@article{ElQuardiStreckertBitzetal.2011, author = {El Quardi, A. and Streckert, J. and Bitz, Andreas and M{\"u}nkner, S. and Engel, J. and Hansen, V.}, title = {New fin-line devices for radiofrequency exposure of small biological samples in vitro allowing whole-cell patch clamp recordings}, series = {Bioelectromagnetics}, volume = {32}, journal = {Bioelectromagnetics}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-186X}, doi = {10.1002/bem.20621}, pages = {102 -- 112}, year = {2011}, abstract = {The development and analysis of three waveguides for the exposure of small biological in vitro samples to mobile communication signals at 900 MHz (GSM, Global System for Mobile Communications), 1.8 GHz (GSM), and 2 GHz (UMTS, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is presented. The waveguides were based on a fin-line concept and the chamber containing the samples bathed in extracellular solution was placed onto two fins with a slot in between, where the exposure field concentrates. Measures were taken to allow for patch clamp recordings during radiofrequency (RF) exposure. The necessary power for the achievement of the maximum desired specific absorption rate (SAR) of 20 W/kg (average over the mass of the solution) was approximately Pin = 50 mW, Pin = 19 mW, and Pin = 18 mW for the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2 GHz devices, respectively. At 20 W/kg, a slight RF-induced temperature elevation in the solution of no more than 0.3 °C was detected, while no thermal offsets due to the electromagnetic exposure could be detected at the lower SAR settings (2, 0.2, and 0.02 W/kg). A deviation of 10\% from the intended solution volume yielded a calculated SAR deviation of 8\% from the desired value. A maximum ±10\% variation in the local SAR could occur when the position of the patch clamp electrode was altered within the area where the cells to be investigated were located.}, language = {en} } @article{UmutluOrzadaKinneretal.2011, author = {Umutlu, Lale and Orzada, Stephan and Kinner, Sonja and Maderwald, Stefan and Bronte, Irina and Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, Oliver and Ladd, Susanne C. and Antoch, Gerald and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H. and Lauenstein, Thomas C.}, title = {Renal imaging at 7 Tesla: preliminary results}, series = {European Radiology}, volume = {21}, journal = {European Radiology}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1432-1084}, pages = {841 -- 849}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Objective To investigate the feasibility of 7T MR imaging of the kidneys utilising a custom-built 8-channel transmit/receive radiofrequency body coil. Methods In vivo unenhanced MR was performed in 8 healthy volunteers on a 7T whole-body MR system. After B0 shimming the following sequences were obtained: 1) 2D and 3D spoiled gradient-echo sequences (FLASH, VIBE), 2) T1-weighted 2D in and opposed phase 3) True-FISP imaging and 4) a T2-weighted turbo spin echo (TSE) sequence. Visual evaluation of the overall image quality was performed by two radiologists. Results Renal MRI at 7T was feasible in all eight subjects. Best image quality was found using T1-weighted gradient echo MRI, providing high anatomical details and excellent conspicuity of the non-enhanced vasculature. With successful shimming, B1 signal voids could be effectively reduced and/or shifted out of the region of interest in most sequence types. However, T2-weighted TSE imaging remained challenging and strongly impaired because of signal heterogeneities in three volunteers. Conclusion The results demonstrate the feasibility and diagnostic potential of dedicated 7T renal imaging. Further optimisation of imaging sequences and dedicated RF coil concepts are expected to improve the acquisition quality and ultimately provide high clinical diagnostic value.}, language = {en} } @article{BialonskiWendlerLehnertz2011, author = {Bialonski, Stephan and Wendler, Martin and Lehnertz, Klaus}, title = {Unraveling spurious properties of interaction networks with tailored random networks}, series = {Plos one}, volume = {6}, journal = {Plos one}, number = {8}, publisher = {Plos}, address = {San Francisco}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0022826}, pages = {e22826}, year = {2011}, abstract = {We investigate interaction networks that we derive from multivariate time series with methods frequently employed in diverse scientific fields such as biology, quantitative finance, physics, earth and climate sciences, and the neurosciences. Mimicking experimental situations, we generate time series with finite length and varying frequency content but from independent stochastic processes. Using the correlation coefficient and the maximum cross-correlation, we estimate interdependencies between these time series. With clustering coefficient and average shortest path length, we observe unweighted interaction networks, derived via thresholding the values of interdependence, to possess non-trivial topologies as compared to Erd{\"o}s-R{\´e}nyi networks, which would indicate small-world characteristics. These topologies reflect the mostly unavoidable finiteness of the data, which limits the reliability of typically used estimators of signal interdependence. We propose random networks that are tailored to the way interaction networks are derived from empirical data. Through an exemplary investigation of multichannel electroencephalographic recordings of epileptic seizures - known for their complex spatial and temporal dynamics - we show that such random networks help to distinguish network properties of interdependence structures related to seizure dynamics from those spuriously induced by the applied methods of analysis.}, language = {en} } @article{Tran2011, author = {Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {Corporate Governance und Eigenkapitalkosten - Bestandsaufnahme des Schrifttums unter besonderer Ber{\"u}cksichtigung des Informationsaspektes und Forschungsperspektiven}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Betriebswirtschaft}, volume = {81}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Betriebswirtschaft}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1861-8928}, doi = {10.1007/s11573-011-0461-z}, pages = {551 -- 585}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{Tran2011, author = {Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {Die Bilanzierung immaterieller Verm{\"o}gensgegenst{\"a}nde nach BilMoG: Normative Erkenntnisse empirischer Befunde}, series = {KoR Zeitschrift f{\"u}r kapitalmarktorientierte Rechnungslegung}, volume = {11}, journal = {KoR Zeitschrift f{\"u}r kapitalmarktorientierte Rechnungslegung}, issn = {1437-8981}, pages = {538 -- 542}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{Tran2011, author = {Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {Wirkungslosigkeit der Entsprechenserkl{\"a}rung gem. \S161 AktG}, series = {Betriebs-Berater: BB ; Recht, Wirtschaft, Steuern}, volume = {66}, journal = {Betriebs-Berater: BB ; Recht, Wirtschaft, Steuern}, publisher = {Beck}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, issn = {0340-7918}, pages = {2025}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Das Ziel des Deutschen Corporate Governance Kodex (DCGK) besteht in der Verbesserung der Transparenz und Qualit{\"a}t der deutschen Corporate Governance, wobei die Sanktionierung der Nichteinhaltung des DCGK einzig durch etwaige Kapitalmarktreaktionen erfolgt. Folgende Befunde sprechen jedoch daf{\"u}r, dass durch die Abgabe der Entsprechenserkl{\"a}rung gem. \S 161 AktG die f{\"u}r das Enforcement des Kodex angenommene Selbstregulierung durch den Kapitalmarkt nicht stattfindet, und demnach Verbesserungsbedarf besteht}, language = {de} } @article{ViethEisenbeiss2011, author = {Vieth, Matthias and Eisenbeiß, Maik}, title = {Die Geld-zur{\"u}ck-Garantie - Mehr als nur ein Qualit{\"a}tsindikator?}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Betriebswirtschaft}, volume = {81}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Betriebswirtschaft}, number = {12}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, doi = {10.1007/s11573-011-0521-4}, pages = {1285 -- 1323}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Geld-zur{\"u}ck-Garantien erlangen in der Unternehmenspraxis eine immer gr{\"o}ßere Bedeutung, vor allem weil sie als probates Mittel zur Signalisierung hochwertiger Qualit{\"a}t angesehen werden - eine Annahme, die bislang wissenschaftlich ungepr{\"u}ft geblieben ist. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird im vorliegenden Beitrag eine umfassende empirische Untersuchung der kaufverhaltensrelevanten Wirkungen dieses Marketinginstrumentes vorgenommen. Die Ergebnisse verdeutlichen zum einen, dass eine Geld-zur{\"u}ck-Garantie nur unter bestimmten Bedingungen als Qualit{\"a}tssignal wirkt. Dies h{\"a}ngt neben der Art des Produktes (Erfahrungs- vs. Suchgut) insbesondere von der Auspr{\"a}gung des f{\"u}r die Qualit{\"a}tsbeurteilung besonders diagnostischen Merkmals Marke sowie von der Produktkenntnis der Konsumenten ab. Zum anderen zeigt sich aber auch, dass eine Geld-zur{\"u}ck-Garantie affektive Konsumentenreaktionen ausl{\"o}st, die die Kaufabsicht von Konsumenten zus{\"a}tzlich erh{\"o}hen k{\"o}nnen. Zusammenfassend stellen wir fest, dass eine Geld-zur{\"u}ck-Garantie - entgegen bisheriger Erwartungen aus der Praxis - nicht zwingend ein Qualit{\"a}tsindikator ist, stattdessen entfaltet sie aber bisher unbeachtete affektive Wirkungen, die insbesondere auf ihre absichernde Funktion von etwaigen Fehlentscheidungen beim Kauf zur{\"u}ckzuf{\"u}hren sind.}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2011, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 1.3.2011, Rs. C-236/09 Association belge des Consomma-teurs Test-Achats}, series = {JuristenZeitung (JZ)}, volume = {66}, journal = {JuristenZeitung (JZ)}, number = {14}, publisher = {Mohr Siebeck}, address = {T{\"u}bingen}, issn = {1868-7067}, doi = {10.1628/002268811796448996}, pages = {734 -- 737}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2011, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 22. 12. 2010, Rs. C-208/09 - Sayn-Wittgenstein}, series = {GPR : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, journal = {GPR : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, number = {5}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2193-9519}, doi = {10.1515/gpr.2011.8.5.242}, pages = {242 -- 245}, year = {2011}, language = {de} } @article{NguyenXuanRabczukNguyenThoietal.2011, author = {Nguyen-Xuan, H. and Rabczuk, T. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Nguyen-Thanh, N.}, title = {Computation of limit and shakedown loads using a node-based smoothed finite element method}, series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, volume = {90}, journal = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1097-0207}, doi = {10.1002/nme.3317}, pages = {287 -- 310}, year = {2011}, abstract = {This paper presents a novel numerical procedure for computing limit and shakedown loads of structures using a node-based smoothed FEM in combination with a primal-dual algorithm. An associated primal-dual form based on the von Mises yield criterion is adopted. The primal-dual algorithm together with a Newton-like iteration are then used to solve this associated primal-dual form to determine simultaneously both approximate upper and quasi-lower bounds of the plastic collapse limit and the shakedown limit. The present formulation uses only linear approximations and its implementation into finite element programs is quite simple. Several numerical examples are given to show the reliability, accuracy, and generality of the present formulation compared with other available methods.}, language = {en} }