this challenging environment, like Sweden. In this research, we analyze the changes in trade between 2010–2023. For imports, the role of Russia, United Kingdom (UK) and Denmark has declined, while the importance of the Netherlands, Norway, and Poland show increase. For exports, a diminishing role of UK and Russia could be detected, while the role of the USA, Poland, Germany and China has increased. Our interpretation is that these trade changes are due to global geopolitical, i.e. macro-level shifts. Both Brexit (2016 onwards) and Russian invasion of Ukraine (2014 onwards) show long-term trade effects. Prior both UK and Russia held high importance; however, in the recent years, especially exports to USA have played more important role, and it is providing growth and surplus. Despite the export growth to Poland, Germany, and China, the trade to these countries remains to show trade deficit. We also analyze the impact of trade changes on maritime trade. Although, the overall handling at sea ports has declined, but container based trade demonstrates clear growth. Direct container connections to UK and Russia have declined substantially in the observation period as Chinese show significant increase.
Intelligent sliding mode fault-tolerant control for aircraft engines with actuator dynamics and faults based on adaptive dynamic programming
Authors: Xiao L.F. , Tan Y.S. , Du Y.B , Zhang X.L 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe fault-tolerant control issue of aircraft engines with actuator dynamics and faults is investigated in this paper. By proposing a novel intelligent sliding mode fault-tolerant control (ISMFTC) method, which combines an adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) sliding surface with Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) for controller parameter optimisation, the goal is to achieve quality steady-state and dynamic performance in aircraft engines while maintaining strong fault-tolerance properties. Firstly, by considering not only actuator dynamics but also actuator faults, an uncertain nonlinear cascaded model of aircraft engines is developed according to characteristic of aircraft engines and their actuators. Secondly, an ADP-based sliding surface is proposed for considered aircraft engine uncertain nonlinear cascaded system. It can obtain a certain sense of optimised performance, and could be solved by ADP strategy off-line as well. Thirdly, fault-tolerant controller is obtained on the basis of sliding mode theory and adaptive fault estimation law, namely, ADP-based ISMFTC controller. Meanwhile, GWO is integrated into the investigation of ADP-based ISMFTC controller, optimised designable control parameters are obtained subsequently. Besides, robustness analysis is elaborated according to Lyapunov theory, fault estimation error is bounded and states of closed-loop system are uniformly ultimately bounded. Simulation on a twin-shaft turbofan aircraft engine, indicates the effect of proposed ADP-based ISMFTC method.
On the strong stability of ergodic iterations
Authors: Györfi László , Lovas Attila , Rásonyi Miklós 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe revisit processes generated by iterated random functions driven by a stationary and ergodic sequence. Such a process is called strongly stable if a random initialization exists for which the process is stationary and ergodic, and for any other initialization the difference of the two processes converges to zero almost surely. Under some mild conditions on the corresponding recursive map, without any condition on the driving sequence we show the strong stability of iterations. Several applications are surveyed such as generalized autoregression and queuing. Furthermore, new results are deduced for Langevin-type iterations with dependent noise and for multitype branching processes.
WISE J152614.95-111326.4, an unusual variable star
Authors: Koen Chris , Kniazev Alexei Y. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
New time series photometry of WISE J152614.95-111326.4, an eclipsing binary candidate, has been obtained. Full cycles of variation were covered in five filters, ranging from B to z. Archival time series photometry is also available from several sources. The phased light curve shape changes from a double wave form in the red, to a single wave at shorter wavelengths. Analysis of the spectral energy distribution and SALT spectra shows the presence of a cool (

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7 250–7 900 K) white dwarf and an M6 star. The light curves can be explained by a hot spot on the opposing hemisphere of the white dwarf. The star may be in a pre-cataclysmic variable phase with a very low rate of mass flow from the red dwarf to the white dwarf, such that no flickering is evident. Evidence in favour of this hypothesis is that the period of the system (2.25 h) is in the cataclysmic variable period gap. It is speculated that a weak magnetic field associated with the white dwarf funnels accreted material onto a magnetic pole. Amplitudes of the W1 and W2 WISE light curves are anomalously large. The possibility is discussed that variability in this spectral region is primarily driven by electron cyclotron radiation.
Explanatory Stabilization in Situations of Evidential Uncertainty
Authors: Schindler Samuel 
Published: November 2024

AbstractIn this article I issue a challenge to what I call the Independence Thesis of Theory Assessment (ITTA). According to ITTA, the evidence for (or against) a theory must be assessed independently from the theory explaining the evidence. I argue that ITTA is undermined by cases of evidential uncertainty, in which scientists have been guided by the explanatory power of their theories in the assessment of the evidence. Instead, I argue, these cases speak in favor of a model of theory assessment in which explanatory power may indeed contribute to the stabilization of the evidential basis.
Weight loss maintenance in primary health care: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: de Freitas Patrícia Pinheiro , Lopes Mariana Souza , Lopes Aline Critine Souza 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study evaluates the maintenance of a clinically meaningful weight loss (≥ 5 %) after 12 and 36 months of participation in an intervention to promote fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. A randomised controlled trial was conducted in a primary health care service. For 7 months, participants in the control group (CG) and in the intervention group (IG) performed guided physical exercise three times/week; the IG also participated in collective activities to promote FV consumption. This study selected participants (n 267) who showed clinically meaningful weight loss after nutritional intervention. Sociodemographic, health and body weight data were collected in a face-to-face interview at baseline (T0) and after intervention (T1). Participants were reassessed after 12 (T2) and 36 months (T3) by telephone interview, and the self-reported weight was corrected. The outcome measures weight changes at three time points: M1, comparing T2 with T1; M2, comparing T3 with T2; and M3, comparing T3 with T1. The generalised estimating equation, adjusted for individual characteristics, was used. Participants in the CG showed an increase of 4·2 kg (P < 0·001) at M1 and 4·6 kg (P < 0·001) at M3, while IG individuals showed an increase of 3·6 kg (P < 0·001) at M1 and 3·8 kg (P < 0·001) at M3. The between-group analyses show the effect of nutritional intervention on the maintenance of weight loss at M2 (P = 0·033). Although CG and IG participants increased in weight, the nutritional intervention was associated with maintenance over the long term. This reveals the importance of the promotion of FV consumption for body weight maintenance.
New record and phylogenetic assessment of Apopharynx bolodes (Braun, 1902) (Digenea: Psilostomidae), a parasite of Eurasian Coot Fulica atra Linnaeus, 1758 (Aves: Rallidae)
Authors: Vlasenkov S.A. , Akimova L.N. , Sokolov S.G. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Phylogenetic studies of aberrant species are of considerable scientific interest because their taxonomic rank in traditional systems based on morphological characters is not infrequently overestimated. Apopharynx bolodes (Braun, 1902) is one of the few psilostomid digeneans devoid of the pharynx. This is considered a sufficient basis for assigning it and similar species to the subfamily Apopharynginae. We found A. bolodes in Fulica atra Linnaeus, 1758 from Belarus, described it morphologically, and genotyped it by the 28S rRNA gene and the ITS2 region. It is the first molecular data on A. bolodes and the first record of this digenean species in Belarus. The phylogenetic analysis based on partial sequences of the 28S rRNA gene showed that A. bolodes is closely related to the Sphaeridiotrema spp. (Sphaeridiotrematinae). However, this phylogenetic inference has not received yet support with data on the ITS2 region.
Narrowing gender gap in the research on echinococcosis and editorial contribution of women in parasitology journals
Authors: Kaveh R. , Ashrafhesari N. , Mousavi S.M. , Fasihi Harandi M. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Gender equity and authorship diversity are believed to be the essential parts of building a dynamic scientific atmosphere. The purpose of the present study was to determine the status of gender equity in research on echinococcosis and the editorial diversity in major parasitology journals over the past four decades. All articles were retrieved from major databases from the years 1980, 2000, 2010, 2015, and 2020. Journals belonging to the four quartiles of parasitology journals listed in the Journal Citation Report were selected, and the gender and region of each editorial member were identified. Among the 3583 first authors of the articles published in all selected years, 2236 (62.4%) were men, whereas 1040 (29%) were women. There was a significant increase in women’s contributions as the first author, from 6.8% in 1980 to 35.8% in 2020 (P < .001). A greater gender gap was found for the senior authors, showing 2391 (66.7%) men and 837 (23.4%) women. The gender gap has been narrowed in most of the six regions of the world, particularly for the Western Pacific region, where the gender inequity had almost diminished in 2020; i.e. the man-woman ratios of the first and last authors from this region were 2.25 and 1.75 in 1980, reaching 1.04 and 0.97, in 2020, respectively. Our findings also indicated that articles authored by men received 2.5 to 3.1 times more citations than women authors. Gender distribution of the editors-in-chief, associate editors, and editorial board members across all quartiles showed that 78.7%, 69.5%, and 72.7% were men, respectively, and mostly affiliated with the European and American regions. Findings of the present study showed that gender inequity is still present and women researchers continue to be the minority in the field of parasitology, particularly in the research on echinococcosis.
Even more happiness in hell
Authors: Lembke Martin 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Published in 1892, St. George Jackson Mivart’s remarkably original article ‘Happiness in Hell’ was placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum almost immediately. In his article, Mivart proposed a solution to the problem of hell whose core contention is that hell is horrible only from a heavenly point of view. From a this-worldly point of view, by contrast, hell is a place of breathtaking felicity. In my opinion, this proposal has some striking merits, at least if it is updated and developed in certain respects. The purpose of this article is to reconstruct it, to reassess it, and to put it back on the table of eschatological ideas.
Can pantheism explain the existence of the universe?
Authors: Oberle Thomas 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Many traditional theists maintain that God is the ultimate explanation of the universe, for why anything exists at all. For the traditional theist, only a being who is fundamental and transcendent can provide an ultimate ground and explanation of the universe. This requirement that God transcend the universe in order to ultimately explain it poses a challenge for pantheism, the view that God is numerically identical with the universe. If God is identical with the universe, and God is supposed to be the ultimate explanation of the universe, the result is an instance of circular explanation. And circular explanations are allegedly illegitimate. In this article, I develop two explanatory models in an attempt to show that pantheism is consistent with non-circular explanations of the universe. All else being equal, I argue that pantheism is not explanatorily deficient in comparison to traditional theism.
Alexander and empire: a commentary on a new testimony to Onesicritus (Sen. Ben. 7.2.5)
Authors: Degen Julian 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis article is a commentary on a recently discovered testimony to Onesicritus, in which the writer speaks about his role as participant in the expedition of Alexander. It will be argued that the ideological backdrop of the testimony was Alexander’s claim to universalism, which was intended to be a response to the ancient Near Eastern discourse on empire. Alexander adopted ideological concepts of successful rulership used by the Achaemenids in order to stabilize control in Asia. For this purpose, he claimed to have carried his conquest to the Ocean, which implied universalism. That claim was the main theme in Onesicritus’ account and established the literary atmosphere in which the writer determined his role during the navigation of the Indian Ocean.
Gauging the effectiveness of a mobile application for learning English phrasal verbs
Authors: Alhujaylan Hailah 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study used a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the efficacy of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) in teaching English phrasal verbs (PVs) in a 12-week study. The participants were 122 EFL college students divided equally into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group was assigned PV learning on an iOS-based application (henceforth referred to as “app”) for eight weeks; the control group learned the same PVs through paper-based material. Pre-tests, post-tests, and weekly class tests were conducted, and one-way ANOVAs were performed to evaluate the differences between the two groups using their pre-test and post-test scores, with repeated measures ANOVA used to analyse the learning gains in weekly tests. The results revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group in the post-test (F = 6.09, p = .015, Cohen’s d = 0.45) and weekly tests (F = 31.68, p = .000). A Likert-scale-based e-questionnaire consisting of 19 items was administered to the experimental group to obtain their perceptions of the app’s usefulness for learning English PVs. The overall results suggest that MALL, particularly with this specific mobile app, may enhance students’ ability to understand and use English PVs, a key aspect of vocabulary skills. The findings can be used to encourage instructors to employ MALL for teaching the English lexicon for better learning outcomes in EFL settings.