@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{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{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{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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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{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}
}
@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}
}
@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{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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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}
}
@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{AltherrConzenElsenetal.2023,
  author    = {Altherr, Lena and Conzen, Max and Elsen, Ingo and Frauenrath, Tobias and Lyrmann, Andreas},
  title     = {Sensor retrofitting of existing buildings in an interdisciplinary teaching project at university level},
  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       = {10.33968/2023.04},
  pages     = {31 -- 40},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Existing residential buildings have an average lifetime of 100 years. Many of these buildings will exist for at least another 50 years. To increase the efficiency of these buildings while keeping costs at reasonable rates, they can be retrofitted with sensors that deliver information to central control units for heating, ventilation and electricity. This retrofitting process should happen with minimal intervention into existing infrastructure and requires new approaches for sensor design and data transmission. At FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, students of different disciplines work together to learn how to design, build, deploy and operate such sensors. The presented teaching project already created a low power design for a combined CO2, temperature and humidity measurement device that can be easily integrated into most home automation systems},
  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{MoehrenBergmannJanseretal.2023,
  author    = {M{\"o}hren, Felix and Bergmann, Ole and Janser, Frank and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {On the influence of elasticity on propeller performance: a parametric study},
  series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1869-5590 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s13272-023-00649-y},
  pages     = {311 -- 323},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {The aerodynamic performance of propellers strongly depends on their geometry and, consequently, on aeroelastic deformations. Knowledge of the extent of the impact is crucial for overall aircraft performance. An integrated simulation environment for steady aeroelastic propeller simulations is presented. The simulation environment is applied to determine the impact of elastic deformations on the aerodynamic propeller performance. The aerodynamic module includes a blade element momentum approach to calculate aerodynamic loads. The structural module is based on finite beam elements, according to Timoshenko theory, including moderate deflections. Several fixed-pitch propellers with thin-walled cross sections made of both isotropic and non-isotropic materials are investigated. The essential parameters are varied: diameter, disc loading, sweep, material, rotational, and flight velocity. The relative change of thrust between rigid and elastic blades quantifies the impact of propeller elasticity. Swept propellers of large diameters or low disc loadings can decrease the thrust significantly. High flight velocities and low material stiffness amplify this tendency. Performance calculations without consideration of propeller elasticity can lead to decreased efficiency. To avoid cost- and time-intense redesigns, propeller elasticity should be considered for swept planforms and low disc loadings.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{UlmerBraunChengetal.2023,
  author    = {Ulmer, Jessica and Braun, Carsten and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg},
  title     = {A human factors-aware assistance system in manufacturing based on gamification and hardware modularisation},
  series = {International Journal of Production Research},
  journal   = {International Journal of Production Research},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  issn      = {0020-7543 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1080/00207543.2023.2166140},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Assistance systems have been widely adopted in the manufacturing sector to facilitate various processes and tasks in production environments. However, existing systems are mostly equipped with rigid functional logic and do not provide individual user experiences or adapt to their capabilities. This work integrates human factors in assistance systems by adjusting the hardware and instruction presented to the workers' cognitive and physical demands. A modular system architecture is designed accordingly, which allows a flexible component exchange according to the user and the work task. Gamification, the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts, has been further adopted in this work to provide level-based instructions and personalised feedback. The developed framework is validated by applying it to a manual workstation for industrial assembly routines.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BoehnischBraunMuscarelloetal.2023,
  author    = {B{\"o}hnisch, Nils and Braun, Carsten and Muscarello, Vincenzo and Marzocca, Pier},
  title     = {A sensitivity study on aeroelastic instabilities of slender wings with a large propeller},
  series = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum},
  journal   = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum},
  publisher = {AIAA},
  doi       = {10.2514/6.2023-1893},
  pages     = {1 -- 14},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Next-generation aircraft designs often incorporate multiple large propellers attached along the wingspan. These highly flexible dynamic systems can exhibit uncommon aeroelastic instabilities, which should be carefully investigated to ensure safe operation. The interaction between the propeller and the wing is of particular importance. It is known that whirl flutter is stabilized by wing motion and wing aerodynamics. This paper investigates the effect of a propeller onto wing flutter as a function of span position and mounting stiffness between the propeller and wing. The analysis of a comparison between a tractor and pusher configuration has shown that the coupled system is more stable than the standalone wing for propeller positions near the wing tip for both configurations. The wing fluttermechanism is mostly affected by the mass of the propeller and the resulting change in eigenfrequencies of the wing. For very weak mounting stiffnesses, whirl flutter occurs, which was shown to be stabilized compared to a standalone propeller due to wing motion. On the other hand, the pusher configuration is, as to be expected, the more critical configuration due to the attached mass behind the elastic axis.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{ThomaStiemerBraunetal.2023,
  author    = {Thoma, Andreas and Stiemer, Luc and Braun, Carsten and Fisher, Alex and Gardi, Alessandro G.},
  title     = {Potential of hybrid neural network local path planner for small UAV in urban environments},
  series = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum},
  booktitle = {AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum},
  publisher = {AIAA},
  doi       = {10.2514/6.2023-2359},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {This work proposes a hybrid algorithm combining an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with a conventional local path planner to navigate UAVs efficiently in various unknown urban environments. The proposed method of a Hybrid Artificial Neural Network Avoidance System is called HANNAS. The ANN analyses a video stream and classifies the current environment. This information about the current Environment is used to set several control parameters of a conventional local path planner, the 3DVFH*. The local path planner then plans the path toward a specific goal point based on distance data from a depth camera. We trained and tested a state-of-the-art image segmentation algorithm, PP-LiteSeg. The proposed HANNAS method reaches a failure probability of 17\%, which is less than half the failure probability of the baseline and around half the failure probability of an improved, bio-inspired version of the 3DVFH*. The proposed HANNAS method does not show any disadvantages regarding flight time or flight distance.},
  language  = {en}
}
@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}
}