@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} }