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The economy-security conundrum in American grand strategy: foreign economic policy toward China from Obama to Biden
Authors: Leoni Zeno 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis article argues that in a Janus-faced Liberal International Order, American grand strategy faces an economy-security conundrum. Tensions between transnational economic networks and national security concerns require different administrations to square a balance between important yet competing interests. This conundrum is especially challenging for Washington, D.C., when dealing with China. Indeed, while the Chinese and the American economies are interdependent, China continues to rise, with revisionist demands, and outside of the US-led system of alliances. The economy-security conundrum is managed by different presidents who pursue similar long-term objectives but through different approaches, leading to both strategic continuity and policy changes between one administration and the next. Former US President Barack Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership, subsequent President Donald Trump’s trade war, and President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better World (B3W)—most recently rebranded as Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII)—are indeed different policies, but all are aimed at either compelling China to abide the free-market rule of law or to separate from the West, especially regarding strategic and future industries.
FinTech’s rapid growth and its effect on the banking sector
Authors: Basdekis Charalampos , Christopoulos Apostolos , Katsampoxakis Ioannis , Vlachou Aikaterini 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFinTech is a New Financial Technology, which provides financial services through innovative information and communication technologies. It is widely accepted that 4th industrial revolution, has affected tremendously the living and working conditions of the societies. The convergence between advanced technologies, entrepreneurship becomes more complex and remarkably computerized. Within such significant changes it is rather expected that banking, has been one of the most challenged sectors. New players like FinTech and Big Tech companies try to capitalize the circumstances, by promoting new consumer patterns to gain market shares. The purpose of this study is to investigate the rapid expansion of FinTech and to evaluate its impact on the Greek banking system. This topic becomes very important nowadays as the number of FinTech companies, which compete with traditional banks on financial products and services, are increasing constantly as digital technology develops. In our study we apply a questionnaire method mainly with closed questions to collect data from the main players. To do this, we use two questionnaires each one for a different sample. The first sample consists of the consumers for financial products and services in the Greek banking sector and the second sample consists of the employees in the Greek banking sector. According to the results, customers of all ages seem to trust the traditional banks more than FinTech companies whereas the level of mobile transactions separately for each consumer, depends on age and education. From the answers of the consumers, it is clear that security is on the top of their worries for using financial services by FinTech companies. On the other hand, the second questionnaire with bank employees shows clearly that educational level is a critical factor for their readiness and response to new technologies.
A Process Approach to Product Repair from the Perspective of the Individual
Authors: Svensson-Hoglund Sahra , Russell Jennifer D. , Richter Jessika Luth 
Published: November 2022

AbstractProduct repair plays an important role in the realisation of a circular economy (CE) and sustainable consumption, yet little is known about what repair entails for individual product owners or users, particularly in a realised CE. This paper proposes a comprehensive approach by conceptualising repair as a multi-stage, cyclical process, shaped by previous experiences and, in turn, impacting future repairs. Moreover, we acknowledge and consider that the repair experience is determined by both internal (to the individual) and external (environmental) factors, which overlap in the individual’s interpretation of the process, primarily as perceived cost vs. benefits. Using a literature review, the role of the individual and key factors influencing the repair experience are discerned and organised according to their relevance within the process. This comprehensive perspective of the repair experience of individuals generated a wide range of insights, including the existence of general vs. specific factors and the prevalence of themes in the repair process. Implications for the upscaling of repair and future research are suggested.
A systematic framework for the complex system engineering of city data governance
Authors: Guo Chen , Zhu Dongwen , Ding Yi , Liu Hao , Zhao Yingying 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe importance of data governance in the information age has become a deep consensus among all sectors. Under this context, data-driven urban governance has also become a key requirement for city development. However, as smart city and digital government continuously make progress, the utilization of urban data is still far from true intelligence, and no theoretical research on city data governance can fully guide the concrete implementation of engineering practice. In view of this, this paper proposes a systematic framework for the complex system engineering of urban data governance. We deconstruct urban data governance into a series of basic elements and discuss the key problems in urban data governance engineering regarding three dimensions, i.e., data quality, value and security. In view of the complexity of engineering projects, we establish the systematic framework of urban data governance from four levels, i.e., cognitive, methodological, technical and practical, and demonstrated the application in real practice with a case study on data-based epidemic prevention and control project in Shenzhen. The framework is proposed aiming to break through the key common difficulties in the practice of urban data governance engineering, provide systematic and operable solutions, and finally achieve the set goals.
Optimisation design of turbofan engine using infrared stealth technology
Authors: Chen M. , Chen H. , Zhang H. , Luo J. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractTo obtain the optimal solution for the performance of the turbofan engine using infrared stealth technology, an engine mathematical model with a backward infrared radiation intensity calculation module was established. The effects of infrared suppression measures on the performance of turbofan engines were analysed. Based on the multi-objective particle swarm optimisation (MOPSO) algorithm, the optimal solution for the performance in the cruise state of the reference engine refitted with the infrared radiation suppression module was obtained; Further, through the multiple design points (MDPs) concept, the thermal cycle optimisation design of the turbofan engine was carried out. The results show that the integrated fully shielded guiding strut (IFSGS) with air film cooling had the ideal infrared suppression effect. Compared with the reference engine refitted with infrared radiation suppression module, the engine after cycle optimisation design could obtain better infrared stealth performance.
PolicyCLOUD: A prototype of a cloud serverless ecosystem for policy analytics
Authors: Biran Ofer , Feder Oshrit , Moatti Yosef , Kiourtis Athanasios , Kyriazis Dimosthenis , Manias George , Mavrogiorgou Argyro , Sgouros Nikitas M. , T. Barata Martim , Oldani Isabella , Sanguino María A. , Kranas Pavlos , Baroni Samuele 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe present PolicyCLOUD: a prototype for an extensible serverless cloud-based system that supports evidence-based elaboration and analysis of policies. PolicyCLOUD allows flexible exploitation and management of policy-relevant dataflows, by enabling the practitioner to register datasets and specify a sequence of transformations and/or information extraction through registered ingest functions. Once a possibly transformed dataset has been ingested, additional insights can be retrieved by further applying registered analytic functions to it. PolicyCLOUD was built as an extensible framework toward the creation of an analytic ecosystem. As of now, we have developed several essential ingest and analytic functions that are built-in within the framework. They include data cleaning, enhanced interoperability, and sentiment analysis generic functions; in addition, a trend analysis function is being created as a new built-in function. PolicyCLOUD has also the ability to tap on the analytic capabilities of external tools; we demonstrate this with a social dynamics tool implemented in conjunction with PolicyCLOUD, and describe how this stand-alone tool can be integrated with the PolicyCLOUD platform to enrich it with policy modeling, design and simulation capabilities. Furthermore, PolicyCLOUD is supported by a tailor-made legal and ethical framework derived from privacy/data protection best practices and existing standards at the EU level, which regulates the usage and dissemination of datasets and analytic functions throughout its policy-relevant dataflows. The article describes and evaluates the application of PolicyCLOUD to four families of pilots that cover a wide range of policy scenarios.
Virtual sensing in an onshore wind turbine tower using a Gaussian process latent force model
Authors: Bilbao Joaquin , Lourens Eliz-Mari , Schulze Andreas , Ziegler Lisa 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWind turbine towers are subjected to highly varying internal loads, characterized by large uncertainty. The uncertainty stems from many factors, including what the actual wind fields experienced over time will be, modeling uncertainties given the various operational states of the turbine with and without controller interaction, the influence of aerodynamic damping, and so forth. To monitor the true experienced loading and assess the fatigue, strain sensors can be installed at fatigue-critical locations on the turbine structure. A more cost-effective and practical solution is to predict the strain response of the structure based only on a number of acceleration measurements. In this contribution, an approach is followed where the dynamic strains in an existing onshore wind turbine tower are predicted using a Gaussian process latent force model. By employing this model, both the applied dynamic loading and strain response are estimated based on the acceleration data. The predicted dynamic strains are validated using strain gauges installed near the bottom of the tower. Fatigue is subsequently assessed by comparing the damage equivalent loads calculated with the predicted as opposed to the measured strains. The results confirm the usefulness of the method for continuous tracking of fatigue life consumption in onshore wind turbine towers.
Escape components of McMullen maps
Authors: QIU WEIYUAN , ROESCH PASCALE , WANG YUEYANG 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWe consider the McMullen maps$f_{\unicode{x3bb} }(z)=z^{n}+\unicode{x3bb} z^{-n}$with$\unicode{x3bb} \in \mathbb {C}^{*}$and$n \geq 3$. We prove that the closures of escape hyperbolic components are pairwise disjoint and the boundaries of all bounded escape components (the McMullen domain and Sierpiński holes) are quasi-circles with Hausdorff dimension strictly between$1$and$2$.
It's a matter of time! CEO turnover and corporate turnarounds in Italy
Authors: Dallocchio Maurizio , Caputo Andrea , Tron Alberto , Colantoni Federico 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
This paper examines whether CEO turnover affects company performance and the optimal time for CEO renewal during a turnaround process. Results, derived from data collected from Italian companies, highlight the necessity of introducing the new CEO before beginning an insolvency procedure. A later appointment can reduce his/her impact, probably due to the difficulty of managing negotiations with the creditors. Moreover, we show a positive and significant relationship between CEO turnover and the likelihood of a bankrupt firm re-emerging from an insolvency procedure. The analysis was based on the traditional logit model and more modern approaches like the random forest and the AdaBoost models, combined with the SHAP technique. Overall, our findings provide valuable insight for all company stakeholders, whose interests are significantly impacted by its default.
AXIOMATIZABILITY OF PROPOSITIONALLY QUANTIFIED MODAL LOGICS ON RELATIONAL FRAMES
Authors: FRITZ PETER 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPropositional modal logic over relational frames is naturally extended with propositional quantifiers by letting them range over arbitrary sets of worlds of the relevant frame. This is also known as second-order propositional modal logic. The propositionally quantified modal logic of a class of relational frames is often not axiomatizable, although there are known exceptions, most notably the case of frames validating the strong modal logic
$\mathrm {S5}$
. Here, we develop new general methods with which many of the open questions in this area can be answered. We illustrate the usefulness of these methods by applying them to a range of examples, which provide a detailed picture of which normal modal logics define classes of relational frames whose propositionally quantified modal logic is axiomatizable. We also apply these methods to establish new results in the multimodal case.
Abnormal methylation in the NDUFA13 gene promoter of breast cancer cells breaks the cooperative DNA recognition by transcription factors
Authors: Hörberg Johanna , Hallbäck Björn , Moreau Kevin , Reymer Anna 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Selective DNA binding by transcription factors (TFs) is crucial for the correct regulation of DNA transcription. In healthy cells, promoters of active genes are hypomethylated. A single CpG methylation within a TF response element (RE) may change the binding preferences of the protein, thus causing the dysregulation of transcription programs. Here, we investigate a molecular mechanism driving the downregulation of the NDUFA13 gene, due to hypermethylation, which is associated with multiple cancers. Using bioinformatic analyses of breast cancer cell line MCF7, we identify a hypermethylated region containing the binding sites of two TFs dimers, CEBPB and E2F1-DP1, located 130 b.p. from the gene transcription start site. All-atom extended MD simulations of wild type and methylated DNA alone and in complex with either one or both TFs dimers provide mechanistic insights into the cooperative asymmetric binding order of the two dimers; the CEBPB binding should occur first to facilitate the E2F1-DP1–DNA association. The CpG methylation within the E2F1-DP1 RE and the linker decrease the cooperativity effects and renders the E2F1-DP1 binding site less recognizable by the TF dimer. Taken together, the identified CpG methylation site may contribute to the downregulation of the NDUFA13 gene.
ACHILLES REVOLUTIONARY? HOMER, ILIAD 1.191
Authors: Strauss Clay Jenny 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAt the climax of the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon in the Iliad, Achilles ponders whether to kill the king (1.191). The first half of the line, however, has received little attention, but the various interpretations that have been put forth have been unconvincing. This article proposes an interpretation that reveals an Achilles at least momentarily contemplating fomenting a revolt on the part of the army against Agamemnon's authority.
Assessing the synergistic impacts of poultry manure and biochar on nutrient-depleted sand and sandy loam soil properties and sweet potato growth and yield
Authors: Agbede Taiwo Michael , Oyewumi Adefemi , Adekiya Aruna Olasekan , Adebiyi Ojo Timothy Vincent , Abisuwa Thomas Adebayo , Ijigbade Justin Orimisan , Ogundipe Catherine Temitope , Oladele Segun O. , Olaogun Opeyemi , Eifediyi Ehiokhilen Kevin 
Published: November 2022

Summary
Poultry manure (PM) has been shown to boost crop productivity. However, little is known about its favorable interactions with wood biochar (B) on sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) growth and yield, and soil qualities. Hence, a 2-year field trial was conducted in the southwest Nigeria at two locations (Owo – site A and Obasooto – site B) to co-apply PM and wood B as soil amendments to boost sweet potato productivity and soil quality. The experiment consisted of a 3 × 4 factorial layout with three replications. PM and B significantly reduced soil bulk density and improved porosity and moisture content with their rate of application when compared to the control. As PM and B applications increased from 0 to 10.0 t ha−1 and 0 to 30.0 t ha−1, respectively, soil chemical properties and sweet potato growth and tuber yield increased. Co-application of 10.0 t ha−1 PM and 30.0 t ha−1 B increased tuber yield by 220% compared to treatments without PM or B. Significant synergistic interactions between PM and B were observed for all parameters. In comparison with other treatments, co-applying PM and B to sweet potato soils is a viable sustainable option for increasing sweet potato productivity and soil sustainability.
Planktonic foraminifera document palaeoceanographic changes across the middle Cenomanian carbon-isotope excursion MCE 1: new evidence from the UK chalk
Authors: Petrizzo Maria Rose , Gale Andy S 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPlanktonic foraminifera were studied at Lydden Spout, near Folkestone (southeast England, UK), the reference section of the middle Cenomanian Event 1 (MCE 1) characterized by a prominent double-peak δ13C excursion of 1 ‰ identified in different ocean basins and considered a global event. Biostratigraphic and quantitative analysis of planktonic foraminifera are correlated to the δ13C perturbation, to the positive δ18O shifts identified within MCE 1 and to the occurrence of Boreal macrofossils (the bivalvesChlamys arlesiensisandOxytoma seminudum, and the belemnitePraectinocamax primus). Variations in abundance and species richness of planktonic foraminifera and the inferred palaeoecological preferences of taxa permit the identification of distinct palaeoenvironmental settings across MCE 1. The stratigraphic interval corresponding to MCE 1 is characterized by the absence of oligotrophic rotaliporids, and by the evolutionary appearance of meso-eutrophic dicarinellids and ofMuricohedbergella portsdownensis, a cold-water species that occurs at the same level as the Boreal macrofossils. These observations indicate a palaeoceanographic scenario characterized by reduced stratification of surface waters and absence/disruption of the thermocline in a dominantly eutrophic regime during MCE 1. Evidence provided by planktonic foraminifera, Boreal macrofossils and δ18O records documented for the late Cenomanian Plenus Cold Event (PCE) at Eastbourne (UK) reveal similarities that confirm the periodic inflow of cold Boreal seawater originating in the Norwegian Sea as previously postulated to explain the occurrence of Boreal fauna in the Anglo-Paris Basin. The southerly extension of this water mass may be related to the reorganization of circulation driven by the long eccentricity cycle.
Women's Activism in the British Anti-Apartheid Movement, 1986–1994
Authors: Law Kate 
Published: November 2022

AbstractLaying the groundwork for a new way to think through the history of British anti-apartheid activity, this article examines the liminal space between anti-racist and feminist activity through a case-study of Leeds Women Against Apartheid. Founded in 1986, LWAA were comprised of a dedicated nucleus of activists, and were concerned with imbuing international solidarity with a tangible meaning. To LWAA, solidarity had a quantifiable basis that could be articulated through the collection of material aid and the raising of funds. The first attempt to ‘gender’ the history of the British Anti-Apartheid Movement, this article argues for the importance of reconceptualizing women's activism, whilst also reflecting on the ‘value’ ascribed to their political engagement. As the example of LWAA shows, by organizing from an ‘autonomous outside position’, the group did so as a prosaic reaction to the realities of working with a masculinist movement. Furthermore, as is shown, while the movement may have been united by a commitment to anti-racism, matters of sexual equality were certainly understood as secondary, and were seen – on both the national and local level – as an unwanted interpolation. In a broader sense then, the article also reflects on the ‘problem’ of gender in progressive social movements.
Expert or advocate? The role(s) of the expert witness when rap is on trial
Authors: Nielson Erik 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis paper considers the role of the rap music expert in criminal cases involving the use of rap as evidence. In addition to describing ways that an expert can help the defence challenge the use of rap, both before and during trial, it also offers strategies for intervening beyond the criminal justice system. These strategies may require an expert to balance the roles of objective observer on the one hand and criminal justice advocate on the other, but whatever the risks or challenges associated with this balancing act, this paper argues that doing so opens up important avenues for intervention and impact that can more effectively end the racially motivated and unjust practice of ‘rap on trial’.
State responsibility in relation to military applications of artificial intelligence
Authors: Boutin Bérénice 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis article explores the conditions and modalities under which a state can incur responsibility in relation to violations of international law involving military applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While the question of how to attribute and allocate responsibility for wrongful conduct is one of the central contemporary challenges of AI, the perspective of state responsibility under international law remains relatively underexplored. Moreover, most scholarly and policy debates have focused on questions raised by autonomous weapons systems (AWS), without paying significant attention to issues raised by other potential applications of AI in the military domain. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of state responsibility in relation to military AI. It discusses state responsibility for the wrongful use of AI-enabled military technologies and the question of attribution of conduct, as well as state responsibility prior to deployment, for failure to ensure compliance of AI systems with international law at the stages of development or acquisition. Further, it analyses derived state responsibility, which may arise in relation to the conduct of other states or private actors.