Given a sentence in Chinese, provide an equivalent paraphrased translation in English that retains the same meaning both through the translation and the paraphrase.

[Q]: 假设因果关系是线性的，这种背景知识可以用以下结构方程模型（SEM）规范表示。
[A]: Assuming that the causal relationships are linear , this background knowledge can be expressed in the following SEM specification ( Structural Equalization Model ) .


[Q]: 杰特是罗马尼亚斯利维河的支流。
[A]: The Jieţ is a tributary of the Slivei River in Romania .


[Q]: 2006年12月，Muspratt被John von Rhein和经典中的“芝加哥论坛报”的工作人员评为“年度最佳芝加哥人”。
[A]:
In December 2006 , Muspratt was named " Chicagoan of the Year " in classical music by John von Rhein and the staff of the " Chicago Tribune " .