@article{Wollert2014, author = {Wollert, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Feldbustechnologie}, series = {Factory : der Durchblick in der Technik}, journal = {Factory : der Durchblick in der Technik}, publisher = {WEKA-Industriemedien}, address = {Wien}, pages = {Publ. online}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{PhamStaat2014, author = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Staat, Manfred}, title = {FEM-based shakedown analysis of hardening structures}, series = {Asia Pacific journal on computational engineering}, journal = {Asia Pacific journal on computational engineering}, number = {1}, publisher = {SpringerOpen}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2196-1166 (E-Journal)}, doi = {10.1186/2196-1166-1-4}, pages = {Article No. 4}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This paper develops a new finite element method (FEM)-based upper bound algorithm for limit and shakedown analysis of hardening structures by a direct plasticity method. The hardening model is a simple two-surface model of plasticity with a fixed bounding surface. The initial yield surface can translate inside the bounding surface, and it is bounded by one of the two equivalent conditions: (1) it always stays inside the bounding surface or (2) its centre cannot move outside the back-stress surface. The algorithm gives an effective tool to analyze the problems with a very high number of degree of freedom. Our numerical results are very close to the analytical solutions and numerical solutions in literature.}, language = {en} } @article{Stulpe2014, author = {Stulpe, Werner}, title = {From the attempt of certain classical reformulations of quantum mechanics to quasi-probability representations}, series = {Journal of Mathematical Physics}, volume = {55}, journal = {Journal of Mathematical Physics}, number = {1}, publisher = {AIP Publishing}, address = {College Park, Md.}, issn = {222-488}, doi = {10.1063/1.4861939}, pages = {Artikel 012109}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The concept of an injective affine embedding of the quantum states into a set of classical states, i.e., into the set of the probability measures on some measurable space, as well as its relation to statistically complete observables is revisited, and its limitation in view of a classical reformulation of the statistical scheme of quantum mechanics is discussed. In particular, on the basis of a theorem concerning a non-denseness property of a set of coexistent effects, it is shown that an injective classical embedding of the quantum states cannot be supplemented by an at least approximate classical description of the quantum mechanical effects. As an alternative approach, the concept of quasi-probability representations of quantum mechanics is considered.}, language = {en} } @article{HuberStreblowMuelleretal.2014, author = {Huber, M. and Streblow, R. and M{\"u}ller, D. and Lange, S. and Joneleit, R. and Sefker, T. and Rau, Sebastian and Wollert, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Funksignal{\"u}bertragung in Luftleitungen}, series = {HLH : L{\"u}ftung, Klima, Heizung, Sanit{\"a}r, Geb{\"a}udetechnik}, volume = {Bd. 65}, journal = {HLH : L{\"u}ftung, Klima, Heizung, Sanit{\"a}r, Geb{\"a}udetechnik}, number = {H. 7/8}, issn = {1436-5103}, pages = {36 -- 40}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{Wilke2014, author = {Wilke, Thomas}, title = {Gebaute Geschichte in Turin}, series = {Kunsttexte.de}, volume = {2014}, journal = {Kunsttexte.de}, number = {1}, publisher = {Humboldt-Universit{\"a}t zu Berlin}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {1618-8101}, doi = {10.18452/7197}, pages = {13 Seiten}, year = {2014}, abstract = {St{\"a}dte sind Stein gewordene Geschichte. Ihre realisierte Form erm{\"o}glicht Geschichte zu erleben und die Stadtentwicklung nachzuvollziehen. Besonders in Turin ist ablesbar, wie das Haus Savoyen den Ausbau der neuen Hauptstadt zu einer der f{\"u}hrenden Barockmetropolen Europas beeinflusste.}, language = {de} } @article{Thomas2014, author = {Thomas, Axel}, title = {Generation Y}, series = {P.T. : Magazin f{\"u}r Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft}, volume = {10}, journal = {P.T. : Magazin f{\"u}r Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft}, number = {3}, publisher = {OPS Netzwerk}, address = {Leipzig}, issn = {1860-501X}, pages = {6 -- 9}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{ScheerWolf2014, author = {Scheer, Nico and Wolf, C. Roland}, title = {Genetically humanized mouse models of drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters and their applications}, series = {Xenobiotica}, volume = {44}, journal = {Xenobiotica}, number = {2}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, address = {Abingdon}, issn = {1366-5928}, doi = {10.3109/00498254.2013.815831}, pages = {96 -- 108}, year = {2014}, abstract = {1. Drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters play important roles in the absorption, metabolism, tissue distribution and excretion of various compounds and their metabolites and thus can significantly affect their efficacy and safety. Furthermore, they can be involved in drug-drug interactions which can result in adverse responses, life-threatening toxicity or impaired efficacy. Significant species differences in the interaction of compounds with drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters have been described. 2. In order to overcome the limitation of animal models in accurately predicting human responses, a large variety of mouse models humanized for drug metabolizing enzymes and to a lesser extent drug transporters have been created. 3. This review summarizes the literature describing these mouse models and their key applications in studying the role of drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters in drug bioavailability, tissue distribution, clearance and drug-drug interactions as well as in human metabolite testing and risk assessment. 4. Though such humanized mouse models have certain limitations, there is great potential for their use in basic research and for testing and development of new medicines. These limitations and future potentials will be discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{Olbertz2014, author = {Olbertz, Klaus}, title = {Gestaltung des Anstellungsvertrags - Der Compliance-Beauftragte}, series = {Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht : AuA}, journal = {Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht : AuA}, number = {7}, publisher = {Huss Medien}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {0323-4568}, pages = {400 -- 403}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Ein Compliance-Beauftragter soll daf{\"u}r Sorge tragen, dass aus dem Unternehmen heraus keine Rechtsverletzungen begangen werden. Aber welche rechtlichen Notwendigkeiten und M{\"o}glichkeiten resultieren daraus f{\"u}r die Gestaltung des Anstellungsvertrags?}, language = {de} } @article{FeichtingerEilmannBuchmannetal.2014, author = {Feichtinger, Linda M. and Eilmann, Britta and Buchmann, Nina and Rigling, Andreas}, title = {Growth adjustments of conifers to drought and to century-long irrigation}, series = {Forest Ecology and Management}, volume = {2014}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, number = {334}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1872-7042 (Online)}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2014.08.008}, pages = {96 -- 105}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Our knowledge on tree responses to drought is mainly based on short-term manipulation experiments which do not capture any possible long-term adjustments in this response. Therefore, historical water channels in inner-Alpine dry valleys were used as century-long irrigation experiments to investigate adjustments in tree growth to contrasting water supply. This involved quantifying the tree-ring growth of irrigated and non-irrigated (control) Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Valais (Switzerland), as well as European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) and black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold) in Vinschgau (Italy). Furthermore, the adjustments in radial growth of Scots pine and European larch to an abrupt stop in irrigation were analyzed. Irrigation promoted the radial growth of all tree species investigated compared to the control: (1) directly through increased soil water availability, and (2) indirectly through increased soil nutrients and humus contents in the irrigated plots. Irrigation led to a full elimination of growth responses to climate for European larch and black pine, but not for Scots pine, which might become more sensitive to drought with increasing tree size in Valais. For the control trees, the response of the latewood increment to water availability in July/August has decreased in recent decades for all species, but increased in May for Scots pine only. The sudden irrigation stop caused a drop in radial growth to a lower level for Scots pine or similar level for larch compared to the control for up to ten years. However, both tree species were then able to adjust to the new conditions and subsequently grew with similar (Scots pine) or even higher growth rates (larch) than the control. To estimate the impact of climate change on future forest development, the duration of manipulation experiments should be on longer time scales in order to capture adjustment processes and feedback mechanisms of forest ecosystems.}, language = {en} } @article{AlebouyehSamamiPieperBreitbachetal.2014, author = {Alebouyeh Samami, Behzad and Pieper, Martin and Breitbach, Gerd and Hodapp, Josef}, title = {Heat production in the windings of the stators of electric machines under stationary condition}, series = {Heat and mass transfer}, volume = {50}, journal = {Heat and mass transfer}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {0947-7411 (Print) ; 1432-1181 (E-Journal)}, doi = {10.1007/s00231-014-1371-8}, pages = {1707 -- 1716}, year = {2014}, abstract = {In electric machines due to high currents and resistive losses (joule heating) heat is produced. To avoid damages by overheating the design of effective cooling systems is required. Therefore the knowledge of heat sources and heat transfer processes is necessary. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a good and effective calculation method for the temperature analysis based on homogenization techniques. These methods have been applied for the stator windings in a slot of an electric machine consisting of copper wires and resin. The key quantity here is an effective thermal conductivity, which characterizes the heterogeneous wire resin-arrangement inside the stator slot. To illustrate the applicability of the method, the analysis of a simplified, homogenized model is compared with the detailed analysis of temperature behavior inside a slot of an electric machine according to the heat generation. We considered here only the stationary situation. The achieved numerical results are accurate and show that the applied homogenization technique works in practice. Finally the results of simulations for the two cases, the original model of the slot and the homogenized model chosen for the slot (unit cell), are compared to experimental results.}, language = {en} } @article{HeineHerrmannSelmeretal.2014, author = {Heine, A. and Herrmann, G. and Selmer, Thorsten and Terwesten, F. and Buckel, W. and Reuter, K.}, title = {High resolution crystal structure of clostridium propionicum β-Alanyl-CoA:Ammonia Lyase, a new member of the "Hot Dog Fold" protein superfamily}, series = {Proteins}, volume = {82}, journal = {Proteins}, number = {9}, publisher = {Wiley-Liss}, address = {New York}, issn = {1097-0134 (E-Journal); 0887-3585 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/prot.24557}, pages = {2041 -- 2053}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Clostridium propionicum is the only organism known to ferment β-alanine, a constituent of coenzyme A (CoA) and the phosphopantetheinyl prosthetic group of holo-acyl carrier protein. The first step in the fermentation is a CoA-transfer to β-alanine. Subsequently, the resulting β-alanyl-CoA is deaminated by the enzyme β-alanyl-CoA:ammonia lyase (Acl) to reversibly form ammonia and acrylyl-CoA. We have determined the crystal structure of Acl in its apo-form at a resolution of 0.97 {\AA} as well as in complex with CoA at a resolution of 1.59 {\AA}. The structures reveal that the enyzme belongs to a superfamily of proteins exhibiting a so called "hot dog fold" which is characterized by a five-stranded antiparallel β-sheet with a long α-helix packed against it. The functional unit of all "hot dog fold" proteins is a homodimer containing two equivalent substrate binding sites which are established by the dimer interface. In the case of Acl, three functional dimers combine to a homohexamer strongly resembling the homohexamer formed by YciA-like acyl-CoA thioesterases. Here, we propose an enzymatic mechanism based on the crystal structure of the Acl·CoA complex and molecular docking. Proteins 2014; 82:2041-2053. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.}, language = {en} } @article{MiyamotoItabashiWagneretal.2014, author = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Itabashi, Akinori and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo}, title = {High-speed chemical imaging inside a microfluidic channel}, series = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical}, volume = {194}, journal = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1873-3077 (E-Journal); 0925-4005 (Print)}, doi = {10.1016/j.snb.2013.12.090}, pages = {521 -- 527}, year = {2014}, abstract = {In this study, a high-speed chemical imaging system was developed for visualization of the interior of a microfluidic channel. A microfluidic channel was constructed on the sensor surface of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS), on which the ion concentrations could be measured in parallel at up to 64 points illuminated by optical fibers. The temporal change of pH distribution inside the microfluidic channel was recorded at a maximum rate of 100 frames per second (fps). The high frame rate allowed visualization of moving interfaces and plugs in the channel even at a flow velocity of 111 mm/s, which suggests the feasibility of plug-based microfluidic devices for flow-injection analysis (FIA).}, language = {en} } @article{KronhardtAlexopoulosReisseletal.2014, author = {Kronhardt, Valentina and Alexopoulos, Spiros and Reißel, Martin and Sattler, Johannes, Christoph and Hoffschmidt, Bernhard and H{\"a}nel, Matthias and Doerbeck, Till}, title = {High-temperature thermal storage system for solar tower power plants with open-volumetric air receiver simulation and energy balancing of a discretized model}, series = {Energy procedia}, volume = {49}, journal = {Energy procedia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1876-6102 (E-Journal) ; 1876-6102 (Print)}, doi = {10.1016/j.egypro.2014.03.094}, pages = {870 -- 877}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This paper describes the modeling of a high-temperature storage system for an existing solar tower power plant with open volumetric receiver technology, which uses air as heat transfer medium (HTF). The storage system model has been developed in the simulation environment Matlab/Simulink®. The storage type under investigation is a packed bed thermal energy storage system which has the characteristics of a regenerator. Thermal energy can be stored and discharged as required via the HTF air. The air mass flow distribution is controlled by valves, and the mass flow by two blowers. The thermal storage operation strategy has a direct and significant impact on the energetic and economic efficiency of the solar tower power plants.}, language = {en} } @article{SchirraWatmuffBauschat2014, author = {Schirra, Julian and Watmuff, Jonathan and Bauschat, J.-Michael}, title = {Highly non-planar lifting systems: a relative assessment of existing potential-methodologies to accurately estimate the induced drag}, series = {32nd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2014 : June, 16-20 2014, Atlanta, Ga.}, journal = {32nd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2014 : June, 16-20 2014, Atlanta, Ga.}, organization = {American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics}, isbn = {978-1-62410-288-2}, doi = {10.2514/6.2014-2988}, pages = {Publ. online}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{WhiteheadOehlschlaegerAlmajhdietal.2014, author = {Whitehead, Mark and {\"O}hlschl{\"a}ger, Peter and Almajhdi, Fahad N. and Alloza, Leonor and Marz{\´a}bal, Pablo and Meyers, Ann E. and Hitzeroth, Inga I. and Rybicki, Edward P.}, title = {Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 E7 protein bodies cause tumour regression in mice}, series = {BMC cancer}, journal = {BMC cancer}, number = {14:367}, publisher = {BioMed Central}, address = {London}, issn = {1471-2407}, doi = {10.1186/1471-2407-14-367}, pages = {1 -- 15}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{DachwaldMikuckiTulaczyketal.2014, author = {Dachwald, Bernd and Mikucki, Jill and Tulaczyk, Slawek and Digel, Ilya and Espe, Clemens and Feldmann, Marco and Francke, Gero and Kowalski, Julia and Xu, Changsheng}, title = {IceMole : A maneuverable probe for clean in situ analysis and sampling of subsurface ice and subglacial aquatic ecosystems}, series = {Annals of Glaciology}, volume = {55}, journal = {Annals of Glaciology}, number = {65}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1727-5644}, doi = {10.3189/2014AoG65A004}, pages = {14 -- 22}, year = {2014}, abstract = {There is significant interest in sampling subglacial environments for geobiological studies, but they are difficult to access. Existing ice-drilling technologies make it cumbersome to maintain microbiologically clean access for sample acquisition and environmental stewardship of potentially fragile subglacial aquatic ecosystems. The IceMole is a maneuverable subsurface ice probe for clean in situ analysis and sampling of glacial ice and subglacial materials. The design is based on the novel concept of combining melting and mechanical propulsion. It can change melting direction by differential heating of the melting head and optional side-wall heaters. The first two prototypes were successfully tested between 2010 and 2012 on glaciers in Switzerland and Iceland. They demonstrated downward, horizontal and upward melting, as well as curve driving and dirt layer penetration. A more advanced probe is currently under development as part of the Enceladus Explorer (EnEx) project. It offers systems for obstacle avoidance, target detection, and navigation in ice. For the EnEx-IceMole, we will pay particular attention to clean protocols for the sampling of subglacial materials for biogeochemical analysis. We plan to use this probe for clean access into a unique subglacial aquatic environment at Blood Falls, Antarctica, with return of a subglacial brine sample.}, 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{GebhardtHoetterZiebura2014, author = {Gebhardt, Andreas and H{\"o}tter, Jan-Steffen and Ziebura, Dawid}, title = {Impact of SLM build parameters on the surface quality}, series = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologien}, volume = {11 (2014)}, journal = {RTejournal - Forum f{\"u}r Rapid Technologien}, number = {1}, issn = {1614-0923}, pages = {1 -- 14}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{RiedelKartchemnikSchoeningetal.2014, author = {Riedel, Marc and Kartchemnik, Julia and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Lisdat, Fred}, title = {Impedimetric DNA detection - steps forward to sensorial application}, series = {Analytical chemistry}, volume = {86 (2014)}, journal = {Analytical chemistry}, number = {15}, publisher = {ACS Publications}, address = {Columbus}, issn = {1520-6882 (E-Journal); 0003-2700 (Print); 0096-4484 (Print)}, doi = {10.1021/ac501800q}, pages = {7867 -- 7874}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This study describes a label-free impedimetric sensor based on short ssDNA recognition elements for the detection of hybridization events. We concentrate on the elucidation of the influence of target length and recognition sequence position on the sensorial performance. The impedimetric measurements are performed in the presence of the redox system ferri-/ferrocyanide and show an increase in charge transfer resistance upon hybridization of ssDNA to the sensor surface. Investigations on the impedimetric signal stability demonstrate a clear influence of the buffers used during the sensor preparation and the choice of the passivating mercaptoalcanol compound. A stable sensor system has been developed, enabling a reproducible detection of 25mer target DNA in the low nanomolar range. After hybridization, a sensor regeneration can be reached with deionized water by adjustment of effective convection conditions, ensuring a sensor reusability. By investigations of longer targets with overhangs exposed to the solution, we can demonstrate applicability of the impedimetric detection for longer ssDNA. However, a decreasing charge transfer resistance change (ΔRct) is found by extending the overhang. As a strategy to increase the impedance change for longer target strands, the position of the recognition sequence can be designed in a way that a small overhang is exposed to the electrode surface. This is found to result in an increase in the relative Rct change. These results suggest that DNA and consequently negative charge near the electrode possess a larger impact on the impedimetric signal than DNA further away.}, language = {en} } @article{SiqueiraMolinnusBegingetal.2014, author = {Siqueira, Jose R. and Molinnus, Denise and Beging, Stefan and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Incorporating a hybrid urease-carbon nanotubes sensitive nanofilm on capacitive field-effect sensors for urea detection}, series = {Analytical chemistry}, volume = {86}, journal = {Analytical chemistry}, number = {11}, publisher = {ACS Publications}, address = {Columbus}, issn = {1520-6882 (E-Journal); 0003-2700 (Print); 0096-4484 (Print)}, doi = {10.1021/ac500458s}, pages = {5370 -- 5375}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The ideal combination among biomolecules and nanomaterials is the key for reaching biosensing units with high sensitivity. The challenge, however, is to find out a stable and sensitive film architecture that can be incorporated on the sensor's surface. In this paper, we report on the benefits of incorporating a layer-by-layer (LbL) nanofilm of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) field-effect sensors for detecting urea. Three sensor arrangements were studied in order to investigate the adequate film architecture, involving the LbL film with the enzyme urease: (i) urease immobilized directly onto a bare EIS [EIS-urease] sensor; (ii) urease atop the LbL film over the EIS [EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease] sensor; and (iii) urease sandwiched between the LbL film and another CNT layer [EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease-CNT]. The surface morphology of all three urea-based EIS biosensors was investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM), while the biosensing abilities were studied by means of capacitance-voltage (C/V) and dynamic constant-capacitance (ConCap) measureaments at urea concentrations ranging from 0.1 mM to 100 mM. The EIS-urease and EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease sensors showed similar sensitivity (∼18 mV/decade) and a nonregular signal behavior as the urea concentration increased. On the other hand, the EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease-CNT sensor exhibited a superior output signal performance and higher sensitivity of about 33 mV/decade. The presence of the additional CNT layer was decisive to achieve a urea based EIS sensor with enhanced properties. Such sensitive architecture demonstrates that the incorporation of an adequate hybrid enzyme-nanofilm as sensing unit opens new prospects for biosensing applications using the field-effect sensor platform.}, language = {en} } @article{LevesqueSiegwolfEilmannetal.2014, author = {L{\´e}vesque, Mathieu and Siegwolf, Rolf and Eilmann, Britta and Saurer, Matthias and Rigling, Andreas}, title = {Increased water-use efficiency does not lead to enhanced tree growth under xeric and mesic conditions}, series = {New Phytologist}, volume = {203}, journal = {New Phytologist}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1469-8137 (Online)}, doi = {10.1111/nph.12772}, pages = {94 -- 109}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{RaueWambachGloeggleretal.2014, author = {Raue, Markus and Wambach, M. and Gl{\"o}ggler, S. and Grefen, Dana and Kaufmann, R. and Abetz, C. and Georgopanos, P. and Handge, U. A. and Mang, Thomas and Bl{\"u}mich, B. and Abetz, V.}, title = {Investigation of historical hard rubber ornaments of Charles Goodyear}, series = {Macromolecular chemistry and physics}, volume = {Vol. 215}, journal = {Macromolecular chemistry and physics}, number = {No. 3}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1022-1352}, pages = {245 -- 254}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{AlhwarinFerreinScholl2014, author = {Alhwarin, Faraj and Ferrein, Alexander and Scholl, Ingrid}, title = {IR stereo kinect: improving depth images by combining structured light with IR stereo}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{RathMottaghy2014, author = {Rath, V. and Mottaghy, Darius}, title = {Klimainformation aus dem Untergrund?}, series = {Geographische Rundschau}, volume = {66}, journal = {Geographische Rundschau}, number = {7-8}, publisher = {Westermann}, address = {Braunschweig}, issn = {0016-7460}, pages = {30 -- 36}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{GoedhuysJanzMohnen2014, author = {Goedhuys, Micheline and Janz, Norbert and Mohnen, Pierre}, title = {Knowledge-based productivity in "low-tech" industries: evidence from firms in developing countries}, series = {Industrial and corporate change}, volume = {23}, journal = {Industrial and corporate change}, number = {1}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1464-3650 (E-Journal); 0960-6491 (Print)}, doi = {10.1093/icc/dtt006}, pages = {1 -- 23}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Using firm-level data from five developing countries—Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, Tanzania, and Bangladesh—and three industries—food processing, textiles, and the garments and leather products—this article examines the importance of various sources of knowledge for explaining productivity and formally tests whether sector- or country-specific characteristics dominate these relationships. Knowledge sources driving productivity appear mainly sector specific. Also differences in the level of development affect the effectiveness of knowledge sources. In the food processing sector, firms with higher educated managers are more productive, and in least-developed countries, additionally those with technology licenses and imported machinery and equipment. In the capital-intensive textiles sector, productivity is higher in firms that conduct R\&D. In the garments and leather products sector, higher education of the managers, licensing, and R\&D raise productivity.}, language = {en} } @article{BronderWuPoghossianetal.2014, author = {Bronder, Thomas and Wu, Chunsheng and Poghossian, Arshak and Werner, Frederik and Keusgen, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Label-free detection of DNA hybridization with light-addressable potentiometric sensors: comparison of various DNA-immobilization strategies}, series = {Procedia Engineering}, volume = {87}, journal = {Procedia Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1877-7058}, doi = {10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.647}, pages = {755 -- 758}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Light-addressable potentiometric sensors (LAPS) consisting of a p-Si-SiO2 and p-Si-SiO2-Au structure, respectively, have been tested for a label-free electrical detection of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) hybridization. Three different strategies for immobilizing single-stranded probe DNA (ssDNA) molecules on a LAPS surface have been studied and compared: (a) immobilization of thiol-modified ssDNA on the patterned Au surface via gold-thiol bond, (b) covalent immobilization of amino-modified ssDNA onto the SiO2 surface functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and (c) layer-by-layer adsorption of negatively charged ssDNA on a positively charged weak polyelectrolyte layer of poly(allylamine hydrochloride).}, language = {en} } @article{WuBronderPoghossianetal.2014, author = {Wu, Chunsheng and Bronder, Thomas and Poghossian, Arshak and Werner, Frederik and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Label-free electrical detection of DNA with a multi-spot LAPS: First step towards light-addressable DNA chips}, series = {Physica status solidi A : Applications and materials science}, volume = {211}, journal = {Physica status solidi A : Applications and materials science}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-396X (E-Journal); 1862-6319 (E-Journal); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201330442}, pages = {1423 -- 1428}, year = {2014}, abstract = {A multi-spot (4 × 4 spots) light-addressable potentiometric sensor (MLAPS) consisting of an Al-p-Si-SiO2 structure has been applied for the label-free electrical detection of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) immobilization and hybridization by the intrinsic molecular charge for the first time. Single-stranded probe ssDNA molecules (20 bases) were covalently immobilized onto the silanized SiO2 gate surface. The unspecific adsorption of mismatch ssDNA on the MLAPS gate surface was blocked by bovine serum albumin molecules. To reduce the screening effect and to achieve a high sensor signal, the measurements were performed in a low ionic-strength solution. The photocurrent-voltage (I-V) curves were simultaneously recorded on all 16 spots after each surface functionalization step. Large shifts of I-V curves of 25 mV were registered after the DNA immobilization and hybridization event. In contrast, a small potential shift (∼5 mV) was observed in case of mismatch ssDNA, revealing good specificity of the sensor. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of the MLAPS as promising transducer platform for the multi-spot label-free electrical detection of DNA molecules by their intrinsic molecular charge.}, language = {en} } @article{PoghossianSchoening2014, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Label-free sensing of biomolecules with field-effect devices for clinical applications}, series = {Electroanalysis}, volume = {26}, journal = {Electroanalysis}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-4109 (E-Journal); 1040-0397 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/elan.201400073}, pages = {1197 -- 1213}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Among the variety of transducer concepts proposed for label-free detection of biomolecules, the semiconductor field-effect device (FED) is one of the most attractive platforms. As medical techniques continue to progress towards diagnostic and therapies based on biomarkers, the ability of FEDs for a label-free, fast and real-time detection of multiple pathogenic and physiologically relevant molecules with high specificity and sensitivity offers very promising prospects for their application in point-of-care and personalized medicine for an early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The presented paper reviews recent advances and current trends in research and development of different FEDs for label-free, direct electrical detection of charged biomolecules by their intrinsic molecular charge. The authors are mainly focusing on the detection of the DNA hybridization event, antibody-antigen affinity reaction as well as clinically relevant biomolecules such as cardiac and cancer biomarkers.}, language = {en} } @article{MalechaKlubertHeinenFuchs2014, author = {Malecha, Hartmut and Klubert, J. and Heinen-Fuchs, Sabine}, title = {Laserscanning passe? 3-D-Oberfl{\"a}chenmodelle aus Bilddaten und deren messtechnischer Nutzen}, series = {Wasserwirtschaft}, volume = {Jg. 104}, journal = {Wasserwirtschaft}, number = {Nr. 9}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, issn = {0043-0978}, pages = {32 -- 35}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{HafnerDemetzWeickertetal.2014, author = {Hafner, David and Demetz, Oliver and Weickert, Joachim and Reißel, Martin}, title = {Mathematical Foundations and Generalisations of the Census Transform for Robust Optic Flow Computation}, series = {Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision}, journal = {Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, issn = {1573-7683 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s10851-014-0529-9}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{LeandroBungCarvalho2014, author = {Leandro, J. and Bung, Daniel B. and Carvalho, R.}, title = {Measuring void fraction and velocity fields of a stepped spillway for skimming flow using non-intrusive methods}, series = {Experiments in fluids}, journal = {Experiments in fluids}, number = {55}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {Heidelberg}, issn = {0723-4864 (Print) ; 1432-1114 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s00348-014-1732-6}, pages = {Art. 1732}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{MartinGonzalezKotliarRiosMartinezetal.2014, author = {Martin-Gonzalez, Anabel and Kotliar, Konstantin and Rios-Martinez, Jorge and Lanzl, Ines and Navab, Nassir}, title = {Mediated-reality magnification for macular degeneration rehabilitation}, series = {Journal of Modern Optics}, volume = {61}, journal = {Journal of Modern Optics}, number = {17}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, address = {London}, issn = {1362-3044}, doi = {10.1080/09500340.2014.936110}, pages = {1400 -- 1408}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{FinkenbergerSchlaich2014, author = {Finkenberger, Isabel Maria and Schlaich, Christoph}, title = {Mehr als Wohnen. Vom Zusammenleben in integrierten Nachbarschaften}, series = {APuZ - Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte}, volume = {2014}, journal = {APuZ - Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte}, number = {20-21}, publisher = {Bundeszentrale f{\"u}r politische Bildung - bpb}, address = {Bonn}, issn = {2194-3621}, pages = {46 -- 52}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Neue D{\"o}rfer braucht das Land! D{\"o}rfer in der Stadt und D{\"o}rfer auf dem Land (…). Die Planung und Gestaltung nachhaltiger Raumsysteme, die durch ein neues Verst{\"a}ndnis des gemeinschaftlichen Besitzes (und dessen Nutzung) ressourcenfressende Individualisierungstendenzen unserer Gesellschaft {\"u}berwinden, aber zugleich gr{\"o}ßtm{\"o}glichen Freiraum f{\"u}r eine individuelle Pers{\"o}nlichkeitsentfaltung zur Verf{\"u}gung stellen." Dieses Zitat der Hamburger Initiative "Wir sind Dorf" beschreibt eine aktuelle Diskussion in unserer Gesellschaft, die sowohl in der Forschung und forschungsgeleiteten Initiativen, in Politik und Planung als auch in der B{\"u}rger-schaft stattfindet. Sie wird nicht nur auf wissenschaftlichen Veranstaltungen gef{\"u}hrt, sondern auch in konkreten Projekten f{\"u}r integrative Lebenswelten, die Fragestellungen von Ern{\"a}hrung und Energieversorgung, von Arbeit und {\"O}konomie, aber auch eines neuen r{\"a}umlichen und sozialen Miteinanders einbeziehen. Anders als bei den weit verbreiteten Baugruppen geht es nicht ausschließlich um die Schaffung von Wohnraum. Die Nachbarschaftsidee verbindet das Bed{\"u}rfnis nach gemeinschaftlichem Wohnen und Wirtschaften mit einer neuen Werteorientierung, die auf pers{\"o}nlicher Verantwortungs{\"u}bernahme beruht.}, language = {de} } @article{WolfBiesenGreeb2014, author = {Wolf, Martin and Biesen, Ina van der and Greeb, Birgit}, title = {Mein Freund, die Uni}, series = {Die neue Hochschule : DNH : f{\"u}r anwendungsbezogene Wissenschaft und Kunst}, volume = {2014}, journal = {Die neue Hochschule : DNH : f{\"u}r anwendungsbezogene Wissenschaft und Kunst}, number = {2}, publisher = {HLB}, address = {Bonn}, issn = {0340-448X}, pages = {54 -- 56}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{LeinhosSchusserBaeckeretal.2014, author = {Leinhos, Marcel and Schusser, Sebastian and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Micromachined multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of polymer-degradation medium}, series = {Physica Status Solidi (A) : special issue on engineering and functional interfaces}, volume = {211}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi (A) : special issue on engineering and functional interfaces}, number = {6}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-396X (E-Journal); 1862-6319 (E-Journal); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.201330364}, pages = {1346 -- 1351}, year = {2014}, abstract = {It is well known that the degradation environment can strongly influence the biodegradability and kinetics of biodegradation processes of polymers. Therefore, besides the monitoring of the degradation process, it is also necessary to control the medium in which the degradation takes place. In this work, a micromachined multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of the polymer-degradation medium has been developed. The chip combines a capacitive field-effect pH sensor, a four-electrode electrolyte-conductivity sensor and a thin-film Pt-temperature sensor. The results of characterization of individual sensors are presented. In addition, the multi-parameter sensor chip together with an impedimetric polymer-degradation sensor was simultaneously characterized in degradation solutions with different pH and electrolyte conductivity. The obtained results demonstrate the feasibility of the multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of the polymer-degradation medium.}, language = {en} } @article{WallenbornRitz2014, author = {Wallenborn, Ramona and Ritz, Thomas}, title = {Mobilit{\"a}t miteinander teilen : st{\"a}dtisches eCarsharing in einer vernetzten Gesellschaft ; [vernetztes Fahren von morgen]}, series = {Neue Mobilit{\"a}t : das Magazin vom Bundesverband eMobilit{\"a}t}, volume = {5}, journal = {Neue Mobilit{\"a}t : das Magazin vom Bundesverband eMobilit{\"a}t}, number = {14 (Herbstausg.)}, publisher = {Bundesverband eMobilit{\"a}t BEM}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2191-5636}, pages = {92 -- 95}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{HentschkeHagerHojdis2014, author = {Hentschke, Reinhard and Hager, Jonathan and Hojdis, Nils}, title = {Molecular Modeling Approach to the Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Silica-Reinforced Rubbers}, series = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, volume = {131}, journal = {Journal of Applied Polymer Science}, number = {18}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {New York, NY}, issn = {1097-4628}, doi = {10.1002/app.40806}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Recently, we have suggested a nanomechanical model for dissipative loss in filled elastomer networks in the context of the Payne effect. The mechanism is based on a total interfiller particle force exhibiting an intermittent loop, due to the combination of short-range repulsion and dispersion forces with a long-range elastic attraction. The sum of these forces leads, under external strain, to a spontaneous instability of "bonds" between the aggregates in a filler network and attendant energy dissipation. Here, we use molecular dynamics simulations to obtain chemically realistic forces between surface modified silica particles. The latter are combined with the above model to estimate the loss modulus and the low strain storage modulus in elastomers containing the aforementioned filler-compatibilizer systems. The model is compared to experimental dynamic moduli of silica filled rubbers. We find good agreement between the model predictions and the experiments as function of the compatibilizer's molecular structure and its bulk concentration.}, language = {en} } @article{TuraliyevaYeshibaevDigeletal.2014, author = {Turaliyeva, M. and Yeshibaev, A. and Digel, Ilya and Elibayeva, G. and Sydykova, A. and Uspabayeva, A. and Dosybayeva, G. and Zhylysbayeva, A. and Lakhanova, K.}, title = {Molecular-genetic identification of emerged novel invasive pathogens of Asiatic Elm Ulmus pumila L}, series = {Life science journal}, volume = {11}, journal = {Life science journal}, number = {Spec. iss. 5s}, publisher = {Marsland Press}, address = {New York}, issn = {1097-8135}, doi = {10.7537/marslsj1105s14.33}, pages = {171 -- 175}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The dwarf elm Ulmus pumila L. (Ulmaceae) is one of indigenous species of flora in Kazakhstan and forms a basis of dendroflora in virtually all settlements of the region. In the past decade, multiple outbreaks of previously unknown diseases of the small-leaved elm have been registered. In our study, by the molecular-genetic analysis it was found that the pathogens responsible for the outbreaks are microfungi belonging to the genus Fusarium - F. solani and F. oxysporum. The nucleotide sequences (ITS regions) isolated from the diseased trees showed very high similarity with the GenBank control numbers EU625403.1 and FJ478128.1 (100.0 and 99.0 \% respectively). Oncoming research will focus on the search of natural microbial antagonists of the discovered phytopathogens.}, language = {en} } @article{FuestKotliarWalteretal.2014, author = {Fuest, Matthias and Kotliar, Konstantin and Walter, Peter and Plange, Niklas}, title = {Monitoring intraocular pressure changes after intravitreal Ranibizumab injection using rebound tonometry}, series = {Ophthalmic and physiological optics}, volume = {34}, journal = {Ophthalmic and physiological optics}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley-Blackwell}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1475-1313 (E-Journal); 0275-5408 (Print)}, doi = {10.1111/opo.12134}, pages = {438 -- 444}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{BeckBuchleitnerFerreinetal.2014, author = {Beck, Daniel and Buchleitner, Martin and Ferrein, Alexander and Niem{\"u}ller, Tim and Steinbauer, Gerald}, title = {Mostly Harmless \& AllemaniACs - mixed innovations}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{BaeckerSchusserPoghossianetal.2014, author = {B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Schusser, Sebastian and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Multi-Parametererfassung mit siliziumbasiertem Sensorchip: Aus Drei mach Eins}, series = {GIT Labor-Fachzeitschrift}, journal = {GIT Labor-Fachzeitschrift}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, issn = {0016-3538}, pages = {28 -- 30}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{SawadaNakazawaTakenagaetal.2014, author = {Sawada, Kazuaki and Nakazawa, Hirokazu and Takenaga, Shoko and Hizawa, Takeshi and Futagawa, Masato and Dasai, Fumihiro and Sakurai, Takashi and Okumura, Koichi and Hattori, Toshiaki and Ishida, Makoto}, title = {Multimodal bioimage sensor}, series = {IEICE transactions on fundamentals of electronics, communidations and computer sciences}, volume = {E97-A (2014)}, journal = {IEICE transactions on fundamentals of electronics, communidations and computer sciences}, number = {3}, publisher = {IEICE}, address = {Tokyo}, issn = {0916-8508 (Print) ; 1745-1337 (Online)}, doi = {10.1587/transfun.E97.A.726}, pages = {726 -- 733}, year = {2014}, abstract = {To visualize the biochemical distribution two-dimensionally, we invented a solid-state-type ion image sensor that indicates the chemical activity of solutions and cells. The device, which consists of a CCD array covered with a functionalized membrane to detect charge accumulation, is highly sensitive to changes in the concentration and two-dimensional distribution of ions and biomaterials.}, language = {en} } @article{HuckPoghossianKerroumietal.2014, author = {Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and Kerroumi, Iman and Schusser, Sebastian and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Zander, Willi and Schubert, J{\"u}rgen and Buniatyan, Vahe V. and Martirosyan, Norayr W. and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Multiparameter sensor chip with Barium Strontium Titanate as multipurpose material}, series = {Electroanalysis}, volume = {26}, journal = {Electroanalysis}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1521-4109 (E-Journal); 1040-0397 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/elan.201400076}, pages = {980 -- 987}, year = {2014}, abstract = {It is well known that biochemical and biotechnological processes are strongly dependent and affected by a variety of physico-chemical parameters such as pH value, temperature, pressure and electrolyte conductivity. Therefore, these quantities have to be monitored or controlled in order to guarantee a stable process operation, optimization and high yield. In this work, a sensor chip for the multiparameter detection of three physico-chemical parameters such as electrolyte conductivity, pH and temperature is realized using barium strontium titanate (BST) as multipurpose material. The chip integrates a capacitively coupled four-electrode electrolyte-conductivity sensor, a capacitive field-effect pH sensor and a thin-film Pt-temperature sensor. Due to the multifunctional properties of BST, it is utilized as final outermost coating layer of the processed sensor chip and serves as passivation and protection layer as well as pH-sensitive transducer material at the same time. The results of testing of the individual sensors of the developed multiparameter sensor chip are presented. In addition, a quasi-simultaneous multiparameter characterization of the sensor chip in buffer solutions with different pH value and electrolyte conductivity is performed. To study the sensor behavior and the suitability of BST as multifunctional material under harsh environmental conditions, the sensor chip was exemplarily tested in a biogas digestate.}, language = {en} } @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{KhaydukovaZadorozhnayaKirsanovetal.2014, author = {Khaydukova, M. M. and Zadorozhnaya, O. A. and Kirsanov, D. O. and Iken, Heiko and Rolka, David and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Babain, V. A. and Vlasov, Yu. G. and Legin, A. V.}, title = {Multivariate processing of atomic-force microscopy images for detection of the response of plasticized polymeric membranes}, series = {Russian journal of applied chemistry}, volume = {87}, journal = {Russian journal of applied chemistry}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1608-3296 (E-Journal); 1070-4272 (Print)}, doi = {10.1134/S1070427214030112}, pages = {307 -- 314}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The possibility of using the atomic-force microscopy as a method for detection of the analytical signal from plasticized polymeric sensor membranes was analyzed. The surfaces of cadmium-selective membranes based on two polymeric matrices were examined. The digital images were processed with multivariate image analysis techniques. A correlation was found between the surface profile of an ion-selective membrane and the concentration of the ion in solution.}, language = {en} } @article{Laack2014, author = {Laack, Walter van}, title = {Nahtoderfahrungen aus medizinischer Sicht}, series = {Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift : DMW}, volume = {Jg. 139}, journal = {Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift : DMW}, number = {H. 51/52}, publisher = {Thieme}, address = {Stuttgart}, issn = {1439-4413 (E-Journal); 0012-0472 (Print); 1437-5982 (Print)}, doi = {10.1055/s-0034-1387363}, pages = {2651 -- 2654}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Nah- versus Nachtoderfahrungen Nahtoderfahrungen (NTE) sind ein Ph{\"a}nomen aus der Kategorie „außergew{\"o}hnliche Bewusstseinserfahrungen". Sie treten in unmittelbarer N{\"a}he des eigenen Todes auf. Oft, aber nicht immer, handelt es sich dabei um Erfahrungen von Personen, die durch {\"a}rztliche Maßnahmen wiederbelebt wurden und sp{\"a}ter davon berichten (NTE-ler). Jedoch kommen solche Ph{\"a}nomene auch bei Menschen vor, die w{\"a}hrend einer schweren Erkrankung eine lebensbedrohliche Krise haben, hiervon aber spontan genesen. Den NTE {\"a}hnlich sind auch sogenannte Nachtod-erfahrungen sowie spontane Erlebnisse, die im Rahmen anderer außergew{\"o}hnlicher Stresssituationen auftreten. Von Nachtoderfahrungen spricht man, wenn die Betroffenen anl{\"a}sslich des Todes von geliebten Angeh{\"o}rigen oder Freunden Erlebnisse haben, die inhaltlich ebenfalls, zumindest aber teilweise, denen von NTE entsprechen. Nachtoderfahrungen sowie spontane NTE-{\"a}hnliche Erlebnisse unterscheiden sich jedoch von den echten NTE zumeist sowohl quantitativ als auch qualitativ. Unter einem quantitativen Unterschied versteht man in diesem Zusammenhang eine in der Regel geringer ausgepr{\"a}gte Komplexit{\"a}t, als sie sehr vielen NTE zu eigen ist. Da sich aber auch viele NTE selbst bez{\"u}glich ihrer Komplexit{\"a}t unterscheiden, ist der Hauptunterschied qualitativer Natur: Echte NTE besitzen gegen{\"u}ber den anderen hier erw{\"a}hnten Ph{\"a}nomenen eine gr{\"o}ßere inhaltliche und emotionale Tiefe. Sie begleiten die Betroffenen anschließend ein Leben lang - zumeist mit positiven, in Einzelf{\"a}llen aber auch mit negativen Folgen, die bis zu einem sp{\"a}teren Suizid reichen k{\"o}nnen. Die genannten außergew{\"o}hnlichen Bewusstseinsph{\"a}nomene lassen sich in ihrer Gesamtheit bei rund 5 \% der Bev{\"o}lkerung finden. NTE im Speziellen haben hiervon einen durchaus bedeutenden Anteil. Je nach Studie geben zwischen 18 \% und 40 \% aller Personen, die reanimiert wurden, an, w{\"a}hrenddessen eine NTE erlebt zu haben. Dass nicht alle eine solche Erfahrung machen, wird von Kritikern gern dahingehend interpretiert, NTE seien rein physiologischer und keineswegs spiritueller Natur. Jedoch sollte man bedenken, dass im Fall einer rein neurophysiologischen Grundlage von NTE dann bei jedem ein solches Ph{\"a}nomen zu erwarten w{\"a}re, so wie beispielsweise auch die Symptome einer Hypoglyk{\"a}mie im Wesentlichen immer dieselben sind.}, language = {de} } @article{MansurovJandosovKerimkulovaetal.2014, author = {Mansurov, Z. A. and Jandosov, J. M. and Kerimkulova, A. R. and Azat, S. and Zhubanova, A. A. and Digel, Ilya and Savistkaya, I. S. and Akimbekov, N. S. and Kistaubaeva, A. S.}, title = {Nanostructured carbon materials for biomedical use}, series = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences}, volume = {15 (2013)}, journal = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences}, number = {3}, publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems}, address = {Almaty}, issn = {1562-3920}, doi = {10.18321/ectj224}, pages = {209 -- 217}, year = {2014}, abstract = {One of the priority trends of carbon nanotechnology is creation of nanocomposite systems. Such carbon nanostructured composites were produced using - raw materials based on the products of agricultural waste, such as grape stones, apricot stones, rice husk. These products have a - wide spectrum of application and can be obtained in large quantities. The Institute of Combustion Problems has carried out the work on synthesis of the nanostructured carbon sorbents for multiple applications including the field of biomedicine. The article presents the data on the synthesis and physico-chemical properties of carbonaceous sorbents using physicochemical methods of investigation: separation and purification of biomolecules; isolation of phytohormone - fusicoccin; adsorbent INGO-1 in the form of an adsorption column for blood detoxification, oral (entero) sorbent - INGO-2; the study of efferent and probiotic properties and sorption activity in regard to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS), new biocomposites - based on carbonized rice husk (CRH) and cellular microorganisms; the use of CRH in wound treatment. A new material for blood detoxication (INGO-1) has been obtained. Adsorption of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate has shown that active carbon adsorbent can remove clinically significant level of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate from human plasma. Enterosorbent INGO-2 possesses high adsorption activity in relation to Gram-negative bacteria and their endotoxins. INGO-2 slows down the growth of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, without having a negative effect on bifido and lactobacteria. The use of enterosorbent INGO-2 for sorption therapy may provide a solution to a complex problem - detoxication of the digestive tract and normalization of the intestinal micro ecology. The immobilized probiotic called "Riso-lact" was registered at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a biologically active food additive. The developed technology is patented and provides production of the medicine in the form of freeze-dried biomass immobilized in vials.}, language = {en} } @article{Laack2014, author = {Laack, Walter van}, title = {Nature is much smarter than expected: the Genetic Code is not degenerate}, series = {American journal of humanities and social sciences}, volume = {Vol. 2}, journal = {American journal of humanities and social sciences}, number = {No. 1}, issn = {2329-0781 (Print) ; 2329-079X (Online)}, pages = {10 -- 12}, year = {2014}, abstract = {In any books about genetics it can still today be read that our genetic code is called "degenerate" because it is still believed that 43 = 64 triplets encode the 20 essential amino acids. Indeed we have to assume the inverse law, what means that 34 = 81 exact code positions are really effective for our genetic code and encode the amino acids, compiled to proteins. This very important discovery leads to two completely new results that are limits-overlooking: 1) 34 (=81) genetic code positions mean exactly the same number as there are stable and naturally existing chemical elements in our universe. This famous argument should now lead to some alternative, as well as new fundamental conclusions about our existence. 2) A genetic code positioning system shows that nature is much smarter than expected: mutations are made less dangerous than believed, because they won't be that easily able any more to cause severe damages in the protein-synthesis. This should also lead to some alternative views upon evolution of life.}, language = {en} } @article{Frings2014, author = {Frings, Michael}, title = {Neuregelung des Verbraucherschutzes - Umsetzung der EU-Verbraucherrechterichtlinie}, series = {NWB : NWB Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, journal = {NWB : NWB Steuer- und Wirtschaftsrecht}, number = {14}, publisher = {NWB-Verlag}, address = {Herne}, issn = {0028-3460 (Print)}, pages = {1003 -- 1018}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{GuoSekiMiyamotoetal.2014, author = {Guo, Yuanyuan and Seki, Kosuke and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo}, title = {Novel photoexcitation method for light-addressable potentiometric sensor with higher spatial resolution}, series = {Applied physics express : APEX}, volume = {7}, journal = {Applied physics express : APEX}, number = {6}, publisher = {IOP}, address = {Bristol}, issn = {1882-0786 (E-Journa); 1882-0778 (Print)}, doi = {10.7567/APEX.7.067301}, pages = {067301-4}, year = {2014}, abstract = {A novel photoexcitation method for the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is proposed to achieve a higher spatial resolution of chemical images. The proposed method employs a combined light source that consists of a modulated light probe, which generates the alternating photocurrent signal, and a ring of constant illumination surrounding it. The constant illumination generates a sheath of carriers with increased concentration which suppresses the spread of photocarriers by enhanced recombination. A device simulation was carried out to verify the effect of constant illumination on the spatial resolution, which demonstrated that a higher spatial resolution can be obtained.}, language = {en} }