@article{RizunBordeanNikiforovaetal.2026, author = {Rizun, Nina and Bordean, Ovidiu Niculae and Nikiforova, Anastasija and Beleiu, Ioana Natalia and Revina, Aleksandra}, title = {Generative AI in higher education: Ethical and behavioral factors influencing students' intentions to use ChatGPT}, series = {Computers and Education Open}, volume = {10}, journal = {Computers and Education Open}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.caeo.2026.100336}, pages = {1 -- 16}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @incollection{KristalNaguleswaran2026, author = {Kristal, Samuel and Naguleswaran, Piruntha}, title = {Der Einfluss von Rebranding auf den Markenwert im Kontext von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz: Eine bibliometrisch-systematische Analyse}, series = {Handbuch Innovatives Marketing}, booktitle = {Handbuch Innovatives Marketing}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wiesbaden}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-46709-8_99-1}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {1 -- 19}, year = {2026}, abstract = {In Zeiten rasanter technologischer Entwicklungen stellt sich die Frage, welchen Einfluss Rebranding auf den Markenwert hat, insbesondere im Kontext k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz. W{\"a}hrend Rebranding traditionell als strategische Maßnahme zur Anpassung an ver{\"a}nderte Marktbedingungen verstanden wurde, er{\"o}ffnet die Integration von KI neue M{\"o}glichkeiten der Automatisierung, Personalisierung und datengetriebenen Entscheidungsfindung. Der vorliegende Beitrag beleuchtet die Rolle von KI im Rebranding-Prozess und untersucht, inwiefern KI-gest{\"u}tzte und menschliche Strategien den Markenwert beeinflussen. Durch eine bibliometrische und systematische Literaturanalyse wird der aktuelle Forschungsstand aufgearbeitet, zentrale Mechanismen identifiziert und zuk{\"u}nftiger Forschungsbedarf abgeleitet. Abschließend werden Implikationen f{\"u}r Wissenschaft und Praxis diskutiert, um eine fundierte Grundlage f{\"u}r den strategischen Einsatz von KI im Markenmanagement zu schaffen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FitzTeutenbergVeldyaevaetal.2026, author = {Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Teutenberg, Lukas and Veldyaeva, Ekaterina and Scheeg, Jochen}, title = {Augmented Reality Solution Requirements for Human-Building Interactions: Lessons Learned from an Applied Science Project}, series = {Konferenz: 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-27, 2025, Proceedings, Part III, HCI International 2025 - Late Breaking Papers}, booktitle = {Konferenz: 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-27, 2025, Proceedings, Part III, HCI International 2025 - Late Breaking Papers}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, isbn = {978-3-032-12775-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-032-12773-0_21}, pages = {217 -- 225}, year = {2026}, abstract = {One popular application domain for Augmented Reality (AR) technology is facilitating human-building interactions (HBI). Such applications help users to retrieve and transact information through localized interaction points displayed on their (mobile) devices. Growing adoption of AR technology underlines the importance of incorporating suitable AR components for HBI, which is important for effective implementation and testing of HBI-AR use cases, increasing user satisfaction, and long-term viability. In this context, our short paper presents key experiences and lessons learned from an applied science project targeting the development and evaluation of an HBI-AR university campus app. Drawing on an ex-post inquiry of project collaborator experiences, we prescriptively highlight relevant AR solution requirements for this specific design context. Our findings amplify the importance of (1) balancing trade-offs between different spatial embedding computation methods, (2) modularity, customizability, and testability for efficient software development, and (3) taking building complexity and prototype maturity requirements into account when taking AR solution make-or-buy decisions. Our shared insights may inform future best practices and design principles for convergent HBI and AR projects in research and practice.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LindauerDamusWinkeletal.2025, author = {Lindauer, Friederike and Damus, Martha and Winkel, Carmen and Frosch, Katharina}, title = {AI-Driven Communication Training for Cybersecurity with the Talk to Transform Simulator}, series = {KI-Forum 2025 : KI in Forschung und Lehre an Hochschulen}, booktitle = {KI-Forum 2025 : KI in Forschung und Lehre an Hochschulen}, publisher = {HsH Applied Academics}, doi = {10.25968/opus-3790}, pages = {8}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Effective communication skills are increasingly recognized as critical for leadership in digital transformation contexts. Recently, AI-Chatbots such as Talk to Transform (T2T) have been developed to enhance leadership competencies through interactive role-plays and feedback. This paper proposes their adaptation for cybersecurity training. We discuss the current landscape of cybersecurity training, highlight the importance of communication, and present T2T as an innovative approach to bridge this gap through chatbot-driven role-plays.}, language = {en} } @article{HanXiangGuterding2025, author = {Han-Xiang, Xu and Guterding, Daniel}, title = {Incommensurate spin fluctuations and competing pairing symmetries in La3⁢Ni2⁢O7}, series = {Physical Review B}, volume = {112}, journal = {Physical Review B}, number = {17}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, doi = {10.1103/f6nj-34th}, pages = {8}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The recent discovery of superconductivity in the bilayer Ruddlesden-Popper nickelate La3⁢Ni2⁢O7 under high pressure has generated much interest in the superconducting pairing mechanism of nickelates. Despite extensive work, the superconducting pairing symmetry in La3⁢Ni2⁢O7 remains unresolved, with conflicting results even for identical methods. We argue that different superconducting states in La3⁢Ni2⁢O7 are in close competition and highly sensitive to the choice of interaction parameters as well as pressure-induced changes in the electronic structure. Our study uses a multiorbital Hubbard model, incorporating all Ni 3⁢𝑑 and O 2⁢𝑝 states. We analyze the superconducting pairing mechanism of La3⁢Ni2⁢O7 within the random phase approximation and find a transition between 𝑑-wave and sign-changing 𝑠-wave pairing states as a function of pressure and interaction parameters, which is driven by spin fluctuations with different wave vectors. These spin fluctuations with incommensurate wave vectors cooperatively stabilize a superconducting order parameter with 𝑑𝑥2-𝑦2 symmetry for realistic model parameters. Simultaneously, their competition may be responsible for the absence of magnetic order in La3⁢Ni2⁢O7, demonstrating that magnetic frustration and superconducting pairing can arise from the same set of incommensurate spin fluctuations.}, language = {en} } @book{BurgerMenzel2025, author = {Burger-Menzel, Bettina}, title = {Multiperspektivische {\"O}konomik: Menschenbilder - Systemans{\"a}tze - Steuerungsideen}, edition = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, isbn = {978-3-658-48617-4}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-48617-4}, pages = {XIX, 460}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Wie gelingt Zukunftsf{\"a}higkeit in einer komplexen Welt? Unsere Welt ist im Wandel - technologisch, global, {\"o}kologisch. Selbst Handlungskonzepte wie das "gr{\"u}ne Wachstum" wirken zunehmend unsicher, vor allem auf einem Planeten mit begrenzten Ressourcen und wachsender Weltbev{\"o}lkerung. Dieses Lehrbuch l{\"a}dt dazu ein, neue Perspektiven zu gewinnen: Wie k{\"o}nnen sich Unternehmen und Standorte zukunftsf{\"a}hig ausrichten? Und: Was m{\"u}ssen wir aus Sicht der Volkswirtschaftslehre - disziplin{\"a}r und interdisziplin{\"a}r - hierf{\"u}r {\"u}ber komplex adaptive Systeme lernen? Das erforderliche Komplexit{\"a}tsverst{\"a}ndnis wird in drei Teilen Schritt f{\"u}r Schritt entwickelt und mit Blick auf die Nachhaltigkeit anwendungsbezogen veranschaulicht. Teil 1 bietet inspirierende Einblicke in die Vielfalt menschlicher Handlungsweisen, vom rationalen bis zum vielschichtigen Menschen, der sich von Narrativen, Emotionen und kognitiven Verzerrungen beeinflussen l{\"a}sst. Teil 2 sieht den Menschen als Systemelement bzw. Akteur und beleuchtet systemische Wechselwirkungen bei zunehmendem Komplexit{\"a}tsgrad. Die Vorstellungen von einem "guten Leben" wandeln sich, von materiellen Lebensstandards und sozialer Gerechtigkeit hin zu Krisenresilienz und transformativer Leistungsf{\"a}higkeit. Teil 3 stellt Ideen vor, wie die Governance menschengemachter Systeme mittels Regulierung, Kulturentwicklung und Nudging gelingen kann, wenn wir von der Partizipation in Wissens- und Lernnetzwerken und potenzieller Selbstwirksamkeit ausgehen. Das Buch bietet Impulse f{\"u}r Lehre, Forschung und Praxis. Es eignet sich nicht nur f{\"u}r Studierende und Lehrende der Volkswirtschaftslehre. Es er{\"o}ffnet auch Lehrenden der Sekundarstufe und Erwachsenenbildung neue Sichten sowie denjenigen, die in Wirtschaft, Verb{\"a}nden, Politik, Verwaltung oder in zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisationen beratend aktiv sind. Kurzum: Ein Buch f{\"u}r alle, die systemischen Wandel nicht nur verstehen, sondern mitgestalten wollen.}, language = {de} } @article{WereteckiSharmaKristal2025, author = {Weretecki, Patrick and Sharma, Ipshita and Kristal, Samuel}, title = {Unlocking the secrets of award-winning retail store design - The case of Deutsche Telekom in Germany}, series = {transfer - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kommunikation und Markenmanagement}, volume = {71}, journal = {transfer - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Kommunikation und Markenmanagement}, number = {4}, publisher = {Deutsche Werbewissenschaftliche Gesellschaft e.V.}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Despite the rise of digital sales channels, Deutsche Telekom continues to invest heavily in its physical retail operations. This case study demonstrates how the company leverages stores as strategic innovation hubs that extend far beyond their traditional sales function. The analysis highlights the role of store design, technological integration, and symbolic branding as key drivers of customer experience and brand equity. Flagship stores serve as a testing ground for testing new concepts, while local adaptations strengthen cultural relevance within communities. Findings suggest that in highly digital industries, physical retail remains strategically valuable - not as a relic of the past, but as a platform for differentiation, customer engagement, and innovation. Properly designed, physical stores complement digital channels and reinforce the overall brand experience.}, language = {en} } @article{LevinaLindauerRevina2025, author = {Levina, Olga and Lindauer, Friederike and Revina, Aleksandra}, title = {A Participatory Workshop Design for Engaging Young People in IT Sustainability}, series = {Education Science}, journal = {Education Science}, number = {15 (12)}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/educsci15121570}, pages = {23}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This paper presents an approach to teaching and consolidating skills in the context of sustainability "Prototyping Sustainability-Designing Sustainable IT" (ProS), using the workshop format for participatory and creative learning. The workshop integrates principles from Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), transformative and experiential learning, participatory design, and critical reflection on the digital age to engage participants in critically examining the environmental, economic, and social impacts of digital technologies in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Structured in five modular phases, from self-reflection and knowledge activation to collaborative prototyping and peer evaluation, the workshop offers a hands-on, gamified learning experience centred on real-world sustainability challenges. Learners create user-centred paper-based prototypes for digital products using tactile materials, persona-driven scenarios and knowledge of sustainable product characteristics gained in the workshop. Outcome measurement is supported through pre- and post-workshop surveys, peer voting templates, and paper-based prototype artefacts, enabling rich insight into behavioural intentions and learning gains. The paper discusses the educational value and sustainability relevance of the workshop engaging young people in critically reflecting on the environmental, economic, and social consequences of digitalization. Finally, it highlights challenges and limitations and proposes directions for future research.}, language = {en} } @article{Blasek2020, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Chinesischer evergreen: bad faith-Marken in China}, series = {MarkenR - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r deutsches, europ{\"a}isches und internationales Kennzeichenrecht}, volume = {2020}, journal = {MarkenR - Zeitschrift f{\"u}r deutsches, europ{\"a}isches und internationales Kennzeichenrecht}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, pages = {62 -- 63}, year = {2020}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2020, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Covid-19-Contact-Tracing-Apps - Leitlinien des EDSA}, series = {ZD-Aktuell}, volume = {2020}, journal = {ZD-Aktuell}, number = {9}, publisher = {Beck}, year = {2020}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2021, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Digitalisierungspotentiale bei der Betriebsratswahl}, series = {Betriebs-Berater}, volume = {76}, journal = {Betriebs-Berater}, number = {49}, publisher = {Fachmedien Recht und Wirtschaft, dfv Mediengruppe}, address = {Framkfurt am Main}, pages = {2932 -- 2937}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Blasek2024, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Datenschutzrechtliche Aspekte der geplanten EU-ID-Wallet}, series = {Das IT-Recht vor der (europ{\"a}ischen) Zeitenwende? : Tagungsband Herbstakademie 2023}, volume = {2023}, booktitle = {Das IT-Recht vor der (europ{\"a}ischen) Zeitenwende? : Tagungsband Herbstakademie 2023}, editor = {Bernzen, Anna and Fritzsche, J{\"o}rg and Heinze, Christian and Thomsen, Oliver}, publisher = {OlWIR Verlag f{\"u}r Wirtschaft, Informatik und Recht}, isbn = {978-3-95599-077-0}, pages = {73 -- 90}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Blasek2025, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Umbruch in der Scorewelt - Zur Transparenz-Initiative der Schufa}, series = {Digitalregulierung in der Bew{\"a}hrung : was bringt das neue Recht? : Tagungsband DSRI-Herbstakademie 2025}, volume = {2025}, booktitle = {Digitalregulierung in der Bew{\"a}hrung : was bringt das neue Recht? : Tagungsband DSRI-Herbstakademie 2025}, editor = {Bernzen, Anna and Heinze, Christian and Steinr{\"o}tter, Bj{\"o}rn}, publisher = {Beck}, isbn = {978-3-406-84186-6}, pages = {491 -- 510}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2023, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {EU-ID-Wallet - eine elektronische Brieftasche f{\"u}r die Europ{\"a}ische Union}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Recht der digitalen Wirtschaft}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Recht der digitalen Wirtschaft}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, issn = {2702-4040}, pages = {125 -- 130}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2023, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {DSK-Empfehlungen f{\"u}r mehr Datenschutz bei Scoring-Verfahren}, series = {ZD-Aktuell}, volume = {2023}, journal = {ZD-Aktuell}, number = {14}, publisher = {Beck}, pages = {01297 -- 01298}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2023, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {KI im Herbst 2023: G7 und Bletchley Park oder von der Notwendigkeit der Einheit in Vielfalt}, series = {ZD-Aktuell}, volume = {2023}, journal = {ZD-Aktuell}, number = {20}, publisher = {Beck}, pages = {01434}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2023, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {KI-Regulierung in der Volksrepublik China}, series = {Recht Digital}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Recht Digital}, number = {12}, publisher = {Beck}, issn = {2702-2404}, pages = {557 -- 564}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2024, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Die Rolle von Scorewerten bei automatisierten Entscheidungen}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Datenschutzrecht}, volume = {2024}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Datenschutzrecht}, number = {5}, publisher = {Beck}, issn = {3052-2811}, pages = {258 -- 263}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2024, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {Anlasslose Parallelverarbeitung von Restschuldbefreiungen?}, series = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Recht der digitalen Wirtschaft}, volume = {2024}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r das Recht der digitalen Wirtschaft}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, issn = {2702-4040}, pages = {115 -- 118}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @article{Blasek2025, author = {Blasek, Katrin}, title = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz in China und der EU}, series = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz und Recht}, volume = {2025}, journal = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz und Recht}, number = {3}, publisher = {Beck}, issn = {2943-6176}, pages = {100 -- 107}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchulzJander2025, author = {Schulz, Theresa and Jander, Kai}, title = {Planless Agents: BDI Plan Generation Using LLMs}, series = {Intelligent Distributed Computing XVII, 2024}, booktitle = {Intelligent Distributed Computing XVII, 2024}, number = {1203}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-87639-4_15}, pages = {253 -- 268}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) agents offer a unique approach for engi- neering complex behavior for individual agents in multi-agent systems. A developer can define goals for each agent, specifying the desired outcomes in various con- texts and implement plans as the means to reach those goals. The BDI reasoning engine can then proceed to automatically select goals to pursue (goal deliberation) and choose one or more of the provided plans to attempt to achieve them. However, usually plans or at least part of the plans have to be provided by the agent's developer before the system is deployed. In this paper we present an approach for BDI agents to generate their own plans using large language models (LLMs) using solely the available context information such as goal descriptions, available beliefs and their structural information. We show that the approach is viable in principle and explore its reliability as well as discuss further use of LLMs in the context of automating BDI-based agents.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HelmichBraubachSchulzetal.2025, author = {Helmich, Roland and Braubach, Lars and Schulz, Theresa and Jander, Kai}, title = {Securing End-to-End Encrypted File Sharing Services with the Messaging Layer Security Protocol}, series = {Intelligent Distributed Computing XVII, 2024}, booktitle = {Intelligent Distributed Computing XVII, 2024}, number = {1203}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-87639-4_7}, pages = {107 -- 122}, year = {2025}, abstract = {To protect data on the servers of cloud service providers, file-sharing services rely on End-to-End Encryption (E2EE). However, existing solutions have weaknesses that allow attackers to bypass E2EE permanently after stealing a clients keys once. In this paper, a concept for an E2EE file-sharing service is proposed which does not have this vulnerability. It is based on Messaging Layer Security (MLS) groups for key distribution, an authentication system based on asymmetric cryptography, Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) based access rights and a tamper-proof versioned storage system for synchronising sensitive data. The applicability of the concept is demonstrated by a prototype implementation and an evaluation based on benchmarks and a security analysis. Overall, the concept can fulfil the requirements of a basic file sharing service while providing stronger security guarantees than existing solutions.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerWinkel2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Is Learning with an AI-Powered Chatbot for Everyone? A First Look at How Learning Preferences May Influence Learning Outcomes}, series = {Ubiquity Proceedings}, volume = {6}, booktitle = {Ubiquity Proceedings}, number = {1}, publisher = {ubiquity press}, doi = {10.5334/uproc.207}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In an era where AI-powered chatbots are increasingly being integrated into education and corporate learning, it is critical to determine whether these approaches benefit all learners or primarily cater to those with specific preferences. This study explores the interplay between learning preferences and learning outcomes in communication training using an AI-powered chatbot. In a field experiment with 17 participants, systematic thinkers and intrinsically motivated learners reported higher satisfaction and greater skill improvement, while those who preferred model learning and direct feedback benefited less. These findings suggest that AI-powered chatbots should be carefully designed to accommodate diverse learners and mitigate potential negative effects.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NitzeWangJahnetal.2024, author = {Nitze, Andr{\´e} and Wang, Tingting and Jahn, Josephine and Ali, Sabah}, title = {Beyond Connectivity: A Sustainable Approach to Municipal LoRaWAN Infrastructure and Services}, series = {Konferenz: ICDS 2024 : The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society; Barcelona, Spain}, booktitle = {Konferenz: ICDS 2024 : The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society; Barcelona, Spain}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {19 -- 24}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This paper introduces the LoRaWAN Collaboration Framework (LCF), a strategic blueprint for deploying and managing LoRaWAN infrastructures in smart cities with an emphasis on rural and small municipalities. LoRaWAN technology is distinguished by its capability to support long-range, low-power IoT applications, making it ideal for extensive and sparsely populated areas. The LCF aims to address common challenges in these settings, such as limited technical expertise, financial constraints, and the need for cross-municipal cooperation. It outlines roles and responsibilities across various stakeholders including municipal authorities, IT service providers, application developers, and end-users. The framework emphasizes the balance of technological, economic, ecological, and social sustainability in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. In this paper we describe the experiences from several LoRaWAN projects in small towns and municipalities, the derived framework, and future research directions towards ensuring the economic viability of the proposed model.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Nitze2023, author = {Nitze, Andr{\´e}}, title = {Future-proofing Education: A Prototype for Simulating Oral Examinations Using Large Language Models}, publisher = {arXiv}, doi = {10.48550/arXiv.2401.06160}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This study explores the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) in higher education, focusing on an automated oral examination simulation using a prototype. The design considerations of the prototype are described, and the system is evaluated with a select group of educators and students. Technical and pedagogical observations are discussed. The prototype proved to be effective in simulating oral exams, providing personalized feedback, and streamlining educators' workloads. The promising results of the prototype show the potential for LLMs in democratizing education, inclusion of diverse student populations, and improvement of teaching quality and efficiency.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WangNitzeHofstedtetal.2024, author = {Wang, Tingting and Nitze, Andr{\´e} and Hofstedt, Petra and L{\"o}ffler, Sven and Hennig, Silvia and Klinge, Alexander}, title = {Technische Machbarkeit von l{\"a}ndlichem On-Demand-Verkehr: Anforderungen an eine Open-Source-Software-Architektur}, series = {24. Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innenkonferenz}, booktitle = {24. Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innenkonferenz}, number = {3}, publisher = {Hochschule Mittweida}, address = {Mittweida}, issn = {1437-7624}, doi = {10.48446/opus-15430}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:mit1-opus4-154308}, pages = {361 -- 366}, year = {2024}, abstract = {On-Demand-Verkehr bezeichnet Mobilit{\"a}tsangebote, die auf Bestellung verf{\"u}gbar sind. Ziel ist es, durch flexible Mobilit{\"a}tsangebote L{\"u}cken im l{\"a}ndlichen {\"o}ffentlichen Personennahverkehr ({\"O}PNV) zu schließen, insbesondere in d{\"u}nn besiedelten R{\"a}umen und zu Randzeiten des Tages. Die Einf{\"u}hrung solcher Dienste gestaltet sich f{\"u}r viele Kommunen jedoch aufgrund der hohen Lizenzgeb{\"u}hren f{\"u}r propriet{\"a}re Software als {\"a}ußerst schwierig, insbesondere in strukturschwachen Regionen, die solche Dienste besonders ben{\"o}tigen. Im Rahmen des Projekts "Open-Source-Software f{\"u}r l{\"a}ndlichen On-Demand-Verkehr" (OSLO) wurde die Umsetzbarkeit einer niedrigschwelligen Open-Source-L{\"o}sung gepr{\"u}ft. Diese L{\"o}sung soll langfristig in die Open-Source-Mobilit{\"a}tsplattform bbnavi integriert werden, um die Nutzung vorhandener Mobilit{\"a}tsdaten zu erleichtern, Interoperabilit{\"a}t zu gew{\"a}hrleisten und die Anpassung an andere Regionen zu vereinfachen. Das Konzept beinhaltet eine Software-Architektur, einen speziell f{\"u}r den l{\"a}ndlichen Nahverkehr entwickelten intermodalen Routing-Algorithmus und ein Betriebs- und Organisationsmodell ([1]). In diesem Beitrag wird beschrieben, wie eine effiziente Software-Architektur f{\"u}r das OSLO-Projekt entworfen wurde. Die zentralen Themen beinhalten die Strukturierung der Komponenten, die Anwendung von GTFS-Flex-V2, die Integration des angepassten Routing-Algorithmus sowie die Einbindung externer Schnittstellen.}, subject = {Open Source}, language = {de} } @article{NitzeWangJahnetal.2024, author = {Nitze, Andr{\´e} and Wang, Tingting and Jahn, Josephine and Ali, Sabah and Miesner, Timon}, title = {Lessons learned from building sustainable municipal LoRaWan infrastructure}, series = {International Journal On Advances in Networks and Services}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal On Advances in Networks and Services}, number = {3\&4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {59 -- 68}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Abstract—This paper introduces the LoRaWAN Collaboration Framework (LCF), a strategic blueprint for deploying and managing LoRaWAN infrastructures in smart cities with an emphasis on rural and small municipalities. LoRaWAN technology distinguishes itself by its capability to support long-range, low-power IoT applications, making it ideal for extensive and sparsely populated areas. The LCF aims to address common challenges in these settings, such as limited technical expertise, financial constraints, and the need for cross-municipal cooperation. It outlines roles and responsibilities across various stakeholders including municipal authorities, IT service providers, application developers, and end-users. The framework emphasizes the balance of technological, economic, social and ecological sustainability in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. In this paper, we describe the experiences from several LoRaWAN projects in small towns and municipalities in Germany and give some insights to these use cases, the derived collaboration framework, and other arguments to consider before implementing LoRaWAN infrastructures.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CraigFitzMiller2025, author = {Craig, Kevin and Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Miller, Kasey}, title = {IT Identity fostering User Innovation on Digital Platforms: The Role of Self-Esteem}, series = {AMCIS 2025, 31st Americas Conference on Information Systems, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, 2025}, booktitle = {AMCIS 2025, 31st Americas Conference on Information Systems, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, 2025}, publisher = {Association for Information Systems}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Digital platforms can grow by motivating users to explore new ways to use a wider range of affiliated products and services. This work explores the power of IT Identity to motivate such innovative use, through identity's ability to intrinsically motivate behavior. Data from 209 Amazon.com users indicates that IT Identity may cause Trying to Innovate with an IT, mediated by Self-Esteem.}, language = {en} } @article{SchulzJander2025, author = {Schulz, Theresa and Jander, Kai}, title = {Dynamic plan generation with LLMs: automatic execution of abstract BDI-agent goals}, series = {International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems}, journal = {International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems}, publisher = {Taylor\&Francis}, doi = {10.1080/17445760.2025.2541956}, pages = {1 -- 21}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) agents enable complex behavior in multi-agent systems by defining goals and implementing plans to achieve their goals. Typically, developers pre-define plans, which limits adaptability. This paper presents an approach for BDI agents to dynamically generate plans using large language models (LLMs), exploiting contextual information such as goals, beliefs, and structural data. We evaluate the feasibility, reliability, and limitations of this method, and discuss its implications for the automation of BDI-based agents. Our results suggest that LLMs can enhance agent autonomy by reducing the need for manual plan definition, while maintaining goal-oriented reasoning.}, language = {en} } @article{Lindauer2025, author = {Lindauer, Friederike}, title = {Fehlerkultur als Erfolgsfaktor- Fehler als Lernanlass interpretieren und in HR-Strategien integrieren}, series = {Abacus Umantis}, journal = {Abacus Umantis}, pages = {1 -- 13}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Diese Forschung untersucht die Bedeutung einer offenen Fehlerkultur f{\"u}r den Erfolg von Organisationen. Ziel ist es, die Auswirkungen einer Learning-from-Failure Culture (LFFC) auf Innovationskraft und Resilienz zu analysieren. Durch Literaturrecherche, Umfragen und Fallstudien sollen Handlungsempfehlungen f{\"u}r HR-Verantwortliche und F{\"u}hrungskr{\"a}fte entwickelt werden. Erwartet wird, dass eine positive Fehlerkultur das Lernen und die Zusammenarbeit f{\"o}rdert und die Innovationsf{\"a}higkeit steigert. Die Ergebnisse sollen als Grundlage f{\"u}r Schulungsprogramme und HR-Strategien dienen, um die Fehlerkultur in Unternehmen zu st{\"a}rken.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FitzVeldyaevaKunzeetal.2025, author = {Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Veldyaeva, Ekaterina and Kunze, Adrian and Scheeg, Michaela and Scheeg, Jochen}, title = {aiSnoop: An AI-assisted Social Listening Tool for SME Managers}, series = {31st Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2025, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, 2025}, booktitle = {31st Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2025, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, 2025}, publisher = {Association for Information Systems}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2025}, abstract = {With growing popularity of social networks and online brand engagement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are facing challenges in leveraging business value effectively from interactions with their online communities. Social listening tools, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), help enterprises to better understand customer needs and trends by synthesizing engagement and interaction data from various channels into actionable insights. However, prevalent tools widely appear too costly, inaccessible and complex to handle for SME managers. In response, we present this article on the design of "aiSnoop", an AI-assisted social listening tool for SME managers. The article describes how the tool was developed, demonstrated and evaluated as a design artifact with an SME-contextualized design science research approach. We find that automation, usability and transparency, and advanced AI integration are important social listening tool capabilities for SMEs, contributing to the broader discussion on AI-assisted decision-support system design from an SME-and practice-oriented research perspective.}, language = {en} } @article{EbadAllahGuterdingVarmaetal.2025, author = {Ebad-Allah, Jihaan and Guterding, Daniel and Varma, Meera and Diware, Mangesh and Ganorkar, Shraddha and Jeschke, Harald and Kuntscher, Christine}, title = {Near room-temperature ferromagnetism from double exchange in the van der Waals material CrGeTe3: Evidence from optical conductivity under pressure}, series = {Physical Review B}, volume = {111}, journal = {Physical Review B}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevB.111.L140402}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The unexpected discovery of intrinsic ferromagnetism in layered van der Waals materials has sparked interest in both their fundamental properties and their potential for novel applications. Recent studies suggest near roomtemperature ferromagnetism in the pressurized van der Waals crystal CrGeTe3. We perform a comprehensive experimental and theoretical investigation of magnetism and electronic correlations in CrGeTe3, combining broad-frequency reflectivity measurements with density functional theory and dynamical mean-field theory calculations. Our experimental optical conductivity spectra trace the signatures of developing ferromagnetic order and of the insulator-to-metal transition (IMT) as a function of temperature and hydrostatic pressure. With increasing pressure, we observe the emergence of a midinfrared feature in the optical conductivity, indicating the development of strong orbital-selective correlations in the high-pressure ferromagnetic phase. We find a distinct relationship between the plasma frequency and Curie temperature of CrGeTe3, which strongly suggests that a double-exchange mechanism is responsible for the observed near room-temperature ferromagnetism. Our results clearly demonstrate the existence of a charge-transfer gap in the metallic phase, ruling out its previously conjectured collapse under pressure.}, language = {en} } @techreport{FroschDamusHaberlandetal.2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Damus, Martha and Haberland, Steffi and H{\"a}dicke, Svenja and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Lehren mit KI: Talk2Transform (T2T)}, series = {Wie KI Studium und Lehre ver{\"a}ndert Anwendungsfelder, Use-Cases und Gelingensbedingungen}, journal = {Wie KI Studium und Lehre ver{\"a}ndert Anwendungsfelder, Use-Cases und Gelingensbedingungen}, publisher = {Hochschulforum Digitalisierung}, pages = {23 -- 25}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{TeutenbergFitzScheeg2025, author = {Teutenberg, Lukas and Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Scheeg, Jochen}, title = {Current Design Practices in Applied Augmented Reality Research: A Methodological Review}, series = {Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications. CHIRA, 2024}, booktitle = {Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications. CHIRA, 2024}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-82633-7_9}, pages = {131 -- 146}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Successful Augmented Reality (AR) solutions require high technology acceptance and desire among users. Applying appropriate design methodologies can enhance the development of desirable AR systems and help to streamline design research projects. This article presents a methodological literature review of 58 pertinent articles, exploring the representation of methodological design frameworks in currently applied AR research practice. In result, User-Centered Design was identified most frequently by a large margin. Though, it could be observed that most articles from the field of applied AR only marginally describe any design processes. Moreover, Human-Centered Design, Participatory Design and Value Sensitive Design were only scantily represented; less than half of the papers followed a Design Science Research or Action Design Research approach. Several implications for applied research and practice are derived from these findings and discussed together with future research opportunities. Overall, this study contributes to the refinement of methodological design practice in the field of applied AR research.}, language = {en} } @techreport{KitzelmannBoerschTarassowetal.2025, author = {Kitzelmann, Emanuel and Boersch, Ingo and Tarassow, Artur and Nitze, Andr{\´e} and Gohlicke, Franziska and Hochwald, Jessica and Siebert, Tim and Wagner, Robin}, title = {SmartRetrieve - GraphRAG f{\"u}r einen Campus-ChatBot, Abschlussbericht}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3341}, pages = {49}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @article{Mieke2019, author = {Mieke, Christian}, title = {Folgenabsch{\"a}tzung bei Innovation, Technologie und Management}, series = {Ideen- und Innovationsmanagement}, journal = {Ideen- und Innovationsmanagement}, number = {4}, publisher = {Erich Schmidt}, isbn = {978-3-503-18770-6}, doi = {10.37307/j.2198-3151.2019.04.03}, pages = {112 -- 115}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Menschen in Organisationen treffen Entscheidungen. In der Regel wird ein Ziel angestrebt und die Entscheidung soll Maßnahmen in Gang bringen, welche die Erreichung des Ziels bef{\"o}rdern. Den finalen Entscheidungen gehen Prozesse voraus, welche die Entscheidungsfindung vorbereiten. In diesem Rahmen werden etwaige Kon strukte - wie Handlungen, Technologien, Produkte, Verfahren, Steuerungssysteme - in Bezug auf ihren Beitrag zur Zielerreichung bewertet. Nun ist es nicht neu, dabei eine ganzheitliche Bewertung anzumahnen und nicht nur auf eine Wirkung zu blicken. Dennoch erh{\"a}lt man oft den Eindruck, dass im Rahmen von Entscheidungsfindungen in Politik, Gesellschaft, {\"o}ffentlichen Institutionen aber eben auch Unternehmen zu wenig auf etwaige weitere Neben- und Folgewirkungen von Entscheidungen geblickt wird. Daher wird gefragt, ob die Grundidee des Ansatzes der Technologiefolgenabsch{\"a}tzung hilfreiche Instrumente bietet, welche die Entscheidungsprozesse in den betrieblichen Feldern Innovation, Technologieentwicklung und Management anreichern k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{Levina2024, author = {Levina, Olga}, title = {Incorporating Ethical Aspects in Information Systems Requirements Engineering}, series = {Perspectives in Business Informatics Research, 23rd International Conference on Business Informatics Research, BIR 2024, Prag, Tschechien, September 11-13, 2024}, booktitle = {Perspectives in Business Informatics Research, 23rd International Conference on Business Informatics Research, BIR 2024, Prag, Tschechien, September 11-13, 2024}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-71333-0_10}, pages = {153 -- 161}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Ethical considerations in software requirements engineering are a critical but often overlooked aspect of the software development process. However, requests for transparency and autonomy in the way IT artefacts are designed, described, used, applied and integrated in the everyday life are getting more pressing within the society. In this research, the process of software engineering is taken as an illustrative model for the proactive incorporation of ethical principles in the system design within the design of a software artefact. Specifically, the phase of requirements elicitation and analysis are expanded with ethical aspects, since that is where the first steps of the software construction as an artefact are initiated and the first common ground of understanding is achieved. Being rooted in the security engineering, the SQUARE process is expanded to provide a basic structure for incorporating of ethical aspects into software design. By doing so, the social and moral values become central to the design and development of new technologies.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RichterWrobel2023, author = {Richter, Nancy and Wrobel, Martin}, title = {The Impact of prototyping on the survival chances of digital early-stage startups: Findings and insights from explorative expert interviews}, series = {Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ECIE 2023}, volume = {18}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ECIE 2023}, number = {2}, publisher = {Academic Conferences International Limited}, doi = {10.34190/ecie.18.2.1714}, pages = {772 -- 779}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The products of digital entrepreneurs are highly innovative, and their business models contribute to the prosperity and further development of the economy and society. However, studies indicate that most of all startups fail, particularly during the early stages of their business journey Prototyping as part of Lean Startup or Business Model Testing approaches, can assist digital early-stage startups in navigating uncertainty and achieving successful product launches. However, these methods are applied very individually and there is little empirical research on best practices. We therefore conducted 65 explorative expert interviews and asked successful startups about their prototyping practices. Our results include learnings on the prototyping process and the testing format, the role of the founding team during prototyping practices, the customer focus and the role of networks. Our study adds important details to theory and practice of the innovation and prototyping processes of digital early-stage startups. Our results offer actionable advice and guidance to any current and potential entrepreneur, but especially to first-time founders and less experienced executives in early stage-startups. Additionally, our contribution enhances the theoretical understanding of the Lean Startup approach and prototyping practices.}, language = {en} } @article{FitzScheeg2025, author = {Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Scheeg, Jochen}, title = {Alternative digital platforms: comparative analysis through the lens of Corporate Aikido}, series = {Information Systems and e-Business Management}, journal = {Information Systems and e-Business Management}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/s10257-025-00703-8}, pages = {1 -- 22}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Competing with dominant players in the digital platform (DP) economy is an increasingly complex and expensive endeavor for alternative digital platform (ADP) providers trying to disrupt established platform ecosystems. Nevertheless, ADPs position themselves deliberately in the competitive space of large competitors, targeting customer groups whose values and mindsets differ from mainstream DPs. Although there are many examples to find in practice, the variety of ADPs across different DP ecosystems and industries, especially in regards of strategic objectives, directions and characteristics, has not been researched in-depth yet. Based on a systematic, practice-based artifact review, this paper analyses and compares 105 ADPs in the competitive space of dominant DP ecosystem players. The study utilizes the theory of Corporate Aikido as an analytical framework, mapping the strategic elements of overthrowing established value propositions and turning a competitors' strengths into weaknesses. Our findings indicate that privacy- and security-awareness, empowerment and inclusivity, premium quality and curation, open source and free access, uncensored, transparent and decentralized platforms as well as ecological and climate-friendly offers shape the landscape of alternative approaches in today's DP economy. The results are subsequently discussed, yielding managerial implications and future opportunities for DP research.}, language = {en} } @article{FroschLindauer2025, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike}, title = {Learning With Short Bursts: How Effectively Can We Build Competencies in Climate Change-Related Areas Based on Microlearning?}, series = {European Journal of Education}, volume = {60}, journal = {European Journal of Education}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1111/ejed.70088}, pages = {1 -- 17}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The study examines the effectiveness of microlearning in developing the capacity to address climate change and adapt to environmental challenges. Conducted as an online field experiment with 140 participants, the study focused on the impacts of smartphone use as an illustrative learning domain for education in climate change-related areas. Using a pre-post research design and simultaneous equation models, the study found improvements in knowledge retention, with a median increase of 38\%. The results indicated that the brief microlearning units also promoted sustainability action competencies, such as confidence in one's influence and willingness to act sustainably. This suggests that higher-order learning processes were also triggered, although to a much lesser extent. Furthermore, learner satisfaction was identified as a mediating variable for these positive outcomes. The study concludes that short bursts of knowledge delivered through microlearning activities can be used alongside traditional training methods to build the critical skills needed for initiatives such as the EU Green Deal.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Levina2023, author = {Levina, Olga}, title = {Mobile Instant Messaging and User Interface Design -Different Age Groups, Different Requirements? A survey of Indonesian users}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice, Italy}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice, Italy}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {5 -- 8}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Instant Messaging (IM) is an increasingly popular form of communication in which two or more people exchange text-based multi-media messages in real time. However, as a result of aging, users have different needs and requirements towards the design of the communication application. This paper examines the preferences of users of different ages towards the User Interface (UI) design of Mobile Instant Massage (MIM) applications, i.e., instant message applications that can operate on smartphones. An online survey data about users' preferences towards the UI of this application type, limited to Indonesian users, was obtained. The results indicate that for some UI elements, both age groups showed the same preferences, while other requirements were significantly different. This paper aims to give a better understanding of the interface of the MIM application preferred by its users according to their age and thus inform application designers and product owners.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLevina2023, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Levina, Olga}, title = {Taking the Matter in their own Hands - Can Business Unit Developers Fullfill their Digital Demands with Low-Code Development Platforms?}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice (Italy)}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA ICDS 2023, The Seventeenth International Conference on Digital Society; Venice (Italy)}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Low Code Development Platforms (LCDP) often promise an easy and fast way to include data processing and support into the otherwise non-digital process. Nevertheless, it often remains unclear, besides anecdotal evidence, how business users are getting on with transformation of business requirements into the software. This research explores the potential low code development has for business users to address their needs for process support via software tools. The experiment was chosen as the research method to assess the feasibility of software development with LCDP by novices. The results point towards a dedicated LCDP implementation approach if the technology is to be implemented in the business context. Hence, the research provides suggestions on how Business Unit Developers (BUD) can be supported to efficiently deliver productive results and how to assess LCDP-based development process and points towards potential challenges of LCDP implementation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Frosch2023, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Scan to Learn: A Lightweight Approach for Informal Mobile Micro-Learning at the Workplace}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA The Fifteenth International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning; Venice (Italy)}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA The Fifteenth International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-line Learning; Venice (Italy)}, publisher = {IARIA}, isbn = {978-1-68558-081-0}, pages = {53 -- 61}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Informal learning at the workplace is a crucial ingredient in updating and upskilling today's workforce, but in many jobs, informal learning opportunities are scarce. Bite-sized learning via mobile devices (Mobile Micro-Learning, MML) can be a powerful means to enhance informal work-related learning also in such learning-deprived fields. Based on good practices of recent MML implementations, a lightweight approach is developed. It involves an instructional blueprint and an open-source, low-threshold technology for MML, and meets the specific needs of workers in learning-deprived fields. The main idea is a scan-to-learn system where Quick Response (QR) codes are attached to physical objects in the work environment. Workers can scan the QR codes to learn and are directed to short, interactive learning nuggets. For evaluation, a proof-of-concept is provided.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerZuidhof2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Zuidhof, Niek}, title = {Exploring the Digital Divide in Workplace Learning: A Rapid Review}, series = {ICDS 2024, The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society, Barcelona, Spain}, booktitle = {ICDS 2024, The Eighteenth International Conference on Digital Society, Barcelona, Spain}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This article examines the digital learning divide in workplace learning, with an emphasis on the disparity in the distribution of advanced learning technologies (ALT) across different types of workplaces. The study employs a rapid literature review methodology to analyze the utilization of ALT in workplace learning. The findings indicate that the use of ALT is predominantly concentrated in the education, health and medical sectors, with limited implementation in other sectors. Moreover, in smaller organizations, in non-technical sectors and among white-collar workers, there are fewer opportunities for technology-enhanced learning. The study highlights the need for more inclusive and comprehensive research to address the digital divide in workplace learning, taking into consideration practice-based evidence and exploring the themes covered by training. Furthermore, the paper proposes an investigation into the complexity and resource intensity of implementing ALT to enhance technology-based learning in all workplaces. In general, this research establishes the basis for comprehending and bridging the digital learning divide in the workplace.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{vanSanten2022, author = {van Santen, Esther}, title = {Cookie Monsters on Media Websites - Dark Patterns in Cookie Consent Notices}, series = {Konferenz: IARIA ICCGI 2022. The Seventeenth International Multi-Conference on Computing in the Global Information Technology ; May 22, 2022 to May 26, 2022 - Venice, Italy}, booktitle = {Konferenz: IARIA ICCGI 2022. The Seventeenth International Multi-Conference on Computing in the Global Information Technology ; May 22, 2022 to May 26, 2022 - Venice, Italy}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @article{FroschLindauer2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike}, title = {AI-based Automated Production of Learning Content - A Means to Bridging the Digital Divide in Workplace Learning?}, series = {International Journal On Advances in Systems and Measurements}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal On Advances in Systems and Measurements}, number = {3\&4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {156 -- 165}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @article{FroschZuidhof, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Zuidhof, Niek}, title = {Using Mobile Technologies for Situating Bite-Sized Learning at the Workplace}, series = {International Journal On Advances in Intelligent Systems}, volume = {16}, journal = {International Journal On Advances in Intelligent Systems}, number = {3 \& 4}, publisher = {IARIA}, pages = {89 -- 101}, abstract = {Learning in the workplace is crucial for updating and upskilling the workforce to both new and existing employees. Given the limited opportunities for informal learning due to solitary work conditions or off-site locations, mobile devices like smartphones and wearables such as smart glasses can play a significant role. The aim of this paper is to investigate the extent to which mobile micro-learning can enhance work-related education, with a focus on lightweight, practical applications in learning-deprived environments. Comparative analyses are presented for mobile micro-learning approaches for smartphones and smart glasses based on recent studies, specifically examining their impact on learning and modes of interaction. Based on good practices of recent MML implementations, we present principles for implementation and offer lightweight proof-of-concept models for both handheld devices and smart glasses. This knowledge might be relevant for researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises, practitioners, and others involved in knowledge transfer}, language = {de} } @article{FitzScheeg2025, author = {Fitz, Lukas R. G. and Scheeg, Jochen}, title = {Coping Practices of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises Facing Power Asymmetry in Digital Platform Business}, series = {Strategic Change}, journal = {Strategic Change}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1002/jsc.2657}, pages = {1 -- 21}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Digital platform (DP) enterprises have risen to the top of the global economy by inverting traditional business models. They earn money through matchmaking, transaction facilitation, and efficient orchestration of other stakeholders' resources. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a decisive role in this success story: they offer products and services on many leading DPs and thereby feed platform networks as sellers and suppliers. On the other hand, while DPs enable SMEs to reach new customers and outsource costly managerial tasks, many SMEs struggle with the negative consequences of asymmetric power dynamics and dependency risks in platform business. This paper analyzes 14 cases of SMEs that face power asymmetry as DP value providers, unraveling challenges encountered and coping practices employed in this situation. The findings reveal that power asymmetry between dominant DPs and SMEs creates significant challenges, including exploitative relationships, loss of autonomy, surveillance pressures, and devaluation of SME contributions, while SMEs cope through disintermediation, multi-homing, individual resistance tactics, and striving for more equitable DP models. Moreover, three relationality types are identified: DPs being SMEs' "partners," "tools," and "necessary evil." This article offers a new perspective on boundaries of SME strategies in the DP economy and contributes with empirical insights to the advancing field of entrepreneurial platform research.}, language = {en} } @article{ScharfGuterdingHenetal.2025, author = {Scharf, Gili and Guterding, Daniel and Hen, Bar and Sarte, Paul M. and Ortiz, Brenden R. and Rozenberg, Gregory Kh. and Holder, Tobias and Wilson, Stephen D. and Jeschke, Harald O. and Ron, Alon}, title = {Pressure tuning of intrinsic and extrinsic sources to the anomalous Hall effect in CrGeTe3}, series = {Physical Review Research}, volume = {7}, journal = {Physical Review Research}, number = {1}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.013127}, pages = {1 -- 8}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The integrated Berry curvature is a geometric property that has dramatic implications for material properties. This study investigates the integrated Berry curvature and other contributions to the anomalous Hall effect in CrGeTe3 as a function of pressure. The anomalous Hall effect is absent in the insulating phase of CrGeTe3 and evolves with pressure in a domelike fashion as pressure is applied. The dome's edges are characterized by Fermi surface deformations, manifested as mixed electron and hole transport. We corroborate the presence of bipolar transport using ab initio calculations, which also predict a nonmonotonic behavior of the Berry curvature as a function of pressure. Quantitative discrepancies between our calculations and experimental results indicate that additional scattering mechanisms, which are also strongly tuned by pressure, contribute to the anomalous Hall effect in CrGeTe3.}, language = {en} } @article{RizunRevinaEdelmann2025, author = {Rizun, Nina and Revina, Aleksandra and Edelmann, Noella}, title = {Text analytics for co-creation in public sector organizations: a literature review-based research framework}, series = {Artificial Intelligence Review}, journal = {Artificial Intelligence Review}, doi = {10.1007/s10462-025-11112-1}, pages = {1 -- 45}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The public sector faces considerable challenges that stem from increasing external and internal demands, the need for diverse and complex services, and citizens' lack of satisfaction and trust in public sector organisations (PSOs). An alternative to traditional public service delivery is the co-creation of public services. Data analytics has been fueled by the availability of immense amounts of data, including textual data, and techniques to analyze data, so it has immense potential to foster data-driven solutions for the public sector. In the paper, we systematically review the existing literature on the application of Text Analytics (TA) techniques on textual data that can support public service co-creation. In this review, we identify the TA techniques, the public services and the co-creation phase they support, as well as envisioned public values for the stakeholder groups. On the basis of the analysis, we develop a Research Framework that helps to structure the TA-enabled co-creation process in PSOs, increases awareness among public sector organizations and stakeholders on the significant potential of TA in creating value, and provides scholars with some avenues for further research.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Frosch2019, author = {Frosch, Katharina}, title = {Open Design of HRM Instruments: new perspectives on people management in SMEs}, pages = {1 -- 35}, year = {2019}, abstract = {When it comes to human resource management (HRM), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily rely on informal approaches. Thereby, HR practitioners often listen to their guts feeling instead of using more systematic HR practices that are, as research evidence shows, more effective for attracting, motivating and retaining talented staff. This paper elaborates on the question how SMEs may profit from the design and implementation of evidence-based, systematic HRM instruments. The analysis focuses on the antecedents of the so called science-practitioner gap in HRM and why it is even more pronounced in SMEs as compared to larger companies. As a conclusion, we find that SMEs need to design HRM instruments that are systematic and evidence-based in their approach, but can be used by HR practitioners on an intuitive basis without ex ante training or cumbersome formal procedures. However, designing HRM instruments based on a so-called "walk-up-and-use" approach means beating new paths. Given the scarce resources for people management in SMEs, such innovative HRM instruments cannot be developed by a single SME alone. Therefore, the paradigm of open cooperation as it has been successfully applied in open source software (OSS) development is evaluated , in particular whether it can be transferred on the design of HRM instruments that take into account the specific needs of SMEs. First of all, we conceptualize a general framework how HR practitioners from SMEs and HR experts from business and academia can jointly develop Open HRM instruments. Then we discuss the social side of Open HRM, in particular why someone should contribute to Open HRM without receiving immediate profits, how to ensure the quality of openly developed HRM instruments and other gov-ernance issues. As a conclusion, we find that-despite a number of technical and social challenges that have to be overcome-Open HRM has a great potential in order to open up evidence-based HRM for SMEs.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FroschLindauerWinkel2024, author = {Frosch, Katharina and Lindauer, Friederike and Winkel, Carmen}, title = {Utilizing Chatbots for Automating Examinations in Higher Education: Perceived Fairness, Trust and Learning Outcomes}, series = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, booktitle = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, pages = {21 -- 22}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Large Language Models (LLM) are increasingly used to support educational assessment (Gonz{\´a}lez-Calatayud et al.,2021), offering a promising approach to addressing challenges associated with scalability, consistency, andpersonalized feedback that manual assessment implies (Fagbohun et al., 2024).Pre-configured interfaces for building custom chatbots based on common AI models provide a low-level approachfor educators to design their own AI-based examination tools that ask learners questions and provide feedback onthe answers. An example of a prototypical application - albeit based on a self-programmed interface - is Nitze's(2024) StudyBuddy, which simulates oral exams. Yet, the extent to which these AI-based exam assistants canautonomously conduct complete exam assessments—creating questions and evaluating and grading responseswithout manual oversight—is still largely unexplored. Despite the clear advantages, issues related to the quality ofthe generated content, the precision of assessments, ethical implications, and acceptance among learners persist assignificant concerns.This paper is a proof-of-concept study combined with a field experiment for an AI-based exam assistant based onthe StudyBuddy suggested by Nitze (2024). The exam assistant provides students with a set of quiz questions andcase studies based on an 80-page reader on topics in organizational behavior, offering personalized feedback andquestion-by-question scoring ranging from 0 to 100\%, along with an overall grade and personalized feedback. Toevaluate learning behavior and outcome (in the practice phase), perceived fairness (in the exam phase) and overalllearner acceptance, we run a field experiment with N=35 students enrolled in a business management program at atechnical university in Germany. They take part in a quiz assignment provided and graded by the exam assistant andsubsequently answer a survey with questions based on the Perceived Fairness scale (Sonnleitner \& Kovacs, 2020)and the Trust in Automated Systems Test (Wojton et al., 2020). Additionally, the learning outcomes are assessed ina retrospective pre-post design according to Drennan and Hyde (2008). Results will be available by the End of April2024.Insights gained from this study will shed light on the question whether custom chatbots can be effectively used forscalable, efficient assessment processes in higher education. As the ready-made interfaces already available requireminimal prerequisites and technical skills, they present an accessible opportunity for instructors to develop theirown AI-based examination tools, and to ease manual corrections, to guarantee consistent grading and to providestudents with individualized, constructive feedback on their solutions even in large courses where personalizedfeedback would not be possible when manual grading is used.The results of this study will shed light on whether customised chatbots can be effectively used for scalable, efficientassessment processes in higher education. The readily available interfaces, requiring minimal prerequisites andHow do we promote fairness in digital learning futures?22technical skills, enable educators to develop their own AI-based assessment tools. This would open opportunitiesfor educators to build their own AI-based assessment tools and facilitate manual corrections, ensure consistentgrading and provide students with individualised, constructive feedback, even in large courses where personalisedfeedback would not be possible with manual grading.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BollowFroschGrunzetal.2024, author = {Bollow, Maximilian and Frosch, Katharina and Grunz, Angelina and H{\"a}dicke, Svenja and Judge, Rabina and Levina, Olga}, title = {Using Advanced Learning Technologies to Boost Sustainability Education: The Role of AI-based Chatbots}, series = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, booktitle = {EDEN 2024 Annual Conference, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 2024}, pages = {92 -- 93}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In the face of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations, the everchanging knowledge base of sustainability and therelated learning become vital. This applies especially to the field of sustainable digitalization. The literature providesgaps in the combination of sustainable digitalization with learning, due to the rapid developments and innovationsin this field.AI-based Chatbots could be a solution to rapidly build knowledge in this fast-evolving field, as they are able to drawupon a large body of recent knowledge and allow personalized, individual learning. They are created to understandquestions and respond to users via text, voice, or avatar in an interactive manner to facilitate learning (AI-Abdullatif,2023). Thus, AI-based Chatbots could enhance student-centered e-learning, which has shown to be a valuable toolfor sustainability literacy (Diamond \& Irwin, 2013). Nonetheless, existing research does not yet provide sufficientevidence on what learning outcomes (e.g., knowledge acquisition) can be achieved with this AI-based approach tolearning. Therefore, it is crucial for us to determine whether and how they can be effectively utilized for this purpose.In this study, we examine the impact of AI-based Chatbots on learning outcomes in the context of sustainabledigitalization, in comparison to conventional digital learning methods. We conduct a field experiment with a pre-and post-test assessing the respective level of knowledge and sustainability-related competencies amongparticipants. The participants of the study (N=269) engage with different types of supported learning activitiesrelated to sustainable development. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four advanced learningtechnologies: a) AI-assisted personal tutoring (Chatbot), b) non-AI-based conversational learning and c) interactivevideo with embedded activities. Variations in learning outcomes depending on design characteristics of the learningactivity will be measured using the Self-Perceived Action Competence for Sustainability Questionnaire (SPACS-Q)(Olsson et al., 2020) as well as as well as a set of questions to assess knowledge retention.Results indicate that AI-based chatbots may be a viable method to enhance knowledge about practices in sustainabledigitalization. However, sustainability action competencies, such as confidence in one's own influence on shaping amore sustainable future and the willingness to undertake concrete actions, which may require higher-order learningprocesses, are not positively affected by short learning activities with our AI-based chatbot. We found evidence thatnon-AI-based learning activities yield similar increases in building knowledge on sustainable digitalization but alsosignificantly enhance sustainability action competencies related to potential behavioral changes.What does learner-centered pedagogy look like in reimagining the digital classroom of the future?93Assuming that our results are generalizable to other learning topics, the evidence found in this study suggests thatAI-based chatbots can contribute to addressing our most significant transformational challenges, all characterizedby a rapidly evolving knowledge base. Further research is particularly needed with respect to the preferable designcharacteristics of digital learning activities (both AI-based and non-AI-based) to achieve optimal outcomes in buildingsustainability competencies.}, language = {en} }