@misc{OPUS4-2287, title = {22/2025 Zehnte {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Satzung {\"u}ber die Ausgestaltung des Auswahl- und Zulassungsverfahrens in zulassungsbeschr{\"a}nkten Studieng{\"a}ngen der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 28.10.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {22}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22871}, pages = {3}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kazimli2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kazimli, Farid}, title = {Origami Applications in Engineering}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22848}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {68}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis explores how origami-inspired modular structures—specifically uniformly thick, load-carrying designs—can be prototyped using accessible 3D printing work flows. We focus on translating geometric folding principles into real materials and hinges suitable for repeated deployment by designing printable panels and connectors, and by validating performance with a bar-and-hinge simulation approach. Physical prototypes are fabricated and tested for packing ratio, deployment re peatability, and stiffness-to-mass. Results indicate that thick-panel origami can be produced with consumer 3D printers while retaining compact storage, rapid deployment, and promising structural behavior. The work outlines a practical path toward portable, reusable, and more sustainable engineering systems that minimize material use, support repair and reuse through modularity, and simplify logistics through high packing ratios.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{AlSela'2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Al Sela', Subhi Moh'd S.}, title = {Application of Carbon Fiber and Advanced Composites in Restorative Dentistry: A Study in Material Efficiency, Manufacturing viability, Market Potential and Innovation.}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22823}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {50}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This work presents a multidisciplinary evaluation of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polyether Ether Ketone (CF-PEEK) as a core material for hybrid dental crowns, combined with lithium disilicate (E-max) veneers. The objective was to assess the mechanical, manufacturing, and economic feasibility of introducing CF-PEEK into restorative dentistry through an engineering-driven approach. A systematic literature review compared the elastic modulus, flexural strength, and density of CF-PEEK with conventional materials such as zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal. Results show that CF-PEEK exhibits a modulus close to natural dentin and lower density, offering improved biomechanical compatibility and reduced stress transmission. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) was identified as the most flexible and sustainable production method, minimising material waste and enabling customised crown fabrication. The study concludes that the CF-PEEK + E-max hybrid crown is mechanically viable and aligns with sustainability goals, though improvements in bonding, colour masking, and clinical validation remain necessary. This approach demonstrates how industrial engineering tools including TRIZ, QFD, and KANO can effectively guide innovation in dental materials and workflows.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Kumar2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kumar, Vivek}, title = {Assessing Sustainability Reporting Obligations and Regulatory Compliance for LINEG: An Analysis of EMAS Alignment with Emerging EU Directives.}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis assesses the preparedness of LINEG, a German public water utility, for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It evaluates the extent to which LINEG's EMAS-based environmental disclosures align with CSRD/ESRS and where extensions are required to meet comprehensive ESG obligations. The analysis is grounded in Stakeholder Theory and Valente's Stage Model to connect accountability expectations with organizational sustainability maturity. Methodologically, a qualitative case study and qualitative content analysis are applied to LINEG's EMAS statements and relevant regulatory texts, using deductive categories derived from CSRD/ESRS and SASB, complemented by inductive coding to capture LINEG-specific themes. Peer utilities are referenced to contextualise findings. Findings show a strong environmental foundation— externally validated data on energy, emissions, water, and biodiversity—indicating partial readiness for ESRS E-standards. However, material gaps remain in social and governance areas (e.g., workforce metrics, affordability and service quality indicators, stakeholder engagement processes, and board-level oversight of sustainability). Applying Valente's model positions LINEG between Defensive and Isolated stages: largely compliancedriven, with initiatives not yet embedded across strategy and governance. The thesis proposes a roadmap to consolidate environmental disclosures into ESRS structures, conduct a double-materiality assessment, expand S and G indicators, formalise stakeholder engagement, and assign clear governance responsibilities. Limitations arise from a single-case, document-based approach and the evolving German transposition of CSRD, which may adjust timelines and specific requirements once fully enacted.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-2281, title = {21/2025 Vierte {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r den Masterstudiengang Gesundheitswissenschaften und -management der Fakult{\"a}t Life Sciences an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 21.05.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {21}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22814}, pages = {6}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{MohajeriNejad2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Mohajeri Nejad, Mostafa}, title = {Development and implementation of an adaptive control system for automizing and optimizing the performance of a rolling fluid (setur) hydro-turbine}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis presents the design and implementation of an automated control system for a laboratory-scale SETUR (Sedlacek's Blade-less Rolling Fluid Turbine) hydro turbine test rig. The goal was to enable precise and repeatable experiments by automating the regulation of the turbine's water level and data acquisition process. The developed system integrates multiple sensors, including discrete liquid level sensors, pressure transducers, and a flow meter, interfaced with an Arduino-based controller. A PID-based control algorithm with gain scheduling was designed to adapt to the nonlinear flow dynamics across different operating regimes of the turbine. The control loop operates at a 0.5 s sampling rate and employs layered signal filtering and calibration routines to compensate for sensor noise, offset, and scaling errors. The complete hardware setup includes signal conditioning circuits for analog sensors, digital communication for actuator control, and real-time data monitoring via serial output. Experimental results demonstrate that the system achieves stable water-level regulation within approximately two minutes after pump activation and maintains steady-state operation without overshoot or sustained valve saturation. The overall measurement uncertainties were quantified as ±3.06 \% FS for pressure and ±5.2 \% FS for flow, meeting the predefined accuracy requirement of ≤ 5 \% FS. The developed automation platform provides a reliable foundation for further research on the SETUR turbine, including efficiency characterization, advanced control development, and future integration of IoT-based supervisory monitoring and data analysis tools.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-2278, title = {20/2025 Zweite {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r den Bachelorstudiengang Infotronic Systems Engineering der Fakult{\"a}t Kommunikation und Umwelt an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 23.06.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {20}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22782}, pages = {6}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Usluer2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Usluer, Egehan}, title = {Applying Different Path Planning Algorithms to a Mini Mars Rover for an Uncharted Maze}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22775}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {69}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis explores how an already built Mini Mars Rover can autonomously navigate an uncharted maze, first by mapping it and then by applying different pathfinding strategies. The Mini Mars Rover uses IR sensors for wall detection, encoder-based odometry for tracking movement, an IMU for heading corrections, for input for more accurate localization. The strategy combines exploration techniques with practical path execution on real hardware, focusing on the challenges that come up when algorithms meet the physical world. Exploration applied by using a combination of Breadth-First Search (BFS) with the Travelling Salesman Problem (TSP) approach, as well as a Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) strategy. Although both methods showed promising results in simulation, in hardware testing same results were not gathered. For the path planning, three pathfinding algorithms Flood Fill, Dijkstra's, and A* are implemented and compared. The results of those algorithms and the strategy to adopt them into the robot is implemented. The project demonstrates a possibility of adaptation of those algorithms and their feasibility. The Mini MarsRover serves as a solid base for further development and improvements.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-2276, title = {19/2025 Vierte {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r den Bachelorstudiengang Environment and Energy der Fakult{\"a}t Kommunikation und Umwelt an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 08.08.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {19}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22769}, pages = {5}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-2275, title = {18/2025 Pr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r den Masterstudiengang Information Engineering and Computer Science der Fakult{\"a}t Kommunikation und Umwelt an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 14.08.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {18}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22753}, pages = {8}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-2274, title = {17/2025 Erste {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Fakult{\"a}tsordnung der Fakult{\"a}t Technologie und Bionik der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 16.06.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {17}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22748}, pages = {3}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Tariq2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Tariq, Suleman}, title = {Optimising Heat Loss Reduction and Facilitating the Transition to Biogas in Industrial Applications.}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This study has evaluated the heat loss potential and energy consumption at the industrial level. Notably, heat loss on a large scale at the industrial level has been recognized as neither economically nor environmentally sustainable. Moreover, the continued use of fossil fuels (natural gas) has been reviewed as unsustainable due to their adverse effect and limited availability, posing challenges for the present and future. Heat loss is optimized at the continental production site in Villingen-Schwenningen. Heat loss through exhaust fans, which extract heat from inside the building and release it to the environment to maintain the internal temperature, has been analysed. The released heat is lost in the environment. To recover this energy loss, the integration of a plate-to-plate heat exchanger is proposed. This approach recovers the rejected heat to preheat the incoming fresh air supply, replacing the traditional heat coil operated on natural gas. Additionally, the transition of natural gas to biogas has been explored. The district heating twin pipe (DN 80) is considered for the smooth flow of thermal energy. For this project, a financial analysis of return on investment (ROI) for 10 years is conducted, the thermal energy flow rate over 2.1km, and heat loss during the transfer phase are calculated. The results have shown significant importance for the recovered energy by integration of a plate-to-plate heat exchanger; yearly, 1.2 GW of energy can be recovered, reducing the consumption of natural gas and making a complete transition towards biogas, economically and environmentally beneficial.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Floeren2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Fl{\"o}ren, Marie Catherine}, title = {Immersives Erleben Ein Einblick in das Immersionsverst{\"a}ndnis der Anbieter:innen immersiver Besucherattraktionen}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Immersive experiences have been gaining popularity for the past few years within the tourism industry. This bachelor thesis aims to collect and present the understanding of the word immersion as it is interpreted by different organizers of immersive experiences within the tourism industry. Further, this thesis seeks to collect strategies and artistic methods used in the creation of immersive events and attractions to understand which are used to facilitate an immersive experience for the visitors. Moreover, looking to the future, the thesis also intends to garner possible future developments within the immersive industry, as predicted by the organizers interviewed for this thesis. To answer these questions, five organizers and designers of different immersive experiences were interviewed. The results show that the understanding of the term immersion differs between different organizers. It was possible to identify that the individual definitions range from overly spatial and design-oriented to strongly narrative-oriented, as well as an immersion as the absorption of an environment or the participation within the environment. Furthermore, it was possible to identify multiple strategies used in immersive experiences, some of which have not yet been found in current research. The interviewed organizers suggest that immersive design will be a trend within the tourism industry. However, they also state that the term is currently already being overused and diluted in its meaning. This work establishes a basis on which future research can expand by further investigating the definition of the term 'immersion' within the tourism industry.}, language = {de} } @misc{Mietz2025, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Mietz, Selma}, title = {Entwicklung eines kardiovaskul{\"a}ren Pr{\"a}ventionskonzeptes f{\"u}r den Kreis Kleve auf Grundlage eines 10- Jahres Vergleiches des Patientenkollektivs mit ST-Hebungs-Myokardinfarkt}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22708}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {104}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Trotz des medizinischen Fortschrittes geh{\"o}ren kardiovaskul{\"a}re Erkrankungen weiterhin zu den f{\"u}hrenden Todesursachen in Deutschland. Der akute Herzinfarkt mit ST- Streckenhebung ist eine m{\"o}gliche Manifestationsform. Zu den Risikofaktoren f{\"u}r die Entstehung von Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen z{\"a}hlen viele modifizierbare Parameter (Nikotinkonsum, {\"U}bergewicht, Bewegungsmangel usw.), so dass das Risiko an einem Herzinfarkt zu erkranken, zumindest teilweise beeinflussbar ist. Mit dem „Gesunde[n]-Herz-Gesetz" wollte die 24. Bundesregierung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland auf diese Mechanismen aufmerksam machen und Pr{\"a}ventionsprogramme zur Reduktion kardiovaskul{\"a}rer Risikofaktoren etablieren. Die vorgestellte Arbeit befasst sich mit dem kardiovaskul{\"a}ren Risikoprofil sowie demographischen Daten der Herzinfarkt-Patienten in der Kardiologie des katholischen Karl-Leisner-Klinikums (St. Antonius Hospital Kleve und Marienhospital Kevelaer) im Vergleich der Jahre 2014 und 2024. Es soll untersucht werden, wie das Risikoprofil der Herzinfarkt-Patienten in den beiden Krankenh{\"a}usern aussieht, und wie es sich im Vergleich der letzten 10 Jahre ver{\"a}ndert hat. Ziel der Arbeit ist es, herauszufinden welches Patientenkollektiv in den kardiologischen Abteilungen des katholischen Karl-Leisner-Klinikums von Herzinfarkten betroffen ist, um gezielt Pr{\"a}ventionsmaßnahmen abzuleiten. Hierf{\"u}r wurden die Krankenakten aller Patienten, die im Jahr 2014 im Krankenhaus Kleve sowie im Jahr 2024 in den Krankenh{\"a}usern Kleve und Kevelaer mit einem ST-Hebungsmyokardinfarkt behandelt wurden, eingeschlossen. Mittels Student's T-Test und Mann-Whitney-U-Test wurden demographische Parameter, Laborwerte und weitere kardiovaskul{\"a}re Risikofaktoren zwischen den beiden Zeitr{\"a}umen verglichen. Es zeigt sich eine signifikante Zunahme von Gesamtcholesterin und LDL-Cholesterin im Jahr 2024 verglichen zu 2014. Außerdem besteht die Tendenz zur Abnahme der Nierenfunktion zwischen den untersuchten Jahren. Im Hinblick auf weitere Risikofaktoren wie manifeste Atherosklerose, Diabetes mellitus und arterielle Hypertonie zeigt sich eine Tendenz zur Entwicklung eines multimorbiden Patientenkollektives. Als Ansatzpunkte zur Optimierung des Risikoprofils seien Maßnahmen zur Raucherentw{\"o}hnung, Reduktion von Bewegungsmangel sowie eine Verbesserung der Gesundheitsvorsorge und -aufkl{\"a}rung zu nennen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Vasovic2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vasovic, Luka}, title = {Development, Controller Design and Validation of a Torque Vectoring System for an All-Wheel Drive Electric Go-Kart}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis investigates the design and simulation-based evaluation of a yaw-rate control system using torque vectoring for an all-wheel-drive electric go-kart with independently driven wheels. The work is conducted within a purely model-based framework, employing MATLAB and Simulink to replicate the vehicle dynamics and control interactions in a controlled virtual environment. Torque vectoring describes the distribution of drive torque between individual wheels to influence the yaw moment of the vehicle. This enables targeted improvements in stability, responsiveness, and cornering performance beyond what is achievable with steering input alone. In this study, yaw rate is selected as the primary control variable. A reference yaw rate is derived from the linear bicycle model, and the control objective is to minimize the error between the reference and the simulated actual yaw rate by applying corrective yaw moments through differential torque allocation. A Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller is implemented to track the reference yaw rate. Gain tuning is performed using MATLAB's PID Tuner, leveraging the system transfer function extracted from the simulation model. The complete control system is integrated into a modular Simulink model of the go-kart, which incorporates the 2-DOF bicycle model for lateral and yaw dynamics, as well as subsystems for maneuver generation and torque vectoring logic. Controller performance is assessed through standard vehicle dynamics test maneuvers, including ramp steer, step steer, and double lane change. For each maneuver, simulations are performed both with and without torque vectoring, allowing quantitative comparison of yaw rate tracking accuracy, stability, and trajectory. The results demonstrate that torque vectoring substantially improves yaw rate tracking and reduces the understeer tendency of the simulated vehicle, particularly during transient maneuvers. Even in a simplified small-scale vehicle model, the benefits of active yaw moment control are evident, underscoring the relevance of torque vectoring for enhancing dynamic performance in electric vehicles with independent wheel actuation. The modular simulation framework developed in this work also provides a foundation for future experimental validation on the physical research platform as well as further developments on the simulation model.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Simsek2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Simsek, Seyda}, title = {The Impact of Increasing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management on Employees}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22687}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {58}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This study examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resource management (HRM) and its effects on employees, considering both operational benefits and the ethical, social, and psychological implications. Its analyzes real-world applications of AI in recruiting, performance management, talent development, and HR administration using qualitative secondary data from academic papers, industry publications, and case studies published between 2018 and 2024. To examine employee experiences, organizational issues, and ethical implications, a combined analytical approach is used, which incorporates the Technology Acceptance Model, Job Demand-Control Model, human-centered AI concepts, and the European Commission's Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI. While AI can increase effectiveness, reliability, and strategic HR results, the findings highlight concerns about algorithmic bias, reduced human engagement, and risks to employee autonomy and well-being. This paper addresses the significance of organizational planning, transparency, and responsible oversight in AI implementation, highlighting that technology should supplement rather than replace human judgment. The study offers an understanding of the human-centered and ethical aspects of AI in HRM, as well as insights for organizations seeking to use AI responsibly while maintaining employee trust and engagement.}, language = {en} } @misc{OPUS4-2266, title = {16/2025 Zugangspr{\"u}fungsordnung f{\"u}r Bildungsausl{\"a}nderinnen und -ausl{\"a}nder f{\"u}r den Studiengang International Business and Management an der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 04.08.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {16}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22662}, pages = {6}, language = {de} } @misc{OPUS4-2265, title = {15/2025 Erste {\"A}nderungssatzung zur Einschreibungsordnung der Hochschule Rhein-Waal vom 06.08.2025}, volume = {2025}, number = {15}, organization = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22655}, pages = {3}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Aldorino2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Aldorino, Bryan}, title = {Design, Development, and Testing of a Vision-Based Calibration System for Liquid Handling Robot}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22637}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {87}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis presents the development of a vision-based calibration routine for an open-source liquid handling system, addressing the challenge of integrating reliable labware detection into an existing robotic platform with minimal hardware redesign. The study adopts an experimental, prototype-driven approach, evaluating multiple proof-of-concept configurations before selecting a top-mounted camera solution as the most viable. The implemented system employs OpenCV's ArUco marker detection to locate labware, combined with a closed-loop tracking routine that iteratively aligns the camera's principal point with the detected tag. Alternative approaches, such as rule-based detection with a side-mounted camera, provided valuable insight into system constraints including lighting sensitivity, and variability of labware. The chosen final setup demonstrated reliable calibration output in the form of labware position and orientation data, stored in .JSON format for integration into higher-level control software. The system proved capable of reliable marker-based calibration under controlled conditions. Furthermore, the results highlight both the strengths of the approach such as modularity and adaptability, and its limitations, particularly possible interference due to glare and relatively high setup time. Future work includes integrating object detection models, multi-camera systems for improved pose estimation, and extending the system towards real-time quality control in laboratory automation.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Wienands2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Wienands, Noa Lilly}, title = {The Motivation behind the International Mobility of German University Graduates and Students: A focus on Economic Perceptions and Aspirations for Cultural and Professional Growth}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22620}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {89}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis examines the motivations behind the international mobility of German university students and graduates focusing on the role of economic conditions, personal motives, the labor market and perceived career opportunities. It evaluates how the assessment of these aspects influences the willingness to pursue a life and career abroad through a review of existing literature and an online survey conducted by the author. The theoretical background draws on Push-Pull Theory to present migration motives, Neoclassical Economics and the New Economics of Labor Migration to highlight economic reasons and the evaluation of cost and benefits, and Expectancy-Value Theory and Self-Determination Theory to examine the connection of expectations and intrinsic motivations and values related to migration intentions. The data of the survey, conducted among German university students and graduates shows that the economic assessment is not a main motivator for a life abroad but a mix of socioeconomic factors can increase the willingness to go abroad. The study highlights the importance of personal reasons, especially personal growth and cultural experience as it increases the willingness among educated Germans to migrate. Professional growth particularly, if evaluated as better abroad as well as a bad assessment of the German labor market increase the willingness for international mobility. The thesis contributes to a better understanding on the dynamics behind the international mobility intentions among highly skilled individuals in Germany.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Mughal2025, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Mughal, Abdul Qadir}, title = {Design and Development of an Automated Hyperspectral Imaging System for Plant Monitoring}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22614}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {114}, year = {2025}, abstract = {This thesis presents the design and construction of a prototype automated plant monitoring system that integrates hyperspectral imaging with a custom linear motion structure for greenhouse applications. Controlled by an Arduino-driven stepper motor, the system positions two hyperspectral cameras (covering visible-near-infrared and short-wave infrared ranges) and a stereo RGB camera along a linear guide to capture consistent and repeatable measurements. Calibration and data acquisition are managed by specialized software, enabling detection of early drought stress indicators such as pigment and water content changes before visible symptoms occur. Assembled and tested at Fraunhofer IGD, the prototype demonstrated reliable operation and consistent spectral data collection, providing a versatile foundation for future enhancements including automated workflows, machine learning-based analysis, and application in diverse agricultural settings.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WeinbachAlCabirZanderetal., author = {Weinbach, Heike and Al Cabir, Yasmin and Zander, Margherita and Swiderek, Thomas and Stroop, Nicola and N{\"u}renberg, Denise and Knippert, Max}, title = {Ver{\"a}nderung ist m{\"o}glich - Kinderarmut in Deutschland und im Kreis Kleve}, editor = {Weinbach, Heike and Al Cabir, Yasmin}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22467}, pages = {122}, abstract = {Die Publikation zum Thema Kinderarmut ist eine Dokumentation einer Vortragsreihe im Rahmen der Mittwochsakademie der Fakult{\"a}t Gesellschaft \& {\"O}konomie der Hochschule Rhein-Waal. In den Beitr{\"a}gen werden die Konstanz und die Regionalit{\"a}t von Kinderarmut thematisiert sowie L{\"o}sungsans{\"a}tze dargestellt, die sowohl individuell als auch strukturell Sinn machen. Die Beitr{\"a}ge repr{\"a}sentieren Perspektiven auf Kinderarmut aus Theorie und Praxis. Die Ziele dieser Publikation sind die Bereitstellung von Wissen und Anregungen f{\"u}r umsetzbare Handlungen.}, language = {de} } @misc{Afzal2025, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Afzal, Umair}, title = {AI-Driven Comic Generation: Exploring the Creative Potential of Generative AI in Digital Storytelling}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-22581}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, pages = {111}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Creative sectors have accepted AI into their industry for establishing modern methods of generating digital content. This study introduces a novel AI-based framework based on AI technology, using GANs along with Stable Diffusion models to automate comic development. This study looks at juxtaposing narrative outlining through text with automated visual generation toward an integrated system that produces adaptable comic panels with appropriate visual structure. The research methodology that the project has followed can be built on three cornerstones: advanced GAN schemes for text generation and pre-processing, followed by image synthesis through Stable Diffusion. A specially developed algorithm for speech bubbles determined the optimal placement of that text, so it would function well and maintain a semblance of beauty. By iteratively refining and tuning the model, this system was evaluated. Initial observations regarding visual coherence and narrative alignment were hopeful, but further tests using quantitative metrics-for instance, FID for images and BLEU for text, as well as broader user feedback-would be needed to validate the efficacy of the model entirely. The impediments were, however, GAN mode collapse, irregular speech-bubble layout, and inconsistent artistic styles. Further research would uncover the potential role of AI systems in easing the comic generation process for creators, educators, and designers of digital content to enhance accessibility and efficiency. This method shows promising applicability in various domains like automated narratives, customizable comics, and educational material. Further along the way, the scientists plan to improve panel storytelling, create an intuitive interface, and expand the dataset to include more artistic styles. Such enhancements could maximize the gain from automated comic conception.}, language = {en} }