@article{LeschingerBeschAydinetal.2019,
  author    = {Leschinger, Tim and Besch, Katharina and Aydin, Cansu and Staat, Manfred and Scaal, Martin and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Irreparable rotator cuff tears: a biomechanical comparison of superior capsuloligamentous complex reconstruction techniques and an interposition graft technique},
  series = {The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine},
  number    = {8},
  doi       = {10.1177/2325967119864590},
  pages     = {1 -- 5},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeschingerBirgelHackletal.2019,
  author    = {Leschinger, Tim and Birgel, Stefan and Hackl, Michael and Staat, Manfred and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {A musculoskeletal shoulder simulation of moment arms and joint reaction forces after medialization of the supraspinatus footprint in rotator cuff repair},
  series = {Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering},
  journal   = {Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering},
  number    = {Early view},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  doi       = {10.1080/10255842.2019.1572749},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeversStaatLaack2016,
  author    = {Levers, A. and Staat, Manfred and Laack, Walter van},
  title     = {Analysis of the long-term effect of the MBST® nuclear magnetic resonance therapy on gonarthrosis},
  series = {Orthopedic Practice},
  volume    = {47},
  journal   = {Orthopedic Practice},
  number    = {11},
  pages     = {521 -- 528},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LinderBecklerDoerretal.2019,
  author    = {Linder, Peter and Beckler, Matthias and Doerr, Leo and Stoelzle-Feix, Sonja and Fertig, Niels and Jung, Alexander and Staat, Manfred and Gossmann, Matthias},
  title     = {A new in vitro tool to investigate cardiac contractility under physiological mechanical conditions},
  series = {Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods},
  volume    = {99},
  journal   = {Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods},
  number    = {Article number 106595},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1056-8719},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.vascn.2019.05.162},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LinderDigelTemizArtmannetal.2007,
  author    = {Linder, Peter and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Kayser, Peter and Porst, Dariusz and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {High-throughput testing of mechanical forces generated in thin cell and tissue layers},
  series = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  journal   = {Tissue Engineering. 13 (2007), H. 7},
  isbn      = {1076-3279},
  pages     = {1778 -- 1778},
  year      = {2007},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LiphardtFernandezGonzaloAlbrachtetal.2023,
  author    = {Liphardt, Anna-Maria and Fernandez-Gonzalo, Rodrigo and Albracht, Kirsten and Rittweger, J{\"o}rn and Vico, Laurence},
  title     = {Musculoskeletal research in human space flight - unmet needs for the success of crewed deep space exploration},
  series = {npj Microgravity},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {npj Microgravity},
  number    = {Article number: 9},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  issn      = {2373-8065},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41526-023-00258-3},
  pages     = {1 -- 9},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Based on the European Space Agency (ESA) Science in Space Environment (SciSpacE) community White Paper "Human Physiology - Musculoskeletal system", this perspective highlights unmet needs and suggests new avenues for future studies in musculoskeletal research to enable crewed exploration missions. The musculoskeletal system is essential for sustaining physical function and energy metabolism, and the maintenance of health during exploration missions, and consequently mission success, will be tightly linked to musculoskeletal function. Data collection from current space missions from pre-, during-, and post-flight periods would provide important information to understand and ultimately offset musculoskeletal alterations during long-term spaceflight. In addition, understanding the kinetics of the different components of the musculoskeletal system in parallel with a detailed description of the molecular mechanisms driving these alterations appears to be the best approach to address potential musculoskeletal problems that future exploratory-mission crew will face. These research efforts should be accompanied by technical advances in molecular and phenotypic monitoring tools to provide in-flight real-time feedback.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LoebSchartnerDachwaldetal.2012,
  author    = {Loeb, Horst Wolfgang and Schartner, Karl-Heinz and Dachwald, Bernd and Ohndorf, Andreas and Seboldt, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Interstellar heliopause probe},
  series = {Труды МАИ},
  journal   = {Труды МАИ},
  number    = {60},
  publisher = {Moskauer Staatliches Luftfahrtinstitut (МАИ)},
  address   = {Moskau},
  pages     = {2 -- 2},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {There is common agreement within the scientific community that in order to understand our local galactic environment it will be necessary to send a spacecraft into the region beyond the solar wind termination shock. Considering distances of 200 AU for a new mission, one needs a spacecraft traveling at a speed of close to 10 AU/yr in order to keep the mission duration in the range of less than 25 yrs, a transfer time postulated by European Space Agency (ESA). Two propulsion options for the mission have been proposed and discussed so far: the solar sail propulsion and the ballistic/radioisotope-electric propulsion (REP). As a further alternative, we here investigate a combination of solar-electric propulsion (SEP) and REP. The SEP stage consists of six 22-cms diameter RIT-22 ion thrusters working with a high specific impulse of 7377 s corresponding to a positive grid voltage of 5 kV. Solar power of 53 kW at begin of mission (BOM) is provided by a lightweight solar array.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LyonsMikuckiGermanetal.2019,
  author    = {Lyons, W. Berry and Mikucki, Jill A. and German, Laura A. and Welch, Kathleen A. and Welch, Susan A. and Gardener, Christopher B. and Tulaczyk, Slawek M. and Pettit, Erin C. and Kowalski, Julia and Dachwald, Bernd},
  title     = {The Geochemistry of Englacial Brine from Taylor Glacier, Antarctica},
  series = {Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences},
  journal   = {Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Hoboken},
  issn      = {2169-8961},
  doi       = {10.1029/2018JG004411},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaggakisKelemenBorkKayseretal.2003,
  author    = {Maggakis-Kelemen, C. and Bork, M. and Kayser, Peter and Biselli, Manfred and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Biological and mechanical quality of red blood cells cultured from human umbilical cord blood stem cells},
  series = {Medical and biological engineering and computing. 41 (2003), H. 3},
  journal   = {Medical and biological engineering and computing. 41 (2003), H. 3},
  isbn      = {0140-0118},
  pages     = {350 -- 356},
  year      = {2003},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaggakisKelemenBiselliArtmann2002,
  author    = {Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Biselli, Manfred and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Determination of the elastic shear modulus of cultured human red blood cells},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 47 (2002), H. Suppl. 1 Pt. 1},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 47 (2002), H. Suppl. 1 Pt. 1},
  isbn      = {0013-5585},
  pages     = {106 -- 109},
  year      = {2002},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaggakisKelemenDigelArtmann2005,
  author    = {Maggakis-Kelemen, Christina and Digel, Ilya and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Polystyrene sulfonate/Polyallylamine hydrochloride microcapsules as potential artificial red blood cells - improvement of capsule flexibility},
  series = {Biomedizinische Technik. 50 (2005), H. Erg.-Bd. 1},
  journal   = {Biomedizinische Technik. 50 (2005), H. Erg.-Bd. 1},
  pages     = {324 -- 326},
  year      = {2005},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MaiwaldDachwald2010,
  author    = {Maiwald, Volker and Dachwald, Bernd},
  title     = {Mission Design for a Multiple-Rendezvous Mission to Jupiter's Trojans},
  pages     = {3},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MalanHamerKaeneletal.2020,
  author    = {Malan, Leone and Hamer, Mark and K{\"a}nel, Roland von and Kotliar, Konstantin and Wyk, Roelof D. van and Lambert, Gavin W. and Vilser, Walthard and Ziemssen, Tjalf and Schlaich, Markus P. and Smith, Wayne and Magnusson, Martin and Wentzel, Annemarie and Myburgh, Carlien E. and Steyn, Hendrik S. and Malan, Nico T.},
  title     = {Delayed retinal vein recovery responses indicate both non-adaptation to stress as well as increased risk for stroke: the SABPA study},
  series = {Cardiovascular Journal of Africa},
  volume    = {26},
  journal   = {Cardiovascular Journal of Africa},
  number    = {31},
  publisher = {Clinics Cardive Publishing},
  address   = {Durbanville},
  issn      = {1680-0745},
  doi       = {10.5830/CVJA-2020-031},
  pages     = {1 -- 12},
  year      = {2020},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MalinowskiFournierHorbachetal.2022,
  author    = {Malinowski, Daniel and Fournier, Yvan and Horbach, Andreas and Frick, Michael and Magliani, Mirko and Kalverkamp, Sebastian and Hildinger, Martin and Spillner, Jan and Behbahani, Mehdi and Hima, Flutura},
  title     = {Computational fluid dynamics analysis of endoluminal aortic perfusion},
  series = {Perfusion},
  volume    = {0},
  journal   = {Perfusion},
  number    = {0},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1477-111X},
  doi       = {10.1177/02676591221099809},
  pages     = {1 -- 8},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Introduction: In peripheral percutaneous (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) procedures the femoral arteries perfusion route has inherent disadvantages regarding poor upper body perfusion due to watershed. With the advent of new long flexible cannulas an advancement of the tip up to the ascending aorta has become feasible. To investigate the impact of such long endoluminal cannulas on upper body perfusion, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) study was performed considering different support levels and three cannula positions. Methods: An idealized literature-based- and a real patient proximal aortic geometry including an endoluminal cannula were constructed. The blood flow was considered continuous. Oxygen saturation was set to 80\% for the blood coming from the heart and to 100\% for the blood leaving the cannula. 50\% and 90\% venoarterial support levels from the total blood flow rate of 6 l/min were investigated for three different positions of the cannula in the aortic arch. Results: For both geometries, the placement of the cannula in the ascending aorta led to a superior oxygenation of all aortic blood vessels except for the left coronary artery. Cannula placements at the aortic arch and descending aorta could support supra-aortic arteries, but not the coronary arteries. All positions were able to support all branches with saturated blood at 90\% flow volume. Conclusions: In accordance with clinical observations CFD analysis reveals, that retrograde advancement of a long endoluminal cannula can considerably improve the oxygenation of the upper body and lead to oxygen saturation distributions similar to those of a central cannulation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MandekarHollandThielenetal.2022,
  author    = {Mandekar, Swati and Holland, Abigail and Thielen, Moritz and Behbahani, Mehdi and Melnykowycz, Mark},
  title     = {Advancing towards Ubiquitous EEG, Correlation of In-Ear EEG with Forehead EEG},
  series = {Sensors},
  volume    = {22},
  journal   = {Sensors},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1424-8220},
  doi       = {10.3390/s22041568},
  pages     = {1 -- 19},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Wearable EEG has gained popularity in recent years driven by promising uses outside of clinics and research. The ubiquitous application of continuous EEG requires unobtrusive form-factors that are easily acceptable by the end-users. In this progression, wearable EEG systems have been moving from full scalp to forehead and recently to the ear. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that emerging ear-EEG provides similar impedance and signal properties as established forehead EEG. EEG data using eyes-open and closed alpha paradigm were acquired from ten healthy subjects using generic earpieces fitted with three custom-made electrodes and a forehead electrode (at Fpx) after impedance analysis. Inter-subject variability in in-ear electrode impedance ranged from 20 kΩ to 25 kΩ at 10 Hz. Signal quality was comparable with an SNR of 6 for in-ear and 8 for forehead electrodes. Alpha attenuation was significant during the eyes-open condition in all in-ear electrodes, and it followed the structure of power spectral density plots of forehead electrodes, with the Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.92 between in-ear locations ELE (Left Ear Superior) and ERE (Right Ear Superior) and forehead locations, Fp1 and Fp2, respectively. The results indicate that in-ear EEG is an unobtrusive alternative in terms of impedance, signal properties and information content to established forehead EEG.},
  language  = {en}
}
@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{MansurovDigelBiisenbaevetal.2012,
  author    = {Mansurov, Z. and Digel, Ilya and Biisenbaev, M. and Savistkaya, I. and Kistaubaeva, A. and Akimbekov, N. and Zhubanova, A.},
  title     = {Bio-composite material on the basis of carbonized rice husk in biomedicine and environmental applications},
  series = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  volume    = {14},
  journal   = {Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {2522-4867},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj105},
  pages     = {115 -- 131},
  year      = {2012},
  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{MeyerGaalenLeschingeretal.2019,
  author    = {Meyer, Carolin and Gaalen, Kerstin van and Leschinger, Tim and Scheyerer, Max J. and Neiss, Wolfram F. and Staat, Manfred and M{\"u}ller, Lars P. and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Kyphoplasty of Osteoporotic Fractured Vertebrae: A Finite Element Analysis about Two Types of Cement},
  series = {BioMed Research International},
  journal   = {BioMed Research International},
  doi       = {10.1155/2019/9232813},
  pages     = {Article ID 9232813},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MichaelMayerWeberetal.2017,
  author    = {Michael, Hackl and Mayer, Katharina and Weber, Mareike and Staat, Manfred and van Riet, Roger and Burkhart, Klau Josef and M{\"u}ller, Lars Peter and Wegmann, Kilian},
  title     = {Plate osteosynthesis of proximal ulna fractures : a biomechanical micromotion analysis},
  series = {The journal of hand surgery},
  volume    = {42},
  journal   = {The journal of hand surgery},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0363-5023},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.05.014},
  pages     = {834.e1 -- 834.e7},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MiciliValterOflazetal.2013,
  author    = {Micili, Serap C. and Valter, Markus and Oflaz, Hakan and Ozogul, Candan and Linder, Peter and F{\"o}ckler, Nicole and Artmann, Gerhard and Digel, Ilya and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l},
  title     = {Optical coherence tomography : a potential tool to predict premature rupture of fetal membranes},
  series = {Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H : Journal of engineering in medicine},
  volume    = {Vol. 227},
  journal   = {Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H : Journal of engineering in medicine},
  number    = {No. 4},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {0046-2039 (Print) ; 2041-3033 (E-Journal)},
  pages     = {393 -- 401},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MikielewiczKotliarBarraqueretal.2011,
  author    = {Mikielewicz, Marek and Kotliar, Konstantin and Barraquer, Rafael I. and Michael, Ralph},
  title     = {Air-pulse corneal applanation signal curve parameters for the characterisation of keratoconus},
  series = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)},
  volume    = {95},
  journal   = {British Journal of Ophthalmology (eBJO)},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {BMJ Publ. Group},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1468-2079},
  pages     = {793 -- 798},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@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{MoratFaudeHanssenetal.2020,
  author    = {Morat, Mareike and Faude, Oliver and Hanssen, Henner and Ludyga, Sebastian and Zacher, Jonas and Eibl, Angi and Albracht, Kirsten and Donath, Lars},
  title     = {Agility Training to Integratively Promote Neuromuscular, Cognitive, Cardiovascular and Psychosocial Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Study Protocol of a One-Year Randomized-Controlled Trial},
  series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
  volume    = {17},
  journal   = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1660-4601},
  doi       = {10.3390/ijerph17061853},
  pages     = {1 -- 14},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Exercise training effectively mitigates aging-induced health and fitness impairments. Traditional training recommendations for the elderly focus separately on relevant physiological fitness domains, such as balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. Thus, a more holistic and functional training framework is needed. The proposed agility training concept integratively tackles spatial orientation, stop and go, balance and strength. The presented protocol aims at introducing a two-armed, one-year randomized controlled trial, evaluating the effects of this concept on neuromuscular, cardiovascular, cognitive and psychosocial health outcomes in healthy older adults. Eighty-five participants were enrolled in this ongoing trial. Seventy-nine participants completed baseline testing and were block-randomized to the agility training group or the inactive control group. All participants undergo pre- and post-testing with interim assessment after six months. The intervention group currently receives supervised, group-based agility training twice a week over one year, with progressively demanding perceptual, cognitive and physical exercises. Knee extension strength, reactive balance, dual task gait speed and the Agility Challenge for the Elderly (ACE) serve as primary endpoints and neuromuscular, cognitive, cardiovascular, and psychosocial meassures serve as surrogate secondary outcomes. Our protocol promotes a comprehensive exercise training concept for older adults, that might facilitate stakeholders in health and exercise to stimulate relevant health outcomes without relying on excessively time-consuming physical activity recommendations.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuellerJungAhammer2017,
  author    = {M{\"u}ller, Wolfram and Jung, Alexander and Ahammer, Helmut},
  title     = {Advantages and problems of nonlinear methods applied to analyze physiological time signals: human balance control as an example},
  series = {Scientific Reports},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Scientific Reports},
  number    = {Article number 2464},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {2045-2322},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41598-017-02665-5},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NamAroraBehbahanietal.2010,
  author    = {Nam, J. and Arora, D. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Probst, M. and Benkowski, R. and Behr, M. and Pasquali, M.},
  title     = {New computational method in hemolysis analysis for artificial heart pump},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NeumaierKotliarHaerenetal.2021,
  author    = {Neumaier, Felix and Kotliar, Konstantin and Haeren, Roel Hubert Louis and Temel, Yasin and L{\"u}ke, Jan Niklas and Seyam, Osama and Lindauer, Ute and Clusmann, Hans and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander and Schneider, Toni and Albanna, Walid},
  title     = {Retinal Vessel Responses to Flicker Stimulation Are Impaired in Ca v 2.3-Deficient Mice—An in- vivo Evaluation Using Retinal Vessel Analysis (RVA)},
  series = {Frontiers in Neurology},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Neurology},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  doi       = {10.3389/fneur.2021.659890},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NeumaierWeissVeldemanetal.2021,
  author    = {Neumaier, Felix and Weiss, Miriam and Veldeman, Michael and Kotliar, Konstantin and Wiesmann, Martin and Schulze-Steinen, Henna and H{\"o}llig, Anke and Clusmann, Hans and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander and Albanna, Walid},
  title     = {Changes in endogenous daytime melatonin levels after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage - preliminary findings from an observational cohort study},
  series = {Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery},
  volume    = {208},
  journal   = {Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery},
  number    = {Article No.: 106870},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0303-8467},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106870},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is associated with early and delayed brain injury due to several underlying and interrelated processes, which include inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial, and neuronal apoptosis. Treatment with melatonin, a cytoprotective neurohormone with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic effects, has been shown to attenuate early brain injury (EBI) and to prevent delayed cerebral vasospasm in experimental aSAH models. Less is known about the role of endogenous melatonin for aSAH outcome and how its production is altered by the pathophysiological cascades initiated during EBI. In the present observational study, we analyzed changes in melatonin levels during the first three weeks after aSAH.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NguyenRaatschenStaat2010,
  author    = {Nguyen, N.-H. and Raatschen, Hans-J{\"u}rgen and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {A hyperelastic model of biological tissue materials in tubular organs},
  pages     = {1 -- 12},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NguyenDuongTranetal.2012,
  author    = {Nguyen, Nhu Huynh and Duong, Minh Tuan and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Pham, Phu Tinh and Grottke, O. and Tolba, R. and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {Influence of a freeze-thaw cycle on the stress-stretch curves of tissues of porcine abdominal organs},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {14},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-2380},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.008},
  pages     = {2382 -- 2386},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The paper investigates both fresh porcine spleen and liver and the possible decomposition of these organs under a freeze-thaw cycle. The effect of tissue preservation condition is an important factor which should be taken into account for protracted biomechanical tests. In this work, tension tests were conducted for a large number of tissue specimens from twenty pigs divided into two groups of 10. Concretely, the first group was tested in fresh state; the other one was tested after a freeze-thaw cycle which simulates the conservation conditions before biomechanical experiments. A modified Fung model for isotropic behavior was adopted for the curve fitting of each kind of tissues. Experimental results show strong effects of the realistic freeze-thaw cycle on the capsule of elastin-rich spleen but negligible effects on the liver which virtually contains no elastin. This different behavior could be explained by the autolysis of elastin by elastolytic enzymes during the warmer period after thawing. Realistic biomechanical properties of elastin-rich organs can only be expected if really fresh tissue is tested. The observations are supported by tests of intestines.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NguyenXuanRabczukNguyenThoietal.2011,
  author    = {Nguyen-Xuan, H. and Rabczuk, T. and Nguyen-Thoi, T. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Nguyen-Thanh, N.},
  title     = {Computation of limit and shakedown loads using a node-based smoothed finite element method},
  series = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering},
  volume    = {90},
  journal   = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Wiley},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1097-0207},
  doi       = {10.1002/nme.3317},
  pages     = {287 -- 310},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {This paper presents a novel numerical procedure for computing limit and shakedown loads of structures using a node-based smoothed FEM in combination with a primal-dual algorithm. An associated primal-dual form based on the von Mises yield criterion is adopted. The primal-dual algorithm together with a Newton-like iteration are then used to solve this associated primal-dual form to determine simultaneously both approximate upper and quasi-lower bounds of the plastic collapse limit and the shakedown limit. The present formulation uses only linear approximations and its implementation into finite element programs is quite simple. Several numerical examples are given to show the reliability, accuracy, and generality of the present formulation compared with other available methods.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NiedermeyerZhouDursunetal.2016,
  author    = {Niedermeyer, Angela and Zhou, Bei and Dursun, G{\"o}zde and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Markert, Bernd},
  title     = {An examination of tissue engineered scaffolds in a bioreactor},
  series = {Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics PAMM},
  volume    = {16},
  journal   = {Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics PAMM},
  number    = {1},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1617-7061},
  doi       = {10.1002/pamm.201610038},
  pages     = {99 -- 100},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Replacement tissues, designed to fill in articular cartilage defects, should exhibit the same properties as the native material. The aim of this study is to foster the understanding of, firstly, the mechanical behavior of the material itself and, secondly, the influence of cultivation parameters on cell seeded implants as well as on cell migration into acellular implants. In this study, acellular cartilage replacement material is theoretically, numerically and experimentally investigated regarding its viscoelastic properties, where a phenomenological model for practical applications is developed. Furthermore, remodeling and cell migration are investigated.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NomdedeuWillenSchiefferetal.2012,
  author    = {Nomdedeu, Mar Monsonis and Willen, Christine and Schieffer, Andre and Arndt, Hartmut},
  title     = {Temperature-dependent ranges of coexistence in a model of a two-prey-one-predator microbial food web},
  series = {Marine Biology},
  volume    = {159},
  journal   = {Marine Biology},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Berlin},
  issn      = {1432-1793},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00227-012-1966-x},
  pages     = {2423 -- 2430},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The objective of our study was to analyze the effects of temperature on the population dynamics of a three-species food web consisting of two prey bacteria (Pedobacter sp. and Acinetobacter johnsonii) and a protozoan predator (Tetrahymena pyriformis) as model organisms. We assessed the effects of temperature on the growth rates of all three species with the objective of developing a model with four differential equations based on the experimental data. The following hypotheses were tested at a theoretical level: Firstly, temperature changes can affect the dynamic behavior of a system by temperature-dependent parameters and interactions and secondly, food web response to temperature cannot be derived from the single species temperature response. The main outcome of the study is that temperature changes affect the parameter range where coexistence is possible within all three species. This has significant consequences on our ideas regarding the evaluation of effects of global warming.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NovacekTranKlingeetal.2012,
  author    = {Novacek, V. and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Klinge, U. and Tolba, R. H. and Staat, Manfred and Bronson, D. G. and Miesse, A. M. and Whiffen, J. and Turquier, F.},
  title     = {Finite element modelling of stapled colorectal end-to-end anastomosis : Advantages of variable height stapler design},
  series = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Journal of Biomechanics},
  number    = {115},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-2380},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.07.021},
  pages     = {2693 -- 2697},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {The impact of surgical staplers on tissues has been studied mostly in an empirical manner. In this paper, finite element method was used to clarify the mechanics of tissue stapling and associated phenomena. Various stapling modalities and several designs of circular staplers were investigated to evaluate the impact of the device on tissues and mechanical performance of the end-to-end colorectal anastomosis. Numerical simulations demonstrated that a single row of staples is not adequate to resist leakage due to non-linear buckling and opening of the tissue layers between two adjacent staples. Compared to the single staple row configuration, significant increase in stress experienced by the tissue at the inner staple rows was observed in two and three rows designs. On the other hand, adding second and/or third staple row had no effect on strain in the tissue inside the staples. Variable height design with higher staples in outer rows significantly reduced the stresses and strains in outer rows when compared to the same configuration with flat cartridge.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PeloniCeriottiDachwald2016,
  author    = {Peloni, Alessandro and Ceriotti, Matteo and Dachwald, Bernd},
  title     = {Solar-sail trajectory design for a multiple near-earth-asteroid rendezvous mission},
  series = {Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics},
  volume    = {39},
  journal   = {Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {AIAA},
  address   = {Reston, Va.},
  issn      = {0731-5090},
  doi       = {10.2514/1.G000470},
  pages     = {2712 -- 2724},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The scientific interest for near-Earth asteroids as well as the interest in potentially hazardous asteroids from the perspective of planetary defense led the space community to focus on near-Earth asteroid mission studies. A multiple near-Earth asteroid rendezvous mission with close-up observations of several objects can help to improve the characterization of these asteroids. This work explores the design of a solar-sail spacecraft for such a mission, focusing on the search of possible sequences of encounters and the trajectory optimization. This is done in two sequential steps: a sequence search by means of a simplified trajectory model and a set of heuristic rules based on astrodynamics, and a subsequent optimization phase. A shape-based approach for solar sailing has been developed and is used for the first phase. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated through a fully optimized multiple near-Earth asteroid rendezvous mission. The results show that it is possible to visit five near-Earth asteroids within 10 years with near-term solar-sail technology.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PeloniDachwaldCeriotti2017,
  author    = {Peloni, Alessandro and Dachwald, Bernd and Ceriotti, Matteo},
  title     = {Multiple near-earth asteroid rendezvous mission: Solar-sailing options},
  series = {Advances in Space Research},
  journal   = {Advances in Space Research},
  number    = {In Press, Corrected Proof},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0273-1177},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.asr.2017.10.017},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PhamStaat2013,
  author    = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {An Upper Bound Algorithm for Limit and Shakedown Analysis of Bounded Linearly Kinematic Hardening Structures},
  series = {Limit State of Materials and Structures : Direct Methods 2. Saxc{\´e}, G{\´e}ry de (Hrsg.)},
  journal   = {Limit State of Materials and Structures : Direct Methods 2. Saxc{\´e}, G{\´e}ry de (Hrsg.)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  isbn      = {978-94-007-5424-9},
  pages     = {71 -- 87},
  year      = {2013},
  language  = {en}
}
@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{PhamVuTranetal.2010,
  author    = {Pham, Phu Tinh and Vu, Khoi Duc and Tran, Thanh Ngoc and Staat, Manfred},
  title     = {A primal-dual algorithm for shakedown analysis of elastic-plastic bounded linearly kinematic hardening bodies},
  pages     = {1 -- 7},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PogorelovaRogachevAkimbekovetal.2024,
  author    = {Pogorelova, Natalia and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Digel, Ilya},
  title     = {Effect of dehydration method on the micro- and nanomorphological properties of bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on different substrates},
  series = {Journal of materials science},
  volume    = {2024},
  journal   = {Journal of materials science},
  publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1573-4803 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/s10853-024-09596-3},
  pages     = {13 Seiten},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {Many important properties of bacterial cellulose (BC), such as moisture absorption capacity, elasticity and tensile strength, largely depend on its structure. This paper presents a study on the effect of the drying method on BC films produced by Medusomyces gisevii using two different procedures: room temperature drying (RT, (24 ± 2 °C, humidity 65 ± 1\%, dried until a constant weight was reached) and freeze-drying (FD, treated at - 75 °C for 48 h). BC was synthesized using one of two different carbon sources—either glucose or sucrose. Structural differences in the obtained BC films were evaluated using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction. Macroscopically, the RT samples appeared semi-transparent and smooth, whereas the FD group exhibited an opaque white color and sponge-like structure. SEM examination showed denser packing of fibrils in FD samples while RT-samples displayed smaller average fiber diameter, lower surface roughness and less porosity. AFM confirmed the SEM observations and showed that the FD material exhibited a more branched structure and a higher surface roughness. The samples cultivated in a glucose-containing nutrient medium, generally displayed a straight and ordered shape of fibrils compared to the sucrose-derived BC, characterized by a rougher and wavier structure. The BC films dried under different conditions showed distinctly different crystallinity degrees, whereas the carbon source in the culture medium was found to have a relatively small effect on the BC crystallinity.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PogorelovaRogachevDigeletal.2020,
  author    = {Pogorelova, Natalia and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Digel, Ilya and Chernigova, Svetlana and Nardin, Dmitry},
  title     = {Bacterial Cellulose Nanocomposites: Morphology and Mechanical Properties},
  series = {Materials},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {Materials},
  number    = {12},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  isbn      = {1996-1944},
  doi       = {10.3390/ma13122849},
  pages     = {1 -- 16},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a promising material for biomedical applications due to its unique properties such as high mechanical strength and biocompatibility. This article describes the microbiological synthesis, modification, and characterization of the obtained BC-nanocomposites originating from symbiotic consortium Medusomyces gisevii. Two BC-modifications have been obtained: BC-Ag and BC-calcium phosphate (BC-Ca3(PO4)2). Structure and physicochemical properties of the BC and its modifications were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and infrared Fourier spectroscopy as well as by measurements of mechanical and water holding/absorbing capacities. Topographic analysis of the surface revealed multicomponent thick fibrils (150-160 nm in diameter and about 15 µm in length) constituted by 50-60 nm nanofibrils weaved into a left-hand helix. Distinctive features of Ca-phosphate-modified BC samples were (a) the presence of 500-700 nm entanglements and (b) inclusions of Ca3(PO4)2 crystals. The samples impregnated with Ag nanoparticles exhibited numerous roundish inclusions, about 110 nm in diameter. The boundaries between the organic and inorganic phases were very distinct in both cases. The Ag-modified samples also showed a prominent waving pattern in the packing of nanofibrils. The obtained BC gel films possessed water-holding capacity of about 62.35 g/g. However, the dried (to a constant mass) BC-films later exhibited a low water absorption capacity (3.82 g/g). It was found that decellularized BC samples had 2.4 times larger Young's modulus and 2.2 times greater tensile strength as compared to dehydrated native BC films. We presume that this was caused by molecular compaction of the BC structure.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PookhalilAmoabedinyTabeshetal.2016,
  author    = {Pookhalil, Ali and Amoabediny, Ghassem and Tabesh, Hadi and Behbahani, Mehdi and Mottaghy, Khosrow},
  title     = {A new approach for semiempirical modeling of mechanical blood trauma},
  series = {The international journal of artificial organs},
  volume    = {39},
  journal   = {The international journal of artificial organs},
  number    = {4},
  publisher = {Sage},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1724-6040},
  doi       = {10.5301/ijao.5000474},
  pages     = {171 -- 177},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Purpose Two semi-empirical models were recently published, both making use of existing literature data, but each taking into account different physical phenomena that trigger hemolysis. In the first model, hemoglobin (Hb) release is described as a permeation procedure across the membrane, assuming a shear stress-dependent process (sublethal model). The second model only accounts for hemoglobin release that is caused by cell membrane breakdown, which occurs when red blood cells (RBC) undergo mechanically induced shearing for a period longer than the threshold time (nonuniform threshold model). In this paper, we introduce a model that considers the hemolysis generated by both these possible phenomena. Methods Since hemolysis can possibly be caused by permeation of hemoglobin through the RBC functional membrane as well as by release of hemoglobin from RBC membrane breakdown, our proposed model combines both these models. An experimental setup consisting of a Couette device was utilized for validation of our proposed model. Results A comparison is presented between the damage index (DI) predicted by the proposed model vs. the sublethal model vs. the nonthreshold model and experimental datasets. This comparison covers a wide range of shear stress for both human and porcine blood. An appropriate agreement between the measured DI and the DI predicted by the present model was obtained. Conclusions The semiempirical hemolysis model introduced in this paper aims for significantly enhanced conformity with experimental data. Two phenomenological outcomes become possible with the proposed approach: an estimation of the average time after which cell membrane breakdown occurs under the applied conditions, and a prediction of the ratio between the phenomena involved in hemolysis.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PreissLinderWendtetal.2011,
  author    = {Preiß, C. and Linder, Peter and Wendt, K. and Krystek, M. and Digel, Ilya and Gossmann, Matthias and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Porst, Dariusz and Kayser, Peter and Bassam, Rasha and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Engineering technology for plant physiology and plant stress research},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {Plant physiology and plant stress: Plant physiology will be much more important for human mankind because of yield and cultivation limits of crops determined by their resistance to stress. To assess and counteract various stress factors it is necessary to conduct plant research to gain information and results on plant physiology.},
  subject      = {Pflanzenphysiologie},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PresslerEsefeldScherretal.2010,
  author    = {Pressler, Axel and Esefeld, Katrin and Scherr, Johannes and Ali, Mohammad and Hanssen, Henner and Kotliar, Konstantin and Lanzl, Ines and Halle, Martin and Kaemmerer, Harald and Schmidt-Trucks{\"a}ss, Arno and Hager, Alfred},
  title     = {Structural alterations of retinal arterioles in adults late after repair of aortic isthmic coarctation},
  series = {The American Journal of Cardiology},
  volume    = {105},
  journal   = {The American Journal of Cardiology},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0002-9149},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.10.070},
  pages     = {740 -- 744},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {Patients after coarctation repair still have an increased risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events. This has been explained by the persisting hypertension and alterations in the peripheral vessels. However, involvement of the central vessels such as the retinal arteries is virtually unknown. A total of 34 patients after coarctation repair (22 men and 12 women; 23 to 58 years old, age range 0 to 32 years at surgical repair) and 34 nonhypertensive controls underwent structural and functional retinal vessel analysis. Using structural analysis, the vessel diameters were measured. Using functional analysis, the endothelium-dependent vessel dilation in response to flicker light stimulation was assessed. In the patients after coarctation repair, the retinal arteriolar diameter was significantly reduced compared to that of the controls (median 182 μm, first to third quartile 171 to 197; vs 197 μm, first to third quartile 193 to 206; p <0.001). These findings were independent of the peripheral blood pressure and age at intervention. No differences were found for venules. The functional analysis findings were not different between the patients and controls (maximum dilation 3.5\%, first to third quartile 2.1\% to 4.5\% vs 3.6\%, first to third quartile 2.2\% to 4.3\%; p = 0.81), indicating preserved autoregulative mechanisms. In conclusion, the retinal artery diameter is reduced in patients after coarctation repair, independent of their current blood pressure level and age at intervention. As a structural marker of chronic vessel damage associated with past, current, or future hypertension, retinal arteriolar narrowing has been linked to stroke incidence. These results indicate an involvement of cerebral microcirculation in aortic coarctation, despite timely repair, and might contribute to explain the increased rate of cerebrovascular events in such patients.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ProbstBehbahaniBorrmannetal.2010,
  author    = {Probst, M. and Behbahani, Mehdi and Borrmann, E. and Elgeti, S. and Nicolai, M. and Behr, M.},
  title     = {Hemodynamic Modeling for Numerical Analysis and Design of Medical Devices},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{QuittmannAbelAlbrachtetal.2020,
  author    = {Quittmann, Oliver J. and Abel, Thomas and Albracht, Kirsten and Meskemper, Joshua and Foitschik, Tina and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Biomechanics of handcycling propulsion in a 30-min continuous load test at lactate threshold: Kinetics, kinematics, and muscular activity in able-bodied participants},
  series = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  journal   = {European Journal of Applied Physiology},
  number    = {120},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  issn      = {1439-6327},
  doi       = {10.1007/s00421-020-04373-x},
  pages     = {1403 -- 1415},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Purpose This study aims to investigate the biomechanics of handcycling during a continuous load trial (CLT) to assess the mechanisms underlying fatigue in upper body exercise. Methods Twelve able-bodied triathletes performed a 30-min CLT at a power output corresponding to lactate threshold in a racing recumbent handcycle mounted on a stationary ergometer. During the CLT, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), tangential crank kinetics, 3D joint kinematics, and muscular activity of ten muscles of the upper extremity and trunk were examined using motion capturing and surface electromyography. Results During the CLT, spontaneously chosen cadence and RPE increased, whereas crank torque decreased. Rotational work was higher during the pull phase. Peripheral RPE was higher compared to central RPE. Joint range of motion decreased for elbow-flexion and radial-duction. Integrated EMG (iEMG) increased in the forearm flexors, forearm extensors, and M. deltoideus (Pars spinalis). An earlier onset of activation was found for M. deltoideus (Pars clavicularis), M. pectoralis major, M. rectus abdominis, M. biceps brachii, and the forearm flexors. Conclusion Fatigue-related alterations seem to apply analogously in handcycling and cycling. The most distal muscles are responsible for force transmission on the cranks and might thus suffer most from neuromuscular fatigue. The findings indicate that peripheral fatigue (at similar lactate values) is higher in handcycling compared to leg cycling, at least for inexperienced participants. An increase in cadence might delay peripheral fatigue by a reduced vascular occlusion. We assume that the gap between peripheral and central fatigue can be reduced by sport-specific endurance training.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{QuittmannAbelAlbrachtetal.2019,
  author    = {Quittmann, Oliver J. and Abel, Thomas and Albracht, Kirsten and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Reliability of muscular activation patterns and their alterations during incremental handcycling in able-bodied participants},
  series = {Sports Biomechanics},
  journal   = {Sports Biomechanics},
  number    = {Article in press},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1752-6116},
  doi       = {10.1080/14763141.2019.1593496},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{QuittmannAbelAlbrachtetal.2022,
  author    = {Quittmann, Oliver J. and Abel, Thomas and Albracht, Kirsten and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Biomechanics of all-out handcycling exercise: kinetics, kinematics and muscular activity of a 15-s sprint test in able-bodied participants},
  series = {Sports Biomechanics},
  volume    = {21},
  journal   = {Sports Biomechanics},
  number    = {10},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1752-6116 (Onlineausgabe)},
  doi       = {10.1080/14763141.2020.1745266},
  pages     = {1200 -- 1223},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {This study aims to quantify the kinematics, kinetics and muscular activity of all-out handcycling exercise and examine their alterations during the course of a 15-s sprint test. Twelve able-bodied competitive triathletes performed a 15-s all-out sprint test in a recumbent racing handcycle that was attached to an ergometer. During the sprint test, tangential crank kinetics, 3D joint kinematics and muscular activity of 10 muscles of the upper extremity and trunk were examined using a power metre, motion capturing and surface electromyography (sEMG), respectively. Parameters were compared between revolution one (R1), revolution two (R2), the average of revolution 3 to 13 (R3) and the average of the remaining revolutions (R4). Shoulder abduction and internal-rotation increased, whereas maximal shoulder retroversion decreased during the sprint. Except for the wrist angles, angular velocity increased for every joint of the upper extremity. Several muscles demonstrated an increase in muscular activation, an earlier onset of muscular activation in crank cycle and an increased range of activation. During the course of a 15-s all-out sprint test in handcycling, the shoulder muscles and the muscles associated to the push phase demonstrate indications for short-duration fatigue. These findings are helpful to prevent injuries and improve performance in all-out handcycling.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{QuittmannMeskemperAlbrachtetal.2020,
  author    = {Quittmann, Oliver J. and Meskemper, Joshua and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Thomas and Foitschik, Tina and Str{\"u}der, Heiko K.},
  title     = {Normalising surface EMG of ten upper-extremity muscles in handcycling: Manual resistance vs. sport-specific MVICs},
  series = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
  volume    = {51},
  journal   = {Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology},
  number    = {Article 102402},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1050-6411},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102402},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Muscular activity in terms of surface electromyography (sEMG) is usually normalised to maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVICs). This study aims to compare two different MVIC-modes in handcycling and examine the effect of moving average window-size. Twelve able-bodied male competitive triathletes performed ten MVICs against manual resistance and four sport-specific trials against fixed cranks. sEMG of ten muscles [M. trapezius (TD); M. pectoralis major (PM); M. deltoideus, Pars clavicularis (DA); M. deltoideus, Pars spinalis (DP); M. biceps brachii (BB); M. triceps brachii (TB); forearm flexors (FC); forearm extensors (EC); M. latissimus dorsi (LD) and M. rectus abdominis (RA)] was recorded and filtered using moving average window-sizes of 150, 200, 250 and 300 ms. Sport-specific MVICs were higher compared to manual resistance for TB, DA, DP and LD, whereas FC, TD, BB and RA demonstrated lower values. PM and EC demonstrated no significant difference between MVIC-modes. Moving average window-size had no effect on MVIC outcomes. MVIC-mode should be taken into account when normalised sEMG data are illustrated in handcycling. Sport-specific MVICs seem to be suitable for some muscles (TB, DA, DP and LD), but should be augmented by MVICs against manual/mechanical resistance for FC, TD, BB and RA.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RamoshabaHuismanLammertynetal.2020,
  author    = {Ramoshaba, Nthai E. and Huisman, Hugo W. and Lammertyn, Leandi and Kotliar, Konstantin and Schutte, Aletta E. and Smith, Wayne},
  title     = {Retinal microvasculature and masked hypertension in young adults: the African-PREDICT study},
  series = {Hypertension Research},
  journal   = {Hypertension Research},
  number    = {43},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Osaka},
  issn      = {1348-4214},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41440-020-0487-0},
  pages     = {1231 -- 1238},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Masked hypertension is known to induce microvascular complications. However, it is unclear whether early microvascular changes are already occurring in young, otherwise healthy adults. We therefore investigated whether retinal microvascular calibers and acute responses to a flicker stimulus are related to masked hypertension. We used the baseline data of 889 participants aged 20-30 years who were taking part in the African Prospective study on the Early Detection and Identification of Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension. Clinic and 24-h ambulatory blood pressure were measured. The central retinal artery equivalent (CRAE) and central retinal vein equivalent were calculated from fundus images, and retinal vessel dilation was determined in response to flicker light-induced provocation. A smaller CRAE was observed in those with masked hypertension vs. those with normotension (157.1 vs. 161.2 measuring units, P < 0.001). In forward multivariable-adjusted regression analysis, only CRAE was negatively related to masked hypertension [adjusted R² = 0.267, β = -0.097 (95\% CI = -0.165; -0.029), P = 0.005], but other retinal microvascular parameters were not associated with masked hypertension. In multivariable logistic regression analyses, masked hypertension [OR = 2.333, (95\% CI = 1.316; 4.241), P = 0.004] was associated with a narrower CRAE. In young healthy adults, masked hypertension was associated with retinal arteriolar narrowing, thereby reflecting early microvascular alterations known to predict cardiovascular outcomes in later life.},
  language  = {en}
}