@article{YazdanbakhshSolbachBitz2012, author = {Yazdanbakhsh, Pedram and Solbach, Klaus and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {Variable power combiner for RF mode shimming in 7-T MR imaging}, series = {IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering}, volume = {59}, journal = {IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering}, number = {9}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {1558-2531}, doi = {10.1109/TBME.2012.2205926}, pages = {2549 -- 2557}, year = {2012}, abstract = {This contribution discusses the utilization of RF power in an MRI system with RF mode shimming which enables the superposition of circularly polarized modes of a transmit RF coil array driven by a Butler matrix. Since the required power for the individual modes can vary widely, mode-shimming can result in a significant underutilization of the total available RF power. A variable power combiner (VPC) is proposed to improve the power utilization: it can be realized as a reconfiguration of the MRI transmit system by the inclusion of one additional matrix network which receives the power from all transmit amplifiers at its input ports and provides any desired (combined) power distribution at its output ports by controlling the phase and amplitude of the amplifiers' input signals. The power distribution at the output ports of the VPC is then fed into the "mode" ports of the coil array Butler matrix in order to superimpose the spatial modes at the highest achievable power utilization. The VPC configuration is compared to the standard configuration of the transmit chain of our MRI system with 8 transmit channels and 16 coils. In realistic scenarios, improved power utilization was achieved from 17\% to 60\% and from 14\% to 55\% for an elliptical phantom and a region of interest in the abdomen, respectively, and an increase of the power utilization of 1 dB for a region of interest in the upper leg. In general, it is found that the VPC allows significant improvement in power utilization when the shimming solution demands only a few modes to be energized, while the technique can yield loss in power utilization in cases with many modes required at high power level.}, language = {en} } @article{ProchnowGebingLadageetal.2011, author = {Prochnow, Nora and Gebing, Tina and Ladage, Kerstin and Krause-Finkeldey, Dorothee and Ourdi, Abessamad El and Bitz, Andreas and Streckert, Joachim and Hansen, Volkert and Dermietzel, Rolf}, title = {Electromagnetic field effect or simply stress? Effects of UMTS exposure on hippocampal longterm plasticity in the context of procedure related hormone release}, series = {PLoS one}, volume = {6}, journal = {PLoS one}, number = {5}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Francisco}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0019437}, pages = {e19437}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on cognitive and behavioural features of humans and rodents have been controversially discussed and raised persistent concern about adverse effects of EMF on general brain functions. In the present study we applied radio-frequency (RF) signals of the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) to full brain exposed male Wistar rats in order to elaborate putative influences on stress hormone release (corticosteron; CORT and adrenocorticotropic hormone; ACTH) and on hippocampal derived synaptic long-term plasticity (LTP) and depression (LTD) as electrophysiological hallmarks for memory storage and memory consolidation. Exposure was computer controlled providing blind conditions. Nominal brain-averaged specific absorption rates (SAR) as a measure of applied mass-related dissipated RF power were 0, 2, and 10 W/kg over a period of 120 min. Comparison of cage exposed animals revealed, regardless of EMF exposure, significantly increased CORT and ACTH levels which corresponded with generally decreased field potential slopes and amplitudes in hippocampal LTP and LTD. Animals following SAR exposure of 2 W/kg (averaged over the whole brain of 2.3 g tissue mass) did not differ from the sham-exposed group in LTP and LTD experiments. In contrast, a significant reduction in LTP and LTD was observed at the high power rate of SAR (10 W/kg). The results demonstrate that a rate of 2 W/kg displays no adverse impact on LTP and LTD, while 10 W/kg leads to significant effects on the electrophysiological parameters, which can be clearly distinguished from the stress derived background. Our findings suggest that UMTS exposure with SAR in the range of 2 W/kg is not harmful to critical markers for memory storage and memory consolidation, however, an influence of UMTS at high energy absorption rates (10 W/kg) cannot be excluded.}, language = {en} } @article{OrzadaBitzSchaeferetal.2011, author = {Orzada, Stephan and Bitz, Andreas and Sch{\"a}fer, Lena C. and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Maderwald, Stefan}, title = {Open design eight-channel transmit/receive coil for high-resolution and real-time ankle imaging at 7 T}, series = {Medical Physics}, volume = {38}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {2473-4209}, doi = {10.1118/1.3553399}, pages = {1162 -- 1167}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Purpose: At 1.5 T, real-time MRI of joint movement has been shown to be feasible. However, 7 T, provides higher SNR and thus an improved potential for parallel imaging acceleration. The purpose of this work was to build an open, U-shaped eight-channel transmit/receive microstrip coil for 7 T MRI to enable high-resolution and real-time imaging of the moving ankle joint. Methods: A U-shaped eight-channel transmit/receive array for the human ankle was built.urn:x-wiley:00942405:mp3399:equation:mp3399-math-0001-parameters and urn:x-wiley:00942405:mp3399:equation:mp3399-math-0002-factor were measured. SAR calculations of different ankle postures were performed to ensure patient safety. Inhomogeneities in the transmit field consequent to the open design were compensated for by the use of static RF shimming. High-resolution and real-time imaging was performed in human volunteers. Results: The presented array showed good performance with regard to patient comfort and image quality. High acceleration factors of up to 4 are feasible without visible acceleration artifacts. Reasonable image homogeneity was achieved with RF shimming. Conclusions: Open, noncylindrical designs for transmit/receive coils are practical at 7 T and real-time imaging of the moving joint is feasible with the presented coil design.}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzDammannetal.2010, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Dammann, Philipp and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {An eight-channel transmit/receive multipurpose coil for musculoskeletal MR imaging at 7 T}, series = {Medical Physics}, volume = {37}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {12}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken, NJ}, issn = {2473-4209}, doi = {10.1118/1.3517176}, pages = {6368 -- 6376}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Purpose: MRI plays a leading diagnostic role in assessing the musculoskeletal (MSK) system and is well established for most questions at clinically used field strengths (up to 3 T). However, there are still limitations in imaging early stages of cartilage degeneration, very fine tendons and ligaments, or in locating nerve lesions, for example. 7 T MRI of the knee has already received increasing attention in the current published literature, but there is a strong need to develop new radiofrequency (RF) coils to assess more regions of the MSK system. In this work, an eight-channel transmit/receive RF array was built as a multipurpose coil for imaging some of the thus far neglected regions. An extensive coil characterization protocol and first in vivo results of the human wrist, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle imaged at 7 T will be presented. Methods: Eight surface loop coils with a dimension ofurn:x-wiley:00942405:media:mp7176:mp7176-math-0001 were machined from FR4 circuit board material. To facilitate easy positioning, two coil clusters, each with four loop elements, were combined to one RF transmit/receive array. An overlapped and shifted arrangement of the coil elements was chosen to reduce the mutual inductance between neighboring coils. A phantom made of body-simulating liquid was used for tuning and matching on the bench. Afterward, the S-parameters were verified on a human wrist, elbow, and shoulder. For safety validation, a detailed compliance test was performed including full wave simulations of the RF field distribution and the corresponding specific absorption rate (SAR) for all joints. In vivo images of four volunteers were assessed with gradient echo and spin echo sequences modified to obtain optimal image contrast, full anatomic coverage, and the highest spatial resolution within a reasonable acquisition time. The performance of the RF coil was additionally evaluated by in vivo B1 mapping. Results: A comparison of B1 per unit power, flip angle distribution, and anatomic images showed a fairly homogeneous excitation for the smaller joints (elbow, wrist, and ankle), while for the larger joints, the shoulder and especially the knee, B1 inhomogeneities and limited penetration depth were more pronounced. However, the greater part of the shoulder joint could be imaged.In vivo images rendered very fine anatomic details such as fascicles of the median nerve and the branching of the nerve bundles. High-resolution images of cartilage, labrum, and tendons could be acquired. Additionally, turbo spin echo (TSE) and inversion recovery sequences performed very well. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the concept of two four-channel transmit/receive RF arrays can be used as a multipurpose coil for high-resolutionin vivo MR imaging of the musculoskeletal system at 7 T. Not only gradient echo but also typical clinical and SAR-intensive sequences such as STIR and TSE performed well. Imaging of small structures and peripheral nerves could in particular benefit from this technique.}, language = {en} } @article{OrzadaLaddBitz2016, author = {Orzada, Stephan and Ladd, Mark E. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {A method to approximate maximum local SAR in multichannel transmit MR systems without transmit phase information}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {78}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {2}, publisher = {International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.26398}, pages = {805 -- 811}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Purpose To calculate local specific absorption rate (SAR) correctly, both the amplitude and phase of the signal in each transmit channel have to be known. In this work, we propose a method to derive a conservative upper bound for the local SAR, with a reasonable safety margin without knowledge of the transmit phases of the channels. Methods The proposed method uses virtual observation points (VOPs). Correction factors are calculated for each set of VOPs that prevent underestimation of local SAR when the VOPs are applied with the correct amplitudes but fixed phases. Results The proposed method proved to be superior to the worst-case calculation based on the maximum eigenvalue of the VOPs. The mean overestimation for six coil setups could be reduced, whereas no underestimation of the maximum local SAR occurred. In the best investigated case, the overestimation could be reduced from a factor of 3.3 to a factor of 1.7. Conclusion The upper bound for the local SAR calculated with the proposed method allows a fast estimation of the local SAR based on power measurements in the transmit channels and facilitates SAR monitoring in systems that do not have the capability to monitor transmit phases}, language = {en} } @article{ChenSchoembergKraffetal.2016, author = {Chen, Bixia and Schoemberg, Tobias and Kraff, Oliver and Dammann, Philipp and Bitz, Andreas and Schlamann, Marc and Quick, Harald H. and Ladd, Mark E. and Sure, Ulrich and Wrede, Karsten H.}, title = {Cranial fixation plates in cerebral magnetic resonance imaging: a 3 and 7 Tesla in vivo image quality study}, series = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine}, volume = {29}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1352-8661}, doi = {10.1007/s10334-016-0548-1}, pages = {389 -- 398}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Objective This study assesses and quantifies impairment of postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7 Tesla (T) after implantation of titanium cranial fixation plates (CFPs) for neurosurgical bone flap fixation. Materials and methods The study group comprised five patients who were intra-individually examined with 3 and 7 T MRI preoperatively and postoperatively (within 72 h/3 months) after implantation of CFPs. Acquired sequences included T₁-weighted magnetization-prepared rapid-acquisition gradient-echo (MPRAGE), T₂-weighted turbo-spin-echo (TSE) imaging, and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI). Two experienced neurosurgeons and a neuroradiologist rated image quality and the presence of artifacts in consensus reading. Results Minor artifacts occurred around the CFPs in MPRAGE and T2 TSE at both field strengths, with no significant differences between 3 and 7 T. In SWI, artifacts were accentuated in the early postoperative scans at both field strengths due to intracranial air and hemorrhagic remnants. After resorption, the brain tissue directly adjacent to skull bone could still be assessed. Image quality after 3 months was equal to the preoperative examinations at 3 and 7 T. Conclusion Image quality after CFP implantation was not significantly impaired in 7 T MRI, and artifacts were comparable to those in 3 T MRI.}, language = {en} } @article{SchmidtForkmannSinkeetal.2016, author = {Schmidt, K. and Forkmann, K. and Sinke, C. and Gratz, M. and Bitz, Andreas and Bingel, U.}, title = {The differential effect of trigeminal vs. peripheral pain stimulation on visual processing and memory encoding is influenced by pain-related fear}, series = {NeuroImage}, volume = {134}, journal = {NeuroImage}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1053-8119}, doi = {10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.03.026}, pages = {386 -- 395}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Compared to peripheral pain, trigeminal pain elicits higher levels of fear, which is assumed to enhance the interruptive effects of pain on concomitant cognitive processes. In this fMRI study we examined the behavioral and neural effects of trigeminal (forehead) and peripheral (hand) pain on visual processing and memory encoding. Cerebral activity was measured in 23 healthy subjects performing a visual categorization task that was immediately followed by a surprise recognition task. During the categorization task subjects received concomitant noxious electrical stimulation on the forehead or hand. Our data show that fear ratings were significantly higher for trigeminal pain. Categorization and recognition performance did not differ between pictures that were presented with trigeminal and peripheral pain. However, object categorization in the presence of trigeminal pain was associated with stronger activity in task-relevant visual areas (lateral occipital complex, LOC), memory encoding areas (hippocampus and parahippocampus) and areas implicated in emotional processing (amygdala) compared to peripheral pain. Further, individual differences in neural activation between the trigeminal and the peripheral condition were positively related to differences in fear ratings between both conditions. Functional connectivity between amygdala and LOC was increased during trigeminal compared to peripheral painful stimulation. Fear-driven compensatory resource activation seems to be enhanced for trigeminal stimuli, presumably due to their exceptional biological relevance.}, language = {en} } @article{BankOrzadaSmitsetal.2015, author = {Bank, Bart L. van de and Orzada, Stephan and Smits, Frits and Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Rodgers, Christopher T. and Bitz, Andreas and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {Optimized (31) P MRS in the human brain at 7 T with a dedicated RF coil setup}, series = {NMR in Biomedicine}, volume = {28}, journal = {NMR in Biomedicine}, number = {11}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1099-1492}, doi = {10.1002/nbm.3422}, pages = {1570 -- 1578}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{NoureddineBitzLaddetal.2015, author = {Noureddine, Yacine and Bitz, Andreas and Ladd, Mark E. and Th{\"u}rling, Markus and Ladd, Susanne C. and Schaefers, Gregor and Kraff, Oliver}, title = {Experience with magnetic resonance imaging of human subjects with passive implants and tattoos at 7 T: a retrospective study}, series = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine}, volume = {28}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1352-8661}, doi = {10.1007/s10334-015-0499-y}, pages = {577 -- 590}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{LagemaatBreukelsVosetal.2016, author = {Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Breukels, Vincent and Vos, Eline K. and B., Adam and Uden, Mark J. van and Orzada, Stephan and Bitz, Andreas and Maas, Marnix C. and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {¹H MR spectroscopic imaging of the prostate at 7T using spectral-spatial pulses}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {75}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.25569}, pages = {933 -- 945}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Purpose To assess the feasibility of prostate ¹H MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) using low-power spectral-spatial (SPSP) pulses at 7T, exploiting accurate spectral selection and spatial selectivity simultaneously. Methods A double spin-echo sequence was equipped with SPSP refocusing pulses with a spectral selectivity of 1 ppm. Three-dimensional prostate ¹H-MRSI at 7T was performed with the SPSP-MRSI sequence using an 8-channel transmit array coil and an endorectal receive coil in three patients with prostate cancer and in one healthy subject. No additional water or lipid suppression pulses were used. Results Prostate ¹H-MRSI could be obtained well within specific absorption rate (SAR) limits in a clinically feasible time (10 min). Next to the common citrate signals, the prostate spectra exhibited high spermine signals concealing creatine and sometimes also choline. Residual lipid signals were observed at the edges of the prostate because of limitations in spectral and spatial selectivity. Conclusion It is possible to perform prostate ¹H-MRSI at 7T with a SPSP-MRSI sequence while using separate transmit and receive coils. This low-SAR MRSI concept provides the opportunity to increase spatial resolution of MRSI within reasonable scan times.}, language = {en} } @article{VosLagemaatBarentszetal.2014, author = {Vos, E. K. and Lagemaat, M. W. and Barentsz, J. O. and F{\"u}tterer, J. J. and Zamecnik, P. and Roozen, H. and Orzada, S. and Bitz, Andreas and Maas, M. C. and Scheenen, T. W. J.}, title = {Image quality and cancer visibility of T2-weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the prostate at 7 Tesla}, series = {European Radiology}, volume = {24}, journal = {European Radiology}, number = {8}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, issn = {1432-1084}, doi = {10.1007/s00330-014-3234-6}, pages = {1950 -- 1958}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Objectives To assess the image quality of T2-weighted (T2w) magnetic resonance imaging of the prostate and the visibility of prostate cancer at 7 Tesla (T). Materials \& methods Seventeen prostate cancer patients underwent T2w imaging at 7T with only an external transmit/receive array coil. Three radiologists independently scored images for image quality, visibility of anatomical structures, and presence of artefacts. Krippendorff's alpha and weighted kappa statistics were used to assess inter-observer agreement. Visibility of prostate cancer lesions was assessed by directly linking the T2w images to the confirmed location of prostate cancer on histopathology. Results T2w imaging at 7T was achievable with 'satisfactory' (3/5) to 'good' (4/5) quality. Visibility of anatomical structures was predominantly scored as 'satisfactory' (3/5) and 'good' (4/5). If artefacts were present, they were mostly motion artefacts and, to a lesser extent, aliasing artefacts and noise. Krippendorff's analysis revealed an α = 0.44 between three readers for the overall image quality scores. Clinically significant cancer lesions in both peripheral zone and transition zone were visible at 7T. Conclusion T2w imaging with satisfactory to good quality can be routinely acquired, and cancer lesions were visible in patients with prostate cancer at 7T using only an external transmit/receive body array coil.}, language = {en} } @article{LagemaatMaasVosetal.2015, author = {Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Maas, Marnix C. and Vos, Eline K. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Weiland, Elisabeth and Uden, Mark J. van and Kobus, Thiele and Heerschap, Arend and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {(31) P MR spectroscopic imaging of the human prostate at 7 T: T1 relaxation times, Nuclear Overhauser Effect, and spectral characterization}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {73}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.25209}, pages = {909 -- 920}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @article{TheysohnKraffEilersetal.2014, author = {Theysohn, Jens M. and Kraff, Oliver and Eilers, Kristina and Andrade, Dorian and Gerwig, Marcus and Timmann, Dagmar and Schmitt, Franz and Ladd, Mark E. and Ladd, Susanne C. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {Vestibular effects of a 7 Tesla MRI examination compared to 1.5 T and 0 T in healthy volunteers}, series = {PLoS one}, volume = {9}, journal = {PLoS one}, number = {3}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Francisco}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0092104}, pages = {e92104}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Ultra-high-field MRI (7 Tesla (T) and above) elicits more temporary side-effects compared to 1.5 T and 3 T, e.g. dizziness or "postural instability" even after exiting the scanner. The current study aims to assess quantitatively vestibular performance before and after exposure to different MRI scenarios at 7 T, 1.5 T and 0 T. Sway path and body axis rotation (Unterberger's stepping test) were quantitatively recorded in a total of 46 volunteers before, 2 minutes after, and 15 minutes after different exposure scenarios: 7 T head MRI (n = 27), 7 T no RF (n = 22), 7 T only B₀ (n = 20), 7 T in \& out B₀ (n = 20), 1.5 T no RF (n = 20), 0 T (n = 15). All exposure scenarios lasted 30 minutes except for brief one minute exposure in 7 T in \& out B₀. Both measures were documented utilizing a 3D ultrasound system. During sway path evaluation, the experiment was repeated with eyes both open and closed. Sway paths for all long-lasting 7 T scenarios (normal, no RF, only B₀) with eyes closed were significantly prolonged 2 minutes after exiting the scanner, normalizing after 15 minutes. Brief exposure to 7 T B₀ or 30 minutes exposure to 1.5 T or 0 T did not show significant changes. End positions after Unterberger's stepping test were significantly changed counter-clockwise after all 7 T scenarios, including the brief in \& out B₀ exposure. Shorter exposure resulted in a smaller alteration angle. In contrast to sway path, reversal of changes in body axis rotation was incomplete after 15 minutes. 1.5 T caused no rotational changes. The results show that exposure to the 7 Tesla static magnetic field causes only a temporary dysfunction or "over-compensation" of the vestibular system not measurable at 1.5 or 0 Tesla. Radiofrequency fields, gradient switching, and orthostatic dysregulation do not seem to play a role.}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzBreyeretal.2011, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Breyer, Tobias and Kruszona, Stefan and Maderwald, Stefan and Brote, Irina and Gizewski, Elke R. and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {A transmit/receive radiofrequency array for imaging the carotid arteries at 7 Tesla: coil design and first in vivo results}, series = {Investigative Radiology}, volume = {46}, journal = {Investigative Radiology}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {1536-0210}, doi = {10.1097/RLI.0b013e318206cee4}, pages = {246 -- 254}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Objective: To develop a transmit/receive radiofrequency (RF) array for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the carotid arteries at 7 T. The prototype is characterized in numerical simulations and bench measurements, and the feasibility of plaque imaging at 7 T is demonstrated in first in vivo images. Materials and Methods: The RF phased array coil consists of 8 surface loop coils. To allow imaging of both sides of the neck, the RF array is divided into 2 coil clusters, each with 4 overlapping loop elements. For safety validation, numerical computations of the RF field distribution and the corresponding specific absorption rate were performed on the basis of a heterogeneous human body model. To validate the coil model, maps of the transmit B1+ field were compared between simulation and measurement. In vivo images of a healthy volunteer and a patient (ulcerating plaque and a 50\% stenosis of the right internal carotid artery) were acquired using a 3-dimensional FLASH sequence with a high isotropic spatial resolution of 0.54 mm as well as using pulse-triggered proton density (PD)/T2-weighted turbo spin echo sequences. Results: Measurements of the S-parameters yielded a reflection and isolation of the coil elements of better than -18 and -13 dB, respectively. Measurements of the g-factor indicated good image quality for parallel imaging acceleration factors up to 2.4. A similar distribution and a very good match of the absolute values were found between the measured and simulated B1+ transmit RF field for the validation of the coil model. In vivo images revealed good signal excitation of both sides of the neck and a high vessel-to-background image contrast for the noncontrast-enhanced 3-dimensional FLASH sequence. Imaging at 7 T could depict the extent of stenosis, and revealed the disruption and ulcer of the plaque. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that 2 four-channel transmit/receive RF arrays for each side of the neck is a suitable concept for in vivo MRI of the carotid arteries at 7 Tesla. Further studies are needed to explore and exploit the full potential of 7 T high-field MRI for carotid atherosclerotic plaque imaging.}, language = {en} } @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{SchlamannVoigtMaderwaldetal.2010, author = {Schlamann, Marc and Voigt, Melanie A. and Maderwald, Stefan and Bitz, Andreas and Kraff, Oliver and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Forsting, Michael and Wilhelm, Hans}, title = {Exposure to high-field MRI does not affect cognitive function}, series = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging}, volume = {31}, journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley-Liss}, address = {New York}, issn = {1522-2586}, doi = {10.1002/jmri.22065}, pages = {1061 -- 1066}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Purpose To assess potential cognitive deficits under the influence of static magnetic fields at various field strengths some studies already exist. These studies were not focused on attention as the most vulnerable cognitive function. Additionally, mostly no magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences were performed. Materials and Methods In all, 25 right-handed men were enrolled in this study. All subjects underwent one MRI examination of 63 minutes at 1.5 T and one at 7 T within an interval of 10 to 30 days. The order of the examinations was randomized. Subjects were referred to six standardized neuropsychological tests strictly focused on attention immediately before and after each MRI examination. Differences in neuropsychological variables between the timepoints before and after each MRI examination were assessed and P-values were calculated Results Only six subtests revealed significant differences between pre- and post-MRI. In these tests the subjects achieved better results in post-MRI testing than in pre-MRI testing (P = 0.013-0.032). The other tests revealed no significant results. Conclusion The improvement in post-MRI testing is only explicable as a result of learning effects. MRI examinations, even in ultrahigh-field scanners, do not seem to have any persisting influence on the attention networks of human cognition immediately after exposure.}, language = {en} } @article{BitzZhouElQuardietal.2009, author = {Bitz, Andreas and Zhou, Yi and El Quardi, Abdessamad and Streckert, Joachim}, title = {Occupational Exposure at Mobile Communication Base Station Antenna Sites}, series = {Frequenz}, volume = {63}, journal = {Frequenz}, number = {7-8}, issn = {2191-6349}, doi = {10.1515/FREQ.2009.63.7-8.123}, pages = {123 -- 128}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{SchlamannYoonMaderwaldetal.2010, author = {Schlamann, Marc and Yoon, Min-Suk and Maderwald, Stefan and Pietrzyk, Thomas and Bitz, Andreas and Gerwig, Marcus and Forsting, Michael and Ladd, Susanne C. and Ladd, Mark E. and Kastrup, Oliver}, title = {Short term effects of magnetic resonance imaging on excitability of the motor cortex at 1.5T and 7T}, series = {Academic Radiology}, volume = {17}, journal = {Academic Radiology}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1076-6332}, doi = {10.1016/j.acra.2009.10.004}, pages = {277 -- 281}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Rationale and Objectives The increasing spread of high-field and ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners has encouraged new discussion of the safety aspects of MRI. Few studies have been published on possible cognitive effects of MRI examinations. The aim of this study was to examine whether changes are measurable after MRI examinations at 1.5 and 7 T by means of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Materials and Methods TMS was performed in 12 healthy, right-handed male volunteers. First the individual motor threshold was specified, and then the cortical silent period (SP) was measured. Subsequently, the volunteers were exposed to the 1.5-T MRI scanner for 63 minutes using standard sequences. The MRI examination was immediately followed by another TMS session. Fifteen minutes later, TMS was repeated. Four weeks later, the complete setting was repeated using a 7-T scanner. Control conditions included lying in the 1.5-T scanner for 63 minutes without scanning and lying in a separate room for 63 minutes. TMS was performed in the same way in each case. For statistical analysis, Wilcoxon's rank test was performed. Results Immediately after MRI exposure, the SP was highly significantly prolonged in all 12 subjects at 1.5 and 7 T. The motor threshold was significantly increased. Fifteen minutes after the examination, the measured value tended toward normal again. Control conditions revealed no significant differences. Conclusion MRI examinations lead to a transient and highly significant alteration in cortical excitability. This effect does not seem to depend on the strength of the static magnetic field.}, language = {en} } @article{KraffBitzKruszonaetal.2009, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Bitz, Andreas and Kruszona, Stefan and Orzada, Stephan and Schaefer, Lena C. and Theysohn, Jens M. and Maderwald, Stefan and Ladd, Mark E. and Quick, Harald H.}, title = {An eight-channel phased array RF coil for spine MR imaging at 7 T}, series = {Investigative Radiology}, volume = {44}, journal = {Investigative Radiology}, number = {11}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams \& Wilkins}, issn = {1536-0210}, doi = {10.1097/RLI.0b013e3181b24ab7}, pages = {734 -- 740}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{SchlamannYoonMaderwaldetal.2009, author = {Schlamann, M. and Yoon, M.-S. and Maderwald, S. and Pietrzyk, T. and Bitz, Andreas and Gerwig, M. and Forsting, M. and Ladd, S. C. and Ladd, M. E. and Kastrup, O.}, title = {Auswirkungen der Magnetresonanztomografie auf die Elektrophysiologie des motorischen Kortex: eine Studie mit transkranieller Magnetstimulation}, series = {R{\"o}Fo - Fortschritte auf dem Giebiet der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren}, volume = {181}, journal = {R{\"o}Fo - Fortschritte auf dem Giebiet der R{\"o}ntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren}, number = {3}, publisher = {Thieme}, address = {Stuttgart}, issn = {1438-9029}, doi = {10.1055/s-0028-1109038}, pages = {215 -- 219}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @article{KlompBitzHeerschapetal.2009, author = {Klomp, D. W. J. and Bitz, Andreas and Heerschap, A. and Scheenen, T. W. J.}, title = {Proton spectroscopic imaging of the human prostate at 7 T}, series = {NMR in Biomedicine}, volume = {22}, journal = {NMR in Biomedicine}, number = {5}, issn = {1099-1492}, doi = {10.1002/nbm.1360}, pages = {495 -- 501}, year = {2009}, language = {en} } @article{LerchlKruegerNiehausetal.2008, author = {Lerchl, Alexander and Kr{\"u}ger, Heike and Niehaus, Michael and Streckert, Joachim R. and Bitz, Andreas and Hansen, Volkert}, title = {Effects of mobile phone electromagnetic fields at nonthermal SAR values on melatonin and body weight of Djungarian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus)}, series = {Journal of Pineal Research}, volume = {44}, journal = {Journal of Pineal Research}, number = {3}, issn = {1600-079X}, doi = {10.1111/j.1600-079X.2007.00522.x}, pages = {267 -- 272}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{LanzlKotliar2017, author = {Lanzl, I. and Kotliar, Konstantin}, title = {K{\"o}nnen Anti-VEGF-Injektionen Glaukom oder okul{\"a}re Hypertension verursachen?}, series = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde}, volume = {234}, journal = {Klinische Monatsbl{\"a}tter f{\"u}r Augenheilkunde}, number = {2}, publisher = {Thieme}, address = {Stuttgart}, issn = {0023-2165}, doi = {10.1055/s-0043-101819}, pages = {191 -- 193}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{Lind2016, author = {Lind, Thorsten Patric}, title = {R{\"u}ckzahlung von gewinnunabh{\"a}ngigen Aussch{\"u}ttungen bei Aufl{\"o}sung einer stillen Gesellschaft : BGH, Vers{\"a}umnisurteil vom 20.09.2016 - II ZR 120/15 (LG Berlin) : Anmerkung}, series = {Fachdienst Zivilrecht - LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindermaier-M{\"o}hring}, journal = {Fachdienst Zivilrecht - LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindermaier-M{\"o}hring}, publisher = {Beck}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Zum Zweck der Kapitalanlage beteiligte sich der Bekl. an einer Publikumsgesellschaft. Diese war als (mehrgliedrige) atypische stille Gesellschaft organisiert (vgl. a. BGHZ 199, 104 = DNotZ 2014, 374 = NZG 2013, 1422 = DStR 2014, 45 Rn. 18). Der Gesellschaftsvertrag („GV") sah f{\"u}r diejenigen Gesellschafter, die wie der Bekl. ihre Einlage in Form einer Einmaleinlage erbracht hatten, eine j{\"a}hrliche gewinnunabh{\"a}ngige Aussch{\"u}ttung vor. Es sollte sich dabei ausdr{\"u}cklich nicht um eine Garantieverzinsung handeln. Ende 2009 wurde die stille Gesellschaft durch Mehrheitsbeschluss der Stillen aufgel{\"o}st. Nach dem GV waren die Stillen im Falle ihres Ausscheidens sowie bei „Liquidation des Unternehmens" des Gesch{\"a}ftsinhabers verh{\"a}ltnism{\"a}ßig an dem jeweils seit ihrem Beitritt gebildeten Verm{\"o}gen einschließlich der stillen Reserven sowie eines evtl. Gesch{\"a}ftswerts zu beteiligen (Auseinandersetzungswert). Den sich hiernach f{\"u}r den Bekl. auf seinem Kapitalkonto ergebenden Negativsaldo sollte dieser durch Erstattung der von ihm erhaltenen gewinnunabh{\"a}ngigen Auszahlungen ausgleichen. Anders als das LG als Berufungsinstanz bejahte der BGH auf Grundlage des GV einen R{\"u}ckerstattungsanspruch der klagenden Gesch{\"a}ftsinhaberin.}, language = {de} } @article{FiedlerLaddBitz2017, author = {Fiedler, Thomas M. and Ladd, Mark E. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {SAR Simulations \& Safety}, series = {NeuroImage}, journal = {NeuroImage}, number = {Epub ahead of print}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1053-8119}, doi = {10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.03.035}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{NoureddineKraffLaddetal.2017, author = {Noureddine, Yacine and Kraff, Oliver and Ladd, Mark E. and Wrede, Karsten H. and Chen, Bixia and Quick, Harald H. and Schaefers, Gregor and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {In vitro and in silico assessment of RF-induced heating around intracranial aneurysm clips at 7 Tesla}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {Early view}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.26650}, pages = {14 Seiten}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{FiedlerLaddBitz2017, author = {Fiedler, Thomas M. and Ladd, Mark E. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {RF safety assessment of a bilateral four-channel transmit/receive 7 Tesla breast coil: SAR versus temperature limits}, series = {Medical Physics}, volume = {44}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/mp.12034}, pages = {143 -- 157}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{LagemaatVosMaasetal.2014, author = {Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Vos, Eline K. and Maas, Marnix C. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Uden, Mark J. van and Kobus, Thiele and Heerschap, Arend and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {Phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging at 7 T in patients with prostate cancer}, series = {Investigative Radiology}, volume = {49}, journal = {Investigative Radiology}, number = {5}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams \& Wilkins}, address = {Philadelphia, Pa.}, issn = {1536-0210}, doi = {10.1097/RLI.0000000000000012}, pages = {363 -- 372}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Objectives The aim of this study was to identify characteristics of phosphorus (³¹P) spectra of the human prostate and to investigate changes of individual phospholipid metabolites in prostate cancer through in vivo ³¹P magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) at 7 T. Materials and Methods In this institutional review board-approved study, 15 patients with biopsy-proven prostate cancer underwent T₂-weighted magnetic resonance imaging and 3-dimensional ³¹P MRSI at 7 T. Voxels were selected at the tumor location, in normal-appearing peripheral zone tissue, normal-appearing transition zone tissue, and in the base of the prostate close to the seminal vesicles. Phosphorus metabolite ratios were determined and compared between tissue types. Results Signals of phosphoethanolamine (PE) and phosphocholine (PC) were present and well resolved in most ³¹P spectra in the prostate. Glycerophosphocholine signals were observable in 43\% of the voxels in malignant tissue, but in only 10\% of the voxels in normal-appearing tissue away from the seminal vesicles. In many spectra, independent of tissue type, 2 peaks resonated in the chemical shift range of inorganic phosphate, possibly representing 2 separate pH compartments. The PC/PE ratio in the seminal vesicles was highly elevated compared with the prostate in 5 patients. A considerable overlap of ³¹P metabolite ratios was found between prostate cancer and normal-appearing prostate tissue, preventing direct discrimination of these tissues. The only 2 patients with high Gleason scores tumors (≥4+5) presented with high PC and glycerophosphocholine levels in their cancer lesions. Conclusions Phosphorus MRSI at 7 T shows distinct features of phospholipid metabolites in the prostate gland and its surrounding structures. In this exploratory study, no differences in ³¹P metabolite ratios were observed between prostate cancer and normal-appearing prostate tissue possibly because of the partial volume effects of small tumor foci in large MRSI voxels.}, language = {en} } @article{PyschnyDoeringFeldmann2014, author = {Pyschny, D. and D{\"o}ring, Bernd and Feldmann, M.}, title = {Ermittlung der thermischen Leistungsf{\"a}higkeit des neuartigen multifunktionalen Verbunddeckensystems InaDeck}, series = {Bauingenieur : die richtungsweisende Zeitschrift im Bauingenieurswesen}, volume = {89}, journal = {Bauingenieur : die richtungsweisende Zeitschrift im Bauingenieurswesen}, number = {3}, publisher = {VDI Fachmedien}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, issn = {0005-6650}, pages = {116 -- 124}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{MaasVosLagemaatetal.2014, author = {Maas, Marnix C. and Vos, Eline K. and Lagemaat, Miriam W. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, Stephan and Kobus, Thiele and Kraff, Oliver and Maderwald, Stefan and Ladd, Mark E. and Scheenen, Tom W. J.}, title = {Feasibility of T₂-weighted turbo spin echo imaging of the human prostate at 7 tesla}, series = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, volume = {71}, journal = {Magnetic Resonance in Medicine}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1522-2594}, doi = {10.1002/mrm.24818}, pages = {1711 -- 1719}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Purpose To demonstrate that high quality T₂-weighted (T2w) turbo spin-echo (TSE) imaging of the complete prostate can be achieved routinely and within safety limits at 7 T, using an external transceive body array coil only. Methods Nine healthy volunteers and 12 prostate cancer patients were scanned on a 7 T whole-body system. Preparation consisted of B₀ and radiofrequency shimming and localized flip angle calibration. T₁ and T₂ relaxation times were measured and used to define the T2w-TSE protocol. T2w imaging was performed using a TSE sequence (pulse repetition time/echo time 3000-3640/71 ms) with prolonged excitation and refocusing pulses to reduce specific absorption rate. Results High quality T2w TSE imaging was performed in less than 2 min in all subjects. Tumors of patients with gold-standard tumor localization (MR-guided biopsy or prostatectomy) were well visualized on 7 T imaging (n = 3). The number of consecutive slices achievable within a 10-g averaged specific absorption rate limit of 10 W/kg was ≥28 in all subjects, sufficient for full prostate coverage with 3-mm slices in at least one direction. Conclusion High quality T2w TSE prostate imaging can be performed routinely and within specific absorption rate limits at 7 T with an external transceive body array.}, language = {en} } @article{UmutluKraffFischeretal.2013, author = {Umutlu, Lale and Kraff, Oliver and Fischer, Anja and Kinner, Sonja and Maderwald, Stefan and Nassenstein, Kai and Nensa, Felix and Gr{\"u}neisen, Johannes and Orzada, Stephan and Bitz, Andreas and Forsting, Michael and Ladd, Mark E. and Lauenstein, Thomas C.}, title = {Seven-Tesla MRI of the female pelvis}, series = {European Radiology}, volume = {23}, journal = {European Radiology}, number = {9}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1432-1084}, doi = {10.1007/s00330-013-2868-0}, pages = {2364 -- 2373}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{BitzFelderWittig2013, author = {Bitz, Andreas and Felder, Jorg and Wittig, Tilmann}, title = {Designing MRI Coils with Aid of Simulation}, series = {Microwaves \& RF}, volume = {52}, journal = {Microwaves \& RF}, number = {7}, publisher = {Penton}, address = {Cleveland, Ohio}, issn = {0745-2993}, pages = {56}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{KraffWredeSchoembergetal.2013, author = {Kraff, Oliver and Wrede, Karsten H. and Schoemberg, Tobias and Dammann, Philipp and Noureddine, Yacine and Orzada, Stephan and Ladd, Mark E. and Bitz, Andreas}, title = {MR safety assessment of potential RF heating from cranial fixation plates at 7 T}, series = {Medical Physics}, volume = {40}, journal = {Medical Physics}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {2473-4209}, doi = {10.1118/1.4795347}, pages = {042302-1 -- 042302-10}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @article{UmutluMaderwaldKinneretal.2013, author = {Umutlu, L. and Maderwald, S. and Kinner, S. and Kraff, O. and Bitz, Andreas and Orzada, S. and Johst, S. and Wrede, K. and Forsting, M. and Ladd, M. E. and Lauenstein, T. C. and Quick, H. H.}, title = {First-pass contrast-enhanced renal MRA at 7 Tesla: initial results}, series = {European Radiology}, volume = {23}, journal = {European Radiology}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1432-1084}, doi = {10.1007/s00330-012-2666-0}, pages = {1059 -- 1066}, year = {2013}, 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{NeuJanserKhatibietal.2016, author = {Neu, Eugen and Janser, Frank and Khatibi, Akbar A. and Orifici, Adrian C.}, title = {Automated modal parameter-based anomaly detection under varying wind excitation}, series = {Structural Health Monitoring}, volume = {15}, journal = {Structural Health Monitoring}, number = {6}, publisher = {Sage}, address = {London}, issn = {1475-9217}, doi = {10.1177/1475921716665803}, pages = {1 -- 20}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Wind-induced operational variability is one of the major challenges for structural health monitoring of slender engineering structures like aircraft wings or wind turbine blades. Damage sensitive features often show an even bigger sensitivity to operational variability. In this study a composite cantilever was subjected to multiple mass configurations, velocities and angles of attack in a controlled wind tunnel environment. A small-scale impact damage was introduced to the specimen and the structural response measurements were repeated. The proposed damage detection methodology is based on automated operational modal analysis. A novel baseline preparation procedure is described that reduces the amount of user interaction to the provision of a single consistency threshold. The procedure starts with an indeterminate number of operational modal analysis identifications from a large number of datasets and returns a complete baseline matrix of natural frequencies and damping ratios that is suitable for subsequent anomaly detection. Mahalanobis distance-based anomaly detection is then applied to successfully detect the damage under varying severities of operational variability and with various degrees of knowledge about the present operational conditions. The damage detection capabilities of the proposed methodology were found to be excellent under varying velocities and angles of attack. Damage detection was less successful under joint mass and wind variability but could be significantly improved through the provision of the currently encountered operational conditions.}, language = {en} } @article{ZangeSchopenAlbrachtetal.2017, author = {Zange, Jochen and Schopen, Kathrin and Albracht, Kirsten and Gerlach, Darius A. and Frings-Meuthen, Petra and Maffiuletti, Nicola A. and Bloch, Wilhelm and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn}, title = {Using the Hephaistos orthotic device to study countermeasure effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dietary lupin protein supplementation, a randomised controlled trial}, series = {Plos one}, volume = {12}, journal = {Plos one}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0171562}, year = {2017}, language = {en} } @article{EnningPfaff2017, author = {Enning, Manfred and Pfaff, Raphael}, title = {G{\"u}terwagen 4.0 - Der G{\"u}terwagen f{\"u}r das Internet der Dinge. Teil 1: Gesamtsystembetrachtung und grundlegendes Konzept}, series = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, volume = {66}, journal = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, number = {1/2}, publisher = {DVV Media Group}, address = {Hamburg}, issn = {0013-2845}, pages = {12 -- 16}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{Enning2017, author = {Enning, Manfred}, title = {Vom "K{\"o}nig der Landstraße" zur "Ameise 4.0"}, series = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, volume = {66}, journal = {ETR - Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau}, number = {1/2}, publisher = {DVV Media Group}, address = {Hamburg}, issn = {0013-2845}, pages = {3}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Auf Eisenbahn- und Logistikkonferenzen werden gelegentlich Videos von Blattschneiderameisen gezeigt, die effizient und selbstorganisiert große Mengen Material durch den Dschungel transportieren. Daran sollen wir uns ein Beispiel nehmen.}, language = {de} } @article{KolditzAlbinBrueggemannetal.2016, author = {Kolditz, Melanie and Albin, Thivaharan and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Abel, Dirk and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Robotergest{\"u}tztes System f{\"u}r ein verbessertes neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker}, series = {at - Automatisierungstechnik}, volume = {64}, journal = {at - Automatisierungstechnik}, number = {11}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2196-677X}, doi = {10.1515/auto-2016-0044}, pages = {905 -- 914}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Neuromuskul{\"a}res Aufbautraining der Beinstrecker ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil in der Rehabilitation und Pr{\"a}vention von Muskel-Skelett-Erkrankungen. Effektives Training erfordert hohe Muskelkr{\"a}fte, die gleichzeitig hohe Belastungen von bereits gesch{\"a}digten Strukturen bedeuten. Um trainingsinduzierte Sch{\"a}digungen zu vermeiden, m{\"u}ssen diese Kr{\"a}fte kontrolliert werden. Mit heutigen Trainingsger{\"a}ten k{\"o}nnen diese Ziele allerdings nicht erreicht werden. F{\"u}r ein sicheres und effektives Training sollen durch den Einsatz der Robotik, Sensorik, eines Regelkreises sowie Muskel-Skelett-Modellen Belastungen am Zielgewebe direkt berechnet und kontrolliert werden. Auf Basis zweier Vorstudien zu m{\"o}glichen Stellgr{\"o}ßen wird der Aufbau eines robotischen Systems vorgestellt, das sowohl f{\"u}r Forschungszwecke als auch zur Entwicklung neuartiger Trainingsger{\"a}te verwendet werden kann.}, language = {de} } @article{deBloisdeZangerPaulssenetal.2018, author = {de Blois, Eric and de Zanger, Rory M. S. and Paulßen, Elisabeth and Sze Chan, Ho and Breeman, Wouter A. P.}, title = {Semi-automated system for concentrating 68Ga-eluate to obtain high molar and volume concentration of 68Ga-Radiopharmaca for preclinical applications}, series = {Nuclear Medicine and Biology}, volume = {64-65}, journal = {Nuclear Medicine and Biology}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, doi = {10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2018.06.006}, pages = {16 -- 21}, year = {2018}, abstract = {68Ga-radiopharmaceuticals are common in the field of Nuclear Medicine to visualize receptor-mediated processes. In contrast to straightforward labeling procedures for clinical applications, preclinical in vitro and in vivo applications are hampered for reasons like e.g. volume restriction, activity concentration, molar activity and osmolality. Therefore, we developed a semiautomatic system specifically to overcome these problems. A difficulty appeared unexpectedly, as intrinsic trace metals derived from eluate (Zn, Fe and Cu) are concentrated as well in amounts that influence radiochemical yield and thus lower molar activity.}, language = {en} } @article{OlbertzGroth2017, author = {Olbertz, Klaus and Groth, Alexandra}, title = {{\"A}nderungen durch das Flexirentengesetz - Neue Anreize zur Besch{\"a}ftigung von Rentnern}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {10}, publisher = {NWB Verlag}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {738 -- 748}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2017, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Aufhebungsvertr{\"a}ge und Sperrzeit beim Bezug von Arbeitslosengeld - Neue Gestaltungsm{\"o}glichkeiten aufgrund ge{\"a}nderter Gesch{\"a}ftsanweisung der Bundesagentur f{\"u}r Arbeit}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {21}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {1588 -- 1593}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{OlbertzGroth2016, author = {Olbertz, Klaus and Groth, Alexandra}, title = {Elektrofahrzeuge als Dienstfahrzeuge - Arbeitgeberseitige Gestellung von Elektromobilit{\"a}t und ihre arbeitsvertraglichen Gestaltungserfordernisse}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {50}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {3812}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t ist das Thema der Zukunft. Schon jetzt hat es sich die Bundesregierung zur Aufgabe gemacht, hierzulande bis 2030 den Absatz von Elektroautos kontinuierlich auf sechs Mio. Fahrzeuge zu steigern. Und auch die Nachfrage nach Elektrofahrr{\"a}dern steigt zunehmend. Vor allem der derzeit durch den Gesetzgeber gew{\"a}hrte Umweltbonus sowie weitere steuerliche Anreize machen den Einsatz von Elektroautos und -fahrr{\"a}dern als Dienstfahrzeuge auch f{\"u}r Arbeitgeber zunehmend attraktiv. Will der Arbeitgeber seinen Arbeitnehmern Elektrofahrzeuge {\"u}berlassen, stellt sich die Frage nach der Gestaltung der entsprechenden {\"U}berlassungsvertr{\"a}ge. Der nachfolgende Beitrag gibt hierzu einen {\"U}berblick und beinhaltet Formulierungshilfen f{\"u}r die Vertragsgestaltung.}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2017, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Auswirkungen des neuen Entgelttransparenzgesetzes - Viel Aufwand f{\"u}r Unternehmen, wenig Greifbares f{\"u}r Arbeitnehmer}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {40}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {3068 -- 3075}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{OlbertzGroth2017, author = {Olbertz, Klaus and Groth, Alexandra}, title = {Die Reform des Mutterschutzrechts - {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die wesentlichen {\"A}nderungen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {25}, publisher = {NWB Verlag GmbH \& Co. KG}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {1883 -- 1891}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2016, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {{\"A}nderung des AGB-Rechts: Erforderliche Anpassung von Arbeitsvertr{\"a}gen - Insbesondere Ausschlussfristen sind betroffen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {40}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {3028 -- 3032}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Der Gesetzgeber hat k{\"u}rzlich eine {\"A}nderung des Rechts der AGB beschlossen. Diese hat f{\"u}r Arbeitgeber zur Folge, dass sie ihre Muster-Arbeitsvertr{\"a}ge anpassen m{\"u}ssen, wenn sie andernfalls drohende wirtschaftliche Nachteile vermeiden wollen. Mit Wirkung zum 1.10.2016 hat der Gesetzgeber \S 309 Nr. 13 BGB neu gefasst. Nach der bisherigen Fassung waren vorformulierte Vertragsbedingungen unwirksam, die Anzeigen oder Erkl{\"a}rungen gegen{\"u}ber dem Vertragspartner an „eine strengere Form als die Schriftform" banden. Seit dem 1.10.2016 sind vorformulierte Vertragsbedingungen unwirksam, die derartige Anzeigen oder Erkl{\"a}rungen an „eine strengere Form als die Textform" binden. Diese gesetzliche Neuregelung wirkt sich maßgeblich auf die Gestaltung von Arbeitsvertr{\"a}gen aus. Dies betrifft insbesondere die in Arbeitsvertr{\"a}gen gebr{\"a}uchlichen Ausschlussfristen.}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2016, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Die neue EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung - Allgemeiner {\"U}berblick und die einzelnen Folgen f{\"u}r den Besch{\"a}ftigtendatenschutz}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {28}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {2118 -- 2124}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Nach jahrelangem Ringen haben sich die zust{\"a}ndigen Institutionen der EU auf ein einheitliches Datenschutzgesetz, die Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DS-GV), geeinigt. Diese ist am 25.5.2016 in Kraft getreten und wird nach einer zweij{\"a}hrigen {\"U}bergangszeit am 25.5.2018 f{\"u}r alle EU-Mitgliedstaaten unmittelbar verbindlich. Verst{\"o}ße hiergegen k{\"o}nnen erhebliche Sanktionen nach sich ziehen. Es drohen Bußgelder von bis zu 20 Mio. € oder bis zu 4 \% des gruppenweiten Jahresumsatzes - je nachdem, welcher Betrag h{\"o}her ist. Die betriebliche Praxis tut also gut daran, sich rechtzeitig mit den neuen Anforderungen zu befassen und diese umzusetzen. Dieser Beitrag gibt einen ersten {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die sich aus der DS-GV ergebenden Konsequenzen f{\"u}r die betriebliche Praxis im Allgemeinen sowie im Hinblick auf die Datenverarbeitung im Besch{\"a}ftigungskontext im Besonderen.}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2016, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Arbeitszeit und Verg{\"u}tungspflicht des Arbeitgebers - Entstehung des Lohnanspruchs und arbeitsvertragliche Gestaltungsm{\"o}glichkeiten}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {14}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {1026 -- 1037}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Kaum ein anderer Begriff h{\"a}lt so viele Varianten und Facetten bereit wie die Arbeitszeit. F{\"u}r die betriebliche Praxis stellt sich dabei regelm{\"a}ßig die Frage, was {\"u}berhaupt zur Arbeitszeit geh{\"o}rt, entsprechend als solche zu verg{\"u}ten ist und welche Optionen bei der Gestaltung der Arbeitsvertr{\"a}ge bestehen. Der folgende Praxisleitfaden gibt einen {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die aktuelle Rechtslage und enth{\"a}lt zugleich Hinweise f{\"u}r die Vertragsgestaltung. Die hierzu insbesondere in den letzten Jahren ergangenen zahlreichen aktuellen Gerichtsentscheidungen werden besonders ber{\"u}cksichtigt.}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2015, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Teilzeitarbeit - Die verschiedenen Formen sowie deren Voraussetzungen und Rechtsfolgen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {43}, publisher = {NWB Verlag}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {3182 -- 3195}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2014, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Die arbeitsrechtliche Stellung des Prokuristen - Handelsrechtlicher Kompetenzzuwachs mit arbeitsrechtlichen Konsequenzen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {21}, publisher = {NWB-Verlag}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {1591 -- 1596}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Die Besch{\"a}ftigung von Prokuristen ist g{\"a}ngige betriebliche Praxis. Unternehmen stehen dabei immer wieder vor der Frage, ob und welche Arbeitnehmer sie zu Prokuristen bestellen sollen. Nicht selten bleiben hierbei die arbeitsrechtlichen Konsequenzen, die mit der Bestellung eines Arbeitnehmers zum Prokuristen einhergehen k{\"o}nnen, unber{\"u}cksichtigt, wie diverse Gerichtsentscheidungen zeigen. Dieser Beitrag soll einen {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die arbeitsrechtlichen Folgen bei der Besch{\"a}ftigung von Prokuristen geben und der betrieblichen Praxis somit gleichzeitig als Entscheidungshilfe dienen, wenn es um das Ob und Wie der m{\"o}glichen Bestellung eines Arbeitnehmers zum Prokuristen geht.}, language = {de} } @article{Lind2018, author = {Lind, Thorsten Patric}, title = {Neues zur Gesch{\"a}ftsf{\"u}hrerhaftung nach \S 64 GmbHG - Zugleich Anmerkung zu BGH vom 19.12.2017 - II ZR 88/16, DB 2018 S. 307, und vom 04.07.2017 - II ZR 319/15, DB 2017 S. 1959 -}, series = {Der Betrieb}, journal = {Der Betrieb}, number = {17}, publisher = {Fachmedien Otto Schmidt}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, issn = {0005-9935}, pages = {1003 -- 1008}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2018, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Der Interimsmanager als Selbst{\"a}ndiger oder Arbeitnehmer : Vertragliche Varianten des Interimsmanagements im Faktencheck}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {31}, publisher = {NWB-Verl.}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {2260 -- 2266}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2018, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Bindung des Betriebserwerbers an zuk{\"u}nftige Tariflohnerh{\"o}hungen : Auswirkungen eines Betriebs{\"u}bergangs auf Bezugnahmeklauseln in {\"u}bernommenen Arbeitsvertr{\"a}gen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {39}, publisher = {NWB-Verl.}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {2864 -- 2869}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2018, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {{\"U}berwachung von Arbeitnehmern als Ausdruck von Compliance - Grunds{\"a}tze sowie Zul{\"a}ssigkeit und Grenzen einzelner Maßnahmen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {21}, publisher = {NWB-Verl.}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {1547 -- 1555}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2018, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Das rechtssichere Arbeitszeugnis - Erlaubte und nicht erlaubte Formulierungen und anderes Wissenswertes}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {12}, publisher = {NWB-Verl.}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {802 -- 813}, year = {2018}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2016, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Bundesregierung beschließt Flexi-Rente}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {42}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {3145 -- 3147}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Das Bundeskabinett hat sich am 14.9.2016 mit der sog. Flexi-Rente befasst und eine sog. Formulierungshilfe verabschiedet, der ein aus den Regierungsfraktionen des Bundestages einzubringender entsprechender Gesetzesentwurf zur „Flexibilisierung des {\"U}bergangs vom Erwerbsleben in den Ruhestand und zur St{\"a}rkung von Pr{\"a}vention und Rehabilitation im Erwerbsleben (Flexirentengesetz)" folgen soll. Eine entsprechende Vorabfassung des Gesetzesentwurfs liegt bereits vor (BT-Drucks. 18/9787). Mit der Flexi-Rente sollen im Wesentlichen zwei Ziele erreicht werden: Das flexible Arbeiten bis zum Erreichen der Regelaltersgrenze soll gef{\"o}rdert und das Weiterarbeiten {\"u}ber die Regelaltersgrenze hinaus attraktiver gemacht werden. Hierf{\"u}r ist eine Reihe von gesetzlichen {\"A}nderungen geplant, insbesondere im SGB VI und SGB III. Teile des Gesetzes sollen schon zum 1.1.2017 in Kraft treten. Grund genug, sich bereits jetzt einen ersten {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber die geplanten Neuerungen zu verschaffen.}, language = {de} } @article{Olbertz2017, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Neuerungen beim Besch{\"a}ftigtendatenschutz durch die Neufassung des Bundesdatenschutzgesetzes - Unternehmen sollten Frist bis zum 25.5.2018 nutzen}, series = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB - Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {32}, publisher = {NWB-Verlag}, address = {Herne}, issn = {1860-9449}, pages = {2429 -- 2435}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2010, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Die Zukunft des verbrauchersch{\"u}tzenden Widerrufsrechts in Europa}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r europ{\"a}isches Privatrecht : ZEuP}, volume = {18}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r europ{\"a}isches Privatrecht : ZEuP}, number = {3}, publisher = {Beck}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, issn = {0943-3929}, pages = {509 -- 534}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Das verbrauchersch{\"u}tzende Widerrufsrecht ist in die Jahre gekommen. Als Ergebnis der zunehmenden Rechtszersplitterung im europ{\"a}ischen Richtlinienrecht hat sich eine un{\"u}berschaubare Bandbreite an Ausgestaltungsformen in den mitgliedstaatlichen Rechtssystemen herausgebildet. Effektivit{\"a}tseinbußen, Wettbewerbsverzerrungen und ein hohes Maß an Rechtsunsicherheit sind die Folgen. Zur{\"u}ckf{\"u}hren l{\"a}sst sich die kostenintensive Fragmentierung des Verbrauchervertragsrechts auf die bisherige Regelungspolitik der Mindestharmonisierung, die es den Mitgliedstaaten erlaubt, von dem durch die Richtlinien gesetzten Mindeststandard durch „{\"u}berschießende Umsetzung" abzuweichen. Der Unionsgesetzgeber versucht dem vermehrt durch einen Prozess der Vollharmonisierung zu begegnen: Neben Reformen der Richtlinie {\"u}ber Verbraucherkredite (VerbrKrRL) sowie der Timesharing-Richtlinie (TimesharingRL), liegt seit dem 8. Oktober 2008 nunmehr auch der Entwurf einer Rahmenrichtlinie {\"u}ber die Rechte der Verbraucher (VRRL-E) vor. Danach sollen die bisherigen Richtlinien {\"u}ber Haust{\"u}rgesch{\"a}fte (Haust{\"u}rgesch{\"a}fteRL), Fernabsatzvertr{\"a}ge (FARL), missbr{\"a}uchliche Klauseln sowie Verbrauchsg{\"u}terk{\"a}ufe vereinigt werden. F{\"u}r das verbrauchersch{\"u}tzende Widerrufsrecht ist damit zum einen die Herausbildung einheitlicher Kernelemente verbunden, zum anderen tritt es in Konkurrenz zu umfassenden Informationspflichten, die ebenfalls den Schutz des Verbrauchers vor dem un{\"u}berlegten Abschluss riskanter bzw. nachteiliger Vertr{\"a}ge zum Ziel haben. Angesichts dieser Entwicklung stellt sich im Folgenden die Frage nach der Zukunft des unionsrechtlichen Widerrufsrechts. Von besonderer Bedeutung ist dabei die Kl{\"a}rung des Verh{\"a}ltnisses zu den verbrauchersch{\"u}tzenden Informationspflichten. Dazu bedarf es zun{\"a}chst der Herausarbeitung einheitlicher Kernelemente des Widerrufsrechts im vollharmonisierten Richtlinienrecht (II.) sowie einer Systematisierung der sekund{\"a}rrechtlichen Informationspflichten im Anschluss eine kritische Gegen{\"u}berstellung der Vor- und Nachteile beider Schutzinstrumente erfolgen kann (IV.).}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2009, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Eckpunkte aktueller Reformen im Familienrecht}, series = {Bonner Rechtsjournal}, journal = {Bonner Rechtsjournal}, number = {1}, publisher = {BRJ}, address = {Bonn}, pages = {25 -- 30}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2016, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Rechtswahl und Gerichtsstandsvereinbarungen nach der Europ{\"a}ischen Erbrechtsverordnung}, series = {Notar : Monatsschrift f{\"u}r die gesamte notarielle Praxis}, journal = {Notar : Monatsschrift f{\"u}r die gesamte notarielle Praxis}, number = {3}, publisher = {DNotV-Verl.}, address = {Berlin}, pages = {75 -- 85}, year = {2016}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2016, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {St{\"a}rkung der Parteiautonomie durch die Europ{\"a}ischen G{\"u}terrechtsverordnungen}, series = {Neue Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Familienrecht - NZFam}, volume = {3}, journal = {Neue Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Familienrecht - NZFam}, number = {23}, publisher = {Beck}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, issn = {2198-2333}, pages = {1061 -- 1065}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Mit der Verabschiedung der Europ{\"a}ischen G{\"u}terrechtsverordnung f{\"u}r Ehegatten und eingetragene Partner hat der Unionsgesetzgeber die Vereinheitlichung des Kollisionsrechts in Europa weiter vorangetrieben. Zentraler Baustein beider Rechtsakte ist die Parteiautonomie, die mit Blick auf Eheleute an bew{\"a}hrte Traditionen ankn{\"u}pft, f{\"u}r Lebenspartner aber eine echte Neuerung bringt.}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2016, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Vereinheitlichung des G{\"u}terkollisionsrechts in Europa - die EU-Eheg{\"u}terrechts- und EU-Partnerschaftsverordnung (Teil 1)}, series = {GPR: Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, volume = {13}, 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 = {10.9785/gpr-2016-0509}, pages = {231 -- 241}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Zehn Jahre nach Erlass des „Gr{\"u}nbuchs zu den Kollisionsnormen im G{\"u}terrecht" vom 17.7.2006 hat der Rat der Europ{\"a}ischen Union am 24.6.2016 die EU-Eheg{\"u}terrechts-(„EuG{\"u}VO") sowie die EU-Partnerschaftsverordnung („EuPartVO") erlassen. Damit wird das europ{\"a}ische G{\"u}terkollisionsrecht f{\"u} rca. 16 Millionen „internationaler Paare" in der EU auf eine neue, einheitliche Grundlage gestellt. Anders als urspr{\"u}nglich geplant, handelt es sich bei beiden Verordnungen nicht um gesamteurop{\"a}ische Rechtsakte, da die f{\"u}r Art. 81 Abs. 3 AEUV erforderliche Einstimmigkeit unter den Mitgliedstaaten letztlich nicht erreicht werden konnte. Das Scheitern der ersten Verordnungsvorschl{\"a}ge aus dem Jahr 2011 war dabei dem Umstand geschuldet, dass rechtspolitisch von Anfang an eine Verkn{\"u}pfung beider Regelungsmaterien gewollt war. Mit Blick auf die Einf{\"u}hrung einheitlicher g{\"u}terrechtlicher Regelungen f{\"u}r eingetragene Partnerschaften war aber nicht nur das „Ob" und „Wie" etwaiger Rechtswahlm{\"o}glichkeiten heftig umstritten. Insbesondere diejenigen Mitgliedstaaten, die dem Rechtsinstitut der eingetragenen Lebenspartnerschaft kritisch gegen{\"u}berstehen, sahen in der Einf{\"u}hrung einheitlicher Kollisionsnormen die Gefahr einer zwangsweisen Durchsetzung dieses Rechtsinstituts „durch die Hintert{\"u}r". Vor diesem Hintergrund erwies sich - ebenso wie schon bei der Rom III-VO - das Verfahren zur verst{\"a}rkten Zusammenarbeit(Art. 20 EUV i.V.m. Art. 326 ff. AEUV) als probates Mittel, um den Integrationsprozess im Bereich des europ{\"a}ischen Kollisionsrechts voranzutreiben. Achtzehn Mitgliedstaaten nehmen an dieser Verst{\"a}rkten Zusammenarbeit teil.}, language = {de} } @article{KampkerSchleserTriebsetal.2018, author = {Kampker, Achim and Schleser, Markus and Triebs, Johannes and Berg, Alexander-Karl and Hansen, Jan Ole and Fiedler, Falko}, title = {Bauteilintegrierte Vorrichtungsfunktionen im Karosseriebau : Aktuelle Ergebnisse im Forschungsprojekt ProeK}, series = {ZWF Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, volume = {113}, journal = {ZWF Zeitschrift f{\"u}r wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb}, number = {11}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0947-0085}, doi = {10.3139/104.112012}, pages = {767 -- 770}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Das Forschungsprojekt Produktionseffizienz in der Kleinserie (ProeK) erarbeitet kosteng{\"u}nstige und effiziente L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze f{\"u}r Prozessketten im Zukunftsfeld der Elektromobilit{\"a}t. Das Teilprojekt Karosserie setzt diese Zielsetzung durch innovative und praxisorientierte Produkt- und Prozesskonzepte mit neuartigen bauteilintegrierten Vorrichtungsfunktionen (BiV) um. Im Teilprojekt Außenhaut sollen Toleranzen adaptiv durch Anpassungen der Prozessparameter sowie Bauteilmanipulation kompensiert werden.}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2016, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Das Verh{\"a}ltnis von Haager Unterhaltsprotokoll (2007) und Haager Unterhalts-{\"u}bereinkommen (1973): lex posterior derogat legi priori?}, series = {IPRax : Praxis des internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts}, volume = {36}, journal = {IPRax : Praxis des internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts}, number = {1}, publisher = {Gieseking}, address = {Bielefeld}, issn = {0720-6585}, pages = {34 -- 40}, year = {2016}, abstract = {In der EU richtet sich das auf unterhaltsrechtliche Sachverhalte mit grenz{\"u}berschreitendem Bezug anwendbare Recht seit dem 18. Juni 2011 nach dem Haager Protokoll {\"u}ber das auf Unterhaltspflichten anwendbare Recht vom 23. November 2007 („HUP"). Dieser Rechtsakt, der EU-weit anwendbar ist, hat das Haager Unterhalts{\"u}bereinkommen von 1973 („HU{\"U}") ersetzt und das Unterhaltskollisionsrecht in der EU auf eine neue, einheitliche Grundlage gestellt. Bei den Vorschriften des HUP handelt es sich um sog. lois universelles, die unabh{\"a}ngig davon gelten, welche Staatsangeh{\"o}rigkeit die unterhaltsberechtigte bzw. die unterhaltsverpflichtete Person haben. Zu beachten ist aber, dass die Bundesrepublik Deutschland ebenso wie die T{\"u}rkei, die Schweiz, Japan und Albanien das HU{\"U} ratifiziert hatten. F{\"u}r die Nicht-EU-Staaten besteht aber keine Bindung an die Vorschriften des HUP, so dass sich im Verh{\"a}ltnis zu ihnen die Frage stellt, ob das HU{\"U} weiterhin Anwendung finden kann. Die Problematik ist gerade im Hinblick auf die erweiterten Rechtswahlm{\"o}glichkeiten des HUP von erheblicher praktischer Relevanz.}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2012, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Ein optionales Vertragsrecht f{\"u}r Europa: Motor oder Hemmnis f{\"u}r den Binnenmarkt?}, series = {GPR : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Gemeinschaftsprivatrecht}, volume = {9}, journal = {GPR : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Gemeinschaftsprivatrecht}, number = {4}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2193-9519}, doi = {10.1515/gpr.2012.9.4.181}, pages = {181 -- 188}, year = {2012}, language = {de} } @article{DethloffKrollLudwigs2006, author = {Dethloff, Nina and Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {The Constitutional Court as Driver of Reforms in German Family Law}, series = {International Survey of Family Law}, journal = {International Survey of Family Law}, pages = {217 -- 234}, year = {2006}, language = {en} } @article{DethloffKrollLudwigs2008, author = {Dethloff, Nina and Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Strengthening Children's Rights in German Family Law}, series = {The International Survey of Family Law}, journal = {The International Survey of Family Law}, pages = {119 -- 136}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{KrollLudwigs2007, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {The Reform of German Maintenance Law}, series = {The International Survey of Family Law}, journal = {The International Survey of Family Law}, pages = {85 -- 100}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @article{SchneiderTran2015, author = {Schneider, Felix and Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {On the relation between the fair value option and bid-ask spreads: descriptive evidence on the recognition of credit risk changes under IFRS}, series = {Journal of Business Economics}, volume = {85}, journal = {Journal of Business Economics}, number = {9}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1861-8928}, doi = {10.1007/s11573-015-0776-2}, pages = {1049 -- 1081}, year = {2015}, 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{Tran2014, author = {Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {Multiple corporate governance attributes and the cost of capital - Evidence from Germany}, series = {The British Accounting Review}, volume = {46}, journal = {The British Accounting Review}, number = {2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0890-8389}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bar.2014.02.003}, pages = {179 -- 197}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This paper investigates the extent to which corporate governance affects the cost of debt and equity capital of German exchange-listed companies. I examine corporate governance along three dimensions: financial information quality, ownership structure and board structure. The results suggest that firms with high levels of financial transparency and bonus compensations face lower cost of equity. In addition, block ownership is negatively related to firms' cost of equity when the blockholders are other firms, managers or founding-family members. Consistent with the conjecture that agency costs increase with firm size, I find significant cost of debt effects only in the largest German companies. Here, the creditors demand lower cost of debt from firms with block ownerships held by corporations or banks. My findings demonstrate that a uniform set of governance attributes is unlikely to satisfy suppliers of debt and equity capital equally.}, language = {en} } @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{ChludekTran2012, author = {Chludek, Astrid and Tran, Duc Hung}, title = {Der Reformvorschlag des IAS 12 gem. ED/2009/2 - Ein Pl{\"a}doyer f{\"u}r die Einf{\"u}hrung der valuation allowance}, series = {KoR Zeitschrift f{\"u}r kapitalmarktorientierte Rechnungslegung}, journal = {KoR Zeitschrift f{\"u}r kapitalmarktorientierte Rechnungslegung}, number = {1}, publisher = {Fachmedien Otto Schmidt}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, issn = {1617-8084}, pages = {4 -- 8}, year = {2012}, 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{KrollLudwigs2009, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 14.10.2008, Rs. C-353/06 Grunkin und Paul ./. Standesamt Nieb{\"u}ll}, series = {JuristenZeitung (JZ)}, volume = {64}, journal = {JuristenZeitung (JZ)}, number = {3}, publisher = {Mohr Siebeck}, address = {T{\"u}bingen}, issn = {1868-7067}, doi = {10.1628/002268809787360257}, pages = {153 -- 155}, year = {2009}, 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{KrollLudwigs2013, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 26. April 2012, Rs. C-92/12 PPU - Health Service Executive}, series = {GRP : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, journal = {GRP : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, number = {1}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2193-9519}, pages = {46 -- 49}, year = {2013}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2015, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anforderungen des Unionsrechts an die standardisierte Darstellung des Namens : Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 2. Oktober 2014, Rs. C-101/13 - Stadt Karlsruhe}, series = {GRP : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, journal = {GRP : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, number = {6}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2193-9519}, pages = {282 -- 285}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2016, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu EuGH, Urt. v. 9.9.2015, Rs. C-4/14 Christophe Bohez v. Ingrid Wiertz}, series = {GRP : Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Privatrecht der Europ{\"a}ischen Union}, journal = {GRP : 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 = {10.9785/gpr-2016-0509}, pages = {255 -- 258}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Die Entscheidung in der Rechtssache Bohez /Wiertz bot dem EuGH Gelegenheit, zur Abgrenzung der Anwendungsbereiche von Br{\"u}ssel I-(jetzt: Br{\"u}ssel Ia-) und Br{\"u}ssel IIa-VO Stellung zu nehmen. Den Ausgangspunkt bildete dabei ein familienrechtlicher Sachverhalt, n{\"a}mlich die zwangsweise Durchsetzung des Umgangsrechts eines Vaters im Hinblick auf seine beiden Kinder. Auf den ersten Blick lag daher eine Anwendung der auf Verfahren betreffend die elterliche Verantwortung bezogenen Br{\"u}ssel IIa-VO nahe. Andererseits schien auch eine Argumentation denkbar, wonach es sich bei dem zu vollstreckenden Anspruch auf Zahlung des Zwangsgeldes um eine Geldforderung handele, deren Vollstreckung nach der Br{\"u}ssel I-VO zu erfolgen habe. Was vordergr{\"u}ndig die Ermittlung des einschl{\"a}gigen EU-Rechtsaktes betraf, erwies sich bei genauerer Betrachtung als Bestimmung der dogmatischen Rechtsnatur des Zwangsgeldes.}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2015, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Anmerkung zu OLG M{\"u}nchen: Erbscheinserteilung nach Eintritt des Nacherbfalls, Beschl. v. 1.10.2014 - Wx 314/14}, series = {DNotZ - Deutsche Notar-Zeitschrift}, journal = {DNotZ - Deutsche Notar-Zeitschrift}, number = {5}, publisher = {Beck}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, issn = {0340-8604}, pages = {385 -- 390}, year = {2015}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigsLudwigs2009, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin and Ludwigs, Markus}, title = {Die richtlinienkonforme Rechtsfortbildung im Gesamtsystem der Richtlinienwirkungen : Zugleich Besprechung von BGH, Urt. v. 26.11.2008 - VIII ZR 200/05 (Quelle) [Teil 1]}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das juristische Studium / ZJS}, volume = {2}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das juristische Studium / ZJS}, number = {1}, publisher = {T. Rotsch}, address = {Gießen}, issn = {1865-6331}, pages = {7 -- 14}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigsLudwigs2009, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin and Ludwigs, Markus}, title = {Die richtlinienkonforme Rechtsfortbildung im Gesamtsystem der Richtlinienwirkungen Zugleich Besprechung von BGH, Urt. v. 26.11.2008 - VIII ZR 200/05 (Quelle) [Teil 2]}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das juristische Studium / ZJS}, volume = {2}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das juristische Studium / ZJS}, number = {2}, publisher = {T. Rotsch}, address = {Gießen}, issn = {1865-6331}, pages = {123 -- 130}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2008, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Vertragserf{\"u}llung als zeitliche Grenze des verbrauchersch{\"u}tzenden Widerrufsrechts}, series = {Neue Juristische Wochenschrift (NJW)}, volume = {61}, journal = {Neue Juristische Wochenschrift (NJW)}, number = {28}, issn = {0341-1907}, pages = {1999 -- 2002}, year = {2008}, language = {de} } @article{KrollLudwigs2008, author = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {Hinkende Namensrechtsverh{\"a}ltnisse im Fokus der gemeinschaftsrechtlichen Freiz{\"u}gigkeit}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r vergleichende Rechtswissenschaft (ZVglRWiss)}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r vergleichende Rechtswissenschaft (ZVglRWiss)}, number = {3}, issn = {0044-3638}, pages = {320 -- 341}, year = {2008}, language = {de} } @article{DethloffKrollLudwigs2009, author = {Dethloff, Nina and Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin}, title = {A Lei de Parceria Registrada de 2001 e suas Reformas no Direito Alemao}, series = {Revista Brasileira de Direito das Fam{\´i}lias e Sucessoes}, volume = {11}, journal = {Revista Brasileira de Direito das Fam{\´i}lias e Sucessoes}, number = {12}, pages = {80 -- 94}, year = {2009}, language = {de} } @article{EckertAbbasiMangetal.2020, author = {Eckert, Alexander and Abbasi, Mozhdeh and Mang, Thomas and Saalw{\"a}chter, Kay and Walther, Andreas}, title = {Structure, Mechanical Properties, and Dynamics of Polyethylenoxide/Nanoclay Nacre-Mimetic Nanocomposites}, series = {Macromolecules}, volume = {53}, journal = {Macromolecules}, number = {5}, publisher = {ACS Publications}, address = {Washington, DC}, issn = {1520-5835}, doi = {10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01931}, pages = {1716 -- 1725}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Nacre-mimetic nanocomposites based on high fractions of synthetic high-aspect-ratio nanoclays in combination with polymers are continuously pushing boundaries for advanced material properties, such as high barrier against oxygen, extraordinary mechanical behavior, fire shielding, and glass-like transparency. Additionally, they provide interesting model systems to study polymers under nanoconfinement due to the well-defined layered nanocomposite arrangement. Although the general behavior in terms of forming such layered nanocomposite materials using evaporative self-assembly and controlling the nanoclay gallery spacing by the nanoclay/polymer ratio is understood, some combinations of polymer matrices and nanoclay reinforcement do not comply with the established models. Here, we demonstrate a thorough characterization and analysis of such an unusual polymer/nanoclay pair that falls outside of the general behavior. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and sodium fluorohectorite form nacre-mimetic, lamellar nanocomposites that are completely transparent and show high mechanical stiffness and high gas barrier, but there is only limited expansion of the nanoclay gallery spacing when adding increasing amounts of polymer. This behavior is maintained for molecular weights of PEO varied over four orders of magnitude and can be traced back to depletion forces. By careful investigation via X-ray diffraction and proton low-resolution solid-state NMR, we are able to quantify the amount of mobile and immobilized polymer species in between the nanoclay galleries and around proposed tactoid stacks embedded in a PEO matrix. We further elucidate the unusual confined polymer dynamics, indicating a relevant role of specific surface interactions.}, language = {en} } @article{JildehWagnerSchoening2021, author = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Sterilization of Objects, Products, and Packaging Surfaces and Their Characterization in Different Fields of Industry: The Status in 2020}, series = {physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, volume = {218}, journal = {physica status solidi (a) applications and materials science}, number = {13}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6319}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202000732}, pages = {27 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The treatment method to deactivate viable microorganisms from objects or products is termed sterilization. There are multiple forms of sterilization, each intended to be applied for a specific target, which depends on—but not limited to—the thermal, physical, and chemical stability of that target. Herein, an overview on the currently used sterilization processes in the global market is provided. Different sterilization techniques are grouped under a category that describes the method of treatment: radiation (gamma, electron beam, X-ray, and ultraviolet), thermal (dry and moist heat), and chemical (ethylene oxide, ozone, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen peroxide). For each sterilization process, the typical process parameters as defined by regulations and the mode of antimicrobial activity are summarized. Finally, the recommended microorganisms that are used as biological indicators to validate sterilization processes in accordance with the rules that are established by various regulatory agencies are summarized.}, language = {en} } @article{MolinnusDrinicIkenetal.2021, author = {Molinnus, Denise and Drinic, Aleksander and Iken, Heiko and Kr{\"o}ger, Nadja and Zinser, Max and Smeets, Ralf and K{\"o}pf, Marius and Kopp, Alexander and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Towards a flexible electrochemical biosensor fabricated from biocompatible Bombyx mori silk}, series = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics}, volume = {183}, journal = {Biosensors and Bioelectronics}, number = {Art. 113204}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0956-5663}, doi = {10.1016/j.bios.2021.113204}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{Fissabre2021, author = {Fissabre, Anke}, title = {Ein pazifistisches Kriegerdenkmal der Moderne. Das Totenkreuz von Rudolf Schwarz}, series = {In situ: Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Architekturgeschichte}, journal = {In situ: Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Architekturgeschichte}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft}, address = {Worms}, issn = {1866-959X}, pages = {127 -- 138}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{GeorgStollenwerkReinkensmeieretal.2021, author = {Georg, J{\"o}rg Heiner and Stollenwerk, Dominik and Reinkensmeier, Sebastian and Jungbluth, Christian}, title = {„Smartes" Laden an {\"o}ffentlich zug{\"a}nglichen Lades{\"a}ulen - Teil 1: Quo vadis, Marktdesign?}, series = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen : et ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Energiewirtschaft, Recht, Technik und Umwelt}, volume = {71}, journal = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen : et ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Energiewirtschaft, Recht, Technik und Umwelt}, number = {1/2}, publisher = {ETV Energieverlag}, address = {Essen}, isbn = {0720-6240}, issn = {0013-743X}, pages = {64 -- 69}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{StollenwerkReinkensmeierGeorgetal.2021, author = {Stollenwerk, Dominik and Reinkensmeier, Sebastian and Georg, J{\"o}rg Heiner and Jungbluth, Christian}, title = {„Smartes" Laden an {\"o}ffentlich zug{\"a}nglichen Lades{\"a}ulen - Teil 2: USER-Verhalten und -Erwartungen}, series = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen : et ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Energiewirtschaft, Recht, Technik und Umwelt}, volume = {71}, journal = {Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen : et ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Energiewirtschaft, Recht, Technik und Umwelt}, number = {3}, publisher = {ETV Energieverlag}, address = {Essen}, isbn = {0720-6240}, issn = {0013-743X}, pages = {38 -- 42}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{HennesLaumann2021, author = {Hennes, Philipp and Laumann, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Ansatz der Drehbehinderung aus Koppelpfetten mit d{\"u}nnwandigen kaltgeformten Z-Profilen}, series = {Stahlbau}, volume = {90}, journal = {Stahlbau}, number = {3}, publisher = {Ernst \& Sohn}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1437-1049}, doi = {10.1002/stab.202000104}, pages = {158 -- 168}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{YoshinobuSchoening2021, author = {Yoshinobu, Tatsuo and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Light-addressable potentiometric sensors (LAPS) for cell monitoring and biosensing}, series = {Current Opinion in Electrochemistry}, journal = {Current Opinion in Electrochemistry}, number = {In Press, Journal Pre-proof}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2451-9103}, doi = {10.1016/j.coelec.2021.100727}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{EngemannDuKallweitetal.2020, author = {Engemann, Heiko and Du, Shengzhi and Kallweit, Stephan and C{\"o}nen, Patrick and Dawar, Harshal}, title = {OMNIVIL - an autonomous mobile manipulator for flexible production}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {20}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {24, art. no. 7249}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, isbn = {1424-8220}, doi = {10.3390/s20247249}, pages = {1 -- 30}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{Maurischat2021, author = {Maurischat, Andreas}, title = {Algebraic independence of the Carlitz period and its hyperderivatives}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{WertIkenSchoeningetal.2021, author = {Wert, Stefan and Iken, Heiko and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Matysik, Frank-Michael}, title = {Development of a temperature-pulse enhanced electrochemical glucose biosensor and characterization of its stability via scanning electrochemical microscopy}, series = {Electroanalysis}, journal = {Electroanalysis}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-4109}, doi = {10.1002/elan.202100089}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Glucose oxidase (GOx) is an enzyme frequently used in glucose biosensors. As increased temperatures can enhance the performance of electrochemical sensors, we investigated the impact of temperature pulses on GOx that was drop-coated on flattened Pt microwires. The wires were heated by an alternating current. The sensitivity towards glucose and the temperature stability of GOx was investigated by amperometry. An up to 22-fold increase of sensitivity was observed. Spatially resolved enzyme activity changes were investigated via scanning electrochemical microscopy. The application of short (<100 ms) heat pulses was associated with less thermal inactivation of the immobilized GOx than long-term heating.}, language = {en} } @article{LowisFergusonPaulssenetal.2021, author = {Lowis, Carsten and Ferguson, Simon and Paulßen, Elisabeth and Hoehr, Cornelia}, title = {Improved Sc-44 production in a siphon-style liquid target on a medical cyclotron}, series = {Applied Radiation and Isotopes}, volume = {172}, journal = {Applied Radiation and Isotopes}, number = {Art. 109675}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0969-8043}, doi = {10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.109675}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{WaldvogelRitzmannFreyleretal.2021, author = {Waldvogel, Janice and Ritzmann, Ramona and Freyler, Kathrin and Helm, Michael and Monti, Elena and Albracht, Kirsten and St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Gollhofer, Albert and Narici, Marco}, title = {The Anticipation of Gravity in Human Ballistic Movement}, series = {Frontiers in Physiology}, journal = {Frontiers in Physiology}, publisher = {Frontiers}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {1664-042X}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2021.614060}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Stretch-shortening type actions are characterized by lengthening of the pre-activated muscle-tendon unit (MTU) in the eccentric phase immediately followed by muscle shortening. Under 1 g, pre-activity before and muscle activity after ground contact, scale muscle stiffness, which is crucial for the recoil properties of the MTU in the subsequent push-off. This study aimed to examine the neuro-mechanical coupling of the stretch-shortening cycle in response to gravity levels ranging from 0.1 to 2 g. During parabolic flights, 17 subjects performed drop jumps while electromyography (EMG) of the lower limb muscles was combined with ultrasound images of the gastrocnemius medialis, 2D kinematics and kinetics to depict changes in energy management and performance. Neuro-mechanical coupling in 1 g was characterized by high magnitudes of pre-activity and eccentric muscle activity allowing an isometric muscle behavior during ground contact. EMG during pre-activity and the concentric phase systematically increased from 0.1 to 1 g. Below 1 g the EMG in the eccentric phase was diminished, leading to muscle lengthening and reduced MTU stretches. Kinetic energy at take-off and performance were decreased compared to 1 g. Above 1 g, reduced EMG in the eccentric phase was accompanied by large MTU and muscle stretch, increased joint flexion amplitudes, energy loss and reduced performance. The energy outcome function established by linear mixed model reveals that the central nervous system regulates the extensor muscles phase- and load-specifically. In conclusion, neuro-mechanical coupling appears to be optimized in 1 g. Below 1 g, the energy outcome is compromised by reduced muscle stiffness. Above 1 g, loading progressively induces muscle lengthening, thus facilitating energy dissipation.}, language = {en} }