@inproceedings{HueningWacheMagiera2021, author = {H{\"u}ning, Felix and Wache, Franz-Josef and Magiera, David}, title = {Redundant bus systems using dual-mode radio}, series = {Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology}, booktitle = {Proceedings of Sixth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Singapore}, isbn = {978-981-16-2379-0}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-16-2380-6_73}, pages = {835 -- 842}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Communication via serial bus systems, like CAN, plays an important role for all kinds of embedded electronic and mechatronic systems. To cope up with the requirements for functional safety of safety-critical applications, there is a need to enhance the safety features of the communication systems. One measure to achieve a more robust communication is to add redundant data transmission path to the applications. In general, the communication of real-time embedded systems like automotive applications is tethered, and the redundant data transmission lines are also tethered, increasing the size of the wiring harness and the weight of the system. A radio link is preferred as a redundant transmission line as it uses a complementary transmission medium compared to the wired solution and in addition reduces wiring harness size and weight. Standard wireless links like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth cannot meet the requirements for real-time capability with regard to bus communication. Using the new dual-mode radio enables a redundant transmission line meeting all requirements with regard to real-time capability, robustness and transparency for the data bus. In addition, it provides a complementary transmission medium with regard to commonly used tethered links. A CAN bus system is used to demonstrate the redundant data transfer via tethered and wireless CAN.}, language = {en} } @article{StaeudleSeynnesLapsetal.2021, author = {St{\"a}udle, Benjamin and Seynnes, Olivier and Laps, Guido and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Br{\"u}ggemann, Gert-Peter and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Recovery from achilles tendon repair: a combination of Postsurgery Outcomes and Insufficient remodeling of muscle and tendon}, series = {Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise}, volume = {53}, journal = {Medicine \& Science in Sports \& Exercise}, number = {7}, publisher = {American College of Sports Medicine}, address = {Philadelphia, Pa.}, issn = {1530-0315}, doi = {10.1249/MSS.0000000000002592}, pages = {1356 -- 1366}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) patients have persistent functional deficits in the triceps surae muscle-tendon unit (MTU). The complex remodeling of the MTU accompanying these deficits remains poorly understood. The purpose of the present study was to associate in vivo and in silico data to investigate the relations between changes inMTU properties and strength deficits inATR patients. Methods: Elevenmale subjects who had undergone surgical repair of complete unilateral ATR were examined 4.6 ± 2.0 (mean ± SD) yr after rupture. Gastrocnemius medialis (GM) tendon stiffness, morphology, and muscle architecture were determined using ultrasonography. The force-length relation of the plantar flexor muscles was assessed at five ankle joint angles. In addition, simulations (OpenSim) of the GM MTU force-length properties were performed with various iterations of MTU properties found between the unaffected and the affected side. Results: The affected side of the patients displayed a longer, larger, and stiffer GM tendon (13\% ± 10\%, 105\% ± 28\%, and 54\% ± 24\%, respectively) compared with the unaffected side. The GM muscle fascicles of the affected side were shorter (32\% ± 12\%) and with greater pennation angles (31\% ± 26\%). A mean deficit in plantarflexion moment of 31\% ± 10\% was measured. Simulations indicate that pairing an intact muscle with a longer tendon shifts the optimal angular range of peak force outside physiological angular ranges, whereas the shorter muscle fascicles and tendon stiffening seen in the affected side decrease this shift, albeit incompletely. Conclusions: These results suggest that the substantial changes in MTU properties found in ATR patients may partly result from compensatory remodeling, although this process appears insufficient to fully restore muscle function.}, language = {en} } @article{TemizArtmannKurulgandemirciFıratetal.2021, author = {Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Kurulgan demirci, Eylem and F{\i}rat, Ipek Seda and Oflaz, Hakan and Artmann, Gerhard}, title = {Recombinant activated protein C (rhAPC) affects lipopolysaccharide-induced mechanical compliance changes and beat frequency of mESC-derived cardiomyocyte monolayers}, series = {SHOCK}, journal = {SHOCK}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {1540-0514}, doi = {10.1097/SHK.0000000000001845}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{Timme2021, author = {Timme, Michael}, title = {Rechtsprechungs{\"u}bersicht zum Wohnraummietrecht}, series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, volume = {75}, journal = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, number = {1}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2194-4202}, doi = {10.9785/mdtr-2021-750113}, pages = {6 -- 11}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{PoghossianSchoening2021, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Recent progress in silicon-based biologically sensitive field-effect devices}, series = {Current Opinion in Electrochemistry}, journal = {Current Opinion in Electrochemistry}, number = {Article number: 100811}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2451-9103}, doi = {10.1016/j.coelec.2021.100811}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Biologically sensitive field-effect devices (BioFEDs) advantageously combine the electronic field-effect functionality with the (bio)chemical receptor's recognition ability for (bio)chemical sensing. In this review, basic and widely applied device concepts of silicon-based BioFEDs (ion-sensitive field-effect transistor, silicon nanowire transistor, electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor capacitor, light-addressable potentiometric sensor) are presented and recent progress (from 2019 to early 2021) is discussed. One of the main advantages of BioFEDs is the label-free sensing principle enabling to detect a large variety of biomolecules and bioparticles by their intrinsic charge. The review encompasses applications of BioFEDs for the label-free electrical detection of clinically relevant protein biomarkers, deoxyribonucleic acid molecules and viruses, enzyme-substrate reactions as well as recording of the cell acidification rate (as an indicator of cellular metabolism) and the extracellular potential.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RitschelStenzelCzarneckietal.2021, author = {Ritschel, Konstantin and Stenzel, Adina and Czarnecki, Christian and Hong, Chin-Gi}, title = {Realizing robotic process automation potentials: an architectural perspective on a real-life implementation case}, series = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 314 "INFORMATIK 2021" Computer Science \& Sustainability}, booktitle = {GI Edition Proceedings Band 314 "INFORMATIK 2021" Computer Science \& Sustainability}, editor = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V. (GI),}, publisher = {K{\"o}llen}, address = {Bonn}, isbn = {9783885797081}, issn = {1617-5468}, pages = {1303 -- 1311}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The initial idea of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is the automation of business processes through a simple emulation of user input and output by software robots. Hence, it can be assumed that no changes of the used software systems and existing Enterprise Architecture (EA) is required. In this short, practical paper we discuss this assumption based on a real-life implementation project. We show that a successful RPA implementation might require architectural work during analysis, implementation, and migration. As practical paper we focus on exemplary lessons-learned and new questions related to RPA and EA.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Flohr2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Flohr, Katharina Sophie}, title = {Real:ly?: Perspektiven \& soziokulturelle Unterschiede in der Berichterstattung}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {105 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Wie real ist unsere Realit{\"a}t? Wie »wirklich« ist das, was wir wahrnehmen und wie »wahr« kann die »Wahrheit« eigentlich sein? Medial vermittelte Informationen spielen f{\"u}r den Prozess der Meinungsbildung eine entscheidende Rolle. In der Wanderausstellung real:ly? geht es um einen Perspektivwechsel. Am Beispiel der »Atomwaffentests auf den Marshallinseln« wird das medial erzeugte Bild amerikanischer Berichterstattung pers{\"o}nlichen Geschichten der Marshaller*innen gegen{\"u}bergestellt: Technologischer Fortschritt, das Wettr{\"u}sten mit der UdSSR und die Macht {\"u}ber die Atombombe treffen auf Erz{\"a}hlungen {\"u}ber Zwangsumsiedlung, Krankheit, Ausbeutung und Abh{\"a}ngigkeit. real:ly? soll daran erinnern, die andere Seite der Medaille zu bedenken und eine andere Perspektive einzunehmen, bevor man seine Meinung bildet. Denn alles, was wir zu wissen glauben, ist nur ein kleiner Teil der ganzen Geschichte.}, language = {de} } @book{Pieper2021, author = {Pieper, Martin}, title = {Quantum mechanics: Introduction to mathematical formulation}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-32644-9}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-32645-6}, pages = {XIII, 33}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Anyone who has always wanted to understand the hieroglyphs on Sheldon's blackboard in the TV series The Big Bang Theory or who wanted to know exactly what the fate of Schr{\"o}dinger's cat is all about will find a short, descriptive introduction to the world of quantum mechanics in this essential. The text particularly focuses on the mathematical description in the Hilbert space. The content goes beyond popular scientific presentations, but is nevertheless suitable for readers without special prior knowledge thanks to the clear examples.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchmidtKaschEichleretal.2021, author = {Schmidt, Thomas and Kasch, Susanne and Eichler, Fabian and Thurn, Laura}, title = {Process strategies on laser-based melting of glass powder}, series = {Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2021}, booktitle = {Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2021}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This paper presents the laser-based powder bed fusion (L-PBF) using various glass powders (borosilicate and quartz glass). Compared to metals, these require adapted process strategies. First, the glass powders were characterized with regard to their material properties and their processability in the powder bed. This was followed by investigations of the melting behavior of the glass powders with different laser wavelengths (10.6 µm, 1070 nm). In particular, the experimental setup of a CO2 laser was adapted for the processing of glass powder. An experimental setup with integrated coaxial temperature measurement/control and an inductively heatable build platform was created. This allowed the L-PBF process to be carried out at the transformation temperature of the glasses. Furthermore, the component's material quality was analyzed on three-dimensional test specimen with regard to porosity, roughness, density and geometrical accuracy in order to evaluate the developed L-PBF parameters and to open up possible applications.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoegenDonckerBragardetal.2021, author = {Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De and Bragard, Michael and Hoegen, Svenja von}, title = {Problem-Based Learning in Automation Engineering: Performing a Remote Laboratory Session Serving Various Educational Attainments}, series = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9453925}, pages = {1605 -- 1614}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @unpublished{RingersBialonskiSolovevetal.2021, author = {Ringers, Christa and Bialonski, Stephan and Solovev, Anton and Hansen, Jan N. and Ege, Mert and Friedrich, Benjamin M. and Jurisch-Yaksi, Nathalie}, title = {Preprint: Local synchronization of cilia and tissue-scale cilia alignment are sufficient for global metachronal waves}, series = {bioRxiv}, journal = {bioRxiv}, doi = {10.1101/2021.11.23.469646}, pages = {19 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Motile cilia are hair-like cell extensions present in multiple organs of the body. How cilia coordinate their regular beat in multiciliated epithelia to move fluids remains insufficiently understood, particularly due to lack of rigorous quantification. We combine here experiments, novel analysis tools, and theory to address this knowledge gap. We investigate collective dynamics of cilia in the zebrafish nose, due to its conserved properties with other ciliated tissues and its superior accessibility for non-invasive imaging. We revealed that cilia are synchronized only locally and that the size of local synchronization domains increases with the viscosity of the surrounding medium. Despite the fact that synchronization is local only, we observed global patterns of traveling metachronal waves across the multiciliated epithelium. Intriguingly, these global wave direction patterns are conserved across individual fish, but different for left and right nose, unveiling a chiral asymmetry of metachronal coordination. To understand the implications of synchronization for fluid pumping, we used a computational model of a regular array of cilia. We found that local metachronal synchronization prevents steric collisions and improves fluid pumping in dense cilia carpets, but hardly affects the direction of fluid flow. In conclusion, we show that local synchronization together with tissue-scale cilia alignment are sufficient to generate metachronal wave patterns in multiciliated epithelia, which enhance their physiological function of fluid pumping.}, language = {en} } @article{KezerashviliDachwald2021, author = {Kezerashvili, Roman Ya and Dachwald, Bernd}, title = {Preface: Solar sailing: Concepts, technology, and missions II}, series = {Advances in Space Research}, volume = {67}, journal = {Advances in Space Research}, number = {9}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0273-1177}, doi = {10.1016/j.asr.2021.01.037}, pages = {2559 -- 2560}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchulteEggert2021, author = {Schulte, Maximilian and Eggert, Mathias}, title = {Predicting hourly bitcoin prices based on long short-term memory neural networks}, series = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) 2021}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) 2021}, pages = {16 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and is considered a high-risk asset class whose price changes are difficult to predict. Current research focusses on daily price movements with a limited number of predictors. The paper at hand aims at identifying measurable indicators for Bitcoin price movement s and the development of a suitable forecasting model for hourly changes. The paper provides three research contributions. First, a set of significant indicators for predicting the Bitcoin price is identified. Second, the results of a trained Long Short-term Memory (LSTM) neural network that predicts price changes on an hourly basis is presented and compared with other algorithms. Third, the results foster discussions of the applicability of neural nets for stock price predictions. In total, 47 input features for a period of over 10 months could be retrieved to train a neural net that predicts the Bitcoin price movements with an error rate of 3.52 \%.}, language = {en} } @techreport{StoelzleFeixThomasEngelstaedteretal.2021, author = {St{\"o}lzle-Feix, Sonja and Thomas, Ulrich and Engelst{\"a}dter, Max and Goßmann, Matthias and Linder, Peter and Staat, Manfred and Raman, Aravind Hariharan and Jung, Alexander and Fertig, Niels}, title = {Plattformtechnologie f{\"u}r kardiale Sicherheitspharmakologie basierend auf teilsynthetischem Herzmuskelgewebe (FLEXcyte) : gemeinsamer FuE-Abschlussbericht aller Partner des Verbundprojektes : Projektlaufzeit: 01.10.2018 bis 30.09.2020}, publisher = {Nanion Technologies GmbH}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.2314/KXP:1813208581}, pages = {IV, 85 Seiten, 2 ungez{\"a}hlte Seiten}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{HeiligersSchoutetensDachwald2021, author = {Heiligers, Jeannette and Schoutetens, Frederic and Dachwald, Bernd}, title = {Photon-sail equilibria in the alpha centauri system}, series = {Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics}, volume = {44}, journal = {Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics}, number = {5}, issn = {1533-3884}, doi = {10.2514/1.G005446}, pages = {1053 -- 1061}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{BraunChengDoweyetal.2021, author = {Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Performance evaluation of skill-based order-assignment in production environments with multi-agent systems}, series = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics}, journal = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics}, number = {Early Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2687-9735}, doi = {10.1109/JESTIE.2021.3108524}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The fourth industrial revolution introduces disruptive technologies to production environments. One of these technologies are multi-agent systems (MASs), where agents virtualize machines. However, the agent's actual performances in production environments can hardly be estimated as most research has been focusing on isolated projects and specific scenarios. We address this gap by implementing a highly connected and configurable reference model with quantifiable key performance indicators (KPIs) for production scheduling and routing in single-piece workflows. Furthermore, we propose an algorithm to optimize the search of extrema in highly connected distributed systems. The benefits, limits, and drawbacks of MASs and their performances are evaluated extensively by event-based simulations against the introduced model, which acts as a benchmark. Even though the performance of the proposed MAS is, on average, slightly lower than the reference system, the increased flexibility allows it to find new solutions and deliver improved factory-planning outcomes. Our MAS shows an emerging behavior by using flexible production techniques to correct errors and compensate for bottlenecks. This increased flexibility offers substantial improvement potential. The general model in this paper allows the transfer of the results to estimate real systems or other models.}, language = {en} } @article{ValeroSchalkoFriedrichetal.2021, author = {Valero, Daniel and Schalko, Isabella and Friedrich, Heide and Abad, Jorge D. and Bung, Daniel B. and Donchyts, Gennadii and Felder, Stefan and Ferreira, Rui M. L. and Hohermuth, Benjamin and Kramer, Matthias and Li, Danxun and Mendes, Luis and Moreno-Rodenas, Antonio and Nones, Michael and Paron, Paolo and Ruiz-Villanueva, Virginia and Wang, Ruo-Qian and Franca, Mario J.}, title = {Pathways towards democratization of hydro-environment observations and data}, series = {Iahr White Paper Series}, journal = {Iahr White Paper Series}, number = {1}, publisher = {International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{SpietzSproewitzSeefeldtetal.2021, author = {Spietz, Peter and Spr{\"o}witz, Tom and Seefeldt, Patric and Grundmann, Jan Thimo and Jahnke, Rico and Mikschl, Tobias and Mikulz, Eugen and Montenegro, Sergio and Reershemius, Siebo and Renger, Thomas and Ruffer, Michael and Sasaki, Kaname and Sznajder, Maciej and T{\´o}th, Norbert and Ceriotti, Matteo and Dachwald, Bernd and Macdonald, Malcolm and McInnes, Colin and Seboldt, Wolfgang and Quantius, Dominik and Bauer, Waldemar and Wiedemann, Carsten and Grimm, Christian D. and Hercik, David and Ho, Tra-Mi and Lange, Caroline and Schmitz, Nicole}, title = {Paths not taken - The Gossamer roadmap's other options}, series = {Advances in Space Research}, volume = {67}, journal = {Advances in Space Research}, number = {9}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0273-1177}, doi = {10.1016/j.asr.2021.01.044}, pages = {2912 -- 2956}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{HugenrothBorchardtRitteretal.2021, author = {Hugenroth, Kristin and Borchardt, Ralf and Ritter, Philine and Groß‑Hardt, Sascha and Meyns, Bart and Verbelen, Tom and Steinseifer, Ulrich and Kaufmann, Tim A. S. and Engelmann, Ulrich M.}, title = {Optimizing cerebral perfusion and hemodynamics during cardiopulmonary bypass through cannula design combining in silico, in vitro and in vivo input}, series = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {11}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, number = {Art. No. 16800}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2045-2322}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-021-96397-2}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a standard technique for cardiac surgery, but comes with the risk of severe neurological complications (e.g. stroke) caused by embolisms and/or reduced cerebral perfusion. We report on an aortic cannula prototype design (optiCAN) with helical outflow and jet-splitting dispersion tip that could reduce the risk of embolic events and restores cerebral perfusion to 97.5\% of physiological flow during CPB in vivo, whereas a commercial curved-tip cannula yields 74.6\%. In further in vitro comparison, pressure loss and hemolysis parameters of optiCAN remain unaffected. Results are reproducibly confirmed in silico for an exemplary human aortic anatomy via computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Based on CFD simulations, we firstly show that optiCAN design improves aortic root washout, which reduces the risk of thromboembolism. Secondly, we identify regions of the aortic intima with increased risk of plaque release by correlating areas of enhanced plaque growth and high wall shear stresses (WSS). From this we propose another easy-to-manufacture cannula design (opti2CAN) that decreases areas burdened by high WSS, while preserving physiological cerebral flow and favorable hemodynamics. With this novel cannula design, we propose a cannulation option to reduce neurological complications and the prevalence of stroke in high-risk patients after CPB.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchoutetensDachwaldHeiligers2021, author = {Schoutetens, Frederic and Dachwald, Bernd and Heiligers, Jeannette}, title = {Optimisation of photon-sail trajectories in the alpha-centauri system using evolutionary neurocontrol}, series = {8th ICATT (International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques) 23 - 25 June 2021, Virtual}, booktitle = {8th ICATT (International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques) 23 - 25 June 2021, Virtual}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2021}, abstract = {With the increased interest for interstellar exploration after the discovery of exoplanets and the proposal by Breakthrough Starshot, this paper investigates the optimisation of photon-sail trajectories in Alpha Centauri. The prime objective is to find the optimal steering strategy for a photonic sail to get captured around one of the stars after a minimum-time transfer from Earth. By extending the idea of the Breakthrough Starshot project with a deceleration phase upon arrival, the mission's scientific yield will be increased. As a secondary objective, transfer trajectories between the stars and orbit-raising manoeuvres to explore the habitable zones of the stars are investigated. All trajectories are optimised for minimum time of flight using the trajectory optimisation software InTrance. Depending on the sail technology, interstellar travel times of 77.6-18,790 years can be achieved, which presents an average improvement of 30\% with respect to previous work. Still, significant technological development is required to reach and be captured in the Alpha-Centauri system in less than a century. Therefore, a fly-through mission arguably remains the only option for a first exploratory mission to Alpha Centauri, but the enticing results obtained in this work provide perspective for future long-residence missions to our closest neighbouring star system.}, language = {en} } @incollection{AltherrLeisePfetschetal.2021, author = {Altherr, Lena and Leise, Philipp and Pfetsch, Marc E. and Schmitt, Andreas}, title = {Optimal design of resilient technical systems on the example of water supply systems}, series = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering}, booktitle = {Mastering Uncertainty in Mechanical Engineering}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-78356-3}, pages = {429 -- 433}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MohanGrossMenzeletal.2021, author = {Mohan, Nijanthan and Groß, Rolf Fritz and Menzel, Karsten and Theis, Fabian}, title = {Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of Building Information Modeling for Prefabrication of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems in Small and Medium-Sized Contracting Companies in Germany - A Case Study}, series = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205}, booktitle = {WIT Transactions on The Built Environment, Vol. 205}, publisher = {WIT Press}, address = {Southampton}, issn = {1743-3509}, doi = {10.2495/BIM210101}, pages = {117 -- 126}, year = {2021}, abstract = {FEven though BIM (Building Information Modelling) is successfully implemented in most of the world, it is still in the early stages in Germany, since the stakeholders are sceptical of its reliability and efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the opportunities and obstacles to implementing BIM for prefabrication. Among all other advantages of BIM, prefabrication is chosen for this paper because it plays a vital role in creating an impact on the time and cost factors of a construction project. The project stakeholders and participants can explicitly observe the positive impact of prefabrication, which enables the breakthrough of the scepticism factor among the small-scale construction companies. The analysis consists of the development of a process workflow for implementing prefabrication in building construction followed by a practical approach, which was executed with two case studies. It was planned in such a way that, the first case study gives a first-hand experience for the workers at the site on the BIM model so that they can make much use of the created BIM model, which is a better representation compared to the traditional 2D plan. The main aim of the first case study is to create a belief in the implementation of BIM Models, which was succeeded by the execution of offshore prefabrication in the second case study. Based on the case studies, the time analysis was made and it is inferred that the implementation of BIM for prefabrication can reduce construction time, ensures minimal wastes, better accuracy, less problem-solving at the construction site. It was observed that this process requires more planning time, better communication between different disciplines, which was the major obstacle for successful implementation. This paper was carried out from the perspective of small and medium-sized mechanical contracting companies for the private building sector in Germany.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HandschuhStollenwerkBorchert2021, author = {Handschuh, Nils and Stollenwerk, Dominik and Borchert, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Operation of thermal storage power plants under high renewable grid penetration}, series = {NEIS 2021: Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems}, booktitle = {NEIS 2021: Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems}, publisher = {VDE Verlag}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-8007-5651-3}, pages = {261 -- 265}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The planned coal phase-out in Germany by 2038 will lead to the dismantling of power plants with a total capacity of approx. 30 GW. A possible further use of these assets is the conversion of the power plants to thermal storage power plants; the use of these power plants on the day-ahead market is considerably limited by their technical parameters. In this paper, the influence of the technical boundary conditions on the operating times of these storage facilities is presented. For this purpose, the storage power plants were described as an MILP problem and two price curves, one from 2015 with a relatively low renewable penetration (33 \%) and one from 2020 with a high renewable energy penetration (51 \%) are compared. The operating times were examined as a function of the technical parameters and the critical influencing factors were investigated. The thermal storage power plant operation duration and the energy shifted with the price curve of 2020 increases by more than 25 \% compared to 2015.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FiedlerGottschlichMuellerMelcher2021, author = {Fiedler, Gerda and Gottschlich-M{\"u}ller, Birgit and Melcher, Karin}, title = {Online-Pr{\"u}fungen mit STACK Aufgaben}, series = {Tagungsband ASIM Workshop STS/GMMS/EDU 2021}, booktitle = {Tagungsband ASIM Workshop STS/GMMS/EDU 2021}, editor = {Liu-Henke, Xiaobo and Durak, Umut}, publisher = {ARGESIM Verlag}, address = {Wien}, isbn = {978-3-901608-69-8}, doi = {10.11128/arep.45}, pages = {6 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Wir stellen hier exemplarisch STACK Aufgaben vor, die frei von der Problematik sind, welche sich durch diverse Kommunikationswege und (webbasierte) Computer Algebra Systeme (CAS) ergibt. Daher sind sie insbesondere f{\"u}r eine Open-Book Online Pr{\"u}fung geeignet, da eine faire Pr{\"u}fungssituation gew{\"a}hrleistet werden kann.}, language = {de} } @incollection{JordanKatzPieper2021, author = {Jordan, Frank and Katz, Christiane and Pieper, Martin}, title = {Online-Kollaboration in der Mathematik: Ein Design-Based-Research-Projekt}, series = {Forschungsimpulse f{\"u}r hybrides Lehren und Lernen an Hochschulen}, booktitle = {Forschungsimpulse f{\"u}r hybrides Lehren und Lernen an Hochschulen}, publisher = {TH K{\"o}ln}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:832-cos4-9465}, pages = {245 -- 261}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die Studie er{\"o}rtert anhand eines Fallbeispiels aus der Mathematik f{\"u}r Ingenieur*innen, wie didaktische Gestaltungsprinzipien f{\"u}r Soziale Pr{\"a}senz, Kollaboration und das L{\"o}sen von praxisnahen Problemen mit mathematischem Denken in einer Online-Umgebung aussehen k{\"o}nnen. Hierf{\"u}r zieht der Beitrag den forschungsmethodologischen Rahmen Design-Based Research (DBR) hinzu und berichtet {\"u}ber Zwischenergebnisse. DBR wird an dieser Stelle als eine systematische Herangehensweise an kurzfristige Lehrver{\"a}nderungen und als Chance auf dem Weg zu einer neuen Hochschullehre nach der COVID-19-Pandemie dargestellt, die theoretische und empirische Erkenntnisse mit Praxisverkn{\"u}pfung und -relevanz vereint.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Koc2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Koc, {\"O}zge Fethiye}, title = {OFEKO: Lehrmaterial f{\"u}r sehbehinderte Kinder}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {117 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In einer Mischklasse, bestehend aus sehenden und nicht-sehenden Kindern, welche nicht schriftlich oder spielerisch miteinander kommunizieren k{\"o}nnen, gehen einige soziale Aspekte und Lern{\"u}bungen verloren. Partnerarbeiten und das gegenseitige Kontrollieren der Richtigkeit, beispielsweise bei der Anwendung von Satzzeichen, sind M{\"o}glichkeiten, welche die Kinder ohne ein gemeinsames Material nicht wahrnehmen k{\"o}nnen. Diese Arbeit erm{\"o}glicht ein gemeinsames Arbeiten aller Kinder durch dasselbe Material. Hierf{\"u}r dienen dreidimensionale Objekte, welche im STL-Dateiformat zur Verf{\"u}gung stehen. Es eignet sich f{\"u}r schriftliche und geografische Arbeiten. Des Weiteren ist ein Memory-Spiel enthalten, welches ebenso von sehenden und nicht-sehenden Kinder gespielt werden kann. Diese STLs k{\"o}nnen weltweit verschickt werden, sodass diese beliebig mit einem 3D-Drucker gedruckt werden k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @incollection{Kotliar2021, author = {Kotliar, Konstantin}, title = {Ocular rigidity: clinical approach}, series = {Ocular Rigidity, Biomechanics and Hydrodynamics of the Eye}, booktitle = {Ocular Rigidity, Biomechanics and Hydrodynamics of the Eye}, editor = {Pallikaris, I. and Tsilimbaris, M. K. and Dastiridou, A. I.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-64422-2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-64422-2_2}, pages = {15 -- 43}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The term ocular rigidity is widely used in clinical ophthalmology. Generally it is assumed as a resistance of the whole eyeball to mechanical deformation and relates to biomechanical properties of the eye and its tissues. Basic principles and formulas for clinical tonometry, tonography and pulsatile ocular blood flow measurements are based on the concept of ocular rigidity. There is evidence for altered ocular rigidity in aging, in several eye diseases and after eye surgery. Unfortunately, there is no consensual view on ocular rigidity: it used to make a quite different sense for different people but still the same name. Foremost there is no clear consent between biomechanical engineers and ophthalmologists on the concept. Moreover ocular rigidity is occasionally characterized using various parameters with their different physical dimensions. In contrast to engineering approach, clinical approach to ocular rigidity claims to characterize the total mechanical response of the eyeball to its deformation without any detailed considerations on eye morphology or material properties of its tissues. Further to the previous chapter this section aims to describe clinical approach to ocular rigidity from the perspective of an engineer in an attempt to straighten out this concept, to show its advantages, disadvantages and various applications.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KronigerHorikawaFunkeetal.2021, author = {Kroniger, Daniel and Horikawa, Atsushi and Funke, Harald and Pf{\"a}ffle, Franziska}, title = {Numerical investigation of micromix hydrogen flames at different combustor pressure levels}, series = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering 2021}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on Power Engineering 2021}, pages = {4 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {This study investigates the influence of pressure on the temperature distribution of the micromix (MMX) hydrogen flame and the NOx emissions. A steady computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis is performed by simulating a reactive flow with a detailed chemical reaction model. The numerical analysis is validated based on experimental investigations. A quantitative correlation is parametrized based on the numerical results. We find, that the flame initiation point shifts with increasing pressure from anchoring behind a downstream located bluff body towards anchoring upstream at the hydrogen jet. The numerical NOx emissions trend regarding to a variation of pressure is in good agreement with the experimental results. The pressure has an impact on both, the residence time within the maximum temperature region and on the peak temperature itself. In conclusion, the numerical model proved to be adequate for future prototype design exploration studies targeting on improving the operating range.}, language = {en} } @article{MonakhovaDiehl2021, author = {Monakhova, Yulia and Diehl, Bernd W.K.}, title = {Novel approach of qNMR workflow by standardization using 2H integral: Application to any intrinsic calibration standard}, series = {Talanta}, volume = {222}, journal = {Talanta}, number = {Article number: 121504}, publisher = {Elsevier}, isbn = {0039-9140}, doi = {10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121504}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) is routinely performed by the internal or external standardization. The manuscript describes a simple alternative to these common workflows by using NMR signal of another active nuclei of calibration compound. For example, for any arbitrary compound quantification by NMR can be based on the use of an indirect concentration referencing that relies on a solvent having both 1H and 2H signals. To perform high-quality quantification, the deuteration level of the utilized deuterated solvent has to be estimated. In this contribution the new method was applied to the determination of deuteration levels in different deuterated solvents (MeOD, ACN, CDCl3, acetone, benzene, DMSO-d6). Isopropanol-d6, which contains a defined number of deuterons and protons, was used for standardization. Validation characteristics (precision, accuracy, robustness) were calculated and the results showed that the method can be used in routine practice. Uncertainty budget was also evaluated. In general, this novel approach, using standardization by 2H integral, benefits from reduced sample preparation steps and uncertainties, and can be applied in different application areas (purity determination, forensics, pharmaceutical analysis, etc.).}, language = {en} } @article{AlbannaConzenWeissetal.2021, author = {Albanna, Walid and Conzen, Catharina and Weiss, Miriam and Seyfried, Katharina and Kotliar, Konstantin and Schmidt, Tobias Philip and Kuerten, David and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Bruecken, Anne and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, Arno and Neumaier, Felix and Wiesmann, Martin and Clusmann, Hans and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander}, title = {Non-invasive assessment of neurovascular coupling after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective observational trial using retinal vessel analysis}, series = {Frontiers in Neurology}, volume = {12}, journal = {Frontiers in Neurology}, number = {12}, issn = {1664-2295}, doi = {10.3389/fneur.2021.690183}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) is a common complication after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and can lead to infarction and poor clinical outcome. The underlying mechanisms are still incompletely understood, but animal models indicate that vasoactive metabolites and inflammatory cytokines produced within the subarachnoid space may progressively impair and partially invert neurovascular coupling (NVC) in the brain. Because cerebral and retinal microvasculature are governed by comparable regulatory mechanisms and may be connected by perivascular pathways, retinal vascular changes are increasingly recognized as a potential surrogate for altered NVC in the brain. Here, we used non-invasive retinal vessel analysis (RVA) to assess microvascular function in aSAH patients at different times after the ictus.}, language = {en} } @article{Golland2021, author = {Golland, Alexander}, title = {Neuregelungen zum Datenschutz: Ein Update f{\"u}r Website-Betreiber. Reform des Telekom-munikations- und Telemedienrechts verabschiedet}, series = {NWB Rechnungswesen - BBK}, journal = {NWB Rechnungswesen - BBK}, number = {14}, isbn = {0340-9848}, pages = {672 -- 674}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Muehl2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {M{\"u}hl, Leonie}, title = {Neues Erscheinungsbild f{\"u}r den APX: Redesign des LVR - Arch{\"a}ologischen Park Xanten und des R{\"o}mermuseums}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {90 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Der Arch{\"a}ologische Park Xanten (APX) gilt als Deutschlands einziger arch{\"a}ologischer Freiluftpark. Er zeichnet sich im Verbund mit dem R{\"o}mermuseum durch seine Lage auf dem historischen Grund einer r{\"o}mischen Metropole und seine kontinuierliche Forschungsaktivit{\"a}t aus und bietet so ein einzigartiges Umfeld von kultureller Relevanz. Ziel dieses Projektes war es, ein neues Erscheinungsbild zu entwickeln, welches klar die Thematik des Parks in den Medien erkennbar macht. Das Corporate Design dient dazu, die Inhalte des Verbundes in einem einheitlichen System medien{\"u}bergreifend zu pr{\"a}sentieren. Das Design unterst{\"u}tzt den APX in seiner Funktion als Begegnungs- und Bildungsst{\"a}tte. Aufgrund dessen ist es im Hinblick auf das Ziel relevant, das Interesse an Kulturgeschichte und Forschung zu wecken.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Khalaimova2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Khalaimova, Karina}, title = {Neuerfindung der Ligaturen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {43 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Gegenstand des Projekts ist, Ligaturen als erweiterte Mittel der Informations{\"u}bertragung einzusetzen. Ligaturen als zus{\"a}tzliches Instrument sollen die visuelle Komponente des Textes unterst{\"u}tzen, ihm die gewisse Frische einhauchen und ihn hiermit insgesamt sichtbarer, origineller und moderner machen. Der Einsatzbereich erstreckt sich hierbei in die verschiedensten Bereiche hin {\"u}ber Design und Werbung, als auch im Handel oder in sozialen Bereichen. Hierbei kann eine große Anzahl an W{\"o}rtern neue Formen annehmen und mithin an neuem Leben und Bedeutung gewinnen, was sicherlich die allgemeinen Sprachmittel bereichern wird. Auf einer historischen Basis und mit Hilfe der Dekonstruktion wurden neue Formen der Ligaturen geschaffen — seltsame, kontroverse, auff{\"a}llige und einzigartige.}, language = {de} } @article{MontiWaldvogelRitzmannetal.2021, author = {Monti, Elena and Waldvogel, Janice and Ritzmann, Ramona and Freyler, Kathrin and Albracht, Kirsten and Helm, Michael and De Cesare, Niccol{\`o} and Pavan, Piero and Reggiani, Carlo and Gollhofer, Albert and Narici, Marco Vincenzo}, title = {Muscle in variable gravity: "I do not know where I am, but I know what to do"}, series = {Frontiers in Physiology}, volume = {12}, journal = {Frontiers in Physiology}, publisher = {Frontiers Research Foundation}, address = {Lausanne}, issn = {1664-042X}, doi = {10.3389/fphys.2021.714655}, pages = {19 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Performing tasks, such as running and jumping, requires activation of the agonist and antagonist muscles before (motor unit pre-activation) and during movement performance (Santello and Mcdonagh, 1998). A well-timed and regulated muscle activation elicits a stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) response, naturally occurring in bouncing movements (Ishikawa and Komi, 2004; Taube et al., 2012). By definition, the SSC describes the stretching of a pre-activated muscle-tendon complex immediately followed by a muscle shortening in the concentric push-off phase (Komi, 1984). Given the importance of SSC actions for human movement, it is not surprising that many studies investigated the biomechanics of this phenomenon; in particular, drop jumps (DJs) represent a good paradigm to study muscle fascicle and tendon behavior in ballistic movements involving the SSC. Within a DJ, three main phases [pre-activation, braking, and push-off (PO; Komi, 2000)] have been recognized and extensively studied in common and challenging conditions, such as changes in load, falling height, or simulated hypo-gravity (Avela et al., 1994; Arampatzis et al., 2001; Fukashiro et al., 2005; Ishikawa et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007; Ritzmann et al., 2016; Helm et al., 2020). These studies show that the timing and amount of triceps-surae muscle-tendon unit pre-activation in DJs are differentially regulated based on the load applied to the muscle, being optimal in normal "Earth" gravity conditions (Avela et al., 1994), but decreased in simulated hypo-gravity, hyper-gravity (Avela et al., 1994; Ritzmann et al., 2016), or unknown conditions (i.e., unknown falling heights; Helm et al., 2020). Some authors indicated that, when falling from heights different from the optimal one [defined as the drop height giving a maximum DJ performance indicated as peak ground reaction force (GRF) or jump high], electromyographic (EMG) activity of the plantar flexors increases from lower than optimal to higher than optimal heights (Ishikawa and Komi, 2004; Sousa et al., 2007). These findings highlight the ability of the central nervous system to regulate the timing and amount of pre-activation according to different jumping conditions, thus regulating muscle fascicle length, tendon and joint stiffness as well as position, in order to safely land on the ground and quickly re-bounce. Similarly, to pre-activation, also in the braking phase, the plantar flexors are differentially regulated. In optimal height (i.e., load) jumping conditions, gastrocnemius medialis (GM) fascicles shorten at early ground contact (possibly due to the intervention of the stretch reflex; Gollhofer et al., 1992) and behave quasi-isometrically in the late braking phase, enabling tendon elongation, and storage of elastic energy (Gollhofer et al., 1992; Fukashiro et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007). When increasing the falling height (augmenting the impact GRF), the quasi-isometric behavior of fascicles disappears, and fast fascicle lengthening occurs (Ishikawa et al., 2005; Sousa et al., 2007). In the third and last PO phase, fascicles shorten and the tendon releases the elastic energy previously stored. Bobbert et al. (1987) reported no influence of jumping height on the work done and on the net vertical impulse assessed during PO; this observation suggests that, despite an optimal DJ performance might be achieved only in specific conditions (falling heights, loads), the central nervous system seems to be able to regulate muscle behavior in order to effectively perform the required task also in challenging situations. Although the regulation of triceps-surae muscle-tendon unit in DJs has been extensively investigated, very few studies focused on sarcomeres behavior during the performance of this SSC movement (Kurokawa et al., 2003; Fukashiro et al., 2005, 2006). Sarcomeres represent muscle contractile units and are known to express different amounts of force depending on their length (Gordon et al., 1966; Walker and Schrodt, 1974); thus, understanding the time course of their responses during DJs is fundamental to gain further insights into muscle force-generating capacity. In vivo measurement of sarcomere length in humans has been so far been performed only in static positions and under highly controlled experimental conditions (Llewellyn et al., 2008; Sanchez et al., 2015). Instead, human sarcomere length estimation (achieved by dividing GM measured fascicle length for a fixed sarcomere number) in dynamic contractions provided an indirect measure of sarcomere operating range during squat jump, countermovement jump, and DJ (Fukashiro et al., 2005, 2006; Kurokawa et al., 2003). The results of these studies showed that sarcomeres operate in the ascending limb of their length-tension (L-T) relationship in all types of jumps, and particularly so in DJ. However, most of the available observations on sarcomere and muscle fascicle behavior were made in condition of constant gravity. Thus, in order to understand how sarcomere and muscle fascicle length are regulated in variable gravity conditions, we performed experiments in a parabolic flight, involving variable gravity levels, ranging from about zero-g to about double the Earth's gravity (1 g; Waldvogel et al., 2021). Specifically, the aims of the present study were as follows: 1. To investigate the ability of the neuromuscular system in regulating fascicle length in response to conditions of variable gravity. 2. To estimate sarcomere operative length in the different DJ phases, in order to calculate its theoretical force production and its possible modulation in conditions of variable gravity. We hypothesized that muscle fascicles would be differentially regulated in different gravity conditions compared to 1 g, particularly in anticipation of landing and re-bouncing in unknown gravity levels. In addition, we hypothesized that sarcomeres would operate in the upper part of the ascending limb of their L-T relationship, possibly lengthening during the braking phase (especially in hyper-gravity) while operating quasi-isometrically in 1 g.}, language = {en} } @article{PourshahidiAchtsnichtNambipareecheeetal.2021, author = {Pourshahidi, Ali Mohammad and Achtsnicht, Stefan and Nambipareechee, Mrinal Murali and Offenh{\"a}usser, Andreas and Krause, Hans-Joachim}, title = {Multiplex detection of magnetic beads using offset field dependent frequency mixing magnetic detection}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {21}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {17}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1424-8220}, doi = {10.3390/s21175859}, pages = {16 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Magnetic immunoassays employing Frequency Mixing Magnetic Detection (FMMD) have recently become increasingly popular for quantitative detection of various analytes. Simultaneous analysis of a sample for two or more targets is desirable in order to reduce the sample amount, save consumables, and save time. We show that different types of magnetic beads can be distinguished according to their frequency mixing response to a two-frequency magnetic excitation at different static magnetic offset fields. We recorded the offset field dependent FMMD response of two different particle types at frequencies ƒ₁ + n⋅ƒ₂, n = 1, 2, 3, 4 with ƒ₁ = 30.8 kHz and ƒ₂ = 63 Hz. Their signals were clearly distinguishable by the locations of the extremes and zeros of their responses. Binary mixtures of the two particle types were prepared with different mixing ratios. The mixture samples were analyzed by determining the best linear combination of the two pure constituents that best resembled the measured signals of the mixtures. Using a quadratic programming algorithm, the mixing ratios could be determined with an accuracy of greater than 14\%. If each particle type is functionalized with a different antibody, multiplex detection of two different analytes becomes feasible.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KloeserKohlKraftetal.2021, author = {Kl{\"o}ser, Lars and Kohl, Philipp and Kraft, Bodo and Z{\"u}ndorf, Albert}, title = {Multi-attribute relation extraction (MARE): simplifying the application of relation extraction}, series = {Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Deep Learning Theory and Applications - DeLTA}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Deep Learning Theory and Applications - DeLTA}, isbn = {978-989-758-526-5}, doi = {10.5220/0010559201480156}, pages = {148 -- 156}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Natural language understanding's relation extraction makes innovative and encouraging novel business concepts possible and facilitates new digitilized decision-making processes. Current approaches allow the extraction of relations with a fixed number of entities as attributes. Extracting relations with an arbitrary amount of attributes requires complex systems and costly relation-trigger annotations to assist these systems. We introduce multi-attribute relation extraction (MARE) as an assumption-less problem formulation with two approaches, facilitating an explicit mapping from business use cases to the data annotations. Avoiding elaborated annotation constraints simplifies the application of relation extraction approaches. The evaluation compares our models to current state-of-the-art event extraction and binary relation extraction methods. Our approaches show improvement compared to these on the extraction of general multi-attribute relations.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{MeinersSchneider2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Meiners, Sonja and Schneider, Sophie}, title = {MULO - Multifunktionale Objekte: Eine Serie multifunktionaler Wohnobjekte}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {137 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Mit MULO wurde eine Serie multifunktionaler Objekte f{\"u}r den Wohnbereich entworfen. In Zeiten des {\"U}berangebots und des st{\"a}ndigen Wohnraumwechsels soll der Nutzer dieser Objekte mit einem modernen und schlichten Design unterst{\"u}tzt werden, das zu jedem Anlass passt. Die minimalistische {\"A}sthetik mit hohem Komfort orientiert sich dabei an den Bed{\"u}rfnissen des Endverbrauchers. Als Verwandlungsk{\"u}nstler bereichert MULO jeden Wohnraum. Die gesamte Serie ist unter der Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der schnelllebigen und sich wandelnden Welt entworfen worden. Mit multifunktionalen Objekten ist das Produkt den flexiblen Anforderungen und Bed{\"u}rfnissen des Menschen gewachsen. Die Bereiche Wohnen, Leben, Arbeiten, Schlafen und Entspannen werden durch das Sofa- , das Tisch- und das Keramik-System optimal abgedeckt. Durch die Verwendung von nachhaltigen und recycelbaren Materialien, setzt MULO ein kleines Statement und hinterl{\"a}sst nachhaltig Eindruck.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GrundmannBorellaCeriottietal.2021, author = {Grundmann, Jan Thimo and Borella, Laura and Ceriotti, Matteo and Chand, Suditi and Cordero, Federico and Dachwald, Bernd and Fexer, Sebastian and Grimm, Christian D. and Hendrikse, Jeffrey and Herč{\´i}k, David and Herique, Alain and Hillebrandt, Martin and Ho, Tra-Mi and Kesseler, Lars and Laabs, Martin and Lange, Caroline and Lange, Michael and Lichtenheldt, Roy and McInnes, Colin R. and Moore, Iain and Peloni, Alessandro and Plettenmeier, Dirk and Quantius, Dominik and Seefeldt, Patric and Venditti, Flaviane c. F. and Vergaaij, Merel and Viavattene, Giulia and Virkki, Anne K. and Zander, Martin}, title = {More bucks for the bang: new space solutions, impact tourism and one unique science \& engineering opportunity at T-6 months and counting}, series = {7th IAA Planetary Defense Conference}, booktitle = {7th IAA Planetary Defense Conference}, year = {2021}, abstract = {For now, the Planetary Defense Conference Exercise 2021's incoming fictitious(!), asteroid, 2021 PDC, seems headed for impact on October 20th, 2021, exactly 6 months after its discovery. Today (April 26th, 2021), the impact probability is 5\%, in a steep rise from 1 in 2500 upon discovery six days ago. We all know how these things end. Or do we? Unless somebody kicked off another headline-grabbing media scare or wants to keep civil defense very idle very soon, chances are that it will hit (note: this is an exercise!). Taking stock, it is barely 6 months to impact, a steadily rising likelihood that it will actually happen, and a huge uncertainty of possible impact energies: First estimates range from 1.2 MtTNT to 13 GtTNT, and this is not even the worst-worst case: a 700 m diameter massive NiFe asteroid (covered by a thin veneer of Ryugu-black rubble to match size and brightness), would come in at 70 GtTNT. In down to Earth terms, this could be all between smashing fireworks over some remote area of the globe and a 7.5 km crater downtown somewhere. Considering the deliberate and sedate ways of development of interplanetary missions it seems we can only stand and stare until we know well enough where to tell people to pack up all that can be moved at all and save themselves. But then, it could just as well be a smaller bright rock. The best estimate is 120 m diameter from optical observation alone, by 13\% standard albedo. NASA's upcoming DART mission to binary asteroid (65803) Didymos is designed to hit such a small target, its moonlet Dimorphos. The Deep Impact mission's impactor in 2005 successfully guided itself to the brightest spot on comet 9P/Tempel 1, a relatively small feature on the 6 km nucleus. And 'space' has changed: By the end of this decade, one satellite communication network plans to have launched over 11000 satellites at a pace of 60 per launch every other week. This level of series production is comparable in numbers to the most prolific commercial airliners. Launch vehicle production has not simply increased correspondingly - they can be reused, although in a trade for performance. Optical and radio astronomy as well as planetary radar have made great strides in the past decade, and so has the design and production capability for everyday 'high-tech' products. 60 years ago, spaceflight was invented from scratch within two years, and there are recent examples of fast-paced space projects as well as a drive towards 'responsive space'. It seems it is not quite yet time to abandon all hope. We present what could be done and what is too close to call once thinking is shoved out of the box by a clear and present danger, to show where a little more preparedness or routine would come in handy - or become decisive. And if we fail, let's stand and stare safely and well instrumented anywhere on Earth together in the greatest adventure of science.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Beil2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Beil, Franziska}, title = {Mobilit{\"a}t im Alter: der Rollator der n{\"a}chsten Generation}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {73 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Da die Gesellschaft in Deutschland immer {\"a}lter wird, steigt auch die Nachfrage nach Gehhilfen wie beispielsweise einem Rollator. Im Alter steigt das Erkrankungsrisiko f{\"u}r Krankheiten, die die Mobilit{\"a}t erschweren k{\"o}nnen. An diesem Punkt setzt der Rollator MORO an und bietet wieder Sicherheit beim Gehen. F{\"u}r den MORO sind Hindernisse wie Bordsteinkanten kein Problem, da er sie mit speziellen R{\"a}dern spielend {\"u}berwinden kann. Zus{\"a}tzlich bietet er ergonomische Handgriffe, die entsprechend der jeweiligen Krankheit angepasst und ausgetauscht werden k{\"o}nnen sowie einen Sitz und eine R{\"u}ckenlehne. Da der MORO aus Carbon hergestellt wird, ist er leicht in der Handhabung und somit wird die Mitnahme im Auto oder Bus und Bahn erleichtert. Durch seine verbesserte Ergonomie, individueller Anpassung und Leichtigkeit kann man wieder selbstst{\"a}ndig durch die Welt gehen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchulzeBuxlohGross2021, author = {Schulze-Buxloh, Lina and Groß, Rolf Fritz}, title = {Miniature urban farming plant: a complex educational "Toy" for engineering students}, series = {The Future of Education 11th Edition 2021}, booktitle = {The Future of Education 11th Edition 2021}, pages = {4 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Urban farming is an innovative and sustainable way of food production and is becoming more and more important in smart city and quarter concepts. It also enables the production of certain foods in places where they usually dare not produced, such as production of fish or shrimps in large cities far away from the coast. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to show students such concepts and systems in real life as part of courses: visits of such industry plants are sometimes not possible because of distance or are permitted by the operator for hygienic reasons. In order to give the students the opportunity of getting into contact with such an urban farming system and its complex operation, an industrial urban farming plant was set up on a significantly smaller scale. Therefore, all needed technical components like water aeriation, biological and mechanical filtration or water circulation have been replaced either by aquarium components or by self-designed parts also using a 3D-printer. Students from different courses like mechanical engineering, smart building engineering, biology, electrical engineering, automation technology and civil engineering were involved in this project. This "miniature industrial plant" was also able to start operation and has now been running for two years successfully. Due to Corona pandemic, home office and remote online lectures, the automation of this miniature plant should be brought to a higher level in future for providing a good control over the system and water quality remotely. The aim of giving the student a chance to get to know the operation of an urban farming plant was very well achieved and the students had lots of fun in "playing" and learning with it in a realistic way.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Thomaschik2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thomaschik, Annika}, title = {Medical Design for Kids: Integration der Bed{\"u}rfnisse von Kindern in medizinische Produkte}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {122 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Kinder im Kontext von medizinischen Einrichtungen. Kinder sind keine kleinen Erwachsenen und erfordern einen auf sie angepassten Zugang zu medizinischen Behandlungsabl{\"a}ufen. Das Konzept basiert auf dem Gestaltungsprinzip des „Child Centered Design" mit Befragungen von Experten der P{\"a}diatrie und Forschung sowie mit enger Zusammenarbeit mit Kindern. Entstanden ist ein Produkt welches Skepsis und Angst junger Patienten im Alter von 6 bis 14 Jahren bei station{\"a}ren Aufenthalten in Krankenh{\"a}usern mindert und ihren Heilungsprozess positiv unterst{\"u}tzt. Unter Einbezug von digitalen M{\"o}glichkeiten wie Augmented Reality erkl{\"a}rt „ViU", ein Krankenhaus-Companion in Eulen-Optik, den kleinen Patienten Funktionen und das Wirken verschiedenster medizinischer Ger{\"a}te und Behandlungen. So wird nicht nur der Rate an Traumata durch Krankenhausaufenthalte bei Kindern entgegengewirkt, sondern auch das Krankenhauspersonal im Umgang mit Kindern im Klinikalltag entlastet.}, language = {de} } @article{WerkhausenWillwacherAlbracht2021, author = {Werkhausen, Amelie and Willwacher, Steffen and Albracht, Kirsten}, title = {Medial gastrocnemius muscle fascicles shorten throughout stance during sprint acceleration}, series = {Scandinavian Journal of Medicine \& Science in Sports}, volume = {31}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Medicine \& Science in Sports}, number = {7}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {0905-7188 (Druckausgabe)}, doi = {10.1111/sms.13956}, pages = {1471 -- 1480}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The compliant nature of distal limb muscle-tendon units is traditionally considered suboptimal in explosive movements when positive joint work is required. However, during accelerative running, ankle joint net mechanical work is positive. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how plantar flexor muscle-tendon behavior is modulated during fast accelerations. Eleven female sprinters performed maximum sprint accelerations from starting blocks, while gastrocnemius muscle fascicle lengths were estimated using ultrasonography. We combined motion analysis and ground reaction force measurements to assess lower limb joint kinematics and kinetics, and to estimate gastrocnemius muscle-tendon unit length during the first two acceleration steps. Outcome variables were resampled to the stance phase and averaged across three to five trials. Relevant scalars were extracted and analyzed using one-sample and two-sample t-tests, and vector trajectories were compared using statistical parametric mapping. We found that an uncoupling of muscle fascicle behavior from muscle-tendon unit behavior is effectively used to produce net positive mechanical work at the joint during maximum sprint acceleration. Muscle fascicles shortened throughout the first and second steps, while shortening occurred earlier during the first step, where negative joint work was lower compared with the second step. Elastic strain energy may be stored during dorsiflexion after touchdown since fascicles did not lengthen at the same time to dissipate energy. Thus, net positive work generation is accommodated by the reuse of elastic strain energy along with positive gastrocnemius fascicle work. Our results show a mechanism of how muscles with high in-series compliance can contribute to net positive joint work.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Hahn2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Hahn, Veronika}, title = {Masculinity: M{\"a}nnlichkeit im 21. Jahrhundert}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {62 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Was ist „M{\"a}nnlichkeit" und was verstehen junge Erwachsene unter diesem Begriff? Das Ziel des Projektes war 18 bis 30 j{\"a}hrige Jungen und M{\"a}nner des biologisch m{\"a}nnlichen Geschlechts zu befragen, was ihre Definition von M{\"a}nnlichkeit sei. Diese Arbeit hatte die Intention den Befragten einen sicheren Raum zu geben, damit sie ihre ehrlichen Antworten {\"a}ußern und ihre wahren Gesichter zeigen k{\"o}nnen. Die dabei entstandenen Fotografien sollen die Pers{\"o}nlichkeiten und die seelische Verfassung der abgebildeten Personen widerspiegeln. Es handelt sich um eine soziologische Bestandsaufnahme der „M{\"a}nnlichkeiten" der heutigen Jugend und der heranwachsenden Erwachsenen im 21. Jahrhundert.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EngelmannShashaSlabu2021, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Shasha, Carolyn and Slabu, Ioana}, title = {Magnetic nanoparticle relaxation in biomedical application: focus on simulating nanoparticle heating}, series = {Magnetic nanoparticles in human health and medicine}, booktitle = {Magnetic nanoparticles in human health and medicine}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Hoboken, New Jeersey}, isbn = {978-1-119-75467-1}, pages = {327 -- 354}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NikolovskiRekeElsenetal.2021, author = {Nikolovski, Gjorgji and Reke, Michael and Elsen, Ingo and Schiffer, Stefan}, title = {Machine learning based 3D object detection for navigation in unstructured environments}, series = {2021 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium Workshops (IV Workshops)}, booktitle = {2021 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium Workshops (IV Workshops)}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7921-9}, doi = {10.1109/IVWorkshops54471.2021.9669218}, pages = {236 -- 242}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In this paper we investigate the use of deep neural networks for 3D object detection in uncommon, unstructured environments such as in an open-pit mine. While neural nets are frequently used for object detection in regular autonomous driving applications, more unusual driving scenarios aside street traffic pose additional challenges. For one, the collection of appropriate data sets to train the networks is an issue. For another, testing the performance of trained networks often requires tailored integration with the particular domain as well. While there exist different solutions for these problems in regular autonomous driving, there are only very few approaches that work for special domains just as well. We address both the challenges above in this work. First, we discuss two possible ways of acquiring data for training and evaluation. That is, we evaluate a semi-automated annotation of recorded LIDAR data and we examine synthetic data generation. Using these datasets we train and test different deep neural network for the task of object detection. Second, we propose a possible integration of a ROS2 detector module for an autonomous driving platform. Finally, we present the performance of three state-of-the-art deep neural networks in the domain of 3D object detection on a synthetic dataset and a smaller one containing a characteristic object from an open-pit mine.}, language = {en} } @article{KaschSchmidtJahnetal.2021, author = {Kasch, Susanne and Schmidt, Thomas and Jahn, Simon and Eichler, Fabian and Thurn, Laura and Bremen, Sebastian}, title = {L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze und Verfahrenskonzepte zum Laserstrahlschmelzen von Glas}, series = {Schweissen und Schneiden}, volume = {73}, journal = {Schweissen und Schneiden}, number = {Heft 1-2}, publisher = {DVS Verlag}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {0036-7184}, pages = {32 -- 39}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @article{AkimbekovDigelTastambeketal.2021, author = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Tastambek, Kuanysh T. and Sherelkhan, Dinara K. and Jussupova, Dariya B. and Altynbay, Nazym P.}, title = {Low-rank coal as a source of humic substances for soil amendment and fertility management}, series = {Agriculture}, volume = {11}, journal = {Agriculture}, number = {12}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2077-0472}, doi = {10.3390/agriculture11121261}, pages = {25 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Humic substances (HS), as important environmental components, are essential to soil health and agricultural sustainability. The usage of low-rank coal (LRC) for energy generation has declined considerably due to the growing popularity of renewable energy sources and gas. However, their potential as soil amendment aimed to maintain soil quality and productivity deserves more recognition. LRC, a highly heterogeneous material in nature, contains large quantities of HS and may effectively help to restore the physicochemical, biological, and ecological functionality of soil. Multiple emerging studies support the view that LRC and its derivatives can positively impact the soil microclimate, nutrient status, and organic matter turnover. Moreover, the phytotoxic effects of some pollutants can be reduced by subsequent LRC application. Broad geographical availability, relatively low cost, and good technical applicability of LRC offer the advantage of easy fulfilling soil amendment and conditioner requirements worldwide. This review analyzes and emphasizes the potential of LRC and its numerous forms/combinations for soil amelioration and crop production. A great benefit would be a systematic investment strategy implicating safe utilization and long-term application of LRC for sustainable agricultural production.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Zaunbrecher2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Zaunbrecher, Fabienne}, title = {Living Spaces - By OASE: Konzeption eines Flagship-Stores mit Wohlf{\"u}hl- und Erlebnis-Spaces}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {175 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Konzeption eines Flagship-Stores mit Wohlf{\"u}hl- und Erlebnis-Spaces Die Bed{\"u}rfnisse von Besuchern und Kunden eines Gesch{\"a}fts haben sich {\"u}ber die letzten Jahre stark ver{\"a}ndert. Sie m{\"o}chten das ihr Kauf zum Erlebnis wird. Auf Basis dieser Erkenntnis wurde im Rahmen dieser Arbeit zusammen mit den Produkten des Weltmarktf{\"u}hrers f{\"u}r Teichtechnik und Aquaristik „OASE - Living Water" ein Storekonzept geschaffen. Dieses verbindet den Verkaufsraum mit unterschiedlichen Erlebniswelten, welche auf die jeweilig ausgestellte Produktkategorie abgestimmt sind. Zus{\"a}tzlich er{\"o}ffnet ein diverser und aufregend gestalteter Gartenbereich der zum Entspannen und Verweilen einl{\"a}dt. Der herausstechende Aspekt des Konzepts ist, dass die Produkte sowohl als reines Produkt, als auch in verbauter Version in Aktion zu sehen sind. Auf diese Art bietet die Marke „OASE - Living Water" ein neues Kauf-Erlebnis an.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Niederschmidt2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Niederschmidt, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Living product: ein Ansatz, lebendige Organismen mit einem Produkt zu vereinen und nutzbar zu machen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {57 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Diese Arbeit setzt sich mit der Frage auseinander, in welcher Form sich lebendige Organismen - hier insbesondere Pilze - in die Produktwelt integrieren lassen. In welcher Art und Weise beeinflusst ein Organismus das Produkterlebnis? Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit sind vier verschiedene Produkte entstanden, die die St{\"a}rken des Materials Myzelium demonstrieren. Myzelium bezeichnet das sehr dichte Wurzelnetzwerk eines Pilzes. Dieses lebendige Netzwerk kann dazu genutzt werden, um organische Stoffe miteinander zu verwachsen und somit Formen entstehen zu lassen. Die so entstandenen Produkte sind in eine Konzeptumgebung eingebettet, in der der Verbrauchende die Natur durch naturn{\"a}here Produkte (Form, Material und gewachsene Strukturen) neu erlebt. Gezeigt wird ein Packaging f{\"u}r Einmachgl{\"a}ser, ein Kressebeet, ein Wandregal und ein Teelicht.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Bos2021, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Bos, Shania}, title = {Living Books: ein Event rund um das Thema Lesen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {95 Seiten}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Living Books ist ein in Aachen stationiertes Event der Buchhandlungskette Mayersche, welches Kinder und Jugendliche zum Lesen animieren soll, indem Technik und Unterhaltungsmedien mit dem Buch verbunden werden. Hierzu werden die M{\"o}glichkeiten der virtuellen Realit{\"a}t genutzt sowie einzigartige Marketingstrategien, die sich ebenfalls neuartiger Technik bedienen, um das Interesse und die Neugierde junger Menschen zu wecken. Vor Ort wird man zum ersten Mal mit dem Buch konfrontiert. Bis dahin wirkt das Event schlichtweg wie ein Fantreffen zu Buchverfilmungen. Nacheinander betreten die jungen Besucher mithilfe einer VR-Brille eine Welt, die einem Buch entstammt, um ihnen die Geschichte spielerisch n{\"a}herzubringen. Mithilfe der neuen Welt und einem pl{\"o}tzlichen Ende soll Neugierde f{\"u}r das Buch geweckt werden. Das Interesse f{\"u}r die Geschichte soll am Ende gr{\"o}ßer sein als die Abneigung gegen das Lesen.}, language = {de} }