@article{PangNovelliKaminskietal.2022, author = {Pang, Jacky Yat Sing and Novelli, Anna and Kaminski, Martin and Acir, Ismail-Hakki and Bohn, Birger and Carlsson, Philip T. M. and Cho, Changmin and Dorn, Hans-Peter and Hofzumahaus, Andreas and Li, Xin and Lutz, Anna and Nehr, Sascha and Reimer, David and Rohrer, Franz and Tillmann, Ralf and Wegener, Robert and Kiendler-Scharr, Astrid and Wahner, Andreas and Fuchs, Hendrik}, title = {Investigation of the limonene photooxidation by OH at different NO concentrations in the atmospheric simulation chamber SAPHIR (Simulation of Atmospheric PHotochemistry In a large Reaction Chamber)}, series = {Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics}, volume = {22}, journal = {Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics}, number = {13}, publisher = {Copernicus}, issn = {1680-7324}, doi = {10.5194/acp-22-8497-2022}, pages = {8497 -- 8527}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Abstract. The oxidation of limonene by the hydroxyl (OH) radical and ozone (O3) was investigated in the atmospheric simulation chamber SAPHIR (Simulation of Atmospheric PHotochemistry In a large Reaction Chamber) in experiments performed at different nitric oxide (NO) mixing ratios from nearly 0 up to 10 ppbv. For the experiments dominated by OH oxidation, the formaldehyde (HCHO) yield was experimentally determined and found to be (12 ± 3), (13 ± 3), and (32 ± 5) \% for experiments with low (∼ 0.1 ppbv), medium (∼ 0.3 ppbv), and high NO (5 to 10 ppbv), respectively. The yield in an ozonolysis-only experiment was (10 ± 1) \%, which agrees with previous laboratory studies. The experimental yield of the first-generation organic nitrates from limonene-OH oxidation is calculated as (34 ± 5) \%, about 11 \% higher than the value in the Master Chemical Mechanism (MCM), which is derived from structure-activity relationships (SARs). Time series of measured radicals, trace-gas concentrations, and OH reactivity are compared to results from zero-dimensional chemical box model calculations applying MCM v3.3.1. Modeled OH reactivity is 5 to 10 s-1 (25 \% to 33 \% of the OH reactivity at the start of the experiment) higher than measured values at the end of the experiments under all chemical conditions investigated, suggesting either that there are unaccounted loss processes of limonene oxidation products or that products are less reactive toward OH. In addition, model calculations underestimate measured hydroperoxyl radical (HO2) concentrations by 20 \% to 90 \% and overestimate organic peroxyl radical (RO2) concentrations by 50 \% to 300 \%. The largest deviations are found in low-NO experiments and in the ozonolysis experiment. An OH radical budget analysis, which uses only measured quantities, shows that the budget is closed in most of the experiments. A similar budget analysis for RO2 radicals suggests that an additional RO2 loss rate constant of about (1-6) × 10-2 s-1 for first-generation RO2 is required to match the measured RO2 concentrations in all experiments. Sensitivity model runs indicate that additional reactions converting RO2 to HO2 at a rate constant of about (1.7-3.0) × 10-2 s-1 would improve the model-measurement agreement of NOx, HO2, and RO2 concentrations and OH reactivity. Reaction pathways that could lead to the production of additional OH and HO2 are discussed, which include isomerization reactions of RO2 from the oxidation of limonene, different branching ratios for the reaction of RO2 with HO2, and a faster rate constant for RO2 recombination reactions. As the exact chemical mechanisms of the additional HO2 and OH sources could not be identified, further work needs to focus on quantifying organic product species and organic peroxy radicals from limonene oxidation.}, language = {en} } @article{PaluchWeilerEichelbergetal.2025, author = {Paluch, Richard and Weiler, Tim and Eichelberg, Marco and Hein, Andreas and Huldtgren, Alina and H{\"u}lsken-Giesler, Manfred and Meyer, Sibylle and M{\"u}ller, Claudia}, title = {AI and robotic systems in healthcare}, series = {i-com: Journal of Interactive Media}, journal = {i-com: Journal of Interactive Media}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, issn = {1618-162X}, doi = {10.1515/icom-2025-0010}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-52336}, pages = {3}, year = {2025}, subject = {Maschinelles Lernen}, language = {en} } @article{OcakciNiemannDraghici2025, author = {Ocakci, Elif and Niemann, J{\"o}rg and Draghici, George}, title = {A Method to Evaluate the Life Cycle Sustainability Value of Alternative Solution Designs}, series = {Acta Technica Napocensis; Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics and Engineering}, volume = {68}, journal = {Acta Technica Napocensis; Series: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics and Engineering}, number = {1S}, publisher = {Technical University of Cluj-Napoca}, issn = {2393-2988}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-58290}, pages = {277 -- 284}, year = {2025}, abstract = {The paper focuses on developing an integrative methodology to evaluate environmental, economic, and social sustainability of alternative solution design options. Core approach is to extend the classic method of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) towards a holistic integrated model to overall evaluate the different aspects of all three pillars of sustainability (economy, ecology and social) across the product life cycle. The methods identify key aspects and allow users to consider and weigh different life cycle aspects in a overall scoring scheme.}, subject = {Nachhaltigkeit}, language = {en} } @article{NyssenGuillenDeckert2021, author = {Nyssen Guill{\´e}n, Viola Isabel and Deckert, Carsten}, title = {Cultural influence on innovativeness - links between "The Culture Map" and the "Global Innovation Index"}, series = {International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility}, volume = {6}, journal = {International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {2366-0074}, doi = {10.1186/s40991-021-00061-x}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-29121}, pages = {7}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{NoltingSpiegelReichetal.2020, author = {Nolting, Lars and Spiegel, Thomas and Reich, Marius and Adam, Mario and Praktiknjo, Aaron}, title = {Can energy system modeling benefit from artificial neural networks? Application of two-stage metamodels to reduce computation of security of supply assessments}, series = {Computers \& Industrial Engineering}, volume = {142}, journal = {Computers \& Industrial Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-8352}, doi = {10.1016/j.cie.2020.106334}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-26979}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{NiemannPisla2018, author = {Niemann, J{\"o}rg and Pisla, Adrian}, title = {Sustainable Potentials and Risks Assess in Automation and Robotization Using the Life Cycle Management Index Tool—LY-MIT}, series = {Sustainability}, volume = {10}, journal = {Sustainability}, number = {12}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2071-1050}, doi = {10.3390/su10124638}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-27966}, year = {2018}, language = {en} } @article{NeuhausRingfortFelnerFeitschetal.2025, author = {Neuhaus, Robin and Ringfort-Felner, Ronda and Feitsch, Jochen and Kempken, Gabriel and Dakhane, Sarvesh and Hassenzahl, Marc}, title = {"Virtual Unreality": Unreal Augmentation of Perception and Action Must Fit the Task to Be Beneficial}, series = {Frontiers in Virtual Reality}, journal = {Frontiers in Virtual Reality}, publisher = {Frontiers}, issn = {2673-4192}, doi = {10.3389/frvir.2025.1658463}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-58057}, pages = {12}, year = {2025}, abstract = {"Unreal" augmentations of perception and action (e.g., looking through walls, flying) represent a distinctive design opportunity in Virtual Reality (VR), allowing users to transcend real-world limitations. Yet the conditions under which such augmentations yield positive experience remain unclear. In this study, we tested whether the experience of being augmented depends on compatibility with the given task. In a between-subject experimental vignette study (N=120 experienced VR users), participants watched first-person videos in one of three conditions: (1) reality-oriented object manipulation (control), (2) task-compatible augmentation (growing/shrinking), or (3) non-task-compatible augmentation (distant grasping). As expected, the augmentation-oriented design only led to a greater sense of augmentation when it was compatible with the task. In turn, the experience of augmentation was positively related to positive affect, need fulfillment, and hedonic quality. These findings suggest that unreal augmentations are beneficial, but only when the new abilities match the task.}, subject = {Virtuelle Realit{\"a}t}, language = {en} } @article{NehrJaeckel2023, author = {Nehr, Sascha and J{\"a}ckel, Simon}, title = {Successful Innovation Transfer through Pre-Standardization: A Case Study}, series = {Standards}, volume = {3}, journal = {Standards}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2305-6703}, doi = {10.3390/standards3010004}, pages = {31 -- 42}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This study presents an approach to structure, analyze and evaluate corporate standardization processes using the example of pre-standardization for the reduction of environmental impacts in product design and development. For this purpose, we give a detailed description of the evolution of the European Standard EN 16524 entitled "Mechanical products—Methodology for reduction of environmental impacts in product design and development". The standardization strategy behind the evolution of EN 16524 is analyzed using the approach of a Business Model Canvas combined with an evaluation using pre-defined success factors. Moreover, we derive general recommendations for corporate standardization professionals in checklists for each field of the underlying Business Model Canvas. With regard to the case study depicted here, we come to the conclusion that pre-standards are especially suited for innovation transfer in the field of emerging and rapidly evolving scientific and technical results.}, language = {en} } @article{NehrDuarteAlmeidaetal.2023, author = {Nehr, Sascha and Duarte, Regina M. B. O. and Almeida, Antoine S. and Baus, Lukas and Bergmann, Karl-Christian}, title = {Assessing the relevance of allergenic pollen in indoor environments—current knowledge base and research needs}, series = {Allergo Journal International}, volume = {32}, journal = {Allergo Journal International}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {2197-0378}, doi = {10.1007/s40629-023-00251-y}, pages = {167 -- 175}, year = {2023}, abstract = {SummaryAirborne pollen allergens—a relevant component of bioaerosols and, therefore, of airborne particulate matter—are considered an important metric in air quality assessments. Although the measurement of airborne pollen allergen concentrations in outdoor environments (namely, in urban areas) has been recognized as a key environmental health indicator, no such obligation exists for indoor environments (dwellings or occupational settings). However, people spend most of their daily time (80-90\%) indoors, where the majority of their exposure to air pollution, including pollen allergens, occurs. Nonetheless, the relative importance of airborne pollen allergen exposure indoors differs from outdoors because of differences in pollen loads, sources, dispersion, and degree of penetration from the outdoor surroundings, as well as the differences in the allergenic pollen profiles. In this brief review, we mined the literature over the last 10 years to summarize what existing measurements reveal about the relevance of airborne allergenic pollen in indoor environments. The research priorities on this topic are presented, highlighting the challenges and the motivations for obtaining pollen data in built environments which are key to understand the extent and mechanisms of human exposure to airborne pollen allergens. Thus, we provide a comprehensive assessment of the relevance of airborne allergenic pollen in indoor environments, highlighting knowledge gaps and research needs related to their health effects.}, language = {en} } @article{NehrBausCınaretal.2024, author = {Nehr, Sascha and Baus, Lukas and {\c{C}}{\i}nar, Hasan and Elsen, Ingo and Frauenrath, Tobias}, title = {Indoor environmental quality assessment in passively ventilated classrooms in Germany and estimation of ventilation energy losses}, series = {Journal of Building Engineering}, volume = {97}, journal = {Journal of Building Engineering}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2352-7102}, doi = {10.1016/j.jobe.2024.110937}, year = {2024}, language = {en} } @article{NapetschnigDeitersBrixiusetal.2025, author = {Napetschnig, Alina and Deiters, Wolfgang and Brixius, Klara and Bertram, Michael and Vogel, Christoph}, title = {Development and Evaluation of an Immersive Virtual Reality Application for Road Crossing Training in Older Adults}, series = {Geriatrics}, volume = {10}, journal = {Geriatrics}, number = {4}, publisher = {MDPI}, issn = {2308-3417}, doi = {10.3390/geriatrics10040099}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-57571}, pages = {19}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Background/Objectives: Aging is often accompanied by physical and cognitive decline, affecting older adults' mobility. Virtual reality (VR) offers innovative opportunities to safely practice everyday tasks, such as street crossing. This study was designed as a feasibility and pilot study to explore acceptance, usability, and preliminary effects of a VR-based road-crossing intervention for older adults. It investigates the use of virtual reality (VR) as an innovative training tool to support senior citizens in safely navigating everyday challenges such as crossing roads. By providing an immersive environment with realistic traffic scenarios, VR enables participants to practice in a safe and controlled setting, minimizing the risks associated with real-world road traffic. Methods: A VR training application called "Wegfest" was developed to facilitate targeted road-crossing practice. The application simulates various scenarios commonly encountered by older adults, such as crossing busy streets or waiting at traffic lights. The study applied a single-group pre-post design. Outcomes included the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Results: The development process of "Wegfest" demonstrates how a highly realistic street environment can be created for VR-based road-crossing training. Significant improvements were found in the Timed Up and Go test (p = 0.002, d = 0.784) and fall-related self-efficacy (FES-I, p = 0.005). No change was observed in cognitive function (MoCA, p = 0.56). Participants reported increased subjective safety (p \< 0.001). Discussion: The development of the VR training application "Wegfest" highlights the feasibility of creating realistic virtual environments for skill development. By leveraging immersive technology, both physical and cognitive skills required for road-crossing can be effectively trained. The findings suggest that "Wegfest" has the potential to enhance the mobility and safety of older adults in road traffic through immersive experiences and targeted training interventions. Conclusions: As an innovative training tool, the VR application not only provides an engaging and enjoyable learning environment but also fosters self-confidence and independence among older adults in traffic settings. Regular training within the virtual world enables senior citizens to continuously refine their skills, ultimately improving their quality of life.}, subject = {Virtuelle Realit{\"a}t}, language = {en} } @article{MuenchPriesmannReichetal.2024, author = {M{\"u}nch, Justin and Priesmann, Jan and Reich, Marius and Tillmanns, Marius and Praktiknjo, Aaron and Adam, Mario}, title = {Uplifting the Complexity of Analysis for Probabilistic Security of Electricity Supply Assessments using Artificial Neural Networks}, series = {Energy and AI}, journal = {Energy and AI}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2666-5468}, doi = {10.1016/j.egyai.2024.100401}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-45359}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The energy sector faces rapid decarbonisation and decision-makers demand reliable assessments of the security of electricity supply. For this, detailed simulation models with a high temporal and technological resolution are required. When confronted with increasing weather-dependent renewable energy generation, probabilistic simulation models have proven. The significant computational costs of calculating a scenario, however, limit the complexity of further analysis. Advances in code optimization as well as the use of computing clusters still lead to runtimes of up to eight hours per scenario. However ongoing research highlights that tailor-made approximations are potentially the key factor in further reducing computing time. Consequently, current research aims to provide a method for the rapid prediction of widely varying scenarios. In this work artificial neural networks (ANN) are trained and compared to approximate the system behavior of the probabilistic simulation model. To do so, information needs to be sampled from the probabilistic simulation in an efficient way. Because only a limited space in the whole design space of the 16 independent variables is of interest, a classification is developed. Finally it required only around 35 minutes to create the regression models, including sampling the design space, simulating the training data and training the ANNs. The resulting ANNs are able to predict all scenarios within the validity range of the regression model with a coefficient of determination of over 0.9998 for independent test data (1.051.200 data points). They need only a few milliseconds to predict one scenario, enabling in-depth analysis in a brief period of time.}, language = {en} } @article{MuellerKoehlerHenningetal.2025, author = {M{\"u}ller, Romina and K{\"o}hler, Denis and Henning, Julia and Josupeit, Jan and Neher, Frederic and Hagen, Susanne}, title = {Well-Being, Quality of Life, and Personality in German Heart Transplant Patients}, series = {Open Journal of Medical Psychology}, volume = {14}, journal = {Open Journal of Medical Psychology}, number = {4}, issn = {2165-9389}, doi = {10.4236/ojmp.2025.144016}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-57415}, pages = {286 -- 297}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Background: Heart transplantation constitutes not only a profound physiological impact but also imposes immense psychological strain, necessitating a deeper comprehension and optimal promotion of subjective well-being. Objective: Quantitative data collection of relationships between the subjective well-being of heart transplant patients and selected influencing factors was investigated. Material and Methods: In a random sample of 97 heart transplant patients, quality of life was measured with the MLDL, subjective well-being with the HSWBS, social support with the SUCE-4, social activities, personality traits with the BFI-10 and the UGTS, as well as disease management according to the EFK, and physical complaints with the ERSD-SC TM were determined using an online survey. Results: In addition to physical well-being, social life, personality traits, the type of disease (chronic or spontaneous), and functional capacity have a significant impact on subjective well-being. Conclusion: In addition to physical well-being, psychosocial monitoring should also be established in transplantation medicine, and the long-term involvement of psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and social workers should be considered. After a heart transplantation, caring for the mind is just as essential as caring for the body, as subjective well-being is a product of the reciprocal influences of physical and psychological states.}, subject = {Herztransplantation}, language = {en} } @article{MuellerBrummelBraun2021, author = {M{\"u}ller, Patrick and Brummel, Mattis and Braun, Alexander}, title = {Spatial recall index for machine learning algorithms}, series = {London Imaging Meeting}, volume = {2021}, journal = {London Imaging Meeting}, number = {1}, publisher = {Society for Imaging Science and Technology}, isbn = {0-89208-346-6}, doi = {10.2352/issn.2694-118X.2021.LIM-58}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-35657}, pages = {58 -- 62}, year = {2021}, abstract = {We present a novel metric Spatial Recall Index to assess the performance of machine-learning (ML) algorithms for automotive applications, focusing on where in the image which performance occurs. Typical metrics like intersection-over-union (IoU), precisionrecallcurves or average precision (AP) quantify the performance over a whole database of images, neglecting spatial performance variations. But as the optics of camera systems are spatially variable over the field of view, the performance of ML-based algorithms is also a function of space, which we show in simulation: A realistic objective lens based on a Cooke-triplet that exhibits typical optical aberrations like astigmatism and chromatic aberration, all variable over field, is modeled. The model is then applied to a subset of the BDD100k dataset with spatially-varying kernels. We then quantify local changes in the performance of the pre-trained Mask R-CNN algorithm. Our examples demonstrate the spatial dependence of the performance of ML-based algorithms from the optical quality over field, highlighting the need to take the spatial dimension into account when training ML-based algorithms, especially when looking forward to autonomous driving applications.}, language = {en} } @article{MunnichDederichsKleinetal.2023, author = {Munnich, Patrick and Dederichs, Stefanie and Klein, Paula and Bruno Figura, Carl}, title = {Speech Intelligibility: Lateral Lisp Detection for Real-Time Monitoring}, series = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, volume = {9}, journal = {Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering}, number = {1}, publisher = {De Gruyter}, issn = {2364-5504}, doi = {10.1515/cdbme-2023-1071}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-49407}, pages = {283 -- 286}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Correcting lisps in speech can prove to be of great difficulty to many, as they may be unaware of whether they are lisping. To help those affected, we have developed a simple algorithm for the real-time identification of the sigmatismus lateralis in "S" sounds within speech via analysis in the frequency domain. The algorithm identifies peaks within the lisp's frequency band after calibration. A frequency band of 3000-4000 Hz has been identified to be generally accurate for lisp and 2500-3000 Hz for the correct pronunciation for a single male test subject. The algorithm splits given speech recordings into smaller segments and compares the number of lisps and non-lisps detected in these segments to categorize. From tests, it was concluded that a segment length of 0.5 s produces the best results. The algorithm does not detect every lisp section, however it does not raise false positives. Our implementation in Julia with multi-threaded per-file analysis is able to analyze 20 files of lengths between 5 s and 10 s within 0.21 s on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 smartphone chipset, meaning analysis is far faster than real-time. The proposed algorithm is a simple prototype algorithm capable of realtime analysis of audio in the frequency domain to identify whether lateral lisps are the dominant sibilant pronunciation in a given window. The method was only tested for a single test subject. However, a calibration algorithm capable of adjusting parameters to new individuals is proposed. The algorithm itself should be easily expandable to identify other speech impediments.}, subject = {Lispeln}, language = {en} } @article{MoxnesKristiansenStohletal.2014, author = {Moxnes, E. D. and Kristiansen, N. I. and Stohl, A. and Clarisse, L. and Durant, A. and Weber, Konradin and Vogel, A.}, title = {Separation of ash and sulfur dioxide during the 2011 Gr{\´i}msv{\"o}tn eruption}, series = {Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres}, volume = {119}, journal = {Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres}, number = {12}, publisher = {American Geophysical Union (AGU)}, issn = {2169-8996}, doi = {10.1002/2013JD021129}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-50162}, pages = {7477 -- 7501}, year = {2014}, language = {en} } @article{MolloyMuellerDeeganetal.2024, author = {Molloy, Dara and M{\"u}ller, Patrick and Deegan, Brian and Mullins, Darragh and Horgan, Jonathan and Ward, Enda and Jones, Edward and Braun, Alexander and Glavin, Martin}, title = {Analysis of the Impact of Lens Blur on Safety-Critical Automotive Object Detection}, series = {IEEE Access}, volume = {12}, journal = {IEEE Access}, publisher = {IEEE}, issn = {2169-3536}, doi = {10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3348663}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-42999}, pages = {3554 -- 3569}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Camera-based object detection is widely used in safety-critical applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle research. Road infrastructure has been designed for human vision, so computer vision, with RGB cameras, is a vital source of semantic information from the environment. Sensors, such as LIDAR and RADAR, are also often utilized for these applications; however, cameras provide a higher spatial resolution and color information. The spatial frequency response (SFR), or sharpness of a camera, utilized in object detection systems must be sufficient to allow a detection algorithm to localize objects in the environment over its lifetime reliably. This study explores the relationship between object detection performance and SFR. Six state-of-the-art object detection models are evaluated with varying levels of lens defocus. A novel raw image dataset is created and utilized, containing pedestrians and cars over a range of distances up to 100-m from the sensor. Object detection performance for each defocused dataset is analyzed over a range of distances to determine the minimum SFR necessary in each case. Results show that the relationship between object detection performance and lens blur is much more complex than previous studies have found due to lens field curvature, chromatic aberration, and astigmatisms. We have found that smaller objects are disproportionately impacted by lens blur, and different object detection models have differing levels of robustness to lens blur}, language = {en} } @article{MinartzVondebergObertetal.2025, author = {Minartz, Peter and Vondeberg, Carmen and Obert, Laura and Bleck, Christian and Hemming, Bernhard and V{\"o}cking, Mara and Ose, Claudia and Znotka, Matti and C{\"u}rlis, Diana and Karrenbrock, Anne and Oehmichen, Frank and Heistermann, Peter and Kuske, Silke}, title = {Experiencing digital technologies: The importance of feeling safe in healthcare - A qualitative participatory design}, series = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, journal = {Das Gesundheitswesen}, publisher = {Thieme}, issn = {0941-3790}, doi = {10.1055/a-2560-1100}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-52945}, pages = {13}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Background Digital technologies are increasingly used in healthcare. In this context, perceived safety plays a critical role in their acceptance and implementation. Previous research had focused more on data security or specific digital technologies. There has also been a lack of participatory approaches to consider and empower healthcare recipients (and relatives), providers, and technology experts to broaden the phenomenon. Objective The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive perspective on the needs, influencing factors and related outcomes in the context of feeling safe with digital technologies in healthcare. Method A qualitative, exploratory, and participatory methodology was used with five guide-based focus group workshops. Each workshop explored one of five digital technology demonstrations provided at the beginning: (1) electronic health records (EHR), (2) robotics, (3) artificial intelligence (AI), (4) smart home, and (5) smart hospital. All participants were invited for a guide-based discussion. The study focused on the levels of 'involvement' and 'collaboration' by also empowering participation. The workshop target groups were actively involved in the development and execution of the workshops and were empowered. The data were analysed via a content analysis approach, with a mostly inductive procedure. Results Feeling safe was found to affect thoughts, emotions, and actions. For example, a higher level of perceived safety increased the acceptance of digital technologies, whereas a lower level of perceived safety decreased it. The corresponding needs and influencing factors differed in terms of their scope and focus depending on the context. The aspect of 'control' was most frequently addressed by all the target groups and was viewed as relevant in all the workshops. In general, digital technologies were viewed as supplements rather than substitutes for healthcare providers. Conclusion This study extends beyond the current state of research on perceived safety and the use of digital technologies in healthcare by providing a comprehensive overview of the corresponding needs and influencing factors at various levels, such as the individual, community-organizational, and system-society levels. The perceived safety of healthcare recipients and providers related to digital technologies should be taken into consideration to achieve positive implementation outcomes.}, subject = {Digitalisierung}, language = {en} } @article{MildauEhlersMeisenburgetal.2024, author = {Mildau, Kevin and Ehlers, Henry and Meisenburg, Mara and Del Pup, Elena and Koetsier, Robert A. and Torres Ortega, Laura Rosina and de Jonge, Niek F. and Singh, Kumar Saurabh and Ferreira, Dora and Othibeng, Kgalaletso and Tugizimana, Fidele and Huber, Florian and van der Hooft, Justin J. J.}, title = {Effective data visualization strategies in untargeted metabolomics}, series = {Natural Product Reports}, journal = {Natural Product Reports}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, issn = {0265-0568}, doi = {10.1039/d4np00039k}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-47596}, pages = {38}, year = {2024}, abstract = {LC-MS/MS-based untargeted metabolomics is a rapidly developing research field spawning increasing numbers of computational metabolomics tools assisting researchers with their complex data processing, analysis, and interpretation tasks. In this article, we review the entire untargeted metabolomics workflow from the perspective of information visualization, visual analytics and visual data integration. Data visualization is a crucial step at every stage of the metabolomics workflow, where it provides core components of data inspection, evaluation, and sharing capabilities. However, due to the large number of available data analysis tools and corresponding visualization components, it is hard for both users and developers to get an overview of what is already available and which tools are suitable for their analysis. In addition, there is little cross-pollination between the fields of data visualization and metabolomics, leaving visual tools to be designed in a secondary and mostly ad hoc fashion. With this review, we aim to bridge the gap between the fields of untargeted metabolomics and data visualization. First, we introduce data visualization to the untargeted metabolomics field as a topic worthy of its own dedicated research, and provide a primer on cutting-edge visualization research into data visualization for both researchers as well as developers active in metabolomics. We extend this primer with a discussion of best practices for data visualization as they have emerged from data visualization studies. Second, we provide a practical roadmap to the visual tool landscape and its use within the untargeted metabolomics field. Here, for several computational analysis stages within the untargeted metabolomics workflow, we provide an overview of commonly used visual strategies with practical examples. In this context, we will also outline promising areas for further research and development. We end the review with a set of recommendations for developers and users on how to make the best use of visualizations for more effective and transparent communication of results.}, subject = {Metabolomik}, language = {en} } @article{MarcinkowskideHaasKohler2025, author = {Marcinkowski, Frank and de Haas, Hella and Kohler, Sarah}, title = {Flight or fight? - How the coronavirus pandemic has affected scientists' willingness to engage with the public}, series = {Humanities and Social Sciences Communications}, volume = {12}, journal = {Humanities and Social Sciences Communications}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {2662-9992}, doi = {10.1057/s41599-025-05023-3}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-60444}, pages = {11}, year = {2025}, abstract = {During the coronavirus pandemic, scientists who worked to overcome the outbreak received recognition, but also opposition and even hostility. This article examines how the experience of the pandemic has affected the willingness of scientists to engage with the public. Derived from a comprehensive survey of 4207 scientists at German universities and research institutions, animosity towards scientists during the pandemic has created a sense of insecurity that may cause them to withdraw from the public eye. Depending on the relative strength of two cognitive appraisals, the severity of the threat and the appropriateness of the retreat option, the likelihood of respondents engaging with the public varies significantly.}, subject = {COVID-19-Pandemie}, language = {en} }