‘Pushing Through’ in Plato’s Sophist: A New Reading of the Parity Assumption

At a crucial juncture in Plato’s Sophist, when the interlocutors have reached their deepest confusion about being and not-being, the Eleatic Visitor proclaims that there is yet hope. Insofar as they clarify one, he maintains, they will equally clarify the other. But what justifies the Visitor’s seemingly oracular prediction? A new interpretation explains how the Visitor’s hope is in fact warranted by the peculiar aporia they find themselves in. The passage describes a broader pattern of ‘exploring both sides’ that lends insight into Plato’s aporetic method

Uncertain impacts of new technologies: the case of digital agriculture and blockchains

Digital innovations are central to the transformation of food systems, from production and processing through to distribution. While they have the potential to enhance environmental and social sustainability across the value chain, they could also have disruptive effects on organisations and come with huge uncertainties in terms of access to these technologies, working conditions ('Uberisation') and governance. This chapter aims to briefly address the challenges associated with the diffusion of these technologies in developing countries. We focus on the examples of digital agriculture and blockchains

Runway exit designs for capacity improvement demonstrations. Phase 2: Computer model development

The development is described of a computer simulation/optimization model to: (1) estimate the optimal locations of existing and proposed runway turnoffs; and (2) estimate the geometric design requirements associated with newly developed high speed turnoffs. The model described, named REDIM 2.0, represents a stand alone application to be used by airport planners, designers, and researchers alike to estimate optimal turnoff locations. The main procedures are described in detail which are implemented in the software package and possible applications are illustrated when using 6 major runway scenarios. The main output of the computer program is the estimation of the weighted average runway occupancy time for a user defined aircraft population. Also, the location and geometric characteristics of each turnoff are provided to the user

Runway Exit Designs for Capacity Improvement Demonstrations. Phase 1: Algorithm Development

A description and results are presented of a study to locate and design rapid runway exits under realistic airport conditions. The study developed a PC-based computer simulation-optimization program called REDIM (runway exit design interactive model) to help future airport designers and planners to locate optimal exits under various airport conditions. The model addresses three sets of problems typically arising during runway exit design evaluations. These are the evaluations of existing runway configurations, addition of new rapid runway turnoffs, and the design of new runway facilities. The model is highly interactive and allows a quick estimation of the expected value of runway occupancy time. Aircraft populations and airport environmental conditions are among the multiple inputs to the model to execute a viable runway location and geometric design solution. The results presented suggest that possible reductions on runway occupancy time (ROT) can be achieved with the use of optimally tailored rapid runway designs for a given aircraft population. Reductions of up to 9 to 6 seconds are possible with the implementation of 30 m/sec variable geometry exits

Finding Your Voice: A Comprehensive Guide to Collegiate Policy Debate

Finding Your Voice: A Comprehensive Guide to Collegiate Policy Debate provides an in-depth introduction for students entering Collegiate or National High School Circuit Policy Debate. It offers information on mainstream, critical, and hybrid arguments along with the tools and advice necessary for debaters to quickly progress into JV and Varsity divisions while avoiding bad habits commonly seen in novice rounds. Finding Your Voice also includes a quick reference for debate terms, FAQ for partner issues and judge adaptation, research assistance, and rebuttal outlines

La femme dans l’univers de Bernanos : entre tentation et rédemption

The Woman in the World of Bernanos: Between Temptation and Redemption. The article offers an in-depth analysis of the role of female figures in Bernanos’ work, highlighting their ambivalence as symbols of suffering, temptation, and redemption. Tormented by evil and sin, they embody the tragic image of an era marked by major existential and spiritual crises. However, far from being reduced to the demonic or mere agents of evil, they also represent figures of resilience and spiritual regeneration in a world on the path of secularization. Deeply influenced by Catholicism and Carmelite mysticism, Bernanos emphasizes the salvific dimension of women, focusing on the crucial role of suffering and sacrifice as privileged paths to salvation. Oscillating between spiritual aspiration and the failings of the human soul, Bernanos’ characters transcend classical stereotypes and the expectations of a patriarchal society, thus opening a broad field of reflection on the human condition, as well as on the notions of redemption and salvation. Through a poignant style that merges the real and the imaginary, Bernanos provides a complex vision of the feminine condition, denouncing the gradual loss of faith in a world subjected to historical optimism and prevailing materialism.   RESUMÉ : L’article propose une analyse approfondie du rôle des figures féminines dans l’œuvre de Bernanos, mettant en lumière leur ambivalence en tant que symboles de souffrance, de tentation et de rédemption. Tourmentées par le Mal et le péché, elles incarnent l’image tragique d’une époque marquée par des crises existentielles et spirituelles majeures. Toutefois, loin de se réduire au démoniaque ou à de simples agents du mal, elles constituent également des figures de résilience de régénération spirituelle dans un monde en voie de sécularisation. Profondément imprégné par le catholicisme et la mystique carmélitaine, Bernanos valorise la dimension salvatrice de la femme, mettant l’accent sur le rôle crucial de la souffrance et du sacrifice comme voies privilégiées pour accéder au salut. Oscillant entre aspiration spirituelle et défaillances de l’âme humaine, les personnages bernanosiens transcendent les stéréotypes classiques et les attentes d’une société patriarcale, ouvrant ainsi un vaste champ de réflexion sur la condition humaine, ainsi que sur les notions de rédemption et de salut. À travers un style poignant, fusionnant le réel et l’imaginaire, Bernanos offre une vision complexe de la condition féminine, dénonçant la perte progressive de la foi dans un monde soumis à l’optimisme historique et au matérialisme ambiant.   Mots-clés : sainteté, spiritualité, démonisme, tentation, rédemption, bien, ma

Victim Assistance for Mine/ERW Survivors and PWDs in Sudan

Sudan’s socioeconomic rehabilitation programs help mine/explosive-remnants-of-war survivors and persons with disabilities find work and reintegrate into society, but policies need to be created to ensure that victims are not discriminated against as they seek employment