@article{Pierobon, author = {Pierobon, Chiara}, title = {EU's support to civil society in Kazakhstan: A pilot evaluation of the social capital generated}, series = {Evaluation}, volume = {25}, journal = {Evaluation}, number = {2}, publisher = {Sage}, doi = {10.1177/1356389018796023}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-87394}, pages = {207 -- 223}, abstract = {In the last decade, several studies have been devoted to the analysis of the EU's support to civil society abroad, but only recently has scholarly attention turned to Central Asia. Most of the research in this field has adopted a macro-level perspective, concerned with the supply side of external democratization, and has examined external assistance to civil society in terms of democratization ideal types and typologies. The main contribution of this study consists of a meso-level analysis of the outcomes of the EU's support to civil society in terms of production of social capital, conceived as the raw material of civil society itself. More precisely, the article evaluates the first wave of grants awarded to civil society organizations in Kazakhstan as part of two EU funding schemes—the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights and the Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development. The article sheds new light on the use of social capital and its two dimensions-structural and cognitive-as heuristic tools for evaluating civil society support programs.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwaegerlUhrigWestfechtel, author = {Schw{\"a}gerl, Felix and Uhrig, Sabrina and Westfechtel, Bernhard}, title = {A Graph-based Algorithm for Three-way Merging of Ordered Collections in EMF Models}, series = {Science of Computer Programming}, volume = {113}, booktitle = {Science of Computer Programming}, number = {Part 1}, doi = {10.1016/j.scico.2015.02.008}, pages = {51 -- 81}, abstract = {In EMF models, ordered collections appear as the values of multi-valued structural features. Traditional, text-based version control systems do not sufficiently support three-way merging of ordered collections inside EMF models since they cannot guarantee a consistent result. The operation three-way merging is defined as follows: based on a common base version b, two alternative versions and were developed by copying and modifying the base version. To reconcile these changes, a merged version m is to be created as a common successor of and . In this paper, we present a graph algorithm to solve the problem of three-way merging of ordered collections in EMF models. Each version of a collection can be represented by means of a linearly ordered graph. To create the merged version, these graphs are combined to a merged collection graph using set formula. To create the merged collection, a generalized topological sort is performed on the merged collection graph. Conflicts occur in case the order of elements cannot be deduced automatically; these conflicts are resolved either interactively or by default rules. We have implemented the merge algorithm in our tool BTMerge, which performs a consistency-preserving three-way merge of versions of EMF models being instances of arbitrary Ecore models. Our implementation relies on an alternative form of representing multiple versions of a collection, namely a versioned collection graph which forms a superimposition of collection versions. The algorithm presented here is purely state-based. Matching and merging of collections are clearly separated sub-problems. Insertions and deletions performed on the elements of the collection are propagated into the merged version in a consistent way. Our algorithm makes only minimal assumptions with regard to the underlying product model and thus may be applied to ordered collections inside plain text or XML files. By taking arbitrary move operations into account, the algorithm considerably goes beyond the functionality of contemporary merge tools which cannot adequately handle move operations.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BuchmannSchwaegerl, author = {Buchmann, Thomas and Schw{\"a}gerl, Felix}, title = {Breaking the Boundaries of Meta Models and Preventing Information Loss in Model-Driven Software Product Lines}, series = {Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Software Approaches to Software Engineering, Vol 1, 2016, Rome, Italy}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Software Approaches to Software Engineering, Vol 1, 2016, Rome, Italy}, publisher = {SCITEPRESS - Science and and Technology Publications}, doi = {10.5220/0005789100730083}, pages = {83}, abstract = {Model-driven software product line engineering is an integrating discipline for which tool support has become available recently. However, existing tools are still immature and have several weaknesses. Among others, limitations in variability, caused by meta model restrictions, and unintended information loss are not addressed. In this paper, we present two conceptual extensions to model-driven product line engineering based on negative variability, being alternative mappings and surrogates. Alternative mappings allow for unconstrained variability, mitigating meta model restrictions by virtually extending the underlying multi-variant domain model. Surrogates prevent unintended information loss during product derivation based on a contextsensitive product analysis, which can be controlled by a declarative OCL-based language. Both extensions have been implemented in FAMILE, a model-driven product line tool that is based on EMF, provides dedicated consistency repair mechanisms, and completely automates application engineering. The added value of alternative mappings and surrogates is demonstrated by a running example.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwaegerlUhrigWestfechtel, author = {Schw{\"a}gerl, Felix and Uhrig, Sabrina and Westfechtel, Bernhard}, title = {Model-based tool support for consistent three-way merging of EMF models}, series = {ACME '13, Proceedings of the workshop on ACadeMics Tooling with Eclipse}, booktitle = {ACME '13, Proceedings of the workshop on ACadeMics Tooling with Eclipse}, publisher = {ACM}, address = {New York, NY, USA}, doi = {10.1145/2491279.2491281}, abstract = {Inadequate version control has been identified as a major obstacle to the application of model-driven software engineering. In particular, sophisticated support for merging model versions is urgently needed. We present a tool for merging of EMF models which may be applied to instances of arbitrary Ecore models. The tool advances the state of the art by guaranteeing a consistent merge result. Furthermore, it detects and resolves not only context-free, but also context-sensitive conflicts. Our merge tool is model-based; it relies on EMF for its implementation. Initial experiences gained from its application confirm that the merge tool operates both accurately and efficiently.}, language = {en} } @article{HecknerSchneidermeierHastreiteretal., author = {Heckner, Markus and Schneidermeier, Tim and Hastreiter, Isabella and Wolff, Christian}, title = {Der Newbie, der Fortgeschrittene und der Power-User. Warum es nicht reicht, "einfach mal die Nutzer zu fragen"}, series = {i-com}, volume = {11}, journal = {i-com}, number = {3}, publisher = {DeGruyter}, doi = {10.1524/icom.2012.0038}, pages = {47 -- 50}, abstract = {Innerbetriebliche Software entwickelt sich h{\"a}ufig {\"u}ber Jahre hinweg inkrementell weiter, sammelt so Schritt f{\"u}r Schritt Funktionen an und verliert an {\"U}bersichtlichkeit. Soll diese Software hinsichtlich ihrer Gebrauchstauglichkeit optimiert werden, m{\"u}ssen aus Sicht eines externen Usability-Beraters zun{\"a}chst die Dom{\"a}ne des Kunden verstanden und die Arbeitsprozesse analysiert werden. In der Analyse muss insbesondere der Umgang unterschiedlicher Nutzergruppen mit der Software ber{\"u}cksichtigt werden, um fundierte Neuvorschl{\"a}ge in einem Redesign erarbeiten zu k{\"o}nnen. In diesem Erfahrungsbericht beschreiben wir anhand eines konkreten Praxisbeispiels Eigenschaften von Nut-zergruppen und deren Einfluss auf die Analyse, und warum es nicht reicht, die Nutzer „einfach mal zu fragen, wie sie die Software denn finden".}, language = {de} } @article{HeinrichZellnerLeist, author = {Heinrich, Bernd and Zellner, Gregor and Leist, Susanne}, title = {Service integrators in business networks - The importance of relationship values}, series = {Electronic Markets}, volume = {21}, journal = {Electronic Markets}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer}, doi = {10.1007/s12525-011-0075-x}, pages = {215 -- 235}, abstract = {To realise the potentials of CRM (customer relationship management), relationship-specific processes need to be designed and implemented in companies. This is all the more important and complicated in business networks where two or more actors collaborate to serve the customers. A good collaboration within business networks is the basis for understanding the customer process and identifying customer needs. But, even in these days of customer orientation, transaction orientation is still a matter of strong interest, and the following questions remain to be answered: What is the difference between relationship-oriented processes and transaction-oriented processes, and how can relationship-oriented processes be designed for a business network? The authors give first answers to both questions by using a systematic, goal-oriented specialisation of generic actions. To give an example, one relationship-oriented process will be designed and specified for a certain customer process in the course of this paper.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GriesbergerLeistZellner, author = {Griesberger, Philipp and Leist, Susanne and Zellner, Gregor}, title = {Analysis of techniques for business process improvement}, series = {19th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2011, Helsinki, Finland, June 9-11, 2011}, booktitle = {19th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2011, Helsinki, Finland, June 9-11, 2011}, pages = {12}, abstract = {This paper is about identifying and analyzing techniques that can be used in a business process improvement (BPI) situation. To determine suitable techniques, the term BPI is defined and criteria are derived to analyze the usability of the selected techniques. Over 300 techniques from various improvement methods were reduced to those techniques which can be applied to help improve business processes and, in particular, to support the act of improvement. Identifying these techniques is helpful, because in most cases the act of improvement is a black box that lacks guidelines or structured procedures. In our research we developed an evaluation scheme to analyze the usability of BPI techniques and give hints about how to select a suitable technique for a certain improvement situation.}, language = {en} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Der Qualifikationsrahmen als Weg in mehr Wettbewerb? Potenziale und Herausforderungen europ{\"a}ischer Bildungspolitik f{\"u}r die Erwachsenenbildung}, series = {DIE-Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Erwachsenenbildung}, journal = {DIE-Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Erwachsenenbildung}, number = {2}, publisher = {Bertelsmann}, address = {Bielefeld}, issn = {0945-3164}, doi = {10.3278/DIE1002W045}, pages = {45 -- 48}, abstract = {Der vorliegende Beitrag sondiert Potenziale und Gef{\"a}hrdungen, die f{\"u}r die Erwachsenenbildung aus dem Prozess der Europ{\"a}isierung von Bildungspolitik resultieren. Die zugeh{\"o}rigen strukturellen Wirkmechanismen im Spannungsfeld von Kooperation und Konkurrenz belegt der Text am Beispiel des Europ{\"a}ischen Qualifikationsrahmens (EQR). Mit dem Zweck einer besseren Vergleichbarkeit von Bildungssystemen und Bildungsg{\"a}ngen geht vom EQR unweigerlich der Impuls zu mehr Wettbewerb einher, international wie national. Der Autor ordnet diese Dynamik in die {\"u}bergreifenden bildungspolitischen Prozesse ein, die mit Bolgna, Lissabon und Kopenhagen assoziiert werden.}, language = {de} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Stiefkind Weiterbildung? Anmerkungen zur Diskussion um die Europ{\"a}isierung der Berufsbildung}, series = {Wirtschaft und Berufserziehung : W \& B ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Berufsbildung und Bildungspolitik}, volume = {61}, journal = {Wirtschaft und Berufserziehung : W \& B ; Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Berufsbildung und Bildungspolitik}, number = {10}, publisher = {Ziel}, address = {Augsburg}, issn = {0341-339X}, pages = {28 -- 30}, abstract = {ECVET wird gegenw{\"a}rtig haupts{\"a}chlich im Zusammenhang mit der Verbesserung und Flexibilisierung des Ausbildungssystems diskutiert, w{\"a}hrend die berufliche Weiterbildung noch eine untergeordnete Rolle spielt. Der Beitrag beleuchtet Ankn{\"u}pfungspunkte und Handlungsfelder f{\"u}r die berufliche Weiterbildung. Als Handlungsfelder r{\"u}cken Transparenz und Vergleichbarkeit der Weiterbildungsergebnisse und Transparenz und Vergleichbarkeit ausl{\"a}ndischer Qualifikationen in den Blick. ECVET k{\"o}nnte heterogene Prozesse der Weiterbildung angesichts standardisiert beschriebener Lernergebnisse vergleichbar und erzielte Kompetenzen {\"u}ber regionale und tr{\"a}gerbezogene Grenzen hinweg verwertbar machen. (BIBB-Doku).}, language = {de} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Lernergebnisse - Schl{\"u}ssel f{\"u}r die Verst{\"a}ndigung in Europa? Perspektiven f{\"u}r die Erwachsenen- und Weiterbildung}, series = {Bildung f{\"u}r Europa : Journal der Nationalen Agentur beim Bundesinstitut f{\"u}r Berufsbildung}, journal = {Bildung f{\"u}r Europa : Journal der Nationalen Agentur beim Bundesinstitut f{\"u}r Berufsbildung}, number = {15}, publisher = {Nationale Agentur beim Bundesinstitut f{\"u}r Berufsbildung}, issn = {1616-5837}, pages = {33 -- 34}, language = {de} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Die Qual der Wahl. Fragen der Weiterbildungsorganisation und des Einsatzes von eLearning in Unternehmen}, series = {IT-Mittelstand}, journal = {IT-Mittelstand}, number = {12}, publisher = {MEDIENHAUS Verlag GmbH}, pages = {54 -- 58}, language = {de} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Anst{\"o}ße aus Europa}, series = {Personal}, journal = {Personal}, number = {4}, pages = {18 -- 20}, language = {de} } @article{Schoepf, author = {Sch{\"o}pf, Nicolas}, title = {Grenzkontrollen. Erleichtert die {\"O}ffnung von Bildungswegen kontinuierliches Lernen?}, series = {Berufs- und Wirtschaftsp{\"a}dagogik Online}, journal = {Berufs- und Wirtschaftsp{\"a}dagogik Online}, number = {18}, publisher = {bwp}, issn = {0945-3164}, pages = {20}, abstract = {"Individuelle Bildungsverl{\"a}ufe sind nur zu einem Teil das Ergebnis aktiver pers{\"o}nlicher Planung und Steuerung. Oftmals sind sie das Resultat von Selektion, systemischen Schranken und Abschottungen zwischen Teilen des Bildungssystems. Die Grenzen, die es auf individuellen Bildungspfaden zu {\"u}berschreiten gilt, sind vielf{\"a}ltig: Sie existieren zwischen Jahrgangsklassen, zwischen Grund- und weiterf{\"u}hrenden Schulen bis hin zur Hochschule oder zwischen {\"U}bergangssystem, beruflicher und akademischer Bildung. Gegenw{\"a}rtig verbindet sich insbesondere mit Ans{\"a}tzen der Europ{\"a}isierung der Aus- und Weiterbildung die Hoffnung, Bildungswege zu {\"o}ffnen und damit die M{\"o}glichkeiten lebenslanges Lernen zu erweitern: Die Rede ist dabei von einer Verbesserung der transnationalen Mobilit{\"a}t der Lernenden und der Durchl{\"a}ssigkeit nationaler Bildungssysteme. Es geht dabei also um die Anerkennung von Lernergebnissen, die im Ausland erzielt wurden, und ihre Anrechnung auf deutsche Bildungsg{\"a}nge und um die Anerkennung und Anrechnung von Lernergebnissen zwischen Subsystemen der Bildung in Deutschland. Die Debatte um Durchl{\"a}ssigkeit macht dabei auf mehrere Aspekte aufmerksam: Die Frage, unter welchen Gesichtspunkten Anerkennung diskutiert wird, verweist unter anderem auf das klassische Verh{\"a}ltnis von Qualifizierung und Bildung, von Speziellem und Allgemeinem der Bildung. Damit verkn{\"u}pft stellt sich zudem die Frage, inwieweit auch das Thema Durchl{\"a}ssigkeit eine Rolle f{\"u}r Entwicklungen spielt, die gegenw{\"a}rtig als Neuvermessung des Bildungssystems diskutiert werden." (Autorenreferat; BIBB-Doku).}, language = {de} } @article{Zuerner, author = {Z{\"u}rner, Christian}, title = {Religi{\"o}se Bildung in der s{\"a}kularisierten Gesellschaft. Grundsatz{\"u}berlegungen mit Bezug auf den Philosophen J{\"u}rgen Habermas}, series = {Freies Christentum : auf der Suche nach neuen Wegen}, volume = {59}, journal = {Freies Christentum : auf der Suche nach neuen Wegen}, number = {3}, issn = {0931-3834}, pages = {67 -- 69}, language = {de} }