@article{StiemerThomaBraun2023, author = {Stiemer, Luc Nicolas and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten}, title = {MBT3D: Deep learning based multi-object tracker for bumblebee 3D flight path estimation}, series = {PLoS ONE}, volume = {18}, journal = {PLoS ONE}, number = {9}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Fancisco}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0291415}, pages = {e0291415}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This work presents the Multi-Bees-Tracker (MBT3D) algorithm, a Python framework implementing a deep association tracker for Tracking-By-Detection, to address the challenging task of tracking flight paths of bumblebees in a social group. While tracking algorithms for bumblebees exist, they often come with intensive restrictions, such as the need for sufficient lighting, high contrast between the animal and background, absence of occlusion, significant user input, etc. Tracking flight paths of bumblebees in a social group is challenging. They suddenly adjust movements and change their appearance during different wing beat states while exhibiting significant similarities in their individual appearance. The MBT3D tracker, developed in this research, is an adaptation of an existing ant tracking algorithm for bumblebee tracking. It incorporates an offline trained appearance descriptor along with a Kalman Filter for appearance and motion matching. Different detector architectures for upstream detections (You Only Look Once (YOLOv5), Faster Region Proposal Convolutional Neural Network (Faster R-CNN), and RetinaNet) are investigated in a comparative study to optimize performance. The detection models were trained on a dataset containing 11359 labeled bumblebee images. YOLOv5 reaches an Average Precision of AP = 53, 8\%, Faster R-CNN achieves AP = 45, 3\% and RetinaNet AP = 38, 4\% on the bumblebee validation dataset, which consists of 1323 labeled bumblebee images. The tracker's appearance model is trained on 144 samples. The tracker (with Faster R-CNN detections) reaches a Multiple Object Tracking Accuracy MOTA = 93, 5\% and a Multiple Object Tracking Precision MOTP = 75, 6\% on a validation dataset containing 2000 images, competing with state-of-the-art computer vision methods. The framework allows reliable tracking of different bumblebees in the same video stream with rarely occurring identity switches (IDS). MBT3D has much lower IDS than other commonly used algorithms, with one of the lowest false positive rates, competing with state-of-the-art animal tracking algorithms. The developed framework reconstructs the 3-dimensional (3D) flight paths of the bumblebees by triangulation. It also handles and compares two alternative stereo camera pairs if desired.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-11128, title = {Dimensionen Nr. 30 / 2023: Magazin der FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences - Der Mensch im Mittelpunkt}, address = {Aachen}, organization = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {62 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {06| Warum es gemeinsam besser geht 10| Interview 14| Wer ist hier der Boss? 18| Schnittstelle zwischen Mensch und Technik 22| Zweite Heimat J{\"u}lich 28| Zwischen Angst und Hoffnung 32| Eine Sternstunde f{\"u}r die FH Aachen 36| Gegen alle Widerst{\"a}nde 38| Ein Ort, der bleibt 42| Der Aufbl{\"u}hende 46| Der Computer sitzt am Steuer 52| Da geht das Herz auf 54| Hoch hinaus 58| Beratungsangebote 60| Das alte Sch{\"a}tzchen}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchwagerAngeleSchwarzboezletal.2023, author = {Schwager, Christian and Angele, Florian and Schwarzb{\"o}zl, Peter and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Model predictive assistance for operational decision making in molten salt receiver systems}, series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, number = {2815 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4623-6}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0151514}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Despite the challenges of pioneering molten salt towers (MST), it remains the leading technology in central receiver power plants today, thanks to cost effective storage integration and high cost reduction potential. The limited controllability in volatile solar conditions can cause significant losses, which are difficult to estimate without comprehensive modeling [1]. This paper presents a Methodology to generate predictions of the dynamic behavior of the receiver system as part of an operating assistance system (OAS). Based on this, it delivers proposals if and when to drain and refill the receiver during a cloudy period in order maximize the net yield and quantifies the amount of net electricity gained by this. After prior analysis with a detailed dynamic two-phase model of the entire receiver system, two different reduced modeling approaches where developed and implemented in the OAS. A tailored decision algorithm utilizes both models to deliver the desired predictions efficiently and with appropriate accuracy.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchulteSchwagerNoureldinetal.2023, author = {Schulte, Jonas and Schwager, Christian and Noureldin, Kareem and May, Martin and Teixeira Boura, Cristiano Jos{\´e} and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Gradient controlled startup procedure of a molten-salt power-to-heat energy storage plant based on dynamic process simulation}, series = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {SolarPACES: Solar Power \& Chemical Energy Systems}, number = {2815 / 1}, publisher = {AIP conference proceedings / American Institute of Physics}, address = {Melville, NY}, isbn = {978-0-7354-4623-6}, issn = {1551-7616 (online)}, doi = {10.1063/5.0148741}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The integration of high temperature thermal energy storages into existing conventional power plants can help to reduce the CO2 emissions of those plants and lead to lower capital expenditures for building energy storage systems, due to the use of synergy effects [1]. One possibility to implement that, is a molten salt storage system with a powerful power-to-heat unit. This paper presents two possible control concepts for the startup of the charging system of such a facility. The procedures are implemented in a detailed dynamic process model. The performance and safety regarding the film temperatures at heat transmitting surfaces are investigated in the process simulations. To improve the accuracy in predicting the film temperatures, CFD simulations of the electrical heater are carried out and the results are merged with the dynamic model. The results show that both investigated control concepts are safe regarding the temperature limits. The gradient controlled startup performed better than the temperature-controlled startup. Nevertheless, there are several uncertainties that need to be investigated further.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LahrsKrisamHerrmann2023, author = {Lahrs, Lennart and Krisam, Pierre and Herrmann, Ulf}, title = {Envisioning a collaborative energy system planning platform for the energy transition at the district level}, series = {The 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems}, booktitle = {The 36th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems}, publisher = {Procedings of ECOS 2023}, doi = {10.52202/069564-0284}, pages = {3163 -- 3170}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Residential and commercial buildings account for more than one-third of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Integrated multi-energy systems at the district level are a promising way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by exploiting economies of scale and synergies between energy sources. Planning district energy systems comes with many challenges in an ever-changing environment. Computational modelling established itself as the state-of-the-art method for district energy system planning. Unfortunately, it is still cumbersome to combine standalone models to generate insights that surpass their original purpose. Ideally, planning processes could be solved by using modular tools that easily incorporate the variety of competing and complementing computational models. Our contribution is a vision for a collaborative development and application platform for multi-energy system planning tools at the district level. We present challenges of district energy system planning identified in the literature and evaluate whether this platform can help to overcome these challenges. Further, we propose a toolkit that represents the core technical elements of the platform. Lastly, we discuss community management and its relevance for the success of projects with collaboration and knowledge sharing at their core.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FunkeBeckmannStefanetal.2023, author = {Funke, Harald and Beckmann, Nils and Stefan, Lukas and Keinz, Jan}, title = {Hydrogen combustor integration study for a medium range aircraft engine using the dry-low NOx "Micromix" combustion principle}, series = {Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2023: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. Volume 1: Aircraft Engine. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. June 26-30, 2023}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2023: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition. Volume 1: Aircraft Engine. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. June 26-30, 2023}, publisher = {ASME}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-0-7918-8693-9}, doi = {10.1115/GT2023-102370}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The feasibility study presents results of a hydrogen combustor integration for a Medium-Range aircraft engine using the Dry-Low-NOₓ Micromix combustion principle. Based on a simplified Airbus A320-type flight mission, a thermodynamic performance model of a kerosene and a hydrogen-powered V2530-A5 engine is used to derive the thermodynamic combustor boundary conditions. A new combustor design using the Dry-Low NOx Micromix principle is investigated by slice model CFD simulations of a single Micromix injector for design and off-design operation of the engine. Combustion characteristics show typical Micromix flame shapes and good combustion efficiencies for all flight mission operating points. Nitric oxide emissions are significant below ICAO CAEP/8 limits. For comparison of the Emission Index (EI) for NOₓ emissions between kerosene and hydrogen operation, an energy (kerosene) equivalent Emission Index is used. A full 15° sector model CFD simulation of the combustion chamber with multiple Micromix injectors including inflow homogenization and dilution and cooling air flows investigates the combustor integration effects, resulting NOₓ emission and radial temperature distributions at the combustor outlet. The results show that the integration of a Micromix hydrogen combustor in actual aircraft engines is feasible and offers, besides CO₂ free combustion, a significant reduction of NOₓ emissions compared to kerosene operation.}, language = {en} } @misc{BragardHueningKowalewski2023, author = {Bragard, Michael and H{\"u}ning, Felix and Kowalewski, Paul}, title = {Vorrichtung zur Relativlagenbestimmung [Offenlegungschrift]}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung einer Relativlage zwischen einem feststehenden Teil und einem zu demselben in eine Bewegungsrichtung bewegbaren beweglichen Teil, wobei der feststehende Teil mit einem Wiegandsensor versehen ist, wobei der Wiegandsensor zwischen zwei gegenpolig zueinander ausgebildeten Permanentmagneten angeordnet ist und dass der bewegliche Teil eine Mehrzahl von beabstandet zueinander angeordneten Magnetisierungsstegen aus einem magnetisch leitenden Material aufweist, die in der Bewegungsrichtung zumindest eine gleich große Erstreckung aufweisen wie der Permanentmagnet, dass ein Abstand zwischen benachbarten Magnetisierungsstegen derart gew{\"a}hlt ist, dass in einer ersten Relativlage ein erster Permanentmagnet von einem der Magnetisierungsstege {\"u}berdeckt ist und ein zweiter Permanentmagnet nicht von einem der Magnetisierungsstege {\"u}berdeckt ist.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GrundAltherr2023, author = {Grund, Raphael M. and Altherr, Lena}, title = {Development of an open source energy disaggregation tool for the home automation platform Home Assistant}, series = {Tagungsband AALE 2023 : mit Automatisierung gegen den Klimawandel}, booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2023 : mit Automatisierung gegen den Klimawandel}, editor = {Reiff-Stephan, J{\"o}rg and J{\"a}kel, Jens and Schwarz, Andr{\´e}}, publisher = {le-tex publishing services GmbH}, address = {Leipzig}, isbn = {978-3-910103-01-6}, doi = {10.33968/2023.02}, pages = {11 -- 20}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In order to reduce energy consumption of homes, it is important to make transparent which devices consume how much energy. However, power consumption is often only monitored aggregated at the house energy meter. Disaggregating this power consumption into the contributions of individual devices can be achieved using Machine Learning. Our work aims at making state of the art disaggregation algorithms accessibe for users of the open source home automation platform Home Assistant.}, language = {en} } @incollection{DuffnerUibelPetersonetal.2023, author = {Duffner, Markus and Uibel, Thomas and Peterson, Leif Arne and Moorkamp, Wilfried}, title = {Cross Layers Light - Ein ressourceneffizientes und recyclebares Holz-Wandsystem}, series = {Bauphysik Kalender 2023: Nachhaltigkeit}, booktitle = {Bauphysik Kalender 2023: Nachhaltigkeit}, editor = {Fouad, Nabil A.}, publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {9783433033890 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/9783433611289.ch13}, pages = {483 -- 501}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Ein neues tragendes, lagenweise aufgebautes Holzbau-Wandsystem und seine {\"o}konomische und statische Entwicklung werden vorgestellt. Randbedingungen wie Nachhaltigkeit, Ressourceneffizienz und eine beanspruchungsadaptive Konstruktionsweise sind f{\"u}r diese innovative Bauteilentwicklung von zentraler Bedeutung. Eine wesentliche Herausforderung ist die Herstellung der Verbindung der Lagen untereinander zu einem bauphysikalisch und statisch leistungsf{\"a}higen Wandsystem. Die Tragf{\"a}higkeit und Steifigkeit verschiedener Verbindungsvarianten wurden ebenso wie die Eigenschaften der Wandelemente analytisch, numerisch und experimentell untersucht.}, language = {de} } @incollection{MoorkampPetersonUibel2023, author = {Moorkamp, Wilfried and Peterson, Leif Arne and Uibel, Thomas}, title = {Standardholzbr{\"u}cken f{\"u}r kommunale Geh- und Radwege}, series = {Strukturen, Formen und Prinzipien : Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Trautz}, booktitle = {Strukturen, Formen und Prinzipien : Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Trautz}, editor = {Wehren, Cedric}, publisher = {RWTH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-95886-500-6}, pages = {140 -- 165}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @book{UibelPeterson2023, author = {Uibel, Thomas and Peterson, Leif Arne}, title = {Tagungsband Aachener Holzbautagung 2023}, editor = {Uibel, Thomas and Peterson, Leif Arne}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, issn = {2197-4489}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @book{Tuennemann2023, author = {T{\"u}nnemann, Thomas}, title = {Formine 2023 : Concezione II}, publisher = {FH Aachen, Fachbereich Architektur}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-9811003-2-7}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {112 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der diesj{\"a}hrige Workshop steht im Zeichen der r{\"a}umlichen Konzeption. Das Erfahren und Definieren des engsten, ganz eigenen Betrachtungsraums, bis hin zur weitl{\"a}ufigen {\"o}ffentlichen Umgebung des Ortes ist hierbei der erste Schritt. Hierzu stehen alle konzeptionellen Werkzeuge - von der Entwicklung vereinzelter Skizzenabfolgen, bis hin zur Collage - in den ersten Tagen des Workshops zur Verf{\"u}gung. All diese {\"U}berlegungen, Konzepte und Entw{\"u}rfe werden in eine Plastik {\"u}berf{\"u}hrt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Middelkoop2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Middelkoop, Jonas}, title = {Frieden und Verschw{\"o}rung : ein kritischer Dokumentarfilm {\"u}ber Daniele Ganser}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {40 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Im Umgang mit dem Schweizer Historiker Daniele Ganser l{\"a}sst sich ein ungew{\"o}hnliches Ph{\"a}nomen beobachten. W{\"a}hrend die Vortr{\"a}ge und B{\"u}cher des bekannten Publizisten bei zahlreichen Fans auf großes Interesse stoßen, zeichnen die meisten Medien das Bild eines gef{\"a}hrlichen Verschw{\"o}rungstheoretikers. Schnell wird seine Person zum Symbolbild einer ganzen Gegen{\"o}ffentlichkeit. Ein Dokumentarfilm {\"u}ber Daniele Ganser, seine Kritiker:innen und alternative Medien.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Philippen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Philippen, Jule}, title = {bond(ed) : ein Projekt zum Kontaktabbruch in Familien}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Eines haben wir alle gemeinsam - Eine Familie. Die Bachelorarbeit „bond(ed)" ist ein Projekt zum Kontaktabbruch in Familien. Famili{\"a}re Kontaktabbr{\"u}che sind heute keine Seltenheit mehr. Jede:r kennt jemanden, der davon betroffen ist, und doch wird nur selten dar{\"u}ber gesprochen. Schamgef{\"u}hl, Angst und das Gef{\"u}hl von Versagen spielen hierbei eine entscheidende Rolle. Doch wie kann es so weit kommen? Neun Personen haben sich bereit erkl{\"a}rt, ihre sehr pers{\"o}nlichen und emotionalen Geschichten zu teilen. Im Zuge dessen sind Fotos im jeweiligen Zuhause und in Interviewform niedergeschriebene Gespr{\"a}che entstanden, welche unabh{\"a}ngig voneinander in zwei B{\"u}chern zu betrachten sind. Das Projekt „bond(ed)" soll famili{\"a}ren Kontaktabbr{\"u}chen eine Plattform bieten und mit einem Tabuthema brechen. Es soll mit Vorurteilen aufr{\"a}umen und ein Gef{\"u}hl von Zusammengeh{\"o}rigkeit bei den Betroffenen wecken.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Vetter2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vetter, Cara Niambi}, title = {BRIDGE - Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {51 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In Folge der Globalisierung und der Zuwanderung von verschiedensten ethnischen Gruppen und deren Kulturen entstehen in Deutschland immer mehr sogenannte Transkulturen. Um diesen mehr Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken und zur Verst{\"a}ndigung verschiedenster Gruppen beizutragen, wurde das Konzept dieser Bachelorarbeit: „BRIDGE: Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland" entwickelt, welches sich mit den Schnittstellen der Deutschen und anderen Kulturen auseinandersetzt. Diese Transkulturen sollen jeweils repr{\"a}sentativ und aufkl{\"a}rend dargestellt werden. Jede Ausgabe wird eine dieser Transkulturen portr{\"a}tieren und zeigen, wie diese in Deutschland besteht. F{\"u}r die erste Ausgabe, welche im Rahmen der Bachelorarbeit ausgearbeitet wurde, fiel die Entscheidung auf die Deutsch-Habesha-Kultur, die eine V{\"o}lkergruppe aus {\"A}thiopien und Eritrea darstellt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{VonDallwitz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Von Dallwitz, Sophia}, title = {(un)said : Offene Gespr{\"a}che {\"u}ber Alltagssexismus}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {24 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Unsaid ist ein didaktisches Starterkit f{\"u}r offene Gespr{\"a}che {\"u}ber Alltagssexismus mit einem Schwerpunkt auf sexueller Bel{\"a}stigung im {\"o}ffentlichen Raum. Es beinhaltet mehrere Schritte - die Brosch{\"u}re bietet euch das ben{\"o}tigte Wissen f{\"u}r einen konstruktiven Diskurs. Zus{\"a}tzlich sind Karten mit Fragen enthalten, die dazu anregen, sexistische Denkmuster und Verhaltensweisen im Alltag zu erkennen und zu reflektieren. Und schließlich zeigt es konkrete Aktionen auf, wie ihr selbst aktiv werden und euch gegen sexistisches Verhalten aussprechen k{\"o}nnt. Das Kit ist darauf ausgerichtet, dass Lehrende an weiterf{\"u}hrenden Schulen es in ihren Unterricht integrieren k{\"o}nnen. Ihr k{\"o}nnt es jedoch genauso gut unter euren Freund*innen, Kolleg*innen oder anderen Interessierten nutzen, um eure Meinungen und Erfahrungen miteinander zu teilen. Unsaid ist ein weiterer Schritt, um Alltagssexismus zu bek{\"a}mpfen und eine Gesellschaft zu schaffen, in der Gleichberechtigung und Respekt selbstverst{\"a}ndlich sind.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Waliszewska2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Waliszewska, Laura}, title = {Werkstatt voller Historie}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {35 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Buch „Werkstatt voller Historie" gibt einen Einblick in das Handwerk der Restaurierung und Konservierung. Wir leben in einer Gesellschaft, die von Konsum und schneller Verf{\"u}gbarkeit gepr{\"a}gt ist. Produkte werden in Massen produziert, genutzt und oft schon nach kurzer Zeit wieder weggeworfen. Durch diese Mentalit{\"a}t der Wegwerfgesellschaft werden die Ressourcen unserer Erde ersch{\"o}pft, und Umweltprobleme werden immer gr{\"o}ßer. Deshalb ist es wichtig, sich intensiv mit der Bewahrung von Kulturgut auseinanderzusetzen. Durch die Verwendung von Illustrationen und visuellen Darstellungen erleichtert das Buch die Kommunikation. Dadurch kann der Restaurierungsprozess einfacher verstanden werden. Mit dem Projekt soll das Interesse geweckt und {\"u}ber die Grundlagen und Herausforderungen der Restaurierung aufgekl{\"a}rt werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Wamper2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Wamper, Lukas}, title = {Bachelorzeit}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {67 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Bachelorarbeit behandelt die Konzeption und Produktion der Sendung "Bachelorzeit". Ziel ist es, eine innovative Plattform f{\"u}r junge Zuschauer:innen zu schaffen und Einblicke in das Leben und die Themen der Stadt Aachen zu geben. Die Arbeit umfasst den gesamten Produktionsprozess inklusive der Einbindung der Zuschauer:innen und der visuellen Gestaltung. Die erfolgreiche Umsetzung erm{\"o}glicht eine ansprechende und nahbare Atmosph{\"a}re f{\"u}r ein j{\"u}ngeres Publikum.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Begas2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Begas, Philipp}, title = {Modulares Regalsystem : Stauraumm{\"o}bel f{\"u}r den Bereich Office / Homeoffice}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {117 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das modulare Regalsystem „MOR{\´E}" ist ein Stauraumm{\"o}bel, welches sich im Bereich des (Home) Office einordnet. Das Produkt dient zur Aufbewahrung von B{\"u}romaterialien und verbessert die Ger{\"a}uschkulisse sowie die Beschaffenheit am Arbeitsplatz. Die potenzielle K{\"a}ufergruppe befindet sich im Alter von 25-67 Jahren, im gew{\"o}hnlichen Arbeitsalter Zeitraum (obere Mittelschicht). Im Fokus des Regalsystems steht der besonders freundliche Auf- und Abbau, welcher werkzeuglos erfolgt. Es ist in verschiedene Richtungen erweiterbar (Steckverbindung) und bietet unendlichen Spielraum der Gestaltung. Durch verschiedenfarbige Kennzeichnungen bietet das Regal ein Ordnungssystem, wodurch schnelleres Finden und Sortieren von Unterlagen m{\"o}glich ist (Grundordnung). Die R{\"u}ckw{\"a}nde dienen neben der Stabilit{\"a}t als Akustik-/ und Sichtschutz. Das Produkt passt sich jeder Raumsituation individuell an. Ist „MOR{\´E}" dein n{\"a}chstes Regalsystem?}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Behrmann2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Behrmann, Wieka}, title = {GLOW UP. : eine multifunktionale Kinderleuchte zur F{\"o}rderung der Selbstst{\"a}ndigkeit}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {154 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Durch die Kombination von Merkmalen verschiedener Leuchtentypen erf{\"u}llt Glow up eine Vielzahl von Bed{\"u}rfnissen in unterschiedlichsten Szenarien. Bei einer Nachtwanderung erhellt sie den Weg oder sie spendet Geborgenheit, wenn Kinder sich vor der Dunkelheit beim Einschlafen f{\"u}rchten. Die Anpassbarkeit der Leuchte steht im Mittelpunkt und erm{\"o}glicht die Einstellung von Helligkeit und Lichttemperatur sowie den Wechsel zwischen direktem und indirektem Licht. Mit einer Vielzahl von Befestigungsm{\"o}glichkeiten, auswechselbaren Leuchtenschirmen und kindgerechtem Design ist "Glow up" ein wahres Multitalent und ein enger Begleiter im Alltag.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Shah2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Shah, Akshat}, title = {Vita : Rehabilitation assistance for digital professionals}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {125 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Vita ist ein Produkt zur Unterst{\"u}tzung von Physiotherapie und Rehabilitation f{\"u}r moderne digitale Profis. Es hilft beim Aufsp{\"u}ren und Erkennen von Haltungsfehlern und gibt positives und sinnvolles Feedback. Ziel des Feedbacks ist es, ein Gef{\"u}hl des Vertrauens in den Genesungsprozess zu schaffen und durch die Nachahmung der menschlichen Ber{\"u}hrung neue, positive Haltungsgewohnheiten zu entwickeln und zu kultivieren.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Ferraioli2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Ferraioli, Luigi}, title = {Validierung einer Simulationsumgebung f{\"u}r Umfeldsensorik von Schienenfahrzeugen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {49 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit der digitalen Nachbildung eines Testgel{\"a}ndes sowie eines Schienenfahrzeugs in der Simulationsumgebung Gazebo. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der pr{\"a}zisen Abbildung der Umfeldsensorik anhand eines realen Schienenfahrzeuges. Ziel ist die Erzeugung {\"a}quivalenter Messdaten der Simulationsumgebung und des realen Schienenfahrzeuges unter gleichen Einsatzbedingungen. Dazu werden unterschiedliche Verfahren eingesetzt, um die Parameter der einzelnen Sensorik so zu konfigurieren, dass die Messergebnisse mit den Messdaten der realen Sensorik konvergieren. Die Ergebnisse der Messdaten zeigen, dass obwohl die Simulationsumgebung einige physikalische Materialeigenschaften nicht ber{\"u}cksichtigt, eine pr{\"a}zise Abbildung der Sensorik und geometrischen Strukturen des Testgel{\"a}ndes m{\"o}glich ist. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus erm{\"o}glicht die Kombination von Gazebo und ROS2 Integrationstests und die Entwicklung von Softwareanwendungen sowohl in der Simulation als auch auf dem realen Schienenfahrzeug. Eine realit{\"a}tsnahe und reproduzierbare Auswertung der Sensormessdaten der Simulationsumgebung f{\"u}r Schienenfahrzeuge ist somit realisierbar.}, language = {de} } @article{SavitskayaZhantlessovaKistaubayevaetal.2023, author = {Savitskaya, Irina and Zhantlessova, Sirina and Kistaubayeva, Aida and Ignatova, Ludmila and Shokatayeva, Dina and Sinyavsky, Yuriy and Kushugulova, Almagul and Digel, Ilya}, title = {Prebiotic cellulose-pullulan matrix as a "vehicle" for probiotic biofilm delivery to the host large intestine}, series = {Polymers}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {16(1)}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/polym16010030}, pages = {Artikel 30}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This study describes the development of a new combined polysaccharide-matrix-based technology for the immobilization of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) bacteria in biofilm form. The new composition allows for delivering the bacteria to the digestive tract in a manner that improves their robustness compared with planktonic cells and released biofilm cells. Granules consisting of a polysaccharide matrix with probiotic biofilms (PMPB) with high cell density (>9 log CFU/g) were obtained by immobilization in the optimized nutrient medium. Successful probiotic loading was confirmed by fluorescence microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The developed prebiotic polysaccharide matrix significantly enhanced LGG viability under acidic (pH 2.0) and bile salt (0.3\%) stress conditions. Enzymatic extract of feces, mimicking colon fluid in terms of cellulase activity, was used to evaluate the intestinal release of probiotics. PMPB granules showed the ability to gradually release a large number of viable LGG cells in the model colon fluid. In vivo, the oral administration of PMPB granules in rats resulted in the successful release of probiotics in the colon environment. The biofilm-forming incubation method of immobilization on a complex polysaccharide matrix tested in this study has shown high efficacy and promising potential for the development of innovative biotechnologies.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Dreschers2023, author = {Dreschers, Martin}, title = {\S18 Grenz{\"u}berschreitende Eigenverwaltung}, series = {HRI II - Handbuch Restrukturierung in der Insolvenz}, booktitle = {HRI II - Handbuch Restrukturierung in der Insolvenz}, editor = {K{\"u}bler, Bruno M. and Bork, Reinhard and Pr{\"u}tting, Hanns}, publisher = {RWS Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8145-2010-0 (print)}, doi = {10.15375/9783814558714-028}, pages = {524 -- 556}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @incollection{Dreschers2023, author = {Dreschers, Martin}, title = {\S25 Arbeitsrechtliche Probleme im Rahmen der Betriebsfortf{\"u}hrung}, series = {Betriebsfortf{\"u}hrung in Restrukturierung und Insolvenz}, booktitle = {Betriebsfortf{\"u}hrung in Restrukturierung und Insolvenz}, editor = {M{\"o}nning, Rolf-Dieter}, publisher = {RWS Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8145-2012-4 (print)}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.15375/9783814558882-028}, pages = {947 -- 988}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{BruksleChwallekKrastina2023, author = {Bruksle, Ieva and Chwallek, Constanze and Krastina, Anzelika}, title = {Strengthening sustainability in entrepreneurship education - implications for shifting entrepreneurial thinking towards sustainability at universities}, series = {ACTA PROSPERITATIS}, volume = {14}, journal = {ACTA PROSPERITATIS}, number = {1}, publisher = {Sciendo}, issn = {1691-6077}, doi = {10.37804/1691-6077-2023-14-37-48}, pages = {37 -- 48}, year = {2023}, abstract = {By developing innovative solutions to social and environmental problems, sustainable ventures carry greatpotential. Entrepreneurship which focuses especially on new venture creation can be developed through education anduniversities, in particular, are called upon to provide an impetus for social change. But social innovations are associatedwith certain hurdles, which are related to the multi-dimensionality, i.e. the tension between creating social,environmental and economic value and dealing with a multiplicity of stakeholders. The already complex field ofentrepreneurship education has to face these challenges. This paper, therefore, aims to identify starting points for theintegration of sustainability into entrepreneurship education. To pursue this goal experiences from three differentproject initiatives between the partner universities: Lapland University of Applied Sciences, FH Aachen University ofApplied Sciences and Turiba University are reflected and findings are systematically condensed into recommendationsfor education on sustainable entrepreneurship.}, language = {en} } @book{ScheilenPeifferGoerlichetal.2023, author = {Scheilen, Jana and Peiffer, Max and G{\"o}rlich, Anna-Luisa and Hacke, Theresa}, title = {Aachener Online-Schriften Wirtschaft und Recht. Band 7. 02/2023}, editor = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin and Bassen-Metz, Yasmine and Bernecker, Andreas and Eggert, Mathias and Fritz, Thomas and Golland, Alexander and H{\"o}hne, Tim and Tran, Duc Hung and Vogt, J{\"u}rgen}, publisher = {FH Aachen / Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften}, address = {Aachen}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {245 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {1. Die Wirksamkeitsvoraussetzungen der Verdachtsk{\"u}ndigung gegen{\"u}ber einem Arbeitnehmer - Jana Scheilen | Seite 4-66 2. Besteuerungsinkongruenzen im Internationalen Steuerrecht - die Umsetzung der ATAD II in Form des \S 4k EStG in Bezug auf hybride Gesellschaften und Betriebsst{\"a}tten - Max Peiffer | Seite 67-126 3. Der Zuzug einer Gesellschaft aus einem Drittstaat nach Deutschland - Herausforderungen durch die modifizierte Sitztheorie und L{\"o}sungsm{\"o}glichkeiten - Anna-Luisa G{\"o}rlich | Seite 127-189 4. Escalation of Commitment und seine Einflussfaktoren in der unternehmerischen Entscheidungsfindung: Ein Szenario-Experiment - Theresa Hacke | Seite 190-245}, language = {de} } @article{Timme2023, author = {Timme, Michael}, title = {Die Erbringung einer Leistung in der irrigen Vorstellung einer Bestellung (Zu BGH, MDR 2023, 1439)}, series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, volume = {77}, journal = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, number = {24}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2194-4202 (online)}, doi = {10.9785/mdtr-2023-772402}, pages = {R293 -- R296}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{HammerQuitterMayntzetal.2023, author = {Hammer, Thorben and Quitter, Julius and Mayntz, Joscha and Bauschat, J.-Michael and Dahmann, Peter and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Hille, S. and Stumpf, E.}, title = {Free fall drag estimation of small-scale multirotor unmanned aircraft systems using computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel experiments}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00702-w}, pages = {14 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {New European Union (EU) regulations for UAS operations require an operational risk analysis, which includes an estimation of the potential danger of the UAS crashing. A key parameter for the potential ground risk is the kinetic impact energy of the UAS. The kinetic energy depends on the impact velocity of the UAS and, therefore, on the aerodynamic drag and the weight during free fall. Hence, estimating the impact energy of a UAS requires an accurate drag estimation of the UAS in that state. The paper at hand presents the aerodynamic drag estimation of small-scale multirotor UAS. Multirotor UAS of various sizes and configurations were analysed with a fully unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes approach. These simulations included different velocities and various fuselage pitch angles of the UAS. The results were compared against force measurements performed in a subsonic wind tunnel and provided good consistency. Furthermore, the influence of the UAS`s fuselage pitch angle as well as the influence of fixed and free spinning propellers on the aerodynamic drag was analysed. Free spinning propellers may increase the drag by up to 110\%, depending on the fuselage pitch angle. Increasing the fuselage pitch angle of the UAS lowers the drag by 40\% up to 85\%, depending on the UAS. The data presented in this paper allow for increased accuracy of ground risk assessments.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MaurerMiskiwAcostaetal.2023, author = {Maurer, Florian and Miskiw, Kim K. and Acosta, Rebeca Ramirez and Harder, Nick and Sander, Volker and Lehnhoff, Sebastian}, title = {Market abstraction of energy markets and policies - application in an agent-based modeling toolbox}, series = {EI.A 2023: Energy Informatics}, booktitle = {EI.A 2023: Energy Informatics}, editor = {Jorgensen, Bo Norregaard and Pereira da Silva, Luiz Carlos and Ma, Zheng}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-48651-7 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-48652-4_10}, pages = {139 -- 157}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In light of emerging challenges in energy systems, markets are prone to changing dynamics and market design. Simulation models are commonly used to understand the changing dynamics of future electricity markets. However, existing market models were often created with specific use cases in mind, which limits their flexibility and usability. This can impose challenges for using a single model to compare different market designs. This paper introduces a new method of defining market designs for energy market simulations. The proposed concept makes it easy to incorporate different market designs into electricity market models by using relevant parameters derived from analyzing existing simulation tools, morphological categorization and ontologies. These parameters are then used to derive a market abstraction and integrate it into an agent-based simulation framework, allowing for a unified analysis of diverse market designs. Furthermore, we showcase the usability of integrating new types of long-term contracts and over-the-counter trading. To validate this approach, two case studies are demonstrated: a pay-as-clear market and a pay-as-bid long-term market. These examples demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed framework.}, language = {en} } @article{KarschuckSchmidtAchtsnichtetal.2023, author = {Karschuck, Tobias and Schmidt, Stefan and Achtsnicht, Stefan and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Multiplexing system for automated characterization of a capacitive field-effect sensor array}, series = {Physica Status Solidi A}, volume = {220}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi A}, number = {22}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6300 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202300265}, pages = {7 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In comparison to single-analyte devices, multiplexed systems for a multianalyte detection offer a reduced assay time and sample volume, low cost, and high throughput. Herein, a multiplexing platform for an automated quasi-simultaneous characterization of multiple (up to 16) capacitive field-effect sensors by the capacitive-voltage (C-V) and the constant-capacitance (ConCap) mode is presented. The sensors are mounted in a newly designed multicell arrangement with one common reference electrode and are electrically connected to the impedance analyzer via the base station. A Python script for the automated characterization of the sensors executes the user-defined measurement protocol. The developed multiplexing system is tested for pH measurements and the label-free detection of ligand-stabilized, charged gold nanoparticles.}, language = {en} } @article{JanusAchtsnichtDrinicetal.2023, author = {Janus, Kevin Alexander and Achtsnicht, Stefan and Drinic, Aleksander and Kopp, Alexander and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Transient magnesium-based thin-film temperature sensor on a flexible, bioabsorbable substrate for future medical applications}, series = {Applied Research}, journal = {Applied Research}, number = {Accepted manuscript}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, issn = {2702-4288 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/appl.202300102}, pages = {22 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this work, the bioabsorbable materials, namely fibroin, polylactide acid (PLA), magnesium and magnesium oxide are investigated for their application as transient, resistive temperature detectors (RTD). For this purpose, a thin-film magnesium-based meander-like electrode is deposited onto a flexible, bioabsorbable substrate (fibroin or PLA) and encapsulated (passivated) by additional magnesium oxide layers on top and below the magnesium-based electrode. The morphology of different layered RTDs is analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The sensor performance and lifetime of the RTD is characterized both under ambient atmospheric conditions between 30°C and 43°C, and wet tissue-like conditions with a constant temperature regime of 37°C. The latter triggers the degradation process of the magnesium-based layers. The 3-layers RTDs on a PLA substrate could achieve a lifetime of 8.5 h. These sensors also show the best sensor performance under ambient atmospheric conditions with a mean sensitivity of 0.48 Ω/°C ± 0.01 Ω/°C.}, language = {en} } @article{AlnemerKotliarNeuhausetal.2023, author = {Alnemer, Momin Sami Mohammad and Kotliar, Konstantin and Neuhaus, Valentin and Pape, Hans-Christoph and Ciritsis, Bernhard D.}, title = {Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical proximal femur fracture prevention in elderly: a Markov cohort simulation model}, series = {Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation}, journal = {Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation}, number = {21, Article number: 77}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {1478-7547}, doi = {10.1186/s12962-023-00482-4}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Background Hip fractures are a common and costly health problem, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, as well as high costs for healthcare systems, especially for the elderly. Implementing surgical preventive strategies has the potential to improve the quality of life and reduce the burden on healthcare resources, particularly in the long term. However, there are currently limited guidelines for standardizing hip fracture prophylaxis practices. Methods This study used a cost-effectiveness analysis with a finite-state Markov model and cohort simulation to evaluate the primary and secondary surgical prevention of hip fractures in the elderly. Patients aged 60 to 90 years were simulated in two different models (A and B) to assess prevention at different levels. Model A assumed prophylaxis was performed during the fracture operation on the contralateral side, while Model B included individuals with high fracture risk factors. Costs were obtained from the Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services, and transition probabilities and health state utilities were derived from available literature. The baseline assumption was a 10\% reduction in fracture risk after prophylaxis. A sensitivity analysis was also conducted to assess the reliability and variability of the results. Results With a 10\% fracture risk reduction, model A costs between \$8,850 and \$46,940 per quality-adjusted life-year (\$/QALY). Additionally, it proved most cost-effective in the age range between 61 and 81 years. The sensitivity analysis established that a reduction of ≥ 2.8\% is needed for prophylaxis to be definitely cost-effective. The cost-effectiveness at the secondary prevention level was most sensitive to the cost of the contralateral side's prophylaxis, the patient's age, and fracture treatment cost. For high-risk patients with no fracture history, the cost-effectiveness of a preventive strategy depends on their risk profile. In the baseline analysis, the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio at the primary prevention level varied between \$11,000/QALY and \$74,000/QALY, which is below the defined willingness to pay threshold. Conclusion Due to the high cost of hip fracture treatment and its increased morbidity, surgical prophylaxis strategies have demonstrated that they can significantly relieve the healthcare system. Various key assumptions facilitated the modeling, allowing for adequate room for uncertainty. Further research is needed to evaluate health-state-associated risks.}, language = {en} } @article{SildatkeKarwanniKraftetal.2023, author = {Sildatke, Michael and Karwanni, Hendrik and Kraft, Bodo and Z{\"u}ndorf, Albert}, title = {A distributed microservice architecture pattern for the automated generation of information extraction pipelines}, series = {SN Computer Science}, journal = {SN Computer Science}, number = {4, Article number: 833}, publisher = {Springer Singapore}, address = {Singapore}, issn = {2661-8907}, doi = {10.1007/s42979-023-02256-4}, pages = {19 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Companies often build their businesses based on product information and therefore try to automate the process of information extraction (IE). Since the information source is usually heterogeneous and non-standardized, classic extract, transform, load techniques reach their limits. Hence, companies must implement the newest findings from research to tackle the challenges of process automation. They require a flexible and robust system that is extendable and ensures the optimal processing of the different document types. This paper provides a distributed microservice architecture pattern that enables the automated generation of IE pipelines. Since their optimal design is individual for each input document, the system ensures the ad-hoc generation of pipelines depending on specific document characteristics at runtime. Furthermore, it introduces the automated quality determination of each available pipeline and controls the integration of new microservices based on their impact on the business value. The introduced system enables fast prototyping of the newest approaches from research and supports companies in automating their IE processes. Based on the automated quality determination, it ensures that the generated pipelines always meet defined business requirements when they come into productive use.}, language = {en} } @article{ThomessenThomaBraun2023, author = {Thomessen, Karolin and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Bio-inspired altitude changing extension to the 3DVFH* local obstacle avoidance algorithm}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00691-w}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Obstacle avoidance is critical for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating autonomously. Obstacle avoidance algorithms either rely on global environment data or local sensor data. Local path planners react to unforeseen objects and plan purely on local sensor information. Similarly, animals need to find feasible paths based on local information about their surroundings. Therefore, their behavior is a valuable source of inspiration for path planning. Bumblebees tend to fly vertically over far-away obstacles and horizontally around close ones, implying two zones for different flight strategies depending on the distance to obstacles. This work enhances the local path planner 3DVFH* with this bio-inspired strategy. The algorithm alters the goal-driven function of the 3DVFH* to climb-preferring if obstacles are far away. Prior experiments with bumblebees led to two definitions of flight zone limits depending on the distance to obstacles, leading to two algorithm variants. Both variants reduce the probability of not reaching the goal of a 3DVFH* implementation in Matlab/Simulink. The best variant, 3DVFH*b-b, reduces this probability from 70.7 to 18.6\% in city-like worlds using a strong vertical evasion strategy. Energy consumption is higher, and flight paths are longer compared to the algorithm version with pronounced horizontal evasion tendency. A parameter study analyzes the effect of different weighting factors in the cost function. The best parameter combination shows a failure probability of 6.9\% in city-like worlds and reduces energy consumption by 28\%. Our findings demonstrate the potential of bio-inspired approaches for improving the performance of local path planning algorithms for UAV.}, language = {en} } @article{DigelAkimbekovRogachevetal.2023, author = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Pogorelova, Natalia}, title = {Bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on glucose and sucrose: biosynthesis and structural properties}, series = {Cellulose}, journal = {Cellulose}, publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1572-882X (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s10570-023-05592-z}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this work, the effects of carbon sources and culture media on the production and structural properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Medusomyces gisevii have been studied. The culture medium was composed of different initial concentrations of glucose or sucrose dissolved in 0.4\% extract of plain green tea. Parameters of the culture media (titratable acidity, substrate conversion degree etc.) were monitored daily for 20 days of cultivation. The BC pellicles produced on different carbon sources were characterized in terms of biomass yield, crystallinity and morphology by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Our results showed that Medusomyces gisevii had higher BC yields in media with sugar concentrations close to 10 g L-1 after a 18-20 days incubation period. Glucose in general lead to a higher BC yield (173 g L-1) compared to sucrose (163.5 g L-1). The BC crystallinity degree and surface roughness were higher in the samples synthetized from sucrose. Obtained FE-SEM micrographs show that the BC pellicles synthesized in the sucrose media contained densely packed tangles of cellulose fibrils whereas the BC produced in the glucose media displayed rather linear geometry of the BC fibrils without noticeable aggregates.}, language = {en} } @article{BergPostweilerSteuerDankertLeichtScholten2023, author = {Berg-Postweiler, Julia and Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {One size does not fit all: Applying antibias trainings in academia}, series = {The International Journal of Organizational Diversity}, volume = {24}, journal = {The International Journal of Organizational Diversity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Common Ground Research Networks}, issn = {2328-6261 (Print)}, doi = {10.18848/2328-6261/CGP/v24i01/1-23}, pages = {1 -- 23}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Antibias training is increasingly demanded and practiced in academia and industry to increase employees' sensitivity to discrimination, racism, and diversity. Under the heading of "Diversity Management," antibias trainings are mainly offered as one-off workshops intending to raise awareness of unconscious biases, create a diversity-affirming corporate culture, promote awareness of the potential of diversity, and ultimately enable the reflection of diversity in development processes. However, coming from childhood education, research and scientific articles on the sustainable effectiveness of antibias in adulthood, especially in academia, are very scarce. In order to fill this research gap, the article aims to explore how sustainable the effects of individual antibias trainings on participants' behavior are. In order to investigate this, participant observation in a qualitative pre-post setting was conducted, analyzing antibias training in an academic context. Two observers actively participated in the training sessions and documented the activities and reflection processes of the participants. Overall, the results question the effectiveness of single antibias trainings and show that a target-group adaptive approach is mandatory owing to the background of the approach in early childhood education. Therefore, antibias work needs to be adapted to the target group's needs and realities of life. Furthermore, the study reveals that single antibias trainings must be embedded in a holistic diversity management approach to stimulate sustainable reflection processes among the target group. This article is one of the first to scientifically evaluate antibias training effectiveness, especially in engineering sciences and the university context.}, language = {en} } @article{ElBerguiAbouabdillahBouriougetal.2023, author = {El Bergui, Omnia and Abouabdillah, Aziz and Bourioug, Mohamed and Schmitz, Dominik and Biel, Markus and Aboudrare, Abdellah and Krauss, Manuel and Jomaa, Ahlem and Romuli, Sebastian and M{\"u}ller, Joachim and Fagroud, Mustapha and Bouabid, Rachid}, title = {Innovative solutions for drought: Evaluating hydrogel application on onion cultivation (Allium cepa) in Morocco}, series = {Water}, volume = {15}, journal = {Water}, number = {11}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/w15111972}, pages = {Artikel 1972}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Throughout the last decade, and particularly in 2022, water scarcity has become a critical concern in Morocco and other Mediterranean countries. The lack of rainfall during spring was worsened by a succession of heat waves during the summer. To address this drought, innovative solutions, including the use of new technologies such as hydrogels, will be essential to transform agriculture. This paper presents the findings of a study that evaluated the impact of hydrogel application on onion (Allium cepa) cultivation in Meknes, Morocco. The treatments investigated in this study comprised two different types of hydrogel-based soil additives (Arbovit® polyacrylate and Huminsorb® polyacrylate), applied at two rates (30 and 20 kg/ha), and irrigated at two levels of water supply (100\% and 50\% of daily crop evapotranspiration; ETc). Two control treatments were included, without hydrogel application and with both water amounts. The experiment was conducted in an open field using a completely randomized design. The results indicated a significant impact of both hydrogel-type dose and water dose on onion plant growth, as evidenced by various vegetation parameters. Among the hydrogels tested, Huminsorb® Polyacrylate produced the most favorable outcomes, with treatment T9 (100\%, HP, 30 kg/ha) yielding 70.55 t/ha; this represented an increase of 11 t/ha as compared to the 100\% ETc treatment without hydrogel application. Moreover, the combination of hydrogel application with 50\% ETc water stress showed promising results, with treatment T4 (HP, 30 kg, 50\%) producing almost the same yield as the 100\% ETc treatment without hydrogel while saving 208 mm of water.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{GarciaLange2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Garcia Lange, Ayari}, title = {FIELDPRO : Integrated equipment system for traveling journalists}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {96 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In today's ultra-connected world, the significance of audio-visual documentation is rapidly growing. Technological advancements have made it more accessible to obtain powerful and compact audio-visual equipment, thereby reducing the dependency on a larger team for the documentation process. This has favoured the development of what is known as backpack journalism. This project meets an unmet market need and presents an opportunity for innovative product development. It focuses on backpack journalists working in remote and challenging conditions with unpredictable transportation and working conditions. The proposed backpack design addresses both transport and working setups. Offering a robust and waterproof yet overall lightweight construction for easy equipment carrying, while also providing an extension of the workspace for essential gear.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kleen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kleen, Mareike}, title = {Pendelleuchte aus Glas}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {127 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Glas ist seit jeher ein faszinierender Werkstoff. Es findet Anwendung in zahlreichen Gebieten und bietet als Material f{\"u}r Leuchten eine besondere Eleganz. Die Pendelleuchte „Calice di fiori" vereint handwerkliche Kunstfertigkeit und komfortables Design. Sie ist aus mundgeblasenem Glas gefertigt und verleiht durch ihre F{\"a}rbung eine kraftvolle und dynamische Atmosph{\"a}re im Raum. Das besondere Merkmal der Pendelleuchte ist eine {\"O}ffnung, die eine einfache und intuitive Montage erleichtert. Die Pendelleuchte ist mit energieeffizienten LEDs ausgestattet und l{\"a}sst sich mit einem Smart-Home-System bedienen. Die Lichtintensit{\"a}t und Lichtfarbe k{\"o}nnen den individuellen Bed{\"u}rfnissen angepasst werden. „Calice di fiori" mit schnell abnehmbarem Leuchtenschirm f{\"u}gt sich in modern eingerichtete R{\"a}ume ein und bringt einen Hauch Bl{\"u}tenflair mit sich.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kremer2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kremer, Laura}, title = {LittleHabit : die richtige K{\"o}rperhaltung zur Gewohnheit machen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der heutige Alltag vieler Menschen ist durch l{\"a}ngere Sitz-Einheiten gekennzeichnet, w{\"a}hrend die k{\"o}rperliche Bewegung vernachl{\"a}ssigt wird. Diese Entwicklung kann einen negativen Einfluss auf die Haltung von Personen und ihre Gesundheit haben. In diesem Fall ist eine korrekte Haltung nicht nur f{\"u}r die k{\"o}rperliche, sondern auch f{\"u}r die psychische Gesundheit von großer Relevanz. Die Bachelorarbeit „LittleHabit" erm{\"o}glicht es, dass bei Kindern die Bewegung nach langen Sitz-Einheiten durch gezieltes Training zur Gewohnheit wird. Hierbei wird zwischen dem Zuhause- und dem Schulbereich differenziert. Zu Hause soll das Kind beim Erledigen der Hausaufgaben durch Animationen und Lichtsignale dazu motiviert werden, Bewegungspausen einzulegen. In der Schule soll dieses Vorhaben in reduzierter Form aufgegriffen und mithilfe von Licht- und Farbsignalen umgesetzt werden. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus f{\"o}rdert es die intrinsische Motivation, sodass Kinder aus eigenem Antrieb ein Interesse daf{\"u}r entwickeln, sich nach langen Sitz-Einheiten zu bewegen. LittleHabit setzt einen Baustein f{\"u}r die Entwicklung einer gesunden Sitz-Haltung und zielt darauf ab, Haltungsschw{\"a}chen zu verhindern.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Oezmen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {{\"O}zmen, Emel}, title = {ALIGN : ein adaptives Regalsystem}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {„ALIGN" ist ein smartes M{\"o}belsystem, das den individuellen Lebensstil und die Werte der heutigen Gesellschaft widerspiegelt. Es bietet ausreichend Stauraum und erm{\"o}glicht es, Objekte gezielt in Szene zu setzen oder in den Hintergrund zu r{\"u}cken. Das vielseitige System passt sich an unterschiedliche Raum- und Nutzungsszenarien an. Es erm{\"o}glicht die individuelle Gestaltung des Wohnraums nach pers{\"o}nlichen Vorlieben und hilft, den Herausforderungen des modernen Lebens gerecht zu werden. „ALIGN" - eine passende L{\"o}sung f{\"u}r jedes Problem.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HueningMund2023, author = {H{\"u}ning, Felix and Mund, Cindy}, title = {Integration of agile development in standard labs}, series = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, booktitle = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, doi = {10.21427/NK4Z-WS73}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In addition to the technical content, modern courses at university should also teach professional skills to enhance the competencies of students towards their future work. The competency driven approach including technical as well as professional skills makes it necessary to find a suitable way for the integration into the corresponding module in a scalable and flexible manner. Agile development, for example, is essential for the development of modern systems and applications and makes use of dedicated professional skills of the team members, like structured group dynamics and communication, to enable the fast and reliable development. This paper presents an easy to integrate and flexible approach to integrate Scrum, an agile development method, into the lab of an existing module. Due to the different role models of Scrum the students have an individual learning success, gain valuable insight into modern system development and strengthen their communication and organization skills. The approach is implemented and evaluated in the module Vehicle Systems, but it can be transferred easily to other technical courses as well. The evaluation of the implementation considers feedback of all stakeholders, students, supervisor and lecturers, and monitors the observations during project lifetime.}, language = {en} } @article{Timme2023, author = {Timme, Michael}, title = {Bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen durch Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer und die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft : Zugleich eine Besprechung des BGH, Urt. v. 17.3.2023 - V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619}, series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, volume = {77}, journal = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, number = {13}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2194-4202 (online)}, pages = {815 -- 818}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Durch das WEMoG (Gesetz v. 16.10.2020, BGBl. I 2187) hat der Gesetzgeber die Regelung des \S 20 WEG eingef{\"u}hrt. Demnach ist auch f{\"u}r bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen an R{\"a}umen und Fl{\"a}chen, die einem Sondernutzungsrecht unterliegen, die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft notwendig. Der BGH hat nun mit Urt. v. 17.3.2023 -V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619 deutlich gemacht, dass bei Fehlen eines entsprechenden Beschlusses, die bauliche Ver{\"a}nderung durch einen einzelnen Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer nicht vorgenommen werden darf, sondern eine rechtswidrige Eigentumsbeeintr{\"a}chtigung darstellt. Der folgende Beitrag nimmt die Entscheidung zum Anlass, um die neue Rechtslage durch \S 20 WEG eingehend zu erl{\"a}utern. Gleichzeitig werden die Folgen der aktuellen Entscheidung n{\"a}her dargestellt.}, language = {de} } @article{BaaderBoxbergChenetal.2023, author = {Baader, Fabian and Boxberg, Marc S. and Chen, Qian and F{\"o}rstner, Roger and Kowalski, Julia and Dachwald, Bernd}, title = {Field-test performance of an ice-melting probe in a terrestrial analogue environment}, series = {Icarus}, journal = {Icarus}, number = {409}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, doi = {10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115852}, pages = {Artikel 115852}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Melting probes are a proven tool for the exploration of thick ice layers and clean sampling of subglacial water on Earth. Their compact size and ease of operation also make them a key technology for the future exploration of icy moons in our Solar System, most prominently Europa and Enceladus. For both mission planning and hardware engineering, metrics such as efficiency and expected performance in terms of achievable speed, power requirements, and necessary heating power have to be known. Theoretical studies aim at describing thermal losses on the one hand, while laboratory experiments and field tests allow an empirical investigation of the true performance on the other hand. To investigate the practical value of a performance model for the operational performance in extraterrestrial environments, we first contrast measured data from terrestrial field tests on temperate and polythermal glaciers with results from basic heat loss models and a melt trajectory model. For this purpose, we propose conventions for the determination of two different efficiencies that can be applied to both measured data and models. One definition of efficiency is related to the melting head only, while the other definition considers the melting probe as a whole. We also present methods to combine several sources of heat loss for probes with a circular cross-section, and to translate the geometry of probes with a non-circular cross-section to analyse them in the same way. The models were selected in a way that minimizes the need to make assumptions about unknown parameters of the probe or the ice environment. The results indicate that currently used models do not yet reliably reproduce the performance of a probe under realistic conditions. Melting velocities and efficiencies are constantly overestimated by 15 to 50 \% in the models, but qualitatively agree with the field test data. Hence, losses are observed, that are not yet covered and quantified by the available loss models. We find that the deviation increases with decreasing ice temperature. We suspect that this mismatch is mainly due to the too restrictive idealization of the probe model and the fact that the probe was not operated in an efficiency-optimized manner during the field tests. With respect to space mission engineering, we find that performance and efficiency models must be used with caution in unknown ice environments, as various ice parameters have a significant effect on the melting process. Some of these are difficult to estimate from afar.}, language = {en} } @article{LuftLuftArntz2023, author = {Luft, Angela and Luft, Nils and Arntz, Kristian}, title = {A basic description logic for service-oriented architecture in factory planning and operational control in the age of industry 4.0}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {13}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/app13137610}, pages = {Artikel 7610}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Manufacturing companies across multiple industries face an increasingly dynamic and unpredictable environment. This development can be seen on both the market and supply side. To respond to these challenges, manufacturing companies must implement smart manufacturing systems and become more flexible and agile. The flexibility in operational planning regarding the scheduling and sequencing of customer orders needs to be increased and new structures must be implemented in manufacturing systems' fundamental design as they constitute much of the operational flexibility available. To this end, smart and more flexible solutions for production planning and control (PPC) are developed. However, scheduling or sequencing is often only considered isolated in a predefined stable environment. Moreover, their orientation on the fundamental logic of the existing IT solutions and their applicability in a dynamic environment is limited. This paper presents a conceptual model for a task-based description logic that can be applied to factory planning, technology planning, and operational control. By using service-oriented architectures, the goal is to generate smart manufacturing systems. The logic is designed to allow for easy and automated maintenance. It is compatible with the existing resource and process allocation logic across operational and strategic factory and production planning.}, language = {en} } @article{AbbasHedwigBalcetal.2023, author = {Abbas, Karim and Hedwig, Lukas and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian}, title = {Advanced FFF of PEEK: Infill strategies and material characteristics for rapid tooling}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {15}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/polym15214293}, pages = {Artikel 4293}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Traditional vulcanization mold manufacturing is complex, costly, and under pressure due to shorter product lifecycles and diverse variations. Additive manufacturing using Fused Filament Fabrication and high-performance polymers like PEEK offer a promising future in this industry. This study assesses the compressive strength of various infill structures (honeycomb, grid, triangle, cubic, and gyroid) when considering two distinct build directions (Z, XY) to enhance PEEK's economic and resource efficiency in rapid tooling. A comparison with PETG samples shows the behavior of the infill strategies. Additionally, a proof of concept illustrates the application of a PEEK mold in vulcanization. A peak compressive strength of 135.6 MPa was attained in specimens that were 100\% solid and subjected to thermal post-treatment. This corresponds to a 20\% strength improvement in the Z direction. In terms of time and mechanical properties, the anisotropic grid and isotropic cubic infill have emerged for use in rapid tooling. Furthermore, the study highlights that reducing the layer thickness from 0.15 mm to 0.1 mm can result in a 15\% strength increase. The study unveils the successful utilization of a room-temperature FFF-printed PEEK mold in vulcanization injection molding. The parameters and infill strategies identified in this research enable the resource-efficient FFF printing of PEEK without compromising its strength properties. Using PEEK in rapid tooling allows a cost reduction of up to 70\% in tool production.}, language = {en} } @misc{Huening2023, author = {H{\"u}ning, Felix}, title = {Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung eines Magnetfelds sowie magnetbasiertes Sensorsystem zur Erfassung einer Bewegung eines beweglichen Objekts}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Eine Sensorvorrichtung (10;110;210;310;410) zur Erfassung eines Magnetfelds, mit einer Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) umfassend: • - mindestens zwei Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) und • - eine Spulenanordnung (22;122;222), die die mindestens zwei Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) radial umschließt und die • • • ein Sensorelement (26;126;226) und • • ein Triggerelement (28;128;228), durch das ein Triggermagnetfeld erzeugbar ist, bildet, ist bekannt. Um ein magnetbasiertes Sensorsystem (300;400) zur Erfassung einer Bewegung eines beweglichen Objekts (301;401) zu erm{\"o}glichen, das ohne externe Energieversorgung zuverl{\"a}ssig sowie energieeffizient arbeitet und kosteng{\"u}nstig hergestellt werden kann, ist bei der erfindungsgem{\"a}ßen Sensorvorrichtung (10;110;210;310;410) eine Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) vorhanden, umfassend: • - einen Wiegand-Draht (30) und • - eine Trigger-Sensorspule (32), die den Wiegand-Draht (30) radial umschließt, wobei ein erstes Ende der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) der Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) mit einem ersten Ende des Triggerelements (28;128;228) der Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) elektrisch verbunden ist und ein zweites Ende der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) der Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) mit einem zweiten Ende des Triggerelements (28;128;228) der Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) elektrisch verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise verst{\"a}rkt ein in der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) erzeugter Impuls das Gesamtmagnetfeld, das auf die Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) in der Sensoreinheit einwirkt, derart, dass die Triggefeldst{\"a}rke aller Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) {\"u}berschritten wird und diese im wesentlichen zeitgleich ausl{\"o}sen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankert2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {A crazy little thing called sustainability}, series = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, booktitle = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, doi = {10.21427/9CQR-VC94}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 requires global collaboration between different stakeholders. Industry, and in particular engineers who shape industrial developments, have a special role to play as they are confronted with the responsibility to holistically reflect sustainability in industrial processes. This means that, in addition to the technical specifications, engineers must also question the effects of their own actions on an ecological, economic and social level in order to ensure sustainable action and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. However, this requires competencies that enable engineers to apply all three pillars of sustainability to their own field of activity and to understand the global impact of industrial processes. In this context, it is relevant to understand how industry already reflects sustainability and to identify competences needed for sustainable development.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Engelmann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M.}, title = {Moderationsexpertise - Onlinemoderation}, series = {IT-Servicemanagement}, booktitle = {IT-Servicemanagement}, editor = {Lindinger, Markus and Bartsch, Oliver}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-1154-7}, pages = {Kapitel 05532}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie auch in den immer h{\"a}ufiger werdenden Onlineveranstaltungen als Moderator gut bestehen, sollten Sie wissen, was bei der Onlinemoderation im Besonderen zu beachten ist. In diesem dritten Teil der Beitragsserie erfahren Sie, warum online anders als offline ist. Die technischen M{\"o}glichkeiten werden vorgestellt und auch wie diese zu nutzen sind. Schließlich erhalten Sie Tipps, die Sie beim Sprechen online beachten sollten.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EngelmannBaumann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Baumann, Martin}, title = {Moderationsexpertise f{\"u}r QMBs - Onlinemoderation}, series = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen}, booktitle = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen}, editor = {Herbig, Nicola and Poppelreuter, Stefan}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-0714-4}, pages = {Kapitel 10816}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie auch in den immer h{\"a}ufiger werdenden Onlineveranstaltungen als Moderator gut bestehen, sollten Sie wissen, was bei der Onlinemoderation im Besonderen zu beachten ist. In diesem dritten Teil der Beitragsserie erfahren Sie, warum online anders als offline ist. Die technischen M{\"o}glichkeiten werden vorgestellt und auch wie diese zu nutzen sind. Schließlich erhalten Sie Tipps, die Sie beim Sprechen online beachten sollten.}, language = {de} } @book{Lauth2023, author = {Lauth, Jakob}, title = {Physical chemistry in a nutshell: Basics for engineers and scientists}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-67636-3 (Softcover)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-67637-0}, pages = {XIII, 248 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This book is based on a multimedia course for biological and chemical engineers, which is designed to trigger students' curiosity and initiative. A solid basic knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics is necessary for understanding many technical, chemical, and biological processes. The one-semester basic lecture course was divided into 12 workshops (chapters). Each chapter covers a practically relevant area of physical chemistry and contains the following didactic elements that make this book particularly exciting and understandable: - Links to Videos at the start of each chapter as preparation for the workshop - Key terms (in bold) for further research of your own - Comprehension questions and calculation exercises with solutions as learning checks - Key illustrations as simple, easy-to-replicate blackboard pictures Humorous cartoons for each workshop (by Faelis) additionally lighten up the text and facilitate the learning process as a mnemonic. To round out the book, the appendix includes a summary of the most popular experiments in basic physical chemistry courses, as well as suggestions for designing workshops with exhibits, experiments, and "questions of the day." Suitable for students minoring in chemistry; chemistry majors are sure to find this slimmed-down, didactically valuable book helpful as well. The book is excellent for self-study.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NierlePieper2023, author = {Nierle, Elisabeth and Pieper, Martin}, title = {Measuring social impacts in engineering education to improve sustainability skills}, series = {European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, booktitle = {European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, doi = {10.21427/QPR4-0T22}, pages = {9 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In times of social climate protection movements, such as Fridays for Future, the priorities of society, industry and higher education are currently changing. The consideration of sustainability challenges is increasing. In the context of sustainable development, social skills are crucial to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the impact that educational activities have on people, communities and society is therefore coming to the fore. Research has shown that people with high levels of social competence are better able to manage stressful situations, maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively. They are also associated with better academic performance and career success. However, especially in engineering programs, the social pillar is underrepresented compared to the environmental and economic pillars. In response to these changes, higher education institutions should be more aware of their social impact - from individual forms of teaching to entire modules and degree programs. To specifically determine the potential for improvement and derive resulting change for further development, we present an initial framework for social impact measurement by transferring already established approaches from the business sector to the education sector. To demonstrate the applicability, we measure the key competencies taught in undergraduate engineering programs in Germany. The aim is to prepare the students for success in the modern world of work and their future contribution to sustainable development. Additionally, the university can include the results in its sustainability report. Our method can be applied to different teaching methods and enables their comparison.}, language = {en} } @article{HaegerProbstJaegeretal.2023, author = {Haeger, Gerrit and Probst, Johanna and Jaeger, Karl-Erich and Bongaerts, Johannes and Siegert, Petra}, title = {Novel aminoacylases from Streptomyces griseus DSM 40236 and their recombinant production in Streptomyces lividans}, series = {FEBS Open Bio}, volume = {13}, journal = {FEBS Open Bio}, number = {12}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2211-5463}, doi = {10.1002/2211-5463.13723}, pages = {2224 -- 2238}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Amino acid-based surfactants are valuable compounds for cosmetic formulations. The chemical synthesis of acyl-amino acids is conventionally performed by the Schotten-Baumann reaction using fatty acyl chlorides, but aminoacylases have also been investigated for use in biocatalytic synthesis with free fatty acids. Aminoacylases and their properties are diverse; they belong to different peptidase families and show differences in substrate specificity and biocatalytic potential. Bacterial aminoacylases capable of synthesis have been isolated from Burkholderia, Mycolicibacterium, and Streptomyces. Although several proteases and peptidases from S. griseus have been described, no aminoacylases from this species have been identified yet. In this study, we investigated two novel enzymes produced by S. griseus DSM 40236ᵀ . We identified and cloned the respective genes and recombinantly expressed an α-aminoacylase (EC 3.5.1.14), designated SgAA, and an ε-lysine acylase (EC 3.5.1.17), designated SgELA, in S. lividans TK23. The purified aminoacylase SgAA was biochemically characterized, focusing on its hydrolytic activity to determine temperature- and pH optima and stabilities. The aminoacylase could hydrolyze various acetyl-amino acids at the Nα -position with a broad specificity regarding the sidechain. Substrates with longer acyl chains, like lauroyl-amino acids, were hydrolyzed to a lesser extent. Purified aminoacylase SgELA specific for the hydrolysis of Nε -acetyl-L-lysine was unstable and lost its enzymatic activity upon storage for a longer period but could initially be characterized. The pH optimum of SgELA was pH 8.0. While synthesis of acyl-amino acids was not observed with SgELA, SgAA catalyzed the synthesis of lauroyl-methionine.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Kurz2023, author = {Kurz, Melanie}, title = {Waffen und milit{\"a}rische Ausr{\"u}stung in Systemspielzeugwelten}, series = {Design f{\"u}r Spiel, Spaß, Spannung: Gestaltung von Artefakten zum spielerischen Handeln / herausgegeben von Melanie Kurz und Thilo Schwer}, booktitle = {Design f{\"u}r Spiel, Spaß, Spannung: Gestaltung von Artefakten zum spielerischen Handeln / herausgegeben von Melanie Kurz und Thilo Schwer}, publisher = {avedition}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {978-3-89986-396-3}, pages = {104 -- 121}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Stercken2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Stercken, Maike}, title = {Social Media - Segen oder Fluch? : Eine Aufkl{\"a}rungskampagne zu Auswirkungen von Social Media Nutzung}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {82 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Projekt „Social Media - Segen oder Fluch" besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit negativen Auswirkungen, die die Nutzung Sozialer Medien haben kann. Soziale Medien werden heutzutage st{\"a}ndig und von fast jedem genutzt, vor allem von Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen. Vielen ist aber nicht bewusst, dass sich die Nutzung negativ auf sie und ihre Gesundheit auswirken kann. Eine Kampagne soll daran etwas {\"a}ndern. Soziale Medien bzw. der Content, der die Nutzer:innen negativ beeinflusst, ist wie ein Monster, vor dem sich die Nutzer:innen in acht nehmen m{\"u}ssen. Angesprochen werden haupts{\"a}chlich 12-29-j{\"a}hrige, die Soziale Medien nutzen. Die Kampagne soll durch verschiedene Maßnahmen wie Plakatwerbung und Posts auf Social Media Kan{\"a}len, den negativen Auswirkungen von Social Media Nutzung entgegenwirken. Sie soll {\"u}ber die Auswirkungen aufkl{\"a}ren und zu einem bewussteren Umgang mit Sozialen Netzwerken anregen.}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-10805, title = {Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r die Bachelorstudieng{\"a}nge „Biotechnologie" und „Biotechnologie mit Praxis- oder Auslandssemester" im Fachbereich Chemie und Biotechnologie an der FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, organization = {FH Aachen}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {\S 1 | Geltungsbereich der Pr{\"u}fungsordnung \S 2 | Ziel des Studiums, Zweck der Pr{\"u}fung, Abschlussgrad \S 3 | Beginn, Dauer, Umfang und Gliederung des Studiums \S 4 | Zugang zum Studium, Praktikum \S 5 | Pr{\"u}fungsausschuss \S 6 | Studien- und Pr{\"u}fungselemente \S 7 | Zulassung zu den Pr{\"u}fungen \S 8 | Durchf{\"u}hrung von Pr{\"u}fungen \S 9 | Verbesserungsversuch \S 10 | Anrechnung von Studienzeiten, Studien- und Pr{\"u}fungsleistungen \S 11 | Praxissemester \S 12 | Mobilit{\"a}tssemester (Auslandssemester) \S 13 | Bachelorprojekt\S 14 | Gesamtnote, Zeugnis, Bachelorurkunde \S 15 | Inkrafttreten, Ver{\"o}ffentlichung Anlage 1 | Studienplan Kernstudium Anlage 2 | Allgemeine Kompetenzen}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Schmitz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schmitz, Marvin}, title = {Eishockey Uni-Cup der RWTH Aachen : Produktion einer Sport{\"u}bertragung}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {43 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Uni-Cup ist ein Amateur Eishockey Turnier der RWTH Aachen. Es treten Studierende und Professor:innen gegeneinander an. Ausgetragen wurde das Turnier vor etwa 2.500 Zuschauern in der 100,5 Arena am Tivoli. Um das Event einer breiteren Masse zug{\"a}nglich zu machen, wurde dort im Rahmen der Bachelorarbeit erstmals eine Live {\"U}bertragung produziert. Das Ziel dabei war es, eine m{\"o}glichst professionelle und unterhaltsame Show zu kreieren.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Thiele2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thiele, Jana}, title = {D{\"u}sseldorfer Schauspielhaus : „Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes"}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {91 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In der heutigen digitalisierten und individualisierten Welt spielt das Theater weiterhin eine bedeutende Rolle als kulturelle Institution und als Ort des k{\"u}nstlerischen Ausdrucks. Dabei ist einer der wichtigsten Aspekte die Bewegung. Sie findet auf der B{\"u}hne in jeglicher Form statt - Tanz, Gestik, Mimik, die Schritte der Schauspieler:innen, Spr{\"u}nge, Armbewegungen. All diese unterschiedlichen Arten von Bewegung sind ausschlaggebend f{\"u}r die Wirkung der Texte und St{\"u}cke. F{\"u}r das neue Erscheinungsbild des D{\"u}sseldorfer Schauspielhauses wurde dieser Bewegungsaspekt in ein spannendes, modernes und {\"u}bersichtliches Corporate Design {\"u}bersetzt. Das Ergebnis: Sonderzeichen, die „Bewegung" aufgreifen und entsprechend „verformt" wurden. Durch ihr ver{\"a}ndertes Aussehen spiegeln sie diese Bewegung abstrahiert wider und f{\"u}hren abwechslungsreich durch die verschiedenen Medien.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Thiem2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thiem, Antonia}, title = {Entwicklung eines neuen Corporate Design f{\"u}r ein Museum mit dem Schwerpunkt Lichtkunst}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {97 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Weithin leuchtend - tief unter der Erde strahlend: Das »Zentrum f{\"u}r internationale Lichtkunst« in Unna ist ein »Unikat« unter den Kunstmuseen weltweit, da das Museum das Einzige ist, welches sich ausschließlich der zeitgen{\"o}ssischen Lichtkunst widmet. Seit 2001 erstreckt sich die Sammlung von 21 dauerhaften Werken in einem großz{\"u}gigen Kellergew{\"o}lbe. Viele der Lichtinstallationen wurden eigens f{\"u}r die R{\"a}umlichkeiten konzipiert und sind sowohl in ihrem technischen, als auch {\"a}sthetischen und perspektivischen Auftritt unverwechselbar. Die Zielsetzung des Projektes ist es, ein systematisches und einheitliches Erscheinungsbild, welches crossmedial eingesetzt werden kann, zu erarbeiten. Des Weiteren soll die Thematik Lichtkunst in dem Corporate Design aufgegriffen und widergespiegelt werden, sodass die Ber{\"u}hrungspunkte des Publikums spannungsvoll und einpr{\"a}gend aufgenommen werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Thoennissen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thoennißen, Amber Katharina}, title = {Boys will be boys}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {236 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {"boys will be boys" erkundet bestehende Meinungen zum Thema M{\"a}nnlichkeit und versucht Alternativen zu finden: Wege, die M{\"a}nnlichkeit gehen und Richtungen, in die sich M{\"a}nnlichkeit ver{\"a}ndern kann. Auf 236 Seiten wird das Thema von so vielen Seiten wie irgendwie m{\"o}glich beleuchtet. Es gibt sowohl sehr pers{\"o}nliche, subjektive Besch{\"a}ftigung mit dem Thema als auch eine objektive, wissenschaftliche Herangehensweise. Das Buch ist vor allem mit typografischen Elementen gestaltet worden, wobei in Inhalt und Typografie viel Wert auf Niedrigschwelligkeit gelegt wurde. Außen ist ein partieller Relieflack aufgetragen worden, innen hat das Buch bedrucktes Vorsatzpapier. Ziel des Projektes war es, M{\"a}nnlichkeit und die verschiedenen Meinungen dazu m{\"o}glichst verst{\"a}ndlich wiedergeben zu k{\"o}nnen, um so einen Dialog zum Thema anzuregen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Stiphout2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Stiphout, Maret van}, title = {Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r das Wallraf-Richartz-Museum und Fondation Carboud}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Wallraf-Richartz-Museum \& Fondation Corboud besitzt eine der wichtigsten europ{\"a}ischen Kunstsammlungen vom Mittelalter bis zum 19. Jahrhundert. Durch das Zusammenspiel von Forschung und Vermittlung der Kunst- und Epochengeschichte tr{\"a}gt das Museum maßgeblich zum Erhalt des kulturellen Erbes und dem Meinungsaustausch {\"u}ber die Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und die Zukunft bei. Im Fokus des neuen Erscheinungsbildes steht die an den kulturellen und historischen Kontext angepasste Szenografie des Museums. Die beeindruckend verzierten Bilderrahmen der gezeigten Kunstepochen werden abstrahiert und durch einen typografischen Rahmen neu interpretiert. Das entwickelte Headline-Prinzip wird durch eine sehr zur{\"u}ckhaltende Gestaltung erg{\"a}nzt, was der Thematik und den gezeigten Meisterwerken Raum zum Wirken verleiht.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Transfeld2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Transfeld, Janine}, title = {Ein Kl-gest{\"u}tztes Software-Tool : zur Unterst{\"u}tzung der Projektgestaltung der BMW AG}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {85 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Bachelorarbeit besch{\"a}ftigte sich mit der Integration von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in softwarebasierte L{\"o}sungen und hatte das Ziel, ein prototypisches L{\"o}sungsmodell zu entwickeln. Dabei wurde das User-Experience-Designverfahren angewendet, um eine neue innovative Arbeitsweise zu schaffen, die KI-gest{\"u}tzte Produktentwicklungsprozesse umfasst.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Vaut2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vaut, Ina}, title = {Hippocampus}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Hippocampus - Eine Publikation {\"u}ber das Erscheinungsbild und Verhaltensweisen von Seepferdchen, ihre Lebensr{\"a}ume, Bedrohungen und die Schutzmaßnahmen. Seepferdchen geh{\"o}ren zu den wenigen Fischarten, die allgemein bekannt sind. In den meisten F{\"a}llen werden Seepferdchen einfach als »s{\"u}ß« beschrieben. Doch Seepferdchen haben weit mehr zu bieten als ihr m{\"a}rchenhaftes Aussehen. Diese Publikation setzt sich mit kuriosen Erkenntnissen, aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen und Mythen rund um Seepferdchen auseinander und dient als Einstieg in die Thematik.}, language = {de} } @incollection{HeimesKampkerDornetal.2023, author = {Heimes, Heiner Hans and Kampker, Achim and Dorn, Benjamin and Kehrer, Mario and D{\"u}nnwald, Simon and Badura, Dennis and Terren, Maximilian and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Produktionsprozesse der Fahrzeugstruktur}, series = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, booktitle = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, editor = {Kampker, Achim and Heimes, Heiner Hans}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-65811-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-65812-3_13}, pages = {227 -- 247}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @incollection{HeimesKampkerKehreretal.2023, author = {Heimes, Heiner Hans and Kampker, Achim and Kehrer, Mario and D{\"u}nnwald, Simon and Heetfeld, Lennart and Polzenberg, Jens and Budde, Lucas and Keusen, Maximilian and Pandey, Rahul and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Fahrzeugstruktur}, series = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, booktitle = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, editor = {Kampker, Achim and Heimes, Heiner Hans}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-65811-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-65812-3_5}, pages = {69 -- 106}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Um sowohl Treibhausgas-Emissionen zu verringern als auch Kraftstoffressourcen zu schonen, wird zunehmend an einer Transformation konventionell angetriebener Kraftfahrzeuge hin zu elektrifizierten Antriebskonzepten gearbeitet. Basierend auf herk{\"o}mmlichen Fahrzeugen mit Verbrennungsmotor wurde eine Vielzahl neuer Antriebssysteme mit verschiedenem Elektrifizierungsgrad entwickelt. Mitte der 1990er-Jahre kamen erste Fahrzeuge mit einem Hybridantrieb auf den Markt. Die Kombination aus Verbrennungs- und Elektromotor erlaubt eine Verbrauchsreduktion und Bremsenergier{\"u}ckgewinnung sowie lokal emissionsfreies Fahren.}, language = {de} } @article{KowalewskiBragardHueningetal.2023, author = {Kowalewski, Paul and Bragard, Michael and H{\"u}ning, Felix and De Doncker, Rik W.}, title = {An inexpensive Wiegand-sensor-based rotary encoder without rotating magnets for use in electrical drives}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement}, publisher = {IEEE}, issn = {0018-9456 (Print)}, doi = {10.1109/TIM.2023.3326166}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper introduces an inexpensive Wiegand-sensor-based rotary encoder that avoids rotating magnets and is suitable for electrical-drive applications. So far, Wiegand-sensor-based encoders usually include a magnetic pole wheel with rotating permanent magnets. These encoders combine the disadvantages of an increased magnet demand and a limited maximal speed due to the centripetal force acting on the rotating magnets. The proposed approach reduces the total demand of permanent magnets drastically. Moreover, the rotating part is manufacturable from a single piece of steel, which makes it very robust and cheap. This work presents the theoretical operating principle of the proposed approach and validates its benefits on a hardware prototype. The presented proof-of-concept prototype achieves a mechanical resolution of 4.5 ° by using only 4 permanent magnets, 2Wiegand sensors and a rotating steel gear wheel with 20 teeth.}, language = {en} } @article{AdelsElbersDiehletal.2023, author = {Adels, Klaudia and Elbers, Gereon and Diehl, Bernd and Monakhova, Yulia}, title = {Multicomponent analysis of dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin: comparative low- and high-field NMR spectroscopic study}, series = {Analytical Sciences}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Analytical Sciences}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, address = {Cham}, issn = {1348-2246 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s44211-023-00433-2}, pages = {13 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {With the prevalence of glucosamine- and chondroitin-containing dietary supplements for people with osteoarthritis in the marketplace, it is important to have an accurate and reproducible analytical method for the quantitation of these compounds in finished products. NMR spectroscopic method based both on low- (80 MHz) and high- (500-600 MHz) field NMR instrumentation was established, compared and validated for the determination of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine in dietary supplements. The proposed method was applied for analysis of 20 different dietary supplements. In the majority of cases, quantification results obtained on the low-field NMR spectrometer are similar to those obtained with high-field 500-600 MHz NMR devices. Validation results in terms of accuracy, precision, reproducibility, limit of detection and recovery demonstrated that the developed method is fit for purpose for the marketed products. The NMR method was extended to the analysis of methylsulfonylmethane, adulterant maltodextrin, acetate and inorganic ions. Low-field NMR can be a quicker and cheaper alternative to more expensive high-field NMR measurements for quality control of the investigated dietary supplements. High-field NMR instrumentation can be more favorable for samples with complex composition due to better resolution, simultaneously giving the possibility of analysis of inorganic species such as potassium and chloride.}, language = {en} } @book{KurzSchwer2023, author = {Kurz, Melanie and Schwer, Thilo}, title = {Design f{\"u}r Spiel, Spaß, Spannung: Gestaltung von Artefakten zum spielerischen Handeln / herausgegeben von Melanie Kurz und Thilo Schwer}, series = {Schriften / Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Designgeschichte}, journal = {Schriften / Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Designgeschichte}, edition = {1. Auflage}, publisher = {avedition}, address = {Stuttgart}, isbn = {978-3-89986-396-3}, pages = {171 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die kulturgeschichtlichen Stationen des Spielens vom Beginn der Industrialisierung bis zur Jahrtausendwende werden sowohl aus dem Blickwinkel der Designgeschichte als auch aus dem der Game Studies betrachtet. Die Bandbreite der Themen reicht von der Bauhaus-Wurfpuppe bis zur Barbie, vom Japonismus bis zur Pixelgrafik, von der grafischen Raumillusion zu 3D-Umgebungen und Interaktionsgestaltung, vom Brettspiel bis zum Kriegsspielzeug, von den Utopien der beginnenden Neuzeit bis zu merkantilen Absichten digitaler Spielkonzepte.}, language = {de} } @book{JanserHavermannHoeveleretal.2023, author = {Janser, Frank and Havermann, Marc and Hoeveler, Bastian and Hertz, Cyril and Bergmann, Ole}, title = {Str{\"o}mungslehre und Aerodynamik : inkompressible Profile und Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik, Band 2}, edition = {4. Auflage}, publisher = {Mainz}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-8107-0261-6}, pages = {XIII, 211 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das vorliegende Buch dient als Grundlage f{\"u}r die Bachelor- und Master-Ausbildung von Studierenden im Fachgebiet Str{\"o}mungslehre und Aerodynamik. Im hier behandelten Teilbereich der inkompressiblen Profile und Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik werden schwerpunktm{\"a}ßig die folgenden Themen besprochen: - Profilaerodynamik - Tragfl{\"u}gelaerodynamik - Flugzeugpolare - Methoden zur Flugbereichserweiterung - Schwebeschub und Schwebeleistung - Propellerblattaerodynamik - Numerische Methoden zur Tragfl{\"u}gelberechnung}, language = {de} } @incollection{FreyerKempt2023, author = {Freyer, Nils and Kempt, Hendrik}, title = {AI-DSS in healthcare and their power over health-insecure collectives}, series = {Justice in global health}, booktitle = {Justice in global health}, editor = {Bhakuni, Himani and Miotto, Lucas}, publisher = {Routledge}, address = {London}, isbn = {9781003399933}, doi = {10.4324/9781003399933-4}, pages = {38 -- 55}, year = {2023}, abstract = {AI-based systems are nearing ubiquity not only in everyday low-stakes activities but also in medical procedures. To protect patients and physicians alike, explainability requirements have been proposed for the operation of AI-based decision support systems (AI-DSS), which adds hurdles to the productive use of AI in clinical contexts. This raises two questions: Who decides these requirements? And how should access to AI-DSS be provided to communities that reject these standards (particularly when such communities are expert-scarce)? This chapter investigates a dilemma that emerges from the implementation of global AI governance. While rejecting global AI governance limits the ability to help communities in need, global AI governance risks undermining and subjecting health-insecure communities to the force of the neo-colonial world order. For this, this chapter first surveys the current landscape of AI governance and introduces the approach of relational egalitarianism as key to (global health) justice. To discuss the two horns of the referred dilemma, the core power imbalances faced by health-insecure collectives (HICs) are examined. The chapter argues that only strong demands of a dual strategy towards health-secure collectives can both remedy the immediate needs of HICs and enable them to become healthcare independent.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TischbeinKeanVertgewalletal.2023, author = {Tischbein, Franziska and Kean, Kilian and Vertgewall, Chris Martin and Ulbig, Andreas and Altherr, Lena}, title = {Determination of the topology of low-voltage distribution grids using cluster methods}, series = {27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023)}, booktitle = {27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-83953-855-1}, doi = {10.1049/icp.2023.0478}, pages = {1 -- 5}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Due to the decarbonization of the energy sector, the electric distribution grids are undergoing a major transformation, which is expected to increase the load on the operating resources due to new electrical loads and distributed energy resources. Therefore, grid operators need to gradually move to active grid management in order to ensure safe and reliable grid operation. However, this requires knowledge of key grid variables, such as node voltages, which is why the mass integration of measurement technology (smart meters) is necessary. Another problem is the fact that a large part of the topology of the distribution grids is not sufficiently digitized and models are partly faulty, which means that active grid operation management today has to be carried out largely blindly. It is therefore part of current research to develop methods for determining unknown grid topologies based on measurement data. In this paper, different clustering algorithms are presented and their performance of topology detection of low voltage grids is compared. Furthermore, the influence of measurement uncertainties is investigated in the form of a sensitivity analysis.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EichenbaumNikolovskiMuelhensetal.2023, author = {Eichenbaum, Julian and Nikolovski, Gjorgji and M{\"u}lhens, Leon and Reke, Michael and Ferrein, Alexander and Scholl, Ingrid}, title = {Towards a lifelong mapping approach using Lanelet 2 for autonomous open-pit mine operations}, series = {2023 IEEE 19th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)}, booktitle = {2023 IEEE 19th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {979-8-3503-2069-5 (Online)}, doi = {10.1109/CASE56687.2023.10260526}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Autonomous agents require rich environment models for fulfilling their missions. High-definition maps are a well-established map format which allows for representing semantic information besides the usual geometric information of the environment. These are, for instance, road shapes, road markings, traffic signs or barriers. The geometric resolution of HD maps can be as precise as of centimetre level. In this paper, we report on our approach of using HD maps as a map representation for autonomous load-haul-dump vehicles in open-pit mining operations. As the mine undergoes constant change, we also need to constantly update the map. Therefore, we follow a lifelong mapping approach for updating the HD maps based on camera-based object detection and GPS data. We show our mapping algorithm based on the Lanelet 2 map format and show our integration with the navigation stack of the Robot Operating System. We present experimental results on our lifelong mapping approach from a real open-pit mine.}, language = {en} } @book{Heuermann2023, author = {Heuermann, Holger}, title = {Mikrowellentechnik : Feldsimulation, nichtlineare Schaltungstechnik, Komponenten und Subsysteme, Plasmatechnik, Antennen und Ausbreitung}, edition = {2. Auflage}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-41286-9}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-41287-6}, pages = {XVI, 394 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Lehrbuch behandelt alle Aspekte, die den aktuellen Stand der GHz-Technik betreffen. Das Buch behandelt die verschiedenen numerischen Feldsimulationsverfahren. Mit vielen modernen Themen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Namakiravesh2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Namakiravesh, Ehsan}, title = {Coup{\´e} Nr. 13}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {25 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Coup{\´e} Nr. 13 ist eine kurze Animation {\"u}ber ein Zugcoup{\´e} mit 6 individuellen Passagieren und den 5 Stufen der Kommunikationsentwicklung zwischen ihnen. Die Passagiere des "Coup{\´e} Nummer 13" werden zu ihrem wahren Ich, wenn sie sich gegenseitig die Kofferklappen {\"o}ffnen. Doch dieses Offen-Sein ist gar nicht so einfach. Es f{\"u}hlt sich anfangs verletzlich an, psychologisch nackt und meist {\"a}ngstlich. Aber diese Verletzlichkeit ist aus psychologischer Sicht der Schl{\"u}ssel zu engen Beziehungen. Wahre Verbundenheit entsteht nur, wenn man den Weg zur Schattenseite des anderen findet - indem man sie so sieht und annimmt, wie sie wirklich sind. In der Tat bewundern und respektieren wir meistens die Verletzlichkeit anderer Menschen. Wir sehen sie in der Regel als ein Zeichen von St{\"a}rke und Mut - nicht von Schw{\"a}che.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Scheffel2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Scheffel, Zeno Samuel}, title = {Identit{\"a}t, Zusammenhalt, Zugeh{\"o}rigkeit : Die Exploration der Gestaltung von Fußballtrikots}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {95 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Fußballtrikot - Arbeitsbekleidung, Identifikationsmerkmal, Distinktionsmerkmal? Was ist das Fußballtrikot, was sind seine identit{\"a}tsstiftenden Merkmale und welche Gestaltungsparameter pr{\"a}gen sein heutiges Aussehen? In dieser Publikation wird die Geschichte des Trikots ebenso wie die {\"a}ußeren Einfl{\"u}sse auf sein heutiges Erscheinungsbild dokumentiert und analysiert. Die Publikation definiert die verschiedenen Gestaltungsparameter, erl{\"a}utert diese und ordnet sie ein. Ebenso wird ein Einblick in den kreativen Gestaltungsprozess von Fußballtrikots gew{\"a}hrt. Das Ziel dieser Publikation besteht darin, das Erscheinungsbild von Trikots zu verstehen und eine kritische Reflexion dar{\"u}ber zu erm{\"o}glichen, wie das Fußballtrikot individuell definiert wird.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Schlepuetz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schlep{\"u}tz, Nico}, title = {News Flow : Nachrichten- und Informationsprozesse im digitalen Wandel}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {89 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {"News Flow" Nachrichten- und Informationsprozesse im digitalen Wandel. In der digitalen Welt sind wir von Informationen aus unterschiedlichen Medien umgeben. Die st{\"a}ndige Verf{\"u}gbarkeit f{\"u}hrt zu {\"U}berforderung und Orientierungslosigkeit. Junge Menschen bevorzugen Streaming und Social Media gegen{\"u}ber traditionellen Nachrichten. Angesichts globaler Krisen und Desinformation sind innovative L{\"o}sungen wichtig, um den Informationsfluss zu verbessern. "News Flow" ist eine digitale Anwendung f{\"u}r Alternativen des Nachrichtenkonsums. Sie ber{\"u}cksichtigt individuelle Bed{\"u}rfnisse und nutzt moderne Technologien. Durch die visuelle Vermittlung wird das Interesse an Nachrichten gesteigert und junge Zielgruppen angesprochen. Diese Arbeit stellt sich den Herausforderungen des digitalen Wandels im Nachrichtenbereich und er{\"o}ffnet eine neue Perspektive auf den Nachrichtenkonsum.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Schmidt2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schmidt, Lucie}, title = {„Keine Schmerzen in der Regel" : Aufkl{\"a}rungskampagne zur Fr{\"u}herkennung der Krankheit Endometriose}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {75 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Jede zehnte Frau hat Endometriose. Hierbei entstehen Zysten und Entz{\"u}ndungen, welche sich beispielsweise an den Eierst{\"o}cken ansiedeln k{\"o}nnen. Wie kann es also sein, dass so viele noch nie was von dieser Erkrankung geh{\"o}rt haben? Mit der online Aufkl{\"a}rungskampagne „ Keine Schmerzen in der Regel" soll sich das {\"a}ndern. In vielen F{\"a}llen werden Beschwerden der Endometriose f{\"a}lschlicherweise als normale Menstruationsbeschwerden abgetan. Die Differenzierung zwischen normal und nicht normal misslingt. Die Aufmerksamkeit von M{\"a}dchen und Frauen, die sich in den nicht normalen Aspekten wiederfinden, soll erregt werden. Daf{\"u}r werden vier Symptome visualisiert und gegen{\"u}bergestellt. Zus{\"a}tzlich bietet ein Schnellcheck weitere Informationen. Diese Kampagne soll dem Problem der Unbekanntheit von Endometriose entgegenwirken und ein gesellschaftliches Bewusstsein f{\"u}r sie schaffen.}, language = {de} } @misc{SteuerDankertBernhardLangolfetal.2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Bernhard, Sebastian and Langolf, Jessica and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {About the paradox of sustainable production and what we can do about it!}, series = {Joint SCORAI-ERSCP-WUR conference on transforming consumption-production systems toward just and sustainable futures (SCP23), July 5-8, 2023, Wageningen, The Netherlands}, journal = {Joint SCORAI-ERSCP-WUR conference on transforming consumption-production systems toward just and sustainable futures (SCP23), July 5-8, 2023, Wageningen, The Netherlands}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role. Not least due to the definition of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the framework of the agenda 2030 by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 (United Nations, n.d.), it has become clear that the cooperation of different actors is needed to achieve the defined 17 goals. Industry, as a global actor, has a special role to play in this. In the course of sustainable production processes and chains, the industry is confronted with the responsibility of reflecting on the consequences of its own trade on an ecological, economic, and also social level and deriving measures that, according to the definition of sustainability (Hauff, 1987), will also enable future generations to satisfy their needs. While the ecological pillar of sustainability is already being addressed by different industrial initiatives (Deloitte, 2021), it is questionable to what extent the economic and, above all, the social pillars of sustainability also play a decisive role. Accordingly, it is questionable to what extent sustainability in its triad of social, ecological, and economic aspects is taken into account holistically at all, and thus to what extent the industry contributes to achieving the 17 goals defined by the UN. This paper presents a qualitative study that explores these questions. Interviewing 31 representatives from the manufacturing industry in Germany, results indicate a Paradox of Sustainable Production expressed by a theoretical reflection of the need for focusing on people in production processes on the one hand and a lack of addressing the social pillar of sustainability in concepts on the other hand. However, while it is a troublesome finding given the striking need for sustainable development (The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2022; Kropp 2019; von Hauff 2021; Roy and Singh 2017), the paradox directly lays out a path of resolving it. This is because, given its nature, we can see that we could resolve it via the implementation of strong educational efforts trying to help the respective people of the manufacturing industry to understand the holistic and interdependent character of sustainable development (The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2022).}, language = {en} } @misc{SteuerDankertBergPostweilerLeichtScholten2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda and Berg-Postweiler, Julia and Leicht-Scholten, Carmen}, title = {One does not fit all: applying anti-bias trainings in academia}, series = {Twenty-third international conference on diversity in organizations, communities \& nations June 22 - 23, 2023 Toronto Metropolitan University, Rogers Communication Centre Toronto, Canada}, journal = {Twenty-third international conference on diversity in organizations, communities \& nations June 22 - 23, 2023 Toronto Metropolitan University, Rogers Communication Centre Toronto, Canada}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Anti-bias trainings are increasingly demanded and practiced in academia and industry to increase employees' sensitivity to discrimination, racism, and diversity. Under the heading of "Diversity Management", anti-bias trainings are mainly offered as one-off workshops intending to raise awareness of unconscious biases, create a diversity-affirming corporate culture, awake awareness of the potential of diversity, and ultimately enable the reflection of diversity in development processes. However, coming from childhood education, research and scientific articles on the sustainable effectiveness of anti-bias in adulthood, especially in academia, are very scarce. In order to fill this research gap, the paper explores how sustainable the effects of individual anti-bias trainings on the behavior of participants are. In order to investigate this, participant observation in a qualitative pre-post setting was conducted, analyzing anti-bias trainings in an academic context. Two observers actively participated in the training sessions and documented the activities and reflection processes of the participants. Overall, the results question the effectiveness of single anti-bias trainings and show that a target-group adaptive approach is mandatory due to the background of the approach in early childhood education. Therefore, it can be concluded that anti-bias work needs to be adapted to the target group's needs and reality of life. Furthermore, the study reveals that single anti-bias trainings must be embedded in a holistic diversity management approach to stimulate sustainable reflection processes among the target group. This paper is one of the first to scientifically evaluate anti-bias training effectiveness, especially in engineering sciences and the university context.}, language = {en} } @article{EggertKling2023, author = {Eggert, Mathias and Kling, Rene}, title = {How to distribute charging requests of electronic vehicles? A reservation-based approach}, series = {International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research}, volume = {21}, journal = {International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research}, number = {2023}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg, New York}, issn = {1868-8659}, doi = {10.1007/s13177-023-00367-z}, pages = {437 -- 460}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The number of electronic vehicles increase steadily while the space for extending the charging infrastructure is limited. In particular in urban areas, where parking spaces in attractive areas are famous, opportunities to setup new charging stations is very limited. This leads to an overload of some very attractive charging stations and an underutilization of less attractive ones. Against this background, the paper at hand presents the design of an e-vehicle reservation system that aims at distributing the utilization of the charging infrastructure, particularly in urban areas. By applying a design science approach, the requirements for a reservation-based utilization approach are elicited and a model for a suitable distribution approach and its instantiation are developed. The artefact is evaluated by simulating the distribution effects based on data of real charging station utilizations.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{BornheimNiklasBlanecketal.2023, author = {Bornheim, Tobias and Niklas, Grieger and Blaneck, Patrick Gustav and Bialonski, Stephan}, title = {Preprint: Speaker attribution in German parliamentary debates with QLoRA-adapted large language models}, series = {Journal for Language Technology and Computational Linguistics}, journal = {Journal for Language Technology and Computational Linguistics}, doi = {10.48550/arXiv.2309.09902}, pages = {8 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The growing body of political texts opens up new opportunities for rich insights into political dynamics and ideologies but also increases the workload for manual analysis. Automated speaker attribution, which detects who said what to whom in a speech event and is closely related to semantic role labeling, is an important processing step for computational text analysis. We study the potential of the large language model family Llama 2 to automate speaker attribution in German parliamentary debates from 2017-2021. We fine-tune Llama 2 with QLoRA, an efficient training strategy, and observe our approach to achieve competitive performance in the GermEval 2023 Shared Task On Speaker Attribution in German News Articles and Parliamentary Debates. Our results shed light on the capabilities of large language models in automating speaker attribution, revealing a promising avenue for computational analysis of political discourse and the development of semantic role labeling systems.}, language = {en} } @incollection{EggertZaehlWolfetal.2023, author = {Eggert, Mathias and Z{\"a}hl, Philipp M. and Wolf, Martin R. and Haase, Martin}, title = {Applying leaderboards for quality improvement in software development projects}, series = {Software Engineering for Games in Serious Contexts}, booktitle = {Software Engineering for Games in Serious Contexts}, editor = {Cooper, Kendra M.L. and Bucchiarone, Antonio}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-33337-8 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-33338-5_11}, pages = {243 -- 263}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Software development projects often fail because of insufficient code quality. It is now well documented that the task of testing software, for example, is perceived as uninteresting and rather boring, leading to poor software quality and major challenges to software development companies. One promising approach to increase the motivation for considering software quality is the use of gamification. Initial research works already investigated the effects of gamification on software developers and come to promising. Nevertheless, a lack of results from field experiments exists, which motivates the chapter at hand. By conducting a gamification experiment with five student software projects and by interviewing the project members, the chapter provides insights into the changing programming behavior of information systems students when confronted with a leaderboard. The results reveal a motivational effect as well as a reduction of code smells.}, language = {en} } @article{WendlandtKochBritzetal.2023, author = {Wendlandt, Tim and Koch, Claudia and Britz, Beate and Liedek, Anke and Schmidt, Nora and Werner, Stefan and Gleba, Yuri and Vahidpour, Farnoosh and Welden, Melanie and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Facile Purification and Use of Tobamoviral Nanocarriers for Antibody-Mediated Display of a Two-Enzyme System}, series = {Viruses}, volume = {9}, journal = {Viruses}, number = {15}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1999-4915}, doi = {doi.org/10.3390/v15091951}, pages = {Artikel 1951}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Immunosorbent turnip vein clearing virus (TVCV) particles displaying the IgG-binding domains D and E of Staphylococcus aureus protein A (PA) on every coat protein (CP) subunit (TVCVPA) were purified from plants via optimized and new protocols. The latter used polyethylene glycol (PEG) raw precipitates, from which virions were selectively re-solubilized in reverse PEG concentration gradients. This procedure improved the integrity of both TVCVPA and the wild-type subgroup 3 tobamovirus. TVCVPA could be loaded with more than 500 IgGs per virion, which mediated the immunocapture of fluorescent dyes, GFP, and active enzymes. Bi-enzyme ensembles of cooperating glucose oxidase and horseradish peroxidase were tethered together on the TVCVPA carriers via a single antibody type, with one enzyme conjugated chemically to its Fc region, and the other one bound as a target, yielding synthetic multi-enzyme complexes. In microtiter plates, the TVCVPA-displayed sugar-sensing system possessed a considerably increased reusability upon repeated testing, compared to the IgG-bound enzyme pair in the absence of the virus. A high coverage of the viral adapters was also achieved on Ta2O5 sensor chip surfaces coated with a polyelectrolyte interlayer, as a prerequisite for durable TVCVPA-assisted electrochemical biosensing via modularly IgG-assembled sensor enzymes.}, language = {en} } @article{BertzMolinnusSchoeningetal.2023, author = {Bertz, Morten and Molinnus, Denise and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Homma, Takayuki}, title = {Real-time monitoring of H₂O₂ sterilization on individual bacillus atrophaeus spores by optical sensing with trapping Raman spectroscopy}, series = {Chemosensors}, volume = {8}, journal = {Chemosensors}, number = {11}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2227-9040}, doi = {10.3390/chemosensors11080445}, pages = {Artikel 445}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a strong oxidizer, is a commonly used sterilization agent employed during aseptic food processing and medical applications. To assess the sterilization efficiency with H₂O₂, bacterial spores are common microbial systems due to their remarkable robustness against a wide variety of decontamination strategies. Despite their widespread use, there is, however, only little information about the detailed time-resolved mechanism underlying the oxidative spore death by H₂O₂. In this work, we investigate chemical and morphological changes of individual Bacillus atrophaeus spores undergoing oxidative damage using optical sensing with trapping Raman microscopy in real-time. The time-resolved experiments reveal that spore death involves two distinct phases: (i) an initial phase dominated by the fast release of dipicolinic acid (DPA), a major spore biomarker, which indicates the rupture of the spore's core; and (ii) the oxidation of the remaining spore material resulting in the subsequent fragmentation of the spores' coat. Simultaneous observation of the spore morphology by optical microscopy corroborates these mechanisms. The dependence of the onset of DPA release and the time constant of spore fragmentation on H₂O₂ shows that the formation of reactive oxygen species from H₂O₂ is the rate-limiting factor of oxidative spore death.}, language = {en} } @book{Heuermann2023, author = {Heuermann, Holger}, title = {Hochfrequenztechnik. Komponenten und Mess-, Funk-, RFID- sowie Lokalisierungssysteme}, edition = {4}, publisher = {Springer Fachmedien}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-37825-7 (Print)}, pages = {XV, 453 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Dieses Lehr- und Fachbuch vermittelt anschaulich die Grundlagen der HF-Technik, gibt konkrete Beschreibungen f{\"u}r den Entwurf von linearen Komponenten aus Bauteilen wie auch Leitungen f{\"u}r High-Speed- und HF-Schaltungen. Dem Leser wird vermittelt, wie Bauteile modelliert und Schaltungen synthetisiert und optimiert werden. Mit Hilfe frei verf{\"u}gbarer Simulationssoftware k{\"o}nnen GHz-Schaltungen selbst entwickelt werden. Viele {\"U}bungsbeispiele erm{\"o}glichen die Eigenkontrolle des Wissensstandes. Weiterhin werden komplexe nichtlineare Komponenten wie Hochfrequenzmischer, Oszillatoren und Synthesegeneratoren in ihrer Funktionalit{\"a}t dargestellt. Die neuen Mixed-Mode-Streuparameter sowie deren Leitungs- und Schaltungstechnik f{\"u}r Anwendungen der schnellen Digital- und der modernen HF-Technik sind ausf{\"u}hrlich beschrieben. Es wird auf Systeme f{\"u}r folgende Bereiche eingegangen: Streuparametermesstechnik, verschiedene Funktechniken, UHF-RFID und Lokalisierung- und Ortung. Dem Leser wird somit erm{\"o}glicht, komplexe GHz-Schaltungen insbesondere mit Halbleiter-, SMD- und LTCC-Schaltungen zu entwickeln.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Goetz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {G{\"o}tz, Daniela}, title = {Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r das Start-up-Unternehmen CoArea}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {93 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit dem Corporate Design des aufstrebenden Startups "CoArea". Seine innovative Plattform vermittelt ungenutzte Fl{\"a}chen im urbanen Raum und bringt Fl{\"a}chenbedarf und -bereitstellung intelligent zusammen. Die Arbeit untersucht, wie das Erscheinungsbild von CoArea das Unternehmen als modern, nachhaltig und ressourcenschonend positioniert. Durch das neu gestaltete Corporate Design wird diese besondere Herangehensweise zur effizienten Nutzung begrenzter Ressourcen unserer Umwelt durch CoArea deutlich und nach außen getragen. CoArea strebt danach, die positive Entwicklung der St{\"a}dte voranzutreiben und die soziale Nachhaltigkeit durch den Austausch und die Interaktion zwischen verschiedenen Menschen und Gemeinschaften zu f{\"o}rdern.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Hoffmann2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Hoffmann, Noa}, title = {SpineSans : Erkundung des generativen Potentials modularer Typografie}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {144 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Spine Sans - Erkundung des generativen Potenzials modularer Typografie. „Spine Sans" ist eine dekorative Schriftfamilie, die mit modularen Limitationen gestaltet wurde. Kleinbuchstaben sind in eine obere und untere H{\"a}lfte unterteilt, zwischen denen Raum f{\"u}r spannende generative Effekte entsteht. Schriftzeichen und Effekte wurden unabh{\"a}ngig voneinander, aber auf dem gleichen Spaltenraster gestaltet und passen daher nahtlos zusammen. Beispielhafte Varianten der „Spines" k{\"o}nnen in einem speziell programmierten Web-Interface an selbst geschriebenen Text erkundet werden. Die Galerie an Optionen pr{\"a}sentiert m{\"o}gliche Resultate f{\"u}r die spielerische Kombination. Die zwei Schriftschnitte „Spine Sans Bold" und „Spine Sans Double" k{\"o}nnen auch gemischt werden. Weiter erg{\"a}nzbar um maßgeschneiderte Varianten, kann „Spine Sans" besonders in interaktiven oder animierten Medien effektiv verschiedenste Eindr{\"u}cke vermitteln.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Hosseinpour2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Hosseinpour, Seywan}, title = {Velum : Zensur des Visuellen im Iran}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {153 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Dieses multimediale Projekt thematisiert Zensur aus verschiedenen Dimensionen in totalit{\"a}ren, religi{\"o}s-patriarchalischen L{\"a}ndern, insbesondere im Iran. Dadurch wird versucht, mit einem denunzierenden Ansatz zu zeigen, wie Bilder zensiert werden und welche Auswirkungen diese zensierten Bilder auf Betrachter:innen haben. Dabei ist es auch wichtig, wie das Unsichtbare analysiert und verstanden wird. Die Opposition zwischen dem Akt des Visualisierens/Sichtbarmachens und Verbergens/Unsichtbarmachens in den meisten Bildern impliziert die Dialektik von Verh{\"u}llung und Enth{\"u}llung. Das Projekt »Velum« erm{\"o}glicht es den Betrachter:innen, die Zensurpraktiken in totalit{\"a}r-religi{\"o}sen L{\"a}ndern kennenzulernen und zu erfahren, inwieweit die Zensur das t{\"a}gliche Leben durchdrungen und beeinflusst hat -in der Kunst, der Literatur, den Medien usw. Ein Ph{\"a}nomen, das sogar die Privatsph{\"a}re des Individuums beeintr{\"a}chtigt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Leiwen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Leiwen, Sophie}, title = {Steinreich : Mineralien des Siegerlands}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {69 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Aufbau und die Entstehung unseres Planeten sind untrennbar mit der Bildung von Gesteinen verbunden - diese setzen sich aus verschiedenen Mineralien zusammen. Sie sind in der Natur weit verbreitet und spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in unserem t{\"a}glichen Leben. Obwohl vielen Menschen der Nutzen von Bodensch{\"a}tzen bewusst ist, besteht ein geringes Wissen {\"u}ber deren Vorkommen und Relevanz. F{\"u}r die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung des Siegerlandes beispielsweise waren der Abbau und der Handel mit Mineralien von großer Bedeutung. Insbesondere der langj{\"a}hrige Abbau von Eisenerz legte den Grundstein f{\"u}r die gesamte Metallindustrie der Region. Die Publikation visualisiert eine umfangreiche Sammlung Siegerl{\"a}nder Mineralien und vermittelt ein grundlegendes Verst{\"a}ndnis von Mineralien.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AlhaskirTschescheLinkeetal.2023, author = {Alhaskir, Mohamed and Tschesche, Matteo and Linke, Florian and Schriewer, Elisabeth and Weber, Yvonne and Wolking, Stefan and R{\"o}hrig, Rainer and Koch, Henner and Kutafina, Ekaterina}, title = {ECG matching: an approach to synchronize ECG datasets for data quality comparisons}, series = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People.}, volume = {307}, booktitle = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People.}, editor = {R{\"o}hrig, Rainer and Grabe, Niels and Haag, Martin and H{\"u}bner, Ursula and Sax, Ulrich and Schmidt, Carsten Oliver and Sedlmayr, Martin and Zapf, Antonia}, publisher = {IOS Press}, isbn = {978-1-64368-428-4 (Print)}, doi = {10.3233/SHTI230718}, pages = {225 -- 232}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Clinical assessment of newly developed sensors is important for ensuring their validity. Comparing recordings of emerging electrocardiography (ECG) systems to a reference ECG system requires accurate synchronization of data from both devices. Current methods can be inefficient and prone to errors. To address this issue, three algorithms are presented to synchronize two ECG time series from different recording systems: Binned R-peak Correlation, R-R Interval Correlation, and Average R-peak Distance. These algorithms reduce ECG data to their cyclic features, mitigating inefficiencies and minimizing discrepancies between different recording systems. We evaluate the performance of these algorithms using high-quality data and then assess their robustness after manipulating the R-peaks. Our results show that R-R Interval Correlation was the most efficient, whereas the Average R-peak Distance and Binned R-peak Correlation were more robust against noisy data.}, language = {en} } @incollection{EngelmannBaumann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Baumann, Martin}, title = {Moderationsexpertise f{\"u}r QMBs - die Methoden}, series = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement in Dienstleistungsunternehmen}, booktitle = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement in Dienstleistungsunternehmen}, editor = {Thomann, Hermann and Tr{\"a}ger, Thomas}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-0473-0}, pages = {Kapitel 08631}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie als Moderator effektiv und professionell moderieren k{\"o}nnen, sollten Sie die entsprechenden Methoden kennen. Mit den richtigen Methoden k{\"o}nnen Sie Diskussionen leiten, Konflikte l{\"o}sen, die Teilnehmer motivieren und daf{\"u}r sorgen, dass die Ziele der Veranstaltung erreicht werden. Außerdem helfen sie Ihnen, eine positive Atmosph{\"a}re zu schaffen und das Interesse der Teilnehmer zu halten. In diesem zweiten Beitrag der mehrteiligen Serie lernen Sie die grunds{\"a}tzlichen Methoden kennen, um erfolgreiche Teamsitzungen, Arbeitsgruppentreffen, Kick-offs und Meetings durchzuf{\"u}hren.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EngelmannBaumann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Baumann, Martin}, title = {Moderationsexpertise - die Methoden}, series = {IT-Servicemanagement}, booktitle = {IT-Servicemanagement}, editor = {Lindinger, Markus and Bartsch, Oliver}, edition = {54. Update}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-1154-7}, pages = {Kapitel 05531}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie als Moderator effektiv und professionell moderieren k{\"o}nnen, sollten Sie die entsprechenden Methoden kennen. Mit den richtigen Methoden k{\"o}nnen Sie Diskussionen leiten, Konflikte l{\"o}sen, die Teilnehmer motivieren und daf{\"u}r sorgen, dass die Ziele der Veranstaltung erreicht werden. Außerdem helfen sie Ihnen, eine positive Atmosph{\"a}re zu schaffen und das Interesse der Teilnehmer zu halten. In diesem zweiten Beitrag der mehrteiligen Serie lernen Sie die grunds{\"a}tzlichen Methoden kennen, um erfolgreiche Teamsitzungen, Arbeitsgruppentreffen, Kick-offs und Meetings durchzuf{\"u}hren.}, language = {de} } @article{Pfaff2023, author = {Pfaff, Raphael}, title = {Braking distance prediction for vehicle consist in low-speed on-sight operation: a Monte Carlo approach}, series = {Railway Engineering Science}, volume = {31}, journal = {Railway Engineering Science}, number = {2}, publisher = {SpringerOpen}, issn = {2662-4753 (eISSN)}, doi = {10.1007/s40534-023-00303-7}, pages = {135 -- 144}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The first and last mile of a railway journey, in both freight and transit applications, constitutes a high effort and is either non-productive (e.g. in the case of depot operations) or highly inefficient (e.g. in industrial railways). These parts are typically managed on-sight, i.e. with no signalling and train protection systems ensuring the freedom of movement. This is possible due to the rather short braking distances of individual vehicles and shunting consists. The present article analyses the braking behaviour of such shunting units. For this purpose, a dedicated model is developed. It is calibrated on published results of brake tests and validated against a high-definition model for low-speed applications. Based on this model, multiple simulations are executed to obtain a Monte Carlo simulation of the resulting braking distances. Based on the distribution properties and established safety levels, the risk of exceeding certain braking distances is evaluated and maximum braking distances are derived. Together with certain parameters of the system, these can serve in the design and safety assessment of driver assistance systems and automation of these processes.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ViehmannLimpertHofmannetal.2023, author = {Viehmann, Tarik and Limpert, Nicolas and Hofmann, Till and Henning, Mike and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {Winning the RoboCup logistics league with visual servoing and centralized goal reasoning}, series = {RoboCup 2022}, booktitle = {RoboCup 2022}, editor = {Eguchi, Amy and Lau, Nuno and Paetzel-Pr{\"u}smann, Maike and Wanichanon, Thanapat}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-28468-7 (Print)}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28469-4_25}, pages = {300 -- 312}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The RoboCup Logistics League (RCLL) is a robotics competition in a production logistics scenario in the context of a Smart Factory. In the competition, a team of three robots needs to assemble products to fulfill various orders that are requested online during the game. This year, the Carologistics team was able to win the competition with a new approach to multi-agent coordination as well as significant changes to the robot's perception unit and a pragmatic network setup using the cellular network instead of WiFi. In this paper, we describe the major components of our approach with a focus on the changes compared to the last physical competition in 2019.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Glueck2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Gl{\"u}ck, Anna}, title = {Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r ein Unternehmen im Bereich Bioenergiefassaden}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {88 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Nachhaltige Technologien, die Ressourcen schonen und Energie gewinnen, erlangen zunehmend an Bedeutung im urbanen Raum. Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit der Entwicklung eines Corporate Designs f{\"u}r ein Unternehmen, das sich auf die Fertigung und Planung von Bioenergiefassaden spezialisiert hat. Das Unternehmen sorgt durch seinen Fokus auf nachhaltige Energiegewinnung und effiziente Geb{\"a}udeplanung f{\"u}r die Verbesserung der {\"o}kologischen Herausforderungen. Das Ziel des neuen Corporate Designs ist es, die komplexe Thematik der Bioenergiefassaden der Zielgruppe effektiv zu vermitteln und ihr Interesse f{\"u}r dieses System zu wecken. Dabei werden Illustrationen und Infografiken eingesetzt, um die Technologie verst{\"a}ndlich darzustellen, die positiven Umweltauswirkungen sowie Vorteile der Bioenergiefassaden deutlich hervorzuheben und mehr Umsetzungen zu erzielen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ZaehlTheisWolfetal.2023, author = {Z{\"a}hl, Philipp M. and Theis, Sabine and Wolf, Martin and K{\"o}hler, Klemens}, title = {Teamwork in software development and what personality has to do with it - an overview}, series = {Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality}, booktitle = {Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality}, editor = {Chen, Jessie Y. C. and Fragomeni, Gino}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-35633-9 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-35634-6_10}, pages = {130 -- 153}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Due to the increasing complexity of software projects, software development is becoming more and more dependent on teams. The quality of this teamwork can vary depending on the team composition, as teams are always a combination of different skills and personality types. This paper aims to answer the question of how to describe a software development team and what influence the personality of the team members has on the team dynamics. For this purpose, a systematic literature review (n=48) and a literature search with the AI research assistant Elicit (n=20) were conducted. Result: A person's personality significantly shapes his or her thinking and actions, which in turn influences his or her behavior in software development teams. It has been shown that team performance and satisfaction can be strongly influenced by personality. The quality of communication and the likelihood of conflict can also be attributed to personality.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ArndtConzenElsenetal.2023, author = {Arndt, Tobias and Conzen, Max and Elsen, Ingo and Ferrein, Alexander and Galla, Oskar and K{\"o}se, Hakan and Schiffer, Stefan and Tschesche, Matteo}, title = {Anomaly detection in the metal-textile industry for the reduction of the cognitive load of quality control workers}, series = {PETRA '23: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments}, booktitle = {PETRA '23: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments}, publisher = {ACM}, isbn = {9798400700699}, doi = {10.1145/3594806.3596558}, pages = {535 -- 542}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper presents an approach for reducing the cognitive load for humans working in quality control (QC) for production processes that adhere to the 6σ -methodology. While 100\% QC requires every part to be inspected, this task can be reduced when a human-in-the-loop QC process gets supported by an anomaly detection system that only presents those parts for manual inspection that have a significant likelihood of being defective. This approach shows good results when applied to image-based QC for metal textile products.}, language = {en} } @article{DellmannGloriusLitvinovetal.2023, author = {Dellmann, Sophia Florence and Glorius, J. and Litvinov, Yu A. and Reifarth, R. and Al-Khasawneh, Kafa and Aliotta, M. and Bott, L. and Br{\"u}ckner, Benjamin and Bruno, C. G. and Chen, Ruijiu and Davinson, T. and Dickel, T. and Dillmann, Iris and Dmytriev, D. and Erbacher, P. and Freire-Fern{\´a}ndez, D. and Forstner, Oliver and Geissel, H. and G{\"o}bel, K. and Griffin, Christopher J. and Grisenti, R. and Gumberidze, Alexandre and Haettner, Emma and Hagmann, Siegbert and Heil, M. and Heß, R. and Hillenbrand, P.-M. and Joseph, R. and Jurado, B. and Kozhuharov, Christophor and Kulikov, I. and L{\"o}her, Bastian and Langer, Christoph and Leckenby, Guy and Lederer-Woods, C. and Lestinsky, M. and Litvinov, S. A. and Lorenz, B. A. and Lorenz, E. and Marsh, J. and Menz, Esther Babette and Morgenroth, T. and Petridis, N. and Pibernat, Jerome and Popp, U. and Psaltis, Athanasios and Sanjari, Shahab and Scheidenberger, C. and Sguazzin, M. and Sidhu, Ragandeep Singh and Spillmann, Uwe and Steck, M. and St{\"o}hlker, T. and Surzhykov, A. and Swartz, J. A. and T{\"o}rnqvist, H. and Varga, L. and Vescovi, Diego and Weick, H. and Weigand, M. and Woods, P. and Xing, Y. and Yamaguchi, Taiyo}, title = {Proton capture on stored radioactive ¹¹⁸Te ions}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {279}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, number = {Article Number: 11018}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, issn = {2100-014X}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202327911018}, pages = {1 -- 5}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Experimental determination of the cross sections of proton capture on radioactive nuclei is extremely difficult. Therefore, it is of substantial interest for the understanding of the production of the p-nuclei. For the first time, a direct measurement of proton-capture cross sections on stored, radioactive ions became possible in an energy range of interest for nuclear astrophysics. The experiment was performed at the Experimental Storage Ring (ESR) at GSI by making use of a sensitive method to measure (p,γ) and (p,n) reactions in inverse kinematics. These reaction channels are of high relevance for the nucleosyn-thesis processes in supernovae, which are among the most violent explosions in the universe and are not yet well understood. The cross section of the ¹¹⁸Te(p,γ) reaction has been measured at energies of 6 MeV/u and 7 MeV/u. The heavy ions interacted with a hydrogen gas jet target. The radiative recombination process of the fully stripped ¹¹⁸Te ions and electrons from the hydrogen target was used as a luminosity monitor. An overview of the experimental method and preliminary results from the ongoing analysis will be presented.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NethSchubaBrodkorbetal.2023, author = {Neth, Jannik and Schuba, Marko and Brodkorb, Karsten and Neugebauer, Georg and H{\"o}ner, Tim and Hack, Sacha}, title = {Digital forensics triage app for android}, series = {ARES '23: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security}, booktitle = {ARES '23: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security}, publisher = {ACM}, isbn = {9798400707728}, doi = {10.1145/3600160.3605017}, pages = {6 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Digital forensics of smartphones is of utmost importance in many criminal cases. As modern smartphones store chats, photos, videos etc. that can be relevant for investigations and as they can have storage capacities of hundreds of gigabytes, they are a primary target for forensic investigators. However, it is exactly this large amount of data that is causing problems: extracting and examining the data from multiple phones seized in the context of a case is taking more and more time. This bears the risk of wasting a lot of time with irrelevant phones while there is not enough time left to analyze a phone which is worth examination. Forensic triage can help in this case: Such a triage is a preselection step based on a subset of data and is performed before fully extracting all the data from the smartphone. Triage can accelerate subsequent investigations and is especially useful in cases where time is essential. The aim of this paper is to determine which and how much data from an Android smartphone can be made directly accessible to the forensic investigator - without tedious investigations. For this purpose, an app has been developed that can be used with extremely limited storage of data in the handset and which outputs the extracted data immediately to the forensic workstation in a human- and machine-readable format.}, language = {en} }