@article{LozaAdaui2020, author = {Loza Adaui, Cristian Rolando}, title = {Sustainability Reporting Quality of Peruvian Listed Companies and the Impact of Regulatory Requirements of Sustainability Disclosures}, volume = {12}, pages = {1135}, journal = {Sustainability}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2071-1050}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su12031135}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Regulations establishing mandatory sustainability reporting practices are proliferating around the world. The empirical evidence comparing sustainability reporting quality (SRQ) in the context of mandatory and voluntary institutional frameworks does not show consensus. Similarly, this occurs with studies addressing the effects of regulatory shocks on SRQ. Moreover, empirical evidence addressing SRQ in Latin American countries is scarce. To fill this gap, this study aims to explore the consequences of introducing new regulatory requirements for sustainability disclosure on SRQ of Peruvian companies. To reach that goal, 81 sustainability disclosure documents published between 2014 and 2016 by 27 companies included in the S\&P/BVL Peru General Index of Lima's Stock Exchange were analyzed using qualitative content analysis methods and adopting a multidimensional approach for SRQ evaluation. The findings show a constant improvement of SRQ regardless of the introduction of the new regulatory requirements. Furthermore, after the entry into force of new sustainability reporting obligations, the number of companies providing third-party independent assurance of the information contained in their sustainability disclosure documents decreases, suggesting that for the Peruvian case, regulatory requirements tend to discourage companies to invest in the credibility of their sustainability disclosure documents, and promote a symbolic application of sustainability disclosure standards.}, language = {en} } @article{MionLozaAdaui2019, author = {Mion, Giorgio and Loza Adaui, Cristian Rolando}, title = {Mandatory Nonfinancial Disclosure and Its Consequences on the Sustainability Reporting Quality of Italian and German Companies}, volume = {11}, pages = {4612}, journal = {Sustainability}, number = {17}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2071-1050}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su11174612}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Companies disclosing nonfinancial information through sustainability reporting practices provide markets with data on their social, environmental, and governance performance. The quality of sustainability reporting is much discussed in the literature because this quality affects factors such as the credibility of accountability and building stakeholders' trust in the company. Nonetheless, the concept of quality is multidimensional, and empirical evidence relating to the quality of sustainability reporting presents different findings. Regulations on mandatory nonfinancial disclosure (NFD) open new perspectives for research on sustainability reporting quality (SRQ). This study explored the effect of introducing mandatory NFD on SRQ by focusing on the effects of new legislation (Directive 2014/95/EU) introduced in Italy and Germany. The analysis was conducted through qualitative content analysis of the sustainability reporting practices of Italian and German companies in the top lists of stock exchanges. Sustainability reporting practices of one year before (2016) and one year after (2017) the implementation of Directive 2014/95/EU were compared. The results of 132 observations demonstrated that the quality of sustainability reporting increased after implementation of the law on mandatory NFD. Further, the effect of the law seemed to reduce the differences in SRQ of the two countries before the introduction of mandatory NFD. The results suggested that obligatoriness of NFD affects SRQ together with other relevant determinants focused on by previous research (e.g., company size and industry type).}, language = {en} } @article{FifkaKuehnLozaAdauietal.2016, author = {Fifka, Matthias and K{\"u}hn, Anna-Lena and Loza Adaui, Cristian Rolando and Stiglbauer, Markus}, title = {Promoting Development in Weak Institutional Environments: The Understanding and Transmission of Sustainability by NGOS in Latin America}, volume = {27}, journal = {Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations}, number = {3}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0957-8765}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s11266-016-9713-4}, pages = {1091 -- 1122}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{HabischLozaAdaui2010, author = {Habisch, Andr{\´e} and Loza Adaui, Cristian Rolando}, title = {Seasoning business knowledge: challenging recent Catholic social thought}, volume = {29}, journal = {Journal of Management Development}, number = {7/8}, publisher = {Emerald}, address = {Bradford}, issn = {1758-7492}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1108/02621711011059095}, pages = {660 -- 668}, year = {2010}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NiebischDeinleinPfalleretal.2021, author = {Niebisch, Michael and Deinlein, Thomas and Pfaller, Daniel and German, Reinhard and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Impact of the Communication Direction on the Reliability of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communications}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-9221-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/VNC51378.2020.9318416}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DeinleinGermanDjanatliev2021, author = {Deinlein, Thomas and German, Reinhard and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Evaluation of the 5G Data Plane for Advanced Vehicular Use Cases with 5G-Sim-V2I/N}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-9221-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/VNC51378.2020.9318368}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BrummerGuetleinSchaeferetal.2021, author = {Brummer, Alexander and G{\"u}tlein, Moritz and Sch{\"a}fer, Matthias and German, Reinhard and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Experimental Evaluation of the N-Ray Ground Interference Model}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-9221-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/VNC51378.2020.9318362}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GuetleinDjanatliev2020, author = {G{\"u}tlein, Moritz and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Modeling and Simulation as a Service using Apache Kafka}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications}, editor = {De Rango, Floriano and {\"O}ren, Tuncer and Obaidat, Mohammad S.}, publisher = {SciTePress}, address = {Set{\´u}bal}, isbn = {978-989-758-444-2}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5220/0009780501710180}, pages = {171 -- 180}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Among other requirements, in the field of Modeling and Simulation there is a need to build and run (co-) simulation models on-demand. Setting up, orchestrating and executing simulations should be easy, while additional features such as interaction interfaces open up a variety of applications. Being able to connect external components seamlessly to a running simulation allows for elaborate experiments. This paper describes the architecture and design of a simulation platform that is a part of a broader platform enabling evaluations of future mobility scenarios. Apache's Kafka platform for big data stream processing is used as a communication base in order to enable all these requirements, as well as for the coupling of different simulation tools forming a co-simulation. We give an overview of existing works regarding Modeling and Simulation as a Service, before explaining our own approach. Therefore, the architecture, the interfaces, and the workflow of a simulation run is described. The approach is illustrated by a case study, which is used to measure the service's overhead.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GuetleinDjanatliev2021, author = {G{\"u}tlein, Moritz and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {On-demand Simulation of Future Mobility Based on Apache Kafka}, booktitle = {Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications: 10th International Conference, SIMULTECH 2020, Lieusaint - Paris, France, July 8-10, 2020, Revised Selected Papers}, editor = {Obaidat, Mohammad S. and {\"O}ren, Tuncer and De Rango, Floriano}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-84811-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84811-8_2}, pages = {18 -- 41}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MontanariGermanDjanatliev2021, author = {Montanari, Francesco and German, Reinhard and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Pattern Recognition for Driving Scenario Detection in Real Driving Data}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-6673-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/IV47402.2020.9304560}, pages = {590 -- 597}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HuberSchmidlSippletal.2020, author = {Huber, Bernd and Schmidl, Paul and Sippl, Christoph and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {A Validated Failure Behavior Model for Driver Behavior Models for Generating Skid-Scenarios on Motorways}, booktitle = {Intelligent Human Systems Integration 2020: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2020): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, February 19-21, 2020, Modena, Italy}, editor = {Ahram, Tareq and Karwowski, Waldemar and Vergnano, Alberto and Leali, Francesco and Taiar, Redha}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-39512-4}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39512-4_15}, pages = {92 -- 98}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{RodriguesMonteiroFerreiraetal.2024, author = {Rodrigues, Luiz Fernando Alves and Monteiro, Henrique L.M. and Ferreira, Danton and Barbosa, Bruno H. G. and Ant{\^o}nio Rufino J{\´u}nior, Carlos and Duque, Carlos}, title = {Sample-by-sample Power Quality Disturbance classification based on Sliding Window Recursive Discrete Fourier Transform}, volume = {2024}, pages = {110607}, journal = {Electric Power Systems Research}, number = {235}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1873-2046}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110607}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @article{Bodenschatz2024, author = {Bodenschatz, Anja}, title = {When own interest stands against the "greater good" - Decision randomization in ethical dilemmas of autonomous systems that involve their user's self-interest}, volume = {2}, pages = {100097}, journal = {Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans}, number = {2}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2949-8821}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbah.2024.100097}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Autonomous systems (ASs) decide upon ethical dilemmas and their artificial intelligence as well as situational settings become more and more complex. However, to study common-sense morality concerning ASs abstracted dilemmas on autonomous vehicle (AV) accidents are a common tool. A special case of ethical dilemmas is when the AS's users are affected. Many people want AVs to adhere to utilitarian programming (e.g., to save the larger group), or egalitarian programming (i.e., to treat every person equally). However, they want their own AV to protect them instead of the "greater good". That people reject utilitarian programming as an AS's user while supporting the idea from an impartial perspective has been termed the "social dilemma of AVs". Meanwhile, preferences for another technical capability, which would implement egalitarian programming, have not been elicited for dilemmas involving self-interest: decision randomization. This paper investigates normative and descriptive preferences for a self-protective, self-sacrificial, or randomized choice by an AS in a dilemma where people are the sole passenger of an AV, and their survival stands against the survival of several others. Results suggest that randomization may mitigate the "social dilemma of AVs" by bridging between a societally accepted programming and the urge of ASs' users for self-protection.}, language = {en} } @article{PandeyMohdVeettiletal.2026, author = {Pandey, Amit and Mohd, Zubair Akhtar and Veettil, Nandana Kappuva and Wunderle, Bernhard and Elger, Gordon}, title = {Quantitative Kernel estimation from traffic signs using slanted edge spatial frequency response as a sharpness metric}, volume = {16}, pages = {7387}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, address = {London}, issn = {2045-2322}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40556-w}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Sharpness is a critical optical property of automotive cameras, measured by the spatial frequency response (SFR) within the end-of-line (EOL) test after manufacturing. This work presents a method to estimate the blurring kernel of an automotive camera, which could be the first step toward state monitoring of automotive cameras. To achieve this, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed, using synthetic kernels generated by Zemax. The PCA model was built with approximately 1300 base kernels representing spatially variant point spread functions (PSFs). This model generates kernel samples during the estimation process. Synthetic images were created by convolving the synthetic kernels with reference traffic sign images and compared with real-life data captured by an automotive camera. These synthetic data were utilized for algorithm development, and later on, validation was performed on real-life data. The algorithm extracts two pixels regions of interest (ROIs) containing slanted edges from the blurred image and crops matching ROIs from a reference sharp image. Each candidate kernel was used to blur the reference ROIs, and the resulting SFR was compared with the blurred ROIs' SFR. Differential evolution optimization minimizes the SFR difference, selecting the kernel that best matches the observed blur. The final kernel was evaluated against the true kernel for accuracy. The structural similarity index measure (SSIM) between the original and estimated blurred ROIs ranges from 0.808 to 0.945. For true vs. estimated kernels, SSIM varies from 0.92 to 0.98. Pearson correlation coefficients range from 0.84 to 0.99, Cosine similarity from 0.86 to 0.99, and mean squared error (MSE) from to . Validation on real-life camera images showed that the SSIM between the estimated and blurred ROI was >0.82, showing promising accuracy in kernel estimation, which could be used towards in-field monitoring of camera sharpness degradation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MuellerStrobelFaigletal.2024, author = {M{\"u}ller, Simon Nikolaus and Strobel, Rainer and Faigl, Markus and Schrag, Tobias}, title = {Analysis of Industrial 5GDHC System in Ingolstadt}, booktitle = {International Sustainable Energy Conference - Proceedings}, subtitle = {A Step Towards CO2-Neutral Industry}, editor = {Fink, Christian and Brunner, Christoph}, publisher = {TIB Open Publishing}, address = {Hannover}, issn = {2976-2030}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.52825/isec.v1i.1152}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This study comprehensively examines the technical manifestation and planning process for a shared thermal energy network at a 75-hectare industrial area in Ingolstadt. Unlike traditional systems, this (5GDHC) network showcases a smart integration of energy flows across 70 buildings with a yearly heating demand of around 17 GWh and a yearly cooling demand of around 35 GWh. The network spans over 9,100 meters of piping with diameters up to 800 mm. With thermal power from various sources including 1.8 MW waste heat from a data centre and potential for 10 MW from the Danube River, the system epitomizes a dynamic balance of heating and cooling demands. The paper itself examines the planning process of the system and encompasses topics such as defining energy requirements and load profiles, assessing potential energy sources and sinks for enhanced system efficiency, and analysing pipe and network design. Through this investigation, the study provides valuable insights towards a methodology to facilitate the successful implementation of future industrial 5GDHC systems, furthering the cause of sustainable energy.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GoebelMertensRiener2026, author = {G{\"o}bel, Jan-Philipp and Mertens, Jan Cedric and Riener, Andreas}, title = {Evaluating Alcohol-Induced Impairment: A Comprehensive Study on Objective Tests and Subjective Self-Perception}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7778-9}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVES65691.2025.11376306}, pages = {73 -- 80}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DoenmezTejerodelaPiedraKloseetal.2026, author = {D{\"o}nmez, {\"O}mer and Tejero de la Piedra, Ricardo and Klose, Simona and Riolet, Matthieu and Rozek, Lukas and Vaculin, Ondrej and Hach, Christian}, title = {Approach for Passive Safety Assessment of Rearward-Sitting Occupants}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7778-9}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVES65691.2025.11376179}, pages = {445 -- 452}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{MayrKnollmeyerJeknicetal.2026, author = {Mayr, Thomas and Knollmeyer, Simon and Jeknic, Isidora and Fink, Leon and Hensel, Ralph and Huber, Marco F. and Großmann, Daniel}, title = {Enhancing Process Planning in the Automotive Industry: Extracting Procedural Knowledge from Assembly Operation Descriptions using Large Language Models}, volume = {2026}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, number = {138}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2212-8271}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2026.01.137}, pages = {797 -- 802}, year = {2026}, abstract = {The non-standardized, human-written assembly descriptions have been a long-standing obstacle in the automotive assembly industry, making it difficult to use these data in the planning stage. The paper presents a standardization method based on Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on consistency and clarity. This approach does not only streamline the planning processes but also facilitates the benchmarking of productivity and process quality across different individual parts and assembly lines, thus enabling comprehensive efficiency analysis and ultimately leading to more informed decision-making. Our method was evaluated at a German OEM in the automotive sector, demonstrating its practical applicability and effectiveness.}, language = {en} } @article{GloorBraunHoobleretal.2026, author = {Gloor, Jamie L. and Braun, Susanne and Hoobler, Jenny M. and Pham, Huong and Peus, Claudia}, title = {More Motivated to Help Male Leaders? Explaining Fatherhood Bonuses via Follower Helping}, journal = {Journal of Business Ethics}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1573-0697}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-026-06248-1}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FunkDrechslerSellPolednaetal.2026, author = {Funk Drechsler, Maikol and Sell, Christoph Dominic and Poledna, Yuri and Huber, Werner}, title = {Accelerating the Approval of Automated Driving Vehicles through standardized XiL test environments}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7778-9}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVES65691.2025.11376566}, pages = {183 -- 188}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{UlreichFunkDrechslerPolednaetal.2026, author = {Ulreich, Fabian and Funk Drechsler, Maikol and Poledna, Yuri and Chan, Pak Hung and Herraren, Tuomas and Ebert, Martin and Kaup, Andr{\´e} and Huber, Werner}, title = {Validating Camera Sensor Models for Virtual Testing of Vision Systems in Automated Driving}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-6654-7778-9}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVES65691.2025.11376043}, pages = {57 -- 64}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{DaSilvaJuniorMuellerBirkneretal.2026, author = {Da Silva Junior, Amauri and M{\"u}ller, Steffen and Birkner, Christian and Jazar, Reza and Marzbani, Hormoz}, title = {Fault Tolerant Control With Reinforcement Learning for Evasive Maneuvers Using a Scaled Vehicle}, volume = {14}, journal = {IEEE Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2169-3536}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3661179}, pages = {21353 -- 21383}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Autonomous vehicle controllers are responsible for handling the vehicle at all times in any situation, including emergency conditions. An emergency might arise from, e.g., adverse weather conditions, short-time detection, and system faults. In this paper, we develop a fault-tolerant controller to handle actuator faults for an over-actuated autonomous vehicle based on reinforcement learning. A worst-case scenario is selected for the controller development, involving short-time detection of the preceding objects, high velocity, and dry to wet road conditions. The design of the vehicle controller is performed in three steps. First, a robust controller based on sliding mode control with lateral and longitudinal coupled strategy was built to ensure stability in emergency scenarios. Secondly, a strategy was proposed to identify the most critical vehicle faults that might lead to a crash. Building on these foundations, this study extends the vehicle controller to handle vehicle faults with a reinforcement learning strategy, enabling adaptive and robust fault handling in complex fault scenarios. The vehicle controller is designed and optimized in IPG-Carmaker®, and proof of concept is carried out in a scaled 1:3.33 test vehicle. The results demonstrate the robustness of the proposed controller in an emergency single-lane change with a velocity of up to 130 km/h. Tests in the scaled vehicle demonstrate the vehicle controller's accuracy against simulation, with the application of reinforcement learning strategy in real-case scenarios.}, language = {en} } @article{SalamatMatternOlzemetal.2026, author = {Salamat, Babak and Mattern, Dominik and Olzem, Sebastian-Sven and Elsbacher, Gerhard and Seidel, Christian and Tonello, Andrea M.}, title = {GMP3: Learning-Driven, Bellman-Guided Trajectory Planning for UAVs in Real-Time on SE(3)}, volume = {14}, journal = {IEEE Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2169-3536}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3661193}, pages = {22720 -- 22733}, year = {2026}, abstract = {We propose GMP3, a multiphase global path planning framework that generates dynamically feasible three-dimensional trajectories for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in cluttered environments. The framework extends traditional path planning from Euclidean position spaces to the Lie group SE(3), allowing joint learning of translational motion and rotational dynamics. A modified Bellman-based operator is introduced to support reinforcement learning (RL) policy updates while leveraging prior trajectory information for improved convergence. GMP3 is designed as a distributed framework in which agents influence each other and share policy information along the trajectory: each agent refines its assigned segment and shares with its neighbors via a consensus-based scheme, enabling cooperative policy updates and convergence toward a path shaped globally even under kinematic constraints.We also propose DroneManager, a modular ground control software that interfaces the planner with real UAVs platforms via the Micro Air Vehicle Link (MAVLink) protocol, supporting real-time deployment and feedback. Simulation studies and indoor flight experiments validate the effectiveness of the proposed method in constrained 3D environments, demonstrating reliable obstacle avoidance and smooth, feasible trajectories across both position and orientation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JimenezReyesdelosMozosPereaPanosetal.2025, author = {Jimenez, Victor and Reyes de los Mozos, Mario and Perea Pa{\~n}os, Pau and Fritzsche, Paula Cecilia and Mayer, Kevin and Volkersdorfer, Tina and Hof, Hans-Joachim and Couturier, Christophe and Ernst, Thierry and Zhang, Miao and Saied Mohamed, Mohamed and Rodr{\´i}guez-Arozamena, Mario and Aranguren-Mendieta, I{\~n}igo and P{\´e}rez, Joshu{\´e} and Jousse, Adrien and Murguia, Carlos and van de Wouw, Nathan and Bellessort, Romain and Salami, Behzad and Jevtić, Aleksandar and Bannour, Boutheina and Rodr{\´i}guez Recasens, Manel and Ropero, Isaac and Ozbay, Burcu and Eren, Ali and Bektas, Mustafa and Tezcan, Deryanur and Pilz, Christoph and Haas, Sarah and Lenz, Gernot}, title = {SELFY - Self Assessment, Protection and Healing Tools for a Trustworthy and Resilient CCAM}, booktitle = {Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility, Proceedings of the 10th TRA Conference, 2024 Dublin, Ireland - Volume 6: Connected Mobility Ecosy}, editor = {McNally, Ciaran and Carroll, P{\´a}raic and Martinez-Pastor, Beatriz and Ghosh, Bidisha and Efthymiou, Marina and Valantasis-Kanellos, Nikolaos}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-032-06763-0}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-06763-0_106}, pages = {745 -- 751}, year = {2025}, abstract = {SELFY envisions an agnostic toolbox for the self-management of security and resilience of the CCAM (Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility) ecosystem, which can be easily deployed to extend the current Operational Design Domain (ODD), providing self-awareness, self-resilience and self-healing mechanisms and enhancing trust between stakeholders. SELFY is based on four pillars: Situational awareness, Resilience, Secure Data Sharing and Trust and provides three groups of tools. SACP (Situational Awareness and Collaborative Perception) tools aim at providing all CCAM actors with a comprehensive understanding of their environment, i.e., the perception of objects, such as other traffic participants and stationary objects. CRHS (Cooperative Resilience and Healing System) tools enable self-protection actions whenever a compromising situation is detected in relation to assets, vehicles, operations, or the system itself. TDMS (Trust and Data Management System) tools establish a secure and trusted environment for data in a collaborative and cooperative context, both for infrastructure and assets, as well as for citizen's data, such as drivers or pedestrians with special attention to privacy considerations. By defining a collaborative environment between the different tools to respond to new threats, risks and attacks SELFY facilitates the comprehension of new challenges in the cybersecurity aspect of CCAMs.}, language = {en} } @article{KreilingerZottHemmertetal.2026, author = {Kreilinger, Laurens and Zott, Stefan and Hemmert, Werner and Karg, Sonja}, title = {Dry electrode impedance: a new approach towards improved characterization}, volume = {12}, pages = {025005}, journal = {Biomedical Physics \& Engineering Express}, number = {2}, publisher = {IOP Publishing}, address = {Bristol}, issn = {2057-1976}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1088/2057-1976/ae3e9c}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Electrode-skin impedance plays a crucial role in electrophysiological signal acquisition, influencing signal quality and measurement reliability. We designed a reproducibility measurement setup, using a membrane with a saline solution and a three-electrode Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy measurement setup (range 1 Hz-20 kHz), to mimic the electrode-skin impedance. The system allowed controlled application of pressure to the working electrode (WE) and measurement of all setup parameters. With this setup, reproducible results were achieved, with a standard deviation of 5.5\% of the mean impedance across three builds. Potentiostatic and impedance analyzer measurements with six types of dry electrodes produced comparable results, with an average error of 10\%. The six dry electrode types exhibited impedance variations of up to a factor of 10,000 at low frequencies, depending on material and geometry. Ag/AgCl-coated electrodes exhibited an impedance reduction by a factor of 100 at 1 Hz compared to their uncoated counterparts. The proposed setup provides a standardized and reproducible approach for characterizing electrode impedance across different materials, coatings, and geometries.}, language = {en} } @article{BechtholdRosendahlHuberEddleston2026, author = {Bechthold, Laura and Rosendahl Huber, Laura and Eddleston, Kimberly A.}, title = {Debiasing entrepreneurial careers: A field experiment on female role model effects on entrepreneurial self-efficacy and early-stage career choices}, volume = {41}, pages = {106582}, journal = {Journal of Business Venturing}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {New York}, issn = {1873-2003}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2026.106582}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Women remain underrepresented not only as founders but also as employees - or "joiners" - in young and small firms, limiting their exposure to entrepreneurial environments that often serve as critical pathways to venture creation. To address this gap, we investigate whether introducing female entrepreneur role models in educational settings can shape young women's entrepreneurial self-efficacy and early career choices. Drawing on role congruity theory and social cognitive career theory (SCCT), we conducted a field experiment involving over 430 university students and 98 early-stage entrepreneurs. Using a pre-test/post-test design and longitudinal tracking of early career choices, we explore the causal effects of exogenously assigned female role models on students' decisions to join a young or small firm. We find that exposure to social interactions with female entrepreneurs significantly boosts female students' entrepreneurial self-efficacy. More importantly, women who were paired with a female entrepreneur were over 10\% more likely to join a young firm after graduation compared to those assigned to a male entrepreneur. Mediation analysis confirms that entrepreneurial self-efficacy is a key mechanism linking exposure to same-sex role models with women's decision to join a young firm. These findings highlight the potential of targeted role model interventions to reduce gender disparities in entrepreneurial entry pathways and expand the diversity of entrepreneurial ecosystems.}, language = {en} } @article{AmanciodeMoraesCristofoliDuarteSilvaTancredietal.2024, author = {Am{\^a}ncio de Moraes, Andr{\´e} and Crist{\´o}foli Duarte Silva, Let{\´i}cia and Tancredi, Thiago Pontin and Vasconcellos Ferreira, Cristiano}, title = {Support methodology to the informational and conceptual design of small recreational powerboats}, volume = {13}, journal = {Human Factors in Design}, number = {25}, publisher = {Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina}, address = {Florian{\´o}polis}, issn = {2316-7963}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5965/2316796313252024165}, pages = {165 -- 186}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This article proposes a methodology for the design of motor recreational boats which are a crucial part of the Brazilian nautical industry. Despite the high demand for these boats, design methodologies for small leisure vessels are not well explored in the literature, leading to not mapped aspects as design information treatment, requirements engineering, and trade-off conflicts. The proposed methodology aims to systematize the obtaining of design specifications, generation and evaluation of solution concepts, employing de- sign support tools. The methodology was evaluated by applying it on a small recreational motorboat, and the results were positively evaluated by nautical industry and academic specialists, leading to acceptation of the methodology and some suggestions for improvement.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AgrawalChaudharyGandamallaetal.2026, author = {Agrawal, Atharva Mangeshkumar and Chaudhary, Arvind Kumar and Gandamalla, Viswa and Sheru, Aravind Reddy and Chakraborty, Ashmita and Dhirwani, Bhavesh Arjan and Agarwal, Priyank}, title = {Author-Oriented Semantic Plagiarism Detection Using Transformer Architectures}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-9002-4}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACT67549.2025.11351398}, pages = {401 -- 406}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KuradaAgrawalGandamallaetal.2026, author = {Kurada, Sai Bhuvana and Agrawal, Atharva Mangeshkumar and Gandamalla, Viswa and Goel, Krishna and Dhirwani, Bhavesh Arjan and Bansal, Prakhyati and Injarapu, Gopi Chandu}, title = {Sarcasm-Aware Neural Translation for Informal Social Media Texts in Low-Resource Languages}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Computing Technologies (ICACT)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-9002-4}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACT67549.2025.11351510}, pages = {407 -- 411}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{EmbergerNairLichteneggeretal.2025, author = {Emberger, Lukas and Nair, Gireesh and Lichtenegger, Klaus and Moser, Maria and Summ, Thorsten and Natiesta, Thomas and Fan, Jianhua and Wang, Pengcheng and Unterberger, Viktor and Ohnewein, Philip}, title = {Open data in the solar thermal community: Status, barriers, and opportunities}, volume = {2025}, pages = {100114}, journal = {Solar Energy Advances}, number = {5}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2667-1131}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seja.2025.100114}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Open data in the renewable energy sector could contribute to a greener future and reduce carbon emissions. This study investigates existing open datasets in the solar thermal domain, challenges in publishing and using open data and its potential impact. The results support the common belief that open data is useful, offering considerable benefits for data re-users and the solar thermal community. While substantial open data in the solar thermal domain already exists, some datasets like plant statistics and cost data are hard to utilize due to licensing, accessibility, and quality issues. The study shows that data owners benefit less from publishing data compared to data re-users and service providers. While data sharing seems appealing to data owners, several barriers discourage data sharing. Suggestions to promote the use and publications of open data in solar thermal domain are discussed.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AkmalMathiasAsifetal.2025, author = {Akmal, Muhammad Uzair and Mathias, Selvine George and Asif, Saara and Koval, Leonid and Knollmeyer, Simon and Großmann, Daniel}, title = {Humanizing AI: A Human-Centered Architecture to Developing Trustworthy Intelligent Systems}, booktitle = {CS \& IT Conference Proceedings}, publisher = {AIRCC}, address = {[s. l.]}, isbn = {978-1-923107-57-1}, url = {https://www.csitcp.com/abstract/15/158csit03}, pages = {27 -- 44}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{SchimpfLausterSchwarzetal.2026, author = {Schimpf, Sven and Lauster, Michael and Schwarz, Jan Oliver and John, Marcus}, title = {Science fiction and innovation: A literature analysis on science fiction-related methods mapped into the innovation process}, volume = {2026}, pages = {103770}, journal = {Futures}, number = {177}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1873-6378}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2026.103770}, year = {2026}, abstract = {In the development of innovations over the past decades, data-driven methods have become commonplace. Alongside advantages in effectiveness and efficiency comes the danger of relying on data describing past rather than future developments which can result in a loss of imagination and creativity. In parallel, a growing awareness of the interface between innovation and science fiction can be observed in academia and among practitioners. This awareness is most often based on the hypothesis that taking inspiration from science fiction can create value in the development of innovations. Despite numerous case studies in the literature describing this interface, a major part of methods applied seem to have been chosen in an unstructured, almost random way. This study investigates the literature in search of science fiction-related methods able to support the development of innovations. With around 60.000 publications considered based on a high-level search, a refined search combined with a manual search led to 17 science fiction-related methods to support the development of innovations. Using a six-phase generic innovation process, the methods identified were mapped into the process based on semantic similarities between the objectives of each method and the objectives of innovation process phases. This mapping is understood as an overview and conceptualization offering a baseline for future academic research and guidance for practitioners on choosing the most appropriate science fiction-related methods for developing innovations.}, language = {en} } @article{HussenetherAntonioRufinoJuniorSelaibePiresetal.2026, author = {Hußenether, Thomas and Ant{\^o}nio Rufino J{\´u}nior, Carlos and Selaibe Pires, Tom{\´a}s and Mishra, Tarani and Nahar, Jinesh and Vaghani, Akash and Polzer, Richard and Diel, Sergej and Schweiger, Hans-Georg}, title = {Analysis of the Measurement Uncertainties in the Characterization Tests of Lithium-Ion Cells}, volume = {19}, pages = {825}, journal = {Energies}, number = {3}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/en19030825}, year = {2026}, abstract = {The transition to renewable energy systems and electric mobility depends on the effectiveness, reliability, and durability of lithium-ion battery technology. Accurate modeling and control of battery systems are essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in electric vehicles and grid storage. In engineering and materials science, battery models depend on physical parameters such as capacity, energy, state of charge (SOC), internal resistance, power, and self-discharge rate. These parameters are affected by measurement uncertainty. Despite the widespread use of lithium-ion cells, few studies quantify how measurement uncertainty propagates to derived battery parameters and affects predictive modeling. This study quantifies how uncertainty in voltage, current, and temperature measurements reduces the accuracy of derived parameters used for simulation and control. This work presents a comprehensive uncertainty analysis of 18650 format lithium-ion cells with nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA), nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC), and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes. It applies the law of error propagation to quantify uncertainty in key battery parameters. The main result shows that small variations in voltage, current, and temperature measurements can produce measurable deviations in internal resistance and SOC. These findings challenge the common assumption that such uncertainties are negligible in practice. The results also highlight a risk for battery management systems that rely on these parameters for control and diagnostics. The results show that propagated uncertainty depends on chemistry because of differences in voltage profiles, kinetic limitations, and temperature sensitivity. This observation informs cell selection and testing for specific applications. Improved quantification and control of measurement uncertainty can improve model calibration and reduce lifetime and cost risks in battery systems. These results support more robust diagnostic strategies and more defensible warranty thresholds. This study shows that battery testing and modeling should report and propagate measurement uncertainty explicitly. This is important for data-driven and physics-informed models used in industry and research.}, language = {en} } @article{JamesKillingerMutangaetal.2025, author = {James, Stuart Daniel and Killinger, Markus and Mutanga, Chiedza Ngonidzashe and Pirard, Romain and Einax, Mario and Huber, Matthias and Bader, Tobias}, title = {The hybrid renewable energy community approach (HyRECA): Synergising electricity access with bush encroachment mitigation in rural Southern Africa}, volume = {2026}, pages = {100136}, journal = {Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition}, number = {9}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2667-095X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rset.2025.100136}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Rural electrification and bush encroachment in Southern Africa have long been studied separately. Research shows that hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) offer viable solutions for off-grid communities, and bush encroachment mitigation is widely recognised as an ecological priority. Using Jamataka, Botswana, as a case study, this study integrates both, asking under which conditions encroacher bush-based HRES are economically viable, which electricity access levels local populations can afford, and whether biomass utilisation contributes to mitigation. Findings indicate strong potential for bush-based HRES in off-grid areas, but competitiveness declines where low-cost grid electricity is available. Economic viability is examined through levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) across alternative HRES configurations. HOMER Pro® simulations indicate PV/biomass/battery systems are most cost-effective off-grid, achieving 100 \% renewable fractions, near zero CO₂ emissions, and LCOE of 0.246 \$/kWh. In grid-connected contexts without feed-in, PV/diesel/grid combinations dominate (LCOE 0.117 \$/kWh) due to low tariffs, but with higher emissions. A novel affordability analysis using household willingness to pay and the World Bank Multi-Tier Framework indicates that all households reach at least Tier 3 electricity access under grid-connected systems and >70 \% off-grid, supporting household-use of medium-power appliances. Sustainable biomass extraction clears ∼12 ha annually (∼120 t) in Jamataka, aiding bush encroachment mitigation. Upscaling indicates potential to electrify 1.35 million people in >900 bush-encroached villages across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, using <1 \% of encroached land - highlighting significant untapped potential. Future research should validate findings through geospatial modelling with high-resolution biomass data and spatially sensitive biomass cost models for region-wide planning.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DeinleinGermanDjanatliev2020, author = {Deinlein, Thomas and German, Reinhard and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {5G-Sim-V2I/N: Towards a Simulation Framework for the Evaluation of 5G V2I/V2N Use Cases}, booktitle = {2020 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-4355-2}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/EuCNC48522.2020.9200949}, pages = {353 -- 357}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GutleinBaronRenneretal.2020, author = {Gutlein, Moritz and Baron, Wojciech and Renner, Christopher and Djanatliev, Anatoli}, title = {Performance Evaluation of HLA RTI Implementations}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE/ACM 24th International Symposium on Distributed Simulation and Real Time Applications (DS-RT)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-7343-6}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/DS-RT50469.2020.9213641}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RodionovaAlvarezEllietal.2021, author = {Rodionova, Alena and Alvarez, Ignacio and Elli, Maria and Oboril, Fabian and Quast, Johannes and Mangharam, Rahul}, title = {How safe is safe enough? Automatic Safety Constraints Boundary Estimation for Decision-Making in Automated Vehicles}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-6673-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/IV47402.2020.9304756}, pages = {1457 -- 1464}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChaiZengAlvarezetal.2020, author = {Chai, Chen and Zeng, Xianming and Alvarez, Ignacio and Elli, Maria}, title = {Evaluation of Responsibility-Sensitive Safety (RSS) Model based on Human-in-the-loop Driving Simulation}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE 23rd International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-7281-4149-7}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ITSC45102.2020.9294637}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmlaenderDoricAppeletal.2013, author = {B{\"o}hml{\"a}nder, Dennis and Doric, Igor and Appel, Eva and Brandmeier, Thomas}, title = {Video Camera and Capacitive Sensor Data Fusion for Pedestrian Protection Systems}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Eleventh International Workshop on Intelligent Solutions in Embedded Systems}, editor = {Kucera, Markus and Waas, Thomas}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-3-00-042899-9}, url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6664948}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BornschleglDrechselKreitleinetal.2013, author = {Bornschlegl, Martin and Drechsel, Michael and Kreitlein, Sven and Bregulla, Markus and Franke, J{\"o}rg}, title = {A new Approach to increasing Energy Efficiency by utilizing Cyber-Physical Energy Systems}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Eleventh International Workshop on Intelligent Solutions in Embedded Systems}, editor = {Kucera, Markus and Waas, Thomas}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-3-00-042899-9}, url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6664947}, year = {2013}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BarthHerkelGutwaldetal.2026, author = {Barth, Martin and Herkel, Philipp and Gutwald, Benjamin and Kr{\"u}ger, Jan Hinrich and Schrage, Tobias and Reichenstein, Tobias and Franke, J{\"o}rg}, title = {Utilization of Virtual Commissioning for Simulation-Based Energy Modeling and Dimensioning of DC-Based Production Systems}, booktitle = {2025 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-8726-0}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC68292.2025.11339100}, pages = {700 -- 710}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BanerjeeBertramAmmelingetal.2025, author = {Banerjee, Sweta and Bertram, Christof and Ammeling, Jonas and Weiss, Viktoria and Conrad, Thomas and Klopfleisch, Robert and Kaltenecker, Christopher C. and Breininger, Katharina and Aubreville, Marc}, title = {Comprehensive Dataset of Coarse Tumor Annotations for The Cancer Genome Atlas Breast Invasive Carcinoma}, booktitle = {Bildverarbeitung f{\"u}r die Medizin 2025: Proceedings, German Conference on Medical Image Computing, Regensburg March 09-11, 2025}, editor = {Palm, Christoph and Breininger, Katharina and Deserno, Thomas Martin and Handels, Heinz and Maier, Andreas and Maier-Hein, Klaus H. and Tolxdorff, Thomas}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-47422-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-47422-5_56}, pages = {260 -- 265}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Krueger2025, author = {Kr{\"u}ger, Max}, title = {Cross-Validation of Random-Forests' Classification Performance in Maritime Scenarios with Aggregated AIS Messages}, booktitle = {Operations Research Proceedings 2023: Selected Papers of the Annual International Conference of the German Operations Research Society (GOR), Germany, August 29-September 1, 2023}, editor = {Voigt, Guido and Fliedner, Malte and Haase, Knut and Br{\"u}ggemann, Wolfgang and Hoberg, Kai and Meissner, Joern}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-58405-3}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58405-3_78}, pages = {609 -- 616}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BertramWeissDonovanetal.2025, author = {Bertram, Christof and Weiss, Viktoria and Donovan, Taryn and Banerjee, Sweta and Conrad, Thomas and Ammeling, Jonas and Klopfleisch, Robert and Kaltenecker, Christopher C. and Aubreville, Marc}, title = {Histologic Dataset of Normal and Atypical Mitotic Figures on Human Breast Cancer (AMi-Br)}, booktitle = {Bildverarbeitung f{\"u}r die Medizin 2025: Proceedings, German Conference on Medical Image Computing, Regensburg March 09-11, 2025}, editor = {Palm, Christoph and Breininger, Katharina and Deserno, Thomas Martin and Handels, Heinz and Maier, Andreas and Maier-Hein, Klaus H. and Tolxdorff, Thomas}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-47422-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-47422-5_25}, pages = {113 -- 118}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{MohanSchoen2026, author = {Mohan, Adithya and Sch{\"o}n, Torsten}, title = {Toward Robust Agents: A Survey of Adversarial Attacks and Defenses in Deep Reinforcement Learning}, volume = {14}, journal = {IEEE Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2169-3536}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3657855}, pages = {14481 -- 14497}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) has demonstrated remarkable success in autonomous decision-making across diverse domains, including robotics, autonomous driving, and game playing. However, recent studies have uncovered a critical vulnerability: DRL agents are highly susceptible to adversarial attacks that can significantly degrade their performance or lead to catastrophic failure. These attacks exploit different components of the learning pipeline observations, actions, rewards, and policies exposing new challenges unique to DRL compared to supervised learning. This survey provides a comprehensive examination of adversarial threats and corresponding defense mechanisms within the DRL paradigm. This also aims to serve as a foundational reference for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and mitigate adversarial vulnerabilities in DRL.}, language = {en} } @article{AmmelingGanzRosbachetal.2026, author = {Ammeling, Jonas and Ganz, Jonathan and Rosbach, Emely and Lausser, Ludwig and Bertram, Christof and Breininger, Katharina and Aubreville, Marc}, title = {Benchmarking Foundation Models for Mitotic Figure Classification}, volume = {3}, pages = {2026:003}, journal = {Machine Learning for Biomedical Imaging}, number = {MELBA-BVM 2025 Special Issue}, publisher = {Melba editors}, address = {[s. l.]}, issn = {2766-905X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.59275/j.melba.2026-a3eb}, pages = {38 -- 55}, year = {2026}, abstract = {The performance of deep learning models is known to scale with data quantity and diversity. In pathology, as in many other medical imaging domains, the availability of labeled images for a specific task is often limited. Self-supervised learning techniques have enabled the use of vast amounts of unlabeled data to train large-scale neural networks, i.e., foundation models, that can address the limited data problem by providing semantically rich feature vectors that can generalize well to new tasks with minimal training effort increasing model performance and robustness. In this work, we investigate the use of foundation models for mitotic figure classification. The mitotic count, which can be derived from this classification task, is an independent prognostic marker for specific tumors and part of certain tumor grading systems. In particular, we investigate the data scaling laws on multiple current foundation models and evaluate their robustness to unseen tumor domains. Next to the commonly used linear probing paradigm, we also adapt the models using low-rank adaptation (LoRA) of their attention mechanisms. We compare all models against end-to-end-trained baselines, both CNNs and Vision Transformers. Our results demonstrate that LoRA-adapted foundation models provide superior performance to those adapted with standard linear probing, reaching performance levels close to 100 \% data availability with only 10 \% of training data. Furthermore, LoRA-adaptation of the most recent foundation models almost closes the out-of-domain performance gap when evaluated on unseen tumor domains. However, full fine-tuning of traditional architectures still yields competitive performance.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MathiasAkmalAsifetal.2025, author = {Mathias, Selvine George and Akmal, Muhammad Uzair and Asif, Saara and Knollmeyer, Simon and Koval, Leonid and Grossmann, Daniel}, title = {Handling Anonymized Non-numerical Features in Data Using Transformations for Regression Models}, booktitle = {Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations: 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2025, Limassol, Cyprus, June 26-29, 2025, Proceedings, Part III}, editor = {Maglogiannis, Ilias and Iliadis, Lazaros and Andreou, Andreas and Papaleonidas, Antonios}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-96231-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-96231-8_8}, pages = {99 -- 111}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoyosQuevedoCortesetal.2025, author = {Hoyos, Andres and Quevedo, Ximena and Cortes, Camilo and Triana, Santiago and Anwar, Sohel and Tovar, Andres and Guti{\´e}rrez, Alvaro and Arcos-Legarda, Jaime}, title = {Active Disturbance Rejection Control for a Self-Driving Racecar}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE 7th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control (CCAC)}, editor = {Ovalle Martinez, Diana Marcela and Obando Bravo, German Dario}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-9955-3}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/CCAC64704.2025.11259182}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MaksimovskiLoboFacchi2026, author = {Maksimovski, Daniel and Lobo, Silas and Facchi, Christian}, title = {Efficient Channel Load Reduction for V2X Maneuver Coordination Service}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE 102nd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2025-Fall): Proceedings}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-0320-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/VTC2025-Fall65116.2025.11310480}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{VenancioPinzonCAguiardosSantosetal.2025, author = {Ven{\^a}ncio, Raissa and Pinz{\´o}n C., Manuel J. and Aguiar dos Santos, Jo{\~a}o Pedro and Galantini, Isabela and Cruz, Hugo and Ant{\^o}nio Rufino J{\´u}nior, Carlos and Doubek, Gustavo and Branco, Lu{\´i}s and Franco, D{\´e}bora V. and Da Silva, Leonardo M. and Gon{\c{c}}alves, Josu{\´e} and Zanin, Hudson}, title = {Tailoring electrolyte solvation for improved Na-based supercapacitor efficiency: an operando characterization approach}, volume = {14}, journal = {Journal of Materials Chemistry A}, number = {10}, publisher = {RSC}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {2050-7488}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1039/D5TA07938A}, pages = {5786 -- 5805}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{UpadhyayGeorges2025, author = {Upadhyay, Navneet and Georges, Munir}, title = {Transform-based nonlinear speech enhancement for monaural scenarios}, volume = {29}, pages = {10}, journal = {International Journal of Speech Technology}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Science+Business Media}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1572-8110}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10772-025-10239-4}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{RaisuddinHolmbladHaghighietal.2026, author = {Raisuddin, Abu Mohammed and Holmblad, Jesper and Haghighi, Hamed and Poledna, Yuri and Funk Drechsler, Maikol and Donzella, Valentina and Aksoy, Eren Erdal}, title = {REHEARSE-3D: A Multi-Modal Emulated Rain Dataset for 3D Point Cloud De-Raining}, volume = {26}, pages = {728}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {2}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1424-8220}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/s26020728}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Sensor degradation poses a significant challenge in autonomous driving. During heavy rainfall, interference from raindrops can adversely affect the quality of LiDAR point clouds, resulting in, for instance, inaccurate point measurements. This, in turn, can potentially lead to safety concerns if autonomous driving systems are not weather-aware, i.e., if they are unable to discern such changes. In this study, we release a new, large-scale, multi-modal emulated rain dataset, REHEARSE-3D, to promote research advancements in 3D point cloud de-raining. Distinct from the most relevant competitors, our dataset is unique in several respects. First, it is the largest point-wise annotated dataset (9.2 billion annotated points), and second, it is the only one with high-resolution LiDAR data (LiDAR-256) enriched with 4D RADAR point clouds logged in both daytime and nighttime conditions in a controlled weather environment. Furthermore, REHEARSE-3D involves rain-characteristic information, which is of significant value not only for sensor noise modeling but also for analyzing the impact of weather at the point level. Leveraging REHEARSE-3D, we benchmark raindrop detection and removal in fused LiDAR and 4D RADAR point clouds. Our comprehensive study further evaluates the performance of various statistical and deep learning models, where SalsaNext and 3D-OutDet achieve above 94\% IoU for raindrop detection.}, language = {en} } @article{MaksimovskiFestagFacchi2026, author = {Maksimovski, Daniel and Festag, Andreas and Facchi, Christian}, title = {Adaptive Message Generation Rules for V2X Maneuver Coordination Service}, volume = {14}, journal = {IEEE Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2169-3536}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3652364}, pages = {6417 -- 6437}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Maneuver coordination enables connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) to collaboratively plan, negotiate, and execute driving maneuvers, aiming to enhance safety, traffic flow, and energy efficiency. As part of the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication system, it operates as a dedicated service that relies on detailed, bidirectional interactions between vehicles, unlike traditional broadcast-based V2X services. While maneuver coordination is the focus of ongoing research and standardization, the rules that govern when and how vehicles generate Maneuver Coordination Messages (MCMs) within the Maneuver Coordination Service (MCS) are still not fully defined. These rules are essential for ensuring timely and reliable coordination. This paper proposes three adaptive MCM generation strategies based on the operation mode of the MCS, maneuver priority, and current channel load. The first approach defines MCM rules for intent sharing, maneuver negotiation, and execution phases, factoring in maneuver importance. The second adjusts the frequency of intent MCMs when a negotiation message is received from another vehicle. The third adapts frequency based on real-time channel load during intent sharing. For comparison, two baseline strategies are also evaluated. The proposed rules are tested for highway merging and lane change use cases in traffic scenarios with increasing vehicle density and high channel loads. A comprehensive evaluation is conducted using metrics related to the network, message generation frequency, congestion control, and maneuver coordination. The results demonstrate significantly enhanced channel efficiency and communication reliability across all metrics. For example, under the final approach, maneuver negotiation time is reduced by a factor of five in congested V2X environments.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwerdSchulte2020, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Experimental Validation of an Eye-Tracking-Based Computational Method for Continuous Situation Awareness Assessment in an Aircraft Cockpit}, booktitle = {Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: Cognition and Design, 17th International Conference, EPCE 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19-24, 2020, Proceedings, Part II}, editor = {Harris, Don and Li, Wen-Chin}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-49183-3}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49183-3_32}, pages = {412 -- 425}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwerdSchulte2021, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Measuring the Deviation between Ground Truth and Operator Awareness in a UAV Management Scenario: An Eye-Tracking Approach}, pages = {AIAA 2021-1579}, booktitle = {AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum: 11-15 \& 19-21 January 2021, virtual event}, publisher = {AIAA}, address = {Reston}, isbn = {978-1-62410-609-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-1579}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{SchoenhoferKomonenSchwarzetal.2026, author = {Sch{\"o}nhofer, Gerhard and Komonen, Pauli and Schwarz, Jan Oliver and Bechthold, Laura}, title = {Futures of Everyday Life: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Future Personas in Scenarios}, volume = {8}, pages = {e70030}, journal = {Futures \& Foresight Science}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {2573-5152}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ffo2.70030}, year = {2026}, abstract = {Scenario reports, holding a long-standing tradition in foresight and futures studies, act as an essential document for organizations to prepare for possible, plausible, and alternative futures. Focusing on descriptions and representations of everyday life, we examined 29 future persona narratives from six publications—covering a wide field from public to private sector—through qualitative content analysis. Our guiding question is: How can anthropological perspectives such as cultural relativism or postcolonial discourses contribute to an in-depth, qualitative interpretation depictions of future everyday life? Acknowledging anthropology's colonial origins and its growing commitment to the interests of indigenous and other marginalized groups, we offer alternative readings of prominent scenario reports. Our findings suggest that scenario reports, in addition to anticipating possible futures, construct certain futures based on a systematic analysis of empirical data but also speculative interpretation. The results of these interpretative acts often appear elitist, stereotypical, and technocratic, often replicating dominant societal narratives rather than fostering substantive shifts in how the future is imagined. We therefore call for a more polyphonic representation of futures in scenario writing and foresight work that can produce more discontinuous and transformative images of the future. We understand polyphonic representations as coined by various independent, predominant as well as subaltern perspectives on the same issue at stake while being offered the same amount of space. Therefore, as we will indicate in our analysis, most of the reports referred to are rather monophonic and do not offer discuptive perspectives on the future of everyday life. As an avenue of methodological development, we propose a more nuanced and comprehensive perception of culture and social structures in scenario narrative writing. In addition, ethnographic methods could increase our understanding of how futures are collaboratively constructed and produced by different actors and their respective backgrounds and knowledge in scenario processes.}, language = {en} } @article{SchwerdSchulte2021, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Operator State Estimation to Enable Adaptive Assistance in Manned-Unmanned-Teaming}, volume = {2021}, journal = {Cognitive Systems Research}, number = {67}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1389-0417}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsys.2021.01.002}, pages = {73 -- 83}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwerdSchulte2022, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Experimental Assessment of Fixation-Based Attention Measurement in an Aircraft Cockpit}, booktitle = {Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 19th International Conference, EPCE 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 - July 1, 2022, Proceedings}, editor = {Harris, Don and Li, Wen-Chin}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-06086-1}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06086-1_32}, pages = {408 -- 419}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwerdSchulte2023, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Interaction-based Implicit Calibration of Eye-Tracking in an Aircraft Cockpit}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 2}, editor = {Paljic, Alexis and Ziat, Mounia and Bouatouch, Kadi}, publisher = {SciTePress}, address = {Set{\´u}bal}, isbn = {978-989-758-634-7}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5220/0011657200003417}, pages = {55 -- 62}, year = {2023}, abstract = {We present a method to calibrate an eye-tracking system based on cockpit interactions of a pilot. Many studies show the feasibility of implicit calibration with specific interactions such as mouse clicks or smooth pursuit eye movements. In real-world applications, different types of interactions often co-exist in the "natural" operation of a system. Therefore, we developed a method that combines different types of interaction to enable implicit calibration in operational work environments. Based on a preselection of calibration candidates, we use an algorithm to select suitable samples and targets to perform implicit calibration. We evaluated our approach in an aircraft cockpit simulator with seven pilot candidates. Our approach reached a median accuracy between 2° to 4° on different cockpit displays dependent on the number of interactions. Differences between participants indicated that the correlation between gaze and interaction position is influenced by individual factors such as experience.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HanzlEndisch2026, author = {Hanzl, Christian and Endisch, Christian}, title = {Closed-Form Modeling of MOSFET Switching Losses Including Variable Gate-Drain Capacitance and Zero-Voltage Switching}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, Asia-Pacific (ITEC Asia-Pacific)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-5984-7}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ITECAsia-Pacific63742.2025.11345027}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{DirrNebelSahamieetal.2014, author = {Dirr, Martin and Nebel, Johannes and Sahamie, Ramin and Tuma, Axel}, title = {Ein quantitativer Erkl{\"a}rungsansatz f{\"u}r die zeitliche und geographische Entwicklung der Photovoltaik in Deutschland: Implikationen f{\"u}r das EEG und eine effiziente Kreislaufwirtschaft}, volume = {37}, journal = {Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Umweltpolitik \& Umweltrecht}, number = {2}, publisher = {dfv Mediengruppe}, address = {Frankfurt a. M.}, issn = {0931-0983}, pages = {161 -- 197}, year = {2014}, language = {de} } @article{Gold2015, author = {Gold, Robert}, title = {A uniform approach to control flow graphs of programs}, volume = {93}, journal = {Far East Journal of Applied Mathematics}, number = {1}, publisher = {Pushpa Publishing House}, address = {Allahabad}, issn = {0972-0960}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.17654/FJAMOct2015_027_049}, pages = {27 -- 49}, year = {2015}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwerdSchulte2024, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Evaluating Blink Rate as a Dynamic Indicator of Mental Workload in a Flight Simulator}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1}, editor = {Bashford-Rogers, Thomas and Meneveaux, Daniel and Ziat, Mounia and Ammi, Mehdi and J{\"a}nicke, Stefan and Purchase, Helen and Bouatouch, Kadi and Sousa, A. Augusto}, publisher = {SciTePress}, address = {Set{\´u}bal}, isbn = {978-989-758-679-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.5220/0012319100003660}, pages = {362 -- 368}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This study assesses blink rate as a potential indicator for mental workload (MWL) in a dual task scenario in a flight simulator. Prior research indicated that blink rate decreases as mental workload increases across various tasks and domains. In our study, we aimed to determine if these findings are consistent in a dual task environment within a fast jet simulator. Furthermore, we evaluated blink rate fluctuations caused by the dynamic shifts in MWL as tasks are executed, switched, or completed. To investigate this, we executed a flight simulator experiment involving ten participants. They were tasked with two distinct activities: first, classifying air and ground targets, and second, maintaining a specific flight altitude. The results validated that blink rate decreases with increasing task difficulty. However, when a secondary task imposes significant workload, blink rates did not reliably indicate the primary task's difficulty. We also found that the timing of spontaneous blinks w as influenced by task completion and switches. Specifically, blink rates surged immediately after decision-making points and during transitions between tasks.}, language = {en} } @article{SchwerdSchulte2024, author = {Schwerd, Simon and Schulte, Axel}, title = {Triggering Cockpit Alerts Using an Eye-Tracking-Based Measure of Monitoring Performance}, volume = {14}, journal = {Aviation Psychology and Applied Human Factors}, number = {1}, publisher = {Hogrefe}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, issn = {2192-0931}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1027/2192-0923/a000263}, pages = {22 -- 37}, year = {2024}, abstract = {This study explored the potential for enhancing pilot performance via an alerting system that adapts according to an eye-tracking-based measure of monitoring. The novel measure combines gaze analysis with system state assessment to estimate the pilot's understanding of the current system state. On this basis, an alerting system was developed to direct pilot attention to unnoticed system state changes, thereby improving system state monitoring. In a flight simulator study involving 10 participants in a generic jet cockpit, we compared the adaptive alerting system with a no-assistance condition. Although alerting improved the participants' performance in two tracking tasks, it adversely impacted performance in a third task. Nonetheless, alerting resulted in a decrease in both variance and mean detection time of critical changes. Participants' subjective ratings were generally positive, yet they criticized the lack of transparency of the alerting mechanism. Alerts triggered based on eye-tracking and system state show potential for improving operator task performance. Nonetheless, for the system to reach its full performance potential, it is critical that the operator understand the principles underlying the alert triggers. False positives and alert design were identified as key areas for improvement to maintain user trust and task flow.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Mehta2026, author = {Mehta, Kedar}, title = {AI and ML Based Energy Management in Smart Grids with Renewable Integration}, booktitle = {Digital Technologies and Applications: Proceedings of ICDTA'25, Ifrane, Morocco. Volume 1}, editor = {Motahhir, Saad and Bossoufi, Badre and Guerrero, Josep M.}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-032-07718-9}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-07718-9_38}, pages = {453 -- 463}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JoseSouzaSzejkaZanettiFreireetal.2025, author = {Jos{\´e} Souza, Bruno and Szejka, Anderson and Zanetti Freire, Roberto and Sch{\"o}n, Torsten}, title = {A Computer Vision Approach for Enhancing Precision in Manufacturing Assembly Under the Industry 5.0 Concept}, booktitle = {Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: The Future of Automation and Manufacturing: Intelligence, Agility, and Sustainability, Proceedings of FAIM 2025, June 21-24, 2025, New York City, NY, USA, Volume 2}, editor = {Srihari, Krishnaswami and Khasawneh, Mohammad T. and Yoon, Sangwon and Won, Daehan}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-032-05610-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-05610-8_52}, pages = {531 -- 539}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RodriguezArozamenaMatutePerezetal.2025, author = {Rodr{\´i}guez-Arozamena, Mario and Matute, Jose and P{\´e}rez, Joshu{\´e} and Ozbay, Burcu and Tezcan, Deryanur and Begecarslan, Enes and Mutlukaya, Irem and Mayer, Kevin and Volkersdorfer, Tina and Hof, Hans-Joachim}, title = {A Fail-Safe Decision Architecture for CCAM Applications}, booktitle = {Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility, Proceedings of the 10th TRA Conference, 2024 Dublin, Ireland - Volume 6: Connected Mobility Ecosystems}, editor = {McNally, Ciaran and Carroll, P{\´a}raic and Martinez-Pastor, Beatriz and Ghosh, Bidisha and Efthymiou, Marina and Valantasis-Kanellos, Nikolaos}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-032-06763-0}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-06763-0_104}, pages = {731 -- 737}, year = {2025}, abstract = {In the context of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM), precise ego-vehicle positioning and environmental status assessment are crucial. However, these tasks can be susceptible to sensor failures, misuse, and cyberattacks. Automation disengagements and system redundancy are common strategies to achieve Minimum Risk Conditions when failures occur. This paper presents a Fail-Safe decision architecture formulated within the framework of the SELFY project (https://selfy-project.eu/). The main aim is to reduce inaccuracies in GNSS-derived positioning through the incorporation of sensor fusion, AI-guided situational assessment, trajectory planning, and mode decision components. Additionally, the architecture has been designed to enable real-time updates and communication with external entities, including the Vehicle Security Operations Centre.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{StenzelKuepperRauschetal.2025, author = {Stenzel, Frauke and K{\"u}pper, Steffen and Rausch, Andreas and Schiering, Ina and Bikker, Gert}, title = {Projektbasierte Lehre in der Informatik zur Entwicklung von Zukunftskompetenzen}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum 6. Mint Symposium: Zukunft MINT Lehre: Was bleibt? Was kommt? Was wirkt?}, editor = {D{\"o}lling, Hanna and Sch{\"a}fle, Claudia}, publisher = {BayZiel}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.57825/repo_in-6376}, pages = {170 -- 177}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Das Studienprogramm „Digital Technologies" ist ein praxisorientiertes Informatik-Studium. Das zugrundeliegende Konzept sieht einen starken Anwendungsbezug unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der Nachhaltigkeit vor. Herzst{\"u}ck des Studienprogramms ist die projektbasierte Lehre. Im Umfang von einem Drittel der Studienzeit lernen die Studierenden in Projekten an realen Aufgabenstellungen aus Forschung oder Industrie. F{\"u}r die Umsetzung der projektbasierten Lehre wird die agile Projektmanagementmethode Scrum verwandt; ein inkrementelles und iteratives Vorgehensmodell, basierend auf empirischer Prozesskontrolle. Die Studierendenteams lernen in kurzen, gut planbaren Sprints selbstorganisiert und eigenverantwortlich. Im Rahmen dieser Projekte erwerben die Studierenden neben der F{\"a}higkeit, erlerntes Wissen praxisnah umzusetzen, Kompetenzen im Bereich der Future Skills, wie agiles Arbeiten, Kommunikationsf{\"a}higkeit, Teamarbeit, Reflexionsf{\"a}higkeit, Selbstorganisation und Probleml{\"o}sekompetenz.}, language = {de} } @article{ReuthlingerSinha2025, author = {Reuthlinger, Eva and Sinha, Tanja}, title = {Impact Investing from an European Perspective - Do Good and Earn Money?}, volume = {14}, journal = {Copernican Journal of Finance \& Accounting}, number = {1}, publisher = {Nicolaus Copernicus University}, address = {Toruń}, issn = {2300-3065}, doi = {http://dx.doi. org/10.12775/CJFA.2025.005}, pages = {87 -- 109}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Impact Investing provides a promising way to fund sustainable development while balancing financial, social, and environmental goals. This study compares the performance of Impact, Conventional, and ESG Portfolios in the European stock market over more than 10 years, using Markowitz Optimization and Naive Diversification. The findings show that Impact Portfolios yield the highest returns, without sacrificing financial performance when integrating sustainability criteria that go beyond the classical ESG investing.}, language = {en} } @article{EngertZaumseilZdetskietal.2026, author = {Engert, Rainer and Zaumseil, Patrick and Zdetski, Dennis and Brandmeier, Thomas}, title = {Fahrzeugsicherheit autonomer Fahrzeuge: Grenzen heutiger Systeme und potenzielle L{\"o}sungen}, volume = {74}, journal = {at - Automatisierungstechnik}, number = {1}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2196-677X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1515/auto-2025-0064}, pages = {12 -- 34}, year = {2026}, language = {en} } @article{SchmidtZehAndersetal.2020, author = {Schmidt, Sebastian-Manuel and Zeh, Stefan and Anders, Karina and Hirschmann, Katrin and Stieg, Volker}, title = {Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung neu bewertet}, volume = {2020}, journal = {Zeitschrift Hochschule und Weiterbildung}, subtitle = {Das Spannungsverh{\"a}ltnis von Bildungsauftrag und Nachfrageorientierung als strukturgebendes Element f{\"u}r bayerische Hochschulen}, number = {1}, publisher = {DGWF}, address = {Kassel}, issn = {2567-2673}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.4119/zhwb-3136}, pages = {44 -- 54}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Die Interpretation der Hochschule als Institution des lebenslangen Lernens und das {\"O}ffnen f{\"u}r neue Zielgruppen stellt die staatlichen Bildungseinrichtungen vor erhebliche Herausforderungen, die Aktualisierungshandeln erforderlich machen. Hierdurch begeben sich die staatlichen Einrichtungen auf einen bereits etablierten Bildungsmarkt, der sich vom bekannten Handlungsfeld unterscheidet, da er unentwegt ein agiles Handeln und eine schnelle Adaptionsf{\"a}higkeit auf neue Bildungsanforderungen ben{\"o}tigt. Immer {\"o}fter ist aber die Einrichtung Universit{\"a}t in einer unentwegten Grundsatzdebatte gefangen, die sich immer durch zwei Extrema auszeichnet: arbeitet man marktzentriert oder beharrt man auf seiner vorhandenen Rolle als staatliche Einrichtung mit eindeutigem Bildungsauftrag und wie setzt man nun wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung gem{\"a}ß dessen um? Kontr{\"a}r zur allgegenw{\"a}rtigen Interpretation „Bildungsauftrag vs. / oder Cash Cow" und einem notwendigen Kl{\"a}rungsbedarf der Situationslage ist genau dieses Spannungsverh{\"a}ltnis zwischen den beiden Dimensionen f{\"u}r die Umsetzung der wissenschaftlichen Weiterbildung an (bayerischen) Hochschulen notwendig. Das Spannungsfeld Bildungsauftrag und Nachfrageorientierung ist die beispiellose Triebkraft f{\"u}r Existenz, erfolgreiche Durchf{\"u}hrung und Weiterentwicklung der wissenschaftlichen Weiterbildung und des (Weiter-)Bildungsmarkts.}, language = {de} } @article{PanzerLandesbergerLuzinetal.2025, author = {Panzer, Hannes and Landesberger, Martin and Luzin, Vladimir and Rauner, Dominik and Wolf, Daniel and Zaeh, Michael}, title = {Evaluating the predictive capabilities of part-scale residual stress simulations of PBF-LB/M up to crack formation by a comparison to neutron diffraction}, volume = {2026}, pages = {111713}, journal = {Engineering Fracture Mechanics}, number = {331}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Kidlington}, issn = {0013-7944}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2025.111713}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Additive manufacturing technologies have proven to be an excellent alternative to conventional production methods, especially when geometrically complex parts and low production quantities are aimed at. Specifically, powder bed fusion of metals using a laser beam (PBF-LB/M) additionally allows for the manufacturing of mechanically highly stressable parts. However, the heat input through the laser beam into the material and an irregular cooling during the processing result in the formation of high residual stresses. These lead to form deviations outside the specified tolerances and may accumulate to an extent, at which stress-induced cracking occurs. This emphasizes the need for an accurate prediction of the residual stresses during the PBF-LB/M process with the goal of a first-time-right additive manufacturing. In this study, three specimens exhibiting high residual stress formations during PBF-LB/M were manufactured from the nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718. Afterwards, the stresses were measured by means of neutron diffraction. The results provided the validation data for a subsequent finite element simulation, representing the build-up process on a part-scale, in which the data evaluation was conducted in accordance with the measurements for a high comparability. A comparison between the simulation and the neutron diffraction results of all three specimens showed a very good agreement of the normal stresses in all three coordinate directions, both for tensile and compressive stresses. The obtained results highlight the validity of the applied simplified part-scale simulation. The latter can, therefore, be utilized to increase the process understanding of residual stress and crack formations. It can also be used to enable process parameter modifications or geometry adaptions, aiming at a first-time-right additive manufacturing.}, language = {en} } @article{MehtaBetz2025, author = {Mehta, Kedar and Betz, Florian}, title = {Agri-photovoltaics in India: Geospatial suitability for sustainable water-energy-food nexus solutions}, volume = {2026}, pages = {101915}, journal = {Energy for Sustainable Development}, number = {91}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {2352-4669}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2025.101915}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{GleissnerKotonski2025, author = {Gleissner, Christian and Kotonski, Julia}, title = {Crystallographic groups and Calabi-Yau 3-folds of type II0}, volume = {29}, journal = {The Asian Journal of Mathematics}, number = {4}, publisher = {International Press of Boston}, address = {Somerville}, issn = {1945-0036}, doi = {https://dx.doi.org/10.4310/AJM.251216034253}, pages = {517 -- 534}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{BienertRegnet2025, author = {Bienert, J{\"o}rg and Regnet, Simon}, title = {Stability Analysis for an Ultra-Lightweight Glider Airplane with Electric Driven Two-Blade Propeller}, volume = {9}, pages = {3}, journal = {Vibration}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2571-631X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration9010003}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Safety is the most important requirement in flight operations. This also affects the application for an extreme lightweight glider in this paper. Essential properties are the target weight below 120 kgand the electric propulsion. The unsymmetric inertia from the two-blade propeller at the rear in combination with the light and flexible aluminium tube support makes it necessary to investigate the risk of mechanical instability. Starting from the equations of motion, the time-variant system matrices are set up. The simulation of Floquet multiplier and Hill's hyper-eigenvalue problem provide the necessary information about the system stability. The conclusion is that the potential instability due to structural damping in the observed system can be avoided in the range of operation. The damping, experimentally determined by approximately 2\%, is sufficient.}, language = {en} } @article{GregorBauderKirstenVidaldeOliveiraetal.2025, author = {Gregor, Markus and Bauder, Maximilian and Kirsten Vidal de Oliveira, Aline and Mast, Pascal and R{\"u}ther, Ricardo and Schweiger, Hans-Georg}, title = {Approaches for Lifetime Prediction of Vehicle Traction Battery Systems During a Technical Inspection: A Systematic Review}, volume = {17}, pages = {3}, journal = {World Electric Vehicle Journal}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2032-6653}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj17010003}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Creating trust in society for new technologies, such as a new types of powertrains, and making them marketable requires transparent, neutral, and independent technical verification. This is crucial for the acceptance and success of electrified vehicles in the used car markets. A key component of electric vehicles is the traction battery, whose current and future condition, particularly regarding aging, determines its residual value and safe operation. This review aims to identify and evaluate methods for predicting the lifetime of onboard traction batteries, focusing on their applicability in technical inspections. A systematic literature and patent review was conducted using targeted keywords, yielding 22 patents and 633 publications. From these, 150 distinct lifetime prediction methods were extracted and categorized into a four-level mind map. These methods are summarized, cited, and structured in detailed tables. The relationships between approaches are explained to clarify the current research landscape. Long Short-Term Memory, Convolutional Neural Networks, and Particle Filters were identified as the most frequently used techniques. However, no methods were found suitable for predicting the lifetime of traction batteries during technical vehicle inspections, which operate under short test durations, limited data access, and diverse real-world operating conditions. Most studies focused on cell-level testing and did not address complete battery systems in operational vehicles. This gap highlights the need for applied research and the development of practical methods to support battery assessment in real-world conditions. Advancing this field is essential to foster confidence in battery systems and enable a sustainable transition to electromobility.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GernerBogenbergerSchmidtner2024, author = {Gerner, Jeremias and Bogenberger, Klaus and Schmidtner, Stefanie}, title = {Investigating Floating Car Observers for Traffic State Estimation through Co-Simulation}, booktitle = {MFTS: The 5th Symposium on Management of Future Motorway and Urban Traffic System 2024}, publisher = {Technion}, address = {Haifa}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GriesbeckAllesTeistler2025, author = {Griesbeck, Michael and Alles, Martina and Teistler, Anja}, title = {Hybrid \& kollaborativ: zukunftsorientiertes Lernen in einem lernf{\"o}rderlichen Lehr-Experimentierraum}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum 6. Mint Symposium: Zukunft MINT Lehre: Was bleibt? Was kommt? Was wirkt?}, editor = {D{\"o}lling, Hanna and Sch{\"a}fle, Claudia}, publisher = {BayZiel}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.57825/repo_in-6359}, pages = {106 -- 114}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Im Projekt HigHRoQ an der Technischen Hochschule Rosenheim wurde mit dem „Labor f{\"u}r hybride Gruppenarbeit" ein innovativer Lehr-Experimentierraum geschaffen, der physische und virtuelle Lernumgebungen zu einer „Neuen Pr{\"a}senz" verbindet. Teams aus vor Ort anwesenden und online teilnehmenden Studierenden arbeiten synchron und interaktiv zusammen. Digitale Whiteboards, Kameras und hochwertige Audiotechnik erm{\"o}glichen weitestgehend gleichwertige Interaktionen. Spezielle Aufgabenstellungen f{\"o}rdern dabei ein konstruktives Lernen sowie Schl{\"u}sselkompetenzen wie Teamarbeit und technologische F{\"a}higkeiten. Die Lernumgebung wurde durch Befragungen und Unterrichtsbeobachtungen evaluiert und mithilfe des ICAP-Frameworks analysiert. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass passives Lernen minimiert und interaktive Prozesse durch audiovisuelle Kommunikationskan{\"a}le gef{\"o}rdert werden. Der Beitrag illustriert, wie hybride Lernr{\"a}ume eine inklusive und zukunftsorientierte Hochschulbildung unterst{\"u}tzen k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @article{RieglerRienerHolzmann2019, author = {Riegler, Andreas and Riener, Andreas and Holzmann, Clemens}, title = {A Systematic Review of Augmented Reality Applications for Automated Driving: 2009-2020}, volume = {28}, journal = {Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments}, publisher = {MIT Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1054-7460}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1162/pres_a_00343}, pages = {87 -- 126}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KrapfHeldt2025, author = {Krapf, Regula and Heldt, Victoria Krystin}, title = {Das eLearning-Praktikum: Mathematiklehramtsstudierende gestalten die Lehre von morgen}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum 6. Mint Symposium: Zukunft MINT Lehre: Was bleibt? Was kommt? Was wirkt?}, editor = {D{\"o}lling, Hanna and Sch{\"a}fle, Claudia}, publisher = {BayZiel}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.57825/repo_in-6377}, pages = {178 -- 185}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Seit dem Sommersemester 2022 wird an der Universit{\"a}t Bonn das Modul „eLearning-Praktikum" f{\"u}r Mathematiklehramtsstudierende angeboten. In diesem Modul lernen die Teilnehmenden, mithilfe von digitalen Tools eigenst{\"a}ndig Lernmaterialien f{\"u}r die Hochschullehre zu entwickeln. Sie experimentieren mit verschiedenen Videoformaten wie Lightboardvideos, Screencasts und Animationsvideos, setzen die Software h5p f{\"u}r interaktive Inhalte ein, gestalten Online-Tests mit STACK-Aufgaben und entwerfen digitale Lernmodule. Diese Materialien werden im Rahmen eines Peer Review {\"u}berarbeitet und anschließend in der Lehre eingesetzt. Dieser Beitrag beschreibt die Ziele, die Rahmenbedingungen und die Umsetzung des eLearning-Praktikums anhand eines Best-Practice-Beispiels. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus werden Ergebnisse einer Befragung der Teilnehmenden vorgestellt, die Einblicke in deren Einstellungen und Lernergebnisse bieten.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{StindtNussBenschetal.2014, author = {Stindt, Dennis and Nuss, Christian and Bensch, Stefan and Dirr, Martin and Tuma, Axel}, title = {An Environmental Management Information System for Closing Knowledge Gaps in Corporate Sustainable Decision-Making}, booktitle = {International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2014): Building a Better World through Information Systems, Volume 3}, publisher = {Curran}, address = {Red Hook}, isbn = {978-1-63439-694-3}, url = {https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2014/proceedings/ISDesign/1}, pages = {2362 -- 2379}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{GahmDenzDirretal.2016, author = {Gahm, Christian and Denz, Florian and Dirr, Martin and Tuma, Axel}, title = {Energy-efficient scheduling in manufacturing companies: A review and research framework}, volume = {248}, journal = {European Journal of Operational Research}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {1872-6860}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.07.017}, pages = {744 -- 757}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @article{StindtQuariguasiFrotaNetoNussetal.2016, author = {Stindt, Dennis and Quariguasi Frota Neto, Joao and Nuss, Christian and Dirr, Martin and Jakowczyk, Marta and Gibson, Andrew and Tuma, Axel}, title = {On the Attractiveness of Product Recovery}, volume = {21}, journal = {Journal of Industrial Ecology}, subtitle = {The Forces that Shape Reverse Markets}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Oxford}, issn = {1530-9290}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.12473}, pages = {980 -- 994}, year = {2016}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GlondysZauner2025, author = {Glondys, Manuel and Zauner, Amelie}, title = {Didaktische Impulse durch Instructional Design f{\"u}r zuk{\"u}nftige Lehr- und Lernr{\"a}ume}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum 6. Mint Symposium: Zukunft MINT Lehre: Was bleibt? Was kommt? Was wirkt?}, editor = {D{\"o}lling, Hanna and Sch{\"a}fle, Claudia}, publisher = {BayZiel}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, doi = {10.57825/repo_in-6354}, pages = {65 -- 71}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Dieser Beitrag behandelt das in der deutschen Hochschullandschaft relativ neue Berufsfeld des Instructional Designs, einem lern- und kognitionspsychologisch orientierten Ansatz, der auf eine optimale Erstellung von Lehr- und Lernr{\"a}umen abzielt und eine wertvolle Ressource f{\"u}r den MINT-Bereich sein kann. Neben einer Darstellung der Genese dieses Berufszweigs wird auch aufgezeigt, warum das Instructional Design in einer hochtechnologisierten Hochschullandschaft immer mehr an Bedeutung gewinnt. Um dieses Konzept an bayerischen Hochschulen zu etablieren, f{\"o}rdert die Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb) im Rahmen des Pilotprojekts „Instructional Designer@vhb" 20 Stellen, die durch ihre Expertise und Know-how die Lehrenden bei der Erstellung virtueller Lehr- und Lernr{\"a}ume innerhalb der F{\"o}rderlinien der vhb unterst{\"u}tzen und beraten sollen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WeberTinnesHuberetal.2023, author = {Weber, Klaus and Tinnes, Lukas and Huber, Tobias and Andr{\´e}, Elisabeth}, title = {Exploring the Effect of Visual-Based Subliminal Persuasion in Public Speeches Using Explainable AI Techniques}, booktitle = {Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 4th International Conference, AI-HCI 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23-28, 2023, Proceedings, Part I}, editor = {Degen, Helmut and Ntoa, Stavroula}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-35891-3}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35891-3_23}, pages = {381 -- 397}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MertesHuberKarleetal.2024, author = {Mertes, Silvan and Huber, Tobias and Karle, Christina and Weitz, Katharina and Schlagowski, Ruben and Conati, Cristina and Andr{\´e}, Elisabeth}, title = {Relevant Irrelevance: Generating Alterfactual Explanations for Image Classifiers}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Thirty-Third International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, (IJCAI-24)}, editor = {Larson, Kate}, publisher = {IJCAI}, address = {Wien}, isbn = {978-1-956792-04-1}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.24963/ijcai.2024/52}, pages = {467 -- 475}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchlagowskiHergetHeimerletal.2024, author = {Schlagowski, Ruben and Herget, Frederick and Heimerl, Niklas and Hammerl, Maximilian and Huber, Tobias and Zwolsky, Pamina and Gruca, Jan and Andr{\´e}, Elisabeth}, title = {From a Social POV: The Impact of Point of View on Player Behavior, Engagement, and Experience in a Serious Social Simulation Game}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games, FDG 2024}, editor = {Smith, Gillian and Whitehead, Jim and Samuel, Ben and Spiel, Katta and van Rozen, Riemer}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York}, isbn = {979-8-4007-0955-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1145/3649921.3649936}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Multiplayer games with social aspects vary widely regarding client design, e.g., point of view or camera perspective. While design paradigms usually arise from gold standards that are set by previously successful games in the industry, the impact of such paradigms is under-researched for games that serve as scientific instruments, e.g., to research social behavior. Intending to investigate how such games should be designed, we built two multiplayer clients with the same game logic, one using a first-person point of view, while the other includes a top-down camera perspective. Then, we conducted an online user study in which players tested these game clients in extensive multiplayer sessions. Analyzing speech time, in-game logs, questionnaires, and qualitative feedback, we look at the perspectives' impact on player behavior, engagement, and game experience in a scientific or "serious games" context. In addition, we have made our designed game UNISON and both clients available as open source to facilitate future empirical social science research.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SalayCzarneckiAlvarezetal.2020, author = {Salay, Rick and Czarnecki, Krzysztof and Alvarez, Ignacio and Elli, Maria and Sedwards, Sean and Weast, Jack}, title = {PURSS: Towards Perceptual Uncertainty Aware Responsibility Sensitive Safety with ML}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Safety (SafeAI 2020), co-located with 34th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI 2020)}, editor = {Espinoza, Hu{\´a}scar and Hern{\´a}ndez-Orallo, Jos{\´e} and Chen, Xin Cynthia and {\´O}h{\´E}igeartaigh, Se{\´a}n S. and Huang, Xiaowei and Castillo-Effen, Mauricio and Mallah, Richard and McDermid, John}, publisher = {RWTH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, url = {https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2560/}, pages = {91 -- 95}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Automated driving is an ML-intensive problem and its safety depends on the integrity of perception as well as planning and control. Responsibility Sensitive Safety (RSS) is a recent approach to promote safe planning and control that relies on perfect perception; however, perceptual uncertainty is always present, and this causes the possibility of misperceptions that can lead an autonomous vehicle to allow unsafe actions. In this position paper, we sketch a novel proposal for a formal model of perception coupled with RSS to help mitigate the impact of misperception by using information about perceptual uncertainty. The approach expresses uncertainty as imprecise perceptions that are consumed by RSS and cause it to limit actions to those that support safe behaviour given the perceptual uncertainty. We illustrate our approach using examples and discuss its implications and limitations.}, language = {en} } @article{HaryantoVaculin2025, author = {Haryanto, Aditya and Vaculin, Ondrej}, title = {YoFlow Method for Scenario Based Automatic Accident Detection}, volume = {7}, journal = {IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {2687-7813}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/OJITS.2025.3639557}, pages = {61 -- 73}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Recent advances in sensor and computing technologies have enabled road side units (RSUs) to not only monitor traffic flow but also process data in real time to improve road safety. However, leveraging RSUs for proactive accident detection remains a challenging and underexplored task, partly due to the lack of diverse accident data. To address this, this study proposes two key contributions: (i) a scenario-based synthetic data generation framework, and (ii) YoFlow, a novel system for vehicle-tovehicle accident detection from a simulated RSU camera perspective. The proposed framework leverages the PEGASUS method for scenario generation strategy and BeamNG.tech for generating synthetic traffic videos. This approach led to the development of the SB-SIF dataset, which includes five representative intersection crash scenarios derived from German accident data. The SB-SIF dataset contains 914 crash videos, 123 near-miss events, and 924 normal traffic instances and is publicly available at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15267252. The proposed YoFlow system identifies accidents by analyzing temporal variations in vehicle speed vectors, using YOLO for vehicle classification and CUDA-accelerated dense optical flow to capture abrupt motion changes. The extracted features are processed and classified using an XGBoost model, achieving 94\% recall and 90\% precision in accident detection.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DrechselBornschleglSprengetal.2014, author = {Drechsel, Michael and Bornschlegl, Martin and Spreng, Simon and Bregulla, Markus and Franke, Jorg}, title = {A New Approach to Integrate Value Stream Analysis into a Continuous Energy Efficiency Improvement Process}, booktitle = {Proceedings: IECON 2013 - 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {978-1-4799-0224-8}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2013.6700382}, pages = {7502 -- 7507}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{MehtaLwakatareZoerneretal.2025, author = {Mehta, Kedar and Lwakatare, Bertha and Z{\"o}rner, Wilfried and Ehrenwirth, Mathias}, title = {Mini-grid performance in Sub-Saharan Africa: case studies from Tsumkwe and Gam, Namibia}, volume = {12}, pages = {30}, journal = {Sustainable Energy Research}, number = {1}, publisher = {SpringerOpen}, address = {Singapore}, issn = {2731-9237}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s40807-025-00174-y}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This paper investigates the performance analysis and operational challenges of mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the Tsumkwe and Gam mini-grids, the only officially recognized mini-grids in Namibia. The study addresses a critical gap in understanding mini-grid efficiency, technical difficulties, and future potential. The key research questions focus on assessing mini-grid performance, identifying technical and operational challenges, quantifying the relationship between electricity demand and supply, and providing recommendations for enhancing rural electrification through mini-grids. These insights are crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of mini-grids in the African context and understanding their role in advancing rural electrification. By using a mixed-method approach, the research combines quantitative and qualitative data to offer a comprehensive analysis of these two mini-grid systems of Namibia. The data collected from 2017 to 2022 include metrics on energy supply, consumption, photovoltaic generation, community load, and meteorological conditions. Qualitative insights were gathered through field visits, surveys, and interviews with mini-grid operators, allowing for a thorough examination of community perspectives, operational issues, and technical performance. The findings reveal that the Tsumkwe mini-grid has seen a decline in efficiency due to maintenance problems and battery overheating, while the Gam mini-grid, initially oversized, now struggles with increased demand and new connections. This study provides the first detailed technical insights, identifies consumer archetypes, and evaluates the energy dynamics of mini-grids in Namibia. Recommendations include improved maintenance protocols, advanced battery management, and enhanced data monitoring. By analyzing Tsumkwe and Gam, this paper offers valuable lessons for mini-grid development in Sub-Saharan Africa, stressing the need for continuous evaluation and strategic improvements to achieve sustainable rural electrification.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KruegelRichterUhl2025, author = {Kr{\"u}gel, Sebastian and Richter, Florian and Uhl, Matthias}, title = {Context-Dependency of Trust in AI-based Systems}, booktitle = {2025 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS 2025)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-9597-5}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/ISTAS65609.2025.11269654}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{MehtaJainZoerner2025, author = {Mehta, Kedar and Jain, Rushabh Bansilal and Z{\"o}rner, Wilfried}, title = {Agrivoltaics Around the World: Potential, Technology, Crops and Policies to Address the Energy-Agriculture Nexus for Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Land Use}, volume = {18}, pages = {6417}, journal = {Energies}, number = {24}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1996-1073}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/en18246417}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The urgent pursuit of climate-resilient agriculture and clean energy systems, central to the Energy-Agriculture Nexus and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, has accelerated global interest in agrivoltaic (Agri-PV) technologies. This paper presents a global systematic review and meta-analysis of 160 peer-reviewed studies, structured through a five-stage thematic synthesis: (1) mapping global and regional Agri-PV deployment and potential, (2) analyzing system design and modeling methodologies, (3) evaluating crop suitability under partial shading, (4) reviewing enabling policies and regulatory frameworks, and (5) assessing techno-economic feasibility and investment barriers. Results reveal that Europe and Asia lead Agri-PV development, driven by incentive-based policies and national tenders, while limited regulatory clarity and high capital costs constrain wider adoption. Despite technological progress, no integrated model fully captures the coupled energy, water, and crop dynamics essential for holistic assessment. Strengthening economic valuation, policy coherence, and standardized modeling approaches will be critical to scale Agri-PV systems as a cornerstone of sustainable and climate-resilient land use.}, language = {en} } @article{MeintrupSinger2025, author = {Meintrup, David and Singer, Peter}, title = {A Friendly Guide to the Real Exponential Function}, volume = {132}, journal = {The American Mathematical Monthly}, number = {10}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, address = {London}, issn = {1930-0972}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00029890.2025.2554556}, pages = {1043 -- 1047}, year = {2025}, abstract = {We propose an elementary introduction to the real exponential function of Leonhard Euler that combines ideas of Felix Klein and Adolf Hurwitz and uses an approximation of the primitive of the hyperbola. In this way, we can avoid the difficulties of common approaches yet still obtain classical results.}, language = {en} } @article{SchwanMohanSchmidetal.2025, author = {Schwan, Hannes and Mohan, Nihesh and Schmid, Maximilian and Saha, Rocky Kumar and Klassen, Holger and M{\"u}ller, Klaus and Elger, Gordon}, title = {Sintering for High Power Optoelectronic Devices}, volume = {16}, pages = {1164}, journal = {Micromachines}, number = {10}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2072-666X}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/mi16101164}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Residual-free eutectic Au80Sn20 soldering is still the dominant assembly technology for optoelectronic devices such as high-power lasers, LEDs, and photodiodes. Due to the high cost of gold, alternatives are desirable. This paper investigates the thermal performance of copper-based sintering for optoelectronic submodules on first and second level to obtain thermally efficient thin bondlines. Sintered interconnects obtained by a new particle-free copper ink, based on complexed copper salt, are compared with copper flake and silver nanoparticle sintered interconnects and benchmarked against AuSn solder interconnects. The copper ink is dispensed and predried at 130 °C to facilitate in situ generation of Cu nanoparticles by thermal decomposition of the metal salt before sintering. Submounts are then sintered at 275 °C for 15 min under nitrogen with 30 MPa pressure, forming uniform 2-5 µm copper layers achieving shear strengths above 31 MPa. Unpackaged LEDs are bonded on first level using the copper ink but applying only 10 MPa to avoid damaging the semiconductor dies. Thermal performance is evaluated via transient thermal analysis. Results show that copper ink interfaces approach the performance of thin AuSn joints and match silver interconnects at second level. However, at first level, AuSn and sintered interconnects of commercial silver and copper pastes remained superior due to the relative inhomogeneous thickness of the thin Cu copper layer after predrying, requiring higher bonding pressure to equalize surface inhomogeneities.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JungbluthUlrichshoferSchlereth2023, author = {Jungbluth, Michael and Ulrichshofer, Anna and Schlereth, Christian}, title = {Using In-Store Analytics to Bridge the Purchase Intention and Behavior Gap at the Point of Sale}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy: EMAC 2023 Annual}, publisher = {EMAC}, address = {Br{\"u}ssel}, url = {https://proceedings.emac-online.org/index.cfm?eventid=45\&EMAC\%202023\%20Annual\%20Con}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JungbluthUlrichshoferSchlereth2025, author = {Jungbluth, Michael and Ulrichshofer, Anna and Schlereth, Christian}, title = {Abandoned Shopping Carts in Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Identifying Purchase Resignation}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy: EMAC 2025 Annual}, publisher = {EMAC}, address = {Br{\"u}ssel}, url = {https://proceedings.emac-online.org/index.cfm?eventid=52\&EMAC\%202025\%20Spring\%20Con}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KumarGeorges2025, author = {Kumar, Ankit and Georges, Munir}, title = {DRI-GAN: A Novel Dual Real Input GAN with Triplet Loss for Cross-Lingual and Noisy SLU}, booktitle = {Interspeech 2025}, publisher = {ISCA}, address = {Grenoble}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.21437/Interspeech.2025-1220}, pages = {4118 -- 4122}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SemmlerThomasFrey2025, author = {Semmler, Gregor and Thomas, Julian and Frey, Andreas}, title = {Architecture of Drone Swarm with Autonomous Decision Making based on Reinforcement Learning}, booktitle = {2025 AIAA DATC/IEEE 44th Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway}, isbn = {979-8-3315-2519-4}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/DASC66011.2025.11257425}, year = {2025}, language = {en} } @article{ZippeliusMohdSchmidetal.2025, author = {Zippelius, Andreas and Mohd, Zubair Akhtar and Schmid, Maximilian and Elger, Gordon}, title = {Comparison of different Input data for the prediction of LED solder joints using Artificial Neural Networks}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, issn = {1558-2574}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/TDMR.2025.3633876}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Scarcity of raw data is a major issue for applying data driven methods to reliability prediction, so making the best use of what is available is critical. This paper studies how different aspects of measurement data can be used best. Specifically, the reliability of the solder joint of LED packages is predicted based on Transient Thermal Analysis and Scanning Acoustic Microscopy data from a large measurement campaign. The impact of using full temporal information vs measurements at individual datapoints is investigated as well as the benefit of including the SAM data, and different ways of presenting the TTA information, either as a full curve or as expert-selected features. The impact of formatting categorical information of solder and LED package type as one-hot encoding or using embeddings is considered. Finally, the performance for Pass/Fail predictions of the best identified model with a model architecture developed on a similar dataset is compared. We identified the most relevant sources of information for predicting the behavior and the best format for the data, which helps guide the choice for future model architectures.}, language = {en} }