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Gold cyanidation is a process by which gold is removed from low-grade ore. Due to its efficiency it has found widespread application around the world, including Peru. The process requires free cyanide in high concentration. After the gold extraction is completed, free cyanide as well as metal cyanide complexes remain in the effluent of gold mines and refineries. Often these effluents are kept in storage ponds where they pose considerable risk to health and environ-ment. Thus, it is preferable to degrade cyanide to minimize the risk of exposure. In the context of this thesis cyanide degradation was explored in a UV-light based prototype. Degradation with a combination of hydrogen peroxide and UV-light has proven to be very effective at degrading cyanide concentrations of 100 mg/L and 1000 mg/L. Furthermore, the presence of ammonia as a degradation product could also be confirmed. Membrane distillation may provide an alternative to cyanide destruction in the form of cyanide recovery. Promising results were gathered from several membrane experiment.
Die biologische Ammoniumoxidation ist ein zentraler Bestandteil des globalen Stickstoffkreislaufs. Angesichts der extremen Massen Stickstoff anthropogenen Ursprungs in der Umwelt, liegt die Entfernung reaktiven Stickstoffs im Interesse der Umwelt und der öffentlichen Gesundheit. In der folgenden Arbeit werden Bedingungen zur anaeroben Ammoniumoxidation mit Nitrat in einem Anammox-Reaktor untersucht. Dabei wurden 2 Laborreaktoren für eine Zeit von insgesamt 116 Tagen betrieben und beobachtet, die ausschließlich als Elektronendonatoren und Akzeptoren Ammonium und Nitrat enthielten. Zusätzlich wurden Batchkulturen mit Zellen eines Reaktors angezüchtet und auf ihre Gaszusammensetzung abhängig unterschiedlicher Eigenschaften untersucht. Hierbei wurde eine Reihe unterschiedlicher analytischer Quantifizierungsmethoden genutzt und es konnte gezeigt werden, dass ein Abbau unter den Bedingungen stattfindet.
Die aktuelle Forschung zu dieser Reaktion ist spärlich und verleiht der Bachelorarbeit dadurch Relevanz.
In this thesis, we implement, correct, and modify the compartmental model described in “Transmission Dynamics of Large Coronavirus Disease Outbreak in Homeless Shelter, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 2020”. Our objective is to engage in reading and understanding scientific literature, reproduce the results, and modify or generalize an existing mathematical model. We provide an overview of epidemiological models, focusing on simple compartmental SEIR models. We correct inaccuracies and misprints in the original implementation and use the limited-memory Broyden–Fletcher–Goldfarb–Shanno algorithm to fit the model’s parameters. Furthermore, we modify the model by introducing an additional compartment. The resulting model has a more intuitive interpretation and relies on fewer assumptions. We also perform the fitting process for this alternative model. Finally, we demonstrate the advantages of our modified implementations and discuss other possible approaches.
In this work, we identify similarities between Adversarial Examples and Counterfactual Explanations, extend already stated differences from previous works to other fields of AI such as dimensionality, transferability etc. and try to observe these similarities and differences in different classifier with tabular and image data. We note that this topic is an open discussion and the work here isn’t definite and canbe further extended or modified in the future, if new discoveries found.
This thesis comprehensively explores factors contributing to malaria-induced anemia and severe malarial anemia (SMA). The study utilizes a comprehensive dataset to investigate immunological interactions, genetic variations, and temporal dynamics. Findings highlight the complex interplay between immune markers, genetic traits, and cohort-specific influences. Notably, age, HIV status, and genetic variations emerge as crucial factors influencing anemia risk. The incorporation of Poisson regression models sheds light on the genetic underpinnings of SMA, emphasizing the need for personalized interventions. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of malaria-induced complications, paving the way for further molecular investigations and targeted interventions.
As new sensors are added to VR headsets, more data can be collected. This introduces a new potential threat to user privacy. We focused on the feasibility of extracting personal information from eye-tracking. To achieve this, we designed a preliminary user study focusing on the pupil response to audio stimuli. We used a variation of machine learning models to test the collected data to determine the feasibility of obtaining information such as the age or gender of the participant. Several of the experiments show promise for obtaining this information. We were able to extract with reasonable certainty whether caffeine was consumed and the gender of the participant. This demonstrates the unknown threat that embedded sensors pose to users. A further studies are planned to verify the results.
Computationally solving eigenvalue problems is a central problem in numerical analysis and as such has been the subject of extensive study. In this thesis we present four different methods to compute eigenvalues, each with its own characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. After formally introducing the methods we use them in various numerical experiments to test speed of convergence, stability as well as performance when used to compute eigenfaces, denoise images and compute the eigenvector centrality measure of a graph.
Footage of organoids taken by means of fluorescence microscopy and segmented as well as triangulated by image analysis software like LimeSeg and Mastodon often needs to be visualized in aesthetic manner for presentation of the results in scientific papers, talks and demonstrations. The goal of this work was to create a simple to use addon “Biobox” for the open source 3D – visualization package “Blender” which would allow to import triangulated 3D data with animation over time (4D), produced by image analysis software, and optimize it for efficient usage. ”Biobox” offers several visualization tools for the creation of rendered images and animation videos by biologists.
The optimization of imported data was performed by using Blender intern modifiers. The optimized data can then be visualized by using several tools built for visualizing the organoid in frozen, animated and semi-transparent manners. A dynamic link for object selection and dynamic data exchange between Blender and Mastodon was developed. Additionally, a user interface was developed for manual correction errors of segmentation and steering the object detection algorithms of LimeSeg. The benchmark of the developed addon “Biobox” was performed on real scientific data. The benchmark test demonstrated that developed optimization result in significant (~5 fold) decrease of RAM usage and acceleration of visualization more than 160 times.
Robust soft learning vector quantization (RSLVQ) is a probabilistic approach of Learning vector quantization (LVQ) algorithm. Basically, the RSLVQ approach describes its functionality with respect to Gaussian mixture model and its cost function is defined in terms of likelihood ratio. Our thesis work involves an approach of modifying standard RSLVQ with non-Gaussian density functions like logistic, lognormal, and Cauchy (referred as PLVQ). In this approach, we derive new update rules for prototypes using gradient of cost function with respect to non-Gaussian density functions. We also derive new learning rules for the model parameters like s and s, by differentiating the cost function with respect to parameters. The main goal of the thesis is to compare the performance results of PLVQ model with Gaussian-RSLVQ model. Therefore, the performance of these classification models have been tested on the Iris and Seeds dataset. To visualize the results of the classification models in an adequate way, the Principal component analysis (PCA) technique has been used.
This paper examines the communication channels used by innovation projects at the ProtoSpace Hamburg, when engaging with stakeholders, and tries to answer the thesis question whether new media channels improve the chances of success for innovation projects, when used for this communication. Expert interviews with eight experts in com-munication, innovation and stakeholder management were conducted and then analyzed through the application of Mayring´s qualitative content analysis, in order to answer the posed question.
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is increasing rapidly. The Trustless Incentivized Remote Node Network, in short IN3 (Incubed), enables trustworthy and fast access to a blockchain for a large number of low-performance IoT devices. Although currently IN3 only supports the verification of Ethereum data, it is not limited to one blockchain due to modularity. This thesis describes the fundamentals, the concept and the implementation of the Bitcoin verification in IN3.
In this thesis two novel methods for removing undesired background illumination are de-veloped. These include a wavelet analysis based approach and an enhancement of a deep learning method. These methods have been compared with conventional methods, using real confocal microscopy images and synthetic generated microscopy images. These synthetic images were created utilizing a generator introduced in this thesis.
Machine learning models for timeseries have always been a special topic of interest due to their unique data structure. Recently, the introduction of attention improved the capabilities of recurrent neural networks and transformers with respect to their learning tasks such as machine translation. However, these models are usually subsymbolic architectures, making their inner working hard to interpret without comprehensive tools. In contrast, interpretable models such learning vector quantization are more transparent in the ability to interpret their decision process. This thesis tries to merge attention as a machine learning function with learning vector quantization to better handle timeseries data. A design on such a model is proposed and tested with a dataset used in connection with the attention based transformers. Although the proposed model did not yield the expected results, this work outlines improvements for further research on this approach.
This work emphasises the synergy between anthropologi-cal research on human skeletal remains and suitable doc-umentation strategies. Highlighting the significance of data recording and the use of digital databases in various aspects of anthropological work on bones, including scien-tific standards, skeletal collections, analysis of research re-sults, ethical considerations, and curation, it provides a comprehensive examination of these topics to demonstrate the value of investing time and resources in this field, countering the existing lack of funding that has led to sig-nificant deficiencies. Additionally, the paper outlines the requirements and challenges associated with standard data protocoling and suggests that digital data manage-ment frameworks and technologies such as ontologies and semantic web technologies for anthropological information should be a central focus in developing solutions.
In this paper, we conduct experiments to optimize the learning rates for the Generalized Learning Vector Quantization (GLVQ) model. Our approach leverages insights from cog- nitive science rooted in the profound intricacies of human thinking. Recognizing that human-like thinking has propelled humankind to its current state, we explore the applica- bility of cognitive science principles in enhancing machine learning. Prior research has demonstrated promising results when applying learning rate methods inspired by cognitive science to Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ) models. In this study, we extend this approach to GLVQ models. Specifically, we examine five distinct cognitive science-inspired GLVQ variants: Conditional Probability (CP), Dual Factor Heuristic (DFH), Middle Symmetry (MS), Loose Symmetry (LS), and Loose Symme- try with Rarity (LSR). Our experiments involve a comprehensive analysis of the performance of these cogni- tive science-derived learning rate techniques across various datasets, aiming to identify optimal settings and variants of cognitive science GLVQ model training. Through this research, we seek to unlock new avenues for enhancing the learning process in machine learning models by drawing inspiration from the rich complexities of human cognition. Keywords: machine learning, GLVQ, cognitive science, cognitive bias, learning rate op- timization, optimizers, human-like learning, Conditional Probability (CP), Dual Factor Heuristic (DFH), Middle Symmetry (MS), Loose Symmetry (LS), Loose Symmetry with Rarity (LSR).
Adversarial robustness of a nearest prototype classifier assures safe deployment in sensitive use fields. Much research has been conducted on artificial neural networks regarding their robustness against adversarial attacks, whereas nearest prototype classifiers have not chalked similar successes. This thesis presents the learning dynamics and numerical stability regarding the Crammer-normalization and the Hein-normalization for adversarial robustness of nearest prototype classifiers. Results of conducted experiments are penned down and analyzed to ascertain the bounds given by Saralajew et al. and Hein et al. for adversarial robustness of nearest prototype classifiers.
With globalization and the increasing diversity of the workforce, organizations are faced with the challenge of effectively managing multicultural teams. Understanding how employee engagement and job satisfaction are influenced by multicultural factors is crucial for organizations to create inclusive work environments that foster productivity and wellbeing. This literature review aims to explore the relationship between employee engagement, job satisfaction, and multi-cultural workplaces. It examines relevant studies and provides insights into the key factors, challenges, and strategies for enhancing employee engagement and job satisfaction in multicultural workplaces. The findings will shed light upon the author's research area on the factors influencing employee engagement and job satisfaction in multicultural work environments and contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural dynamics in the workplace.
Traditional user management on the Internet has historically required individuals to give up control over their identities. In contrast, decentralized solutions promise to empower users and foster decentralized interactions. Over the last few years, the development of decentralized accounts and tokens has significantly increased, aiming at broader user adoption and shared social economies.
This thesis delves into smart contract standards and social infrastructure for Ethereum-based blockchains to enable identity-based data exchange between abstracted blockchain accounts. In this regard, the standardization landscapes of account and social token developments were analyzed in-depth to form guidelines that allow users to retain complete control over their data and grant access selectively.
Based on the evaluations, a pioneering Solidity standard is presented, natively integrating consensual restrictive on-chain assets for abstracted blockchain accounts. Further, the architecture of a decentralized messaging service has been defined to outline how new token and account concepts can be intertwined with efficient and minimal data-sharing principles to ensure security and privacy, while merging traditional server environments with global ledgers.
Laser engraving requires a precise ablation per pulse through all layers of a depth map. To transform this process towards areas of a square meter and more within an acceptable time, needs high-power ultra-short pulsed lasers for the precision and a high scan speed for the beam distribution. Scan speeds in the range of several 100 m/s can be achieved with a polygon scanner. In this work, a polygon scanner has been utilized within a roll-engraving machine to treat an 800 x 220 mm² (L x Dia) roll with 0.55 m² in a laser engraving process. The machine setup, the processing strategy and the data handling has been investigated and result in an efficient large area process. Pre-tests were performed with a multi-MHz-frequency nanosecond-pulsed laser, to investigate the processing strategy. A method to overcome the duty cycle of the polygon scanner was found in the synchronization of two polygons, enabling the use on a single laser source in a time-sharing concept. The throughput and the utilization of the laser source can be increased by the factor of two
In this work, Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) is used in conjunction with the polygon scanner technique to fabricate textured polystyrene and nickel surfaces through ultra-fast beam deflection. For polystyrene, the impact of scanning speed and repetition rate on the structure formation is studied, obtaining periodic features with a spatial period of 21 μm and reaching structure heights up to 23 μm. By applying scanning speeds of up to 350 m/s, a structuring throughput of 1.1 m²/min has been reached. Additionally, the optical configuration was used to texture nickel electrode foils with line-like patterns with a spatial period of 25 μm and a maximum structure depth of 15 μm. Subsequently, the structured nickel electrodes were assessed in terms of their performance for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER). The findings revealed a significant improvement in HER efficiency, with a 22% increase compared to the untreated reference electrode.
In laser drilling, one challenge is to achieve a high drilling quality in high aspect ratio drilling. Ultra-short pulsed lasers use different concepts like thin disks, fibers and rods. The slab technology is implemented because of their flexibility and characteristics. They bring together both advantages and deliver high pulse energies at high repetition rates. Materials with a thickness > 1.5 mm demand specialized optics handling the high power and pulse energies with adapted processing strategies, integrated in a machine setup. In this contribution, we focus on all the necessary components and strategies for drilling high precision holes with aspect ratios up to 1:40.
For monitoring laser beam welding processes and detecting or actively avoiding process defects, acoustic based measurements can be used in addition to optical measurement methods such as pyrometry. To reliably detect process events, it is essential to position the respective sensors in such a way that specific signal characteristics are reproducible and significant. However, there are only few investigations regarding the positioning for airborne sound sensors, especially for the detection of process emissions in the ultrasonic range. Therefore, in this research, the influence of the process distance as well as the angle and orientation of the microphone to a laser beam deep penetration welding process is investigated with respect to the detectability of process emissions in different frequency bands. It is shown that for a wide ultrasonic range a flat sensor angle with respect to the sample surface leads to an increased signal strength of the acoustic emissions compared to steep angles.
We report on our recent progress in creating a new type of compact laser that uses thulium-based fiber CPA technology to emit a central wavelength of 2 μm. This laser can produce pulse energies of >100 μJ and an average power of >15 W. It is designed to be long-lasting and is built for industrial use, making it a great fit for integration into laser machines used for materials processing. These laser parameters are ideal for working with semiconductors like silicon, allowing for tasks such as micro-welding, cutting of filaments, dicing, bonding and more.
Laser welding of hidden T-joints, connecting the web-sheet through the face-sheet of the joint can provide advantages like increased lightweight potential in manufacturing sandwich structures with thin-walled cores. However, maintaining the correct positioning of the beam relative to the joint is challenging. A method to reduce the effort of positioning is using optical coherence tomography (OCT), that interferometrically measures the reflection distance inside of the keyhole during laser deep penetration welding. In this study new approaches for targeted data processing of the OCT-signal to automatically detect misalignments are presented. It is shown that considering multiple components from the inference pattern and the respective signal intensities improve the detection accuracy of misalignments.
Analysis of the Forensic Preparation of Biometric Facial Features for Digital User Authentication
(2023)
Biometrics has become a popular method of securing access to data as it eliminates the need for users to remember a password. Although exploiting the vulnerabilities of biometric systems increased with their usage, these could also be helpful during criminal casework.
This thesis aims to evaluate approaches to bypass electronic devices with forged faces to access data for law enforcement. Here, obtaining the necessary data in a timely manner is critical. However, unlocking the devices with a password can take several years with a brute force attack. Consequently, biometrics could be a quicker alternative for unlocking.
Various approaches were examined to bypass current face recognition technologies. The first approaches included printing the user's face on regular paper and aimed to unlock devices performing face recognition in the visible spectrum. Further approaches consisted of printing the user's infrared image and creating three-dimensional masks to bypass devices performing face recognition in the near-infrared. Additionally, the underlying software responsible for face recognition was reverse-engineered to get information about its operation mode.
The experiments demonstrate that forged faces can partly bypass face recognition and obtain secured data. Devices performing face recognition in the visible spectrum can be unlocked with a printed image of the user's face. Regarding devices with advanced near-infrared face recognition, only one could be bypassed with a three-dimensional face mask. In addition, its underlying software provided evidence about the demands of face recognition. Other devices under attack remained locked, and their software provided no clues.
The Tutte polynomial is an important tool in graph theory. This paper provides an introduction to the two-variable polynomial using the spanning subgraph and rank-generating polynomials. The equivalency of definitions is shown in detail, as well as evaluations and derivatives. The properties and examples of the polynomial, i.e. the universality, coefficient relations, closed forms and recurrence relations are mentioned. Moreover, the thesis contains the connection between the dichromate and other significant polynomials.
Analysis of Continuous Learning Strategies at the Example of Replay-Based Text Classification
(2023)
Continuous learning is a research field that has significantly boosted in recent years due to highly complex machine and deep learning models. Whereas static models need to be retrained entirely from scratch when new data get available, continuous models progressively adapt to new data saving computational resources. In this context, this work analyzes parameters impacting replay-based continuous learning approaches at the example of a data-incremental text classification task using an MLP and LSTM. Generally, it was found that replay improves the results compared to naive approaches but achieves not the performance of a static model. Mainly, the performances increased with more replayed examples, and the number of training iterations has a significant influence as it can partly control the stability-plasticity-trade-off. In contrast, the impact of balancing the buffer and the strategy to select examples to store in the replay buffer were found to have a minor impact on the results in the present case.
The GeoFlow II experiment aims to replicate Earth’s core dynamics using a rotating spherical container with controlled temperature differences and simulated gravity. During the GeoFlow II campaign, a massive dataset of images was collected, necessitating an automated system for image processing and fluid flow visualization in the northern hemisphere of the spherical container. From here, we aim to detect the special structures appearing on the post processed images. Recognizing YOLOv5’s proficiency in object detection, we apply Yolov5 model for this task.
This study explores the opportunities and risks associated with user-generated content (UGC) in the communication strategies of marketing departments from a business perspective. With the rise of social media and online platforms, UGC has become a powerful tool for brands to engage with their audience, build trust, and enhance brand awareness. However, implementing UGC also comes with inherent risks, including the loss of control over brand messaging, potential negative user-generated content, and legal implications.
To investigate these dynamics, an empirical mixed-methods approach was employed, including expert interviews and a comprehensive literature review. The findings indicate that UGC offers significant opportunities for marketing departments, such as increased customer loyalty, enhanced authenticity, brand awareness, as well as a diverse set of possible content. However, the study also reveals the potential risks associated with UGC, highlighting the importance of managing these risks effectively.
RNA tertiary contact interactions between RNA tetraloops and their receptors stabilize the folding of ribosomal RNA and support the maturation of the ribosome. Here we use FRET assisted structure prediction to develop structural models of two ribosomal tertiary contacts, one consisting of a kissing loop and a GAAA tetraloop and one consisting of the tetraloop receptor (TLR) and a GAAA tetraloop. We build bound and unbound states of the ribosomal contacts de novo, label the RNA in silico and compute FRET histograms based on MD simulations and accessible contact volume (ACV) calculations. The predicted mean FRET efficiency from molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and ACV determination show agreement for the KL-TLGAAA construct. The KL construct revealed too high FRET efficiency and artificial dye behavior, which requires further investigation of the model. In the case of the TLR, the importance of the correct dye and construct parameters in the modeling was shown, which also leads to a renewed modeling. This hybrid approach of experiment and simulation will promote the elucidation of dynamic RNA tertiary contacts and accelerate the discovery of novel RNA interactions as potential future drug targets.
The following thesis contains a detailed business plan of a formula student combustion racecar. This includes the evaluating of existing knowledge about the car combined with required information about the market and seed capital. Subsequently the already presented plan is described with the interpretation for future business plans. In this connection the acceptance of electro mobility shall be evaluated and first ideas for the presentation of an electric car shall be created.
Over recent years, Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) has gained significant importance within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Remarkably, within just two years of its emergence, MEV has seen an extraction of approximately 600 million USD - a phenomenon that has sparked concerns regarding potential threats to blockchain stability.
With growing interest in the Ethereum network and the growing DeFi sector, research surrounding MEV has substantially increased. This work aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of MEV. Additionally, this research quantifies the largest types of MEV (Arbitrage, Sandwich and Liquidations) from March 2022 to March 2023. The data are then compared to other sources, revealing a general upward trend, with a particularly noticeable increase in Sandwich Attacks.
In the field of Blockchain Technology applications and research, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained significant attention in recent years. Whilst current research is focused on NFT use cases or the purchase of NFTs from an investor’s perspective, the NFT launch (i.e. primary market) from a creator’s perspective remains uncovered. However, the launch strategy is considered to be an important factor for the success of a product. Therefore, our research paper aims to explore launch strategies of NFTs. Thereby, we discuss the marketing mix instruments price (i.e. pricing strategy), place (i.e. mint mechanism), and promotion. Through an empirical approach of conducting eight expert interviews, we examine parameters that are used to define an NFT launch strategy and assess their preference of different stakeholders.
A Systematic Literature Review on Blockchain Oracles: State of Research, Challenges, and Trends
(2023)
To enable data exchange between the Blockchain protocol (on-chain) and the real world (off-chain), e.g., non-Blockchain-based applications and systems, a software called Oracle is used [3]. Blockchain oracle is an important component in the use of off-chain data for on-chain smart contracts. However, there is limited scientific literature available on this important blockchain topic. Therefore, in this paper, a novel systematic literature review based on intelligent methods, e.g., information linking, topic clustering and focus identification through frequency calculations, is proposed. Thus, the current state of scientific research interest, content and challenges, and future research directions for blockchain oracles are identified. This paper shows that there is little unbiased literature that does not call oracles a problem. From the results of this new literature review framework, relevant areas of data handling and verification with blockchain oracles are identified for future research.
Safety, quality, and sustainability concerns have arisen from global supply chains. Stakeholders incur risk regarding these factors, given their significance and complexity. Thus, each business's supply chain risk management must prioritize product characteristics. Accordingly, an effective traceability solution that can monitor and regulate product and supply chain aspects is crucial, especially in a given scenario. This re-search paper elucidates the potential of smart contracts in blockchain to enhancing the efficacy of business transactions and ensuring comprehensive traceability within the supply chain of paper-based coffee cups The improved levels of transaction transparency and security in traditional supply chains have been achieved through the digitization of supply chain ecosystem interactions and transactions. This approach makes verifying sources, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards easier in complex supply chains. Accordingly, the integration helps stakeholders monitor and track the whole ecosystem, promoting transparency, predictability, and dependability.
In the swiftly changing world of academic publishing, the Sea of Wisdom platform seizes the opportunity to innovate. By combining the technologies of blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with traditional scholarly communication, we present a groundbreaking, decentralized solution. Our design, although adaptable, primarily uses Ethereum's Virtual Machine, tapping into its robust scientific community.
This desk research will initiate an exploration of present and potential blockchain applications in the higher education sector of Europe. The aim of this research is to create a theoretical base for a further postgraduate research and analysis, so to create an effective model/framework to augment the integration of blockchain technology into existing organizational processes, initially in higher educational institutions, but which may be adaptable and generalizable to other specific uses. Due to the novelty of the topic, academic resources related to the research area are limited. Most studies seem to focus on blockchain-based applications in industries such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management, and there is little evidence of the impact of blockchain technology on education. This paper discusses present and suggests some potential blockchain-based applications in education in Europe and beyond. This research provides a groundwork for education and academia stakeholders, policymakers and researchers to exploit the potential of blockchain in different functions of an education system.
Currently, the Internet of Things (IoT) is connected to the virtual world through the Web of Things (WoT), allowing efficient utilization of real-world objects with Internet technologies. The WoT facilitates abstract interaction between applications and connected IoT devices, allowing owners to switch between devices while using multiple ones. To achieve this, virtual assets in WoT devices can be tokenized through smart contracts and transferred using hashed proof as transactions within blockchain networks that support virtual currencies. The goal of Web of Things is to establish connectivity, interoperability, and integration among IoT devices using web standards and protocols, reducing reliance on device manufacturers. This enables easy integration of Web 3.0 cryptocurrency for device management. This study proposes a solution for WoT applications involving different cryptocurrency definitions. Finally, simulation results are presented to demonstrate the tokenization-based ownership transfer in the Web of Things.
Decentralization is one of the key attributes associated with blockchain technology. Among the different developments in recent years, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) have been of growing interest. DAOs are currently a key part of another emerging use case, namely decentralized science (DeSci). Given the novelty of the field, an integrative definition of DeSci has not been established, but some inherent concepts and ideas can be traced back to the Open Science movement. Although the DeSci movement has the potential to benefit the public, for example through funding underrepresented research areas or more inclusive and transparent research in general, some negative aspects of decentralization should not be neglected. Due to the novelty of blockchain and emerging use cases, research can and should precede mass adoption, to which this paper aims to contribute.
To investigate the effects of climate change on interactions within ecosystems, a microcosm experiment was conducted. The effects of temperature increase and predator diversity on Collembola communities and their decomposition rate were investigated. The predators used were mites and Chilopods, whose predation effects on several response variables were analysed. This data included Collembola abundance, biomass and body mass as well as basal respiration and microbial biomass carbon. These response variables were tested against the predictors in several models. Temperature showed high significance in interaction with mite abundance in almost all models. Furthermore, the results of the basal respiration and microbial biomass carbon support the suggestion of a trophic cascade within the animal interaction.
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has seen significant growth with Ethereum and Bitcoin as foundational pillars. Ethereum introduced smart contracts revolutionizing decentralized applications (dApps) across various domains. Scalability challenges led to alternative ecosystems like Binance Smart Chain and Polygon, maintaining compatibility through the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Bitcoin also faces scalability issues, leading to the Lightning Network's development—an off-chain solution with payment channels for scalable instant transactions. Interoperability is increasingly crucial as the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to grow, enabling seamless interactions between assets and data across multiple blockchain platforms. EVM-compatible blockchains and the Lightning Network offer unique advantages in their respective use cases. This paper utilizes atomic swaps to create a secure, fast, and user-friendly trustless bridge between the Lightning Network and EVM-compatible blockchains, fostering the growth of both ecosystems and unlocking novel opportunities.
Reputation is indispensable for online business since it supports customers in their buying decisions and allows sellers to justify premium prices. While IS research has investigated reputation systems mainly as review systems on online platforms for business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, no proper solutions have been developed for business-to-business (B2B) transactions yet. We use blockchain technology to propose a new class of reputation systems that apply ratings as voluntary bonus payments: Before a transaction is performed, customers commit to pay a bonus that is granted if a service provider has performed a service properly. As opposed to rival reputation systems that build on cumulated ratings or reviews, our system enables monetized reputation mechanisms that are inextricably linked with online transactions. We expect this system class to provide more trustworthy ratings, which might reduce agency costs and serve quality providers to establish a reputation towards new customers.
This scientific work reveals the potential for the development of the renewable energy market, due to many reasons. The reasons are the unstable political situation in the world, rising energy prices, environmental degradation and the growing demand of Ger man residents for government measures to reduce the negative impact on the environment. This work is related to business planning and development using strategies based on the above reasons. The purpose of the study is to develop methods for successfully regulating the market for renewable resources to solve the problem of environmental pollution through the promotion of environmentally friendly products. The work explores the driving forces and problems hindering the development of the market for renewable resources. The problems raised concerned all interested parties, from consumers and producers to the state body for regulating and stimulating the industry . An analysis was also made of the methods of environmentally oriented companies and the tools they use to strengthen their positions in the market. Based on the data obtained from the conducted research, a concept and business strategy for a new environmentally oriented generation” was created. The business consulting company “Sun’s idea of the new company is to involve all parties using marketing tools, creating a healthy competitive environment among commercial companies and benefiting not only the companies themselves but also the end user of the products and the German government.
The research of this thesis aims to analyze how a specific CSR approach from the Adidas Group on sustainability is perceived globally based on an analysis of the movements on the stock market combined with a sentiment analysis of tweet activities on Twitter. The thesis analyzed both positive feedback and critic from customers worldwide regarding the approach and other initiatives from the Adidas Group and their partner Parley for the Oceans, a non-governmental organization working towards a more sustainable world.
The occurence of prostate cancer (PCa) has been consistently rising since three decades and remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths after lung and bowel cancer in Germany. Despite of new methods of early detection, such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, it persists to be the most common cancer in german men with over 63,400 new diagnoses in Germany every year and exhibits high prevalence in other countries of Northern andWestern Europe as well [64]. Men over the age of 70 are most commonly affected by the lethal disease, whereas an indisposition before 50 is rare. The malignant prostate tumor can be healed through operation or irradiation while the cancer hasn’t reached the stage of metastasis in which other therapeutic methods have to be employed [14] [15]. In the metastatic phase, the patient usually exhibits symptoms when the tumors size affects the urethra or the cancer spreads to other tissue, often the bones [16].
The high prevalence of this disease marks the importance of further research into prognosis and diagnosis methods, whereby identification of further biomarkers in PCa poses a major topic of scientific analysis. For this task, the effectiveness of high-throughput RNA sequencing of the transcriptome (RNA molecules of an organism or specific cell type) is frequently exploited [66]. RNA sequencing or RNA-Seq in short, offers the possibility of transcriptome assessment, enabling the identification of transcriptional aberrations in diseases as well as uncharacterized RNA species such as non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) which remain undetected by conventional methods [49]. To alleviate interpretation of the sequenced reads they are assembled to reconstruct the transcriptome as close to the original state as possible, thus enabling rapid detection of relevant biomolecules in the data [49]. Transcriptomic studies often require highly accurate and complete gene annotations on the reference genome of the examined organism. However, most gene annotations and reference genomes are far from complete, containing a multitude of unidentified protein-coding and non-coding genes and transcripts. Therefore, refinement of reference genomes and annotations by inclusion of novel sequences, discovered in high quality transcriptome assemblies, is necessary [24].
Glycans play an important role in the intracellular interactions of pathogenic bacteria. Pathogenic bacteria possess binding proteins capable of recognizing certain sugar motifs on other cells, which are found in glycan structures. Artificial carbohydrate synthesis allows scientists to recreate those sugar motifs in a rational, precise, and pure form. However, due to the high specificity of sugar-binding proteins, known as lectins, to glycan structures, methods for identifying suitable binding agents need to be developed. To tackle this hurdle, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology (Fraunhofer IZI) and the Max-Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPIKG) developed a binding assay for the high throughput testing of sugar motifs that are presented on modular scaffolds formed by the assembly of four DNA strands into simple, branched DNA nanostructures. The first generation of this assay was used in combination with bacteria that express a fluorescent protein as a proof-of-concept. Here, the assay was optimized to be used with bacteria not possessing a marker gene for a fluorescent protein by staining their genomic DNA with SYBR® Green. For the binding assay, DNA nanostructures were combined with artificially synthesized mannose polymers, typical targets for many lectins on the surface of bacteria, presenting them in a defined constellation to bind bacteria strongly due to multivalent cooperativity. The testing of multiple mannose polymers identified monomeric mannose with a 5’-carbon linker and 1,2-linked dimeric mannose with linker as the best binding candidates for E. coli, presumably due to binding with the FimH protein on the surface. Despite similarities between the FimH proteins of E. coli and K. pneumoniae, binding was only observed between E. coli and the different sugar molecules on DNA structures. Furthermore, the degree of free movement seemed to affect the binding of mannose polymers to targeted proteins, since when utilizing a more flexible DNA nanostructure, an increase in binding could be observed. An alternative to the simple DNA nanostructures described above is the use of larger, more complex DNA origami structures consisting of several hundred strands. DNA origami structures are capable of carrying dozens of modifications at the same time. The results for the DNA origami structure showed a successful functionalization with up to 71 1,2-linked dimeric mannose with linker molecules. These results point towards a solution for the high-throughput analysis of potential binding agents for pathogenic bacteria e.g. as an alternative treatment for antibiotic-resistant.
Cryptorchidism is the most common disorder of sex development in dogs. It describes a failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum in due time. It is a heritable multifactorial disease. In this work, selected dogs of a german sheep poodle breed were sequenced with nanopore sequencing and subsequently examined for genetic variations correlating with cryptorchidism. The relationships of the studied dogs were also analyzed and visually processed.
Assessment of COI and 16S for insect species identification ti determine the diet of city bats
(2023)
Despite the numerous benefits of urbanization to human living conditions, urbanization has also negatively affected humans, their environment, and other organisms that share urban habitats with humans. Undoubtedly adverse while some wild animals avoid living in urban areas, others are more tolerant or prefer life in urban habitats. There are more than 1,400 species of bats in the world.
Therefore, they have the potential to contribute significantly to the mammalian biodiversity in urban areas. Insectivorous bats species play a key role in agriculture by improving yields and reducing chemical pesticide costs. Using metabarcoding, it is possible to determine the prey consumed by these noctule mammals based on the DNA fragments in their fecal pellets. This study
aimed to evaluate COI and 16S metabarcodes for insect species identification to determine the diet of metropolitan bats. For this purpose, COI and 16S metabarcodes were extracted, amplified, and sequenced from 65 bat feces collected in the Berlin metropolitan areas. Following a taxonomic annotation, I found that 73% of all identified insects could only be detected using the COI method, while 15% could be recovered using the 16S approach. Just 12% of all detected insects were identified simultaneously by both markers. According to this result, COI is more suitable for the taxonomic identification of insects from bat feces. However, given the bias of COI primers, it is recommended to use both markers for a more precise estimation of species diversity. Additionally,based on the insect species identified, I noticed that urban bats fed mainly on Diptera, Coleoptera,and Lepidoptera. The bat species Nyctalus noctula was most abundant in the samples. His diet analysis revealed that 91% of the samples contained the insect species Chironomus plumosus. 14 pest insect species were also found in his diet.
In the field of satellites it is common practice to combine multiple ground stations into one network, to increase communication times with satellites. This work focuses on TIM, which is an international academic colaborative project. Important criteria for this project are elaborated and used to evaluate existing ground station networks. It concludes that there is no appropriate solution availiable for this specific use case and establish a proposed solution. The proposed ground station network software will be elaborated and evaluated.
Our current research aims to establish a complete ribonucleic acid (RNA) production line from plasmid design to purification of in vitro transcribed RNA and labeling of RNA. RNA is the central molecule within the central dogma of molecular biology and is involved in most essential processes within a cell[1]. In many cases, only compact three-dimensional structures of the respective RNA are able to fulfill their function. In this context, RNA tertiary contacts such as kissing loops and pseudoknots are essential to stabilize three-dimensional folding[2]. We will produce a tertiary contact consisting of a kissing loop and a GAAA tetraloop that occurs in eukaryotic ribosomal RNA[3,4]. The RNA sequence is integrated into a vector plasmid. Subsequently, the plasmid is amplified in E. coli. After following plasmid purification steps, the RNA sequence will be transcribed in vitro[5,6]. In order for the RNA be used for Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments at the single molecule level, fluorescent dyes must be coupled to the RNA molecule[7].