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Nordic Illusion and Challenges for Epistemic Rights in the Era of Digital Media
Authors: Pöyhtäri Reeta , Neuvonen Riku , Ala-Fossi Marko , Lehtisaari Katja , Hildén Jockum 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe Nordic countries have been observed to have developed similar media and communications policies and communication rights. However, for historical reasons, the practical implementations of media policies and regulations in these countries also differ. The consequences of these varying implementations are especially observable in responses to current digital challenges. This chapter contributes to the study of epistemic rights by presenting three case studies that explore freedom of speech and dialogue, as well as Nordic countries’ responses to these issues through regulation and other media policy measures. While legislation values freedom of expression and dialogue, in practice, these principles can only be applied under favourable conditions. Support for epistemic rights is, therefore, continuously needed.
Public Service Media: From Epistemic Rights to Epistemic Justice
Authors: Michalis Maria , D’Arma Alessandro 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGrowing concerns in recent years over threats to the foundations of democratic societies posed by misinformation, hate speech, and other problems associated with digital communications have led to renewed calls for greater protection of epistemic rights within policy, advocacy, and academic fora. Institutionally mandated to promote citizenship, Public Service Media (PSM) organisations have an important role to play in supporting epistemic rights. We suggest four main conditions are required for this and in doing so we introduce the concept of epistemic injustice as a key to understanding the role of PSM. First, PSM are premised upon strong political commitment. At a time when this political commitment is dwindling, it is imperative that civil society, academia, and international organisations continue to make the case for PSM strong. Second, we argue that PSM need to evolve with the times and be allowed to use new transmission means, build new platforms, and innovate. Third, we argue that PSM have to move beyond supporting epistemic rights, as they have traditionally been bestowed, and contribute to epistemic justice, by questioning the existing power structures of knowledge. Finally, PSM need to work together with other educational and cultural institutions towards the creation of an epistemic commons, countering the privatisation of communitive spaces and striving to make knowledge accessible to all.
Wohnen mit Unterstützung als Gegenstand der Teilhabeforschung
Authors: Dieckmann Friedrich , Thimm Antonia 
Published: January 2024

ZusammenfassungDie empirische Forschung zum unterstützten Wohnen von Menschen mit intellektueller Beeinträchtigung will dazu beitragen, die Teilhabe und Lebensqualität von Menschen mit Behinderung zu verbessern. Wohnen als Gegenstand der Teilhabeforschung rückt die Beziehungen von Menschen zu ihrer Umwelt in den Mittelpunkt, die zentral geworden sind für die Auffassung von Behinderung als Teilhabestörung. Was unter Wohnen und Wohnumwelt ökologisch-psychologisch verstanden wird und welche Denkmuster die empirische Erforschung von Mensch-Wohnumwelt-Beziehungen leiten, wird erläutert. Anhand von vier Dimensionen werden aktuelle Wohnsettings klassifiziert. Berichtet wird, in welchen Wohnsettings Erwachsene mit intellektueller Beeinträchtigung in Deutschland leben. Das Konzept der Lebensqualität bietet seit Jahrzehnten Ziel- und Bewertungskriterien für die internationale Wohnforschung. Die Dimensionen des Lebensqualitätskonzepts und die Teilhabebereiche der Internationalen Klassifikation der Funktionsfähigkeit, Behinderung und Gesundheit (ICF) werden zueinander in Beziehung gesetzt. Mithilfe der so entstehenden Matrix lassen sich die Vorteile der sich ergänzenden Betrachtungsperspektiven in der Forschung nutzen. Gerade mit Blick auf ihre Anwendung sollte sich die Wohnforschung zu Menschen mit Behinderung noch interdisziplinärer aufstellen.
Modeling on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Traditional Residential Neighborhoods in Beijing Based on GAN
Authors: Gong Pixin , Huang Xiaoran , Huang Chenyu , Wang Shiliang 
Published: January 2024

AbstractWith the support of new urban science and technology, the bottom-up and human-centered space quality research has become the key to delicacy urban governance, of which the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) have a severe influence. However, in the studies of actual UTCI, datasets are mostly obtained from on-site measurement data or simulation data, which is costly and ineffective. So, how to efficiently and rapidly conduct a large-scale and fine-grained outdoor environmental comfort evaluation based on the outdoor environment is the problem to be solved in this study. Compared to the conventional qualitative analysis methods, the rapidly developing algorithm-supported data acquisition and machine learning modelling are more efficient and accurate. Goodfellow proposed Generative Adversarial Nets (GANs) in 2014, which can successfully be applied to image generation with insufficient training data. In this paper, we propose an approach based on a generative adversarial network (GAN) to predict UTCI in traditional blocks. 36000 data samples were obtained from the simulations, to train a pix2pix model based on the TensorFlow framework. After more than 300 thousand iterations, the model gradually converges, where the loss of the function gradually decreases with the increase of the number of iterations. Overall, the model has been able to understand the overall semantic information behind the UTCI graphs to a high degree. Study in this paper deeply integrates the method of data augmentation based on GAN and machine learning modeling, which can be integrated into the workflow of detailed urban design and sustainable construction in the future.
Text Semantics to Image Generation: A Method of Building Facades Design Base on Stable Diffusion Model
Authors: Ma Haoran , Zheng Hao 
Published: January 2024

AbstractStable Diffusion model has been extensively employed in the study of architectural image generation, but there is still an opportunity to enhance in terms of the controllability of the generated image content. A multi-network combined text-to-building facade image generating method is proposed in this work. We first fine-tuned the Stable Diffusion model on the CMP Facades dataset using the LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) approach, then we apply the ControlNet model to further control the output. Finally, we contrasted the facade generating outcomes under various architectural style text contents and control strategies. The results demonstrate that the LoRA training approach significantly decreases the possibility of fine-tuning the Stable Diffusion large model, and the addition of the ControlNet model increases the controllability of the creation of text to building facade images. This provides a foundation for subsequent studies on the generation of architectural images.
Manufacturing Process of Recycling Corn Fiber, A Low-tech Materials for Modular Construction
Authors: Bao Hanzhe , Liu Zidong 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe research demonstrates a novel approach to using various parts of maize plants (leaves, fruits, and kernels) to create building materials that can be modularized for construction purposes. Corn is widely grown as an agricultural crop, but after the removal of the fruit, the remaining parts are often discarded and contribute significantly to environmental pollution. Currently, only a few companies are engaged in the recycling of maize into building materials. However, existing methods of recycling corn have various limitations such as high energy consumption, a requirement for skilled workers on-site, and extensive equipment needs. In this project, we aim to reduce reliance on equipment, skilled craftsmanship and material resources to make the design compatible with traditional building methods for low-income areas. We first analyzed the material properties of each part of the corn and found corn husks to be the most efficient for extraction. Additionally, we obtained adhesives from the waste fruit. Finally, we designed assembly units and assembled two sturdy and reliable chairs to verify the feasibility of our workflow. The low technical, equipment, and cost requirements of this material make it possible for modular construction to be replicated in local communities, thus promoting community participation and self-management in construction.
Interlocking Units for Robotically Fabricated Architectural Structures
Authors: Sampson Myles B. , Sass Larry 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThroughout this paper, we introduce a novel design-driven method for the robotic assembly of unit-based structures. The goal of this research is to establish a method to robotically fabricate discrete structures, using pick-and-place robotic manipulation and customized 3D-printed geometric units. Thus, the methodology allows for the bespoke discretization of architectural solid models into interlocking architectural units. Investigating how design can reduce error in the robotic fabrication process, a significant feature of this research is the application of mechanical coupling for the creation of self-interlocking geometry. This method is able to correct errors in robotic manipulation for the precise robotic fabrication of architectural structures. Reducing errors in the assembly process through the design of geometric units expands the field of architectural robotics to designers. Through a series of assembled architectures, fabricated through both additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques, the research explores the idea of an automated system producing unit-based structures using pick-in-place robotics and digitally fabricated units.
Research on Image-to-Image Generation and Optimization Methods Based on Diffusion Model Compared with Traditional Methods: Taking Façade as the Optimization Object
Authors: Lyu Zexi , Li Zao , Wu Zijing 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe intersection of technology and culture has become a topic of great interest worldwide, with China's development embracing this integration as an essential direction. One critical area where these two fields converge is in the inheritance, translation, and creative design of cultural heritage. In line with this trend, our study explores the potential of stable diffusion to produce highly detailed and visually stunning building façades. We start by providing an overall survey and algorithm fundamentals of the generative deep learning models used so far, namely, GAN and Diffusion models. Then, we present our methodology for using Diffusion Model to generate architecture façades. We then demonstrate how the fine-tuning is done for Stable Diffusion is done to yield optimal performance and then evaluate four different training methods of SD. We also compare existing GAN based façade generation method with our Diffusion based method. Our results show that our Diffusion-based approach outperforms existing methods in terms of detail and quality, highlighting the potential of stable diffusion in generating visually appealing building façades. This research contributes to the growing body of work on the integration of technology and culture in architecture and offers insights into the potential of stable diffusion for creative design applications.
3DCP for Complex Sites: Robotic Fabrication of Custom-Fit Slabs in Irregular Pontoons
Authors: Ribeiro João , Silva João Miguel , Morais António , Figueiredo Bruno , Cruz Paulo J. S. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a case study on the use of 3DCP to qualify rocky pontoons with spaces for recreational use—namely sitting areas, circulation trails and fishing activities—and biodiversity protection—providing habitat and refuge for native marine species—with a focus on the challenges and opportunities associated with 3DCP prefabrication for such a complex topographical context. We first discuss the benefits and disadvantages of 3DCP over traditional methods for retrofitting strategies with the support of state-of-the-art literature review. We then present a methodology for an experimental case study, organized in three stages: (1) a photogrammetric survey and digital reconstruction of the site´s rocky landscape, (2) the creation of a tool to generate and optimize custom-fit slabs based on their location on site, intended use and role in the protection of the natural ecosystem, and (3) the robotic fabrication of these slabs through 3DCP. Finally, we present our key findings, revealing that 3DCP offers a viable and more efficient alternative for appropriating and revitalizing sites with a disorderly and highly complex topography.
ISOMORPHISM Stylized Translations of 2D Prototype in Additive Clay Printing
Authors: Gong Lei , Yuan Philip F. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractTraditionally, the relationship between digital prototypes and fabricated entities has been explicit and stable. However, recently, the ambiguous relationship between the above is coming into our focus. This research discusses a series of methods using the industrial six-axis robot to achieve diverse stylized expressions under specific prototypes and reveals the relationship between robot-controlling and printed features in order to figure out the stylized topological relationships of digital twins. This paper begins with a consideration of the relationship between imaginary archetypes and solid entities, which leads to the possibility of hitherto unknown polysemy. Next, several methods to determine the robot motion parameters based on different style details were applied, which could examine the effect of each process according to a predefined prototype by the controlled variable method. Then, some experiments have been carried out to demonstrate the connection between robot movement and fabricated details, along with the method to generate the corresponding toolpath for specific design intent. This research shows the possibility to create diverse translations based on a targeted 2D prototype by defining robot movement, which will fundamentally improve the form-shaping capability of digital technologies.
Complete Nonsingular Holomorphic Foliations on Stein Manifolds
Authors: Alarcón Antonio , Forstnerič Franc 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLet X be a Stein manifold of complex dimension $$n>1$$

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>
1

endowed with a Riemannian metric $${\mathfrak {g}}$$
g
. We show that for every integer k with $$\left[ \frac{n}{2}\right] \le k \le n-1$$

n
2

≤
k
≤
n
-
1

there is a nonsingular holomorphic foliation of dimension k on X all of whose leaves are closed and $${\mathfrak {g}}$$
g
-complete. The same is true if $$1\le k<\left[ \frac{n}{2}\right] $$

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≤
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<

n
2

provided that there is a complex vector bundle epimorphism $$TX\rightarrow X\times {\mathbb {C}}^{n-k}$$

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C

n
-
k

. We also show that if $${\mathcal {F}}$$
F
is a proper holomorphic foliation on $${\mathbb {C}}^n$$

C

n

$$(n>1)$$

(
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>
1
)

then for any Riemannian metric $${\mathfrak {g}}$$
g
on $${\mathbb {C}}^n$$

C

n

there is a holomorphic automorphism $$\Phi $$
Φ
of $${\mathbb {C}}^n$$

C

n

such that the image foliation $$\Phi _*{\mathcal {F}}$$

Φ

∗

F

is $${\mathfrak {g}}$$
g
-complete. The analogous result is obtained on every Stein manifold with Varolin’s density property.
Drivers and resilience of methane-derived carbon contribution to chironomid biomass in boreal lakes
Authors: Belle Simon , Otsing Eveli , Tammert Helen , Kisand Veljo 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGeneral mechanisms underlying the pathways of methane (CH4)-derived carbon in aquatic food webs are often associated with eutrophication-driven anoxia. Yet, the influence of changing nutrient availability on CH4 cycling has been mainly investigated during the increasing phase (i.e. onset of anthropogenic eutrophication), thus leaving unclear whether nutrient reduction can lead to a simple reversion of the observed effects on CH4 cycling. We combined stable isotopes of chironomid remains (δ13CHC) and sedimentary ancient DNA of methanotrophic bacteria (MOB) to unravel the drivers of biogenic CH4 contribution to chironomid biomass in boreal lakes. Using a spatial dataset, our study shows that δ13CHC values were more depleted in hypoxic lakes and were positively associated with methanotrophic bacteria belonging to the γ-proteobacteria class (MOB type I), therefore supporting the view of higher utilization of CH4-derived carbon in anoxic environments. However, this space-for-time substitution approach failed to provide any reliable information on whether lake food webs follow the same pathway in forward and reverse directions. Using downcore reconstruction, our results show that despite a drastic mitigation-induced decrease in nutrient concentrations and strong evidence of biological recovery of algal and chironomid communities, chironomid biomass remained highly subsidized by methanotrophic bacteria throughout the study period. Results therefore suggest that mechanisms underlying the pathways of CH4-derived carbon in aquatic food webs are likely not the same during perturbation and recovery trajectories and that complex feedback mechanisms can stabilize lakes in this CH4-based food web state.
Combination of several predictors for forensic age estimation
Authors: Hubig Michael , Wittschieber Daniel , Hunold Thomas , Muggenthaler Holger , Schenkl Sebastian , Mall Gita 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Background
Nearly all practical forensic age diagnostics studies estimate the probability distribution of the age conditional on the developmental status of a certain anatomical feature. Given such a probability distribution, the probability of a person exceeding a certain legal age threshold is computed. In court, forensic experts are often asked to summarize the probabilities obtained by evaluating different age indicators of the same person.

Objective
The present study demonstrates computation of the age probability distribution conditional on the conjunction of several different age indicators given the age probability distributions conditional on the development status of the respective single anatomical features.

Material and methods
Data from two distinctively different studies on age estimation were used to join their probability information via Bayes’ theorem. Each of the cited studies is based on the development status of only one of two different anatomical structures: third molar and clavicular epiphysis.

Results
We derive general formulae for Bayesian information joining in forensic age estimation. Posterior distributions of age class, given the simultaneous statuses of the two anatomical features are generated. Finally, the study presents the technique on an artificial case example.

Conclusion
Bayes’ theorem can be used in forensic age estimations to combine information from several different anatomical features to yield more precise probability values of age given development status data of several distinctly different anatomical features. Conditional stochastic independence of the single age indicators as used in our article has to be scrutinized and is not generally recommendable.
Oncological right hemicolectomy in a trimodal comparison: open surgery versus laparoscopic procedures with extra- and intracorporeal anastomosis technique
Authors: Kerber Kerstin M. , Hetjens Svetlana , Reißfelder Christoph , Herrle Florian , Seyfried Steffen 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the surgical short- and mid-term outcomes, as well as the impact on quality of life and recovery, following oncological right hemicolectomy. To accomplish this, three patient cohorts were examined, which included laparotomy OA), laparoscopy with intracorporeal anastomosis (LIA), and laparoscopy with extracorporeal anastomosis (LEA). Our hypothesis was that the group undergoing intracorporeal anastomosis would demonstrate superior outcomes compared to the other cohorts.

Methods
The analysis included a total of 135 patients who were enrolled between 2015 and 2020. In addition to retrospectively collected data, we conducted follow-up surveys using a validated Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. These surveys were conducted between July and September 2021 to gather comprehensive information regarding the patients’ quality of life.

Results
The study cohort was divided into OA (n = 67), LEA (n = 14), and LIA (n = 54). The duration of surgery was significantly longer in the laparoscopic groups (median = 200.5 (LEA) and 184.0 (LIA) min vs 170.0 min (OA); p = 0.007), while the length of hospital stay was significantly shorter (median = 6.0 and 7.0 days vs 9.0 days; p = 0.005). The overall postoperative complication rate was significantly higher in the laparotomy group compared to the intracorporeal group (64.2% vs 35.2%; p = 0.006), with the extracorporeal group having a rate of 42.9%. Reoperation within 30 days occurred exclusively in the open surgery group (n = 9; 13.43%; p = 0.007). The overall response rate to the survey was 75%. Overall, the GIQLI score was comparable among the three groups, and there were no significant differences in the questions related to recovery, regained function, and contentment.

Conclusion
The laparoscopic approaches demonstrated significantly lower complication rates compared to laparotomy, while no significant differences were observed between the two laparoscopic techniques.
Differences in PPD- and mitogen-induced T-cell activation marker expression characterize immunopathology in acute tuberculosis patients
Authors: Acheampong Isaac , Minadzi Difery , Laing Edwin F. , Frimpong Michael , Vivekanandan Monika M. , Yeboah Augustine , Adankwah Ernest , Aniagyei Wilfred , Arthur Joseph F. , Lamptey Millicent , Abass Mohammed K. , Kumbel Francis , Osei-Yeboah Francis , Gawusu Amidu , Debrah Linda Batsa , Owusu Dorcas O. , Debrah Alexander , Mayatepek Ertan , Seyfarth Julia , Phillips Richard O. , Jacobsen Marc 
Published: January 2024

AbstractImpaired T-cell responses to mitogens and high T-cell activation marker (TAM) expression on Mycobacterium tuberculosis–specific T-cells characterize immunopathology in patients with tuberculosis (TB). In a study of patients with TB (n = 60) and asymptomatic contacts (controls, n = 37), we found that TB patients had higher CD38+ T-cell proportions specific for M. tuberculosis protein (PPDMtb), yet total proportions of PPDMtb-specific T-cells were comparable. Notably, both activated (CD38+) and total IFN-γ+ T-cells from TB patients had lower mitogen (phytohemagglutinin, PHA)-induced responses. This impaired mitogen response improved the classification efficacy of the TAM-TB assay, especially employing the PPD/PHA-induced T-cell ratio.