@article{EmigHebelSchwark2022, author = {Emig, J. and Hebel, Christoph and Schwark, A.}, title = {Einsatzbereiche f{\"u}r Verkehrsnachfragemodelle}, series = {Straßenverkehrstechnik}, volume = {66}, journal = {Straßenverkehrstechnik}, number = {10}, publisher = {Kirschbaum Verlag GmbH}, address = {Bonn}, issn = {0039-2219}, doi = {10.53184/SVT10-2022-2}, pages = {727 -- 736}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In der Praxis bestehen vielf{\"a}ltige Einsatzbereiche f{\"u}r Verkehrsnachfragemodelle. Mit ihnen k{\"o}nnen Kenngr{\"o}ßen des Verkehrsangebots und der Verkehrsnachfrage f{\"u}r den heutigen Zustand wie auch f{\"u}r zuk{\"u}nftige Zust{\"a}nde bereitgestellt werden, um so die Grundlagen f{\"u}r verkehrsplanerische Entscheidungen zu liefern. Die neuen „Empfehlungen zum Einsatz von Verkehrsnachfragemodellen f{\"u}r den Personenverkehr" (EVNM-PV) (FGSV 2022) veranschaulichen anhand von typischen Planungsaufgaben, welche differenzierten Anforderungen daraus f{\"u}r die Modellkonzeption und -erstellung resultieren. Vor dem Hintergrund der konkreten Aufgabenstellung sowie deren spezifischer planerischer Anforderungen bildet die abzuleitende Modellspezifikation die verabredete Grundlage zwischen Auftraggeber und Modellersteller f{\"u}r die konkrete inhaltliche, fachliche Ausgestaltung des Verkehrsmodells.}, language = {de} } @article{HahnHebelManz2022, author = {Hahn, Geogr W. and Hebel, Christoph and Manz, W.}, title = {Die neuen Empfehlungen f{\"u}r Verkehrsnachfragemodellierung im Personenverkehr}, series = {Straßenverkehrstechnik}, volume = {66}, journal = {Straßenverkehrstechnik}, number = {10}, publisher = {Kirschbaum Verlag GmbH}, address = {Bonn}, issn = {0039-2219}, doi = {10.53184/SVT10-2022-1}, pages = {721 -- 726}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Die neu erschienenen „Empfehlungen zum Einsatz von Verkehrsnachfragemodellen f{\"u}r den Personenverkehr" liefern erstmals als Empfehlungspapier der Forschungsgesellschaft f{\"u}r Straßen- und Verkehrswesen einen umfassenden {\"U}berblick zu den verschiedenen Aspekten der Modellierung und geben dem Fachplaner konkrete Hilfestellung f{\"u}r die Konzeption von Nachfragemodellen. Das Empfehlungspapier zielt unter anderem darauf ab, die Erwartungen und das Anspruchsniveau in Hinblick auf Sachgerechtigkeit der Modelle, die erzielbare Modellqualit{\"a}t und den Detaillierungsgrad der Modellaussagen zu harmonisieren.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Nelles2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Nelles, Charlene}, title = {Brain Hack}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {77 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Protagonistin des Films ist Cassandra Becker, eine 25-j{\"a}hrige Informatikstudentin und Mitglied der Hackerorganisation PFABW (Progress For a Better World). Sie hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Sie legt sich allerdings mit den falschen Leuten an und wird f{\"u}r die Verbreitung eines zerst{\"o}rerischen Computervirus verantwortlich gemacht, der gesundheitliche Folgen f{\"u}r den Menschen mit sich bringt. Sie und ihr bester Freund Jake Fischer haben bei einem PFABW-Mitglied Zuflucht gefunden. Dort versuchen sie gemeinsam herauszufinden, was es mit dem mysteri{\"o}sen Virus auf sich hat.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Schiffers2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schiffers, Simon}, title = {Historische Stoffe im Spielfilm : Zwischen Authentizit{\"a}t und Unterhaltung}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {107 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Historische Stoffe im Spielfilm Zwischen Authentizit{\"a}t und Unterhaltung Spielfilme {\"u}ber wahre Begebenheiten stellen sich der Herausforderung, historisch korrekte Darstellung mit einer spannenden und sehenswerten Pr{\"a}sentation zu kombinieren. Dies ist ein schwieriger Balance Akt, gerade bei Studentenprojekten mit geringem Budget. Im Kurzfilm {\"u}ber Julius Erasmus, dem „Totengr{\"a}ber von Vossenack", wurde sich dieser Aufgabe gestellt. Inhaltlich werden seine m{\"o}glichen Beweggr{\"u}nde dargestellt, die ihn dazu brachten kurz nach dem 2. Weltkrieg zahlreiche gefallene Soldaten im ehemaligen Kampfgebiet im H{\"u}rtgenwald zu begraben. Die schriftliche Dokumentation des Projektes zeigt die Recherche des verfilmten Stoffes, Herausforderungen w{\"a}hrend der Produktion, sowie pers{\"o}nliche Eindr{\"u}cke und Lerneffekte. Letztendlich ist ein Werk entstanden, dass respektvoll mit der zu Grunde liegenden Geschichte umgeht und gleichsam ein cineastisches Erlebnis f{\"u}r den Zuschauer darstellt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Treutlein2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Treutlein, Antonia}, title = {Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r die Meeresschutzorganisation Ocean Care}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {99 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Ocean Care ist eine politisch unabh{\"a}ngige Non-Profit-Organisation mit Sitz in der Schweiz. Sie setzt sich seit 1989 f{\"u}r den Schutz von Meeress{\"a}ugern und deren Lebensraum ein. Seit 2011 ist Ocean Care außerdem UN-Sonderberaterin f{\"u}r Fragen im Meeresschutz. Da Ocean Care die {\"O}ffentlichkeit f{\"u}r das Thema Meeresschutz sensibilisieren m{\"o}chte und ihre Arbeit durch Spenden finanziert wird, ist ein professionelles, vertrauenerweckendes Erscheinungsbild unerl{\"a}sslich. Durch ein zeitgem{\"a}ßes und seri{\"o}ses Design, welches sich von anderen Organisationen abhebt, kann die Zielgruppe erweitert und die Bedeutsamkeit der Arbeit hervorgehoben werden. Das neue Erscheinungsbild beruht auf der Idee, dass sich die Informationen unter der Meeresoberfl{\"a}che befinden. Die Linie, die den Meeresspiegel visualisiert, dient außerdem medien{\"u}bergreifend als Orientierungshilfe.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Wetzlar2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Wetzlar, Jana}, title = {Vielgut Festival 2022 : Etablierung eines neuen Musikfestivals in Aachen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {45 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Endlich! Nach {\"u}ber zwei Jahren kulturellen Stillstands richtet der Musiknetzwerk Aachen e.V. ein Festival aus. Die Bachelorandin Jana Wetzlar {\"u}bernimmt hierbei die Veranstaltungsplanung und -bewerbung. Der erste Teil der Arbeit umfasst die Erarbeitung eines einzigartigen Festivalkonzepts, bei dem die F{\"o}rderung von jungen Newcomerk{\"u}nstler:innen und die {\"o}kologische Nachhaltigkeit der Veranstaltung im Vordergrund stehen. Eine weitere Besonderheit stellt das parit{\"a}tisch besetzte K{\"u}nstler:innen-Line-Up dar. Im zweiten Teil der Arbeit wurden eine umfangreiche Werbekampagne sowie ein passendes Corporate Design entwickelt, die die Besonderheiten des Festivals hervorheben und viele Festivalbesucher:innen generieren sollen. Die {\"u}bergeordneten Ziele der Arbeit bestehen darin, einen Beitrag zur gesellschaftlichen Etablierung des Musiknetzwerk Aachen e.V. zu leisten und die Voraussetzungen f{\"u}r ein j{\"a}hrlich wiederkehrendes Festival zu schaffen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Wolf2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Wolf, Nina}, title = {Koexistieren : Die Stufen der Mensch-Tier-Beziehung - Vom Nutztier bis zum Personenrecht}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {114 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Seit 2002 ist der Tierschutz fest im Grundgesetz verankert, jedoch herrscht immer noch ein enormes Ungleichgewicht bei der letztendlichen Durchsetzung gegen{\"u}ber der Tiernutzungsinteressen. Die Nichteinhaltung des Tierschutzes stellt nicht nur aus Tierwohlsicht, sondern auch aus Klimaschutzgr{\"u}nden eine ernst zu nehmende Problematik dar, welche wir nur gemeinsam angehen k{\"o}nnen. Die Gesellschaft sollte sich {\"u}ber das eigene Konsumverhalten bewusst werden, gleichermaßen m{\"u}ssen auch {\"u}berzeugende Alternativen aufgezeigt werden. Thematisch ist die Arbeit in drei Teile gegliedert. Die Geschichte, das Recht der Tiere und die Zukunftsaussichten stehen hier im Fokus. Wichtig ist es, den Istzustand neutral darzustellen, um die Fakten nicht zu harmonisieren. Die Publikation soll nicht abschrecken, vielmehr soll sie die Leser:innen motivieren, Dinge {\"a}ndern zu wollen. Denn nur miteinander k{\"o}nnen wir friedlich „koexistieren".}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{IncemanCremer2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Inceman Cremer, Suzan}, title = {Kouyou : Ort im Raum}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {85 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Selbstliebe, der Moment der Ruhe, sich eine mentale Pause erlauben und von allem bewusst abzuschalten, sind aktuelle Themen unserer Gesellschaft. Die Zeit, in der wir leben, bewegt sich in einer Geschwindigkeit, die alle unsere Sinne {\"u}berlastet und uns nicht mehr erlaubt, selbst zuzuh{\"o}ren oder volle Momente der Ruhe zu erleben. Thema der Bachelorarbeit ist der Entwurf eines Sitzm{\"o}bels, welches inspiriert ist durch die sakralische Architektur. Der Stuhl soll das Gef{\"u}hl von Umformung und Leichtigkeit vermitteln. Er ist aus Eiche gebaut und unterst{\"u}tzt den Menschen in seiner bewussten Sitzhaltung. Die Eiche ist ein Baum, der f{\"u}r Kraft, Durchhalteverm{\"o}gen und Gerechtigkeit steht. Es heißt auch, wenn man eine Eiche sieht, sie umarmen soll, da sie heilende Kr{\"a}fte hat. Hier ist aber die Eiche, die den Menschen symbolisch umarmen soll, wenn man auf ihr sitzt. Und somit spielen Architektur, M{\"o}bel und der Mensch eine spielende Rolle, und zwar ist es die menschliche Haltung im Raum.}, language = {de} } @misc{Vogt2022, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Vogt, Lena}, title = {Arch{\"a}ologischer Restaurator : Ausstellungskonzept R{\"o}misch-Germanisches Museum K{\"o}ln}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {23 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Alte, geschichtsrelevante und thematisch angeordnete Objekte, welche man in den Vitrinen der Museen betrachten kann, das kennt sicher jeder. Doch wie kommen diese Artefakte eigentlich in die Vitrinen? Welche Menschen sind daf{\"u}r verantwortlich, dass wir diese Kulturg{\"u}ter bestaunen k{\"o}nnen? In diesem tempor{\"a}ren Ausstellungskonzept f{\"u}r das R{\"o}misch-Germanische Museum K{\"o}ln geht es darum, die sonst verborgene Arbeit der Restauratoren des Museums f{\"u}r die Besucher:innen sichtbar zu machen, ihnen genauere Einblicke in die Arbeit mit ihren Anforderungen zu geben und Restaurierungsprozesse auf zu zeigen. Diese Arbeit demonstriert, wie es abseits der {\"O}ffentlichkeit aussieht und wer daf{\"u}r verantwortlich ist, dass wir einen Einblick in die vergangenen Zeit erhalten k{\"o}nnen. Das Projekt zeigt eine m{\"o}gliche Bespielung des Museums, wie das Berufsbild der Restauratoren in die Dauerausstellung integriert werden k{\"o}nnte.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Janssen2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Janssen, Hanna}, title = {UMGARNT : Handarbeit als Mittel zur Festigung der emotionalen Bindung zu M{\"o}belst{\"u}cken}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {132 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Nach drei Jahren ist der Anblick der beigen Kommode doch etwas langweilig geworden und es steht ein Tapetenwechsel an? Das ist noch lange kein Grund, neue M{\"o}bel kaufen zu m{\"u}ssen. Mit dem „BOBBI"-Regal l{\"a}sst sich das Farbkonzept des M{\"o}belst{\"u}cks fortlaufend anpassen. Das reduzierte Grundgestell basiert auf einem einfachen Stecksystem und erm{\"o}glicht nicht nur einen schnellen, intuitiven Aufbau, sondern auch eine modulare Erweiterung des Regalsystems. Eint{\"o}nig? Nein Danke! Zeitloses, langlebiges Design muss nicht schlicht und farblos sein! Der Schl{\"u}ssel liegt in der Individualisierbarkeit. Mithilfe einer einfachen textilen Bespannungstechnik passt der Kunde das Ger{\"u}st nach seinen Vorstellungen an. Auf diese Weise kann der Charakter des M{\"o}belst{\"u}cks nicht nur farblich, sondern auch strukturell regelm{\"a}ßig ver{\"a}ndert werden und tr{\"a}gt zu einer nachhaltigen und achtsamen Raumgestaltung bei.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{TrinidadAvila2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Trinidad Avila, Maria Alejandra}, title = {Work Habitat : Modular-skalierbare Office Markenstrategie f{\"u}r rasant wachsende Startups}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {141 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {„Work Habitat" ist eine markenorientierte Officel{\"o}sung, die auf skalierbare Weise mit einem Start-up mitw{\"a}chst und in Kooperation mit dem Unternehmen academa GmbH entstanden ist. Diese Brand Experience f{\"o}rdert Teambuilding und Identifikation mit dem Unternehmen. Sie passt sich an die Teammitglieder an, indem sie einen ganzheitlichen Blick auf das Office-System bewahrt. Ferner stellt sie eine nahtlose Verbindung digitaler und analoger Arbeitswelten dar und bietet eine einladende Umgebung verschiedener Arten zu Arbeiten an: von Deep-Focus bis zur kooperativen Zusammenarbeit und der Anregung zwangloser Begegnungen. Die modularen Komponenten k{\"o}nnen trotz Ver{\"a}nderungen, Umz{\"u}gen oder unerwartet rasanten Entwicklungen nachhaltig und flexibel eingesetzt werden. Eine schnelllebige Welt erfordert eine angebrachte, sich ihr anpassende New-Work-Umgebung.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Voth2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Voth, Emily}, title = {KiWA : Die Garderobe f{\"u}r kleine Selbstst{\"a}ndige}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {117 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Kindertagesst{\"a}tten bieten Kleinkindern den Zugang zu unbeschwertem und spielerischem Lernen. Was also, wenn schon der Eingangsbereich die Reiz{\"u}berflutung bereit h{\"a}lt, der Stauraum der Entfaltung der Kinder nicht gerecht wird und ihre Eigenst{\"a}ndigkeit ungef{\"o}rdert bleibt? Es kommt zu unzufriedenen Kindern und Frustration aller Beteilligten. "KIWA" ist das Garderobensystem f{\"u}r Kinder zur St{\"a}rkung der heranwachsenden Selbstst{\"a}ndigkeit. Mithilfe von pers{\"o}nlichen Wiedererkennungsmerkmalen wird Eigenverantwortung geschult. Leicht und sicher zu erreichender Stauraum sorgt f{\"u}r Ordnung. Spielerisches lernen trotz Ordnung.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Horvath2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Horvath, Nicolas}, title = {Neues Corporate Design f{\"u}r das Rautenstrauch Joest Museum K{\"o}ln}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {138}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Der Mensch in seinen Welten - das Konzept des Rautenstrauch Joest Museums verfolgt den Ansatz des Kulturvergleichs und strebt im Zuge dessen die Betonung der Ebenb{\"u}rtigkeit aller Kulturen an. Die Sammlung unterteilt sich nicht - wie gewohnt - anhand geografischer Gesichtspunkte, sondern behandelt Themen, die Menschen auf der ganzen Welt besch{\"a}ftigen. Das in dieser Arbeit gestaltete neue Erscheinungsbild greift den ver{\"a}nderten gesellschaftlichen Stellenwert von ethnologischen Museen auf und positioniert das Museum als aktiven Diskussionsteilnehmer im Zuge des Postkolonialismus. Das entwickelte Key-Visual aus eigener Schrift, einheitlicher Rastersystematik und pr{\"a}gnantem Farbkonzept gibt einen Einblick darin, wie Menschen fr{\"u}her probiert haben, ihre Welt zu verstehen und sie zu erschließen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Toma2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Toma, Paul}, title = {Scriptum : Geochronologische Darstellung der Schriftentstehung vom 33. Jh. v. Chr. bis heute}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {159 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Scriptum ist ein Interface mit Installationscharakter, welches die geschichtliche Entstehung von Schriftsystemen aus einer geochronologischen Perspektive darstellt. Die Installation wurde haupts{\"a}chlich f{\"u}r Museumsausstellungen konzipiert und besteht aus einer Wandprojektion, die durch iPads im Raum von mehreren Nutzern gleichzeitig gesteuert werden kann. Auf der Projektion sind alle 145 von Noto Sans unterst{\"u}tzten Schriftsysteme zu finden, die nach ihrer {\"o}rtlichen Entstehung auf einer Weltkarte platziert wurden. Die Arbeit beruht auf dem wissenschaftlichen Datensatz aus dem Projekt „The World's Writing Systems" aufrufbar unter www.worldswritingsystems.org. Neben dem Informierungszweck dient die Installation auch als ein Ausrufezeichen f{\"u}r die Idee, dass Schrift ein wichtiger Aspekt unseres Kulturerbes ist und als ein Spiegel f{\"u}r die Evolution der Menschheit betrachtet werden kann.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Meesters2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Meesters, Elena}, title = {Gestaltung eines h{\"a}uslichen Telemonitoringsystems zur Prognose kardialer Dekompensation}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {113 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Herzinsuffizienz ist eine der h{\"a}ufigsten Herzerkrankungen in Deutschland. Sie ist fortschreitend und nicht heilbar. Der Krankheitsverlauf ist gepr{\"a}gt von pl{\"o}tzlichen, z.T. lebensbedrohlichen Verschlechterungen und Krankenhauseinweisungen, nach denen die Leistung des Herzen vermindert bleibt. Diese Dekompensationen lassen sich bisher im heimischen Umfeld nicht durch Messwerte vorhersehen. Dieses Ger{\"a}t bestimmt die Fl{\"u}ssigkeitsansammlungen in der Lunge, die ein mittelfristiges Symptom einer Dekompensation sind. Außerdem misst es {\"u}ber einen Hautsensor die im Schweiß enthaltene Menge eines Proteins, das bei {\"U}berdehnung des Herzmuskels vermehrt im Blutplasma zu finden ist. So k{\"o}nnen Dekompensationen bis zu zwei Wochen vor einem akuten Ereignis detektiert und behandelt werden. Außerdem gibt es tagesformabh{\"a}ngige Tipps f{\"u}r die Alltagsgestaltung mit der Erkrankung.}, language = {de} } @phdthesis{Czarnecki2013, author = {Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Entwicklung einer referenzmodellbasierten Unternehmensarchitektur f{\"u}r die Telekommunikationsindustrie}, publisher = {Logos}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {9783832535100}, pages = {230 Seiten}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Die Telekommunikationsindustrie hat in den letzten Jahrzehnten einen enormen Wandel vollzogen. F{\"u}r Telekommunikationsunternehmen erfordert dies fundamentale Umstrukturierungen von Strategie, Prozessen, Anwendungssystemen und Netzwerktechnologien. Dabei spielen Unternehmensarchitekturen und Referenzmodelle eine wichtige Rolle. Zwar existieren in der Praxis anerkannte Referenzmodelle, aber wie sind diese f{\"u}r eine systematische Transformation zu gestalten? Wie sieht eine konkrete L{\"o}sung f{\"u}r die Telekommunikationsindustrie aus? Als Antwort stellt Christian Czarnecki in seinem Buch eine referenzmodellbasierte Unternehmensarchitektur vor. Basierend auf einer umfangreichen Untersuchung von Transformationsprojekten werden Probleme und Anforderungen der Praxis identifiziert, f{\"u}r die mit Methoden der Unternehmenstransformation, Referenzmodellierung und Unternehmensarchitektur ein L{\"o}sungsvorschlag entwickelt und evaluiert wird. Dieser besteht u. a. aus detaillierten Anwendungsf{\"a}llen, Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufen, einer Zuordnung von Prozessen zu Anwendungssystemen sowie Handlungsempfehlungen zur Virtualisierung. F{\"u}r Wissenschaftler und Studierende der Wirtschaftsinformatik zeigt das Buch neue Erkenntnisse einer anwendungsorientierten Referenzmodellierung. F{\"u}r Praktiker liefert es eine methodisch fundierte L{\"o}sung f{\"u}r die aktuellen Transformationsbedarfe der Telekommunikationsindustrie. Christian Czarnecki arbeitet seit 2004 als Unternehmensberater und hat viele Telekommunikationsunternehmen bei deren Transformation begleitet. In 2013 erfolgte die Promotion zum Doktoringenieur an der Otto-von-Guericke-Universit{\"a}t Magdeburg.}, language = {de} } @book{CzarneckiDietze2017, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Dietze, Christian}, title = {Reference architecture for the telecommunications industry: Transformation of strategy, organization, processes, data, and applications}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-46755-9 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-46757-3}, pages = {XXII, 253 Seiten}, year = {2017}, abstract = {This book reflects the tremendous changes in the telecommunications industry in the course of the past few decades - shorter innovation cycles, stiffer competition and new communication products. It analyzes the transformation of processes, applications and network technologies that are now expected to take place under enormous time pressure. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the TM Forum have provided reference solutions that are broadly recognized and used throughout the value chain of the telecommunications industry, and which can be considered the de facto standard. The book describes how these reference solutions can be used in a practical context: it presents the latest insights into their development, highlights lessons learned from numerous international projects and combines them with well-founded research results in enterprise architecture management and reference modeling. The complete architectural transformation is explained, from the planning and set-up stage to the implementation. Featuring a wealth of examples and illustrations, the book offers a valuable resource for telecommunication professionals, enterprise architects and project managers alike.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CzarneckiHeuserSpiliopoulou2009, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Heuser, Marcus and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {How does the implementation of a next generation network influence a telecommunication company?}, series = {European and Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems}, booktitle = {European and Mediterranean Conference on Information Systems}, editor = {Irani, Zahir}, publisher = {Brunel University}, address = {London}, isbn = {9781902316697}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2009}, abstract = {As the potential of a Next Generation Network (NGN) is recognized, telecommunication companies consider switching to it. Although the implementation of an NGN seems to be merely a modification of the network infrastructure, it may trigger or require changes in the whole company and even influence the company strategy. To capture the effects of NGN we propose a framework based on concepts of business engineering and technical recommendations for the introduction of NGN technology. The specific design of solutions for the layers "Strategy", "Processes" and "Information Systems" as well as their interdependencies are an essential characteristic of the developed framework. We have per-formed a case study on NGN implementation and observed that all layers captured by our framework are influenced by the introduction of an NGN.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Czarnecki2011, author = {Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Gestaltung von Customer Relationship Management {\"u}ber die Grenzen von Telekommunikationsunternehmen hinweg}, series = {Tagungsband zum Doctoral Consortium der WI 2009}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum Doctoral Consortium der WI 2009}, editor = {Eymann, Torsten}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Bayreuth Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Wirtschaftsinformatik}, address = {Bayreuth}, issn = {1864-9300}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-opus-5462}, pages = {11 -- 23}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Durch die Fragmentierung von Wertsch{\"o}pfungsketten ergeben sich neue Herausforderungen f{\"u}r das Management von Kundenbeziehungen. Die Dissertation untersucht die daraus resultierenden Anforderungen an eine {\"u}bergreifende Integration von Customer Relationship Management in der Telekommunikationsindustrie. Ziel ist es, durch Anwendung von Methoden eines Enterprise Architecture Framework eine {\"u}bergreifend L{\"o}sung zu gestalten. Grundlegende Pr{\"a}misse dabei ist, dass die {\"u}bergreifende Gestaltung eines Customer Relationship Management f{\"u}r alle an der Wertsch{\"o}pfung beteiligten Unternehmen vorteilhaft ist.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{CzarneckiWinkelmannSpiliopoulou2011, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Winkelmann, Axel and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {Making business systems in the telecommunication industry more customer-oriented}, series = {Information Systems Development : Business Systems and Services: Modeling and Development}, booktitle = {Information Systems Development : Business Systems and Services: Modeling and Development}, editor = {Pokorny, Jaroslav and Repa, Vaclav and Richta, Karel and Wojtkowski, Wita and Linger, Henry and Barry, Chris and Lang, Michael}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-4419-9645-9 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4419-9790-6_14}, pages = {169 -- 180}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Market changes have forced telecommunication companies to transform their business. Increased competition, short innovation cycles, changed usage patterns, increased customer expectations and cost reduction are the main drivers. Our objective is to analyze to what extend transformation projects have improved the orientation towards the end-customers. Therefore, we selected 38 real-life case studies that are dealing with customer orientation. Our analysis is based on a telecommunication-specific framework that aligns strategy, business processes and information systems. The result of our analysis shows the following: transformation projects that aim to improve the customer orientation are combined with clear goals on costs and revenue of the enterprise. These projects are usually directly linked to the customer touch points, but also to the development and provisioning of products. Furthermore, the analysis shows that customer orientation is not the sole trigger for transformation. There is no one-fits-all solution; rather, improved customer orientation needs aligned changes of business processes as well as information systems related to different parts of the company.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CzarneckiWinkelmannSpiliopoulou2012, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Winkelmann, Axel and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {Transformation in Telecommunication - Analyse und Clustering von Real-life Projekten}, series = {Multikonferenz Wirtschaftsinformatik 2012}, booktitle = {Multikonferenz Wirtschaftsinformatik 2012}, editor = {Mattfeld, Dirk Christian and Robra-Bissantz, Susanne}, publisher = {Gito}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {9783942183635}, pages = {985 -- 998}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Die Ver{\"a}nderungen des Telekommunikationsmarktes haben in der Praxis zu einer Vielzahl von Transformationsprojekten gef{\"u}hrt. Was geh{\"o}rt aber zu einem "Transformationsprojekt", welche Prozesse und Systeme werden ver{\"a}ndert? Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage haben wir 184 Berichte zu Projekten analysiert, die als "Transformationsprojekte" bezeichnet waren. F{\"u}r die Analyse haben wir einen Kodierungsrahmen konzipiert und anhand dessen die Berichte mit einem hierarchischen Clustering-Verfahren in Themen gruppiert. Die Ergebnisse liefern Hinweise {\"u}ber die in der Praxis gesetzten Schwerpunkte und Priorit{\"a}ten. Sie k{\"o}nnen somit als Unterst{\"u}tzung f{\"u}r Unternehmen dienen, die ein Transformationsprojekt planen. Sie weisen zudem darauf hin, in welchen Bereichen eines Unternehmens Unterst{\"u}tzung durch wissenschaftlich erprobte Werkzeuge und Modelle n{\"o}tig ist.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{NursinskiStolbergGangatharanCzarnecki2016, author = {Nursinski-Stolberg, Andr{\´e} and Gangatharan, Kiritharan and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Development of a subject-oriented reference process model for the telecommunications industry}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016}, editor = {Mayr, Heinrich C. and Pinzger, Martin}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V.}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885796534}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {699 -- 712}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Generally the usage of reference models can be structured top-down or bottom-up. The practical need of agile change and flexible organizational implementation requires a consistent mapping to an operational level. In this context, well-established reference process models are typically structured top-down. The subject-oriented Business Process Management (sBPM) offers a modeling concept that is structured bottom-up and concentrates on the process actors on an operational level. This paper applies sBPM to the enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM), a well-accepted reference process model in the telecommunications industry. The resulting design artifact is a concrete example for a combination of a bottom-up and top-down developed reference model. The results are evaluated and confirmed in practical context through the involvement of the industry body TMForum.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Czarnecki2016, author = {Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Design und Nutzung einer industriespezifischen Referenzarchitektur f{\"u}r die Telekommunikationsindustrie}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016. 26.-30. September 2016 Klagenfurt}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 259 INFORMATIK 2016. 26.-30. September 2016 Klagenfurt}, editor = {Mayr, Heinrich C. and Pinzger, Martin and Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e. V. (GI),}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885796534}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {807 -- 814}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Zur Unterst{\"u}tzung des Transformationsbedarfs von Telekommunikationsunternehmen sind die Referenzmodelle des TM Forums in der Praxis weltweit anerkannt. Dabei findet jedoch meist eine losgel{\"o}ste Nutzung f{\"u}r spezifische Einzelthemen statt. Daher f{\"u}hrt dieser Artikel die bestehenden Inhalte in einer industriespezifischen, {\"u}bergreifenden Referenzarchitektur zusammen. Der Fokus liegt auf den Ebenen Aufbauorganisation, Prozesse, Applikationen und Daten. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus werden inhaltliche Architekturdom{\"a}nen zur Strukturierung angeboten. Die Referenzarchitektur ist hierarchisch aufgebaut und wird hier beispielhaft f{\"u}r ausgew{\"a}hlte, aggregierte Inhalte beschrieben. Als erste Evaluation wird die Anwendung der Referenzarchitektur in drei Praxisprojekten erl{\"a}utert.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{CzarneckiDietze2017, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Dietze, Christian}, title = {Domain-Specific reference modeling in the telecommunications industry}, series = {DESRIST 2017: Designing the Digital Transformation}, booktitle = {DESRIST 2017: Designing the Digital Transformation}, editor = {Maedche, Alexander and vom Brocke, Jan and Hevner, Alan}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-59144-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-59144-5_19}, pages = {313 -- 329}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The telecommunications industry is currently going through a major transformation. In this context, the enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM) is a domain-specific process reference model that is offered by the industry organization TM Forum. In practice, eTOM is well accepted and confirmed as de facto standard. It provides process definitions and process flows on different levels of detail. This article discusses the reference modeling of eTOM, i.e., the design, the resulting artifact, and its evaluation based on three project cases. The application of eTOM in three projects illustrates the design approach and concrete models on strategic and operational levels. The article follows the Design Science Research (DSR) paradigm. It contributes with concrete design artifacts to the transformational needs of the telecommunications industry and offers lessons-learned from a general DSR perspective.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchneiderWisselinkCzarnecki2017, author = {Schneider, Dominik and Wisselink, Frank and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Qualitative Wertsch{\"o}pfungsanalyse von Anwendungsf{\"a}llen des Narrowband Internet of Things}, series = {Prozesse, Technologie, Anwendungen, Systeme und Management 2017. Angewandte Forschung in der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, booktitle = {Prozesse, Technologie, Anwendungen, Systeme und Management 2017. Angewandte Forschung in der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, editor = {Barton, Thomas and Herrmann, Frank and Meister, Vera G. and M{\"u}ller, Christian and Seel, Christian}, publisher = {mana-Buch}, address = {Heide}, isbn = {978-3-944330-56-3}, pages = {184 -- 193}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Prim{\"a}re Ziele des Internets der Dinge sind die Steuerung physischer Gegenst{\"a}nde aus der Distanz und das Erfassen von Informationen aus dem Umfeld dieser Gegenst{\"a}nde. Dazu werden Hardwarekomponenten in Gegenst{\"a}nde des t{\"a}glichen Lebens und die Umwelt integriert. Mithilfe von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien entsteht hieraus das Internet der Dinge (Internet of Things, IoT). Vor einem Jahr wurde mit Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) eine Technologie die es erm{\"o}glicht, Hardwarekomponenten energieeffizient und unmittelbar {\"u}ber das Mobilfunknetz zu vernetzen. Gegenst{\"a}nde werden dadurch {\"u}ber große Reichweiten eigenst{\"a}ndig kommunikationsf{\"a}hig. Das IoT steht mit NB-IoT vor einem gestiegenen Nutzenpotenzial, da eine zunehmende Anzahl miteinander verbundener Gegenst{\"a}nde und der Austausch gr{\"o}ßerer Datenmengen realisierbar sind. Damit sind aus wirtschaftlicher Sicht neue, innovative Anwendungsf{\"a}lle des IoT m{\"o}glich, die auch bereits in der Praxis diskutiert werden. In diesem Beitrag wird anhand eines konkreten Anwendungsfalls untersucht, welche neuen Gesch{\"a}fts- bzw. Partnermodelle durch die gemeinsame Nutzung von NB-IoT-Daten und Big Data-Technologien entstehen und welcher qualitative Mehrwert f{\"u}r die an einem Anwendungsfall beteiligten Stakeholder geschaffen wird. Dazu wird - einem konstruktionsorientierten Forschungsansatz folgend - ein Bewertungsrahmen zur qualitativen Wertsch{\"o}pfungsanalyse von NB-IoT entwickelt, der u.a. auf der Schablone nach Cockburn und dem Business Model Canvas basiert. Anhand dieses Bewertungsrahmens wird ein Anwendungsfall untersucht, der in anonymisierter Form an konkrete Praxisprojekte angelehnt ist. Konkret wird ein Anwendungsfall betrachtet, der einen Fahrradverleih 2.0 basierend auf dem Einsatz von NB-IoT vorschl{\"a}gt. Aus den Untersuchungsergebnissen gehen beispielsweise Erkenntnisse hervor, wie Gesch{\"a}ftsmodelle auf}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ThomeCzarneckiAuthetal.2017, author = {Thom{\´e}, Tristan Eberhard and Czarnecki, Christian and Auth, Gunnar and Bensberg, Frank}, title = {Erweiterung des Referenzprozessmodells eTOM um die Anforderungen des deutschen IT-Sicherheitsgesetzes}, series = {Prozesse, Technologie, Anwendungen, Systeme und Management 2017. Angewandte Forschung in der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, booktitle = {Prozesse, Technologie, Anwendungen, Systeme und Management 2017. Angewandte Forschung in der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, editor = {Barton, Thomas and Herrmann, Frank and Meister, Vera G. and M{\"u}ller, Christian and Seel, Christian}, publisher = {mana-Buch}, address = {Heide}, isbn = {978-3-944330-56-3}, pages = {51 -- 60}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Kritische Infrastrukturen sind prim{\"a}re Ziele krimineller Hacker. Der Deutsche Bundestag reagierte darauf am 25. Juli 2015 mit einem Gesetz zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit von ITSystemen, dem IT-Sicherheitsgesetz. Dies verlangt von Betreibern kritischer Infrastrukturen, angemessene Mindeststandards f{\"u}r organisatorische und technische Sicherheit zu implementieren, um den Betrieb und die Verf{\"u}gbarkeit dieser Infrastruktur zu gew{\"a}hrleisten. Telekommunikationsunternehmen sind einerseits von diesem Gesetz in besonderem Maße betroffen und verf{\"u}gen andererseits mit dem Rahmenwerk enhanced Telecom Operations Map (eTOM) {\"u}ber ein international anerkanntes Referenzmodell zur Gestaltung von Gesch{\"a}ftsprozessen in dieser Branche. Da s{\"a}mtliche Telekommunikationsunternehmen in Deutschland verpflichtet sind, das Gesetz innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitrahmens zu implementieren, pr{\"a}sentiert dieser Beitrag einen Vorschlag zur Erweiterung von eTOM um die relevanten Anforderungen des deutschen IT-Sicherheitsgesetzes.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchnejiderWisselinkCzarnecki2017, author = {Schnejider, Dominik and Wisselink, Frank and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Transformation von Wertsch{\"o}pfungsketten durch das Internet der Dinge - Bewertungsrahmen und Fallstudie}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 275 INFORMATIK 2017}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 275 INFORMATIK 2017}, editor = {Eibl, Maximilian and Gaedke, Martin and Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e. V. (GI),}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {978-3-88579-669-5}, issn = {1617-5468}, doi = {10.18420/in2017_208}, pages = {2081 -- 2094}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Momentan finden in vielen Branchen umfassende Ver{\"a}nderungen von M{\"a}rkten und Wertsch{\"o}pfungsketten statt, welche auch als Digitale Transformation bezeichnet werden. In diesem Zusammenhang wird das Internet der Dinge (Internet of Things, IoT) als ein wichtiger technischer Enabler der Ver{\"a}nderungen angesehen. Prim{\"a}re Ziele des IoT sind die Steuerung physischer Gegen-st{\"a}nde aus der Distanz und das Erfassen von Informationen aus dem Umfeld dieser Gegenst{\"a}nde. Welche neuen Gesch{\"a}fts-bzw. Partnermodelle entstehen durch die gemeinsame Nutzung von IoT-Daten und Big-Data-Technologien und welcher qualitative Mehrwert wird dadurch geschaffen? Als Antwort wird in diesem Beitrag ein Bewertungsrahmen zur qualitativen Wertsch{\"o}pfungsanalyse von IoT vorgeschlagen. Anhand dieses Bewertungsrahmens wird ein Anwendungsfall untersucht, der in anonymisierter Form an konkrete Praxisprojekte angelehnt ist. Konkret wird ein Anwendungsfall betrachtet, der eine Abfallwirtschaft 2.0 basierend auf dem Einsatz von IoT vorschl{\"a}gt. Aus den Untersuchungsergebnissen gehen beispielsweise Erkenntnisse hervor, wie Gesch{\"a}ftsmodelle auf Basis eines unentgeltlichen Informationsaustauschs durch IoT gestaltet werden k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @article{CzarneckiWinkelmannSpiliopoulou2010, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Winkelmann, Axel and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {Services in electronic telecommunication markets: a framework for planning the virtualization of processes}, series = {Electronic Markets}, volume = {20}, journal = {Electronic Markets}, number = {3-4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1422-8890}, doi = {10.1007/s12525-010-0045-8}, pages = {197 -- 207}, year = {2010}, abstract = {The potential of electronic markets in enabling innovative product bundles through flexible and sustainable partnerships is not yet fully exploited in the telecommunication industry. One reason is that bundling requires seamless de-assembling and re-assembling of business processes, whilst processes in telecommunication companies are often product-dependent and hard to virtualize. We propose a framework for the planning of the virtualization of processes, intended to assist the decision maker in prioritizing the processes to be virtualized: (a) we transfer the virtualization pre-requisites stated by the Process Virtualization Theory in the context of customer-oriented processes in the telecommunication industry and assess their importance in this context, (b) we derive IT-oriented requirements for the removal of virtualization barriers and highlight their demand on changes at different levels of the organization. We present a first evaluation of our approach in a case study and report on lessons learned and further steps to be performed.}, language = {en} } @article{CzarneckiSpiliopoulou2012, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {A holistic framework for the implementation of a next generation network}, series = {International Journal of Business Information Systems}, volume = {9}, journal = {International Journal of Business Information Systems}, number = {4}, publisher = {Inderscience Enterprises}, address = {Olney, Bucks}, issn = {1746-0972}, doi = {10.1504/IJBIS.2012.046291}, pages = {385 -- 401}, year = {2012}, abstract = {As the potential of a next generation network (NGN) is recognised, telecommunication companies consider switching to it. Although the implementation of an NGN seems to be merely a modification of the network infrastructure, it may trigger or require changes in the whole company, because it builds upon the separation between service and transport, a flexible bundling of services to products and the streamlining of the IT infrastructure. We propose a holistic framework, structured into the layers 'strategy', 'processes' and 'information systems' and incorporate into each layer all concepts necessary for the implementation of an NGN, as well as the alignment of these concepts. As a first proof-of-concept for our framework we have performed a case study on the introduction of NGN in a large telecommunication company; we show that our framework captures all topics that are affected by an NGN implementation.}, language = {en} } @article{CzarneckiWinkelmannSpiliopoulou2013, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Winkelmann, Axel and Spiliopoulou, Myra}, title = {Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufe f{\"u}r Telekommunikationsunternehmen: Eine Erweiterung des eTOM-Modells}, series = {Wirtschaftsinformatik}, volume = {55}, journal = {Wirtschaftsinformatik}, number = {2}, publisher = {Springer Fachmedien}, address = {Wiesbaden}, issn = {1861-8936}, doi = {10.1007/s11576-013-0351-9}, pages = {83 -- 97}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Der Telekommunikationsmarkt erf{\"a}hrt substanzielle Ver{\"a}nderungen. Neue Gesch{\"a}ftsmodelle, innovative Dienstleistungen und Technologien erfordern Reengineering, Transformation und Prozessstandardisierung. Mit der Enhanced Telecom Operation Map (eTOM) bietet das TM Forum ein international anerkanntes de facto Referenz-Prozess-Framework basierend auf spezifischen Anforderungen und Auspr{\"a}gungen der Telekommunikationsindustrie an. Allerdings enth{\"a}lt dieses Referenz-Framework nur eine hierarchische Sammlung von Prozessen auf unterschiedlichen Abstraktionsebenen. Eine Kontrollsicht verstanden als sequenzielle Anordnung von Aktivit{\"a}ten und daraus resultierend ein realer Prozessablauf fehlt ebenso wie eine Ende-zu-Ende-Sicht auf den Kunden. In diesem Artikel erweitern wir das eTOM-Referenzmodell durch Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufe, in welchen wir das Wissen {\"u}ber Prozesse in Telekommunikationsunternehmen abstrahieren und generalisieren. Durch die Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufe werden Unternehmen bei dem strukturierten und transparenten (Re-)Design ihrer Prozesse unterst{\"u}tzt. Wir demonstrieren die Anwendbarkeit und N{\"u}tzlichkeit unserer Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufe in zwei Fallstudien und evaluieren diese anhand von Kriterien f{\"u}r die Bewertung von Referenzmodellen. Die Referenzprozessabl{\"a}ufe wurden vom TM Forum in den Standard aufgenommen und als Teil von eTOM Version 9 ver{\"o}ffentlicht. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus diskutieren wir die Komponenten unseres Ansatzes, die auch außerhalb der Telekommunikationsindustrie angewandt werden k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @article{BensbergAuthCzarnecki2018, author = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Einsatz von Text Analytics zur Unterst{\"u}tzung literaturintensiver Forschungsprozesse: Konzeption, Realisierung und Lessons Learned}, series = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, volume = {2018}, journal = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, number = {8}, publisher = {AKWI}, address = {Luzern}, issn = {2296-4592}, doi = {10.26034/lu.akwi.2018.3221}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Das anhaltende Wachstum wissenschaftlicher Ver{\"o}ffentlichungen wirft die Fragestellung auf, wie Literaturana-lysen im Rahmen von Forschungsprozessen digitalisiert und somit produktiver realisiert werden k{\"o}nnen. Insbesondere in informationstechnischen Fachgebieten ist die Forschungspraxis durch ein rasant wachsendes Publikationsaufkommen gekennzeichnet. Infolgedessen bietet sich der Einsatz von Methoden der Textanalyse (Text Analytics) an, die Textdaten automatisch vorbereiten und verarbeiten k{\"o}nnen. Erkenntnisse entstehen dabei aus Analysen von Wortarten und Subgruppen, Korrelations- sowie Zeitreihenanalysen. Dieser Beitrag stellt die Konzeption und Realisierung eines Prototypen vor, mit dem Anwender bibliographische Daten aus der etablierten Literaturdatenbank EBSCO Discovery Service mithilfe textanalytischer Methoden erschließen k{\"o}nnen. Der Prototyp basiert auf dem Analysesystem IBM Watson Explorer, das Hochschulen lizenzkostenfrei zur Verf{\"u}gung steht. Potenzielle Adressaten des Prototypen sind Forschungseinrichtungen, Beratungsunternehmen sowie Entscheidungstr{\"a}ger in Politik und Unternehmenspraxis.}, language = {de} } @article{CzarneckiBensbergAuth2019, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar}, title = {Die Rolle von Softwarerobotern f{\"u}r die zuk{\"u}nftige Arbeitswelt}, series = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, volume = {56}, journal = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, issn = {2198-2775}, doi = {10.1365/s40702-019-00548-z}, pages = {795 -- 808}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Im Rahmen der Digitalisierung ist die zunehmende Automatisierung von bisher manuellen Prozessschritten ein Aspekt, der massive Auswirkungen auf die zuk{\"u}nftige Arbeitswelt haben wird. In diesem Kontext werden an den Einsatz von Softwarerobotern zur Prozessautomatisierung hohe Erwartungen gekn{\"u}pft. Bei den Implementierungsans{\"a}tzen wird die Diskussion aktuell insbesondere durch Robotic Process Automation (RPA) und Chatbots gepr{\"a}gt. Beide Ans{\"a}tze verfolgen das gemeinsame Ziel einer 1:1-Automatisierung von menschlichen Handlungen und dadurch ein direktes Ersetzen von Mitarbeitern durch Maschinen. Bei RPA werden Prozesse durch Softwareroboter erlernt und automatisiert ausgef{\"u}hrt. Dabei emulieren RPA-Roboter die Eingaben auf der bestehenden Pr{\"a}sentationsschicht, so dass keine {\"A}nderungen an vorhandenen Anwendungssystemen notwendig sind. Am Markt werden bereits unterschiedliche RPA-L{\"o}sungen als Softwareprodukte angeboten. Durch Chatbots werden Ein- und Ausgaben von Anwendungssystemen {\"u}ber nat{\"u}rliche Sprache realisiert. Dadurch ist die Automatisierung von unternehmensexterner Kommunikation (z. B. mit Kunden) aber auch von unternehmensinternen Assistenzt{\"a}tigkeiten m{\"o}glich. Der Beitrag diskutiert die Auswirkungen von Softwarerobotern auf die Arbeitswelt anhand von Anwendungsbeispielen und erl{\"a}utert die unternehmensindividuelle Entscheidung {\"u}ber den Einsatz von Softwarerobotern anhand von Effektivit{\"a}ts- und Effizienzzielen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BensbergAuthCzarnecki2018, author = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Unterst{\"u}tzung von Wissenstransferprozessen durch Erschließung von Literaturdatenbanken - ein gestaltungsorientierter Ansatz auf Basis von Text Analytics}, series = {Wissenstransfer in der Wirtschaftsinformatik Fachgespr{\"a}ch im Rahmen der MKWI 2018}, booktitle = {Wissenstransfer in der Wirtschaftsinformatik Fachgespr{\"a}ch im Rahmen der MKWI 2018}, editor = {Hofmann, Georg Rainer and Alm, Wolfgang}, publisher = {IMI-Verlag ; Hochschule Aschaffenburg, Information Management Institut}, address = {Aschaffenburg}, isbn = {9783981844207}, pages = {6 -- 15}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Angesichts des anhaltenden Wachstums wissenschaftlicher Ver{\"o}ffentlichungen werden Instrumente ben{\"o}tigt, um Literaturanalysen durch Digitalisierung produktiver zu gestalten. Dieser Beitrag stellt einen Ansatz vor, der bibliographische Daten aus der Literaturdatenbank EBSCO Discovery Service mithilfe von Text-Analytics-Methoden erschließt. Die L{\"o}sung basiert auf dem Textanalysesystem IBM Watson Explorer und eignet sich f{\"u}r explorative Literaturanalysen, um beispielsweise den Status quo emergierender Technologiefelder in der Literatur zu reflektieren. Die generierten Ergebnisse sind in den Kontext der zunehmenden Werkzeugunterst{\"u}tzung des Literaturrechercheprozesses einzuordnen und k{\"o}nnen f{\"u}r intra- sowie interinstitutionelle Wissenstransferprozesse in Forschungs- und Beratungskontexten genutzt werden.}, language = {de} } @article{CzarneckiDietze2020, author = {Czarnecki, Christian and Dietze, Christian}, title = {Gestaltungsorientierte Forschung am Beispiel der Referenzmodellierung in der Telekommunikationsindustrie}, series = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, volume = {57}, journal = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, number = {2}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Cham}, issn = {2198-2775}, doi = {10.1365/s40702-020-00594-y}, pages = {310 -- 323}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Am Beispiel der Telekommunikationsindustrie zeigt der Beitrag eine konkrete Ausgestaltung anwendungsorientierter Forschung, die sowohl f{\"u}r die Praxis als auch f{\"u}r die Wissenschaft nutzen- und erkenntnisbringend ist. Forschungsgegenstand sind die Referenzmodelle des Industriegremiums TM Forum, die von vielen Telekommunikationsunternehmen zur Transformation ihrer Strukturen und Systeme genutzt werden. Es wird die langj{\"a}hrige Forschungst{\"a}tigkeit bei der Weiterentwicklung und Anwendung dieser Referenzmodelle beschrieben. Dabei wird ein konsequent gestaltungsorientierter Forschungsansatz verfolgt. Das Zusammenspiel aus kontinuierlicher Weiterentwicklung in Zusammenarbeit mit einem Industriegremium und der Anwendung in vielf{\"a}ltigen Praxisprojekten f{\"u}hrt zu einer erfolgreichen Symbiose aus praktischer Nutzengenerierung sowie wissenschaftlichem Erkenntnisgewinn. Der Beitrag stellt den gew{\"a}hlten Forschungsansatz anhand konkreter Beispiele vor. Darauf basierend werden Empfehlungen und Herausforderungen f{\"u}r eine gestaltungs- und praxisorientierte Forschung diskutiert.}, language = {de} } @article{BurgerRumpfDoetal.2021, author = {Burger, Ren{\´e} and Rumpf, Jessica and Do, Xuan Tung and Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W. K. and Rehahn, Matthias and Schulze, Margit}, title = {Is NMR combined with multivariate regression applicable for the molecular weight determination of randomly cross-linked polymers such as lignin?}, series = {ACS Omega}, volume = {6}, journal = {ACS Omega}, number = {44}, publisher = {ACS Publications}, address = {Washington, DC}, issn = {2470-1343}, doi = {10.1021/acsomega.1c03574}, pages = {29516 -- 29524}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The molecular weight properties of lignins are one of the key elements that need to be analyzed for a successful industrial application of these promising biopolymers. In this study, the use of 1H NMR as well as diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY NMR), combined with multivariate regression methods, was investigated for the determination of the molecular weight (Mw and Mn) and the polydispersity of organosolv lignins (n = 53, Miscanthus x giganteus, Paulownia tomentosa, and Silphium perfoliatum). The suitability of the models was demonstrated by cross validation (CV) as well as by an independent validation set of samples from different biomass origins (beech wood and wheat straw). CV errors of ca. 7-9 and 14-16\% were achieved for all parameters with the models from the 1H NMR spectra and the DOSY NMR data, respectively. The prediction errors for the validation samples were in a similar range for the partial least squares model from the 1H NMR data and for a multiple linear regression using the DOSY NMR data. The results indicate the usefulness of NMR measurements combined with multivariate regression methods as a potential alternative to more time-consuming methods such as gel permeation chromatography.}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W. K.}, title = {Simplification of NMR Workflows by Standardization Using 2H Integral of Deuterated Solvent as Applied to Aloe vera Preparations}, series = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, volume = {52}, journal = {Applied Magnetic Resonance}, number = {11}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, issn = {1613-7507}, doi = {10.1007/s00723-021-01393-4}, pages = {1591 -- 1600}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In this study, a recently proposed NMR standardization approach by 2H integral of deuterated solvent for quantitative multicomponent analysis of complex mixtures is presented. As a proof of principle, the existing NMR routine for the analysis of Aloe vera products was modified. Instead of using absolute integrals of targeted compounds and internal standard (nicotinamide) from 1H-NMR spectra, quantification was performed based on the ratio of a particular 1H-NMR compound integral and 2H-NMR signal of deuterated solvent D2O. Validation characteristics (linearity, repeatability, accuracy) were evaluated and the results showed that the method has the same precision as internal standardization in case of multicomponent screening. Moreover, a dehydration process by freeze drying is not necessary for the new routine. Now, our NMR profiling of A. vera products needs only limited sample preparation and data processing. The new standardization methodology provides an appealing alternative for multicomponent NMR screening. In general, this novel approach, using standardization by 2H integral, benefits from reduced sample preparation steps and uncertainties, and is recommended in different application areas (purity determination, forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, etc.).}, language = {en} } @article{BurmistrovaSobolevaMonakhova2021, author = {Burmistrova, Natalia A. and Soboleva, Polina M. and Monakhova, Yulia}, title = {Is infrared spectroscopy combined with multivariate analysis a promising tool for heparin authentication?}, series = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, volume = {194}, journal = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, number = {Article number: 113811}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, isbn = {0731-7085}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113811}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The investigation of the possibility to determine various characteristics of powder heparin (n = 115) was carried out with infrared spectroscopy. The evaluation of heparin samples included several parameters such as purity grade, distributing company, animal source as well as heparin species (i.e. Na-heparin, Ca-heparin, and heparinoids). Multivariate analysis using principal component analysis (PCA), soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA), and partial least squares - discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were applied for the modelling of spectral data. Different pre-processing methods were applied to IR spectral data; multiplicative scatter correction (MSC) was chosen as the most relevant. Obtained results were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Good predictive ability of this approach demonstrates the potential of IR spectroscopy and chemometrics for screening of heparin quality. This approach, however, is designed as a screening tool and is not considered as a replacement for either of the methods required by USP and FDA.}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W.K.}, title = {Novel approach of qNMR workflow by standardization using 2H integral: Application to any intrinsic calibration standard}, series = {Talanta}, volume = {222}, journal = {Talanta}, number = {Article number: 121504}, publisher = {Elsevier}, isbn = {0039-9140}, doi = {10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121504}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) is routinely performed by the internal or external standardization. The manuscript describes a simple alternative to these common workflows by using NMR signal of another active nuclei of calibration compound. For example, for any arbitrary compound quantification by NMR can be based on the use of an indirect concentration referencing that relies on a solvent having both 1H and 2H signals. To perform high-quality quantification, the deuteration level of the utilized deuterated solvent has to be estimated. In this contribution the new method was applied to the determination of deuteration levels in different deuterated solvents (MeOD, ACN, CDCl3, acetone, benzene, DMSO-d6). Isopropanol-d6, which contains a defined number of deuterons and protons, was used for standardization. Validation characteristics (precision, accuracy, robustness) were calculated and the results showed that the method can be used in routine practice. Uncertainty budget was also evaluated. In general, this novel approach, using standardization by 2H integral, benefits from reduced sample preparation steps and uncertainties, and can be applied in different application areas (purity determination, forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, etc.).}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaSobolevaFedotovaetal.2022, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Soboleva, Polina M. and Fedotova, Elena S. and Musina, Kristina T. and Burmistrova, Natalia A.}, title = {Quantum chemical calculations of IR spectra of heparin disaccharide subunits}, series = {Computational and Theoretical Chemistry}, volume = {1217}, journal = {Computational and Theoretical Chemistry}, number = {Article number: 113891}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {2210-271X}, doi = {10.1016/j.comptc.2022.113891}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Heparin is a natural polysaccharide, which plays essential role in many biological processes. Alterations in building blocks can modify biological roles of commercial heparin products, due to significant changes in the conformation of the polymer chain. The variability structure of heparin leads to difficulty in quality control using different analytical methods, including infrared (IR) spectroscopy. In this paper molecular modelling of heparin disaccharide subunits was performed using quantum chemistry. The structural and spectral parameters of these disaccharides have been calculated using RHF/6-311G. In addition, over-sulphated chondroitin sulphate disaccharide was studied as one of the most widespread contaminants of heparin. Calculated IR spectra were analyzed with respect to specific structure parameters. IR spectroscopic fingerprint was found to be sensitive to substitution pattern of disaccharide subunits. Vibrational assignments of calculated spectra were correlated with experimental IR spectral bands of native heparin. Chemometrics was used to perform multivariate analysis of simulated spectral data.}, language = {en} } @article{BurgerLindnerRumpfetal.2022, author = {Burger, Ren{\´e} and Lindner, Simon and Rumpf, Jessica and Do, Xuan Tung and Diehl, Bernd W.K. and Rehahn, Matthias and Monakhova, Yulia and Schulze, Margit}, title = {Benchtop versus high field NMR: Comparable performance found for the molecular weight determination of lignin}, series = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, volume = {212}, journal = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, number = {Article number: 114649}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {New York, NY}, isbn = {0731-7085}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114649}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Lignin is a promising renewable biopolymer being investigated worldwide as an environmentally benign substitute of fossil-based aromatic compounds, e.g. for the use as an excipient with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in drug delivery or even as active compound. For its successful implementation into process streams, a quick, easy, and reliable method is needed for its molecular weight determination. Here we present a method using 1H spectra of benchtop as well as conventional NMR systems in combination with multivariate data analysis, to determine lignin's molecular weight (Mw and Mn) and polydispersity index (PDI). A set of 36 organosolv lignin samples (from Miscanthus x giganteus, Paulownia tomentosa and Silphium perfoliatum) was used for the calibration and cross validation, and 17 samples were used as external validation set. Validation errors between 5.6\% and 12.9\% were achieved for all parameters on all NMR devices (43, 60, 500 and 600 MHz). Surprisingly, no significant difference in the performance of the benchtop and high-field devices was found. This facilitates the application of this method for determining lignin's molecular weight in an industrial environment because of the low maintenance expenditure, small footprint, ruggedness, and low cost of permanent magnet benchtop NMR systems.}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2022, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W.K.}, title = {Multinuclear NMR screening of pharmaceuticals using standardization by 2H integral of a deuterated solvent}, series = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, volume = {209}, journal = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, number = {Article number: 114530}, publisher = {Elsevier}, isbn = {0731-7085}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114530}, year = {2022}, abstract = {NMR standardization approach that uses the 2H integral of deuterated solvent for quantitative multinuclear analysis of pharmaceuticals is described. As a proof of principle, the existing NMR procedure for the analysis of heparin products according to US Pharmacopeia monograph is extended to the determination of Na+ and Cl- content in this matrix. Quantification is performed based on the ratio of a 23Na (35Cl) NMR integral and 2H NMR signal of deuterated solvent, D2O, acquired using the specific spectrometer hardware. As an alternative, the possibility of 133Cs standardization using the addition of Cs2CO3 stock solution is shown. Validation characteristics (linearity, repeatability, sensitivity) are evaluated. A holistic NMR profiling of heparin products can now also be used for the quantitative determination of inorganic compounds in a single analytical run using a single sample. In general, the new standardization methodology provides an appealing alternative for the NMR screening of inorganic and organic components in pharmaceutical products.}, language = {en} } @article{LindnerBurgerRutledgeetal.2022, author = {Lindner, Simon and Burger, Ren{\´e} and Rutledge, Douglas N. and Do, Xuan Tung and Rumpf, Jessica and Diehl, Bernd W. K. and Schulze, Margit and Monakhova, Yulia}, title = {Is the calibration transfer of multivariate calibration models between high- and low-field NMR instruments possible? A case study of lignin molecular weight}, series = {Analytical chemistry}, volume = {94}, journal = {Analytical chemistry}, number = {9}, publisher = {ACS Publications}, address = {Washington, DC}, isbn = {1520-6882}, doi = {10.1021/acs.analchem.1c05125}, pages = {3997 -- 4004}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Although several successful applications of benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in quantitative mixture analysis exist, the possibility of calibration transfer remains mostly unexplored, especially between high- and low-field NMR. This study investigates for the first time the calibration transfer of partial least squares regressions [weight average molecular weight (Mw) of lignin] between high-field (600 MHz) NMR and benchtop NMR devices (43 and 60 MHz). For the transfer, piecewise direct standardization, calibration transfer based on canonical correlation analysis, and transfer via the extreme learning machine auto-encoder method are employed. Despite the immense resolution difference between high-field and low-field NMR instruments, the results demonstrate that the calibration transfer from high- to low-field is feasible in the case of a physical property, namely, the molecular weight, achieving validation errors close to the original calibration (down to only 1.2 times higher root mean square errors). These results introduce new perspectives for applications of benchtop NMR, in which existing calibrations from expensive high-field instruments can be transferred to cheaper benchtop instruments to economize.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrockmannSultanowCzarnecki2018, author = {Brockmann, Carsten and Sultanow, Eldar and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Enterprise architectures between agility and traditional methodologies}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 285 Workshops der INFORMATIK 2018}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 285 Workshops der INFORMATIK 2018}, editor = {Czarnecki, Christian and Brockmann, Carsten and Sultanow, Eldar and Koschmider, Agnes and Selzer, Annika and Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e. V.,}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885796794}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {1 Seite}, year = {2018}, abstract = {For this year's workshop on Enterpirse Architecture in Research and Practice we have received eight submissions from which four have passed the rigorous peer-review. The acceptance quote of 50\% assures that only advancements in the field are included in our workshop.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BensbergAuthCzarneckietal.2018, author = {Bensberg, Frank and Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian and W{\"o}rndle, Christopher}, title = {Transforming literature-intensive research processes through text analytics - design, implementation and lessons learned}, editor = {Kemal İlter, H.}, doi = {10.6084/m9.figshare.7582073.v1}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The continuing growth of scientific publications raises the question how research processes can be digitalized and thus realized more productively. Especially in information technology fields, research practice is characterized by a rapidly growing volume of publications. For the search process various information systems exist. However, the analysis of the published content is still a highly manual task. Therefore, we propose a text analytics system that allows a fully digitalized analysis of literature sources. We have realized a prototype by using EBSCO Discovery Service in combination with IBM Watson Explorer and demonstrated the results in real-life research projects. Potential addressees are research institutions, consulting firms, and decision-makers in politics and business practice.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrockmannSultanowCzarnecki2019, author = {Brockmann, Carsten and Sultanow, Eldar and Czarnecki, Christian}, title = {Is enterprise architecture still relevant in the digital age?}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 295 INFORMATIK 2019, Workshop-Beitr{\"a}ge}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 295 INFORMATIK 2019, Workshop-Beitr{\"a}ge}, editor = {Draude, Claude and Lange, Martin and Sick, Bernhard}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885796893}, issn = {1617-5468}, doi = {10.18420/inf2019_ws01}, pages = {21 -- 21}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AuthCzarneckiBensberg2019, author = {Auth, Gunnar and Czarnecki, Christian and Bensberg, Frank}, title = {Impact of robotic process automation on enterprise architectures}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 295 INFORMATIK 2019, Workshop-Beitr{\"a}ge}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 295 INFORMATIK 2019, Workshop-Beitr{\"a}ge}, editor = {Draude, Claude and Lange, Martin and Sick, Bernhard and Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V. (GI),}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885796893}, issn = {1617-5468}, doi = {10.18420/inf2019_ws05}, pages = {59 -- 65}, year = {2019}, abstract = {The initial idea of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the automation of business processes through the presentation layer of existing application systems. For this simple emulation of user input and output by software robots, no changes of the systems and architecture is required. However, considering strategic aspects of aligning business and technology on an enterprise level as well as the growing capabilities of RPA driven by artificial intelligence, interrelations between RPA and Enterprise Architecture (EA) become visible and pose new questions. In this paper we discuss the relationship between RPA and EA in terms of perspectives and implications. As workin- progress we focus on identifying new questions and research opportunities related to RPA and EA.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RitschelStenzelCzarneckietal.2021, author = {Ritschel, Konstantin and Stenzel, Adina and Czarnecki, Christian and Hong, Chin-Gi}, title = {Realizing robotic process automation potentials: an architectural perspective on a real-life implementation case}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 314 "INFORMATIK 2021" Computer Science \& Sustainability}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 314 "INFORMATIK 2021" Computer Science \& Sustainability}, editor = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V. (GI),}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885797081}, issn = {1617-5468}, doi = {10.18420/informatik2021-108}, pages = {1303 -- 1311}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The initial idea of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the automation of business processes through a simple emulation of user input and output by software robots. Hence, it can be assumed that no changes of the used software systems and existing Enterprise Architecture (EA) is required. In this short, practical paper we discuss this assumption based on a real-life implementation project. We show that a successful RPA implementation might require architectural work during analysis, implementation, and migration. As practical paper we focus on exemplary lessons-learned and new questions related to RPA and EA.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AmirBauckhageChircuetal.2022, author = {Amir, Malik and Bauckhage, Christian and Chircu, Alina and Czarnecki, Christian and Knopf, Christian and Piatkowski, Nico and Sultanow, Eldar}, title = {What can we expect from quantum (digital) twins?}, series = {Wirtschaftsinformatik 2022 Proceedings}, booktitle = {Wirtschaftsinformatik 2022 Proceedings}, publisher = {AIS Electronic Library (AISeL)}, pages = {1 -- 14}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Digital twins enable the modeling and simulation of real-world entities (objects, processes or systems), resulting in improvements in the associated value chains. The emerging field of quantum computing holds tremendous promise forevolving this virtualization towards Quantum (Digital) Twins (QDT) and ultimately Quantum Twins (QT). The quantum (digital) twin concept is not a contradiction in terms - but instead describes a hybrid approach that can be implemented using the technologies available today by combining classicalcomputing and digital twin concepts with quantum processing. This paperpresents the status quo of research and practice on quantum (digital) twins. It alsodiscuses their potential to create competitive advantage through real-timesimulation of highly complex, interconnected entities that helps companies better address changes in their environment and differentiate their products andservices.}, language = {en} } @article{EggertKreuzer2022, author = {Eggert, Mathias and Kreuzer, Vincent}, title = {Sprachsteuerung im Gesundheitswesen - Anforderungen und Auswahl geeigneter Anbieter}, series = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, volume = {59}, journal = {HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {2198-2775}, issn = {1436-3011}, doi = {10.1365/s40702-022-00919-z}, pages = {1640 -- 1652}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Das Gesundheitswesen ist konfrontiert mit steigenden Kosten und einer immer schwieriger werdenden Personalsituation. Zeitgleich versprechen moderne Sprachsteuerungssysteme Prozesse in Arztpraxen und Krankenh{\"a}usern zu verschlanken und Vorg{\"a}nge zu beschleunigen. Dennoch wird derzeit der Einsatz von Sprachsteuerungssystemen in Arztpraxen oder Krankenh{\"a}usern nur selten beobachtet, was auch an den besonders strengen Datenschutzauflagen der Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) liegt. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus wirft die niedrige Nutzungsrate die Frage nach den konkreten Anforderungen und ihrer Umsetzbarkeit auf, was durch den vorliegenden Beitrag adressiert wird, indem die Ergebnisse von Interviews mit acht medizinischen Fachexperten ausgewertet werden. Erg{\"a}nzend wird die technische Umsetzbarkeit einzelner Anforderungen mit unterschiedlichen Cloud-Anbietern erprobt.}, language = {de} } @article{SchuellerRuhlDinstuehlerSengeretal.2022, author = {Sch{\"u}ller-Ruhl, Aaron and Dinst{\"u}hler, Leonard and Senger, Thorsten and Bergfeld, Stefan and Ingenhag, Christian and Fleischhaker, Robert}, title = {Direct fabrication of arbitrary phase masks in optical glass via ultra-short pulsed laser writing of refractive index modifications}, series = {Applied Physics B}, volume = {128}, journal = {Applied Physics B}, number = {Article number: 208}, editor = {Mackenzie, Jacob}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1432-0649 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s00340-022-07928-2}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2022}, abstract = {We study the possibility to fabricate an arbitrary phase mask in a one-step laser-writing process inside the volume of an optical glass substrate. We derive the phase mask from a Gerchberg-Saxton-type algorithm as an array and create each individual phase shift using a refractive index modification of variable axial length. We realize the variable axial length by superimposing refractive index modifications induced by an ultra-short pulsed laser at different focusing depth. Each single modification is created by applying 1000 pulses with 15 μJ pulse energy at 100 kHz to a fixed spot of 25 μm diameter and the focus is then shifted axially in steps of 10 μm. With several proof-of-principle examples, we show the feasibility of our method. In particular, we identify the induced refractive index change to about a value of Δn=1.5⋅10-3. We also determine our current limitations by calculating the overlap in the form of a scalar product and we discuss possible future improvements.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BlaneckBornheimGriegeretal.2022, author = {Blaneck, Patrick Gustav and Bornheim, Tobias and Grieger, Niklas and Bialonski, Stephan}, title = {Automatic readability assessment of german sentences with transformer ensembles}, series = {Proceedings of the GermEval 2022 Workshop on Text Complexity Assessment of German Text}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the GermEval 2022 Workshop on Text Complexity Assessment of German Text}, publisher = {Association for Computational Linguistics}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.48550/arXiv.2209.04299}, pages = {57 -- 62}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Reliable methods for automatic readability assessment have the potential to impact a variety of fields, ranging from machine translation to self-informed learning. Recently, large language models for the German language (such as GBERT and GPT-2-Wechsel) have become available, allowing to develop Deep Learning based approaches that promise to further improve automatic readability assessment. In this contribution, we studied the ability of ensembles of fine-tuned GBERT and GPT-2-Wechsel models to reliably predict the readability of German sentences. We combined these models with linguistic features and investigated the dependence of prediction performance on ensemble size and composition. Mixed ensembles of GBERT and GPT-2-Wechsel performed better than ensembles of the same size consisting of only GBERT or GPT-2-Wechsel models. Our models were evaluated in the GermEval 2022 Shared Task on Text Complexity Assessment on data of German sentences. On out-of-sample data, our best ensemble achieved a root mean squared error of 0:435.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankertSharmaBlecketal.2017, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Sharma, Mamta Rameshwarlal and Bleck, Wolfgang and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Innovation through Diversity - Development of a Diversity and Innovation management concept}, series = {International Conference on Innovation and Management : IAM23017S : Date: July 4-7, 2017, Osaka, Japan}, booktitle = {International Conference on Innovation and Management : IAM23017S : Date: July 4-7, 2017, Osaka, Japan}, editor = {Farn, C. K.}, publisher = {Kuang Hui Chiu}, address = {Osaka}, issn = {2218-6387}, pages = {Panel C}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Acknowledging that a diverse workforce could be a potential source of innovation, the current research deals with the fine details of why diversity management is central to achieving innovation in heterogeneous research groups and how this could be effectively realized in an organization. The types of heterogeneities addressed mainly include gender, qualification, academic discipline and intercultural perspectives. The type of organization being dealt with in this work is a complex association of research institutes at a technical university in Germany (RWTH Aachen University), namely a 'Cluster of Excellence', whereby several institutes of the university work collaboratively in different sub-projects. The 'Cluster of Excellence' is a part of the 'Excellence Initiative' of the German federal and state governments German Research Foundation (DFG) and German Council of Science and Humanities, with the ultimate aim of promoting cutting-edge research. To support interdisciplinary collaboration and thus the performance of the cluster, the development of a diversity and innovation management concept is presently in the conceptual phase and will be described in the frame of this paper. The 3-S-Diversity Model, composed of the three elements: skills, structure and strategy, serves as a basis for the development of the concept. The proposed concept consists of six phases; the first two phases lay the ground work by developing an understanding of the status quo on the forms of diversity in the Cluster of Excellence, the type of organizational structure of the member institutes and the varieties of specialist work cultures of the same. The third and the fourth phases build up on this foundation by means of qualitative and quantitative studies. While the third phase deals with the sensitization of the management level to the close connection between diversity and innovation; the need to manage them thereafter and find tailor-made methods of doing so, the fourth phase shall mainly focus on the mindset of the employees in this regard. The fifth phase shall consolidate the learnings and the ideas developed in the course of the first four phases into an implementable strategy. The ultimate phase shall be the implementation of this concept in the Cluster. The first three phases have been accomplished successfully and the preliminary results are already available.}, language = {en} } @article{MolinnusJanusFangetal.2022, author = {Molinnus, Denise and Janus, Kevin Alexander and Fang, Anyelina C. and Drinic, Aleksander and Achtsnicht, Stefan and K{\"o}pf, Marius and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Thick-film carbon electrode deposited onto a biodegradable fibroin substrate for biosensing applications}, series = {Physica status solidi (a)}, volume = {219}, journal = {Physica status solidi (a)}, number = {23}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202200100}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This study addresses a proof-of-concept experiment with a biocompatible screen-printed carbon electrode deposited onto a biocompatible and biodegradable substrate, which is made of fibroin, a protein derived from silk of the Bombyx mori silkworm. To demonstrate the sensor performance, the carbon electrode is functionalized as a glucose biosensor with the enzyme glucose oxidase and encapsulated with a silicone rubber to ensure biocompatibility of the contact wires. The carbon electrode is fabricated by means of thick-film technology including a curing step to solidify the carbon paste. The influence of the curing temperature and curing time on the electrode morphology is analyzed via scanning electron microscopy. The electrochemical characterization of the glucose biosensor is performed by amperometric/voltammetric measurements of different glucose concentrations in phosphate buffer. Herein, systematic studies at applied potentials from 500 to 1200 mV to the carbon working electrode (vs the Ag/AgCl reference electrode) allow to determine the optimal working potential. Additionally, the influence of the curing parameters on the glucose sensitivity is examined over a time period of up to 361 days. The sensor shows a negligible cross-sensitivity toward ascorbic acid, noradrenaline, and adrenaline. The developed biocompatible biosensor is highly promising for future in vivo and epidermal applications.}, language = {en} } @article{Maurischat2022, author = {Maurischat, Andreas}, title = {Algebraic independence of the Carlitz period and its hyperderivatives}, series = {Journal of Number Theory}, volume = {240}, journal = {Journal of Number Theory}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Orlando, Fla.}, issn = {0022-314X}, doi = {10.1016/j.jnt.2022.01.006}, pages = {145 -- 162}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @article{KotliarOrtnerConradietal.2022, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin and Ortner, Marion and Conradi, Anna and Hacker, Patricia and Hauser, Christine and G{\"u}nthner, Roman and Moser, Michaela and Muggenthaler, Claudia and Diehl-Schmid, Janine and Priller, Josef and Schmaderer, Christoph and Grimmer, Timo}, title = {Altered retinal cerebral vessel oscillation frequencies in Alzheimer's disease compatible with impaired amyloid clearance}, series = {Neurobiology of Aging}, volume = {120}, journal = {Neurobiology of Aging}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0197-4580}, doi = {10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2022.08.012}, pages = {117 -- 127}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Retinal vessels are similar to cerebral vessels in their structure and function. Moderately low oscillation frequencies of around 0.1 Hz have been reported as the driving force for paravascular drainage in gray matter in mice and are known as the frequencies of lymphatic vessels in humans. We aimed to elucidate whether retinal vessel oscillations are altered in Alzheimer's disease (AD) at the stage of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Seventeen patients with mild-to-moderate dementia due to AD (ADD); 23 patients with MCI due to AD, and 18 cognitively healthy controls (HC) were examined using Dynamic Retinal Vessel Analyzer. Oscillatory temporal changes of retinal vessel diameters were evaluated using mathematical signal analysis. Especially at moderately low frequencies around 0.1 Hz, arterial oscillations in ADD and MCI significantly prevailed over HC oscillations and correlated with disease severity. The pronounced retinal arterial vasomotion at moderately low frequencies in the ADD and MCI groups would be compatible with the view of a compensatory upregulation of paravascular drainage in AD and strengthen the amyloid clearance hypothesis.}, language = {en} } @article{ColomboDriraFrotscheretal.2022, author = {Colombo, Daniele and Drira, Slah and Frotscher, Ralf and Staat, Manfred}, title = {An element-based formulation for ES-FEM and FS-FEM models for implementation in standard solid mechanics finite element codes for 2D and 3D static analysis}, series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, volume = {124}, journal = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Chichester}, issn = {1097-0207}, doi = {10.1002/nme.7126}, pages = {402 -- 433}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Edge-based and face-based smoothed finite element methods (ES-FEM and FS-FEM, respectively) are modified versions of the finite element method allowing to achieve more accurate results and to reduce sensitivity to mesh distortion, at least for linear elements. These properties make the two methods very attractive. However, their implementation in a standard finite element code is nontrivial because it requires heavy and extensive modifications to the code architecture. In this article, we present an element-based formulation of ES-FEM and FS-FEM methods allowing to implement the two methods in a standard finite element code with no modifications to its architecture. Moreover, the element-based formulation permits to easily manage any type of element, especially in 3D models where, to the best of the authors' knowledge, only tetrahedral elements are used in FS-FEM applications found in the literature. Shape functions for non-simplex 3D elements are proposed in order to apply FS-FEM to any standard finite element.}, language = {en} } @article{BhattaraiMayStaatetal.2022, author = {Bhattarai, Aroj and May, Charlotte Anabell and Staat, Manfred and Kowalczyk, Wojciech and Tran, Thanh Ngoc}, title = {Layer-specific damage modeling of porcine large intestine under biaxial tension}, series = {Bioengineering}, volume = {9}, journal = {Bioengineering}, number = {10, Early Access}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2306-5354}, doi = {10.3390/bioengineering9100528}, pages = {1 -- 17}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The mechanical behavior of the large intestine beyond the ultimate stress has never been investigated. Stretching beyond the ultimate stress may drastically impair the tissue microstructure, which consequently weakens its healthy state functions of absorption, temporary storage, and transportation for defecation. Due to closely similar microstructure and function with humans, biaxial tensile experiments on the porcine large intestine have been performed in this study. In this paper, we report hyperelastic characterization of the large intestine based on experiments in 102 specimens. We also report the theoretical analysis of the experimental results, including an exponential damage evolution function. The fracture energies and the threshold stresses are set as damage material parameters for the longitudinal muscular, the circumferential muscular and the submucosal collagenous layers. A biaxial tensile simulation of a linear brick element has been performed to validate the applicability of the estimated material parameters. The model successfully simulates the biomechanical response of the large intestine under physiological and non-physiological loads.}, language = {en} } @misc{Bergerhausen2022, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Bergerhausen, Florian}, title = {Die Chance der fiktionalen Literatur : Literatur der Fiktion als Anstoß f{\"u}r Information und Diskurs}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Der informative Charakter fiktionaler Texte sollte nicht untersch{\"a}tzt werden. Mit dem Projekt wird durch „Buddenbrooks" von Thomas Mann gezeigt, wie relevante und redebed{\"u}rftige Themen in der Literatur angesprochen werden. Daf{\"u}r gibt es zus{\"a}tzliche Text- und Info-Impulse als erg{\"a}nzendes Buch zum Roman. Neben diesen Vertiefungsb{\"u}chern gibt es eine Inszenierung des Buches mit Beispielen aus den B{\"u}chern. Die Ausstellung kann Teil eines Messestandes sein oder f{\"u}r sich existieren und bietet einen ersten Kontakt mit der Idee des Projektes und mit den B{\"u}chern selbst. Zus{\"a}tzliches Interesse an der Arbeit wird durch Social Media Posts generiert, die den wichtigen Part des Austauschs und der Diskussion f{\"o}rdern, wozu das Projekt auch anregen m{\"o}chte. „Die Chance der fiktionalen Literatur" regt Leser:innen an, fiktionale Literatur anders zu betrachten und einen gr{\"o}ßeren Nutzen aus der Fiktion zu ziehen.}, language = {de} } @misc{Boehler2022, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {B{\"o}hler, Jennifer}, title = {Environmental injustice : how environmental inequality impacts low socio-economic communities.}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {255 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Das Projekt besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit der Informationsvermittlung zu dem Thema "Environmental Injustice" in Form einer Website. "Environmental Injustice" beschreibt die systematische unfaire Behandlung von verschiedenen Communities durch L{\"a}nder/Regierungen, Firmen und unabh{\"a}ngige Akteure. In dem Bereich werden weitestgehend Sch{\"a}den im Zusammenhang mit Ressourcen, dessen Abbau, gef{\"a}hrlichen Abf{\"a}llen und Chancenungleichheit beschrieben. Das Projekt ist generell eine Sammlung, die als Anlaufstelle zur Weiterbildung in dem Thema dienen soll. Dies geschieht durch gestalterische Aufarbeitung, Illustration und Kategorisierung.}, language = {de} } @misc{Buechel2022, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {B{\"u}chel, Carolin}, title = {GYMLET : dein mobiles Freiluftstudio - Entwicklung eines serientauglichen Prototypen und einer Vermarktungsstrategie}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {93 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Sportvereine verlieren zunehmend Mitglieder. Grund daf{\"u}r ist der wachsende Wunsch nach unabh{\"a}ngigen Trainingsm{\"o}glichkeiten. GYMLET bietet den Sportler:innen die M{\"o}glichkeit, ihre Fitness funktional, selbstorganisiert und unabh{\"a}ngig zu trainieren. Dabei kann durch den selbstbestimmten Trainingsort neben der k{\"o}rperlichen Fitness vor allem die Motivation zur sportlichen Aktivit{\"a}t und das Wohlbefinden gesteigert werden. Unterst{\"u}tzt wird das Trainingssystem durch eine App, welche den Sportler:innen neben Nutzungsm{\"o}glichkeiten als Coach und Trainingsplaner dient. Um diese Trainingsm{\"o}glichkeit an die Zielgruppe heranzutragen, ist eine Kampagnenstrategie aus zwei Phasen entstanden. In dieser sollen Postings und Clips {\"u}ber Instagram und Youtube ver{\"o}ffentlicht werden. Zus{\"a}tzlich werden Zeitschriften und m{\"o}gliche Kooperationen mit Therapeuten oder Freizeitunterk{\"u}nften zur Ver{\"o}ffentlichung der Kampagne genutzt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Eigel2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Eigel, Nick}, title = {uCo - the universal communicator : robotische Konversationen unserer Zukunft}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {195 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Kommunikationsroboter f{\"u}r den Kundenservice. Aktuell werden große Fortschritte im Bereich von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz und Robotik get{\"a}tigt, sodass wir bald intelligente Maschinen unter uns haben werden. Daher m{\"u}ssen wir uns die Frage beantworten, welche Rolle diese einnehmen sollen und vor allem wie wir mit ihnen interagieren und kommunizieren wollen. "uCo" bew{\"a}ltigt dies mithilfe einer mobilen, robotischen Plattform, welche mit einem holografischen 3-D-Interface ausgestattet ist. Neben der Entwicklung des robotischen K{\"o}rpers beinhaltet das Projekt "uCo" die Grundlage f{\"u}r ein Kommunikationssystem f{\"u}r "uCo's" Gesicht. "uCo" kommuniziert haupts{\"a}chlich {\"u}ber Sprache, wird dabei jedoch von einem speziell entwickelten Mimik- und Emotionssytem unterst{\"u}tzt. "uCo" als Konzept versucht, erste Antworten auf die komplexen gestalterischen und moralischen Fragen zu geben, die mit der Entwicklung von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz einhergehen. Und wer weiß - vielleicht wirst du eines Tages von einem "uCo" beraten.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Geilhausen2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Geilhausen, Ayleen}, title = {SUE : Restauranterlebnisse neu gestalten}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {121 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Gastronomiebetriebe, insbesondere diese ohne zeitgem{\"a}ße und durchdachte Konzepte wurden durch die Pandemie stark getroffen. W{\"a}hrend große Fast-Food-Ketten bereits vor der Pandemie digitale L{\"o}sungen einsetzten, stehen nun auch andere Restaurantbetreiber:innen vor der Herausforderung der Digitalisierung. Gerade die Pandemie hat an dieser Stelle verdeutlicht, welche Restaurants ihre Prozesse im Sinne der User Experience durchdacht haben und welche nicht. Die Tisch-Stuhl-Kombination der „SUE"-Serie bietet Restaurants, smarte und elegante Gastronomiem{\"o}bel, die je nach Konzept in Materialit{\"a}t und Farbe frei anpassbar sind. Wandelbarkeit, Komfort und die Integration digitaler L{\"o}sungen sind die Kernkompetenzen und Anforderungen, die das Gastronomie-Interior in Zukunft erf{\"u}llen muss. Der smarte Bistrotisch und der wandelbare Stuhl der „SUE"-Serie zeigt einen digitalisierten und anpassbaren L{\"o}sungsansatz.}, language = {de} } @incollection{StriebingMuellerSchraudneretal.2022, author = {Striebing, Clemens and M{\"u}ller, J{\"o}rg and Schraudner, Martina and Gewinner, Irina Valerie and Guerrero Morales, Patricia and Hochfeld, Katharina and Hoffman, Shekinah and Kmec, Julie A. and Nguyen, Huu Minh and Schneider, Jannick and Sheridan, Jennifer and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Trimble O'Connor, Lindsey and Vandevelde-Rougale, Agn{\`e}s}, title = {Promoting diversity and combatting discrimination in research organizations: a practitioner's guide}, series = {Diversity and discrimination in research organizations}, booktitle = {Diversity and discrimination in research organizations}, publisher = {Emerald Publishing Limited}, address = {Bingley}, isbn = {978-1-80117-959-1 (Print)}, doi = {10.1108/978-1-80117-956-020221012}, pages = {421 -- 442}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The essay is addressed to practitioners in research management and from academic leadership. It describes which measures can contribute to creating an inclusive climate for research teams and preventing and effectively dealing with discrimination. The practical recommendations consider the policy and organizational levels, as well as the individual perspective of research managers. Following a series of basic recommendations, six lessons learned are formulated, derived from the contributions to the edited collection on "Diversity and Discrimination in Research Organizations."}, language = {en} } @incollection{SteuerDankertLeichtScholten2022, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Perceiving diversity : an explorative approach in a complex research organization.}, series = {Diversity and discrimination in research organizations}, booktitle = {Diversity and discrimination in research organizations}, publisher = {Emerald Publishing Limited}, address = {Bingley}, isbn = {978-1-80117-959-1 (Print)}, doi = {10.1108/978-1-80117-956-020221010}, pages = {365 -- 392}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Diversity management is seen as a decisive factor for ensuring the development of socially responsible innovations (Beacham and Shambaugh, 2011; Sonntag, 2014; L{\´o}pez, 2015; Uebernickel et al., 2015). However, many diversity management approaches fail due to a one-sided consideration of diversity (Thomas and Ely, 2019) and a lacking linkage between the prevailing organizational culture and the perception of diversity in the respective organization. Reflecting the importance of diverse perspectives, research institutions have a special responsibility to actively deal with diversity, as they are publicly funded institutions that drive socially relevant development and educate future generations of developers, leaders and decision-makers. Nevertheless, only a few studies have so far dealt with the influence of the special framework conditions of the science system on diversity management. Focusing on the interdependency of the organizational culture and diversity management especially in a university research environment, this chapter aims in a first step to provide a theoretical perspective on the framework conditions of a complex research organization in Germany in order to understand the system-specific factors influencing diversity management. In a second step, an exploratory cluster analysis is presented, investigating the perception of diversity and possible influencing factors moderating this perception in a scientific organization. Combining both steps, the results show specific mechanisms and structures of the university research environment that have an impact on diversity management and rigidify structural barriers preventing an increase of diversity. The quantitative study also points out that the management level takes on a special role model function in the scientific system and thus has an influence on the perception of diversity. Consequently, when developing diversity management approaches in research organizations, it is necessary to consider the top-down direction of action, the special nature of organizational structures in the university research environment as well as the special role of the professorial level as role model for the scientific staff.}, language = {en} } @incollection{HinkeVervierBrauneretal.2022, author = {Hinke, Christian and Vervier, Luisa and Brauner, Philipp and Schneider, Sebastian and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Ziefle, Martina and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Capability configuration in next generation manufacturing}, series = {Forecasting next generation manufacturing : digital shadows, human-machine collaboration, and data-driven business models}, booktitle = {Forecasting next generation manufacturing : digital shadows, human-machine collaboration, and data-driven business models}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-07733-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-07734-0_6}, pages = {95 -- 106}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Industrial production systems are facing radical change in multiple dimensions. This change is caused by technological developments and the digital transformation of production, as well as the call for political and social change to facilitate a transformation toward sustainability. These changes affect both the capabilities of production systems and companies and the design of higher education and educational programs. Given the high uncertainty in the likelihood of occurrence and the technical, economic, and societal impacts of these concepts, we conducted a technology foresight study, in the form of a real-time Delphi analysis, to derive reliable future scenarios featuring the next generation of manufacturing systems. This chapter presents the capabilities dimension and describes each projection in detail, offering current case study examples and discussing related research, as well as implications for policy makers and firms. Specifically, we discuss the benefits of capturing expert knowledge and making it accessible to newcomers, especially in highly specialized industries. The experts argue that in order to cope with the challenges and circumstances of today's world, students must already during their education at university learn how to work with AI and other technologies. This means that study programs must change and that universities must adapt their structural aspects to meet the needs of the students.}, language = {en} } @article{PhilippEfthimiouPaganoetal.2022, author = {Philipp, Mohr and Efthimiou, Nikos and Pagano, Fiammetta and Kratochwil, Nicolaus and Pizzichemi, Marco and Tsoumpas, Charalampos and Auffray, Etiennette and Ziemons, Karl}, title = {Image reconstruction analysis for positron emission tomography with heterostructured scintillators}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences}, volume = {7}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences}, number = {1}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York, NY}, issn = {2469-7311}, doi = {10.1109/TRPMS.2022.3208615}, pages = {41 -- 51}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The concept of structure engineering has been proposed for exploring the next generation of radiation detectors with improved performance. A TOF-PET geometry with heterostructured scintillators with a pixel size of 3.0×3.1×15 mm3 was simulated using Monte Carlo. The heterostructures consisted of alternating layers of BGO as a dense material with high stopping power and plastic (EJ232) as a fast light emitter. The detector time resolution was calculated as a function of the deposited and shared energy in both materials on an event-by-event basis. While sensitivity was reduced to 32\% for 100 μm thick plastic layers and 52\% for 50 μm, the CTR distribution improved to 204±49 ps and 220±41 ps respectively, compared to 276 ps that we considered for bulk BGO. The complex distribution of timing resolutions was accounted for in the reconstruction. We divided the events into three groups based on their CTR and modeled them with different Gaussian TOF kernels. On a NEMA IQ phantom, the heterostructures had better contrast recovery in early iterations. On the other hand, BGO achieved a better contrast to noise ratio (CNR) after the 15th iteration due to the higher sensitivity. The developed simulation and reconstruction methods constitute new tools for evaluating different detector designs with complex time responses.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AllalBannisterBuismanetal.2022, author = {Allal, D. and Bannister, R. and Buisman, K. and Capriglione, D. and Di Capua, G. and Garc{\´i}a-Patr{\´o}n, M. and Gatzweiler, Thomas and Gellersen, F. and Harzheim, Thomas and Heuermann, Holger and Hoffmann, J. and Izbrodin, A. and Kuhlmann, K. and Lahbacha, K. and Maffucci, A. and Miele, G. and Mubarak, F. and Salter, M. and Pham, T.D. and Sayegh, A. and Singh, D. and Stein, F. and Zeier, M.}, title = {RF measurements for future communication applications: an overview}, series = {2022 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements \& Networking (M\&N)}, booktitle = {2022 IEEE International Symposium on Measurements \& Networking (M\&N)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-6654-8362-9}, issn = {2639-5061}, doi = {10.1109/MN55117.2022.9887740}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In this paper research activities developed within the FutureCom project are presented. The project, funded by the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR), aims at evaluating and characterizing: (i) active devices, (ii) signal- and power integrity of field programmable gate array (FPGA) circuits, (iii) operational performance of electronic circuits in real-world and harsh environments (e.g. below and above ambient temperatures and at different levels of humidity), (iv) passive inter-modulation (PIM) in communication systems considering different values of temperature and humidity corresponding to the typical operating conditions that we can experience in real-world scenarios. An overview of the FutureCom project is provided here, then the research activities are described.}, language = {en} } @article{EngelmannPourshahidiShalabyetal.2022, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Pourshahidi, Mohammad Ali and Shalaby, Ahmed and Krause, Hans-Joachim}, title = {Probing particle size dependency of frequency mixing magnetic detection with dynamic relaxation simulation}, series = {Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, volume = {563}, journal = {Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, number = {In progress, Art. No. 169965}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0304-8853}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmmm.2022.169965}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) fundamentally rely on the particles' magnetic relaxation as a response to an alternating magnetic field. The magnetic relaxation complexly depends on the interplay of MNP magnetic and physical properties with the applied field parameters. It is commonly accepted that particle core size is a major contributor to signal generation in all the above applications, however, most MNP samples comprise broad distribution spanning nm and more. Therefore, precise knowledge of the exact contribution of individual core sizes to signal generation is desired for optimal MNP design generally for each application. Specifically, we present a magnetic relaxation simulation-driven analysis of experimental frequency mixing magnetic detection (FMMD) for biosensing to quantify the contributions of individual core size fractions towards signal generation. Applying our method to two different experimental MNP systems, we found the most dominant contributions from approx. 20 nm sized particles in the two independent MNP systems. Additional comparison between freely suspended and immobilized MNP also reveals insight in the MNP microstructure, allowing to use FMMD for MNP characterization, as well as to further fine-tune its applicability in biosensing.}, language = {en} } @article{PourshahidiEngelmannOffenhaeusseretal.2022, author = {Pourshahidi, Ali Mohammad and Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Offenh{\"a}usser, Andreas and Krause, Hans-Joachim}, title = {Resolving ambiguities in core size determination of magnetic nanoparticles from magnetic frequency mixing data}, series = {Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, volume = {563}, journal = {Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, number = {In progress, Art. No. 169969}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0304-8853}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmmm.2022.169969}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Frequency mixing magnetic detection (FMMD) has been widely utilized as a measurement technique in magnetic immunoassays. It can also be used for the characterization and distinction (also known as "colourization") of different types of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) based on their core sizes. In a previous work, it was shown that the large particles contribute most of the FMMD signal. This leads to ambiguities in core size determination from fitting since the contribution of the small-sized particles is almost undetectable among the strong responses from the large ones. In this work, we report on how this ambiguity can be overcome by modelling the signal intensity using the Langevin model in thermodynamic equilibrium including a lognormal core size distribution fL(dc,d0,σ) fitted to experimentally measured FMMD data of immobilized MNPs. For each given median diameter d0, an ambiguous amount of best-fitting pairs of parameters distribution width σ and number of particles Np with R2 > 0.99 are extracted. By determining the samples' total iron mass, mFe, with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), we are then able to identify the one specific best-fitting pair (σ, Np) one uniquely. With this additional externally measured parameter, we resolved the ambiguity in core size distribution and determined the parameters (d0, σ, Np) directly from FMMD measurements, allowing precise MNPs sample characterization.}, language = {en} } @incollection{BraunerVervierBrillowskietal.2022, author = {Brauner, Philipp and Vervier, Luisa and Brillowski, Florian and Dammers, Hannah and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Schneider, Sebastian and Baier, Ralph and Ziefle, Martina and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Mertens, Alexander and Nagel, Saskia K.}, title = {Organization Routines in Next Generation Manufacturing}, series = {Forecasting Next Generation Manufacturing}, booktitle = {Forecasting Next Generation Manufacturing}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-07734-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-07734-0_5}, pages = {75 -- 94}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Next Generation Manufacturing promises significant improvements in performance, productivity, and value creation. In addition to the desired and projected improvements regarding the planning, production, and usage cycles of products, this digital transformation will have a huge impact on work, workers, and workplace design. Given the high uncertainty in the likelihood of occurrence and the technical, economic, and societal impacts of these changes, we conducted a technology foresight study, in the form of a real-time Delphi analysis, to derive reliable future scenarios featuring the next generation of manufacturing systems. This chapter presents the organization dimension and describes each projection in detail, offering current case study examples and discussing related research, as well as implications for policy makers and firms. Specifically, we highlight seven areas in which the digital transformation of production will change how we work, how we organize the work within a company, how we evaluate these changes, and how employment and labor rights will be affected across company boundaries. The experts are unsure whether the use of collaborative robots in factories will replace traditional robots by 2030. They believe that the use of hybrid intelligence will supplement human decision-making processes in production environments. Furthermore, they predict that artificial intelligence will lead to changes in management processes, leadership, and the elimination of hierarchies. However, to ensure that social and normative aspects are incorporated into the AI algorithms, restricting measurement of individual performance will be necessary. Additionally, AI-based decision support can significantly contribute toward new, socially accepted modes of leadership. Finally, the experts believe that there will be a reduction in the workforce by the year 2030.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MertensBraunerBaieretal.2022, author = {Mertens, Alexander and Brauner, Philipp and Baier, Ralph and Brillowski, Florian and Dammers, Hannah and van Dyck, Marc and Kong, Iris and K{\"o}nigs, Peter and Kordtomeikel, Frauke and Liehner, Gian Luca and P{\"u}tz, Sebastian and Rodermann, Niklas and Schaar, Anne Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Vervier, Luisa and Wlecke, Shari and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Nagel, Saskia K. and Piller, Frank T. and Schuh, G{\"u}nther and Ziefle, Martina and Nitsch, Verena}, title = {Modelling Human Factors in Cyber Physical Production Systems by the Integration of Human Digital Shadows}, series = {Modellierung 2022 Satellite Events}, booktitle = {Modellierung 2022 Satellite Events}, editor = {Michael, Judith and Pfeiffer, J{\´e}r{\^o}me and Wortmann, Andreas}, publisher = {GI Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, address = {Bonn}, doi = {10.18420/modellierung2022ws-018}, pages = {147 -- 149}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The future of industrial manufacturing and production will increasingly manifest in the form of cyber-physical production systems. Here, Digital Shadows will act as mediators between the physical and digital world to model and operationalize the interactions and relationships between different entities in production systems. Until now, the associated concepts have been primarily pursued and implemented from a technocentric perspective, in which human actors play a subordinate role, if they are considered at all. This paper outlines an anthropocentric approach that explicitly considers the characteristics, behavior, and traits and states of human actors in socio-technical production systems. For this purpose, we discuss the potentials and the expected challenges and threats of creating and using Human Digital Shadows in production.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MertensPuetzBrauneretal.2021, author = {Mertens, Alexander and P{\"u}tz, Sebastian and Brauner, Philipp and Brillowski, Florian Sascha and Buczak, Nadine and Dammers, Hannah and van Dyck, Marc and Kong, Iris and K{\"o}nigs, Peter and Kortomeikel, Frauke Carole and Rodemann, Niklas and Schaar, Anne Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Wlecke, Shari and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Nagel, Saskia K. and Piller, Frank Thomas and Schuh, G{\"u}nther and Ziefle, Martina and Nitsch, Verena}, title = {Human digital shadow: Data-based modeling of users and usage in the internet of production}, series = {14th Conference Human System Interaction Conference Proceedings}, booktitle = {14th Conference Human System Interaction Conference Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/HSI52170.2021.9538729}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Digital Shadows as the aggregation, linkage and abstraction of data relating to physical objects are a central vision for the future of production. However, the majority of current research takes a technocentric approach, in which the human actors in production play a minor role. Here, the authors present an alternative anthropocentric perspective that highlights the potential and main challenges of extending the concept of Digital Shadows to humans. Following future research methodology, three prospections that illustrate use cases for Human Digital Shadows across organizational and hierarchical levels are developed: human-robot collaboration for manual work, decision support and work organization, as well as human resource management. Potentials and challenges are identified using separate SWOT analyses for the three prospections and common themes are emphasized in a concluding discussion.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{SteuerDankert2020, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Diversity in complex organizations : the triangle of diversity management, change management and organizational culture from a system-theoretical perspective}, doi = {10.18154/RWTH-2020-11830}, pages = {298}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Insbesondere im wirtschaftlichen Kontext wird die Diversit{\"a}t von Belegschaften zunehmend als ein kritischer Erfolgsfaktor gesehen. Neben dem Potenzial, welches sich laut Studien aus einem vielf{\"a}ltigen Team ergibt, werden jedoch ebenfalls die aus menschlicher Diversit{\"a}t resultierenden Herausforderungen thematisiert und wissenschaftlich untersucht. Sowohl aus dem Potenzial als auch aus den Herausforderungen ergibt sich dabei die Notwendigkeit der Implementierung eines organisationsspezifischen Diversity Managements, welches die Gewinnung neuer Mitarbeiter*innen einerseits und das Management der vorhandenen Vielfalt andererseits gleichermaßen unterst{\"u}tzt. In der psychologischen, sozial- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Literatur gibt es unterschiedliche Definitionen von Diversit{\"a}t, woraus sich verschiedene Perspektiven auf das Vorgehen bei der Gestaltung und Umsetzung eines Diversity Management Ansatzes ergeben. Insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund der Komplexit{\"a}t des Organisationsumfeldes und der steigenden Anforderungen an die organisationsinterne Agilit{\"a}t besteht die Notwendigkeit, Diversit{\"a}t in Organisationen st{\"a}rker zu reflektieren und systemspezifische Ans{\"a}tze zu entwickeln. Dies erfordert die Ber{\"u}cksichtigung organisationsspezifischer Strukturen und Prozesse sowie die Reflexion des Wandels der Organisationskultur durch die Umsetzung eines Diversity Management Ansatzes, der die gegebene Komplexit{\"a}t aufgreift und bew{\"a}ltigen kann. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus sind die psychologischen Auswirkungen solcher Ver{\"a}nderungen auf die Mitarbeiter*innen zu ber{\"u}cksichtigen, um Reaktanzen zu vermeiden und eine nachhaltige Umsetzung von Diversity Management zu erm{\"o}glichen. In Ermangelung entsprechender Ans{\"a}tze im Rahmen {\"o}ffentlich finanzierter, komplexer Forschungsorganisationen, ist das Ziel dieser Dissertation die Entwicklung und Erprobung eines Forschungsdesigns, welches die Ans{\"a}tze des Diversity- und Change Managements mit der Organisationskultur verkn{\"u}pft, indem es eine systemtheoretische Perspektive einnimmt. Dabei wird das Forschungsdesign auf eine komplexe wissenschaftliche Organisation angewendet. Als Basis dient die in Teil A durchgef{\"u}hrte Betrachtung des aktuellen Forschungsstandes aus einer interdisziplin{\"a}ren Perspektive und die damit einhergehende umfassende Einf{\"u}hrung in das Forschungsfeld. Im Zuge dessen wird detailliert auf die begriffliche Definition von Diversit{\"a}t eingegangen, bevor dann die psychologischen Konzepte im Diversit{\"a}tskontext den {\"U}bergang zu einer differenzierten Auseinandersetzung mit dem Konzept des Diversity Managements bilden. Auf dieser Grundlage werden das Forschungsdesign sowie die daraus resultierenden Forschungsphasen abgeleitet. Teil A stellt somit die theoretische Grundlage f{\"u}r die in Teil B pr{\"a}sentierten Fachaufs{\"a}tze dar. Jeder Fachaufsatz beleuchtet dabei in chronologischer Reihenfolge die unterschiedlichen Forschungsphasen. Fachaufsatz I pr{\"a}sentiert den sechsstufigen Forschungsansatz und beleuchtet die besonderen Rahmenbedingungen des Forschungsobjektes aus einer theoretischen Perspektive. Im Anschluss werden die Ergebnisse der Organisationsanalyse, welche zugleich Phase I und II des Forschungskonzeptes darstellen, vorgestellt. Aufbauend auf diesen Forschungsergebnissen fokussiert Forschungsaufsatz II die Darlegung der Ergebnisse aus Forschungsphase III, der Befragung der F{\"u}hrungsebene. Die Befragung thematisierte dabei die Wahrnehmung von Diversity und Diversity Management auf F{\"u}hrungsebene, die Verkn{\"u}pfung von Diversit{\"a}t mit Innovation sowie die Reflexion des eigenen F{\"u}hrungsstils. Als Ergebnis der Befragung konnten sechs Typen identifiziert werden, die das F{\"u}hrungsverst{\"a}ndnis im Diversit{\"a}tskontext widerspiegeln und somit den Ansatzpunkt f{\"u}r eine top-down gerichtete Diversity Management Strategie darstellen. Darauf aufbauend wird in Forschungsphase IV die Mitarbeiter*innenebene beforscht. Im Zentrum der quantitativen Befragung standen die vorherrschenden Einstellungen zum Themenkomplex Diversity und Diversity Management, die Wahrnehmung von Diversit{\"a}t sowie die Untersuchung des Einflusses der F{\"u}hrungsebene auf die Mitarbeiter*innenebene. Forschungsaufsatz III pr{\"a}sentiert erste Ergebnisse dieser Untersuchung. Die Analyse weist auf eine unterschiedliche Gewichtung der verschiedenen Diversit{\"a}tskategorien hinsichtlich der Verkn{\"u}pfung mit Innovationen und somit der Reflexion des Kontextes zwischen Diversit{\"a}t und Innovationen hin. Vergleichbar mit den identifizierten Typen auf der F{\"u}hrungsebene, deutet die Analyse auf die Existenz unterschiedlicher Reflexionsgrade auf Mitarbeiter*innenebene hin. Auf Basis dessen wird im Rahmen von Forschungsaufsatz IV eine n{\"a}here Untersuchung des Reflexionsgrades auf Mitarbeiter*innenebene pr{\"a}sentiert und der Diversity Management Ansatz mit Elementen des Change Managements kombiniert. Besondere Ber{\"u}cksichtigung findet als Schlussfolgerung einer theoretischen Analyse die Organisationskultur als zentrales Element bei der Entwicklung und Einf{\"u}hrung eines Diversity Management Ansatzes in eine komplexe Forschungsorganisation in Deutschland. Die Analyse zeigt, dass die Wahrnehmung von Diversit{\"a}t heterogen aber zun{\"a}chst losgel{\"o}st vom individuellen Hintergrund ist (im Rahmen dieser Analyse lag der Fokus auf den Diversit{\"a}tskategorien Gender und Herkunft). Hinsichtlich der Wertsch{\"a}tzung von Diversit{\"a}t zeigt sich dabei ebenfalls ein heterogenes Bild. In der Gesamtbetrachtung stimmen lediglich 17\% der Mitarbeiter*innen zu, dass Diversit{\"a}tskategorien wie Gender, Herkunft oder auch Alter einen Mehrwert darstellen k{\"o}nnen. Zugleich bewertet diese Gruppe die dem Thema beigemessene Wichtigkeit im CoE als ausreichend. Zusammengefasst lassen sich folgende Erkenntnisse im Rahmen dieser Dissertation ableiten und dienen somit als Grundlage f{\"u}r die Entwicklung eines Diversity Management Ansatzes: (1) Die Entwicklung eines bedarfsorientierten Diversity Management Ansatzes erfordert einen systemtheoretischen Prozess, der sowohl organisationsinterne als auch externe Einflussfaktoren ber{\"u}cksichtigt. Der im Rahmen des Forschungsprojektes entwickelte sechsstufige Forschungsprozess hat sich dabei als geeignetes Instrument erwiesen. (2)Im Rahmen {\"o}ffentlicher Forschungseinrichtungen lassen sich dabei drei zentrale Faktoren identifizieren: die individuelle Reflexionsebene, die Organisationskultur sowie extern beeinflusste Organisationsstrukturen, Prozesse und Systeme.(3)Vergleichbar mit privatwirtschaftlichen Unternehmen hat auch in wissenschaftlichen Organisationen die F{\"u}hrungsebene einen maßgeblichen Einfluss auf die Wahrnehmung von Diversit{\"a}t und somit einen Einfluss auf die Umsetzung einer Diversity Management Strategie. Daher ist auch im wissenschaftlichen Kontext, bedingt durch die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen des Hochschulsystems, ein top-down Ansatz f{\"u}r eine nachhaltige Implementierung erforderlich. (4) Diversity Management steht in einem engen Zusammenhang mit einem organisationalen Wandel, was die Reflexion von Ver{\"a}nderungsprozesse aus einer psychologischen Perspektive erfordert und eine Verkn{\"u}pfung von Diversity und Change Management bedingt. Aufbauend auf den im Rahmen des entwickelten Forschungskonzeptes gewonnenen zentralen Erkenntnissen wird ein Ansatz entwickelt, der die Ableitung theoretischer Implikationen sowie Implikationen f{\"u}r das Management erm{\"o}glicht. Insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund der Reflexion der besonderen Rahmenbedingungen {\"o}ffentlich finanzierter Forschungsorganisationen werden dar{\"u}ber hinaus politische Implikationen abgeleitet, die auf die Ver{\"a}nderung struktureller Dimensionen abzielen.}, language = {en} } @incollection{BauschatBennerKlingeetal.2022, author = {Bauschat, J.-Michael and Benner, Miriam and Klinge, Henner and Ziegler, Simon}, title = {Urbane Mobilit{\"a}t entdeckt die 3. Dimension}, series = {Transforming Mobility - What Next?}, booktitle = {Transforming Mobility - What Next?}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-36429-8}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-36430-4_53}, pages = {895 -- 916}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Der Themenkomplex urbane Mobilit{\"a}t ist getrieben durch den Verkehrsinfarkt in Ballungszentren, durch Luftverschmutzung und L{\"a}rm, sowie den Trend zum Leben in der Stadt in den st{\"a}dteplanerischen Fokus ger{\"u}ckt. Emissionsneutrale Antriebskonzepte in der Luftfahrt f{\"u}hren zu Ans{\"a}tzen Flugger{\"a}te einzusetzen, die batteriegetrieben vertikal aufsteigen und landen k{\"o}nnen. Flugphysikalisch und energetisch ist diese Technik nur dann sinnvoll, wenn es zwingende Gr{\"u}nde gibt (z.B. Rettungseins{\"a}tze), daher wird der flugphysikalische Hintergrund prinzipiell erl{\"a}utert. Es werden einige aktuelle Lufttransportkonzepte f{\"u}r eine urbane Personenbef{\"o}rderung vorgestellt. Sollte es verst{\"a}rkt zu Lufttransport {\"u}ber St{\"a}dten kommen, m{\"u}ssen betroffene Luftr{\"a}ume geordnet und {\"u}berwacht werden. Wie kompatibel Lufttransportsysteme mit den heute bereits relevanten urbanen Bef{\"o}rderungsmitteln sein m{\"u}ssen, wird kritisch diskutiert. Abschließend werden die Aspekte Akzeptanz durch die Kunden und Wirtschaftlichkeit ebenso angerissen, wie die hochproblematische Rohstoffgewinnung, die Entsorgung und das Recycling von Batterien.}, language = {de} } @incollection{HebelHerrmannRitzetal.2022, author = {Hebel, Christoph and Herrmann, Ulf and Ritz, Thomas and R{\"o}th, Thilo and Anthrakidis, Anette and B{\"o}ker, J{\"o}rg and Franzke, Till and Grodzki, Thomas and Merkens, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ttler, Mirjam}, title = {FlexSHARE - Methodisches Framework zur innovativen Gestaltung der urbanen Mobilit{\"a}t durch Sharing- Angebote}, series = {Transforming Mobility - What Next?}, booktitle = {Transforming Mobility - What Next?}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-36429-8}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-36430-4_10}, pages = {153 -- 169}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Das Ziel des INTERREG-Projektes „SHAREuregio" (FKZ: 34.EFRE-0300134) ist es, grenz{\"u}berschreitende Mobilit{\"a}t in der Euregio Rhein-Maas-Nord zu erm{\"o}glichen und zu f{\"o}rdern. Dazu soll ein elektromobiles Car- und Bikesharing- System entwickelt und in der Stadt M{\"o}nchengladbach, im Kreis Viersen sowie in den Gemeinden Roermond und Venlo (beide NL) zusammen mit den Partnern Wirtschaftsf{\"o}rderung M{\"o}nchengladbach, Wirtschaftsf{\"o}rderung f{\"u}r den Kreis Viersen, NEW AG, Goodmoovs (NL), Greenflux (NL) und der FH Aachen implementiert werden. Zun{\"a}chst richtet sich das Angebot, bestehend aus 40 Elektroautos und 40 Elektrofahrr{\"a}dern, an Unternehmen und wird nach einer Erprobungsphase, mit einer gr{\"o}ßeren Anzahl an Fahrzeugen, auch f{\"u}r Privatpersonen verf{\"u}gbar gemacht werden. Die Fahrzeuge stehen bei den jeweiligen Anwendungspartnern in Deutschland und den Niederlanden. Im Rahmen dieses Projektes hat die FH Aachen „FlexSHARE" entwickelt - ein methodisches Framework zur innovativen Gestaltung urbaner Sharing- Angebote. Das Framework erm{\"o}glicht es, anhand von messbaren Kenngr{\"o}ßen, bedarfsgerechte und auf die Region abgestimmte Sharing-Systeme zu entwickeln.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{PhilippBrillowskiDammersetal.2020, author = {Philipp, Brauner and Brillowski, Florian Sascha and Dammers, Hannah and K{\"o}nigs, Peter and Kordtomeikel, Frauke Carole and Petruck, Henning and Schaar, Anne Kathrin and Schmitz, Seth and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Mertens, Alexander and Gries, Thomas and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Nagel, Saskia K. and Nitsch, Verena and Schuh, G{\"u}nther and Ziefle, Martina}, title = {A research framework for human aspects in the internet of production: an intra-company perspective}, series = {Proceedings of the AHFE 2020}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the AHFE 2020}, editor = {Mrugalska, Beata and Trzcielinski, Stefan and Karwowski, Waldemar and Nicolantonio, Massimo Di and Roossi, Emilio}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-51980-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-51981-0_1}, pages = {3 -- 17}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Digitalization in the production sector aims at transferring concepts and methods from the Internet of Things (IoT) to the industry and is, as a result, currently reshaping the production area. Besides technological progress, changes in work processes and organization are relevant for a successful implementation of the "Internet of Production" (IoP). Focusing on the labor organization and organizational procedures emphasizes to consider intra-company factors such as (user) acceptance, ethical issues, and ergonomics in the context of IoP approaches. In the scope of this paper, a research approach is presented that considers these aspects from an intra-company perspective by conducting studies on the shop floor, control level and management level of companies in the production area. Focused on four central dimensions—governance, organization, capabilities, and interfaces—this contribution presents a research framework that is focused on a systematic integration and consideration of human aspects in the realization of the IoP.}, language = {en} } @incollection{vondenDrieschSteuerDankertBergetal.2020, author = {von den Driesch, Elena and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Berg, Tobias and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Implementation of gender and diversity perspectives in transport development plans in germany}, series = {Engendering cities: designing sustainable urban spaces for all}, booktitle = {Engendering cities: designing sustainable urban spaces for all}, publisher = {Routledge}, address = {London}, isbn = {978-1-351-20090-5}, pages = {90 -- 109}, year = {2020}, abstract = {As mobility should ensure the accessibility to and participation in society, transport planning has to deal with a variety of gender and diversity categories affecting users' mobility needs and patterns. Exemplified by an analysis of an instrument of transport development processes - German Transport Development Plans (TDPs) - we investigated to what extent diverse target groups and their mobility requirements are implemented in transport strategy papers. Research results illustrate a still-prevalent neglect of several relevant gender and diversity categories while prioritizing and focusing on eco-friendly topics. But how sustainable can transport be without facing the diversification of life circumstances?}, language = {en} } @incollection{LeichtScholtenSteuerDankert2020, author = {Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Educating engineers for socially responsible solutions through design thinking}, series = {Design thinking in higher education: interdisciplinary encounters}, booktitle = {Design thinking in higher education: interdisciplinary encounters}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Singapore}, isbn = {978-981-15-5780-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-15-5780-4}, pages = {229 -- 246}, year = {2020}, abstract = {There is a broad international discussion about rethinking engineering education in order to educate engineers to cope with future challenges, and particularly the sustainable development goals. In this context, there is a consensus about the need to shift from a mostly technical paradigm to a more holistic problem-based approach, which can address the social embeddedness of technology in society. Among the strategies suggested to address this social embeddedness, design thinking has been proposed as an essential complement to engineering precisely for this purpose. This chapter describes the requirements for integrating the design thinking approach in engineering education. We exemplify the requirements and challenges by presenting our approach based on our course experiences at RWTH Aachen University. The chapter first describes the development of our approach of integrating design thinking in engineering curricula, how we combine it with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as well as the role of sustainability and social responsibility in engineering. Secondly, we present the course "Expanding Engineering Limits: Culture, Diversity, and Gender" at RWTH Aachen University. We describe the necessity to theoretically embed the method in social and cultural context, giving students the opportunity to reflect on cultural, national, or individual "engineering limits," and to be able to overcome them using design thinking as a next step for collaborative project work. The paper will suggest that the successful implementation of design thinking as a method in engineering education needs to be framed and contextualized within Science and Technology Studies (STS).}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankertLeichtScholten2019, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Diversity- and innovation management in complex engineering organizations}, series = {7th International OFEL Conference on Governance, Management and Entrepreneurship: Embracing Diversity in Organisations. April 5th - 6th, 2019, Dubrovnik, Croatia}, booktitle = {7th International OFEL Conference on Governance, Management and Entrepreneurship: Embracing Diversity in Organisations. April 5th - 6th, 2019, Dubrovnik, Croatia}, editor = {Tipurić, Darko and Hruška, Domagoj}, publisher = {Governance Research and Development Centre (CIRU)}, address = {Zagreb}, pages = {136 -- 157}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Diversity is increasingly being addressed as an innovation-promoting factor. For this reason, companies and institutions tackle the integration of a diversity management approach that enables a heterogenic perspective on innovation development. However, system-theoretical frameworks state that the implementation of diversity measures that are not tailored to the needs of the organization often leads to a rejection or reactivity with regard to the management approach. In this context, especially organizations, which are characterized by a specific hierarchical structure, a dominant habitus or specialist culture, must face the challenge of realizing a sustainable change of the corporate culture that sets the basis for implementing diversity management approaches. The presented research project focuses on analyzing the situation in a huge scientific collaborative project - so called Cluster of Excellence (CoE) - with the aim to implement a diversity - and innovation management strategy. Considering the influencing determinants, the CoE is characterized by its embeddedness in the scientific system, a complex organizational structure, and a high fluctuation rate. The paper presents a systemic approach of reflecting these factors in order to develop a diversity- and innovation management strategy. In this frame, the results of a quantitative survey of CoE employees and derived mindset-types are presented. The results show a need for taking different mindset-types into account, to be able to develop a tailored management strategy. The aim of the project is to give recommendations for developing a sustainable management concept that promotes both diversity and innovation by drawing on the persisting mindsets of organization members while reflecting top down as well as bottom up factors of implementation processes as well as the psychology of change. This paper addresses all who are concerned with the management of human resources in innovation processes and are striving for a cultural change within the framework of complex organizations.}, language = {en} } @article{SteuerDankertGilmartinMulleretal.2019, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Gilmartin, Shannon K. and Muller, Carol B. and Dungs, Carolin and Sheppard, Sheri and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Expanding engineering limits : a concept for socially responsible education of engineers}, series = {The international journal of engineering education}, volume = {35}, journal = {The international journal of engineering education}, number = {2}, isbn = {0949-149X}, pages = {658 -- 673}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MuellerAbdelrazeqBraunerCaleroValdezetal.2018, author = {M{\"u}ller-Abdelrazeq, Sarah Luisa and Brauner, Philipp and Calero Valdez, Andr{\´e} and Jansen, Ulrich and Platte, Laura and Schaar, Anne-Kathrin and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Zachow, Sebastian and Sch{\"o}nefeld, Kathrin and Haberstroh, Max and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Ziefle, Martina}, title = {Interdisciplinary cooperation management in research clusters: a review of twelve years.}, series = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management \& Organisational Learning}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management \& Organisational Learning}, editor = {Pather, Shaun}, publisher = {ACPIL}, isbn = {978-1-912764-09-9}, pages = {216 -- 224}, year = {2018}, abstract = {As an interdisciplinary research network, the Cluster of Excellence "Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries" (CoE) comprises of around 150 researchers. Their scientific background ranges from mechanical engineering and computer science to social sciences such as sociology and psychology. In addition to content- and methodbased challenges, the CoE's employees are faced with heterogenic organizational cultures, different hierarchical levels, an imbalanced gender distribution, and a high employee fluctuation. The sub-project Scientific Cooperation Engineering 1 (CSP1) addresses the challenge of interdisciplinary cooperation and organizational learning and aims at fostering interdisciplinarity and its synergies as a source of innovation. Therefore, the project examines means of reaching an organizational development, ranging from temporal structures to a sustainable network in production technology. To achieve this aim, a broad range of means has been developed during the last twelve years: In addition to physical measures such as regular network events and trainings, virtual measures such as the Terminology App were focused. The app is an algorithmic analysis method for uncovering latent topic structures of publications of the CoE to highlight thematic intersections and synergy potentials. The detection and promotion of has been a vital and long known element in knowledge management. Furthermore, CSP1 focusses on project management and thus developed evaluation tools to measure and control the success of interdisciplinary cooperation. In addition to the cooperation fostering measures, CSP1 conducted studies about interdisciplinarity and diversity and their relationship with innovation. The scientific background of these means and the research results of CSP1 are outlined in this paper to offer approaches for successful interdisciplinary cooperation management.}, language = {en} } @article{SteuerDankertSharmaBlecketal.2017, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Sharma, Mamta Rameshwarlal and Bleck, Wolfgang and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Diversity and innovation management in large research groups}, series = {International Journal of Innovation Management}, volume = {5}, journal = {International Journal of Innovation Management}, number = {2}, issn = {1757-5877}, pages = {49 -- 72}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Contemporary research appreciates a diverse workforce as a potential source of innovation. Researchers explore the fine details of why diversity management is central for generating innovations in heterogeneous research groups and how it could be effectively implemented into organizations. Complex research associations that discuss topics with a high impact on society increasingly address the necessity of establishing a diverse workforce to confront the challenges of tomorrow. Characterized by complex management structures as well as hierarchies, research associations have not been a subject of investigation until now. For this reason, the presented research project aims to develop a diversity and innovation management strategy with the ultimate goal of inducing change in the corporate culture. The proposed approach consisted of six phases; the first two phases investigated the status quo of diversity in the existing organizational structures of member institutes and the variety of particular working cultures within the research association. The third and the fourth phases utilized qualitative and quantitative studies. The third phase focused on the connection of management level to diversity and innovation, and the need for diversity and innovation management, and tailor-made methods of implementing them. The first three phases have been accomplished successfully; preliminary results are already available. The fourth phase will mainly focus on exploring the mind-set of the employees. The fifth phase will consolidate the findings in the first four phases into an implementable strategy. The final phase will address the implementation of this strategy into the organization. Phases 4 to 6 have not yet been undertaken}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZaehlBiewendtWolfetal.2022, author = {Z{\"a}hl, Philipp M. and Biewendt, Marcel and Wolf, Martin R. and Eggert, Mathias}, title = {Requirements for competence developing games in the environment of SE Competence Development}, series = {AKWI-Tagungsband zur 35. AKWI-Jahrestagung}, booktitle = {AKWI-Tagungsband zur 35. AKWI-Jahrestagung}, publisher = {GITO}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-95545-409-8}, doi = {10.30844/AKWI_2022_05}, pages = {73 -- 88}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Many of today's factors make software development more and more complex, such as time pressure, new technologies, IT security risks, et cetera. Thus, a good preparation of current as well as future software developers in terms of a good software engineering education becomes progressively important. As current research shows, Competence Developing Games (CDGs) and Serious Games can offer a potential solution. This paper identifies the necessary requirements for CDGs to be conducive in principle, but especially in software engineering (SE) education. For this purpose, the current state of research was summarized in the context of a literature review. Afterwards, some of the identified requirements as well as some additional requirements were evaluated by a survey in terms of subjective relevance.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankertLeichtScholten2017, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Innovation and Diversity : Integrating new perspectives into research associations}, series = {12th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE 2017) : Paris, France, 21-22 September 2017}, booktitle = {12th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ECIE 2017) : Paris, France, 21-22 September 2017}, isbn = {978-1-911218-54-8}, pages = {767 -- 776}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The link between diversity and innovation is broadly discussed in the context of research and innovation processes. Many institutions and enterprises, specifically in commerce, have already tried to establish sustainable diversity management concepts, in order to increase the diversity of their workforce in addition to establishing a corporate culture of openness. Alongside the creation of a working place where different experiences and skills are valued equally, the entrepreneurial intention is to transfer diversity into economically relevant advantages. Taking into account the potential of diversity in research and innovation processes, the project "Diversity- and Innovation Management" was incorporated within a large interdisciplinary research Cluster. The project's purpose was to study the context between diversity and innovation in research associations and to later develop a customised management concept into an interdisciplinary research Cluster on integrative production technology with full integration. The challenge of such research associations lays in an organisational structure which is often described as being decentralised. Researchers coming from different academic disciplines, while having diverse habits, conduct research on large scientific issues and challenges. In addition, these researchers are socialised in different institutions and university chairs. Theses differences in leadership styles, business cultures and organisational strategies, follow into their research team work. Taking a closer look into the management of human resources suggests that decentral organised recruitment processes, as well as allocation of human resources, lead to a lacking overview in regard to missing competencies, perspectives and backgrounds in research networks. These circumstances are comparable to big corporate groups. While developing a management concept for research associations, these characteristics must be considered. To ensure this, the project follows a human-centred approach, which considers top-down, as well as bottom-up perspectives. This paper presents the applied mixed-method approach in the scientific issue described above. In the frame of the Cluster of Excellence "Integrative Production Technology for High-Wage Countries" research results based on quantitative, as well as qualitative studies, were presented as an application example. This paper provides a new perspective on the innovation and diversity context. Against the background of complex research organisations, the development approach of a management concept is particularly interesting.}, language = {en} } @incollection{SteuerDankertBouffierGaedickeetal.2017, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Bouffier, Anna and Gaedicke, Sonja and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Diversifying engineering education: a transdisciplinary approach from RWTH Aachen University}, series = {Strategies for increasing diversity in engineering majors and careers}, booktitle = {Strategies for increasing diversity in engineering majors and careers}, publisher = {IGI Global}, address = {Hershey, USA}, isbn = {9781522522126}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-5225-2212-6.ch010}, pages = {201 -- 235}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Engineers and therefore engineering education are challenged by the increasing complexity of questions to be answered globally. The education of future engineers therefore has to answer with curriculums that build up relevant skills. This chapter will give an example how to bring engineering and social responsibility successful together to build engineers of tomorrow. Through the integration of gender and diversity perspectives, engineering research and teaching is expanded with new perspectives and contents providing an important potential for innovation. Aiming on the enhancement of engineering education with distinctive competencies beyond technical expertise, the teaching approach introduced in the chapter represents key factors to ensure that coming generations of engineers will be able to meet the requirements and challenges a changing globalized world holds for them. The chapter will describe how this approach successfully has been implemented in the curriculum in engineering of a leading technical university in Germany.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankertLeichtScholten2016, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Social responsibility and innovation - Key competencies for engineers}, series = {ICERI 2016: 9th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation: Conference Proceedings : Seville (Spain), 14-16 November}, booktitle = {ICERI 2016: 9th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation: Conference Proceedings : Seville (Spain), 14-16 November}, isbn = {978-84-617-5895-1}, issn = {2340-1095}, doi = {10.21125/iceri.2016.0353}, pages = {5967 -- 5976}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Engineers are of particular importance for the societies of tomorrow. The big social challenges society has to cope with in future, can only be mastered, if engineers link the development and innovation process closely with the requirements of people. As a result, in the frame of the innovation process engineers have to design and develop products for diverse users. Therefore, the consideration of diversity in this process is a core competence engineers should have. Implementing the consideration of diverse requirements into product design is also linked to the development of sustainable products and thus leads to social responsible research and development, the core concept formulated by the EU. For this reason, future engineers should be educated to look at the technical perspectives of a problem embedded in the related questions within societies they are developing their artefacts for. As a result, the aim of teaching engineering should be to prepare engineers for these requirements and to draw attention to the diverse needs in a globalized world. To match the competence profiles of future engineers to the global challenges and the resulting social responsibility, RWTH Aachen University, one of the leading technical universities in Germany, has established the bridging professorship "Gender and Diversity in Engineering" (GDI) which educates engineers with an interdisciplinary approach to expand engineering limits. The interdisciplinary teaching concept of the research group pursues an approach which imparts an application oriented Gender and Diversity expertise to future engineers. In the frame of an established teaching concept, which is a result of experiences and expertise of the research group, students gain theoretical knowledge about Gender and Diversity and learn how to transfer their knowledge into their later field of action. In the frame of the conference the institutional approach will be presented as well as the teaching concept which will be introduced by concrete course examples.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LeichtScholtenSteuerDankertBouffier2016, author = {Leicht-Scholten, Carmen and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Bouffier, Anna}, title = {Facing Future Challenges: Building Engineers for Tomorrow}, series = {Conference proceedings : new perspectives in science education : 5th Conference edition, Florence, Italy, 17-18 March 2016}, booktitle = {Conference proceedings : new perspectives in science education : 5th Conference edition, Florence, Italy, 17-18 March 2016}, isbn = {978-886292-705-5}, pages = {32 -- 37}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Future engineers are increasingly confronted with the so-called Megatrends which are the big social challenges society has to cope with. These Megatrends, such as "Silver Society", "Globalization", "Mobility" and "Female Shift" require an application-oriented perspective on Diversity especially in the engineering field. Therefore, it is necessary to enable future engineers not only to look at the technical perspectives of a problem, but also to be able to see the related questions within societies they are developing their artefacts for. The aim of teaching engineering should be to prepare engineers for these requirements and to draw attention to the diverse needs in a globalized world. Bringing together technical knowledge and social competences which go beyond a mere training of the so-called "soft skills", is a new approach followed at RWTH Aachen University, one of the leading technical universities in Germany. RWTH Aachen University has established the bridging professorship "Gender and Diversity in Engineering" (GDI) which educates engineers with an interdisciplinary approach to expand engineering limits. In the frame of a sustainable teaching concept the research group under the leadership of Prof. Carmen Leicht-Scholten has developed an approach which imparts a supplication-specific Gender and Diversity expertise to engineers. In workshops students gain theoretical knowledge about Gender and Diversity and learn how to transfer their knowledge in their special field of study and later work. To substantiate this, the course participants have to solve case studies from real life. The cases which are developed in collaboration with non-profit organizations and enterprises from economy rise the students to challenges which are inspired by professional life. Evaluation shows the success of this approach as well as an increasing demand for such teaching formats.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankertBergLeichtScholten2015, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Berg, Tobias and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {Breaking the habit - new approaches in engineering education}, series = {Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education}, isbn = {978-2-87352-012-0}, pages = {11}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Within the framework of the project a genderand diversity-oriented teaching evaluation and modern, media-supported blended learning approaches were used in order to achieve the intended goals. First research results of the literature and status quo analysis were already implemented and tested in newly designed teaching approaches, for example in a multidisciplinary introductory lecture of civil engineering at RWTH Aachen University.}, language = {en} } @incollection{StangelMesekeHahnSteuerDankert2015, author = {Stangel-Meseke, Martina and Hahn, Pia and Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Ausblick: Der individualit{\"a}tsbezogene Diversity Management-Ansatz als Antwort auf Individualisierung}, series = {Diversity Management und Individualisierung}, booktitle = {Diversity Management und Individualisierung}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-07485-2}, pages = {23 -- 24}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Der Megatrend Individualisierung fordert von Unternehmen, ihre Strategien und Prozessabl{\"a}ufe bei zunehmender Globalisierung grundlegend zu {\"u}berdenken. W{\"a}hrend Strategien und Prozessabl{\"a}ufe im Unternehmen Standards unterliegen, entwickelt sich unsere Gesellschaft immer st{\"a}rker zu einem individuumszentrierten System, in dem es gilt, Werte und Lebensstile der Individuen zu ber{\"u}cksichtigen und derart wertzusch{\"a}tzen, dass Mitarbeitende motiviert und mit hoher Bindung an das Unternehmen die anstehenden Leistungen f{\"u}r das Unternehmen erbringen. Im Konzept DiM sind Standardisierung und Individualisierung keine gegens{\"a}tzlichen Aspekte, da bei DiM neben der Betrachtung des betriebswirtschaftlichen Nutzens dieses Konzepts f{\"u}r Unternehmen die Wertsch{\"a}tzung des Individuums als genuines Merkmal betont wird.}, language = {de} } @incollection{StangelMesekeHahnSteuerDankert2015, author = {Stangel-Meseke, Martina and Hahn, Pia and Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Der Individualisierungs-Trend pr{\"a}gt die Unternehmenszukunft}, series = {Diversity Management und Individualisierung}, booktitle = {Diversity Management und Individualisierung}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-07484-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-07485-2_1}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Laut Zukunftsinstitut (2010) stellt die Individualisierung eine langfristige und nachhaltige Ver{\"a}nderung dar, die die gesamte Gesellschaft (den einzelnen Menschen, Unternehmen, den Staat) betrifft und Auswirkungen auf nahezu alle Lebensbereiche (z. B. Arbeit, Wohnen, Partnerschaft) hat. Die Individualisierung beschreibt dabei die Entwicklung hin zur Fokussierung pers{\"o}nlicher Interessen und Lebensentscheidungen der einzelnen Person (Kunze, Individualisierung, 2011). Der Grund f{\"u}r diese Entwicklung sind laut Kunze (Individualisierung, 2011) Treiber wie steigendes Verm{\"o}gen, Bildung und Mobilit{\"a}t, was die einzelne Person unabh{\"a}ngiger von gr{\"o}ßeren Gemeinschaften macht und mehr Freiheit zur Selbstverwirklichung bietet. Als eine Konsequenz daraus werden Wertevorstellungen nicht mehr einfach hingenommen, sondern f{\"u}r die eigene Person {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft und individualisiert (Kunze, Individualisierung, 2011). So wies Beck bereits 1996 darauf hin, dass Individualisierung meint „erstens die Aufl{\"o}sung und zweitens die Abl{\"o}sung industriegesellschaftlicher Lebensformen durch andere, in denen die Einzelnen ihre Biographie selbst herstellen, inszenieren, zusammenflickschustern m{\"u}ssen" (Beck, Die Erfindung des Politischen, 1996, S. 150).}, language = {de} } @incollection{StangelMesekeHahnSteuerDankert2013, author = {Stangel-Meseke, Martina and Hahn, Pia and Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {Balance durch Diversity Management : L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze f{\"u}r unternehmerische Herausforderungen aus Megatrends}, series = {Balance Management}, booktitle = {Balance Management}, publisher = {Springer Gabler}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-02191-7}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-02192-4_6}, pages = {145 -- 166}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Unsere unternehmerische Umwelt befindet sich in einem zunehmend dynamischen Wandel. Dies f{\"u}hrt dazu, dass Herausforderungen, denen sich Unternehmen stellen m{\"u}ssen, immer komplexer werden. Hier gilt es zunehmend, eine Balance zwischen verschiedenen Spannungsfeldern zu erreichen. Sogenannte Megatrends stellen die Treiber dieses Wandels dar. Als Megatrend werden nach dem Zukunftsinstitut (2010a) richtungsweisende Ver{\"a}nderungstendenzen aufgefasst, die alle Bereiche des Lebens sowohl individuell als auch gesellschaftlich beeinflussen und langfristige Auswirkungen haben.}, language = {de} } @article{FalkenbergRahbaFischeretal.2022, author = {Falkenberg, Fabian and Rahba, Jade and Fischer, David and Bott, Michael and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra}, title = {Biochemical characterization of a novel oxidatively stable, halotolerant, and high-alkaline subtilisin from Alkalihalobacillus okhensis Kh10-101T}, series = {FEBS Open Bio}, volume = {12}, journal = {FEBS Open Bio}, number = {10}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2211-5463}, doi = {10.1002/2211-5463.13457}, pages = {1729 -- 1746}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Halophilic and halotolerant microorganisms represent a promising source of salt-tolerant enzymes suitable for various biotechnological applications where high salt concentrations would otherwise limit enzymatic activity. Considering the current growing enzyme market and the need for more efficient and new biocatalysts, the present study aimed at the characterization of a high-alkaline subtilisin from Alkalihalobacillus okhensis Kh10-101T. The protease gene was cloned and expressed in Bacillus subtilis DB104. The recombinant protease SPAO with 269 amino acids belongs to the subfamily of high-alkaline subtilisins. The biochemical characteristics of purified SPAO were analyzed in comparison with subtilisin Carlsberg, Savinase, and BPN'. SPAO, a monomer with a molecular mass of 27.1 kDa, was active over a wide range of pH 6.0-12.0 and temperature 20-80 °C, optimally at pH 9.0-9.5 and 55 °C. The protease is highly oxidatively stable to hydrogen peroxide and retained 58\% of residual activity when incubated at 10 °C with 5\% (v/v) H2O2 for 1 h while stimulated at 1\% (v/v) H2O2. Furthermore, SPAO was very stable and active at NaCl concentrations up to 5.0 m. This study demonstrates the potential of SPAO for biotechnological applications in the future.}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2022, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W.K.}, title = {Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy as an elegant tool for a complete quality control of crude heparin material}, series = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, volume = {219}, journal = {Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis}, number = {Article number: 114915}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {New York, NY}, issn = {0731-7085}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114915}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometric methods for the quantitative analysis of pure heparin in crude heparin is proposed. For quantification, a two-step routine was developed using a USP heparin reference sample for calibration and benzoic acid as an internal standard. The method was successfully validated for its accuracy, reproducibility, and precision. The methodology was used to analyze 20 authentic porcine heparinoid samples having heparin content between 4.25 w/w \% and 64.4 w/w \%. The characterization of crude heparin products was further extended to a simultaneous analysis of these common ions: sodium, calcium, acetate and chloride. A significant, linear dependence was found between anticoagulant activity and assayed heparin content for thirteen heparinoids samples, for which reference data were available. A Diffused-ordered NMR experiment (DOSY) can be used for qualitative analysis of specific glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in heparinoid matrices and, potentially, for quantitative prediction of molecular weight of GAGs. NMR spectrometry therefore represents a unique analytical method suitable for the simultaneous quantitative control of organic and inorganic composition of crude heparin samples (especially heparin content) as well as an estimation of other physical and quality parameters (molecular weight, animal origin and activity).}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaHoffstadtKrafftetal.2022, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Hoffstadt, Kevin and Krafft, Simone and Reinecke, Diana and Klose, Holger and Kuperjans, Isabel and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Anaerobic digestion of algal-bacterial biomass of an Algal Turf Scrubber system}, series = {Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery}, volume = {13}, journal = {Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2190-6823}, doi = {10.1007/s13399-022-03236-z}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {This study investigated the anaerobic digestion of an algal-bacterial biofilm grown in artificial wastewater in an Algal Turf Scrubber (ATS). The ATS system was located in a greenhouse (50°54′19ʺN, 6°24′55ʺE, Germany) and was exposed to seasonal conditions during the experiment period. The methane (CH4) potential of untreated algal-bacterial biofilm (UAB) and thermally pretreated biofilm (PAB) using different microbial inocula was determined by anaerobic batch fermentation. Methane productivity of UAB differed significantly between microbial inocula of digested wastepaper, a mixture of manure and maize silage, anaerobic sewage sludge, and percolated green waste. UAB using sewage sludge as inoculum showed the highest methane productivity. The share of methane in biogas was dependent on inoculum. Using PAB, a strong positive impact on methane productivity was identified for the digested wastepaper (116.4\%) and a mixture of manure and maize silage (107.4\%) inocula. By contrast, the methane yield was significantly reduced for the digested anaerobic sewage sludge (50.6\%) and percolated green waste (43.5\%) inocula. To further evaluate the potential of algal-bacterial biofilm for biogas production in wastewater treatment and biogas plants in a circular bioeconomy, scale-up calculations were conducted. It was found that a 0.116 km2 ATS would be required in an average municipal wastewater treatment plant which can be viewed as problematic in terms of space consumption. However, a substantial amount of energy surplus (4.7-12.5 MWh a-1) can be gained through the addition of algal-bacterial biomass to the anaerobic digester of a municipal wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater treatment and subsequent energy production through algae show dominancy over conventional technologies.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WeissHeslenfeldSaeweetal.2022, author = {Weiss, Christian and Heslenfeld, Jonas and Saewe, Jasmin Kathrin and Bremen, Sebastian and H{\"a}fner, Constantin Leon}, title = {Investigation on the influence of powder humidity in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)}, series = {Procedia CIRP 12th CIRP Conference on Photonic Technologies [LANE 2022]}, volume = {111}, booktitle = {Procedia CIRP 12th CIRP Conference on Photonic Technologies [LANE 2022]}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2022.08.102}, pages = {115 -- 120}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process, parts are built out of metal powder material by exposure of a laser beam. During handling operations of the powder material, several influencing factors can affect the properties of the powder material and therefore directly influence the processability during manufacturing. Contamination by moisture due to handling operations is one of the most critical aspects of powder quality. In order to investigate the influences of powder humidity on LPBF processing, four materials (AlSi10Mg, Ti6Al4V, 316L and IN718) are chosen for this study. The powder material is artificially humidified, subsequently characterized, manufactured into cubic samples in a miniaturized process chamber and analyzed for their relative density. The results indicate that the processability and reproducibility of parts made of AlSi10Mg and Ti6Al4V are susceptible to humidity, while IN718 and 316L are barely influenced.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EggertDyong2022, author = {Eggert, Mathias and Dyong, Julian}, title = {Applying process mining in small and medium sized IT enterprises - challenges and guidelines}, series = {Business Process Management, 20th International Conference, BPM 2022, Proceedings}, booktitle = {Business Process Management, 20th International Conference, BPM 2022, Proceedings}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-16103-2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-16103-2_11}, pages = {125 -- 142}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Process mining gets more and more attention even outside large enterprises and can be a major benefit for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain competitive advantages. Applying process mining is challenging, particularly for SMEs because they have less resources and process maturity. So far, IS researchers analyzed process mining challenges with a focus on larger companies. This paper investigates the application of process mining by means of a case study and sheds light into the particular challenges of an IT SME. The results reveal 13 SME process mining challenges and seven guidelines to address them. In this way, the paper contributes to the understanding of process mining application in SME and shows similarities and differences to larger companies.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Christiani2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Christiani, Fabian}, title = {Nachhaltiger Bauen : eine interaktive Plattform zum Vergleich von Baustoffen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {124 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Bei dem Projekt „Nachhaltiger Bauen - Eine interaktive Plattform zum Vergleich von Baustoffen" handelt es sich um eine Datenbank, die verschiedene Baustoffe mit deren Eigenschaften listet und einen Vergleich dieser erm{\"o}glicht. Das Baugewerbe tr{\"a}gt einen erheblichen Teil zum Klimawandel bei. Besonders der CO2-Ausstoß, der Ressourcenverbrauch und die Abfallproduktion sind hier zu nennen. Deshalb ist der Aspekt der Nachhaltigkeit von zentraler Bedeutung f{\"u}r die Zukunft der Baubranche.Ziel des Projekts ist es, sowohl die technischen als auch die {\"o}kologischen Eigenschaften von Baustoffen darzustellen und miteinander zu vergleichen. So kann die Plattform aktiv und effektiv gegen die umwelttechnischen Probleme der Baubranche wirken.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Crott2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Crott, Anne}, title = {Textil- und Industriemuseum (TIM) Augsburg : Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {131 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Die Stadt Augsburg war eine der gr{\"o}ßten Textilst{\"a}dte Europas. Seit 2010 pr{\"a}sentiert das Textil- und Industriemuseum (TIM) eine Vielzahl von Exponaten in der alten Kammgarnspinnerei im ehemaligen Augsburger Textilviertel und ist somit ein wichtiger Bestandteil der bayrischen Museumslandschaft und deutschen Textilgeschichte. Neben seiner besonderen Lage {\"u}berzeugt das TIM vor allem mit einer großen Musterbuchsammlung. Im Fokus des in dieser Arbeit neugestalteten Erscheinungsbildes stehen die verschiedenen Muster, die den textilen Schwerpunkt in den Vordergrund r{\"u}cken und dem Museum damit einen einpr{\"a}gsamen Wiedererkennungswert geben. Mithilfe des neuen Corporate Designs soll das Museum f{\"u}r regionale und {\"u}berregionale Besucher:innen attraktiver gemacht und somit die einmalige geschichtliche Bedeutung vermittelt und erhalten werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Cekic2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Cekic, Dilara}, title = {Visionsbild eines BMW AG internen Tools : Optimierung einer datenzentrierten Plattform der BMW AG}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Die BMW AG verfolgt mehrere Ans{\"a}tze eine optimierte Effizienzsteigerung durch eigens entwickelte Softwaretools zu erreichen. Der Fokus hierbei liegt in der Erm{\"o}glichung einer datenzentrierten, nutzerorientierten und hochautomatisierten Fahrzeugentwicklung. Das eigen von der BMW AG entwickelte Software-Tool „Parts List" dient als digitale Bauteilliste f{\"u}r Entwicklungsteams. Das Tool b{\"u}ndelt mehrere Datenbanken und stellt diese in Echtzeit zur Verf{\"u}gung. Somit kann der manuelle Pflegeaufwand erheblich reduziert und eine Durchg{\"a}ngigkeit einer Vielzahl von Daten erm{\"o}glicht werden. Der Fokus der Abschlussarbeit liegt in der konzeptionellen und gestalterischen Optimierung des Tools. Dabei wird insbesondere der User Centered Design Prozess betrachtet, bei dem die Nutzer bzw. die Entwicklungsteams im Zentrum stehen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Buhr2022, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Buhr, Amelie}, title = {Entschleunigen : warum unser Modekonsum verlangsamt werden muss}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {141 Seiten}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In Zeiten von Schnelllebigkeit {\"a}ndern immer mehr Menschen bewusst ihren Umgang mit allt{\"a}glichen Dingen. Was dabei h{\"a}ufig in den Hintergrund r{\"u}ckt, ist das Thema "bewusste Kleidung". Beeinflusst durch sogenannte Fast-Fashion-Modeketten und Social Media leben wir in einer regelrechten Wegwerfgesellschaft. „Entschleunigen" besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit den Schattenseiten der Modeindustrie, zeigt aber ebenso (neue) Wege auf, die auf eine bessere Zukunft f{\"u}r uns und unsere Umwelt hoffen lassen. Aufgeteilt in zwei Kapitel gibt „Entschleunigen" einen Einblick in den {\"o}kologischen und sozialen Fußabdruck der Modeindustrie und stellt zum anderen die Gegenseite vor, bei der Wert auf faire Produktion und Nachhaltigkeit gelegt wird. Das Buch „Entschleunigen" soll {\"u}ber die Missst{\"a}nde in der Textilbranche informieren, jedoch im Umkehrschluss dazu motivieren, diese mit einfachen Mitteln zu verbessern.}, language = {de} }