An important question in $\alpha$-recursion theory is whether there is a minimal $\alpha$-degree at $\alpha=\aleph_\omega.$
Question 1. Who first introduced the above question, and where can I find more information about it?
Question 2. Is there any singular cardinal $\alpha$ for which it is known there exists a minimal $\alpha$-degree? Is there any singular cardinal $\alpha$ for which it is known there is no minimal $\alpha$-degree?
Question 3. What can we say about singular cardinals of uncountable cofinality?
Question 4. What can we say about large cardinals (say at least inaccessible)?
Any good references are appreciated.