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Humic substances (HS), as important environmental components, are essential to soil health and agricultural sustainability. The usage of low-rank coal (LRC) for energy generation has declined considerably due to the growing popularity of renewable energy sources and gas. However, their potential as soil amendment aimed to maintain soil quality and productivity deserves more recognition. LRC, a highly heterogeneous material in nature, contains large quantities of HS and may effectively help to restore the physicochemical, biological, and ecological functionality of soil. Multiple emerging studies support the view that LRC and its derivatives can positively impact the soil microclimate, nutrient status, and organic matter turnover. Moreover, the phytotoxic effects of some pollutants can be reduced by subsequent LRC application. Broad geographical availability, relatively low cost, and good technical applicability of LRC offer the advantage of easy fulfilling soil amendment and conditioner requirements worldwide. This review analyzes and emphasizes the potential of LRC and its numerous forms/combinations for soil amelioration and crop production. A great benefit would be a systematic investment strategy implicating safe utilization and long-term application of LRC for sustainable agricultural production.
Konzeption eines Flagship-Stores mit Wohlfühl- und Erlebnis-Spaces
Die Bedürfnisse von Besuchern und Kunden eines Geschäfts haben sich über die letzten Jahre stark verändert. Sie möchten das ihr Kauf zum Erlebnis wird. Auf Basis dieser Erkenntnis wurde im Rahmen dieser Arbeit zusammen mit den Produkten des Weltmarktführers für Teichtechnik und Aquaristik „OASE – Living Water“ ein Storekonzept geschaffen. Dieses verbindet den Verkaufsraum mit unterschiedlichen Erlebniswelten, welche auf die jeweilig ausgestellte Produktkategorie abgestimmt sind. Zusätzlich eröffnet ein diverser und aufregend gestalteter Gartenbereich der zum Entspannen und Verweilen einlädt. Der herausstechende Aspekt des Konzepts ist, dass die Produkte sowohl als reines Produkt, als auch in verbauter Version in Aktion zu sehen sind. Auf diese Art bietet die Marke „OASE – Living Water“ ein neues Kauf-Erlebnis an.
Living product: ein Ansatz, lebendige Organismen mit einem Produkt zu vereinen und nutzbar zu machen
(2021)
Diese Arbeit setzt sich mit der Frage auseinander, in welcher Form sich lebendige Organismen – hier insbesondere Pilze - in die Produktwelt integrieren lassen. In welcher Art und Weise beeinflusst ein Organismus das Produkterlebnis?
Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit sind vier verschiedene Produkte entstanden, die die Stärken des Materials Myzelium demonstrieren. Myzelium bezeichnet das sehr dichte Wurzelnetzwerk eines Pilzes. Dieses lebendige Netzwerk kann dazu genutzt werden, um organische Stoffe miteinander zu verwachsen und somit Formen entstehen zu lassen. Die so entstandenen Produkte sind in eine Konzeptumgebung eingebettet, in der der Verbrauchende die Natur durch naturnähere Produkte (Form, Material und gewachsene Strukturen) neu erlebt.
Gezeigt wird ein Packaging für Einmachgläser, ein Kressebeet, ein Wandregal und ein Teelicht.
Living Books ist ein in Aachen stationiertes Event der Buchhandlungskette Mayersche, welches Kinder und Jugendliche zum Lesen animieren soll, indem Technik und Unterhaltungsmedien mit dem Buch verbunden werden. Hierzu werden die Möglichkeiten der virtuellen Realität genutzt sowie einzigartige Marketingstrategien, die sich ebenfalls neuartiger Technik bedienen, um das Interesse und die Neugierde junger Menschen zu wecken. Vor Ort wird man zum ersten Mal mit dem Buch konfrontiert. Bis dahin wirkt das Event schlichtweg wie ein Fantreffen zu Buchverfilmungen. Nacheinander betreten die jungen Besucher mithilfe einer VR-Brille eine Welt, die einem Buch entstammt, um ihnen die Geschichte spielerisch näherzubringen. Mithilfe der neuen Welt und einem plötzlichen Ende soll Neugierde für das Buch geweckt werden. Das Interesse für die Geschichte soll am Ende größer sein als die Abneigung gegen das Lesen.
Lignite biosolubilization and bioconversion by Bacillus sp.: the collation of analytical data
(2021)
The vast metabolic potential of microbes in brown coal (lignite) processing and utilization can greatly contribute to innovative approaches to sustainable production of high-value products from coal. In this study, the multi-faceted and complex coal biosolubilization process by Bacillus sp. RKB 7 isolate from the Kazakhstan coal-mining soil is reported, and the derived products are characterized. Lignite solubilization tests performed for surface and suspension cultures testify to the formation of numerous soluble lignite-derived substances. Almost 24% of crude lignite (5% w/v) was solubilized within 14 days under slightly alkaline conditions (pH 8.2). FTIR analysis revealed various functional groups in the obtained biosolubilization products. Analyses of the lignite-derived humic products by UV-Vis and fluorescence spectrometry as well as elemental analysis yielded compatible results indicating the emerging products had a lower molecular weight and degree of aromaticity. Furthermore, XRD and SEM analyses were used to evaluate the biosolubilization processes from mineralogical and microscopic points of view. The findings not only contribute to a deeper understanding of microbe–mineral interactions in coal environments, but also contribute to knowledge of coal biosolubilization and bioconversion with regard to sustainable production of humic substances. The detailed and comprehensive analyses demonstrate the huge biotechnological potential of Bacillus sp. for agricultural productivity and environmental health.
As a low-input crop, Miscanthus offers numerous advantages that, in addition to agricultural applications, permits its exploitation for energy, fuel, and material production. Depending on the Miscanthus genotype, season, and harvest time as well as plant component (leaf versus stem), correlations between structure and properties of the corresponding isolated lignins differ. Here, a comparative study is presented between lignins isolated from M. x giganteus, M. sinensis, M. robustus and M. nagara using a catalyst-free organosolv pulping process. The lignins from different plant constituents are also compared regarding their similarities and differences regarding monolignol ratio and important linkages. Results showed that the plant genotype has the weakest influence on monolignol content and interunit linkages. In contrast, structural differences are more significant among lignins of different harvest time and/or season. Analyses were performed using fast and simple methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Data was assigned to four different linkages (A: β-O-4 linkage, B: phenylcoumaran, C: resinol, D: β-unsaturated ester). In conclusion, A content is particularly high in leaf-derived lignins at just under 70% and significantly lower in stem and mixture lignins at around 60% and almost 65%. The second most common linkage pattern is D in all isolated lignins, the proportion of which is also strongly dependent on the crop portion. Both stem and mixture lignins, have a relatively high share of approximately 20% or more (maximum is M. sinensis Sin2 with over 30%). In the leaf-derived lignins, the proportions are significantly lower on average. Stem samples should be chosen if the highest possible lignin content is desired, specifically from the M. x giganteus genotype, which revealed lignin contents up to 27%. Due to the better frost resistance and higher stem stability, M. nagara offers some advantages compared to M. x giganteus. Miscanthus crops are shown to be very attractive lignocellulose feedstock (LCF) for second generation biorefineries and lignin generation in Europe.
The feasibility of light-addressed detection and manipulation of pH gradients inside an electrochemical microfluidic cell was studied. Local pH changes, induced by a light-addressable electrode (LAE), were detected using a light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) with different measurement modes representing an actuator-sensor system. Biosensor functionality was examined depending on locally induced pH gradients with the help of the model enzyme penicillinase, which had been immobilized in the microfluidic channel. The surface morphology of the LAE and enzyme-functionalized LAPS was studied by scanning electron microscopy. Furthermore, the penicillin sensitivity of the LAPS inside the microfluidic channel was determined with regard to the analyte’s pH influence on the enzymatic reaction rate. In a final experiment, the LAE-controlled pH inhibition of the enzyme activity was monitored by the LAPS.
Intelligent autonomous software robots replacing human activities and performing administrative processes are reality in today’s corporate world. This includes, for example, decisions about invoice payments, identification of customers for a marketing campaign, and answering customer complaints. What happens if such a software robot causes a damage? Due to the complete absence of human activities, the question is not trivial. It could even happen that no one is liable for a damage towards a third party, which could create an uncalculatable legal risk for business partners. Furthermore, the implementation and operation of those software robots involves various stakeholders, which result in the unsolvable endeavor of identifying the originator of a damage. Overall it is advisable to all involved parties to carefully consider the legal situation. This chapter discusses the liability of software robots from an interdisciplinary perspective. Based on different technical scenarios the legal aspects of liability are discussed.
Let´s change fashion!: Eine Image-Kampagne der Fair Wear Foundation
für faire und nachhaltige Mode.
(2021)
Fast Fashion-Ketten beherrschen die Modewelt. Doch einige Unternehmen, Siegel und Stiftungen versuchen die Textilindustrie neu umzugestalten. Um die Modeindustrie nachhaltig zu verändern, müssen allerdings auch den Kunden die schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen und die negativen Einflüsse der Textilbranche auf die Umwelt bewusst werden.
Das konkrete Ziel der erstellten Kampagne ist es, modebewusste Menschen davon zu überzeugen Fast Fashion hinter sich zu lassen. Es soll also ein Umdenken bei den Konsumenten stattfinden. Die Fair Wear Foundation und ihre Mitglieder vertreten die Vision, dass Mode auch fair und nachhaltig sein kann. Genau diese Vision soll mit der Kampagne vermittelt und an die Konsumenten weitergetragen werden.
Mit dem Projekt wird sich dem Problem der weltweiten Lebensmittelverschwendung angenommen und versucht Abfälle in Privathaushalten primär industrialisierter Staaten zu reduzieren. Mit jährlich 1,3 Milliarden Tonnen landet circa ein Drittel aller weltweit produzierten Lebensmittel im Müll. Einen Großteil dieser Abfälle ist vermeidbar, besonders dort, wo man im Überfluss lebt.
Das konzipierte Möbelstück soll die Lagerungsmöglichkeiten des Nutzers optimieren und somit für die Wertschätzung von Lebensmitteln sensibilisieren. Für das Möbelstück werden ausschließlich natürliche Materialien verwendet, welche in ihrer Charakteristik optimal zum Funktionsumfang passen, der für die Lagerung benötigt wird. Das Material Terracotta ermöglicht es, mittels Verdunstungskühlung stromlos Gemüse kalt zu halten. Antibakterielles Holz tötet schädliche Bakterien ab. Die Konstruktion ermöglicht somit eine fachgerechte Lebensmittelagerung und ermöglicht sowohl sehr flexible Nutzung, wie auch leichte Reparatur.
KOMU entstand durch Analysieren der Veränderungen, die mit der Urbanisierung einhergehen - schnell schwindender Wohnraum, häufiges Umziehen und verschmolzene Raumnutzung.
KOMU ist ein modulares Regalsystem, das ermöglicht, problemlos aus denselben Bestandteilen immer wieder verschiedene Wohn- und Raumsituationen zu schaffen.
Das System ist komplett werkzeugfrei durch simples Ineinanderstecken aufzubauen. Weitere Add-Ons können über das gleiche Stecksystem in das Regal integriert werden, damit es perfekt an die Bedürfnisse des Kunden anpasst werden kann.
Durch klare Linien und eine cleane Designsprache fügt sich KOMU nahtlos in seine Umgebung ein und hilft, eine für den Kunden ideale Umgebung zu schaffen.
Ein Regal, das mitwächst - vielfältig und individuell.
Um den immer komplexer werdenden Ansprüchen an Wohnraum gerecht zu werden, braucht es Möbel, die vielseitig und anpassbar sind. Koji ist ein Tisch, dessen Tischplatte unkompliziert in der Höhe verstellt werden und so in diversen Wohnsituationen eingesetzt werden kann. Er kann als Esstisch genauso genutzt werden wie als Beistell- oder Couchtisch.
Durch die Mechanik, die die Höhenverstellbarkeit ermöglicht, bekommt der Tisch einen verspielten, beinahe lebendigen Charakter, der zur Interaktion einlädt. Er ist mehr als ein stummer Begleiter des Alltags, sondern vielmehr Inspiration, seine Umgebung aktiv zu gestalten, um sie so für sich optimal einzurichten.
Koaxiale Stahlenergiepfähle
(2021)
Ein entscheidender Teil der Energiewende ist die Wärmewende im Gebäudesektor. Ein Schlüsselelement sind hier Wärmepumpen. Diese benötigen eine Wärmequelle, der sie Energie entziehen können, um sie auf ein höheres Temperaturniveau zu transformieren. Diese Wärmequelle kann bspw. das Erdreich sein, dessen Wärme durch Erdsonden erschlossen werden kann. In diesem Beitrag werden in Stahlpfähle integrierte Koaxialsonden mit dem Stand der Technik von Erdsonden gleichen Durchmessers bezüglich ihrer thermischen Leistungsmerkmale verglichen. Die Stahlenergiepfähle bieten neben der Wärmegewinnung weitere Vorteile, da sie auch eine statische Funktion übernehmen und rückstandsfrei zurückgebaut werden können. Es werden analytische und numerische Berechnungen vorgestellt, um die thermischen Potenziale beider Systeme zu vergleichen. Außerdem wird ein Testaufbau gezeigt, bei dem Stahlenergiepfähle in zwei verschiedenen Längen mit vorhandenen gängigen Erdsonden verglichen werden können. Die Berechnungen zeigen einen deutlichen thermischen Mehrertrag zwischen 26 % und 148 % der Stahlenergiepfähle gegenüber dem Stand der Technik abhängig vom Erdreich. Die Messergebnisse zeigen einen thermischen Mehrertrag von über 100 %. Es lässt sich also signifikante Erdsondenlänge einsparen. Dabei ist zu beachten, dass sich damit der thermisch genutzte Bereich des Erdreichs reduziert, wodurch die thermische Regeneration und/oder das Langzeitverhalten des Erdreichs an Bedeutung gewinnt.
Kleidung ist ein Kommunikationsmedium. Im Projekt wird Bekleidung als Informationsträger genutzt, um über die verschiedenen Abschnitte im Zyklus eines Kleidungsstücks sowie die Missstände in der Bekleidungsindustrie zu informieren. Entstanden sind 6 Kleidungsstücke, jeweils eins pro Abschnitt im Zyklus, vom Baumwollanbau über Spinnereien, Produktionsfabriken, dem Einzelhandel und Gebrauch bis zur Entsorgung.
Die einfach gehaltenen Kleidungsstücke besitzen Aufdrucke. Über eine Augmented-Reality-App können die Kleidungsstücke gescannt werden. In Kombination mit der digitalen Ebene werden die Aufdrucke zu Informationsgrafiken. So wird unter anderem über die grausamen Arbeitsumstände in der Produktion informiert oder darüber, dass wir unsere Kleidungsstücke durchschnittlich nur 4x anziehen. Immer geht es darum, den Betrachter dazu anzuregen, seine Konsumentscheidungen zu überdenken.
The molecular weight properties of lignins are one of the key elements that need to be analyzed for a successful industrial application of these promising biopolymers. In this study, the use of 1H NMR as well as diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY NMR), combined with multivariate regression methods, was investigated for the determination of the molecular weight (Mw and Mn) and the polydispersity of organosolv lignins (n = 53, Miscanthus x giganteus, Paulownia tomentosa, and Silphium perfoliatum). The suitability of the models was demonstrated by cross validation (CV) as well as by an independent validation set of samples from different biomass origins (beech wood and wheat straw). CV errors of ca. 7–9 and 14–16% were achieved for all parameters with the models from the 1H NMR spectra and the DOSY NMR data, respectively. The prediction errors for the validation samples were in a similar range for the partial least squares model from the 1H NMR data and for a multiple linear regression using the DOSY NMR data. The results indicate the usefulness of NMR measurements combined with multivariate regression methods as a potential alternative to more time-consuming methods such as gel permeation chromatography.
The investigation of the possibility to determine various characteristics of powder heparin (n = 115) was carried out with infrared spectroscopy. The evaluation of heparin samples included several parameters such as purity grade, distributing company, animal source as well as heparin species (i.e. Na-heparin, Ca-heparin, and heparinoids). Multivariate analysis using principal component analysis (PCA), soft independent modelling of class analogy (SIMCA), and partial least squares – discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were applied for the modelling of spectral data. Different pre-processing methods were applied to IR spectral data; multiplicative scatter correction (MSC) was chosen as the most relevant.
Obtained results were confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Good predictive ability of this approach demonstrates the potential of IR spectroscopy and chemometrics for screening of heparin quality. This approach, however, is designed as a screening tool and is not considered as a replacement for either of the methods required by USP and FDA.
The existence of several mobile operating systems, such as Android and iOS, is a challenge for developers because the individual platforms are not compatible with each other and require separate app developments. For this reason, cross-platform approaches have become popular but lack in cloning the native behavior of the different operating systems. Out of the plenty cross-platform approaches, the progressive web app (PWA) approach is perceived as promising but needs further investigation. Therefore, the paper at hand aims at investigating whether PWAs are a suitable alternative for native apps by developing a PWA clone of an existing app. Two surveys are conducted in which potential users test and evaluate the PWA prototype with regard to its usability. The survey results indicate that PWAs have great potential, but cannot be treated as a general alternative to native apps. For guiding developers when and how to use PWAs, four design guidelines for the development of PWA-based apps are derived based on the results.
In the context of the Corona pandemic and its impact on teaching like digital lectures and exercises a new concept especially for freshmen in demanding courses of Smart Building Engineering became necessary. As there were hardly any face-to-face events at the university, the new teaching concept should enable a good start into engineering studies under pandemic conditions anyway and should also replace the written exam at the end. The students should become active themselves in small teams instead of listening passively to a lecture broadcast online with almost no personal contact. For this purpose, a role play was developed in which the freshmen had to work out a complete solution to the realistic problem of designing, construction planning and implementing a small guesthouse. Each student of the team had to take a certain role like architect, site manager, BIM-manager, electrician and the technitian for HVAC installations. Technical specifications must be complied with, as well as documentation, time planning and cost estimate. The final project folder had to contain technical documents like circuit diagrams for electrical components, circuit diagrams for water and heating, design calculations and components lists. On the other hand construction schedule, construction implementation plan, documentation of the construction progress and minutes of meetings between the various trades had to be submitted as well. In addition to the project folder, a model of the construction project must also be created either as a handmade model or as a digital 3D-model using Computer-aided design (CAD) software. The first steps in the field of Building information modelling (BIM) had also been taken by creating a digital model of the building showing the current planning status in real time as a digital twin. This project turned out to be an excellent training of important student competencies like teamwork, communication skills, and self -organisation and also increased motivation to work on complex technical questions. The aim of giving the student a first impression on the challenges and solutions in building projects with many different technical trades and their points of view was very well achieved and should be continued in the future.
Nowadays modern high-performance buildings and facilities are equipped with monitoring systems and sensors to control building characteristics like energy consumption, temperature pattern and structural safety. The visualization and interpretation of sensor data is typically based on simple spreadsheets and non-standardized user-oriented solutions, which makes it difficult for building owners, facility managers and decision-makers to evaluate and understand the data. The solution of this problem in the future are integrated BIM-Sensor approaches which allow the generation of BIM models incorporating all relevant information of monitoring systems. These approaches support both the dynamic visualization of key structural performance parameters, the effective long-term management of sensor data based on BIM and provide a user-friendly interface to communicate with various stakeholders. A major benefit for the end user is the use of the BIM software architecture, which is the future standard anyway. In the following, the application of the integrated BIM-Sensor approach is illustrated for a typical industrial facility as a part of an early warning and rapid response system for earthquake events currently developed in the research project “ROBUST” with financial support by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWI).
Reinforced concrete frames with masonry infill walls are popular form of construction all over the world as well in seismic regions. While severe earthquakes can cause high level of damage of both reinforced concrete and masonry infills, earthquakes of lower to medium intensity some-times can cause significant level of damage of masonry infill walls. Especially important is the level of damage of face loaded infill masonry walls (out-of-plane direction) as out-of-plane load cannot only bring high level of damage to the wall, it can also be life-threating for the people near the wall. The response in out-of-plane direction directly depends on the prior in-plane damage, as previous investigation shown that it decreases resistance capacity of the in-fills. Behaviour of infill masonry walls with and without prior in-plane load is investigated in the experimental campaign and the results are presented in this paper. These results are later compared with analytical approaches for the out-of-plane resistance from the literature. Conclusions based on the experimental campaign on the influence of prior in-plane damage on the out-of-plane response of infill walls are compared with the conclusions from other authors who investigated the same problematic.
Thrombogenic complications are a main issue in mechanical circulatory support (MCS). There is no validated in vitro method available to quantitatively assess the thrombogenic performance of pulsatile MCS devices under realistic hemodynamic conditions. The aim of this study is to propose a method to evaluate the thrombogenic potential of new designs without the use of complex in-vivo trials. This study presents a novel in vitro method for reproducible thrombogenicity testing of pulsatile MCS systems using low molecular weight heparinized porcine blood. Blood parameters are continuously measured with full blood thromboelastometry (ROTEM; EXTEM, FIBTEM and a custom-made analysis HEPNATEM). Thrombus formation is optically observed after four hours of testing. The results of three experiments are presented each with two parallel loops. The area of thrombus formation inside the MCS device was reproducible. The implantation of a filter inside the loop catches embolizing thrombi without a measurable increase of platelet activation, allowing conclusions of the place of origin of thrombi inside the device. EXTEM and FIBTEM parameters such as clotting velocity (α) and maximum clot firmness (MCF) show a total decrease by around 6% with a characteristic kink after 180 minutes. HEPNATEM α and MCF rise within the first 180 minutes indicate a continuously increasing activation level of coagulation. After 180 minutes, the consumption of clotting factors prevails, resulting in a decrease of α and MCF. With the designed mock loop and the presented protocol we are able to identify thrombogenic hot spots inside a pulsatile pump and characterize their thrombogenic potential.
Wir alle haben schon einmal von ihnen gehört. Die einen kennen sie aus dem Geschichtsunterricht, die anderen haben sie vielleicht auch schon mal bewusst oder unbewusst auf der Straße gesehen. Einige sind es sogar selbst. Die Rede ist von jüdischen Menschen in Deutschland.
In unserer Bundesrepublik wird die jüdische Bevölkerung unausweichlich mit dem Gedanken des Holocausts verbunden. Jüdinnen und Juden wird somit eine Identität zugesprochen, mit der sie nichts zu tun haben. Es findet eine Stigmatisierung statt. Dabei sind jüdische Menschen heutzutage so divers wie noch nie. Das Printmedium »Ich sehe was, was Du nicht siehst« beleuchtet diese selten wahrgenommene Diversität und zeigt durch spannende Interviews eine jüdische Welt, die außerhalb der NS-Verbrechen liegt. Darüber hinaus findet man Informationen zu verschiedenen jüdischen Bräuchen, historischen Ereignissen und interessanten Infografiken.
Hyphan ist ein modulares System, welches sich aus diversen Grundelementen aufbaut. Die Möglichkeiten des Aufbaus sind vielseitig und Umfangreich. Achsiale- sowie lineare Erweiterung sorgen für ein Modul Umfang, der zahlreiche Fläche erschaffen kann. So kann Länge und Tiefe eines Objekts umfangreich sowie vielfältig gestaltet werden. Hyphan wendet sich an die Bedürfnisse der Neuen Generationen, versucht flexibel in seiner Form zu sein und zuverlässig, langlebig und qualitativ in seinem Material. Durch die Diskussion über die neuen Formen der Mobilität und dem Nachhaltigkeitsaspekt sehe ich in der Gestaltung von urbanen Knotenpunkten und ihren Interior sehr großes Potenzial für Hyphan.
Digital Shadows as the aggregation, linkage and abstraction of data relating to physical objects are a central vision for the future of production. However, the majority of current research takes a technocentric approach, in which the human actors in production play a minor role. Here, the authors present an alternative anthropocentric perspective that highlights the potential and main challenges of extending the concept of Digital Shadows to humans. Following future research methodology, three prospections that illustrate use cases for Human Digital Shadows across organizational and hierarchical levels are developed: human-robot collaboration for manual work, decision support and work organization, as well as human resource management. Potentials and challenges are identified using separate SWOT analyses for the three prospections and common themes are emphasized in a concluding discussion.
Modern industry and multi-discipline projects require highly trained individuals with resilient science and engineering back-grounds. Graduates must be able to agilely apply excellent theoretical knowledge in their subject matter as well as essential practical “hands-on” knowledge of diverse working processes to solve complex problems. To meet these demands, university education follows the concept of Constructive Alignment and thus increasingly adopts the teaching of necessary practical skills to the actual industry requirements and assessment routines. However, a systematic approach to coherently align these three central teaching demands is strangely absent from current university curricula. We demonstrate the feasibility of implementing practical assessments in a regular theory-based examination, thus defining the term “blended assessment”. We assessed a course for natural science and engineering students pursuing a career in biomedical engineering, and evaluated the benefit of blended assessment exams for students and lecturers. Our controlled study assessed the physiological background of electrocardiograms (ECGs), the practical measurement of ECG curves, and their interpretation of basic pathologic alterations. To study on long time effects, students have been assessed on the topic twice with a time lag of 6 months. Our findings suggest a significant improvement in student gain with respect to practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The results of the reassessments support these outcomes. From the lecturers ́ point of view, blended assessment complements practical training courses while keeping organizational effort manageable. We consider blended assessment a viable tool for providing an improved student gain, industry-ready education format that should be evaluated and established further to prepare university graduates optimally for their future careers.
How different diversity factors affect the perception of first-year requirements in higher education
(2021)
In the light of growing university entry rates, higher education institutions not only serve larger numbers of students, but also seek to meet first-year students’ ever more diverse needs. Yet to inform universities how to support the transition to higher education, research only offers limited insights. Current studies tend to either focus on the individual factors that affect student success or they highlight students’ social background and their educational biography in order to examine the achievement of selected, non-traditional groups of students. Both lines of research appear to lack integration and often fail to take organisational diversity into account, such as different types of higher education institutions or degree programmes. For a more comprehensive understanding of student diversity, the present study includes individual, social and organisational factors. To gain insights into their role for the transition to higher education, we examine how the different factors affect the students’ perception of the formal and informal requirements of the first year as more or less difficult to cope with. As the perceived requirements result from both the characteristics of the students and the institutional context, they allow to investigate transition at the interface of the micro and the meso level of higher education. Latent profile analyses revealed that there are no profiles with complex patterns of perception of the first-year requirements, but the identified groups rather differ in the overall level of perceived challenges. Moreover, SEM indicates that the differences in the perception largely depend on the individual factors self-efficacy and volition.
Holzbau
(2021)
Die heutige, vielfältige kinetische Typografie hat eine lange Entwicklung durchgemacht. Die Darstellung dieser in einer zeitlichen Reihenfolge vermittelt ein Verständnis über Ursprung und Evolution. Die Publikation stellt die historische, analoge sowie die moderne, digitale Entwicklung dar. Dabei wird die Verbindung und der Einfluss der damaligen Gestaltung in der heutigen Umsetzung beleuchtet.
Die Plakatreihe erklärt drei Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der kinetischen Typografie. Hierbei werden teils reale Objekte nachgestellt, um die Wiedererkennung dieser im Alltag zu fördern. Gemeinsam zeigen die Plakate und die Publikation ein breites Spektrum der kinetischen Typografie und fördern das Verständnis dieser digitalen Umsetzung von Schrift in bewegter Form.
Dieses Jahr werden allein in Deutschland ca. 47 Millionen Sneaker verkauft. Die Sneakerbranche boomt und ist nicht mehr aufzuhalten. Was zu Beginn nur ein Sportschuh war, ist heute ein Lifestyleprodukt und auf dem Markt und im Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. Der Hype um den neuesten Sneaker ist unglaublich groß und das Bedürfnis nach dem Präsentieren und dem zur Schau stellen wächst.
Mit der float collection gelingt es, den Verkaufs- und Ausstellungsraum ganz individuell und vielseitig zu gestalten. Das Besondere hier ist, dass die Schuhe sich visuell schwebend in den Regalen etablieren und so von allen Seiten betrachtet werden können. Das Konstrukt ist modular und bringt durch das Material Metall eine lange Produktlebensdauer mit sich.
So bringst du nicht nur die Sneaker, sondern auch die Herzen deiner Kunden zum Schweben.
Let the shoes float.
One central challenge for self-driving cars is a proper path-planning. Once a trajectory has been found, the next challenge is to accurately and safely follow the precalculated path. The model-predictive controller (MPC) is a common approach for the lateral control of autonomous vehicles. The MPC uses a vehicle dynamics model to predict the future states of the vehicle for a given prediction horizon. However, in order to achieve real-time path control, the computational load is usually large, which leads to short prediction horizons. To deal with the computational load, the control algorithm can be parallelized on the graphics processing unit (GPU). In contrast to the widely used stochastic methods, in this paper we propose a deterministic approach based on grid search. Our approach focuses on systematically discovering the search area with different levels of granularity. To achieve this, we split the optimization algorithm into multiple iterations. The best sequence of each iteration is then used as an initial solution to the next iteration. The granularity increases, resulting in smooth and predictable steering angle sequences. We present a novel GPU-based algorithm and show its accuracy and realtime abilities with a number of real-world experiments.
The coupling of ligand-stabilized gold nanoparticles with field-effect devices offers new possibilities for label-free biosensing. In this work, we study the immobilization of aminooctanethiol-stabilized gold nanoparticles (AuAOTs) on the silicon dioxide surface of a capacitive field-effect sensor. The terminal amino group of the AuAOT is well suited for the functionalization with biomolecules. The attachment of the positively-charged AuAOTs on a capacitive field-effect sensor was detected by direct electrical readout using capacitance-voltage and constant capacitance measurements. With a higher particle density on the sensor surface, the measured signal change was correspondingly more pronounced. The results demonstrate the ability of capacitive field-effect sensors for the non-destructive quantitative validation of nanoparticle immobilization. In addition, the electrostatic binding of the polyanion polystyrene sulfonate to the AuAOT-modified sensor surface was studied as a model system for the label-free detection of charged macromolecules. Most likely, this approach can be transferred to the label-free detection of other charged molecules such as enzymes or antibodies.
Rehabilitative body weight supported gait training aims at restoring walking function as a key element in activities of daily living. Studies demonstrated reductions in muscle and joint forces, while kinematic gait patterns appear to be preserved with up to 30% weight support. However, the influence of body weight support on muscle architecture, with respect to fascicle and series elastic element behavior is unknown, despite this having potential clinical implications for gait retraining. Eight males (31.9 ± 4.7 years) walked at 75% of the speed at which they typically transition to running, with 0% and 30% body weight support on a lower-body positive pressure treadmill. Gastrocnemius medialis fascicle lengths and pennation angles were measured via ultrasonography. Additionally, joint kinematics were analyzed to determine gastrocnemius medialis muscle–tendon unit lengths, consisting of the muscle's contractile and series elastic elements. Series elastic element length was assessed using a muscle–tendon unit model. Depending on whether data were normally distributed, a paired t-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test was performed to determine if body weight supported walking had any effects on joint kinematics and fascicle–series elastic element behavior. Walking with 30% body weight support had no statistically significant effect on joint kinematics and peak series elastic element length. Furthermore, at the time when peak series elastic element length was achieved, and on average across the entire stance phase, muscle–tendon unit length, fascicle length, pennation angle, and fascicle velocity were unchanged with respect to body weight support. In accordance with unchanged gait kinematics, preservation of fascicle–series elastic element behavior was observed during walking with 30% body weight support, which suggests transferability of gait patterns to subsequent unsupported walking.
Fitted Fashion: Sizing-Lösung zur Steigerung der Konversion
& Reduzierung von E-Commerce-Retouren
(2021)
Die Zahl der Nutzenden beim Onlineshopping ist in den letzten Jahren deutlich gewachsen. Eines der größten Probleme dabei: Die Retouren. Sowohl die Wirtschaft als auch die Umwelt leiden darunter. Der Hauptgrund für Rücksendungen sind dabei Schwierigkeiten bei der Auswahl der individuell richtigen Größe.
Das Ziel dieses Projektes ist es daher, eine 3D-Körperscan-App zu erstellen. Mit dieser ist es möglich, einen auf die eigenen Körpermaße angepassten Avatar zu erstellen und eine angepasste Stilberatung für die jeweilige Körperform angeboten zu bekommen. Zudem gibt es eine Applikation in Form eines Software Development Kits, welches in Onlineshops eingebunden werden kann. Mit Hilfe der Applikation bekommen Konsumenten die richtige Größe auch beim Onlineshopping angezeigt und tätigen so weniger Fehlkäufe.
Dies bringt nicht nur Vorteile für die Umwelt mit sich und den Unternehmen eine massive Kostenersparnis durch die Einsparung von Retouren, Müll und Personal, sondern schlussendlich auch eine zufriedenere Kundschaft.
Der Wunsch nach Gesundheit und Individualisierung der eigenen Freizeit als Ausgleich zum Alltag ist heute in der Gesellschaft so ausgeprägt wie noch nie. Dabei sind die positiven Auswirkungen körperlicher Aktivität auf das Immunsystem, die Lebenserwartung und die Leistungsfähigkeit immer bekannter. Diese Abschlussarbeit greift die erkannte Entwicklung und den wachsenden Wunsch der Nutzenden nach individuellem Fitnesstraining im Freien auf. Das entstandene Outdoor-Trainingssystem „TREICK“ ermöglicht ein mobiles, orts- und zeitunabhängiges Training der eigenen Fitness. Durch „TREICK“ kann der Sportler physiologisch sinnvolle Eigengewichtsübungen in einer selbst gewählten Umgebung ausführen, wodurch das Wohlbefinden und damit die Gesundheit gefördert werden kann. Das System kann als Rucksack oder Fahrradtasche transportiert werden, wobei die Trainingsmatte als Verpackung dient.
This paper presents a new SIMO radar system based on a harmonic radar (HR) stepped frequency continuous wave (SFCW) architecture. Simple tags that can be electronically individually activated and deactivated via a DC control voltage were developed and combined to form an MO array field. This HR operates in the entire 2.45 GHz ISM band for transmitting the illumination signal and receives at twice the stimulus frequency and bandwidth centered around 4.9 GHz. This paper presents the development, the basic theory of a HR system for the characterization of objects placed into the propagation path in-between the radar and the reflectors (similar to a free-space measurement with a network analyzer) as well as first measurements performed by the system. Further detailed measurement series will be made available later on to other researchers to develop AI and machine learning based signal processing routines or synthetic aperture radar algorithms for imaging, object recognition, and feature extraction. For this purpose, the necessary information is published in this paper. It is explained in detail why this SIMO-HR can be an attractive solution augmenting or replacing existing systems for radar measurements in production technology for material under test measurements and as a simplified MIMO system. The novel HR transfer function, which is a basis for researchers and developers for material characterization or imaging algorithms, is introduced and metrologically verified in a well traceable coaxial setup.
The benefits of robotic process automation (RPA) are highly related to the usage of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products that can be easily implemented and customized by business units. But, how to find the best fitting RPA product for a specific situation that creates the expected benefits? This question is related to the general area of software evaluation and selection. In the face of more than 75 RPA products currently on the market, guidance considering those specifics is required. Therefore, this chapter proposes a criteria-based selection method specifically for RPA. The method includes a quantitative evaluation of costs and benefits as well as a qualitative utility analysis based on functional criteria. By using the visualization of financial implications (VOFI) method, an application-oriented structure is provided that opposes the total cost of ownership to the time savings times salary (TSTS). For the utility analysis a detailed list of functional criteria for RPA is offered. The whole method is based on a multi-vocal review of scientific and non-scholarly literature including publications by business practitioners, consultants, and vendors. The application of the method is illustrated by a concrete RPA example. The illustrated
structures, templates, and criteria can be directly utilized by practitioners in their real-life RPA implementations. In addition, a normative decision process for selecting RPA alternatives is proposed before the chapter closes with a discussion and outlook.
A new formulation to calculate the shakedown limit load of Kirchhoff plates under stochastic conditions of strength is developed. Direct structural reliability design by chance con-strained programming is based on the prescribed failure probabilities, which is an effective approach of stochastic programming if it can be formulated as an equivalent deterministic optimization problem. We restrict uncertainty to strength, the loading is still deterministic. A new formulation is derived in case of random strength with lognormal distribution. Upper bound and lower bound shakedown load factors are calculated simultaneously by a dual algorithm.