@article{MartinFrauenrathOezerdemetal.2011, author = {Martin, Conrad and Frauenrath, Tobias and {\"O}zerdem, Celal and Renz, Wolfgang and Niendorf, Thoralf}, title = {Development and evaluation of a small and mobile Magneto Alert Sensor (MALSE) to support safety requirements for magnetic resonance imaging}, series = {European Radiology}, volume = {21}, journal = {European Radiology}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, issn = {1432-1084}, doi = {10.1007/s00330-011-2153-z}, pages = {2187 -- 2192}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Objective The purpose of this study is to (i) design a small and mobile Magnetic field ALert SEnsor (MALSE), (ii) to carefully evaluate its sensors to their consistency of activation/deactivation and sensitivity to magnetic fields, and (iii) to demonstrate the applicability of MALSE in 1.5 T, 3.0 T and 7.0 T MR fringe field environments. Methods MALSE comprises a set of reed sensors, which activate in response to their exposure to a magnetic field. The activation/deactivation of reed sensors was examined by moving them in/out of the fringe field generated by 7TMR. Results The consistency with which individual reed sensors would activate at the same field strength was found to be 100\% for the setup used. All of the reed switches investigated required a substantial drop in ambient magnetic field strength before they deactivated. Conclusions MALSE is a simple concept for alerting MRI staff to a ferromagnetic object being brought into fringe magnetic fields which exceeds MALSEs activation magnetic field. MALSE can easily be attached to ferromagnetic objects within the vicinity of a scanner, thus creating a barrier for hazardous situations induced by ferromagnetic parts which should not enter the vicinity of an MR-system to occur.}, language = {en} } @article{DieringerRenzLindeletal.2011, author = {Dieringer, Matthias A. and Renz, Wolfgang and Lindel, Tomasz D. and Seifert, Frank and Frauenrath, Tobias and von Knobelsdorf-Brenkenhoff, Florian and Waiczies, Helmar and Hoffmann, Werner and Rieger, Jan and Pfeiffer, Harald and Ittermann, Bernd and Schulz-Menger, Jeanette and Niendorf, Thoralf}, title = {Design and application of a four-channel transmit/receive surface coil for functional cardiac imaging at 7T}, series = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging}, volume = {33}, journal = {Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley-Liss}, address = {New York}, issn = {1522-2586}, doi = {10.1002/jmri.22451}, pages = {736 -- 741}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Purpose To design and evaluate a four-channel cardiac transceiver coil array for functional cardiac imaging at 7T. Materials and Methods A four-element cardiac transceiver surface coil array was developed with two rectangular loops mounted on an anterior former and two rectangular loops on a posterior former. specific absorption rate (SAR) simulations were performed and a Burn:x-wiley:10531807:media:JMRI22451:tex2gif-stack-1 calibration method was applied prior to obtain 2D FLASH CINE (mSENSE, R = 2) images from nine healthy volunteers with a spatial resolution of up to 1 × 1 × 2.5 mm3. Results Tuning and matching was found to be better than 10 dB for all subjects. The decoupling (S21) was measured to be >18 dB between neighboring loops, >20 dB for opposite loops, and >30 dB for other loop combinations. SAR values were well within the limits provided by the IEC. Imaging provided clinically acceptable signal homogeneity with an excellent blood-myocardium contrast applying the Burn:x-wiley:10531807:media:JMRI22451:tex2gif-stack-2 calibration approach. Conclusion A four-channel cardiac transceiver coil array for 7T was built, allowing for cardiac imaging with clinically acceptable signal homogeneity and an excellent blood-myocardium contrast. Minor anatomic structures, such as pericardium, mitral, and tricuspid valves and their apparatus, as well as trabeculae, were accurately delineated.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Jacobsen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Jacobsen, Finn}, title = {Designexperiments with Artificial Intelligence}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {201}, year = {2023}, abstract = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz (KI) hat die Designbranche erreicht, doch die Angst, dass KI Designer:innen die Arbeitspl{\"a}tze wegnimmt, ist unbegr{\"u}ndet. K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz kann Designer:innen als Werkzeug dienen. Durch das Zusammenspiel von Designer:innen und KI entstehen innerhalb von k{\"u}rzester Zeit neuartige Kreationen. Das Projekt „Designexperiments with Artificial Intelligence" ist eine Sammlung von visuellen Experimenten, welche mit der Hilfe von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz durchgef{\"u}hrt wurden. Eines dieser Experimente wird in Form einer Installation ausgestellt. Dabei werden die Besucher*innen aufgefordert mit der Maschine zusammen ein Bild zu gestalten. Dieser Input wird anschließend von einer KI verarbeitet. Das Projekt „Designexperimente with Artificial Intelligence" ist ein Versuch, mittels k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz eine neue {\"A}sthetik zu finden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kappe2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kappe, Lisa}, title = {59 von 47.900.000 Fußball-Fans}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {212 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Fan sein bedeutet f{\"u}r viele Menschen unterschiedliche Dinge. Viele w{\"u}rden sich selber vielleicht nicht mal als Solche bezeichnen. Nichtsdestotrotz gibt es etwas, das diese Gruppe von Menschen verbindet: Die gemeinsame Leidenschaft f{\"u}r eine bestimmte Sache, die sie im Alltag nicht missen wollen. In Deutschland alleine w{\"u}rden sich 47.900.000 Menschen selber als Fußball-Fan bezeichnen. Und nat{\"u}rlich l{\"a}sst sich nicht jeder dieser Menschen in den selben Topf werfen. Die Publikation „59 von 47.900.00 Fußball-Fans" besch{\"a}ftigt sich mit 59 dieser Fans, verschiedenen Wissenschaftler*innen und Psycholog*innen, um dem Fan-Sein auf den Grund zu gehen. Warum sind Menschen {\"u}berhaupt Fußball-Fans? Was macht Fan-Sein aus? Und wer sind diese Ultras?}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Karry2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Karry, Lena}, title = {siso - lerne was du willst}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {296 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Kinder konsumieren heutzutage f{\"u}r viele Stunden am Tag soziale Medien. Jedoch sind die Inhalte auf diesen Plattformen oftmals nur oberfl{\"a}chlich und bieten wenig bis keinen Mehrwert durch z. B. zus{\"a}tzliches Wissen. Dabei lernen Kinder einfacher, wenn ihr Interesse am Thema geweckt ist und sie Spaß an der Besch{\"a}ftigung haben. Die individuellen Interessen der Kinder - und damit die m{\"o}glichen Lerninhalte - sind vielf{\"a}ltig. Eine m{\"o}gliche L{\"o}sung hierf{\"u}r ist siso. Siso ist eine Lernplattform, die sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass Kinder ihren Interessen nachgehen sowie neue Fertigkeiten und F{\"a}higkeiten erlernen k{\"o}nnen. Des Weiteren regt siso die Nutzer*innen durch Aufgaben dazu an, selbst aktiv zu werden. Durch die in der Anwendung verbaute soziale Komponente k{\"o}nnen Kinder sich auch {\"u}ber ihre Interessen austauschen und dadurch neue Freunde finden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kauffmann2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kauffmann, Michael}, title = {OpenCouch : Therapiesuche leicht gemacht.}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {175 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Auswirkungen psychischer Erkrankungen stellen ein zunehmendes Thema in unserer Gesellschaft dar. Allein in Deutschland erkranken jedes Jahr ein Viertel aller Menschen psychisch. Besonders seit der Pandemie w{\"a}chst die Nachfrage nach psychotherapeutischer Behandlung stetig an, wodurch die Wartelisten in den Praxen immer l{\"a}nger werden. Betroffene m{\"u}ssen oft ein halbes Jahr oder l{\"a}nger auf einen Therapieplatz warten und sind gezwungen zu nehmen, was gerade frei ist. Dabei ist es f{\"u}r den Therapieerfolg essenziell, dass nicht nur die Therapie auf einen abgestimmt ist, sondern auch die Chemie zwischen Therapeut:in und Patient:in passt. OpenCouch ist eine Anwendung, die Betroffene bei der Therapieplatzsuche unterst{\"u}tzen soll, indem sie Informationen und Tools zur Verf{\"u}gung stellt, um trotz der geringen Verf{\"u}gbarkeit einen Therapieplatz finden zu k{\"o}nnen, der einen Behandlungserfolg garantiert.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Keith2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Keith, Anna-Lena}, title = {KI und Sprache : explorativer Blick auf Word Embeddings im NLP}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {271 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz (KI) wird heute vielf{\"a}ltig eingesetzt, so auch im Bereich der Sprache. Pers{\"o}nliche Assistent:innen und Chatbots beeindrucken, da sie so etwas Vielschichtiges wie die menschliche Sprache beherrschen. Dass Maschinen dabei nur komplexen mathematischen Regeln folgen, ist den meisten klar. Doch was verbirgt sich hinter dem vermeintlichen „Sprachverst{\"a}ndnis" einer KI? Word Embeddings bilden eine numerische Repr{\"a}sentation von Sprache ab und dienen einem Machine Learning Algorithmus als eine Art „Wortschatz", mit dem gerechnet werden kann. Das Projekt bildet einen hundertdimensionalen Word Embedding Datensatz auf verschiedene Weise und mittels explorierbarer interaktiver Tools ab. Kombiniert mit Erkl{\"a}rungen und eigenen Erkenntnissen finden sich diese Tools in einem Blog, der fachfremden Einsteigenden ins Thema KI erste tiefergehende Einblicke „hinter die Kulissen" bieten soll."}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kieslich2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kieslich, Jasmina}, title = {Roverandom : eine illustrative Aufarbeitung und Neuinterpretation des Kinderbuches von J.R.R Tolkien}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {189 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Geschichte „Roverandom" von J.R.R Tolkien l{\"a}dt auf eine spannende Reise an der Seite des kleinen Hundes Rover ein, welche zum Mond und in die Tiefsee, vorbei an Zauberern und Drachen f{\"u}hrt. Um das Abenteuer Tolkiens neu aufleben zu lassen, befasst sich dieses Projekt mit der illustrativen Aufarbeitung der Geschichte. Auf Grundlage der Betrachtung von Inspirationen und eigenen Illustrationen des englischen Schriftstellers entwickelte sich eine einheitliche Gestaltung innerhalb des Projekts. Durch die Kombination analoger und digitaler Medien entstanden {\"u}ber 40 Illustrationen, welche verschiedenste Szenen visualisieren und so die Welt des kleinen Hundes Rover auf eine anschauliche Art und Weise darstellen. Die Geschichte „Roverandom" wird so durch eine ganz eigene Bildsprache visuell begleitet und f{\"u}r interessierte Leser:innen neu ge{\"o}ffnet.}, language = {de} } @article{AyalaHarrisKleefeldetal.2023, author = {Ayala, Rafael Ceja and Harris, Isaac and Kleefeld, Andreas and Pallikarakis, Nikolaos}, title = {Analysis of the transmission eigenvalue problem with two conductivity parameters}, series = {Applicable Analysis}, journal = {Applicable Analysis}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, issn = {0003-6811}, doi = {10.1080/00036811.2023.2181167}, pages = {37 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this paper, we provide an analytical study of the transmission eigenvalue problem with two conductivity parameters. We will assume that the underlying physical model is given by the scattering of a plane wave for an isotropic scatterer. In previous studies, this eigenvalue problem was analyzed with one conductive boundary parameter whereas we will consider the case of two parameters. We prove the existence and discreteness of the transmission eigenvalues as well as study the dependence on the physical parameters. We are able to prove monotonicity of the first transmission eigenvalue with respect to the parameters and consider the limiting procedure as the second boundary parameter vanishes. Lastly, we provide extensive numerical experiments to validate the theoretical work.}, language = {en} } @article{FunkeBeckmann2022, author = {Funke, Harald and Beckmann, Nils}, title = {Flexible fuel operation of a Dry-Low-NOx Micromix Combustor with Variable Hydrogen Methane Mixture}, series = {International Journal of Gas Turbine, Propulsion and Power Systems}, volume = {13}, journal = {International Journal of Gas Turbine, Propulsion and Power Systems}, number = {2}, issn = {1882-5079}, pages = {1 -- 7}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The role of hydrogen (H2) as a carbon-free energy carrier is discussed since decades for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As bridge technology towards a hydrogen-based energy supply, fuel mixtures of natural gas or methane (CH4) and hydrogen are possible. The paper presents the first test results of a low-emission Micromix combustor designed for flexible-fuel operation with variable H2/CH4 mixtures. The numerical and experimental approach for considering variable fuel mixtures instead of recently investigated pure hydrogen is described. In the experimental studies, a first generation FuelFlex Micromix combustor geometry is tested at atmospheric pressure at gas turbine operating conditions corresponding to part- and full-load. The H2/CH4 fuel mixture composition is varied between 57 and 100 vol.\% hydrogen content. Despite the challenges flexible-fuel operation poses onto the design of a combustion system, the evaluated FuelFlex Micromix prototype shows a significant low NOx performance}, language = {en} } @article{HammerQuitterMayntzetal.2023, author = {Hammer, Thorben and Quitter, Julius and Mayntz, Joscha and Bauschat, J.-Michael and Dahmann, Peter and G{\"o}tten, Falk and Hille, Sebastian and Stumpf, Eike}, title = {Free fall drag estimation of small-scale multirotor unmanned aircraft systems using computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel experiments}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00702-w}, pages = {14 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {New European Union (EU) regulations for UAS operations require an operational risk analysis, which includes an estimation of the potential danger of the UAS crashing. A key parameter for the potential ground risk is the kinetic impact energy of the UAS. The kinetic energy depends on the impact velocity of the UAS and, therefore, on the aerodynamic drag and the weight during free fall. Hence, estimating the impact energy of a UAS requires an accurate drag estimation of the UAS in that state. The paper at hand presents the aerodynamic drag estimation of small-scale multirotor UAS. Multirotor UAS of various sizes and configurations were analysed with a fully unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes approach. These simulations included different velocities and various fuselage pitch angles of the UAS. The results were compared against force measurements performed in a subsonic wind tunnel and provided good consistency. Furthermore, the influence of the UAS`s fuselage pitch angle as well as the influence of fixed and free spinning propellers on the aerodynamic drag was analysed. Free spinning propellers may increase the drag by up to 110\%, depending on the fuselage pitch angle. Increasing the fuselage pitch angle of the UAS lowers the drag by 40\% up to 85\%, depending on the UAS. The data presented in this paper allow for increased accuracy of ground risk assessments.}, language = {en} } @article{KetelhutBrueggeGoelletal.2020, author = {Ketelhut, Maike and Br{\"u}gge, G. M. and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Braunstein, Bjoern and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Dirk}, title = {Adaptive iterative learning control of an industrial robot during neuromuscular training}, series = {IFAC PapersOnLine}, volume = {53}, journal = {IFAC PapersOnLine}, number = {2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2405-8963}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2020.12.741}, pages = {16468 -- 16475}, year = {2020}, abstract = {To prevent the reduction of muscle mass and loss of strength coming along with the human aging process, regular training with e.g. a leg press is suitable. However, the risk of training-induced injuries requires the continuous monitoring and controlling of the forces applied to the musculoskeletal system as well as the velocity along the motion trajectory and the range of motion. In this paper, an adaptive norm-optimal iterative learning control algorithm to minimize the knee joint loadings during the leg extension training with an industrial robot is proposed. The response of the algorithm is tested in simulation for patients with varus, normal and valgus alignment of the knee and compared to the results of a higher-order iterative learning control algorithm, a robust iterative learning control and a recently proposed conventional norm-optimal iterative learning control algorithm. Although significant improvements in performance are made compared to the conventional norm-optimal iterative learning control algorithm with a small learning factor, for the developed approach as well as the robust iterative learning control algorithm small steady state errors occur.}, language = {en} } @article{Timme2023, author = {Timme, Michael}, title = {Die Erbringung einer Leistung in der irrigen Vorstellung einer Bestellung (Zu BGH, MDR 2023, 1439)}, series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, volume = {77}, journal = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, number = {24}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2194-4202 (online)}, doi = {10.9785/mdtr-2023-772402}, pages = {R293 -- R296}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @book{ScheilenPeifferGoerlichetal.2023, author = {Scheilen, Jana and Peiffer, Max and G{\"o}rlich, Anna-Luisa and Hacke, Theresa}, title = {Aachener Online-Schriften Wirtschaft und Recht. Band 7. 02/2023}, editor = {Kroll-Ludwigs, Kathrin and Bassen-Metz, Yasmine and Bernecker, Andreas and Eggert, Mathias and Fritz, Thomas and Golland, Alexander and H{\"o}hne, Tim and Tran, Duc Hung and Vogt, J{\"u}rgen}, publisher = {FH Aachen / Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften}, address = {Aachen}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {245 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {1. Die Wirksamkeitsvoraussetzungen der Verdachtsk{\"u}ndigung gegen{\"u}ber einem Arbeitnehmer - Jana Scheilen | Seite 4-66 2. Besteuerungsinkongruenzen im Internationalen Steuerrecht - die Umsetzung der ATAD II in Form des \S 4k EStG in Bezug auf hybride Gesellschaften und Betriebsst{\"a}tten - Max Peiffer | Seite 67-126 3. Der Zuzug einer Gesellschaft aus einem Drittstaat nach Deutschland - Herausforderungen durch die modifizierte Sitztheorie und L{\"o}sungsm{\"o}glichkeiten - Anna-Luisa G{\"o}rlich | Seite 127-189 4. Escalation of Commitment und seine Einflussfaktoren in der unternehmerischen Entscheidungsfindung: Ein Szenario-Experiment - Theresa Hacke | Seite 190-245}, language = {de} } @article{KetelhutKolditzGoelletal.2019, author = {Ketelhut, Maike and Kolditz, Melanie and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Braunstein, Bjoern and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Dirk}, title = {Admittance control of an industrial robot during resistance training}, series = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, volume = {52}, journal = {IFAC-PapersOnLine}, number = {19}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2405-8963}, doi = {10.1016/j.ifacol.2019.12.102}, pages = {223 -- 228}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Neuromuscular strength training of the leg extensor muscles plays an important role in the rehabilitation and prevention of age and wealth related diseases. In this paper, we focus on the design and implementation of a Cartesian admittance control scheme for isotonic training, i.e. leg extension and flexion against a predefined weight. For preliminary testing and validation of the designed algorithm an experimental research and development platform consisting of an industrial robot and a force plate mounted at its end-effector has been used. Linear, diagonal and arbitrary two-dimensional motion trajectories with different weights for the leg extension and flexion part are applied. The proposed algorithm is easily adaptable to trajectories consisting of arbitrary six-dimensional poses and allows the implementation of individualized trajectories.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KetelhutGoellBraunsteinetal.2019, author = {Ketelhut, Maike and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Braunstein, Bjoern and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Dirk}, title = {Iterative learning control of an industrial robot for neuromuscular training}, series = {2019 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications}, booktitle = {2019 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-7281-2767-5 (ePub)}, doi = {10.1109/CCTA.2019.8920659}, pages = {7 Seiten}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Effective training requires high muscle forces potentially leading to training-induced injuries. Thus, continuous monitoring and controlling of the loadings applied to the musculoskeletal system along the motion trajectory is required. In this paper, a norm-optimal iterative learning control algorithm for the robot-assisted training is developed. The algorithm aims at minimizing the external knee joint moment, which is commonly used to quantify the loading of the medial compartment. To estimate the external knee joint moment, a musculoskeletal lower extremity model is implemented in OpenSim and coupled with a model of an industrial robot and a force plate mounted at its end-effector. The algorithm is tested in simulation for patients with varus, normal and valgus alignment of the knee. The results show that the algorithm is able to minimize the external knee joint moment in all three cases and converges after less than seven iterations.}, language = {en} } @misc{BlottnerHastermannMuckeltetal.2019, author = {Blottner, Dieter and Hastermann, Maria and Muckelt, Paul and Albracht, Kirsten and Schoenrock, Britt and Salanova, Michele and Warner, Martin and Gunga, Hans-Christian and Stokes, Maria}, title = {MYOTONES - Inflight muscle health status monitoring during long-duration space missions onboard the International Space Station: a single case study}, series = {IAC Papers Archive}, journal = {IAC Papers Archive}, publisher = {Pergamon}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {00741795}, pages = {2 Seiten}, year = {2019}, abstract = {The MYOTONES experiment is the first to monitor changes in the basic biomechanical properties (tone, elasticity and stiffness) of the resting human myofascial system due to microgravity with a oninvasive, portable device on board the ISS. The MyotonPRO device applies several brief mechanical stimuli to the surface of the skin, and the natural oscillation signals of the tissue beneath are detected and computed by the MyotonPRO. Thus, an objective, quick and easy determination of the state of the underlying tissue is possible. Two preflight, four inflight and four post flight measurements were performed on a male astronaut using the same 10 measurement points (MP) for each session. MPs were located on the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, M. soleus, M. gastrocnemius, M. multifidus, M. splenius capitis, M. deltoideus anterior, M. rectus femoris, infrapatellar tendon, M. tibialis anterior. Subcutaneous tissues thickness above the MPs was measured using ultrasound imaging. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of lower limb muscles and functional tests were also performed pre- and postflight. Our first measurements on board the ISS confirmed increased tone and stiffness of the lumbar multifidus muscle, an important trunk stabilizer, dysfunction of which is known to be associated with back pain. Furthermore, reduced tone and stiffness of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia were observed inflight vs. preflight, confirming previous findings from terrestrial analog studies and parabolic flights. Unexpectedly, the deltoid showed negative inflight changes in tone and stiffness, and increased elasticity, suggesting a potential risk of muscle atrophy in longer spaceflight that should be addressed by adequate inflight countermeasure protocols. Most values from limb and back MPS showed deflected patterns (in either directions) from inflight shortly after the re-entry phase on the landing day and one week later. Most parameter values then normalized to baseline after 3 weeks likely due to 1G re-adaptation and possible outcome of the reconditioning protocol. No major changes in subcutaneous tissues thickness above the MPs were found inflight vs preflight, suggesting no bias (i.e., fluid shift, extreme tissue thickening or loss). Pre- and postflight MRI and functional tests showed negligible changes in calf muscle size, power and force, which is likely due to training effects from current inflight exercise protocols. The MYOTONES experiment is currently ongoing to collect data from further crew members. The potential impact of this research is to better understand the effects of microgravity and countermeasures over the time course of an ISS mission cycle. This will enable exercise countermeasures to be tailored}, language = {en} } @article{BruksleChwallekKrastina2023, author = {Bruksle, Ieva and Chwallek, Constanze and Krastina, Anzelika}, title = {Strengthening sustainability in entrepreneurship education - implications for shifting entrepreneurial thinking towards sustainability at universities}, series = {ACTA PROSPERITATIS}, volume = {14}, journal = {ACTA PROSPERITATIS}, number = {1}, publisher = {Sciendo}, issn = {1691-6077}, doi = {10.37804/1691-6077-2023-14-37-48}, pages = {37 -- 48}, year = {2023}, abstract = {By developing innovative solutions to social and environmental problems, sustainable ventures carry greatpotential. Entrepreneurship which focuses especially on new venture creation can be developed through education anduniversities, in particular, are called upon to provide an impetus for social change. But social innovations are associatedwith certain hurdles, which are related to the multi-dimensionality, i.e. the tension between creating social,environmental and economic value and dealing with a multiplicity of stakeholders. The already complex field ofentrepreneurship education has to face these challenges. This paper, therefore, aims to identify starting points for theintegration of sustainability into entrepreneurship education. To pursue this goal experiences from three differentproject initiatives between the partner universities: Lapland University of Applied Sciences, FH Aachen University ofApplied Sciences and Turiba University are reflected and findings are systematically condensed into recommendationsfor education on sustainable entrepreneurship.}, language = {en} } @article{WerkhausenCroninAlbrachtetal.2019, author = {Werkhausen, Amelie and Cronin, Neil J. and Albracht, Kirsten and Paulsen, G{\o}ran and Larsen, Askild V. and Bojsen-M{\o}ller, Jens and Seynnes, Olivier R.}, title = {Training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness affects tendon strain pattern during running}, series = {PeerJ}, journal = {PeerJ}, publisher = {Peer}, address = {London}, issn = {21678359}, doi = {10.7717/peerj.6764}, pages = {18 Seiten}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Background During the stance phase of running, the elasticity of the Achilles tendon enables the utilisation of elastic energy and allows beneficial contractile conditions for the triceps surae muscles. However, the effect of changes in tendon mechanical properties induced by chronic loading is still poorly understood. We tested the hypothesis that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness would result in reduced tendon strain during the stance phase of running, which would reduce fascicle strains in the triceps surae muscles, particularly in the mono-articular soleus. Methods Eleven subjects were assigned to a training group performing isometric singleleg plantarflexion contractions three times per week for ten weeks, and another ten subjects formed a control group. Before and after the training period, Achilles tendon stiffness was estimated, and muscle-tendon mechanics were assessed during running at preferred speed using ultrasonography, kinematics and kinetics. Results Achilles tendon stiffness increased by 18\% (P <0:01) in the training group, but the associated reduction in strain seen during isometric contractions was not statistically significant. Tendon elongation during the stance phase of running was similar after training, but tendon recoil was reduced by 30\% (P <0:01), while estimated tendon force remained unchanged. Neither gastrocnemius medialis nor soleus fascicle shortening during stance was affected by training. Discussion These results show that a training-induced increase in Achilles tendon stiffness altered tendon behaviour during running. Despite training-induced changes in tendon mechanical properties and recoil behaviour, the data suggest that fascicle shortening patterns were preserved for the running speed that we examined. The asymmetrical changes in tendon strain patterns supports the notion that simple inseries models do not fully explain the mechanical output of the muscle-tendon unit during a complex task like running.}, language = {en} } @article{KetelhutGoellBraunsteinetal.2018, author = {Ketelhut, Maike and G{\"o}ll, Fabian and Braunstein, Bj{\"o}rn and Albracht, Kirsten and Abel, Dirk}, title = {Comparison of different training algorithms for the leg extension training with an industrial robot}, series = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, volume = {4}, journal = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, number = {1}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2364-5504}, doi = {10.1515/cdbme-2018-0005}, pages = {17 -- 20}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In the past, different training scenarios have been developed and implemented on robotic research platforms, but no systematic analysis and comparison have been done so far. This paper deals with the comparison of an isokinematic (motion with constant velocity) and an isotonic (motion against constant weight) training algorithm. Both algorithms are designed for a robotic research platform consisting of a 3D force plate and a high payload industrial robot, which allows leg extension training with arbitrary six-dimensional motion trajectories. In the isokinematic as well as the isotonic training algorithm, individual paths are defined i n C artesian s pace by sufficient s upport p oses. I n t he i sotonic t raining s cenario, the trajectory is adapted to the measured force as the robot should only move along the trajectory as long as the force applied by the user exceeds a minimum threshold. In the isotonic training scenario however, the robot's acceleration is a function of the force applied by the user. To validate these findings, a simulative experiment with a simple linear trajectory is performed. For this purpose, the same force path is applied in both training scenarios. The results illustrate that the algorithms differ in the force dependent trajectory adaption.}, language = {en} }