An Alternative to the Adversarial:Studies on Challenges of Court-appointed Experts

At present,experts have become a mainstay of modern litigation,although criticisms suggest that the problems of how to fit expert knowledge comfortably into the method of adversarial fact-finding are numerous,significant,and without simple solutions.Concerns about partisanship and lack of scientific competence by adjudicators to evaluate contradictory expert testimony have been widely recognized in the traditional use of party-called expert witnesses.While such concerns cannot be wholly ameliorated,there may be alternative mechanisms that can help.One solution would be to call for the use of neutral court-appointed experts,to create a nonpartisan source of expert knowledge.A system of neutral court-appointed experts is an advisory tribunal to the court that could deliver“those general truths,applicable to the issue,which they may treat as final and decisive.”However,no matter in which country,the choice of appointing neutral experts still seems to be a rare option for trial judges to consider and exercise.An obvious question would be:Why are neutral experts not used more frequently at trial?This paper did a study on court-appointed experts,with a focus on challenges that such mechanism faces.Part Ⅰ examines problems in the traditional use of expert witnesses in an adversarial system.Part Ⅱ discusses the incentives to make greater use of court-appointed experts in a typical adversarial system and to what extent such mechanism would solve difficulties within the traditional use of party-called expert witnesses.Part Ⅲ further explores and analyzes obstacles that a typical neutral expert system nowadays encounters when it operates in practice.Taking all analysis together,Part IV makes an overall evaluation of the mechanism of court-appointed experts.

Practice and Thinking of Agricultural Science and Technology Experts Serving the Grassroots to Promote Rural Revitalization

Provincial agricultural research institutes are local agricultural research institutions.They are familiar with local agricultural and ru-ral conditions,and have advantages in scientific and technological achievements,technical reserves and the construction of scientific and tech-nological talent support systems.In the process of promoting the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy,all the responsibilities and obligations of the agricultural research institute are to identify the focus of scientific and technological support and talent support in rural revital-ization,and break the bottleneck and constraints of rural revitalization.By sorting out the current situation of agricultural science and technolo-gy experts serving the grassroots in the problem of talent support for rural revitalization,this paper analyzed the existing problems and put for-ward countermeasures and recommendations.

International experts consensus guidelines on robotic liver resection in 2023

The robotic liver resection(RLR)has been increasingly applied in recent years and its benefits shown in some aspects owing to the technical advancement of robotic surgical system,however,controversies still exist.Based on the foundation of the previous consensus statement,this new consensus document aimed to update clinical recommendations and provide guidance to improve the outcomes of RLR clinical practice.The guideline steering group and guideline expert group were formed by 29 international experts of liver surgery and evidence-based medicine(EBM).Relevant literature was reviewed and analyzed by the evidence evaluation group.According to the WHO Handbook for Guideline Development,the Guidance Principles of Development and Amendment of the Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment in China 2022,a total of 14 recommendations were generated.Among them were 8 recommendations formulated by the GRADE method,and the remaining 6 recommendations were formulated based on literature review and experts’opinion due to insufficient EBM results.This international experts consensus guideline offered guidance for the safe and effective clinical practice and the research direction of RLR in future.

基于Design-Expert的电链锯锯齿结构参数优化

为提高电链锯的锯切效率,对电链锯锯齿的齿形结构参数进行研究,以单位锯切功为电链锯锯切效率的衡量指标,通过对电链锯锯切过程的仿真研究,得出不同结构锯齿的单位锯切功。以电链锯锯齿中的外形前角、侧刃楔角和顶刃楔角等结构参数作为影响因子,采用Box-Benhnken中心组合试验方法设计多因素正交试验,使用Design-expert软件进行数据分析得出最优齿形结构参数组合。研究结果表明,所选取的齿形结构参数对单位锯切功影响程度由大到小顺序依次为外形前角、侧刃楔角、顶刃楔角,并获得最优齿形结构参数组合,外形前角为10.92°、侧刃楔角为45.7°、顶刃楔角为45.41°。

Expert Experience and Data-Driven Based Hybrid Fault Diagnosis for High-SpeedWire Rod Finishing Mills

The reliable operation of high-speed wire rod finishing mills is crucial in the steel production enterprise.As complex system-level equipment,it is difficult for high-speed wire rod finishing mills to realize fault location and real-time monitoring.To solve the above problems,an expert experience and data-driven-based hybrid fault diagnosis method for high-speed wire rod finishing mills is proposed in this paper.First,based on its mechanical structure,time and frequency domain analysis are improved in fault feature extraction.The approach of combining virtual value,peak value with kurtosis value index,is adopted in time domain analysis.Speed adjustment and side frequency analysis are proposed in frequency domain analysis to obtain accurate component characteristic frequency and its corresponding sideband.Then,according to time and frequency domain characteristics,fault location based on expert experience is proposed to get an accurate fault result.Finally,the proposed method is implemented in the equipment intelligent diagnosis system.By taking an equipment fault on site,for example,the effectiveness of the proposed method is illustrated in the system.

Consensus model of social network group decision-making based on trust relationship among experts and expert reliability

Due to people’s increasing dependence on social networks,it is essential to develop a consensus model considering not only their own factors but also the interaction between people.Both external trust relationship among experts and the internal reliability of experts are important factors in decision-making.This paper focuses on improving the scientificity and effectiveness of decision-making and presents a consensus model combining trust relationship among experts and expert reliability in social network group decision-making(SN-GDM).A concept named matching degree is proposed to measure expert reliability.Meanwhile,linguistic information is applied to manage the imprecise and vague information.Matching degree is expressed by a 2-tuple linguistic model,and experts’preferences are measured by a probabilistic linguistic term set(PLTS).Subsequently,a hybrid weight is explored to weigh experts’importance in a group.Then a consensus measure is introduced and a feedback mechanism is developed to produce some personalized recommendations with higher group consensus.Finally,a comparative example is provided to prove the scientificity and effectiveness of the proposed consensus model.

Expert consensus on irrigation and intracanal medication in root canal therapy

Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment. However, irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear. The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved, impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes.

Interpretation of Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management Strategy of Patients with Statin Intolerance: A guiding file for helping to lipid management for Chinese population

It is well-known that elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)is a causal risk factor for atheroscler-otic cardiovascular disease(ASCVD),statins are cornerstone drugs for the cause-based treatment of ASCVD,which has created a new era for ASCVD therapy.However,statin intolerance is not clinically uncommon,which there are several issues with confu-sion and misunderstandings.Hence,a file named Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management Strategy of Pa-tients With Statin Intolerance,like a navigator,has recently been published written by a team of experts from the Cardiovascular Metabolic Medicine Professional Committee,Expert Committee of the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases aiming to en-hance the standardized clinical application of statins and improve the prevention and clinical outcome.In this article,author briefly summarized the key points of above consensus in order to helping to comprehending the content of the consensus sugges-tions.

Leading industry experts to give keynote presentations at ITMA forums

April 2023–Two industry forums on nonwovens,and textiles and colourants will be reprised at ITMA 2023 which will be held in Milan this June.The ITMA Nonwovens Forum and ITMA Textile Colourants and Chemicals Forum will feature renowned experts who will offer insights into current challenges and share ideas on how the textile industry can achieve sustainability by leveraging innovative technologies.

Perception of ChatGPT among Chinese Experts: A Thematic Analysis of a Semi-structured Interview

ChatGPT,as an emergent technique,has become a heat throughout the world.Currently,it was not known entirely to the public.To gain knowledge of how experts perceive and experience ChatGPT,a semi-structured interview was conducted.By doing thematic analysis of their interview reports,it found that the experts construed the chatbot not the same as some media advertised.They didn’t regard it as a threat to their occupation,but as a helper or an assistant both in life and work.Neither did they restrict its use in education or other fields.They viewed the challenges of ChatGPT in a welcomed and positive way.

Fully Completed Spherical Fuzzy Approach-Based Z Numbers(PHIModel)for Enhanced Group Expert Consensus

This study aims to establish an expert consensus and enhance the efficacy of decision-making processes by integrating Spherical Fuzzy Sets(SFSs)and Z-Numbers(SFZs).A novel group expert consensus technique,the PHImodel,is developed to address the inherent limitations of both SFSs and the traditional Delphi technique,particularly in uncertain,complex scenarios.In such contexts,the accuracy of expert knowledge and the confidence in their judgments are pivotal considerations.This study provides the fundamental operational principles and aggregation operators associated with SFSs and Z-numbers,encompassing weighted geometric and arithmetic operators alongside fully developed operators tailored for SFZs numbers.Subsequently,a case study and comparative analysis are conducted to illustrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed operators and methodologies.Integrating the PHI model with SFZs numbers represents a significant advancement in decision-making frameworks reliant on expert input.Further,this combination serves as a comprehensive tool for decision-makers,enabling them to achieve heightened levels of consensus while concurrently assessing the reliability of expert contributions.The case study results demonstrate the PHI model’s utility in resolving complex decision-making scenarios,showcasing its ability to improve consensus-building processes and enhance decision outcomes.Additionally,the comparative analysis highlights the superiority of the integrated approach over traditional methodologies,underscoring its potential to revolutionize decision-making practices in uncertain environments.

UAV maneuvering decision-making algorithm based on deep reinforcement learning under the guidance of expert experience

Autonomous umanned aerial vehicle(UAV) manipulation is necessary for the defense department to execute tactical missions given by commanders in the future unmanned battlefield. A large amount of research has been devoted to improving the autonomous decision-making ability of UAV in an interactive environment, where finding the optimal maneuvering decisionmaking policy became one of the key issues for enabling the intelligence of UAV. In this paper, we propose a maneuvering decision-making algorithm for autonomous air-delivery based on deep reinforcement learning under the guidance of expert experience. Specifically, we refine the guidance towards area and guidance towards specific point tasks for the air-delivery process based on the traditional air-to-surface fire control methods.Moreover, we construct the UAV maneuvering decision-making model based on Markov decision processes(MDPs). Specifically, we present a reward shaping method for the guidance towards area and guidance towards specific point tasks using potential-based function and expert-guided advice. The proposed algorithm could accelerate the convergence of the maneuvering decision-making policy and increase the stability of the policy in terms of the output during the later stage of training process. The effectiveness of the proposed maneuvering decision-making policy is illustrated by the curves of training parameters and extensive experimental results for testing the trained policy.

British Law Expert:South China Sea Islands Are Chinese Territory

The History and Sovereignty of the South China Sea Islands clarifies the sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands with irrefutable facts.THE English edition of The History and Sovereignty of the South China Sea Islands was released by New Star Press under China International Communications Group at the 2024 Beijing International Book Fair on June 20.Prior to this,the Chinese version of the book,also published by New Star Press,had attracted wide attention from the international community.

Research and design of an expert diagnosis system for rail vehicle driven by data mechanism models

Purpose-The aim of this work is to research and design an expert diagnosis system for rail vehicle driven by data mechanism models.Design/methodology/approach-The expert diagnosis system utilizes statistical and deep learning methods to model the real-time status and historical data features of rail vehicle.Based on data mechanism models,it predicts the lifespan of key components,evaluates the health status of the vehicle and achieves intelligent monitoring and diagnosis of rail vehicle.Findings-The actual operation effect of this system shows that it has improved the intelligent level of the rail vehicle monitoring system,which helps operators to monitor the operation of vehicle online,predict potential risks and faults of vehicle and ensure the smooth and safe operation of vehicle.Originality/value-This system improves the efficiency of rail vehicle operation,scheduling and maintenance through intelligent monitoring and diagnosis of rail vehicle.

基于Design-Expert的碱激发粉煤灰建筑外墙腻子配合比优化试验研究

为了拓展工业固体废弃物粉煤灰的回收利用途径,减少对环境造成的污染,增加其在筑材料中回收利用率。在建筑外墙腻子中加入碱性激发剂(Ca(OH)_(2)、Na_(2)SiO_(3))、粉煤灰,研究碱性激发剂的激发效果。同时通过Design-Expert设计试验,分析主要组分对腻子漆膜粘结强度、吸水量的影响。结果表明:加入碱性激发剂5%,粉煤灰32.5%时,吸水量减少14%,粘结强度增加43%。乳胶粉对吸水量、粘结强度的影响非常显著(P<0.0001),其次是粉煤灰的加入量。通过加入碱性激发剂、提高乳胶粉占比,粉煤灰掺量能达到32%~65%,原配比中水泥的掺量相对减少0%~16%。

基于ANSYS和Design-Expert的农用挖掘机斗杆机构优化设计

JKW-20山地农用挖掘机斗杆机构存在设计冗余,在保证安全可靠的前提下,为解决斗杆机构材料冗余问题,实现轻量化改进,建立了农用挖掘机挖掘装置斗杆机构耦合模型,通过ANSYS软件静力学仿真及拓扑优化,确定了斗杆机构拓扑优化新结构。由于拓扑优化结构不符合实际生产要求,基于优化结果设计斗杆变量,确定优化目标函数,利用Design-Expert进行斗杆机构尺寸优化求解。由优化结果对比可知:运用Design-Expert优化后的斗杆结构相对原结构具备更轻的质量和更大的强度,该方法不仅节约了JKW-20山地农用挖掘机的生产成本,还可为类似的机构设计提供优化思路。

利用Pure Experts Portal展示科研成果与拓展合作

Pure Experts Portal是一个基于网页的集成化科研信息系统,是一个全新的展示与发现科研信息的工具。用户可以在其中拥有完善的科研信息档案,也可以在全球范围内方便地查找领域内的专家。结合山东大学PureExpertsPortal的实例,详细阐述了该系统的功能、核心技术及数据基础,介绍了该系统的实施过程和运行维护的相关工作。

Climate change impacts and forest adaptation in the Asia–Pacific region: from regional experts' perspectives

Expert opinions have been used in a variety of fields to identify relevant issues and courses of action. This study surveys experts in forestry and climate change from the Asia–Pacific region to gauge their perspectives on the impacts of climate change and on the challenges faced by forest adaptation in the region, and explores recommendations and initiatives for adapting forests to climate change. There was consensus regarding the impacts of climate change on forest ecosystems and on economic sectors such as agriculture and forestry. Respondents also indicated a lack of public awareness and policy and legislation as challenges to addressing climate change. However, the results indicate differences in opinion between regions on the negative impacts of climate change and in satisfaction with actions taken to address climate change,highlighting the need for locally specific policies and research. The study presents specific recommendations to address issues of most concern, based on subregion and professional affiliation throughout the Asia–Pacific region.The results can be used to improve policy and forest management throughout the region. This research will also provide valuable suggestions on how to apply research findings and management recommendations outside of the AP region. The conclusions should be communicated relative to the level of the research and the target audience,ensuring that scientific findings and management recommendations are effectively communicated to ensure successful implementation of forest adaptation strategies.

基于Design Expert的煤系高岭土离心增白试验

黑岱沟矿区矸石的高岭土质量分数高达70%。从煤系资源综合利用的角度出发,利用离心选矿法脱除以铁钛类为主的高密度致色杂质,提高煤系高岭土的煅烧白度。采用Design Expert进行四因素三水平的Box-Behnken正交试验设计;探究离心转速、入料速度、入料浓度和入料时间对煅烧白度及精矿产率的影响,拟合二次方程关系模型;给出煅烧白度及精矿产率与显著因素之间的响应曲面图,发现煅烧白度主要受离心转速影响,随离心转速的增加,煅烧白度先升高后降低,而精矿产率主要受入料时间影响,随入料时间的延长,精矿产率线性增加;最终结合Design Expert模拟结果,探究最佳离心增白试验条件,即离心转速为800 r/min,入料速度为8.4 L/min,入料浓度20%,入料时间100 s时,得到最佳高岭土煅烧白度(78.80%)和精矿产率(86.31%)。

Chinese Association for the Study of Pain:Experts consensus on ultrasound-guided injections for the treatment of spinal pain in China(2020 edition)

Spinal pain(SP)is a common condition that has a major negative impact on a patient’s quality of life.Recent developments in ultrasound-guided injections for the treatment of SP are increasingly being used in clinical practice.This clinical expert consensus describes the purpose,significance,implementation methods,indications,contraindications,and techniques of ultrasound-guided injections.This consensus offers a practical reference point for physicians to implement successfully ultrasound-guided injections in the treatment of chronic SP.