We show how, and under which conditions, the equilibrium states of a first-order Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) system can be described with a deterministic Structural Causal Model (SCM). Our exposition sheds more light on the concept of causality as expressed within the framework of Structural Causal Models, especially for cyclic models.

This paper presents correct algorithms for answering the following two questions; (i) Does there exist a causal explanation con­ sistent with a set of background knowledge which explains all of the observed indepen­ dence facts in a sample? (ii) Given that there is such a causal explanation what are the causal relationships common to every such

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In this paper, we present Q U A L E X , a system and algor i thm for generating first-order quali tat ive causal graphs for tutor ia l purposes based on de Kleer and Brown's qualitative modeling theory. Q U A L E X is embedded in a constructive simulation environment called Heart Works which teaches hydraulics principles about the cardio-vascular system to first year college biology students.

This paper introduces a new dynamical model which enhances the relationship between face movements and speech acoustics. Based on the autocorrelation of the acoustics and of the face movements, a causal and a non-causal filter are proposed to approximate dynamical features in the speech signals. The database consisted of sentences recorded acoustically, and by using a Qualisys system to capture...