@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{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{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} } @article{KombeLang'atNjoguetal.2022, author = {Kombe, Emmanuel Yeri and Lang'at, Nickson and Njogu, Paul and Malessa, Reiner and Weber, Christian-Toralf and Njoka, Francis and Krause, Ulrich}, title = {Process modeling and evaluation of optimal operating conditions for production of hydrogen-rich syngas from air gasification of rice husks using aspen plus and response surface methodology}, series = {Bioresource Technology}, volume = {361}, journal = {Bioresource Technology}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0960-8524}, pages = {1 -- 11}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Biomass gasification is recognized as a viable avenue to accelerate the sustainable production of hydrogen. In this work, a numerical simulation model of air gasification of rice husks is developed using the Aspen Plus to investigate the feasibility of producing hydrogen-rich syngas. The model is experimentally validated with rice husk gasification results and other published studies. The influence of temperature and equivalence ratio on the syngas composition, H2 yield, LHVSyngas, H2/CO ratio, CGE, and PCG was studied. Furthermore, the synchronized effects of temperature and ER are studied using RSM to determine the operational point of maximizing H2 yield and PCG. The RSM analysis results show optimum performance at temperatures between 820 °C and 1090 °C and ER in the range of 0.06-0.10. The findings show that optimal operating conditions of the gasification system can be achieved at a more refined precision through simulations coupled with advanced optimization techniques.}, language = {en} } @article{KonoplevAgafonovaBakhchovaetal.2022, author = {Konoplev, Georgii and Agafonova, Darina and Bakhchova, Liubov and Mukhin, Nikolay and Kurachkina, Marharyta and Schmidt, Marc-Peter and Verlov, Nikolay and Sidorov, Alexander and Oseev, Aleksandr and Stepanova, Oksana and Kozyrev, Andrey and Dmitriev, Alexander and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Label-Free Physical Techniques and Methodologies for Proteins Detection in Microfluidic Biosensor Structures}, series = {Biomedicines}, volume = {10}, journal = {Biomedicines}, number = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2227-9059}, doi = {10.3390/biomedicines10020207}, pages = {207}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @article{Kraska2022, author = {Kraska, Martin}, title = {Meclib: Dynamic and Interactive Figures in STACK Questions Made Easy}, series = {International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET)}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET)}, number = {23}, publisher = {International Association of Online Engineering}, issn = {1863-0383}, doi = {10.3991/ijet.v17i23.36501}, pages = {15 -- 27}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Making and interpretation of drawings and schematics is an important skill to be developed in engineering education. The question type STACK in the Moodle learning management system combined with the interactive graphics library JSXGraph has a great potential for implementation of e-learning resources addressing these skills in formative and summative settings. The authoring process of such materials is complex due to multiple markup and programming languages like HTML, LaTeX, Maxima and JavaScript (JS) being involved. The Meclib concept mitigates this complexity and allows for efficient bulk production of material with consistent appearance and user experience. The core of Meclib is a set of pre-defined JSXGraph-based objects with an interface to Maxima, such that no problem specific JS code is required at all. The present paper outlines the basic ideas of the implementation and demonstrates the approach for some typical examples of different complexity. The focus is on applications in engineering mechanics, starting from static illustrations up to an editor for free body diagrams, with rich adaptive formative feedback.}, language = {en} } @article{KurachkinaKonshinaOseevetal.2018, author = {Kurachkina, Margarita and Konshina, Elena and Oseev, Aleksandr and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Hybrid structures based on gold nanoparticles and semiconductor quantum dots for biosensor applications}, series = {Nanotechnology Science and Applications}, volume = {11}, journal = {Nanotechnology Science and Applications}, doi = {10.2147/nsa.s155045}, pages = {15 -- 21}, year = {2018}, language = {en} } @article{KutiaMukhinPetrovaetal.2020, author = {Kutia, Mykhailo and Mukhin, Nikolay and Petrova, Hanna and Oseev, Aleksandr and Bakhchova, Liubov and Schmidt, Marc-Peter and Aman, Alexander and Palis, Stefan and Tarasov, Sergey and Hirsch, Soeren}, title = {Sensor for the evaluation of dielectric properties of sulfur-containing heteroatomic hydrocarbon compounds in petroleum based liquids at a microfluidic scale}, series = {AIP Advances}, volume = {10}, journal = {AIP Advances}, number = {2}, publisher = {American Institute of Physics}, doi = {10.1063/1.5141482}, pages = {025006}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{KuznetsovFroripSuenteretal.2022, author = {Kuznetsov, Artur and Frorip, Aleksandr and S{\"u}nter, Alar and Korsakov, Vadim and Konoplev, Georgii and Stepanova, Oksana and Roschina, Natalia and Ovsyannikov, Nikolay and Lialin, Daniil and Gerasimchuk, Roman and Dmitriev, Alexander and Mukhin, Nikolay and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Optical Chemical Sensor Based on Fast-Protein Liquid Chromatography for Regular Peritoneal Protein Loss Assessment in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis}, series = {Chemosensors}, volume = {10}, journal = {Chemosensors}, number = {6}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/chemosensors10060232}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @article{LamshoeftNeubertHielscheretal.2022, author = {Lamsh{\"o}ft, Kevin and Neubert, Tom and Hielscher, Jonas and Vielhauer, Claus}, title = {Knock, knock, log: Threat analysis, detection \& mitigation of covert channels in syslog using port scans as cover}, series = {Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation}, volume = {40}, journal = {Forensic Science International: Digital Investigation}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2666-2817}, doi = {10.1016/j.fsidi.2022.301335}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @article{Levina2021, author = {Levina, Olga}, title = {Von Ethik zu Recht : Der AI Act und seine Bedeutung f{\"u}r die Gestaltung von algorithmischen Systemen}, series = {Informatik aktuell}, journal = {Informatik aktuell}, publisher = {Alkmene Verlag}, issn = {2511-7564}, year = {2021}, language = {de} } @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{LiefoldWagnerPokrakaetal.2018, author = {Liefold, Marius and Wagner, Dennis and Pokraka, Alexander and Schrader, Thomas}, title = {Low-Cost Medical Infrastructure: Triage as intelligent decision support}, series = {Electronic Imaging, Mobile Devices and Multimedia: Enabling Technologies, Algorithms, and Applications}, journal = {Electronic Imaging, Mobile Devices and Multimedia: Enabling Technologies, Algorithms, and Applications}, publisher = {Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS\&T)}, doi = {10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2018.06.MOBMU-116}, pages = {116-1 -- 116-4}, year = {2018}, language = {en} } @article{LinkeMantkeCreutzburg2020, author = {Linke, Christian and Mantke, Ren{\´e} and Creutzburg, Reiner}, title = {International Biobanking Interface Service - A Concept forHealth Sciences in the Digital Age}, series = {Electronic Imaging}, journal = {Electronic Imaging}, publisher = {Society for Imaging Science and Technology}, address = {Springfield, VA}, issn = {2470-1173}, doi = {10.2352/ISSN.2470-1173.2020.3.MOBMU-304}, pages = {304-1 -- 304-6}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{Loose2007, author = {Loose, Harald}, title = {Autonomous mobile robots for outdoor tasks}, series = {Mechanika}, volume = {68}, journal = {Mechanika}, number = {6}, publisher = {Kaunas University of Technology}, address = {Kaunas}, doi = {10.5755/j02.mech.36230}, pages = {70 -- 73}, year = {2007}, abstract = {This paper presents a low-cost hardware platform for outdoor robots, being suitable for education, industrial prototyping and private use. The choice of components is discussed, including platform, sensors and controller as well as GPS and image processing hardware. Furthermore, a software approach is proposed, allowing students and researchers to easily implement own algorithms for localization, navigation and the tasks to fulfill. Several robots can be integrated in a framework which connects various different hardware platforms, called the BOSPORUS network. Together with other components, they form an intelligent network for gathering sensor and image data, sensor data fusion, navigation and control of mobile platforms. The architecture of a reference platform on the campus of the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences is presented and evaluated.}, language = {en} } @article{MarcusGerlGrossetal.2022, author = {Marcus, von der Heyde and Gerl, Armin and Groß, Rainer and Klapper, Frank and Meister, Vera G. and Knaden, Andreas and Rehm, Simone}, title = {Gemeinsame Digitalisierung durch die Entwicklung von IT-Governance-Strukturen auf Landesebene}, series = {Wirtschaftsinformatik \& Management}, journal = {Wirtschaftsinformatik \& Management}, publisher = {Gabler}, doi = {10.1365/s35764-022-00393-8}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @article{MeisterHuRizun2018, author = {Meister, Vera G. and Hu, Wenxin and Rizun, Mariia}, title = {Knowledge Engineering Processes and Tools in Enterprise Environments - A Systematization Attempt}, series = {International Journal of Knowledge Engineering}, volume = {4}, journal = {International Journal of Knowledge Engineering}, number = {1}, issn = {2382-6185}, doi = {10.18178/ijke.2018.4.1.095}, pages = {29}, year = {2018}, language = {en} } @article{MukhinRedkaTarasovetal.2018, author = {Mukhin, N.V. and Redka, D. N. and Tarasov, S. A. and Oseev, A. Yu. and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Two-Dimensional Periodic Composite Structure for Acoustic Sensor of Volumetric Properties of Liquids}, series = {Journal of the Russian Universities. Radioelectronics}, journal = {Journal of the Russian Universities. Radioelectronics}, number = {1}, doi = {10.32603/1993-8985-2018-21-1-56-63}, pages = {56 -- 63}, year = {2018}, language = {ru} } @article{MukhinKonoplevOseevetal.2021, author = {Mukhin, Nikolay and Konoplev, Georgii and Oseev, Aleksandr and Schmidt, Marc-Peter and Stepanova, Oksana and Kozyrev, Andrey and Dmitriev, Alexander and Hirsch, Soeren}, title = {Label-Free Protein Detection by Micro-Acoustic Biosensor Coupled with Electrical Field Sorting. Theoretical Study in Urine Models}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {21}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {7}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/s21072555}, pages = {2555}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{MukhinSokolovaChigirevetal.2020, author = {Mukhin, Nikolay and Sokolova, Irina and Chigirev, Dmitry and Rudaja, Lyudmila and Lebedeva, Galina and Kastro, Rene and Bol'shakov, Maxim and Schmidt, Marc-Peter and Hirsch, S{\"o}ren}, title = {Composite Ferroelectric Coatings Based on a Heat-Resistant Polybenzoxazole Polymer Matrix}, series = {Coatings}, volume = {10}, journal = {Coatings}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/coatings10030286}, pages = {286}, year = {2020}, language = {en} }