bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Opponent or advocate?
Authors: Graham Nicole 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
This chapter explores one of the earliest Christian commentators on laughter, Clement of
Alexandria. It argues that his views on laughter were more nuanced than the fervent opposition with which he is often
characterised and that, at times, he advocates for laughter. With particular reference to ‘On laughter’ in his
Paedagogus, this chapter will demonstrate how Clement was influenced by Greek philosophy,
Scripture, and the Hellenistic society within which he lived when forming his ambiguous views on laughter. Indeed, by
exploring laughter in various forms, e.g. drunken laughter, erotic laughter, comic laughter, and pedagogical laughter,
it will become clear that Clement’s beliefs about laughter vary depending on the context, the intention, and the
consequences of the laughter.
The smile of the martyr
Authors: Lanfranchi Pierluigi 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
A martyr smiling while interrogated or tortured is a topos of Early Christian
martyrological literature. It is also present in stories on Jewish martyrs in the rabbinic literature. Authors of
Acta and Passiones often oppose the laughter of the pagan crowd to the smile of
the Christian martyr. The Greek word μειδιᾶν (‘to smile’) and γελᾶν (‘to laugh’) suppose different emotional attitudes as well as different facial expressions.
This article aims to show how Christian authors use this opposition and propose the martyr’s smile as the final
strategy of resistance against violence and as an ideal paradigm of Christian behaviour.
How is this sutra different from my ass?
Authors: Dijkstra Michel 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
In Zen Buddhism humour is used in a soteriological way. Zen masters confront their disciples with
(practical) jokes in order to free their minds and discover enlightenment. In this essay, I investigate the humour of
enlightenment by first pointing out the influence of Daoist humoristic stories on Zen. Next, three dimensions of Zen
jokes are highlighted, namely relativism, the way of cutting through illusion and liberating intimacy. With the help
of humour, Zen masters like Linji and the Japanese teenager Satsujo teach their disciples that they should not cling
to their views. This relativism leads to an insight into one’s own illusions. Once these false views are literally
‘laughed away’ one can discover a liberating connection with all things.
Finicking monkeys
Authors: Sterken Arjan 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
This chapter discusses the Chinese trickster figure Monkey King in narrative scenes in which he
either steals or is tempted to steal food. It explores the way in which Monkey King is humorously utilised in the
discourse on which of the Three Teachings (sanjiao), Daoism, Confucianism, or Buddhism, is superior
to the others. First, this chapter discusses Monkey King’s multifarious origins. Afterwards, three texts are analysed:
The story of how the monk Tripiṭaka of the great country of Tang brought back the Sūtras;
The interpreter Pak; and The journey to the West. In all these texts, the type
of humour utilised is best described by the superiority theory.
Experimental evaluation of multi-jointed soft detection arm of geometry inspection gauges for detecting internal convex defects in natural gas pipelines
Authors: Yue Chunmei , Liu Shuhai , Xiao Huaping , Zhu Xiaoxiao 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Regular deformation inspection of in-service natural gas pipelines can reduce accidents caused by pipeline failure. In this study, a novel contact-testing geometry inspection gauge is proposed, and its multi-jointed soft detection arm is the focus of our study. 3D printing technology and mold casting were used to fabricate a newly designed detection arm. A finite element method was used to analyze the process of the detection arm passing through the convex defect and optimize its joint number. Then, a series of comparison experiments were conducted with various convex defects to evaluate the superiority of the measuring performance of the multi-jointed soft detection arm. The experimental results show that compared to the no-jointed detection arm, the multi-jointed detection arm has a more accurate experimental value, especially for defects with closer heights (8 and 10 mm) and is relatively more stable in repeated experiments. This study provides options for the design of a flexible caliper pipeline inspection gauge for deformation inspection in pipelines.
Temperature induced giant shift of phonon energy in epitaxial boron nitride layers
Authors: Iwański J , Tatarczak P , Tokarczyk M , Da̧browska A K , Pawłowski J , Binder J , Kowalski G , Stȩpniewski R , Wysmołek A 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
The recent progress in the growth of large-area boron nitride epilayers opens up new possibilities for future applications. However, it remains largely unclear how weakly attached two-dimensional BN layers interact with their substrate and how their properties are influenced by defects. In this work, we investigate hBN layers grown by metal organic vapor phase epitaxy using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy in the temperature range of 160–540 K. Our measurements reveal strong differences in the character of layer-substrate interaction for as-grown and delaminated epitaxial layers. A much weaker interaction of as-grown layers is explained by wrinkles formation that reduces strain at the layer-substrate interface, which for layers transferred to other substrates occurs only in a limited temperature range. The most striking result is the observation of a giant increase in the E
1u
phonon energy of up to ∼6 cm−1 in a narrow temperature range. We show that the amplitude and temperature range of the anomaly is strongly modified by UV light illumination. The observed giant effect is explained in terms of strain generation resulting from charge redistribution between shallow traps and different defects, which can be interpreted as a result of strong electron-phonon coupling in hBN. The observed narrow temperature range of the anomaly indicates that the effect may be further enhanced for example by electrostrictive effects, expected for sp2 boron nitride.
Ultrasound-guided in vivo histotripsy in rabbit kidneys using millisecond-length two-stage ultrasound pulses combined with fundamental and second harmonic superposition
Authors: Qi Tingting , Yang Rongzheng , Liu Xuan , Lu Mingzhu , Liu Yehui , Li Ruixin , Mao Jianyun , Zhang Yi , Jing Yanshu , Chang Juntao , Zhang Quan , Wan Mingxi 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Objective. Histotripsy is a non-invasive focused ultrasound ablation method that can mechanically disintegrate tissues. This study aims to verify that ultrasound-guided histotripsy using millisecond-length two-stage ultrasound pulses combined with fundamental and second harmonic superposition can enhance treatment in rabbit kidneys in vivo. Approach. Rabbit kidneys (n = 10) were treated using a custom-designed 1.1/2.2 MHz two-element confocal-annular array, with lateral and axial full width at half-maximum pressure dimensions of approximately 1.0 and 6.0 mm. Two-stage ultrasound pulses were applied: stage 1 used 60–80 pulses with a pulse duration of 6 ms and a pulse repetition frequency of 10 Hz. Meanwhile, stage 2 consists of 2–4 periods, each period consists of a concentrated pulse train of localized high DC of 6% and an off-time of 3–5 s, with an average DC of 1%–1.5%. B-mode ultrasound imaging was used to guide and monitor the boiling and cavitation bubbles. Main results. Ultrasound-guided treatment was successful in all rabbits, and the ablation rate is about seven times that of single-frequency combined two-stage pulses, achieving enhanced histotripsy. The regular elliptical lesions with dimensions of 10.6 ± 0.8 mm × 3.9 ± 0.6 mm (axial × lateral) were generated, and a large-volume lesion was generated by multi-point treatment. The size of most lysates was about 2.5 μm. Histologically, lesions were completely homogenized and well demarcated between treated-untreated areas. There was no apparent damage to critical structures surrounding lesions. Nonlinear simulations revealed that it may be the interaction between shock front and the cavitation and boiling bubbles generated by the dual-frequency effect enhanced the treatment efficiency. Significance. The novel histotripsy could improve treatment efficiency and generate regular elliptical lesions with controllable shape and axial dimensions, which may be a useful tool in treating renal cell carcinoma.
A nonlinear magnetic and torsional spring coupling piezoelectric energy harvester with internal resonance
Authors: Lin Wanrong , Xu Yunfei , Wang Sijia , Chen Zhiwen , Xie Zhengqiu , Huang Wenbin 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Magnetically coupled dual-beam energy harvesters have been presented by several researches to achieve a broader response bandwidth. However, in the low frequency operating environment with limited space, the dimension of the piezoelectric beam is limited which leads to high stiffness of the generated beam. Therefore, the output of dual-beam system is relatively low under low frequency and amplitude vibrations. In this paper, a nonlinear magnetic and torsional spring coupling energy harvester is proposed. The stiffness of the torsional spring can be easily adjusted to make the designed harvester suitable for low frequency vibrations. The introduction of torsion springs provides an extra degree of freedom to the system and broadens the response band of the system from 8.7 Hz to 15 Hz. Furthermore, the presence of the 1:3 internal resonance phenomenon in the harvester considerably achieves frequency enhancement and bandwidth extension, significantly improving the harvesting performance in low frequency environments. Numerical analysis, simulation, and experimental are carried out to verify that the proposed energy harvester is capable of harvesting low frequency wideband vibration energy. The results show that magnetic and torsional spring coupling piezoelectric energy harvester is capable of broadband energy harvesting in the range of 5–20 Hz (i.e. 15 Hz bandwidth).
A tunable multi-arm electromagnetic pendulum for ultra-low frequency vibration energy harvesting
Authors: Nicolini Lorenzo , Castagnetti Davide , Sorrentino Andrea 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Autonomous electronic devices and sensors are essential to reduce expensive maintenance, increasing job security and reliability, avoiding battery replacements and wired systems. Industrial systems and civil structures vibrate dissipating an important amount of energy that can be harvested to power small devices. This work continues and extends a previous work from the authors (Castagnetti 2019 Meccanica
54 749–60). Here we improved that initial configuration by proposing a tunable multi-arm electromagnetic pendulum for ultra-low frequency vibrations energy harvesting. This configuration features five electromagnetic converters and a magnetic spring, each supported by a pendulum arm with different length: when excited by external vibrations, this six arms frame is free to oscillate around a central pivot. The paper starts from conceptual design, includes a detailed multiphysics dynamic simulation implemented with Matlab Simscape software, presents the prototype development through three-dimensional printing and experimental validation. Systematic experimental tests investigated different pendulum configurations for three stiffness levels of the magnetic spring and confirmed both the ultra-low frequency response (from 2 to 10 Hz), as predicted by the dynamic simulation, and the good voltage and power outputs. Specifically, for the higher stiffness of the magnetic spring, corresponding to an oscillation frequency of about 9.5 Hz, the power output was up to 8.4 mW and the output voltage of about 2 Volt.
On-chip test vector generation and downsampling for testing RSFQ circuits
Authors: Chen Liyun , Maezawa Masaaki , Ying Liliang , Ren Jie , Wang Zhen 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
An on-chip high-frequency testing method for rapid single flux quantum circuits is proposed. This method employs test vectors based on pseudo-random sequences created by an on-chip high-frequency clock generator (CG) and a linear feedback shift register with parallel outputs (LSPO). Downsamplers (DSMs) at the outputs of a circuit under test (CUT) decimate the CUT output data so that high-frequency testing can be performed at sufficiently low data rates between the CUT and room-temperature electronics. The proposed testing can continuously test the circuit at high frequency with low-cost instruments. All of the critical subsystems, including LSPO, CG, and DSM, were designed, fabricated, and successfully tested. We validated proper operation at up to 40 GHz, confirming the concept and execution.
Dynamics of magnetic flux propagation in bulk, single grain superconducting rings during pulsed field magnetisation
Authors: Beck Michael , Tsui Yee Kin , Shi Yun Hua , Moseley Dominic , Dennis Anthony R , Cardwell David A , Durrell John H , Ainslie Mark D 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
When used as trapped field magnets (TFMs), single grain, bulk high-temperature superconducting (HTS) rings are promising candidates for the generation of strong, uniform magnetic fields for nuclear magnetic resonance. The pulsed field magnetisation (PFM) technique provides a low cost, compact and portable method to magnetise these samples as TFMs; however it has proven difficult to achieve high trapped fields in HTS rings using PFM. To date, a record field of only 0.60 T has been achieved for rings magnetised by single-pulse PFM—compared with over 4 T for disc-shaped HTS—and the reasons for this discrepancy are poorly understood. In this work, we use the finite element method to model the propagation of magnetic flux into HTS rings under quasi-static zero field cooled magnetisation and PFM, and validate the results analytically and experimentally. Magnetic flux is found to penetrate finite HTS rings from both the inner and outer surfaces, inducing a negative field at the inner face of the ring. This field is reversed as the applied field increases past the point of full penetration, locally dissipating magnetic energy and heating the sample. HTS rings are therefore more susceptible to local instabilities that severely limit their ability to trap a useful magnetic field. Consequently, thermomagnetic stability of HTS rings during single-pulse PFM can only be ensured by taking careful consideration of reducing flux movement through the bulk around the point at which the field is reversed. This may require more advanced PFM techniques like waveform control or multi-pulse stepwise-cooling to reduce local heating and increase the trapped field.
The Ising critical quantum Otto engine
Authors: Piccitto Giulia , Campisi Michele , Rossini Davide 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
We study a four-stroke Otto engine whose working fluid is a quantum Ising chain. The thermodynamic cycle consists in sweeps of the transverse magnetic field occurring in thermal isolation, alternated by thermalisation strokes with reservoirs at different temperatures. The system–environment coupling is modelled in a thermodynamically consistent way by means of a nonlocal Lindblad master equation. We show that the engine may operate in four different operation modes, depending on the various parameters, in particular it can act as a heat engine and as a refrigerator. We detect an enhancement of the thermodynamic performance as the critical point is crossed, and investigate it in detail.
Constraining spatial curvature with large-scale structure
Authors: Bel Julien , Larena Julien , Maartens Roy , Marinoni Christian , Perenon Louis 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
We analyse the clustering of matter on large scales in an extension of the concordance model that allows for spatial curvature. We develop a consistent approach to curvature and wide-angle effects on the galaxy 2-point correlation function in redshift space. In particular we derive the Alcock-Paczynski distortion of fσ
8, which differs significantly from empirical models in the literature. A key innovation is the use of the 'Clustering Ratio', which probes clustering in a different way to redshift-space distortions, so that their combination delivers more powerful cosmological constraints. We use this combination to constrain cosmological parameters, without CMB information. In a curved Universe, we find that Ωm, 0=0.26± 0.04 (68% CL). When the clustering probes are combined with low-redshift background probes — BAO and SNIa — we obtain a CMB-independent constraint on curvature: Ω
K, 0 = 0.0041-0.0504
+0.0500. We find no Bayesian evidence that the flat concordance model can be rejected. In addition we show that the sound horizon at decoupling is r
d = 144.57 ± 2.34 Mpc, in agreement with its measurement from CMB anisotropies. As a consequence, the late-time Universe is compatible with flat ΛCDM and a standard sound horizon, leading to a small value of H
0, without assuming any CMB information. Clustering Ratio measurements produce the only low-redshift clustering data set that is not in disagreement with the CMB, and combining the two data sets we obtain Ω
K, 0 = -0.023 ± 0.010.
Production of neutron-deficient nuclei around N = 126 by proton-induced spallation*
Authors: Lei Xin , Xiao Erxi , Feng Yujie , Huang Yingge , Zhu Long , Su Jun 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
Many isotopes of Np, Pu, Am, and Cm around the N = 126 shell still have not been produced in the laboratory. This study aims to investigate the cross sections and yields of the neutron-deficient nuclei of Np, Pu, Am, and Cm produced in the proton-induced spallations of transuranium elements. The isospin-dependent quantum molecular dynamics (IQMD) model is applied to study the dynamical process of reaction, and the subsequent decay process is simulated by the GEMINI++ model. The IQMD-GEMINI++ model is applied to calculate the cross section, kinetic energy, and angular distribution of the isotopic productions around N = 126. The Lindhand, Scharff, and Schiott theory is applied to calculate the energy loss of different heavy nuclei in the target material. A comparison between the data and the calculations shows that the IQMD-GEMINI++ model can reproduce the production cross sections of the neutron-deficient nuclei in spallation within approximately 1.5 orders of magnitude. The maximum cross section of the undiscovered isotopes of Np, Pu, Am, and Cm is about 10−5 mb, while the kinetic energies of the productions are all less than 16 MeV. The angular distribution shows that the emission direction of production is mostly at a backward angle. The range of production in the target is within the range of 10−7 to 10−5 cm. This range is the effective target thickness for the online identification of undiscovered isotopes. Based on the effective thickness of the target and assuming an intensity of 120 μA for the proton beam, the yields of the undiscovered neutron-deficient nuclei are calculated. Productions of the undiscovered isotopes of Np, Pu, Am, and Cm by the proton-induced spallations of transuranium elements are feasible. However, experimental techniques for online identification of neutron-deficient nuclei produced in proton-induced spallation should be developed.
Compact stars admitting Finch-Skea symmetry in the presence of various matter fields*
Authors: Sokoliuk Oleksii , Baransky Alexander , Sahoo P.K. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
In the present study, we investigate the anisotropic stellar solutions admitting Finch-Skea symmetry (viable and non-singular metric potentials) in the presence of some exotic matter fields, such as Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) dark matter, the Kalb-Ramond fully anisotropic rank-2 tensor field from the low-energy string theory effective action, and the gauge field imposing

symmetry. Interior spacetime is matched with both Schwarzchild and Reissner-Nördstrom vacuum spacetimes for BEC, KB, and gauge fields. In addition, we study the energy conditions, Equation of State (EoS), radial derivatives of energy density and anisotropic pressures, Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equilibrium condition, relativistic adiabatic index, sound speed, and surface redshift. Most of the aforementioned conditions are satisfied. Therefore, the solutions derived in the current study lie in the physically acceptable regime.
Long-term observations of macular thickness after subretinal implantation of a photovoltaic prosthesis in patients with atrophic age-related macular degeneration
Authors: Muqit Mahiul M K , Mer Yannick Le , Holz Frank G , Sahel José A 
Published: September 2022

Abstract

Objective. Subretinal prostheses electrically stimulate the residual inner retinal neurons to partially restore vision. We investigated the changes in neurosensory macular structures and it is thickness associated with subretinal implantation in geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Approach. Using optical coherence tomography, changes in distance between electrodes and retinal inner nuclear layer (INL) as well as alterations in thickness of retinal layers were measured over time above and near the subretinal chip implanted within the atrophic area. Retinal thickness (RT) was quantified across the implant surface and edges as well as outside the implant zone to compare with the natural macular changes following subretinal surgery, and the natural course of dry AMD. Main results. GA was defined based on complete retinal pigment epithelium and outer retinal atrophy (cRORA). Based on the analysis of three patients with subretinal implantation, we found that the distance between the implant and the target cells was stable over the long-term follow-up. Total RT above the implant decreased on average, by 39 ± 12 µm during 3 months post-implantation, but no significant changes were observed after that, up to 36 months of the follow-up. RT also changed near the temporal entry point areas outside the implantation zone following the surgical trauma of retinal detachment. There was no change in the macula cRORA nasal to the implanted zone, where there was no surgical trauma or manipulation. Significance. The surgical delivery of the photovoltaic subretinal implant causes minor RT changes that settle after 3 months, and then remain stable over long-term with no adverse structural or functional effects. Distance between the implant and the INL remains stable up to 36 months of the follow-up.
Characterisation of HV-MAPS ATLASPix3 and its applications for future lepton colliders
Authors: Raciti B. , Gao Y. , Schimassek R. , Andreazza A. , Feng Z. , Fox H. , Han Y. , Li Y. , Martin J. , Peric I. , Sabatini F. , Velthuis J. , Zhang H. , Zhu H. 
Published: September 2022

Abstract
HV-MAPS are a novel type of CMOS depleted active pixel sensors for ionizing particles, implemented in standard CMOS processes, that have been proposed in several future particle physics experiments for particle tracking. In depleted monolithic sensors, the sensor element is the n-well/p-substrate diode. The sensor matrix and the readout are integrated in one single piece of silicon and the electronics is embedded in shallow wells inside deep n-wells, isolated from the substrate. High voltage biasing increases the depth of the depletion region, improving sensor properties as signal amplitude, charge collection speed and radiation tolerance. ATLASPix3 is the first full reticle size high voltage Monolithic Active Pixel CMOS sensor, designed to meet the specifications of the outer layers of the ATLAS inner tracker (ITk). Its thin design, the excellent position resolution, high readout rate and high radiation tolerance make ATLASPix3 an ideal candidate for large-area tracking detector R&D of future collider experiments such as the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC) silicon tracker.