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Optimal Control Allocation for Distributed Electric Propulsion in a Series/Parallel Partial Hybrid Powertrain
Authors: Litt Jonathan S. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The SUbsonic Single Aft eNgine (SUSAN) Electrofan is a National Aeronatics and Space Administration (NASA) concept transport aircraft representative of technology anticipated for a 2040 entry-into-service date. The powertrain consists of a single thrust-producing geared turbofan engine with generators driving a series/parallel partial hybrid power/propulsion system. The architecture includes 16 underwing contrarotating fans, eight on each side. The distributed fans can be used by the flight control system to augment or replace the rudder function. This paper sets up the optimal control problem of setpoint determination for individual wingfans in the distributed propulsion system, accounting for electrical string efficiencies, saturations, and failures. The solution minimizes power consumption while maintaining thrust and torque on the airframe for maneuvering. Additionally, thrust that would have been lost due to temporary fan speed or power saturation is optimally redistributed to maintain overall desired thrust and torque on the aircraft. A simulation of a coordinated turn utilizing the distributed electric propulsion for yaw rate control in a multiple wingfan failure scenario demonstrates the robustness of the powertrain design to failures and helps define its limitations.
Patterns of microbiome composition in tsetse fly
Glossina palpalis palpalis
during vector control using Tiny Targets in Campo, South Cameroon
Authors: Bouaka Tsakeng Calmes Ursain , Melachio Tanekou Tito Tresor , Ngambia Freitas François Sougal , Tirados Inaki , Tsagmo Ngoune Jean Marc , Bigoga Jude Daiga , Njiokou Flobert , Wondji Charles Sinclair 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Novel vector control tools against African trypanosomiases require a deep understanding of the factors driving tsetse vector fitness or population resilience in their ecosystems. Following evidence of microbiota-mediated host fitness or traits shaping, including insecticide resistance in arthropod populations, we undertook a comparative study of the microbiota in wild-caught tsetse flies during vector control with deltamethrin-impregnated traps called Tiny Targets. The bacterial microbiome composition of tsetse flies collected before and after 6, 12, and 18 months of vector control were characterized using high-throughput sequencing of the V3-V4 hypervariable region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene and compared. Overall, 48 bacterial genera and five phyla were identified. The primary symbiont
Wigglesworthia
dominated almost all the samples with an overall relative abundance of 71.76%. A significant increase was observed in microbiome diversities over the vector control with new taxa identified. Interestingly, few genera, like
Curvibacter
for instance, displayed a regularly increasing abundance, from 0.57% to 0.65%, 4.73%, and 8.57% after 6, 12, and 18 months of tsetse control, respectively. This study provided preliminary for further investigation into the role and mechanism of action of microbiota in tsetse fly fitness under selective pressure like insecticides.

IMPORTANCE

The interest in vector control in the fight against African trypanosomiases has been reinforced in recent years, with the development of small insecticide-impregnated screens, known as “Tiny Targets”. As some tsetse biotopes are difficult to access for their installation, other tools are under consideration that involve using bacteria harbored by the tsetse vector to block the development of trypanosomes or impair the tsetse’s fitness in its natural environment. Several bacterial symbionts were previously described as important for tsetse fly development, and some like
Burkholderia
and
Citrobacter
also found in tsetse flies were found associated with insecticide tolerance in other arthropods. In this research, we found the bacterial genera,
Curvibacter
and
Acinetobacter,
increased in abundance in tsetse flies during vector control. These bacteria deserve further attention to determine if they can interfere with insecticides used to control tsetse fly populations.
Review of the Species of the Genus Tobrilus (Nematoda, Triplonchida)
Authors: Naumova T. V. , Gagarin V. G. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Based on our own material and literary data, a generalization of information on the genus Tobrilus Andrássy, 1959 has been carried out. The diagnosis of this genus has been changed, the species diagnostic characteristics have been analyzed, and the species structure of the genus has been examined. The genus includes 29 valid species. The key to the definition of the species of genus and the summary table of morphological characteristics of valid species are given.
Topological charges via Barrow entropy of black hole in metric-affine gravity
Authors: Yasir Muhammad , Tiecheng Xia , Jawad Abdul 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis paper examines distinct ensembles such as canonical, mixed, and grand canonical ensembles of recently postulated black hole which is considered to be an ideal solution of metric-affine gravity utilizing the Duan’s $$\phi $$
ϕ
-mapping theory. In the scenario, charged and uncharged topological characteristics associated to thermodynamic stability criteria are explored. In contrast to the canonical ensemble, which is always possesses the constant electric and magnetic charges, but mixed ensemble possesses the constant potentials (both magnetic and electric). Also, grand canonical ensemble maintains the constant electric and magnetic potentials for both charges. Initially, we find the topological classes connected via critical points in all of the aforementioned ensembles.
Some consequences of the Kerr–Schild gauge
Authors: Álvarez Enrique , Anero Jesús 
Published: September 2024

AbstractGeneralized Kerr–Schild nilpotent deformations of an arbitrary background spacetime $$\overline{g}_{\mu \nu }(x)$$

g
¯

μ
ν

(
x
)

are considered. Those are of the form $$\overline{g}_{\mu \nu }+l_\mu l_\nu $$

g
¯

μ
ν

+

l
μ

l
ν

with $$l^2=0$$

l
2

=
0

. The relationship between the Ricci tensor of the background metric and the Ricci tensor of the deformed metric is found exactly. It consists of two terms, one is essentially the Fierz–Pauli operator, and the other is new. When the background is flat, the Kerr–Schild family is recovered. Novel examples for more general backgrounds (even including some simple sources) are discussed.
Compositionality and Sentence Meaning: Comparing Semantic Parsing and Transformers on a Challenging Sentence Similarity Dataset
Authors: Fodor James , De Deyne Simon , Suzuki Shinsuke 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
One of the major outstanding questions in computational semantics is how humans integrate the meaning of individual words into a sentence in a way that enables understanding of complex and novel combinations of words, a phenomenon known as compositionality. Many approaches to modeling the process of compositionality can be classified as either “vector-based” models, in which the meaning of a sentence is represented as a vector of numbers, or “syntax-based” models, in which the meaning of a sentence is represented as a structured tree of labeled components. A major barrier in assessing and comparing these contrasting approaches is the lack of large, relevant datasets for model comparison. This article aims to address this gap by introducing a new dataset, STS3k, which consists of 2,800 pairs of sentences rated for semantic similarity by human participants. The sentence pairs have been selected to systematically vary different combinations of words, providing a rigorous test and enabling a clearer picture of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of vector-based and syntax-based methods. Our results show that when tested on the new STS3k dataset, state-of-the-art transformers poorly capture the pattern of human semantic similarity judgments, while even simple methods for combining syntax- and vector-based components into a novel hybrid model yield substantial improvements. We further show that this improvement is due to the ability of the hybrid model to replicate human sensitivity to specific changes in sentence structure. Our findings provide evidence for the value of integrating multiple methods to better reflect the way in which humans mentally represent compositional meaning.
How Often Are Errors in Natural Language Reasoning Due to Paraphrastic Variability?
Authors: Srikanth Neha , Carpuat Marine , Rudinger Rachel 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Large language models have been shown to behave inconsistently in response to meaning-preserving paraphrastic inputs. At the same time, researchers evaluate the knowledge and reasoning abilities of these models with test evaluations that do not disaggregate the effect of paraphrastic variability on performance. We propose a metric, PC, for evaluating the paraphrastic consistency of natural language reasoning models based on the probability of a model achieving the same correctness on two paraphrases of the same problem. We mathematically connect this metric to the proportion of a model’s variance in correctness attributable to paraphrasing. To estimate PC, we collect ParaNlu, a dataset of 7,782 human-written and validated paraphrased reasoning problems constructed on top of existing benchmark datasets for defeasible and abductive natural language inference.1 Using ParaNlu, we measure the paraphrastic consistency of several model classes and show that consistency dramatically increases with pretraining but not fine-tuning. All models tested exhibited room for improvement in paraphrastic consistency.
Litotes in Paul
Authors: Croy N. Clayton 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
It is sometimes claimed that litotes, the rhetorical trope in which the negation of the contrary is asserted, is largely limited in the New Testament to the Acts of the Apostles, and Paul does not commonly use it. But in fact Paul does use it and with greater sophistication and complexity than Luke. This article reviews the ancient rhetorical handbooks and scholia with respect to litotes, surveys its various functions, and then demonstrates that Paul uses it frequently and deftly as a rhetorical technique of restraint to enhance his credibility.
Assessing the Body
Authors: Thurén Lauri , Lahti Aki 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The pericope of 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 has been a cornerstone in the theological understanding of the Eucharist. This study seeks to reevaluate conventional interpretations by concentrating on the primary rhetorical strategies employed within the passage, using contemporary argumentation analysis. It becomes apparent that Paul strategically utilizes the Eucharist narrative to underscore the imperative of correctly interpreting the term “body,” which he imbues with dual significance. The treatment of the members of Christ’s body in Corinth is intrinsically linked to the treatment of the Lord himself. Consequently, those who metaphorically and literally fracture his body will incur commensurate repercussions.
The Transition of Scientific Theories into Social Discourse
Authors: Lee Bogo 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This study delves into how the Chinese intellectual community of the early 20th century interpreted scientific ideas, specifically the “theory of evolution” and “theory of relativity.” The conservative publication, The Eastern Miscellany, underwent a transformation during the May Fourth Movement, embracing concepts like “Mutual aid: A factor of evolution” and the theory of relativity in the 1920s. Editors and writers used these scientific concepts to counter radical intellectuals, reshaping cultural and ideological perspectives in journal texts. This reinterpretation aimed to not only adopt modern values but also challenge the dogmatism of scientific discourses in China’s political and cultural context. Scholars associated the mutual help hypothesis with evolutionary studies, aligning it with cultural diversity and opposing centralized political structures. The relativistic theory, connected to anarchism and coexistence within civilization, offered an alternative discourse to radicalism, rejecting a singular modern value system. Their goal was to establish a discourse community reflecting their rationality and principles while restoring traditional values in Eastern civilization. This paper considers this as evidence of how they struggled to maintain conservative legitimacy during the political system’s modern transition and aims to elucidate it through textual analysis of contemporary magazines. Furthermore, the paper aims to remind us once again of the dangers of scientism, which are often overlooked when compared to the absolute nature of science that is still recognized today.
Extracting Tuscan phonetic correspondences from dialect pronunciations automatically
Authors: Rubehn Arne , Montemagni Simonetta , Nerbonne John 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
We present a novel approach to identifying individual pairs of phonetic correspondences in a dataset of dialect pronunciations. This continues work identifying shibboleths (i.e., characteristic features of a given dialect), a category that has interested dialectology and that dialectometrical research has examined mostly in the form of categorical data or entire phonetic transcriptions. This article reaches into segmental sequences (phonetic transcriptions) to identify individual phonetic correspondences. We follow earlier work in examining how distinctive and how representative a given phonetic correspondence is for a selected group of varieties. We proceed from string alignments, and innovate in characterizing the important notions via information theory. Despite minor problems, the method improves on the generality of competing approaches and can be shown to be useful in detecting characteristic phonetic correspondences in Tuscan varieties. We argue that this facilitates deeper investigation into the relation between aggregating approaches to dialectology and approaches proceeding from features.
Greek Comedy’s Food-Related Imaginary and the Criticism of New Music
Authors: Troiani Sara 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The article aims to present an analysis of lines 26–8 in Pherecr. fr. 155 K.-A., arguing that they may refer to Philoxenus of Cythera’s poetics by exploiting a simile derived from comic food-related imagery. The use of food metaphors to express literary criticism is consistent in comic drama: in particular, mentions of sophisticated dishes can either denote the self-promotion of the comedian’s art, or criticise the excess of kainotēs in other genres, such as tragedy and New Dithyramb. In Pherecrates’ fragment, Mousikē is compared to a rhaphanos, a green usually consumed in frugal meals, stuffed by Philoxenus with kampai (‘caterpillars’, but also ‘modulations’ according to the New Music’s lexicon), possibly describing the poet as an innovative chef. Parallels with other comic fragments and later accounts of Philoxenus’ fame as a glutton and cook may offer a further reading of the lines and shed new light on Greek comedy’s criticism of New Music.
Unearthed, Smuggled and Decontextualized: Carl Schmidt and the Provenance of Hamburg’s Papyrus Bilinguis 1
Authors: Wigand Jakob 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Information regarding the provenance of papyrological material that was acquired in the Egyptian antiquities market in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries is scarce and often unreliable. This article investigates the provenance of Hamburg’s Papyrus Bilinguis 1, famed for containing the apocryphal Acta Pauli. By researching archival files documenting the acquisition and the context of the find, the papyrus is shown to have been acquired in breach of the Egyptian antiquities law of 1912. The article reveals how Carl Schmidt (1868–1938), the collector who acquired the manuscript for the Hamburg library, by concealing information, tried to cover up his own criminal involvement in the smuggling of the manuscript. Through the investigation of a manuscript that was acquired by a public German institution in awareness of its illegality, the article hopes to contribute to current debates on the translocation of cultural heritage artefacts to Europe and the US in the age of European colonialism and imperialism.
Singing Against the Grain: How Ivan Kavaleridze Navigated Socialist Realism in His Film Opera Natalka Poltavka (1936)
Authors: Menzelevskyi Stanislav 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The article discusses the first attempts of Soviet culture to produce a hybrid genre of film opera in the mid-1930s. It traces the artistic background of Ukrainian sculptor and filmmaker Ivan Kavaleridze who was chosen to pioneer the new genre, as well as the complex national dynamic between Russian and non-Russian Soviet republics amidst the stabilization of Socialist Realist conventions and the launch of the anti-formalist campaign in the ussr. Finally, it addresses the issues of russification, exoticization and alienation of Ukrainian film culture of the time.
A 3-Dimensional Morphometric Analysis of 4 Midsagittal Planes for CT Scan Reference Determination in Children with Syndromic Craniosynostosis
Authors: Zheng Lantian , Ramli Norlisah , Abdullah Norli Anida , Hariri Firdaus 
Published: September 2024

Objective To identify the suitable and practical midsagittal plane (MSP) reference for computed tomography (CT) scan skull analysis in patients with syndromic craniosynostosis. Design Retrospective study. Setting Tertiary referral hospital. Patients and Participants A total of 19 full skull CT scans of syndromic craniosynostosis patients. Methods Seven craniofacial landmarks located on the midline and 4 MSPs that was previously published and clinically recognized (Planes: SPBaS, SPNSANS, SPLOrPo and SPZFTP) were constructed from the CT images. The absolute distance of every plane from 7 landmarks were then calculated. These distances were subsequently subjected to statistical analysis. Main Outcome Measure(s) The absolute distance of different MSPs from 7 landmarks. Results The distances of landmarks measured to SPBaS were the highest, with the most prominent fluctuation. The fluctuation of the SPNSANS, SPLOrPo and SPZFTP had similar direction changes, with the latter being the closest. Pairwise comparisons demonstrated statistical differences ( P < .008 using the Bonferroni correction) between the measured distances of A point (M = 0.25, SD = 0.16) and B point (M = 2.21, SD = 1.6) to SPNSANS. There were statistical significances between distances of B point (M = 1.68, SD = 1.07) and CG point (M = 0.55, SD = 0.37) to SPZFTP plane. There was no statistical significance on each landmark to SPLOrPo. Conclusions The study demonstrates that SPBaS is not recommended for MSP reference. While SPNSANS should be carefully selected, the application of SPLOrPo and SPZFTP are interchangeable, with the SPZFTP plane slightly exaggerating the mandible deviation relative to the superior and posterior of the midface.
Revision rates of one new and two established hemiarthroplasty heads: a comparative cohort study from the Swedish Arthroplasty Register
Authors: Rogmark Cecilia , Nåtman Jonatan , Overgaard Sören , Mohaddes Maziar 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The anatomical Lubinus SPII-stem is commonly used in hemi-arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures (FNF), combined with either the bipolar Variocup, the Unipolar Head (UH) and a newly introduced unipolar Modular Trauma Head (MTH). Similar constructs like the MTH are reported to have risk of corrosion and wear. This is the first publication evaluating the MTH. Aim: To describe the revision rate of the SPII-stems/heads which were divided into 3 groups (Variocup, UH, MTH). The head types are compared by their rate of revision at 2 years, due to any cause and to dislocation. Revision and mortality rates up to 10 years are reported. Methods: This observational cohort study based on prospectively registered data from the Swedish Arthroplasty Register included 33,059 patients with hemiarthroplasty 2005–2021 due to FNF. SPII-stems combined with Variocup ( n = 7,281), UH ( n = 23,980), MTH ( n = 1,798) were included. The follow-up ended at 10 years for Variocup and UH, for MTH at 2 years. Kaplan-Meier survival analyses was used, with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Patients were censored at death or at the end of the study (31 December 2021). Results: The 2-year revision rate regardless of cause was similar between the groups: after Variocup 3.5% (CI, 3.1–4.0), UH 3.1% (CI, 2.9–3.4), MTH 3.5% (CI, 2.6–4.5). At 10 years, the Variocup and UH had similar revision rates; 4.6% (CI, 4.0–5.2) and 5.0% (CI, 4.4–5.6). For revision due to dislocation at 2 years Variocup 2.3% (CI, 1.9–2.7) had an inferior outcome compared to UH 1.5% (CI, 1.3–1.7). The MTH had an intermediate outcome, 1.7% (CI, 1.0–2.3). Variocup had a higher dislocation related revision rate, until the 10th year. The 2-year-mortality was 36% (CI, 35–37) after Variocup, 43% (CI, 42–43) after UH and 44% (CI, 41–47) after MTH. Conclusions: The hemi-heads have comparable revision rates within 2 and 10 years. The new MTH performs similar to the standard UH. The bipolar Variocup is associated with more revisions due to dislocation.
Patient-reported outcomes in total hip arthroplasty for patients with anatomically contoured femoral heads
Authors: Lim Perry L , Freiberg Andrew A , Melnic Christopher M , Bedair Hany S 
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Iliopsoas tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become more prevalent with the increased use of large-diameter femoral heads impinging on native surrounding tissues. Anatomically contoured heads (ACH) are soft-tissue-friendly femoral heads created to minimise this issue. This retrospective study assesses iliopsoas tendinitis prevalence and re-operations in primary THAs with ACH, while determining the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) achievement and improvement with 5 patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 53 ACHs from January 2020 to July 2023. Patients who completed Hip Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score–Physical Function Short Form (HOOS-PS), Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Short Form 10a (PF SF-10a), PROMIS Global Health (GH)-Mental, or PROMIS GH-Physical, and pain score questionnaires were identified. PROM scores were collected preoperatively and at 3-month and 1-year postoperative intervals. Comparisons using chi-square and ANOVA tests were applied. Results: The rates of achieving MCID and improvement within the first year were (69.2 vs. 76.9%) for PROMIS GH-Physical, (38.5 vs. 46.2%) for PROMIS GH-Mental, (71.4 vs. 92.9%) for HOOS-PS, (80.0 vs. 80.0%) for PROMIS PF SF-10a, and (74.0 vs. 91.7%) for pain scores. PROM scores at 3 months and 1 year significantly varied across all categories, except for PROMIS GH-Mental. No patients had iliopsoas tendinitis, dislocations, or re-operations. Discussion: ACH implants may alleviate anterior hip pain, while maintaining comparable strength and bio-compatibility to conventional femoral heads. This study underscores the early safety and potential of ACH implants in reducing iliopsoas tendinitis and impingement.