@article{Vollmer2026, author = {Vollmer, Michael}, title = {How many stars appear colored to the naked eye?}, series = {Applied Optics}, volume = {65}, journal = {Applied Optics}, number = {9}, publisher = {Optica Publishing Group}, doi = {10.1364/AO.580635}, pages = {C27 -- C37}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Naked eye studies of the clear night sky reveal that a certain percentage of all observable stars can be perceived as having color. Subjective estimates differ widely, ranging from just a few to a maximum of above two hundred. Explanations are based on the emission spectra of the stars, which are modified by interstellar dust clouds, the Earth atmosphere, and mostly the inverse square law. Color changes occur not only for variation of the star's angular elevation above the horizon, but as well for decreasing nighttime sky brightness due to the transition from photopic via mesopic to scotopic vision. The maximum number of stars showing color to the naked eye depends on star illuminances on Earth and the background sky luminance. The limit of observing color is found to correspond to apparent visual magnitudes around , defining the number of colored stars. This also means that naked eye perception of stars with color is only possible for a certain star distance range, which is well below the maximum naked eye visual range of stars.}, language = {en} } @article{DickersonAndreasNoessleretal.2026, author = {Dickerson, Ashton L. and Andreas, Jechow and N{\"o}ßler, Michelle and Walles, Tim J. and Berger, Stella A. and H{\"o}lker, Franz and Nejstgaard, Jens C.}, title = {High-resolution in situ imaging reveals size-specific moonlight responses in zooplankton diel vertical migration}, series = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {16}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, number = {1}, publisher = {Nature}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-026-36105-0}, pages = {1 -- 14}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Light is the primary cue driving zooplankton diel vertical migration (DVM), a strategy that balances predation risk with resource access. However, DVM is often oversimplified, with limited consideration of how light-driven risks and resource needs vary across taxa and life stages. This simplification is partly due to constraints on collecting high-resolution, size-resolved data —especially at night, when subtle shifts in illumination reshape nocturnal risk landscapes. To overcome these limitations, we deployed a high-resolution in situ modular Deep-focus Plankton Imager and an image-recognition approach to quantify fine scale DVM and body sizes of Cladocerans and Copepods in Lake Stechlin, Germany. Data was collected from day into night and across moonrise and was compared with environmental data from vertical profiling sondes. Typical DVM patterns emerged, with deeper daytime distributions, however, moonlight introduced additional behavioural complexity: larger individuals avoided illuminated layers, likely managing predation risk, while smaller individuals moved into these layers, possibly exploiting foraging opportunities and reduced risk. These light-mediated shifts were further shaped by ecological conditions; copepods tracked food-rich layers regardless of light levels at night, while cladocerans showed light-dependent responses to both temperature and food, such that light caused them to avoid otherwise favourable (warm, food-rich) layers. Our approach provides new insight into how zooplankton navigate nocturnal lightscapes, revealing size- and taxon-specific strategies. By establishing size-dependent responses to natural moonlight, this work provides a crucial baseline for predicting how artificial light at night may restructure zooplankton communities and destabilize freshwater food webs.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{MarkgrafMuellerHenkeletal.2026, author = {Markgraf, Klaus and M{\"u}ller, Katja and Henkel, Clara and Flassig, Robert and Janke, Christian and Flassig, Peter}, title = {Application of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in Combination with Bootstrap to Improve Processes in Model-Based Aero-Engine Development}, doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-8590595/v1}, pages = {1 -- 23}, year = {2026}, abstract = {In aerospace engineering, data-driven surrogate models are increasingly employed to mitigate the computational and temporal costs of simulations, numerical analyses, and experiments. Two major challenges accompany this trend. First, the training of surrogate models often requires a sufficient amount of data, the determination of which is inherently difficult. Second, these models often exhibit high complexity, limiting both the traceability of their outputs and the extraction of useful insights. Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) methods have therefore emerged as promising tools to enhance the interpretability, explainability, and transparency of such models. In this work, a combination of the established Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) approach with a bootstrap-based method is investigated. The proposed framework provides insights into the contribution of individual features and enables an assessment of data sufficiency with respect to surrogate model performance. Building upon these findings, the Bootstrap-Informed Feature Importance (BIFI) method is proposed. BIFI offers a model-agnostic, robust identification of relevant features.The method is analyzed in the context of Design of Experiments (DOE) processes used for surrogate model construction. Evaluation on four synthetic datasets of increasing complexity, as well as a dataset from aero-engine development, demonstrates that BIFI-based DOEs can improve surrogate model quality measured in terms of R and MSE by up to 90\%. Consequently, the proposed method enables more efficient utilization of simulations, computations, and experiments while reducing the required number of samples.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Brucker2025, author = {Brucker, Amelie}, title = {Analyse von Cyber Threat Intelligence Quellen aus dem Projekt SzA4Hosp}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3274}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32741}, pages = {69}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Im Rahmen des Projekts "SzA4Hosp - Systeme zur Angriffserkennung in der Medizinischen Versorgung" wurde eine Erhebung f{\"u}r deutsche Krankenh{\"a}user durchgef{\"u}hrt, bei der genutzte Quellen f{\"u}r Cyber Threat Intelligence identifiziert wurden. Diese Arbeit stellt die 41 dabei erfassten Quellen hinsichtlich verschiedener Attribute wie Format, Inhalt und Bereitstellungsmodell vor. Abschließend erfolgt eine {\"u}bergreifende Auswertung der Quellen in Bezug auf die Formate, in denen sie Informationen bereitstellen. Es wird gezeigt, dass die Verwendung von nat{\"u}rlicher Sprache in den untersuchten Quellen deutlich verbreiteter ist, als der Einsatz strukturierter Formate.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @misc{Steffen2025, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Steffen, Christopher}, title = {Analyse des Entwicklungsstandes bei Zero Trust-Umgebungen sowie Konzeption und Pilotierung eines Demonstrators basierend auf Open Source Komponenten}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3301}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-33012}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {85}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Da sich Cyberbedrohungen stetig weiterentwickeln, m{\"u}ssen auch die defensiven Maßnahmen erweitert werden. Ein Konzept, welches sich mit derartigen Maßnahmen besch{\"a}ftigt wird als Zero Trust bezeichnet. Diese Arbeit befasst, sich mit der Analyse des Konzepts Zero Trust sowie dessen praktischer Umsetzung. Ziel ist es, den aktuellen Entwicklungsstand von Zero Trust-Umgebungen zusammenzufassen und anschließend aus den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen einen Demonstrator zu konzipieren und letztendlich umzusetzen. Dazu sollen ausschließlich Open Source Komponenten verwendet werden. Zu diesem Zweck wurden aktuelle Quellen zu Zero Trust wie NIST, CISA, BSI und wis senschaftlichen Arbeiten analysiert und deren Inhalte zusammengefasst. Aus den Inhalten wurde anschließend ein Konzept f{\"u}r die Erstellung eines Zero Trust Demonstrators erarbei tet. Die praktische Umsetzung des Demonstrators wird anschließend beschrieben sowie auf Problematiken bei der Implementierung eingegangen. Der Demonstrator konnte nicht- wie urspr{\"u}nglich konzipiert- umgesetzt werden, jedoch wurde exemplarisch dargestellt, wie die komplette Implementation ausgesehen h{\"a}tte.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{OrlowskiKnauffMarquardt2025, author = {Orlowski, Maximilian and Knauff, Emilia and Marquardt, Florian}, title = {Towards Personal Assistants for Energy Processes Based on Locally Deployed LLMs}, series = {Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2025) , 2025, Porto, Portugal}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2025) , 2025, Porto, Portugal}, publisher = {SCITEPRESS}, doi = {10.5220/0013175600003890}, pages = {695 -- 706}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This paper presents a coaching assistant for network operator processes based on a Retrieval-Augmented Gen- eration (RAG) system leveraging open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) as well as Embedding Models. The system addresses challenges in employee onboarding and training, particularly in the context of increased customer contact due to more complex and extensive processes. Our approach incorporates domain-specific knowledge bases to generate precise, context-aware recommendations while mitigating LLM hallucination. We introduce our systems architecture to run all components on-premise in an our own datacenter, ensuring data security and process knowledge control. We also describe requirements for underlying knowledge doc- uments and their impact on assistant answer quality. Our system aims to improve onboarding accuracy and speed while reducing senior employee workload. The results of our study show that realizing a coaching assistant for German network operators is reasonable, when addressing performance, correctness, integration and locality. However current results regarding accu- racy do not yet meet the requirements for productive use.}, 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} } @masterthesis{Radke2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Radke, Niclas}, title = {Entwicklung einer mobilen Incident-Response-Netzwerksensorik zur Analyse von Datenverkehr in kompromittierten Netzwerken}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3360}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-33608}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {89}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Das Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist es, die These zu best{\"a}tigen, dass sich eine mobile Incident-Response-Netzwerksensorik in einer zuvor unbekannten Netzwerkumgebung innerhalb eines festgelegten Zeitraums installieren l{\"a}sst und die forensische Analyse entscheidend unterst{\"u}tzen kann. Dazu wurden Anforderungen an die mobile Netzwerksensorik mithilfe von zwei Experteninterviews erhoben, deren Erf{\"u}llung an die Best{\"a}tigung der These gekoppelt ist. Zur Umsetzung der Anforderungen wurden Soft- und Hardwarekomponenten ausgew{\"a}hlt, die in Kombination die Netzwerksensorik bilden. Bei der Softwareauswahl zeigte sich, dass die Plattforml{\"o}sung Security Onion aufgrund der Vielzahl implementierter Softwarekomponenten, der umfangreichen Dokumentation und der Architektur besser geeignet ist, die Projektanforderungen zu erf{\"u}llen und damit die These zu best{\"a}tigen, als Clear NDR. Durch drei Versuche konnte die These erfolgreich best{\"a}tigt werden. Damit liefert die Arbeit wichtige Grundlagen f{\"u}r die Implementierung einer mobilen Netzwerksensorik. Durch weitere Versuche und die in dieser Arbeit vorgestellten Hardwareempfehlungen kann in Zukunft eine praxistaugliche mobile Netzwerksensorik in Betrieb genommen werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Schumacher2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schumacher, Jan Gregor}, title = {Untersuchung von Response-Optionen der Wazuh Endpoint-Detection zur Isolierung verd{\"a}chtiger Endger{\"a}te}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3362}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-33624}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {63}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Diese Arbeit entwickelt und realisiert automatisierte Reaktionsme-chanismen zur Netzwerkisolierung kompromittierter Endger{\"a}te mit-tels der Open-Source-Plattform Wazuh. Es werden zwei Ans{\"a}tze als Proof of Concept implementiert und verglichen: eine host-basierte Isolierung durch Deaktivierung der lokalen Netzwerk-schnittstelle (Windows/Linux) und eine netzwerk-basierte Methode, die den Switch-Port des Ger{\"a}ts zentral abschaltet. Die Validierung in einer Testumgebung zeigt, dass die host-basierte Methode eine schnelle Reaktion erm{\"o}glicht, w{\"a}hrend der netzwerk-basierte An-satz unempfindlicher gegen{\"u}ber Manipulationen auf dem Host ist.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WagnerKitzelmannBoersch2025, author = {Wagner, Robin and Kitzelmann, Emanuel and Boersch, Ingo}, title = {Mitigating Hallucination by Integrating Knowledge Graphs into LLM Inference - a Systematic Literature Review}, series = {Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (Volume 4: Student Research Workshop)}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (Volume 4: Student Research Workshop)}, publisher = {Association for Computational Linguistics}, address = {Vienna}, doi = {10.18653/v1/2025.acl-srw.53}, pages = {795 -- 805}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Large Language Models (LLMs) demonstrate strong performance on different language tasks, but tend to hallucinate - generate plausible but factually incorrect outputs. Recently, several approaches to integrate Knowledge Graphs (KGs) into LLM inference were published to reduce hallucinations. This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) of such approaches. Following established SLR methodology, we identified relevant work by systematically search in different academic online libraries and applying a selection process. Nine publications were chosen for indepth analysis. Our synthesis reveals differences and similarities of how the KG is accessed, traversed, and how the context is finally assembled. KG integration can significantly improve LLM performance on benchmark datasets and additionally to mitigate hallucination enhance reasoning capabilities, explainability, and access to domain-specific knowledge. We also point out current limitations and outline directions for future work.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{TusetPeiroPilgermannPeguerolesetal.2025, author = {Tuset-Peiro, Pere and Pilgermann, Michael and Pegueroles, Josep and Vilajosana, Xavier}, title = {Assessing Cybersecurity of Internet-Facing Medical IT Systems in Germany \& Spain Using OSINT Tools}, doi = {10.20944/preprints202503.1340.v1}, pages = {190 -- 197}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This paper investigates cybersecurity threats in medical IT (Information Technology) systems exposed to the Internet. To that end, we develop a methodology and build a data processing pipeline that allows to gather data from different OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) sources, and processes it to obtain relevant cybersecurity metrics. To validate its operation and usefulness, we apply it to two countries, Germany and Spain, allowing to study the main threats that affect medical IT systems in these countries. Our initial findings reveal that 20\% of German hosts and 15\% of Spanish hosts tagged as medical devices have at least one CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) with a CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) graded as critical (i.e., value 8 or greater). Moreover, we found that 74\% of CVEs found in German hosts are dated from earlier than 2020, whereas for Spanish hosts the percentage is 60\%. This indicates that medical IT systems exposed to the Internet are seldom updated, which further increases their exposure to cyberthreats. Based on these initial findings, we finish the paper providing some insights on how to improve cybersecurity of these systems.}, language = {en} } @book{Kraska2025, author = {Kraska, Martin}, title = {Engineering Calculations with SMath}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3370}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-33709}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {41}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Introduction to SMath Studio covering the topics installation, configuration, creating text and formulas, scientific units, graphics, embedded images. The tutorial takes approximately 2 hours to complete.}, subject = {SMath}, 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{KollathHajduDegenetal.2025, author = {Koll{\´a}th, Zolt{\´a}n and Hajdu, Tam{\´a}s and Degen, Tobias and Jechow, Andreas and Sztakovics, J{\´a}nos}, title = {Conversion between measurement units used for night sky quality assessment with multispectral (RGB) cameras}, series = {Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer}, volume = {347}, journal = {Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.jqsrt.2025.109636}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In recent years, many studies have shown that light pollution adversely affects wildlife, ecosystems, and human well-being. To assess and mitigate these impacts, it is crucial that measurements of night sky quality are reliable and comparable across sites and instruments. However, the lack of standardised night sky brightness metrology and the use of a wide variety of measurement instruments with varying spectral responsivity and field-specific measurement units hinder meaningful comparison. We collected night sky spectra from 44 nights at dark locations (existing and proposed dark sky parks). Based on this observational dataset, we created a larger random set of spectra. These data served to fit conversion parameters for a wide variety of units. We demonstrate that RGB cameras, when used as multichannel measuring devices, enable the retrieval of measurements that facilitate conversions between different units. Furthermore, even airglow can be quantified from a given measurement, enabling the determination of oxygen and sodium emission line contributions. Since this contribution is not negligible, quantitative measurements of its magnitude are crucial for accurately assessing light pollution at dark-sky sites. Using our spectral measurement database, we constructed the most probable transformation from the cameras' R, G, and B channel 𝑑𝑠𝑢 values to other units, such as the astronomical Bessel V band magnitudes. The unit conversion formulas provided in this paper are valid for mildly polluted sites (existing and proposed dark sky places), in the 21-22 magV∕arcsec2 range.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{VielhauerLoewePilgermann2025, author = {Vielhauer, Claus and Loewe, Fabian and Pilgermann, Michael}, title = {Towards Modeling Hidden \& Steganographic Malware Communication based on Images}, series = {IH\&MMSEC '25: ACM Workshop on Information Hiding and Multimedia Security, San Jose, CA, USA, 2025}, booktitle = {IH\&MMSEC '25: ACM Workshop on Information Hiding and Multimedia Security, San Jose, CA, USA, 2025}, doi = {10.1145/3733102.3733152}, pages = {52 -- 63}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Recently, an increasing number of IT security incidents involving malware, which makes use of hidden and steganographic channels for malicious communication (a.k.a. as "stegomalware"), can be observed in the wild. Especially the use of images to hide malicious code is rising. In consideration of this shift, a new model is proposed in this paper, which aims to help security professionals to identify and analyze incidents revolving around steganographic malware in the future. The model focuses on practical aspects of steganalysis of communication data to elaborate linking properties to previous code analysis knowledge. The model features two distinct roles that interact with a knowledge base which stores malware features and helps building a context for the incident. For evaluation, two image steganography malware types are chosen from popular databases (malpedia and MITRE ATT\&CK®), which are analyzed in multiple steps including steganalysis and code analysis. It is conceptually shown, how the extracted features can be stored in a knowledge base for later use to identify stegomalware from communication data without the need of a thorough code analysis. This allows to uncover previously hidden meta-information about the examined malicious programs, enrich the incident's forensic context traces and thus allows for thorough forensic insights, including attribution and improved preventive security measures in the future.}, language = {en} } @article{SchumannStoilovaBortolettoetal.2025, author = {Schumann, Sophia and Stoilova, Velizara and Bortoletto, Enrico and Piva, Elisabetta and Pacchini, Sara and Mozzi, Gloria and Jechow, Andreas and Marion, Andrea and Bertotto, Daniela and Erlandson, Ann and H{\"o}lker, Franz and Greenberg, Larry and Santovito, Gianfranco}, title = {Impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on cardiac function and acute oxidative stress physiology in migratory brown trout smolts}, series = {Environmental Pollution}, journal = {Environmental Pollution}, number = {381}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126593}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Light pollution poses significant ecological challenges for nocturnal animals reliant on natural light for migration, orientation, and circadian rhythms. The physiological effects of abrupt exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN) on migratory fish, such as the light experienced passing near illuminated infrastructures, remain poorly understood. This study investigates the physiological responses of brown trout (Salmo trutta) smolts to low-intensity (0.02 lx) and short-term (30 s) ALAN, simulating nocturnal migration light conditions near illuminated bridges. To evaluate the influence of social dynamics, trout were tested individually (solitary) or in groups of six. Using continuous cardiac monitoring with data storage tags, alongside analyses of oxidative stress markers and adenylate kinase (AK) activity in the heart, we identified distinct patterns of physiological responses. Solitary fish exhibited significant heart rate variability (HRV) increases following repeated ALAN exposure, suggesting impaired physiological regulation under repeated ALAN exposure. In contrast, trout in groups displayed consistently lower HRV over the entire 90-min experiment, implying that social dynamics likely influenced a sustained oxidative stress response, corroborated by increased AK activity. Oxidative stress markers further reflected social effects, with significant upregulation of key antioxidant enzymes (sod1, sod2, gpx1, gpx4) and elevated lipid peroxidation, identifying lipids as primary oxidative targets. The observed divergence between superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and sod gene expression suggests adaptive post-transcriptional regulation to maintain redox balance under combined environmental and social stress. These findings reveal that social dynamics under ALAN can amplify physiological stress, potentially affecting migratory outcomes.}, 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} } @article{KalinkatJechowSchroeretal.2025, author = {Kalinkat, Gregor and Jechow, Andreas and Schroer, Sibylle and H{\"o}lker, Franz}, title = {Nocturnal pandas: conservation umbrellas protecting nocturnal biodiversity}, series = {Trends in Ecology \& Evolution}, volume = {40}, journal = {Trends in Ecology \& Evolution}, number = {8}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.tree.2025.05.006}, pages = {736 -- 739}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Light pollution is an emerging ecological threat. To mitigate its negative consequences, creative inter- and transdisciplinary solutions and societal interactions are needed. To this end, we introduce nocturnal umbrella species representative of light-sensitive biodiversity whose protection will safeguard vital ecosystem services and a wide range of co-occurring species.}, language = {en} } @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{DaupayevEngelHirsch2025, author = {Daupayev, Nursultan and Engel, Christian and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Two-to-One Trigger Mechanism for Event-Based Environmental Sensing}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {25}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {13}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/s25134107}, pages = {1 -- 18}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Environmental monitoring systems often operate continuously, measuring various parameters, including carbon dioxide levels (CO2), relative humidity (RH), temperature (T), and other factors that affect environmental conditions. Such systems are often referred to as smart systems because they can autonomously monitor and respond to environmental conditions and can be integrated both indoors and outdoors to detect, for example, structural anomalies. However, these systems typically have high energy consumption, data overload, and large equipment sizes, which makes them difficult to install in constrained spaces. Therefore, three challenges remain unresolved: efficient energy use, accurate data measurement, and compact installation. To address these limitations, this study proposes a two-to-one threshold sampling approach, where the CO2 measurement is activated when the specified T and RH change thresholds are exceeded. This event-driven method avoids redundant data collection, minimizes power consumption, and is suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems. The proposed approach was implemented on a low-power, small-form and self-made multivariate sensor based on the PIC16LF19156 microcontroller. In contrast, a commercial monitoring system and sensor modules based on the Arduino Uno were used for comparison. As a result, by activating only key points in the T and RH signals, the number of CO2 measurements was significantly reduced without loss of essential signal characteristics. Signal reconstruction from the reduced points demonstrated high accuracy, with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.0089 and root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.0117. Despite reducing the number of CO2 measurements by approximately 41.9\%, the essential characteristics of the signal were saved, highlighting the efficiency of the proposed approach. Despite its effectiveness in controlled conditions (in buildings, indoors), environmental factors such as the presence of people, ventilation systems, and room layout can significantly alter the dynamics of CO2 concentrations, which may limit the implementation of this approach. Future studies will focus on the study of adaptive threshold mechanisms and context-dependent models that can adjust to changing conditions. This approach will expand the scope of application of the proposed two-to-one sampling technique in various practical situations.}, language = {en} } @article{SteinPilgermannSedlmayr2025, author = {Stein, Stefan and Pilgermann, Michael and Sedlmayr, Martin}, title = {Systematic Evaluation of Manufacturer Disclosure Statements for Medical Device Security (MDS2) to Strengthen Hospital OT Security Measures - Lessons Learned}, series = {Studies in health technology and informatics}, volume = {331}, journal = {Studies in health technology and informatics}, doi = {10.3233/SHTI251404}, pages = {256 -- 264}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The growing number of connected medical devices in hospitals poses serious operational technology (OT) security challenges. Effective countermeasures require a structured analysis of the communication interfaces and security configurations of individual devices. State of the art: Although Manufacturer Disclosure Statements for Medical Device Security (MDS2, Version 2019) offer relevant information, they are rarely integrated into cybersecurity workflows. Existing studies are limited in scope and lack scalable methodologies for systematic evaluation. Concept: This study analyzed 209 MDS2 documents and 161 security white papers to extract structured information on ports, protocols, and protective measures. Over 52,000 question-answer pairs were converted into a machine-readable format using customized parsing and validation routines. The aim was to establish whether this dataset could inform risk assessments and future applications involving Large Language Models (LLMs). Implementation: The analysis revealed 367 distinct ports, including common protocols such as HTTPS (443), DICOM (104), and RDP (3389), as well as vendor-specific proprietary ports. Approximately 40\% of the devices used over 20 ports, indicating a broad attack surface. OCR errors and inconsistent formatting required manual corrections. A consolidated dataset was developed to support clustering, comparison across vendors and versions, and preparation for downstream LLM use, particularly via structured SBOM and configuration data. Lessons learned: Although no model training was conducted, the structured dataset can support AI-based OT security workflows. The findings highlight the critical need for up-to-date, machine-readable manufacturer data in standardized formats and schemas. Such information could greatly enhance the automation, comparability, and scalability of hospital cybersecurity measures.}, language = {en} } @misc{Hildebrandt2025, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Hildebrandt, Hans}, title = {Integration von Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in IT- und Medizinumgebungen: Quellen, Formate und praktische Umsetzung zur Verbesserung der IT-Sicherheit}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3437}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-34377}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {131}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Die vorliegende Arbeit untersucht die Integration von Cyber Threat Intelligence in IT- und Gesundheitsumgebungen. Ziel war es, zu evaluieren, ob CTI-Daten in bestehende Sicherheitsl{\"o}sungen eingebunden werden k{\"o}nnen. Außerdem sollte festgestellt werden, welchen Mehrwert die Daten im Hinblick auf die Erkennung und Abwehr von Bedrohungen bieten. Hierzu wurde eine Laborumgebung aufgebaut, bestehend aus OpenCTI zur Sammlung und Verwaltung von Bedrohungsinformationen, Logstash zur Datenweiterleitung sowie Wazuh zur Analyse und Alarmierung. {\"U}ber einen Zeitraum von acht Wochen wurden Daten aus verschiedenen Open-Source-Feeds (u. a. CVE, MITRE, AlienVault, ThreatFox) gesammelt, verarbeitet und auf ihre Relevanz f{\"u}r den Gesundheitssektor gepr{\"u}ft. Zur Bewertung der Qualit{\"a}t der CTI-Daten wurde ein Beispielszenario f{\"u}r eine Krankenhausinfrastruktur entwickelt. Dieses Szenario umfasste typische Systeme und Hersteller im Gesundheitssektor, darunter Krankenhausinformationssysteme, Medizinger{\"a}te sowie Netzwerkinfrastrukturen. Die gesammelten Daten wurden auf diese Infrastruktur gemappt, um zu pr{\"u}fen, in welchem Umfang spezifische Bedrohungen abgedeckt werden. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass eine technische Integration grunds{\"a}tzlich m{\"o}glich ist und f{\"u}r generische IT-Bedrohungen belastbare Indikatoren vorliegen. Spezifische Informationen f{\"u}r den Gesundheitssektor konnten jedoch nur eingeschr{\"a}nkt identifiziert werden. Daraus ergibt sich, dass die Nutzung spezialisierter Feeds, etwa aus dem Health-ISAC, notwendig ist, um sektorspezifische Bedrohungen zuverl{\"a}ssig abdecken zu k{\"o}nnen.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @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} } @masterthesis{Korn2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Korn, Marie-Luise}, title = {Vergleich von Methoden zur Echtzeit-Hinderniserkennung in Forward-Looking-Sonardaten f{\"u}r die Kollisionsvermeidung}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3454}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-34541}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {74}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Die Bachelorarbeit erkundet die Verwendung eines Forward-Looking-Sonars zur Hinderniserkennung unter Wasser auf dem „Sonobot-5" der Firma EvoLogics. Es werden zwei klassische, ein probabilistischer und ein Deep Learning-basierter Ansatz verglichen. Ziel ist es, eine echtzeitf{\"a}hige Hinderniserkennung zu erm{\"o}glichen, die zur Kollisionsvermeidung verwendet werden kann.}, language = {de} } @article{Vollmer2025, author = {Vollmer, Michael}, title = {Nachtsicht ins All mit dem bloßen Auge: Sag mir, wie weit die Sterne steh'n}, series = {Physik in unserer Zeit}, volume = {2025}, journal = {Physik in unserer Zeit}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1002/piuz.202501751}, pages = {2 -- 10}, year = {2025}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Fillinger2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Fillinger, Camillo}, title = {Entwicklung und Evaluation eines hybriden IDS mit Zeek und Suricata zur automatisierten Regelgenerierung}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3494}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-34942}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {65}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In dieser Arbeit wird ein hybrides Intrusion Detection System (IDS) entwickelt und evaluiert. Das System kombiniert das anomaliebasierte IDS Zeek mit dem signaturbasierten IDS Suricata und einem dazwischen geschalteten Python-Regelgenerator. Zeek analysiert aufgezeichneten Netzwerkverkehr aus dem Datensatz CIC-IDS2017 und schreibt Anomalien in Logdateien, aus denen der Regelgenerator automatisch Suricata-Regeln ableitet. Suricata nutzt diese Regeln zus{\"a}tzlich zu ET Open, um wiederkehrende Angriffe schneller zu erkennen. Die Evaluation erfolgt offline auf PCAP-Dateien und vergleicht drei Konfigurationen: Zeek-Baseline, Suricata-Baseline (ET Open) und die hybride Variante. Bewertet wird anhand von Confusion-Matrixbasierten Metriken (u. a. Recall, Precision, F1-Score, False-PositiveRate). Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass der hybride Ansatz die Erkennungsrate im Vergleich zu den Baselines deutlich erh{\"o}ht und in mehreren Angriffsszenarien einen Recall nahe 1,0 erreicht. Gleichzeitig steigt jedoch die False-Positive-Rate erheblich an, insbesondere bei komplexem HTTP-Verkehr. Damit beantwortet die Arbeit die Forschungsfrage ambivalent: Die Kopplung von Zeek-Anomalien und automatischer SuricataRegelgenerierung ist technisch machbar und effektiv im Hinblick auf die Angriffserkennung, aber in der vorliegenden Form noch nicht f{\"u}r den produktiven Einsatz geeignet. Der entwickelte Prototyp dient als reproduzierbarer Referenzaufbau und zeigt klar, an welchen Stellen feinere Regelmodelle, Feedback-Mechanismen und realistischere Betriebsumgebungen notwendig sind.}, subject = {Eindringerkennung}, language = {de} } @article{KhuntsariaGachechiladzeLipartaetal.2025, author = {Khuntsaria, Irakli and Gachechiladze, Konstantine and Liparta, Elene and Kobulashvili, Tamar and Jorbenadze, Mariam and Revazishvili, Tamaz and Mamiseishvili, Ana and Kekelia, Elene and Topuridze, Marina and Sturua, Lela and Schrader, Thomas and Kldiashvili, Ekaterina}, title = {Strategic implementation of HPV vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer in Georgia}, series = {Public Health in Practice}, volume = {2025}, journal = {Public Health in Practice}, number = {10}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100679}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Objectives Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection and a leading cause of cervical cancer. In Georgia, cervical cancer ranks as the fifth most common cancer among women, with approximately 330 new cases and 200 deaths reported annually. Despite the availability of effective HPV vaccines, national vaccination coverage remains low. This study aimed to evaluate HPV vaccination coverage, analyze cervical cancer incidence trends, and model the potential impact of increased vaccination uptake on cancer prevention outcomes in Georgia. Study design A retrospective observational study was conducted using national health registry data and modeling projections to assess the burden of cervical cancer and estimate the effect of scaled vaccination coverage. Methods National health databases were used to analyze HPV vaccination rates and cervical cancer incidence. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and linear regression were applied to identify trends and disparities. Additionally, a dynamic transmission model was developed to simulate the 10-year impact of increasing HPV vaccination coverage on cervical cancer incidence. Results The crude cervical cancer incidence rate was 15.7 per 100,000 women, with an age-standardized rate of 10.6 per 100,000. In 2022, only 38 \% of eligible girls aged 13-18 received the first HPV vaccine dose, and 26 \% completed the second dose. Regional disparities in vaccination and screening were noted, and overall screening coverage declined to 13,890 women screened in 2022. Modeling showed that increasing vaccine coverage to 60 \% could reduce cervical cancer incidence by 50 \% (preventing ∼163 cases); coverage of 80 \% and 90 \% could reduce incidence by 70 \% and 85 \%, preventing 228 and 276 cases, respectively. Conclusion Low HPV vaccination uptake in Georgia (38 \% first dose and 26 \% dull coverage) and declining screening limit cervical cancer prevention. Modeling shows that increasing vaccination coverage to 60-90 \% could prevent 163-276 cases over the next decade. Strengthening vaccination and screening strategies is essential to move forward elimination.}, 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{MushunuriAdesojiKrauseetal.2025, author = {Mushunuri, Ashwini and Adesoji, Oluyomi and Krause, Roland and May, Patrick and Lerche, Holger and Becker, Albert and Grimm, Daniela and Nothnagel, Michael and Schulz, Herbert}, title = {Genetic risk factor identification for common epilepsies guided by integrative omics data analysis}, series = {Epilepsia}, journal = {Epilepsia}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1111/epi.70021}, pages = {15}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Objective Genetic generalized epilepsies (GGEs) comprise the most common genetically determined epilepsy syndromes, following a complex mode of inheritance. Although many important common and rare genetic factors causing or contributing to these epilepsies have been identified in the past decades, many features of the genetic architecture are still insufficiently understood. This study integrates genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from the International League Against Epilepsy Consortium on Complex Epilepsies with transcriptome-wide association studies to identify genes whose genetically regulated expression levels are associated with epilepsy. Methods To achieve this, we used multiple computational approaches, including MAGMA, a tool for gene analysis of GWAS data, and its derivatives E-MAGMA and H-MAGMA, to improve gene mapping accuracy by utilizing tissue-specific expression and chromatin interaction data. Furthermore, we developed ME-MAGMA to incorporate methylation quantitative trait loci data, providing insights into epigenetic factors. Results We identified a total of 897 false discovery rate-corrected (<.05) candidates. These include voltage-gated calcium channels, voltage-gated potassium channels, and other genes such as NPRL2, CACNB2, and KCNT1 associated with epilepsy pathogenesis that act as key players in neuronal communication and signaling in the brain. Significance In this study, we propose new candidate genes to expand the dataset of potential epilepsy-causing genes. Further research on these genes may enhance our understanding of the complex regulatory mechanisms underlying GGE and other types of epilepsy, potentially revealing targets for therapeutic intervention.}, 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} } @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} } @masterthesis{Meseberg2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Meseberg, Wren}, title = {Evaluierung von Threat-Intelligence-Plattformen f{\"u}r ein beh{\"o}rdliches SOC: MISP vs. OpenCTI}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3501}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-35012}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {127}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Diese Arbeit vergleicht die Open-Source-Plattformen MISP und OpenCTI hinsichtlich ihrer Eignung f{\"u}r den Einsatz in einem beh{\"o}rdlichen Security Operations Center (SOC). Ziel war die Bewertung technischer, organisatorischer und rechtlicher Aspekte im Kontext eines zuk{\"u}nftigen Netzverbundes. Die Untersuchung erfolgte anhand eines Kriterienkatalogs in einer containerisierten Testumgebung mit Integration in IBM QRadar. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass MISP durch hohe Interoperabilit{\"a}t und ressourcenschonenden Betrieb {\"u}berzeugt, w{\"a}hrend OpenCTI ein semantisch tiefes, STIX-basiertes Datenmodell und erweiterte Analysefunktionen bietet. Beide Systeme erg{\"a}nzen sich: MISP eignet sich f{\"u}r den operativen Informationsaustausch, OpenCTI f{\"u}r strategische und analytische Bedrohungsbewertung. Eine kombinierte Nutzung erm{\"o}glicht einen souver{\"a}nen und skalierbaren CTI-Betrieb im beh{\"o}rdlichen Umfeld.}, language = {de} } @article{SataStannariusPuzyrev2025, author = {Sata, Sai Preetham and Stannarius, Ralf and Puzyrev, Dmitry}, title = {Criteria for dynamical clustering in permanently excited granular gases: comparison and estimation with machine learning approaches}, series = {Granular Matter}, volume = {27}, journal = {Granular Matter}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/s10035-025-01560-5}, year = {2025}, abstract = {When granular gases in microgravity are continuously excited mechanically, spatial inhomogeneities of the particle distribution can emerge. At a sufficiently large overall packing fraction, a significant share of particles tend to concentrate in strongly overpopulated regions, so-called clusters, far from the excitation sources. This dynamical clustering is caused by a complex balance between energy influx and dissipation. The mean number density of particles, the geometry of the container, and the excitation strength influence cluster formation. A quantification of clustering thresholds is not trivial. We generate 'synthetic' data sets by Discrete Element Method simulations of frictional spheres in a cuboid container and apply established criteria to classify the local packing fraction profiles. Machine learning approaches that predict dynamic clustering from known system parameters on the basis of classical test criteria areoposed and tested. It avoids the necessity of complex numerical simulations.}, language = {en} } @article{HarthTrittelMohammadietal.2025, author = {Harth, Kirsten and Trittel, Torsten and Mohammadi, Mahdieh and Puzyrev, Dmitry and Enezz, Mohammad and Cruz Hidalgo, Raul and Stannarius, Ralf}, title = {Granular gases of rough spheres: Velocity, rotation and collision statistics from in-situ measurements, optical data and simulations}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {340}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, editor = {Alam, M. and Das, S.L. and Bose, M. and Murthy, T.G. and Chikkadi, V. and Singh, A. and Luding, S.}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202534003012}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Granular gases are not only of interest in fundamental physics, but they can also serve as a test ensembles for the validity of collision models employed in (loose) granular matter. The theoretical literature mainly addresses spheres under ideal conditions and simulations allow full access to all particle parameters, but experiments cannot fulfill these idealizations. We investigate granular gases of soft, rough spheres by combining microgravity experiments and adjusted simulations. We introduce Smart Particles with embedded autarkic micro-sensors for in-situ measurements of rotation rates and accelerations. Additionally, we extract 3D positions, translations and orientations of the particles from stereoscopic video data using Machine-Learning based algorithms. We address the partition of kinetic energy between the degrees of freedom, the angular and translational velocity as well as collision statistics. A simulation is adjusted to experiment parameters, showing good agreement of translational motion, but qualitative differences in the decay of rotational kinetic energy.}, language = {en} } @article{StannariusWangPongoetal.2025, author = {Stannarius, Ralf and Wang, Jing and Pong{\´o}, Tivadar and Fan, Bo and B{\"o}rzs{\"o}nyi, Tam{\´a}s and Hidalgo, Ra{\´u}l Cruz}, title = {Forces on a sphere suspended in flowing granulate}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {340}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, editor = {Alam, M. and Das, S.L. and Bose, M. and Murthy, T.G. and Chikkadi, V. and Singh, A. and Luding, S.}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202534002019}, year = {2025}, abstract = {We investigate the forces of flowing granular material on an obstacle. A sphere suspended in a discharging silo experiences both weight of the overlaying layers and drag of the surrounding moving grains. In experiments with frictional hard glass beads, the force on the obstacle was found to be practically flow-rate independent. In contrast, flow of nearly frictionless soft hydrogel spheres added drag forces which increased with the flow rate until reaching saturation at high flow speeds. The total force grew quadratically with the obstacle diameter in the soft, low friction material, while it grew much weaker, nearly linearly with the obstacle diameter, in the bed of hard, frictional glass spheres. In addition to the drag, obstacles embedded in the flowing hydrogel spheres experience a weight force from the top as if immersed in a hydrostatic pressure profile, but negligible counter-forces from below. In contrast, the frictional hard particles create a strong pressure gradient near the upper surface of the obstacle. Numerical simulations provide additional information that is difficult to access experimentally. They reproduce the experimental results and give hints for the origin of the different force contributions. The results have considerable practical importance for the discharge of storage containers with large objects suspended in flowing granular material.}, language = {en} } @article{PreethamSataStannariusPuzyrev2025, author = {Preetham Sata, Sai and Stannarius, Ralf and Puzyrev, Dmitry}, title = {Machine learning for prediction of dynamical clustering in granular gases}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {340}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, editor = {Alam, M. and Das, S.L. and Bose, M. and Murthy, T.G. and Chikkadi, V. and Singh, A. and Luding, S.}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202534012012}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Continuously excited dense granular gases in microgravity can develop spatial inhomogeneities of the particle distribution. Dynamical clustering is a phenomenon where a significant share of particles concentrate in strongly overpopulated regions. It is caused by a complex interplay between the energy influx and dissipation in collisions. The overall packing fraction, container geometry, and excitation parameters influence the gas-cluster transition. We perform Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations for frictional spheres in a cuboid container and apply statistical criteria to the packing fraction profiles. Machine learning (ML) methods are used to study the dependence of the gas-cluster transition on system parameters. It is a promising alternative to predict the state of the system without the need for the time-consuming DEM simulations. We identify the best models for predicting the dynamical clustering of frictional spheres in a specific experimental geometry.}, language = {en} } @article{Vollmer2025, author = {Vollmer, Michael}, title = {Naked eye celestial objects and phenomena: how far can we see at night?}, series = {European Journal of Physics}, volume = {46}, journal = {European Journal of Physics}, number = {3}, publisher = {IOP Science}, doi = {10.1088/1361-6404/adbf74}, pages = {18}, year = {2025}, abstract = {How far can we see with the naked eye at night? Many celestial objects like stars and galaxies as well as transient phenomena such as comets and supernovae can be observed in the night sky. We discuss the furthest distances of such objects and phenomena observable with the naked eye during the night-time for Earth-bound observers. The physics of night-time visual ranges differs from that of daytime observations because human vision shifts from cones to rods. In addition, mostly point sources are observed due to the large distances involved. Whether celestial objects and phenomena can be detected depends on the contrast of their radiation and the background sky luminance. We present a concise overview of how far we can see at night by first discussing the effects of the Earth's atmosphere. This includes attenuation of transmitted radiation as well as its role as a source of background radiation. Disregarding the attenuation of light due to interstellar and intergalactic dust, simple maximum night-time visual range estimates are based on the inverse square law, which can be easily verified by laboratory and demonstration experiments. From the respective calculations, we find that individual stars within the Milky Way galaxy of up to 15 000 light years are observable. Even further away are observable galaxies with several billion stars. The Andromeda galaxy can be observed with the naked eye at a distance of around 2.5 million light years. Similarly, the observability of supernovae also allows a visual range beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Finally, gamma ray bursts as the most energetic events in the universe are discussed concerning naked eye observations.}, language = {en} } @article{Vollmer2025, author = {Vollmer, Michael}, title = {How far can we see at day?}, series = {European Journal of Physics}, volume = {46}, journal = {European Journal of Physics}, number = {3}, publisher = {IOP Science}, doi = {10.1088/1361-6404/adc4a0}, pages = {17}, year = {2025}, abstract = {We discuss the farthest objects on Earth observable for the unaided, healthy naked eye during the daytime, i.e., the maximum visual range for observers on Earth. Visual range depends first on the properties of the material between observer and object and its interaction processes with radiation, but second also on our visual perception system. After a rough comparison of ranges in water, glass, and the atmosphere, we focus on the physical basis of visual range for the latter. As a contrast phenomenon, visual range refers to allowed light paths within the atmosphere. It results from the interplay of geometry, refraction, and light scattering. We present a concise overview of this field by qualitative descriptions and quantitative estimates as well as classroom demonstration experiments. The starting point is the common geometrical visual ranges, followed by extensions due to refraction and limitations due to contrast, which depend on scattering and absorption processes within the atmosphere. The quantitative discussion of scattering is very helpful to easily understand the huge ranges in nature from meters in dense fog to hundreds of kilometers in clear atmospheres. Extreme visual ranges from about 300 km to above 500 km require optimal atmospheric conditions, cleverly chosen locations and times, and a sophisticated topography analysis. Even longer visual ranges are possible when looking through the vertical atmosphere. From the ISS, daytime ranges well above 1000 km are possible.}, 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} } @inproceedings{QuernerEwerlingKindsmueller2025, author = {Querner, Erich and Ewerling, Philipp and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof}, title = {Touch gets it done, tangibles make it fun? Balancing objective accuracy and user experience}, series = {Mensch und Computer 2025 - Workshopband : MCI-WS11: 18th Workshop "Be-greifbare Interaktion". Chemnitz. 31. August - 03. September 2025}, booktitle = {Mensch und Computer 2025 - Workshopband : MCI-WS11: 18th Workshop "Be-greifbare Interaktion". Chemnitz. 31. August - 03. September 2025}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.18420/muc2025-mci-ws11-164}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This study compares Tangible User Interfaces (TUIs) with conventional touch interfaces (CTIs) on multi-touch tables for exploratory multi-user map applications. We developed a prototype that enables multiple users to interact with map content simultaneously and independently. Four interaction methods were implemented and evaluated: gesture-based touch control, widget-based touch joystick control, and two tangible interaction variants (a joystick and car-steering metaphor). A user study with 15 participants was conducted in which users navigated predefined routes with varying difficulty. We collected both objective performance measurements and subjective user assessments. While touch-based methods yielded higher accuracy in objective metrics, TUI-based interactions were rated significantly better by participants in terms of user experience. Notably, the car-steering tangible control was particularly well-received, highlighting how physical, playful interaction can enhance usability despite lower accuracy. These findings contribute to our understanding of how different interaction paradigms support collaborative exploration on multi-touch surfaces.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SimmeringPfeifferKindsmueller2025, author = {Simmering, Veronika and Pfeiffer, Thies and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof}, title = {The Impact of Embodiment and Output Modality on Learning with Conversational Agents in VR}, series = {GI Workshop 2025 on Virtual and Augmented Reality : VR/AR 2025, Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik, Bonn 2025}, booktitle = {GI Workshop 2025 on Virtual and Augmented Reality : VR/AR 2025, Lecture Notes in Informatics (LNI), Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik, Bonn 2025}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, issn = {2944-7682}, doi = {10.18420/vrar2025_12}, pages = {235 -- 254}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In Virtual Reality (VR) learning applications, the integration of pedagogical agents is particularly promising, as they function as a virtual social support. With the recent developments in Large Language Models (LLMs), conversational language models are now available that enable natural language interaction in a VR environment. We evaluated four possible designs for LLM-based agents (푛 = 21) in an aircraft-engine training. Focusing on the primary questions when bringing LLM-based agents into VR: whether to use text or speech and whether to embody the conversational agent in 3D or not. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure retention and questionnaires were used to measure the User Experience (UX) of different design variants. Contrary to our hypotheses, retention was higher when using a non-embodied design compared to an embodied design. The output modality did not have a significant impact on the learning success, but it did have an impact on the UX.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuernerEwerlingKindsmueller2025, author = {Querner, Erich and Ewerling, Philipp and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof}, title = {Setting the Stage for Collaboration: A Multi-View Table for Touch and Tangible Map Interaction}, series = {Mensch und Computer 2025 - Workshopband : MCI-WS11: 18th Workshop "Be-greifbare Interaktion". Chemnitz. 31. August - 03. September 2025}, booktitle = {Mensch und Computer 2025 - Workshopband : MCI-WS11: 18th Workshop "Be-greifbare Interaktion". Chemnitz. 31. August - 03. September 2025}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik}, doi = {10.18420/muc2025-mci-demo-318}, pages = {1 -- 4}, year = {2025}, abstract = {We present a multi-user map application based on a novel multiview concept that enables simultaneous and independent interaction with shared geospatial content. Each user operates a personal View Finder and Focus View, color-coded for clarity, while a shared, immutable Context View provides a common reference frame. The system supports both touch-based and tangible interaction techniques, including gesture control, virtual joysticks, and physical objects. Users can flexibly arrange their workspaces on a multi-touch table, supporting both individual exploration and collaborative tasks.}, language = {de} } @article{PuzyrevTrittelHarthetal.2025, author = {Puzyrev, Dmitry and Trittel, Torsten and Harth, Kirsten and Sata, Sai Preetham and Stannarius, Ralf and Cruz Hidalgo, Ra{\´u}l}, title = {AI-aided visual data analysis for granular gases: Complex particles, high density, and other challenges}, series = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, volume = {340}, journal = {EPJ Web of Conferences}, editor = {Alam, M. and Das, S.L. and Bose, M. and Murthy, T.G. and Chikkadi, V. and Singh, A. and Luding, S.}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, doi = {10.1051/epjconf/202534012013}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Microgravity experiments with three-dimensional (3D) granular gases, i.e., ensembles of freemoving macroscopic particles which collide inelastically, produce large amounts of stereo video footage which require processing and analysis. The main steps of data treatment are particle detection, 3D matching and tracking in stereoscopic views, and quantification of ensemble statistical properties such as, e.g. mean kinetic energy or collision processes. Frequent overlapping or clustering of particles and their complicated movement patterns require smart software solutions. In recent years, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) methods were successfully used for analysis of granular systems. We have applied such techniques to the granular gases of rod-like particles and developed a software tool which enables a full cycle of semi-automatic experimental data analysis. The approach is now tested on more complex, non-convex particles, shaped as 3D crosses (hexapods). Another challenge is optical analysis of dense granular gases, where individual particles cannot be tracked. We present a preliminary result of application of an ML method for number density profiles extraction in VIP-Gran experiment with dense ensemble of rod-like particles.}, language = {en} } @article{WehlandCorydonGonzalezTorresetal.2025, author = {Wehland, Markus and Corydon, Thomas J. and Gonz{\´a}lez-Torres, Luis Fernando and Abdelfattah, Fatima and Sahana, Jayashree and Schulz, Herbert and Mushunuri, Ashwini and Burenkova, Hanna and Wuest, Simon L. and Kr{\"u}ger, Marcus and Kraus, Armin and Grimm, Daniela}, title = {New Knowledge About Tissue Engineering Under Microgravity Conditions in Space and on Earth}, series = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences}, volume = {27}, journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/ijms27010341}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Microgravity (µg)-generated three-dimensional (3D) multicellular aggregates can serve as models of tissue and disease development. They are relevant in the fields of cancer and in vitro metastasis or regenerative medicine (tissue engineering). Driven by the 3R concept—replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal testing—µg-exposure of human cells represents a new alternative method that avoids animal experiments entirely. New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are used in biomedical research, pharmacology, toxicology, cancer research, radiotherapy, and translational regenerative medicine. Various types of human cells grow as 3D spheroids or organoids when exposed to µg-conditions provided by µg simulating instruments on Earth. Examples for such µg-simulators are the Rotating Wall Vessel, the Random Positioning Machine, and the 2D or 3D clinostat. This review summarizes the most recent literature focusing on µg-engineered tissues. We are discussing all reports examining different tumor cell types from breast, lung, thyroid, prostate, and gastrointestinal cancers. Moreover, we are focusing on µg-generated spheroids and organoids derived from healthy cells like chondrocytes, stem cells, bone cells, endothelial cells, and cardiovascular cells. The obtained data from NAMs and µg-experiments clearly imply that they can support translational medicine on Earth.}, language = {en} } @article{SteinPilgermannWeberetal.2025, author = {Stein, Stefan and Pilgermann, Michael and Weber, Simon and Sedlmayr, Martin}, title = {Leveraging MDS2 and SBOM data for LLM-assisted vulnerability analysis of medical devices}, series = {Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal}, volume = {28}, journal = {Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.csbj.2025.07.012}, pages = {267 -- 280}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This study investigated the use of a semi-automated, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-based multi-agent architecture to analyze security-relevant data and assemble specialized exploitation paths targeting medical devices. The input dataset comprised device-specific sources, namely, the Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security (MDS2) documents and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), enriched with public vulnerability databases, including Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV), and Metasploit exploit records. The objective was to assess whether a modular, Large Language Model (LLM)-driven agent system could autonomously correlate device metadata with known vulnerabilities and existing exploit information to support structured threat modeling. The architecture follows a static RAG design based on predefined prompts and fixed retrieval logic, without autonomous agent planning or dynamic query adaptation. The developed Vulnerability Intelligence for Threat Analysis in Medical Security (VITAMedSec) system operates under human-prompted supervision and successfully synthesizes actionable insights and exploitation paths without requiring manual step-by-step input during execution. Although technically coherent results were obtained under controlled conditions, real-world validation remains a critical avenue for future research. This study further discusses the dual-use implications of such an agent-based framework, its relevance to patient safety in medical device cybersecurity, and the broader applicability of the proposed architecture to other critical infrastructure sectors. These findings emphasize both the technical potential and ethical responsibility for applying semi-automated AI workflows in medical cybersecurity contexts.}, language = {en} } @article{FonvielleBistarelliTaoetal.2025, author = {Fonvielle, Jeremy and Bistarelli, Lukas Thuile and Tao, Yile and Woodhouse, Jason N. and Shatwell, Tom and Villalba, Luis A. and Berger, Stella A. and Kyba, Christopher C. M. and Nejstgaard, Jens C. and Jechow, Andreas and Kupprat, Franziska and Stephan, Susanne and Walles, Tim J. W. and Wollrab, Sabine and Hoelker, Franz and Dittmar, Thorsten and Gessner, Mark O. and Singer, Gabriel A. and Grossart, Hans-Peter}, title = {Skyglow increases cyanobacteria abundance and organic matter cycling in lakes}, series = {Water Research}, journal = {Water Research}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.123315}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Artificial light propagating towards the night sky can be scattered back to Earth and reach ecosystems tens of kilometres away from the original light source. This phenomenon is known as artificial skyglow. Its consequences on freshwaters are largely unknown. In a large-scale lake enclosure experiment, we found that skyglow at levels of 0.06 and 6 lux increased the abundance of anoxygenic aerobic phototrophs and cyanobacteria by 32 (+/- 22) times. An ecosystem metabolome analysis revealed that skyglow increased the production of algal-derived metabolites, which appeared to stimulate heterotrophic activities as well. Furthermore, we found evidence that skyglow decreased the number of bacteria-bacteria interactions. Effects of skyglow were more pronounced at night, suggesting that responses to skyglow can occur on short time scales. Overall, our results call for considering skyglow as a reality of increasing importance for microbial communities and carbon cycling in lake ecosystems.}, 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} } @article{PrinzOrlowskiBecketal.2025, author = {Prinz, Alexander and Orlowski, Katja and Beck, Eberhard and Witte, Kerstin}, title = {Serious Games for Seniors With Dementia: A Pilot Study}, series = {Journal of Applied Gerontology}, volume = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Applied Gerontology}, publisher = {SAGE}, doi = {10.1177/07334648251350846}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-33440}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Dementia, marked by cognitive decline, significantly impacts daily life. With global prevalence rising, traditional treatments manage symptoms but have side effects and offer no cure. Non-pharmacological interventions, like serious games, are gaining importance. This study assesses the feasibility and benefits of serious games for people with mild to moderate dementia over a 10-week intervention. Sixty-one patients were recruited, with 35 completing the study. The intervention included six games focusing on physical and cognitive training. Outcome measures were motor function, cognitive assessments, quality of life, and depression. Results showed significant improvements in dynamic balance (p = .013) but no significant changes in other measures. The findings suggest that serious games are feasible and can improve motor functions like balance. However, short intervention periods may limit their impact on cognitive function and quality of life. Longer interventions and personalized game designs are recommended for greater benefits.}, language = {en} } @article{DietenbergerJechowSannetal.2025, author = {Dietenberger, Manuel and Jechow, Andreas and Sann, Manuela and H{\"o}lker, Franz}, title = {Shedding light on dark taxa: exploring a cryptic diversity of parasitoid wasps affected by artificial light at night}, series = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, publisher = {Nature}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-88111-3}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Artificial light at night (ALAN) contributes to the globally observed insect decline. ALAN attracts nocturnal insects from their native ecosystems and disturbs their functions in the food web. Road lights in this context are ubiquitous and relevant ALAN sources that are often not considered in conservation approaches. In a previous study we showed that shielded LED road lights are suited to be part of conservation measures by effectively reducing the attraction of nocturnal insects. Here we show that this positive effect holds true for parasitoid wasps in an experimental BACI design (Before-After-Control-Impact). Combining morphological with molecular and phylogenetic analyses, we identified 106 individuals (62 morphotypes) of a minimum of 45 genera out of 13 Hymenoptera families. We were able to identify 21 species, 11 of which are newly reported in Southern Germany (Baden-W{\"u}rttemberg). Further combining knowledge on life history and host appearance from our data and the literature, we discuss potential impacts of ALAN ranging from an influence on nocturnal pollination via parasitoid pressure on moth species and biological control of invasive pest species to tritrophic interactions between primary and secondary parasitoids. We conclusively think that shielded LED road lights will reduce the ecological impact of ALAN on parasitoid wasps in a large and undescribed number of taxa with different host associations, likely affecting associated ecosystem functions such as biological control.}, 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} } @masterthesis{Schwabe2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Schwabe, Carina}, title = {Derivation of a technical representation of the MITRE ATT\&CK matrix and further analyses of the kill chain}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/10.25933/opus4-3215}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32152}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {46}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In modern societies, technology has a high value, as nearly all systems are controlled by information technology. This thesis aims to develop a technical representation of the MITRE ATT\&CK matrix to enable faster and more effective responses to cyber attacks. Based on a analysis of common cyber attack models, such as the Diamnond Model of Intrusion Analysis and the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, the MITRE ATT\&CK matrix is used to develop an extended Kill Chain model. In this new model, MITRE tactics are grouped into five sequential attack phases, allowing for a clearer differentiation between actions taken during an attack. Aditionally, one ongoing group of MITRE tactics was identified. Building on this model, two graph-based representations are developed: a simple graph structure and a hierarchical, tree-shaped graph of MITRE tactics and techniques. The following discussion addresses the practical application of the new model, as well as potential further developments, such as integrating AI to analyse and predict existing and potential attack patterns.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Reinhardt2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Reinhardt, Janek Simon}, title = {Untersuchung der Realisierbarkeit von Heartbeat-Monitoring in Wazuh}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3220}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32204}, school = {Fachhochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {99}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Der Stellenwert der {\"U}berwachung der Sicherheit von IT-Systemen nimmt mit dem Voranschreiten der Digitalisierung immer weiter zu. Um diese Aufgabe zu vereinfachen werden Monitoring-Systeme eingesetzt. Diese sammeln und verarbeiten Daten, um den Status des IT-Systems zu ermitteln. Zu diesen Monitoring-Systemen z{\"a}hlt Wazuh, welches in der Lage ist, die "Integrit{\"a}t" und "Vertraulichkeit" unter Zuhilfenahme von Agenten zu {\"u}berwachen. Damit deckt Wazuh lediglich zwei der drei Schutzziele der IT-Sicherheit ab. Aus diesem Grund wird in dieser Bachelorarbeit untersucht, auf welche Art und Weise sich das SIEM und XDR System um Heartbeat Monitoring erweitern l{\"a}sst. Dadurch wird Wazuh bef{\"a}higt das dritte Schutzziel der IT-Sicherheit, die Verf{\"u}gbarkeit, zu {\"u}berwachen. Zu diesem Zweck wird eine Erweiterung der Wazuh-Implementierung um den Heartbeat Daemon des Elastic Stacks durchgef{\"u}hrt. Die Implementierung soll in der Lage sein, die Daten des Heartbeat Daemons zu empfangen, zu speichern, darzustellen und Benachrichtigungen auszul{\"o}sen, sobald sich der Status von {\"u}berwachten Systemkomponenten {\"a}ndert. Um die Funktionalit{\"a}t dieses Proof of Concepts zu {\"u}berpr{\"u}fen wird Heartbeat Monitoring ebenfalls in einem Vergleichssystem umgesetzt. Dabei handelt es sich um die native Umgebung des Daemons, den Elastic Stack. Die Funktionalit{\"a}t des Elastic Stacks konnte auf unterschiedlichen Wegen reproduziert werden. Dies erfolgt zum einen durch die direkte Verarbeitung der Heartbeat-Ausgabe durch Wazuh. Alternativ besteht die M{\"o}glichkeit, die Heartbeat-Daten direkt in Wazuhs Datenbank zu schreiben. In Abh{\"a}ngigkeit der Version des Heartbeat-Daemons ist die Verwendung von Logstash als Middleware erforderlich. Das Darstellen der Daten ist f{\"u}r beide Methoden in Wazuhs Weboberfl{\"a}che m{\"o}glich. Das Erweitern von Wazuh um Heartbeat Monitoring erm{\"o}glicht der Software die Abdeckung der relevantesten Schutzziele der IT-Sicherheit. Es wird gezeigt, welche Methoden zur Erweiterung der Open-Source-Software angewendet werden k{\"o}nnen.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Ferneding2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Ferneding, Conrad}, title = {Analysis of Vulnerability CVE-2024-3094 in XZ Utils: Precedent Supply Chain Attack and Incident Analysis}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3227}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32278}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This thesis falls within the domain of cybersecurity and computer science, specifically focusing on the vulnerability CVE-2024-3094, which has a CVSS score of 10, discovered in late March of 2024. It integrates methodologies from network security, reverse engineering, and OSINT to thoroughly investigate this vulnerability. An aspect of this thesis will be the exploration of the incident and its social engineering campaign that led to a threat actor becoming a maintainer of XZ Utils. Another part of this work will be the analysis of how the vulnerability in XZ Utils affects SSH and whether SSH authentication is compromised by this vulnerability. The objective is to conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) to demonstrate the presence of the backdoor.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Feustel2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Feustel, Sebastian}, title = {Vergleichende Untersuchung von statischen Schwachstellenscannern f{\"u}r OCI-based-Images anhand einer exemplarischen Webanwendung}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3202}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32025}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {63}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In der modernen IT-Infrastruktur hat die Container-Technologien sehr viel an Bedeutung gewonnen und finden breite Anwendung in der Softwareentwicklung. Die zunehmende Komplexit{\"a}t zeitgen{\"o}ssischer Anwendungen erfordert effektive Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, um potenzielle Schwachstellen fr{\"u}hzeitig zu erkennen und zu beheben. Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit der Evaluierung verschiedener Vulnerability Scanner, die speziell f{\"u}r Container-Images entwickelt wurden. Im Rahmen der Arbeit wird eine einfache Webanwendung mit Frontend und Backend erstellt und anschließend containerisiert. Diese Beispielanwendung dient als Grundlage f{\"u}r die systematische Untersuchung und Bewertung mehrerer Vulnerability Scanner. Ziel ist es, die Ergebnisse der verschiedenen Tools zu analysieren und das effektivste Werkzeug zur Identifizierung von Sicherheitsl{\"u}cken in containerisierten Umgebungen zu bestimmen. Durch die Analyse und den Vergleich der Ergebnisse wird aufgezeigt, welches Tool die besten Ergebnisse hinsichtlich Erkennungsrate und Genauigkeit liefert. Zus{\"a}tzlich bietet die Arbeit einen Einblick in die Nutzung der Scanner, woraus sich die Benutzerfreundlichkeit der einzelnen Scanner ableiten l{\"a}sst. Diese Arbeit leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Sicherheit und Zuverl{\"a}ssigkeit von containerisierten Anwendungen in der Praxis und bietet praktische Empfehlungen zur Optimierung der Containersicherheit.}, subject = {Softwareschwachstelle}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Hoerig2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {H{\"o}rig, Philipp}, title = {Vergleichende Analyse der Performance und Ressourcenauslastung zwischen Platform- und Virtual-Threads in Java 21}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3206}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32064}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {74}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Die Bachelorarbeit untersucht die Performance und Ressourcenauslastung von Platform- und Virtual-Threads in Java 21. Im Kontext der E-Commerce-Plattform der Telef{\´o}nica Germany GmbH \& Co. OHG stellt sich die Frage, ob die neu eingef{\"u}hrten Virtual-Threads dazu verwendet werden k{\"o}nnen, den aktuellen Softwareentwicklungsprozess des Unternehmens zu optimieren. Zu diesem Zweck werden Proof-of-Concept-Anwendungen entwickelt, die auf den Webframeworks Spring MVC und Spring WebFlux basieren. Diese Anwendungen werden anschließend einem Stresstest unterzogen, um die Leistungsunterschiede der Threading-Modelle zu analysieren. Die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung legen nahe, dass die Verwendung von Virtual- Threads im Vergleich zu Platform-Threads in einer asynchronen Spring MVC- Architektur zu einer Reduktion der durchschnittlichen Antwortzeit um etwa 20 \% und zu einer Steigerung des Durchsatzes um nahezu 20 \% f{\"u}hrt. Des Weiteren konnte eine Reduktion der CPU- und RAM-Auslastung bei maximaler Last um 11 \% bzw. 13 \% festgestellt werden. Obwohl die Spring WebFlux- Architektur unter Verwendung von Platform-Threads und eines Netty-Servers in den meisten Testmetriken bessere Ergebnisse erzielte, sind die Resultate der asynchronen Spring MVC-Architektur mit Virtual-Threads vielversprechend. Eine Implementierung dieser Technologie k{\"o}nnte demnach eine deutliche Verbesserung des aktuellen Softwareentwicklungsprozesses im Unternehmen bewirken.}, subject = {Java Standard Edition 21}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{AbdoulKarim2024, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Abdoul Karim, Malik}, title = {Verbesserung der Alarmqualit{\"a}t und Entscheidungsfindung bei der Erkennung von Cyberangriffen durch Integration von Threat Intelligence und externen Datenquellen}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3210}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32103}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {64}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Diese Arbeit untersucht die Integration von externer Threat Intelligence in Cybersicherheitsplattformen, um die Erkennung von Bedrohungen in Echtzeit und die Reaktion auf Vorf{\"a}lle zu verbessern. Durch den Einsatz von Datenscraping-Techniken auf sozialen Medien (X) in Kombination mit einer Python-basierten Verarbeitungspipeline und Elasticsearch zur Speicherung und Abfrage von Daten wird ein robustes System zur Analyse und Visualisierung bedrohungsrelevanter Informationen entwickelt. Das System integriert Natural Language Processing (NLP) Techniken, wie das Stanford CoreNLP-Framework und den Stucco Entity Extractor, um gesammelte Daten mit Cybersicherheitsentit{\"a}ten anzureichern. Zudem werden maschinelle Lernmodelle, insbesondere Satztransformatoren, verwendet, um Texte einzubetten und die Kosinus-{\"A}hnlichkeit zwischen potenziellen Bedrohungen und Warnmeldungen zu berechnen. Damit wird gezeigt, dass die Korrelation externer Datenquellen mit Threat Intelligence die Pr{\"a}zision von Alarmen erheblich verbessert und sicherheitsrelevante Einblicke f{\"u}r Analysten liefert. Das finale System bietet eine skalierbare und effiziente Datenverarbeitung sowie Echtzeit-Visualisierungen durch Elasticsearch und Kibana-Dashboards zur Unterst{\"u}tzung der Entscheidungsfindung in der Cybersicherheit.}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-3250, title = {Jahrbuch 2023/2024 der Absolventinnen und Absolventen}, editor = {Wilms, Andreas}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32507}, pages = {92}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-3254, title = {Forschungs- und Transferbericht der Technischen Hochschule Brandenburg 2022/23}, editor = {Wilms, Andreas and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, issn = {1861-3462}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32541}, pages = {98}, year = {2024}, language = {de} } @unpublished{TranconyWidemannLepper, author = {Tranc{\´o}n y Widemann, Baltasar and Lepper, Markus}, title = {A theory of conversion relations for prefixed units of measure}, doi = {10.48550/arXiv.2212.11580}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-31984}, pages = {1 -- 45}, abstract = {Units of measure with prefixes and conversion rules are given a formal semantic model in terms of categorial group theory. Basic structures and both natural and contingent semantic operations are defined. Conversion rules are represented as a class of ternary relations with both group-like and category-like properties. A hierarchy of subclasses is explored, each satisfying stronger useful algebraic properties than the preceding, culminating in a direct efficient conversion-by-rewriting algorithm.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PepeBuchholzLasenby2024, author = {Pepe, Alberto and Buchholz, Sven and Lasenby, Joan}, title = {Clifford Group Equivariant Neural Network Layers for Protein Structure Prediction}, series = {Northern Lights Deep Learning Conference, VOL 233, 09-11 Januar 2024, Tromso, Norwegen}, booktitle = {Northern Lights Deep Learning Conference, VOL 233, 09-11 Januar 2024, Tromso, Norwegen}, publisher = {PMLR}, pages = {1 -- 7}, year = {2024}, abstract = {We employ Clifford Group Equivariant Neural Network (CGENN) layers to predict protein coordinates in a Protein Structure Prediction (PSP) pipeline. PSP is the estimation of the 3D structure of a protein, generally through deep learning architectures. Information about the geometry of the protein chain has been proven to be crucial for accurate predictions of 3D structures. However, this information is usually flattened as machine learning features that are not representative of the geometric nature of the problem. Leveraging recent advances in geometric deep learning, we redesign the 3D projector part of a PSP architecture with the addition of CGENN layers . CGENNs can achieve better generalization and robustness when dealing with data that show rotational or translational invariance such as protein coordinates, which are independent of the chosen reference frame. CGENNs inputs, outputs, weights and biases are objects in the Geometric Algebra of 3D Euclidean space, i.e. G3,0,0, and hence are interpretable from a geometrical perspective. We test 6 approaches to PSP and show that CGENN layers increase the accuracy in term of GDT scores by up to 2.1\\%, with fewer trainable parameters compared to linear layers and give a clear geometric interpretation of their outputs.}, language = {en} } @techreport{KybaArroyoDegenetal.2024, author = {Kyba, Christopher C.M. and Arroyo, Hector Linares and Degen, Tobias and Abascal, Angela and Simoneau, Alexandre and Kuffer, Monika and H{\"o}lker, Franz and Aub{\´e}, Martin and Walczak, Ken and Espey, Brian R. and de Miguel, Alejandro S{\´a}nchez and Jechow, Andreas and Gyuk, Geza}, title = {Night Watch Mission Description Document}, publisher = {GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.48440/gfz.b103-24052}, pages = {1 -- 156}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This is the Mission Description Document (MDD) for a future Earth observation satellite mission addressing visible band observations of nighttime lights. The mission driving science applications are for the remote sensing of electricity, energy, and ecological impacts via the observation of artificial light. The MDD covers the mission requirements justification from the high-level scientific objectives and societal benefits to measurement requirements at product level 1b, i.e. radiances at the top of the atmosphere. In providing justification for the individual requirements and their traceability to scientific objectives and societal challenges, we address Scientific Readiness Levels 1 to 3. The MDD is the outcome of the European Space Agency New Earth Observation Mission Ideas project "Night Watch". The Task Reports (TR) from the project are appended to the MDD, and are authored by the same group as the MDD itself.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PepeLasenbyBuchholz2024, author = {Pepe, Alberto and Lasenby, Joan and Buchholz, Sven}, title = {CGAPoseNet+GCAN: A Geometric Clifford Algebra Network for Geometry-aware Camera Pose Regression}, series = {Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision, Waikoloa, Hawaii, US, 2024}, booktitle = {Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision, Waikoloa, Hawaii, US, 2024}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/WACV57701.2024.00646}, pages = {6593 -- 6603}, year = {2024}, abstract = {We introduce CGAPoseNet+ GCAN, which enhances CGAPoseNet, an architecture for camera pose regression, with a Geometric Clifford Algebra Network (GCAN). With the addition of the GCAN we obtain a geometry-aware pipeline for camera pose regression from RGB images only. CGAPoseNet employs Clifford Geometric Algebra to unify quaternions and translation vectors into a single mathematical object, the motor, which can be used to uniquely describe camera poses. CGAPoseNet solves the issue of balancing rotation and translation components in the loss function, and can obtain comparable results to other approaches without the need of expensive tuning of the loss function or additional information about the scene, such as 3D point clouds, which might not always be available. CGAPoseNet, however, like several approaches in the literature, only learns to predict motor coefficients, and it is unaware of the mathematical space in which predictions sit in and of their geometrical meaning. By leveraging recent advances in Geometric Deep Learning, we modify CGAPoseNet with a GCAN: proposals of possible motor coefficients associated with a camera frame are obtained from the InceptionV3 backbone, and the GCAN downsamples them to a single motor through a sequence of layers that work in G_ 4, 0. The network is hence geometry-aware, has multivector-valued inputs, weights and biases and preserves the grade of the objects that it receives in input. CGAPoseNet+ GCAN has almost 4 million fewer trainable parameters, it reduces the average rotation error by 41\% and the average translation error by 8.8\% compared to CGAPoseNet. Similarly, it reduces rotation and translation errors by 32.6\% and 19.9\%, respectively, compared to the best performing PoseNet strategy. CGAPoseNet+ GCAN reaches the state-of-the-art results on 13 commonly employed datasets. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first experiment in GCANs applied to the problem of camera pose regression.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{PepeLasenbyBuchholz2024, author = {Pepe, Alberto and Lasenby, Joan and Buchholz, Sven}, title = {STAResNet: A Network in Spacetime Algebra to solve Maxwell's PDEs}, series = {arXiv}, journal = {arXiv}, publisher = {arXiv}, pages = {1 -- 17}, year = {2024}, abstract = {We introduce STAResNet, a ResNet architecture in Spacetime Algebra (STA) to solve Maxwell's partial differential equations (PDEs). Recently, networks in Geometric Algebra (GA) have been demonstrated to be an asset for truly geometric machine learning. In [1], GA networks have been employed for the first time to solve partial differential equations (PDEs), demonstrating an increased accuracy over real-valued networks. In this work we solve Maxwell's PDEs both in GA and STA employing the same ResNet architecture and dataset, to discuss the impact that the choice of the right algebra has on the accuracy of GA networks. Our study on STAResNet shows how the correct geometric embedding in Clifford Networks gives a mean square error (MSE), between ground truth and estimated fields, up to 2.6 times lower than than obtained with a standard Clifford ResNet with 6 times fewer trainable parameters. STAREsNet demonstrates consistently lower MSE and higher correlation regardless of scenario. The scenarios tested are: sampling period of the dataset; presence of obstacles with either seen or unseen configurations; the number of channels in the ResNet architecture; the number of rollout steps; whether the field is in 2D or 3D space. This demonstrates how choosing the right algebra in Clifford networks is a crucial factor for more compact, accurate, descriptive and better generalising pipelines.}, language = {en} } @article{VollmerEberhardt2024, author = {Vollmer, Michael and Eberhardt, Wolfgang}, title = {Ein einfaches Modell f{\"u}r die Vorhersage von CO2 Konzentrationen in der Atmosph{\"a}re in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von globalen CO2 Emissionen}, series = {PhyDid B, Didaktik der Physik, Beitr{\"a}ge zur DPG-Fr{\"u}hjahrstagung}, volume = {1}, journal = {PhyDid B, Didaktik der Physik, Beitr{\"a}ge zur DPG-Fr{\"u}hjahrstagung}, number = {1}, publisher = {FU Berlin}, organization = {Fachverband Didaktik der Physik}, issn = {2191-379X}, pages = {379 -- 388}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Es wird das vielleicht einfachst m{\"o}gliche Modell vorgestellt, mit dem zeitabh{\"a}ngige CO2 Konzent-rationen c(t) in der Atmosph{\"a}re ausgehend von verschiedenen globalen Emissionsszenarien f{\"u}r CO2berechnet werden. Dazu wird eine einzelne inhomogene lineare Differenzialgleichung 1. Ordnung hergeleitet, deren Parameter sich aus den quantitativen Daten des global carbon project sowie Mauna Loa Daten f{\"u}r CO2 Konzentrationen errechnen. Das Modell wird erstens getestet am Zeitraum 1960 bis 2020 mit vergleichsweise guter quantitativer {\"U}bereinstimmung zu Messdaten. Zweitens wird f{\"u}r zwei typische IPCC Emissions-Szenarien ein Vergleich der Modellvorhersagen mit denen der kom-plexen IPCC Earth-System-Klimamodelle diskutiert mit qualitativer {\"U}bereinstimmung des zeitli-chen Verlaufs. Drittens werden Ergebnisse einiger ausgew{\"a}hlter neuer Emissionsszenarien pr{\"a}sen-tiert. Ungeachtet einiger Abweichungen zu komplexeren Klimamodellen zeichnet sich unser Mo-dell durch zwei wichtige Vorteile f{\"u}r die Lehre aus. Zum einen ist es sehr einfach f{\"u}r Studierende und begabte Sch{\"u}ler nutzbar, da die erforderliche L{\"o}sung der Differentialgleichung bereits mit han-dels{\"u}blicher Tabellenkalkulationssoftware wie z.B. Excel programmiert werden kann. Dadurch ge-stattet es zum anderen auch sehr einfach, den zeitlichen Verlauf von Emissionsszenarien zu ver{\"a}n-dern und innerhalb weniger Sekunden Ver{\"a}nderungen aufgrund ge{\"a}nderter Eingaben zu berechnen. Insofern eignet sich das Modell sehr gut als Einstieg in das Thema Klimamodellierung in einf{\"u}hren-den Hochschulvorlesungen zum Themenbereich Kohlenstoffkreislauf und Klimawandel. In der Schule kann es gegen Ende der Sekundarstufe 2 beispielsweise im Projektunterricht zum Themen-komplex Nachhaltigkeit in Physik und/oder Mathematik eingesetzt werden}, language = {de} } @techreport{Schiller2024, author = {Schiller, Carina}, title = {IN-FDM-BB Werkstattbericht: W 1.2.3 Gemeinsamer Lessons-Learned-Bericht zu Beratung}, publisher = {Zenodo}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.13349762}, pages = {15}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Die Beratung von Forschenden spielt eine zentrale Rolle bei der Umsetzung und Etablierung des Forschungsdatenmanagements (FDM) im Forschungsalltag. Nach wie vor ben{\"o}tigen viele Forschende Unterst{\"u}tzung im Umgang mit ihren Forschungsdaten. Dies kann einerseits durch einen eher generischen Kenntnisstand zum Thema FDM bedingt sein, andererseits stellt der FDM-Kosmos einen hochfluiden Bereich dar - mit fortlaufend aktualisierten oder g{\"a}nzlich neuen Tools und Infrastrukturen sowie ver{\"a}nderten Anforderungen an Forschende auch von Seiten der Forschungsf{\"o}rderer. Eine zentrale FDM-Anlaufstelle f{\"u}r die Ratsuchenden ist an den Hochschulen unerl{\"a}sslich und folglich auch unter den Maßnahmen des Verbundprojekts „IN-FDM-BB - Institutionalisiertes und nachhaltiges Forschungsdatenmanagement in Brandenburg" zu finden. Seit Oktober 2022 (Projektbeginn) werden an den beteiligten brandenburgischen Hochschulen entsprechende FDM-Kontaktpunkte auf- bzw. ausgebaut um die (Erst-)Beratung von Forschenden durchf{\"u}hren zu k{\"o}nnen. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus werden unterst{\"u}tzende Angebote etwa f{\"u}r rechtliche/ethische Fragen konzipiert und etabliert, um eine umfassende Beratung auch f{\"u}r spezifische Aspekte des FDMs zu erm{\"o}glichen. Bedarfsgerechte Materialien und Handreichungen, ebenso Bestandteil des Projektplans, erg{\"a}nzen das individuelle Beratungsangebot. Der vorliegende Werkstattbericht stellt Erkenntnisse und Herausforderungen der Erprobungsphase dar und skizziert Ans{\"a}tze, um diesen Herausforderungen l{\"o}sungsorientiert begegnen zu k{\"o}nnen. Wertvolle Einblicke in die Beratungspraxis aller am Projekt beteiligter Hochschulen bilden dabei die Grundlage.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{PepeLasenbyBuchholz2024, author = {Pepe, Alberto and Lasenby, Joan and Buchholz, Sven}, title = {GA-ReLU: an activation function for Geometric Algebra Networks applied to 2D Navier-Stokes PDEs}, series = {ICLR 2024 Workshop on AI4DifferentialEquations In Science, Wien, {\"O}sterreich}, booktitle = {ICLR 2024 Workshop on AI4DifferentialEquations In Science, Wien, {\"O}sterreich}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Many differential equations describing physical phenomena are intrinsically geometric in nature. It has been demonstrated how this geometric structure of data can be captured effectively through networks sitting in Geometric Algebra (GA) that work with multivectors, making them suitable candidates to solve differential equations. GA networks however, are still mostly uncharted territory. In this paper we focus on non-linearities, since applying them to multivectors is not a trivial task: they are generally applied in a point-wise fashion over each real-valued component of a multivector. This approach discards interactions between different elements of the multivector input and compromises the geometric nature of GA networks. To bridge this gap, we propose GA-ReLU, a GA approach to the rectified linear unit (ReLU), and show how it can improve the solution of Navier-Stokes PDEs.}, language = {en} } @article{KloppTrittelStannarius2024, author = {Klopp, Christoph and Trittel, Torsten and Stannarius, Ralf}, title = {Coarsening of quasi two-dimensional emulsions formed by islands in free-standing smectic films}, series = {ChemPhysChem}, volume = {25}, journal = {ChemPhysChem}, number = {12}, publisher = {Wiley}, doi = {10.1002/cphc.202400166}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2024}, abstract = {We study the coarsening behavior of assemblies of islands on smectic A freely suspended films in ISS microgravity experiments. The islands can be regarded as liquid inclusions in a two-dimensional fluid in analogy to liquid droplets of the discontinuous phase of an emulsion. The coarsening is effectuated by two processes, predominantly by island coalescence, but to some extend also by Ostwald ripening, whereby large islands grow at the expense of surrounding smaller ones. A peculiarity of this system is that the continuous and the discontinuous phases consist of the same material. We determine the dynamics, analyze the self-similar aging of the island size distribution and discuss characteristic exponents of the mean island growth.}, language = {en} } @article{Vollmer2024, author = {Vollmer, Michael}, title = {Limitations of the eye and how to overcome them}, series = {Journal of Physics: Conference Series}, volume = {2750}, journal = {Journal of Physics: Conference Series}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1088/1742-6596/2750/1/012001}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Human eyes have spatial, temporal, and spectral limitations which impose constraints on our perception. With appropriate optical devices and cameras, the limitations can be easily overcome. As a consequence, a huge variety of physical phenomena can be made accessible for teaching.}, language = {en} } @article{PuzyrevTorstenHarthetal.2024, author = {Puzyrev, Dmitry and Torsten, Torsten and Harth, Kirsten and Stannarius, Ralf}, title = {Cooling of a granular gas mixture in microgravity}, series = {npj microgravity}, volume = {10}, journal = {npj microgravity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.1038/s41526-024-00369-5}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Granular gases are fascinating non-equilibrium systems with interesting features such as spontaneous clustering and non-Gaussian velocity distributions. Mixtures of different components represent a much more natural composition than monodisperse ensembles but attracted comparably little attention so far. We present the observation and characterization of a mixture of rod-like particles with different sizes and masses in a drop tower experiment. Kinetic energy decay rates during granular cooling and collision rates were determined and Haff's law for homogeneous granular cooling was confirmed. Thereby, energy equipartition between the mixture components and between individual degrees of freedom is violated. Heavier particles keep a slightly higher average kinetic energy than lighter ones. Experimental results are supported by numerical simulations.}, language = {de} } @article{TrittelPuzyrevHarthetal.2024, author = {Trittel, Torsten and Puzyrev, Dmitry and Harth, Kirsten and Stannarius, Ralf}, title = {Rotational and translational motions in a homogeneously cooling granular gas}, series = {npj microgravity}, volume = {10}, journal = {npj microgravity}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1038/s41526-024-00420-5}, pages = {1 -- 6}, year = {2024}, abstract = {A granular gas composed of monodisperse spherical particles was studied in microgravity experiments in a drop tower. Translations and rotations of the particles were extracted from optical video data. Equipartition is violated, the rotational degrees of freedom were excited only to roughly 2/3 of the translational ones. After stopping the mechanical excitation, we observed granular cooling of the ensemble for a period of three times the Haff time, where the kinetic energy dropped to about 5\% of its initial value. The cooling rates of all observable degrees of freedom were comparable, and the ratio of rotational and translational kinetic energies fluctuated around a constant value. The distributions of translational and rotational velocity components showed slight but systematic deviations from Gaussians at the start of cooling.}, language = {en} } @techreport{WeberPilgermannSteinetal.2024, author = {Weber, Simon and Pilgermann, Michael and Stein, Stefan and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {SzA4Hosp - Systeme zur Angriffserkennung in der Medizinischen Versorgung}, organization = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-3207}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32075}, pages = {85}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Dieser Abschlussbericht stellt das Ergebnis der Projektarbeit {\"u}ber die Implementierung von Systemen zur Angriffserkennung (SzA) in deutschen Krankenh{\"a}usern im Kontext des IT-Sicherheitsgesetzes 2.0 und des branchenspezifischen Sicherheitsstandards (B3S) f{\"u}r die medizinische Versorgung dar. Ziel des Projekts war es, den aktuellen Umsetzungsstand von SzA in deutschen Krankenh{\"a}usern zu analysieren und Handlungsempfehlungen f{\"u}r die Weiterentwicklung des B3S zu erarbeiten. Die Analyse basiert auf einer umfangreichen Befragung von Krankenhausbetreibern, Expertengespr{\"a}chen sowie der Auswertung relevanter nationaler und internationaler Standards und Good Practices. Die Ergebnisse zeigen deutliche Unterschiede im Reifegrad der SzA-Implementierung zwischen verschiedenen Bereichen, wobei die Informationstechnik branchenweit am fortgeschrittensten ist. Der Bericht bietet konkrete Vorschl{\"a}ge zur Verbesserung der IT-Sicherheitslage in Krankenh{\"a}usern und betont die Notwendigkeit kontinuierlicher Weiterentwicklungen der SzA-Systeme, um den steigenden Anforderungen der IT-Sicherheit in der station{\"a}ren Versorgung gerecht zu werden.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @article{JechowBumbergerPalmetal.2024, author = {Jechow, Andreas and Bumberger, Jan and Palm, Bert and Remmler, Paul and Schreck, G{\"u}nter and Ogashawara, Igor and Kiel, Christine and Kohnert, Katrin and Grossart, Hans-Peter and Singer, Gabirel A. and Nejstgaard, Jens C. and Wollrab, Sabine and Berger, Stella A. and H{\"o}lker, Franz}, title = {Characterizing and Implementing the Hamamatsu C12880MA Mini-Spectrometer for Near-Surface Reflectance Measurements of Inland Waters}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {24}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {19}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/s24196445}, pages = {1 -- 14}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In recent decades, inland water remote sensing has seen growing interest and very strong development. This includes improved spatial resolution, increased revisiting times, advanced multispectral sensors and recently even hyperspectral sensors. However, inland waters are more challenging than oceanic waters due to their higher complexity of optically active constituents and stronger adjacency effects due to their small size and nearby vegetation and built structures. Thus, bio-optical modeling of inland waters requires higher ground-truthing efforts. Large-scale ground-based sensor networks that are robust, self-sufficient, non-maintenance-intensive and low-cost could assist this otherwise labor-intensive task. Furthermore, most existing sensor systems are rather expensive, precluding their employability. Recently, low-cost mini-spectrometers have become widely available, which could potentially solve this issue. In this study, we analyze the characteristics of such a mini-spectrometer, the Hamamatsu C12880MA, and test it regarding its application in measuring water-leaving radiance near the surface. Overall, the measurements performed in the laboratory and in the field show that the system is very suitable for the targeted application.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TranconyWidemannLepper2024, author = {Tranc{\´o}n y Widemann, Baltasar and Lepper, Markus}, title = {Imagine There's No Source Code: Replay Diagnostic Location Information in Dynamic EDSL Meta-programming}, series = {MPLR 2024: Proceedings of the 21st ACM SIGPLAN International Conference on Managed Programming Languages and Runtimes}, booktitle = {MPLR 2024: Proceedings of the 21st ACM SIGPLAN International Conference on Managed Programming Languages and Runtimes}, editor = {Ertl, M. Anton and Kirsch, Christoph M.}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York}, doi = {10.1145/3679007.3685061}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Programs in embedded domain-specific languages are realized as graphs of objects of the host language rather than as static input texts. This property enables dynamic meta-programming, but also makes it harder to attach location information to diagnostic messages that arise at a later stage, after the program graph construction. Thus, EDSL-generating expressions and algorithms can be difficult to debug. Here, we present a technique for transparently capturing and replaying location information about the origin of EDSL program objects. It has been implemented in the context of the LLJava-live EDSL-to-bytecode compiler framework on the JVM. The basic idea can be generalized to other contexts, and to any managed runtime environment with reified stack traces}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DoudkinKindsmueller2024, author = {Doudkin, Alexander and Kindsm{\"u}ller, Martin Christof}, title = {Do not touch! - An artistic climate data visualization using motion capturing and 3D computer graphics}, series = {Mensch und Computer 2024 - Workshopband, Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V., 01.-04. September 2024, Karlsruhe, German}, booktitle = {Mensch und Computer 2024 - Workshopband, Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V., 01.-04. September 2024, Karlsruhe, German}, publisher = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Informatik e.V.}, address = {Karlsruhe}, doi = {10.18420/muc2024-mci-demo-319}, pages = {1 -- 3}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This demo explores an innovative artistic installation that creatively visualizes global temperature data using graphical visualization and motion capture technologies. By combining video-based posture capturing of nearby individuals with a dynamically rendered 3D model of the planet Earth, this installation offers an interactive and immersive experience. The goal is to transform climate change data into an engaging visual format, making it more accessible and impactful for a wide range of audiences.}, language = {en} } @article{DietenbergerJechowKalinkatetal.2024, author = {Dietenberger, Manuel and Jechow, Andreas and Kalinkat, Gregor and Schroer, Sibylle and Saathoff, Birte and H{\"o}lker, Franz}, title = {Reducing the fatal attraction of nocturnal insects using tailored and shielded road lights}, series = {communications biology}, volume = {7}, journal = {communications biology}, publisher = {Nature}, doi = {10.1038/s42003-024-06304-4}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The attraction of insects to artificial light is a global environmental problem with far-reaching implications for ecosystems. Since light pollution is rarely integrated into conservation approaches, effective mitigation strategies towards environmentally friendly lighting that drastically reduce insect attraction are urgently needed. Here, we tested novel luminaires in two experiments (i) at a controlled experimental field site and (ii) on streets within three municipalities. The luminaires are individually tailored to only emit light onto the target area and to reduce spill light. In addition, a customized shielding renders the light source nearly invisible beyond the lit area. We show that these novel luminaires significantly reduce the attraction effect on flying insects compared to different conventional luminaires with the same illuminance on the ground. This underlines the huge potential of spatially optimized lighting to help to bend the curve of global insect decline without compromising human safety aspects. A customized light distribution should therefore be part of sustainable future lighting concepts, most relevant in the vicinity of protected areas.}, language = {en} } @misc{Runge2023, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Runge, Tilman}, title = {Dismantling the Quantum Threat}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2888}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-28889}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {66}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The Quantum Threat looms over cryptography: Once strong quantum computers become available, its game over for encryption and privacy. This widespread understanding of the how cryptography will be impacted by quantum computing is challenged in this thesis to achieve a more nuanced understanding of both the ramifications of the Quantum Threat and potential countermeasures to it.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {en} } @misc{GarzonGilIngabireKibathi2023, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Garz{\´o}n Gil, Zahira and Ingabire, Noella Arlette and Kibathi, Patrick}, title = {Disruption of Africa's education systems and economic development due to overpopulation}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2890}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-28909}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Education lies at the foot of economic growth and human development. However, an increase in population tends to put a strain on existing education systems, especially in Africa where most countries are characterized by slow economic development, rapid population growth rates and a median age just shy of 20 years. Due to the slow rate of economic growth, many African countries lack the financial capability to provide proper education for their ever-growing populations or even already overpopulated regions, many of which have people who have reached the appropriate school-going age. This leads to a series of disruptive impacts on the education systems resulting in a people who are poorly or improperly educated, and thus are not equipped with the necessary skills required for the vast technical, professional and ever modernizing high-skill job markets such as construction, economic and technical professions, teaching occupations and so on, all of which drive economic growth and development. Therefore, we can see that rapid population growth, if left unchecked, may lead to overpopulation scenarios which could have a negative disruptive impact on education and human development, both of which are important factors necessary for economic growth. Key words: Population, education, Africa, poverty, economy, development.}, subject = {{\"U}berv{\"o}lkerung}, language = {en} } @article{PufalShunBenAmmaretal.2023, author = {Pufal, Jakob and Shun, Hanna and Ben Ammar, Rami and Jeckstadt, Janik and Schultheiß, John}, title = {The Great Shutdown}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2894}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-28942}, pages = {II, 17, VI Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This research aims to examine the potential impact of a military escalation of the China-Taiwan conflict on global economies, with a particular focus on the microchip production industry in Taiwan. The academic paper will analyze the current economic ties between Taiwan and other countries, as well as the potential consequences of a disruption in trade and production caused by a military conflict. The research will also examine the role of Taiwan's microchip industry in the global supply chain and its potential vulnerability to a disruption in the event of a military escalation. Additionally, this scientific paper will explore the possible economic responses of other countries and the international community to a military escalation of the China-Taiwan conflict. The research will use a combination of the systematic literature review and the scenario technique to demonstrate potential impact of a military escalation of the China-Taiwan conflict on global economies, with a specific focus on the microchip production industry in Taiwan.}, subject = {Weltwirtschaft}, language = {en} } @article{BaeckerAlabbadiYogiputraetal.2023, author = {Baecker, Christoph and Alabbadi, Osama and Yogiputra, Georgius Pradipta and Tien Dung, Nguyen}, title = {Threats provided by artificial intelligence that could disrupt the democratic system}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2898}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-28988}, pages = {17 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This research paper examines the potential consequences of AI technology on democratic systems. The study focuses on two main areas: the weakening of the media and the emergence of "smart dictatorship." The paper examines the ways in which AI can be used to supervise, manipulate, and frustrate the media, thereby weakening its role as a check on government and corporate power. The study also explores how AI technology can be used to create an "omnidirectional monitoring" society, where individuals are constantly monitored and controlled through the use of "panopticon" techniques and "social bots". This can lead to the emergence of a "postdemocratic" society, characterized by growing inequality, dehumanization, and the manipulation of information on online media platforms. The research methodology adopted in the study is qualitative, using expert interviews with three experts who discussed the overall use of AI and its disruptive effects on democracy, such as the creation of fake news, filter bubbles, and algorithm bias. In conclusion, this research highlights the need for increased awareness and regulation of AI technology to ensure its responsible use and to protect democratic values.}, subject = {K{\"u}nstliche Intelligenz}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Nicksch2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Nicksch, Tino}, title = {Schwachstellenanalyse in der Kommunikation von Medizinger{\"a}ten am Beispiel von B. Braun Infusionspumpen}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2902}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29024}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {49 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Einfluss von Technik in der Medizin wird immer deutlicher. Hierbei steigt auch im gleichen Maß die Bedrohung auf das Gesundheitswesen durch Cyberkriminalit{\"a}t. [1] Diese Arbeit umfasst eine Schwachstellenbetrachtung und Analyse der Kommunikation zweier B. Braun Infusionspumpen und dem dazugeh{\"o}rigen Konfigurationswerkzeug, der „Online-Suite". Hierbei wurde ein Fokus auf vor allem drei Untersuchungsmethoden gelegt: 1. Ein Portscan mittels „Nmap", welcher bereits erste, leicht einsehbare Informationen {\"u}ber die verwendeten Ports und Dienste aufdecken sollte. 2. Ein Schwachstellenscan durchgef{\"u}hrt mit „GVM/OpenVAS", welcher die einzelnen Schwachstellen der Dienste und Software an Hand von einem „CVSS-Wert" bewertet. 3. Eine Betrachtung des Netzwerkverkehrs in Wireshark, um den Aufbau der Kommunikation zu analysieren. Hierbei ergaben sich diverse Sicherheitsrisiken und Probleme. Diese k{\"o}nnen im schlimmsten Fall auch die Sicherheit des Patienten beeinflussen. Besonders h{\"a}ufig wurden hierbei Schwachstellen gefunden, welche durch veraltete und nicht weiter unterst{\"u}tzte Software bedingt waren.}, subject = {Informationssicherheit}, language = {de} } @misc{Jungclaus2023, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Jungclaus, Bjarne}, title = {Detektion von Ransomware in der IT-Systemlandschaft bei Betreibern Kritischer Infrastruktur}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2903}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29033}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {140}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Ransomware-Angriffe auf Kritische Infrastrukturen, wie Energie- oder Wasserversorgung, treten immer h{\"a}ufiger auf und stellen eine große Bedrohung f{\"u}r die Betreiber und die Bev{\"o}lkerung dar. Eine verl{\"a}ssliche und fr{\"u}hzeitige Erkennung dieser Angriffe ist somit ein wichtiger Bestandteil von IT-Sicherheitskonzepten. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist die Kl{\"a}rung der Fragen, welche Methoden zur Erkennung von Ransomware eingesetzt werden und welche Indikatoren f{\"u}r Ransomware-Angriffe mithilfe eines Angriffserkennungssystems in einer nachgebildeten IT-KRITIS-Infrastruktur erkannt werden k{\"o}nnen. Es wurden Methoden zur Detektion von Malware und Ransomware genauer betrachtet. In einem Experiment wurde die Erkennung von Ransomware mithilfe eines Angriffserkennungssystems (Elastic Stack) untersucht. Das Ergebnis dieser Arbeit zeigt, dass die Erkennung sowohl mit allgemeinen Detektionsans{\"a}tzen als auch mit auf Ransomware spezialisierten Methoden erfolgen kann. Aus dem Experiment geht hervor, dass die Detektion von Ransomware-Angriffen mithilfe eines Angriffserkennungssystems in der Praxis erfolgreich ist. Indikatoren f{\"u}r RansomwareAngriffe werden sowohl auf Systemebene (Prozesse, Dateioperationen, Registry-{\"A}nderungen etc.) als auch auf Netzwerkebene (C2-Kommunikation, auff{\"a}llige DNS-Anfragen, IPAdressen etc.) erkannt.}, subject = {Informationssicherheit}, language = {de} } @misc{Lemke2023, author = {Lemke, Claudia}, title = {Umfragedesign "LLM-Readiness"}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2909}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29099}, pages = {2}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Umfragedesign "LLM-Readiness" - Gruppen- und Einzelumfrage unter Erstsemesterstudierenden der HWR Berlin im Wintersemester 2022/2023 - erg{\"a}nzt die Publikation "Kritische Reflexion und Handlungsans{\"a}tze zum Einsatz Generativer KI in der Wirtschaftsinformatik, welche zur Jahrestagung des AKWI im September 2023 eingereicht wird.}, subject = {Umfrage}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Nowak2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Nowak, Max}, title = {Integration von Endnutzer Netzwerkger{\"a}ten in zentralisierte Protokoll Management Systeme am Beispiel der FRITZ!Box}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2919}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29191}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Diese Bachelorarbeit untersucht die Einbindung eines typischen Endnutzer Netzwerkger{\"a}tes in ein bestehendes Protokollierungssystem. Aufgrund des erh{\"o}hten Anteils an Mitarbeitern im Homeoffice in deutschen Firmen sind die Heimnetzwerke ein bedeutend wichtigerer Bestandteil der Firmensicherheit und es soll untersucht werden, wie {\"u}bliche Heimnetzwerkger{\"a}te in die Sicherheitsstrukturen der Firmen eingebunden werden k{\"o}nnen. Zu diesem Zweck wird ein Proof-of-Concept basierend auf den Technologien TR-064, zur Kommunikation mit der FRITZ!Box und Syslog, zur Kommunikation mit einem Protokollierungssystem entwickelt. Anhand dieses Prototypen l{\"a}sst sich feststellen, dass eine solche Einbindung zwar einfach umzusetzen ist, aber auf dieser keine effektive {\"U}berwachung aufgebaut werden kann. Die Ursache daf{\"u}r ist der Umstand, dass TR-064 nur einen Bruchteil der Logdaten von der FRITZ!Box zur{\"u}cksendet.}, subject = {Computersicherheit}, language = {de} } @techreport{Schugardt2023, author = {Schugardt, Alexander}, title = {Untersuchung der Rotorfestigkeit von permanenterregten Synchronmaschinen mit vergrabenen Magneten}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2961}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29610}, pages = {34}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Diese Projektarbeit behandelt die mechanische Simulation der Rotoren von permanenterregten Synchronmaschinen f{\"u}r den Festigkeitsnachweis. Hierzu wird die Finite-Elemente-Methode mit dem Programm CalculiX verwendet. Als Beispiel wird der Elektromotor des Toyota Prius II im Detail betrachtet. Hierbei werden die unterschiedlichen Lasten modelliert, dazu z{\"a}hlen neben der Zentrifugalkraft auch der Innendruck durch eine Presspassung sowie die elektromagnetischen Kr{\"a}fte. F{\"u}r die Modellierung von Kr{\"a}ften auf der Rotoroberfl{\"a}che wird eine Methodik zur Umsetzung in CalculiX entwickelt und anhand eines Beispielmodells demonstriert. Der angestrebte Festigkeitsnachweis kann im Rahmen dieser Arbeit erbracht werden. Weiterhin wird gezeigt, dass der Einfluss der elektromagnetischen Kr{\"a}fte im Arbeitspunkt mit der h{\"o}chsten Drehzahl sehr gering ausf{\"a}llt. Insgesamt bietet diese Arbeit die Grundlagen f{\"u}r mechanische Modellierungen von Rotoren unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung aller Kr{\"a}fte. Dies kann direkt auf andere Elektromotoren angewendet werden.}, subject = {Rotor }, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kenfack2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kenfack, Divine Leopold}, title = {Erh{\"o}hung der Phishing-Resistenz von Anmeldeverfahren durch Einsatz von FIDO2 und Passkey}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2968}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29688}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {56}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In dieser Forschung wird es gezeigt, wie sicher und benutzerfreundlich eine Authentifizierung mit Passkey/FIDO2 auf Ebene des Web-Browsers ist, im Vergleich zu einer Authentifizierung mit einem starken Passwort oder eine Authentifizierung aus einer Kombination von einem Passwort und einer Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung.}, subject = {Authentifizierung}, language = {de} } @article{Uhl2023, author = {Uhl, Roland}, title = {Charakterisierung des Erwartungswertes am Graphen der Verteilungsfunktion}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2986}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29862}, pages = {10}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Erwartungswert einer Zufallsgr{\"o}ße kann generell am Graphen ihrer Verteilungsfunktion durch eine naheliegende Gleichheit zweier Fl{\"a}cheninhalte festgelegt werden. {\"A}quivalent dazu l{\"a}sst er sich mit zwei uneigentlichen Riemann-Integralen darstellen. Davon ausgehend werden die Tschebyschow-Ungleichung und ihre Modifikation mit strikten Ungleichheitszeichen hergeleitet.}, subject = {Verteilungsfunktion}, language = {de} } @misc{Monz2023, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Monz, Johannes Stefan}, title = {Datenmodellinterne Revisionshistorie f{\"u}r nebenl{\"a}ufige Gesch{\"a}ftsprozesse am Fallbeispiel der Verwaltung von Studiengangscurricula}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2938}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29380}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {77}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Versionierung von Daten ist ein hochkomplexes Problem, das viele verschiedene Aspekte ber{\"u}cksichtigen muss. Daher ist in diesem Bereich bisher noch kein univer- sell anwendbarer Ansatz beschrieben worden. Verschiedene Autoren haben sich an einer L{\"o}sung versucht und Herangehensweisen f{\"u}r ihre eigenen Anwendungsf{\"a}lle entwickelt. In dieser Arbeit wird ein neuer Ansatz anhand eines Fallbeispiels vorgestellt. Der An- satz zielt darauf ab, Daten- und Versionierungsstrukturen in einem relationalen Da- tenmodell zu vereinigen und dabei eine einfache Integration von Gesch{\"a}ftsprozessen zu erm{\"o}glichen. Insbesondere wird darauf geachtet, dass die Erzwingung des korrekten Ablaufs von Gesch{\"a}ftsprozessen durch eine maschinelle Umsetzung derselben m{\"o}glich ist. Das Datenmodell beinhaltet eine vollst{\"a}ndige Versionierungshistorie in Form eines gerichteten zyklenlosen Graphen. Hiermit bietet es eine breit anwendbare L{\"o}sung zur Datenversionierung, die zudem gut in bestehende Abl{\"a}ufe und Datens{\"a}tze integrierbar ist. In dieser Arbeit wird das kombinierte Datenmodell vorgestellt und anhand von ge- nerischen Beispielen erl{\"a}utert. Zudem wird die Funktionalit{\"a}t des Ansatzes anhand des Fallbeispiels der Verwaltung der Studiengangscurricula des Fachbereichs Informatik und Medien der Technischen Hochschule Brandenburg belegt. Hierbei wird auch die Integra- tion von Gesch{\"a}ftsprozessen und die Nutzbarkeit in der tats{\"a}chlichen Datenverwaltung dargestellt.}, subject = {Datenverarbeitungssystem}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Dalitz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Dalitz, Franz}, title = {Implementierung eines Stacks zum Erzeugen, Verarbeiten und Visualisieren von Telemetriedaten f{\"u}r ein Microservice basiertes System}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2941}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29418}, school = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {39}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Einsicht in die Abl{\"a}ufe und Leistung heutiger Software und verteilter Systeme zu erlangen, wird durch stetig steigende Komplexit{\"a}t zunehmend erschwert. Die Firma Peterson Technologies GmbH implementierte zur Linderung dieser Problematik ein internes Telemetriesystem. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, das System auf Wunsch der Firma durch ein neues zu ersetzen, um so die {\"U}berwachung zu verbessern und aktuellere Software zu verwenden. Nach einer Untersuchung des vorherigen Systems werden Priorit{\"a}ten festgelegt, welche die sp{\"a}tere Nutzung, Instandhaltung und Erweiterung des neuen Systems erleichtern sollen. Darauf folgen die Planung seiner Architektur, die Auswahl und Implementierung der Software und schließlich das Erzeugen einer einfachen Dokumentation. Der resultierende Telemetriestack ist funktionst{\"u}chtig und erf{\"u}llt die Vorstellungen der Firma. Dennoch weist er einige Probleme, wie beispielsweise eine hohe CPU Belastung auf, welche zusammen mit M{\"o}glichkeiten der Verbesserung und Erweiterung abschließend betrachtet werden.}, subject = {Telemetrie}, language = {de} } @book{Kraska2023, author = {Kraska, Martin}, title = {Technisches Rechnen mit SMath : Erste Schritte}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2947}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29479}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {37}, year = {2023}, subject = {SMath}, language = {de} } @book{Kraska2023, author = {Kraska, Martin}, title = {Technisches Rechnen mit SMath : Matrizen, Diagramme, Datenverarbeitung}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2948}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29486}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {65}, year = {2023}, subject = {SMath}, language = {de} } @book{Kraska2023, author = {Kraska, Martin}, title = {SMath with Maxima}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2949}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29497}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, pages = {87}, year = {2023}, subject = {SMath}, language = {en} } @article{VaherTammSalusetal.2023, author = {Vaher, Ivi and Tamm, Anna-Liisa and Salus, Marit and Reisberg, Kirkke and V{\"a}hi, Aleksandra and Pallon, Helena and Paeste, Andra and Pirk, B{\"a}thel-Betty and Merila, Margus and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Effectiveness of massage chair and classic massage in recovery from physical exertion: a pilot study}, series = {Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation}, number = {7}, publisher = {HSPI}, doi = {10.29328/journal.jnpr.1001050}, pages = {8 -- 15}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Quick and cost-effective recovery is foundational to high-quality training and good competition results in today's sports. The aim of the research was to elucidate the effects of hand and massage chair massage on the biomechanical parameters of muscles of lower limbs and back, indicators of Pain Pressure Thresholds (PPT) and subjectively perceived fatigue. A total of 32 female recreational athletes (18 - 50 years old) were assigned to a hand massage, massage chair, or lying down the group. They were measured for muscle biomechanical properties (MyotonPro), PPT (Wagner Instruments) and subjectively perceived fatigue (VAS scale) before and after fatigue tests and treatment. The recovery procedure and subjective satisfaction with treatment were rated on a Likert scale. Changes in the median value of m. rectus femoris and m. gastrocnemius stiffness with treatment showed that hand massage could be more effective in reducing stiffness, as compared to chair massage. Hand massage may have benefits for recovery from physical exertion, but due to the individuality of subjects, detailed methodological studies are needed to evaluate the effects of massage chair vs. hand massage.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-3251, title = {Jahrbuch 2022/2023 der Absolventinnen und Absolventen}, editor = {Wilms, Andreas}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-32514}, pages = {80}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{TetzlaffPurohitSpalleketal.2023, author = {Tetzlaff, Laura and Purohit, Anne-Maria and Spallek, Jacob and Holmberg, Christine and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Evaluating Interoperability in German Critical Incident Reporting Systems}, series = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People. Proceedings of the 68th Annual Meeting of the German Association of Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology e.V. (gmds) 2023, Heilbronn, Germany}, booktitle = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People. Proceedings of the 68th Annual Meeting of the German Association of Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology e.V. (gmds) 2023, Heilbronn, Germany}, publisher = {IOS Press}, doi = {10.3233/SHTI230722}, pages = {249 -- 257}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In industrialised countries, one in ten patients suffers harm during hospitalization. Critical Incident Reporting Systems (CIRS) aim to minimize this by learning from errors and identifying potential risks. However, a lack of interoperability among the 16 CIRS in Germany hampers their effectiveness.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MarkgrafDietrichMuelleretal.2023, author = {Markgraf, Klaus and Dietrich, Benjamin and M{\"u}ller, Katja and Flassig, Robert and Flassig, Peter}, title = {FINEconcepts - Wissenstransfer und Energiesystemoptimierung mithilfe des digitalen Zwillings}, series = {NWK, HS Harz, 2023}, booktitle = {NWK, HS Harz, 2023}, publisher = {HS Harz}, pages = {428 -- 435}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Climate change, but also geopolitical circumstances, are moving topics such as energy efficiency and renewable energies more and more into the focus of the population, economy , and politics. As a result, the will to optimize new and existing energy systems extends from private individuals to companies and even entire communities. This work describes the development and usage of a new software called FINEconcepts which creates a digital twin of an energy system. This virtual model can then be used to optimize the energy system based on annual costs, CO2 emissions or other relevant criteria such as self-sufficiency. Because all system components, which include renewable technologies as well, can be added as a building block with chosen but changeable parameters, the software allows the user to explore and awaken interest and understanding of technologies that were previously considered too costly, irrelevant, or unrealistic. Implemented projects in small and large companies as well as in residential areas did prove, that the usage of FINEconcepts leads not only to more efficient energy systems by increasing the use of renewable energy, but also increased knowledge and understanding in terms of energy. Besides economics, ecology and security, understanding is an equally important factor in achieving a sustainable energy supply.}, language = {en} } @misc{WeberSteinPilgermannetal.2023, author = {Weber, Simon and Stein, Stefan and Pilgermann, Michael and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Attack Detection for Medical Cyber- Physical Systems - The Visualization}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2914}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-29142}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Attack Detection for Medical Cyber-Physical Systems - The Visualization}, language = {en} } @techreport{MaurerJohannsenPochanke2023, author = {Maurer, Robert and Johannsen, Andreas and Pochanke, Oliver}, title = {Analyse der Trends und Alternativen zur Online-Pr{\"a}senz als Kommunikationskanal von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen durch den Einsatz von Plattformen}, series = {Schriften des Instituts f{\"u}r Betriebliche Integration und Digitalisierung (IBID)}, volume = {11}, journal = {Schriften des Instituts f{\"u}r Betriebliche Integration und Digitalisierung (IBID)}, publisher = {Technische Hochschule Brandenburg}, address = {Brandenburg an der Havel}, issn = {2198-090X}, doi = {10.25933/opus4-2885}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:522-opus4-28853}, pages = {VI, 25 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Digitalisierung ist eine der Herausforderungen der heutigen Zeit. Einhergehend mit der Zunahme der Nutzung des Internets in vielen Lebensbereichen steigt auch die Wichtigkeit f{\"u}r Unternehmen, einen repr{\"a}sentativen Auftritt zu etablieren. F{\"u}r kleine und mittlere Unternehmen bedeutet das Betreiben und Pflegen einer Onlinepr{\"a}senz oftmals einen hohen finanziellen und zeitlichen Aufwand. Ziel des vorliegenden Arbeitspapiers ist es, kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen eine Alternative zu herk{\"o}mmlichen Content Management Systemen darzulegen und sie bei der Entscheidungsfindung zu unterst{\"u}tzen. Zur Beantwortung der Forschungsfragen wurde der methodische Ansatz einer Literatur- und Internetrecherche verwendet. Aus der Analyse konnten drei Online Business Plattformen identifiziert, sowie deren Vor- und Nachteile gegen{\"u}ber Content Management Systemen dargestellt werden. Anschließend wurden Kriterien definiert und Empfehlungen dargelegt, welche kleine und mittlere Unternehmen im Entscheidungsprozess unterst{\"u}tzen sollen. Letztlich wurden die Einrichtung sowie die wichtigsten Funktionen einer Plattform dargestellt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Nutzung einer Onlineplattform f{\"u}r lokal begrenze Unternehmen mit geringen Anforderungen an die Funktionalit{\"a}t und hoher Kostensensibilit{\"a}t eine sinnvolle Alternative ist. Abschließend wurde anhand des realen Fallbeispiels „Google My Business" (seit 2022: „Google Business Profile") auf die Funktionen sowie Vorteile und M{\"o}glichkeiten einer solchen Plattform eingegangen.}, subject = {Online-Marketing}, language = {de} } @article{WeberSteinPilgermannetal.2023, author = {Weber, Simon B. and Stein, Stefan and Pilgermann, Michael and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Attack Detection for Medical Cyber-Physical Systems - A Systematic Literature Review}, series = {IEEE Access}, journal = {IEEE Access}, number = {11}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3270225}, pages = {41796 -- 41815}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The threat situation due to cyber attacks in hospitals is emerging and patient life is at risk. One significant source of potential vulnerabilities is medical cyber-physical systems (MCPS). Detecting intrusions in this environment faces challenges different from other domains, mainly due to the heterogeneity of devices, the diversity of connectivity types, and the variety of terminology. To summarize existing results, we conducted a structured literature review (SLR) following the guidelines of Kitchenham et al. for SLRs in software engineering. We developed six research questions regarding detection approach, detection location, included features, adversarial focus, utilized datasets, and intrusion prevention. We identified that most researchers focused on an anomaly-based detection approach at the network layer. The primary focus was on the detection of malicious insiders. While several researchers used publicly available datasets for training and testing their algorithms, the lack of suitable datasets resulted in the development of testbeds consisting of various medical devices. Based on the results, we formulated five future research topics. First, the special conditions of hospital networks, the MCPS deployed within them, and the contrasts to other IT and OT environments should be examined. Thereupon, MCPS-specific datasets should be created that allow researchers to address the health domain's unique requirements and possibilities. At the same time, endeavors aimed at standardization in this area should be supported and expanded. Moreover, the use of medical context for attack detection should be further explored. Last but not least, efforts for MCPS-tailored intrusion prevention should be intensified. This way, the emerging threat landscape can be addressed, IT security in hospitals can be improved, and patient health can be protected.}, 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} }