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Cybernetics应该翻译成什么?——基于维纳著作在中国翻译、传播的移时考察

维纳创造的Cybernetics一词在中国被译为“控制论”,这种译法虽然很好地传递出维纳希望在生物体与机器之间建立信息反馈机制的目的,但还存在一定的问题。一是遮蔽了维纳企望实现人体与机器融合,进而造福人类、社会的美好愿景;二是与数学分支control theory使用同一中文译名,引起了不必要的混淆。在考察维纳创造Cybernetics造词意图、当时译者选择“控制论”这种译法的历史原因,以及分析维纳的Cybernetics理论对现今技性科学发展影响的基础上,提出将Cybernetics一词意译为“人机合成学”的充分理由。

Engineering cybernetics: 60 years in the making

The landmark book of Hsue-Shen Tsien, ＇Engineering Cybernetics＇, gave birth 60 years ago to an engineering science of interrelations and synthetic behaviors. Clothing the bare bones of Norbert Wiener＇s conception of cybernetics, the book delineates for the new science the requirement （of having direct impacts on engineering applications）, the aim （of encapsulating engLneering principles and concepts）, the problems （of analysis, design, and uncertainty）, the tools （of basic and advanced mathematics）, and the scope （systems that are single input and output or multiple input and output, linear or nonlinear, deterministic or stochastic）. The book is a showcase of originality, critical thinking and foresights. In particular, the author calls into question the basic assumption that ＇the properties and characteristics of the system to be controlled were always assumed to be known＇ and points out that, in reality, ＇large unpredictable variations of the system properties may occur＇. Sixty years later, the full spectrum of Tsien＇s prophetic ideas is yet to be fully grasped and engineering cybernetics, as Tsien envisioned, is still in the making.

Optimal stopping of multi-project software testing in the context of software cybernetics

Software cybernetics explores the interplay between control theory/engineering and software theory/engineering. The controlled Markov chains (CMC) approach to software testing follows the idea of software cybernetics and treats software testing as a control problem. The software under test serves as a controlled object and the software testing strategy serves as the corresponding controller. The software under test and the software testing strategy make up a closed-loop feedback control system, and the theory of controlled Markov chains can be used to design and optimize software testing strategies in accordance with testing/reliability goals given a priori. In this paper we apply the CMC approach to the optimal stopping problem of multi-project software testing. The problem under consideration assumes that a single stopping action can stop testing of all the software systems under test simultaneously. The theoretical results presented in this paper describe how to test multiple software systems and when to stop testing in an optimal manner. An illustrative example is used to explain the theoretical results. The study of this paper further justifies the effectiveness of the CMC approach to software testing in particular and the idea of software cybernetics in general.

Modeling Research on Manufacturing Execution System Based on Large-scale System Cybernetics

A cybernetics model of manufacturing execution system(MES CM) was proposed and studied from the viewpoint of cybernetics.Combining with the features of manufacturing system, the MES CM was modeled by"generalized modeling"method that is discussed in large-scale system theory.The mathematical model of MES CM was constructed by the generalized operator model, and the main characteristics of MES CM were analyzed.

Cybernet Model:A New Deep Learning Model for Cyber DDoS Attacks Detection and Recognition

Cyberspace is extremely dynamic,with new attacks arising daily.Protecting cybersecurity controls is vital for network security.Deep Learning(DL)models find widespread use across various fields,with cybersecurity being one of the most crucial due to their rapid cyberattack detection capabilities on networks and hosts.The capabilities of DL in feature learning and analyzing extensive data volumes lead to the recognition of network traffic patterns.This study presents novel lightweight DL models,known as Cybernet models,for the detection and recognition of various cyber Distributed Denial of Service(DDoS)attacks.These models were constructed to have a reasonable number of learnable parameters,i.e.,less than 225,000,hence the name“lightweight.”This not only helps reduce the number of computations required but also results in faster training and inference times.Additionally,these models were designed to extract features in parallel from 1D Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)and Long Short-Term Memory(LSTM),which makes them unique compared to earlier existing architectures and results in better performance measures.To validate their robustness and effectiveness,they were tested on the CIC-DDoS2019 dataset,which is an imbalanced and large dataset that contains different types of DDoS attacks.Experimental results revealed that bothmodels yielded promising results,with 99.99% for the detectionmodel and 99.76% for the recognition model in terms of accuracy,precision,recall,and F1 score.Furthermore,they outperformed the existing state-of-the-art models proposed for the same task.Thus,the proposed models can be used in cyber security research domains to successfully identify different types of attacks with a high detection and recognition rate.

Towards the use of cybernetics for an enhanced cervical cancer care strategy

Background Cervical cancer is a prominent disease in women,with a high mortality rate worldwide.This cancer continues to be a challenge to concisely diagnose,especially in its early stages.The aim of this study was to pro-pose a unique cybernetic system which showcased the human-machine collaboration forming a superintelligence framework that ultimately allowed for greater clinical care strategies.Methods In this work,we applied machine learning(ML)models on 650 patients’data collected from Hospital Universitario de Caracas in Caracas,Venezuela,where ethical approval and informed consent were granted.The data were hosted at the University of California at Irvine(UCI)database for cancer prediction by using data purely from a patient questionnaire that include key cervical cancer drivers such as questions on sexually transmitted diseases and time since first intercourse in order to design a clinical prediction machine that can predict various stages of cervical cancer.Two contrasting methods are explored in the design of a ML-driven prediction machine in this study,namely,a probabilistic method using Gaussian mixture models(GMM),and fuzziness-based reasoning using the fuzzy c-means(FCM)clustering on the data from 650 patients.Results The models were validated using a K-Fold validation method,and the results show that both meth-ods could be feasibly deployed in a clinical setting,with the probabilistic method(produced accuracies of 80+%/classifier dependent)allowing for more detail in the grading of a potential cervical cancer prediction,albeit at the cost of greater computation power;the FCM approach(produced accuracies around 90+%/classifier dependent)allows for a more parsimonious modelling with a slightly reduced prediction depth in comparison.As part of the novelty of this work,a clinical cybernetic system is also proposed to host the prediction machine,which allows for a human-machine collaborative interaction and an enhanced decision support platform to aug-ment overall care strategies.Conclusion The present study showcased how the use of prediction machines can contribute towards early de-tection and prioritised care of patients with cervical cancer,while also allowing for cost-saving benefits when compared with routine cervical cancer screening.Further work in this area would now involve additional vali-dation of the proposed clinical cybernetic loop and further improvement to the prediction machine by exploring non-linear dimensional embedding and clustering methods.

Towards an Effective Communication in the Care of Patients with Long Term Disease in Kenya via Cybernetic—A Systematic Review

In this paper, to effectively treat chronic disorders and improve the standard of care, effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals was essential. The aim of the study was to review the literature on how good communication might improve treatment outcomes for Kenyan patients with chronic and terminal illnesses and to determine whether Cybernetic electronic communication can improve those outcomes even more. We uncovered the history of treatment outcomes for chronic and terminal diseases in this research study, both with and without communication at the core of the patient’s care plan. We discussed the importance of good communication in the treatment of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses and why it is a momentous endeavor comparable to medical diagnosis and treatment for the long-term health of patients. To locate pertinent material for the background literature study, we carried out a comprehensive literature search. Although the preliminary literature review was a continuation of the introduction research, it also highlighted the paucity of local Kenyan literature and suggested that improved communication might help patients with chronic and terminal illnesses have better treatment outcome. Methodology maintained the literature search, as a systematic literature review focused on core of the study, making separate sections of the same body necessary. This ensured that a methodological literature search section is as comprehensive as possible. We used an integrated PRISM model to limit a comprehensive literature search and a systematic literature review design as part of the overall process. Non-probability sampling and snowball approaches on literary papers over the previous 17 years were used in this arrangement. Since this was a multidisciplinary study, the four experts who also serve as authors were chosen from within their respective fields of expertise to design the study. They created search strategies, generated key words, looked up keywords in database engines, assessed the results of the literature using the PRISMA logical model, looked over successful literature, and triangulated their findings. The conclusions of the experts individually revealed a convergence of thoughts, beliefs, and practices across. The study concluded that even though there isn’t much research done in Kenya on the same subject;what is available illustrates how crucial good communication is for patients with chronic illnesses. The study’s findings also highlighted the positive effects of effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals on treatment plan adherence, patient satisfaction, and overall health outcomes. The results also noted that in order to improve patient care and outcome, Kenyan healthcare workers should underscore developing their communication skills. The study also found that the incorporation of cybernetics is crucial if a truly effective communication is required so as to enable centered care for patients with long-term diseases in Kenya. The goal of the Cybernetics is to activate genuinely effective communication in the care of Patients with long-term disease in Kenya. This study is organized to begin with an abstract, followed by keywords, an introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, and finally conclusions.

试述模糊情报控制论

本文为解决情报科学领域中模糊现象的控制问题,提出了模糊情报控制论的观点,并给出了模糊情报控制论的定义、研究对象、研究内容及其研究方法。

Shoulder girdle recognition using electrophysiological and low frequency anatomical contraction signals for prosthesis control

Shoulder disarticulation amputees account for a small portion of upper-limb amputees,thus little emphasis has been devoted to developing functional prosthesis for this cohort of amputees.In this study,shoulder girdle recognition was investigated with acquired data from electrophysiological(electromyography[EMG])and low frequency contraction(accelerometer[Acc])signals from both amputee and non-amputee participants.The contribution of this study is based around the contrast of the classification accuracy(CA)for different sensor configurations using a unique set of signal features.It was seen that the fusion of the EMG-Acc produced an enhancement in the CA in the range of 10%-20%,depending on which windowing parameters were considered.From this,it was seen that the best combination of a windowing scheme and classifier would likely be for the 350 ms and spectral regression discriminant analysis,with a fusion of the EMG-Acc information.The results have thus provided evidence that the two sensors can be combined and used in practice for prosthesis control.Taking a holistic view on the study,the authors conclude by providing a framework on how the shoulder motion recognition could be combined with neuromuscular reprogramming to contribute towards easing the cognitive burden of amputees during the prosthesis control process.

PANSYSTEMS PHILOSOPHY,PANSYSTEMS MATHEMATICS(PPPM)AND APPLICATIONS TO APTMS:AFFAIROLOGY,PHYSICS,TECHNOLOGY,MEDICIEN AND STRATEGICS(Ⅱ)

A new type of philosophy and mathematics from the pansystems view is introduced here, including the 7 philosophy theories (7PT) and related mathematizing researches. Many second/third philosophies are developed within pansystems framework and related applications to APT MS.

Systems Engineering in China

A short history of systems engineering (SE) is described. The reasons why research work moves from operations research (OR), management science (MS) and cybernetics to SE in China are given. This paper indicates some facets of the development of SE in China with emphasis on application of SE.

Holonic Management Tree Technique for Performance Improvement Over Self-Similar System Structures

This paper presents the detailed definition of technique for the automation of the management of complex business systems, whether they are constituted of services and productions. The technique has been referred here for the first time as Holonic Management Tree (HMT) and has been consistently contextualized into undergoing research on technological frameworks for the management cybernetics, in which the concept of viable system represents a fundamental stance. HMT is based on the use of recursive formulas over self-similar holonic structures for the attainment of continuous performance improvement in a complex and continuously evolving process. The problem is associated to a recursive tree of self-similar structures of which in this paper we discuss the interpretation with respect to knowledge modeling domain. The basic expressions for the computation of the 2nd degree trees are provided and explained in detail by means of an example in lean management context. Moreover, this work presents and discusses the expressions that handle the implementation of the n-th degree case as a recurrent abstraction of the basic and simple 2nd degree computation.

Systems for Showing and Repurposing： A Second-Order Cybernetic Reflection on Some Cellular Automata Projects

Over the course of the past 70 years, the objectives of CA （cellular automata） research shifted from speculative and illustrative purposes without immediate goals outside of given implementations to the more utilitarian scientific and engineering objectives of simulating, controlling and predicting other phenomena. Looking back at our own 10-year history of CA related work, however, we recognize a generally inverse tendency from utilitarian objectives to finding more illustrative and speculative value. In this paper, we present a reflection on our own body of CA work, and we discuss the qualities of the various outcomes and insights we gained from a second-order cybernetic perspective. We argue that much of our own CA work may best be understood as creating machines for showing and for repurposing that allow their observers to gain new （second-order cybernetic） ways of seeing from interacting with them.

Introducing Sustainability Concepts Into University Curricula Through Systems Thinking

The aim of this paper is to explore the major issues involved in introducing sustainability concepts into university curricula in an interdisciplinary manner, through Systems Thinking. It is generally accepted that a holistic approach is essential in sustainability studies, but teaching such a new and complex topic to a diverse student population is by no means easy. In this study, sustainability is viewed in the context of Systems Thinking, particularly in Complexity Management domain. A general framework is proposed with the intension of guiding potential instructors who are planning to teach sustainability through Systems Thinking. The framework includes only the suggested systems-oriented material and a review of some system methodologies; it does not cover sustainability issues. Methodologies known as System Dynamics and Soft Cybernetics are explored and emphasized particularly in the paper due to their importance. The framework is kept general enough so that it appeals to students and instructors with a variety of background.

Complexity Decision Making and General Systems Theory： An Educational Perspective

The aim of this paper is to look at some important educational aspects of complexity decision making m a mummsc^pnnary manner from the perspective of General Systems Theory （GST）. First, the major issues involved in complexity management and decision making are summarized as they are viewed in literature, and a review of GST and Systems Thinking is given. The discussion in the paper is developed within the context of GST in general, but concentrated on decision making in the three trends of GST： Operations Research, Cybernetics, and Managerial Cybernetics. Here, the role of Cybernetics in complexity decision making is particularly emphasized. The discussion is then extended to the latest developments in complexity decision making in Science of Complexity and Soft Systems Thinking. The study also includes a framework which is expected to guide instructors who are planning to offer contemporary courses on decision making. The framework provides some clues for assessing the level of complexity for a given situation and selecting the appropriate methodology for solution development.

"人形净琉璃"控制论原理与未来人机关系展望

本文以解析戏剧"人形净琉璃"中的木偶操纵术为基础,建构其与Cybernetics(控制论)、信息论、系统论等科学学科的强相关性,并进一步讨论未来科技语境下的新型人机关系.

Motoyosi Sugita—A “Widely Unknown” Japanese Thermodynamicist Who Explored the 4th Law of Thermodynamics for Creation of the Theory of Life

The purpose of this paper is to introduce to you, the Western people, nowadays a “widely unknown” Japanese thermodynamicist by the name of Motoyosi Sugita and his study on the thermodynamics of transient phenomena and his theory of life. This is because although he was one of the top theoretical physicists in Japan before, during and after WWII and after WWII he promoted the establishment of the biophysical society of Japan as one of the founding members, he himself and his studies themselves have seemed to be totally forgotten nowadays in spite that his study was absolutely important for the study of life. Therefore, in this paper I would like to present what kind of person he was and what he studied in physics as a review on the physics work of Motoyosi Sugita for the first time. I will follow his past studies to introduce his ideas in theoretical physics as well as in biophysics as follows: He proposed the bright ideas such as the quasi-static change in the broad sense, the virtual heat, and the field of chemical potential etc. in order to establish his own theory of thermodynamics of transient phenomena, as the generalization of the Onsager-Prigogine’s theory of the irreversible processes. By the concept of the field of chemical potential that acquired the nonlinear transport, he was seemingly successful to exceed and go beyond the scope of Onsager and Prigogine. Once he established his thermodynamics, he explored the existence of the 4th law of thermodynamics for the foundation of theory of life. He applied it to broad categories of transient phenomena including life and life being such as the theory of metabolism. He regarded the 4th law of thermodynamics as the maximum principle in transient phenomena. He tried to prove it all life long. Since I have recently found that his maximum principle can be included in more general maximum principle, which was known as the Pontryagin’s maximum principle in the theory of optimal control, I would like to explain such theories produced by Motoyosi Sugita as detailed as possible. And also I have put short history of Motoyosi Sugita’s personal life in order for you to know him well. I hope that this article helps you to know this wonderful man and understand what he did in the past, which was totally forgotten in the world and even in Japan.

专家报告摘要

中科院院士、中国自动化学会理事长戴汝为教授 今年是钱学森院士的专著《ENGINEERING CYBERNETICS》(工程控制论）出版50周年。

A method for improving the accuracy of automatic indexing of Chinese-English mixed documents

Purpose: The thrust of this paper is to present a method for improving the accuracy of automatic indexing of Chinese-English mixed documents.Design/methodology/approach: Based on the inherent characteristics of Chinese-English mixed texts and the cybernetics theory,we proposed an integrated control method for indexing documents. It consists of 'feed-forward control','in-progress control' and 'feed-back control',aiming at improving the accuracy of automatic indexing of Chinese-English mixed documents. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of our proposed method.Findings: This method distinguishes Chinese and English documents in grammatical structures and word formation rules. Through the implementation of this method in the three phases of automatic indexing for the Chinese-English mixed documents,the results were encouraging. The precision increased from 88.54% to 97.10% and recall improved from97.37% to 99.47%.Research limitations: The indexing method is relatively complicated and the whole indexing process requires substantial human intervention. Due to pattern matching based on a bruteforce(BF) approach,the indexing efficiency has been reduced to some extent.Practical implications: The research is of both theoretical significance and practical value in improving the accuracy of automatic indexing of multilingual documents(not confined to Chinese-English mixed documents). The proposed method will benefit not only the indexing of life science documents but also the indexing of documents in other subject areas.Originality/value: So far,few studies have been published about the method for increasing the accuracy of multilingual automatic indexing. This study will provide insights into the automatic indexing of multilingual documents,especially Chinese-English mixed documents.