cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Bifunctional silica nanoparticles for the exploration of biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Creators: name: L. Mauline
name: M. Gressier
name: C. Roques
name: P. Hammer
name: S.J.L. Ribeiro
name: J.M.A. Caiut
name: M.-J. Menu
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Luminescent silica nanoparticles are frequently employed for biotechnology applications mainly because of their easy functionalization, photo-stability, and biocompatibility. Bifunctional silica nanoparticles (BSNPs) are described here as new efficient tools for investigating complex biological systems such as biofilms. Photoluminescence is brought about by the incorporation of a silylated ruthenium(II) complex. The surface properties of the silica particles were designed by reaction with amino-organosilanes, quaternary ammonium-organosilanes, carboxylate-organosilanes and hexamethyldisilazane. BSNPs were characterized extensively by DRIFT, 13C and 29Si solid state NMR, XPS, and photoluminescence. Zeta potential and contact angle measurements exhibited various surface properties (hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance and electric charge) according to the functional groups. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) measurements showed that the spatial distribution of these nanoparticles inside a biofilm of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 depends more on their hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristics than on their size. CLSM observations using two nanosized particles (25 and 68 nm) suggest that narrow diffusion paths exist through the extracellular polymeric substances matrix.
title: Rethinking anti-money laundering supervision: The Single Supervisory Mechanism - a model for a European anti-money laundering supervisor?
Creators: name: Schlarb, Dominik D
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Anti-money laundering
subject: supervision
subject: European integration
subject: maximum harmonisation
subject: single supervisory mechanism
subject: banking and financial regulation
subject: 340

description: Whereas the prudential supervision of credit and other financial institutions has been a core policy concern of the EU legislator in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis, the supervision of private sector entities within the European Anti-Money Laundering framework has been subject to less attention. However, on 20 July 2021, the European Commission intervened and published legislative proposals for two regulations and one directive, meant to boost the European response to the phenomenon of Money Laundering. This contribution – after having pointed out the shortcomings of the current legislative framework – pursues a twofold objective: first, offering an in-depth analysis of whether the Single Supervisory Mechanism, set up within the banking union for the purposes of prudential supervision, might be a useful precedent of Europeanisation to build up upon in matters of Anti-Money Laundering supervision, and second, commenting the possible approaches to be taken when setting up an EU level Anti-Money Laundering supervisor. The systemic cross-border importance of AML – beyond the euro area – warrants the establishment of a new EU agency specialised on AML, invested with more supervisory powers than EBA, ESMA and EIOPA and taking over the direct supervision of high-risk obliged entities, while indirectly supervising the remaining entities. It is argued furthermore that such institutional reform should necessarily be accompanied by the establishment of a Single Rulebook, which enjoys direct applicability across the EU.
description: New Journal of European Criminal Law, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 69
title: Ne bis in idem in the context of an Interpol red notice: Effective law enforcement versus fundamental right (case note on C-505/19 WS)
Creators: name: Heimrich, Chad
name: Scharpf, Michaela
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Double jeopardy
subject: ne bis in idem
subject: Interpol red notice
subject: extradition
subject: data protection
subject: 340

description: This case note examines the Court of Justice of the European Union’s decision in WS (C-505/19) concerning the application of the ne bis in idem principle enshrined in Article 54 CISA and Article 50 Charter in the context of an Interpol red notice. It examines whether a person may be provisionally detained on the basis of a red notice in cases where investigation proceedings have previously been closed by a judicial decision. The case note closes with a commentary on the decision as well as an outlook for legal practitioners in the field.
description: New Journal of European Criminal Law, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 91
Biofilm formation with mixed cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa/Escherichia coli on silicone using artificial urine to mimic urinary catheters
Creators: name: Vieira, Maria João
name: Cerqueira, Laura
name: Oliveira, João Agostinho
name: Nicolau, Ana
name: Azevedo, Nuno Filipe
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: In this study, single and dual species biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, two common bacteria associated with urinary tract infections, were formed in silicon coupons immersed in artificial urine medium. In single species experiments, E. coli appeared to form biofilms more easily than P. aeruginosa. In mixed biofilms, both species apparently benefited from the presence of the other, as the average Log total cells cm−2 of mixed biofilms (7.29 cells cm−2) was higher than obtained for single cultures (6.99 cells cm−2). However, the use of selective media seemed to indicate that P. aeruginosa was the only microorganism to benefit in mixed biofilms (Log 7 CFU of P. aeruginosa cm−2, compared to Log 6 CFU cm−2 obtained in pure cultures). Peptide nucleic acid-fluorescence in situ hybridization combined with confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed that E. coli was indeed being outnumbered by P. aeruginosa at 48 h. Whereas E. coli is the main causative agent of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, the results from this study indicate that the reason for the higher prevalence of this microorganism is not related to an enhanced ability to form biofilm and outcompete other species that may also be present, but rather to a better ability to form single-species biofilms possibly due to a more frequent access to the catheter surface.
title: #17 Völkerrecht und Öffentlichkeit
Creators: name: Schuberth, Sophie
name: Eschenhagen, Philipp
name: Lischewski, Isabel
name: Tuchtfeld, Erik
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 341

description: Es gibt zur Zeit einen regelrechten „Völkerrechtshype“ in der breiteren Öffentlichkeit. Welche Bedeutung hat diese Öffentlichkeit für das Völkerrecht, welche Rolle spielen dabei die Medien und wie versuchen völkerrechtliche Institutionen selbst, Öffentlichkeit herzustellen? Wie lässt sich also das Verhältnis von Völkerrecht und Öffentlichkeit fassen? Philipp hat dazu mit Alexandra Kemmerer, Publizistin und Referentin am Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches öffentliches Recht und Völkerrecht, gesprochen. Isabel erörtert im Grundlagenteil die Möglichkeiten, durch Prozessführung vor dem IGH die Aufmerksamkeit der Öffentlichkeit auf ein bestimmtes Thema zu lenken. Wir freuen uns über Lob, Anmerkungen und Kritik an podcast@voelkerrechtsblog.org. Abonniert unseren Podcast via RSS, über Spotify oder überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt. Es gibt nun die Möglichkeit, auf diesen Plattformen den Völkerrechtspodcast zu bewerten, wir freuen uns sehr über 5 Sterne! Hintergrundinformationen: Wissenschaftliche Dienste Deutscher Bundestag, “Rechtsfragen der militärischen Unterstützung der Ukraine durch NATO-Staaten zwischen Neutralität und Konfliktteilnahme, WD 2 – 3000 – 019/22 Alexandra Kemmerer, “Butscha ist ein Wendepunkt”, FAZ vom 7. April 2022 Silvia Steininger, “Creating loyalty: Communication practices in the European and Inter-American human rights regimes”, Global Constitutionalism (2022), 1 Cornelia Vismann, Medien der Rechtsprechung (Fischer 2019) Moderation: Philipp Eschenhagen & Erik Tuchtfeld Grundlagen: Isabel Lischewski Interview: Alexandra Kemmerer & Philipp Eschenhagen Schnitt: Daniela Rau Credits: Tagesschau, „Russland muss Krieg in Ukraine stoppen“, 16. März 2022
description: Völkerrechtsblog
Tracing the influence of emerging trends on the adoption of voluntary simplicity over the past decade
Creators: name: Meier, Joelle
Publisher: name: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Year: 2023
Subjects: 303: Soziale Prozesse

description: The purpose of this bachelor thesis is to evaluate the concept of voluntary simplicity and its relationship with material simplicity and environmental concern, as well as the influence of emerging trends on the adoption of voluntary simplicity, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to gain insights into students' attitudes and behaviors regarding voluntary simplicity amidst changing societal and environmental trends. More precisely, the following research question is addressed: "What trends have emerged in society's mentality and lifestyle over the past decade, and how do these relate to voluntary simplicity?". 
The literature review establishes the theoretical foundation by exploring definitions, underlying concepts of voluntary simplicity, and factors shaping sustainable consumption. It also examines voluntary simplicity as a growing social movement and the pandemic's role as a catalyst for change. Based on the literature, six hypotheses are formed regarding the correlations between voluntary simplicity, material simplicity, environmental concern, voluntary simplicity as a megatrend, and COVID-19 related trends. The methodology section outlines the research design and identifies the statistical questions relevant for the study. Next, the data collection process, the survey sample description and the scales utilized to measure the relevant constructs are presented. Finally, the chosen statistical procedures for data analysis are discussed. 
The empirical analysis examines collected data through scale analysis and explores correlations between scales and factors. A comparison of the current and a previous 2015 survey examines changing attitudes. Further, the influence of socio-demographic variables on sustainable consumption behaviors is analyzed. The findings reveal that individuals who embrace voluntary simplicity are more likely to prioritize material simplicity and exhibit higher levels of environmental concern. Furthermore, while COVID-19 did not influence materialism, the study identifies the COVID-19 pandemic as a significant catalyst for heightened environmental awareness, influencing individuals' attitudes and behaviors toward voluntary simplicity. Further, the findings indicate that women show greater inclination toward voluntary simplicity, sustainable consumption practices, and environmental engagement compared to men. Additionally, students from rural backgrounds and lower income classes exhibit tendencies toward voluntary simplicity, potentially influenced by societal, environmental, and financial factors.
Complete mitochondrial genomes defining two distinct lancelet species in the West Pacific Ocean
Creators: name: Zhong, Jing
name: Schubert, Michael
name: Laudet, Vincent
name: Yiquan Wang
name: Qiujin Zhang
name: Qunshan Xu
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2009
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: For many years, the lancelet Branchiostoma belcheri had been considered a widely distributed species throughout the West Pacific Ocean. Several recent studies divided it into two separate species based on significant morphological and genetic divergence. However, this taxonomic subdivision has not yet been fully accepted by the scientific community. In order to further clarify the taxonomic status of the West Pacific lancelets, we present here complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of two species and compare them at both genomic and phylogenetic levels. These comparisons reveal a significant genetic differentiation and show a deep phylogenetic division. Moreover, to get more insights into the phylogeography of this species complex, we sampled lancelets from Qingdao and Maoming (China) and sequenced their 12S rRNA gene, then combined the data with those from Xiamen and Japan lancelets for phylogenetic analysis. The results were consistent with our previous identification and proved that the lancelets distributed in Qingdao and Japan as well as B.japonicum in Xiamen waters belong to the same species, and those in Maoming and B. belcheri in Xiamen waters are different. Finally, we discuss the implications of these findings on the distribution of lancelets in the West Pacific Ocean.
Ausdauernde Ruderalgesellschaften in der Stadt Zürich
Creators: name: Vogt, Sebastian
Publisher: name: ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften
Year: 2024
Subjects: Aegopodion podagrariae
Artemisietea vulgaris
Arction lappae
Ausdauernde Ruderalgesellschaften
Convolvulo arvensis-Agropyrion repentis
Dauco-Melilotion
580: Pflanzen (Botanik)

description: Die ausdauernden Ruderalgesellschaften (Artemisietea vulgaris) gehören zu den am wenigsten erforschten Pflanzengesellschaften in der Schweiz. In dieser Arbeit wird untersucht, wie es sich um den Zustand, die Klassifikation und die Biodiversität dieser Klasse in der Stadt Zürich verhält. Dabei wurden innerhalb der Gemeindegrenzen der Stadt Zürich 30 Vegetationsaufnahmen mit 10 m2 Fläche erfasst, mithilfe des TWINSPAN-Algorithmus gruppiert und die erfassten Umweltparameter der ermittelten Vegetationstypen mithilfe von Varianzanalysen auf signifikante Unterschiede untersucht. Die Daten wurden in vier Verbände (Aegopodion podagrariae, Arction lappae, Convolvulo arvensis-Agropyrion repentis und Dauco-Melilotion) gruppiert. Die Varianzanalysen ergaben unter anderem signifikante Unterschiede in potenziellen Sonnenstunden und Baumschichtdeckung. Die Artenanzahl war begünstigt durch potenzielle Sonnenstunden und Boden-pH. Die Ergebnisse deuten auf ein alarmierendes Verschwinden dieser artenreichen Pflanzengesellschaften in der Stadt Zürich hin.
title: Katz‘ und Maus?: Die “Nichtbestehens-Ausweisung” im Lichte neuester EuGH Rechtsprechung
Creators: name: Dolgowski, Karoline
name: Traudt, Dennis
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2021
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Saar Briefs
title: LuxLeaks Whistleblower Not Protected by Article 10 ECHR: Case Analysis of “Halet v. Luxembourg” (ECtHR, Appl. no. 21884/18)
Creators: name: Yurttagül, Hava
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2021
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Saar Briefs
Comparative simulation studies of native and single-site mutant human beta-defensin-1 peptides
Creators: name: Marx, Kenneth A.
name: Toubar, Rabab A.
name: Zhmurov, Artem
name: Barsegov, Valeri
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Molecular Biology

description: Human defensins play important roles in a broad range of biological functions, such as microbial defense and immunity. Yet, little is known about their molecular properties, i.e. secondary structure stability, structural variability, important side chain interactions, surface charge distribution, and resistance to thermal fluctuations, and how these properties are related to their functions. To assess these factors, we studied the native human β-defensin-1 monomer and dimer as well as several single-site mutants using molecular dynamics simulations. The results showed that disulfide bonds are important determinants in maintaining the defensins’ structural integrity, as no structural transitions were observed at 300 K and only minor structural unfolding was detected upon heating to 500 K. The α-helix was less thermally stable than the core β-sheet structure held together by hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. The monomer α-helix stability was directly correlated, whereas the end-to-end distance was inversely correlated to the experimentally measured β-defensin-1 chemotactic activity, in the order: mutant 2 (Gln24Glu) > mutant 3 (Lys31Ala) = wild type > mutant 1 (Asn4Ala). The structural stability of the β-defensin-1 dimer species exhibited an inverse correlation to their chemotactic activity. In dimers formed by mutants 2 and 3, we observed sliding of one monomer upon the surface of the other in the absence of unbinding. This dynamic sliding feature may enhance the molecular oligomerization of β-defensin-1 peptides contributing to their antibacterial activity. It could also help these peptides orient correctly in the CC chemokine receptor 6 binding site, thereby initiating their chemotactic activity. In agreement with this notion, the remarkable sliding behavior was observed only for the mutants with the highest chemotactic activity.
Molecular determinants of inactivation of the resuscitation promoting factor B from Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Creators: name: Ruggiero, Alessia
name: Simone, Alfonso De
name: Marchant, Jan
name: Squeglia, Flavia
name: Makarov, Vadim
name: Berisio, Rita
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Molecular Biology

description: Inactivation of revival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from dormancy is one of the main goals of the WHO Global Plan to stop tuberculosis (TB) 2011–2015, given the huge reservoir of latently infected individuals. This process requires a group of secreted proteins, denoted as resuscitation-promoting factors (Rpfs). Of these, RpfB is the sole member indispensable for resuscitation in vivo. The first class of inhibitors of RpfB was identified among 2-nitrophenylthiocyanates. However, their inactivation mechanism is hitherto not known. To gain insight into the inactivation mechanism of one of the most promising RpfB inhibitors, 4-benzoyl-2-nitrophenyl thiocyanate, NPT7, we have performed replica exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations, starting from the crystal structure of RpfB catalytic domain, derived in this study. We validated our results by resuscitation experiments of M. tuberculosis cultures. The atomic resolution crystal structure of RpfB catalytic domain identified the potential of the enzyme catalytic cleft to bind benzene rings. REMD simulations, 48 replicas, identified the key interactions for the binding of NPT7 to RpfB catalytic site. Of these, an important role is played by the thiocyanate group of NPT7. Consistently, we prove that the substitution of this group implies a complete loss of RpfB inactivation. Our results provide valuable information for modifications of NPT7 structure to enhance its binding affinity to RpfB, with the final aim of developing second-generation inhibitors of therapeutic interest in TB eradication strategy.
title: What Is the Role of Unilateral Cyber Sanctions in the Context of the Global Cybersecurity Law-Making?
Creators: name: Vásquez Callo Müller, María
name: Bogdanova, Iryna
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 341

description: Völkerrechtsblog
Anti-biofilm activities of quercetin and tannic acid against Staphylococcus aureus
Creators: name: Lee, Jin-Hyung
name: Joo-Hyeon Park
name: Cho, Hyun Seob
name: Joo, Sang Woo
name: Cho, Moo Hwan
name: Jintae Lee
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of nosocomial infections because of its resistance to diverse antibiotics. The formation of a biofilm is one of the mechanisms of drug resistance in S. aureus. The anti-biofilm abilities of 498 plant extracts against S. aureus were examined. Seventy-two plant extracts belonging to 59 genera and 38 families were found to significantly inhibit the formation of biofilms of S. aureus without affecting the growth of planktonic cells. The most active extract, from Alnus japonica, inhibited the formation of biofilms by three S. aureus strains by >70% at 20 μg ml−1. Transcriptional analyses showed that extract of A. japonica repressed the intercellular adhesion genes icaA and icaD most markedly. Quercetin and tannic acid are major anti-biofilm compounds in the extract of A. japonica. Additionally, the extract of A. japonica and its component compound quercetin, reduced hemolysis by S. aureus. This phenomenon was not observed in the treatment with tannic acid. This study suggests that various plant extracts, such as quercetin and tannic acid, could be used to inhibit the formation of recalcitrant biofilms of S. aureus.
Molecular dynamics simulations and density functional theory studies of NALMA and NAGMA dipeptides
Creators: name: Boopathi, Subramaniam
name: Ponmalai Kolandaivel
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Molecular Biology

description: Classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using fixed charged force field (AMBER ff03) and density functional theory method using the M05-2X/6-31G∗∗ level of theory have been used to investigate the plasticity of the hydrogen bond formed between dipeptides of N-Acetyl-Leucine-MethylAmide (NALMA), N-Acetyl-Glycine-MethylAmide (NAGMA), and vicinity of water molecules at temperature of 300 K. We have noticed that 2–3 water molecules contribute to change in the conformations of dipeptides NAGMA and NALMA. The self-assembly of 11 water molecules leads to the formation of water bridge at vicinity of the dipeptides and it constrain the conformations of dipeptides. We have found that the energy balance between breaking of the C = O…H–N H bonds and the formation of the C = O…H–O (wat) H bonds may be one of the determining factors to control the dynamics of the folding process of protein molecules.
Assessing the Factors That Influence Morbidity and Mortality From Stress-Related Mental Disorders, Such as Anxiety and Depression, Among Undocumented Mexican Immigrant Male Adults in New York City
Creators: Cárdenas, Luisa Fernanda
Publisher: name: Columbia University
Year: 2020
Subjects: Social ecology
Stress (Psychology)
Anxiety disorders
Depression, Mental
Male immigrants
Emigration and immigration law

description: Using a holistic social ecological perspective, this needs assessment proposal investigates the individual and environmental risk factors associated with increased morbidity and mortality from stress-related mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, among undocumented Mexican immigrants male adults in NYC along with the personal determinants that influence those behavioral risk factors. Moreover, the proposal also puts forward a plan for obtaining additional primary data that would provide further insight into what is occurring at each of the five levels of the Social Ecological Model (i.e. individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy/societal levels) as it relates to the health problem.
title: Recht und Prostitution: Folge 21
Creators: name: Gather, Selma
name: Valentiner, Dana-Sophia
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Prostitution oder Sexarbeit – schon in der Benennung des Themas wird der feministische Konflikt deutlich. Die 21. Folge „Justitias Töchter – der Podcast zu feministischer Rechtspolitik“ nimmt sich nicht vor, die Kontroverse zu klären, sondern stellt sich aus feministischer rechtlicher Sicht den Fragen: Wie sollte das Recht mit den vielfältigen Realitäten der Prostitution bzw. Sexarbeit umgehen? Welche Möglichkeiten der Regulierungen gibt es? Und welchen Weg geht die aktuelle Gesetzeslage? Die Podcasthosts und Juristinnen Selma Gather und Dr. Dana Valentiner sprechen zu diesen Fragen mit der Expertin Dr. Stefanie Killinger. Stefanie Killinger ist Präsidentin des Verwaltungsgerichts Göttingen, Mitglied der djb-Kommission Verfassungsrecht, Öffentliches Recht, Gleichstellung und war 15 Jahre im Vorstand eines Vereins, der Beratung für Sexarbeiter*innen und Opfer von Menschenhandel anbietet. Gemeinsam beleuchten die drei Juristinnen den Status quo der rechtlichen Regulierung in Deutschland und Missstände im Rechtsvollzug. Vor dem Hintergrund der anstehenden Evaluierung des Prostituiertenschutzgesetzes geht es auch um die Fragen, wo genau hingesehen werden muss und welche Maßnahmen den Schutz von Betroffenen verbessern könnten. Wie immer schließt die Folge mit drei spannenden feministischen Fundstücken.
Decreased solar radiation and increased temperature combine to facilitate fouling by marine non-indigenous species
Creators: name: Kim, Tae Won
name: Micheli, Fiorenza
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Studies of the effects of climate changes on marine biofouling have mainly focused on the effects of temperature increase, but a decrease in the level of solar radiation could also influence the establishment and persistence of fouling species. To test if decreased solar radiation and/or increased temperature influenced marine fouling communities, solar radiation, and temperature were manipulated by deploying shading devices in the intertidal zone of a central California estuary. Non-indigenous species (NIS) recruiting to artificial substrata had greater coverage under the shading treatments than under transparent plates, indicating that low radiation facilitates recruitment and growth of NIS. In contrast, the coverage of NIS underneath warmer black plates was higher than that on white plates. Furthermore, spatial comparisons of recruitment showed that NIS had a tendency to grow better in the warmer region of the estuary whereas native species showed the opposing trend. The results suggest that both lower radiation and higher temperature may facilitate the spread of marine NIS.
title: Entgelt(un)gleichheit – Ist gleicher Lohn Verhandlungssache?: Folge 22
Creators: name: Gather, Selma
name: Valentiner, Dana-Sophia
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Am 7. März 2022 ist in Deutschland Equal Pay Day: Der Tag, bis zu dem Frauen bei einem angenommenen gleichen Stundenlohn umsonst arbeiten, während Männer schon ab dem 1. Januar bezahlt werden. Er markiert symbolisch die geschlechtsspezifische Lohnlücke, die zurzeit in Deutschland bei 18 Prozent liegt. Aus diesem Anlass nehmen sich die Podcasthosts und Juristinnen Selma Gather und Dr. Dana Valentiner in der 22. Folge „Justitias Töchter – der Podcast zu feministischer Rechtspolitik“ das Thema der geschlechtsspezifischen Entgeltungleichheit vor. Sie erklären, warum es sich dabei eben nicht einfach um ein privates, sondern um ein strukturelles und feministisches Problem handelt und stellen die rechtliche Ausgangslage dar. Als Expertin haben sie Prof. Dr. Nora Markard, MA eingeladen, Professorin an der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster und Vorstandsmitglied der Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V. Gemeinsam wird der Frage nachgegangen, warum von den bestehenden rechtlichen Instrumenten kaum Gebrauch gemacht wird und was sich ändern müsste, um Entgeltgleichheit zu erreichen. Schließlich geht es um die Möglichkeiten strategischer Prozessführung und Forderungen an die Legislative. Wie immer werden die Themen für Jurist*innen wie Nichtjurst*innen gleichermaßen kompetent und verständlich besprochen. In den feministischen Fundstücken werden ein aktuelles Urteil, eine Podcastfolge und ein Buch vorgestellt.
Deliverable D2.3 - Final definition of trial networks lifecycle
Creators: name: García, Bruno
name: Makropoulos, George
name: Pagin, Matteo
name: Ivanovic, Filip
name: Dao, The
name: Mowla, Md Munjure
name: Gavras, Anastasius
name: Hrasnica, Halid
name: Setaki, Fofy
name: Tsolkas, Dimitris
name: Charismiadis, Anastasios-Stavros
name: García, Bruno
name: Andreo Lopez, Carlos
name: Macias, Jesús
name: Sakkas, Christos
name: Theodoropoulos, George
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2025

description: This deliverable provides additional details regarding the Trial Network Lifecycle from the foundation defined in D2.2. Moreover, it provides an overview on Data Reusability concept and defines the 6G-SANDBOX strategy on this topic. Finally, it provides a study on 6G Stakeholders and details the collaborations of the Project Consortium with external entities. The deliverable is organized into five chapters: introduction, Trial Network’s lifecycle, Data Reusability, stakeholders and collaborations, and a concluding summary. Its target audience spans from the project consortium and the research community to funding agencies and the public. The content of this deliverable ensures validation of objectives, alignment among stakeholders, and transparency in the technological advancements, and it is also laying the foundation for achieving the expected outcomes of the 6G-SANDBOX project.
title: Sich kümmern um den Rechtsstaat – mit Vizepräsidentin des Bundesverfassungsgerichts Prof. Dr. Doris König: Folge 23
Creators: name: Gather, Selma
name: Valentiner, Dana-Sophia
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Gleichstellung, Demokratie und Rechtsstaat – um über den Zusammenhang dieser drei großen Begriffe zu sprechen, haben sich die beiden Podcasthosts und Juristinnen Selma Gather und Dr. Dana Valentiner auf eine besondere Reise zu einer besonderen Gesprächspartnerin gemacht: In der 23. Folge „Justitias Töchter – der Podcast zu feministischer Rechtspolitik“ sprechen Sie in den Räumlichkeiten des Bundesverfassungsgerichts mit dessen Vizepräsidentin Professorin Dr. Doris König. Außerdem geht es in dem Gespräch um den Lebensweg der beeindruckenden Juristin, darum, was es bedeutete, fast überall eine der ersten Frauen gewesen zu sein, um Vorbilder und um frauenrechtspolitisches Engagement über die eigene Karriere hinaus. Eine Folge, die aufzeigt, wie Strukturen geschlechtergerechter werden können, für Jurist*innen wie Nichtjurst*innen gleichermaßen spannend. In den feministischen Fundstücken geht es um einen Equal-Pay-Erfolg der amerikanischen Fußballnationalspielerinnen, einen Film und zwei Bücher. Die 23. Folge wurde produziert im Rahmen der BMFSFJ-geförderten Kampagne „Gleichstellung & Demokratie“. Teil der Kampagne war auch der 44. djb-Bundeskongress, der vom 16. – 18. September 2021 stattfand. Das komplette Programm und Aufnahmen des digitalen Programms, finden sich auf unserer Webseite: www.djb.de/buko44/aufzeichnungen
title: Feministisch Streiken: Folge 24
Creators: name: Gather, Selma
name: Valentiner, Dana-Sophia
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: „Feministisch Streiken“ ist das Thema der 24. Folge „Justitias Töchter – der Podcast zu feministischer Rechtspolitik“. Gemeinsam mit der Expertin Theresa Tschenker, Referentin Arbeitszeitrecht und Tarifrecht beim DGB-Bundesvorstand, gehen die Podcast-Hosts und Juristinnen Dr. Dana Valentiner und Selma Gather den rechtlichen Hintergründen (und Hindernissen) sowie den feministischen Potenzialen des Arbeitskampfs auf den Grund. Dabei wird deutlich: Arbeitskämpfe in frauendominierten und von extrem schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen geprägten Berufen wie der Pflegebranche sind ein Thema für alle Feminist*innen! Wie immer schließt die Folge mit drei spannenden feministischen Fundstücken.
title: „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“ – Auftakt der Sonderreihe: Sonderfolge 1
Creators: name: Gather, Selma
name: Valentiner, Dana-Sophia
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: Erst vor 100 Jahren, am 11. Juli 1922, wurde mit dem „Gesetz über die Zulassung der Frauen zu den Ämtern und Berufen in der Rechtspflege vom 11. Juli 1922 (Reichsgesetzblatt 1922 I, S. 573)“ Frauen der Zugang zu den juristischen Berufen ermöglicht. Das Gesetz beseitigte endlich die formalen Hindernisse, gewährte Frauen Zugang zum Staatsexamen und schließlich zu den juristischen Berufen. Seitdem ist viel passiert – Zeit Bilanz zu ziehen, den Kämpferinnen der letzten 100 Jahre eine Bühne zu bieten und den Status quo kritisch unter die Lupe zu nehmen. In der ersten Folge der Sonderreihe „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“ wagen die Juristinnen und Hosts der Folge Dr. Dana-Sophia Valentiner und Selma Gather einen Rückblick mit Ausblick. Dazu sprechen sie im ersten Teil der Folge mit Rechtshistorikerin und djb-Mitglied Prof. Dr. Marion Röwekamp über die Vorkämpferinnen, auf deren Schultern Juristinnen bis heute stehen, die Kämpfe, die das Gesetz von 1922 möglich machten und die Berufsrealität der ersten Frauen in juristischen Berufen bis zum ersten großen Einschnitt, der Machtergreifung der Nationalsozialisten 1933. Im zweiten Teil ist Prof. Dr. Maria Wersig, Präsidentin des djb, zu Gast. Gemeinsam blicken Selma Gather, Dana-Sophia Valentiner und Maria Wersig auf die letzten 100 Jahre, den Status quo und die nächsten 100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen. Außerdem stellen die Hosts eine neue Rubrik vor: In „Auf ihren Schultern“ lernen wir Maria Wersigs juristisches Vorbild kennen. Die Sonderfolge ist eine djb-Produktion im Rahmen der 2022 durchgeführten Kampagne „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“, die finanziell gefördert wird durch das Bundesministerium der Justiz (BMJ). Die Kampagne "100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen umfasst u.a. 12 Sonderfolgen des Podcasts "Justitias Töchter", eine Festveranstaltung am 11. Juli 2022 im BMJ, Veranstaltungen an historisch-relevanten Universitäten, eine Wanderausstellung und eine digitale Auftaktveranstaltung am 25. Januar 2022, 19 Uhr (https://www.djb.de/termine/details/v220125). Mehr Infos zur Kampagne auf unserer Webseite: www.djb.de/100-jahre-frauen-in-juristischen-berufen
title: „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“ – die ersten Juristinnen und ihr Weg in die juristischen Berufe: Sonderfolge 2
Creators: name: Hahne, Helen
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 340

description: In der zweiten Folge der Sonderreihe „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“ blicken wir auf die ersten Juristinnen in Deutschland, die mit ihrem Einsatz den Weg zum „Gesetz über die Zulassung der Frauen zu den Ämtern und Berufen in der Rechtspflege vom 11. Juli 1922 (Reichsgesetzblatt 1922 I, S. 573)“ und damit schließlich den Weg von Frauen in die juristischen Berufe möglich gemacht haben. Dazu spricht Kampagnenleiterin Helen Hahne mit Rechtshistorikerin und djb-Mitglied Professorin Dr. Marion Röwekamp. Gemeinsam blicken sie auf die ersten Juristinnen, die Widerstände, die sie überwinden mussten, den gemeinsam gewonnen Kampf für die Berufszulassung und wie das ganze in Original-Quellen formuliert wurde. Außerdem beantwortet Marion Röwekamp die Frage danach, was wir von den ersten Juristinnen für heutige frauenrechtspolitische Arbeit lernen können. In der Rubrik auf „Auf ihren Schultern“ lernen wir gleich zwei internationale juristische Vorbilder von Marion Röwekamp kennen. Die Sonderfolge ist eine djb-Produktion im Rahmen der 2022 durchgeführten Kampagne „100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen“, die finanziell gefördert wird durch das Bundesministerium der Justiz. Erst vor 100 Jahren, im Juli 1922, wurde mit dem „Gesetz über die Zulassung der Frauen zu den Ämtern und Berufen in der Rechtspflege vom 11. Juli 1922 (Reichsgesetzblatt 1922 I, S. 573)“ Frauen der Zugang zu den juristischen Berufen ermöglicht. Das Gesetz beseitigte endlich die formalen Hindernisse, gewährte Frauen Zugang zum Staatsexamen und schließlich zu den juristischen Berufen. Seitdem ist viel passiert – Zeit Bilanz zu ziehen, den Vorkämpferinnen der letzten 100 Jahre eine Bühne zu bieten und den Status quo kritisch unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Die Kampagne "100 Jahre Frauen in juristischen Berufen umfasst u.a. 12 Sonderfolgen des Podcasts "Justitias Töchter", eine Festveranstaltung am 11. Juli 2022 im BMJ, Veranstaltungen an historisch-relevanten Universitäten, eine Wanderausstellung und eine digitale Auftaktveranstaltung am 25. Januar 2022, 19 Uhr. Mehr Infos zur Kampagne auf unserer Webseite: https://www.djb.de/100-jahre-frauen-in-juristischen-berufen
Evaluation of the antifouling properties of 3-alyklpyridine compounds
Creators: name: Manzo, Emiliano
name: Cutignano, Adele
name: Picariello, Gianluca
name: Fontana, Angelo
name: Blihoghe, Daniela
name: Villela, Alexandre
name: Faimali, Marco
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2011
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: One of the most promising alternative technologies to antifouling (AF) biocides based on toxic heavy metals lies in the development of natural eco-friendly biocides. The present study evaluates the AF potential of structurally different compounds containing a 3-alkylpyridine moiety. The products, namely poly 3-alkylpyridinium salts, saraine, and haminols, were either extracted or derived from natural sources (the sponges Haliclona sp. and Reniera sarai and the mollusc Haminoea fusari), or obtained by chemical synthesis. All the molecules tested showed generally good anti-settlement activity against larvae of the barnacle Amphibalanus (=Balanus) amphitrite (EC50 values between 0.19 and 3.61 μg ml−1) and low toxicity (LC50 values ranging from 2.04 to over 100 μg ml−1) with non-target organisms. For the first time, the AF potential of a synthetic monomeric 3-alkylpyridine was demonstrated, suggesting that chemical synthesis is as a realistic way to produce large amounts of these compounds for future research and development of environmentally-friendly AF biocides.
Multi-scale periodic analysis of financial indexes for quantitative financial forecasts - Presentation
Creators: name: Volpatti, Giovanni
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: Spectral Analysis
Financial Indexes
Quantitative Finance
Fourier Transform (FFT)
Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT)
Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT)
S&P 500
Stock Market Forecasting
Financial Time Series
Market Cycles
Volatility Analysis
Multi-scale Analysis
Trading Strategies
Risk Management
Python Analysis
Microsoft Excel Analysis
Empirical Financial Analysis
Developed Markets
Emerging Markets
Technical Indicators
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
EuroStoxx
DAX
CAC
SMI
FTSE MIB
Nikkei
SSE

description: The present document is the presentation given during the defense of the EMBA Thesis “Multi-scale periodic analysis of financial indexes for quantitative financial forecasts”

The analysis of financial markets has long been a cornerstone of economic research, impacting investors, policymakers, and researchers. As global financial systems grow in complexity, advanced analytical techniques to decode market behavior are increasingly critical. Spectral analysis, including methodologies like the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT), and Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), offers powerful tools for revealing underlying patterns in financial time series data.

This thesis utilizes spectral techniques to enhance financial market analysis, focusing on the S&P 500 index—a key global economic benchmark. Objectives include refining and implementing FFT, STFT, and CWT tailored to financial data, extracting significant cyclical patterns and volatility dynamics, benchmarking findings against existing literature, and exploring practical applications in real-world financial analysis, trading strategies, and risk management.

The thesis systematically builds the case for spectral analysis in financial markets, from theoretical foundations to practical applications. It includes an introduction, literature review, detailed methodologies for FFT, STFT, and CWT, practical application to the S&P 500, critical analysis of results, and a conclusion summarizing key findings and implications.

Spectral analysis techniques provide significant advantages, offering a multi-dimensional view of market behavior and improving the ability to forecast trends, identify trading opportunities, and manage risks. By focusing on the S&P 500 index, this study demonstrates the broader applicability of spectral analysis, leading to more informed decision-making and robust financial models.
Evaluation of graphene-derived bone scaffold exposure to the calvarial bone_in-vitro and in-vivo studies
Creators: name: Lu, Yung-Chang
name: Chang, Ting-Kuo
name: Yeh, Shu-Ting
name: Lin, Tzu-Chiao
name: Lin, Hung-Shih
name: Chen, Chun-Hung
name: Huang, Chun-Hsiung
name: Huang, Chang-Hung
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Medicine
subject: Physiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Biotechnology
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Cancer

description: Graphene is a novel material which has recently been gaining great interest in the biomedical fields. Our previous study observed that graphene-derived particles help induce bone formation in a murine calvarial model. Here, we further developed a blended graphene-contained polycaprolactone (PCL/G) filament for application in a 3D-printed bone scaffold. Since implants are expected to be for long-term usage, in vitro cell culture and in vivo scaffold implants were evaluated in a critical-size bone defect calvarial model for over 60 weeks. Graphene greatly improved the mechanical strength by 30.2% compared to pure PCL. The fabricated PCL/G scaffolds also showed fine cell viability. In animal model, an abnormal electroencephalogram power spectrum and early signs of aging, such as hair graying and hair loss, were found in the group with a PCL/G scaffold compared to pure PCL scaffold. Neither of the abnormal symptoms caused death of all animals in both groups. The long-term use of graphene-derived biomaterials for in-vivo implants seems to be safe. But the comprehensive biosafety still needs further evaluation.
Migration of silver from commercial plastic food containers and implications for consumer exposure assessment
Creators: name: Goetz, Natalie Von
name: Fabricius, Lars
name: Glaus, Reto
name: Weitbrecht, Volker
name: Günther, Detlef
name: Hungerbühler, Konrad
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: subject: Microbiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences

description: Food storage containers with embedded silver as an antibacterial agent promise longer durability of food. For risk assessment the release of this silver into the stored food and resulting human exposure need to be known. For the purpose of exposure assessment, silver migration from commercial plastic containers with declared content of ‘nano-’ or ‘micro-silver’ into different food simulants (water, 10% ethanol, 3% acetic acid, olive oil) was quantitatively determined by ICP-MS and the form of the released silver was investigated. The highest migration of silver was observed for the acidic food simulant with 30 ng silver cm−2 contact surface within 10 days at 20°C. In a second and third use cycle, migration dropped by a factor of up to 10, so that the maximum cumulated release over three use cycles was 34 ng cm−2. The silver release over time was described using a power function and a numerical model that simulates Fickian diffusion through the plastic material. The released silver was found to be in ionic form, but also in the form of silver nanoparticles (around 12%). Consumer exposure to the total amount of silver released from the food containers is low in comparison with the background silver exposure of the general population, but since natural background concentrations are only known for ionic silver, the exposure to silver nanoparticles is not directly comparable with a safe background level.
Nanosized titanium dioxide elevates toxicity of cationic metals species for Daphnia – have aging and natural organic matter an unexpected impact?
Creators: name: Roy, Rajdeep
name: Kandrapu, Vinod Kumar
name: Kempter, Lucas
name: Islam, Rezaul
name: Kalčíková, Gabriela
name: Schulz, Ralf
name: Bundschuh, Mirco
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: Biochemistry
subject: Medicine
subject: 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences
subject: 39999 Chemical Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Chemical sciences
subject: Ecology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: 20199 Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: FOS: Physical sciences
subject: Developmental Biology

description: In aquatic ecosystems, nanosized titanium dioxide particles (nTiO2) likely interact with natural organic matter (NOM) and may alter the ecotoxicity of co-occurring metals. The magnitude of changes in toxicity may be modulated by the duration of interactions (i.e. aging) between these factors. As those interactions are hardly addressed in literature, the present study aimed at assessing the impact of aging durations (0, 1, 3 and 6 days) on metals with mainly cationic (silver (Ag), cadmium (Cd)) or anionic (arsenic (As)) toxic ions in combination with three nTiO2 levels (0.0, 0.6 and 3.0 mg/L) and two NOM levels (0 versus 8 mg TOC/L). The interaction of these factors was additionally investigated for two aging scenarios: in one scenario nTiO2 were aged together with one of the metals, while in other scenario metals were added to aged nTiO2. Subsequently, their combined acute effects on Daphnia magna were assessed. The results uncovered that nTiO2 elevate the toxicity of metals with mainly cationic species (i.e. Ag+ and Cd2+) with the effect size depending on their valence electron. Contrary, nTiO2 have no impact on the metal with mainly anionic species (i.e. HAsO42−). Furthermore, NOM reduced metal toxicity only for Ag and aging duration had a limited impact on the test outcome suggesting that relevant interactions between metal and nTiO2 occur rather quick (below 24 h). These findings suggest that the charge of metals’ most toxic species is the determining factor for its interaction with nanoparticles and the resulting ecotoxicological effect assessment.
Effects of resource supplements on mature ciliate biofilms: an empirical test using a new type of flow cell
Creators: name: Norf, Helge
name: Arndt, Hartmut
name: Weitere, Markus
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2009
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Biofilm-dwelling consumer communities play an important role in the matter flux of many aquatic ecosystems. Due to their poor accessibility, little is as yet known about the regulation of natural biofilms. Here, a new type of flow cell is presented which facilitates both experimental manipulation and live observation of natural, pre-grown biofilms. These flow cells were used to study the dynamics of mature ciliate biofilms in response to supplementation of planktonic bacteria. The results suggest that enhanced ciliate productivity could be quickly transferred to micrometazoans (ciliate grazers), making the effects on the standing stock of the ciliates detectable only for a short time. Likewise, no effect on ciliates appeared when micrometazoan consumers were ab initio abundant. This indicates the importance of ‘top-down’ control of natural ciliate biofilms. The flow cells used here offer great potential for experimentally testing such control mechanisms within naturally cultivated biofilms.