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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6553 Bridging the gap: Artistic professionalisation and the evolving role of cultural managers Kolokytha, Olga Olga Kolokytha 0000-0001-7817-165X University for Continuing Education Krems VanderHart, Chanda Chanda VanderHart 0000-0002-2055-273X University for Continuing Education Krems SAGE Publications journal article eng This position paper examines how the gap between higher music education and contemporary labour reshapes cultural management in classical music. We argue that youth orchestras, Young Artist Programmes and opera studios function as liminal institutions between education and employment, artistic development and employability, care and competition. Within these liminal spaces, the role of cultural managers expands beyond administration to include pedagogical brokerage, labour-market mediation and ethical stewardship (building support, wellbeing, future transition pathways). Rather than treating the education–work gap as an individual deficit in artists’ skills, we frame it as a structurally produced mismatch between inherited models of artistic training and realities of contemporary cultural labour. This has significant implications for cultural management and particularly for how managers design early-career programmes, negotiate institutional responsibility and support more sustainable professional pathways for young musicians. Artistic education cultural management education liminal spaces professionalisation young professional musicians employability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6553/download 10.1177/27018466261473559 application/pdf Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy issn:2701-8466 Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy 339.79 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6554 Shifting grounds: funding, collaboration and professional orientations among higher education researchers Pausits, Attila Attila Pausits 0000-0003-2901-5575 University for Continuing Education Krems Godonoga, Ana Ana Godonoga Institute for Higher Education Management, Vienna University of Economics and Business Popovic, Milica Milica Popovic 0000-0002-8762-6967 Institute of Culture Studies, Austrian Academy of Sciences Informa UK Limited journal article eng Higher education research has expanded as a heterogeneous field shaped by competitive funding, international collaboration and expectations of societal relevance. This article examines how higher education researchers perceive these changes and how funding, collaboration, dissemination and engagement practices are associated with professional orientations. The analysis draws on an exploratory online survey conducted in spring 2025 with 122 respondents connected to international higher education research networks, with strong European representation. Descriptive statistics, exploratory associations, clustering techniques and open-ended responses examine perceived funding priorities, collaboration patterns, engagement practices and professional profiles. Findings suggest that collaboration remains largely researcher-centred, while stakeholder engagement often occurs later in the research process. Respondents perceive funding priorities as increasingly oriented towards digital transformation, applied research and short-term policy relevance. The article contributes an exploratory typology and argues that higher education researchers are better understood as a differentiated and unevenly positioned group than as a coherent global profession. Higher education research research funding collaboration professional orientation typology http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6554/download 10.1080/03075079.2026.2744575 application/pdf Studies in Higher Education issn:0307-5079 Studies in Higher Education 1 18 1.08 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6555 Re-evaluating the role of IL-1Ra gene therapy in knee osteoarthritis: a case for autologous conditioned serum as a practical alternative Peitso, Valtteri Valtteri Peitso 0000-0002-5065-0269 University of Oulu Ellis, Ron Ron Ellis 0009-0006-3067-7073 Independent Researcher Ng, Karman Karman Ng 0009-0008-3080-9640 Vanotech Hiligsmann, Mickael Mickael Hiligsmann 0000-0003-4274-9258 Maastricht University Reginster, Jean-Yves Jean-Yves Reginster 0000-0001-6290-752X King Saud University McIlwraith, C. Wayne C. Wayne McIlwraith 0000-0002-7302-2265 Colorado State University Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee remains one of the most prevalent and disabling musculoskeletal conditions worldwide, with few disease-modifying options beyond joint replacement. The pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1) has long been implicated in the pathogenesis of OA, and approaches to block IL-1 activity have included recombinant proteins, small molecules, autologous blood-derived biologics, and most recently, viral vector-based gene therapies delivering interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra). Gene therapy platforms such as PCRX-201 (Pacira) and GNSC-001 (Genascence) represent a technical advance, aiming for durable intra-articular IL-1Ra expression from a single injection. However, these approaches are expensive, logistically complex, and face challenges of immune barriers to repeat dosing, cost of goods (COGS), and uncertain long-term safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness. By contrast, autologous conditioned serum (ACS), marketed for human use as Orthokine (also Regenokine) and for veterinary use under trade names such as IRAP, IRAP ProEAS™, and IRAP II, delivers IL-1Ra directly to the joint using the patient’s own blood. Though evidence is modest, ACS provides a mechanistically overlapping anti-inflammatory approach with lower cost, repeatability, and safety advantages. ACS is already clinically applied in Europe and in veterinary medicine in Europe and the U.S. whereas IL-1Ra gene therapy remains in mid-stage clinical trials. Until gene therapy demonstrates clear advantages in durability, disease modification, and cost-effectiveness, ACS may represent a more pragmatic and earlier option in the sequence of intra-articular treatments, ahead of where gene therapy would enter, in selected clinical contexts for targeting IL-1 in patients with knee OA. Osteoarthritis (OA) gene therapy interleukin-1 (IL-1) autologous conditioned serum clinical trials http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6555/download 10.1080/03008207.2026.2736271 application/pdf Connective Tissue Research issn:0300-8207 Connective Tissue Research 1 16 6.60 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6549 Should I drink water or wine? Impacts of online nutritional counseling on the alcohol consumption of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment : Secondary Data Analysis from the RCT “BrainFit-Nutrition” Scheuermann, Julia-Sophia Julia-Sophia Scheuermann 0000-0001-5764-346X Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Graessel, Elmar Elmar Graessel 0000-0002-9009-5351 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Scheerbaum, Petra Petra Scheerbaum 0000-0001-7794-1165 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Hanslian, Etienne Etienne Hanslian 0000-0002-8683-5011 Immanuel Krankenhaus Schiele, Julia Katharina Julia Katharina Schiele 0000-0002-3384-6622 University of Augsburg Kessler, Christian S. Christian S. Kessler 0000-0001-7794-8375 University of Augsburg Donath, Carolin Carolin Donath 0000-0001-9502-861X Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have an increased health risk when they consume alcohol in comparison with people without cognitive impairment. Excessive alcohol consumption is an established modifiable risk factor that contributes to the risk of developing dementia. Objective Within a secondary data analysis of a 2 × 2 randomized controlled trial (RCT) – consisting of a computerized cognitive intervention and a nutrition counseling intervention –, we evaluated the impact of a nutritional counseling group (neither focusing solely on alcohol consumption) on alcohol consumption in people with MCI at a 12-months follow-up, identified predictors of changes in alcohol consumption, and determined whether women benefited in the same way as men. Methods One hundred eighty-nine (189) of 270 trial participants reported consuming alcohol at baseline and started one of the two nutritional counseling programs (ITT sample). Data were collected at a 12-months follow-up and imputed for n = 15 participants. Participants received either whole-food plant-based (WFPB) nutritional group counseling or nutritional group counseling based on the German Nutrition Society’s (DGE) recommendations. Alcohol consumption was quantified with standard drinks (10 g alcohol)/day. Multiple linear regressions were used to identify potential predictors of reduction. P-values were corrected. Results The sample’s average age was 70.6 years and nearly showed gender parity (52% female). Both interventions led to a significant reduction in alcohol consumption in people with MCI after 12 months (Cohen''''s d = .30 (WFPB); Cohen''''s d = .39 (DGE)). There were no significant differences in the change in consumption level over time between the nutritional counseling groups (p = .173). Women substantially reduced their alcohol consumption over time only in the DGE nutritional counseling group (Cohen''''s d = .33). In successful alcohol reducers (n = 84), higher baseline alcohol consumption (β = .670, p < .001), older age (β = .158, p = .035), and stricter adherence in the counseling group (β = .184, p = .017) were significant predictors of a greater reduction (F(7,76) = 18.539, p = .003). Higher cognitive functioning was a significant negative predictor of reduction (β = -.199, p = .009). Conclusion In context of the lifestyle intervention of the BrainFit-Nutrition study, nutritional counseling for people with MCI was effective for reducing alcohol intake. Our results suggest focusing on younger people living with MCI as well as higher educated people, especially men, to optimize the potential of modifiable risk factors for dementia. However, gender differences exist. A gender-specific nutritional counseling program is advised in the light of the gender health gap. Trial registration ISRCTN10560738; registered 11/23/2021. Alcohol drinking Cognitive dysfunction Distance counseling Elder nutritional physiological phenomena http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6549/download 10.1186/s12889-026-29728-5 application/pdf BMC Public Health issn:1471-2458 BMC Public Health 26 1 1.71 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6545 Tracking YAP : Professionalism, amateurism and exploitation of emerging opera singers VanderHart, Chanda Chanda VanderHart 0000-0002-2055-273X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kelly, Kathleen Kathleen Kelly 0009-0005-2291-7332 Baylor University Gallagher, Emely Emely Gallagher Independent Scholar, Fullbright Fellow, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Sage Publications text eng This article examines the institutional landscape of early-career opera training in North America through the lens of cultural policy and labor precarity. Drawing inspiration from the paradox of artistic apprenticeship exemplified in Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg—where professional advancement is inextricably tied to subordination—the study interrogates how Young Artist Programs (YAPs) perpetuate a prolonged liminal status for emerging singers, positioning them between student and professional. Through historical analysis, industry discourse, and original data on career trajectories, we argue that YAPs institutionalize ambiguity, or managed liminality, as a structural feature of operatic labor. This liminality is theorized through three interlocking frame-works: the institutionalization of labor precarity, the legitimization of passion-driven exploitation, and the reproduction of cultural capital hierarchies. Examining programs ranging from tuition-based festivals to salaried residencies, the analysis reveals how YAPs extract artistic labor under the guise of mentorship while embedding economic, gendered, and hierarchical imbalances. Financial burdens, opaque terminology, and exclusionary practices disproportionately burden women, who navigate patriarchal norms within a prestige economy that prioritizes institutional reputation over equitable cultural policy opera cultural management http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6545/download 10.1177/27018466251348647 application/pdf Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy 775.30 kB 2025-06-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6551 The nature and evolution of EU funds for migration and asylum: introducing the MigFund dataset 2000–2023 Zardo, Federica Federica Zardo 0000-0002-9465-8182 University for Continuing Education Krems Cambridge University Press (CUP) journal article eng This article introduces the MigFund dataset, a comprehensive resource that traces the European Union’s financial commitments to migration and asylum from 2000 to 2023. Developed in response to long-standing calls to ‘follow the money’ in EU migration governance, the dataset records over 1,700 funding measures across internal and external programmes, disaggregated by sub-policy area, target group, geographic scope, and degree of restrictiveness. Drawing on the literature on policy tools, the article conceptualises EU funding as an expression of institutional preferences, bureaucratic negotiation and strategic framing, shaping and shaped by evolving policy priorities. A key contribution of the dataset is its coding of each measure along a restrictive-to-open continuum, enabling researchers to assess how EU financial tools promote either mobility and protection or containment and control. The article details the dataset’s structure and coding logic and presents key descriptive findings on the evolution of EU funding, showing a steady expansion of resources and increasing complexity in the programming landscape. Through this empirical lens, the article invites a reconsideration of financial instruments as autonomous policy tools, capable of reinforcing, offsetting or reconfiguring broader migration policy logics. MigFund thus provides a basis for macro- and meso-level analyses of funds in EU studies, migration studies and public policy more broadly. European Union EU budget migration and asylum funding http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6551/download 10.1017/S168209832610068X application/pdf European Political Science issn:1680-4333 European Political Science 1 14 1.27 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6546 ‘You only care when it hurts’ - men’s engagement with their health: a qualitative interview study in Lower Austria Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Daxenbichler, Julia Julia Daxenbichler 0009-0001-7620-9279 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mitterbauer, Nina Nina Mitterbauer 0009-0004-4171-7136 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pell, Alexander Alexander Pell 0000-0002-1413-1955 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hebesberger, Denise Denise Hebesberger 0009-0005-0766-0815 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koscher-Kien, Christina Christina Koscher-Kien 0000-0003-2158-962X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background Compared with women, men have a lower life expectancy, engage more frequently in risky health behaviours, underuse preventive healthcare services, and are less likely to attend routine health checks or seek mental health support. Their low participation rates indicate they show less interest in health promotion. Existing literature on barriers and facilitators to men’s participation in health promotion programmes focuses on older adults from English-speaking countries. The present study’s aim was to identify the preferences, attitudes, and barriers related to participation in community-based health promotion among young and middle-aged men in Lower Austria. Methods We conducted a qualitative exploratory study using semi-structured interviews with 28 men aged from 15 to 29 or 45 to 65 years living or working in Lower Austria with a low to medium education level and little or no prior experience with health promotion programmes. Participants were recruited using a maximum-variation sampling strategy through conventional recruitment and opportunistic outreach in everyday settings. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically. Results Overall, men favoured health promotion offers that genuinely interested them, addressed a concrete need, offered a clear purpose and personal benefit, and used engaging formats and credible facilitators. When these conditions were unmet, participation was perceived as unnecessary or unappealing. In addition to lack of time, insufficient information about existing offers, and a low perceived need, traditional masculine gender norms emerged as a key barrier to health promotion programme participation, as participation, especially in mental health, was associated with weakness. Contrastingly, positive role models, gentle social pressure, and training alongside other men reduced hesitation and facilitated participation. Three groups of men emerged: self-organised, sceptical, and undecided but interested, the latter representing the greatest potential for engagement. Conclusions Men’s health promotion offers should promote a clear purpose and personal benefit and use engaging formats with credible, relatable facilitators. Interventions and strategies must be co-designed to ensure men’s genuine interest and address their concrete needs. Gender-responsive strategies should prioritise undecided men, embed programmes in familiar social contexts, emphasise well-being and quality of life rather than the triggering term health, and integrate mental health in a non-stigmatising way. Health promotion Men Barriers Well-being Mental health http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6546/download 10.1186/s12889-026-28215-1 application/pdf BMC Public Health issn:1471-2458 BMC Public Health 26 1 1.58 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6552 Systematic evidence analysis of symptom modification in hip osteoarthritis following MSC-based interventions Steiner, Paul Paul Steiner Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Seist, Theodor Theodor Seist University for Continuing Education Krems & Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Moser, Lukas Lukas Moser Universitätsklinikum Krems Neugebauer, Johannes Johannes Neugebauer Universitätsklinikum Krems Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer University for Continuing Education Krems & Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Neubauer, Markus Markus Neubauer 0000-0002-1386-7362 Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Summary Background Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSC)-based interventions are increasingly used for hip osteoarthritis (HOA), although the products and supporting clinical evidence are heterogeneous. This systematic review evaluated symptom modification, safety, and methodological quality. Methods PubMed/MEDLINE was searched on 1 August 2024 using MeSH and free-text terms. One author performed study screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment using the Downs and Black checklist and 9 studies comprising 307 patients were included. Because of clinical and methodological heterogeneity, results were synthesized descriptively; weighted outcome means were calculated only from studies reporting compatible baseline and follow-up values. Results The interventions included culture-expanded MSCs, bone marrow concentrate, stromal vascular fraction, and micro-fragmented adipose tissue, with or without platelet-rich plasma. In contributing cohorts, VAS pain scores decreased from 6.7 to 3.7 (n = 58), WOMAC scores decreased from 35.4 to 18.5 (n = 49), and Harris hip scores increased from 40.8 to 62.8 (n = 76). These findings represent within-group changes rather than comparative treatment effects. Serious adverse events were uncommon, but reporting was incomplete and follow-up was generally limited. Conclusion The use of MSC-based interventions was associated with encouraging short-term within-group improvements in pain and function; however, small samples, product heterogeneity, predominantly uncontrolled designs and limited safety reporting preclude conclusions regarding efficacy or structural disease modification. Adequately powered randomized controlled trials with standardized products and outcomes are required. Mesenchymal stromal cells Bone marrow concentrate Stromal vascular fraction WOMAC Harris Hip Score http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6552/download 10.1007/s00508-026-02820-x https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Wiener klinische Wochenschrift issn:0043-5325 Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 357.87 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6550 Assessing the translational value of animal models in developing pain-targeting therapies for clinical osteoarthritis Stubelius, Alexandra Alexandra Stubelius 0000-0003-4170-8892 Chalmers University of Technology Aulin, Cecilia Cecilia Aulin 0000-0001-9408-7394 Karolinska University Hospital Cunha, Carla Carla Cunha Universidade do Porto Labusca, Luminita Luminita Labusca 0000-0001-9635-6893 National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics Kontogiorgis, Christos Christos Kontogiorgis Democritus University of Thrace Lisignoli, Gina Gina Lisignoli 0000-0003-2837-9967 Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and disabling disease, with pain as its most debilitating symptom. Despite extensive preclinical research, no therapy has successfully translated from animal models into routine clinical use. Commonly used animal models (e.g., acute, surgically, or chemically induced OA in young, single-sex animals) often fail to reflect the chronic and multifactorial human condition, which is often seen in older, postmenopausal women with comorbidities and mixed nociceptive–neuropathic pain. This review aims to identify animal models and pain assessment methods for predicting drug efficacy in OA pain management and to examine the translational gap, focusing on pain as a primary endpoint in animal and human clinical studies. Ultimately, we emphasize the need for phenotype-specific, clinically relevant models to improve translational validity and accelerate the development of effective OA pain therapies. Clinical pharmacology Osteoarthritis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6550/download 10.1038/s43856-026-01926-7 application/pdf Communications Medicine issn:2730-664X Communications Medicine 6 1 1.50 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6547 LLM-based classifiers can reduce the proportion of records to screen with minimal loss of relevant studies: a case study Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Camilla Neubauer-Bruckner 0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nowak, Claus Claus Nowak Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Background and Objective The Epistemonikos Sustainable Knowledge Platform (SKP) integrates a suite of machine learning tools designed to make evidence synthesis more efficient, including access to the Epistemonikos Database of Trials (ED-Trials). One feature is the use of classifiers combined with large language models (LLMs) to support abstract screening during study selection. LLM-based classifiers can be applied to populations, interventions, and study design features. Their primary aim is to reduce the proportion of records needed to be screened by automatically excluding records with a high probability of being ineligible. We aimed to evaluate SKP's LLM-based classifiers on abstract screenings of records retrieved via (scenario 1) a traditional systematic literature search (original) and (scenario 2) a search conducted within ED-Trials and subsequently forwarded to SKP. Methods We used data from a completed but at the time unpublished systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) as reference standards. We evaluated 29 LLM-based classifier combinations in both scenarios and assessed the proportion of records excluded by automated screening and whether any relevant study was wrongly excluded and therefore missed. To determine the impact of missed studies, we reran the network meta-analyses of the original review, excluding missed studies from the model, and we evaluated how missed studies impact the certainty of evidence ratings. Results LLM-based classifiers excluded by automated screening, 5.8% to 46.6% of 1129 records identified by the original search and 7.7% to 34.3% of 1003 records based on the SKP search. More specific classifiers excluded more records than broader ones. Of the 29 combinations applied to the original search results, 10 incorrectly excluded the same two relevant studies. Based on the SKP review, four combinations missed one study, and 10 combinations missed two studies. However, exclusion of these studies resulted in minimal changes to NMA effect estimates (risk ratio changes of 0.0-0.04 in both scenarios) and did not alter certainty of evidence ratings. Conclusion LLM-based classifiers are a promising strategy for reducing the amount of records to screen while keeping the risk of missing relevant studies low. However, further evaluations using multiple use cases across different medical topics are necessary to learn more about the generalizability of our results. Artificial intelligence Large language models Classifier Literature screening Study selection Evidence synthesis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6547/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112517 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology issn:0895-4356 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 200 112517 653.66 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6548 Nutritional resilience underpins fish invasion in subtropical waters Wang, Xiao Xiao Wang Guangdong University of Technology Guo, Fen Fen Guo 0000-0002-4976-5456 Guangdong University of Technology Kainz, Martin J. Martin J. Kainz Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lu, Jing Jing Lu 0000-0002-8179-4652 Griffith University Gao, Wei Wei Gao Guangdong University of Technology Li, Feilong Feilong Li Guangdong University of Technology Zhang, Yuan Yuan Zhang Guangdong University of Technology Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Biological invasions are often explained by species traits and environmental tolerance, but the nutritional quality of available food is rarely considered. Here we show that the invasive fishes in subtropical streams were less tightly constrained by seasonal declines in food quality than native fishes. During the dry season, both the invasive fishes and native fishes relied strongly on high-quality algal resources. During the wet season, the invasive fishes shifted more strongly toward lower-quality plant resources, whereas native fishes remained more closely associated with algae. Despite this dietary shift, tissue levels of essential long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids remained relatively stable in the invasive fishes, while native fishes showed a decline in eicosapentaenoic acid. These patterns suggest that the invasive fishes examined here maintained nutritionally important internal states despite temporal variation in external supply. We describe this capacity as nutritional resilience, a potentially important but underappreciated dimension of invasion ecology. long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids invasive fishes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6548/download 10.1038/s43247-026-03724-4 application/pdf Communications Earth &amp; Environment issn:2662-4435 Communications Earth &amp; Environment 7 1 2.74 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6544 Thermodynamic approach for deciphering magneto-structural phase transitions: Proof of concept in Heusler alloys Kosogor, Anna Anna Kosogor 0000-0001-6874-0468 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems L'vov, Victor A. Victor A. L'vov Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism Fabbrici, Simone Simone Fabbrici 0000-0002-8756-0750 Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism Trevisi, Giovanna Giovanna Trevisi 0000-0002-4011-4358 Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism Gallo, Lorenzo Lorenzo Gallo Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism Cugini, Francesco Francesco Cugini University of Parma Stolzi, Massimo Massimo Stolzi 0000-0002-9912-4534 University of Parma Albertini, Franca Franca Albertini University of Parma Science Direct text eng Ferromagnets acquire nontrivial magnetic and caloric properties when a structural phase transition temperature approaches the Curie point. Deciphering magneto-structural transitions, i.e., determining their critical temperatures, remains challenging. In this paper, a novel thermodynamic analysis was employed to determine the Curie points and structural martensitic transformation (MT) temperatures of five ferromagnetic shape memory Heusler samples, Ni50Mn25-xCuxGa25 (x = 6.25, 6.5, 6.75, 7) and Ni50.5Mn18.5Cu6.5Ga24.5. Three types of transformational behavior were identified, arising from small compositional variations: (I) MT in the ferromagnetic state; (II) magneto-structural phase transition from paramagnetic austenite to ferromagnetic martensite; (III) MT in paramagnetic state. For the first time, the calculated effect of structural transition on spin-exchange parameter is validated against experimental results. Computation of magnetization M(T) and susceptibility χ(T) curves is enabled by modeling the interplay between magnetic and structural degrees of freedom. Critical temperatures can be identified from the extrema of the dM(T)/dT and χ(T) functions for behaviors (I) and (III). Instead, it is possible to calculate virtual Curie temperatures by fitting the theoretical model to experimental curves for case (II). In addition, the analysis revealed how variations in the spin-exchange parameter result in a large difference (≥ 50 K) between the Curie temperatures of austenitic and martensitic phases, thereby determining the width of the compositional range over which behavior (II) is observed. This approach provides a robust framework for extracting critical temperatures from standard magnetization data. It is applicable to ferromagnetic Heusler systems and other multiferroic ferromagnets, offering guidance for materials design. Magnetic shape memory alloys Thermodynamic analysis Magneto-structural phase transitions Magnetic propertie http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6544/download 10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.191231 application/pdf Journal of Alloys and Compounds Journal of Alloys and Compounds 5.88 MB 2026-10-31

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6541 Modelling magnetic material properties with uncertainty-aware neural networks Wager, C. C. Wager 0009-0009-9128-2704 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Moustafa, H. H. Moustafa 0009-0005-9251-5494 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kovacs, A. A. Kovacs 0000-0002-8413-1950 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ali, Q. Q. Ali 0000-0002-0870-2803 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Oezelt, H. H. Oezelt 0000-0002-3754-3565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Yamano, H. H. Yamano Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Yano, M. M. Yano Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Sakuma, N. N. Sakuma Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Hosoi, H. H. Hosoi Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Kinoshita, A. A. Kinoshita Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Shoji, T. T. Shoji Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Kato, A. A. Kato Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) Schrefl, T. T. Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Machine learning is increasingly used to accelerate materials discovery across large compositional and structural design spaces, but limited and heterogeneous data make reliable uncertainty estimation essential. In this work, we investigate uncertainty quantification for permanent magnet modeling across three complementary studies. First, on a public Curie temperature surrogate dataset, we benchmark Gaussian process regression, random forest bagging, and dropout-based Bayesian neural networks and show that calibration, sharpness, and confidence curve diagnostics reveal differences in uncertainty quality that are not visible from point-prediction metrics alone. Second, we transfer this framework to the prediction of intrinsic magnetic properties in Nd2Fe14B-based magnets. Third, we extend the same uncertainty-aware perspective to coercivity prediction from microstructural information using a graph neural network. Together, these studies show that uncertainty quantification improves the trustworthiness of magnetic material property predictions and can be transferred from composition-based surrogate models to more complex structure-sensitive learning tasks. Uncertainty quantification Machine learning Neural networks Graph neural networks Model reliability Predictive uncertainty Data-driven materials science Trustworthy AI Uncertainty-aware modeling http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6541/download 10.1016/j.commatsci.2026.115073 application/pdf Computational Materials Science issn:0927-0256 Computational Materials Science 276 115073 5.62 MB 2027

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6542 Extracellular matrix assembly during chondrogenic differentiation of amniotic fluid- and adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells under TGF-β3 induction Zuliani, Carolina Coli Carolina Coli Zuliani 0000-0002-5538-2726 Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Damas, Ingrid Iara Ingrid Iara Damas 0000-0002-6950-9150 Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) de Andrade, Kleber Cursino Kleber Cursino de Andrade 0000-0002-0824-3504 Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Kharmandayan, Paulo Paulo Kharmandayan 0000-0002-2645-3521 Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Moraes, Ângela Maria Ângela Maria Moraes 0000-0002-5813-332X Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Coimbra, Ibsen Bellini Ibsen Bellini Coimbra 0000-0001-6429-4878 Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Moraes, Maria Maria Moraes Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Osteoarthritis is a major degenerative joint disease often triggered by traumatic injuries, yet current treatment options remain limited in restoring cartilage integrity. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) represent a promising source for chondrogenic regeneration, but their differentiation potential may vary according to tissue of origin. Here, we compared the chondrogenic differentiation capacity of human amniotic fluid–derived MSCs (hAF-MSCs, CD117⁺ selected) and human adipose-derived MSCs (hAD-MSCs) when cultured within porous chitosan–xanthan gum (CX) scaffolds under TGF-β3 stimulation. Both MSC types were expanded, phenotypically characterized, and induced toward chondrogenesis. Robust adhesion and proliferation within CX scaffolds were observed, accompanied by deposition of extracellular matrix enriched in glycosaminoglycans and collagen fibers. Histological staining (hematoxylin–eosin, alcian blue, picrosirius red, and Masson’s trichrome) and immunohistochemistry confirmed the synthesis of cartilage-specific macromolecules, including collagen type II and aggrecan, while immunofluorescence highlighted a strong collagen II signal. Scanning electron microscopy further revealed extensive cell–matrix interactions and abundant fibrillar organization. These findings demonstrate that both hAF-MSCs and hAD-MSCs undergo effective chondrogenic differentiation within CX scaffolds under TGF-β3 stimulation. Notably, hAF-MSCs exhibited a superior integration and an enhanced extracellular matrix assembly compared to hAD-MSCs, providing new biochemical insights into their extracellular matrix assembly and supporting their potential application in cartilage tissue engineering. Chondrogenic differentiation Amniotic fluid mesenchymal stromal cells Adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells TGF-β3 Extracellular matrix Chitosan–xanthan gum scaffold http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6542/download 10.1007/s10735-026-10977-y application/pdf Journal of Molecular Histology issn:1567-2379 Journal of Molecular Histology 57 5 1.61 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6539 Fully compensated lines in ferrimagnets Ali, Qais Qais Ali 0000-0002-0870-2803 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Grünebohm, Anna Anna Grünebohm 0000-0001-9299-058X Ruhr-Universität Bochum Sözen, Halil İbrahim Halil İbrahim Sözen 0000-0002-6296-9787 Carl-von-Ossietzky University of Oldenburg Hickel, Tilmann Tilmann Hickel 0000-0003-0698-4891 Max-Planck-Institut for Sustainable Materials Neugebauer, Jörg Jörg Neugebauer 0000-0002-7903-2472 Max-Planck-Institut for Sustainable Materials Mendive-Tapia, Eduardo Eduardo Mendive-Tapia 0000-0001-8328-6945 Universitat de Barcelona American Physical Society (APS) journal article eng We generalize the classic Néel diagram and identify another type of ferrimagnetic phase that remains fully magnetically compensated below the Curie temperature, forming a continuous line of compensated points. It exhibits zero net magnetization while retaining nonrelativistic, eV-scale reciprocal spin splitting. We further find a persistently enhanced intrinsic switching field over a broad temperature range near the fully compensated phase. Proximity to the compensated line is achieved by minimizing the net local moment while balancing exchange interactions with respect to the number of equivalent atoms in each sublattice. The resulting extended Néel diagram provides practical design rules for engineering fully compensated ferrimagnetic phases via targeted chemical substitution that combines atoms with robust and weak local moments, as demonstrated through density functional theory and Monte Carlo simulations for GdCo5-type ferrimagnets. Altermagnetism Ferrimagnetism Phase diagrams Ferrimagnets http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6539/download 10.1103/tyhp-6khn application/pdf Physical Review B issn:2469-9950 Physical Review B 114 9 2.70 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6540 GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Musculoskeletal Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Beaudart, Charlotte Charlotte Beaudart 0000-0002-0827-5303 University of Namur Malréchauffé, Yveline Yveline Malréchauffé University of Namur van Heden, Sophie Sophie van Heden University of Namur Sanchez-Rodriguez, Dolores Dolores Sanchez-Rodriguez 0000-0001-8662-5172 Université Libre de Bruxelles Scheen, André André Scheen Université Libre de Bruxelles Bruyère, Olivier Olivier Bruyère Université Libre de Bruxelles Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Duque, Gustavo Gustavo Duque McGill University Rizzoli, René René Rizzoli University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Reginster, Jean-Yves Jean-Yves Reginster King Saud University Thiyagarajan, Jotheeswaran Amuthavalli Jotheeswaran Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan World Health Organization Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are increasingly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, but their effects on musculoskeletal health remain completely misunderstood. Objective This systematic review/meta-analysis aims to synthesise clinical data on the effects of GLP-1 RAs on key relevant bone, muscle, and joint outcomes. Methods MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (both via Ovid® platform) and Embase were searched from inception to March 2025 to identify relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or real-world evidence (RWE) studies to be included. This bibliographic search was completed manually. A random-effect model meta-analysis was performed for any outcome reported in at least 2 studies. Subgroup analyses were performed on the type of GLP-1 RAs, type of comparator used and study design. Sensitivity analyses (i.e., leave-out sensitivity analyses and analyses restricted to the most adjusted effect estimate) were performed to test the robustness of the data. The strength of evidence was assessed using GRADE. This work has been performed in adherence with PRISMA statement. (PROSPERO Record ID: CRD420251024082). Results From 1148 potentially relevant references, 60 articles (46 RCTs, 13 RWE studies and 1 pharmacovigilance study, comprising 1,250,717 individuals) met our inclusion criteria. Different GLP-1 RAs were represented across the panel of studies, i.e., semaglutide, liraglutide, exenatide, dulaglutide, tirzepatide (dual agonist gastric inhibitory polypeptide [GIP]/GLP-1) and others. No effect on bone outcomes (i.e., bone mineral density [all sites] and fractures [all sites]) were observed when the meta-analytical models included the most adjusted effect size. Regarding muscle outcomes, a significant decrease of lean body mass/fat-free mass was consistently observed with GLP-1 RAs in the global model (k = 28, standardised mean difference [SMD] 0.52, 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.8; −0.23, I2 88%, p-value for heterogeneity <0.0001), which remained robust in all sensitivity analyses. Subgroup analyses showed that the effect was mainly driven by liraglutide and semaglutide, with a decrease in lean body mass/fat-free mass observed when GLP-1 RAs were compared with placebo. No publication bias was found. Regarding joint outcome, models revealed no significant change in The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain, physical function and stiffness. Conclusions This meta-analysis is the first to investigate the effects of GLP-1 RAs on a large panel of musculoskeletal health outcomes. While no significant effects were observed on bone- or joint-related outcomes, GLP-1 RAs were associated with reductions in lean body mass/fat-free mass, although the certainty of evidence was low and these changes appeared largely related to weight loss. Whether these changes translate into clinically meaningful impairments in muscle function or physical performance remains uncertain. Further studies in this field, including those looking at muscle function, strength or performance and using multivariate models considering confounding are needed to better reinforce the models and final findings. G protein-coupled receptors Musculoskeletal abnormalities Targeted bone remodelling http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6540/download 10.1007/s40265-026-02365-3 application/pdf Drugs issn:0012-6667 Drugs 86 10 1661 1691 3.61 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6538 Ätherische Öle zur Dekubitus-Prophylaxe Sinha, Agastya Agastya Sinha Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Camilla Neubauer-Bruckner 0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, irma irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Wie wirkt sich die Anwendung ätherischer Öle auf die Vorbeugung von Dekubitus bei erwachsenen Patient*innen im Vergleich zu anderen Hautpflegeprodukten ohne ätherische Öle, zu der Standardbehandlung, Placebo oder keiner Anwendung aus? ätherische Öle Dekubitus Dekubitusprophylaxe Haupflegeprodukte Pfefferminzöl Rosmarinöl http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6538/download 10.48341/dvg8-rh07 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 944.82 kB 2026-10

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6537 Nicht-pharmakologische Maßnahmen bei Verhaltens- und psychischen Symptomen der Demenz : Literaturliste Weißschuh, Lydia Lydia Weißschuh Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article Welche Leitlinien gibt es zu nicht-pharmakologischen Maßnahmen zur Vorbeugung von und zum Umgang mit Verhaltens- und psychischen Symptomen der Demenz? Die vorliegende Literaturliste beinhaltet die Ergebnisse einer Literaturrecherche bezogen auf Leitlinien zu BPSD sowie aggressivem und agitiertem Verhalten der erkrankten Personen im Krankenhaus. aggressives Verhalten BPSD Demenz nicht-pharmakologische Maßnahmen http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6537/download 10.48341/p4ww-2z50 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 784.33 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6533 Development of and satisfaction with a short-term outpatient preventive medical service for working informal caregivers: a study protocol of a non-randomized prospective pilot study Boesl, Sophia Sophia Boesl 0009-0008-6268-2568 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Pendergrass, Anna Anna Pendergrass Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Graessel, Elmar Elmar Graessel Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lauer, Natascha Natascha Lauer Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Mesloh, Annabèlle Annabèlle Mesloh Hüttenrauch, Elke Elke Hüttenrauch Keck, Antonia Antonia Keck Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Schmidt, Johanna Johanna Schmidt Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background About 80% of care receivers (CRs) in Germany are cared for at home by family members or friends. These informal caregivers (CGs) often report a high burden from caregiving, which negatively affects their mental and physical health and often results in reduced work hours. CGs with statutory health insurance can apply for preventive medical services. A change in the law has allowed the duration of service to be split. Recent research postulated specialized digital and analog multi-component interventions to protect CGs’ health, which the pAKur project wants to develop and implement into public health. This pilot will focus on the development of and satisfaction with an outpatient preventive medical service for CGs. Methods The non-randomized, prospective pilot study will be performed on-site in Oberstdorf, Bavaria (Germany) and online from April 2026 to January 2027. Working CGs with a moderate CG burden caring for a CR with a moderate need for assistance will be included. The intervention will be developed in participation with CGs and experts in the corresponding field. Two groups (A and B) will participate in the same on-site treatment but will differ in the intensity of the digital support phase (A: low; B: high) and the location of the refresher treatment (A: on-site; B: digital). Within the framework of a mixed-methods design, quantitative and qualitative data will be collected: the main outcome will be CGs’ satisfaction with the outpatient preventive medical service, assessed with the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire and qualitative interviews. For secondary outcomes, several aspects of the CGs’ mental and physical health will be assessed via questionnaires and qualitative interviews. Quantitative data will be analyzed descriptively and explored with MANOVA; qualitative data will be examined with content analysis. Discussion Potential issues regarding recruitment, organization, and dropout due to intervention duration will be addressed with financial incentives, support from the tourism board, and personal contact during the intervention. This pilot marks the first step in integrating the CGs’ needs into existing preventive medical services as well as testing components and structures for future interventions. Trial registration German Clinical Trial Register (DRKS), ID: DRKS00039025; 01/22/2026 Caregivers Caregiver burden Preventive health programs Pilot study http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6533/download 10.1186/s40814-026-01925-4 application/pdf Pilot and Feasibility Studies issn:2055-5784 Pilot and Feasibility Studies 12 1 2.19 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6535 Membrane coupled electrolysis for the conversion of Li2CO3 to LiOH·H2O Hansel, Bastian Bastian Hansel TU Bergakademie Freiberg: Institute of Chemical Technology, Leipziger Straße 29, Freiberg, Saxony, 09599, Germany Walter, Jan Jan Walter TU Bergakademie Freiberg: Institute of Chemical Technology, Leipziger Straße 29, Freiberg, Saxony, 09599, Germany Kaiser, Doreen Doreen Kaiser TU Bergakademie Freiberg: Institute of Chemical Technology, Leipziger Straße 29, Freiberg, Saxony, 09599, Germany Pätzold, Carsten Carsten Pätzold TU Bergakademie Freiberg: Institute of Chemical Technology, Leipziger Straße 29, Freiberg, Saxony, 09599, Germany Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) journal article eng Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are essential for meeting the energy needs of modern society, particularly in the context of the energy transition and the move towards electric vehicles. The European Battery Regulation sets out strict recycling targets that require the efficient recovery of Li from spent LIBs. The COOL process—a green, CO2-based hydrometallurgical method—selectively extracts Li so that Li2CO3 can be recovered in a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly way. However, as this method only enables the recovery of Li2CO3 and LiOH·H2O is increasingly favoured for electrode synthesis due to improvements in electrode properties, obtaining the hydroxide directly in CO2-based processes remains challenging. To address this, this work presents a membrane-coupled electrolysis process for direct carbonate–hydroxide conversion. The electrochemical orientation of the process enables environmentally friendly implementation through the use of renewable energies, and the membrane used is based on the renewable raw material agarose. This enables a pH gradient to be established during electrolysis, resulting in CO32− decomposition in the first stage and hydroxide formation in the second. Using this process, Li2CO3 was successfully converted into LiOH·H2O using only electrical energy. This offers the possibility of adapting CO2-based LIB recycling processes to new trends and of producing high-value bases from low-value salt solutions without compromising environmental standards, offering a promising route for flexible, green LIB recycling. Lithium-ion batteries COOL process http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6535/download 10.1039/d6su00403b application/pdf RSC Sustainability issn:2753-8125 RSC Sustainability 1.04 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6532 Body awareness in Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana) Hundegger, Paula Paula Hundegger University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Folkertsma, Remco Remco Folkertsma University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Dale, Rachel Rachel Dale 0000-0003-0526-8834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Auersperg, Alice M. I. Alice M. I. Auersperg University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Osuna-Mascaró, Antonio J. Antonio J. Osuna-Mascaró University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Mirror self-recognition (MSR) is widely used to assess self-awareness, but its reliance on vision may limit its suitability for cross-species comparisons. A complementary approach is the body-as-obstacle (BAO) paradigm, which tests whether individuals recognize their own body as a causal impediment to solving a task. Although BAO has been applied in mammals, it has not previously been adapted for birds. Here, we tested 15 Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua goffiniana) in an avian BAO task in which subjects had to retrieve and pass an object to an experimenter. In the test condition, the object was attached to the mat on which the bird stood, requiring subjects to step off the mat to succeed; two control conditions were unattached and attached-to-ground. A pre-test controlled for stepping off due to mat movement or discomfort. Cockatoos passed the pre-test (mean success ± SE: 99.4 ± 0.6%) and stepped off markedly more often in the test condition (97.8 ± 0.9%) than in the unattached (0.7 ± 0.3%) or attached-to-ground control (39.1 ± 3.9%). These findings provide the first application of the BAO paradigm in birds and support the use of comparative, multimethod approaches to body awareness. Ecology Zoology Social animals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6532/download 10.1038/s41598-026-57500-7 application/pdf Scientific Reports issn:2045-2322 Scientific Reports 16 1 1.53 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6527 Digital Cloning und Educational Content Creation Ratka, Thomas Thomas Ratka 0009-0004-7510-6181 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Verein Forum Neue Medien in der Lehre Austria Digital Cloning und Educational Content Creation Sammlung von OER Materialien (Videos) zum unten beschriebenen Projekt Law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) Rechtswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) OER Rechtswissenschaften Unternehmensrecht Klon 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6525 Einführung in das Unternehmensrecht: Geschäftsführerhaftung Ratka, Thomas Thomas Ratka 0009-0004-7510-6181 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu Dieses Video erklärt die persönliche Haftung von Geschäftsführerinnen und Geschäftsführern einer GmbH anhand eines Praxisbeispiels. Am Fall von Herrn Huber wird gezeigt, welche Risiken unternehmerische Entscheidungen mit sich bringen können. Law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) Rechtswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) Geschäftsführerhaftung GmbH Unternehmensrecht Gesellschaftsrecht Praxisbeispiel http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6525/download 10.48341/qh52-gb53 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6527 video/mp4 269.92 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6531 Einführung in das Unternehmensrecht: Insichgeschäfte : Klonversion Ratka (KI-Klon mit HEYGEN erstellt), Thomas Thomas Ratka (KI-Klon mit HEYGEN erstellt) 0009-0004-7510-6181 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu Dieses Video erklärt anhand eines Praxisbeispiels, worauf bei einem Insichgeschäft in einer GmbH zu achten ist. Das Video enthält einen KI-generierten Klon. Das Video entstand im Rahmen des FNMA-geförderten Projekts „Digital Cloning und Educational Content-Creation: Evaluierung technischer, didaktischer, rechtlicher und ethischer Aspekte“. Law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) Rechtswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) Insichgeschäft GmbH Unternehmensrecht Gesellschaftsrecht Praxisbeispiel http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6531/download 10.48341/rvcd-bt74 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6527 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6530 video/mp4 280.79 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6529 Einführung in das Unternehmensrecht: Organe der Gesellschaft : Klonversion Ratka (KI-Klon mit HEYGEN erstellt), Thomas Thomas Ratka (KI-Klon mit HEYGEN erstellt) 0009-0004-7510-6181 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu Dieses Video veranschaulicht die persönliche Haftung von Geschäftsführer_innen einer GmbH anhand eines Praxisbeispiels. Das Video enthält einen KI-generierten Klon. Das Video entstand im Rahmen des FNMA-geförderten Projekts „Digital Cloning und Educational Content-Creation: Evaluierung technischer, didaktischer, rechtlicher und ethischer Aspekte“. Law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) Rechtswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) GmbH Unternehmensrecht Gesellschaftsrecht Praxisbeispiel http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6529/download 10.48341/m2v6-xv34 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6527 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6528 video/mp4 238.49 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6524 Learning to talk, talking about learning: migration discourse in Euro-Mediterranean relations Zardo, Federica Federica Zardo 0000-0002-9465-8182 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wolff, Sarah Sarah Wolff Leiden University Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng This article examines how the meaning and function of “learning” have evolved over nearly three decades of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation on migration and how this evolution has shaped migration governance in the region. It conceptualises discourse as a technology of learning that performs three interrelated functions: encoding lessons from past experience; shaping learning by framing problems and coordinating expectations and simulating learning through claims of responsiveness and legitimacy. Drawing on more than 300 speeches and strategic policy documents, the article shows that what counts as learning has changed substantially over time. In the mid-1990s, learning was largely exploratory and centred on developing a shared language on migration through dialogue and mutual familiarisation. With the launch of the European Neighbourhood Policy, this open-ended approach was gradually replaced by a more hierarchical understanding of learning, closely tied to monitoring, evaluation and performance assessment. After the Arab uprisings, despite a brief period of reflection, learning shifted further into operational settings. Projects, indicators and audits increasingly came to stand in for learning itself, narrowing its scope and reinforcing existing policy approaches. Migration Learning Discourse Mediterranean European Union http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6524/download 10.1057/s41311-026-00814-0 application/pdf International Politics issn:1384-5748 International Politics 881.61 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6523 Sustainable Development and Quality of Democracy: 2002–2016, Exemplified Contemporary Historical Global Model in Interdisciplinary Transdisciplinarity (New IT) Campbell, David F. J. David F. J. Campbell 0000-0002-5725-5122 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI AG journal article eng The analysis investigates how governance, policymaking, and democracy connect within the framework of sustainable development (as a manifestation of sustainability). It argues that sustainable development should be treated as a core standard for evaluating quality of democracy, alongside freedom, equality, and control, by this expanding democracy into a four-dimensional (Quadruple) model. A key issue is balancing sustainability with existing democratic principles and managing trade-offs. Using data from 2002 to 2016, a relatively stable period in world development, the model shows how democracy and its quality can be assessed globally. Because it offers practical guidance for governance, policy, and strategy, the model is considered transdisciplinary, described as a form of “New IT” (Interdisciplinary Transdisciplinarity). democracy democracy conceptualization democracy measurement governance Interdisciplinary Transdisciplinarity (New IT) policy sustainability sustainable development quality of democracy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6523/download 10.3390/su18178842 application/pdf Sustainability issn:2071-1050 Sustainability 18 17 8842 394.11 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6522 Connecting Across Borders: A Systematic Review of How Information and Communication Technologies Influence Emotional, Social, and Cultural Dynamics in Transnational Families Altunay, Esen Esen Altunay 0000-0001-8200-8871 Department of Educational Sciences, Division of Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economy University of Ege Izmir Türkiye Özdemir, Nedim Nedim Özdemir 0000-0002-3054-926X Department of Educational Sciences, Division of Educational Administration, Supervision, Planning and Economy University of Ege Izmir Türkiye Omran, Lina Lina Omran 0009-0009-7024-5234 University for Continuing Education Krems, Center for Migration and Globalisation Research Krems Austria Nenonen, Olga Olga Nenonen 0000-0003-3967-6684 Department of Language Studies, the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland Karpava, Sviatlana Sviatlana Karpava 0000-0001-8416-1431 Department of English Studies University of Cyprus Nicosia Cyprus Albert, Isabelle Isabelle Albert 0000-0003-2686-917X Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences University of Luxembourg Esch‐sur‐Alzette Luxembourg Telegdi‐Csetri, Áron Áron Telegdi‐Csetri 0000-0001-9157-1025 CASTLE Centre for the Study of Transnational Families, FSPAC, Babeș‐Bolyai University Cluj‐Napoca Romania Ringblom, Natalia Natalia Ringblom 0000-0002-1761-5971 Department of Language Studies Umeå University Umeå Sweden Wiley journal article eng This systematic review examines how information and communication technologies (ICT) shape emotional, social, and cultural dynamics within transnational families (TNFs). Drawing on 113 articles identified through a Zotero bibliographic library developed by Working Group 1 of the COST Action Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe [TraFaDy], the study synthesizes research on ICT‐mediated family practices within TNFs. Through descriptive coding and thematic analysis, we examined participant profiles, research designs, communication practices, origin and host countries, the drivers of ICT use, and emotional, social, and cultural consequences. Findings show that ICT enhances communication, facilitates co‐presence across distance, and supports emotional bonds, while also generating complex ambivalences shaped by socioeconomic conditions, digital literacy, migration status, and intra‐family power dynamics. Although digital tools strengthen family roles, caregiving arrangements, and transnational belonging, they may simultaneously reinforce inequalities, intensify surveillance, or create emotional strain. Cultural processes such as enculturation, acculturation, and cultural integration were shown to be deeply intertwined with ICT use, revealing how digital communication sustains cultural continuity while enabling hybrid cultural formations. The review concludes with recommendations for strengthening research and policy initiatives related to digital inclusion, family support, and integration, with the aim of enhancing the well‐being of TNFs. digital family relationships emotional, social, and cultural dynamics ICT-mediated communication systematic review transnational families http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6522/download 10.1111%2Fjftr.70090 application/pdf Journal of Family Theory &amp; Review issn:1756-2570 Journal of Family Theory &amp; Review 1.40 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6520 Tailoring Alnico magnets through micromagnetic simulations and machine learning Elena Stanciu, Anda Anda Elena Stanciu 0000-0002-8717-5596 University for Continuing Education Krems Fischbacher, Johann Johann Fischbacher 0000-0002-0815-5379 University for Continuing Education Krems Gusenbauer, Markus Markus Gusenbauer 0000-0002-3540-3964 University for Continuing Education Krems Kovacs, Alexander Alexander Kovacs 0000-0002-8413-1950 University for Continuing Education Krems Oezelt, Harald Harald Oezelt 0000-0002-3754-3565 University for Continuing Education Krems Seland Graff, Joachim Joachim Seland Graff 0000-0001-6072-1334 SINTEF Industry Carvalho, Patricia Patricia Carvalho 0000-0002-5447-0409 SINTEF Industry Eleonora Gunnæs, Anette Anette Eleonora Gunnæs 0000-0002-2675-0411 University of Oslo (UiO) Zaplotnik, Matej Matej Zaplotnik 1000 Ljubljana Sagvolden, Espen Espen Sagvolden 0000-0002-2268-1260 SINTEF Industry Diplas, Spyros Spyros Diplas 0000-0002-9295-464X SINTEF Industry Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 University for Continuing Education Krems IOP Publishing journal article deu Alnico magnets have gained renewed interest in the search for rare-earth free permanent magnets due to their high thermal stability and magnetisation. However, the limited coercivity of these shape-anisotropy-based alloys constrains their performance. Their coercivity can be improved by tailoring their structure at the micro- and nano-levels and by identifying the elemental composition and crystal structure that would increase anisotropy. Alnico alloys are composed of millimetre-to-micrometer-sized grains of different sizes and orientations. Inside each grain, magnetic nanorods embedded in a non-magnetic matrix form as a result of thermo-magnetic treatment of the cast alloy. Starting from a reference Alnico sample, we realised a finite elements micromagnetic study of exchange-decoupled rods by varying their dimensions and interrod spacing across those observed experimentally. We computed the hysteresis properties by progressing from micromagnetic simulations of a small number of rods within the magnetostatic field of their neighbours to large systems treated statistically based on the distribution of orientations of the grains. We compared the coercivity of an isolated rod with that of the exchange-decoupled system to highlight the effect of magnetostatic interactions. We computed analytically the stray field acting on a single rod as a consequence of its surrounding rods in order to confirm the scaling of the coercivity with the packing fraction. We explored how intrinsic material properties influence magnetic behaviour by examining materials with different magnetocrystalline anisotropy constants and saturation polarisation values. Results from several hundred simulations were used to train a multi-layer perceptron regressor and predict the magnetic properties as function of the dimensions of the rods, interrod spacing and orientation of the grains. With this approach, we highlight the underlying trends by which nanoscale structuring, intrinsic material properties and grain alignment can be tailored to improve the magnetic properties of Alnico alloys. rare-earth elements free permanent magnets Alnico finite element micromagnetics effective field method machine learning http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6520/download 10.1088/2515-7639/ae94b3 application/pdf Journal of Physics: Materials issn:2515-7639 Journal of Physics: Materials 9 3 035020 2.95 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6519 Emergency department utilization following the introduction of a new primary health care center in Wiener Neustadt, Austria: an interrupted time series analysis Braun, Alexander Alexander Braun 0000-0002-0310-8688 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dick, Daniel Daniel Dick Gesundheit Österreich Nowak, Claus P. Claus P. Nowak Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mikšová, Dominika Dominika Mikšová 0000-0001-8198-2189 Gesundheit Österreich Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Background Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is an important public health issue, one cause of which is utilization of care by nonurgent cases that could instead be treated in an outpatient setting. One health policy measure that has been implemented in many healthcare systems is the expansion of primary care to alleviate dependence on EDs. Objective In Austria, primary health care centers (PHCCs) are being expanded to mitigate the increasing ED visits. The opening of a PHCC in Wiener Neustadt served as a quasi-experiment that allowed us to examine changes in ED admissions following the opening. Methods An interrupted time series analysis (ITSA) was used to estimate trends before and after the PHCC opened. Administrative data from the hospital emergency department were analyzed. Stratification by age, gender, and Manchester Triage priority was applied to examine differential effects. Influenza adjustment was included to account for seasonal effects. Results The ITSA revealed an increasing trend prior to the PHCC opening (β1 = 0.01). At the interruption point, a significant level change (β2 = 8.01) was observed that could not be explained by seasonal effects. Overall, after the PHCC opening a reversed trend in ED admissions (β3 = −0.03) was found. Urgent cases were unaffected, whereas nonurgent cases exhibited a significant declining trend. Conclusions This study shows that expanding PHCC services is associated with changes in ED utilization trends. Possible associations between PHCC opening and ED visits are found and do not occur immediately. Emergency department Primary health care Interrupted time series Manchester triage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6519/download 10.1016/j.healthpol.2026.105751 application/pdf Health Policy issn:0168-8510 Health Policy 174 105751 3.00 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6521 Three thousand five hundred years of sheeppox virus evolution inferred from archaeological and codicological genomes L’Hôte, Louis Louis L’Hôte 0009-0003-0636-3961 UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland. Sacristán, Luisa Luisa Sacristán 0009-0008-0237-6681 UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland. Ferguson, Róisín Róisín Ferguson 0009-0007-9059-4146 School of Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. Siekmann, Alex Alex Siekmann 0000-0002-9095-2181 Smurfit Institute of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. Rogers, Leland Leland Rogers Institute for Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany. Richter, Barbara Barbara Richter 0000-0003-1863-1452 Institute of Pathology, Center of Pathobiology, Department of Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria. Weissenböck, Herbert Herbert Weissenböck 0000-0001-8197-6379 Institute of Pathology, Center of Pathobiology, Department of Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria. Lorke, Jenny Jenny Lorke Helmholtz Institute for One Health, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Greifswald, Germany. Artemis, Lara Lara Artemis 0009-0000-7595-8668 Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, London, UK. Lévêque, Élodie Élodie Lévêque Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris, France. Hark, Richard Richard Hark 0000-0001-5975-5529 Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, Yale University, West Haven, CT 06516, USA. Engel, Patricia Patricia Engel 0000-0002-5413-3728 University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria. Webber, Mary Teresa Josephine Mary Teresa Josephine Webber 0009-0009-3362-5123 Faculty of History, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Bennett, Madison Madison Bennett 0009-0008-4522-504X Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Rose-Beers, Kristine Kristine Rose-Beers 0000-0002-7216-0869 Conservation Department, University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives, Cambridge, UK. Nichols, Emma Emma Nichols 0000-0001-7982-6953 Conservation Department, University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives, Cambridge, UK. Munoz Alegre, Marta Marta Munoz Alegre 0000-0003-4775-286X McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Ramsøe, Max Max Ramsøe 0000-0002-7978-4252 GeoGenetics, Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Fiddyment, Sarah Sarah Fiddyment McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Viñas-Caron, Laura C. Laura C. Viñas-Caron Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Papin, Dimitry V. Dimitry V. Papin 0000-0002-2010-9092 Altai State University, Barnaul, Russia. Light-Maka, Ian C. Ian C. Light-Maka 0000-0001-6720-3732 Evolutionary Pathogenomics, Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin, Germany. Key, Felix M. Felix M. Key 0000-0003-2812-6636 Evolutionary Pathogenomics, Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin, Germany. Albarnaz, Jonas Jonas Albarnaz 0000-0002-8792-813X Pirbright Institute, Surrey, UK. Downing, Tim Tim Downing 0000-0002-8385-6730 Pirbright Institute, Surrey, UK. Pekar, Jonathan Jonathan Pekar 0000-0003-0977-2886 Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. Lemey, Philippe Philippe Lemey 0000-0003-2826-5353 Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. Bradley, Daniel G. Daniel G. Bradley 0000-0001-7335-7092 Smurfit Institute of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. Vnouček, Jiří Jiří Vnouček Preservation Department, Royal Danish Library, Copenhagen, Denmark. Makarewicz, Cheryl A. Cheryl A. Makarewicz 0000-0002-1649-336X Institute for Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany. Story, Joanna Joanna Story 0000-0002-1022-9381 School of History, Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK. Collins, Matthew Matthew Collins 0000-0003-4226-5501 McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Teasdale, Matthew D. Matthew D. Teasdale 0000-0002-7376-9975 McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. Binois-Roman, Annelise Annelise Binois-Roman 0000-0002-7704-3100 Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris, France. Calvignac-Spencer, Sébastien Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer 0000-0003-4834-0509 Helmholtz Institute for One Health, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Greifswald, Germany. Daly, Kevin G. Kevin G. Daly 0000-0002-5579-6144 UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) journal article eng Sheeppox virus (SPPV) is a major livestock pathogen causing economic hardship through reduced production and death of vulnerable sheep, with written descriptions of sheeppox-like disease recorded since antiquity. We report 21 novel ancient SPPV genomes spanning the Eurasian steppe Bronze Age (∼1700 BCE) to the Early Modern period in Western Europe, including multiple genomes obtained from medieval parchment. We estimate that major capripoxvirus lineages diverged ∼11,500 to 3700 years ago, overlapping known translocations and bio-cultural developments in sheep. Our dataset supports SPPV diverging first within the lineage leading to goatpox virus and lumpy skin disease virus, and that known gene inactivation events within SPPV and goatpox virus occur in our earliest SPPV genomes. These findings reveal that the food security of Eurasian communities has been threatened by sheeppox for more than 3700 years and provide insights into the genomic evolution and potential host adaptation of SPPV. sheeppox virus http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6521/download 10.1126/sciadv.aeh3571 application/pdf Science Advances issn:2375-2548 Science Advances 12 36 2.72 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6518 Zeitpunkt der Einnahme von Levothyroxin bei Hypothyreose Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0001-6059-0688 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Führt bei Erwachsenen mit primärer Hypothyreose die morgendliche Einnahme von Levothyroxin im Vergleich zur abendlichen Einnahme zu Unterschieden in Schilddrüsenfunktionsparametern sowie klinischen Symptomen einer Hypothyreose? Levothyroxin Schilddrüse Schilddrüsenfunktion http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6518/download 10.48341/ks68-6j03 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 741.11 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6517 Ätherische Öle zur Prävention von Intertrigo Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Chhugani, Yash Yash Chhugani Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article Wie beeinflusst die Anwendung ätherischer Öle die Prävention von Intertrigo bei erwachsenen Patient*innen im stationären Setting? Aromapflege ätherische Öle Hautpflege intertriginöse Dermatitis Intertrigo Intertrigoprophylaxe Prävention Prophylaxe http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6517/download 10.48341/r61d-q239 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 515.40 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6515 Diet and environmental factors shape retinal lipid composition in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sedlmayr, Irmgard Irmgard Sedlmayr Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kesti, Petri Petri Kesti Wasser Cluster Lunz Schnorr, Stephanie L. Stephanie L. Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Obermair, Gerald J. Gerald J. Obermair Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Kouba, Antonín Antonín Kouba University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Kainz, Martin J. Martin J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), particularly long-chain and very-long-chain PUFA (LC- and VLC-PUFA), are essential structural and functional compounds of the vertebrate retina. Their availability depends on dietary supply and endogenous biosynthesis, yet how environmental factors modulate retinal lipid composition fish species remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated the effects of diet quality, light regime, and temperature on retinal lipid composition in common carp (Cyprinus carpio), one of the most consumed fish species worldwide, using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) to resolve lipid distributions across retinal layers. Carps were exposed for six months to a fully factorial combination of low vs. high LC-PUFA diets, light vs. dark conditions, and stable vs. fluctuating temperature regimes. Retinal lipidomes showed strong layer-specific organization, with outer retinal layers enriched in docosahexaenoic acid-containing phospholipids and VLC-PUFA. Across all layers, diet exerted the strongest influence: high-LC-PUFA diets increased n-3 PUFA-containing phospholipids while consistently reducing arachidonic acid–containing species. Only two VLC-PUFA (30:6 and 32:6) were detected in the photoreceptor-associated regions of the retina. Low light conditions reduced the lipid abundance in the outer retina, including VLC-PUFA, suggesting reduced photoreceptor membrane turnover under diminished visual demand. Elevated temperatures induced subtler shifts, favouring shorter and less unsaturated fatty acids. These results demonstrate that the lipid composition of the retina in carp is highly plastic and sensitive to dietary PUFA supply, while light and then temperature act as secondary modulators. Our findings connect dietary lipid supply to retinal structure and function, offering an ecological perspective on sensory plasticity in heterogeneous aquatic habitats, such as shallow and turbid fishponds. Diet quality Light regime Polyunsaturated fatty acids Retinal lipid composition Sensory plasticity Teleost fish Water temperature http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6515/download 10.1016/j.plefa.2026.102768 application/pdf Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids issn:0952-3278 Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids 211 102768 6.17 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6516 Online Political Harassment Targeting German and Swedish Trans Advocates: Does Platform Governance Make a Difference? Holm, Malin Malin Holm Uppsala University Hunklinger, Michael Michael Hunklinger 0000-0001-5046-2797 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cogitatio text Online platforms are crucial for political activists worldwide, but platform affordances also enable harassment and silencing of marginalized groups. Platform regulations are one of the main ways to curb hateful attacks, and democratic states are increasingly adopting legislation that targets big tech companies, including their content moderation. Focusing on the polarized 2024 debates around new gender self-identification laws in Sweden and Germany, this study explores how trans advocates experience online political harassment, with particular attention to their exposure to and the impacts of such attacks, and whether national platform regulations, such as the German NetzDG, shape these experiences. Drawing on interviews with leading LGBTIQ+ advocates, the findings suggest that such regulations make little difference in practice. Advocates in both Sweden and Germany reported unprecedented levels of harassment on social media during the debates, with significant consequences for their mental health and continued political engagement. The impact was particularly severe for advocates with intersecting marginalized identities, who often lacked institutional support and were targeted personally for being trans. Respondents also noted increased attacks from trans-exclusionary feminists, underscoring the need for closer scrutiny of these actors in countries regarded as frontrunners in gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights protection. anti-gender politics LGBTQI+ rights online political harassment platform governance social media platforms trans activism http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6516/download 10.17645/mac.i511 application/pdf Media and Communication issn:2183-2439 Media and Communication 14 243.67 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6505 Egypt’s Vision 2030 and Higher Education: Equity, Quality, and Governance from a Public Good Perspective Abdellatif, Selim Selim Abdellatif 0009-0002-8011-1407 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Higher education has increasingly been positioned as a central instrument for national development, social mobility, and knowledge-based economic transformation. Across different world regions, governments have articulated comprehensive development strategies that assign universities a key role in advancing innovation, improving human capital, and addressing social inequalities. At the same time, these strategies often reflect tensions between viewing higher education as a public good that serves collective societal interests and treating it as a private investment oriented toward labour market outcomes and economic competitiveness. Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy identifies higher education as a key instrument for national development, with stated priorities related to access, quality, and governance. While the strategy has attracted growing scholarly and policy attention, its higher education agenda has received less attention through a public good framework that brings equity, quality, and governance together. This paper analyzes Egypt’s Vision 2030 higher education strategy through the lenses of equity, quality, and governance, drawing on a public good perspective. The study examines how the objectives of Vision 2030 are framed and operationalized and how these choices shape the reform agenda using a qualitative approach based on policy analysis and secondary literature. The analysis argues that while Vision 2030 frames higher education through public good-oriented commitments to inclusion, quality, and social development, its operational tools emphasize access expansion, accreditation, benchmarking, and centralized performance steering. This creates tensions between the strategy’s broad public good aspirations and the instruments used to pursue higher education reform. Egypt Vision 2030 Higher Education Policy Public Good Equity Quality Governance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6505/download 10.48341/zxbn-qs06 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3184 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education 7 1 60 93 476.50 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6508 Comparative Internationalization in Asian Higher Education: Ten-Year Developments, Contemporary Trends, and Future Trajectories Based on Bibliometric Study Wijaksono, Cahyo Febri Cahyo Febri Wijaksono 0009-0007-2768-0252 Tampere University Ramadhani, Noer Risky Noer Risky Ramadhani Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Educação Nhung, Huynh Thi Hong Huynh Thi Hong Nhung Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article This study aims to analyse the distribution of academic publications on the topic of internationalization in Asian Higher Education based on year, country, thematic focus, publication source, and keywords. Using a bibliometric approach with the PRISMA protocol, data was collected from the Scopus database, resulting in a final dataset of 1,296 articles and conference proceedings published between 2015 and 2025. VOSviewer software was used to visualise author networks and keyword evolution. Findings show a significant surge in research productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating the resilience of this topic. Geographically, China dominates as the main source, while networks in Southeast Asia and West Asia remain relatively fragmented. Thematically, there has been a paradigm shift, with early research focusing on market-based mobility and neoliberalism (2015–2017), shifting to digital adaptation during the pandemic, and more recently evolving towards ‘cultural competence’, “innovation” and ‘sustainability’ (2023–2025). These results suggest that internationalization in Asia is moving beyond physical mobility towards a more substantial focus on curriculum quality and global sustainability goals. Therefore, this study recommends the need for equitable collaboration to reduce regional dominance, as well as a reorientation of research policy that prioritises sustainability impact over mere quantity metrics. Internationalization Higher Education Asia Bibliometrics http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6508/download 10.48341/1vdf-jj85 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3184 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 1 836.78 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6507 Gender Equality Without Transformation? A Comparative Study of University Gender Plans in Mexico, Peru and Italy Ortega Estrada, Beatriz Beatriz Ortega Estrada 0009-0009-7264-2241 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Bullon, Paola Paola Bullon 0009-0002-8284-9579 University of Aveiro Romano, Salvatore Salvatore Romano 0009-0008-0505-571X Tampere University Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article This article examines how gender is conceptualized and operationalized in institutional policy frameworks through a comparative qualitative document analysis of three major public universities: the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), and the University of Bologna (UNIBO). Official institutional gender policy documents – including gender equality plans and strategic development plans – were analyzed using a theory-driven framework organized around five analytical categories: conceptualization of gender, subjects of gender policy, policy domains, policy instruments, and underlying gender paradigms, drawing on feminist, intersectional, and organizational theory. The findings reveal that, despite distinct national governance contexts and institutional cultures, all three universities frame gender equality predominantly through managerial and procedural logics. Gender inequality is understood primarily as a problem of representation, participation, and risk management, rather than as a structural power relation embedded in academic labor, governance, and knowledge production. Intersectionality is formally acknowledged across all three cases but remains additive and programmatic rather than analytically integrated. Symbolic and procedural instruments dominate, while redistributive measures are largely absent. The article identifies a shared tension between institutionalization and transformation: while current paradigms facilitate policy legitimacy and compliance, they simultaneously constrain the transformative potential of gender equality initiatives. Institutional Gender Policy Feminist Organizational Theory Comparative Higher Education Latin America Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6507/download 10.48341/z986-6364 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3184 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 1 451.54 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6513 Publish or Perish? Academic Publishing Pressure, Sustainability, and Institutional Research: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review Shi, Zhongyi Zhongyi Shi 0009-0006-4767-4098 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Academic publishing pressure has evolved into a defining feature of modern higher education, driven by a global shift toward metric-based evaluation regimes and performance-oriented governance. While the “publish or perish” culture is a frequent topic of debate, much of the existing research remains fragmented. Studies often treat academic publishing pressure as personal issues, separating from mechanisms of institution management, which makes it difficult to see how they truly interconnected. Thus, this review aims to address this gap by examining academic publishing pressure together with its impact on sustainability and Institutional Research (IR) in higher education. Using a PRISMA-based review approach, this paper synthesizes 15 peer-reviewed and policy-oriented publications. Guided by three research questions, it analyzes how academic publishing pressure is described and measured, how it affects sustainability at individual, institutional, and knowledge-system levels, and how IR mediates these dynamics. The findings indicate that academic publishing pressure is the structural outcome of metric-driven evaluation and governance systems, and has impact on individual academics, institutional priorities, and knowledge production. Among these, IR functions as a key mediator that can either reinforce the status quo or help transform research evaluation toward more sustainable practices. Academic Publishing Pressure Sustainability in Higher Education Institutional Research Publish or Perish PRISMA-Based Review http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6513/download 10.48341/v2qt-zx11 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 2 386.46 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6512 Research Governance and Capacity Building in Peruvian Public Universities: Navigating Autonomy, Quality, and Regional Disparities Ochoa-Pachas, Karina Guadalupe Karina Guadalupe Ochoa-Pachas 0000-0001-9194-9964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Following the 2014 university reform and subsequent legislative shifts introduced in 2022 through Law 31520, Peru’s higher education system is navigating a critical tension between state-led quality assurance and institutional autonomy. While scientific production tripled between 2015 and 2020, over 80% of public university output remains outside high-impact quartiles, highlighting a divergence between volume and excellence. Furthermore, acute structural asymmetries persist, with 60% of researchers and 40% of doctoral programs concentrated in Lima. This paper analyzes how current governance structures shape research capacity and argues for a transition from bureaucratic compliance to a differentiated governance framework. Grounded in the Holistic Maturity Model (MMU-PE), the study proposes a shift toward maturity-based performance funding to optimize public budget execution for research development in Peru’s peripheral public universities. This risk of institutional "autarchy" or a severe rollback of quality metrics stems from a specific governance mechanism introduced by Law 31520: the structural restructuring of SUNEDU’s board of directors to directly re-incorporate active university rectors and institutional representatives into the regulatory body. By dissolving the independent, competitive selection process of regulators, this composition creates an inherent conflict of interest, transforming an external supervisory body back into a self-regulating guild. This structural shift allows underperforming institutions to block external accountability measures, threatening the enforcement of Basic Quality Conditions (CBC). Finally, the paper advocates for institutional alliances where established research hubs act as anchors to serve as administrative proxy handlers for joint research funds, protecting peripheral partners from procurement backlogs without breaking national financial codes. University Governance Public Universities Research Capacity Innovation Systems Peru http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6512/download 10.48341/1nxy-bs54 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 2 387.00 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6509 Governing Difference as an Innovation Resource: A Cross-Cultural Review Essay on Self-Different Fractals and Innovation Cai, Yuzhuo Yuzhuo Cai 0000-0002-7934-3828 Tampere University Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems text eng David F. J. Campbell and Elias G. Carayannis’ Self-Different Fractals and Innovation: Academic Firm and the Entrepreneurial University in Epistemic Governance is a compact yet conceptually demanding book. It brings together debates on the entrepreneurial university, the academic firm and epistemic governance through the notion of ‘self-different fractals’. This review essay reads the book from the perspective of higher education and innovation studies, while extending the discussion through a Chinese philosophical lens. The book’s main contribution is not another model of innovation, but a shift in attention from actor coordination to the governance of epistemic and institutional difference. It asks how innovation systems can work with differences among universities, firms, governments, society and the natural environment, rather than treating such differences as problems to be eliminated. The review argues that the book is most valuable as a conceptual provocation. It reopens a difficult question for higher education and innovation research: how can systems preserve difference as a source of creativity without allowing it to become fragmentation, conflict or empty coordination? Self-Different Fractals Epistemic Governance Entrepreneurial University Academic Firm Triple Helix Higher Education Governance Innovation Systems http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6509/download 10.48341/89fp-p259 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3184 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 1 305.48 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6510 Beyond Academics: Understanding the Well-Being Crisis in Brazilian Higher Education Koch, Beatriz Carla Beatriz Carla Koch 0009-0004-8333-3384 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Brazilian higher education faces a deepening well-being crisis among its student population, marked not only by psychological distress but also by entrenched socio-economic inequalities and institutional governance dynamics. Despite extensive documentation of mental health challenges among Brazilian university students, a critical research gap remains: existing studies focus predominantly on prevalence rates and individual risk factors while neglecting the institutional and governance mechanisms that mediate these outcomes. This paper explores how socio-economic vulnerabilities, beyond individual psychological factors, shape undergraduate student well-being and analyses the mediating role of institutional arrangements and governance practices. Framed by contemporary literature on student mental health, socio-economic inequality, and higher education governance, the analysis synthesizes recent empirical and theoretical findings from Brazilian and international contexts. The discussion is anchored in a governance perspective, examining how decision-making structures, resource allocation, accountability mechanisms, and organizational culture interact with persistent inequalities to shape well-being outcomes. The paper concludes with specific policy recommendations aimed at institutional reform, resource redistribution, and governance strategies to promote equity and improve student well-being across Brazil’s higher education system. Brazilian Higher Education Student Well-Being Socio-Economic Inequality Educational Governance Mental Health http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6510/download 10.48341/hk2t-by40 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 2 351.85 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6511 The Third Space in the Neoliberal Higher Education Systems of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan: Serving Society or Servicing the Market? Shayery, Afsana Jerin Afsana Jerin Shayery 0000-0003-2888-7881 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nazeer, Feroza Feroza Nazeer 0009-0000-0719-4686 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sharma, Tanushree Tanushree Sharma 0009-0008-4023-0165 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng In recent years, the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in South Asia have undergone major systemic reforms. Whether it be Bangladesh’s Vision 2041, which aims to develop global human capital, with potential risks of moving towards the commodification of education, to India’s National Education Policy (2020) which introduces a ‘light but tight’ governance framework, thereby inviting private players in the market and Pakistan’s modernization agenda of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), such reforms risk stifling academic freedom and fuel debates between scholars and industry professionals. With the emergence of private players, the competition among HEIs has increased significantly, resulting in high tuition fees. The question arises, how can higher education continue to remain equitable for the underserved sections of society? We look at the higher education systems in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to get insights from higher education professionals on the challenges faced by HEIs in the dynamic higher education landscape and the growing need for ‘third space’ individuals to balance academic autonomy with growing market needs. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the higher education institutions in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, and how third-space individuals can play a crucial role in navigating the innovation versus efficiency debate in higher education institutions. Third Space Employability Bureaucracy Industry Commodification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6511/download 10.48341/mkpg-pq74 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 2 353.75 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6514 Decoupling and the Reconfiguration of Higher Education Governance in Georgia Shtaadze, Lizi Lizi Shtaadze 0009-0005-7576-6021 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) journal article eng Since joining the Bologna Process in 2005, Georgia has aligned its higher education system with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards, including three-cycle degrees and external quality assurance. This article examines the 2025 National Concept for Reforming the Higher Education System, introduced amid stalled EU accession negotiations, the quality assurance agency's suspension from the European Quality Assurance Register, and university protests. Because the reform remains before parliament, the analysis concerns its design rather than its realised effects. It argues that the reform retains the formal instruments of European participation while its centralising measures weaken the institutional autonomy they were intended to protect. To account for this pattern, the paper applies the External Incentives Model in reverse, from rule adoption to rule retreat. For two decades, Georgia adopted European rules because the expected rewards of EU integration outweighed the domestic costs. As the credibility and proximity of those rewards have declined, while the political costs of conceding university autonomy have risen, the incentive for substantive compliance has weakened. Yet because openly abandoning those structures would forfeit the legitimacy already accrued, the government retains them while reducing their substantive function. Drawing on neo-institutional theories of isomorphism and decoupling, the paper shows how formal structures can persist after the purposes they served are withdrawn. The Georgian case indicates that EU conditionality loses its effectiveness once domestic costs exceed the benefits of integration. Georgia Higher Education Reform Decoupling Institutional Autonomy External Incentives Model Bologna Process http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6514/download 10.48341/ztt1-h202 application/pdf Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems 7 2 357.16 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6506 Intercultural Competence and Pedagogical Design in Transnational Higher Education: A Critical Analysis of the MARIHE Programme Framework Chakraborty, Kanika Kanika Chakraborty 0009-0001-9442-7712 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Agboola, Stephen Praise Stephen Praise Agboola 0009-0003-1807-151X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Intercultural competence and transformative learning are central priorities in transnational education (TNE), as student mobility and cross-border programmes expose learners to diverse cultural, institutional, and epistemic contexts. This paper critically analyses the Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE), an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme, by examining how its pedagogical design mediates the development of intercultural competence and perspective transformation. Drawing on Deardorff’s Process Model of Intercultural Competence, Byram’s Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence, Bennett’s Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, and Transformative Learning Theory (TLT), the study uses qualitative document analysis of official MARIHE curriculum materials, programme structures, pedagogical arrangements, and professors’ questionnaire responses. The findings indicate that MARIHE promotes intercultural competence through mandatory transnational mobility, comparative curriculum content, collaborative learning, and applied research experiences. These features align with Deardorff’s dimensions of intercultural attitudes, knowledge, and skills, and with Bennett’s progression toward ethnorelative orientations. From a transformative learning perspective, mobility, collaboration, and research-based learning function as disorienting dilemmas that stimulate critical reflection and perspective transformation. However, Byram’s framework reveals that critical cultural awareness, especially engagement with epistemic power relations and global knowledge hierarchies, remains implicit rather than systematically embedded across the curriculum. The paper contributes to TNE scholarship by emphasising pedagogical design as a key mediator of intercultural and transformative learning outcomes. Transnational Education Intercultural Competence Transformative Learning MARIHE Pedagogical Design Student Mobility http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6506/download 10.48341/3cyf-ms05 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3184 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 1 509.60 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6504 Global Change Reshapes Biosynthesis of LC-PUFA in Northern Lake Food Webs Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria Vuorio, Kristiina Kristiina Vuorio 0000-0001-7974-0092 Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) Helsinki Finland Rigaud, Cyril Cyril Rigaud 0000-0002-2652-6313 University of Jyväskylä Calderini, Marco Marco Calderini 0000-0003-2532-3167 University of Jyväskylä Kahilainen, Kimmo K. Kimmo K. Kahilainen 0000-0002-1539-014X University of Helsinki Ruokonen, Timo J. Timo J. Ruokonen 0000-0001-5970-4350 Natural Resources Institute Finland Kainz, Martin J. Martin J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria Vesterinen, Jussi Jussi Vesterinen The Association for Water and Environment of Western Uusimaa, Lohja Finland Taipale, Sami J. Sami J. Taipale 0000-0001-7510-7337 University of Jyväskylä Wiley journal article eng Global change is altering the physico-chemical characteristics of northern lakes through warming, shifting nutrient regimes, and increasing dissolved organic carbon (DOC). These changes are reshaping the trophic structure and nutritional quality of freshwater food webs. To investigate how such environmental gradients influence the production and trophic transfer of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), we quantified LC-PUFA biosynthesis in 12 boreal lakes along a trophic gradient. Bayesian models were used to relate biosynthesis to phytoplankton biomass and community composition, while compound-specific stable hydrogen isotopes and fads2 gene expression were applied to distinguish dietary acquisition from endogenous n-3 LC-PUFA synthesis in zooplankton and planktivorous fish. We further extrapolated LC-PUFA biosynthesis across 643 boreal and subarctic lakes covering a~7°C temperature gradient and a 1–160 μg L−1 phosphorus range using long-term phytoplankton monitoring data. Phytoplankton LC-PUFA biosynthesis ranged from 1 to 400 ng g C−1 h−1, of which the edible (< 35 μm) fraction for zooplankton contributed only 45%–74%. Stable isotope and gene-expression analysis indicated that biosynthesis rates exceeding ~100 ng g C−1 h−1 in the edible fraction were required to reduce consumer reliance on endogenous bioconversion to below 10%. Across the 643 lakes, LC-PUFA production exhibited a unimodal relationship with phosphorus, peaking at intermediate nutrient levels; however, only 166 lakes produced sufficient LC-PUFA to meet inferred consumer requirements. Nutrient enrichment, warming, and browning acted synergistically to restructure phytoplankton community composition and constrain LC-PUFA availability. Eutrophication and browning promoted LC-PUFA-poor taxa, whereas warming altered biomass distribution and reduced LC-PUFA production within the edible phytoplankton size fraction. Together, these changes intensified a nutritional bottleneck at the base of aquatic food webs. Our findings demonstrate that global change profoundly modifies phytoplankton community structure, LC-PUFA production, and trophic transfer efficiency, which may generate cascading effects on the functioning and productivity of northern freshwater ecosystems. bioconversion compound-specific stable isotopes deuterium ecophysiology eutrophication polyunsaturated fatty acids trophic ecology http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6504/download 10.1111/gcb.71070 application/pdf Global Change Biology issn:1354-1013 Global Change Biology 32 8 3.72 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6403 Supplementary Material to "Global change reshapes biosynthesis of LC-PUFA in northern lake food webs" Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other eng Dataset for article „Global change reshapes biosynthesis of LC-PUFA in northern lake food webs“, Global Change Biology, Wiley (2026) [see referenced object] bioconversion compound-specific stable isotopes deuterium ecophysiology eutrophication polyunsaturated fatty acids trophic ecology http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6403/download 10.48341/47nm-qr72 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6504 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 22.92 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6503 Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation versus None for Post-Stroke Dysphagia: Rationale, Design, and Protocol for the Parallel Group Superiority Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation for Acute Stroke Dysphagia Trial (PhEAST) (ISRCTN98886991) Benfield, Jacqueline K. Jacqueline K. Benfield 0000-0002-8807-3049 University of Nottingham Everton, Lisa F. Lisa F. Everton 0000-0001-5106-4395 University of Nottingham Woodhouse, Lisa J. Lisa J. Woodhouse 0000-0002-4472-1999 University of Nottingham Matz, Karl Karl Matz 0000-0002-2851-9897 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al S. Karger AG journal article eng Introduction: Acute ischaemic stroke and primary intracerebral haemorrhage are complicated by oropharyngeal dysphagia in more than 50% of patients. Currently, there are no definitive treatments for post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). Pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES) can drive long-term beneficial changes in the cortical control of swallowing with functionally relevant reorganisation of the swallowing cortex correlating with reduced dysphagia. Methods: The pharyngeal electrical stimulation for acute stroke dysphagia trial (PhEAST) is an international prospective randomised open-label blinded-endpoint parallel-group phase 4 superiority effectiveness trial. A total of 638 patients with PSD and dependency on nasogastric tube feeding are being recruited within 2–31 days of ictus. Participants are recruited from the UK and Austria and randomised to 6 days of optimised PES (given for 10 min each day) vs. no PES on top of standard care. The primary outcome is the dysphagia severity rating scale, an assessment of swallowing impairment, measured locally on day 14 and centrally at day 90 by trained observers masked to treatment and analysed using repeated measures regression analysis. Secondary outcomes include: functional oral intake scale, feeding status scale, international dysphagia diet standardisation initiative scale, presence of a feeding tube, pneumonia, antibiotic use, health-related quality of life, dependency, disability, frailty, mood, cognition, global impact and health economics at days 14, 90, 180, and 365. Safety measures include death and serious adverse events. Conclusion: PhEAST has recruited more than 574 participants from 45 hospitals in the UK and Austria; recruitment will be complete at the end of October 2026. The attached Supplement summarises the protocol and follows the EQUATOR SPIRIT guideline. Acute stroke Pharyngeal electrical stimulation Post-stroke dysphagia Dysphagia severity rating scale Randomised controlled trial http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6503/download 10.1159/000553643 application/pdf Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra issn:1664-5456 Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra 16 1 248 254 1.54 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6502 Global and regional progress towards reduced burden of oral conditions between 2019 and 2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 GBD 2023 Oral Disorders Collaborators Elsevier journal article eng Summary Background WHO's Global Oral Health Action Plan (GOHAP) targets include a 10% relative reduction in the combined prevalence of main oral conditions by 2030. The first GOHAP evaluation was planned for 2023, with subsequent evaluations scheduled for 2026 and 2030. The aim of this systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023 was to evaluate global and regional progress (2019–23) towards this target and related complementary indicators. Methods Using modelled estimates from epidemiological surveys and registries in 204 countries and territories, we estimated the age-standardised prevalence of untreated caries in deciduous and permanent teeth, severe periodontitis, edentulism, other oral disorders and orofacial clefts, and the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer. Progress towards GOHAP targets was measured by comparing the percentage change from 2019 to 2023 in the above indicators against the stated GOHAP target of a 10% relative reduction. Findings Globally, the age-standardised prevalence of main oral conditions declined (−1·55% [95% uncertainty interval −2·32 to −0·82]) between 2019 and 2023, but global cases increased by 3·07% (2·32 to 3·75), from 3·62 billion (3·35 to 3·95) to 3·73 billion (3·45 to 4·06). Among complementary indicators, reductions in age-standardised prevalence were observed for untreated caries in permanent teeth (−1·99% [−2·49 to −1·40]) whereas the age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer increased (8·35% [0·13 to 16·32]), as did the age-standardised prevalence of orofacial clefts (2·25% [0·77 to 3·83]). Progress was heterogeneous across GBD super-regions, with south Asia having the largest reductions in the age-standardised prevalence of main oral conditions (−3·34% [−4·95 to −1·80]) and untreated caries in deciduous teeth (−9·09% [−17·62 to −0·08]). Sub-Saharan Africa showed the largest increase in prevalent cases of main oral conditions (9·51% [8·09–10·94]) and age-standardised incidence of lip and oral cavity cancer (14·86% [1·19–32·45]). The high-income super-region had an increase in the age-standardised prevalence of main oral conditions (1·24% [0·56–1·96]) and untreated caries in deciduous teeth (9·21% [6·60–11·89]). Interpretation Our modelled estimates of global trends in the prevalence of oral conditions from 2019 to 2023 suggest that early progress is modest and, at the current pace, insufficient to meet the 2030 GOHAP targets. Accelerated, equity-focused prevention and integration of essential oral health-care services within primary care and universal health coverage are needed, alongside strengthened oral cancer control and congenital anomaly care. Funding The Gates Foundation. oral conditions epidemiological surveys http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6502/download 10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00143-X application/pdf The Lancet Public Health The Lancet Public Health 11 9 457.72 kB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6501 Measuring the composition and availability of human resources for health by sex in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023, and workforce gaps for universal health coverage: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 GBD 2023 Human Resources for Health Collaborators Elsevier text eng Summary Background Understanding the size, gender composition, and cadre mix of the health workforce and how it has evolved across time and locations can inform policies for planning, recruitment, training, and retention of human resources for health (HRH), and improvement of access to the health-care workforce among populations. Using comparable and standardised data sources, we aim to describe the composition and density of health workers by sex among 20 cadres for 204 countries and territories over 1990–2023 and quantify workforce shortfalls relative to universal health coverage (UHC) attainment. Methods We used 1816 country-years of data from population-based surveys, 82 from censuses, 3888 from administrative sources, and 96 from scientific literature. We harmonised reported occupation in all sources with the International Standard Classification of Occupations 2008. We produced estimates for 20 cadres and the total health workforce disaggregated by sex using spatiotemporal Gaussian process regression, a standardised method in the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors study. Finally, stochastic frontier meta-regression was used to estimate the minimum density of doctors, nurses and midwives, dentists, and pharmacists required to reach a score of 80 out of 100 on the UHC effective coverage index. Findings In 2023, there were 122·1 million (95% uncertainty interval 115·4–130·5) health workers across 20 cadres, an increase of 81·2 million (72·0–90·5) or 198·5% (161·9–245·6) relative to 1990. Of that total, there were 15·1 million (13·1–18·2) doctors, 33·2 million (30·8–36·3) nurses, 2·4 million (2·0–2·9) midwives, and 7·6 million (6·7–8·6) community health workers (CHWs). 68·9% (66·9–70·6) of all health workers in 2023 were female, and female health workers accounted for 71·4% (64·5–77·4) of net HRH workforce growth. Less than half of doctors were female (43·9%, 34·5–53·2) and most nurses (80·7%, 76·2–83·1), midwives (96·0%, 83·9–98·5), and CHWs (89·5%, 83·6–93·7) were female. Substantial differences in HRH density remained into 2023: sub-Saharan Africa had the lowest HRH densities across cadres, with the exception of CHWs, while high-income countries had the highest HRH densities. To reach 80 out of 100 on the UHC index, an additional 7·1 million (6·6–7·5) doctors, 23·9 million (21·8–26·1) nurses and midwives, 1·8 million (1·6–1·9) dentists, and 1·6 million (1·4–1·9) pharmacists are required globally. Interpretation The global health workforce has expanded substantially since 1990, largely due to women entering the formal health workforce. However, this expansion has been uneven across regions and persistent shortfalls remain in doctors, nurses and midwives, dentists, and pharmacists relative to moderate UHC attainment. Addressing these gaps will require expansion of training capacity, retention and remuneration policies for early-career workers, and gender-responsive workforce arrangements. Funding Gates Foundation. universal health coverage workforce gaps http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6501/download 10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00145-3 application/pdf The Lancet Public Health The Lancet Public Health 11 9 5.12 MB 2026-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6497 Maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccination for infant protection: updated systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy, effectiveness, and safety Saif-Ur-Rahman, KM KM Saif-Ur-Rahman 0000-0001-8702-7094 Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway King, Catherine Catherine King St. James's Hospital Whelan, Sean Sean Whelan Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin Blair, Matthew Matthew Blair Cork University Hospital Donohue, Sean Sean Donohue St. James's Hospital Sommer, Isolde Isolde Sommer 0000-0003-3592-1507 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of severe illness in infants and young children. Methods We updated this systematic review to explore the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of authorised maternal RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine for infant protection. We searched MEDLINE, Cochrane Library/Central, Embase and grey literature from 2000 to June 2025. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised studies of interventions (NRSIs). Results Meta-analyses of RCTs showed high certainty of evidence that maternal RSVpreF vaccine lowered medically attended RSV-related lower respiratory tract infections (RSV-LRTI) with vaccine efficacy of 68% (relative risk (RR) 0.32; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.13 to 0.77, 2 trials; 7656 participants), severe RSV-LRTI with a vaccine efficacy of 84% (RR 0.16; 95% CI 0.07 to 0.36, 2 trials; 7656 participants) and RSV-related hospitalisations with a vaccine efficacy of 70% (RR 0.30; 95% CI 0.15 to 0.61, 1 trial; 7148 participants) in infants. Within the limited evidence base available, there may be little to no difference in RSV-related mortality, all-cause mortality, vaccine-related serious adverse events, and intensive care admission. Requirements for invasive ventilation and duration of hospitalisation due to RSV disease were not reported by any trials. NRSIs suggested effectiveness of 72% (RR 0.28; 95% CI: 0.17 to 0.46, 3 NRSIs; 1229 participants) against hospitalisation, but certainty was very low. Interpretation Maternal RSVpreF vaccination reduced medically attended and severe RSV-LRTI and RSV-related hospitalisation in infants. No safety signals were identified. Further research is required to clarify the long-term effectiveness of the authorised vaccine. RSV prefusion F vaccination http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6497/download 10.1016/j.nmni.2026.101831 application/pdf New Microbes and New Infections issn:2052-2975 New Microbes and New Infections 73 101831 1.46 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6496 DIGIMPACT.EU: digital transformation for university-based innovation and entrepreneurship Temple, Lucy Lucy Temple 0000-0003-4131-7648 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lampoltshammer, Thomas J. Thomas J. Lampoltshammer 0000-0002-1122-6908 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0003-4370-8079 Gdańsk University of Technology Musiatowicz-Podbial, Grazyna Grazyna Musiatowicz-Podbial 0000-0002-9343-1883 Gdańsk University of Technology Rizun, Nina Nina Rizun 0000-0002-4343-9713 Gdańsk University of Technology Bolívar, Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar 0000-0001-8959-7664 Universidad de Granada Domínguez, Carlos Rodríguez Carlos Rodríguez Domínguez 0000-0001-5626-3115 Universidad de Granada Lachana, Zoi Zoi Lachana 0000-0001-7356-8041 University of the Aegean TU Delft OPEN Publishing text DIGIMPACT.EU is a European initiative that aims to strengthen digital innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) capacities within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), positioning them as key actors in regional innovation ecosystems. The project is implemented by a multidisciplinary consortium consisting of the Gdańsk University of Technology (Poland), the University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), the University of Granada (Spain), the University of the Aegean (Greece), and the open innovation enterprise Crowdpolicy, supported by an expanding network of associated partners. Adopting a socio-technical approach, DIGIMPACT.EU integrates education, digital infrastructure, and innovation processes to support the full lifecycle of entrepreneurial development, from idea generation and prototyping to commercialisation, societal impact and regional scaling. Key outputs include digital platforms and tools, innovation-oriented curricula, training programmes, and collaborative activities such as hackathons and mentoring schemes. The project focuses on high-impact domains including emergency response, sustainable agriculture, urban mobility, and digital migration. By fostering cross-sector collaboration and aligning with regional innovation strategies, DIGIMPACT.EU contributes to the development of inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystems, strengthening the capacity of HEIs to generate societal and economic impact. Digital innovation entrepreneurship higher education institutions innovation ecosystems http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6496/download 10.59490/6a91ada06096c5874dfb391c application/pdf EGOV-CeDEM-ePart International Conference 2026 EGOV-CeDEM-ePart International Conference 2026 96.70 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6495 How transgender, gender diverse (TGD) and cisgender youth cope with daily stress: Insights from an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study O’Rourke, Teresa Teresa O’Rourke 0000-0001-5999-9363 University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria Zach, Lisa Lisa Zach 0009-0006-7152-0531 University of Vienna, Austria Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria Klinger, Diana Diana Klinger 0000-0002-1959-1088 Medical University of Vienna, Austria Nater, Urs M. Urs M. Nater 0000-0002-2430-5090 University of Vienna, Austria van Alebeek, Hannah Hannah van Alebeek 0000-0002-3044-1486 Paris Lodron University, Salzburg, Austria Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria Probst, Thomas Thomas Probst 0000-0002-6113-2133 Paris Lodron University, Salzburg, Austria SAGE Publications journal article eng This study investigated gender minority stress (GMS), coping, and mental health in trans, gender diverse (TGD) and cis youth in Germany and Austria and explored immediate effects of coping on stress in daily life. A 14-day Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) study containing three daily assessments of stress and coping was run. 120 participants (79 TGD, 41 cis) aged 14–21 ((M = 18.71, SD = 1.28) completed the baseline and 103 participants the EMA. TGD participants reported higher GMS, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation than cis participants. Music listening predicted lower stress at the next assessment, Behavioral Disengagement predicted lower stress the next day. Other coping effects depended on gender: Denial predicted lower subsequent stress for cis participants. Venting predicted lower subsequent stress for TGD participants. Disentangling between- and within-person effects, these findings highlight the importance of individual coping and the social context for mental health in TGD youth. coping gender minority stress mental health cological momentary assessment http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6495/download 10.1177/13591053261477479 application/pdf Journal of Health Psychology issn:1359-1053 Journal of Health Psychology 484.59 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6494 New research on the Gravettian site cluster of Grub-Kranawetberg, Austria: Research history, key findings and first results of fieldwork between 2021 and 2025 Nigst, Philip R. Philip R. Nigst 0000-0001-7330-8768 University of Vienna Antl-Weiser, Walpurga Walpurga Antl-Weiser 0000-0003-4600-2979 Natural History Museum Vienna Kasemann, Samuel Samuel Kasemann 0009-0005-5169-6233 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Piniel, Maximilian Maximilian Piniel 0000-0003-1208-9500 Austrian Academy of Sciences Pirson, Stéphane Stéphane Pirson 0000-0003-2955-0383 Agence Wallonne du Patrimoine Wagner, Anna Anna Wagner 0000-0003-1859-2297 University of Reading Viola, T. Bence T. Bence Viola 0000-0001-8052-707X University of Vienna Bosch, Marjolein D. Marjolein D. Bosch 0000-0002-2829-3832 University of Vienna Archeologicky ustav AV CR, Brno, v. v. i. journal article The Grub-Kranawetberg site cluster is embedded in the rich Upper Palaeolithic landscape of the Middle Danube region. Here we present an updated list of the sites around the villages of Grub and Stillfried, summarise the setting of the Grub-Kranawetberg site cluster in the landscape and provide a detailed overview of the research history for the sites of Grub-Kranawetberg including an updated overview of the different excavation areas. This is followed by an overview of our new fieldwork activities since 2021 in the area including a surface survey on the Kranawetberg/Hönigsberg ridge and new fieldwork at both Grub-Kranawetberg I and Grub-Kranawetberg II. We summarise the findings of the surface survey and implications for understanding the extent and preservation of the archaeological deposits on the Kranawetberg/Hönigsberg ridge. The excavation at Grub-Kranawetberg I in 2021 produced a small assemblage of lithic artefacts and faunal remains, which is presented here for the first time. Overall, the lithic typology, the use of raw material and the faunal spectrum correspond well to previous excavations at the site. We also present our fieldwork and some preliminary results at the new site of Grub-Kranawetberg II, east of Grub-Kranawetberg I, which has been under excavation since 2022. We also discuss our new findings since 2021 in light of previous fieldwork at the site complex, compare them to the other sites in the region and discuss the Grub-Kranawetberg sites in the broader Middle Danube region context. Upper Palaeolithic Gravettian Middle Danube region Austria fieldwork http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6494/download 10.47382/pv0671-03 application/pdf Přehled výzkumů issn:1211-7250 Přehled výzkumů 67 1 67 20.09 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6492 Dementia-Active Communities: A Community-Based Approach to Dementia Competence, Awareness and Certification Roithinger, Yvonne Yvonne Roithinger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu eng Erläuterungsblatt nach Kategorien dementia-friendly communities dementia competence community-based dementia care health promotion municipal development certification social inclusion http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6492/download application/pdf 648.16 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6493 Demenz.Aktivgemeinde Bewusstseinsbildung und Zertifizierung Auer, Stefanie Stefanie Auer 0000-0002-8893-6932 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Höfler, Margit Margit Höfler Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Renn, Ann-Christine Ann-Christine Renn Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kastler, Ulrike Ulrike Kastler Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lantschik, Elke Elke Lantschik Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Poster zum Projekt Demenz.Aktivgemeinde Demenz Aktivgemeinde Bewusstseinsbildung Demenz E-Learning Demenz http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6493/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6492 application/pdf 410.02 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6491 “Being Able to Shape My Home”: Empirical Accounts of Responsive Residential Environments in Recovery Berger, Tania Tania Berger 0000-0003-2932-0262 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Brunöhler, Tim Tim Brunöhler Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten GmbH Gschwendtner, Henriette Henriette Gschwendtner Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten GmbH Huber, Elisabeth Elisabeth Huber Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koenig, Oliver Oliver Koenig Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten GmbH Moser, Michaela Michaela Moser University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Neugschwentner, David David Neugschwentner University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Stefan, Barbara Barbara Stefan University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Tupy, Christopher Christopher Tupy Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vettori, Hanna Hanna Vettori University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Elsevier BV journal article eng Processes of mental health recovery are deeply entangled with the everyday environments in which people live. Drawing on qualitative interviews and Photovoice activities with residents experiencing mental illness in rural and small-town Lower Austria, this article examines how residential settings can act as responsive environments—spaces that answer meaningfully to residents’ actions, needs, and preferences. Based on participants’ residential biographies, three interrelated categories are identified through which responsiveness is experienced: material (the physical affordances and modifiability of dwellings), relational (the availability and quality of proximal social relationships), and systemic (the institutional, infrastructural, and regulatory conditions shaping everyday life). Findings show that the possibility to influence and personalize one's immediate living space is perceived as a central source of self-efficacy and emotional stability, particularly when contrasting living on one's own with more restrictive institutional housing arrangements. At the same time, living on one’s own entails ambivalences: while autonomy and control support wellbeing, limited contact with others and constrained mobility—common in rural settings—can intensify loneliness and inhibit recovery. The analysis shows that autonomy is not simply an individual condition but is relationally constituted, depending on supportive social arrangements that enable residents to sustain routines and act meaningfully. In this sense, the distinction between living on one’s own and living alone emerges as a difference in configurations of environmental responsiveness rather than a simple opposition between independence and isolation. By conceptualizing responsive residential environments as relationally and systemically produced rather than solely materially defined, the article specifies how environments respond to residents’ practices across material, relational, and systemic categories, foregrounding the socio-spatial conditions that sustain or undermine recovery. These insights highlight the need for housing and support models that integrate personal autonomy, meaningful social connectedness, and accessible regional infrastructures, especially in post-institutional and rural contexts. Responsive Residential Environment Recovery Mental illness Self-determination Inclusion Deinstitutionalisation Austria http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6491/download 10.1016/j.wss.2026.100457 application/pdf Wellbeing, Space and Society issn:2666-5581 Wellbeing, Space and Society 11 100457 625.87 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6489 Alternativen zum transurethralen Dauerkatheter stärken Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Sie können dieses Dokument gerne herunterladen, drucken und in Ihrer Organisation aushängen, an andere Interessierte weiterleiten und das Informationsblatt an Betroffene und deren Angehörige aushändigen. Die weiteren Informationsblätter finden Sie in der Collection. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6489/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6482 application/pdf 177.34 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6490 Informationsblatt für Betroffene und ihre Angehörigen: Transurethraler Dauerkatheter Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Sie können dieses Dokument gerne herunterladen, drucken und in Ihrer Organisation aushängen, an andere Interessierte weiterleiten und das Informationsblatt an Betroffene und deren Angehörige aushändigen. Die weiteren Informationsblätter finden Sie in der Collection. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6490/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6482 application/pdf 348.68 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6488 The Latest Global Stroke Fact Sheet 1990–2023: Global Burden of Disease Study Feigin, Valery L. Valery L. Feigin 0000-0002-6372-1740 Auckland University of Technology Volovici, Victor Victor Volovici 0000-0002-5798-5360 Erasmus MC Brainin, Michael Michael Brainin 0000-0001-8363-4962 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Norrving, Bo Bo Norrving 0000-0002-8024-5096 Lund University Martins, Sheila O. Sheila O. Martins Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Roth, Greg A. Greg A. Roth University of Washington S. Karger AG journal article eng Background: Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide despite substantial reductions in age-standardized rates over recent decades. Updated and comprehensive assessments of global stroke burden are essential to inform prevention strategies, health-system planning, and policy responses, particularly in the context of widening inequities between regions and the emergence of new environmental and metabolic risk factors. Methods: This review summarizes the most recent Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 1990–2023 estimates for stroke, drawing on data from the 2025 GBD cardiovascular disease publication and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation visualization tools. Stroke burden was assessed for ischaemic stroke, intracerebral haemorrhage, and subarachnoid haemorrhage using standard GBD definitions. Estimates of incidence, prevalence, mortality, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), and population-attributable fractions for 24 modifiable risk factors were analysed globally and across 21 GBD regions. Results: In 2023, stroke was the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined worldwide. Globally, there were 13.2 million incident strokes, 104.8 million people living with stroke, and 6.8 million stroke-related deaths, accounting for 156.5 million DALYs. Although age-standardized incidence, mortality, and DALY rates declined substantially since 1990, the absolute numbers of stroke events, deaths, and DALYs increased markedly, driven by population growth and ageing. Over 80% of stroke deaths and DALYs occurred in low- and middle-income countries. Ischaemic stroke accounted for 63.9% of incident cases, while haemorrhagic strokes contributed disproportionately to mortality and disability. Overall, 83% of the global stroke burden was attributable to modifiable risk factors, with high systolic blood pressure the leading contributor. Notably, the contribution of high ambient temperature, obesity, and lead exposure increased substantially between 1990 and 2023. Conclusions: Stroke remains largely preventable, yet its global burden continues to rise in absolute terms, with pronounced regional disparities. Intensified, region-specific prevention strategies targeting dominant risk factors, alongside equitable access to acute care and rehabilitation, are urgently required to reduce avoidable stroke-related death and disability worldwide. Stroke Statistics Incidence Prevalence Mortality Disability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6488/download 10.1159/000552065 application/pdf Neuroepidemiology issn:0251-5350 Neuroepidemiology 1 18 3.28 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6487 Informationsblatt für Betroffene und ihre Angehörigen: Transurethraler Dauerkatheter Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Überarbeitete Version erscheint in Kürze. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6490 348.68 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6484 Alternativen zum transurethralen Dauerkatheter stärken Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Überarbeitete Version erscheint in Kürze. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6489 177.48 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6486 Indikationen zur Nutzung transurethraler Dauerkatheter Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Sie können dieses Dokument gerne herunterladen, drucken und in Ihrer Organisation aushängen, an andere Interessierte weiterleiten und das Informationsblatt an Betroffene und deren Angehörige aushändigen. Die weiteren Informationsblätter finden Sie in der Collection. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6486/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6482 application/pdf 199.83 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6482 One Minute Wonders zur Nutzung von transurethralen Dauerkathetern : Begleitblatt Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Sie können die nachstehenden Dokumente gerne herunterladen, drucken und in Ihrer Organisation aushängen, an andere Interessierte weiterleiten und das Informationsblatt and Betroffene und deren Angehörige aushändigen: Im Begleitdokument sind nochmals alle wichtigen Informationen zum Hintergrund, Ansprechpartnerinnen sowie Nutzungsmöglichkeiten zusammengefasst. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6482/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 application/pdf 161.83 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6481 Arbeitsblatt für den Codierworkshop Pospisil, Bettina Bettina Pospisil 0000-0002-8854-9764 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Albrecht, Valerie Valerie Albrecht 0000-0002-8706-9339 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich Young Citizen Scientists Against Disinformation deu Dieses Arbeitsblatt wurden im Rahmen des Projektes “Young Citizen Scientists Against Disinformation” durch die Autorinnen erstellt. Das Arbeitsblatt stellt Pre-Codes dar, die in einem qualitativen Coding Prozess der Autorinnen gewonnen wurden. Mit Hilfe des Arbeitsblattes wurde ein Codier-Workshop mit Schüler_innen in Niederösterreich durchgeführt. Für nähere Informationen zu den Karten kontaktieren Sie gerne die Autor_innen. Qualitative Methode Qualitatives Codieren Pre-Codes http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6481/download 10.48341/9g2c-wd54 application/pdf 84.26 kB 2026-08-25

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6485 Rechtzeitige Entfernung des transurethralen Dauerkatheters Forschungsprojekt REMOVE text deu Im Rahmen des Forschungsprojekts REMOVE entwickelte ein gemeinsames Projektteam von Forscher*innen der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Universität Zürich mit Unterstützung von Expert*innen aus Wissenschaft und Praxis One Minute Wonders. Diese greifen zentrale Themen rund um den adäquaten Einsatz von Dauerurinkathetern bei älteren Patient*innen und Bewohner*innen von Pflegeeinrichtungen auf und können zur Sensibilisierung für eine indikationsgerechte Anwendung beitragen. Sie können dieses Dokument gerne herunterladen, drucken und in Ihrer Organisation aushängen, an andere Interessierte weiterleiten und das Informationsblatt an Betroffene und deren Angehörige aushändigen. Die weiteren Informationsblätter finden Sie in der Collection. Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6485/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6482 application/pdf 62.39 kB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6377 Project REMOVE: De-implementation of low-value medical services for patients using a multi-level perspective : Collection of project outcomes REMOVE: De-Implementierung von medizinischen Leistungen mit geringem Wert für die Patient*innen unter Anwendung einer Mehrebenen-Perspektive : Sammlung der Projektergebnisse und Publikationen Koscher-Kien, Christina Christina Koscher-Kien 0000-0003-2158-962X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hebesberger, Denise Denise Hebesberger 0009-0005-0766-0815 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harlfinger, Julia Julia Harlfinger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sommer, Isolde Isolde Sommer 0000-0003-3592-1507 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Auer, Evelyn Evelyn Auer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich REMOVE: De-Implementierung von medizinischen Leistungen mit geringem Wert für die Patient*innen aus einer Systemperspektive Möchtest du mehr über das Projekt erfahren? Was sind die Ziele des Projekts? Auf den Punkt gebracht, strebt das Projekt an, unter Einbezug verschiedener Perspektiven, Strategien zur De-Implementierung für die unangemessene Verwendung von Dauerurinkathetern bei geriatrischen Patient*innen zu entwickeln – als Beispiel für medizinische Leistungen mit geringem Wert für Patient*innen oder für medizinische Leistungen, die mehr Schaden als Nutzen bringen. Dies kann insbesondere dann zutreffen, wenn ein Katheter nicht indiziert ist. Bisherige Sensibilisierungskampagnen wie „Choosing Wisely“ sowie forschungsgeleitete Initiativen hatten jedoch nur begrenzte Erfolge bei der Reduktion von medizinischen Leistungen mit geringem Wert für Patient*innen. Ein möglicher Grund dafür ist die unzureichende Berücksichtigung relevanter Einflussfaktoren auf verschiedenen Ebenen in De-Implementierungsmaßnahmen. Die Forschung kann De-Implementierungsprozesse unterstützen, indem sie eine systematische Vorgehensweise zur Entwicklung De-Implementierungsmaßnahmen entwickelt und dabei insbesondere auf relevante förderliche und hinderliche Faktoren achtet und geeignete Strategien zur De-Implementierung vorschlägt. Das vorgeschlagene Projekt verfolgt dazu drei Ziele: • Untersuchen der Wirksamkeit von De-Implementierungsstrategien (d.h. Strategien, die auf die Reduktion von medizinischen Leistungen mit geringem Wert für Patient*innen abzielen) • Beschreiben von förderlichen und hinderlichen Faktoren sowie wirksamen De-Implementierungsstrategien für die unangemessene Verwendung von Harnwegskathetern bei geriatrischen Patient*innen • Zusammenfassen der Ergebnisse in einem Modell Fördergeberin und Projektpartner Dieses Projekt wird durch die Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich im Rahmen der FTI-Strategie Niederösterreich 2021–2027 gefördert. Der Inhalt repräsentiert nicht notwendigerweise die Sichtweise des Landes Niederösterreich oder der Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich als Förderstelle. Weder das Land Niederösterreich noch die Förderstelle können daher für den Inhalt verantwortlich gemacht werden. Das Projekt wird gemeinsam mit dem Institute for Implementation Science an der Universität Zürich durchgeführt. Nähere Informationen zu Mitarbeiter*innen des Projekts finden Sie unter https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/research/project/U7_PROJEKT_4294970672 Would you like to learn more about the project? What are the project’s goals? In a nutshell, the project aims to develop strategies for the de-implementation of inappropriate use of indwelling urinary catheters in geriatric patients—drawing on multiple perspectives. This serves as an example of low-value medical services or interventions that may cause more harm than benefit to patients. This is particularly the case when a catheter is not medically indicated. Previous awareness campaigns such as “Choosing Wisely” and research-driven initiatives have achieved only limited success in reducing low-value medical services. One possible reason is the insufficient consideration of relevant influencing factors at different levels within de-implementation efforts. Research can support de-implementation processes by developing a systematic approach to designing interventions, with a particular focus on identifying relevant barriers and facilitators and proposing appropriate strategies for de-implementation. To this end, the proposed project pursues three objectives: • Investigate the effectiveness of de-implementation strategies (i.e., strategies aimed at reducing low-value medical services) • Describe barriers and facilitators, as well as effective de-implementation strategies, for the inappropriate use of urinary catheters in geriatric patients • Synthesize the findings into a conceptual model Funding body and project partners This project is funded by the Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich within the framework of the Lower Austria FTI Strategy 2021–2027. The content does not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Lower Austria or the funding organization. Neither the State of Lower Austria nor the funding body can be held responsible for the content. The project is conducted in collaboration with the Institute for Implementation Science at the University of Zurich. Further information about project staff can be found under https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/en/research/project/U7_PROJEKT_4294970672 Low Value Care (LVC) De-Implementierungsforschung Dauerurinkatheter Geriatrie Low Value Care (LVC) De-implementation research indwelling urinary catheter geriatrics 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6470 Protocol for Earthworm Gavage Schnorr, Stephanie L. Stephanie L. Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Research Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Research and -Health of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, UWK Sedlmayr, Irmgard Irmgard Sedlmayr 0009-0005-3961-2834 Research Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Research and -Health of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, UWK Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Research Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Research and -Health of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, UWK Kainz, Martin J Martin J Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Research Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Research and -Health of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, UWK text eng Earthworms are world-wide ubiquitous terrestrial macroinvertebrates with a simple body plan that nonetheless depicts distinct compartmentalization and prototypical structural organization. They are relatively low-maintenance organisms that are amenable to laboratory housing and are not subject to the lengthy ethical procedures that are required for experimental work on vertebrates. Yet important mechanistic insights can be attained by studying the metabolic interactions of the digestive tract and its microbial constituents, which unlike in other model organisms, is the central morphological structure of the earthworm and easy to access from any point along the length of the body. The challenge with small organisms, however, is to guarantee quantitative dosing of a desired compound such that subsequent metabolic activity can be expected and reliably measured. Here we demonstrate the successful application of a gavage technique previously developed by Albro and colleagues (1992), especially for use on the large anecic Lumbricus terrestris earthworms. We resurrected this procedure to update its utility in the modern biochemical and microbiological laboratory, and confirmed its feasibility for earthworms from different species, ecotypes, and sizes. We provide open-access legacy media in digital format to document the protocol, provide extra details for navigating critical steps, and update the information about acquisition of specialized tools/consumables. Earthworms gavage technique fatty acid biosynthesis lipid tracing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6470/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 application/pdf 673.10 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6480 Clinical follow-up 7–12 years after autologous chondrocyte implantation with a hydrogel scaffold (CaReS©) in knee cartilage defects Neubauer, Markus Markus Neubauer 0000-0002-1386-7362 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Theiler, Ines Ines Theiler Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Neugebauer, Johannes Johannes Neugebauer 0000-0002-8923-4684 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Luksch, Thomas Thomas Luksch Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Moser, Lukas B. Lukas B. Moser Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Klestil, Thomas Thomas Klestil 0000-0002-4937-0577 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Summary Background Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) procedures have improved the treatment of chondral lesions. Aim To evaluate the clinical efficacy of an ACI technique utilizing a collagen 1‑based hydrogel as a 3D scaffold in mid-term to long-term follow-up. Method In this study 44 patients were treated at a single, specialized center between 2006 and 2011. Of these 26 patients were included in the follow-up at a median of 12 years (SD ± 1.5 years). Of these, 12 cases of knee cartilage defects were assessed with the IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee), ICRS (International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society), modified Cincinnati and TAS (Tegner Activity Scale) Scores. Another 6 of these agreed to a post-surgical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation where the regenerated cartilage tissue was assessed via magnetic resonance observation of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART 2.0) score (median follow up 159.17 ± 20.9 months). Additionally, 14 patients were assessed via a telephone questionnaire assessing subjective patient satisfaction and pain on numeric rating scales (NRS) and the necessity for further surgery. Results The postoperative Lysholm score was 81.69 ± 11.39 (p < 0.05), and the modified Cincinnati score was 7.38 ± 1.89 (p < 0.001). Both scores improved significantly. The post-surgical subjective IKDC score was 64.80 ± 8.46 and the post-surgical TAS score was 4.23 ± 1.30. The MOCART 2.0 was 53.33 (± 17.51). The questionnaire resulted in 12 participants with no complications and 2 requiring a second surgery. Subjective satisfaction resulted in a mean NRS of 6.3 (± 3.4) and pain with 3.6 (± 2.2). Conclusion The use of ACI utilizing a collagen 1‑based hydrogel as a 3D scaffold was shown to result in a significant improvement after a long-term follow-up of 12 (± 1.5) years with a good to moderate subjective satisfaction and low to moderate levels of pain. Autologous chondrocyte implantation Knee joint Cartilage repair Regenerative medicine Collagen 1-based hydrogel http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6480/download 10.1007/s00508-026-02794-w https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Wiener klinische Wochenschrift issn:0043-5325 Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 508.27 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 Demonstration of earthworm gavage for quantitative applications Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Collection of materials: 1. Methods paper 2. Video media (5 videos) 3. Scan of non-digitized reference work earthworms gavage technique lipid tracing fatty acid biosynthesis 10.48341/g7eg-nr24 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6479 The cultural and creative sector as production networks: Rethinking value, power and embeddedness across scales d’Ovidio, Marianna Marianna d’Ovidio 0000-0002-9856-8416 University of Milano-Bicocca Kolokytha, Olga Olga Kolokytha 0000-0001-7817-165X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pareja-Eastaway, Montserrat Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway Universitat de Barcelona Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights •The GPN approach allows a better understanding of the cultural and creative sector. •The GPN approach reveals power geometries in the cultural and creative sector. •The GPN approach shows how the cultural and creative sector is not only locally embedded but also shaped by global configurations of value, power and governance. cultural products creative sector http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6479/download 10.1016/j.ccs.2026.100739 application/pdf City, Culture and Society issn:1877-9166 City, Culture and Society 46 100739 571.23 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6478 Efficacy of an anonymous, preventive, personalized online counselling to improve shift workers’ sleep quality: a randomized controlled trial Retzer, Lukas Lukas Retzer 0000-0002-6431-3706 Universitätsklinikum Erlangen Graessel, Elmar Elmar Graessel 0000-0002-9009-5351 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Feil, Monika Monika Feil 0000-0002-9985-430X Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg Lehmann, Robert Robert Lehmann 0000-0002-5285-3211 Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg Stemmler, Mark Mark Stemmler 0000-0003-4321-1302 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Richter, Kneginja Kneginja Richter 0000-0003-0396-9530 Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Shift work is associated with an increased risk of sleep disorders, yet tailored prevention and treatment programs remain rare and understudied. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the first-line treatment for insomnia in the general population. We thus developed an anonymous online counselling service based on cognitive behavioral principles, adapted it to shift workers’ needs, and evaluated it in a sample of German shift workers from various industries. This prospective, randomized, controlled superiority trial compares two parallel groups: an intervention group that received four personalized counselling messages and completed four weekly sleep diaries, and a waiting-list control-group that completed sleep diaries only during the four-week waiting period. In the Intention to Treat sample (n = 66), significant improvements were observed in both groups for the primary outcome, sleep efficiency, and for the secondary outcomes, symptoms of insomnia and depression. Daytime sleepiness did not improve in either group. However, improvements were not significantly greater in the treatment than in the control group. We can thus not demonstrate superiority of the counselling intervention over the control condition, where repeated sleep diary completion and study participation may themselves have had therapeutic effects. Limitations regarding time frame and sample size, as well as implications for research and practice are discussed. Shift work Sleep Online counselling Prevention Depression Insomnia http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6478/download 10.1038/s41598-026-64210-7 application/pdf Scientific Reports issn:2045-2322 Scientific Reports 16 1 1.61 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6471 Chamber and gavage technique for metabolic studies of earthworms Albro, Phillip W. Phillip W. Albro National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Corbett, Jean T. Jean T. Corbett National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Schroeder, Joanna L. Joanna L. Schroeder National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences journal article eng Paper available upon request: Stephanie.Schnorr@donau-uni.ac.at Earthworms make very suitable laboratory animals for metabolic studies in vivo using radiolabeled test chemicals. We describe the construction and operation of a metabolic chamber to enable the collection of labeled CO2, volatile organics, material excreted into the bedding, and labeled material remaining in the worms. A gavage technique has been developed that permits the administration of water-soluble and lipid-soluble test chemicals in spite of the extremely low level of triglyceride lipase activity in the earthworm gut. This technique is less likely to puncture the worm tissue than previous methods. Radiolabeled DDT and diethylhexyl adipate were used to provide examples of the use of these techniques and the metabolic chamber. Results were qualitatively similar to those that have been noted in vertebrates. earthworms gavage technique fatty acid biosynthesis lipid tracing http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 Laboratory Animal Science Laboratory Animal Science 42 1 476.20 kB 1992-02

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6476 Lipid_tracing_test_C3 (45-03) Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video eng Video of a semi-anesthetized Aporrectodea earthworm receiving 20 μL of a test demonstration cocktail of blueberry juice diluted with water. The juice was used for better contrast with the colorful capillary tip and can be seen at the end of the video exiting the tip channel. The earthworm had been incubated in 10% EtOH for only 2 minutes, and is still slowly moving. Better results can be obtained with 3-5 minutes incubation, seen in Videos 3-5. For this sized earthworm, a 20 μL dose volume is too large to pass all at once, which is apparent as a liquid droplet emerges from the earthworm mouth at the end. The gavage should be amended to 2 x 10 μL dose, separated by about 30 s. Video 5 of 5 to Earthworm Gavage demonstration earthworms gavage technique lipid tracing fatty acid biosynthesis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6476/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 video/mp4 20.18 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6474 Lipid_tracing_test_C1 (33-51) Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video eng Video of a fully anesthetized “control” earthworm receiving 20 μL of a test vehicle solution of 10% gum acacia containing 0.67% sodium taurocholate and pure water. For this sized earthworm, a 20 μL dose volume is too large to pass all at once, which is apparent as bubbles emerges from the earthworm mouth at the end. The gavage should be amended to 2 x 10 μL dose, separated by about 30 s. Video 3 of 5 to Earthworm Gavage demonstration earthworms gavage technique lipid tracing fatty acid biosynthesis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6474/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 video/mp4 21.68 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6472 Gavage_pilot_1 Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video eng Video of a semi-anesthetized Aporrectodea earthworm receiving 20 μL of a test demonstration cocktail of blueberry juice diluted with water. The juice was used for better contrast with the colorful capillary tip and can be seen at the end of the video exiting the tip channel. The earthworm had been incubated in 10% EtOH for only 2 minutes, and is still slowly moving. Better results can be obtained with 3-5 minutes incubation, seen in Videos 3-5. For this sized earthworm, a 20 μL dose volume is too large to pass all at once, which is apparent as a liquid droplet emerges from the earthworm mouth at the end. The gavage should be amended to 2 x 10 μL dose, separated by about 30 s. Video 1 of 5 to Earthworm Gavage demonstration earthworms gavage technique lipid tracing fatty acid biosynthesis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6472/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 video/mp4 16.37 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6475 Lipid_tracing_test_C2 (41-20) Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video eng Video of a fully anesthetized “control” earthworm receiving 20 μL of a test vehicle solution of 10% gum acacia containing 0.67% sodium taurocholate and pure water. Initially the dose was applied too quickly, and the bubbles formed on the outside of the earthworm head indicate that solution has leaked out of the pharynx. To handle this, the tip was backed out very slightly to give space for liquid to pass further into the esophagus, and then the remainder of the dose was slowly applied. Video 4 of 5 to Earthworm Gavage demonstration earthworms gavage technique fatty acid biosynthesis lipid tracing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6475/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 video/mp4 11.72 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6473 Gavage_pilot_2 Schnorr, Stephanie Stephanie Schnorr 0000-0002-3742-0565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video eng Video of a semi-anesthetized Lumbricus earthworm receiving 20 μL of a test demonstration cocktail of blueberry juice diluted with water. The juice was used for better contrast with the colorful capillary tip. The earthworm had been incubated in 10% EtOH for only 2 minutes, and is still slowly moving. Better results can be obtained with 3-5 minutes incubation, seen in Videos 3-5. Video 2 of 5 to Earthworm Gavage demonstration earthworms gavage technique fatty acid biosynthesis lipid tracing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6473/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6477 video/mp4 20.05 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6469 Development and Validation of the WAI-Tele-Reha-G: A Measure of Therapeutic Alliance in Telerehabilitation Hoffmann, Laura Laura Hoffmann 0009-0001-7011-6231 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Geimer, Carole Carole Geimer 0009-0001-1223-4109 Heidelberg University Diermayr, Gudrun Gudrun Diermayr 0000-0002-4534-7855 Heidelberg University Seebacher, Barbara Barbara Seebacher 0000-0001-5699-9077 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences et al. Wiley journal article eng ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Therapeutic alliance (TA)—the collaborative therapist–client partnership—is pivotal to outcomes, yet TA tools tailored to telerehabilitation are limited. We developed and preliminarily validated a therapist-reported measure for physiotherapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech and language therapists (SLTs): the Working Alliance Inventory–Telerehabilitation (WAI–Tele-Reha-G). Methods Items drew on expert interviews, adaptation guidelines, and the German WAI–Short Revised (therapist version) and were refined via cognitive interviews (n = 9) and pilot testing (n = 34). Validation involved German-speaking PTs, OTs, and SLTs (test: n = 128; retest: n = 84). Rasch partial credit modelling assessed model fit, unidimensionality, local independence, threshold ordering, and differential item functioning (DIF). Reliability (Cronbach's alpha, Person Separation Index [PSI]), test–retest reliability (Lin's concordance correlation coefficient [CCC]), convergent validity (with the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology-2 Questionnaire [UTAUT-2], Technology Commitment–Short Scale, 5-item Revised Vocational Self-Efficacy Scale), known-groups validity, and targeting were evaluated. Results Goal, task and bond scales generally fit the Rasch model and were unidimensional with ordered thresholds; no DIF was detected in this sample. Minor local dependence in the task scale was handled via a superitem during Rasch estimation; scoring remained at the item level. Internal consistency was good (alpha = 0.80–0.81) and PSI modest (0.72–0.74). Test–retest reliability was excellent (CCC = 0.81–0.93). Correlations among goal, task, and bond were moderate-to-strong; correlations with technology acceptance/commitment and vocational self-efficacy were low-to-moderate, as hypothesised. Ceiling effects were < 15%, with targeting skewed towards higher TA levels. Discussion The WAI–Tele-Reha-G shows preliminary evidence of satisfactory psychometric properties for a therapist-reported assessment of TA in telerehabilitation. Interpretation should consider the modest sample, therapist-only perspective, targeting skew, and Rasch adjustments. Future work should add more challenging items to improve discrimination at high TA levels and develop a patient-reported version to capture the dyadic nature of TA. telerehabilitation therapeutic alliance validation studies as topic http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6469/download 10.1002/pri.70309 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Physiotherapy Research International Physiotherapy Research International 31 4 1.41 MB 2026-08-01

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6467 A Functional TGF-β/Smad Assay for Targeted Profiling of Demineralized Bone Matrix-Derived Allograft Bioactivity Lendvai, Adrian Adrian Lendvai Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Weichhart, Tobias Tobias Weichhart IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Weitzenböck, Hans Peter Hans Peter Weitzenböck 0009-0002-4637-8650 IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Wiesner, Christoph Christoph Wiesner IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Zamani, Narges Narges Zamani IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Matzner, Michael Michael Matzner Medical University of Vienna Pichler, Monika Monika Pichler Steiner, Bettina Bettina Steiner De Luna, Andrea Andrea De Luna 0000-0003-1937-0186 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hundsberger, Harald Harald Hundsberger 0000-0002-8479-1633 IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems MDPI journal article eng Demineralized bone matrix (DBM)-derived allografts retain extracellular matrix (ECM)-associated factors involved in bone repair, but biochemical protein recovery alone may not predict functional pathway activation. We evaluated the HEK-Blue™ TGF-β Reporter Assay as a targeted method for assessing Smad-dependent reporter activity in DBM-derived materials. ECM proteins were extracted from cortical demineralized bone granules (DBG) using guanidine hydrochloride (GuHCl) or urea and quantified after extraction, dialysis, and sterile filtration. Reporter cells were stimulated with extracted ECM proteins or directly with processed cortical and cancellous products, including DBG, wet heat-treated DBG formulated as Putty (PHT), and gamma-irradiated PHT (PGI). Non-pooled DBM sponge samples were also tested. Secreted embryonic alkaline phosphatase (SEAP) activity served as the functional reporter readout. Material-only no-cell controls assessed material-derived background. PrestoBlue™ readouts served as exploratory quality controls. The urea-derived extract yielded a higher apparent BCA-detectable protein concentration than the GuHCl-derived extract. Only the GuHCl-derived extract induced increasing SEAP activity at matched protein input. Direct stimulation showed reporter activation above the TNF-α pathway-negative cytokine control for cortical DBG, PHT, PGI, and cancellous DBG. DBM sponges also induced detectable SEAP activity. These findings support targeted functional screening of Smad-dependent TGF-β reporter activation in DBM-derived materials, but not total osteoinductivity assessment. demineralized bone matrix extracellular matrix TGF-β HEK-Blue reporter assay allograft bone regeneration functional bioactivity biomaterial screening http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6467/download 10.3390/jfb17080416 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Journal of Functional Biomaterials Journal of Functional Biomaterials 17 8 1.99 MB 2026-08-19

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6468 Migration policies addressing irregularity: a typology of responses Hendow, Maegan Maegan Hendow 0000-0001-5598-8050 International Centre for Migration Policy Development Bilger, Veronika Veronika Bilger International Centre for Migration Policy Development Hofmann, Martin Martin Hofmann International Centre for Migration Policy Development Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng In the political as well as the academic debate, it often appears as if regularisation or return are the only instruments that states use to address the presence of irregular migrants. Yet in reality, states possess a repertoire of responses to irregularity and select from this repertoire in a situation- and group-specific manner. This article systematically maps out the range of policy responses to the presence of irregular migrants on state territories, categorised as acceptance, toleration and rejection, as well as the rationales policy actors use to justify these responses. Our typology thus helps to move beyond the restrictive-liberal dichotomy, suggesting to explore instead under which circumstances and for which categories states adopt more inclusionary vs. more exclusionary policy approaches. Irregular migration Policymaking Regularisation Return Toleration http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6468/download 10.1186/s40878-026-00557-0 application/pdf Comparative Migration Studies issn:2214-594X Comparative Migration Studies 14 1 1.38 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6456 Neurodivergent Perspectives on Vocational Success: A Qualitative Typology of Self-Positioning Griesbacher, Eva-Maria Eva-Maria Griesbacher 0000-0002-5804-3922 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems SAGE journal article eng This study explores how neurodivergent individuals define vocational success and how their personal definitions relate to dominant societal ideals. Using an adapted form of Strauss’ and Corbins Grounded Theory Methodology, 16 biographical interviews were conducted with participants identifying with traits of autism, ADHD, or high emotional sensitivity. The analysis revealed a typology of self-positioning toward vocational success: (1) congruent success (alignment of subjective and societal success), (2) discongruent success (external success without internal alignment), (3) divergent success (subjective success without societal recognition), and (4) lack of success (absence of both). These findings illustrate how neurodivergent individuals navigate, resist, or redefine success for themselves before the backdrop of societal success norms. The study contributes to an understanding of how opportunities for vocational success can be structured in ways that are not only socially recognized but also subjectively meaningful for neurodivergent individuals. career success neurodivergence self-positioning grounded theory http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6456/download 10.1177/08948453261471222 application/pdf Journal of Career Development issn:0894-8453 Journal of Career Development 2.42 MB 2026-07-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6454 ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Resources and Training for Success : Gesamtband Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Heinz, Daniel Daniel Heinz Hintersdorf, Stefan Stefan Hintersdorf Schulze, Mara Mara Schulze University of Krems Press text eng deu Das ESPORTS-Projekt hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Lücke zwischen der wachsenden Relevanz von E-Sport für junge Menschen und der oft noch zögerlichen Integration in pädagogische Kontexte zu schließen. Es will aufzeigen, wie E-Sport als Werkzeug zur Förderung von digitalen Kompetenzen, sozialer Inklusion und beruflichen Perspektiven genutzt werden kann. Dieses Living Document ist das Herzstück dieses Bestrebens und vereint die vielfältigen Ergebnisse des Projekts an einem zentralen Ort. ISBN Printversion: 978-3-903470-39-2 ISBN E-Book: 978-3-903470-31-6 Games studies ESPORTS FROG http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6454/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf 1.73 MB 2026-08-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6455 Fluorine Quantification in Phosphogypsum by Particle Induced γ-Ray Emission Cruz, João Duarte Neves João Duarte Neves Cruz 0000-0003-3242-0328 Universidade Nova de Lisboa Alves, Luís C. Luís C. Alves 0000-0001-5369-5019 C2TN/DECN, Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear, Instituto Superior Técnico, , E.N. 10, km 139.7, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal Schmidt, Horst Horst Schmidt 0000-0002-2118-5783 Institute of Chemical Technology, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599 Freiberg, Germany Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau 0000-0003-1236-1164 Institute of Chemical Technology, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Leipziger Str. 29, 09599 Freiberg, Germany Kiegiel, Katarzyna Katarzyna Kiegiel 0000-0003-2624-7303 Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16, 03-195 Warsaw, Poland Bellefqih, Hajar Hajar Bellefqih École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, CNRS UMR 5600, EVS, F42023 Saint-Étienne, France Bilal, Essaid Essaid Bilal 0000-0003-4911-9195 École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, CNRS UMR 5600, EVS, F42023 Saint-Étienne, France Haneklaus, Nils Nils Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Td-Lab Sustainable Mineral Resources, Danube University Krems-University for Continuing Education, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria Barbosa, Sofia Sofia Barbosa 0000-0002-6233-2970 GeoBioTec-GeoBiosciences, GeoTechnologies & GeoEngineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, 2892-516 Caparica, Portugal MDPI AG journal article eng Phosphogypsum (PG) is the main by-product of the wet processing of phosphate rock for phosphoric acid production and is generated worldwide in hundreds of millions of tons per year. With an increasing demand for gypsum-based materials for industrial and agricultural applications and the predictable gypsum shortage in the coming years, PG can be considered a valuable replacement. However, the presence of fluorine in PG can limit its use, given the negative effects it can have on human health and the environment. In this work, it is presented a new methodology which determines with high sensitivity the fluorine concentrations in PG by a combination of Ion Beam Analytical (IBA) techniques, with a focus on PIGE (Particle Induced γ-ray Emission). Seventeen PG samples were analyzed, fifteen of which originated from processing experiments. Fluorine was detected in concentrations ranging from 0.003 to 0.691 wt.%. The upper end of this range is comparable to or higher than typical values reported for PG and may require treatment depending on the intended end use and environmental compliance criteria. phosphogypsum fluorine PIGE IBA non-destructive regulatory limits http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6455/download 10.3390/pr14142247 application/pdf Processes issn:2227-9717 Processes 14 14 2247 2.52 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6458 Diagnostic yield and number needed to screen for cervical and concomitant spinal injuries in geriatric head trauma Straub, Josina Josina Straub 0009-0002-9592-4208 University Hospital Regensburg Arias, Helena Helena Arias University Hospital Regensburg Ardelt, Melanie Melanie Ardelt 0000-0002-5050-0316 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Krueckel, Jonas Jonas Krueckel University Hospital Regensburg Pielmeier, Hannah Hannah Pielmeier University Hospital Regensburg Malsy, Manuela Manuela Malsy University Hospital Regensburg Napodano, Gerardo Gerardo Napodano 0009-0008-5411-0412 University Hospital Regensburg Frankewycz, Borys Borys Frankewycz 0000-0003-1135-9177 University Hospital Regensburg Popp, Daniel Daniel Popp University Hospital Regensburg Kerschbaum, Maximilian Maximilian Kerschbaum University Hospital Regensburg Alt, Volker Volker Alt University Hospital Regensburg Lang, Siegmund Siegmund Lang University Hospital Regensburg Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Cervical spine injuries are common after geriatric head trauma. • Concomitant spinal injuries frequently accompany cervical spine trauma. • CsMRI shows limited additional diagnostic yield after initial CT. • Whole-spine CT detects clinically occult injuries with low NNS. • Extended imaging should be considered in selected geriatric patients. Geriatric patients Cervical spine injury Concomitant spinal injury Risk factors csMRI Number needed to screen http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6458/download 10.1016/j.bas.2026.106247 application/pdf Brain and Spine issn:2772-5294 Brain and Spine 6 106247 651.31 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6457 Comparison of Hospital Mortality and Risk Factors in Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Pyogenic Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Nationwide Analysis of 49,951 Cases in Germany Ardelt, Melanie Melanie Ardelt 0000-0002-5050-0316 Danube University Krems Straub, Josina Josina Straub University Hospital Regensburg Krückel, Jonas Jonas Krückel 0009-0002-3057-2600 University Hospital Regensburg Giraldo, Adriana Palacio Adriana Palacio Giraldo Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Rupp, Markus Markus Rupp University Hospital Giessen Loibl, Markus Markus Loibl Schulthess Klinik Alt, Volker Volker Alt University Hospital Regensburg Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Lang, Siegmund Siegmund Lang 0000-0003-0459-9092 University Hospital Regensburg SAGE Publications journal article eng Abstract Study Design Registry-based retrospective cohort study. Objective Identify risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) treated conservatively or surgically using a national dataset. Methods Hospital data from 2019 to 2023 were analyzed using the database of the German Institute for the Hospital Remuneration System (InEK). Cases were identified by ICD-10 codes M46.20–M46.59. Diagnosis-related groups (DRG) were used to analyze demographics and treatment. Results A total of 49,951 VO cases were identified, with an overall in-hospital mortality of 6.7%. The incidence of VO in Germany from 2020 to 2023 was 46.2 cases per 100,000 population. VO in the cervicothoracic (OR 2.31), thoracolumbar (OR 2.88), lumbosacral (OR 2.60) and multifocal (OR 3.93) regions was associated with increased in-hospital mortality. Conservative treatment was linked to higher mortality in intraspinal abscesses (OR 1.9) and multifocal disease (OR 2.29). In unadjusted, treatment-stratified analyses, surgical treatment was associated with higher in-hospital mortality in patients aged ≥65 years (OR 1.47) and ≥80 years (OR 1.56). Regarding pathogens, the highest mortality ORs were observed in patients infected with Bacteroides fragilis and other anaerobic gram-negative bacteria (OR 2.81, conservative treatment) as well as Haemophilus influenzae (OR 2.00, surgical treatment). In the pooled risk-factor analysis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa carried the highest pathogen-associated in-hospital death (OR 2.01). Conclusions This nationwide analysis identifies factors associated for in-hospital mortality in VO. Conservative management, though most common, carries increased risk in high-risk settings such as epidural abscesses or multifocal disease. In unadjusted analyses, surgical treatment in elderly patients was associated with higher in-hospital mortality. Because treatment was not randomly allocated and surgical patients differ systematically in disease severity, this association is likely confounded by indication and cannot be read as a treatment effect. Findings underscore the need for individualized, risk-adapted strategies and for adjusted, longitudinal studies. vertebral osteomyelitis in-hospital mortality treatment options http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6457/download 10.1177/21925682261474479 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Global Spine Journal issn:2192-5682 Global Spine Journal 1.73 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6453 ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Resources and Training for Success : Gesamtband Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Heinz, Daniel Daniel Heinz Hintersdorf, Stefan Stefan Hintersdorf Schulze, Mara Mara Schulze University of Krems Press text eng deu Das ESPORTS-Projekt hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Lücke zwischen der wachsenden Relevanz von E-Sport für junge Menschen und der oft noch zögerlichen Integration in pädagogische Kontexte zu schließen. Es will aufzeigen, wie E-Sport als Werkzeug zur Förderung von digitalen Kompetenzen, sozialer Inklusion und beruflichen Perspektiven genutzt werden kann. Dieses Living Document ist das Herzstück dieses Bestrebens und vereint die vielfältigen Ergebnisse des Projekts an einem zentralen Ort. ISBN Printversion: 978-3-903470-39-2 ISBN E-Book: 978-3-903470-31-6 Games studies ESPORTS FROG http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6453/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6454 application/pdf 1.73 MB 2026-08-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6448 Jg. 18 (2026): Schriftenreihe Migration und Globalisierung Department für Migration und Globalisierung University of Krems Press other In der Schriftenreihe Migration und Globalisierung werden Forschungsberichte und Expertisen, die im Rahmen von öffentlich finanzierten Projekten (EU oder andere öffentliche Auftraggeber, wie FWF, FFG, Bund, Länder, Gemeinden und Körperschaften öffentlichen Rechts) vom Department Migration und Globalisierung an der Donau-Universität Krems durchgeführt wurden, veröffentlicht. Die einzelnen Ausgaben der Schriftenreihe stehen zum freien Download zur Verfügung. Migration Globaliserung 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6447 Migration and Integration in Austria : SOPEMI Report on Migration Austria 2024-25 Skrivanek, Isabella Isabella Skrivanek 0009-0002-7664-9319 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text eng Annual report of the Austrian correspondent to SOPEMI (Système d’observation perma nente des migrations), OECD’s reporting system on Migration. migration policy integration policy Austria migration statistics http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6447/download 10.48341/b0sy-2p82 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6448 application/pdf Schriftenreihe Migration und Globalisierung Schriftenreihe Migration und Globalisierung Jg. 18 (2026) 1.86 MB 2026-08

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6441 New species and a new genus of non-marine ostracods (Crustacea, Ostracoda) in the upper Barremian (Lower Cretaceous) of the Cuenca Ranges, Central Spain Díez-Somolinos, Marta Marta Díez-Somolinos 0000-0002-6957-3961 Universidad de Alcalá Sames, Benjamin Benjamin Sames 0000-0002-1123-1766 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Berrocal-Casero, Mélani Mélani Berrocal-Casero 0000-0002-7215-213X Universidad de Alcalá Barroso-Barcenilla, Fernando Fernando Barroso-Barcenilla Universidad de Alcalá Elsevier BV journal article eng The upper Barremian (Lower Cretaceous) palaeontological sites of Vadillos-1, Vadillos-2, and Las Majadas are located in the northern part of the province of Cuenca, Central Spain. It comprises a sedimentary sequence in Wealden-type facies, rich in non-marine and brackish-marine ostracods with high tolerance to salinity changes. A total of 13 non-marine and brackish ostracod taxa were identified in samples from these successions: Cypridea plutoi nov. sp., C. mohgi nov. sp., C. buraigensis nov. sp., C. cisnerosi nov. sp., C. sp. 1, Rhinocypris? rlyehensis nov. sp., Damonella bennui nov. sp., Salvadoriella naharensis nov. sp., Notodromas sp. 1, Nostromo weaverae nov. gen. nov. sp., Theriosynoecum rodriguezlazaroi nov. sp., Theriosynoecum sp. 1, and Alicenula leguminella (Forbes). These taxa are reported for the first time in the study area and contribute to improved systematics and interpretations of non-marine upper Barremian palaeoenvironments. Upper Barremian Cuenca ranges Non-marine ostracods New taxa Ostracoda Spain Wealden-type facies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6441/download 10.1016/j.cretres.2026.106459 application/pdf Cretaceous Research issn:0195-6671 Cretaceous Research 188 106459 30.62 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6446 Global, regional, and national burden of road injuries 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 GBD 2023 Road Injuries Collaborators Elsevier text eng Summary Background Road injuries are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Years of international efforts have aimed to strengthen policy engagement, including the 2020 UN General Assembly's proclamation of the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–30), targeting a 50% reduction in road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. The aim of this study is to provide estimates to monitor progress and identify intervention gaps. Methods As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2023, we estimated incidence, mortality, and morbidity of road injuries for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2023. Four road injury types and 47 nature-of-injury categories were examined. Morbidity and mortality data from clinical records, vital registration, and police reports were harmonised using meta-analytic techniques to ensure consistency and correct for systematic bias. Incidence was modelled with the meta-regression tool Disease Modelling-Meta-Regression version 2.1 and cause-specific mortality with the Cause of Death Ensemble model, both incorporating location-specific covariates to support interpolation. Years of life lived with disability (YLDs) were estimated from the prevalence and severity of the nature of road injury, and years of life lost (YLLs) from the number of cause-specific deaths multiplied by the standard life expectancy at the age of death. Disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) were the sum of YLLs and YLDs. All metrics were calculated with 95% uncertainty intervals (UIs). Findings In 2023, there were 50·9 million (95% UI 46·1–56·1) road injury incident cases, 1·34 million (1·04–1·58) deaths, and 75·3 million (59·8–89·2) DALYs globally. Road injuries were the leading global cause of death among males aged 10–39 years. Between 1990 and 2023, age-standardised incidence decreased by 38·3% (95% UI 36·9–39·7) and mortality decreased by 32·3% (6·1–49·0), but progress varied widely by World Bank income group. Mortality in low-income countries (43·8 [95% UI 31·7–56·0] deaths per 100 000 population) was approximately six times higher than in high-income countries (7·5 [7·1–7·9] deaths per 100 000), despite the high-income countries showing the highest age-standardised incidence rates (858·1 [95% UI 781·9–947·1] cases per 100 000). In the past decade, many countries achieved notable reductions in road injuries, but others, including Ghana and the USA, saw increases. More severe injuries tended to occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Interpretation Although global incidence, mortality, and DALY rates from road injuries have declined, progress remains uneven, with pronounced disparities across income groups reflecting systemic inadequacies in infrastructure, vehicle standards, enforcement, and post-crash care. Strengthening emergency response, improving road design, enforcing safety measures, and adapting policies to the evolving demographics remain essential. Funding Gates Foundation. Study road injuries http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6446/download 10.1016/S2468-2667(26)00141-6 application/pdf The Lancet Public Health The Lancet Public Health 2026 8.64 MB 2026-07-20

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6443 Psyche and Provocation : Experiencing Works of Austrian Expressionism in the Belvedere Collection Brinkmann, Hanna Hanna Brinkmann 0000-0002-2841-9327 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Aufreiter, Johanna Johanna Aufreiter 0009-0009-4089-8605 Österreichische Galerie Belvedere University of Leicester journal article The article argues that Austrian Expressionism, exemplified by the works in the Psyche and Provocation exhibition room at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere (The Austrian Gallery) in Vienna, provides a compelling case for studying art experience due to its emotional intensity and radical aesthetics. By integrating Walter Benjamin’s concept of aura with Eric Kandel’s insights from brain and cognitive sciences, the study explores how the experience of these artworks is shaped by their materiality, spatial context, and the viewer’s potential psychological engagement. This analysis contributes to debates on authenticity, the role of museums and the evolving nature of visitor experience in the (post-)digital age. Further, it highlights the continued relevance of Benjamin’s aura concept while integrating contemporary cognitive perspectives on art perception. visitor experience art museum Austrian Expressionism aura post digital age http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6443/download 10.29311/mas.v24i1.4946 application/pdf Museum & Society issn:1479-8360 Museum & Society 24 1 81 94 1012.00 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6442 Photocrosslinkable silk fibroin-hyaluronic acid hybrid hydrogels enable chondrocyte-driven matrix deposition and mechanical maturation for cartilage tissue engineering Rasoulian, Forough Forough Rasoulian 0009-0002-8376-9482 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ghaffari-Bohlouli, Pejman Pejman Ghaffari-Bohlouli Université Libre de Bruxelles Otahal, Alexander Alexander Otahal 0000-0003-3705-0039 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Bauer, Christoph Christoph Bauer 0000-0002-5142-3834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nejad, Mohaddeseh Shahabi Mohaddeseh Shahabi Nejad Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences Klein, Martin Martin Klein Comenius University Bratislava Shavandi, Armin Armin Shavandi Université Libre de Bruxelles Heydari, Abolfazl Abolfazl Heydari 0000-0002-7746-7480 Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Articular cartilage has limited self-repair capacity, and current treatments fail to restore its structure and function fully. 3D hydrogels that support chondrocyte viability and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition offer a promising strategy for cartilage regeneration. Here, we developed a photo-crosslinkable silk fibroin–hyaluronic acid hydrogel for 3D encapsulation of primary human chondrocytes. Hydrogels were formulated with varying silk fibroin methacrylate (SilMA, 10-20% w/v) and hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA, 1-2% w/v) concentrations and characterized for rheological, mechanical, and morphological properties. All SilMA-HAMA hydrogel formulations exhibited shear-thinning behavior and rapidly gelled (<20 s) under UV irradiation while maintaining high porosity, thereby ensuring injectability and efficient nutrient diffusion. Notably, the Young's modulus of the cell-laden scaffolds increased from ∼18 kPa to ∼1200 kPa over culture, indicating mechanical maturation driven by chondrocyte-mediated matrix deposition. This maturation was further confirmed by histological analysis and qPCR, which demonstrated enhanced ECM production and chondrogenic gene expression. Taken together, these results highlight SilMA-HAMA hydrogels as a promising biomimetic platform that couples mechanical reinforcement with biological functionality for cartilage tissue engineering. Photocrosslinkable hydrogel Silk fibroin Hyaluronic acid Articular cartilage regeneration Chondrocytes Regenerative medicine http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6442/download 10.1016/j.mtchem.2026.103862 application/pdf Materials Today Chemistry issn:2468-5194 Materials Today Chemistry 56 103862 9.49 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6444 Publicly Accessible Large Language Model Responses to Frequently Asked Questions About Spondylodiscitis: Preliminary Expert Evaluation Ardelt, Melanie Melanie Ardelt 0000-0002-5050-0316 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität Schiffelholz, David David Schiffelholz 0009-0001-4271-8980 University Hospital Regensburg Lang, Siegmund Siegmund Lang 0000-0003-0459-9092 University Hospital Regensburg Straub, Josina Josina Straub 0009-0002-9592-4208 University Hospital Regensburg Häckel, Sonja Sonja Häckel 0000-0002-9415-6633 University Hospital of Bern von der Hoeh, Nicolas Nicolas von der Hoeh 0000-0003-1928-5686 University Hospital Leipzig Dreimann, Marc Marc Dreimann RKH Orthopaedic Clinic Markgröningen Neuhoff, Jonathan Jonathan Neuhoff 0009-0007-4060-4748 Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main Siller, Sebastian Sebastian Siller 0000-0002-5236-4397 University Hospital Regensburg Bratelj, Denis Denis Bratelj 0000-0003-2608-0662 Swiss Paraplegic Center Alt, Volker Volker Alt 0000-0003-0208-4650 University Hospital Regensburg Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer 0000-0002-3212-4580 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Krueckel, Jonas Jonas Krueckel 0009-0002-3057-2600 University Hospital Regensburg JMIR Publications Inc. journal article eng Abstract Background: Patients increasingly use large language models (LLMs) to obtain medical information, but the quality of LLM-generated information on complex spinal infections such as spondylodiscitis remains uncertain. Existing evaluations in spine surgery have mainly addressed degenerative conditions or surgical procedures, and disease-specific data for spondylodiscitis are limited. Objective: This preliminary study evaluated spine surgeons’ ratings of single-turn LLM responses to 10 author-curated frequently asked questions (FAQs) about spondylodiscitis and compared answer sets generated from GPT-4, GPT-4o, and Google Gemini web interfaces under the authors’ implemented prompting conditions. Methods: A pool of patient-oriented questions was generated through a chronological workflow including publicly available FAQ sources, PubMed-informed terminology review, Google Trends topic checking, and LLM-generated candidate questions. Duplicate and semantically overlapping questions were removed, the remaining questions were grouped into thematic categories, and 10 final FAQ-style prompts were synthesized. Each prompt was submitted once to the publicly accessible web interfaces of GPT-4, GPT-4o, and Google Gemini. The study was interpreted as an expert evaluation of the resulting answer sets. Seven blinded board-certified spine surgeons rated the responses using a 4-level rating system ranging from excellent to unsatisfactory and additionally assessed comprehensiveness, clarity, empathy, and appropriateness of length. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric comparisons were performed. Interrater reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Results: Across all responses, 38.6% (81/210) were rated as excellent, 39% (82/210) as satisfactory with minimal clarification needed, 16.7% (35/210) as satisfactory with moderate clarification needed, and 5.7% (12/210) as unsatisfactory. The most common reason for necessary clarification was insufficient information (58/141, 41.1%), followed by language-related issues (21/141, 14.9%) and overly detailed responses (18/141, 12.8%). The complication-related question received the highest mean rating (3.4/5), whereas treatment- and prognosis-related questions received lower ratings (2.7/5 and 2.9/5). Median overall ratings did not differ significantly among the 3 evaluated LLMs. Spine surgeons reported a generally positive attitude toward artificial intelligence–supported patient information but expressed remaining uncertainty regarding reliability and direct patient-physician communication. Conclusions: In this preliminary expert evaluation, selected publicly accessible LLM web interfaces generated mostly satisfactory responses to author-curated spondylodiscitis FAQs. The findings reflect outputs produced at the time of access under the authors’ implemented prompting conditions. LLMs may support patient education only with clinician oversight. Future research should explore advanced, domain-specific models to further improve the quality of communication between clinicians and patients. spondylodiscitis artificial intelligence AI large language models spine surgeons patient education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6444/download 10.2196/90364 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Journal of Medical Internet Research issn:1438-8871 Journal of Medical Internet Research 28 451.52 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6445 The rise and fall of TRPV1-targeted analgesia in osteoarthritis: a critical appraisal Matta, Csaba Csaba Matta 0000-0002-9678-7420 University of Debrecen Takács, Roland Roland Takács 0000-0002-1598-3922 University of Debrecen Jin, Eun-Jung Eun-Jung Jin 0000-0002-6874-3017 Wonkwang University Helyes, Zsuzsanna Zsuzsanna Helyes 0000-0003-2435-4367 University of Pécs Horváth, Ádám István Ádám István Horváth 0000-0002-4724-8201 University of Pécs Juhász, Krisztián Zoltán Krisztián Zoltán Juhász 0009-0009-4299-3227 University of Debrecen Tóth, Balázs István Balázs István Tóth 0000-0002-4103-4333 University of Debrecen Ellis, Ron Ron Ellis 0009-0006-3067-7073 Independent Researcher Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng ABSTRACT Introduction Transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) has been pursued as a therapeutic target in osteoarthritis (OA) pain for over two decades. Both systemic antagonism and localized agonism advanced into clinical development, supported by mechanistic rationale and preclinical data. Areas covered We critically appraise TRPV1-targeted drug development in OA, examining the biological basis of the target, translational trajectories of antagonist and agonist programs, and clinical trial outcomes that define the current landscape. Literature was identified through a PubMed search for peer‑reviewed articles on TRPV1 and OA over the past 5 years, followed by manual selection of key references. We review why systemic TRPV1 antagonists were abandoned, and why intra-articular TRPV1 agonists, despite expedited regulatory designations, failed to meet primary endpoints in Phase III trials. Expert opinion TRPV1-targeted therapy in OA has completed a full translational cycle without yielding regulatory approval. The mechanistic rationale remains valid; what failed was clinical translation. Key contributors include over-reliance on preclinical models poorly capturing central sensitization, lack of stratification by peripheral versus central pain phenotypes, and use of composite pain endpoints in phenotypically mixed populations. The TRPV1 experience offers lessons for peripheral analgesic development in OA: patient phenotyping and enrichment must precede pivotal trials. Central sensitization clinical translation drug development intra-articular analgesia osteoarthritis resiniferatoxin trans-capsaicin TRPV1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6445/download 10.1080/14656566.2026.2696489 application/pdf Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy issn:1465-6566 Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy 27 11 1179 1196 5.82 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6440 European Private Higher Education in the Digital Age-With a Focus on Germany Kalgin, Alexander Alexander Kalgin 0000-0002-4133-1063 University of Bonn Frumin, Isak Isak Frumin 0000-0001-9228-3770 Constructor University Duskun, Yeliz Yeliz Duskun 0009-0009-2931-3346 Constructor University Drushku, Vicenso Vicenso Drushku 0009-0009-7482-5041 Constructor University Reyna, Zachary Zachary Reyna https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8525-0214 Constructor University Department of Higher Education Research at University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Private higher education (PHE) in Europe has experienced significant expansion in recent decades, making it an increasingly important player in tertiary education. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of PHE across Europe, with a particular focus on Germany. Utilizing data from the European Tertiary Education Register (ETER) and Eurostat, we examine the quantitative landscape of private institutions, their financial sustainability, and their role in expanding access to higher education. Germany presents an important country-level case study, with its growing private HE sector coexisting alongside its well-established public higher education system. The report explores key factors driving the expansion of private universities, including rising demand, demographic shifts, and the increasing cost pressures on public institutions. We introduce the concept of “marginal costs” to highlight the economic challenges of expanding access to tertiary education, particularly when it comes to first-generation students and those requiring additional academic support. We then look at how private institutions have increasingly adopted flexible learning models, leveraging digitalization and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and reduce growing marginal costs. Through case studies of four German private universities, we identify four business models, ranging from large-scale online providers to niche, high-tuition institutions. Our findings indicate that PHE is actively expanding in Europe. One means of this expansion is digitalization, which can reduce marginal costs and fuel expansion. The report concludes by outlining future research directions on the role of PHE in fostering educational access, efficiency, and innovation. Private Higher Education Europe Germany Massification Digitalization Business Models http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6440/download 10.48341/62z3-ay42 application/pdf Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (JRIHE) 7 1 1 59 1.44 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6436 Die Zukunft der europäischen Hochschulbildung – wo stehen wir, wo wollen wir hin? Fraczek, Susanne Susanne Fraczek 0009-0003-3095-3929 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lentner, Gabriel Gabriel Lentner 0000-0003-1966-1936 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ajanovic, Edma Edma Ajanovic 0000-0002-1655-0539 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Donat, Elisabeth Elisabeth Donat 0000-0002-1248-7739 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lessky, Franziska Franziska Lessky 0000-0003-4075-5080 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Veranstaltungs- und Ergebnisbericht zum Bürger_innendialog der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Donnerstag, 31. März 2022, 14h – 17h Hochschulbildung Veranstaltung Europa http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6436/download application/pdf 1.33 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6438 Research Guide (v.1.2) : Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat (Auswahl, Stand: September 2022) Frazcek, Susanne Susanne Frazcek 0009-0003-3095-3929 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Research Guide wurde vom Europäischen Dokumentationszentrum Krems zusammengestellt und soll den Studierenden der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK), insb. des Departments für Rechtswissenschaften und Internationale Beziehungen als Wegweiser zu ausgewählten Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat dienen (Stand: September 2022). Zudem wird anhand von ausführlichen Suchbeispielen die Recherche in EUR-Lex, InfoCuria und HUDOC exemplarisch Schritt für Schritt erläutert. Das Europäische Dokumentationszentrum Krems fungiert als Informationsschnittstelle zwischen den Mitarbeiter_innen und Studierenden der UWK einerseits und den europäischen Institutionen und Einrichtungen andererseits. Das EDZ Krems bietet: o Wissensmanagement und Zugang zu offiziellen Veröffentlichungen und Dokumenten der EU (online und in gedruckter Form); o Unterstützung bei Recherchen und Studien über Politik, Initiativen und Maßnahmen der EU durch fachlichen Rat für die Suche nach EU-Informationsquellen und -Dokumenten; o Organisation von Diskussions- und Dialogveranstaltungen zu EU-Fragen; o Informationen über Publikationen und Aktivitäten mit EU-Bezug, die an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems entstehen bzw. stattfinden; o eine universitäre Ansprechstelle für Kooperationen mit anderen EU-Akteur*innen in Niederösterreich und darüber hinaus. Weiterführende Informationen: www.donau-uni.ac.at/edz Kontakt: edz@donau-uni.ac.at EU EDZ Guide http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6438/download application/pdf 4.26 MB 2022-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6439 Research Guide (v.1.3) : Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat (Auswahl, Stand: Oktober 2023) Fraczek, Susanne Susanne Fraczek 0009-0003-3095-3929 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Research Guide wurde vom Europäischen Dokumentationszentrum Krems zusammengestellt und soll den Studierenden der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK), insb. des Departments für Rechtswissenschaften und Internationale Beziehungen als Wegweiser zu ausgewählten Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat dienen (Stand: September 2023). Zudem wird anhand von ausführlichen Suchbeispielen die Recherche in EUR-Lex, InfoCuria und HUDOC exemplarisch Schritt für Schritt erläutert. Das Europäische Dokumentationszentrum Krems fungiert als Informationsschnittstelle zwischen den Mitarbeiter_innen und Studierenden der UWK einerseits und den europäischen Institutionen und Einrichtungen andererseits. Das EDZ Krems bietet: o Wissensmanagement und Zugang zu offiziellen Veröffentlichungen und Dokumenten der EU (online und in gedruckter Form); o Unterstützung bei Recherchen und Studien über Politik, Initiativen und Maßnahmen der EU durch fachlichen Rat für die Suche nach EU-Informationsquellen und -Dokumenten; o Organisation von Diskussions- und Dialogveranstaltungen zu EU-Fragen; o Informationen über Publikationen und Aktivitäten mit EU-Bezug, die an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems entstehen bzw. stattfinden; o eine universitäre Ansprechstelle für Kooperationen mit anderen EU-Akteur*innen in Niederösterreich und darüber hinaus. Weiterführende Informationen: www.donau-uni.ac.at/edz Kontakt: edz@donau-uni.ac.at EU EDZ Guide http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6439/download application/pdf 4.28 MB 2023-10

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6437 Research Guide (v.1.1) : Informationsquellen zu Europäischer Union und Europarat (Auswahl, Stand: September 2021) Fraczek, Susanne Susanne Fraczek 0009-0003-3095-3929 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Research Guide wurde vom Europäischen Dokumentationszentrum Krems zusammengestellt und soll den Studierenden der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK), insb. des Departments für Rechtswissenschaften und Internationale Beziehungen als Wegweiser zu ausgewählten Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat dienen (Stand: September 2021). Zudem wird anhand von ausführlichen Suchbeispielen die Recherche in EUR-Lex, InfoCuria und HUDOC exemplarisch Schritt für Schritt erläutert. Das Europäische Dokumentationszentrum Krems fungiert als Informationsschnittstelle zwischen den Mitarbeiter_innen und Studierenden der UWK einerseits und den europäischen Institutionen und Einrichtungen andererseits. Das EDZ Krems bietet: o Wissensmanagement und Zugang zu offiziellen Veröffentlichungen und Dokumenten der EU (online und in gedruckter Form); o Unterstützung bei der Recherche nach ausführlichen Informationen zu Rechtsvorschriften, Integration, Politikfeldern und Einrichtungen in Europa; o Unterstützung von Studierenden und dem wissenschaftlichen Personal der Universität bei Recherchen und Untersuchungen im Zusammenhang mit der EU. Weiterführende Informationen: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/universitaet/service/europaeisches-dokumentationszentrum.html Kontakt: edz@donau-uni.ac.at EU EDZ Guide http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6437/download application/pdf 4.55 MB 2021-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6432 Deeskalationstraining in der Notaufnahme – Auswirkungen auf aggressive Vorfälle und das Selbstvertrauen der Pfleger*innen Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Irene Amei Camilla Irene Amei Neubauer-Bruckner 0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article Wie wirken sich Deeskalations- bzw. Gewaltschutztrainings auf die Häufigkeit und die Schwere aggressiver Vorfälle durch Patient*innen oder Angehörige in der Notaufnahme aus und wie beeinflussen sie das Selbstvertrauen des Pflegepersonals, angemessen mit solchen Situationen umzugehen? Aggression Ambulanz Deeskalation Gewalt Notfall Training http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6432/download 10.48341/9b6b-ww89 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 778.91 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6431 Einfluss von intermittierender Spülung auf Katheterokklusion bei Kindern Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article Welchen Einfluss hat eine intermittierende Spülung bei peripheren venösen Kathetern (PVC), zentralvenösen Kathetern (ZVK) oder peripher eingeführten zentralvenösen Kathetern (PICC) auf das Auftreten einer Katheterokklusion oder eines Blutrückstaus im Vergleich zu einer kontinuierlichen Infusion bei Neugeborenen und Kindern auf Intensivbettenstationen? Blutrückstau intermittierende Spülung periphere venöse Katheter PICC PVC zentralvenöse Katheter ZVK http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6431/download 10.48341/m8sp-h593 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 1.05 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6424 Method dependency of exchangeable hydrogen determination in amino acids: a cautionary comparison of liquid- and vapor-phase equilibration Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wassenaar, Leonard I. Leonard I. Wassenaar 0000-0001-5532-0771 University of Ottawa Informa UK Limited journal article eng Stable hydrogen isotope analysis (δ²H) of organic compounds requires accurate correction for exchangeable hydrogen, yet this remains a major analytical challenge, particularly for amino acids. In this study, we evaluated the determination of exchangeable hydrogen fractions fex in a suite of amino acids using a multiple equilibration approach, comparing room-temperature liquid-water-phase equilibration with 90 °C online vapor equilibration using the UniPrep2 system. Theoretical fex values for the amino acids were derived from their molecular structure and compared with the experimentally determined values. Liquid equilibration yielded fex values that were generally consistent with theoretical expectations for most amino acids, indicating effective access to the exchangeable organic hydrogen pools. In contrast, online vapor equilibration frequently resulted in near-zero fex for several amino acids, particularly the hydrophobic and crystalline compounds, consistent with limited accessibility of exchangeable sites under heated, low-pressure equilibration conditions. Only a subset of amino acids (e.g. glycine, threonine) showed comparable results between the methods, while others exhibited clear method-dependent discrepancies or analytical artefacts (e.g. persistent water background for proline). A soluble protein (BSA) exhibited low but consistent exchangeability (∼ 4 %) with both approaches, highlighting the role of structural protection and accessibility in governing hydrogen exchange. Our findings demonstrate that experimentally derived fex values are likely to be significantly method- and compound-dependent and should be interpreted as operational parameters rather than intrinsic molecular constants. The observed variability has important implications for interlaboratory comparability and underscores the need for standardised methodologies and improved reference materials for compound-specific δ²H analysis of amino acids. Amino acids compound-specific stable isotope analysis deuterium EA-IRMS hydrogen isotopes non-exchangeable hydrogen UniPrep2 multiple equilibration http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6424/download 10.1080/10256016.2026.2698122 application/pdf Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies issn:1025-6016 Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies 1 12 688.35 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6427 Microgel Culture in Stirred Tank Reactors: Effects on Extracellular Vesicle Secretion and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Function García-Aponte, Oscar Fabian Oscar Fabian García-Aponte BOKU University Kahlenberg, Simon Simon Kahlenberg BOKU University Semak, Vladislav Vladislav Semak 0000-0003-2156-2267 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mytzka, Nicolas Nicolas Mytzka Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology Allelein, Susann Susann Allelein Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology Sagar, Isita Isita Sagar BOKU University Egger, Dominik Dominik Egger Leibniz University Hannover Kasper, Cornelia Cornelia Kasper 0000-0003-2607-4326 BOKU University American Chemical Society (ACS) journal article eng Three-dimensional (3D) dynamic conditions are necessary for physiologically relevant mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) culture. Furthermore, bioreactor-based processes and hydrogel-encapsulation substantially improve niche standardization, expansion control, and process scalability. The integration of these technologies can overcome some challenges that prevent the clinical translation of MSCs. However, few studies have investigated the synergistic use of bioreactors and hydrogels, and none have explored the combination of high-throughput encapsulation platforms, such as microfluidics or millifluidics-generated microgels, with standard stirred-tank systems. In this study, we characterized the continuous culture of MSCs in a stirred-tank reactor, encapsulating the cells in gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) microgels using a low-cost, user-friendly approach. The effects of seeding density, GelMA's degree of functionalization (DoF), bioreactor sampling protocol, and donor screening were assessed using cell metabolic activity, differentiation, proliferation, and extracellular vesicle (EV) secretion. Gentle dynamic culture enhanced MSCs' metabolic activity. However, cell proliferation was inhibited within the microgels, and no cell migration was observed on the hydrogel's surface. GelMA with a low DoF and high cell seeding density favored cell survival during culture, whereas pronounced donor-dependent differences were observed in cell proliferation and metabolism. The yield, size distribution, and protein content of MSC-EVs were affected by seeding density under dynamic 3D conditions. Furthermore, MSC differentiation led to readily measurable changes in the microgels. Our findings highlight the platform's potential for high throughput microtissue generation and efficient assessment of bioactive compounds. mesenchymal stem cells hydrogels microgels 3D culture bioreactor stirred tank microfluidics http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6427/download 10.1021/acsabm.6c00111 application/pdf ACS Applied Bio Materials issn:2576-6422 ACS Applied Bio Materials 13.65 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6426 Compositional dependence of magnetic state and thermodynamic properties of Ni50Mn50-xSnx alloys Kosogor, Anna Anna Kosogor 0000-0001-6874-0468 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Umetsu, Rie Y. Rie Y. Umetsu Tohoku University Huang, Yin-Chen Yin-Chen Huang Tohoku University Velyhotskyi, Dmytro Dmytro Velyhotskyi National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” L’vov, Victor A. Victor A. L’vov V.G. Baryakhtar Institute of Magnetism of the NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv Xu, Xiao Xiao Xu Tohoku University Kainuma, Ryosuke Ryosuke Kainuma Tohoku University Elsevier BV journal article eng The compositional dependence of magnetic, martensitic and caloric properties of Ni50Mn50-xSnx shape memory alloys has been investigated. It has been shown that an increase of Sn content weakens the long-range antiferromagnetic (AFM) order observed for x < 8 and decreases the Néel temperature. For 10 ≤ x ≤ 12.5, this gives rise to low-temperature short-range ordered magnetic states inherent to systems with competing spin-exchange interactions. Further increase of Sn content induces the ferromagnetic (FM) ordering and elevates the Curie temperature. Theoretical estimations of Néel temperatures qualitatively agree with neutron diffraction data. Based on the obtained results, a temperature – composition phase diagram was constructed, and six thermodynamic states were identified. Low-temperature specific-heat measurements show linear composition trends in the weakly magnetic martensitic phase (x ≤ 11.5): the electronic coefficient γ increases with Sn content, while the Debye temperature TD decreases. In ferromagnetic austenite (x ≥ 17), TD remains nearly composition-independent, but γ decreases with Sn content, although its maximum value is still much higher than in martensite. A notable magnetic contribution to the specific heat has been observed for x = 17, suggesting additional mechanisms influencing the electronic density of states in the austenite of Ni50Mn50-xSnx alloys. Metamagnetic Heusler alloy Martensitic phase transformation Phase diagram Magnetization Heat capacity http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6426/download 10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.189750 application/pdf Journal of Alloys and Compounds issn:0925-8388 Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1078 189750 6.35 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6425 Climate change and migration on YouTube: diverse framings behind climate refugee clickbait Haider-Nash, Sarah Sarah Haider-Nash 0000-0002-3997-7877 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Durand-Delacre, David David Durand-Delacre Institute for Environment and Human Security Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng YouTube is an increasingly popular source of both mainstream and independent news as well as entertainment. This includes content about climate change and migration which is increasingly being uploaded to the platform. Yet to date, the majority of discourse and frame analysis about climate migration has focused on written text in print media and minimal attention has been paid to alternative media sources and formats. Against the background of the growing trend towards online video-based news, we close this gap with an analysis of representations of climate migration available on YouTube. As a basis for the analysis, we built a database of 239 English-language videos published between January 2009 and December 2023. We apply frame analysis to a sub-sample of 65 videos from the database, identifying key assumptions made about climate migration; the terminology, rhetoric, and normative assumptions expressed; and the visual representation of phenomena, actors, and subjects. We identify six distinct frames: Overwhelming Millions, Struggles to Survive, Disappearing Islands, A Complex Picture, Climate Havens, and Wrong Direction!. This includes a mixture of well-known frames previously identified in the literature and new frames that have not received much academic attention. A securitised understanding of climate migration as a threat to the international order often functions as clickbait behind which more complex combinations of framings can be identified. We also highlight contradictions between visual and narrative elements. This analysis emphasises the importance of including visual media in analyses of discourse and rhetoric on climate migration and suggests that without them, we can only achieve a partial picture of public understandings of climate-related migration. YouTube climate change migration http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6425/download 10.1057/s41599-026-06507-6 application/pdf Humanities and Social Sciences Communications issn:2662-9992 Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 13 1 520.33 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6430 Internationalisation of higher education and science by structured doctoral education Geppert, Corinna Corinna Geppert 0000-0002-0823-5766 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hoenig, Barbara Barbara Hoenig 0000-0002-5639-4761 FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences Pausits, Attila Attila Pausits 0000-0003-2901-5575 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng This study examines how disciplinary cultures and organisational maturity shape structured comparisons of doctoral education at Austrian technical universities and arts universities concerning their strategic development, their alignment with national policy requirements for doctoral education, and their internationalisation practices. Drawing on survey data, document analysis of intellectual capital reports, and interviews from two case studies in STEM and artistic research, the paper identifies two distinct cultures of doctoral education. Technical universities prioritise structural quality assurance, student support mechanisms, and the consolidation of established doctoral ecosystems. Their programme structures align closely with governmental requirements, although implementation often remains loosely coupled to practice. In contrast, arts universities focus on field-building, the development of artistic research as a recognised discipline, and highly individualised supervisory cultures. Their alignment with national criteria for structured doctoral programmes is more heterogeneous, particularly in relation to team supervision and the separation of supervision and assessment. Internationalisation strategies also diverge: technical universities pursue partnership-based, globally networked models, whereas arts universities emphasise internationalisation at home through expert involvement and international student recruitment. Overall, the findings highlight how disciplinary epistemologies and organisational maturity shape doctoral programme development, suggesting that policy harmonisation must account for field-specific academic cultures and institutional trajectories. Higher education Internationalisation Doctoral education Early career researchers Arts universities Technical universities http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6430/download 10.1007/s11233-026-09177-w application/pdf Tertiary Education and Management issn:1358-3883 Tertiary Education and Management 942.67 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6422 Smart biomaterials: From responsiveness to closed-loop sensing and feedback Mozafari, Masoud Masoud Mozafari 0000-0002-0232-352X University of Oulu Ivaskiene, Tatjana Tatjana Ivaskiene State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine Kaspute, Greta Greta Kaspute State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Biomaterials are evolving from passive scaffolds to responsive platforms, yet most lack true feedback regulation. A shift toward adaptive biomaterial systems that integrate sensing, computational processing, and dynamic actuation directly within a macromolecular network could transform these multifunctional biomaterials into precision platforms capable of regulating biological processes in real time. biomaterials closed-loop systems precision therapy biointerfaces feedback control http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6422/download 10.1016/j.tibtech.2026.06.016 application/pdf Trends in Biotechnology issn:0167-7799 Trends in Biotechnology 674.90 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6420 Evaluating search approaches for a network meta-analysis: a case study of Epistemonikos Database of Trials, CENTRAL, and other sources Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Camilla Neubauer-Bruckner 0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and reference lists are commonly used when searching randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for inclusion in a systematic review. Recently, a new database for RCTs, Epistemonikos Database of Trials (EDT), was launched in a pilot stage. This case study aimed to compare EDT, MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, reference list checking, and database combinations for the identification of RCTs about pharmacological migraine treatments and to assess the impact of missed trials on network meta-analyses (NMA). Methods We assessed the following: (1) the performance (recall, precision, number needed to read [NNR], F1- and F2-scores) of database searching, reference list checking, and database combinations compared to a relative recall reference standard, (2) the impact of differing search results on the findings of NMA (overall network estimates, certainty of evidence ratings) based on RCTs with low/moderate risk of bias, and (3) the suitability of EDT for systematic searching. Results Recall was high for all assessed search approaches (98.3–99.4% for single-database searches without date limit, 99.4–100% for database combinations without date limit, and 93.3% for reference list checking of older systematic reviews combined with publication-date-limited database searching). However, NNR and F-Scores varied widely, ranging from an NNR of six and F2 of 0.5 for EDT alone to an NNR of 16 and F2 of 0.2 for the combination of reference list checking and database searching. Different search results led to similar network estimates and identical certainty-of-evidence assessments as the reference standard. While the search, export, and documentation functions of EDT were less sophisticated than other assessed databases/platforms, they were sufficient to conduct reproducible and comprehensive systematic searches. Conclusions All search approaches we tested were acceptable for an NMA of pharmacological migraine treatments; high search recall led to similar NMA results. However, the associated number of references to be screened at title/abstract level differed greatly. Specialized RCT databases (CENTRAL, EDT) were more efficient in this regard than general healthcare research databases (MEDLINE, Embase). Additionally, the pilot version of EDT proved to be a promising cost-free option for RCT searching. Biological Databases Chemical Libraries Protein Databases Research Skills Research on Associations Genetic Databases http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6420/download 10.1186/s12874-026-02870-9 application/pdf BMC Medical Research Methodology issn:1471-2288 BMC Medical Research Methodology 26 1 1.14 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6421 Peroxodisulfate‐Enhanced Leaching of Deep‐Sea Manganese Crusts and Sulfides Hansel, Bastian Bastian Hansel 0009-0004-3528-7352 TU Bergakademie Freiberg Thumeyer, Lucas Lucas Thumeyer TU Bergakademie Freiberg Hartz, Ebbe H. Ebbe H. Hartz 0000-0001-8092-3021 Aker BP (Norway) Stubseid, Håvard Hallås Håvard Hallås Stubseid 0000-0002-6363-1198 TU Bergakademie Freiberg Fröhlich, Peter Peter Fröhlich Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau 0000-0003-1236-1164 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng The use of oxidizing agents improves leaching of a variety of raw materials, such as deep-sea manganese crusts and massive sulfides. Ammonium peroxodisulfate (NH4)2S2O8 as a regenerative radical oxidizing agent not only improves the leaching process due to its high oxidizing power but also supplements the recovery of valuable materials with the zero-waste aspect, as it can be recovered electrolytically after leaching. By using (NH4)2S2O8, up to 90% V, 76% Mn, 68% Co, 87% Mo, 78% Sn, and 96% W were dissolved. Furthermore, As and Sb were completely leached, which is not possible without the addition of (NH4)2S2O8. Additionally, without the radical oxidizing agent, only 20% V, ≤6% Mn, 10%–20% Co, 8% Mo, 16% Sn, and ≤6% W were leached from the crusts. The results demonstrate the applicability of (NH4)2S2O8 as a promising oxidant for efficient and regenerable processing of marine polymetallic resources. deep-seamining peroxodisulfate polymetallic manganese crust seafloor massive sulfides zero-waste http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6421/download 10.1002/cite.70136 application/pdf Chemie Ingenieur Technik issn:0009-286X Chemie Ingenieur Technik 903.77 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6423 Multi-method, longitudinal study on behavioral, emotional, and developmental factors of children in residential care in Lower Austria: A study protocol Buttler-Stöbich, Sarah Sarah Buttler-Stöbich 0009-0000-4565-4241 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dale, Rachel Rachel Dale 0000-0003-0526-8834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mayerhofer, Doris Doris Mayerhofer 0009-0001-6121-3048 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kohout, Raphaela Raphaela Kohout 0009-0002-2847-9415 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Horwath, Ilona Ilona Horwath 0000-0002-0564-7546 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Public Library of Science (PLoS) journal article eng Abstract Background In Austria, there is a significant research gap concerning the quality of out-of-home care (OoHC) provisions and their capacity to promote children’s well-being and development. Given the intrusive nature of such interventions, thorough evaluation is essential. This study protocol outlines a multi-method, long-term, and multi-perspective study that investigates: 1) the circumstances leading to full-time residential care placements; 2) the development of behavioral, emotional, and social factors over time; 3) key factors influencing children’s outcomes in residential care 4) the structure and everyday reality of residential care in Lower Austria, a federal state of Austria and 5) that generates knowledge that will inform improvements in child welfare practice and policy. Methods The first three research questions will be addressed through a longitudinal quantitative study involving children and adolescents (aged 11–21 years), their parents, and professionals working in residential care settings. Standardized surveys will be administered at multiple time points to track developmental changes and identify influencing factors. In addition, to gain a deeper understanding of the implicit mechanisms, and everyday practices of residential care, we plan to implement accompanying qualitative methods adapted to the particular circumstances of the field of research. Finally, a communicative validation process will be used to discuss and reflect on preliminary findings with professionals in the field. This step ensures the relevance of the results and supports the development of practice-oriented knowledge for quality improvement and safeguarding in child welfare services. Discussion This first-of-its-kind study in Austria combines quantitative and qualitative methods to generate evidence for child welfare practice and policy. An innovative element is the potential development of a standardized documentation tool to support research and quality assurance. Challenges include the field’s complexity, participant recruitment, and risk of participation fatigue, which require close collaboration with practitioners and flexible survey strategies to ensure relevant results. out-of-home care Lower Austria children’s well-being http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6423/download 10.1371/journal.pone.0352579 application/pdf PLOS One issn:1932-6203 PLOS One 21 7 434.29 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6419 DigComp 3.0 AT. Die DigComp 3.0 (EU) Adaption für den österreichischen Nationalen Referenzrahmen für Digitale Kompetenzen (NRDK) Grundschober, Isabell Isabell Grundschober 0000-0003-3251-1609 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stark, Martin Martin Stark Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Maurer, Heidi Heidi Maurer 0000-0002-0509-7580 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research DigComp 3.0 AT deu Diese Studie wurde von der OeAD-GmbH - Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung beauftragt und dient als inhaltliche Grundlage für die Aktualisierung des Nationalen Referenzrahmens für Digitale Kompetenzen des Bundeskanzleramts. Die Studie wurde vom Department für Weiterbildungsforschung und Bildungstechnologien sowie dem Department für eGovernance in Wirtschaft und Verwaltung der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems durchgeführt. Digitale Kompetenzen DigComp digital literacy http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6419/download 10.48341/fd22-ky55 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1026 application/pdf 1.31 MB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6417 Area under the likelihood curve as a measure of evidential weight in nonsignificant meta-analyses: a meta-epidemiological study Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harrod, Curtis Stuart Curtis Stuart Harrod 0000-0001-8580-7150 American College of Physicians Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Objectives To quantify the distribution of evidential weight relative to the value of no difference or clinically meaningful thresholds in meta-analyses yielding P-values between .05 and .20. Study Design and Setting We searched the Cochrane Library for systematic reviews with meta-analyses published between January 2025 and February 2026. For each meta-analysis, we calculated the area under the likelihood curve. In the primary analysis, we quantified the dominant proportion of evidential weight on either side of the value of no difference. In the secondary analysis, restricted to estimates with applicable minimal important difference thresholds, we partitioned evidential weight into three clinically interpretable regions: benefit (effects exceeding the minimal important difference in the clinically favorable direction), uncertain (effects between the minimal important difference and the value of no difference), and unfavorable (effects beyond the value of no difference in the direction opposite to clinical benefit). Results We identified 1108 meta-analyses from 197 systematic reviews. Evidential weight favored one direction across all estimates, with a mean proportion of 94.0% on the dominant side. In the secondary analysis, restricted to 854 meta-analyses with an applicable threshold, the proportion of evidential weight in the uncertain region increased from 21.1%–56.1% at the small and large thresholds, while the benefit region decreased from 43.6%–8.7%. The unfavorable region showed a wide distribution with a mean of 35.2%. Conclusion Meta-analyses with P-values between .05 and .20 might show directional effects. There is a need to reconsider the binary classification of statistical significance in evidence synthesis. Area under curve Evidence-based practice Evidence synthesis Likelihood functions Statistical data interpretations Uncertainty http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6417/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112356 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology issn:0895-4356 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 197 112356 1.59 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6418 Public Recognition of the Need for Science–Practice Knowledge Co-Production in Complex Systems: Evidence from the D-A-CH Region Steiner, Gerald Gerald Steiner 0000-0003-3340-3941 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau 0000-0003-1236-1164 Saxonian Academy of Sciences, Karl-Tauchnitz-Straße 1, 04107 Leipzig, Germany Risopoulos-Pichler, Filippina Filippina Risopoulos-Pichler Department of Geography and Regional Science, Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Science, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria Shutters, Shade T. Shade T. Shutters 0000-0002-8072-4134 School of Complex Adaptive Systems, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA Strohmaier, Susanne Susanne Strohmaier 0000-0002-9387-2056 Department of Epidemiology, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, 1090 Vienna, Austria Harold, Peter Peter Harold Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ziganshina Lienhard, Dina Dina Ziganshina Lienhard School of Complex Adaptive Systems, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA Pfirman Schlosser, Markkus Markkus Pfirman Schlosser School of Complex Adaptive Systems, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA Laubichler, Manfred D. Manfred D. Laubichler 0000-0001-6152-0251 Complexity Science Hub Vienna, Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria Schernhammer, Eva S. Eva S. Schernhammer 0000-0002-4337-9415 Complexity Science Hub Vienna, Josefstädter Straße 39, 1080 Vienna, Austria MDPI AG journal article eng Background: Science–practice knowledge co-production, grounded in mutual learning, is a key strategy for generating and integrating knowledge to support informed decision-making in the face of complex societal challenges. However, it remains unclear to what extent the general population recognizes the need for such co-production. Methods: We conducted a quota-sampled survey (July-August 2021) among 3067 adult residents of the German-speaking countries in Europe (D-A-CH). Using multinomial regression models, we calculated odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), investigating correlates of agreement on the relevance of partnerships between science and practice. Results: In total, 81.8% of the sample expected science to provide clear results, and 90.1% agreed that complex challenges require science–practice knowledge co-production. In multivariable-adjusted models, agreement with the importance of science–practice co-production correlated positively with higher age (ORfully-agree = 1.04; 95%CI = 1.03–1.06), being male (versus being female), and residing in Austria and Germany (versus residing in Switzerland). It was also significantly higher among participants without a migration history (vs. first- or second-generation migrants), and higher educational attainment (ORfully-agree = 1.59; 95%CI = 1.08–2.33), and differed by several personality characteristics. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that a majority of respondents in the D-A-CH region view informed decision-making and policy development for complex challenges as requiring the collaboration and mutual learning between scientific and practice-based actors in addressing complex societal challenges. These findings suggest that educational and institutional interventions may contribute to strengthening collaboration between science and practice. knowledge co-production science–practice collaboration public perceptions transdisciplinarity systems thinking complex systems crises http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6418/download 10.3390/systems14060634 application/pdf Systems issn:2079-8954 Systems 14 6 634 4.35 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6416 DigComp 3.0 AT. Die DigComp 3.0 (EU) Adaption für den österreichischen Nationalen Referenzrahmen für Digitale Kompetenzen (NRDK) Grundschober, Isabell Isabell Grundschober 0000-0003-3251-1609 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stark, Martin Martin Stark Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Maurer, Heidi Heidi Maurer 0000-0002-0509-7580 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research DigComp 3.0 AT deu Diese Studie wurde von der OeAD-GmbH - Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung beauftragt und dient als inhaltliche Grundlage für die Aktualisierung des Nationalen Referenzrahmens für Digitale Kompetenzen des Bundeskanzleramts. Die Studie wurde vom Department für Weiterbildungsforschung und Bildungstechnologien sowie dem Department für eGovernance in Wirtschaft und Verwaltung der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems durchgeführt. Digitale Kompetenzen DigComp digital literacy http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ 10.48341/fd22-ky55 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6419 1.09 MB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6390 DigComp 3.0 AT. Die DigComp 3.0 (EU) Adaption für den österreichischen Nationalen Referenzrahmen für Digitale Kompetenzen (NRDK) Grundschober, Isabell Isabell Grundschober 0000-0003-3251-1609 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stark, Martin Martin Stark Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Maurer, Heidi Heidi Maurer 0000-0002-0509-7580 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research DigComp 3.0 AT deu Diese Studie wurde von der OeAD-GmbH - Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung beauftragt und dient als inhaltliche Grundlage für die Aktualisierung des Nationalen Referenzrahmens für Digitale Kompetenzen des Bundeskanzleramts. Die Studie wurde vom Department für Weiterbildungsforschung und Bildungstechnologien sowie dem Department für eGovernance in Wirtschaft und Verwaltung der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems durchgeführt. Digitale Kompetenzen DigComp digital literacy http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ 10.48341/fd22-ky55 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6416 1.90 MB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6415 Effizienzsteigerung bei der Restauration von Korallenriffen durch den Einsatz von Wertstromanalyse. Eine Studie am Beispiel des Huvadhoo-Atolls/Malediven Dzijan, Pejo Pejo Dzijan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Burger, Thomas Thomas Burger text deu Dieses Werk – einschließlich aller von der Autorin / vom Autor selbst erstellten Texte und Abbildungen – ist lizenziert unter einer Creative Commons Namensnennung 4.0 International Lizenz (CC BY 4.0). Davon ausgenommen sind alle Inhalte (wie Abbildungen, Tabellen oder Zitate), die als Eigentum Dritter gekennzeichnet sind. Diese unterliegen dem jeweiligen Urheberrecht der Rechteinhaber. Korallenriffe zählen zu den am stärksten bedrohten marinen Ökosystemen. Sie sind weltweit durch Klimawandel, Korallenbleiche und menschliche Einflüsse gefährdet. Gleichzeitig stehen Restaurationsprogramme häufig vor begrenzten finanziellen, personellen und organisatorischen Ressourcen. In der vorliegenden Masterarbeit wird untersucht, inwiefern die Wertstromanalyse als Methode des Lean Managements zur Effizienzsteigerung in der Korallenriffrestauration beitragen kann. Die empirische Untersuchung wurde als explorativ-sequenzielle Mixed-Methods-Feldstudie auf der Insel Hoandedhoo im Huvadhoo-Atoll der Malediven in Zusammenarbeit mit Huvadhoo Aid und Sunshade Volunteers durchgeführt. Die Methodik der vorliegenden Arbeit integriert partizipative Workshops, Wertstromvisualisierung, teilnehmende Beobachtung, quantitative Zeitmessungen, Videoanalyse und Stakeholderanalyse. Die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung zeigen, dass die Wertstromanalyse ein geeignetes Instrument ist, um operative Abläufe transparent darzustellen, Engpässe zu identifizieren und Verbesserungsmaßnahmen systematisch abzuleiten. Insbesondere im Bereich der Prozessorganisation, der Reduktion nicht wertschöpfender Tätigkeiten und der Einbindung lokaler Stakeholder zeigen sich signifikante Effizienzpotenziale. Die vorliegende Untersuchung kommt zu dem Schluss, dass Lean-Methoden auch außerhalb industrieller Produktionskontexte Anwendung finden können, sofern sie partizipativ, kontextsensibel und unter Berücksichtigung ökologischer Anforderungen angewendet werden. Wertstromanalyse Lean Management Korallenriffrestauration Coral Gardening Mixed Methods Stakeholderanalyse Prozessoptimierung Malediven http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6415/download 10.48341/wmq2-sp07 application/pdf 6.65 MB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6412 Design and evaluation of a cyber range exercise for hydroelectric power plants Jung, Oliver Oliver Jung 0000-0003-0483-1605 Austrian Institute of Technology Eibl, Gregor Gregor Eibl 0000-0001-7201-6034 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Thurnay, Lőrinc Lőrinc Thurnay 0000-0003-2374-921X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Litvyak, Olga Olga Litvyak 0000-0002-1277-827X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Cyber range exercises are an effective instrument for cybersecurity training and evaluation, yet exercises specifically tailored to hydroelectric power plants remain scarce. This paper presents the design and evaluation of a cyber range exercise dedicated to hydroelectric power plants, modeling a simplified yet realistic control architecture and operational behavior. Hydroelectric power plants are critical components of modern energy systems and are increasingly exposed to cyber threats due to their reliance on networked control systems. The proposed exercise is based on a structured scenario that supports hands-on training as well as the evaluation of incident detection and response capabilities. Results from participant-based evaluations indicate that the cyber range enables realistic training and reveals domain-specific challenges, highlighting its potential to improve cyber resilience in critical energy infrastructure. Cyber range Industrial control systems Hydroelectric power plants Critical energy infrastructure Cybersecurity training http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6412/download 10.1007/s00502-026-01434-5 application/pdf e+i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik issn:0932-383X e+i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 143 3-4 330 338 1.13 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6414 Barriers, Facilitators, and Intention to Use AI for Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Mixed Methods Study Among Austrian Physicians With and Without AI Experience Kritz, Marlene Marlene Kritz 0000-0002-4706-4891 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Holawatsch, Erol Erol Holawatsch 0009-0005-4228-5977 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Behrens, Doris Anita Doris Anita Behrens 0000-0002-5772-5307 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hyll, Walter Walter Hyll 0009-0002-5741-2877 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems JMIR Publications Inc. journal article eng Abstract Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated strong potential in breast cancer diagnostics by improving accuracy, efficiency, and clinical workflow. However, adoption among physicians remains variable. Existing research often overlooks the contextual and experiential differences between clinicians who use AI and those who do not. A comprehensive understanding of barriers and facilitators, especially across user groups, is essential to inform equitable and effective AI implementation in real-world settings. Objective: This study aimed to (1) identify key barriers and facilitators influencing the use of AI tools in breast cancer diagnostics, with a specific focus on comparing current users and nonusers, and (2) examine how social, technological, and individual-level factors are linked to physicians’ attitudes toward AI, intention to use it, and perceived likelihood of future adoption. Methods: A cross-sectional, embedded mixed methods survey was conducted with 46 Austrian physicians. Quantitative items were based on the technology acceptance model and its extensions. Open-ended responses were analyzed using conventional content analysis and integrated with quantitative results via joint displays. Ordinary least squares regressions examined factors associated with attitudes, intention, and the likelihood of future AI use. Results: Among the 46 participating physicians, 52% (n=24) reported current AI use. Common facilitators included improved quality of work, efficiency, and expanding knowledge. Nonusers highlighted barriers such as limited access (17/21, 81%), high costs, and lack of training. AI users highlighted barriers related to limited integration with existing systems and concerns about trust. Despite these differences, both groups expressed strong future adoption intentions. Perceiving multiple facilitators was significantly associated with more favorable attitudes (B=0.83; P=.02), stronger intention to use AI (B=1.32; P=.01), and higher perceived likelihood of future use (B=1.56; P=.001). AI-related skills positively predicted intention (B=1.00; P=.04) and likelihood of future use (B=1.16; P=.01), while colleagues’ positive views about AI predicted both attitudes (B=0.34; P=.02) and intention (B=0.39; P=.01). In contrast, perceiving multiple barriers was associated with lower intention (B=–0.84; P=.047) and likelihood (B=–1.48; P<.001). Being aged 50 or older was significantly associated with more negative attitudes (B=–1.11; P=.002) and lower likelihood of future use (B=–0.82; P=.02). Conclusions: This study offers preliminary insights into the implementation of AI in breast cancer diagnostics within the Austrian health care context. AI adoption appears to be a staged process with evolving support needs. Early-stage users may benefit from improved access and training, while experienced users require support for workflow integration and trust-building. Promoting peer support, addressing demographic disparities, and embedding AI training into clinical routines may support more sustainable and equitable adoption. These findings inform tailored implementation strategies and offer recommendations that may be transferable to other health systems. breast cancer diagnosis artificial intelligence AI adoption barriers and facilitators mixed methods physician perceptions innovation technology acceptance model Austria early detection http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6414/download 10.2196/80274 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5859 application/pdf Journal of Medical Internet Research issn:1438-8871 Journal of Medical Internet Research 28 294.03 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6411 Missing men – why health promotion leaves them behind and how to bring them on board: results of a rapid qualitative evidence synthesis Mitterbauer, Nina Nina Mitterbauer 0009-0004-4171-7136 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hebesberger, Denise V. Denise V. Hebesberger 0009-0005-0766-0815 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Daxenbichler, Julia Julia Daxenbichler 0009-0001-7620-9279 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koscher-Kien, Christina Christina Koscher-Kien 0000-0003-2158-962X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background Men show a higher mortality than women, especially at a young age (between 15 and 39 years). They are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours and tend not to implement preventative efforts or to seek help. While (mental) health promotion programmes aim to foster healthy behaviours, men often do not feel addressed by them and are therefore reluctant to participate. This synthesis aims at drawing together barriers to and facilitators of male participation in (mental) health promotion programmes and identifying how to best address men in health communication and programme promotion. Methods This rapid qualitative evidence synthesis includes a sample of 21 studies. 18 are qualitative studies and 3 are mixed-methods studies with separately reported qualitative findings that captured the perspectives of males aged 12 to 79 years and of professionals working in men’s health on the barriers to and facilitators of participation in (mental) health promotion programmes and on preferred health communication. Studies were purposefully selected to maximise variation across interview content, context, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, occupation). The selection was restricted to studies published between 2015 and 2025. Results Gender norms were one of the main barriers to participation in men’s (mental) health promotion programmes. Preferably such programmes should be integrated into settings attractive or familiar to men, such as sport clubs or handicraft workshops, or the workplace. Peers and peer support played a crucial role within men’s health promotion and were found to facilitate positive behavioural changes. When reaching out to men, clinical and stigmatising terminology should be avoided in favour of action-oriented language that emphasises control and practical solutions while keeping the messaging simple and focused on tangible benefits. Conclusions Health promotion programmes for men require embedding interventions within male-relevant contexts, such as sports, workplaces, and peer networks, that ease participation and reduce stigma. To reach and benefit men, communication strategies should use relatable, non-stigmatising language from credible messengers and should frame self-care as compatible with masculine identities. Qualitative evidence synthesis Health promotion Men Men’s health Mental health http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6411/download 10.1186/s12889-026-27454-6 application/pdf BMC Public Health issn:1471-2458 BMC Public Health 26 1 1.93 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6413 Dextran sulfate restores endotoxin detectability in human serum Schildböck, Claudia Claudia Schildböck 0000-0002-4115-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cont, Denisa Denisa Cont 0009-0000-2936-8317 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hartmann, Jens Jens Hartmann 0000-0002-7343-1851 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harm, Stephan Stephan Harm 0000-0003-1944-9898 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Accurate quantification of endotoxins in human serum is essential for both clinical diagnostics and biomedical research but is frequently compromised by low endotoxin recovery (LER) in Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assays. Here, we systematically evaluated natural and synthetic polyanions as additives to neutralize HDPs and restore LAL-detectable endotoxin activity in human serum. Dextran sulfate, polyacrylic acid, fondaparinux, enoxaparin, and chondroitin sulfate were screened using complementary bacterial growth assays and kinetic chromogenic LAL measurements. Among all tested compounds, dextran sulfate (DS40) showed the highest efficacy in neutralizing serum-derived HDPs. At an optimized concentration of 0.06 mg/mL, DS40 consistently restored endotoxin recovery within pharmacopeial acceptance criteria (50–200%) for purified and naturally occurring endotoxins derived from Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Performance was comparable to unfractionated heparin, a previously established HDP-neutralizing additive. Importantly, DS40 did not interfere with assay linearity or sensitivity and fully complied with European Pharmacopoeia requirements for the absence of interfering factors. Compared to heparin, DS40 offers superior batch-to-batch consistency, lower cost, improved sustainability, and eliminates the use of animal-derived components. These findings establish DS40 as a robust, chemically defined additive for overcoming LER and enabling reliable endotoxin quantification in human serum, thereby improving the analytical performance of LAL-based assays. Endotoxin neutralization Host defense peptides Polyanions Dextran sulfate Endotoxemia Limulus amebocyte lysate http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6413/download 10.1007/s00216-026-06624-w application/pdf Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry issn:1618-2642 Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 3.16 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6410 Informal learning spaces and student experience: a mixed-methods case study at an Austrian university Keser Aschenberger, Filiz Filiz Keser Aschenberger 0000-0002-4661-3238 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ipser, Christina Christina Ipser 0000-0001-8975-1895 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Radinger, Gregor Gregor Radinger 0000-0002-5119-4955 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Brachtl, Sonja Sonja Brachtl ASZ- Das Arbeitsmedizinische und Sicherheitstechnische Zentrum in Linz GmbH Frontiers Media SA journal article Abstract Introduction: Informal learning spaces (ILS) have become increasingly significant in higher education as learning has extended beyond formal classrooms and into flexible, hybrid, and student-directed environments. While previous research has highlighted the pedagogical and social value of ILS, less is known about their availability, accessibility, and inclusivity—particularly for non-traditional student populations. This mixed-methods case study investigates how students and lecturers at an Austrian university of continuing education access and use ILS, and examines how these spaces relate to students' sense of belonging, interpersonal relationships, well-being, and campus satisfaction. Methods: Quantitative data were collected from 115 students through an online survey, complemented by focus group interviews with seven students and eight lecturers. Measures included availability and accessibility of ILS for focused and collaborative learning activities, sense of belonging (affective commitment), interpersonal relationships (peer-group interaction), subjective well-being (WHO-5), and campus satisfaction. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted, and qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Findings show that students predominantly engage in focused and collaborative learning in their homes and workplaces, with on-campus ILS used less frequently due to limited availability, restricted opening hours, and a lack of awareness and information about existing ILS. Quantitative results demonstrate that both availability and accessibility of ILS are significantly associated with students' sense of belonging, interpersonal relationships, and campus satisfaction, but not with well-being. Moreover, collaborative ILS show stronger associations with positive student outcomes than focused spaces. Qualitative insights reveal structural barriers, including insufficient space, inadequate digital infrastructure, and unclear access regulations, that hinder effective use of ILS. Students and lecturers also noted a lack of institutional strategies to address inequalities in access to ILS. Discussion: This study contributes new evidence on the role of ILS in supporting social integration and belonging in higher and continuing education contexts. Recommendations include improving communication, expanding accessible and well-equipped ILS, and developing strategies to foster more inclusive and enabling learning environments. academic continuing education inclusion informal learning spaces physical learning environments social integration campus satisfaction accessibility availability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6410/download 10.3389/feduc.2026.1762719 application/pdf Frontiers in Education issn:2504-284X Frontiers in Education 11 2.71 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6408 Feasibility and preliminary effects of axial rolling on balance and functional mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease: a single-blind randomised controlled pilot study Elsherif, Tarek Tarek Elsherif Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University for Continuing Education Krems Heinzle, Klaus Klaus Heinzle 0009-0006-5928-875X Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University for Continuing Education Krems Graf, Elisa Elisa Graf 0009-0005-2262-2040 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Brenner, Sabrina Sabrina Brenner 0009-0003-5401-2146 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Dietl-Schuller, Kristin Kristin Dietl-Schuller 0009-0004-3232-2538 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Tischler, Lisa Lisa Tischler 0009-0001-9885-1254 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Wanitschek, Andreas Andreas Wanitschek 0009-0006-6077-4966 Department for Rehabilitation Science, Clinic for Rehabilitation Muenster Winderl, Patrick Patrick Winderl 0009-0009-8006-0727 Department for Rehabilitation Science, Clinic for Rehabilitation Muenster Blumenschein, Cornelia Cornelia Blumenschein 0009-0002-2583-5808 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Ung, Sok-Chu Sok-Chu Ung 0009-0005-0606-3197 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Hatschenberger, Robert Robert Hatschenberger 0009-0008-7753-1439 Department of Neurology, Klinikum Bad Hall for Cardiovascular and Neurological Rehabilitation Seebacher, Barbara Barbara Seebacher 0000-0001-5699-9077 Department for Rehabilitation Science, Clinic for Rehabilitation Muenster Informa UK Limited journal article eng Abstract Purpose To examine the feasibility of axial rolling using predetermined criteria, and explore changes in balance and mobility following axial rolling in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Materials and methods In this single-blind pilot RCT, 32 people with PD were randomised to standard multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation with axial rolling (SMNR-AR) or without (SMNR). SMNR comprised 19 group and 38 individual sessions tailored to individual needs, including physiotherapy, occupational, speech and neuropsychological therapy, or other therapies. SMNR-AR included an additional 15-minute axial rolling, 5x/week for three weeks. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and post-intervention by blinded physiotherapists. The primary outcome was feasibility, evaluated through intervention safety and acceptability, participants’ perceived health state, and eligibility, recruitment, retention, and adherence rates. Secondary outcomes included balance, functional mobility, dynamic balance during walking, walking speed, and concerns about falling. Results Axial rolling was feasible, safe, and well accepted, with eligibility, recruitment, retention, and adherence targets exceeded. Between-group comparisons favoured SMNR-AR for balance and mobility outcomes (p < 0.001–0.027), but not for concerns about falling, which improved only after SMNR. Conclusions Axial rolling appears safe and feasible in people with PD and may improve balance and mobility but not concerns about falling compared with SMNR. Parkinson’s disease axial rolling postural balance walking speed pilot study http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6408/download 10.1080/09638288.2026.2683006 application/pdf Disability and Rehabilitation issn:0963-8288 Disability and Rehabilitation 1 16 2.49 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6406 The unity of research and teaching under threat: Does it matter for academics’ job satisfaction? Götze, Nicolai Nicolai Götze 0000-0002-0519-0232 University of Kassel Lessky, Franziska Franziska Lessky 0000-0003-4075-5080 Universität Innsbruck Geppert, Corinna Corinna Geppert 0000-0002-0823-5766 University for Continuing Education Krems Jefferson, Alison Elizabeth Alison Elizabeth Jefferson University of Toronto SAGE Publications journal article eng The growing importance of third-party funding, excellence policies, and organisational differentiation are eroding the Humboldtian idea of a unity of research and teaching. Though studies show a perceived preference for research over teaching amongst academics, there remains a dearth of research into the association between the research-teaching nexus and job satisfaction. We know little about whether, and if so how, national higher education contexts moderate job satisfaction. This study examines what effect, if any, the perceived preference for research, the compatibility of research and teaching, and workload have on job satisfaction and whether effects are moderated by country – selecting Canada, Germany, and Austria for comparison. Findings indicate that while high teaching and administrative workloads decrease job satisfaction, those who subjectively prefer teaching over research are more satisfied than their research-oriented colleagues. The results also show that national higher education systems are a significant moderating factor for job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of country-comparative research. higher education teaching-research nexus job satisfaction country-comparative research university stratification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6406/download 10.1177/17454999261456836 application/pdf Research in Comparative and International Education issn:1745-4999 Research in Comparative and International Education 1.71 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6409 Next-generation therapies for osteoarthritis: the evolving role of cell therapy products Peitso, Valtteri Valtteri Peitso 0000-0002-5065-0269 University of Oulu Ellis, Ron Ron Ellis 0009-0006-3067-7073 Independent Researcher, Tampa, FL, USA Ng, Karman Karman Ng 0009-0008-3080-9640 Ponta, Simone Simone Ponta 0000-0002-0007-0346 ETH Zurich Smaida, Rana Rana Smaida 0000-0002-9665-9779 Université de Strasbourg Benkirane-Jessel, Nadia Nadia Benkirane-Jessel 0000-0003-3059-3559 Université de Strasbourg Duarte-Delgado, Nancy P. Nancy P. Duarte-Delgado 0000-0002-1454-9307 University of Oulu Winkler, Tobias Tobias Winkler 0000-0003-0727-4680 Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Barreto, Goncalo Goncalo Barreto 0000-0003-4444-9208 University of Helsinki Reginster, Jean-Yves Jean-Yves Reginster 0000-0001-6290-752X King Saud University Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Osteoarthritis (OA) remains a major cause of disability worldwide; however, current non-surgical treatments offer transient symptom relief without altering disease course. This leaves a therapeutic gap for patients with early-to-moderate disease who are not candidates for surgery but continue to experience pain and functional limitation. Intra-articular interventions such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma may ease symptoms, but do not modify disease progression. By contrast, cell therapy products hold promise as regenerative approaches that may both alleviate pain and influence disease trajectory. Cell therapy products for knee OA exert multimodal effects through paracrine and immunomodulatory mechanisms, including modulation of synovial inflammation, attenuation of senescence-associated pathways, and support of extracellular matrix production. Despite encouraging preclinical and clinical signals, only a few cell therapy products have been approved globally, and most remain in development. However, substantial translational challenges remain, including variability in cell source and potency, limited persistence in joint environment, small clinical trial sizes, and regulatory and manufacturing hurdles. To achieve broader adoption, it will be essential to demonstrate superiority to minimally manipulated orthobiologics, clarify redosing strategies, and generate robust long-term evidence. This Review discusses recent clinical trial data, mechanistic insights, regulatory considerations, and operational challenges shaping the evolving role of cell therapy products for OA as next-generation candidates to bridge the gap between pharmacological and surgical interventions. In addition, this Review is written to support regulatory agencies as well as academics and clinicians involved in the development and evaluation of cell therapy products. Osteoarthritis Regenerative medicine Stem-cell research Stem cells Translational research http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6409/download 10.1038/s12276-026-01726-y application/pdf Experimental &amp; Molecular Medicine issn:2092-6413 Experimental &amp; Molecular Medicine 2.23 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6405 Influence of stream intermittency on PUFA transfer to alpine riparian spiders Kowarik, Carmen Carmen Kowarik Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Chanut, Pierre Pierre Chanut Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Robinson, Christopher T. Christopher T. Robinson Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Elsevier BV journal article eng An increasing number of streams are becoming intermittent due to global warming and water abstraction. The transfer of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)—particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—from aquatic to terrestrial systems is a key ecosystem service likely to be affected by increasing intermittency. Here, we investigated how flow intermittency affected EPA transfer to riparian spiders along 9 headwater streams of an alpine catchment (Val Roseg, Switzerland) with different degrees of intermittency. We used fatty acid analysis to test if there were differences in fatty acid content in spiders sampled along streams varying in degree of intermittency. In addition, we used compound-specific isotope analysis (2H-CSIA) to determine the origin of different fatty acids present in spiders. We found altered fatty acid profiles, characterized by lower content of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in spiders collected along streams that dried periodically during multiple times of the year. In contrast, spiders from streams experiencing seasonal drying during winter did not show altered fatty acid profiles compared to spiders from perennial streams. δ2H values indicated that fatty acid sources also differed between streams varying in intermittency. Our results suggest that stream intermittency affects subsidy transfers from aquatic to riparian ecosystems, indicating far-reaching consequences for riparian communities in resource poor alpine environments, but potentially also lower elevation fluvial systems. CSIA Cross-ecosystem linkages Intermittency Fatty acids http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6405/download 10.1016/j.fooweb.2026.e00437 application/pdf Food Webs issn:2352-2496 Food Webs 46 1.89 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6404 Exploring the state of ex situ organic fertilizer and soil amendment production: an innovation systems analysis across eleven African countries Ellssel, Pierre Pierre Ellssel Department of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Agronomy, BOKU University Freyer, Bernhard Bernhard Freyer Department for Knowledge and Communication Management, University for Continuing Education Krems Posthumus, Helena Helena Posthumus Wageningen University and Research Hobart, Marius Marius Hobart Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy Nyakanda, Fortunate Fortunate Nyakanda Freelance Researcher Amizero, Nadege Nadege Amizero Global Center on Adaptation von Abubakari, Fatimah Fatimah von Abubakari Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast Saussure, Stéphanie Stéphanie Saussure Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University Frontiers Media SA journal article Introduction: Many farming systems across Africa suffer from insufficient recirculation and replenishment of nutrients and organic matter, contributing to soil degradation. At the same time the scant management of municipal organic waste, agro-processing residues, and human excreta creates substantial externalities. Valorizing organic waste and recycling it back to farmland could create a win-win situation. This exploratory, cross-sectional study investigated the current state and emerging trends in ex situ organic waste recycling toward organic fertilizers and soil amendments (OFSA) across eleven African countries. The topic is timely, as recent disruptions in inorganic fertilizer supply chains may have heightened interest in ex situ OFSA. Methods: We triangulated 74 key informant interviews with document and literature review, using the Technological Innovation System framework as analytical lens. Results and discussion: Our analysis shows that while all system functions have progressed beyond the “pre-development” phase, most still remain in an early formation stage. Core functions such as entrepreneurial activities, knowledge development and diffusion, guidance of the search, market formation, resource mobilization, and legitimacy are emerging, for instance through the introduction of subsidies, the implementation of quality standards, and initial efforts of cross-country coordination. South Africa stands out, with multiple functions institutionalizing and reinforcing one another, characterized by pronounced private sector R&D, established entrepreneur networks and professional associations as well as recycling targets and public support of knowledge brokers. Across all countries, disruptions in national and international value chains are acting as pull factors for increased experimentation, raising demand, and enhancing legitimacy. Certified organic farming and export oriented high value crops constitute important niches. Yet, ex situ volumes remain small relative to organic waste volumes and nutrient demand in agricultural production. Looking ahead, strengthening ‘guidance of the search’ and ‘resource mobilization’ could drive system development by enhancing resource recovery and recycling of organic waste and closing the loop to agriculture. agroecology circular bio-economy organic fertilizer organic waste recycling resource recovery soil amendments sub-Saharan Africa technological innovation systems http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6404/download 10.3389/fsufs.2026.1656284 application/pdf Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems issn:2571-581X Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 10 3.04 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6398 Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions : A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other This collection contains the supplementary materials and research data underlying the study “Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp”. The collection includes the survey instrument, anonymised survey dataset (including codebook), operationalisation matrix, and comparative mapping of knowledge management competences to the European Competence Framework for Research Managers (RM Comp). The materials support the transparency, reproducibility, and reuse of the research findings. Knowledge Management Research Management Research Managers RM Comp Higher Education Competence Frameworks 10.48341/5z71-v589 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6400 Anonymised Survey Dataset inklusive Codebook Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other eng Supplementary material to "Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp" For additional supplementary materials see the collection: https://doi.org/10.48341/5z71-v589 Knowledge Management Research Management Research Managers RM Comp Higher Education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6400/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6398 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 71.55 kB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6399 Survey Instrument Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng This survey explores the relevance and application of Knowledge Management activities and competences in the daily practice ofResearch Managers in Higher Education Institutions. It will also contribute to assessing the current Research Management CompetenceFramework (RM Comp) by examining whether it adequately reflects Knowledge Management-related competences. Supplementary material to "Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp". For additional supplementary materials see the collection: https://doi.org/10.48341/5z71-v589 Knowledge Management Research Management Research Managers RM Comp Higher Education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6399/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6398 application/pdf 833.15 kB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6402 Comparative Mapping of KM Competences to RM Comp Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Supplementary material to "Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp" For additional supplementary materials see the collection: doi.org/10.48341/5z71-v589 Knowledge Management Research Management Research Managers RM Comp Higher Education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6402/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6398 application/pdf 52.26 kB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6401 Operationalisation Matrix for the Online Survey Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Supplementary material to "Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in European Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study and Alignment with RM Comp" For additional supplementary materials see the collection: https://doi.org/10.48341/5z71-v589 Knowledge Management Research Management Research Managers RM Comp Higher Education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6401/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6398 application/pdf 37.90 kB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6397 Knowledge Management Competences for Research Managers in Higher Education Institutions : A Comparative Analysis of Practice and the European Competence Framework for Research Managers (RM Comp) Höfinghoff, Joanna Joanna Höfinghoff Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Eiselsberg, Markus Markus Eiselsberg University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Wawra, Michaela Michaela Wawra Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Higher education institutions increasingly depend on effective knowledge management to sustain performance, learning, and innovation in complex research environments. Although research managers play a central role in coordinating and enabling knowledge flows across the research lifecycle, their knowledge management competences remain insufficiently defined and systematically supported. This study investigates which knowledge management competences research managers in higher education institutions consider important for their professional practice and how well these competences are represented in the European Competence Framework for Research Managers. The aim is to identify and empirically assess relevant competences and analyse their alignment with the framework. An exploratory sequential mixedmethods design was applied, combining a qualitative framework-based analysis of established knowledge management competence models with a quantitative survey of research managers working in higher education institutions across Europe. The findings indicate that the surveyed research managers assign high importance to knowledge management competences spanning coordination, learning and facilitation, analytical and strategic sense-making, and systemic knowledge orientation, while these competences show a differentiated pattern of representation in the framework and are, in many cases, only implicitly or transversally reflected. knowledge management research management competences higher education institutions competence frameworks http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6397/download 10.48341/hfmv-f822 application/pdf 7.27 MB 2026-02

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6392 2026 UPGRADE Rektorat der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Jahrgang 2026 Zeitschrift UWK https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:68 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6395 Should the Pelvic Ring Be Closed After Tumor Resection? A Systematic Review Dammerer, Verena Verena Dammerer Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital Scheibbs, Eisenwurzenstraße 26, 3270 Scheibbs, Austria Ardelt, Melanie Melanie Ardelt 0000-0002-5050-0316 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences & University for Continuing Education Krems Neugebauer, Johannes Johannes Neugebauer 0000-0002-8923-4684 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences & University for Continuing Education Krems Redl, Malena Malena Redl Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Neubauer, Markus Markus Neubauer 0000-0002-1386-7362 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences & University for Continuing Education Krems Leone, Gianpaolo Gianpaolo Leone Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer 0000-0002-3212-4580 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences & University for Continuing Education Krems MDPI AG journal article eng Pelvic bone tumors are rare and difficult to treat because of the complex anatomy and the need for extensive surgery. Removing these tumors can disrupt the pelvic ring, which is important for stability, movement and gait function. Surgeons must decide whether reconstruction of the pelvic ring is necessary after tumor removal. This systematic review summarizes current evidence comparing reconstructive and non-reconstructive approaches. The findings suggest that reconstruction may not always provide additional benefit, especially when pelvic stability is preserved. These insights may support individualized surgical decision-making. orthopedic internal hemipelvectomy pelvic ring reconstruction http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6395/download 10.3390/cancers18111828 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Cancers issn:2072-6694 Cancers 18 11 1828 836.27 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6393 upgrade 1.26 : Was wirklich wirkt Rektorat der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Schwerpunkt: Wissen & Fundament Wie Evidenz unserer Gesundheit hilft und warum sich neues Wissen nicht gleich durchsetzt Krems Zeitschrift Upgrade Evidenz http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6393/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6392 application/pdf Upgrade issn:1862-4154 Upgrade 26 1 2.48 MB 2026-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6391 Hemocompatibility of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices: An Integrated Review of Platelet Function Assessment in In-Vitro Blood Experiments He, Xiangyu Xiangyu He Medical University of Vienna Fischer, Michael B. Michael B. Fischer 0000-0002-5876-0243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Zimpfer, Daniel Daniel Zimpfer Medical University of Vienna Assinger, Alice Alice Assinger Medical University of Vienna Granegger, Marcus Marcus Granegger Medical University of Vienna Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Purpose Despite persistent bleeding and thrombotic adverse events in patients supported with blood pumps, standardized preclinical assessment of hemocompatibility remains largely restricted to hemolysis testing. To advance the field, robust and comparable in vitro platelet function testing within mock-loop mechanical circulatory support (MCS) studies is needed. This review systematically summarizes current methodologies for platelet function assessment in MCS devices and critically examines their advantages and limitations to inform the development of a unified, evidence-based testing framework. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and free-text terms in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Articles were screened according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results Thirty-nine studies met the eligibility criteria. Study designs varied substantially with respect to experiment duration, sampling strategies, mock-circulation loop configurations, and pump types. Human whole blood was the predominant test medium (n = 27). Anticoagulation strategies differed widely, with citrate-based formulations (n = 22) and heparin (n = 15) most frequently employed. Flow cytometry was the predominant analytical method (n = 25), primarily assessing platelet function through changes in surface receptor expression or shedding. Conclusion Flow cytometry offers a highly informative and direct approach for assessing platelet state in MCS research compared to other methods. However, substantial methodological heterogeneity continues to hinder data interpretation and cross-study comparability. Beyond standardizing experimental setups and protocols, future investigations should incorporate multiple complementary biomarkers and clarify their relationships to clinically relevant outcomes to more comprehensively characterize shear-induced platelet responses. Mechanical circulatory support device Platelet function in vitro experiments Shear stress Blood experiment http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6391/download 10.1007/s10439-026-04173-y application/pdf Annals of Biomedical Engineering issn:0090-6964 Annals of Biomedical Engineering 1.36 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6394 Rare earth elements leaching from phosphogypsum derived from magmatic and sedimentary phosphate ore Bellefqih, Hajar Hajar Bellefqih 0009-0004-8510-6986 Mines Saint-Étienne Mazouz, Hamid Hamid Mazouz Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI Haneklaus, Nils Nils Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Barbosa, Sofia Sofia Barbosa NOVA University of Lisbon Cruz, João João Cruz 0000-0003-3242-0328 NOVA University of Lisbon Catalão-Moura, Pedro Pedro Catalão-Moura 0000-0001-7008-3401 NOVA University of Lisbon Pessanha, Sofia Sofia Pessanha NOVA University of Lisbon Neves, Diogo Diogo Neves 0009-0006-6868-6506 NOVA University of Lisbon Bilal, Essaid Essaid Bilal Mines Saint-Étienne Elsevier BV journal article eng Phosphogypsum (PG), a by-product of wet-process phosphoric acid production, presents a promising secondary source of rare earth elements (REEs) due to its significant REEs concentrations and high production volumes. This study has two main objectives: first, to analyze and compare the chemical and mineralogical compositions of two PG types, magmatic PG (MPG) from the Wizów Chemical Plant in Poland and sedimentary PG (SPG) from the Jorf Lasfar plant in Morocco, using various characterization techniques; and second, to explore the leaching behavior of REEs from PG using different acids and additives. Leaching experiments were carried out with 2 M H2SO4 alone, as well as in combination with oxidizing agents (NaClO3 and H2O2) and reducing agents (Fe and Zn), which are introduced here for the first time to improve REEs extraction from PG. The results demonstrated that MPG achieved a high REE recovery rate of 85% using 2 M H2SO4 alone. In contrast, SPG showed a lower recovery of 34% under the same conditions, which increased to 46% with H2O2 and 48% with Fe, while the combined use of NaClO3 and Fe resulted in 47% recovery. These additives had no significant effect on MPG. Micro-EDXRF analysis revealed that the disparity in leaching performance is attributed to the differing REEs occurrences: MPG hosts REEs as soluble salts, whereas in SPG, REEs are structurally incorporated into the gypsum matrix via isomorphic substitution, making them less accessible. Effective REEs recovery from PG not only mitigates environmental contamination but also supports its valorization in agriculture and construction, aligning with circular economy and sustainability goals. Rare earth elements Critical raw materials Recycling Phosphogypsum Secondary sources Acid leaching process http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6394/download 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105979 application/pdf Resources Policy issn:0301-4207 Resources Policy 119 105979 9.28 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6396 Investigating Fine Particulate Matter in Streams Uncovers Peak Bacterial Activity in Agricultural Streams and on the Finest Particles Haferkemper, L. L. Haferkemper 0009-0002-4870-7243 WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria Steniczka, G. G. Steniczka WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria Kämmer, S.‐K. S.‐K. Kämmer WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria Kainz, M. J. M. J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Attermeyer, K. K. Attermeyer 0000-0002-6503-9497 WasserCluster Lunz – Biologische Station Lunz am See Austria American Geophysical Union (AGU) journal article eng The processing of organic matter (OM) in stream ecosystems is a key component of the fluvial carbon cycle. While research has largely focused on the cycling of dissolved OM (DOM), suspended particles are increasingly recognized as active sites of OM cycling. Anthropogenic land use change can strongly modify stream biogeochemistry, yet its influence on particulate OM processing remains poorly constrained. It is unclear how land use affects the properties and processing of fine particles (&lt;1 mm) and how bacterial activity varies across fine particle size classes, especially &lt;100 μm. This study investigated the bacterial activity and biochemical particle composition along a fine particle size continuum in five forested mountain and five agricultural lowland streams. Suspended particles were separated into five size classes from 500 to 0.7 μm. Volumetric bacterial production rates were 20 times higher in agricultural streams than in mountain streams. The particle composition did not differ between stream types, implying that environmental characteristics can control fine particle processing. Across size classes, bacterial production rates were highest on the finest particles (&lt;15 μm), which accounted for &gt;98% of the total particle‐associated bacterial activity in both stream types. Additionally, the fatty acid composition and C/N ratios indicated an increased bacterial biomass on the finest particles. Thus, suspended fine particles &lt;15 μm are overlooked hotspots of microbial OM processing, highlighting the importance of land use and size‐specific processes for understanding fluvial carbon cycling across the aquatic OM size continuum. stream particle decomposition bacterial activities http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6396/download 10.1029/2025JG009214 application/pdf Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences issn:2169-8953 Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences 131 6 2.02 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:68 upgrade: Das Magazin für Wissen und Weiterbildung der Donau-Universität Krems Rektorat der Donau-Universität Krems other deu Die Donau-Universität Krems als Universität für Weiterbildung verschafft Ihrem Wissen ein „upgrade“: Das gleichnamige Magazin beleuchtet Trends der universitären Weiterbildung und Themen von gesellschafts- und bildungspolitischer Relevanz aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und schafft Raum für interdisziplinäre Ansätze. ISSN:1862-4154 2018

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1026 Schriftenreihe Weiterbildung und lebensbegleitendes Lernen Department für Hochschulforschung University of Krems Press other deu Sammlung der in der genannten Schriftenreihe erschienen Publikationen. Die Schriftenreihe erscheint bis Ende 2022 bei Edition Donau-Universität Krems und ab 2023 bei University of Krems Press 2021

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6385 Seeking help, doing gender: Gender differences in facilitators of psychotherapy use—A qualitative study Schaffler, Yvonne Yvonne Schaffler 0000-0003-4068-8930 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schweitzer, Erwin Erwin Schweitzer 0000-0001-5636-3589 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Probst, Thomas Thomas Probst 0000-0002-6113-2133 University of Salzburg Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schigl, Brigitte Brigitte Schigl 0000-0001-9646-3074 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng Abstract Objectives This study examines how individuals “do gender” in their help-seeking for psychotherapy, focusing on the facilitators that support entry into treatment and the ways these are articulated by women and men. Design A qualitative study design was adopted, guided by the theoretical framework of doing gender and complemented by a mixed-methods component. Methods Narratives from 43 psychotherapy patients who identified as female or male were analysed using qualitative content analysis. This was supplemented by a word count analysis. Results Women often relied on female social and professional networks, valued empathy and emotional sensitivity, and described their treatment choices in a more assertive way. Men more frequently adopted structured, problem-focused reasoning, at times linking therapy to the restoration of social and professional functioning and invested more effort in selecting a therapeutic approach. Conclusions Findings highlight the importance of gender-responsive communication strategies in mental health care: relational and empathetic aspects may resonate more strongly with women, whereas practical, goal-oriented benefits may be particularly effective for men. At the same time, approaches must remain flexible to account for diversity and fluidity in gender identities. Future research should include younger, non-binary and gender-diverse groups. access to care gender differences help-seeking behaviour mental health care psychotherapy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6385/download 10.1111/papt.70086 application/pdf Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice issn:1476-0835 Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice 423.97 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6382 Bottom-Up Resilience: A Living Lab Approach to Strengthen Ecosystem Services and Climate Resilience with Local Communities Rottenbacher, Christine Christine Rottenbacher 0000-0001-5081-3999 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ranjan, Katharina Katharina Ranjan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kotrba, Stefanie Stefanie Kotrba Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pascher, Kathrin Kathrin Pascher 0000-0002-4903-6288 BOKU University Götzl, Martin Martin Götzl Environment Agency Austria EAA (Umweltbundesamt GmbH), Spittelauer Lände 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria Weiss, Michael Michael Weiss 0000-0002-1936-8441 Environment Agency Austria EAA (Umweltbundesamt GmbH), Spittelauer Lände 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria Ipser, Christina Christina Ipser Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Radinger, Gregor Gregor Radinger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI AG journal article eng Bottom-up approaches to climate resilience are increasingly promoted, yet there remains a gap in understanding how science-society connections can be operationalized in everyday contexts to support adaptive land-use practices, particularly in small towns and peripheral regions. This paper addresses this gap by examining how Living Labs (LLs) can function as process-oriented interfaces between scientific knowledge, local experience, and participatory negotiation, rather than as instruments for producing novel biophysical and social-learning insights. Drawing on selected case studies from the Biodiversity Hub and the Department for Building and Environment at the University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), the study applies a qualitative, transdisciplinary Living Lab approach combining regular shared site walks, emotional communication, and cross-sectoral ecosystem services assessment matrices (aligned with established classifications and quantitative data collection). Resilience is grounded in the literature as a social–ecological capacity for adaptation and transformation and is operationalized pragmatically as the strengthening of connectedness between people, place, and ecological processes. The key findings show that short, place-based, and experiential interactions—such as shared walks and co-creative ecosystem service assessments—can lower participation barriers, mitigate power asymmetries, and enable rapid integration of scientific perspectives into everyday land-use decision-making. Rather than producing directly replicable outcomes, Living Labs generate transferable process principles, including emotional correspondence, structured negotiation, and the use of simple boundary tools to support collective learning and action. The paper contributes to resilience and land-system research by demonstrating how Living Labs can enhance local adaptive capacity and climate resilience through process design, immediate feedback, and continuous experimentation. It thereby complements conventional, indicator-driven assessments by illustrating how resilience can be enacted through participatory, place-based governance practices, offering practical guidance for municipalities and regions facing climate-related risks such as heat stress, drought, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and increasing pressures on the secure provision of food, materials, and drinking water. bottom-up resilience shared assessment of ecosystem services trust-building emotional nature and place relationship place-making http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6382/download 10.3390/land15060968 application/pdf Land issn:2073-445X Land 15 6 968 7.89 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6383 WISE-Therapy (What’s Important: Schedule and Engage) and bouldering psychotherapy for depression: A randomized clinical trial Kornhuber, Johannes Johannes Kornhuber 0000-0002-8096-3987 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Lewczuk, Piotr Piotr Lewczuk 0000-0002-8101-6535 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Siegmann, Eva-Maria Eva-Maria Siegmann 0000-0003-2482-5851 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Schneider, Sophia Sophia Schneider Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Eversmann, Lola Lola Eversmann 0009-0007-0913-7352 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Kind, Leona Leona Kind 0000-0001-8114-0846 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Luttenberger, Katharina Katharina Luttenberger 0000-0002-9877-5423 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background Group therapies address the growing treatment demand-supply gap for depression. This study evaluated whether the novel WISE-Therapy (WISE-T; What’s Important: Schedule and Engage) and Bouldering Psychotherapy (BPT) are more effective in reducing depressive symptoms in an outpatient group therapy setting than treatment as usual (TAU). Methods This randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded, longitudinal, clinical trial was conducted in a naturalistic monocentric setting in Erlangen (Germany) between April 2022 and March 2023, with follow-up until July 2024. 128 adults were randomly assigned to WISE-T (44), BPT (40), or TAU (44). In 10 weekly 2-hour group sessions, WISE-T focused on identifying what is important, scheduling meaningful activities, and engaging in them for long-term mental health, and BPT combined psychotherapy with bouldering, while the control group received TAU. Depression severity was measured with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale at baseline, post-intervention, and one-year follow-up, and analyzed with a hybrid marginal model. Results Both intervention groups showed significantly greater reduction in depressive symptoms than controls at post-intervention (WISE-T: -5.5 points, 95%-CI [-9.5 to -1.5], P = .007, d = 0.62; BPT: -4.2 points, 95%-CI [-8.2 to -0.3], P = .037, d = 0.48). Response rates were 35.3% for WISE-T, 29.7% for BPT, and 21.1% for controls. Remission rates were significantly higher in WISE-T (17.6%) than in controls (2.6%, P = .047). Treatment adherence was good with minimal adverse events reported. The secondary outcomes showed significant results for anxiety, sense of coherence, self-efficacy, and mindfulness during physical activity. Conclusions Both interventions demonstrated efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms compared with controls in this single-center setting. The study supports the integration of both therapies into outpatient care settings. Trial registration Study procedures received approval from the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Ethics Committee (Ref. 21-332-B) on December 13, 2021. The Trial was preregistered in March 2022 via ISRCTN12347878. Depression WISE-Therapy (WISE-T) Bouldering Psychotherapy (BPT) affective disorder climbing cognitive bias group psychotherapy physical activity decision-making Eisenhower Principle http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6383/download 10.1186/s12916-026-04918-5 application/pdf BMC Medicine issn:1741-7015 BMC Medicine 24 1 1.54 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6380 Ökosystemare Resilienz mitgestalten Rottenbacher, Christine Christine Rottenbacher 0000-0001-5081-3999 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ranjan, Katharina Katharina Ranjan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu wie können wir mit verschiedenen Zielgruppen Boden-Wasser-Pflanzen-Infrastrukturen stärken, Vorstellen, wie Kontakt miteinander und mit den natürlichen Prozessen in strukturierten Vorgehensweisen Sicherheit und Vertrauen in vielfältige Untersuchungsergebnisse und Erfahrungswissen unterstützen können; Vorstellen von Beispielsprojekten Landschaftsplanung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (507) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (5070) -- Landschaftsplanung (507008) Umweltrecht ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) -- Umweltrecht (505041) transdisziplinäres Arbeiten Vertrauen zur Verbindung von sektoralen Erkenntnissen mit lokalem Erfahrungswissen adaptives Management Landscape planning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (507) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (5070) -- Landscape planning (507008) Environmental law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) -- Environmental law (505041) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6380/download 10.48341/c1yk-2a24 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 video/mp4 861.77 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6379 Wie erbringen Lebensräume Ökosystemleistungen? Gemeinsam beurteilen und ausverhandeln Rottenbacher, Christine Christine Rottenbacher 0000-0001-5081-3999 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ranjan, Katharina Katharina Ranjan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu kulturelle, versorgende und regulierende Ökosystemleistungen sowie Expertinnen- und lokales Wissen integrieren; gemeinsam erlebte Bewegung unterstützt Begegnung mit Natur, Lebensraum und untereinander, gemeinsam erlebte Resonanz unterstützt Austausch einer Perspektivenvielfalt- anschließend strukturierte Erfassung von Ökosystemleistungen auf Basis einer Matrix Landschaftsplanung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (507) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (5070) -- Landschaftsplanung (507008) Umweltrecht ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) -- Umweltrecht (505041) Lesen in der Landschaft Qualität und Kapazität der Lebensräume beurteilen Ökosystemleistungen erbringen Vertrauen in Vorgehensweise Landscape planning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (507) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (5070) -- Landscape planning (507008) Environmental law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) -- Environmental law (505041) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6379/download 10.48341/ns49-3e45 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 video/mp4 781.75 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6378 Natürliche Systeme unserer Lebensräume - Sehen und Verstehen Rottenbacher, Christine Christine Rottenbacher 0000-0001-5081-3999 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ranjan, Katharina Katharina Ranjan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu Einführung zur gesamtheitlichen Erfassung von Ökosystemleistungen in allen Lebensräumen, Entscheidungsgrundlage für verschiedene Zielgruppen für niederschwellige Umsetzungen und Adaptierungen von Lebensräumen Landschaftsplanung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (507) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (5070) -- Landschaftsplanung (507008) Umweltrecht ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) -- Umweltrecht (505041) Lebensräume Beziehung zu Natur und Raum Wahrnehmung Ökosystemleistungen SPAC soil-plant-atmosphere-continuum Konzept Mehrräumigkeit und Mehrfachnutzen Handlungssicherheit Landscape planning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (507) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (5070) -- Landscape planning (507008) Environmental law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) -- Environmental law (505041) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6378/download 10.48341/5tp7-tc92 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 video/mp4 1.31 GB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6381 Wie können wir Menschen wir wesentliche Ökosystemleistungen für alle Lebensräume sichern? Rottenbacher, Christine Christine Rottenbacher 0000-0001-5081-3999 Ranjan, Katharina Katharina Ranjan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video deu Einführungsvorlesung zu Ökosystemleistungen für alle Lebensräume- systemische Risikovorsorge nützt Konzepte und Methoden, die sozial-ökologische Systeme in ihrem Zusammenwirken sektorenübergreifend erfassen Landschaftsplanung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (507) -- Humangeographie, Regionale Geographie, Raumplanung (5070) -- Landschaftsplanung (507008) Umweltrecht ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Rechtswissenschaften (505) -- Rechtswissenschaften (5050) -- Umweltrecht (505041) soil-plant-atmosphere-continuum Konzept SPAC Kopplung von Wasser und Kohlenstoffhaushalt heiße Böden Zusammenhang von Landbedeckung und Oberflächentemperatur Kühlungsmöglichkeiten von Standorten Ökosystemleistung zur Beurteilung der Resilienz als Risikovorsorge Naturbasierte Lösungen und Renaturierungsverordnung Verortung von Ökosystemleistungen im Biodiversitätsatlas Ökosystemleistungen über sichtbare Strukturen erfassen Anwendung von Matrixbeurteilungen am Beispiel Greenergy Landscape planning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (507) -- Human Geography, Regional Geography, Regional Planning (5070) -- Landscape planning (507008) Environmental law ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Law (505) -- Law (5050) -- Environmental law (505041) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6381/download 10.48341/tmh7-8m14 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 video/mp4 1.66 GB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6376 Gleichstellung in Zahlen, 2025 Aichinger, Isabell Isabell Aichinger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stabsstelle für Gleichstellung, Gender und Diversität, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu jährlicher Bericht zur Gleichstellung an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gender Inklusion Diversität http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6376/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:2676 application/pdf 1.79 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:2676 Gleichstellung in Zahlen Rektorat der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stabsstelle für Gleichstellung, Gender und Diversität other deu Sammlung der jährlichen Berichte und weiterer Unterlagen der Stabsstelle für Gleichstellung, Gender und Diversität 2022

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6373 Unlocking student satisfaction with campus. The role of availability and accessibility of informal learning spaces Ninnemann, Katja Katja Ninnemann 0000-0001-6038-7516 HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences Keser Aschenberger, Filiz Filiz Keser Aschenberger 0000-0002-4661-3238 University for Continuing Education Krems Çetinkaya-Yıldız, Evrim Evrim Çetinkaya-Yıldız 0000-0001-5924-3136 Akdeniz University Apaydın, Seval Seval Apaydın 0000-0002-5684-1541 Akdeniz University Schneidt, Jennifer Jennifer Schneidt 0009-0002-0889-198X HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences Ipser, Christina Christina Ipser 0000-0001-8975-1895 University for Continuing Education Krems Radinger, Gregor Gregor Radinger 0000-0002-5119-4955 University for Continuing Education Krems Geister, Susanne Susanne Geister 0009-0005-5932-969X Harz University of Applied Sciences Informa UK Limited journal article eng The possibility of learning anytime and anywhere has accelerated the importance of informal learning spaces (ILS) at universities. A study at four European universities examined (1) the usage of ILS on and off campus for different learning activities, (2) differences between sociodemographic groups with regard to the perceived satisfaction of ILS for focused and collaborative learning activities, (3) the influence of sociodemographic factors as well as availability and accessibility of ILS on student satisfaction with campus, and (4) perceived barriers in context of available and accessible ILS. Methodologically, a mixed-methods approach was integrated combining a quantitative student survey with qualitative focus groups. Quantitative data from 932 participants reveal that sociodemographic aspects, like gender, age, study degree or facing personal challenges, do not influence perceptions of satisfaction with ILS for focused and collaborative learning activities. As a key finding from the student survey, it can be summarized that availability and accessibility of ILS contribute positively and significantly to student satisfaction with campus. Beyond construction and design improvements of ILS, insights from qualitative focus groups with students and lecturers state especially the importance of organizational aspects, like providing better information and communication to enhance the availability and accessibility of ILS on campus. Student satisfaction campus satisfaction informal learning spaces availability accessibility http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6373/download 10.1080/07294360.2026.2670667 application/pdf Higher Education Research &amp; Development issn:0729-4360 Higher Education Research &amp; Development 1 21 1.61 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6375 Restoration of CPAK type in total knee arthroplasty does not lead to superior clinical outcome: A study based on arthroplasty registry data Liebensteiner, Michael Michael Liebensteiner Orthopädie für Hüfte, Knie & Fuß im Zentrum, Innsbruck & University for Continuing Education Krems Pedross, Florian Florian Pedross Health Data Competence Center, Tirol Kliniken GmbH Innsbruck, Austria Neururer, Sabrina Sabrina Neururer Health Data Competence Center, Tirol Kliniken GmbH Innsbruck, Austria Arora, Rohit Rohit Arora University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck Koller, Benedikt Benedikt Koller Department of Orthopedics St. Vinzenz Hospital Zams, Austria Fischer, Martin Martin Fischer Department of Orthopedics St. Vinzenz Hospital Zams, Austria Hirschmann, Michael Tobias Michael Tobias Hirschmann University Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland, Bruderholz, Switzerland Nardelli, Paul Paul Nardelli 0000-0003-4819-859X University Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria Tyrol Arthroplasty Group Wiley journal article eng Abstract Purpose To assess the pre- and post-operative distribution of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty among the nine categories of the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee—CPAK classification (Aim 1). Another goal was to assess whether the clinical outcome (patient-reported outcome and implant survival) differed between those whose CPAK type changed vs. those who maintained their CPAK type (Aim 2). Most previous studies investigated only small cohorts and provided only pre-operative data. Moreover, no studies related the change in CPAK type to robust clinical information such as implant survival. Methods A retrospective, comparative design was applied and included patients who had undergone primary total knee arthroplasty. A digital analysis of whole-leg radiographs was performed to allocate the cases to the CPAK classes pre- and post-operatively. Likewise, the patient-reported outcomes were assessed pre- and 1 year post-operatively using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results 2056 patients (742 men, 1314 women; age 69.55 ± 8.61 years) were analysed. Pre-operatively, the most frequent CPAK types were V, II and I, constituting 18.6%, 18.3% and 17.6% of cases, respectively. The mean follow-up period for the whole study population regarding implant survival was 8.36 years. Following TKA, CPAK type V was dominant with 46.1% followed by types IV and VI with 15% and 14.2%, respectively. Of the study patients, 80.0% (n = 1645) underwent a change in CPAK type. One year post-operatively, WOMAC total was 12.29 (4.77–26.97) for CPAK changers and 11.76 (4.31–25.53) for CPAK maintainers (p = 0.399). Moreover, no differences were seen in the WOMAC subscores pain, stiffness or function (0.128 < p < 0.678). The 10-year implant survival was 91.2% among the CPAK changers and 92.9% among the maintainers (p = 0.506). Conclusions The pre-operative CPAK knee alignment was preserved in 20% of patients. However, this did not seem to have a negative impact on clinical outcome, as CPAK type changers and CPAK type maintainers did not show significant differences in WOMAC scores or implant survival. Level of Evidence Level III. alignment arthroplasty CPAK knee phenotype http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6375/download 10.1002/ksa.70446 application/pdf Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy issn:0942-2056 Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 1.10 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6374 Developing Quality Criteria for Community-Based Loneliness Interventions in Older Adults: An Evidence-Informed Framework Grillich, Ludwig Ludwig Grillich 0000-0002-4202-1382 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pell, Alexander Alexander Pell 0000-0002-1413-1955 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nikitin, Jana Jana Nikitin 0000-0003-1642-154X University of Vienna Laireiter, Anton-Rupert Anton-Rupert Laireiter 0000-0001-6038-6775 University of Salzburg Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Community-based interventions addressing social isolation among older adults lack systematic quality assessment frameworks despite their public health importance. This study developed evidence-informed quality criteria for complex community-based health promotion interventions using a transdisciplinary approach. We conducted systematic literature searches for guidelines and evidence syntheses on social isolation interventions, followed by quality assessment using the following standardised tools: the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) and A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR 2). Quality criteria were categorised using a lifecycle-based framework and were supplemented with health promotion principles. A stakeholder panel (practitioners, funders, and target group representatives; n = 6) prioritised criteria through a two-round Delphi process including an intermediate workshop. We developed 39 evidence-informed quality criteria organised into four lifecycle domains: Programme Conditions (7 criteria), Programme Planning (17 criteria), Programme Implementation (12 criteria), and Programme Results (3 criteria). The framework integrates evidence from one clinical guideline, six systematic reviews, and established health promotion principles. This study demonstrates the systematic development of evidence-informed quality criteria through participatory stakeholder engagement. The framework provides practitioners and policymakers with a comprehensive tool for planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based interventions targeting social isolation among older adults, enhancing accountability and programme improvement capacity. Community-based prevention Quality criteria Social isolation Loneliness Older adults Evidence-informed practice Delphi method http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6374/download 10.1007/s10935-026-00926-6 application/pdf Journal of Prevention issn:2731-5533 Journal of Prevention 1.48 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6371 From Nonprofit to Commercial Entity: An International NGO’s Transformation Under Authoritarian Institutional Pressure in China Gu, Jiancheng Jiancheng Gu 0009-0002-3033-6472 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Walter de Gruyter GmbH journal article eng International NGOs (INGOs) operating under authoritarianism face compound institutional pressures. In China, the 2016 Overseas NGO Law creates both entry barriers by limiting legal registration and resource barriers by restricting funding channels. Although researchers examined how INGOs respond to authoritarian control, commercialization remains underexplored as a strategic response. Drawing on Oliver’s theory of organizations’ strategic responses to institutional pressures, I examine why and how an INGO in China commercialized under these compound pressures. I deploy qualitative document analysis to study a Western NGO’s operations in China from 2017 to 2020. The organization initially pursued compromise by registering as a business while continuing nonprofit projects and seeking formal INGO status. As INGO registration stalled and home-country funding declined, this partial conformity could no longer secure sufficient legitimacy or resources. The organization shifted toward avoidance through domain change, spinning off its China office into an independent for-profit local entity. The case illustrates that for an INGO, commercialization can serve as an adaptation to authoritarian regulation and as a process of organizational transformation. international NGO nonprofit commercialization authoritarian control http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6371/download 10.1515/npf-2024-0061 application/pdf Nonprofit Policy Forum issn:2154-3348 Nonprofit Policy Forum 549.16 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6370 Socioeconomic and environmental evaluation of rural biogas technology in Ethiopia using a multicriteria decision-making approach Mulu, Tewodros Tewodros Mulu University of Gondar Chala, Bilhate Bilhate Chala University of Hohenheim Kassa, Yezbie Yezbie Kassa 0000-0001-5882-8677 University of Gondar Adugna, Marelign Marelign Adugna University of Gondar Freyer, Bernhard Bernhard Freyer 0000-0002-7008-0339 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Tibebe, Dessie Dessie Tibebe University of Gondar Elsevier BV journal article eng Access to reliable and sustainable household energy remains a critical challenge in rural Ethiopia despite the country’s strong commitment to renewable energy expansion. This study applies a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework, based on a weighted sum model, to evaluate the socioeconomic and environmental performance of rural household biogas systems in Aba Warka and Sheha Gomengie kebeles, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. A mixed-methods approach combining household surveys and qualitative interviews was conducted among 17 biogas-adopting households utilizing cow dung and water hyacinth as feedstocks. Seven evaluation criteria were assessed: energy access, health, agriculture, environmental impact, ease of use, time-saving, and community acceptance. Results indicate strong performance in energy access (5/5), health improvement (4/5), and community acceptance (4/5), contributing directly to progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 7. The overall performance score of 3.75/5 demonstrates significant livelihood enhancement through reduced firewood dependency and improved bio-slurry utilization for agriculture. However, operational and technical challenges—particularly feedstock preprocessing constraints and limited maintenance services—resulted in lower scores for ease of use (2/5), constraining contributions to SDGs 5 and 9. While the relatively small sample size limits broad generalization, the findings provide empirical insights into the integrated socioeconomic and environmental impacts of rural biogas technology. Strengthening local technical capacity, improving feedstock management (especially water hyacinth control), and expanding institutional and financial support mechanisms are critical to enhancing affordability, gender inclusion, and long-term sustainability, thereby accelerating progress toward SDGs 2, 5, 7, 12, 13, and 15. Biogas Multicriteria decision analysis Water hyacinth Socioeconomic impact Environmental sustainability Ethiopia Sustainable development goals (SDGS) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6370/download 10.1016/j.sciaf.2026.e03414 application/pdf Scientific African issn:2468-2276 Scientific African 32 3.12 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6368 Regional differences in the management of patients with mild traumatic brain injury and antithrombotic therapy—an Austrian survey Sebek, Barbara Barbara Sebek Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität Dammerer, Dietmar Dietmar Dammerer Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Putzer, David David Putzer Innsbruck Medical University Moser, Lukas Lukas Moser Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background/purpose The number of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) receiving oral anticoagulation is increasing. Up-to-date diagnostic and treatment algorithms are missing in Austria. The aim of this survey is to collect and analyse Austria-wide data on the care of this patient group. Methods The survey was carried out using “Jotform” between 27 November 2023 and 31 January 2024, asking questions relating to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mild TBI receiving antithrombotic therapy. Patient groups comprising individuals with alcohol addiction and hemophilia were incorporated as well with a view to the paucity of available literature on these groups. The survey was sent to all orthopedic-traumatological and neurosurgical departments in Austria. Results 39 of 67 (58.2%) orthopedics & traumatology departments and 4 of 10 (40%) neurosurgery departments participated in the survey. The share of departments reporting routine submission of different patient groups to cranial computed tomography (CCT) was 38 (95%) for patients taking antiplatelet agents, 39 (97.5%) departments for patients taking vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), 39 (97.5%) for patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), 11 (27.5%) for patients with alcohol addiction, and 28 (70%) for patients with known hemophilia. Considering the separate groups of patients not living in a nursing facility vs. those living in a nursing facility, inpatient admission occurred for 63% vs. 44% of patients taking antiplatelet agents, for 78% vs. 61% of patients taking VKAs, 80.5% vs. 63.4% of patients taking DOACs, 17.1% vs. 17% of patients with alcohol addiction, and 51.2% vs. 43.9% of patients with hemophilia. Statistically significant regional differences in inpatient admission were found in the group with hemophilia (living and not living in a nursing facility) as well as in the group with DOAC intake (living in a nursing facility). Conclusions Regional differences in the treatment of the studied patient groups exist within Austria, particularly regarding in-house admission of patients. An up-to-date guideline would be desirable to enable the best possible patient care while taking the increasing resource scarcity into account. Traumatic brain injury Head trauma Oral anticoagulants Anticoagulation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6368/download 10.1007/s00402-026-06339-8 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery issn:1434-3916 Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 146 1 1003.82 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6372 Development of a Validated Lay Checklist (Info Without Side Effects) for Assessing Health Information on Websites: Mixed Methods Study Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koscher-Kien, Christina Christina Koscher-Kien 0000-0003-2158-962X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lutz, Benedikt Benedikt Lutz 0009-0002-1760-5877 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Krczal, Eva Eva Krczal 0000-0002-8030-8819 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mair, Iris Iris Mair 0009-0009-6683-540X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Emprechtinger, Robert Robert Emprechtinger 0000-0003-3114-9812 Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Keser Aschenberger, Filiz Filiz Keser Aschenberger 0000-0002-4661-3238 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kerschner, Bernd Bernd Kerschner 0009-0003-7894-7720 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems JMIR Publications Inc. journal article eng Abstract The internet has become a major source of health information; yet, the quality of health information on websites varies considerably. Users’ ability to evaluate either the factual accuracy or the trustworthiness of health information on websites is limited, as around half of the European people have limited health literacy. Existing checklists and tools are either prepared for research purposes or to be used by health care professionals. They do not account for the lay user perspective, since they are too long and complicated to be used by laypersons, or were developed for printed health information only. Objective: The aim of the study was to develop and validate a checklist that enables laypersons to evaluate the trustworthiness of health information on websites without requiring prior training. Methods: We used a multistage mixed methods approach including (1) a comprehensive literature review to identify existing tools and quality criteria, (2) an expert Delphi study with 6 specialists in patient communication and health information, (3) 2 rounds of cognitive interviews with 19 lay users, (4) application testing on 15 selected web pages with information about health interventions with 20 additional lay users, (5) a determination of the factual correctness of 100 web pages with health information by assessing the difference between the claimed and factual strength of the evidence on these web pages, and (6) validation testing by research team members on these 100 web pages using a Bayesian logistic regression model to analyze the predictive validity. In the final step, we integrated all quantitative and qualitative results to select the final checklist items. Results: From an initial pool of 1740 items extracted from 73 documents, we systematically reduced the list through multiple evaluation and testing rounds. To ensure the checklist is user-friendly, we involved a diverse group of potential users. The final product, the Info Without Side Effects (iWISE) checklist, contains seven items that assess key aspects of health information trustworthiness, including the absence of advertising, balanced presentation of information, the limited use of professional jargon, origination from an independent organization, citation of sources, mention of scientific validation, and the presence of a publication date. The checklist demonstrated the ability to distinguish between evidence-based and nonevidence-based health information web pages in the German language: the validation testing showed that when all the items were marked with yes, there was a nearly 100% probability that the health information was also factually correct. Conclusions: The iWISE checklist represents a user-friendly, validated tool for evaluating the trustworthiness of health information about interventions on websites. With only 7 items, it is easy to remember and could significantly improve critical health literacy. Future research should test its reliability for social media posts and health information videos. J Med Internet Res 2026;28:e69529 health information online health information health information websites checklist critical health literacy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6372/download 10.2196/69529 application/pdf Journal of Medical Internet Research issn:1438-8871 Journal of Medical Internet Research 28 633.62 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6367 Structural social capital and cognitive decline in Europe: longitudinal evidence from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe Braun, Alexander Alexander Braun 0000-0002-0310-8688 Centre for Evidence-based Health Services Research, University for Continuing Education Krems Angerer, Silvia Silvia Angerer 0000-0001-8107-2206 Institute Management and Economics in Healthcare, UMIT Tirol – Private University for Health Sciences and Health Technology Latzke, Markus Markus Latzke 0000-0002-2289-1698 Institute Health Management, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng Abstract Objectives Since the Lancet Commission report, social capital has been recognized as an important factor in preventing cognitive decline. Although numerous studies have examined this relationship, many do not sufficiently address reverse causality or control for confounding factors. The link between individual structural social capital and cognitive decline can be theoretically grounded in cognitive reserve theory and Folland’s investment-in-health framework, in which social capital is conceptualized as a resource contributing to the accumulation of cognitive reserve. Method This study uses the panel structure of the EU-SHARE dataset to control for health behaviors (smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity), health status variables (obesity, depression, diabetes, hearing loss, and limitations in activities of daily living), and sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, urbanicity, and educational attainment). We applied a two-stage predictor substitution (2SPS) approach combined with a random-effects logistic regression model. Cognitive decline was specified as a lagged dependent variable. Results Regardless of the inclusion of control variables, structural social capital was negatively associated with the odds of cognitive decline (OR = 0.796; p < 0.01). Educational attainment exhibited a similarly protective association (OR = 0.780; p < 0.01). Conclusion Overall, the findings indicate that higher levels of structural social capital are significantly associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Social capital cognitive decline panel data omitted variables SHARE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6367/download 10.1080/13607863.2026.2672101 application/pdf Aging &amp; Mental Health issn:1360-7863 Aging &amp; Mental Health 1 14 1.49 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6365 Evaluating evidential strength of statistically nonsignificant meta-analyses with likelihood ratios: a meta-epidemiological study Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harrod, Curtis Curtis Harrod 0000-0001-8580-7150 American College of Physicians Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Likelihood ratios differentiate inconclusive evidence from evidence favoring the null. • Their interpretation depends fundamentally on prespecified alternative hypotheses. • They support nuanced guidelines and improve research prioritization. Evidence synthesis Evidence-based practice Epidemiologic methods Likelihood functions Scholarly communication Statistical data interpretation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6365/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112297 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology issn:0895-4356 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 195 112297 750.53 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6363 Characteristics of studies falsely excluded during single-reviewer abstract screening: a meta-epidemiological analysis Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Emprechtinger, Robert Robert Emprechtinger Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Persad, Emma Emma Persad 0000-0003-2719-3685 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kleijnen, Jos Jos Kleijnen Maastricht University Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Background Abstract screening is a crucial step in systematic reviews, yet it can be prone to errors, leading to the exclusion of potentially relevant studies. Understanding the characteristics associated with falsely excluded studies can inform strategies to improve screening processes and minimize errors. Methods We conducted a meta-epidemiological analysis of a dataset from a methods study, comprising 924 inclusion and exclusion decisions for 73 studies. We examined the study, abstract, journal, and reviewer characteristics associated with the falsely excluded abstracts. The characteristics examined included the study design, publication year, risk of bias, abstract content, country of conduct, journal indexing, SCImago Journal & Country Rank, and reviewer characteristics. Results Abstract decisions referring to nonrandomized studies of interventions (NRSI) constituted the highest proportion of false exclusions (19.6%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 12.7%–28.8%) compared to nonrandomized controlled trials (NRCTs) (6.7%; 95% CI, 1.2%–29.8%), randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (9.3%; 95% CI, 7.5%–11.7%), and interrupted time series (ITS) (12.7%; 95% CI, 7.0%–21.8%). Abstracts that insufficiently reported study information (18.4%; 95% CI, 14.6%–22.8%) and study design (15.4%; 95% CI, 10.3%–20.6%) were more often falsely excluded by reviewers than abstracts sufficiently reporting study information (6.0%; 95% CI, 4.4%–8.3%) and study design (9.4%; 95% CI, 7.3%–11.5%). Conclusions To reduce false exclusion decisions in abstracts, study authors should implement clear, structured, and informative abstract reporting, explicitly mentioning the study design and key details. These findings highlight the need for adherence to current reporting standards, reviewer training, and reviewer support (e.g., meetings, discussions), to improve the accuracy of systematic reviews. Trial registration https://osf.io/7xhkj. Single screening False exclusion of abstracts Systematic review Rapid review Exploratory data analysis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6363/download 10.1186/s12874-026-02838-9 application/pdf BMC Medical Research Methodology issn:1471-2288 BMC Medical Research Methodology 26 1 1.64 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6366 Bioprocess-based recycling of phosphogypsum for sustainable product development Chernysh, Yelizaveta Yelizaveta Chernysh 0000-0003-4103-4306 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Chubur, Viktoriia Viktoriia Chubur Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Ostroha, Ruslan Ruslan Ostroha 0000-0003-0045-3416 Sumy State University Bataltsev, Yevhen Yevhen Bataltsev 0000-0003-2035-2014 Sumy State University Skydanenko, Maksym Maksym Skydanenko Sumy State University Demirak, Ahmet Ahmet Demirak 0000-0002-6815-8037 Muğla University Haneklaus, Nils Nils Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nieto, Jose Miguel Jose Miguel Nieto 0000-0002-0086-252X Universidad de Huelva Kiegiel, Katarzyna Katarzyna Kiegiel Instytut Chemii i Techniki Jądrowej Roubík, Hynek Hynek Roubík 0000-0002-7498-4140 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Review of bioprocess-based phosphogypsum recycling for sustainable products. • Unified framework linking phosphogypsum valorization to circular bioeconomy goals. • Critical analysis of microbial phosphogypsum transformation and ecosystem services. • Synergistic strategies for phosphogypsum integration in bioproduction are proposed. Phosphogypsum Waste valorization Bioprocess engineering Bioleaching Bioremediation Ecosystem services Circular bioeconomy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6366/download 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129998 application/pdf Journal of Environmental Management issn:0301-4797 Journal of Environmental Management 408 129998 12.51 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6364 A PCB-based electrochemical glucose biosensor with sample temperature controllability Derakhshani, Mohammad Mohammad Derakhshani Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hilber, Wolfgang Wolfgang Hilber Johannes Kepler University of Linz Jakoby, Bernhard Bernhard Jakoby Johannes Kepler University of Linz Brandl, Martin Martin Brandl Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Electrochemical enzymatic glucose detection is a popular approach for developing glucose biosensors due to superior selectivity and sensitivity. However, electrochemical enzymatic glucose biosensors are temperature-sensitive since the GOx activity and electron-transfer processes inherently depend on temperature, and this challenge raises reproducibility concerns. This manuscript suggests a new platform based on Printed Circuit Board (PCB) technology to address the temperature-sensitivity challenge of electrochemical enzymatic glucose detection. This novel platform is a two-layer PCB in which the top layer includes electrochemical electrodes for enzymatic glucose biosensor development with covalent Glucose oxidase (GOx) immobilization using Self-assembled Monolayer (SAM) with 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA), and the bottom layer contains a meander design for controlled heating of the sample to a target temperature on the electrodes. For accurate control of the sample temperature, a thermistor is also positioned close to the electrochemical electrodes on the top layer, providing quantitative temperature information. The proposed approach offers reliable sample temperature regulation and stable electrochemical performance from room temperature to 55.5 °C. Also, glucose calibration curves at room temperature, 32.8 °C, and 38.4 °C demonstrate stable glucose measurement at various temperatures with a linear range of 0–3 mM. The presented PCB-based platform operates independently to provide a stable sample target temperature for measuring glucose concentration. We believe this concept is potentially extendable to other biosensors dealing with the temperature sensitivity challenge. PCB electrodes Enzymatic glucose biosensor Self-temperature regulation Electrochemical biosensor Chronoamperometry http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6364/download 10.1016/j.microc.2026.118425 application/pdf Microchemical Journal issn:0026-265X Microchemical Journal 226 118425 5.32 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6358 Sammeln für den Unterricht : Schulische Lehrmittel im Naturalienkabinett des Stifts Seitenstetten Sam, Sandra Sandra Sam 0009-0009-5359-9372 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 162-165 Stift Seitenstetten Naturalienkabinett http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6358/download 10.48341/2zgf-s921 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 619.13 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6360 Der erweiterte Klimakorridor : Sammlungen zukunftsfähig klimatisieren Weixelbaumer, Eleonora Eleonora Weixelbaumer Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 24-29 Konservierung Restaurierung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6360/download 10.48341/39v1-g878 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 502.64 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6355 Zu den Ursprüngen! : Bestandsaufnahme der paläolithischen Objekte der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Rammer, Elisabeth Elisabeth Rammer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 82-85 Urgeschichte Historische Archäologie Altsteinzeit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6355/download 10.48341/jdfr-qr46 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 179.72 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6357 Albert Winkler : „Firmeninhaber, Verleger, Carabiden-, insbesonders Blindkäfer-Kenner“ Ruckenbauer, Norbert Norbert Ruckenbauer Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 62-65 Zoologie Botanik Winkler-Katalog http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6357/download 10.48341/cmy0-9469 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 245.40 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6354 Ein magisches Symbol : Bemerkungen zu einem Fluchtäfelchen mit Christogramm aus Carnuntum Pollhammer, Eduard Eduard Pollhammer Römerstadt Carnuntum Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 86-91 Römische Archäologie Christentum Carnuntum http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6354/download 10.48341/x9e9-1282 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 894.92 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6356 Dokumentieren, was Geschichte erzählt : Zur Erschließung historischer Sammlungsräume Rapberger, Claudia Claudia Rapberger 0009-0006-1599-3334 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 172-175 Stift Seitenstetten Naturalienkabinett http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6356/download 10.48341/dfv5-4b40 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 388.00 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6361 Archiv im Eisblock : Konservierung und Vakuumgefriertrocknung eines Aktenfundes Weixelbaumer, Eleonora Eleonora Weixelbaumer Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Grandjean, Eva Eva Grandjean docusave AG Mordasini, Gianclaudio Gianclaudio Mordasini docusave AG Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 192-199 Papierrestaurierung Restaurierung Erhaltung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6361/download 10.48341/yj0t-1690 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 776.86 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6359 Christa Hauer : Künstlerin, Galeristin, Aktivistin Schantl, Alexandra Alexandra Schantl Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 124-129 Kunts nach 1960 Landesgalerie Niederösterreich http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6359/download 10.48341/1vzb-1q24 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 705.30 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6362 Preparing for Ethnoculturally Diverse Kindergartens: Which Multicultural Teaching Competence Standards Do Preservice Preschool Teachers Endorse? Mlinar, Karmen Karmen Mlinar 0000-0002-6455-565X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI journal article eng Increasing ethnocultural diversity in kindergartens makes preschool teachers’ multicultural teaching competence (MTC) a core professional requirement. Therefore, it is important that, during initial preschool teacher education (IPTE), candidates come to regard the standards embedded in MTC as professionally relevant—what we conceptualize in this paper as endorsement of MTC standards—as this may shape their later development and enactment of MTC in practice. Yet, previous research has not examined the extent to which preservice preschool teachers endorse MTC standards or the antecedents of such endorsement. To address this gap, we assessed preservice preschool teachers’ (N = 88) endorsement of MTC standards and the related antecedents. Exploratory factor analysis of the adapted Multicultural Teaching Competency Scale identified three dimensions: multicultural teaching knowledge, equity-driven classroom practice, and multicultural content implementation standards. Participants reported high endorsement of equity-driven practice and multicultural teaching knowledge, but lower endorsement of multicultural content implementation standards. Linear regression analyses showed that multicultural attitudes were positively related to endorsement across all three dimensions, while multicultural ideology and frequency of traveling abroad were related only to multicultural content implementation. Implications are discussed for improving initial and continuing preparation programs, including through anti-bias education and intersectionality-informed frameworks. multicultural teaching competence preservice preschool teachers early childhood education and care multicultural attitudes multicultural ideology intergroup contact anti-bias education intersectionality http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6362/download 10.3390/educsci16060864 application/pdf education sciences education sciences 16 6 453.06 kB 2026-05-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6349 Orbis pictus : Die Inventarisierung der Kinder- und Spielzeugliteratur Peschl, Dieter Dieter Peschl Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 156-161 Historisches Spielzeug Sammlung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6349/download 10.48341/zcbk-1980 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 681.72 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6353 Content of Short-Lived Radionuclides (125Sb, 131I, 141Ce, and 144Ce) in Fish Zarubina, Nataliia E. Nataliia E. Zarubina 0000-0003-1630-7667 National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Semak, Vladislav Vladislav Semak 0000-0003-2156-2267 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ponomarenko, Liliia P. Liliia P. Ponomarenko 0000-0002-8607-1998 National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” MDPI journal article eng This review is part of a series of studies on short-lived radionuclide accumulation in aquatic organisms following nuclear weapons testing, routine facility discharges, and accidental releases. It examines the pathways of uptake, accumulation, and internal redistribution of 125Sb, 131I, 141Ce, and 144Ce in fish representing different ecological groups. The analysis combines published literature data with our original findings obtained from studies conducted in the cooling pond of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Kaniv Reservoir during the post-accident period. It has been established that radionuclide accumulation is governed by their physicochemical properties, environmental speciation, and the trophic characteristics of fish. 125Sb demonstrates high bioavailability and accumulates in internal organs, gills, roe, and muscle depending on its chemical form in the aquatic environment. 131I is characterized by high solubility, rapid incorporation into biological processes, and transient retention in tissues. 141Ce and 144Ce exhibit low mobility, strong association with particulate matter, and preferential accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract, external, and mineralized tissues. At the same time, the presence of 144Ce in the muscle tissue of carnivores and piscivores suggests possible trophic transfer and does not exclude potential manifestations of limited biomagnification of this radionuclide under conditions of elevated environmental contamination. It has been determined that the ratio of 125Sb to 144Ce can be used to identify contamination sources: their co-occurrence is interpreted as evidence of fuel particle input, explaining their predominant localization in the gastrointestinal tract and, to a lesser extent, in external tissues. Conversely, their separate detection reflects differences in mobility and bioavailability. It has been shown that the principal pathways for the uptake of the investigated radionuclides by fish are particle ingestion and absorption from the dissolved phase; thus, trophic dilution predominates over biomagnification, although trophic transfer of 144Ce cannot be excluded. fish content radioactive element 125Sb 131I 141Ce 144Ce Chornobyl NPP http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6353/download 10.3390/fishes11060328 application/pdf fishes fishes 11 6 1.92 MB 2026-05-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6346 Tiere der Nacht : Vielfalt heimischer Fledermäuse in den Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Lintner, Ronald Ronald Lintner Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 52-57 Zoologie Botanik Fledermaus http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6346/download 10.48341/9wgy-qx50 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 671.80 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6351 Zeig mir, woraus du isst … : Ärarisches Blechgeschirr als historische Quelle Pieler, Franz Franz Pieler https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2403-6708 Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 68-73 Urgeschichte Historische Archäologie Essgeschirre http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6351/download 10.48341/wq9q-ch65 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 428.70 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6344 Bestanderschließung und vieles mehr : Die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und das Zentrum für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften Laussegger, Armin Armin Laussegger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sam, Sandra Sandra Sam 0009-0009-5359-9372 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 10-17 Sammlungen Museum http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6344/download 10.48341/3jae-a208 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 554.02 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6350 Mit Humor die Welt betrachten : Die Sammlung Werner Mosing Pichler, Judith M. Judith M. Pichler Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 114-117 Karikatur Werner Mosing Sammlung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6350/download 10.48341/kx5q-zc12 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 315.91 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6345 Wettersegen und Klangschale : Ergänzendes Sammeln zu Volksfrömmigkeit und Volksglauben Leuzzi, Rocco Rocco Leuzzi 0000-0002-6082-7574 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 150-155 Volkskunde Klangschale http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6345/download 10.48341/h65c-5g24 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 531.33 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6352 Der „Aktenschatz“ von Thurnsdorf : Archäologischer Fund und historische Quelle Pieler, Franz Franz Pieler 0000-0002-2403-6708 Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Hinterwallner, Martina Martina Hinterwallner Bundesdenkmalamt Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 186-191 Archäologie Aktenfund http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6352/download 10.48341/ezbg-kf25 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 822.00 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6348 Capturing Archaeological Finds : Digitalisierung mit Mehrwert Maurer, Jakob Jakob Maurer 0000-0002-6262-317X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Breineder, Duygu Özlem Duygu Özlem Breineder Novetus GmbH (Austria) Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 78 - 81 Urgeschichte Historische Archäologie Digitalisierung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6348/download 10.48341/699t-4q61 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 301.96 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6343 Archivio Francesco Conz : Eine andere Art, Nitsch zu sammeln Latiy, Alexandra Alexandra Latiy Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 134-137 Hermann Nitsch Archiv Kunst nach 1960 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6343/download 10.48341/k0aa-y035 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 560.38 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6347 „Formen will ich eine kräftige wilde Frucht“ : Ein Gespräch über Heinz Cibulka Lissel, Edgar Edgar Lissel Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 138-141 Kunst nach 1960 Heinz Cibulka Archiv http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6347/download 10.48341/d9ey-mb68 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 476.85 kB 2026-05-29

oai:door.donau-uni.ac.at:o:6325 2026-05-31T00:10:13Z collection

https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 IM BESTAND. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften. : Collection Einzelbeiträge Laussegger, Armin Armin Laussegger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sam, Sandra Sandra Sam 0009-0009-5359-9372 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Sammlung der einzelnen Beiträge des Tätigkeitsberichts 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften Collection 2026

oai:door.donau-uni.ac.at:o:6342 2026-05-30T00:10:18Z text

https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6342 Gemeinsam im Pool : Die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich als Datenpartner des Kulturpools Kühtreiber, Karin Karin Kühtreiber Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 180-183 Kulturerbe Webdatenbank http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6342/download 10.48341/bxm2-ft44 application/pdf 491.06 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6332 Zeichenmedien in Gugging : Aus einem Interview mit Johann Feilacher zur Materialtechnik Eder, Elina Elina Eder Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 38-41 Konservierung Restaurierung Gugging http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6332/download 10.48341/9ddb-n023 application/pdf 509.54 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6327 „Carnuntum CARes“ : Digitale Erfassung römischer Funde Baer, Martin Martin Baer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Malkiel, Bernadatte Bernadatte Malkiel Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wraunek, Harald Harald Wraunek Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 96-99 Römische Archäologie Digitale Erfassung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6327/download 10.48341/fdxt-vx61 application/pdf 285.90 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6333 „Stadt – Raum – Welt – What?“ : Eine künstlerische Projektreihe, die Jugendliche in den Blick rückt Feldhoffer, Juliane Juliane Feldhoffer Kunst im Öffentlichen Raum Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 142-147 Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Jugendzentren http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6333/download 10.48341/asyf-j856 application/pdf 676.60 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6326 Das Original im Klassenzimmer : Designfragen zu einem mobilen Sammlungsmöbel Aduatz, Philipp Philipp Aduatz New Design University Hauenfels, Theresia Theresia Hauenfels 0009-0001-8964-8449 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 168-171 Möbel Design http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6326/download 10.48341/8p94-3s98 application/pdf 251.67 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6341 Malen mit Licht : Ferdinand Schmutzer im Fokus Krug, Wolfgang Wolfgang Krug Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 118-123 Kunst vor 1960 Porträtradierung Licht http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6341/download 10.48341/hef8-2q74 application/pdf 994.76 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6331 Ein Geschlecht genügt : Die Zauberschrecke in den Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Dietrich, Christian Christian Dietrich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 58-61 Zoologie Botanik http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6331/download 10.48341/ghf6-6217 application/pdf 264.70 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6335 Vorfrühling im Wienerwald : Mikrofilament ermöglicht wieder weißen Schnee Gmeindl, Isabella Isabella Gmeindl Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 34-37 Konservierung Restaurierung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6335/download 10.48341/bvby-wt18 application/pdf 402.76 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6328 Schiele’s flight to New York : Transportdokumentation und Auswertung anhand der Aufzeichnung eines Datenloggers Bollwein, Michael Michael Bollwein University of Applied Arts Vienna Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 30-33 Konservierung Restaurierung Egon Schiele http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6328/download 10.48341/we72-ma58 application/pdf 387.38 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6330 Töne machen Räume : Aufarbeitung und Inventarisierung des „Archivs Bernhard Leitner“ Bumberger, Freia Freia Bumberger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Steinkellner, Cäcilia Cäcilia Steinkellner Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 130-133 Kunst nach 1960 Archiv http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6330/download 10.48341/9q8g-pz29 application/pdf 1014.76 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6340 Starke Typen aus Wien : Der Zeichner Fritz Schönpflug Krug, Wolfgang Wolfgang Krug Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 108-113 Karikatur Volkstypen „Die Muskete" http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6340/download 10.48341/8p2g-3h31 application/pdf 771.45 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6334 Präzision und Nachhaltigkeit : Digitale Zukunft mit Archivscanner-Systemen Fuchs, Christoph Christoph Fuchs Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 42-45 Registratur Digitalisierung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6334/download 10.48341/w4hf-8h94 application/pdf 493.60 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6337 Standards schaffen Bestand : Farbe und Qualität im Digitalisierungsprozess Hosa, Bernhard Bernhard Hosa Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 46-49 Registratur Qualitätsstandards Digitalisierung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6337/download 10.48341/t194-ky03 application/pdf 408.63 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6324 IM BESTAND. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. : Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften Laussegger, Armin Armin Laussegger Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sam, Sandra Sandra Sam 0009-0009-5359-9372 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Die Abteilung Kunst und Kultur des Amtes der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung verantwortet eine mit 6 Millionen musealen Objekten einzigartige Sammlung zur Kultur- und Naturgeschichte Niederösterreichs. Die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich garantieren die Weiterentwicklung der Sammlungsbestände und vermehren und bewahren das Wissen über dieses Erbe. GESCHICHTE und AUFTRAG Die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich stehen in enger Verbindung mit der mehr als einhundertjährigen Geschichte des Niederösterreichischen Landesmuseums. Im Jahr 1904 bestimmte Max Vancsa die Inhalte dieser Einrichtung. In ihrem Umfang, ihrer Ausrichtung und ihrer Vielzahl an musealen Objekten spiegeln die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich die wechselvolle Geschichte dieses Museums wider. Die Landessammlungen Niederösterreich sammeln Zeugnisse der Vergangenheit und Gegenwart. Sie erhalten die musealen Objekte dauerhaft und verwenden sie für Forschungs- und Ausstellungszwecke. In Publikationen und Ausstellungen geben sie das Wissen über die Sammlungen an die Öffentlichkeit weiter. SAMMLUNGSSTRATEGIE Die Landessammlungen umfassen mit zwölf Sammlungsbereichen die Gebiete Kulturgeschichte, Archäologie, Kunst und Natur. Der inhaltliche Sammlungsschwerpunkt liegt auf dem Land Niederösterreich, seiner Kultur und Natur. Schenkungen, Ankäufe, archäologische Ausgrabungen und Überlassungen vergrößern und vertiefen den Sammlungsbestand wesentlich. FORSCHUNGSTÄTIGKEIT Ziel der wissenschaftlichen Aufarbeitung ist der Gewinn von Informationen und neuer Erkenntnisse aus den musealen Sammlungen. Dazu bestehen gute Kontakte mit wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen, besonders mit dem Zentrum für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften der Donau-Universität Krems. STANDORTE Der umfangreiche und in seiner Materialität sehr vielfältige Sammlungsbestand der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich mit mehr als 6 Millionen Objekten wird an verschiedenen Standorten in ganz Niederösterreich aufbewahrt, bearbeitet und ausgestellt. Museum Kultur Kunst Sammlungswissenschaften http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6324/download 10.48341/7nbf-gb43 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6325 application/pdf 16.96 MB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6338 Datenqualität als Schlüssel : Die unterschätzte Herausforderung in universellen Sammlungen Kasser-Höpfner, Elisabeth Elisabeth Kasser-Höpfner Landessammlungen Niederösterreich Kratzer, Kathrin Kathrin Kratzer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 176-179 Sammlungswissenschaft Datenbanken http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6338/download 10.48341/j6fe-p408 application/pdf 291.29 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6329 Frühe Formen partizipativer Forschung : Das Beispiel Niederösterreich 1931–1938 Breibert, Wolfgang Wolfgang Breibert Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 74-77 Urgeschichte Historische Archäologie Niederösterreich http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6329/download 10.48341/6bq3-4f69 application/pdf 261.64 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6339 Unterwegs : Reise in die Sammlung Kratzer, Nikolaus Nikolaus Kratzer Landesgalerie Niederösterreich Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 102-107 Kunst Landesgalerie Niederösterreich Ausstellung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6339/download 10.48341/gm04-7939 application/pdf 725.61 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6336 Aus Neu mach Alt? : Ein antikes Maskenschloss aus den Landessammlungen Niederösterreich im Fokus Hagmann, Dominik Dominik Hagmann 0000-0002-4481-6234 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Landessammlungen Niederösterreich & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu In: Laussegger, Armin & Sandra, Sam (Hrsg.), Im Bestand. Sammlungswissenschaftliche Einblicke. Tätigkeitsbericht 2025 der Landessammlungen Niederösterreich und des Zentrums für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften, St. Pölten, S. 92-95 Römische Archäologie Maskenschloss Kelten http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6336/download 10.48341/v54v-p787 application/pdf 248.42 kB 2026-05-29

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6321 Institutional, pedagogical and strategic landscape of AI4Gov-X Misuraca, Gianluca Gianluca Misuraca Politecnico di Milano Nicolosi, Matteo Matteo Nicolosi Inspiring Futures Europe, Madrid, Spain Eibl, Gregor Gregor Eibl 0000-0001-7201-6034 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Thurnay, Lőrinc Lőrinc Thurnay 0000-0003-2374-921X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng An internal survey of the AI4Gov-X project reveals a varying accreditation landscape of AI and public governance education programs in the EU, identifies opportunities for extra-project outreach for AI-education capacity building and marks training gaps and resource disparities as challenges to the project. Artificial intelligence education digital transformation public governance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6321/download application/pdf Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria 138.61 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6319 Collaborative Innovation in the Age of Generative AI: Empowering the Public Sector through Competence Development Albrecht, Valerie Valerie Albrecht 0000-0002-8706-9339 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng The public sector faces complex challenges, including the climate crisis, political extremism and demographic changes, that necessitate innovative solutions. Collaborative innovation, defined as a process of creative problem-solving across organisational boundaries, is essential for addressing these challenges. This poster presents findings from my dissertation, which explores the competences necessary for collaborative innovation in the public sector and how these competences can be developed and implemented through formal and informal competence development. Collaborative innovation competences public sector collaborative competences enAI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6319/download application/pdf Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. 1.55 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6320 Sustainable Digital Twin Prototypes for Small Towns and Regions Delissen, Thomas Thomas Delissen University of Applied Sciences St Pölten Lampoltshammer, Thomas J. Thomas J. Lampoltshammer 0000-0002-1122-6908 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Thurnay, Lőrenc Lőrenc Thurnay 0000-0003-2374-921X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. smart sustainable cities digital twins decision-making small cities and towns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6320/download application/pdf 179.23 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6316 Teaching complexity : A Handbook on Transdisciplinary and Simulation-Based Learning Satalkina, Liliya Liliya Satalkina 0000-0002-1466-6159 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mühlmann, Kay Kay Mühlmann Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text eng This Handbook presents an evolving educational and research approach for advancement of transformative learning environments that support the understanding of complex societal, innovation, and sustainability-related processes. The Simulation-Based Learning Framework is not intended as a fixed methodology, but as an evolving and adaptable approach that continues to develop through research, experimentation, facilitation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. KaLi — Research & Educational Collaboration: The Framework forms part of the broader KaLi research and educational collaboration, focusing on complexity-oriented learning, innovation systems and knowledge integration, simulation-based educational design, systems thinking and qualitative modeling, and transdisciplinary methodologies. Future development of the Framework includes: expansion of simulation environments, digital and hybrid learning formats, integration with participatory and stakeholder-based processes, and continued empirical evaluation across educational and professional contexts. Simulation-based learning Complex systems Systems thinking Experiential learning Transdisciplinary education Transformative learning Collaborative learning environments http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6316/download 10.48341/nnps-np43 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf KaLi Simulation & Systems Learning Series KaLi Simulation & Systems Learning Series 1 13.48 MB 2026-05-28

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6323 Editorial to the EGOV-CeDEM-Epart 2025 : CEUR proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart Editorial Board text eng EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Ed- ucation, Krems, Austria. editorial http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6323/download application/pdf 232.58 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6317 Einfluss der Mindestlaufrate venöser Infusionen auf Katheterokklusion bei Kindern Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Welchen Einfluss haben unterschiedliche Mindestlaufraten von Infusionen bei peripheren venösen Kathetern (PVC), zentralvenösen Kathetern (ZVK) oder peripher eingeführten zentralvenösen Kathetern (PICC) auf das Auftreten einer Katheterokklusion oder Blutrückstau bei Neugeborenen und Kindern auf Intensivbettenstationen? Intensivstation Kinder kontinuierliche Infusion Mindestflussrate Mindestlaufrate NICU Okklusion venöser Katheter venöser Zugang ZVK http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6317/download 10.48341/bzk4-s494 application/pdf 585.66 kB 2026-04-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6315 Österreichisches Transformationsforum 2025 : Zivilgesellschaftliche Kooperation für den sozial-ökologischen Wandel Fürlinger, Ernst Ernst Fürlinger 0000-0002-1888-716X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider-Nash, Sarah Sarah Haider-Nash 0000-0002-3997-7877 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text deu Der Band versammelt die Referate und Beiträge beim 2. Österreichischen Transformationsforum, das von November 2024 bis Juni 2025 als mehrteiliger Prozess stattfand. Den inhaltlichen Schwerpunkt bildete das Thema Bodenschutz in Österreich. Bei der Konferenz am 25.-26. Februar 2025 an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems kamen Delegierte von über 120 Organisationen, Bewegungen und Initiativen aus verschiedenen Bereichen zusammen. Das Buch bietet einen aktuellen, knappen, für Laien verständlichen Überblick zu Fragen des Bodenschutzes in Österreich. Es werden führende zivilgesellschaftliche Initiativen in diesem Themenfeld vorgestellt, u.a. die Vereine „Bodenfreiheit“ (Vorarlberg) und „Landluft“. Ebenso werden ausgewählte aktuelle Transformationskonflikte rund um Straßenbau in Österreich beschrieben. Insgesamt gewährt der Band einen aktuellen Einblick in die zivilgesellschaftlichen Diskussionen zur Frage des Bodenverbrauchs, des Flächensparens in Österreichs aus unterschiedlichen fachlichen Perspektiven. Bodenschutz Konferenzband http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6315/download 10.48341/pty3-ed95 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf 31.92 MB 2026-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6318 New approaches reviving old findings: Neolithic ceramic figurines of the Lengyel culture from Lower Austria Kaňáková, Ludmila Ludmila Kaňáková 0000-0001-8580-7193 Masaryk University Brno Department of Archaeology and Museology Brno Czech Republic Nosek, Vojtěch Vojtěch Nosek 0000-0002-0760-6713 Masaryk University Brno Department of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts Brno Czech Republic Tóth, Peter Peter Tóth 0000-0002-2266-3492 Masaryk University Brno Department of Archaeology and Museology Brno Czech Republic Kohoutková, Martina Martina Kohoutková 0000-0003-2815-3685 University of Chemistry and Technology Prague Central Laboratories Prague Czech Republic Rammer, Elisabeth Elisabeth Rammer 0009-0007-9870-6034 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Walter de Gruyter GmbH journal article eng Neolithic anthropomorphic figurines, usually manufactured from ceramics, were found in large quan-tities at many sites. Despite past efforts to interpret their meaning, research has been stagnating for two main reasons. First, figurines have been considered artefacts of high heritage value and, therefore, they are usually not allowed to be analysed using invasive methods, which would be the most effective in ceramic research, allowing for identifying provenance, firing temperature, preferen-ces of clay mixing, etc. When such destructive methods are employed in figurine analysis, it is done individually and not to an extent of any statistical relevance. Moreover, the meaning of such visual representations, which is not descri-bed in written sources, is elusive and cannot be recognised by archaeological methods.However, despite not knowing the meaning, we can attempt to clarify the figurines’ social role by identifying distinct features that reveal how particular parts of the ope-rational chain were organised, as well as their complexity. We employ a combination of optical microscopy, XRD, p-XRF, 3D, and DStretch visual decorrelation to examine a collec-tion of forty figurines of the Lengyel culture from the terri-tory of Lower Austria. We use methods that can be widely employed and yield a wealth of new data, and which can, when applied to further assemblage Neolithic ceramic figurines Lower Austria Microscopy 3D analysis chemical composition http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6318/download 10.1515/pz-2025-2051 application/pdf Praehistorische Zeitschrift issn:1613-0804 Praehistorische Zeitschrift 161.03 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6322 REALITIES Master Curriculum Validation Workshop Temple, Lucy Lucy Temple 0000-0003-4131-7648 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wild, Moritz Moritz Wild 0009-0005-8251-8392 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rodriguez Bolivar, Manuel Pedro Manuel Pedro Rodriguez Bolivar 0000-0001-8959-7664 Universidad de Granada Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0001-8950-5782 Gdańsk University of Technology Musiatowicz-Podbial, Grazyna Grazyna Musiatowicz-Podbial 0000-0002-9343-1883 Gdańsk University of Technology Estevez, Elsa Elsa Estevez 0000-0002-2596-4397 Universidad Nacional del Sur Luciano, Edimara Edimara Luciano 0000-0002-2847-8845 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul text eng Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. smart sustainable cities curriculum validation public sector transformation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6322/download application/pdf Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. 1.67 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6313 Cyclodextrin–Epichlorohydrin–Cyanoguanidine Polymer for Resveratrol Delivery to Enhance Human Chondrocyte Function in Cartilage Repair Elmeligy, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud A. Elmeligy Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia Rasoulian, Forough Forough Rasoulian 0009-0002-8376-9482 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kalantarifard, Shima Shima Kalantarifard Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia Filo, Juraj Juraj Filo 0000-0002-3995-2565 Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Ilkovičova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia Dinparvar, Sahar Sahar Dinparvar Central European Institute of Technology Omer, Ahmed M. Ahmed M. Omer Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia Vojtová, Lucy Lucy Vojtová 0000-0001-5281-7045 Central European Institute of Technology Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität Lacík, Igor Igor Lacík 0000-0001-6037-3747 Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia Heydari, Abolfazl Abolfazl Heydari 0000-0002-7746-7480 Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 845 41 Bratislava, Slovakia American Chemical Society (ACS) journal article eng Water-soluble β-cyclodextrin–epichlorohydrin polymers (CDPs) are widely used in drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Herein, we report a novel β-cyclodextrin–epichlorohydrin–cyanoguanidine polymer (CDPC) for resveratrol (RES) delivery in cartilage repair. Cyanoguanidine (CyG), a nitrogen-rich compound remaining nonprotonated at physiological pH, was incorporated at varying CyG/β-CD ratios to modulate the polymer properties. Structural characterization was performed by NMR, FT-IR, and CHN analyses. Compared with CDP, CDPC exhibited enhanced RES encapsulation that was attributed to additional intramolecular interactions. Dynamic light scattering revealed nanosized complexes (18 nm for CDPC/RES vs 4 nm for CDP/RES) with a near-neutral surface charge. CDPC showed intrinsic antioxidant activity, which was further enhanced upon RES loading. Both CDP and CDPC were cytocompatible and were efficiently internalized by human chondrocytes. Moreover, the CDP/RES and CDPC/RES systems improved the chondrocyte metabolic activity and extracellular matrix deposition, highlighting their potential as promising carriers for cartilage repair and regeneration. Drug delivery Encapsulation Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy Phytochemistry Polymers http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6313/download 10.1021/acs.biomac.5c02392 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Biomacromolecules issn:1525-7797 Biomacromolecules 27 5 3063 3079 7.35 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6312 20. A Train to Vienna : Temporary Contracts, International Mobility and Academic Life in Austria Mourão Permoser, Julia Julia Mourão Permoser 0000-0003-3635-310X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng This chapter offers a personal narrative of growth and resilience within the instability and uncertainty of the Austrian academic system. It explores how structural changes intended to internationalize and modernize academia produced new forms of exclusion and insecurity, particularly for women and migrants. Through autobiographical reflection, the chapter highlights the tension between privilege and precarity, and how autonomy, rather than competitiveness, fostered scholarly growth. It concludes with a poetic meditation on dislocation, uncertainty, and the search for professional and personal grounding. migrant academics academic precarity academic mobility autoethnography postcolonial academia global higher education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6312/download 10.11647/obp.0508.20 application/pdf 259 270 655.73 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6314 Distinct Extracellular Matrix Protein Signatures of Cortical and Cancellous Bone Allografts Following Processing for Clinical Use Lendvai, Adrian Adrian Lendvai Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Weitzenböck, Hans Peter Hans Peter Weitzenböck 0009-0002-4637-8650 Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Klein, Christian Christian Klein Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Wiesner, Christoph Christoph Wiesner Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Seeboeck, Rita Rita Seeboeck Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Entler, Barbara Barbara Entler Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Neuditschko, Benjamin Benjamin Neuditschko 0000-0002-7024-7493 Institute Krems Bioanalytics, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Herzog, Franz Franz Herzog Institute Krems Bioanalytics, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria Matzner, Michael Michael Matzner Cells + Tissuebank Austria Gemeinnützige GmbH, 3500 Krems, Austria Pichler, Monika Monika Pichler Cells + Tissuebank Austria Gemeinnützige GmbH, 3500 Krems, Austria De Luna, Andrea Andrea De Luna 0000-0003-1937-0186 Center for Regenerative Medicine, University for Continuing Education Krems, 3500 Krems, Austria Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität Hundsberger, Harald Harald Hundsberger 0000-0002-8479-1633 Department of Life Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences, 3500 Krems, Austria MDPI AG journal article eng Demineralized bone matrices (DBMs) are widely used in bone replacement therapy. Bone tissue of either cancellous or cortical origin is decellularized, demineralized, and sterilized during processing, while retaining portions of native organic extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins that regulate cell–matrix interactions during bone repair. The ECM largely accounts for the distinct functions of cortical and cancellous bone. Differences in three-dimensional architecture and matrix density between cancellous and cortical bone may therefore affect ECM proteome signatures and the resulting cellular microenvironment. In this study, ECM proteins were extracted from processed cancellous and cortical allografts at multiple processing steps and analyzed by quantitative mass spectrometry. We identified distinct extractable proteome signatures associated with bone metabolic functions. Cancellous grafts were relatively enriched in proteins associated with inflammatory, coagulative, and immune-related processes, whereas cortical grafts showed higher abundance of structural and matrix-organization-associated proteins. More extensively processed product formats showed fewer significant protein differences between the cortical and cancellous bone type. Within the limitations of pooled donor material and absent functional validation, these findings provide a proteomic framework for future characterization and evaluation of DBM-based allograft products. demineralized bone matrix extracellular matrix bone allografts cortical bone cancellous bone proteomics mass spectrometry gamma irradiation bone remodeling protein preservation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6314/download 10.3390/cells15090842 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Cells issn:2073-4409 Cells 15 9 842 3.10 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6309 The Magic of Games Kraus, Constantin Constantin Kraus Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koenig, Nikolaus Nikolaus Koenig 0000-0003-3039-9908 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Denk, Natalie Natalie Denk 0000-0002-9405-3693 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Edition Donau-Universität Krems text eng The 15th Vienna Games Conference “Future and Reality of Gaming” (FROG) 2021 - hosted by the University of Krems’ Center for Applied Game Studies in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Chancellery - has gathered game scholars, creators, educators and activists to come together and address the Magic of Games in its many forms. The results of these stimulating, thought-provoking and often controversial discussions can be found in this anthology, which we have divided into four parts that reflect the primary focal points of the conference. Buchausgabe hier beziehbar/Physical copy purchasable here: https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/The_Magic_of_Games/W-168-757-513 Game studies FROG video games http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6309/download 10.48341/ncap-6j40 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 application/pdf 14.64 MB 2022-10-19

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6300 An Experimental High‐Throughput Approach for the Screening of Hard Magnet Materials Rigaut, William William Rigaut 0009-0000-9775-7955 Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Le Berre, Pierre Pierre Le Berre Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Jaballah, Hamdi Hamdi Jaballah Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Fink, Lukas Lukas Fink Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Poline, Victor Victor Poline Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, IRIG, MEM, NRX Grenoble France Haettel, Richard Richard Haettel Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Grenier, Stéphane Stéphane Grenier Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Chahine, Gilbert Gilbert Chahine Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, SIMaP Grenoble France Bellec, Ewen Ewen Bellec Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Buatier, Guillaume Guillaume Buatier Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Hortschitz, Wilfried Wilfried Hortschitz 0000-0003-2950-642X Department for Integrated Sensor Systems University for Continuing Education Krems Wr. Neustadt Austria Pile, Santa Santa Pile 0000-0001-7854-847X Department for Integrated Sensor Systems University for Continuing Education Krems Wr. Neustadt Austria Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Department for Integrated Sensor Systems University for Continuing Education Krems Wr. Neustadt Austria Blanc, Nils Nils Blanc Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Hong, Yuan Yuan Hong Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Devillers, Thibaut Thibaut Devillers 0000-0001-6952-138X Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Dempsey, Nora M. Nora M. Dempsey 0000-0003-0402-0992 Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, Institut Néel Grenoble France Wiley journal article eng An entire workflow is presented for the high-throughput characterization and analysis of compositionally graded magnetic films.This combinatorial approach is being developed to guide the design of hard magnetic materials which contain less or no criticalelements. While the concept of combinatorial materials science is well established, recent advances in experimental instrumen-tation and software tools greatly facilitate its practical implementation. The characterization protocols, data management toolsand examples of data analysis solutions are illustrated using test case films containing the hard magnetic Sm(Fe, V) 12 phase. Thisis just one of a number of hard magnetic material systems currently being screened with this approach. Beyond magnetic materi-als, the strategy of combining high-throughput experiments with advanced data analysis and machine learning methods asdetailed here, is broadly applicable across materials science. automated data processing compositionally graded films data-driven materials science hard magnetic materials high-throughput characterization http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6300/download 10.1002%2Fadem.70884 application/pdf Advanced Engineering Materials issn:1438-1656 Advanced Engineering Materials 6.08 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6308 Mapping the Digital Transformation of Reverse Logistics: A Multi-Level Taxonomy Pichler, Christine Christine Pichler Institute of Marketing and Innovation, Department of Economics and Social Sciences , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna , Feistmantelstraße 4 , Vienna , Austria Lampoltshammer, Thomas Thomas Lampoltshammer 0000-0002-1122-6908 Department for E-Governance and Administration , University for Continuing Education Krems , Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30 , Krems , Austria Ranacher, Lea Lea Ranacher Wood K Plus—Competence Centre for Wood Composites and Wood Chemistry , Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH , Altenberger Straße 69 , Linz , Austria journal article eng This article offers a comprehensive synthesis of critical success factors (CSFs) for implementing digitally enabled reverse logistics (RL), addressing a gap in the current academic discourse. A systematic review of 165 scholarly publications was conducted, with 56 studies selected for in-depth qualitative content analysis. Recurring enablers and barriers were identified and organized into a structured taxonomy comprising four core dimensions: (1) Stakeholder Integration and Support, (2) Sustainable Practices and Resource Management, (3) Regulatory Compliance and Strategic Alignment, and (4) Organizational and Infrastructure Adaptability. During the taxonomy development, three systemic levels—micro (company-internal), meso (inter-organizational), and macro (external environment)—emerged inductively, capturing the multi-layered complexity of RL implementation. The resulting taxonomy constitutes a novel conceptual framework that synthesizes the current state of research, offering scholars a multi-level lens and practitioners a diagnostic tool for strategy development. The study also identifies persistent challenges and outlines future research directions at the intersection of digital transformation and circular logistics. circular supply chain closed-loop supply chain literature analysis R-strategies digitalization http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/at/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6308/download 10.2478/boku-2025-0009 application/pdf Die Bodenkultur: Journal of Land Management, Food and Environment issn:2719-5430 Die Bodenkultur: Journal of Land Management, Food and Environment 76 1 121 144 3.31 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6298 Reverse fragility index shows high fragility in Cochrane meta-analyses with P values between 0.05 and 0.20: a meta-epidemiological study Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harrod, Curtis Curtis Harrod 0000-0001-8580-7150 American College of Physicians Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Meta-analyses with P values between 0.05 and 0.20 may represent fragile evidence. • Reverse fragility index showed a median of three event changes. • Reverse fragility quotient showed a median of 2.7 event changes per 1000 people. • Event risks had a median 0.2% change. • Event changes did not introduce heterogeneity. Evidence-based practice Statistical data interpretation Data analysis Research methodology Evidence synthesis Meta-research http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6298/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112285 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology issn:0895-4356 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 195 112285 763.74 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6299 Top 20 research priorities on methods of coproduction in evidence synthesis Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Todhunter-Brown, Alex Alex Todhunter-Brown 0000-0003-4941-7985 Glasgow Caledonian University Smith, Maureen Maureen Smith Cochrane Consumer Network Executive, Ottawa Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pollock, Danielle Danielle Pollock 0000-0002-6604-0609 Adelaide University Rees, Rebecca Rebecca Rees 0000-0003-1413-1952 University College London Tricco, Andrea C. Andrea C. Tricco University of Toronto Dawson, Shoba Shoba Dawson University of Bristol Macura, Biljana Biljana Macura 0000-0002-4253-1390 Stockholm Environment Institute Staniszewska, Sophie Sophie Staniszewska University of Warwick Boddy, Kate Kate Boddy 0000-0001-9135-5488 University of Exeter Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Global effort gathered ideas for methods of co-production in evidence synthesis. • A total of 242 research ideas were identified, analyzed, and grouped into 31 topics. • In total, 58 people from 21 countries voted on these topics in a structured process. • Top 20 research priorities were confirmed with 98% agreement in final voting round. Coproduction Evidence synthesis Delphi Research priorities Priority setting Methodological research Research agenda http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6299/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112286 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology issn:0895-4356 Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 195 112286 1.77 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6296 A consensus-based classification of minor complications, major complications, and failure after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A modified delphi study D'Ambrosi, Riccardo Riccardo D'Ambrosi 0000-0002-1216-792X Ackermann, Jakob Jakob Ackermann Deichsel, Adrian Adrian Deichsel 0000-0003-1643-5992 Eckl, Larissa Larissa Eckl Eggeling, Lena Lena Eggeling Kittl, Christoph Christoph Kittl 0000-0002-8507-5735 Laky, Brenda Brenda Laky Mathis, Dominic Dominic Mathis 0000-0003-0081-7734 Merkely, Gergo B. Gergo B. Merkely Muench, Lukas Nawid Lukas Nawid Muench 0000-0001-7393-1891 Muenchgesang, Maiti Maiti Muenchgesang Schmidt, Anton Ferdinand Anton Ferdinand Schmidt 0009-0007-4006-5959 Schuettler, Karl-Friederich Karl-Friederich Schuettler Wafaisade, Arasch Arasch Wafaisade Abermann, Elisabeth Elisabeth Abermann Achtnich, Andrea Andrea Achtnich Akoto, Ralph Ralph Akoto Angele, Peter Peter Angele Becker, Roland Roland Becker Brandl, Georg Georg Brandl Dejour, David David Dejour Dirisamer, Florian Florian Dirisamer Drews, Björn H. Björn H. Drews 0000-0002-7161-7839 Egloff, Christian Christian Egloff 0000-0001-6867-0527 Feucht, Matthias J. Matthias J. Feucht Fink, Christian Christian Fink Herbst, Elmar Elmar Herbst Hohmann, Erik Erik Hohmann Imhoff, Andreas B. Andreas B. Imhoff 0000-0001-5085-6446 Jung, Tobias Tobias Jung Koch, Peter Philipp Peter Philipp Koch Krause, Matthias Matthias Krause Lattermann, Christian Christian Lattermann Lubowitz, James H. James H. Lubowitz 0000-0003-0959-4645 Mehl, Julian Julian Mehl Mengis, Natalie Natalie Mengis 0000-0002-2741-3927 Mushal, Volker Volker Mushal 0000-0001-8881-6212 Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität für Gesundheitswissenschaften Pfeiffer, Thomas Thomas Pfeiffer Scheffler, Sven Sven Scheffler 0000-0002-7667-6184 Schoepp, Christian Christian Schoepp Siebold, Rainer Rainer Siebold Volz, Martin Martin Volz Williams, Andy Andy Williams 0000-0001-6756-2751 Willinger, Lukas Lukas Willinger 0009-0004-1574-4157 Zantop, Thore Thore Zantop Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Zellner, Johannes Johannes Zellner Guenther, Daniel Daniel Guenther 0000-0002-3397-5643 Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to establish a consensus-based classification of postoperative events following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), clearly distinguishing no complication/normal clinical course, minor complication, major complication, and failure, using a structured Delphi methodology among international experts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Methods A three-round modified Delphi process was conducted involving international high-volume ACL surgeons. An initial set of statements addressing potential postoperative events after ACLR was developed by a working group based on clinical expertise and contemporary literature. Panelists classified each statement as no complication/normal clinical course, minor complication, major complication, or failure. Consensus was predefined as ≥75% agreement within a single category. Statements reaching consensus were retained, whereas non-consensus statements were revised and re-evaluated in subsequent rounds. Results Thirty-nine experts completed the first and second Delphi rounds, and 30 (76.9%) completed the third round. The initial 52 statements were expanded to 67 in round two and refined to 46 in round three. Consensus was achieved for 14 statements (26.9%) in round one, 21 statements (31.3%) in round two, and 20 statements (43.5%) in round three. Overall, consensus was reached for 55 statements, forming the final classification framework. The panel clearly distinguished graft failure—defined as graft insufficiency or symptomatic instability—from major complications requiring surgical intervention or associated with substantial morbidity, and from minor complications or expected postoperative findings. Notably, traumatic graft rupture following a clearly documented new injury was not considered a postoperative complication. Conclusions This international Delphi consensus establishes a standardized and clinically meaningful classification of postoperative events following ACLR. By clearly distinguishing no complication, minor complication, major complication, and failure, this framework provides a shared language that may improve consistency in outcome reporting, facilitate comparison across studies, and enhance the interpretability of clinical research and registry data. Level of evidence V, expert consensus. Anterior cruciate ligament ACL reconstruction Complications Failure Delphi consensus Outcome reporting http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6296/download 10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101104 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Journal of ISAKOS issn:2059-7754 Journal of ISAKOS 18 101104 1.63 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6295 Outcomes of Value Co-Creation and Co-Destruction in the Digital Transformation of Public Services Mergel, Ines Ines Mergel 0000-0003-0285-4758 Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Konstanz Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haug, Nathalie Nathalie Haug 0000-0002-3809-348X Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Konstanz Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) journal article eng Transforming public services from an analog to a digital delivery mode is generally assumed to have positive effects. Most recently, these transformations include the co-creation of newly designed digital services by including users in the design, development, and delivery process. The outcomes beyond creating a digital public service are, however, unclear. We, therefore, provide empirical evidence of the types of public value that are created but potentially also destroyed in these digital transformation processes. The results are based on the perceptions collected from 40 digital transformation experts who identify four types of public value in the co-production of digital public service development: (1) economic value, (2) administrative value, (3) citizen value, and (4) democratic value, and highlight that at times public value might also be destroyed in the process. Co-destruction occurs when digital public services lack user-centricity or representation. Co-creation digital transformation public value co-destruction http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6295/download 10.1145/3743148 application/pdf Digital Government: Research and Practice issn:2691-199X Digital Government: Research and Practice 7 1 1 19 1013.82 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6297 Patterns of Clinical Consultations in a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Clinic: Insights from a Large-Scale Analysis Covering over a Decade (2011–2023) Richter, Esther Esther Richter 0009-0001-3420-5958 Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, 1020 Vienna, Austria Aranyi, Gabor Gabor Aranyi 0000-0002-4543-0886 Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, 1020 Vienna, Austria Edraki, Sara Sara Edraki Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, 1020 Vienna, Austria Fiegl, Jutta Jutta Fiegl Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, 1020 Vienna, Austria Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI AG journal article eng We examined how sociodemographic, parental, and temporal factors are associated with parent-reported reasons for seeking consultation in a child and adolescent psychotherapeutic clinic. Data were derived from a large retrospective sample of more than 3000 cases collected between 2011 and 2023. Multivariable binary logistic regression analyses assessed the independent effects of age, gender, living arrangements, migration background, parental education, parental age at childbirth, parental separation or bereavement, and pandemic-related periods. School-aged children and adolescents were more likely than younger children to present with learning difficulties, depression, anxiety, mobbing and media addiction. Female patients showed lower odds of consultations related to learning difficulties, aggression, behavioral addiction, attention deficit/hyperactivity, but higher odds of depression, psychosomatic symptoms, anxiety, eating disorders and sleeping disorders. Parental separation increased the likelihood of consultations related to problematic social behavior within the family, delinquency and trauma and grief. Consultations for attention deficit/hyperactivity concerns were more frequent in the post-pandemic period compared to pre-pandemic. The findings highlight that sociodemographic, familial, and temporal factors are systematically associated with distinct patterns of parent-reported help-seeking patterns in child and adolescent psychotherapeutic care. children adolescents psychotherapeutic clinic mental health pandemic gender http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6297/download 10.3390/adolescents6020033 application/pdf Adolescents issn:2673-7051 Adolescents 6 2 33 357.43 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6293 Supplementary data – A Systematic Literature Review on Current Research Trends in Legal Information Retrieval and Legal Databases Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Eibl, Gregor Gregor Eibl 0000-0001-7201-6034 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other eng Begleitmaterial zum Paper “A Systematic Literature Review on Current Research Trends in Legal Information Retrieval and Legal Databases” Legal Databases data paper http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6293/download 10.48341/yfcc-vn34 application/vnd.ms-excel 50.88 kB 2026-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6292 Conservation Update : Publication of ERC, 1/2026 European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration text eng Conservation Update is the new name for the periodical of the European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation – Restoration. It replaces the ERC Newsletter. It will continue to publish recent activities connected with projects of the Centre, articles which will be subject to double-blind peer review, and upcoming events of the Centre as well conservation events worldwide. It will be published twice per year, in April and November and has a new ISSN number. Conservation journal http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6292/download 10.48341/y656-vf32 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:996 application/pdf 3.99 MB 2026-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6291 How to Teach the Use of Gels and Thickeners in Paper Conservation Pataki-Hundt, Andrea Andrea Pataki-Hundt 0000-0001-8072-5957 TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration journal article eng This article presents a teaching concept for the application of gels and thickeners in paper conservation, implemented at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Cologne within a four-day course module. The course targets primarily bachelor’s level students, aiming to convey theoretical foundations alongside hands-on experience with various gels and thickeners. During the course, students prepare aight different materials - inclusing cellulose ethers, gellan gum, laponite®, agarose, xanthan®, and advanced commercial products such as Nanorestore Gel® Peggy— and test them on water-sensitive substrates. Three kinds of coloured stamp ink and a copy pencil serve as a water sensitive media. Key parameters such as water absorption, moisture release, and residue formation are examined and documented. All recipes are given to prepare the gels and thickeners. The curriculum combines theoretical lectures, video tutorials in a flipped classroom format, and practical lab work, fostering active learning and technical confidence. Student evaluations include written and visual documentation of their observations as well as oral feedback. Results align with established literature, confirming distinct material behaviors and providing a comprehensive overview for students. The course also promotes technical, methodological, and social skills through collaborative group work and guided practice. By integrating blended learning elements that maximise both contact time and independent study, the program offers an effective and modern educational approach. This teaching model contributes significantly to the professional training of future paper conservators by equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for the practical application of gels and thickeners in conservation interventions. Flipped classroom Blended learning Didactic Gels Video tutorial thickener http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6291/download 10.48341/fp71-gh70 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:996 application/pdf Conservation Update issn:2663-0125 Conservation Update 01/2026 6 18 3.17 MB 2026-05-07

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6288 Predictors of in-hospital mortality in traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a nationwide study of 67,684 patients in Germany Reinhard, Jan Jan Reinhard 0000-0003-2946-2535 University of Regensburg Ardelt, Melanie Melanie Ardelt Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Straub, Josina Josina Straub 0009-0002-9592-4208 University Hospital Regensburg Krückel, Jonas Jonas Krückel University Hospital Regensburg Haj, Amer Amer Haj University Hospital Regensburg Rupp, Markus Markus Rupp Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg Schmidt, Nils Ole Nils Ole Schmidt 0000-0001-6910-8843 University Hospital Regensburg Alt, Volker Volker Alt University Hospital Regensburg Renkawitz, Tobias Tobias Renkawitz University of Regensburg Lang, Siegmund Siegmund Lang University Hospital Regensburg Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Introduction Population-based data on incidence and mortality risk factors, particularly in very elderly patients with traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (tSAH) are limited. This study analyzed epidemiology, comorbidities, complications, age-specific incidence rates, and predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with tSAH in Germany, with a focus on those aged ≥80 years. Material and methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included all hospitalized patients with tSAH (ICD-10 S06.6) in Germany from 2019 to 2022, using nationwide administrative data from the Institute for the Hospital Remuneration System (InEK-GmbH). Demographics, comorbidities, complications, diagnostic procedures, ICU treatment, and in-hospital mortality were analyzed. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using univariable analyses. Age-specific incidence rates were derived from Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) population data. Results In a nationwide cohort of 67,684 tSAH patients, in-hospital mortality was 9.1%. The incidence of tSAH was 34.4 per 100,000 and increased sharply with age. Hypertension (44.5%) and atrial fibrillation (14.8%) were common. Mortality was higher in patients with atrial fibrillation (OR 1.86), cardiac pacemakers (OR 1.65), and three-vessel coronary artery disease (OR 1.54). Prolonged unconsciousness (>24 h) was the strongest predictor of death (OR 16.32), followed by cerebral edema (OR 4.70). Septic shock, renal failure, and traumatic shock carried the highest mortality risk. Discussion and conclusion tSAH is associated with substantial in-hospital mortality, particularly in very elderly patients and those with cardiac comorbidities. These predictors/associations may support risk stratification and early intensive care management. Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (tSAH) In-hospital mortality Epidemiology Complications Incidence rate Nationwide registry (InEK) Geriatric patients http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6288/download 10.1016/j.bas.2026.106049 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Brain and Spine issn:2772-5294 Brain and Spine 6 106049 3.56 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6284 A Survey on Visualization-based Storytelling in Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage Kusnick, Jakob Jakob Kusnick 0000-0002-1653-6614 University of Bergen Andersen, Nicklas Sindlev Nicklas Sindlev Andersen 0000-0001-6926-1397 University of Southern Denmark Liem, Johannes Johannes Liem 0000-0001-8696-0245 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mayr, Eva Eva Mayr 0000-0001-8402-5990 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Beck, Samuel Samuel Beck 0000-0003-0596-6333 University of Stuttgart Koch, Steffen Steffen Koch 0000-0002-8123-8330 University of Stuttgart Doppler, Carina Carina Doppler Fluxguide Ausstellungssysteme GmbH, Vienna, Austria Seirafi, Kasra Kasra Seirafi 0009-0000-4483-999X Fluxguide Ausstellungssysteme GmbH, Vienna, Austria Jänicke, Stefan Stefan Jänicke 0000-0001-9353-5212 University of Southern Denmark Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng In digital humanities (DH) and cultural heritage (CH), visualization-based storytelling (VBS) has become an important approach for structuring, interpreting, and communicating cultural data and research results. The specific characteristics of these domains – historically oriented data, high levels of semantic ambiguity and uncertainty, interpretive rather than purely analytical goals, and deep expertise in narrative theory and practice – create both distinct requirements for VBS design and distinct opportunities that existing frameworks and tools only partially address. Yet the body of work that has emerged in response to these requirements remains scattered across disciplines and venues, with no systematic account of current practice and no consolidated view of open challenges. Against this backdrop, we survey DH and CH work on story designs and VBS tools to identify trends and recurring patterns, promising practices, and open challenges. We contribute by (1) synthesizing storytelling design spaces into a framework tailored to VBS in DH and CH, (2) mapping existing approaches to generate a field-level picture of practices and gaps, and (3) highlighting future areas of concern and inquiry for VBS in relation to domain-specific epistemic questions. Overall, this survey seeks to consolidate an emerging community of practice and offer a shared analytical foundation for future research and design. Visualization Storytelling Cultural heritage Digital humanities http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6284/download 10.1016/j.visinf.2026.100312 application/pdf Visual Informatics issn:2468-502X Visual Informatics 10 2 100312 4.69 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6286 Hand in Hand; Strauss’ Kaiser-Walzer as a case study of interdisciplinary collaboration in digital musicology VanderHart, Chanda Chanda VanderHart 0000-0002-2055-273X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Weigl, David M David M Weigl University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna Oxford University Press (OUP) journal article eng Johann Strauss Jr.’s famous Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltz) has provoked frequent study. Questions about its character, in light of the ‘serious’ versus ‘art’ music debate, have persisted over time since its inception in 1889. It still straddles both definitions in scholarship and popular understanding, and is among the most widely recognized works of the Strauss dynasty, frequently performed within the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert (NYC) series. Interpretative choices made by orchestras associated with this music influence the conception of Vienna’s ‘signature sound’, and differentiate Vienna’s orchestras from national and international counterparts. The waltz’s (intentionally) ambiguous naming presents a further mystery, long prompting discussion as to which Emperor was truly intended, Kaiser Franz Joseph I of Austria or the German Kaiser Wilhelm II. We approach these long-standing musicological questions using digital methods within ‘Signature Sound Vienna’, a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF P 34664-G). Our interdisciplinary investigation of the NYC series combines historical and systematic musicology, performance science, music informatics, and Web science. Our data, organized according to FAIR principles as a Linked Data corpus, support machine-readable references underlying our assertions via publishable URIs. This article presents a case study, both of our musicological research (exemplified using the Kaiser-Walzer), and of this novel approach to scholarly publication (using URIs included within the reporting). digital musicology close listening music encoding music recordings analysis Vienna New Year’s Concerts linked data http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6286/download 10.1093/llc/fqaf093 application/pdf Digital Scholarship in the Humanities issn:2055-7671 Digital Scholarship in the Humanities 41 Supplement_1 883.10 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6289 How Does Health Promotion Work? Development of a Logic Model in the Austrian Context Griebler, Robert Robert Griebler Gesundheit Österreich Nitsch, Martina Martina Nitsch Gesundheit Österreich Schütze, Denise Denise Schütze Gesundheit Österreich Brugger, Katharina Katharina Brugger Gesundheit Österreich Vana, Irina Irina Vana Gesundheit Österreich Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Waxmann journal article This paper presents the Austrian Impact Model for Health Promotion (AIM-HP), a logical framework developed to document and evaluate health promotion initiatives and inter- ventions. The AIM-HP integrates existing frameworks into a comprehensive model with six com- ponents: resources/inputs, activities/interventions, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and contextual factors. Originally developed for the Austrian Agenda for Health Promotion, it can serve multiple purposes: planning interventions, illustrating causal chains, mapping evidence, monitoring inter- ventions and projects, guiding evaluations, and improving interventions. The model reflects key challenges in measuring the effectiveness of health promotion, including the long-term nature of outcomes and impacts, the complexity of causal relationships, and the preconditions for health promotion, and has been developed through an iterative process involving stakeholders from aca- demia, practice, and policy to ensure its applicability in real-world settings. health promotion intervention logic model framework http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6289/download 10.31244/zfe.2026.01.03 application/pdf Zeitschrift für Evaluation issn:1619-5515 Zeitschrift für Evaluation 2026 1 37 54 386.04 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6285 Burden of 292 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in Iran, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 GBD 2023 Iran Collaborators Elsevier journal article eng Summary Background: Better evaluation of the contribution of the main diseases, injuries, and risk factors for mortality and life expectancy is crucial for more efficient policy making at the national and subnational levels in Iran. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of emerging causes of mortality on health, specifically COVID-19, which can help policy makers implement preventive measures in similar situations. Methods: In this systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023, we present estimates of cause-specific mortality at the national and subnational levels in Iran from 1990 to 2023. New to this iteration of GBD, we present a decomposition analysis of the contribution of specific causes of death to net gain or loss in life expectancy across 31 provinces of Iran. We used an array of data sources including censuses, vital registration, and surveys for national and subnational estimates. Findings: The two leading causes of death in Iran were ischaemic heart disease and stroke in both 1990 and 2019. However, in 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic displaced the leading causes of death, ranking first with age- standardised mortality rates of 286·2 deaths (95% uncertainty interval 267·9–310·5) per 100 000 in 2020 and 250·0 deaths (233·2–272·5) per 100 000 in 2021. COVID-19 ranked second and tenth in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Life expectancy at birth for both sexes combined declined from 78·0 years (77·7–78·1) in 2019 to 74·3 years (74·0–74·4) in 2020. It steadily recovered to 78·8 years (78·5–79·2) in 2023. COVID-19 was the main cause of loss in life expectancy, by 4·19 years, between 2019 and 2020. There was a net gain of 12·4 years in life expectancy in Iran from 1990 to 2023. The net gain at the national level can be mostly attributed to reduced mortality from ischaemic heart disease (2·61 years), stroke (1·63 years), neonatal disorders (1·26 years), transport injuries (0·88 years), and neoplasms (0·64 years). The decline in mortality rates of major causes continued to 2023 despite the pandemic. An exception was Alzheimer’s disease, which showed a 4·0% increase in rate between 2019 and 2023 and led to a net loss of 0·04 years in life expectancy since 1990. Diabetes led to a net loss of 0·09 years since 1990. There were variations between provinces in terms of age-standardised rates and the net change in life expectancy before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Interpretation: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the rising trend of life expectancy in Iran, varying across provinces. Findings show that the health-care infrastructure and policies in Iran were not efficient in controlling the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, mainly due to inadequate vaccination coverage and timeliness, specifically for vulnerable subgroups. Sanctions may have aggravated the effect of COVID-19 on loss in life expectancy of Iranians. Despite the pandemic, the declining trend in age-standardised rates for top causes of mortality has continued to 2023, leading to a full recovery of life expectancy and underscoring the ultimate resilience of Iran’s health system. Funding: Gates Foundation. Iran Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6285/download 10.1016/S2214-109X(26)00031-8 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf The Lancet Global Health The Lancet Global Health 14 5 1.05 MB 2026-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6290 High-throughput microfluidic platform for modelling inflammatory responses of human articular chondrocytes under variable fluid shear stress da Silva, Aldeliane M. Aldeliane M. da Silva 0000-0002-1282-482X Microelectronics Research Unit, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1, 90014, Oulu, Finland Rodrigues, Priscila Campioni Priscila Campioni Rodrigues 0000-0003-2770-1248 Microelectronics Research Unit, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1, 90014, Oulu, Finland Lamghari, Meriem Meriem Lamghari i3S – Instituto de Inovação e Investigação em Saúde, INEB – Instituto Nacional de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto 4200-135, Portugal Nguyen, Hoang-Tuan Hoang-Tuan Nguyen 0000-0002-0073-5942 Finnadvance, Viikinkaari 1, Biokeskus 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland Kettunen, Jere Jere Kettunen Finnadvance, Viikinkaari 1, Biokeskus 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland Mosser, Sebastien Sebastien Mosser Finnadvance, Viikinkaari 1, Biokeskus 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland Singh, Prateek Prateek Singh Finnadvance, Viikinkaari 1, Biokeskus 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lorite, Gabriela S. Gabriela S. Lorite 0000-0002-6530-5281 Microelectronics Research Unit, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1, 90014, Oulu, Finland Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) journal article eng Inflammation plays a critical role in osteoarthritis (OA), a debilitating joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, chronic pain, and disability. The absence of approved disease-modifying OA drugs underscores the need for physiologically relevant in vitro models to accelerate preclinical screening. Cartilage-on-chip platforms integrating 3D matrices and mechanical cues have emerged as promising tools to replicate cartilage microenvironments and OA phenotypes; however, their complexity limits scalability for high-throughput applications. Here, we exploited and optimized a streamlined, pumpless microfluidic system enabling dynamic culture of human articular chondrocytes under controlled gradients of fluid shear stress and cytokine-induced inflammation. Each chip accommodates 24 replicates and generates shear stresses ranging from 0.06 to 0.9 Pa. The platform supports long-term culture of healthy chondrocytes, maintaining high viability, enhanced collagen type II and aggrecan expression, and formation of 3D aggregates and contracted microtissue-like structures over 21 days. Inflammatory conditions induced by stimulation with recombinant interleukin-1β (IL-1β) led to extracellular matrix degradation, disrupted tissue architecture, and reduced expression of cartilage-specific markers. Elevated levels of metalloproteinases and pro-inflammatory cytokines, characteristics of OA, were detected even at minimal IL-1β concentrations, demonstrating the model's sensitivity to inflammatory stimuli. This microfluidic system provides a robust, scalable approach for modeling OA-related inflammation in a dynamic environment, offering strong potential for high-throughput drug screening targeting inflammatory pathways. Inflammation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6290/download 10.1039/d5lc01167a application/pdf Lab on a Chip issn:1473-0197 Lab on a Chip 4.43 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6282 Entwicklung einer Evaluationskultur in der Gesundheitsförderung. Standortbestimmung zur Evaluation in der Gesundheitsförderung im DACH-Raum Paul, Hannah Hannah Paul Bielefeld University Ackermann, Günter Günter Ackermann ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Braunegger-Kallinger, Gudrun Gudrun Braunegger-Kallinger Gesundheit Österreich Grillich, Ludwig Ludwig Grillich 0000-0002-4202-1382 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nöhammer, Elisabeth Elisabeth Nöhammer UMIT - Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Informatik und Technik Rohrauer-Näf, Gerlinde Gerlinde Rohrauer-Näf Gesundheit Österreich Vana, Irina Irina Vana Gesundheit Österreich von Rüden, Ursula Ursula von Rüden Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit Zumbrunn, Andrea Andrea Zumbrunn FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland Waxmann journal article Der Beitrag blickt auf die Evaluationskultur von Gesundheitsförderung im DACH-Raum (Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz), wobei die strukturelle Verankerung sowie Ausschnitte der Evaluationspraxis betrachtet werden. Die Standortbestimmung basiert auf einem Austausch im Rahmen des Netzwerktreffens des DACH-Netzwerks Gesundheitsförderung im Jahr 2024 und Dokumentenanalysen zu Strukturen und zur Evaluationspraxis in den drei Ländern. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Evaluation breit anerkannt ist und stark von Förderinstitutionen gelenkt wird. Wirkungsorientierung wird wichtiger, wobei die Komplexität der Gesundheitsförderung die Evaluation methodisch fordert. Dieser Herausforderung wird primär mit Multimethodenansätzen und der zunehmenden Nutzung von Wirkungsmodellen begegnet. Die Prinzipien der Gesundheitsförderung werden in der Evaluation zunehmend, aber nicht systematisch beleuchtet. Die Transparenz und Veröffentlichung von Ergebnissen sind z. T. verbesserungsbedürftig. Insgesamt wird empfohlen die wissenschaftliche Orientierung und den Austausch zwischen Akteur:innen in der Evaluation zu verstärken. Evaluation Gesundheitsförderung Evaluationskultur Wirkung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6282/download 10.31244/zfe.2026.01.02 application/pdf Zeitschrift für Evaluation issn:1619-5515 Zeitschrift für Evaluation 2026 1 8 36 437.96 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6281 Simulating the Contribution of Smart EV Charging and PV Curtailment to Grid Congestion Mitigation Forkaliuk, Mariia Mariia Forkaliuk Vinnytsia National Technical University Franzl, Gerald Gerald Franzl 0000-0003-0260-9912 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Treytl, Albert Albert Treytl 0000-0001-5383-0348 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Applied Energy Innovation Institute (AEii) text eng Charging electric vehicles (EV) causes a considerable energy demand. Varying renewable generation can be utilised by smart EV charging if congestion of the power distribution grid can be avoided. The presented work analyses the impact of voltage controlled photovoltaic (PV) production, flexible loads, and adjustable EV charging. The local grid voltage communicates every slight change in real time, which links the decentralised applied mechanisms. Achieved results show that, if applied in parallel, the peaks caused by PV generation and EV charging can be mitigated to the benefit of the distribution grid, the PV generation, and the EV charging. Smart Grid Demand Response Congestion Mitigation EV Charging PV Curtailment Load Management http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6281/download 10.46855/energy-proceedings-12139 application/pdf 994.22 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6279 Prediction of mechanical and structural properties of WC-Co cemented carbides from magnetic data: Comparison between machine learning and conventional linear regression Brueckl, Hubert Hubert Brueckl 0000-0002-5661-4189 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Breth, Leoni Leoni Breth 0000-0003-3371-8505 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fischbacher, Johann Johann Fischbacher 0000-0002-0815-5379 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kuehrer, S. S. Kuehrer CERATIZIT Austria GmbH Pachlhofer, J. J. Pachlhofer CERATIZIT Austria GmbH Schwarz, M. M. Schwarz CERATIZIT Austria GmbH Weirather, T. T. Weirather CERATIZIT Austria GmbH Czettl, C. C. Czettl CERATIZIT Austria GmbH Elsevier BV journal article eng Based on experimental data and extensive experience, magnetic coercivity and saturation magnetization are traditionally used to estimate the microstructure and quality of cemented carbides, especially in the manufacturing industry. Using an artificial neural network (ANN), structural and mechanical properties of WC-Co elements can be predicted from magnetic data alone. The total field distribution, which is extracted from first-order-reversal-curves, serves as input data for the ANN. A collection of WC-Co pellet samples with a variety of powder compositions and processing parameters have been produced to cover a wide range of characteristic features for ANN training. It is shown that microstructural parameters such as mean WC grain size and mechanical properties such as hardness and fracture toughness can be derived with high accuracy. The prediction capability of the ANN is compared to the prediction capability of conventional linear regression. Cemented carbides WC-Co Magnetic properties Mechanical properties Machine learning Neural network Linear regression http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6279/download 10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2026.107769 application/pdf International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials issn:0263-4368 International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials 138 107769 1.39 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6280 Fertilizer-derived uranium uptake in maize (Zea mays L.): Findings from pot and field experiments in Tanzania Haneklaus, Nils Nils Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mwalongo, Dennis A. Dennis A. Mwalongo Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Mohammed, Najat K. Najat K. Mohammed Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Lisuma, Jacob B. Jacob B. Lisuma Tobacco Research Institute of Tanzania Brink, Hendrik Hendrik Brink University of Pretoria Mupambwa, Hupenyu A. Hupenyu A. Mupambwa University of Namibia Mazouz, Hamid Hamid Mazouz Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique Chubur, Viktoriia Viktoriia Chubur Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Roubík, Hynek Hynek Roubík Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Qu, Guangfei Guangfei Qu Kunming University of Science and Technology Wacławek, Stanisław Stanisław Wacławek Technical University of Liberec Mtei, Kelvin M. Kelvin M. Mtei Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology Elsevier BV journal article eng Phosphate fertilizers can introduce uranium (U) into agricultural soils and potentially into edible crop tissues. This work evaluated U transfer from fertilizers into maize (Zea mays L.) under Tanzanian field and pot conditions. Three fertilizers with contrasting intrinsic U concentrations (39–160 mg kg⁻¹) were assessed in a single-season field experiment and in a replicated pot experiment, together with measurements of calcium (Ca) and exploratory bark and kaolin amendment treatments to mitigate U transfer from soil to plant. In the field experiments, interpreted descriptively, U concentrations were highest in soil (2.07–3.96 mg kg⁻¹), intermediate in roots (0.99–2.20 mg kg⁻¹), stems (0.39–1.09 mg kg⁻¹), and leaves (0.17–0.48 mg kg⁻¹), and lowest in grain (0.09–0.26 mg kg⁻¹, ash basis). In the pot experiment, one-way ANOVA showed highly significant treatment effects for U in soil, root, stem, and leaf compartments (all p < 0.001), and fertilizer/amendment interactions were significant among fertilized pots, indicating treatment-specific responses. Transfer coefficients for U and Ca supported a consistent partitioning pattern of soil > root > stem ≈ leaf > grain and showed that U transfer to grain remained strongly attenuated in both systems. Several amendment treatments, particularly kaolin and tree bark sawdust, were associated with reduced U concentrations and reduced transfer beyond the root compartment in the pot experiments, although no mechanistic measurements were made. Overall, the results identified fertilizer sources and compartmental partitioning as key controls on maize U accumulation and provided regionally relevant baseline data for exposure assessment and for future testing of low-cost retention measures under field-relevant conditions. Uranium Phosphate fertilizers Maize kaolin Sawdust Tanzania http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6280/download 10.1016/j.hazadv.2026.101160 application/pdf Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances issn:2772-4166 Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 22 101160 5.56 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6276 Manual for Interviewing Women in Urban Informal Settlements and Slums Huber, Elisabeth Elisabeth Huber 0000-0003-4084-4315 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Italemahu, Tesfaye Zeleke Tesfaye Zeleke Italemahu 0000-0001-6377-6787 Addis Ababa University Kibret, Fitsum Dechasa Fitsum Dechasa Kibret 0000-0003-1410-0849 Addis Ababa University Fojo, Gudina Abashula Gudina Abashula Fojo 0000-0002-9522-3236 Jimma University Berger, Tania Tania Berger 0000-0003-2932-0262 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Abdulkadir, Mubarek Kedir Mubarek Kedir Abdulkadir 0009-0000-3124-8007 Mekelle University Nedessa, Kumela Gudeta Kumela Gudeta Nedessa 0009-0001-3403-9240 Addis Ababa University Tegegne, Atsede Desta Atsede Desta Tegegne 0000-0002-0882-2485 BOKU University Negese, Daniel Semunugus Daniel Semunugus Negese 0009-0000-9618-2790 Mekelle University de Amurane, António Manuel António Manuel de Amurane 0000-0002-7643-5997 Lúrio University Mucufo, Jaibo Rassul Jaibo Rassul Mucufo 0000-0003-1898-9286 Lúrio University University of Krems Press text Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research Strengthening Research and Educational Competences of HEIs for Gender sensitive Urban (InfoRmal Settlement) Transformation | GIRT deu This manual is designed to guide researchers who are determined to conduct qualitative interviews with women in African countries and other developing countries, especially those living in informal settlements, peri-urban neighbourhoods, and urban slums. It provides practical, ethical, and methodological guidance tailored to low-resource and socially complex environments where women’s experiences are often shaped by poverty, informality, gender inequality, limited access to services, and vulnerability to economic and environmental shocks. The manual supports researchers in planning, implementing, and documenting interviews in culturally sensitive, gender-responsive, and ethically sound manners. It addresses key considerations, including community entry, informed consent in low-literacy settings, safeguarding and confidentiality, power dynamics between researchers and participants, and strategies for building trust. It also offers guidance on adapting interview techniques to diverse contexts, including multilingual environments and subcultural settings. Attention is given to engaging women whose voices are frequently underrepresented in formal research processes, such as informal workers, female heads of households, young mothers, and women with limited mobility or education. The manual emphasizes respectful listening, trauma-informed approaches, and reflexivity among researchers to ensure that women's lived experiences are accurately and responsibly captured. It can also serve as a practical training resource for postgraduate students (MA and PhD candidates) who plan to conduct field-based research with women living in low-income and informal settlement settings. By offering clear methodological guidance and context-sensitive interview strategies, it helps emerging researchers build the skills needed to engage respectfully and rigorously with marginalized segments of the population. In essence, this manual aims to inspire and support high-quality qualitative research by strengthening methodological rigor, enhancing data depth and reliability, and increasing the trustworthiness of research findings. It promotes critical reflection on research ethics, power dynamics, and the responsibilities of researchers working with marginalized communities. Additionally, it provides practical guidance on navigating the complex realities of fieldwork in slums and informal settlements, including ensuring participant safety and responding to unforeseen challenges in resource-limited, socially dynamic urban informal and slum environments. Qualitative Research Interview Data Analysis Research Ethics Social Sciences Urban Research Women Guide http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6276/download 10.48341/rsay-g144 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf 9.61 MB 2026-04-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6275 Recognizing, managing, and preventing cognitive sequelae after stroke. A narrative review Pantoni, Leonardo Leonardo Pantoni 0000-0001-7357-8530 University of Milan Pikija, Slaven Slaven Pikija 0000-0002-6070-3635 Medical University of Graz Nguyen, Tuyen Van Tuyen Van Nguyen 0009-0005-2119-4160 Stroke Center, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi Brainin, Michael Michael Brainin 0000-0001-8363-4962 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) affects up to one-third of stroke survivors and is a major contributor to long-term disability and reduced quality of life. Its heterogeneous phenotype reflects the interplay of acute cerebrovascular injury with chronic vascular pathology, inflammation, blood–brain barrier dysfunction, and, in many patients, coexisting neurodegeneration. Clinical manifestations vary according to lesion location and most commonly involve executive and attentional deficits, with variable impairment of memory, language, visuospatial function, and neuropsychiatric domains. Cognitive trajectories range from partial early recovery to persistent or progressive decline. Diagnosis remains challenging because covert cerebrovascular disease and overlapping neurodegenerative processes may mimic or amplify deficits. A stepwise diagnostic strategy combining focused cognitive screening, neuropsychological assessment when indicated, and neuroimaging is therefore recommended. In many acute stroke settings, CT continues to serve as the routine first-line modality, whereas MRI allows more detailed characterization where available. Emerging adjuncts include fluid biomarkers of neuroaxonal injury, inflammation, and vascular brain injury, as well as digital and telephone-based tools that may support longitudinal monitoring in selected populations. Treatment options remain limited. Non-pharmacological interventions, including cognitive rehabilitation, physical activity, and multimodal neurorehabilitation, are central to current management, although PSCI-specific high-quality evidence is scarce. Prevention is essential and should focus on vascular risk-factor control, lifestyle modification, cognitive reserve, and social engagement. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the mechanisms, presentation, diagnosis, and management of PSCI and highlights priorities for harmonized care pathways and the routine integration of cognitive health into stroke care. Post-stroke cognitive impairment Vascular cognitive impairment Post-stroke dementia Cerebral small vessel disease Pathophysiology Biomarkers Prevention http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6275/download 10.1016/j.cccb.2026.100543 application/pdf Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior issn:2666-2450 Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior 10 100543 1012.78 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6274 Responsabilidad social corporativa generadora de competitividad en empresas industriales del sector de alimentos y bebidas Padilla-Lozano, Carmen Carmen Padilla-Lozano 0000-0001-8179-5471 Escuela Superior Politécnica Ecológica Amazónica Collazzo-Yelpo, Pablo Pablo Collazzo-Yelpo 0000-0002-0992-7828 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Arévalo-Avecillas, Danny Danny Arévalo-Avecillas 0009-0004-7161-1113 Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral Luciano-Alipio, Rober Rober Luciano-Alipio 0000-0001-9555-6690 Universidad Nacional Autónoma Altoandina de Tarma Cevallos-Valdiviezo, Holger Holger Cevallos-Valdiviezo 0000-0003-3171-8800 Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral Universidad Icesi journal article Este estudio tuvo como propósito examinar el vínculo entre la responsabilidad social corporativa y la competitividad en el sector de alimentos y bebidas de economías emergentes. Para ello, se diseñó y validó un modelo de segundo orden, utilizando un enfoque cuantitativo y transversal, con una muestra de 218 gerentes de empresas ubicadas en Guayaquil, Ecuador. Los hallazgos revelaron una relación positiva y significativa (β = 0,708, p < 0,001) entre la responsabilidad social corporativa y la competitividad; además, subrayan que las prácticas socialmente responsables fortalecen el desempeño competitivo de las organizaciones. Los resultados contribuyen a la mejor comprensión de las relaciones de las empresas y de las posibles mejoras que pudieran emprender en el entorno nacional e internacional, y otorgan herramientas y criterios para la gestión de las empresas con el fin de incrementar el valor en las relaciones medioambientales y competitivas con sus stakeholders. consumo sostenible competitividad responsabilidad social corporativa ética organizacional reducción de las desigualdades http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6274/download 10.18046/j.estger.2025.176.7359 application/pdf Estudios Gerenciales issn:2665-6744 Estudios Gerenciales 349 360 440.87 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6272 Embodied Creativity and the limits of Artificial Intelligence : A conceptual critique through artistic practice Ahmadi, Arefeh Arefeh Ahmadi 0009-0009-0460-696X Drexel University Polyak, Emil Emil Polyak 0000-0002-8699-4354 Drexel University Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng The creative human mind operates in ways fundamentally different from AI through our bodies, emotions, and lived experiences that algorithms simply cannot replicate. This paper presents a conceptual and interpretive critique of AI's creative limitations by examining neurological processes, particularly the brain's Reticular Activating System (RAS), which serves as our attention filter and shapes how we process creative stimuli. Drawing on Material Engagement Theory and somatic cognition, I argue that creative thinking emerges through active engagement with materials and bodily sensation, an idea further supported by recent work in neuroaesthetics. I ground this theoretical analysis in three works from my own artistic practice Captive Bird, Arsenic: King of Poisons, and Ghost in the Wind using them as interpretive touchstones to illuminate how human creativity emerges from sensory experience, emotional memory, and physical engagement with materials. Each piece contextualizes philosophical arguments about what machines cannot achieve: the intuitive leaps that arise when we filter stimuli through personal experience, the integration of half-forgotten memories that surface unexpectedly during creation, and the tactile discoveries that come through manipulating physical media. While AI tools generate impressive technical outputs, they fundamentally lack the embodied intuition that gives human art its depth and resonance. This critique positions AI as a sophisticated tool that extends human creative capacity rather than an autonomous creative force. Embodied Creativity Reticular Activating System (RAS) Neuroaesthetics Material Engagement Theory (MET) Somatic Cognition Artificial Intelligence Limitations http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6272/download 10.48341/z040-jk73 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf 877.12 kB 2026-04

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6271 We Are Not in the Driving Seat : Unresolved Mysteries of Human Cognition and the Problem of Evaluating Machine Reasoning Wagner, Michael G. Michael G. Wagner Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng The evaluation of artificial intelligence, and of large language models in particular, usually starts with a rarely examined assumption: that human cognition is sufficiently well understood to serve as a reliable benchmark. This paper argues that assumption is unfounded. Drawing on current literature in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, and machine learning interpretability, we identify four domains in which the biological basis of human reasoning remains unresolved—the neural origins of voluntary action, the confabulatory architecture of conscious self-report, the phenomenological diversity of inner experience, and the embodied nature of tacit knowledge—and examine what each implies for AI evaluation. We contend that measuring machine reasoning against human cognition constitutes a category error: comparing a computationally transparent artifact against a biological system whose core functional properties remain scientifically contested. artificial intelligence evaluation human cognition readiness potential confabulation chain-of-thought reasoning anendophasia AI benchmarking http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6271/download 10.48341/p07t-8e48 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf Mad Opinions Mad Opinions 396.26 kB 2026-04

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6261 Cochrane Evaluation of (Semi-) Automated Review Methods (CESAR): Protocol for an adaptive platform study within reviews Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Banda, Susan Susan Banda 0000-0001-6773-5691 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Callaghan, Max Max Callaghan Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Department for Climate Economics and Policy, Member of the Leibniz Association, Potsdam, Germany Chase, Jo-Ana Jo-Ana Chase Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Eisele-Metzger, Angelika Angelika Eisele-Metzger Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg / Medical Faculty – University of Freiburg, Germany Flemyng, Ella Ella Flemyng Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom Gardner, Sean Sean Gardner Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Helfer, Bartosz Bartosz Helfer Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Jemiolo, Pawel Pawel Jemiolo AGH University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland Macura, Biljana Biljana Macura Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, Sweden Minx, Jan C. Jan C. Minx Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Department for Climate Economics and Policy, Member of the Leibniz Association, Potsdam, Germany Noel-Storr, Anna Anna Noel-Storr Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom Rajabzadeh Tahmasebi, Noosheen Noosheen Rajabzadeh Tahmasebi Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg / Medical Faculty – University of Freiburg, Germany Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, Cochrane Austria, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Meerpohl, Joerg J. Joerg J. Meerpohl Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center – University of Freiburg / Medical Faculty – University of Freiburg, Germany Thomas, James James Thomas EPPI Centre, UCL Social Research Institute, University College London, London, UK openRxiv text PREPRINT Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve the efficiency of evidence synthesis and reduce human error. However, robust methods for evaluating rapidly evolving AI tools within the practical workflows of evidence synthesis remain underdeveloped. This protocol describes a study design for assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and usability of AI tools in comparison to traditional human-only workflows in the context of Cochrane systematic reviews. Methods: Members of the Cochrane Evaluation of (Semi-) Automated Review (CESAR) Methods Project developed an adaptive platform study-within-a-review (SWAR) design, modeled after clinical platform trials. This design employs a master protocol to concurrently evaluate multiple AI tools (interventions) against a standard human-only process (control) across three key review tasks: title and abstract screening, full-text screening, and data extraction. The adaptive framework allows for the addition or removal of AI tools based on interim performance analyses without necessitating a restart of the study. Performance will be assessed using metrics such as accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, precision), efficiency (time on task), response stability, impact of errors, and usability, in alignment with Responsible use of AI in evidence SynthEsis (RAISE) principles. Results: The study will generate comparative data about the performance and usability of specific AI tools employed in a semi- or fully automated manner relative to standard human effort. The protocol provides a flexible framework for the assessment of AI tools in evidence synthesis, addressing the limitations of static, one-time evaluations. Discussion: This study protocol presents a novel methodological approach to addressing the challenges of evaluating AI tools for evidence syntheses. By validating entire workflows rather than individual technologies, the findings will establish an evidence base for determining the viability of integrating AI into evidence-synthesis workflows. The adaptive design of this study is flexible and can be adopted by other investigators, ensuring that the evaluation framework remains relevant as new tools emerge. Cochrane reviews http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6261/download 10.64898/2026.04.13.26350802 application/pdf 2.81 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6256 The Effect of Temperature on Trophic Discrimination of Stable Isotopes and Biokinetics in Common Carp Kuklina, I. I. Kuklina Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Vodňany Czech Republic Kubec, J. J. Kubec Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Vodňany Czech Republic Balzani, P. P. Balzani Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Vodňany Czech Republic Meador, T. B. T. B. Meador Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry České Budějovice Czech Republic Kainz, M. J. M. J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Buřič, M. M. Buřič Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Vodňany Czech Republic Veselý, L. L. Veselý 0000-0002-0886-4298 Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Vodňany Czech Republic Wiley journal article eng Stable isotope analysis (SIA) provides essential information toward a better understanding of trophic ecology. However, the interpretation of SIA results relies on assumptions about the trophic discrimination factor (TDF), which aims to improve the accuracy but may lead to bias. In aquatic ecosystems, most biota are poikilothermic organisms, thus temperature is one of the most important parameters affecting all biological processes, including the trophic discrimination of stable isotopes. Therefore, we conducted an experiment to establish TDF for freshwater fish under different temperature regimes (15°C, 25°C, and natural ambient pond temperatures from July to September). We used common carp (Cyprinus carpio, L., 1758) as a model organism. In the first phase of the experiment (weeks 1–6), all fish were fed a defined fish feed to establish a baseline isotopic signal for all individuals. In the second phase (weeks 7–18), fish were randomly divided into three temperature groups and were all fed different types of fish feed. Results indicated temperature‐dependent TDF, with nitrogen showing higher temperature dependency, where highest TDF were observed in the 15°C treatment and lowest in the 25°C treatment. In contrast, for carbon, an equilibrium of muscle isotopic values was reached only in the natural ambient temperature regime. Presumably, discrimination of nitrogen isotopes was related to metabolic turnover rates, where all values were significant, while for carbon, only significant values were found under natural ambient temperature conditions. These findings highlight the importance of considering environmental thermal conditions in evaluating stable isotope signatures in trophic studies. biokinetic carbon carp nitrogen trophic discrimination factor http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6256/download 10.1002/jez.70086 application/pdf Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology issn:2471-5638 Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology 1.18 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6260 Vitrectomy After Cataract Surgery as a Patient Safety Indicator: A Rapid Review to Support Benchmarking Within the Austrian Inpatient Quality Indicators Framework Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Gadinger, Arianna Arianna Gadinger 0009-0003-6863-8297 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Cooper, Christopher Christopher Cooper Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Braun, Alexander Alexander Braun 0000-0002-0310-8688 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) journal article eng Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure in high-income countries. It is considered relatively safe and rarely has serious complications. Nevertheless, a quality assessment of the care structures is important, and Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs) have already been established at the system level. The Austrian Inpatient Quality Indicator system (A-IQI) uses a nationwide benchmark and annually reports the vitrectomy rate based on all cataract operations as a quality indicator for complications. The primary objective of this study is to validate the Inpatient Quality Indicator for Vitrectomy as a measure of complications during or after cataract surgery, using international comparative values. We conducted a rapid review, searching for studies in MEDLINE and EMBASE from 2012 to 2024. For the data synthesis, we applied a meta-analysis. A total of 3792 studies were screened, of which 25 were eligible. The rapid review showed that the vitrectomy rate following cataract surgery was 1.29% [95% uncertainty interval (UI) 0.78-2.11, <jats:italic toggle="yes">I</jats:italic> <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> =99.6%] when reported per eye. In contrast, the pooled vitrectomy rate was 0.80% (95% UI: 0.37-1.74, <jats:italic toggle="yes">I</jats:italic> <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> =99.6%) when reported per patient. This shows that the Austrian benchmark is lower in terms of procedures, but higher in terms of patients. However, due to the A-IQI data using procedures rather than patients as the denominator, a comparison with procedural reporting is recommended. The vitrectomy rate in the A-IQI reporting falls short. The literature shows differences in terms of severity and the number of operations performed per surgeon. Though the A-IQI process and the claims data used show potential, it can be seen that the A-IQI indicator underestimates the rates of complications. vitrectomy cataract surgery patient safety indicator A-IQI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6260/download 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001492 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf Journal of Patient Safety issn:1549-8417 Journal of Patient Safety 668.36 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6259 Expert consensus on hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: a patient-centered approach Fuggle, Nicholas Nicholas Fuggle University of Southampton Rannou, François François Rannou Université Paris Cité Maheu, Emmanuel Emmanuel Maheu Hôpital Antoine-Béclère Migliore, Alberto Alberto Migliore Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Al-Daghri, Nasser Nasser Al-Daghri King Saud University Alokail, Majed Majed Alokail King Saud University Ammann, Patrick Patrick Ammann University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Berenbaum, Francis Francis Berenbaum Sorbonne Université Botto-van Bemden, Angie Angie Botto-van Bemden Musculoskeletal Research International, Key Biscayne, FL, USA Brandi, Maria Luisa Maria Luisa Brandi Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Burlet, Nansa Nansa Burlet University of Liège Chapurlat, Roland Roland Chapurlat Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Cooper, Cyrus Cyrus Cooper University of Southampton Dennison, Elaine Elaine Dennison University of Southampton Harvey, Nicholas C Nicholas C Harvey University of Southampton Im, Gun-il Gun-il Im Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital Kurth, Andreas Andreas Kurth Goethe University Frankfurt Matijevic, Radmila Radmila Matijevic University of Novi Sad Messina, Daniel Daniel Messina Universidad de Buenos Aires Faure, Jordi Monfort Jordi Monfort Faure Universitat Pompeu Fabra Radermecker, Régis P. Régis P. Radermecker University of Liège Schmidmaier, Ralf Ralf Schmidmaier LMU University Hospital Silverman, Stuart Stuart Silverman OMC Clinical Research Center Wegrzyn, Julien Julien Wegrzyn University of Lausanne Zakraoui, Leith Leith Zakraoui Tunis El Manar University Rizzoli, René René Rizzoli University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Reginster, Jean-Yves Jean-Yves Reginster King Saud University Bruyère, Olivier Olivier Bruyère University of Liège Mobasheri, Ali Ali Mobasheri 0000-0001-6261-1286 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear polysaccharide which occurs naturally as a constituent of synovial fluid. The HA concentration in the joint decreases inexorably during the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and so, for nearly five decades, HA has been trialled and used in the treatment of knee OA. There are strong data from clinical trials, meta-analyses and umbrella reviews to support the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IAHA) in the treatment of patients with knee OA, though not in patients with acute, active OA experiencing a flare. The majority of the literature suggests that IAHA has a positive safety profile despite a few meta-analyses suggesting an increased risk of serious adverse effects. Further qualitative analysis integrating patient preferences for multi-modal and/or non-surgical management is required in order to further explore these findings. IAHA has been combined with a number of additional agents, including mannitol, sorbitol, chondroitin sulphate, tranexamic acid, polynucleotides and hybrid IAHA formulations. These show variable performance beyond the baseline effect of their constituents. It is crucial to consider the patient’s preference when considering treatments for knee OA. Specific to IAHA, patients seek minimally invasive, lower-risk, and non-steroidal options with at least moderate efficacy and advantageous safety profiles. Osteoarthritis Knee Hyaluronic Acid Injection IAHA http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6259/download 10.1007/s40520-026-03366-8 application/pdf Aging Clinical and Experimental Research issn:1720-8319 Aging Clinical and Experimental Research 38 1 903.88 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6258 Intercultural sensitivity of preservice primary school teachers: insights from a modified intercultural sensitivity scale and interethnic friendship, plurilingualism, and socioeconomic status as key antecedents Mlinar, Karmen Karmen Mlinar 0000-0002-6455-565X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mlinarič, Tamara Tamara Mlinarič Basic School Medvode, Medvode, Slovenia Krammer, Georg Georg Krammer Johannes Kepler University of Linz Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Intercultural sensitivity, the affective component of intercultural communication competence, is essential for teachers to develop during their studies to succeed in increasingly diverse schools. In the present study, the intercultural sensitivity of preservice teachers (n = 215) in Slovenia was assessed using the ISS-S, the Slovenian version of the intercultural sensitivity scale. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed the need for adaptation to the Slovenian sociocultural context: a four-factor structure representing four dimensions of intercultural sensitivity was developed and validated. Results showed that preservice teachers exhibited relatively high levels of interaction engagement, respect for cultural differences and interaction enjoyment, but lower levels of interaction confidence. Linear regression analyses identified interethnic friendship as the antecedent of all four dimensions, socioeconomic status of interaction enjoyment, and plurilingualism of interaction confidence and, when not accounting for interethnic friendship, of interaction engagement. Given these findings, implications for fostering intercultural sensitivity within initial teacher education are discussed. Intercultural sensitivity interethnic friendship http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6258/download 10.1057/s41599-026-06707-0 application/pdf Humanities and Social Sciences Communications issn:2662-9992 Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 13 1 595.46 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6255 Cultural intermediaries of the green transition? European cultural networks and the balancing act of an emerging social role Magkou, Matina Matina Magkou 0000-0003-4007-2087 SIC.Lab Méditerranée, Université Côte d’Azur, France Kolokytha, Olga Olga Kolokytha 0000-0001-7817-165X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems SAGE Publications journal article eng This article examines the role of European cultural networks as cultural intermediaries in the green transition within European Union context, where climate action is being mainstreamed in all policy fields, including culture. It contributes to discussions on environmental sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors, the contemporary cultural politics of the environment and the expanded social and political roles of cultural intermediaries. Methodologically, the study combines a review of materials produced by the networks with interviews with 16 network representatives. The article expands the concept of cultural intermediation by identifying three modalities in relation to the green transition – proactive, reactive and passive – and the parameters that shape them. It shows that these modalities should not be understood merely as varying degrees of enthusiasm in relaying policy priorities but also as political stances towards a highly contested agenda and the evolving social roles expected of cultural intermediaries. The analysis argues that intermediation is fundamentally a balancing act – between policy imperatives, funding dependencies, constrained resources and expertise, competitive peer dynamics and individual agency – and provides insights into the negotiated social roles of cultural intermediaries. Cultural intermediaries cultural policy European commission European cultural networks European Green Deal green transition http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6255/download 10.1177/13675494261433791 application/pdf European Journal of Cultural Studies issn:1367-5494 European Journal of Cultural Studies 233.21 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6253 Understanding stress factors in farming: A nationwide survey on occupational strain and mental health among Austrian farmers Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schaffler, Yvonne Yvonne Schaffler 0000-0003-4068-8930 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mracnay, Brigitte Brigitte Mracnay Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Luttenberger, Katharina Katharina Luttenberger 0000-0002-9877-5423 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer, Viktoria Viktoria Neubauer Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety & Innovation (Austria) Elsevier BV journal article eng Situated at the intersection of ecological, economic, and social transformations, farmers operate within structurally embedded conditions with important implications for mental health. This study examines work-related stressors among Austrian farmers, exploring gender and age differences and their associations with mental health indicators, thereby addressing a gap in the European context. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 2006 Austrian farmers in autumn/winter 2024/2025. Participants rated 19 predefined work-related stressors and completed standardized instruments assessing depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), perceived stress (PSS-4), sleep disturbances (ISI-2), alcohol misuse (CAGE), and suicidality (SBQ-R). Qualitative data were collected via an open-ended question about further stressors. Bureaucracy/documentation was rated as the most burdensome stressor, followed by agricultural policy, price fluctuations, and high workload. Men reported higher stress from animal welfare activism, public pressure, and policy, whereas women reported higher stress from caregiving, physical labor, and generational conflicts. Younger farmers experienced more stress from financial concerns, workload, and generational conflicts than older farmers. While structural stressors, particularly those related to bureaucracy and agricultural policy, were perceived as most burdensome, stressors linked to resource depletion, such as financial strain, high workload, and social isolation, showed the strongest associations with impaired mental health. The findings highlight a distinction between perceived burden and psychological impact: stressors that threaten key resources within farmers’ livelihoods are more strongly associated with mental health outcomes than those experienced as administratively burdensome. This underscores the need for interventions that not only address structural conditions but also strengthen psychosocial resources within the socio-structural context of rural life. Agriculture Farmers Stressor Mental health Financial concerns Loneliness http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6253/download 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2026.104163 application/pdf Journal of Rural Studies issn:0743-0167 Journal of Rural Studies 124 104163 2.64 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6251 The Influence of Micropatterned Surfaces on Platelet Adhesion to Reduce the Risk of Thrombus Formation in Left Ventricular Assist Devices Bonora, Marta Marta Bonora 0000-0003-3667-0965 Medical University of Vienna Perak, Stjepan Stjepan Perak UpNano GmbH, Vienna, Austria Kopp, Sonja Sonja Kopp Garcia Morales, Josu Josu Garcia Morales Bionic surface technologies GmbH, Graz, Austria Benauer, Richard Richard Benauer Bionic surface technologies GmbH, Graz, Austria Lunzer, Markus Markus Lunzer UpNano GmbH, Vienna, Austria Mühlberger, Michael Michael Mühlberger PROFACTOR GmbH, Steyr, Austria Ruthmeier, Teresa Teresa Ruthmeier Medical University of Vienna Messner, Barbara Barbara Messner Medical University of Vienna Fischer, Michael Bernhard Michael Bernhard Fischer 0000-0002-5876-0243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Moscato, Francesco Francesco Moscato Medical University of Vienna Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Purpose Surface micropatterning is being explored as a strategy to mitigate thrombus formation and reduce long-term anticoagulation requirements in left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). This study investigated whether specific micro-topographies can modulate platelet deposition under LVAD supraphysiological wall shear stress (WSS) conditions. Materials and Methods A custom microfluidic platform was developed to generate a linear WSS gradient from 16 to 130 Pa. Microchannels were patterned with reverse cones and hemispheres in small (1–3 µm) and large (3–9 µm) sizes using two-photon polymerization and nanoimprinting. Human blood was perfused through the microchannels, and platelet deposition was quantified over time as the area coverage ratio (Aₚₗₜ/Aₜₒₜ) and area under the curve (AUC). Platelet detachment events were counted as an indicator of thrombus stability, and computational simulations supported the interpretation of local shear conditions. Results Consistent trends emerged, although no statistical differences were observed relative to flat controls. Aₚₗₜ/Aₜₒₜ increased with WSS for all surfaces. At 16 Pa, small and large cones reduced platelet adhesion by approximately 84 and 98%, respectively, compared to flat controls. At 49 Pa, the reduction was about 95% for small cones and 80% for large cones. Conical geometries also promoted platelet washout at higher WSS. Small hemispherical features showed more than 50% lower platelet adhesion than flat surfaces for WSS > 16 Pa, with limited thrombus growth. Conclusion Conical micropatterns may be most effective at limiting platelet adhesion at lower WSS, while small hemispheres may perform better at higher WSS. These trends suggest a surface–shear interaction that warrants further investigation for LVAD surface optimization. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) Platelet adhesion Micron/nano 3D printing Micropatterning Thrombosis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6251/download 10.1007/s10439-026-04108-7 application/pdf Annals of Biomedical Engineering issn:0090-6964 Annals of Biomedical Engineering 2.20 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6248 Modeling Liquid‐Mediated Interactions for Close‐to‐Substrate Magnetic Microparticle Transport in Dynamic Magnetic Field Landscapes Gusenbauer, Markus Markus Gusenbauer 0000-0002-3540-3964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Huhnstock, Rico Rico Huhnstock 0000-0002-3326-8084 University of Kassel Kovacs, Alexander Alexander Kovacs 0000-0002-8413-1950 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Oezelt, Harald Harald Oezelt 0000-0002-3754-3565 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ehresmann, Arno Arno Ehresmann 0000-0002-0981-2289 University of Kassel Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng Understanding the on‐chip motion of magnetic particles in a microfluidic environment is key to realizing magnetic particle‐based Lab‐on‐a‐chip systems for medical diagnostics. In this work, a simulation model is established to quantify the trajectory of a single particle moving close to a polymer surface in a quiescent liquid. The simulations include hydrodynamic, magnetostatic, and Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek (DLVO) interactions. They are applied to particle motion driven by a dynamically changing magnetic field landscape created by engineered parallel‐stripe magnetic domains superposed by a homogeneous, time‐varying external magnetic field. The simulation model is adapted to experiments in terms of fluid‐particle interactions with the magnetic field landscape approximated by analytic equations under the assumption of surface charges. Varying simulation parameters, we especially clarify the impact of liquid‐mediated DLVO interactions, which are essential for diagnostic applications, on the 3D trajectory of the particle. A comparison to experimental results validates our simulation approach. DLVO forces lattice Boltzmann fluid dynamics magnetic particle dynamics magnetic stray field landscape http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6248/download 10.1002/ppsc.202500160 application/pdf Particle &amp; Particle Systems Characterization issn:0934-0866 Particle &amp; Particle Systems Characterization 43 4 1.69 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6250 Barriers and facilitators for consuming a plant-based diet in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study Chmelar, Sabine Sabine Chmelar Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Trübswasser, Ursula Ursula Trübswasser Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Aubram, Tatjana Tatjana Aubram Institute for Innovation Systems, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Leitner, Gabriele Gabriele Leitner Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Haas, Andrea Andrea Haas Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Neubauer, Oliver Oliver Neubauer 0000-0001-6835-8787 Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, University for Continuing Education Krems Wagner, Karl-Heinz Karl-Heinz Wagner Research Platform Active Ageing, University of Vienna Wondrasch, Barbara Barbara Wondrasch Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Höld, Elisabeth Elisabeth Höld Institute of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten Frontiers Media SA journal article Abstract Introduction: A predominantly plant-based dietary concept was developed in the course of the NUMOQUA study (Nutrition and Movement to Improve Quality of Life in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis) as part of the interdisciplinary therapeutic intervention for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). This study included focus group discussions (FGDs), which aimed to identify perceived barriers and facilitators for following these dietary recommendations. Methods: In total, 4 FGDs were held with a total of 24 participants aged 50–75 years with mild to moderate knee OA, who belonged to the intervention group of the NUMOQUA study and followed the plant-based diet. FGDs were recorded, transcribed, and coded using an adapted version of the socio-ecological framework in MAXQDA (Max Qualitative Data Analysis) software. Thematic areas were identified by collating data relevant to each code, code group, and the four spheres of influence (individual, interpersonal and social, environmental, and policy). Results: Barriers for adopting the dietary recommendations primarily involved the limited availability of suitable options when eating out, adherence to traditional eating habits, and prioritizing family members’ preferences. Facilitators included family support, goal-setting, establishing a routine, individual approaches, and motivation derived from improved physical health. Discussion: The results reflect the diversity of influencing factors at the individual, interpersonal and social, and environmental levels, and provide important information for future dietary interventions for those affected by knee OA and other non-communicable diseases, particularly as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Clinical trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05955300, identifier NCT05955300. focus group nutritional therapy osteoarthritis plant-based diet qualitative http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6250/download 10.3389/fnut.2026.1743219 application/pdf Frontiers in Nutrition issn:2296-861X Frontiers in Nutrition 13 911.42 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6247 Rethinking Climate Change on the Role of Human Power Generation, Alternative Perspectives, Potential Solutions, and a Plea for Action Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau Institute of Chemical Technology Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Freiberg Germany Steiner, Gerald Gerald Steiner 0000-0003-3340-3941 Department for Knowledge and Communication Management University for Continuing Education Krems—Danube University Krems an der Donau Austria Harwood, Tom Tom Harwood Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford Oxford UK Wiley journal article eng Climate change is typically attributed solely to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. We propose a broader conceptualization of this complex challenge by considering the growing role of anthropogenic power generation and the Earth's delicate energy balance. In addition, we consider the impact of continued population growth and the growing need for energy. This integrated perspective may contribute to explaining the currently unexplained discrepancies in existing climate change models. In addition, we propose a forward looking strategy to move from pessimism to proactivity in mitigating climate change. For industrial production, there is a lever to change things by replacing existing processes with more efficient ones and by recovering low caloric heat. This can be paired with traditional carbon mitigation approaches. In this way, humanity is the cause of climate change, and humanity also has the tools to defeat climate change. anthropocene chemical industry climate change human overpopulation power generation replacement http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6247/download 10.1002/cite.70100 application/pdf Chemie Ingenieur Technik issn:0009-286X Chemie Ingenieur Technik 1.15 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6252 Nano-Ru-HKUST-1 enhanced PVA hydrogels: Laying the foundation for MOF-based cartilage tissue scaffolds Vukonic, Leonarda Leonarda Vukonic AC2T Research (Austria) Santos, Nádia E. Nádia E. Santos University of Aveiro Bauer, Christoph Christoph Bauer 0000-0002-5142-3834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Groß, Felix Felix Groß TU Wien Thurner, P.J. P.J. Thurner TU Wien Rodriguez Ripoll, Manel Manel Rodriguez Ripoll AC2T Research (Austria) Gachot, Carsten Carsten Gachot TU Wien Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Braga, Susana S. Susana S. Braga University of Aveiro Almeida Paz, Filipe A. Filipe A. Almeida Paz University of Aveiro Nothnagel, Rosa Maria Rosa Maria Nothnagel 0009-0002-3624-8422 AC2T Research (Austria) Elsevier BV journal article eng Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) gather a unique set of properties, namely tunable porosity, large internal surface area, and modifiable chemical functionality, that make them particularly suitable for biomedical applications, specially as delivery agents. However, many pristine MOFs suffer from poor chemical stability, limited conductivity and mechanical fragility, which restrict their practical use. An emerging strategy for biomedical applications is to combine the chemical versatility of MOFs with the flexibility, biocompatibility, and water-retentive nature of hydrogels. We herein report the development of a novel hydrogel composite incorporating a nano-sized MOF with the skeleton of HKUST-1 ([Cu3(BTC)2], a copper-based MOF originally developed at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), in which ruthenium replaces copper as the metal center. Nano-Ru-HKUST-1, obtained by microwave-assisted synthesis, was directly dispersed into poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) solutions at three different concentrations (0.06, 0.3, and 1 wt.-%). The resulting mixtures were physically crosslinked into hydrogels using a freeze–thaw process. Composite hydrogels with concentrations of 0.06 and 0.3 wt.-% of nano-Ru-HKUST-1 exhibited enhanced water uptake, improved stiffness, energy dissipation, and stable viscoelastic behavior. They also showed significantly reduced friction coefficients compared to a metallic reference, which supports their suitability for load-bearing, lubricated environments. In contrast, composites with 1 wt% of nano-Ru-HKUST-1 had lower mechanical performance, likely due to particle aggregation. Cytocompatibility studies revealed that nano-Ru-HKUST-1 can support cell viability. Biological tolerance was cell-type-specific: primary human chondrocytes remained viable up to 0.3 wt.-%, whereas L929 fibroblasts showed signs of cytotoxicity at the same concentration. Overall, incorporating Ru-HKUST-1 into PVA hydrogels enables tunable mechanical and biological performance, with an optimal concentration range likely between 0.06 wt.-% and 0.3 wt.-%. These findings support the potential of Ru-HKUST-1-PVA composites for use in soft-tissue biomedical applications that require both structural integrity and biocompatibility. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) Ru-HKUST-1 PVA hydrogels Composite biomaterials Cartilage tissue engineering Cytocompatibility http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6252/download 10.1016/j.mtchem.2026.103446 application/pdf Materials Today Chemistry issn:2468-5194 Materials Today Chemistry 53 103446 5.92 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6249 Vermicomposting of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Manure with Fly Ash and Microbial Inoculants: Effects on Nutrients and Heavy Metals Mupambwa, Hupenyu A. Hupenyu A. Mupambwa 0000-0003-1315-5100 Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, Henties Bay P.O. Box 462, Namibia Ruben, Elia N. M. Elia N. M. Ruben Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, Henties Bay P.O. Box 462, Namibia Haneklaus, Nils H. Nils H. Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Handura, Bethold Bethold Handura Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, Henties Bay P.O. Box 462, Namibia Howoses, Veronica A. Veronica A. Howoses Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre, Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, Henties Bay P.O. Box 462, Namibia Ait Brahim, Jamal Jamal Ait Brahim Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, College of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir 43150, Morocco Beniazza, Redouane Redouane Beniazza Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation, College of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir 43150, Morocco Roubík, Hynek Hynek Roubík 0000-0002-7498-4140 Department of Food and BioResource Technology, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic Truter, Wayne F. Wayne F. Truter 0000-0001-7701-3481 Centre of Mineral Biogeochemistry, Green Futures Hub, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa van der Merwe, Elizabet M. Elizabet M. van der Merwe 0000-0002-4452-1292 Department of Chemistry, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria 0002, South Africa Brink, Hendrik Hendrik Brink 0000-0002-4699-6152 Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria 0002, South Africa MDPI AG journal article eng This study evaluated the effects of fly ash (F) and effective microorganisms (EM) on nutrient dynamics and heavy metal transformations during vermicomposting of camel manure (CM). Four treatments (CM, CM + F, CM + EM, and CM + F + EM) were arranged in a completely randomized design and monitored over 12 weeks. Significant (p < 0.05) treatment and time interactions were observed for pH, NH4-N, Mn, Pb, and Mo. The addition of EM resulted in a greater decline in pH compared to other treatments. After 12 weeks, Olsen P increased from 300.62 to 398.71 mg/kg in CM + EM, while NH4-N increased markedly from 22.74 to 86.62 mg/kg. In contrast, NO3/NO2-N declined in EM-amended treatments but increased in the control and CM + F. Trace metal concentrations generally increased due to mass reduction during vermicomposting yet remained within internationally acceptable limits. Germination index (GI) values varied significantly among crops and treatments, ranging from phytotoxic to non-phytotoxic responses. Although CM + EM produced superior nutrient enrichment, several vegetables exhibited GI values below 50%, indicating potential phytotoxicity for sensitive crops. In case of established crops for which nutrient supply outweighs early phytotoxic concerns, CM + EM represents the most agronomically beneficial option. Future studies should explore blending CM + EM and CM + F with stabilizing amendments such as biochar to optimize nutrient availability while minimizing salinity and phytotoxic risks. effective micro-organisms heavy metals extractable phosphorus Eisenia fetida vermi-degradation phytotoxicity http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6249/download 10.3390/agriculture16060654 application/pdf Agriculture issn:2077-0472 Agriculture 16 6 654 1.08 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6240 Ko-Forschung zu Gesundheitskompetenz bei Kindern im Alter von 9 - 13 bezogen auf Bewegung und Sport Kurzweil, Tessy Tessy Kurzweil Lorenz, Anna Anna Lorenz text deu Poster präsentiert am OIS zam Forum 2025, Wien, Oktober 2025 Bewegung Sport Gesundheitskompetenz Ko-Forschung Kinder Jugendliche http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6240/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 892.74 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6242 A Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis: Challenges and facilitators of performing co-research with children and adolescents Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Austrian National Public Health Institute, Vienna, Austria Rojatz, Daniela Daniela Rojatz https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8782-8913 Austrian National Public Health Institute, Vienna, Austria Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Sommer, Isolde Isolde Sommer 0000-0003-3592-1507 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria Gugglberger, Lisa Lisa Gugglberger https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7190-6086 Austrian National Public Health Institute, Vienna, Austria Nash, Rosie Rosie Nash Public Health & Health Service Innovation, Tasmanian School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia Mahr-Slotawa, Johanna Johanna Mahr-Slotawa 0009-0002-7305-6008 Faculty of Applied Health and Social Sciences, TH Rosenheim, Rosenheim, Germany Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Department for Evidence-Based Medicine and Evaluation, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems, Austria text eng Poster presented at the 18th European Public Health conference, Helsinki, Finland, November 2025 co-research participatory research children adolescents http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6242/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 925.56 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6244 Arbeitsblatt: Bau dein eigenes Gesundheitskompetenz-Modell Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Gesundheit Österreich Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Das Arbeitsblatt lädt dazu ein, die eigene Gesundheitskompetenz anhand des Gesundheitskompetenz-Modelles von KoKo-Health zu erkunden. Das Arbeitsblatt unterstützt eine Auseinandersetzung mit der Gesundheitskompetenz. Jede:r kann ein persönliches „Gesundheitskompetenz‑Haus“ bauen. Gesundheitskompetenz-Modell Health Literacy Arbeitsblatt http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6244/download 10.48341/KoKo-Health-Arbeitsblatt-Modell https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 502.32 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6243 Factsheet: Ein Gesundheitskompetenz-Modell von und für Jugendliche. Ergebnisse des partizipativen Forschungsprojektes “KoKo-Health” Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Gesundheit Österreich Moick, Sigrid Sigrid Moick 0000-0002-7319-0883 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sommer, Isolde Isolde Sommer 0000-0003-3592-1507 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gugglberger, Lisa Lisa Gugglberger 0000-0001-7190-6086 Gesundheit Österreich Stauch, Lisa Lisa Stauch 0009-0004-3897-2224 Technical University of Munich Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Das Factsheet beschreibt kompakt die Methoden und Ergebnisse des partizipativen Forschungsprojektes „KoKo-Health“, in dem ein Gesundheitskompetenzmodell von und für Jugendliche entwickelt wurde. Gesundheitskompetenzmodell Ko-Forschung Gesundheitskompetenz Jugendliche Factsheet http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6243/download 10.48341/KoKo-Health-Factsheet https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 1.17 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6246 Methodenkoffer: Ko-Forschung mit Kindern und Jugendlichen Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0000-0003-4094-6899 Gesundheit Österreich Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems KoKo-Health Jugendrat text deu Der Methodenkoffer aus dem Projekt KoKo-Health ist eine kompakte Sammlung mit Methodensteckbriefe, wichtigen Begriffserläuterungen und allgemeinen Grundlagen für Ko-Forschungsprojekte. Außerdem finden sich darin Arbeitsblätter sowie Tipps und Erfahrungen aus dem Projekt KoKo-Health. Der Methodenkoffer richtet sich an erster Stelle an Kinder und Jugendliche, die selbst in einem sozialwissenschaftlichen Projekt forschen möchten. Außerdem kann der Methodenkoffer erwachsene Ko-Forscher:innen in der Planung von Ko-Forschung unterstützen. Ko-Forschung partizipative Forschungsmethoden Jugendliche http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6246/download 10.48341/KoKo-Health-Methodenkoffer https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 6.86 MB 2026-04

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6245 Arbeitsblatt: Gesundheitskompetenz anhand einer Persona erforschen Moick, Sigrid Sigrid Moick 0000-0002-7319-0883 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Gesundheit Österreich Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Das Arbeitsblatt unterstützt dabei, eine fiktive oder eigene Persona zur Gesundheitskompetenz zu entwickeln. Die Teilnehmenden halten fest, was diese Person gesundheitskompetent macht und wo sie Schwierigkeiten hat, z. B. beim Informieren, Verstehen oder Vertrauen von Gesundheitsinformationen. Mithilfe leitender Fragen werden Bedürfnisse, Erfahrungen, Informationswege und Entscheidungsverhalten reflexiv erforscht. Gesundheitskompetenz-Persona Health Literacy Arbeitsplatz http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6245/download 10.48341/KoKo-Health-Persona https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 153.71 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6239 Deep learning physics and local wisdom strengthen mechanical wave literacy for earthquake risk reduction supporting SDGs 4 and 11 Alhusni, Hanan Zaki Hanan Zaki Alhusni Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Sunarti, Titin Titin Sunarti Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Prahani, Binar Kurnia Binar Kurnia Prahani Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Safitri, Afaurina Indriana Afaurina Indriana Safitri Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Suliyanah, Suliyanah Suliyanah Suliyanah Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Admoko, Setyo Setyo Admoko Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Zainuddin, Abu Abu Zainuddin Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNESA University Wijakosno, Cahyo Febri Cahyo Febri Wijakosno 0009-0007-2768-0252 Department for Higher Education Research, Faculty of Education, Arts, and Architecture, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems EDP Sciences journal article eng This study examines students’ scientific literacy on mechanical waves in the context of earthquake mitigation and traditional construction, topics rarely emphasized in physics learning despite their real-life relevance. A deep learning approach was implemented to strengthen contextual and reflective understanding. Using a collaborative mixed-method design, the study involved 105 eleventh-grade science students and one physics teacher. Data were collected through PISA 2022–aligned scientific literacy tests, student questionnaires with 14 Likert items and 3 open-ended questions, and semi-structured teacher interviews. Learning activities integrated earthquake scenarios to promote critical thinking. Results showed 58.1% of students had low literacy, 34.3% moderate, and 7.6% high. The weakest indicators were data processing (mean 49.8) and evidence-based decision making (mean 36.9). Despite this, the deep learning approach improved engagement and contextual understanding, reflected by a mean perception score of 3.6 out of 4, along with increased motivation and awareness of local wisdom for disaster risk reduction. These outcomes assist achieve SDG 4 by enhancing the quality of education and scientific knowledge, and they contribute to SDG 11 by increasing community preparedness and resilience to disasters. earthquake risk reduction http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6239/download 10.1051/e3sconf/202669601014 application/pdf E3S Web of Conferences issn:2267-1242 E3S Web of Conferences 696 01014 724.25 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6241 Gesundheitskompetenz aus der Sicht von Jugendlichen: Ergebnisse eines Photovoice-Projekts im Rahmen von KoKo-Health Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Moick, Sigrid Sigrid Moick 0000-0002-7319-0883 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5615-1939 Gesundheit Österreich text deu Poster präsentiert auf der 10. Konferenz der Österreichischen Plattform für Gesundheitskompetenz (ÖGPK), Wien, Oktober 2025 Gesundheitskompetenz KO-Forschung Photovoice Jugendliche http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6241/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 application/pdf 879.21 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5291 Methodenkoffer : Ko-Forschung mit Kindern und Jugendlichen Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Gesundheit Österreich Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems KoKo-Health Jugendrat text deu Arbeitsversion. Entstanden als Teil des KoKo-Health Projektes. Ein Ko-Forschungsprojekt mit Kindern und Jugendlichen zu Gesundheitskompetenz. Der Methodenkoffer richtet sich an erster Stelle an Kinder und Jugendliche, die selbst in einem sozialwissenschaftlichen Projekt forschen möchten. Außerdem kann der Methodenkoffer erwachsene Ko-Forscher:innen in der Planung von Ko-Forschung unterstützen. Projektwebsite: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/universitaet/fakultaeten/gesundheit-medizin/departments/evi denzbasierte-medizin-klinische-epidemiologie/forschung/projekt-koko-health.html Ko-Forschung Gesundheitskompetenz junge Altersgruppen Kinder Jugendliche http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5291/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6246 application/pdf 674.57 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5289 Projekt "Koko-Health" - Ko-Forschung mit Kindern und Jugendlichen zu Gesundheitskompetenz Department für Evidenzbasierte Medizin und Evaluation Department für Evidenzbasierte Medizin und Evaluation Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gesundheit Österreich Technical University of Munich other KoKo-Health ist ein partizipatives Forschungsprojekt oder auch genannt “Ko-Forschungsprojekt”. Partizipativ bedeutet, dass Kinder und Jugendliche selbst forschen und Expert_innen ihrer eigenen Lebenswelt sind. Dabei dreht sich alles rund um das Thema Gesundheitskompetenz. Die Hauptziele des KoKo-Health Projekts sind: • das gemeinsame Forschen von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit erwachsenen Forscher_innen zu Gesundheitskompetenz • Kinder und Jugendliche werden in ihren Kompetenzen gestärkt und sollen Spaß am Erforschen ihrer eigenen Lebenswelt haben • die Entwicklung eines jugendzentrierten Modells zu Gesundheitskompetenz aus der Perspektive von Jugendlichen • Wissen über partizipative Forschungsmethoden mit Kindern und Jugendlichen erweitern Diese Collection beinhaltet verschiedene Publikationen und Materialien die im Rahmen des Projektes entstanden sind. Weitere Materialien, die, während KoKo-Health erstellt wurden (z. B. detaillierte Ko-Forschungsworkshopkonzepte, Schulungsunterlagen zu Ko-Forschung und Gesundheitskompetenz) können direkt beim Projektteam der UWK angefragt werden. Weitere Informationen zu KoKo-Health: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/universitaet/fakultaeten/gesundheit-medizin/departments/evidenzbasierte-medizin-klinische-epidemiologie/forschung/projekt-koko-health.html Ko-Forschung Gesundheitskompetenz junge Altersgruppen Kinder Jugendliche 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6237 Exploring teamwork in fluid multiteam systems (MTS): a qualitative analysis of team effectiveness in public health emergent response teams in Wales, UK Krczal, Eva Eva Krczal 0000-0002-8030-8819 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Behrens, Doris A Doris A Behrens 0000-0002-5772-5307 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems BMJ journal article eng Abstract Objectives The research aims to understand key contributors to multiteam system (MTS) effectiveness by qualitatively exploring team members’ experiences working in a fluid MTS, their ability to effectively collaborate with component teams, and the effect of social dynamics on collaboration and cooperation. Design In-depth qualitative case study with semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and open-ended answers from an online survey. Thematic analysis was applied. Setting A COVID-19 Test, Trace and Protect Service in the UK was formed as a partnership between a local health board, Public Health Wales and public sector organisations. Participants Senior managers from different partner organisations, as well as current and former staff members from various positions and teams, were recruited via the service’s project management office. Results The study identifies a strong influence of situational strength on team functioning, whereby the pandemic situation fuelled the teams’ commitment to the common purpose and promoted a shared identity across the teams. Further, the study highlights the key role of leadership in enabling MTS effectiveness through the establishment of effective governance structures, role-modelling (supporting that all voices are heard), and enhancing a psychologically safe working climate. Lastly, the study demonstrates the impact of social dynamics on team functioning, whereby team commitment, engagement and a shared team identity appeared to promote mutual support, communication and cooperation across component teams. Conclusion Results hold lessons for managers tasked with leading fluid MTS: communication of a clearly defined overarching purpose and aim, alignment of individual team contributions to the overarching aim alongside feedback cycles and acknowledgement of individual team efforts, selecting team members with the ability to cope with volatile, uncertain and ambiguous circumstances; selecting team leaders with inclusive and compassionate leadership styles, the establishment of collaborative governance structures and the introduction of staff well-being measures for coping with work stressors. fluid multiteam systems public health http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6237/download 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-096942 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5859 application/pdf BMJ Open issn:2044-6055 BMJ Open 16 3 1.51 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6238 Einfluss des Ernährungszustands auf die Wirksamkeit von Schmerzpflastern Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Welchen Einfluss hat der Ernährungszustand auf die Schmerzintensität bei Patient*innen, die eine analgetische Behandlung mit transdermalen Schmerzpflastern erhalten? chronische Schmerzen Ernährungszustand Schmerzpflaster http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6238/download 10.48341/et6b-2877 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 701.52 kB 2026-03

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6232 Negotiating Virtually and Face-to-Face: Experience from a Serious Game Conducted in Person and via Smartphone Application Haneklaus, Nils Nils Haneklaus 0000-0002-0673-0376 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Horváth, László Simon László Simon Horváth 0009-0005-1210-1970 University of Pannonia Brink, Hendrik Hendrik Brink 0000-0002-4699-6152 University of Pretoria Brink-Flores, Kim Kim Brink-Flores University of Pretoria et al. MDPI journal article eng Serious games and negotiation simulations such as the Phosphorus Negotiation Game (P-Game) are increasingly used to support sustainability-oriented education. To broaden accessibility, a smartphone-based version of the face-to-face P-Game was developed and is presented here. A comparative design integrating quantitative pre–post survey measures with analysis of open-ended responses was employed to examine self-reported knowledge gains and learning experiences among participants who completed the P-Game in face-to-face workshops and those who played the virtual version. Both formats were associated with significant increases in participants’ perceived understanding of phosphorus science and negotiation science/practice. Self-reported knowledge of phosphorus science increased by 92.3% (global face-to-face), 70.7% (Hungarian face-to-face), and 88.4% (online), with comparable gains observed in negotiation science and practice across groups. Qualitative findings complemented these results, indicating that while learning gains were broadly similar, the modes differed in experiential emphasis: face-to-face delivery elicited performance-oriented and socially embedded reflections, whereas the online format was more frequently described in terms of structured participation and reflective processing. User satisfaction with the virtual P-Game was high, reflected by a System Usability Scale (SUS) score above 80. Overall, the findings suggest that the virtual P-Game represents a viable and accessible complement to traditional face-to-face implementation, maintaining educational impact while extending reach. Further research with larger and more diverse participant samples is recommended to strengthen generalizability and explore long-term learning outcomes in sustainability contexts. Phosphorus Negotiation Game (P-Game) serious game negotiation simulation smartphone application sustainability education digital learning tools http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6232/download 10.3390/app16073300 application/pdf Applied Sciences Applied Sciences 16 7 3.12 MB 2026-03-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6236 Drought-driven lipid deficits in overwintering monarch butterflies revealed by δ2H and fatty acid analysis Anparasan, Libesha Libesha Anparasan 0000-0001-9181-4816 Wasser Cluster Lunz Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ramirez, M. Isabel M. Isabel Ramirez Centro de Investigaciones en Geografía Ambiental Hobson, Keith A. Keith A. Hobson Western University Kainz, Martin J. Martin J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wassenaar, Leonard I. Leonard I. Wassenaar Wasser Cluster Lunz Wiley journal article eng Eastern populations of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) overwinter in the central trans-volcanic belt of Mexico, relying primarily on lipids accumulated during migration to sustain this several-month-long overwintering period. This study shows how drought conditions in north-central Mexico influenced lipid dynamics in monarchs overwintering in Sierra Chincua (Michoacán, Mexico) across two consecutive seasons. Butterflies were collected in 2022–2023 (n = 150), following mildly dry conditions, and in 2023–2024 (n = 180), after an extreme drought affecting the entire Mexican migratory corridor. Abdominal mass, lipid mass fraction, total lipid mass, and fatty acid composition were compared between both years. The δ2H values of nonessential palmitic and oleic fatty acids were evaluated as source indicators of dietary energy. In both years, nonessential fatty acids served as metabolic fuel, but all lipid metrics were significantly reduced in the drought year. Lower lipid mass fractions were found in monarchs that had more 2H-depleted isotopic values (palmitic acid = 0.35; oleic acid = 0.28; p < 0.05), suggesting altered nectaring behavior and limited lipid accumulation on 2H-depleted nectar at high-altitude sites near the overwintering colonies during extreme drought. Fatty acid δ2H values became increasingly negative while lipid mass fractions converged between years by the end of overwintering, possibly due to in situ lipid synthesis or selective mortality. These findings demonstrate that drought-related nectar scarcity likely constrains monarch lipid accumulation, warranting future quantification of nectar quality and floral abundance in north-central Mexico. deuterium drought energetics lipid monarch butterflies overwintering http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6236/download 10.1002/ecs2.70577 application/pdf Ecosphere issn:2150-8925 Ecosphere 17 3 4.95 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6235 Metabolomic and gut microbial biomarkers of smoking cessation treatment in long-term drug therapy: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Peter, Johannes Johannes Peter Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Pritz, Alina Alina Pritz University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University Graz Hiebler, Michaela Michaela Hiebler Addiction Research Hub (A-R-H), Grüner Kreis Ltd. Mahmoudi, Mahdi Mahdi Mahmoudi Faculty of Medicine, Sigmund Freud University Fuchshuber, Jürgen Jürgen Fuchshuber Department of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Medical University Vienna Mörkl, Sabrina Sabrina Mörkl Division of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University Graz Holasek, Sandra Sandra Holasek Division of Immunology, Otto Loewi Research Center for Vascular Biology, Immunology and Inflammation, Medical University of Graz Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Human-Friedrich Unterrainer Faculty of Psychotherapy Science, Sigmund Freud University Frontiers Media SA journal article eng Abstract Theoretical framework: Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with nicotine dependence notably common among individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Smoking exacerbates both physical and mental health issues, further complicating the treatment of SUD. Current therapeutic approaches for SUD often prove inadequate, indicating a need for new strategies. Recent advancements in metabolomics and gut microbiome research have provided valuable insights into the biological mechanisms underlying addiction, warranting further investigation. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of smoking cessation for individuals with SUD, using a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) six-week group intervention within a therapeutic community. The research specifically explores the psychobehavioral, metabolic, and gut microbiome domains. It is hypothesized that smoking cessation will improve emotional regulation self-efficacy and reduce substance craving, mediated by changes in metabolic and microbiome profiles linked to brain systems of affect and reward. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (N = 100) will be conducted, examining outcomes such as clinical relapse rates as well as microbial and metabolic markers, investigating pathways of short-chain fatty acids, oxidative stress and inflammation, lipid, tryptophan, and one-carbon metabolism. Participants will undergo a CBT smoking cessation intervention, with pre- and post-assessments, compared to a control group receiving treatment as usual. Metabolomic and microbiome analyses will be conducted using blood and stool samples, alongside psychological assessments via questionnaires. Covariate analyses will be undertaken to control for metabolic and gut microbial effects of long-term psychiatric medications (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and opioid substitutions) present in the sample. Behavioral assessments will be conducted at a 3-month follow-up. The study is registered at clinicaltrials.gov under NCT06803706. Level of originality: This research will enhance our understanding of the complex interplay between smoking and mental health, offering potential for more effective treatment strategies for SUD. The current study’s focus on connections between metabolic and gut microbiome pathways with affect and reward is expected to yield valuable insights into addiction mechanisms and improve diagnostic and therapeutic practices. Clinical trial registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06803706?cond=metabolomic%20and%20microbial%20biomarkers%20in%20smoking%20cessation&rank=1, identifier NCT06803706. addiction therapy craving gut microbiome metabolomics nicotine dependence randomized controlled trial self-efficacy substance use disorders http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6235/download 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1677235 application/pdf Frontiers in Psychiatry issn:1664-0640 Frontiers in Psychiatry 17 5.15 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6233 Pfadwechsel in der Hochschullehre gestalten. Eine <i>Toolbox</i> als Wegweiser für nachhaltige Transformation Preiml, Stefanie Stefanie Preiml University of Klagenfurt Bernhard, Andrea Andrea Bernhard Graz University of Technology Neuhold, Elfriede Elfriede Neuhold 0009-0009-8157-0315 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rauch, Franz Franz Rauch 0000-0002-5414-3619 University of Klagenfurt Oekom Publishers GmbH journal article deu Wie lässt sich Nachhaltigkeit in die Hochschullehre integrieren? Die vorgestellte Toolbox zur Transformation der Hochschullehre bietet einen praktischen Wegweiser. Sie unterstützt bei der Analyse bestehender Lehrangebote, zeigt Entwicklungspotenziale auf und liefert Beispiele für transformative Lehr- und Studienformate sowie studentische Partizipation. Durch Vernetzungs- und Weiterbildungsangebote stärkt sie zudem den Dialog zwischen allen Hochschulakteuren und fördert eine Transformation der Hochschullandschaft. Education for Sustainable Development-Toolbox student participation sustainability in higher education transformation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6233/download 10.14512/gaia.35.1.12 application/pdf GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society issn:0940-5550 GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society 35 1 62 64 289.25 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6231 Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Respond to SARS-CoV-2 Peptides and Exhibit Altered T-Cell Regulatory Capacity Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wolf, Hermann Maximilian Hermann Maximilian Wolf Faculty of Medicine, Sigmund Freud Private University, 1020 Vienna, Austria Weber, Viktoria Viktoria Weber 0000-0002-3963-9077 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fischer, Michael B. Michael B. Fischer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI AG journal article eng Publication entitled "Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Respond to SARS-CoV-2 Peptides and Exhibit Altered T-Cell Regulatory Capacity", published March 26, 2026 in Cells, subsection Stem cells mesenchymal stromal cell T-cell Immunomodulation SARS-CoV-2 peptides http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6231/download 10.3390/cells15070592 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/pdf Cells issn:2073-4409 Cells 15 7 592 3.37 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 Mesenchymal stromal cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 peptides and exhibit altered T-cell regulatory capacity Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other FWF Austrian Science Fund FWF Esprit ESP317-B Original data sets to the publication "Mesenchymal stromal cells respond to SARS-CoV-2 peptides and exhibit altered T-cell regulatory capacity" in Cells original data sets publication 10.48341/vrdk-5755 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6229 Inventory of Higher Education academic programs Pausits, Attila Attila Pausits 0000-0003-2901-5575 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Frumin, Isak Isak Frumin Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vorochkov, Anton Anton Vorochkov 0000-0003-1219-8635 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Mostafa, Ola Ola Mostafa Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other eng The Inventory is a curated global dataset of higher education academic programs. Developed by the Global Observatory of Higher Education Changes (GOHEC), it provides an updated 2025 snapshot of the worldwide landscape of higher education academic programs. For further information, please visit: highered-change.org higher education academic programs higher education research GOHEC inventory training study programs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6229/download 10.48341/0n4d-g853 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6203 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 109.07 kB 2026-03

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6219 MSC characterization FCS Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu FCS files MSC surface marker characterization (CD73, CD90, CD105, CD31, CD34, CD45, LD), CytoFlex, CytExpert 2.6 flow cytometry MSC surface marker http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6219/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/x-zip-compressed 6.72 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6220 Western blot images Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu Western blot images, original files, tif, pp65, GAPDH, prestained marker, MSCs treated with SARS-CoV-2 peptides, ChemiDoc, ImageJ Western blot MSC +COVID http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6220/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/x-zip-compressed 1.65 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6221 Flow cytometry expression data Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu expression data based on flow cytometric measurements on CytoFlex, CytExpert 2.6, in percent, marker listed in each sub-folder, experimental description in each sub-folder flow cytometric data surface marker intracellular cytokines http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6221/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 39.32 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6218 FCS LD RPMI MSCBM Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu FCS files of LD of T-cells grown in RPMI medium (single culture) and MSCBM medium (coculture), 7AAD, CytoFlex, software CytExp 2.6 flow cytometry http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6218/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/x-zip-compressed 63.80 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6222 Luminex data Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu Bio-plex inflammation panel 18-plex (Bio-Rad), coculture experiments, supernatant, cytokine concentration pg/ml Bio-plex 18-plex cytokines coculture supernatants http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6222/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 14.83 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6217 Confocal Original Images Summer, Sabrina Sabrina Summer 0000-0002-1489-8638 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other deu confocal images of MSCs treated with SARS-CoV-2 peptides for 24 hours, stained for mitochondria (MitoTracker Red), cytoskeleton (phalloidin-AF488) and nucleus (DAPI). 63x, Leica TCS SP8 microscope, 2048 x 2048 confocal images http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6217/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6223 application/x-zip-compressed 29.34 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6216 Teaching and beyond: Exploring the specialized interests within education careers Mlinar, Karmen Karmen Mlinar 0000-0002-6455-565X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MacDonald, Kristi Baerg Kristi Baerg MacDonald 0000-0002-2967-9761 Western University Schermer, Julie Aitken Julie Aitken Schermer 0000-0002-3469-7710 Western University Elsevier BV journal article eng The education sector is facing declining enrollment in programs that prepare education professionals, early-career burnout, and high attrition from the profession. This raises questions about preservice education professionals’ vocational interests and person-job fit. To address this, the present study examined the vocational interests of preservice education professionals (preschool, primary, STEM and art teachers, and inclusion specialists; N = 568) using the Jackson Career Explorer Mini (JCE Mini), which assesses 35 career interest areas. First, we examined the internal structure of the instrument and ratings across interest areas. Second, we tested whether interest profiles differentiate preservice pathways across majors. Third, we examined the relationship between education-proximal interests with career choice satisfaction and perceived job stress. Across majors, Teaching ranked among the top interests, and interest profiles differentiated the preservice pathways as expected (e.g., Creative Arts for art teachers; higher Social Service among inclusion specialists; highest Elementary Education among primary teachers). Interests in Teaching, Elementary Education, and Social Service were positively related to career choice satisfaction across majors. Relationships with perceived job stress were more variable. The findings show the utility of fine-grained interest assessment with the JCE Mini for understanding preservice profiles and identifying students who may benefit from targeted guidance and tailored support in preparation programs, including stress management training and resilience-building resources to enhance career choice satisfaction and retention among future education professionals. Vocational interests JCE Mini Career choice satisfaction Job stress Preservice education professionals http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6216/download 10.1016/j.crbeha.2026.100209 application/pdf Current Research in Behavioral Sciences issn:2666-5182 Current Research in Behavioral Sciences 10 100209 762.97 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6214 The European Commission’s response to national emergency regimes within the EU’s asylum policy: from rejection to accommodation Trauner, Florian Florian Trauner 0000-0001-5044-6818 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Zardo, Federica Federica Zardo 0000-0002-9465-8182 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng National emergency laws restricting the entry of asylum seekers have become increasingly common across the European Union. This article investigates how the European Commission responds to such emergency regimes that derogate from EU asylum and migration law, and which combination of factors explains the variation in its responses. Using a diverse case study design covering Austria, Hungary, and Poland since 2016, the study traces how the Commission’s response shifted from rejection to forbearance and ultimately to accommodation, leading to the partial Europeanisation of exceptional practices under the 2024 asylum reform package. Building on research on legal forbearance and compliance, the article argues that the Commission’s behaviour depends not only on rational cost–benefit calculations but also on how it perceives the nature of each crisis, and the trust in the member state involved. The findings point to a broader institutional shift, as the Commission seeks to preserve its authority by redefining the boundaries of compliance. European Commission emergency regimes compliance EU asylum law rule of law http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6214/download 10.1080/13501763.2026.2640170 application/pdf Journal of European Public Policy issn:1350-1763 Journal of European Public Policy 1 23 792.88 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6213 Passive Befeuchtung der Sauerstoffinsufflation ≤15 Liter Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Camilla Neubauer-Bruckner https://orcid.org/https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Wie wirkt sich die Verwendung von passiv befeuchtetem Sauerstoff (bis 15 Liter/Minute) im Vergleich zu nicht befeuchtetem (trockenem) Sauerstoff auf die Häufigkeit unerwünschter Ereignisse und das Wohlbefinden bei Erwachsenen aus? Atemwegsinfekte Atmung Befeuchtung Husten Nasen-Rachen-Trockenheit Nasenbluten Nebenwirkungen nosokomiale Infektion Sauerstoff Unwohlsein im Brustbereich http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6213/download 10.48341/c62m-t157 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 1.19 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6212 Cool*Buildings: Kühlstrategien in Wohngebäuden - Ein Technologievergleich Winkler, Markus Markus Winkler 0009-0008-2751-1851 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Stejskal-Ripka, Martin Martin Stejskal-Ripka Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Winiwarter, Klaus Klaus Winiwarter Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text Land Salzburg & Land Niederösterreich Cool*Buildings - Kühlstrategien in Wohngebäuden - Ein Technologievergleich deu Folder zum zugehörigen Projekt, siehe unten. Klimawandel klimagerechte Architektur Gebäudekühlenergiebedarf http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6212/download 10.48341/93b8-2t96 application/pdf 316.87 kB 2023

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6211 VENTILATIVE COOLING : Nachtlüftungskonzepte gegen sommerliche Überwärmung Winkler, Markus Markus Winkler 0009-0008-2751-1851 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Treytl, Albert Albert Treytl 0000-0001-5383-0348 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Winiwarter, Klaus Klaus Winiwarter Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department für Bauen und Umwelt, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text Austrian Research Promotion Agency CoolBRICK - Entwicklung normativer Rechenansätze für passive ventilative Nachtkühlungsstrategien - Ausnutzung Ziegelspeichermassen deu Fazit eines Branchenforschungsprojektes im Programm Collective Research gefördert durch die Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) und kofinanziert durch die Initiative Ziegel im Forschungsverein Steine-Keramik CoolBRICK Klimawandel Raumklima http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6211/download 10.48341/9q4a-gg48 application/pdf 2.83 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6209 Contextual Process Digitalization : Changing Perspectives – Design Thinking – Value-Led Design Elstermann, Matthes Matthes Elstermann 0009-0007-9845-9926 University of Münster Fleischmann, Albert Albert Fleischmann 0000-0002-7312-8609 InterAktiv Unternehmensberatung, Pfaffenhofena.d.Ilm,Germany Moser, Christoph Christoph Moser Doka GmbH Amstetten, Austria Oppl, Stefan Stefan Oppl 0000-0002-5495-7727 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schmidt, Werner Werner Schmidt 0000-0002-3088-8253 Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt Stary, Christian Christian Stary 0000-0001-9764-5021 Johannes Kepler University of Linz Springer Nature Switzerland text eng This open access book presents an overview and step-by-step explanation of process management. It starts with the individual participants’ perspectives on their work in a process and its structuring and harmonization, and then moves on to its specification in a model and how it is embedded in the organizational and IT environment of the company. Lastly, the book examines the joint processing of instances in the resulting socio-technical systems. A corresponding illustration, which expands with the overview, enables readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of business process management. The book presents various facets of business process management from the perspective of the participants, and introduces a selection of models that have proved useful in practice. The design of such models supports the transition from a more-or-less unstructured or unsatisfactory way of working to a structured process that corresponds to the ideas of the company and its customers. For this second edition, several new sections dealing with the integration of IoT processes, artificial intelligence, and social behavior patterns in process mining, a whole chapter on implementation and operation, and three new case studies were added. The book is intended for professionals in industry as well as students in the field of business information systems who are looking for guidelines on how to discover, create and implement real-world processes. Open Access S-BPM Design Thinking Business Process Management Workflow Management Organization http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6209/download 10.1007/978-3-032-06901-6 application/pdf 72.35 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6208 A matter of scope: regional strategies in EU matters from the viewpoint of citizens in twelve European regions Donat, Elisabeth Elisabeth Donat 0000-0002-1248-7739 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Börner, Stefanie Stefanie Börner Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena Informa UK Limited journal article eng Regional strategies in European affairs can manifest in complex patterns, involving different levels (regional, national, European), employing different tools (delineation and cooperation), and targeting different beneficiaries. Using data from a citizens’ survey in 12 European regions (N = 8,700) in six member states (Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Poland, Spain), we aim to characterize different strategies in relation to citizens’ preferences regarding the focus of representation by regional MPs. We identify two regional strategies from the viewpoint of citizens: delineation, which emphasizes the limiting of EU influence and prioritization of regional or national interests, and cooperation, which stresses interregional collaboration and European perspectives. Citizens preferring narrow, territorially bound representation favor delineation, while those endorsing multiple representational foci support cooperation. National contexts prove to be influential in our analysis, but two regions display slightly divergent patterns. The findings highlight how citizens’ representational preferences shape distinct yet coexisting strategies of regional engagement. Regional strategies focus of representation multilevel systems delineation cooperation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6208/download 10.1080/07036337.2026.2640987 application/pdf Journal of European Integration issn:0703-6337 Journal of European Integration 1 20 871.66 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6206 Translating ‘legitimate’ violence in deportation: a bottom-up relational approach to EU policy norms in practice Ostrand, Nicole Marie Nicole Marie Ostrand Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng This article examines how norms of 'legitimate' violence in EU deportation have transformed. Following serious injuries and deaths during removals from the 1990s to mid-2010s, there have been significant changes to the implementation of deportation, most notably the establishment of forced-return monitoring systems in nearly all EU states and Frontex. Despite this, academic attention to these developments remains limited. This article asks how the introduction of monitoring has shaped implementation and practitioners' understandings of 'legitimate' violence, and what effects emerge from regular interactions between monitors and escorts responsible for deportation. Using interviews, document-access requests, and documentary research, the article investigates these questions by focusing on relational dynamics from 2013 to 2023. To capture these dynamics within the international and multiorganisational context of Frontex and EU co-funded Forced-Return Monitoring projects, it proposes the analytical lens of norm translation in transnational grey areas. This approach reveals co-constitutive social spaces between written rules and their application on the ground, where escorts' and monitors' interactions can generate new normative views and shifts in behaviour over time. These actors shape, negotiate, and contest expectations of appropriateness, showing that bottom-up relational dynamics, beyond top-down EU standards, play a key role in driving change and informing practice. Norm translation Transnational grey areas Deportation Forced return monitoring frontex http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6206/download 10.1080/1369183X.2026.2633667 application/pdf Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies issn:1369-183X Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies 1 20 1.17 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6204 Conceptualizing an ethics framework for co-creation in the public sector Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Tambouris, Efthimios Efthimios Tambouris 0000-0001-8036-9788 University of Macedonia Parycek, Peter Peter Parycek 0000-0003-3242-0475 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Voigt, Jessica Jessica Voigt 0000-0001-5398-964X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Emerald Publishing journal article European Union’s Horizon 2020 eng Purpose Co-creation is increasingly used in the public sector for the development of public policies and services. The purpose of this paper is to empirically establish a framework for ethical co-creation in the public sector. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method approach was used to collect data and cross-analyse four pilots from a three-year EU-funded project. Findings The results from this study highlight the need for an ethics co-creation framework to be provided at the start of a project that can support the co-creation strategy, process and implementation of the outcome. Such an ethics framework must be flexible in order to address issues that vary according to public service, policy being developed and local context. Originality/value Current legal and ethical frameworks for the public sector do not cover all the activities in public sector co-creation. This work is original and important as the use of co-creation in the public sector becomes increasingly important. Co-creation Public sector organisations Ethics risks Ethics framework Cross-case analysis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6204/download 10.1108/JICES-09-2024-0134 application/pdf Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society issn:1477-996X Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society 338.19 kB 2026-03-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6203 Inventory of Higher Education Research Centers Pausits, Attila Attila Pausits 0000-0003-2901-5575 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Frumin, Isak Isak Frumin Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vorochkov, Anton Anton Vorochkov 0000-0003-1219-8635 Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Mostafa, Ola Ola Mostafa Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other eng The Inventory is a curated global dataset of higher education research centers. Developed by the Global Observatory of Higher Education Changes (GOHEC), it provides an updated 2025 snapshot of the worldwide landscape of higher education research. For further information, please visit: https://highered-change.org/ higher education research centers higher education research GOHEC inventory http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6203/download 10.48341/6c60-ga34 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 47.42 kB 2025-03

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6201 Building Capacity for Smart Cities and Urban Resilience through Digital Transformation Viale Pereira, Gabriela Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Temple, Lucy Lucy Temple 0000-0003-4131-7648 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wild, Moritz Moritz Wild 0009-0005-8251-8392 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0001-8950-5782 Gdańsk University of Technology Musiatowicz-Podbial, Grazyna Grazyna Musiatowicz-Podbial 0000-0002-9343-1883 Gdańsk University of Technology Estevez, Elsa Elsa Estevez 0000-0002-2596-4397 Universidad Nacional del Sur Mezzomo Luciano, Edimara Edimara Mezzomo Luciano 0000-0002-2847-8845 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Rodríguez Bolivar, Manuel Pedro Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolivar 0000-0001-8959-7664 Universidad de Granada TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng This workshop explores capacity-building needs for public sector digital transformation in the context of smart cities and systemic resilience. Framed within the Erasmus+ CAP4CITY_DM project, it brings together academics, practitioners, and students to identify emerging skills and competencies across governance levels and sectors. The program includes a brief introduction to the REALITIES Joint Master’s Curriculum, lightning talks from invited experts on digital governance, AI, smart communities, and innovation, followed by a collaborative session to map skill gaps in the field. Expected outcomes include shared insights on cross-sectoral capacity needs, contributions to curriculum development, and stronger connections between education, practice, and policy. The workshop supports a broader understanding of smart cities as part of interconnected systems to address complex societal challenges. Public sector transformation smart city governance resilient cities http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6201/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.1012 application/pdf Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Conference on Digital Government Research 1 372.74 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6200 REALITIES Master Curriculum Validation Workshop Temple, Lucy Lucy Temple 0000-0003-4131-7648 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wild, Moritz Moritz Wild 0009-0005-8251-8392 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rodriguez Bolivar, Manuel Pedro Manuel Pedro Rodriguez Bolivar Universidad de Granada Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski Gdańsk University of Technology Musiatowicz-Podbial, Grazyna Grazyna Musiatowicz-Podbial University of Gdańsk Estevez, Elsa Elsa Estevez Universidad Nacional del Sur Luciano, Edimara Edimara Luciano Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul text eng In: Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria smart sustainable cities curriculum validation public sector transformation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6200/download application/pdf 1.67 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6199 Diagramme und Tänze von Leben und Tod: Biographische Datenvisualisierungen und -physikalisierungen im Vergleich Rühse, Viola Viola Rühse 0000-0003-4958-8549 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Smuc, Michael Michael Smuc Mindfactor Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Zenodo text eng Der Beitrag diskutiert aktuelle Entwicklungen im Feld der biographischen Datenvisualisierung und -physikalisierung mit Blick auf das Leben von Herwig Zens (1943—2019). Der österreichische Künstlers dokumentierte über 40 Jahre seines Lebens in einem "radierten Tagebuch", das als größter bekannter Kupferstich gilt. Das komplexe biographische Druckwerk wurde in verschiedenen Ausstellungen präsentiert und zur Gewinnung von Übersicht durch Distant Reading-Techniken in zwei und drei Dimensionen ergänzt. Der Artikel thematisiert die vielfachen Herausforderungen, das komplexe Leben von Künstler:innen für Ausstellungsbesucher:innen mittels einer zeitgeographischen Projektion erfahrbar zu machen. Der spezifische Mehrwert dieser Methode liegt in ihrer komplementären Implementierung als interaktive Visualisierung und als physikalische Datenskulptur. Die Reflexion dieser Fallstudie zielt vor diesem Hintergrund auf die vermehrte Nutzung von hybriden Kombination aus digitalen und physischen Darstellungen zur Vermittlung komplexer biographischer und historischer Daten an diverse Zielgruppen. DHd2025 Paper Vortrag: Offenes Feld Biographiedaten Visualisierung Physikalisierung Ausstellungen Gestaltung Kommunikation Personen http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6199/download 10.5281/zenodo.14943199 application/pdf Book of Abstracts - DHd 2025. DHd 2025 Under Construction Book of Abstracts - DHd 2025. DHd 2025 Under Construction 249.15 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6198 Exploring Stakeholder Networks in Irregular Migration: A Visualization of Horizontal and Vertical Cooperation Frameworks Rössl, Lydia Lydia Rössl 0000-0003-0385-731X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Omen, Aizada Aizada Omen International Centre for Migration Policy Development Baumgartner, Paul Paul Baumgartner International Centre for Migration Policy Development Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hendow, Maegan Maegan Hendow 0000-0001-5598-8050 International Centre for Migration Policy Development University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) journal article eng This work provides a comparative analysis and visualization of cooperation frameworks along both horizontal and vertical axes of policymaking in the field of irregular migration. The objective was to map and illustrate stakeholder types, ties and areas of cooperation across various governance levels, including the EU, national, provincial, and local contexts. Social network analysis was chosen for the systematic collection, evaluation and visualization of data. This visual and analytical representation was further enriched by a comparative examination of how these cooperation frameworks are interconnected with data usage, data production, and governance structures, drawing on complementary literature and research findings from the MIrreM project. The study's findings provide initial insights into stakeholders' vertical and horizontal cooperation within and across different sectors in policy development and implementation, service provision, and knowledge production. The analysis illustrates both the collaborative nature and structural tensions within and between sectors, highlighting the patterns of interaction and the power asymmetries that shape these relationships. Key findings illustrate that stakeholder cooperation in policy development and implementation in the field of irregular migration relies heavily on intrasectoral collaboration within public administration and government, with strong reciprocal relations between academia/research, NGOs/media, and government. However, tensions emerge in funding-related relations, creating information gaps and conflicting objectives, especially within public administration’s vertical relations. In service provision, the findings highlight the importance of horizontal and intrasectoral cooperations, and the relevance of close cooperations between NGOs and public administration, although barriers in information exchange persist. Finally, the knowledge production network shows strong vertical connections, likely influenced by Horizon Europe funding related to irregular migration, which facilitates intensive cooperation across governance levels. Considering the limitations of this work, particular attention should be paid to its potential value as a starting point for future research to deepen the understanding of cooperation dynamics and their long-term implications. We argue that social network analysis offers valuable insights into stakeholder cooperation patterns in irregular migration. Future research could expand network analysis in the field of irregular migration to capture whole-network interactions, revealing power dynamics and cooperation intensity across governance levels. Investigating key actors’ roles in decision-making and examining gaps in stakeholder relations could enhance understanding of policy development and implementation, service provision and knowledge production in the field of irregular migration. stakeholder networks irregular migration http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6198/download 10.5281/zenodo.14848894 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 application/pdf 3.95 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6186 MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates Kierans, Denis Denis Kierans 0000-0003-2354-7861 University of Oxford Vargas-Silva, Carlos Carlos Vargas-Silva 0000-0003-0578-4775 University of Oxford Ahmad-Yar, Ahmad Wali Ahmad Wali Ahmad-Yar 0000-0001-9118-5140 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Bircan, Tuba Tuba Bircan 0000-0003-1956-0545 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Cacciapaglia, Maristella Maristella Cacciapaglia University of Milan Carvalho, João João Carvalho 0000-0003-3186-0954 Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Cassain, Laura Laura Cassain Universidad Complutense de Madrid Cyrus, Norbert Norbert Cyrus 0000-0002-9763-0628 Osnabrück University Desmond, Alan Alan Desmond 0000-0001-8194-6073 University of Leicester Fihel, Agnieszka Agnieszka Fihel University of Warsaw Finotelli, Claudia Claudia Finotelli 0000-0001-9645-8662 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Gonzalez Ramos, Maria Paula Maria Paula Gonzalez Ramos Universidad Complutense de Madrid Heylin, Ruth Ruth Heylin University of Leicester Jauhiainen, Jussi Jussi Jauhiainen 0000-0001-8095-8240 University of Turku Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Leerkes, Arjen Arjen Leerkes 0000-0002-3808-4612 Maastricht University Nikolova, Marina Marina Nikolova Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy Rössl, Lydia Lydia Rössl 0000-0003-0385-731X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Santos, Sara Sara Santos Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Schütze, Theresa Theresa Schütze 0000-0002-4296-7151 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Siruno, Lalaine Lalaine Siruno 0000-0002-4404-529X Maastricht University Sohst, Rhea Ravenna Rhea Ravenna Sohst Migration Policy Institute University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) other eng The MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates (the Database) provides an inventory and critical appraisal of country-level estimates of irregular migration stocks in 13 European countries, the United States and Canada for the period 2008 to 2023. It is a deliverable of the MIrreM project, which is a follow-up to Clandestino. Clandestino covered the period 2000-2008. Users of the Database are advised to consult the following companion documents: The README File (version 3), which can be accessed alongside the Database, and contains contextual and technical information about the Database.  Discussion of the context, the underlying concepts, and the methodology used in the data collection and quality assessment: Vargas-Silva, C., Leerkes A., Kierans, D., Siruno, L. and Kraler, A. (2025). Tools for collecting information on irregular migration estimates and indicators. Open Research Europe 5:176. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.20695.1 Analysis of the stock estimates: Kierans, D. and Vargas-Silva, C. (2024). The Irregular Migrant Population of Europe. MIrreM Working Paper No. 11. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13857073  Furthermore, users of the Database are notified of a ‘sister’ database of the MIrreM project, which captures and assesses estimates and indicators of irregular migration flows over the same period, the MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators and accompanying analysis: Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Badre, A., Bircan, T., Brunovská, E., Cacciapaglia, M., Carvalho, J., Cassain, L., Cyrus, N., Desmond, A., Fihel, A., Finotelli, C., Ghio, D., Hendow, M., Heylin, R., Jauhiainen, J.S., Jovanovic, K., Kierans, D., Mohan, S.S., Nikolova, M., Oruc, N., Ramos, M.P.G., Rössl, L., Sağiroğlu, A.Z., Santos, S., Schütze, T., & Sohst, R.R. (2024) MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10813413.  Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Hendow, M. & Brunovksá, E. (2024) Working Paper on Irregular Migration Flows. MIrreM Working Paper No. 9. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://zenodo.org/records/10702228 Migration Database http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6186/download 10.5281/zenodo.15862994 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 370.72 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6187 MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates : README Kierans, Denis Denis Kierans 0000-0003-2354-7861 University of Oxford Vargas-Silva, Carlos Carlos Vargas-Silva 0000-0003-0578-4775 University of Oxford Ahmad-Yar, Ahmad Wali Ahmad Wali Ahmad-Yar 0000-0001-9118-5140 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Bircan, Tuba Tuba Bircan 0000-0003-1956-0545 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Cacciapaglia, Maristella Maristella Cacciapaglia University of Milan Carvalho, João João Carvalho 0000-0003-3186-0954 Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Cassain, Laura Laura Cassain Universidad Complutense de Madrid Cyrus, Norbert Norbert Cyrus 0000-0002-9763-0628 Osnabrück University Desmond, Alan Alan Desmond 0000-0001-8194-6073 University of Leicester Fihel, Agnieszka Agnieszka Fihel University of Warsaw Finotelli, Claudia Claudia Finotelli 0000-0001-9645-8662 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Gonzalez Ramos, Maria Paula Maria Paula Gonzalez Ramos Universidad Complutense de Madrid Heylin, Ruth Ruth Heylin University of Leicester Jauhiainen, Jussi Jussi Jauhiainen 0000-0001-8095-8240 University of Turku Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Leerkes, Arjen Arjen Leerkes 0000-0002-3808-4612 Maastricht University Nikolova, Marina Marina Nikolova Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy Rössl, Lydia Lydia Rössl 0000-0003-0385-731X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Santos, Sara Sara Santos Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Schütze, Theresa Theresa Schütze 0000-0002-4296-7151 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Siruno, Lalaine Lalaine Siruno 0000-0002-4404-529X Maastricht University Sohst, Rhea Ravenna Rhea Ravenna Sohst Migration Policy Institute University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) other eng The MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates (the Database) provides an inventory and critical appraisal of country-level estimates of irregular migration stocks in 13 European countries, the United States and Canada for the period 2008 to 2023. It is a deliverable of the MIrreM project, which is a follow-up to Clandestino. Clandestino covered the period 2000-2008. Users of the Database are advised to consult the following companion documents: The README File (version 3), which can be accessed alongside the Database, and contains contextual and technical information about the Database.  Discussion of the context, the underlying concepts, and the methodology used in the data collection and quality assessment: Vargas-Silva, C., Leerkes A., Kierans, D., Siruno, L. and Kraler, A. (2025). Tools for collecting information on irregular migration estimates and indicators. Open Research Europe 5:176. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.20695.1 Analysis of the stock estimates: Kierans, D. and Vargas-Silva, C. (2024). The Irregular Migrant Population of Europe. MIrreM Working Paper No. 11. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13857073  Furthermore, users of the Database are notified of a ‘sister’ database of the MIrreM project, which captures and assesses estimates and indicators of irregular migration flows over the same period, the MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators and accompanying analysis: Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Badre, A., Bircan, T., Brunovská, E., Cacciapaglia, M., Carvalho, J., Cassain, L., Cyrus, N., Desmond, A., Fihel, A., Finotelli, C., Ghio, D., Hendow, M., Heylin, R., Jauhiainen, J.S., Jovanovic, K., Kierans, D., Mohan, S.S., Nikolova, M., Oruc, N., Ramos, M.P.G., Rössl, L., Sağiroğlu, A.Z., Santos, S., Schütze, T., & Sohst, R.R. (2024) MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10813413.  Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Hendow, M. & Brunovksá, E. (2024) Working Paper on Irregular Migration Flows. MIrreM Working Paper No. 9. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://zenodo.org/records/10702228 Migration Database http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6187/download 10.5281/zenodo.15862994 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 application/pdf 2.31 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6191 Chapter 3: The Qualitative Data. Version 3.0 Müller-Funk, Lea Lea Müller-Funk 0000-0001-9934-0491 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Abusulttan, Saja Saja Abusulttan Kabbani, Mohammad Mohammad Kabbani Karabajakian, Isabelle Isabelle Karabajakian Omran, Lina Lina Omran Yahya, Karam Karam Yahya text eng This work is part of “SYREALITY: Syrian Imaginations of Europe meet Reality” and has received funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) under grant agreement No. V 823-G. For more information please visit: https://syreality.com/ Syria Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6191/download 10.5281/zenodo.14850485 application/pdf 1.35 MB 2025-07

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6197 Toolbox zur Transformation der Hochschullehre : Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung gestalten. Preiml, Stefanie Stefanie Preiml University of Klagenfurt Bernhard, Andrea Andrea Bernhard Graz University of Technology Neuhold, Elfriede Elfriede Neuhold 0009-0009-8157-0315 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rauch, Franz Franz Rauch University of Klagenfurt Universität Klagenfurt text deu Die Toolbox zur Transformation der Hochschullehre wurde im Projekt UniNEtZ von Mitwirkenden der Universität Klagenfurt, der Technischen Universität Graz, der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und dem Verein forum n gestaltet und wird nun als Beitrag zur Allianz Nachhaltige Universitäten weiterentwickelt. Informationen: https://bne-toolbox.aau.at/ Hochschule Bildung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6197/download application/pdf 5.41 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6190 Chapter 2: The SYREALITY Survey (Wave 1). Version 4.0 Müller-Funk, Lea Lea Müller-Funk 0000-0001-9934-0491 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ghabash, Weam Weam Ghabash text eng This work is part of “SYREALITY: Syrian Imaginations of Europe meet Reality” and has received funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) under grant agreement No. V 823-G. For more information please visit: https://syreality.com/ Syria Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6190/download 10.5281/zenodo.17061459 application/pdf 1.29 MB 2025-09-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6188 Karrieremodelle und Professionalisierung des Hochschulnachwuchses Krempkow, René René Krempkow 0009-0000-6760-3285 Berliner Hochschule für Technik Geppert, Corinna Corinna Geppert 0000-0002-0823-5766 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wilhelm, Elena Elena Wilhelm ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Verein Forum neue Medien in der Lehre Austria text deu Die Wissenschaft lebt davon, dass immer wieder neue Generationen von Forschenden in den Wissenschaftsbetrieb eintreten, und doch sind es gerade Jungwissenschaftler*innen, deren Karrierepfade von Unsicherheit, Komplexität und Ambivalenz geprägt sind. Die Transformationen der Hochschullandschaft – vorangetrieben durch technologischen Fortschritt, Globalisierung, demografischen Wandel und ökonomischen Druck – verändern nicht nur Forschung und Lehre, sondern auch die Rahmenbedingungen wissenschaftlicher Arbeit selbst. Akademische Karrieren entstehen heute in einem Spannungsfeld aus Metrifizierung, Mobilitätsanforderungen und sich wandelnden Rollenbildern. Dabei kommt es zu einer paradoxen Verdichtung von Anforderungen: Junge Forschende sollen disziplinär exzellent und zugleich interdisziplinär anschlussfähig sein, international mobil und gleichzeitig lokal-regional verankert, forschungsstark, drittmittel fähig, didaktisch versiert und kommunikationsgewandt – und das zumeist auf befristeten Stellen, bei steigender Arbeitsverdichtung und in wachsender Konkrrenz. Hochschulforschung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6188/download https://doi.org/10.21240/zfhe/20-2 application/pdf ZFHE - Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung ZFHE - Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung 20 2 6.31 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6192 The DYNAMIGS Dictionary Neupane, Samiksha Samiksha Neupane Neubauer, Josef Josef Neubauer 0000-0003-4556-0573 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Center for Open Science text eng DYNAMIGS Handbook, Chapter 1 DYNAMIGS is a multilingual research project. We collect data in both Nepali and English, and publish mostly in English. This dictionary serves as a reference for translating key English terms and concepts used in the project to Nepali. In this way, we aim to streamline conceptual equivalents of core terminology whose consistent translation throughout the project is particularly important. bilingual research dictionary englisch migration multilingual research Nepali social sciences http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6192/download 10.31235/osf.io/qb6wy_v2 application/pdf 677.78 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6194 Rezension zu: Straehler-Pohl, H. (2023). Lehrer:innen im ‚Brennpunkt‘. Gespräche über Herausforderungen, Bewältigungsstrategien und Dilemmata des Schulalltags Pham Xuan, Robert Robert Pham Xuan 0000-0002-2651-2907 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Verlag Julius Klinkhardt GmbH & Co. KG text deu Rezension zu: Straehler-Pohl, H. (2023). Lehrer:innen im ‚Brennpunkt‘. Gespräche über Herausforderungen, Bewältigungsstrategien und Dilemmata des Schulalltags. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. 326 Seiten, ISBN 978-3-8376-6713-4. Schule Berlin http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6194/download 10.35468/jlb-02-2025-rez1 application/pdf journal für lehrerInnenbildung jlb issn:2629-498 journal für lehrerInnenbildung jlb 2025-02 Zur Rolle der Pädagogik in den bildungswissenschaftlichen Grundlagen 178 182 343.15 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6193 AI in music reconstruction: Sentiment in pro versus amateur contexts Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Krishna, Nanditha Nanditha Krishna 0000-0001-5536-4993 Independent Scholar SAGE Publications journal article eng This case study uses a comparative framework to examine the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in music reconstruction, expanding on prior research comparing audience sentiments across professional and amateur musical contexts. It investigates two distinct applications of AI in the domain of music. Study A utilises qualitative sentiment analysis of YouTube comments to assess spontaneous public responses to an AI-enhanced version of Queen's The Night Comes Down (2024 Mix – Single Version), analysing the top 220 most-engaged comments collected in March 2025. Study B, based on previously collected data, employs a focus group methodology to examine structured discussions among experts regarding the AI-assisted reconstruction of semi-professional Austrian bands (Schattenparker aus Wien and The Banana Trees). A comparative analysis reveals a sharp divergence: while Study A showed predominantly negative reactions – commenters criticised pitch correction and AI-generated visuals as threats to authenticity, artistic integrity and Freddie Mercury's legacy – Study B participants largely welcomed AI as a democratising tool for enhancing and preserving amateur recordings. This contrast highlights the complex ethical and cultural tensions surrounding AI's role in creative industries, particularly the balance between innovation, artistic authenticity and audience trust. While AI-assisted reconstructions hold potential for democratising music production and archival preservation, these divergent responses underscore the need for clearer ethical guidelines. To address these concerns, we propose a voluntary labelling scheme as a metaphorical traffic-light to disclose the degree of AI intervention. We further recommend future empirical research to test such transparency mechanisms across genres, cultures and production settings. Artificial intelligence music reconstruction audience perception ethics in creativity sentiment analysis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6193/download 10.1177/27018466251366276 application/pdf Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy issn:2701-8466 Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy 11 2 256 268 348.38 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6189 Chapter 1: Data Management. Version 2.0 Müller-Funk, Lea Lea Müller-Funk 0000-0001-9934-0491 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng This work is part of “SYREALITY: Syrian Imaginations of Europe meet Reality” and has received funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) under grant agreement No. V 823-G. For more information please visit: https://syreality.com/ Syria Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6189/download 10.5281/zenodo.15853711 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6190 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6191 application/pdf 389.84 kB 2025-07

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4856 MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates: README Kierans, Denis Denis Kierans 0000-0003-2354-7861 University of Oxford Vargas-Silva, Carlos Carlos Vargas-Silva 0000-0003-0578-4775 University of Oxford Ahmad-Yar, Ahmad Wali Ahmad Wali Ahmad-Yar 0000-0001-9118-5140 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Bircan, Tuba Tuba Bircan 0000-0003-1956-0545 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Cacciapaglia, Maristella Maristella Cacciapaglia University of Milan Carvalho, João João Carvalho 0000-0003-3186-0954 ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Cassain, Laura Laura Cassain Universidad Complutense de Madrid Cyrus, Norbert Norbert Cyrus 0000-0002-9763-0628 Osnabrück University Desmond, Alan Alan Desmond 0000-0001-8194-6073 University of Leicester Fihel, Agnieszka Agnieszka Fihel University of Warsaw Finotelli, Claudia Claudia Finotelli 0000-0001-9645-8662 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Gonzalez Ramos, Maria Paula Maria Paula Gonzalez Ramos Universidad Complutense de Madrid Heylin, Ruth Ruth Heylin University of Leicester Jauhiainen, Jussi Jussi Jauhiainen 0000-0001-8095-8240 University of Turku Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 University for Continuing Education Krems Leerkes, Arjen Arjen Leerkes Maastricht University Nikolova, Marina Marina Nikolova Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy Rössl, Lydia Lydia Rössl 0000-0003-0385-731X University for Continuing Education Krems Santos, Sara Sara Santos Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Schütze, Theresa Theresa Schütze 0000-0002-4296-7151 University for Continuing Education Krems Siruno, Lalaine Lalaine Siruno Maastricht University Sohst, Rhea Ravenna Rhea Ravenna Sohst Migration Policy Institute text eng The Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates (the Database) provides an inventory and critical appraisal of country-level estimates of irregular migration stocks in 13 European countries and the United States for the period 2008 to 2023. It is a deliverable of the MIrreM project, which is a follow-up to CLANDESTINO. CLANDESTINO covered the period 2000-2008. Users of the Database are advised to consult the following companion documents: • This XLSX File, which contains contextual and technical information about the Database: https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4855 • Discussion of the context, the underlying concepts, and the methodology used in the data collection and quality assessment: Vargas-Silva, C., Leerkes A., Kierans, D., Siruno, L. and Kraler, A. (2024, forthcoming). Tools for collecting information on irregular migration estimates and indicators. Open Research Europe. • Analysis of the stock estimates: Kierans, D. and Vargas-Silva, C. (2024, forthcoming). Working Paper on Irregular Migration Stocks. MIrreM Working Paper No. 10. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). Furthermore, users of the Database are notified of a ‘sister’ database of the MIrreM project, which captures and assesses estimates and indicators of irregular migration flows over the same period, the Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators and accompanying analysis: • Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Badre, A., Bircan, T., Brunovská, E., Cacciapaglia, M., Carvalho, J., Cassain, L., Cyrus, N., Desmond, A., Fihel, A., Finotelli, C., Ghio, D., Hendow, M., Heylin, R., Jauhiainen, J.S., Jovanovic, K., Kierans, D., Mohan, S.S., Nikolova, M., Oruc, N., Ramos, M.P.G., Rössl, L., Sağiroğlu, A.Z., Santos, S., Schütze, T., & Sohst, R.R. (2024) MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10813413. • Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Hendow, M. & Brunovksá, E. (2024) Working Paper on Irregular Migration Flows. MIrreM Working Paper No. 9. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://zenodo.org/records/10702228 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:4856/download 10.5281/zenodo.10646739 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6187 application/pdf 695.88 kB 2024-06-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4855 MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates Kierans, Denis Denis Kierans 0000-0003-2354-7861 University of Oxford Vargas-Silva, Carlos Carlos Vargas-Silva 0000-0003-0578-4775 University of Oxford Ahmad-Yar, Ahmad Wali Ahmad Wali Ahmad-Yar 0000-0001-9118-5140 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Bircan, Tuba Tuba Bircan 0000-0003-1956-0545 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Cacciapaglia, Maristella Maristella Cacciapaglia University of Milan Carvalho, João João Carvalho 0000-0003-3186-0954 ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Cassain, Laura Laura Cassain Universidad Complutense de Madrid Cyrus, Norbert Norbert Cyrus 0000-0002-9763-0628 Osnabrück University Desmond, Alan Alan Desmond 0000-0001-8194-6073 University of Leicester Fihel, Agnieszka Agnieszka Fihel University of Warsaw Finotelli, Claudia Claudia Finotelli 0000-0001-9645-8662 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Gonzalez Ramos, Maria Paula Maria Paula Gonzalez Ramos Universidad Complutense de Madrid Heylin, Ruth Ruth Heylin University of Leicester Jauhiainen, Jussi Jussi Jauhiainen 0000-0001-8095-8240 University of Turku Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 University for Continuing Education Krems Leerkes, Arjen Arjen Leerkes Maastricht University Nikolova, Marina Marina Nikolova Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy Rössl, Lydia Lydia Rössl 0000-0003-0385-731X University for Continuing Education Krems Santos, Sara Sara Santos Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Schütze, Theresa Theresa Schütze 0000-0002-4296-7151 University for Continuing Education Krems Siruno, Lalaine Lalaine Siruno Maastricht University Sohst, Rhea Ravenna Rhea Ravenna Sohst Migration Policy Institute other eng The Public Database on Irregular Migration Stock Estimates (the Database) provides an inventory and critical appraisal of country-level estimates of irregular migration stocks in 13 European countries and the United States for the period 2008 to 2023. It is a deliverable of the MIrreM project, which is a follow-up to CLANDESTINO. CLANDESTINO covered the period 2000-2008. Users of the Database are advised to consult the following companion documents: • The README File, which contains contextual and technical information about the Database: https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4856 • Discussion of the context, the underlying concepts, and the methodology used in the data collection and quality assessment: Vargas-Silva, C., Leerkes A., Kierans, D., Siruno, L. and Kraler, A. (2024, forthcoming). Tools for collecting information on irregular migration estimates and indicators. Open Research Europe. • Analysis of the stock estimates: Kierans, D. and Vargas-Silva, C. (2024, forthcoming). Working Paper on Irregular Migration Stocks. MIrreM Working Paper No. 10. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). Furthermore, users of the Database are notified of a ‘sister’ database of the MIrreM project, which captures and assesses estimates and indicators of irregular migration flows over the same period, the Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators and accompanying analysis: • Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Badre, A., Bircan, T., Brunovská, E., Cacciapaglia, M., Carvalho, J., Cassain, L., Cyrus, N., Desmond, A., Fihel, A., Finotelli, C., Ghio, D., Hendow, M., Heylin, R., Jauhiainen, J.S., Jovanovic, K., Kierans, D., Mohan, S.S., Nikolova, M., Oruc, N., Ramos, M.P.G., Rössl, L., Sağiroğlu, A.Z., Santos, S., Schütze, T., & Sohst, R.R. (2024) MIrreM Public Database on Irregular Migration Flow Estimates and Indicators. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10813413. • Siruno, L., Leerkes, A., Hendow, M. & Brunovksá, E. (2024) Working Paper on Irregular Migration Flows. MIrreM Working Paper No. 9. Krems: University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). https://zenodo.org/records/10702228 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:4855/download 10.5281/zenodo.10646739 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6186 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet 367.05 kB 2024-06-09

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6176 Regularisation in Europe and North America: Comparative Reflections on Societal Challenges and Benefits Cacciapaglia, Maristella Maristella Cacciapaglia 0009-0001-0437-3002 University of Milan Ambrosini, Maurizio Maurizio Ambrosini 0000-0003-1788-8686 University of Milan Bonizzoni, Paola Paola Bonizzoni University of Milan Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cyrus, Norbert Norbert Cyrus 0000-0002-9763-0628 Osnabrück University Desmond, Alan Alan Desmond 0000-0001-8194-6073 University of Leicester Ahrens, Jill Jill Ahrens 0000-0002-1183-7995 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ahmad Yar, Ahmad Wali Ahmad Wali Ahmad Yar 0000-0001-9118-5140 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Bircan, Tuba Tuba Bircan 0000-0003-1956-0545 Cassain, Laura Laura Cassain 0000-0001-7150-9996 Carvalho, João João Carvalho 0000-0003-3186-0954 Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Finotelli, Claudia Claudia Finotelli 0000-0001-9645-8662 Universidad Complutense de Madrid Goldfarb, Abigail Abigail Goldfarb 0000-0003-4485-8183 França, Thais Thais França 0000-0003-1279-412X Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Heylin, Ruth Ruth Heylin University of Leicester Mohan, Shiva Shiva Mohan 0000-0001-5756-0808 Toronto Metropolitan University Neronov, Anton Anton Neronov 0009-0009-7375-1634 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Slootjes, Jasmijn Jasmijn Slootjes 0000-0002-2658-7554 Migration Policy Institute Steiner, Betrand Betrand Steiner Triandafyllidou, Anna Anna Triandafyllidou 0000-0001-6760-0033 Toronto Metropolitan University University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems) journal article eng In recent decades, irregular migration has emerged as a significant policy concern across the Europe and North America. While border enforcement continues to dominate political discourse, regularisation — mainly the conferral of a regular residence status to those without it — has also become a key policy instrument. Indeed, States have intermittently adopted mass amnesties or individualised mechanisms to address the legal and social limbo of irregular residents. Even in Latin America, over 100 regularisations have been implemented in the 21st century. Such measures are part of the toolkit for policymakers dealing with irregular migration, although they cannot invariably be regarded as standard programmes. This is evident not only in contexts characterised, on the one hand, by high numbers of irregular migrants and, on the other, by persistent labour demands which create ambivalent opportunities. The rationale for regularisation is often but not always pragmatic: persistent labour demands, humanitarian concerns, and the presence of long-term undocumented residents contribute to adopt and shape regularisation solutions. This report undertakes a detailed comparative analysis across nine Global North countries: Canada, Ireland, the United States, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, France, and Italy. Drawing on country-specific research and interview evidence from these cases, the objective is to analyse the societal challenges and benefits of regularisation. The report also aims to highlight how the selective and conditional logic underpinning regularisation schemes may reproduce social hierarchies. It contributes to current debates by addressing regularisation capacity to either challenge or reaffirm civic stratification and by reflecting on its broader implications for labour markets, welfare systems, and public goods. Importantly, we underscore from the outset that our objective is to examine the limitations and contradictions of regularisation policies, while maintaining a forward-looking and constructive perspective. Although often selective, fragmented, and embedded within broader exclusionary frameworks, regularisation schemes nonetheless represent meaningful—if constrained—opportunities. Migrants are not merely passive recipients of these measures; rather, they often mobilise them strategically, navigating their complexities in ways that may elude or surpass established critical categories. By foregrounding these tensions, this report seeks to advance a nuanced understanding of regularisation as a site of both constraint and possibility, with the ultimate goal of informing more inclusive, just, and effective migration governance. Regularisation Irregular migration deservingness civic stratification http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6176/download 10.5281/zenodo.17072115 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4869 application/pdf Mirrem Working Papers Mirrem Working Papers 2025 13 1.16 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6185 AI-enhanced Funding Strategies (Horizon Europe) Kaineder, Katrin Katrin Kaineder 0000-0001-6524-8160 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Peinhaupt, Miriam Miriam Peinhaupt 0000-0002-0060-5734 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Meyenberg, Daniela Daniela Meyenberg Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Halmer, Isolde Isolde Halmer 0009-0000-8231-6006 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems TU Wien text eng During a Master thesis, we tested six different AI-based tools on their efficiency to accompany researcher and research managers in their continous search for funding. Customized GPTs (ChatGPT4) created research summaries and keyword from research data (publications, conference proceedings, project abstracts, website. We used the created personalized keywords to find tailored funding for the researcher. The results were varified by the researcher and proofed to match their research interests with 95% (ResearchConnect, ChatGPT4). Research AI ChatGPT http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6185/download 10.48436/ky6r3-3gb25 application/pdf 609.67 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6175 Debating anti-immigrant backlash Bauböck, Rainer Rainer Bauböck 0000-0003-2336-7414 European University Institute Mourão Permoser, Julia Julia Mourão Permoser 0000-0003-3635-310X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ruhs, Martin Martin Ruhs 0000-0001-6376-2414 European University Institute Schmidt, Lukas Nepomuk Lukas Nepomuk Schmidt 0000-0003-0746-1195 Goethe University Frankfurt European University Institute text eng This working paper combines Zsolt Kapelner’s article “Anti-immigrant backlash: the Democratic Dilemma for immigration policy” with three critical responses as well as a rejoinder by the author. Kapelner begins from the observation that anti-immigrant backlash has in many countries emerged as a considerable threat to democracy, and asks whether policymakers should try to avert this threat by implementing more restrictive immigration policies. He argues that any answer to this question reveals a Democratic Dilemma: If they do so, they may expose immigrants to unjust exclusion, and if they do not, they may risk democratic dysfunction, even democratic failure. Kapelner goes on to propose an analytic and evaluative framework for assessing policy responses to this Democratic Dilemma. Alexander Kustov’s response critically interrogates the empirical evidence underlying Kapelner’s argument, suggesting that counterproductive backlash to freer immigration is possible, but only applies to some limited immigration types and policies. He concludes that the backlash argument is not a good justification for most existing immigration restrictions. Laura Santi Amantini’s contribution suggests that focusing on a purported choice between saving democracy and pursuing immigration justice leads to a dead end, arguing that following illiberal and undemocratic political forces down the path of unjust immigration policies would be both unethical and ineffective. Daniel Thym’s essay probes the potential of solving the Democratic Dilemma in ways overlooked by Kapelner. Addressing the legality and morality of ‘pushbacks’, where potential asylum seekers are turned away without access to an asylum procedure, Thym uses a thought experiment to explore new ways of transcending the binary contrast between openness and closure. The working paper concludes with a rejoinder, in which Kapelner discusses the contributors’ key points and puts some pressure on the idea that the Democratic Dilemma is not, after all, as ‘hard’ as he suggests. Anti-immigrant backlash immigration justice Democratic dilemma Protecting democracy Pushbacks http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6175/download https://hdl.handle.net/1814/92971 application/pdf RSC Working Paper issn:1028-3625 RSC Working Paper 2025/19 480.61 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6182 Research Guide : Online-Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union und Europarat Fraczek, Susanne Susanne Fraczek 0009-0003-3095-3929 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Research Guide wurde vom Europäischen Dokumentationszentrum (EDZ) an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (UWK) zusammengestellt und soll primär den Studierenden der UWK, insb. des Departments für Rechtswissenschaften und Internationale Beziehungen, als Wegweiser zu ausgewählten Rechts- und Informationsquellen von Europäischer Union sowie Europarat dienen (mit Stand Februar 2025 (Version 1.4). Zudem wird anhand von ausführlichen Suchbeispielen die Recherche in EUR-Lex, InfoCuria und HUDOC exemplarisch Schritt für Schritt erläutert. Das Europäische Dokumentationszentrum Krems fungiert als Informationsschnittstelle zwischen den Mitarbeiter_innen und Studierenden der UWK einerseits und den europäischen Institutionen und Einrichtungen andererseits. Das EDZ Krems bietet: o Wissensmanagement und Zugang zu offiziellen Veröffentlichungen und Dokumenten der EU (online und in gedruckter Form); o Unterstützung bei Recherchen und Studien über Politik, Initiativen und Maßnahmen der EU durch fachlichen Rat für die Suche nach EU-Informationsquellen und -Dokumenten; o Organisation von Diskussions- und Dialogveranstaltungen zu EU-Fragen; o Informationen über Publikationen und Aktivitäten mit EU-Bezug, die an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems entstehen bzw. stattfinden; o eine universitäre Ansprechstelle für Kooperationen mit anderen EU-Akteur*innen in Niederösterreich und darüber hinaus. Weiterführende Informationen: www.donau-uni.ac.at/edz EU Europarat EDZ http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6182/download application/pdf 4.96 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6181 What do we know about E-participation at the Local Level? Faganello, Cláucia Piccoli Cláucia Piccoli Faganello 0000-0003-2248-8249 Santa Catarina State Department of Education, Brazil Luciano, Edimara Mezzomo Edimara Mezzomo Luciano 0000-0002-2847-8845 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng This paper aims to examine the phenomenon of e-participation at the local level. This study addresses the following research question: What is currently known about the transition from participation to e-participation at the local level? This paper employs a systematic literature review to understand the current state of art about e-participation at the local level by identifying and categorizing the relevant structures, assessing the prevailing barriers, recognizing the challenges, and analyzing the potential benefits of e-participation at the local level. The purpose of this research is to provide insight into the existing knowledge base on the transition from traditional forms of participation to e-participation at the local level. The findings indicate that while e-participation presents an opportunity to improve democratic engagement and inclusivity, it also faces substantial challenges, including digital devices, institutional resistance, and the necessity for solid technological infrastructure. These findings have implications for both practice and academic discourse. From a practical perspective, the findings suggest that local governments need to invest in technology and digital literacy programs to ensure effective e-participation. From an academic viewpoint, the study contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of e-participation and its implications for local governance. Participation e-participation local level http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6181/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.1035 application/pdf Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Conference on Digital Government Research 1 808.07 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6177 Co-Creation in the Public Sector: Challenges and lessons learned : Policy Brief No. 7, 2025 Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lameiras, Mariana Mariana Lameiras United Nations University United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy Driven Eletronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) text eng The transformation of public administrations towards collaborative, holistic, and sustainable governance includes investing in public services that increase the value for citizens and businesses while also responding to users’ needs. Rather than viewing public goods as exclusively government-provided or believing that public-private competition automatically improves service quality and cost, collaborative governance creates partnerships between public institutions and other stakeholders [1]. It implies establishing new organisational practices and routines, such as involving state, market, and societal actors who contribute their own resources and competencies. Co-creation is a collaborative practice, a key component in the European public sector’s policy-making and service design, endorsed by directives such as the Berlin Declaration. This approach to governance, which engages diverse stakeholders both within and outside traditional institutions, can be widely applied to public administration - particularly in developing strategies and policies to address complicated challenges [1]. It has many benefits, such as contributing to higher service quality, delivery and efficiency, and enlarged opportunities for participation and enhancing the quality of information the organisation provides. Ultimately, co-creation aims to lead to improved user satisfaction with public services. Yet, co-creation also faces significant challenges, such as changes in organisational culture and attitudes towards external involvement and the need to effectively address ethical issues that might arise from co-creation processes and outcomes [2]. Co-creation Sustainability Public Sector Stakeholders http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6177/download application/pdf UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs 2025 7 103.20 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6174 Towards social cohesion : understanding local migration governance's barriers in global south smart cities Alves Palacios, Rosiane Rosiane Alves Palacios 0000-0002-7588-6358 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Mezzomo Luciano, Edimara Edimara Mezzomo Luciano 0000-0002-2847-8845 Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Viale Pereira, Gabriela Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng Smart cities (SC) are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Within the scope of SC studies is governance, which is directly related to the success of planned actions. Refugee migration is currently a challenge all over the world. But at the local level (cities) it can be better examined. The local migration governance network is one way for welcoming and integrating refugees in cities. However, there are barriers that can influence smart governance as well as migration governance. It is important that cities can be more inclusive and effective in welcoming migrants and refugees by promoting social cohesion. This study aimed to identify barriers of local migration governance in two smart cities in order to reflect on the possibility of increasing social cohesion for immigrants and refugees. A multiple case study was carried out on the local migration governance networks of two smart cities in the Global South: Porto Alegre-BRA and Cape Town-ZA. Twenty-five interviews were collected with migration experts and local migration governance actors, nine documents were analyzed, and observations were made in both cities. The data was analyzed through content analysis. The results of the research pointed to sixteen structural, social and political barriers. Social cohesion can be built through public policies that take diversity into account and where, once integrated, refugees can truly feel that they belong to the community. We propose a frame that summarize the actions that can promote social cohesion for immigrants and refugees in smart cities. We based the actions proposed on the barriers and the possibilities of interventions. Local Migration Governance Smart Cities Barriers Refugees Social Cohesion http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6174/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.985 application/pdf Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Conference on Digital Government Research 1 809.03 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6183 Zwei ‚echte‘ Österreicherinnen. Huber, Mario Mario Huber 0009-0009-6087-8636 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Franz-Nabl-Institut für Literaturforschung journal article deu Heimat, Zugehörigkeit und Selbstironie bei Malarina und Toxische Pommes Kabarett Heimat Österreich http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6183/download 10.25364/16.09:2025.1.13 application/pdf Dossier online Dossier online 9 H. 1. Fiktion Heimat 198.70 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6184 Closing Biodiversity Monitoring Gaps: A Workflow for Validation and Quality Assessment of Citizen Science Location Data for Amphibian and Reptile Monitoring in Private Gardens&amp;#160; Iglseder, Anna Anna Iglseder 0000-0003-0458-6515 TU Wien Leeb, Christoph Christoph Leeb Natural History Museum Vienna Danzinger, Florian Florian Danzinger University of Vienna Meixner, Claudia Claudia Meixner Global 2000, Vienna Linhard, Dominik Dominik Linhard Global 2000, Vienna Lettner, Christian Christian Lettner 0000-0002-5331-1852 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hollaus, Markus Markus Hollaus TU Wien Copernicus GmbH text eng Abstract for: EGU25-9242 (EGU General Assembly 2025), Vienna, Austria & Online | 27 April–2 May 2025 Biodiversity Amphibia Reptiles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6184/download 10.5194/egusphere-egu25-9242 application/pdf 285.09 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6178 Governance and Crisis Management: Coordination and Roles in Rio Grande do Sul’s Flood Response Eibl, Gregor Gregor Eibl 0000-0001-7201-6034 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mezzomo Luciano, Edimara Edimara Mezzomo Luciano Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul abriela Viale Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale abriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Increased flood disasters and their impacts emphasize the urgent need for resilient and effective governance systems to enhance disaster response and mitigation. This study aims to analyze the multi-level governance structure of flood response in Brazil, particularly focusing on the case of Rio Grande do Sul state. The research steps achieved in this paper includes identifying key stakeholders involved in flood management, mapping their roles, and examining coordination mechanisms that facilitate effective disaster response to potentially uncover critical information flows that underpin decision-making and operational efficiency. The findings provide a foundation for developing a structured data governance strategy that enhances coordination, improves information sharing, and strengthens resilience in flood disaster management. Data Governance Emergency Response Flood Resilience http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6178/download application/pdf Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31 - September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria 220.14 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6173 Collaborative Innovation in the Age of Generative AI: Empowering the Public Sector through Competence Development Albrecht, Valerie Valerie Albrecht 0000-0002-8706-9339 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng The public sector faces complex challenges, including the climate crisis, political extremism and demographic changes, that necessitate innovative solutions. Collaborative innovation, defined as a process of creative problem-solving across organisational boundaries, is essential for addressing these challenges. This poster presents findings from my dissertation, which explores the competences necessary for collaborative innovation in the public sector and how these competences can be developed and implemented through formal and informal competence development. Collaborative innovation competences public sector ollaborative competences genAI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6173/download application/pdf Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. Proceedings EGOV-CeDEM-ePart conference, August 31-September 4, 2025, University for Continuing Education, Krems, Austria. 1.55 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6171 Thai Expectations of the EU's Evolving Security Role: Opportunities and Limitations Kunnamas, Natthanan Natthanan Kunnamas Chulalongkorn University Maurer, Heidi Heidi Maurer 0000-0002-0509-7580 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng This article analyses Thailand's perceptions of the European Union (EU) as an actor in the Indo-Pacific, based on interviews with 13 government officials and foreign policy influencers conducted under the EU in the Indo-Pacific (EUIP) Jean Monnet Network. It examines how Thai elites interpret the EU's priorities, geopolitical relevance and the implications of the Russia–Ukraine war for Europe's role in the region. Thailand views the EU positively—as a standard setter, policy model and constructive economic partner—but not as a leading geopolitical actor. Sustainable and inclusive prosperity and the green transition are seen as key areas for cooperation, while digital governance and connectivity hold growing potential. Security and defence, by contrast, remain peripheral. Officials assess the EU's importance more highly than influencers, reflecting closer institutional familiarity. The article situates these findings within the evolving Indo-Pacific order, arguing that the EU's influence in Asia depends less on hard power than on relational and regulatory engagement. It concludes with recommendations to deepen relationship-based cooperation, leverage ASEAN centrality and prioritize ‘low politics’ domains that yield long-term strategic value. EU Indo-Pacific Thailand http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6171/download 10.1111/1758-5899.70152 application/pdf Global Policy issn:1758-5880 Global Policy 322.01 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6170 A Cross‐Sectional Study on Mental Health Burden Among Austrian Farmers: Sociodemographic, Work‐Related, and Health Behavior Factors Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Neubauer, Viktoria Viktoria Neubauer 0000-0002-4312-5781 University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Wiley journal article eng ABSTRACT Background and Aims Although previous studies point to a high mental health burden in farmers, little is known about mental health in Austrian farmers, especially about factors associated with poor mental health. Methods We assessed mental health in Austrian farmers and explored potential risk factors for poor mental health. A total of N = 2006 farmers (38.5% women; 61.4% men; a distribution closely mirroring the Austrian farming population) with a mean age of 45.04 ± 10.31 years took part in an online survey from October 2024 to February 2025 in which validated screening tools for symptoms of depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), sleep disorders (ISI-2), perceived stress (PSS-4), and alcohol abuse (CAGE) were applied. Gender, alongside other sociodemographic, work-related, and behavioral variables, was included as a predictor in multivariable logistic regression analyses. Results We found that higher adjusted odds for exceeding cut-offs for clinically relevant mental health symptoms were associated with female gender, younger age, single individuals, physical inactivity outside the profession, smartphone usage, higher working hours, and financial insecurity. Conclusion In conclusion, this study highlights the complex interplay between sociodemographic factors, work-related variables, and health behaviors in determining the mental health outcomes of Austrian farmers. Targeted interventions that address risk factors, such as promoting physical activity and providing business/economic support, could help mitigate the mental health challenges faced by farmers. farmers health behaviors mental health occupational risk factors sociodemographic risk factors http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6170/download 10.1002/hsr2.71943 application/pdf Health Science Reports issn:2398-8835 Health Science Reports 9 3 540.65 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6172 Legal Challenges and Technical Solutions to Decentralised Digital Product Passports Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schmid, Verena Verena Schmid Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. text eng The Digital Product Passport (DPP) constitutes a central element of the European Green Deal. While the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces decentralisation as a guiding design principle for DPPs, its legal framework remains relatively vague. The paper at hand analyses the regulatory framework set up by the ESPR, examining the relationship between information requirements and DPPs, as well as the legal definition for DPPs introduced by the regulation. Based on this analysis – and after introducing a simplified model for a DPP system –, DPP decentralisation is discussed at three levels: (1) unique identifier minting, (2) data storage, and (3) distributed storage of DPP information. The discussion focusses at emerging legal challenges, while also mentioning applicable technical solutions and pointing at potential benefits of decentralised DPP structures. In particular, the model of distributed DPP storage is shown to be legally and operationally problematic. Digital Product Passport (DPP) Decentralised Data System Federated Architecture Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR) Circle Economy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6172/download 10.18420/inf2025_03 application/pdf P366 - INFORMATIK 2025: The Wide Open - Offenheit von Source bis Science P366 - INFORMATIK 2025: The Wide Open - Offenheit von Source bis Science 499.69 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6169 Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Treatment Patterns, Survival, and Cost‐Effectiveness in Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma in Lower Austria (2018–2022) Singer, Josef Josef Singer 0000-0002-8701-2412 Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences Gottsauner‐Wolf, Sandra Sandra Gottsauner‐Wolf Landesgesundheitsagentur Niederösterreich Behrens, Doris A. Doris A. Behrens 0000-0002-5772-5307 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng ABSTRACT Background R/R DLBCL is an aggressive malignancy with limited treatment options. Novel immunotherapies have improved outcomes in selected clinical-trial populations, but their effectiveness in real-world settings remains unclear. Their substantial costs also pose challenges for healthcare systems. Methods This exploratory study evaluated the efficacy and costs of available therapies in a real-world population. Two retrospective analysis approaches were used: First, we compared calendar-based cohorts: A conventional-treatment period (1 January 2018–31 December 2019), which predates EMA approval of Polatuzumab-vedotin, and a modern-treatment period (1 January 2020–31 December 2022). Second, because treatments overlapped across periods, we additionally grouped patients by therapy exposure and compared those receiving any modern therapy at any stage with those treated exclusively with conventional regimens. Results Comparing the calendar-based periods provided limited insights, as therapies unavailable in the earlier period could still be used in subsequent treatment lines. In contrast, grouping patients by exposure to modern therapy at any stage showed a clear survival benefit: Median OS was 20 vs. 5 months (95% CI: 1.8–38.2 vs. 3.0–7.0; p = 0.022). This advantage was associated with significantly higher mean costs (€178,513.08 vs. €15,185.08; p < 0.001), resulting in an incremental cost of €10,889 per additional month of survival. Conclusion Modern therapies for r/r DLBCL have significantly improved survival rates, but their high costs necessitate careful cost-effectiveness assessments to ensure they are integrated optimally into clinical practice. Additionally, our findings indicate that calendar-based comparisons can be misleading, since novel treatments do not simply “start” and “stop” at approval dates—a crucial methodological insight that is highly generalizable to real-world evidence studies. Grouping patients by actual therapy exposure offers a more accurate evaluation of clinical benefits and economic impact when new treatments become routine. Achieving equitable access to treatment while maintaining healthcare sustainability will require coordinated efforts among clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. bispecific antibodies CAR-T cell therapy cost-effectiveness incremental cost-effectiveness ratio real-world evidence relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6169/download 10.1002/cam4.71667 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5859 application/pdf Cancer Medicine issn:2045-7634 Cancer Medicine 15 3 589.45 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5859 Doris A. Behrens - Collection Behrens, Doris A. Doris A. Behrens 0000-0002-5772-5307 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Doris Behrens ist Mathematikerin und promovierte in den Technischen Wissenschaften mit Schwerpunkt Operational Research und Biomathematik. Sie ist Professorin für Healthcare Management an der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und seit über 10 Jahren im NHS Wales tätig, mit Fokus auf mathematische Modellierung, Innovation, Epidemiologie und empirische Analysen. 2008 habilitierte sie in Operations Research an der TU Wien und arbeitete insgesamt 15 Jahre in der Volkswirtschaftslehre. Ihre Forschung konzentriert sich auf die Analyse und Optimierung von Gesundheitssystemen, sicheres und finanziell nachhaltiges Patient Pathway Design sowie die Erforschung sozialer und organisatorischer Dynamiken. Sie setzt interdisziplinäre Methoden aus dem Operations Research, der ökonomischen Entscheidungsunterstützung und der empirischen Forschung ein. Doris war Teil mehrerer preisgekrönter Projekte, darunter drei NHS Wales Awards und die Lyn Thomas Impact Medal für herausragende Praxisanwendungen von Operations-Research-Methoden. Ihre Arbeiten wurden in führenden Fachzeitschriften wie Management Science, Health Care Management Science und dem European Journal of Operational Research veröffentlicht. Healthcare Management mathematische Modellierung empirische Analyse 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6143 Duldung Schütze, Theresa Theresa Schütze 0000-0002-4296-7151 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität Osnabrück text deu Die Realität der Nichtabschiebbarkeit bildet einen Widerspruch zur grundlegenden Logik des Gehen-Müssens-oder-bleiben-Dürfens von Asyl- und Migrationsregimen. Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit der Duldung als Kategorie des deutschen Rechts und als migrationspolitischem Begriff. Die Duldung verwaltet den Widerspruch der Nichtabschiebbarkeit, indem sie eine Sonderkategorie und einen rechtlichen Schwebezustand erschafft. 1965 in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland eingeführt, wurde die Duldung seitdem auf eine im internationalen Vergleich beispiellos breite Bevölkerungsgruppe angewendet und hat zur Herausbildung eines eigenständigen Politik- und Diskursfeldes geführt. Dieses Diskursfeld spaltet sich in jüngeren Jahren immer stärker in eine Kriminalisierungslogik einerseits und eine Verwertungslogik andererseits. Der Beitrag beleuchtet diese Diskursentwicklung und deren rechtliche Konsequenzen ebenso wie die historischen Anfänge der Duldung in (West-)Deutschland, geht auf implizite Bedeutungen des Begriffes ein und erläutert, wie der Duldungsstatus als vermeintliches Übergangsinstrument die systematische und de facto langanhaltende Entrechtung Geduldeter bedingt. Dies verdeutlicht, dass die Duldung weit mehr ist als ein technisches Verwaltungsinstrument: Sie spiegelt die grundlegenden Spannungen eines Migrationsregimes wider, das auf der binären Logik von Aufnahme und Abschiebung basiert, aber die Realität der Nichtabschiebbarkeit nicht auflösen kann. Duldung Abschieberegime Nichtabschiebbarkeit Kriminalisierung Verwertung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6143/download 10.48693/625 application/pdf 692.79 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6149 Peer support among student teachers through close social bonds Christophersen, Knut-Andreas Abben Knut-Andreas Abben Christophersen University of Oslo Elstad, Eyvind Eyvind Elstad University of Oslo Geppert, Corinna Corinna Geppert 0000-0002-0823-5766 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schmidt, Astrid Astrid Schmidt Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Turmo, Are Are Turmo University of Oslo Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University journal article eng This study explores the impact of peer support on 471 student teachers during the practicum phase, particularly how such support can influence their motivation and self-efficacy. Questionnaires were distributed to student teachers in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with all measures based on established scales. The survey was validated for internal consistency, resulting in a high response rate. Data were analysed using structural equation modelling, demonstrating an acceptable fit for the proposed model. The results indicate that motivation to become a teacher is the strongest predictor of peer support; altruistic motivation has a weaker correlation. Additionally, teacher self-efficacy during various practicum phases is positively associated with peer support, whereas perceived disciplinary issues in the classroom negatively impact instructional self-efficacy. These findings highlight the need for structured peer support systems in teacher education to enhance student teachers' experiences and for further research into the dynamics of peer relationships in educational settings. teacher education peer support self-efficacy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6149/download 10.55056/ed.955 application/pdf Educational Dimension issn:2708-4612 Educational Dimension 13 78 93 455.76 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6165 Tracking YAP: Professionalism, amateurism and exploitation of emerging opera singers VanderHart, Chanda Chanda VanderHart 0000-0002-2055-273X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kelly, Kathleen Kathleen Kelly 0009-0005-2291-7332 Baylor University Gallagher, Emily Emily Gallagher SAGE Publications journal article eng This article examines the institutional landscape of early-career opera training in North America through the lens of cultural policy and labor precarity. Drawing inspiration from the paradox of artistic apprenticeship exemplified in Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg—where professional advancement is inextricably tied to subordination—the study interrogates how Young Artist Programs (YAPs) perpetuate a prolonged liminal status for emerging singers, positioning them between student and professional. Through historical analysis, industry discourse, and original data on career trajectories, we argue that YAPs institutionalize ambiguity, or managed liminality, as a structural feature of operatic labor. This liminality is theorized through three interlocking frameworks: the institutionalization of labor precarity, the legitimization of passion-driven exploitation, and the reproduction of cultural capital hierarchies. Examining programs ranging from tuition-based festivals to salaried residencies, the analysis reveals how YAPs extract artistic labor under the guise of mentorship while embedding economic, gendered, and hierarchical imbalances. Financial burdens, opaque terminology, and exclusionary practices disproportionately burden women, who navigate patriarchal norms within a prestige economy that prioritizes institutional reputation over equitable labor practices. By tracing YAPs’ evolution from postwar initiatives to neoliberal career gatekeepers, this essay critiques their role in sustaining systemic contradictions that defer professional stability for early-career artists. The conclusion calls for institutional accountability, financial transparency, and policy interventions to realign training systems with equitable, sustainable practices. This research contributes to broader debates in music sociology and cultural policy, urging a reckoning with how artistic traditions perpetuate exploitation and how institutions might instead foster accessible, vibrant pathways into the operatic profession. cultural policy opera cultural management music iminality exploitation oung artist http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6165/download 10.1177/27018466251348647 application/pdf Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy issn:2701-8466 Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy 11 1 114 132 772.77 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6147 Hochschulforschung : Forschung über Hochschule und Wissenschaft Pasternack, Peer Peer Pasternack Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Reinmann, Gabi Gabi Reinmann Universität Hamburg Schneijderberg, Christian Christian Schneijderberg University of Kassel Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG text deu Das Handbuch systematisiert den aktuellen Wissensstand zu Gegenständen der Hochschulforschung. Es beleuchtet Forschung, Lehre und Studium, den forschungs- wie lehrbezogenen Wissenstransfer sowie Hochschulen als Organisationen und ihre Funktionen im Bildungs- und Ausbildungssystem. Indem die Themen auch im Zeitverlauf betrachtet werden, informiert das Standardwerk ebenso über Hochschulentwicklungen und den dabei erreichten Stand. In 60 Artikeln werden dabei jeweils die Fragen beantwortet: Was wissen wir aktuell zum verhandelten Thema, wo steht die Forschung und was blieb bislang unbeantwortet? Der Band richtet sich sowohl an die Hochschul-, Wissenschafts- und Bildungsforschung als auch an Praktiker:innen der Hochschulentwicklung und Hochschulpolitik. Darin enthaltene Beiträge von UWK-Angehörigen: Unger, M.; Pausits, A. (2025). Das österreichische Hochschulsystem. In: Pasternack, P.; Reinmann, G. Schneijderberg, C., Hochschulforschung. Forschung über Hochschule und Wissenschaft. 151-162 Bildungsbeteiligung Hochschulbildung Hochschuldidaktik http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6147/download 10.5771/9783748943334 application/pdf 27.47 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6167 In vitro diagnostic tests for serious bacterial infection, including neonatal sepsis, among infants aged 0–59 days: target product profile Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health & Ageing (MCA) Surveillance & Evidence and Laboratory Strengthening (SEL) Surveillance, Prevention and Control (SPC) World Health Organization WHO text eng An estimated 2.3 million newborns die each year. Low- and middle-income countries bear the greatest mortality burden, with sepsis contributing 15%. It is estimated that 84% of newborn deaths due to infection could be averted through early diagnosis and appropriate clinical management. However, diagnostic tests for serious bacterial infection, including bacterial sepsis, among infants are either inadequate or entirely lacking in many settings. The WHO target product profile for in vitro diagnostic tests for serious bacterial infection, including neonatal sepsis, among young infants aims to guide manufacturers, regulators and implementers in developing accessible, affordable tools that improve clinical decision-making, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and save lives, especially in low-resource settings where the burden of neonatal sepsis remains critical. Designed for both hospital and non-hospital settings, the target product profile defines the essential and desirable characteristics of tests to support early, accurate diagnosis among infants aged 0–59 days. WHO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6167/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf 671.35 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6168 Vincenz Sebacks (1805‐1890) außergewöhnliche Büchersammlung : Eine niederösterreichische Privatbibliothek als Quelle der Literaturrezeption im 19. Jahrhundert Zima, Stephanie Stephanie Zima Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität Wien journal article deu Die Stiftsbibliothek Klosterneuburg beherbergt mit der ihr nachgelassenen Privatbibliothek des Chorherren und Theologieprofessor Vincenz Seback (1805-1890) den Wurzbach zufolge vermutlich vollständigsten und bestsortiertesten zeitgenössischen Bestand deutschsprachiger Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts. Im Rahmen einer Masterarbeit und einem darauf aufbauenden Dissertationsprojekt wurde bzw. wird diese Sammlung nun erstmals mithilfe interdisziplinärer Methoden beforscht. Ziel ist es, ausgehend von diesem einzigartigen Buchbestand, neue Erkenntnisse über die belletristische, (nieder-)österreichische Literaturlandschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts zu erlangen. Privatbibliothek Sammlungsgeschichte Stift Klosterneuburg österreichische Literaturgeschichte „Frauenliteratur“ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6168/download 10.48646/ur.20250503 application/pdf UR: Das Journal. Studentische Forschung an der Universität Wien UR: Das Journal. Studentische Forschung an der Universität Wien 5 Re-/Lektüre. Neuere deutsche Literatur aus studentischer Perspektive 995.78 kB 2025-12-11

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6155 Unfolding Lives : Migration, Education, and the Gendered Journey of Turkish Women in Germany Keser Aschenberger, Filiz Filiz Keser Aschenberger 0000-0002-4661-3238 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Ljubljana journal article eng This study examines the life course transitions of five Turkish migrant women in Germany, focusing on the interplay of migration histories, gendered roles, and educational trajectories in shaping their lives. Employing a life course approach and in-depth narrative interviews, the research reveals the persistent challenges experienced in navigating transitions, significantly influenced by intergenerational migration and education. Gendered expectations and familial responsibilities, compounded by structural barriers in education and the labour market, profoundly shaped their educational attainment, career choices, and integration. Limited guidance, language barriers, and family influences created obstacles, further impacted by marriage, motherhood, and caregiving. This research extends the understanding of the lasting influence of migration history and education on the gendered life courses of Turkish women in Germany, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies that address systemic barriers and promote equitable opportunities. education migration history life course transitions gendered trajectories integrations http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6155/download 10.4312/as/19744 application/pdf Studies in Adult Education and Learning issn:2350-4188 Studies in Adult Education and Learning 31 2 41 60 301.70 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6166 Potenziale von Künstlicher Intelligenz für die Hochschullehre – eine Analyse von Strategiepapieren Wagner, Marlene Marlene Wagner 0000-0002-0822-7387 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gössl, Alexandra Alexandra Gössl 0009-0004-1281-5108 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pishtari, Gerti Gerti Pishtari 0000-0001-9451-6881 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ley, Tobias Tobias Ley 0000-0002-2804-2304 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems OAPublishing Collective journal article deu In diesem Beitrag wird untersucht, welche Potenziale Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) für das Lehren und Lernen an Hochschulen bietet und welche Lehr-Lern-Prozesse durch den Einsatz von KI-Systemen sinnvoll unterstützt werden können. Dazu wurden zahlreiche Strategiepapiere zu KI, welche in den letzten Jahren im deutschsprachigen Raum sowie von EU-Institutionen und internationalen Organisationen (z. B. UNESCO, OECD) publiziert wurden, gesammelt und analysiert. Um die Potenziale von KI systematisch zu erfassen und zu bewerten, wurde das Modell der fünf Systemebenen der Lernumwelt Hochschule (Makro-, Exo-, Meso-, Mikro- und Individualebene) herangezogen. Dieses Modell ermöglicht eine strukturierte Betrachtung der verschiedenen Einflussbereiche und Ebenen, auf denen KI in der Hochschullehre wirken kann. Ein besonderer Fokus wurde dabei auf die Mikroebene gelegt, die sich direkt mit den Lehr-Lern-Prozessen befasst. Abschließend werden konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen für Lehrende und Studierende präsentiert, darunter die gezielte Integration von KI-gestützten Tools wie ChatGPT in die Lehre, die Anpassung der Prüfungsformate und Bewertungskriterien, die Förderung von kritischem und strukturiertem Denken sowie die Einhaltung ethischer Richtlinien im Umgang mit KI. Künstliche Intelligenz Lehr-Lern-Prozesse Hochschulbildung Strategiepapiere ökologische Systemtheorie http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6166/download 10.21240/zfhe/SH-KI-1/04 application/pdf Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung issn:2219-6994 Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung 20 SH-KI-1 51 70 551.60 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6152 Biographic Genesis of Vocational Success or Failure of Neurodivergent People Griesbacher, Eva-Maria Eva-Maria Griesbacher 0000-0002-5804-3922 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems SAGE Publications journal article eng This article focuses on understanding the pathways of vocational success or failure of people self-identifying as neurodivergent. Following a grounded theory approach, 16 narrative biographical interviews were conducted. From these interviews, pathways towards vocational success or failure were extracted that differed in the resources, strategies and contextual conditions within biographical phases of the interviewees. Two paths led towards vocational hardship and failure: interviewees with relatively poor starting resources were mostly situated in neuronormative contexts, following the pathways of (a) extensive self-adaptation and (b) self-conflicting opposition. Two other paths formed around neurodivergent people with better resources to cope with vocational challenges due to their social position, which rather placed them in neurotolerant or neurointegrative contexts in which they were able to follow the pathways of (a) sustainable self-adaptation and (b) context shaping. The results of the study show that traits and resources of the individual interact with properties of the context, shaping chances for vocational success biographically. neurodivergence biography vocation success http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6152/download 10.1177/27546330251379268 application/pdf Neurodiversity issn:2754-6330 Neurodiversity 3 1.62 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6154 The cabaret and its practices the description of a “textless” art form Huber, Mario Mario Huber 0009-0009-6087-8636 Universität Graz & Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Taylor & Francis journal article eng The texts of cabaret artists are generally not published and are otherwise only sparsely available. In this sense, cabaret is ‘textless’; to define it based on text material therefore falls short. Instead, cabaret can rather be understood as a complex of practices and discourses, which can be described praxeologically. Aspects of the art form that have often been ignored up to now take in this approach centre stage. The approach chosen here is intended to identify the artistic and economic practices associated with cabaret and to allow conclusions to be drawn about the distinctive subject culture of the cabaret artist. This draft, which is still to be further elaborated, is intended to provide a new view of the social field, the practices, and the associated actors in order to contextualise the art form in its dependence on the human body, artefacts, media, time, and location. Austrian cabaret praxeology theory of cabaret Archival science Theatre studies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6154/download 10.1080/2040610X.2024.2436752 application/pdf Comedy Studies Comedy Studies 16 1 1.34 MB 2025-04-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6160 ‘To Bring Them into Dialog’: A Conversation about Life Narrative and the Digital Ní Dhúill, Caitríona Caitríona Ní Dhúill 0000-0003-4997-516X University of Salzburg Spitzbart, Anna Anna Spitzbart 0000-0002-1389-896X Austrian Academy of Sciences Wachter, Christian Christian Wachter 0000-0003-2937-0868 Bielefeld University Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mayer, Sandra Sandra Mayer 0000-0002-2915-5888 Austrian Academy of Sciences University of Groningen Press journal article eng This conversation, which originally formed part of the two-day workshop-and-conference “Life Narrative and the Digital 2023” at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna, brings together historians, literary and auto/biography scholars, and digital humanists to address the intersections of life-narrative scholarship and digital humanities. They offer different disciplinary perspectives on the possibilities and challenges posed by the increasing prevalence of digital tools and methods in auto/biographical research and practice and jointly explore the following questions: How will digital technologies and methods shape the future of auto/biography studies as a field? How can theoretical concepts from traditional life-narrative research enrich the field of digital humanities? How can the divide between traditional and digital humanities be overcome? Pointing out opportunities as well as problem areas, the exchange opens up new pathways towards a fruitful, critical, and, ultimately, mutually enriching disciplinary dialogue between life-narrative research ad digital humanities. life narrative history auto/biography digital humanities http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6160/download 10.21827/ejlw.14.42760 application/pdf European Journal of Life Writing issn:2211-243X European Journal of Life Writing 14 276.52 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6157 Sammlungen als Daten : Das Projekt „Bibliotheca Eugeniana Digital“ als Use Case aus der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek Mayr, Eva Eva Mayr 0000-0001-8402-5990 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Tartler-Ostrizek, Annerose Annerose Tartler-Ostrizek 0009-0009-4141-4270 Austrian National Library Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mayer, Simon Simon Mayer 0009-0008-3322-5130 Austrian National Library Association of Austrian Librarians journal article eng Die Initiative „Sammlungen als Daten“ transformiert die Nutzung von Kulturerbe-Sammlungen, indem sie diese als maschinenlesbare Daten aufbereitet, um digitale Technologien wie Visualisierung, maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalyse zu ermöglichen. Ein Beispiel dafür ist das Projekt Bibliotheca Eugeniana Digital, das von der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek gemeinsam mit der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems umgesetzt wurde. Ziel war die Rekonstruktion der Privatbibliothek von Prinz Eugen von Savoyen mittels digitaler Technologien (Maschinelles Lernen, HTR), um die Sammlung für weitere Forschung zu öffnen. Zu den Ergebnissen des Projekts zählt eine digitale Edition, ein offenes Datenset, sowie eine Visualisierung der Sammlung, die sowohl Forschenden als auch der Öffentlichkeit zugutekommt. Herausforderungen wie die Qualität der Digitalisierung, strukturierte Datenformate, Langzeitarchivierung und Zugänglichkeit, rechtliche Aspekte, sowie Nutzerfreundlichkeit und Visualisierung werden in diesem Kontext diskutiert. Dieses Projekt unterstreicht die Bedeutung des Ansatzes „Sammlungen als Daten“ für die Erforschung und Vermittlung historischen Wissens. Collections as Data Sammlungsvisualisierung digitale Edition historische Bibliothek http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6157/download 10.31263/voebm.v78i1.9165 application/pdf Mitteilungen der Vereinigung Österreichischer Bibliothekarinnen und Bibliothekare issn:2791-4011 Mitteilungen der Vereinigung Österreichischer Bibliothekarinnen und Bibliothekare 78 1 285.49 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6145 ViNo -- A Tool for the Visualisation of Norms Steffes, Bianca Bianca Steffes 0009-0001-9784-8942 Saarland University Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems ACM text eng Normative diagrams are a legal visualisation method with promising applications within legal practice, legal theory, and especially for the didactics of law. The paper at hand presents the implementation of ViNo, a legal visualisation tool (including a graphical user interface) based on this method. Normative diagrams legal visualisation tool normative systems human-machine-interaction legal knowledge representation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6145/download 10.1145/3769126.3769204 application/pdf Proceedings of the Twentieth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law issn:979-8-4007-1939-4 Proceedings of the Twentieth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law 485 486 573.94 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6156 Development and Initial Validation of the Music for Stress Alleviation (MUSA) Playlists Majdandžić, Jasminka Jasminka Majdandžić 0000-0002-8696-5369 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Havadi-Nagy, Menta Menta Havadi-Nagy University of Vienna Nater, Urs Urs Nater 0000-0002-2430-5090 University of Vienna Center for Open Science text eng The capacity of music to alleviate stress has been the subject of extensive research. Yet, findings from laboratory studies remain inconsistent, which has been linked to heterogeneity of the music stimuli used. To address the need for standardized, pre-tested music stimuli, we developed the Music for Stress Alleviation (MUSA) playlists and conducted an initial validation of their effectiveness. Six playlists were curated for stress reduction, containing instrumental music with a low tempo, low arousal, and neutral to positive valence, and representing various genres (piano, ambient, jazz, lounge, guitar, and lo-fi). Sixty healthy female participants were assigned to one of the six playlists. Pre- and post-listening, we measured participants’ affective states using the Relaxed Positive Affect (RPA) and Safe/Content Positive Affect (SCPA) scales of the Types of Positive Affect Scale, and the Good-Bad and Calm-Nervous dimensions of the Multidimensional Mood State Questionnaire. All playlists led to significantly increased RPA (medium-to-large effect sizes), while a subset also enhanced SCPA, Calm, and Good mood. Participants rated the playlists as highly relaxing. These findings provide initial evidence of the effectiveness of the MUSA playlists for music-induced stress relief. Further studies in larger and stressed samples are needed to confirm and expand on these findings. Music listening Music intervention Stress Relaxed Positive Affect Safe/Content Positive Affect Arousal Valence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6156/download 10.31234/osf.io/a58sk_v1 application/pdf 358.98 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6162 “Third Space” und “Third Mission”. Eine innovative Fallstudie der Universität Klagenfurt Pöcher, Barbara Barbara Pöcher 0009-0004-2031-3925 University of Klagenfurt Campbell, David F. J. David F. J. Campbell 0000-0002-5725-5122 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Weiss, Stephan Stephan Weiss University of Klagenfurt Steinbrenner, Jan Jan Steinbrenner University of Klagenfurt OAPublishing Collective journal article deu Die "Third Mission" betont die gesellschaftliche Verantwortung der Hochschulen mit Fokus auf Wissens- und Technologietransfer, Weiterbildung und soziales Engagement. Ziel ist es, Hochschulen enger mit Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft zu verbinden, um Innovationen zu fördern und gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen zu bewältigen. Das BMBWF sieht den Wissens- und Technologietransfer als strategisches Ziel. "Third Space Professionals" fördern den Transfer zwischen Wissenschaft und Praxis. Sie tragen u. a. zur Qualifizierung und Professionalisierung des Hochschulnachwuchses bei. Eine Fallstudie der Universität Klagenfurt zeigt, wie dieser Prozess in einem "bottom-up" Ansatz innovativ umgesetzt wird. Third Space Third Mission Transferable Skills Professionalisierung http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6162/download 10.21240/zfhe/20-2/12 application/pdf Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung issn:2219-6994 Zeitschrift für Hochschulentwicklung 20 2 446.73 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6148 Künstlerische, menschliche und geografische Räume : Friedrich Cerha mit dem Ensemble »die reihe« als Ligeti-Interpret Wilscher, Gundula Gundula Wilscher Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Staatliches Institut für Musikforschung - Preußischer Kulturbesitz text deu Unmittelbar nach seiner Flucht nach Wien begegnete György Ligeti 1956 in Friedrich Cerha nicht nur einem zukünftigen Freund und Interpreten, sondern auch einem Akteur der Wiener Musikszene, der in seiner künstlerischen Arbeit an eine, durch den Krieg unterbrochene ›Wiener Tradition‹ anknüpfte und gleichzeitig der internationalen Avantgarde den Weg in und nach Österreich bahnte. Unter Cerhas Dirigat wurden mit dem Ensemble die reihe unter anderem Ligetis Aventures (1962) sowie dessen Kammerkonzert (1969–1970) uraufgeführt – am Cembalo Cerhas Ehefrau und künstlerische Partnerin Gertraud. Der im Archiv der Zeitgenossen befindliche Vorlass Cerhas bietet vielfältige Materialien, welche den intensiven persönlichen und künstlerischen Austausch der beiden Komponisten illustrieren. Basierend darauf und mit besonderem Augenmerk auf die spezielle kulturelle Situation im Wien der 50er- und 60er-Jahre spürt der Beitrag der vielschichtigen Beziehung zwischen dem Komponisten Ligeti und seinen ›Wiener‹ Interpret:innen nach. Friedrich Cerha http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6148/download 10.71046/simjb.2023.23 application/pdf SIM-Jahrbuch 2023: Ligeti – Raum SIM-Jahrbuch 2023: Ligeti – Raum 47.03 MB 2025-02-25

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6153 Neuigkeiten aus dem Römischen Traismauer (Augustianis) Hagmann, Dominik Dominik Hagmann 0000-0002-4481-6234 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kleiser, Christoph Christoph Kleiser Österreichische Gesellschaft für Archäologie journal article deu This article presents new archaeological interpretations of finds from Roman Augustianis(modern-day Traismauer, Lower Austria) on the Danube Limes. Highlights include an honorary inscription for Antoninus Pius, the stelae of the cavalryman Haldius and the veteran and officer Ronus, as well as three remarkable small finds: a hippocamp-shaped brooch, a figurine of a bound barbarian, and a cowrie shell used as an amulet. Additional objects from private collections are also discussed, offering further insights into the material culture of Roman Traismauer. Der Beitrag stellt archäologische Neubetrachtungen zu Fundstücken aus dem römischen Augustianis (Traismauer/Niederösterreich) am sog. Donaulimes vor, darunter eine Ehreninschrift für Antoninus Pius, Stelen des römischen Reiters Haldius und des Veteranen und Offiziers Ronus, sowie im weiteren drei interessante Kleinfunde – eine Hippokampen-Fibel, die Figur eines gefesselten Barbaren und eine Meeresschnecke, die als Amulett diente. Ergänzend werden Fundstücke aus Privatbesitz vorgestellt, die zum näheren Verständnis der Funde aus Traismauer beitragen können. Traismauer/Augustianis ala I Augusta Thracum ala I Thracum Antoninus Pius Antoninuswall Dienstränge der römischen Reiterei Delphine triumphierender Reiter eques Jagdszene Thrakischer Reiter calo decurio Reiteroffizier Hippokamp gefesselter Barbar Riemenkreuzung Pferdegeschirr apotropäische Beschläge Kaurischnecke http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6153/download 10.25364/26.48:2025.12 application/pdf Römisches Österreich Römisches Österreich 48 163 196 4.80 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6139 AI-enabled co-creation for evidence-based policymaking : A conceptual model Rizun, Nina Nina Rizun 0000-0002-4343-9713 Gdańsk University of Technology Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0001-8950-5782 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Revina, Aleksandra Aleksandra Revina 0000-0002-8405-0018 Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng This study focuses on developing and validating the key parameters of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -enabled co-creation integrated into evidence-based policymaking. We critically analyzed prior research to ensure a participatory, data-driven, and iterative policymaking process. We identified essential parameters shaping AI-enabled co-creation processes in public sector organizations (PSOs), including legal conformance, sustainability, and ethics. The parameters were validated and refined through a workshop with experts from academia and technology organizations, contributing to the development of a conceptual model structured around four interconnected co-creation phases: 1) co-commissioning; 2) co-designing; 3) co-delivering; and 4) co-assessing. Our study contributes to both theory and practice. Concerning theory, it positions AI-enabled co-creation as a core institutionalized process within evidence-based policymaking rather than a standalone participatory practice. It also introduces a key conceptual distinction between digital co-creation, where digital tools facilitate participatory processes, and digital public service co-creation, where digital solutions are the co-creation outcomes. Concerning practice, the study provides a structured framework for integrating co-creation into policymaking, aligning AI-enabled mechanisms with four identified policy co-creation phases. The framework offers policymakers and public administrators actionable guidance on designing adaptive, stakeholder-driven, AI-supported policy solutions. Co-creation Evidence-based policymaking Artificial Intelligence Public sector http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6139/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.991 application/pdf Annual Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Annual Conference on Digital Government Research 26 666.65 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6138 Digitalisierung in der Bildung – ein Kinderspiel? Große, Cornelia Cornelia Große Johannes Kepler University of Linz Helm, Christoph Christoph Helm Johannes Kepler University of Linz Obermaier, Ramona Ramona Obermaier Johannes Kepler University of Linz Postlbauer, Alexandra Alexandra Postlbauer Johannes Kepler University of Linz Beltz text deu Die Digitalisierung hat einen tiefgreifenden und umfassenden Einfluss auf das Lernen in der Schule. Durch die flächendeckende Ausstattung der Schülerinnen und Schüler mit digitalen Endgeräten und die Verfügbarkeit von Künstlicher Intelligenz wie ChatGPT eröffnen sich spannende neue Möglichkeiten für Lernprozesse. Dies bringt jedoch nicht nur Chancen, sondern auch Risiken mit sich. Der Sammelband beleuchtet grundlegende Aspekte der Digitalisierung in der Bildung und umreißt das Spannungsfeld zwischen digitalen Medien, Bildung und Künstlicher Intelligenz. Darin enthaltene Beiträge von UWK-Angehörigen: Lober, C.; Oppl, S. (2025). Das Gütesiegel Lern-Apps – Ein Werkzeug zur Förderung der Qualitätsentwicklung in der digital unterstützten Bildung. S. 208-226 Oppl, S.; Schachermayer, S.; Drews-Milalkovits, P. (2025). 94 Zur Förderung erfahrungsbasierten kollaborativen Lernens von NEET-Jugendlichen durch die Produktion von Erklärvideos. S. 94-115 Unterricht Bildung Digitalisierung Erziehungswissenschaft Lernprozesse Medien digitale Medien KI Schule künstliche Intelligenz ChatGPT Lernen http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6138/download application/pdf 3.73 MB 2025-01-16

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6140 Fungi Matters: A comparison of contemporary fungi imagery between art, design, and architecture Rühse, Viola Viola Rühse 0000-0003-4958-8549 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Horvath, Anca-Simona Anca-Simona Horvath Aalborg University BCS Learning & Development text eng Over the last 25 years, (engineered) living materials have been gaining interest in media art, design, and architecture. Among these living materials, different types of fungi are some of the most popular. Using biotechnological methods, some types of fungi have been grown having properties similar to leather or plastics. In addition to their investigation in the context of the natural sciences, fungi have also become of interest in the humanities, and are used as tools to think with when discussing the entanglement between humans and other species within post-humanities, environmental humanities, and more-than-human design literature. While there is a growing body of research on the properties and applications of fungi, as well as on how they could help us think differently about the environment, comparatively little research has focused on conceptualizations of fungi in art, design, and architecture and on how audiences receive, experience and interact with such materials. Using the lens of material iconography, a theory developed by art historian Monika Wagner stating that materials carry socio-cultural meanings which influence their perception and reception, we investigate the connotations of fungi in art, design, and architecture. While in artistic projects fungi are depicted both positively and negatively, in architecture and design, fungi are largely described positively, instrumentalised, and associated with sustainability. Fungi Mycelium Architecture Bio-Art Media Art Engineered Living Materials Bio-design Material aesthetics http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6140/download 10.14236/ewic/POM24.4 application/pdf Electronic Workshops in Computing issn:1477-9358 Electronic Workshops in Computing 995.47 kB 2024

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6129 Von Tele-Arbeit zu New Ways of Working: flexible und agile Arbeitsgestaltung in öffentlichen Verwaltungen Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu New Ways of Working steht als Überbegriff für neue, flexible Arbeitsformen, die in Kombination mit zeitlicher und räumlicher Flexibilität und einen umfassenden Einsatz von IKT ermöglicht wird, aber auch weitere Aspekte wie Organisationsregelungen, Arbeitsorganisation und Arbeitsplatzgestaltung beinhaltet. Die Flexibilität spielt eine wichtige Rolle, damit Arbeitnehmende ihre Arbeit unabhängig und nach flexiblen Zeitplänen zu Hause, im Unternehmen oder andere Arbeitsplätze erbringen können. Organisationsregelungen, Arbeitsmodelle und Arbeitspraktiken sollen flexibel sein und nicht-standardisierte Arbeitsverhältnisse und Arbeitsplätze ermöglichen. Sie entsprechen den Wunsch nach neuen Arbeitsmodellen, um die Lebensqualität der Mitarbeitenden zu verbessern aber auch um Organisationsziele zu erreichen. Die COVID-19-Pandemie führte zu einem rapiden Anstieg neuer und flexibler Arbeitsformen, aber aufgrund unterschiedlicher rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen, organisatorischen Praktiken und kulturellen Voraussetzungen haben Länder und Organisationen unterschiedliche Praktiken entwickelt. In Österreich führte die Evaluierung des „Homeoffice Massnahmenpakets“ das von der Bundesregierung während der CoVID-19-Pandemie erlassen wurde, zum Arbeitsvertragsrechts-Anpassungsgesetz (2021). Dieses Gesetz regelt die Arbeit der Mitarbeitenden zu Hause und bietet ihnen Rechtssicherheit. In Österreich bietet das Bundesministerium Kunst, Kultur, öffentlicher Dienst und Sport (BMKÖS) mit dem „Future of Work“ Living Lab die Möglichkeit neue Arbeitsformate und -methoden in Reallabore zu testen. Weiters zeigen zahlreiche Beispiele aus den öffentlichen Organisationen die Bereitschaft agil zu arbeiten, innovativ zu sein und zu experimentieren. flexible Arbeitsformen http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6129/download 10.1007/978-3-658-48296-1_8 application/pdf 167 185 359.70 kB 2025-11-14

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6137 „Was wir gelernt haben, hat sie uns auch wieder beigebracht – wie eine Wiederholung. Die Österreichische Sommerschule aus der Perspektive der Schüler:innen.“ Pham Xuan, Robert Robert Pham Xuan Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Groß Ophoff, Jana Jana Groß Ophoff 0000-0003-0327-8107 Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article deu Für längere schulfreie Zeiten wie die Sommerferien ist bekannt, dass vor allem Kinder und Jugendliche aus weniger privilegierten Haushalten überdurchschnittlich von Lernverlusten betroffen sind. Eine Gegenmaßnahme sind sogenannte Sommerschulen, die in Österreich nach den längeren Schulschließungen während der Pandemie Covid-19 im Jahr 2020 erstmals flächendeckend eingeführt wurden. Während in diesem Zusammenhang der Fokus der Forschung auf der Professionalisierung der unterrichtenden Lehramtsstudierenden lag, widmet sich dieser Beitrag den Erfahrungen der an der Sommerschule teilnehmenden Schüler:innen. Hierzu wurden vier Gruppeninterviews mit insgesamt 18 Schüler:innen aus Tirol durchgeführt. Die Auswertung der Daten erfolgte mittels qualitativer Inhaltsanalyse. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Schüler:innen die Sommerschule als eine positive Gelegenheit zur Wiederholung von bereits Gelerntem empfinden. Die Schüler:innen beschrieben den Unterricht als einen durch Arbeitsblätter gestützten Nachhilfeunterricht und dies trotz der methodischen Leitlinie des Ministeriums, dass sich die Sommerschule durch einen sprachsensiblen und/oder projektartigen Unterricht auszeichnen sollte. Abschließend werden die Ergebnisse vor dem Hintergrund der bildungspolitisch formulierten Bildungsziele der Sommerschule und der internationalen Forschung zur Wirksamkeit von Ferieninterventionen diskutiert, um Möglichkeiten für eine zukünftige Weiterentwicklung des Angebots zu erörtern. Sommerschule Schüler:innenerfahrungen Schulschließungen Sommerferien Covid-19 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6137/download 10.1007/s35834-025-00484-7 application/pdf Zeitschrift für Bildungsforschung issn:2190-6890 Zeitschrift für Bildungsforschung 15 3 681 697 347.46 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6136 Praktiken der Wissenschaftskommunikation in Forschungsverbünden. Formate, Öffentlichkeiten, Nachhaltigkeit Böddeker, Marina Marina Böddeker Bielefeld University Hochkirchen, Britta Britta Hochkirchen Friedrich Schiller University Jena Bielefeld University Press text deu Wissenschaftskommunikation ist ein fester Bestandteil der Arbeit in interdisziplinären Forschungsverbünden. Doch welche spezifischen Praktiken und Herausforderungen sind in diesem Forschungskontext mit Projekten der Wissenschaftskommunikation verbunden? Und welche impliziten Vorannahmen und Verständnisse liegen Konzepten und Umsetzungen der Wissenschaftskommunikation zugrunde? Die Beiträger*innen des Bandes stellen ausgehend von konkreten Fallbeispielen unterschiedliche Ziele, Formen, Praktiken und Herausforderungen von Wissenschaftskommunikation in interdisziplinären Forschungsverbünden vor. Dabei werden insbesondere die oftmals nicht hinterfragten Konzepte von Formaten, Öffentlichkeiten und Nachhaltigkeit reflektiert. Darin enthaltener Beitrag von UWK Angehörigen: Horwath, I.; Klowait, N.; Lenke, M.; Rittig, T.; Schulte, C.; Thomßen, L.; Wrede, B. (2025). Unterschiedliche Öffentlichkeiten von Wissenschaftskommunikation. S. 165-182 Wissenschaftskommunikation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6136/download 10.64136/saro4372 application/pdf 9.18 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6141 Validity Diagrams Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Steffes, Bianca Bianca Steffes 0009-0001-9784-8942 Saarland University IOS Press text eng The legal visualisation method of normative diagrams is a powerful tool to visualise legal norms. However, a major limitation of normative diagrams in their original form is their sole focus on visualising norms regulating human behaviour. The paper at hand proposes to extend the framework of normative diagrams by adding validity diagrams, which may illustrate the validity of the behaviour norms already incorporated in normative diagrams in their original form. This extension further enhances the capabilities of normative diagrams and allows for a thorough visualisation, e.g. of conditional norms and legal if… then… structures. By providing different visualisations for different kinds of normative conditions, the improved method of normative diagrams presented here also contributes to clarifying the differences between various types of conditional norms. Normative Diagrams Legal Visualisation Commitment Conditional Norm Hypothetical Norm If-Then-Structure Validity Diagrams ViNo http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6141/download 10.3233/FAIA251587 application/pdf Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications issn:0922-6389 Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications 728.95 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6142 A Normal Form for Representing Legal Norms and its Vi- sualisation Through Normative Diagrams Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Steffes, Bianca Bianca Steffes 0009-0001-9784-8942 Saarland University Herrmann, Moussa Moussa Herrmann PG Public Law, Baker McKenzie, Germany Chitashvili, Mari Mari Chitashvili 0009-0004-3105-7701 Institut für ZukunftsEnergie- und Stoffstromsysteme Wüst, Clara Clara Wüst Kammergericht Berlin, Germany TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng Representing legal norms by means of an adequate formalism is essential for the development of legally compliant autonomous systems. The remarkable variety of both formalisation and implementation frameworks proposed during the last decades enables the development of relatively efficient formalisations over a wide range of applications. Notwithstanding, this abundance of frameworks also leads to some practical problems, especially with respect to the integration of – or the translation between – different frameworks. While more or less widely applicable meta-formalisms are already available, they are often too complex and counter-intuitive, thus being clearly closer to the technical implementation than to the conception phase of the formalisation process. As a complementary, more human-oriented solution to the problem, the paper at hand introduces and discusses a more intuitive normal form structure, which is based on elements of legal theory and aims at facilitating the interdisciplinary communication among the many partners involved in the process of developing law-abiding machines. Legal knowledge representation formalisation of legal norms deontic logic legal logic normal form normative diagrams autonomous driving legal visualisation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6142/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.1036 application/pdf Annual Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Annual Conference on Digital Government Research 26 897.69 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6130 Developing a Model for Sustainable Digital Co-Creation in the Public Sector Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rizun, Nina Nina Rizun Gdańsk University of Technology Karkin, Naci Naci Karkin United Nations University Ciesielska, Magdalena Magdalena Ciesielska Gdańsk University of Technology et al. text eng The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens opportunities for public service innovation and citizen involvement in the co-creation process, however developing co-creation as a core competence requires an interdisciplinary perspective and must include knowledge on AI, sustainability, evidence-based decision- making and ethics. The objective of the workshop is to raise awareness and build a network of key stakeholders around the integration of AI-enabled co-creation into evidence-based policymaking. Co-creation AI ethics sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6130/download application/pdf 115.54 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6135 ASMOSIA XIII : Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Association for the Study of Marble and Other Stones In Antiquity. Vienna, 19–24 September 2022, Volume 2 Prohaska, Walter Walter Prohaska 0000-0003-3047-2976 Holzhausen text FWF eng The book contains the proceddings of the ASMOSIA XIII Conference held in 2022 inVienna which is the largest conference dealing with »Marbel in Antiquity«. This volume contains more than 70 scientific contributions from international participants of the conference from 22 countiries all over the world. Volume 1: e-book.fwf.ac.at/o:2044 Volume 2: e-book.fwf.ac.at/o:2045 Darin enthaltener Beitrag von UWK-Angehörigen: Hagmann, D. (2025). "Rocky Mountains" in Northern Noricum: New Insights into the Intra- and Supra-regional Organization of the Economy of Stones. S.443-458 Antiquity Marmor Stones Archaeology Archaeometry http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6135/download application/pdf 99.36 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6131 Reallabor „Future of Work“ – Einführung agiler Arbeitsmethoden in der österreichischen Bundesverwaltung Edelmann, Noella Noella Edelmann 0000-0001-8386-9585 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rosenbichler, Ursula Ursula Rosenbichler Sektion III – Öffentlicher Dienst und Verwaltungsinnovation, Bundeskanzleramt, Wien Montag, Benedikt Benedikt Montag Sektion III – Öffentlicher Dienst und Verwaltungsinnovation, Bundeskanzleramt, Wien text deu Das Reallabor „Future of Work“ des österreichischen Bundesministeriums für Kunst, Kultur, öffentlichen Dienst und Sport (BMKÖS) wurde 2021 eingeführt, um die Arbeit der Zukunft in der öffentlichen Verwaltung zu erforschen. Die COVID-19-Pandemie und die damit verbundene Verlagerung ins Homeoffice zeigten, dass neue Arbeitsmodelle, wie Tele- und mobile Arbeit, strukturell genutzt werden können. Ziel des Reallabors war es, innovative Ansätze für Arbeitsorganisation, Führung und Teamarbeit zu entwickeln. Dabei standen Flexibilität, Eigenverantwortung und neue Formen der Zusammenarbeit im Fokus. In Zusammenarbeit mit Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Verwaltung wurden durch Methoden wie Workshops und Interviews mit Fachpersonen zentrale Themen wie Führung, technische Ausstattung, rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen und Gesundheit untersucht. Das Reallabor förderte Offenheit und Iteration, sodass Probleme identifiziert und innovative Lösungen entwickelt werden konnten. Die Einführung agiler Strukturen erwies sich als zentral, um auf neue Herausforderungen wie den Generationenwechsel und hybride Arbeitsmodelle zu reagieren. Erste Ergebnisse zeigen positive Auswirkungen, darunter infrastrukturelle Veränderungen, die Einführung neuer Gesundheitsmassnahmen und die Förderung einer vertrauensvollen Arbeitskultur. Das Projekt läuft weiterhin und trägt zur kontinuierlichen Modernisierung der österreichischen Verwaltung bei, auch wenn keine flächendeckende Einführung geplant ist. flexible Arbeitsformen hybride Arbeitsmodelle http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6131/download 10.1007/978-3-658-48296-1_10 application/pdf 203 222 244.23 kB 2025-11-14

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6121 Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023 GBD 2023 Lower Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators Elsevier journal article eng Summary Background Lower respiratory infections (LRIs) remain the world's leading infectious cause of death. This analysis from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023 provides global, regional, and national estimates of LRI incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), with attribution to 26 pathogens, including 11 newly modelled pathogens, across 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2023. With new data and revised modelling techniques, these estimates serve as an update and expansion to GBD 2021. Through these estimates, we also aimed to assess progress towards the 2025 Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD) target for pneumonia mortality in children younger than 5 years. Methods Mortality from LRIs, defined as physician-diagnosed pneumonia or bronchiolitis, was estimated using the Cause of Death Ensemble model with data from vital registration, verbal autopsy, surveillance, and minimally invasive tissue sampling. The Bayesian meta-regression tool DisMod-MR 2.1 was used to model overall morbidity due to LRIs. DALYs were calculated as the sum of years of life lost (YLLs) and years lived with disability (YLDs) for all locations, years, age groups, and sexes. We modelled pathogen-specific case-fatality ratios (CFRs) for each age group and location using splined binomial regression to create internally consistent estimates of incidence and mortality proportions attributable to viral, fungal, parasitic, and bacterial pathogens. Progress was assessed towards the GAPPD target of less than three deaths from pneumonia per 1000 livebirths, which is roughly equivalent to a mortality rate of less than 60 deaths per 100 000 children younger than 5 years. Findings In 2023, LRIs were responsible for 2·50 million (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 2·24–2·81) deaths and 98·7 million (87·7–112) DALYs, with children younger than 5 years and adults aged 70 years and older carrying the highest burden. LRI mortality in children younger than 5 years fell by 33·4% (10·4–47·4) since 2010, with a global mortality rate of 94·8 (75·6–116·4) per 100 000 person-years in 2023. Among adults aged 70 years and older, the burden remained substantial with only marginal declines since 2010. A mortality rate of less than 60 deaths per 100 000 for children younger than 5 years was met by 129 of the 204 modelled countries in 2023. At a super-regional level, sub-Saharan Africa had an aggregate mortality rate in children younger than 5 years (hereafter referred to as under-5 mortality rate) furthest from the GAPPD target. Streptococcus pneumoniae continued to account for the largest number of LRI deaths globally (634 000 [95% UI 565 000–721 000] deaths or 25·3% [24·5–26·1] of all LRI deaths), followed by Staphylococcus aureus (271 000 [243 000–298 000] deaths or 10·9% [10·3–11·3]), and Klebsiella pneumoniae (228 000 [204 000–261 000] deaths or 9·1% [8·8–9·5]). Among pathogens newly modelled in this study, non-tuberculous mycobacteria (responsible for 177 000 [95% UI 155 000–201 000] deaths) and Aspergillus spp (responsible for 67 800 [59 900–75 900] deaths) emerged as important contributors. Altogether, the 11 newly modelled pathogens accounted for approximately 22% of LRI deaths. Interpretation This comprehensive analysis underscores both the gains achieved through vaccination and the challenges that remain in controlling the LRI burden globally. Furthermore, it demonstrates persistent disparities in disease burden, with the highest mortality rates concentrated in countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Globally, as well as in these high-burden locations, the under-5 LRI mortality rate remains well above the GAPPD target. Progress towards this target requires equitable access to vaccines and preventive therapies—including newer interventions such as respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibodies—and health systems capable of early diagnosis and treatment. Expanding surveillance of emerging pathogens, strengthening adult immunisation programmes, and combating vaccine hesitancy are also crucial. As the global population ages, the dual challenge of sustaining gains in child survival while addressing the rising vulnerability in older adults will shape future pneumonia control strategies. lower respiratory infections http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ 10.1016/S1473-3099(25)00689-9 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 1.97 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6127 Is Digital Government Strengthening or Weakening Society? Cid, David Duenas David Duenas Cid 0000-0002-0451-4514 Kozminski University Estévez, Elsa Elsa Estévez 0000-0002-2596-4397 Universidad Nacional del Sur Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0001-8950-5782 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Musiatowicz-Podbiał, Grażyna Grażyna Musiatowicz-Podbiał 0000-0002-9343-1883 University of Gdańsk Delft University of Technology journal article eng Governments are facing technical, organizational, political, financial, etc. limitations on their capacity to tackle major policy problems like pandemics, climate change, migration, etc. that endanger societal well-being, security, and development. Overcoming such limitations requires a collective response, where different members of the society – individuals and institutions – are working with government and each other to address the problem. The aim of this paper is to examine the digital transformation of government and whether the outcome – digital government – makes society stronger or weaker, thus facilitating or undermining such collective response. To this end, we examine six qualities of social development – inclusion, equality, justice, collectivism, order and democracy – which presence or absence make societies stronger or weaker, and collect the evidence from scientific literature of digital government impacting such qualities, leading to inclusive vs. exclusive societies, equal vs unequal societies, just vs. unjust societies, etc. The result of this research is a landscape of different approaches, experiences, and designs, through which digital government contributes to the presence or absence of these qualities. This result has both research and policy implications. digital technology digital government social development policy-relevance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6127/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.1059 application/pdf Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research 26 661.20 kB 2025-06-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6123 Showing the invisible: Archives, transnational cultures of remembrance and digital collaboration by the example of “historically-charged” sites from the Nazi era Blaschitz, Edith Edith Blaschitz 0000-0002-3121-9617 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht text eng Book chapter Hadersdorf am Kamp remembrance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6123/download 10.14220/9783737017596.259 application/pdf 259 270 116.13 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6122 Playfulness as a Meta-Strategy : Framing Esports for transformative youth media work and educational transformation Wössner, Stephanie Stephanie Wössner Independent Researcher University of Krems Press text eng Education systems currently operate under conditions of profound uncertainty shaped by the omnicrisis and rapid societal change. In this context, debates around digital games and Esports in education often remain limited, framing them either through risk-oriented perspectives (e.g. addiction or excessive use) or through instrumental logics focused on skills, performance, and employability. This opinion paper argues that such framings overlook the transformative potential of Esports as a lived educational practice in youth cultures. Drawing on the meta-strategies articulated in the Future:Guide Bildung—Playfulness, Lifelong Learning, Learning Environments, and Human–Machine Teamplay—the paper reframes Esports as a laboratory for educational transformation and democratic learning. Rather than positioning Esports as a model or solution, it is understood as a protected space for experimentation in which questions of learning, participation, power, technology, and diversity are actively negotiated. By examining Esports as a site of playful engagement under uncertainty and reflective human–machine collaboration, the paper positions it as a cultural impulse contributing to the democratization and future orientation of education, pointing toward the emergence of an era of human digitality. Esports Educational Transformation Playfulness Playful Learning Democratic Learning Human Digitality http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6122/download 10.48341/frog25.5 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 349.86 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6126 Heterogenität multiperspektivisch reflektieren Baumann, Simone Simone Baumann Pädagogische Hochschule Tirol Pham Xuan, Robert Robert Pham Xuan 0000-0002-2651-2907 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems innsbruck university press text deu Heterogenität prägt Bildung, Gesellschaft und Erziehung und fordert uns heraus, genauer hinzusehen. Dieser Sammelband widmet sich dem Thema Heterogenität aus interdisziplinären und internationalen Blickwinkeln und versucht, über vereinfachende Begriffsverständnisse hinauszugehen. Die Beiträge greifen auf unterschiedliche disziplinäre Perspektiven – von den Bildungswissenschaften über Fachdidaktiken bis hin zu kritisch-reflexiven Ansätzen – zurück. Sie setzen sich mit den Wechselwirkungen und Verwobenheiten sozialer, kultureller, kognitiver und institutioneller Differenzkategorien auseinander. Ziel ist es, ein vielschichtiges Bild von Heterogenität als konstruiertem, kontextabhängigem und dynamischem Phänomen zu zeichnen, das Chancen und Herausforderungen für pädagogische Praxis und Forschung birgt. Die Autor:innen zeigen, wie heterogenitätssensible Ansätze dabei helfen können, Unterschiede wahrzunehmen und ihren Mehrwert proaktiv in Bildungssettings zu integrieren. Ob theoretische Grundlegung, empirische Analyse oder praxisorientierter Impuls – die hier versammelten Beiträge laden dazu ein, Heterogenität nicht nur zu verstehen, sondern aus mehreren Perspektiven und interdisziplinär zu reflektieren. Ein Buch für all jene, die die Komplexitäten in Bildungsfragen differenziert betrachten und den Dialog über Heterogenität sowie die konkreten Bildungskontexte im 21. Jahrhundert mitgestalten möchten. Heterogenität Pädagogik http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6126/download 10.15203/99106-178-6 application/pdf 5.80 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6124 Das Nicht-Sichtbare sichtbar machen: Archive, transnationale Erinnerungskulturen und digitale Kollaboration am Beispiel „belasteter“ Orte der NS-Zeit Blaschitz, Edith Edith Blaschitz 0000-0002-3121-9617 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht text deu Buchkapitel Hadersdorf am Kamp Erinnerungskultur http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6124/download 10.14220/9783737017596.245 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6123 application/pdf 245 258 120.59 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6128 Digital Dependence vs. National Performance : Preliminary Data Analysis Durkiewicz, Jaromir Jaromir Durkiewicz 0000-0002-7919-3583 Gdańsk University of Technology Janowski, Tomasz Tomasz Janowski 0000-0001-8950-5782 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems TU Delft OPEN Publishing journal article eng Countries differ in their capacity to develop and use digital technology – some build such capacity locally, others rely on foreign countries and corporations, and yet others do both. While sourcing arrangements may vary, the outcome is critical to countries’ performance – their ability to pursue national goals and priorities. The paper explores the relationship between the countries’ digital dependence and performance, relying on the calculation of the Spearman correlation coefficient between the Digital Dependence Index and the Online Service and E-Participation Indices, for 23 countries in 2020. The calculation established a small to moderate negative correlation between the variables, i.e. the better performance, the lower dependence, in line with theoretical assumptions, and identified cases that violate these assumptions. Digital technology digital dependence digital government national performance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6128/download 10.59490/dgo.2025.936 application/pdf Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research issn:3050-8681 Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research 26 474.43 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6074 Playfulness as Meta-Strategy : Framing Esports for transformative youth media work and educational transformation Wössner, Stephanie Stephanie Wössner Independent Researcher University of Krems Press text eng Education systems currently operate under conditions of profound uncertainty shaped by the omnicrisis and rapid societal change. In this context, debates around digital games and Esports in education often remain limited, framing them either through risk-oriented perspectives (e.g. addiction or excessive use) or through instrumental logics focused on skills, performance, and employability. This opinion paper argues that such framings overlook the transformative potential of Esports as a lived educational practice in youth cultures. Drawing on the meta-strategies articulated in the Future:Guide Bildung—Playfulness, Lifelong Learning, Learning Environments, and Human–Machine Teamplay—the paper reframes Esports as a laboratory for educational transformation and democratic learning. Rather than positioning Esports as a model or solution, it is understood as a protected space for experimentation in which questions of learning, participation, power, technology, and diversity are actively negotiated. By examining Esports as a site of playful engagement under uncertainty and reflective human–machine collaboration, the paper positions it as a cultural impulse contributing to the democratization and future orientation of education, pointing toward the emergence of an era of human digitality. Esports Educational Transformation Playfulness Playful Learning Democratic Learning Human Digitality http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6122 ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 349.31 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6114 Peer Feedback in der digitalen Hochschullehre: Leitfaden für asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate Džanić, Jasmina Jasmina Džanić Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Leitfaden richtet sich an Sie als Lehrende in der digitalen Hochschullehre, wenn Sie asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate gestalten und Peer Feedback gezielt didaktisch einsetzen möchten. Er zeigt Ihnen, was Peer Feedback ist, warum es gerade in unbetreuten oder gering betreuten Online-Settings einen besonderen Mehrwert bietet und wie Sie entsprechende Prozesse praxisnah umsetzen können. Insbesondere wenn Sie bisher wenig Erfahrung mit unbetreuten oder gering betreuten Online-Settings haben, bietet Ihnen dieser Leitfaden eine Orientierung und Anregungen, um Lernprozesse wirksam zu unterstützen und Studierende aktiv einzubinden. Ziel ist es, Ihnen eine Grundlage für die Konzeption eigener Peer-Feedback-Aktivitäten an die Hand zu geben. Erwachsenenbildung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (503) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (5030) -- Erwachsenenbildung (503009) asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate Peer Feedback Leitfaden Peer-Feedback-Aktivitäten Adult education ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Educational Sciences (503) -- Educational Sciences (5030) -- Adult education (503009) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6114/download 10.48341/9k58-cp88 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 application/pdf 663.06 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6118 Charakteristika von Patient:innen mit metastasiertem Mammakarzinom (ER+, HER2-) und positivem ESR1-Mutationstest Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Welche klinischen und therapeutischen Charakteristika (z. B. Krankheitsstadium, Therapielinie, Therapiephase) weisen Patient:innen mit fortgeschrittenem metastasierten Mammakarzinom (Östrogenrezeptor-positiv [ER+], Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 negativ [HER2-]) auf, bei denen eine ESR1-Mutation mittels Liquid Biopsy (ctDNA) nachgewiesen wurde? ER+/HER2-Mammakarzinom Mammakarzinom http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6118/download https://doi.org/10.48341/x2gk-6938 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1061 application/pdf 667.19 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6119 Statine in der Primärprävention von kardiovaskulären Erkrankungen Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chirsopher Chirsopher Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Wie lauten die Empfehlungen bezüglich einer Statin-Therapie zur Prävention von kardiovaskulären Erkrankungen bei Personen mit einem LDL-Cholesterin über 116 mg/dl ohne weitere kardiovaskuläre Risikofaktoren? kardiovaskuläre Erkrankungen Primärprävention Statine http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6119/download 10.48341/qdhp-mb59 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1061 application/pdf 722.99 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6117 Forecasting economic crises: The Great Recession, the sovereign debt crisis, and COVID-19 in the euro area Hommes, Cars Cars Hommes University of Amsterdam Poledna, Sebastian Sebastian Poledna 0000-0002-5838-6570 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng This study investigates the potential of agent-based modelling to forecast economic crises, addressing the failure of standard macroeconomic models to predict the 2008 financial crisis and capture crisis dynamics. While dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models have incorporated financial frictions, solving them typically requires linearisation around steady states, which suppresses the non-linear feedback loops through which crises emerge. Agent-based models avoid this limitation by numerically simulating heterogeneous agents, preserving non-linear dynamics without approximation. We develop such an agent-based model for the euro area and show that out-of-sample forecasts outperform benchmarks. We further demonstrate that the model can forecast economic crises without exogenous shocks and accurately reproduce crisis dynamics. The model endogenously predicts the onset of the Great Recession, explains the persistence of the sovereign debt crisis, and reproduces the sharp contraction and swift recovery of the COVID-19 recession. The findings suggest that preserving non-linear feedback loops is essential for crisis prediction. Agent-based models Behavioural macro Macroeconomic forecasting Micro data Financial crisis Inflation and prices Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6117/download 10.1016/j.econmod.2026.107497 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf Economic Modelling issn:0264-9993 Economic Modelling 158 107497 3.82 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6113 Peer Learning in der Hochschullehre Džanić, Jasmina Jasmina Džanić Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Diese Anleitung richtet sich an Lehrende in der Hochschullehre, die Peer Learning gezielt in digitalen, hybriden oder präsenznahen Lehr-Lern-Settings einsetzen möchten und Interesse daran haben, theoretische Konzepte praktisch zu erproben. Ziel des Leitfadens ist es, verständlich zu erläutern, was Peer Learning ist, warum es lernwirksam sein kann und wie entsprechende Lernarrangements – insbesondere im digitalen Raum – didaktisch fundiert geplant, umgesetzt und reflektiert werden können. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der praxisnahen Erprobung von Methoden, etwa der Fishbowl-Methode, sowie auf deren Übertragbarkeit auf unterschiedliche Lehr-/Lernformate. Adult education ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Educational Sciences (503) -- Educational Sciences (5030) -- Adult education (503009) Erwachsenenbildung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (503) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (5030) -- Erwachsenenbildung (503009) Peer Learning Fishbowl-Methode http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6113/download 10.48341/1kq6-3t54 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 application/pdf 814.43 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6120 Revaskularisation bei koronarer Herzkrankheit in Abhängigkeit von der Myokardvitalität Moser, Isabel Isabel Moser 0009-0001-8728-4792 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Wie ist die Effektivität einer koronaren Revaskularisation in Abhängigkeit von der myokardialen Vitalität bei Personen mit chronischer koronarer Herzerkrankung (KHK) und reduzierter linksventrikulärer Auswurffraktion (LVEF)? koronare Herzerkrankung myokardiale Vitalität Myokardvitalität http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6120/download 10.48341/fh6q-gn22 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1061 application/pdf 1.07 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6023 Peer Feedback in der digitalen Hochschullehre: Leitfaden für asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate Džanić, Jasmina Jasmina Džanić Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Dieser Leitfaden richtet sich an Sie als Lehrende in der digitalen Hochschullehre, wenn Sie asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate gestalten und Peer Feedback gezielt didaktisch einsetzen möchten. Er zeigt Ihnen, was Peer Feedback ist, warum es gerade in unbetreuten oder gering betreuten Online-Settings einen besonderen Mehrwert bietet und wie Sie entsprechende Prozesse praxisnah umsetzen können. Insbesondere wenn Sie bisher wenig Erfahrung mit unbetreuten oder gering betreuten Online-Settings haben, bietet Ihnen dieser Leitfaden eine Orientierung und Anregungen, um Lernprozesse wirksam zu unterstützen und Studierende aktiv einzubinden. Ziel ist es, Ihnen eine Grundlage für die Konzeption eigener Peer-Feedback-Aktivitäten an die Hand zu geben. Erwachsenenbildung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (503) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (5030) -- Erwachsenenbildung (503009) asynchrone Lehr- und Lernformate Peer Feedback Leitfaden Peer-Feedback-Aktivitäten Adult education ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Educational Sciences (503) -- Educational Sciences (5030) -- Adult education (503009) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6023/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6114 application/pdf 617.83 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6024 Peer Learning in der Hochschullehre Džanić, Jasmina Jasmina Džanić Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Diese Anleitung richtet sich an Lehrende in der Hochschullehre, die Peer Learning gezielt in digitalen, hybriden oder präsenznahen Lehr-Lern-Settings einsetzen möchten und Interesse daran haben, theoretische Konzepte praktisch zu erproben. Ziel des Leitfadens ist es, verständlich zu erläutern, was Peer Learning ist, warum es lernwirksam sein kann und wie entsprechende Lernarrangements – insbesondere im digitalen Raum – didaktisch fundiert geplant, umgesetzt und reflektiert werden können. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der praxisnahen Erprobung von Methoden, etwa der Fishbowl-Methode, sowie auf deren Übertragbarkeit auf unterschiedliche Lehr-/Lernformate. Erwachsenenbildung ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (503) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (5030) -- Erwachsenenbildung (503009) Peer Learning Fishbowl-Methode Adult education ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Educational Sciences (503) -- Educational Sciences (5030) -- Adult education (503009) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6024/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6113 application/pdf 775.30 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6107 From Exploration to Critique: Catalyzing Critical Inquiry With Cultural Collection Visualizations Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mayr, Eva Eva Mayr 0000-0001-8402-5990 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Glinka, Katrin Katrin Glinka 0000-0002-4232-8907 Freie Universität Berlin Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) journal article eng This article examines whether visualizations in cultural heritage fields can move beyond their traditional roles of exploration and analysis to facilitate higher order cognitive processes central to the practice of “critique.” Drawing on arts and humanities perspectives, we define critical cognition as a mode of inquiry that explores and evaluates the potentiality of cultural objects and topics—and interrogates the associated representation and research systems that shape them—against the background of their actual state. We propose a framework for thinking about the critical potential of visualization systems and outline design strategies that enhance critical cognition and encourage responsive action. To that end, we examine multiple system components, including culture and context, collection practices, digital modeling, visualization, and research practices. We argue that by incorporating critical perspectives on these system components into interface design, we can empower users, foster more reflective and nuanced engagement with cultural collections, deepen understanding of their social, historical, and epistemic contexts, and ultimately strengthen trust in visualization methods within the arts and humanities. Cultural aspects Cognition Data visualization Art Translation Taxonomy Standards Sociotechnical systems Context awareness http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6107/download 10.1109/MCG.2025.3559769 application/pdf IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications issn:0272-1716 IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications 45 4 45 59 3.21 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6112 Thumbail " Digital Cloning in der Hochschullehre" image Vorschaubild OER KI http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6112/download image/png 3.24 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6102 Accompaniment in America: A Minimal-Computing Digital Collection for Hybrid Musicological Publication VanderHart, Chanda Chanda VanderHart 0000-0002-2055-273X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wögerbauer, David David Wögerbauer 0009-0000-0297-2370 Cantonal Archives of the Grisons Weigl, David M. David M. Weigl 0000-0003-1502-1528 University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna ACM text eng Despite the increasing digitization of music scholarship, historical musicology has been slow to adopt hybrid or multimodal approaches to research dissemination. This paper presents Accompaniment in America, a hybrid digital and print publication that bridges this gap by integrating traditional musicological scholarship with an open-access, minimal computing digital collection. The project – comprising a mini-monograph and a multifaceted digital companion – examines the institutionalization of collaborative piano in North America while demonstrating how lightweight, sustainable digital frameworks can enhance humanities research and publication without alienating traditional scholars or requiring extensive institutional resources. The collection, built by a team of two, leverages open-source tools (GitHub, Zenodo), hosts archival materials, interactive visualizations, and pedagogical resources, and adheres to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). Designed for longevity and low technical and financial overhead, it serves as both a living archive and a model for minimal computing in musicology, addressing challenges of accessibility, copyright, and resource limitations. By pairing QR codes in the print edition with hyperlinked digital content, the project fosters engagement across analog and digital scholarly ecosystems. We argue that such minimal computing approaches can both enrich traditional musicological dissemination and democratize access to data and digitized archival material while preserving the comfort levels and preferences of traditional music scholars. The paper concludes with reflections on the key technical and legal challenges of small-scale hybrid publishing, including copyright barriers and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. This small case study, while modest, offers actionable insights for scholars, computer scientists, librarians, and archivists seeking to integrate digital libraries into cultural heritage projects with limited budgets and infrastructure. Minimal Computing Hybrid Publication Historical Musicology Digital Collections Collaborative Piano History http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6102/download 10.1145/3748336.3750057 application/pdf Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Digital Libraries for Musicology Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Digital Libraries for Musicology 124 128 1.60 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6100 Inferring long‐distance movements of insects using combined hydrogen isotope and genetic analyses: A case study of the African edible bush‐cricket Valtonen, Anu Anu Valtonen 0000-0003-1532-1563 Umeå University Holm, Sille Sille Holm 0000-0002-2000-4899 University of Tartu Korkiatupa, Eveliina Eveliina Korkiatupa 0000-0001-7279-7424 University of Eastern Finland Malinga, Geoffrey M. Geoffrey M. Malinga 0000-0002-6551-2897 Gulu University Nakadai, Ryosuke Ryosuke Nakadai 0000-0002-9512-8511 Yokohama National University Nyeko, Philip Philip Nyeko 0000-0003-1782-8587 Makerere University Roininen, Heikki Heikki Roininen University of Eastern Finland Strandberg, Ursula Ursula Strandberg 0000-0001-5380-6129 University of Eastern Finland Wassenaar, Leonard I. Leonard I. Wassenaar 0000-0001-5532-0771 Wasser Cluster Lunz Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng Abstract 1: The degree to which individuals within populations vary in whether, how far and what direction they disperse is central in order to understand many foundational questions in ecological entomology, including factors determining population and invasion dynamics, species' ability to respond to climate change or when designing conservation strategies for threatened species. 2.: This study combined stable hydrogen isotope analysis of nymphal and adult wing chitin with population genetic analysis of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene to understand long-distance movements of African edible bush cricket (Ruspolia differens) in East Africa. 3.: Results revealed that at most 77% of non-swarming adults and 85% swarming adults originated locally, that is, within a range of a few hundred kilometres. In contrast, non-local adults captured in Uganda likely originated from Ethiopia, Kenya or South Sudan based on the H isotopic evidence. Genetic analysis revealed 150 COI haplotypes with no significant differentiation among geographic source regions and no evidence of genetic isolation by movement distance. 4.: The observed frequent long-distance movements, together with the historical records, which indicate that the swarm movements can be irregular in their direction, suggest that the movements represent nomadism rather than regular long-distance migration. Our results thus provide a valuable case study of what characterizes nomadic movements in insects, which have been one of the outstanding open questions in movement ecology of animals. Africa genetics edible insects hydrogen isotopes insect nomadism movement ecology, swarms Uganda http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6100/download 10.1111/een.13410 application/pdf Ecological Entomology issn:0307-6946 Ecological Entomology 50 2 299 310 2.25 MB 2024

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6110 Realization of inverse-design magnonic logic gates Zenbaa, Noura Noura Zenbaa 0000-0003-2838-6016 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Majcen, Fabian Fabian Majcen 0000-0002-6430-1844 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Abert, Claas Claas Abert 0000-0002-4999-0311 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Bruckner, Florian Florian Bruckner 0000-0001-7778-6855 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Mauser, Norbert J. Norbert J. Mauser Research Platform MMM “Mathematics-Magnetism-Materials”, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wang, Qi Qi Wang 0000-0002-5049-629X School of Physics, Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, Institute for Quantum, Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China. Suess, Dieter Dieter Suess 0000-0001-5453-9974 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. Chumak, Andrii V. Andrii V. Chumak 0000-0001-5515-0848 Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) journal article eng Magnonic logic gates represent a crucial step toward realizing fully magnonic data processing systems without reliance on conventional electronic or photonic elements. Recently, a universal and reconfigurable inverse-design device has been developed, featuring a 7 by 7 array of independent current loops that create local inhomogeneous magnetic fields to scatter spin waves in an yttrium-iron-garnet film. Although initially used for linear radio frequency components, we now demonstrate key nonlinear logic gates, NOT, OR, NOR, AND, NAND, and a half-adder, sufficient for building a full processor. In this system, binary data (“0” and “1”) are encoded in the spin-wave amplitude. The contrast ratio, representing the difference between logic states, achieved values of 34, 53.9, 11.8, 19.7, 17, and 9.8 decibels for these gates, respectively. magnonic logic gates http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6110/download 10.1126/sciadv.adu9032 application/pdf Science Advances issn:2375-2548 Science Advances 11 21 3.57 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6104 C-REGS2—A multinational, high-quality comparative effectiveness study of Cerebrolysin in moderate acute ischemic stroke Vosko, Milan R Milan R Vosko 0000-0003-3270-3459 Johannes Kepler University of Linz Sanak, Daniel Daniel Sanak University Hospital Olomouc Do, Youngrok Youngrok Do Daegu Catholic University Vatanagul, Jarungchai S Jarungchai S Vatanagul 0009-0003-1693-3534 Perpetual Succour Hospital Roushdy, Tamer Tamer Roushdy Ain Shams University Bornstein, Natan M Natan M Bornstein 0000-0002-4442-8637 Shaare Zedek Medical Center Vester, Johannes C Johannes C Vester Department of Biometry and Clinical Research, IDV Data Analysis and Study Planning, Gauting, Germany Brainin, Michael Michael Brainin 0000-0001-8363-4962 Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria C-REGS2 Investigators SAGE Publications journal article eng Abstract Background: The main objective of the Cerebrolysin REGistry Study in Stroke 2 (C-REGS2) was to systematically record the routine clinical use of Cerebrolysin in patients with moderate ischemic stroke (IS) following the principles of a prospective controlled effectiveness study (CES) to compare its effectiveness in terms of functional recovery to patients treated with standard therapy alone. Methods: C-REGS2 used an open-label, prospective controlled comparative effectiveness design aligning with the Target Trial Emulation Framework (TTEF) and the GRACE principles for high-quality observational studies based on the principles of high-quality comparative effectiveness research (HQCER) to capture treatment effects in clinical practice. The study was conducted in 16 countries worldwide between April 2018 and April 2024. Moderate IS was defined as baseline NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score 8–15. Treatment modalities and concomitant medications were according to local standards. The methodology included rigorous pre-specified analysis and tight risk-based centralized monitoring, to ensure minimal enrollment bias, maximize data quality and overall reliability of trial results. The compared patient groups were standardized using a restricted cohort design and non-parametric multilevel stratification following the Good Research for Comparative Effectiveness (GRACE) principles. The primary endpoint was ordinal analysis of the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 90 days after stroke onset. Secondary endpoints were the ordinal NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at day 21 and 90 after stroke onset, the ordinal mRS at 21 days after IS, the proportion of patients with excellent recovery (mRS 0–1) as well as the proportion of patients with functional independence (mRS 0–2) at 90 days after stroke onset and the ordinal analysis of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale at 90 days after IS. Results: Out of 1865 enrolled patients, the target population (TP) comprised 1769 patients (1021 Cerebrolysin-treated and 748 controls). The median NIHSS at baseline was 10.0. Median Cerebrolysin dose was 30 ml, median treatment duration was 10 days. Cerebrolysin was superior to standard therapy in the primary endpoint independently to prior thrombolysis (MW 0.6157; confidence interval (CI) 0.5910–0.6404; P < 0.0001) as well as in all secondary endpoints: mRS at day 21 (MW 0.6065, 95% CI 0.5811–0.6319, P < 0.0001), NIHSS at day 21 (MW 0.5792; 95% CI 0.5576–0.6008; P < 0.0001) and NIHSS at day 90 (MW 0.5781; CI 0.5561–0.6002; P < 0.0001). Additional pre-specified secondary endpoints (proportion of patients with excellent recovery and functional independence) showed moderate superiority for Cerebrolysin. The ordinal MoCA showed superiority for Cerebrolysin in the TP (MW 0.5530; CI 0.5282–0.5778; P < 0.0001) with more pronounced effects in the subgroup with cognitive impairments at baseline (Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) ⩾ 3.3). No differences in safety measures were recorded. The study is notable for its robust data integrity, with valid entries of 90.9% for the primary 90 day mRS assessment with multilevel case mix standardization and an overall dropout rate to the final visit of only 5.7%. Conclusion: The results of the C-REGS2 study showed the effectiveness and safety of Cerebrolysin treatment for moderate acute IS in real-world clinical practice. high quality comparative effectiveness research acute ischemic stroke Cerebrolysin functional outcome HQCER GRACE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6104/download 10.1177/17474930251375439 application/pdf International Journal of Stroke issn:1747-4930 International Journal of Stroke 20 9 1060 1070 1.54 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6105 Editorial: Visualizing big culture and history data Windhager, Florian Florian Windhager 0000-0002-5170-2243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Koch, Steffen Steffen Koch University of Stuttgart Münster, Sander Sander Münster Friedrich Schiller University Jena Mayr, Eva Eva Mayr Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Frontiers Media SA journal article eng In recent years, the visualization of cultural and historical data has become a vibrant and innovative field of research. The expanding efforts of digitization by archives, museums, libraries, and other repositories of human knowledge have not only made vast amounts of cultural-historical data accessible but also demand scalable methods of analysis and representation. In this context, visualization emerges as a critical tool—for analysis, but also for generating new questions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and engaging diverse audiences. visualization culture history digital humanities big data http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6105/download 10.3389/fdata.2025.1563730 application/pdf Frontiers in Big Data issn:2624-909X Frontiers in Big Data 8 101.75 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6111 Digital Cloning in der Hochschullehre Fallmann, Irmgard Irmgard Fallmann Universität für Weiterbildung Krems video Verein Forum Neue Medien in der Lehre Austria Digital Cloning und Educational Content-Creation: Evaluierung von technischen Möglichkeiten, didaktischen Einsatzszenarien und rechtlichen sowie ethischen Aspekten deu Digital Cloning ermöglicht mittels KI die Erstellung hyperrealistischer digitaler Abbilder realer Personen, die etwa für Erklärvideos genutzt werden können. Im gezeigten Video spricht Frau Fallmann mit ihrem eigenen digitalen Klon über Potenziale und Risiken dieser Technologie in der digitalen Hochschullehre. Das Demovideo entstand im Rahmen des vom Forum Neue Medien Austria in der Lehre geförderten Projekts „Digital Cloning und Educational Content Creation“. E-Learning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (503) -- Erziehungswissenschaften (5030) -- E-Learning (503008) Digital Cloning KI-Klon Avatare KI in der Hochschullehre E-learning ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Educational Sciences (503) -- Educational Sciences (5030) -- E-learning (503008) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6111/download 10.48341/n3n5-hc87 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 video/mp4 149.66 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6095 The Constitution and Contestability of Borders Tuck, R. Hallam R. Hallam Tuck University of London Ostrand, Nicole Marie Nicole Marie Ostrand Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Damsa, Dorina Dorina Damsa Institute for Social Research Informa UK Limited journal article eng This article introduces the special issue on the constitution and contestability of borders. Reflecting the processual turn in critical border studies, Yuval-Davis, Wemyss, and Cassidy (2019, 5) describe bordering as the set of practices and techniques that generate the forms of difference that enable distinctions between political subjects. Drawing on the concept of the borderscape, this special issue contributes to research within the field of border studies by examining how this social process of bordering is both co-produced and contested. This introduction describes the three main contributions of the Special Issue. First, our analysis draws attention to the ways in which bordering practices are co-constituted through interactions and negotiations between many different actors and institutions. Attention to co-constitution demonstrates how the borderscape produces differentiation through mundane, material practices, such as access to work, medical care, education, mobility, language, and bureaucratic encounters. Second, we emphasise how bordering practices are relational – appearing and operating differently on different people and in different contexts. Finally, by emphasising the processes of social and legal contestation that underlie bordering, we argue that the borderscape offers a uniquely valuable analytical tool to help us understand bordering as contingent, fragmented and containing multiple contradictions. critical border studies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6095/download 10.1080/14650045.2025.2548088 application/pdf Geopolitics issn:1465-0045 Geopolitics 30 5 1965 1977 729.43 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6092 How Best to Perform Co-Research With Children and Adolescents: A Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Seidl, Karolina Karolina Seidl 0009-0007-3658-5097 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wahl, Anna Anna Wahl 0009-0008-5615-1939 Austrian National Public Health Institute Rojatz, Daniela Daniela Rojatz 0000-0002-8782-8913 Austrian National Public Health Institute Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sommer, Isolde Isolde Sommer 0000-0003-3592-1507 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gugglberger, Lisa Lisa Gugglberger 0000-0001-7190-6086 Austrian National Public Health Institute Nash, Rosie Rosie Nash University of Tasmania Mahr-Slotawa, Johanna Johanna Mahr-Slotawa 0009-0002-7305-6008 Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems SAGE Publications journal article eng In recent years, emphasis has grown on involving children and adolescents in research. Co-research allows these age groups to be equal partners in research, ensures that their perspectives and experiences are considered, and empowers them to express their views and expertise on their own lives. However, involving children and young people in co-research poses complex challenges and raises multifaceted issues. This review provides insights from previous co-research processes and outlines the characteristics of an ideal co-research process. A rapid qualitative evidence synthesis was conducted to synthesize the qualitative research on co-research experiences with children and adolescents. We searched three electronic databases up to May 2023 and carried out supplementary searches. Two reviewers screened 742 abstracts and 169 full-text articles to select studies that met our eligibility criteria. From 48 eligible studies, we sampled 30 to synthesize based on the data richness for qualitative content analysis. Our synthesis highlights key factors that are crucial in co-research processes with children and adolescents. We developed a framework consisting of six key themes: the sociocultural factors, ethics, setting factors, project management, interpersonal factors, and individual factors of the young co-researchers. These themes involve various factors (e.g., children’s and adolescents’ rights, power imbalances, support structures, remuneration/incentives, trust, and time availability) that must be considered. The challenges and facilitators encountered throughout the co-research process were synthesized. In addition, we provide an overview of targeted co-research methods for young age groups, which offers valuable guidance for future co-research initiatives. co-research participatory research qualitative research children adolescents participatory methods http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6092/download 10.1177/16094069251346879 application/pdf International Journal of Qualitative Methods issn:1609-4069 International Journal of Qualitative Methods 24 1.11 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6098 Integrating the Bright and Dark Sides of Aquatic Resource Subsidies—A Synthesis Twining, Cornelia W. Cornelia W. Twining 0000-0002-4346-8856 Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Blanco, Andreu Andreu Blanco 0000-0003-4162-6598 Universidade de Vigo Dutton, Christopher Christopher Dutton 0000-0002-1091-7571 University of Florida Kainz, Martin J. Martin J. Kainz 0000-0002-2388-1504 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Harvey, Eric Eric Harvey 0000-0002-8601-7326 Université du Québec Kowarik, Carmen Carmen Kowarik 0000-0002-5530-0882 Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Kraus, Johanna M. Johanna M. Kraus 0000-0002-9513-4129 Columbia Environmental Research Center Martin‐Creuzburg, Dominik Dominik Martin‐Creuzburg 0000-0002-4248-0730 Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Parmar, Tarn Preet Tarn Preet Parmar 0000-0002-1321-6893 Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg Razavi, N. Roxanna N. Roxanna Razavi 0000-0003-4077-496X State University of New York Richoux, Nicole Nicole Richoux 0000-0002-9501-6368 Rhodes University Saboret, Gregoire Gregoire Saboret 0000-0002-1431-951X Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Sarran, Charlie Charlie Sarran Université du Québec Schmidt, Travis S. Travis S. Schmidt 0000-0003-1400-0637 Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center Shipley, J. Ryan J. Ryan Shipley 0000-0001-9864-2498 Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research Subalusky, Amanda L. Amanda L. Subalusky 0000-0001-8893-6871 University of Florida Wiley journal article eng Aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems are linked through the reciprocal exchange of materials and organisms. Aquatic‐to‐terrestrial subsidies are relatively small in most terrestrial ecosystems, but they can provide high contents of limiting resources that increase consumer fitness and ecosystem production. However, they also may carry significant contaminant loads, particularly in anthropogenically impacted watersheds. Global change processes, including land use change, climate change and biodiversity declines, are altering the quantity and quality of aquatic subsidies, potentially shifting the balance of costs and benefits of aquatic subsidies for terrestrial consumers. Many global change processes interact and impact both the bright and dark sides of aquatic subsidies simultaneously, highlighting the need for future integrative research that bridges ecosystem as well as disciplinary boundaries. We identify key research priorities, including increased quantification of the spatiotemporal variability in aquatic subsidies across a range of ecosystems, greater understanding of the landscape‐scale extent of aquatic subsidy impacts and deeper exploration of the relative costs and benefits of aquatic subsidies for consumers. biodiversity climate change contaminants land use change nutrients resource subsidies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6098/download 10.1111/ele.70109 application/pdf Ecology Letters issn:1461-023X Ecology Letters 28 4 1.29 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6094 The overlooked burden of persistent physical symptoms: a call for action in European healthcare Toussaint, Anne Anne Toussaint University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Weigel, Angelika Angelika Weigel University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Löwe, Bernd Bernd Löwe University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems EURONET-SOMA group Elsevier journal article eng Regardless of their cause, persistent physical symptoms are distressing somatic complaints that occur on most days for at least several months. They are common in patients with somatic diseases, functional somatic disorders, mental disorders, and undiagnosed medical conditions and are often associated with significant impairment and medical costs. Despite their prevalence and impact, persistent physical symptoms are often overlooked in medical care. This Personal View stresses the importance of recognising persistent physical symptoms as a European health issue. It advocates improvements in research, clinical management, public health, and policy. Efforts should prioritise integrating models of symptom perception and biopsychosocial perspectives into medical care and education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing standardised guidelines to enhance patient care, reduce stigma, and improve clinical outcomes. Increased research funding can accelerate progress in understanding and effectively managing persistent physical symptoms. Addressing these priorities will support patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring adequate care and a higher quality of life for affected individuals. Persistent physical symptoms Persistent somatic symptoms Healthcare Treatment Public health Education Stigma http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6094/download 10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.101140 application/pdf The Lancet Regional Health - Europe The Lancet Regional Health - Europe 48 618.05 kB 2025-01

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6093 Appraisal of World Health Organization guidelines for priority infectious diseases with potential to cause public health emergencies Sharifan, Amin Amin Sharifan 0000-0003-0571-5964 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Abdulazeem, Hebatullah Hebatullah Abdulazeem 0000-0002-4529-7114 Technical University of Munich Meckawy, Rehab Rehab Meckawy 0000-0001-6489-5518 Alexandria University Pianta, Martial Sonkoue Martial Sonkoue Pianta 0000-0003-0343-2100 University of Bamenda Abdelwahab, Maya Magdy Maya Magdy Abdelwahab 0000-0003-4789-4307 Helwan University Halder, Ayush Ayush Halder 0000-0002-0558-3722 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Duque, Tiffany Gust Tiffany Gust Duque 0000-0003-2128-7832 Cochrane Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Objectives To map and assess the quality of guidelines developed by or in partnership with the WHO on infectious diseases with a high risk of causing public health emergencies. Study design Cross-sectional audit study. Methods A search of the WHO website and MAGICapp was conducted to identify guidelines on treatment, management, diagnosis, prevention, and surveillance of the WHO's priority list of diseases. When these sources yielded no results, the AI search engine Perplexity was used to expand the search for locally developed WHO partner guidelines. Eligible guidelines were evaluated by three to four appraisers using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II). Results Of the thirty-three guidelines assessed, 73 % were developed by the WHO and 27 % were in partnership with external organisations. Guidelines scored highest in clarity of presentation (73.71 %) but were weakest in editorial independence (26.63 %) and rigour of development (30.05 %). Thirteen guidelines (40 %) were suitable for practical use, with high scores in scope, rigour, and clarity. Fourteen (42 %) were recommended for clinical use with modifications due to insufficient rigour, stakeholder involvement, or editorial independence, whilst six (18 %) were not recommended because of significant methodological flaws. Furthermore, WHO's sole-produced guidelines had higher quality than those developed with external collaborators, except for one partnership. Moreover, no WHO guidelines were found for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Lassa fever, Rift Valley fever, Nipah and henipaviral diseases, and SARS. Conclusions The rigour of development and editorial independence of WHO-supported guidelines require improvement, particularly for diseases where comprehensive guidelines are lacking. Previous article in issue Communicable diseases World Health Organization Guideline Delivery of health care Public health Health care quality, access, and evaluation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6093/download 10.1016/j.puhe.2025.01.018 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5166 application/pdf Public Health issn:0033-3506 Public Health 240 112 118 415.67 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6086 Mapping trends and demographics in research on intersectional education and pedagogy: a scoping review (2020–2024) Pham Xuan, Robert Robert Pham Xuan 0000-0002-2651-2907 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Taylor & Francis journal article eng Intersectionality is a key framework for understanding complex experiences of inequality and discrimination in contemporary societies and specifically in educational contexts. This scoping review examines academic discourse on intersectional pedagogy from 2020 to 2024, following the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. Using the SCOPUS database and the keyword search ‘intersectionality’, ‘education’, ‘teaching’, and ‘pedagogy’, 48 relevant articles were identified after filtering for irrelevant keywords and excluding irrelevant document types. In addition to identifying thematic trends and research desiderata, this review systematically categorises methodological approaches, levels of education, geographical areas, years of publication and types of documents. The results show a dominant focus on Western countries (US, UK, and Canada), with smaller contributions from Australia, Iran, the Netherlands, and Ireland. The main methodological focus was on theoretical work, with a small amount of qualitative empirical work. There was no purely quantitative research. Most of the articles address issues of intersectionality and its theoretical foundations in educational contexts and in the training of educational staff, as well as didactic issues. This review highlights both progress and areas for further exploration, and points the way for future research to broaden the contextual, geographical, and methodological scope of intersectional education and pedagogy. Intersectionality education pedagogy teaching scoping review http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6086/download 10.1080/14675986.2025.2480507 application/pdf Intercultural Education Intercultural Education 36 4 1.73 MB 2025-03-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6089 Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung – Eine Reflexion über die Entwicklung einer Toolbox zur Transformation von Lehre und Studien Preiml, Stefanie Stefanie Preiml University of Klagenfurt Bernhard, Andrea Andrea Bernhard Graz University of Technology Neuhold, Elfriede Elfriede Neuhold 0009-0009-8157-0315 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rauch, Franz Franz Rauch University of Klagenfurt Leipzig University Library journal article deu Im Projekt Universitäten und Nachhaltige Entwicklungsziele (UniNEtZ) befasst sich eine Arbeitsgruppe aus Vertreter*innen österreichischer Universitäten mit Fokus auf Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) mit Möglichkeiten der Transformation der Hochschullehre. Um Angebote in Lehre und Studien auszubauen und allen Studierenden die Möglichkeit zu bieten, sich Zukunftskompetenzen anzueignen, wurde eine Toolbox zur Transformation der Hochschullehre entwickelt. Im Artikel wird der spannende Entstehungsprozess der sogenannten Toolbox reflektiert. Toolbox Zukunftskompetenzen Hochschulentwicklung BNE http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6089/download 10.55310/jfhead.78 application/pdf Perspektiven auf Lehre. Journal for Higher Education and Academic Development issn:2750-4468 Perspektiven auf Lehre. Journal for Higher Education and Academic Development 2 9 1.93 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6085 Comparative in vitro study of chondrocyte viability and gene expression in wrought and additive manufactured CoCrMo sliding against articular cartilage Nothnagel, Rosa Maria Rosa Maria Nothnagel 0009-0002-3624-8422 AC2T Research (Austria) Bauer, Christoph Christoph Bauer 0000-0002-5142-3834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vukonic, Leonarda Leonarda Vukonic AC2T Research (Austria) Váradi, Tímea Tímea Váradi 0000-0002-9824-5967 AC2T Research (Austria) Franek, Friedrich Friedrich Franek 0000-0002-9747-6819 AC2T Research (Austria) Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ripoll, Manel Rodríguez Manel Rodríguez Ripoll AC2T Research (Austria) Elsevier BV journal article eng Hemiarthroplasty consists of the replacement of local cartilage defects by a partial implant and provides a less aggressive alternative to total joint replacement. The material frequently selected nowadays for partial implants is CoCrMo alloy, which results in a sliding contact between articular cartilage and the alloy. Since the geometry of the implant needs to be tailored to the patient, partial implant technology would greatly profit from novel additive manufacturing techniques. This study examines the feasibility of using additive manufacturing techniques on partial implants made of CoCrMo alloys, with a particular focus on the impact of manufacturing technique on mechanical stimulation, cartilage analysis, and friction performance. To this end, in vitro biotribological experiments were performed between CoCrMo samples and bovine articular cartilage using PBS as simulated body fluid. Key findings reveal significant changes in microstructure between laser beam melted (LBM) and wrought CoCrMo alloys, despite having a comparable elemental composition. The coefficient of friction (CoF) measured between bovine articular cartilage and the CoCrMo specimens during biotribocorrosive testing revealed no significant differences resulting from the manufacturing techniques, even though wrought CoCrMo resulted in a higher reproducibility. Conventionally produced CoCrMo also exhibited a more anodic open circuit potential during the experiments, likely due to the significant differences in microstructure that affect corrosion resistance. The tested cartilage samples showed a slight increase in MMP13 (Matrix Metalloproteinases – degradative enzymes) in comparison to the controls, indicating potential remodeling effects, especially for the LBM CoCrMo alloy. Additionally, the metabolic activity in the cartilage specimens increased due to mechanical stimulation. No cracks or fissures were detected in histological imaging thus highlighting that the cartilage samples were not damaged during harvesting or testing. These findings indicate the possibility of an equivalent use of additive manufactured CoCrMo, enabling patient-specific surgeries and encourage further research to explore the long-term impact of corrosion stability on implant longevity and functionality. Tribocorrosion Articular cartilage CoCrMo alloys In vitro Fabrication technique Additive manufacturing Patient-specific http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6085/download 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2025.107024 application/pdf Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials issn:1751-6161 Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 168 107024 7.10 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6091 Monitoring and evaluating school-university partnerships: insights from the usability assessment and refinement of a conceptual framework Sarmiento-Márquez, Edna Milena Edna Milena Sarmiento-Márquez 0000-0002-8186-9028 Tallinn University Prieto, Luis P. Luis P. Prieto 0000-0002-0057-0682 Universidad de Valladolid Poom-Valickis, Katrin Katrin Poom-Valickis 0000-0002-1028-2617 Tallinn University Pishtari, Gerti Gerti Pishtari 0000-0001-9451-6881 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Saar, Merike Merike Saar 0000-0002-1474-9448 Tallinn University Sillaots, Pirgit Pirgit Sillaots 0000-0003-0744-5187 Tallinn University Elsevier BV journal article eng School-university partnerships (SUPs) are collaborations bridging the expertise of school and university representatives to address problems of educational practice. A critical and yet challenging aspect of SUPs is their monitoring and evaluation. There exist only a few monitoring and evaluation tools, nevertheless, they only partially address the complexity of SUPs, and some of them have limited adoption in practice. The SUP.ME framework was developed to address these challenges. It is a framework that aims to guide the processes of monitoring and evaluation in SUPs. As monitoring and evaluation tools are not usually assessed by their usability or intended adoption, the usability of SUP.ME was assessed through a series of co-design sessions involving stakeholders from four different SUPs, each at a different phase of its life cycle. After using SUP.ME, participants deemed it as a useful tool to provide a picture of their partnership fitness and to promote in-depth reflections about their partnerships. Results also underscore the need to use tailored strategies for scaffolding the introduction of innovative tools in multi-stakeholder and collaborative settings such as SUPs. SUP.ME's complexity and comprehensiveness were rated as factors that could hinder its adoption. SUP.ME was refined based on the participants' feedback. School-university partnerships Research-practice partnerships Collaboration Conceptual framework Evaluation Assessment http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6091/download 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101641 application/pdf Social Sciences &amp; Humanities Open issn:2590-2911 Social Sciences &amp; Humanities Open 12 101641 12.13 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6087 Smartphone screen time reduction improves mental health: a randomized controlled trial Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hoenigl, Andreas Andreas Hoenigl Danube Private University, Krems an der Donau Schwab, Julia Julia Schwab Danube Private University, Krems an der Donau Mayerhofer, Doris Doris Mayerhofer Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dale, Rachel Rachel Dale 0000-0003-0526-8834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background Smartphone screen time has risen sharply in recent years. Even though an association between smartphone use and mental health is well documented, it is still unclear whether this is simply a correlation or causality. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of smartphone screen time reduction on mental health indicators. Methods This non-blinded, parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT) was performed to investigate the impact of a 3-week screen time reduction to ≤ 2 h/d in healthy students on stress (PSQ), well-being (WHO-5), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), and sleep quality (ISI) at baseline (t0), post-intervention (t1), and at follow-up (t2 = 6 weeks after t1). For the intention to treat analysis, repeated measures ANOVAs and post-hoc tests (for time as well as group differences) were performed and effect sizes were presented as partial eta squared (η2 = time × group) and group-mean differences. Results In total, 111 out of 125 healthy students (70 females; mean age = 22.68 ± 2.6 years; mean screen time = 276 ± 115.1 min/day) were randomly assigned to intervention—(n = 58; 3 weeks of screen time reduction to ≤ 2 h/day) or control group (n = 53). Although no differences were observed at baseline (t0), significant post-intervention (t1) effects of small to medium size were observed on well-being (η2 = .053), depressive symptoms (η2 = .109), sleep quality (η2 = .048), and stress (η2 = .085). Significant group differences (p ≤ .05) were found post-intervention (t1) for depressive symptoms (Mean Difference (MD) = 2.11, Standard Error (SE) = 0.63, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) [0.87, 3.36]), sleep quality (MD = 2.59, SE = 0.97, 95% CI [0.66, 4.51]), well-being (MD = -1.54, SE = 0.68, 95% CI [.-2.89, -0.18]), and stress (MD = 6.91, SE = 3.48, 95% CI [0.01, 13.81]). Screen time increased rapidly after the intervention and at follow-up the values were once again approaching the initial level. Conclusions The study highlights mental health improvements through smartphone screen time reduction. Three weeks of screen time reduction showed small to medium effect sizes on depressive symptoms, stress, sleep quality, and well-being. The results suggest a causal relationship, rather than a merely correlative one, between daily smartphone screen time and mental health. Trial registration The study was preregistered on Open Science Framework (trial registration number: A9K76) on November 8, 2023. Smartphone screen time Mental health Screen time reduction Depression Sleep Stress http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6087/download 10.1186/s12916-025-03944-z application/pdf BMC Medicine issn:1741-7015 BMC Medicine 23 1 1.38 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6090 The contradictions of democracy ‐ structural paradoxes and the erosion of collective agency. Insights from the Transatlantic Research Lab on Complex Societal Challenges Risopoulos-Pichler, Filippina Filippina Risopoulos-Pichler 0000-0002-2114-2759 University of Graz Laubichler, Manfred D. Manfred D. Laubichler 0000-0001-6152-0251 Arizona State University Lienhard, Dina Ziganshina Dina Ziganshina Lienhard 0000-0003-1574-6350 Arizona State University Schlosser, Markkus Markkus Schlosser 0009-0006-6843-8545 Arizona State University Han, Emilie Emilie Han 0000-0002-3064-1277 Medical University of Vienna Zenk, Lukas Lukas Zenk 0000-0002-8354-1747 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Strohmaier, Susanne Susanne Strohmaier 0000-0002-9387-2056 Medical University of Vienna Shutters, Shade T. Shade T. Shutters 0000-0002-8072-4134 Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology Bertau, Martin Martin Bertau 0000-0003-1236-1164 TU Bergakademie Freiberg Schernhammer, Eva S. Eva S. Schernhammer 0000-0002-4337-9415 Medical University of Vienna Steiner, Gerald Gerald Steiner 0000-0003-3340-3941 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Oekom Publishers GmbH journal article eng Democratic systems are often seen as resilient, yet today they reach their limits: polarization, loss of trust, and digital discourses undermine their capacity to act. In this article, we explore how structural contradictions and communicative double binds challenge democratic practice ‐ and ask which new forms of participation are needed to secure future viability. collective agency democratic erosion digital public sphere double binds paradoxical communication populism and polarization http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6090/download 10.14512/gaia.34.3.104 application/pdf GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society issn:0940-5550 GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society 34 3 177 179 129.71 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6082 Curriculum Innovations: Teaching Residents About Guideline Development and Cost-Conscious Care : A Mixed-Method Evaluation Study Majoie, Marian Marian Majoie Maastricht University Medical Centre Visser, Anne Anne Visser Groene Hart Ziekenhuis Ulubas, Merve Merve Ulubas Ziekenhuis Rivierenland van Mastrigt, Ghislaine Ghislaine van Mastrigt Maastricht University Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems James, Roberta Roberta James Healthcare Improvement Scotland Service, Duncan Duncan Service Healthcare Improvement Scotland Evers, Silvia Silvia Evers Maastricht University Kleijnen, Jos Jos Kleijnen Kleijnen Systematic Reviews (United Kingdom) Leone, Maurizio Maurizio Leone 0000-0002-6339-5738 Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Verstegen, Danielle Danielle Verstegen Maastricht University Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) journal article eng Abstract Introduction and Problem Statement Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) can play a crucial role in achieving better and more cost- efficient health care. This requires training health care providers in CPG development. This study presents results of design-based research on a training program based on the learning theory of problem-based learning, following the underlying principles of active, authentic, collaborative, and blended learning. Objectives The CoCoCare training aims to equip neurology residents with insight in CPG development (including cost aspects) and understanding of how to apply CPGs in clinical practice. Methods and Curriculum Description The CoCoCare training consisted of 6 asynchronous e-learning modules, synchronous workshops (1 day onsite in run 1 and dispersed online sessions in run 2), and a series of online assignments mimicking the steps of CPG development. Participants could present their draft guidelines at the European Academy of Neurology conference. Between 2019 and 2021, 55 participants from 21 European member states participated in the training. A mixed-method design-based research study design was used to collect questionnaire and interview data from participants and trainers. Results and Assessment Data Participants felt that the training prepared them to participate in CPG development and that they had learned how to critically appraise a guideline and were stimulated to apply guidelines in practice. Trainers were also positive and observed an upward trend in the knowledge of the participants. Participants especially appreciated the active (assignments) and authentic learning in the practical part of the training, but the workload of the assignments in combination with clinical work was a challenge. They also enjoyed the collaborative learning in an international group of residents but asked for more interaction and support during the period dedicated to assignments. Discussion and Lessons Learned The CoCoCare training program proved to be a feasible and unique, international guideline development training with a focus on cost-efficient care. Recommendations include to arrange accreditation, ensure regular interaction between trainers and participants, review the workload of assignments, and look at possibilities to provide feedback. Future research should evaluate the impact on CPG application and participation in CPG development. CPGs CoCoCare training http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6082/download 10.1212/NE9.0000000000200198 application/pdf Neurology Education issn:2771-9979 Neurology Education 4 1 267.87 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6080 Cerebral Palsy Link to Sensorimotor System, Cognition, Emotion and Nociplastic Pain Laube, Wolfgang Wolfgang Laube Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Senggölge, Mathilde Mathilde Senggölge 0000-0001-6807-7694 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI AG journal article eng This narrative review provides an overview of the link between the sensorimotor system, cognition, emotion and pain syndromes in persons due to deconditioning or delayed sensorimotor development, then applied to persons with cerebral palsy (CP). The brain damage that occurs before, during or even after birth pathophysiologically alters the structure and subsequent function of the sensorimotor function, which is inseparably linked to cognition, emotion, behavior and pain. This damage results in a functional developmental disorder that also affects the structure and function of the neuromatrix in a graded manner due to chronic deconditioning. It is the basis for both primary and secondary chronic degenerative diseases. This leads to an increasing prevalence of chronic pain syndromes, which may be very high in persons with CP. Thus, CP is both a disposing factor and a causal factor for nociplastic pain, defined as persistent pain arising from altered nociception without evidence of tissue or somatosensory damage. Therapy interventions are crucial to optimize movement, cognition and emotion, as well as pain reduction in persons with CP. sensorimotor developmental delay chronic pain cerebral palsy deconditioning cognition emotions movement http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6080/download 10.3390/children12060702 application/pdf Children issn:2227-9067 Children 12 6 702 13.90 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6078 The Shift to Digital as a Catalyst for Development: A Case Study of Freelance Musicians in Austria during COVID-19 Kolokytha, Olga Olga Kolokytha 0000-0001-7817-165X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Gmeiner, Raffaela Raffaela Gmeiner University of Vienna Informa UK Limited journal article eng This paper focuses on the implications the shift to the digital, the most immediate consequence of the pandemic lockdowns, had for freelance musicians in Austria, a topic for which there is still limited literature. The paper identifies three impact areas of these implications, namely artistic conditions and mental health; media, technical and administration skills; and financial and legal rights. It argues that the pandemic acted as a disruptor that exacerbated hindrances and underlying issues that existed even before COVID, putting vulnerabilities and long-term malfunctions of the music sector in the spotlight, but also as an accelerator for much-needed change. Professional musicians COVID-19 Austria freelance musicians digitalization digital skills http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6078/download 10.1080/10632921.2026.2624450 application/pdf The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society issn:1063-2921 The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society 1 15 1.26 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6075 Deficiency of vital organic nutrients in ecosystems limits brain development and fitness in wild fish Závorka, Libor Libor Závorka 0000-0002-0489-3681 Wasser Cluster Lunz Höjesjö, Johan Johan Höjesjö 0000-0001-5706-1400 University of Gothenburg Auer, Stefan Stefan Auer 0000-0002-2008-9108 BOKU University Austad, Benedikte Benedikte Austad 0000-0002-1779-2396 University of Gothenburg Dionigi, Francesco Francesco Dionigi 0000-0003-2250-128X Charles University Hansson, Pernilla Pernilla Hansson 0000-0001-8476-2122 University of Gothenburg Killen, Shaun S. Shaun S. Killen University of Glasgow Mari, Stefano Stefano Mari Wasser Cluster Lunz Olsen, Evelina Evelina Olsen University of Gothenburg Pilecky, Matthias Matthias Pilecky 0000-0002-3404-5923 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pinter, Kurt Kurt Pinter BOKU University Polonyiová, Alexandra Alexandra Polonyiová 0000-0002-1954-7618 Charles University Stehlík, Patrik Patrik Stehlík 0009-0009-1137-9187 Charles University Smagul, Tileuzhan Tileuzhan Smagul Charles University Vitecek, Simon Simon Vitecek 0000-0002-7637-563X Wasser Cluster Lunz Yegon, Mourine J. Mourine J. Yegon 0000-0001-5379-325X Wasser Cluster Lunz Němec, Pavel Pavel Němec 0000-0003-0277-0239 Charles University The Company of Biologists journal article eng Animals in aquatic ecosystems impacted by global changes often face reduced availability of vital organic compounds, such as long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA), which are essential for brain development and cognition. Cognitive skills are crucial for buffering the impacts of environmental stress on fitness, yet the link between the quality of diet and fitness-enhancing behaviours of individuals in food webs altered by global change remains unclear. We examined how dietary n-3 LC-PUFA affect brain development, social dominance and growth in territorial juvenile salmonids in a large-scale model of a natural pre-alpine stream. For this assessment, we used wild fish whose diet quality was estimated using stable isotope analysis, and hatchery-reared fish exposed to dietary treatments in a common-garden experiment. In both wild and common-garden experiment fish, diets low in n-3 LC-PUFA led to a decreased content of n-3 LC-PUFA in brain tissue but did not affect brain mass, morphology (i.e. mass of brain regions) or neuron numbers. Fish with lower brain n-3 LC-PUFA content exhibited reduced competitiveness in social interactions and suboptimal habitat use, resulting in slower somatic growth. Our findings indicate that the limited availability of n-3 LC-PUFA in aquatic food webs may impair the behavioural flexibility of top aquatic consumers, possibly with negative impacts on their capacity to maintain high fitness in ecosystems altered by environmental change. Omega-3 Anthropogenic environmental change Freshwater food webs Salmonid fishes Cognitive ecology http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6075/download 10.1242/jeb.250914 application/pdf Journal of Experimental Biology issn:0022-0949 Journal of Experimental Biology 229 3 698.68 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6081 Healthcare gaps and empty promises: the Dutch healthcare system and the trans community Mahmoud, Youssef Ahmed Youssef Ahmed Mahmoud University of Amsterdam Hunklinger, Michael Michael Hunklinger 0000-0001-5046-2797 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng In many Western societies, few issues are currently as polarizing as LGBTQ+ issues. This is especially true for issues related to trans people. At the same time, it is clear that although the Netherlands, for example, is a country that regularly scores well in LGBTQ+ equality rankings, there are still many challenges for trans people. Against this background, this paper examines trans healthcare in the context of the Dutch healthcare system. It does so by analysing ten interviews with trans people who have interacted with the Dutch healthcare system regarding their transition process and gender-affirming treatments. Our main findings identify three clusters that define trans people’s interactions with the Dutch healthcare system: Institutional deficit, binary system structure, and community solidarity. Trans healthcare Trans politics The Netherlands Public health Solidarity http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6081/download 10.1057/s41285-025-00228-7 application/pdf Social Theory & Health issn:1477-8211 Social Theory & Health 23 1 660.61 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6084 Stressed state of a thick-walled pipe under the action of internal pressure and axial force Mykhalevych, Volodymyr Volodymyr Mykhalevych 0000-0003-1557-7331 Vinnytsia National Technical University Hrushko, Oleksandr Oleksandr Hrushko 0000-0001-5551-375X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dobraniuk, Yurii Yurii Dobraniuk 0000-0001-6387-6331 Vinnytsia National Technical University Тiutiunnyk, Oksana Oksana Тiutiunnyk 0000-0002-8544-4246 Vinnytsia National Technical University Vinnytsia National Technical University journal article ukr A classical problem of determining the stress state of a thick-walled pipe with fixed bottoms under the action of internal pressure and the axial force generated by it is considered. Under these conditions, the axial strain is zero. The scheme of a perfectly plastic body is accepted. Information Maple technologies for all key stages of solving this problem have been developed. In order to analyse the pipe material for plastic deformation without fracture, the basic differential equation of the problem is formulated and solved with respect to the stress state index, which is equal to the ratio of the first invariant of the stress tensor to the stress intensity. It is shown that the boundary conditions lead to a system of three linear inhomogeneous equations with respect to unknown parameters of the stress equations. It is determined that this system always has a solution, since the determinant of the system matrix is inversely proportional to the square of the radius of the boundary separating the plastic and elastic regions of the pipe and is always different from zero. It is shown that the equation that establishes the relationship between the applied pressure and the radius of the boundary between the plastic and elastic regions cannot be solved directly with respect to an unknown radius. However, it is advisable to use it in a form solved with respect to pressure. The calculated distributions of stress components normalised by the yield strength along the pipe thickness are consistent with the literature data, which confirm that the maximum values of the circumferential load are observed on the outer surface. This is interpreted as a sign of the reliability of the theoretical solution to Bridgman's experimental data, according to which the material fracture of a thick-walled pipe loaded with internal pressure begins from the outer surface. The regularities of changes in the stress state index obtained in this work improve the above justification, since from the standpoint of the theory of deformability of materials during cold deformation, the ultimate deformations of the material usually decrease with the growth of the stress state index, the highest values of which occur at the points of the outer surface and reach the value [square root of]3 thick-walled pipe uniform pressure stress state indicator of the stress state http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6084/download 10.63341/vjmet/2.2024.92 application/pdf Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Transport issn:2415-3486 Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Transport 10 2 92 98 1.43 MB 2024

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6083 The Pains of Hardware Security: An Assessment Model of Real-World Hardware Security Attacks Maragkou, Sofia Sofia Maragkou 0000-0001-6823-4223 TU Wien Rappel, Lukas Lukas Rappel TÜV (Austria) Dettmer, Hendrik Hendrik Dettmer TÜV (Austria) Sauter, Thilo Thilo Sauter 0000-0003-1559-8394 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Jantsch, Axel Axel Jantsch 0000-0003-2251-0004 TU Wien Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) journal article eng From military applications to everyday devices, hardware (HW) security is more relevant than ever before. The supply chain of integrated circuits is global and involves multiple actors, which facilitate the implementation of various attacks. Its complexity increases the attack surfaces, violating not only the privacy of the users or even national security but also endangering human life. We review some of the publicly known HW attacks that have occurred and propose an assessment scheme for the attacks and the defense on hardware. Using this scheme, we relate the costs of attacks and defense and provide a structured landscape of HW attacks. To illustrate the utility of our assessment scheme, we apply it to a number of real-world and synthetic research cases. We observe a gap between the research use cases and the real-world attacks and envision that the comprehensive assessment of the attacks will enable the development of more suitable countermeasures. In addition, we revised the security policies for HW devices, and we conclude that the complexity and obscurity of the supply chain are key parameters impacting HW security, providing attack surfaces. Finally, we identify the demystification of the supply chain as the main strategy to mitigate this problem. Assessment scheme counterfeit chips hardware (HW) attacks HW security HW security policies HW Trojans real-world HW attacks side-channel analysis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6083/download 10.1109/OJIES.2025.3561675 application/pdf IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society issn:2644-1284 IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society 6 603 617 1.31 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success : Collected articles Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Heinz, Daniel Daniel Heinz Fachstelle für Jugendmedienkultur NRW Hintersdorf, Stefan Stefan Hintersdorf Fachstelle für Jugendmedienkultur NRW University of Krems Press other Diese Publikation ist mehr als eine traditionelle Sammlung von Konferenzbeiträgen; sie ist ein "Living Document", das als zentraler, dynamischer Wissensspeicher für das Erasmus+ Projekt "ESPORTS – Esports Professions and Opportunities: Resources and Training for Success" dient, das von den Partnern ComputerProjekt Köln e.V. (Deutschland) und der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems (Österreich) durchgeführt wird. Gestartet im Februar 2026, wird dieses Dokument über die gesamte Projektlaufzeit und darüber hinaus hinweg kontinuierlich wachsen und aktualisiert werden, um die neuesten Erkenntnisse und Ressourcen aus der Schnittmenge von E-Sport, Jugendarbeit und non-formaler Bildung zu bündeln. Das ESPORTS-Projekt hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Lücke zwischen der wachsenden Relevanz von E-Sport für junge Menschen und der oft noch zögerlichen Integration in pädagogische Kontexte zu schließen. Es will aufzeigen, wie E-Sport als Werkzeug zur Förderung von digitalen Kompetenzen, sozialer Inklusion und beruflichen Perspektiven genutzt werden kann. Dieses Living Document ist das Herzstück dieses Bestrebens und vereint die vielfältigen Ergebnisse des Projekts an einem zentralen Ort. Inhalte dieses Dokuments Diese Publikation integriert drei wesentliche Säulen des Projekts: 1.Die Tagungsbeiträge der FROG 2025: Die 19. internationale Konferenz „Future and Reality of Gaming“, die vom 11. bis 12. Oktober 2025 im Wiener Rathaus stattfand, war vollständig dem ESPORTS-Projekt gewidmet. Die hier versammelten wissenschaftlichen Paper, Praxisberichte und Diskussionsbeiträge beleuchten das Thema aus einer Vielzahl von Perspektiven – von der Kompetenzentwicklung über Inklusionsstrategien bis hin zu gesundheitlichen Aspekten. 2.Die Ergebnisse des Expertenworkshops in Köln: Im März 2026 trafen sich in Köln führende Expert_innen aus Jugendarbeit, E-Sport-Organisationen und Wissenschaft, um Best Practices zu diskutieren und konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen zu erarbeiten. Die zentralen Erkenntnisse und entwickelten Methoden aus diesem intensiven Austausch sind hier aufbereitet. 3.Ein umfassender Policy Brief: Um die gewonnenen Erkenntnisse nachhaltig zu verankern, mündet das Projekt in einem Policy Brief. Dieser übersetzt die wissenschaftlichen und praktischen Ergebnisse in konkrete, umsetzbare Empfehlungen für politische Entscheidungsträger_innen auf lokaler, nationaler und europäischer Ebene. Als lebendiges Dokument lädt diese Publikation Forscher_innen, Pädagog_innen, Jugendarbeiter_innen und politische Akteur_innen dazu ein, nicht nur die bisherigen Ergebnisse zu rezipieren, sondern auch den weiteren Prozess aktiv zu begleiten. Sie ist eine Einladung zum Dialog und zur Mitgestaltung einer Zukunft, in der das transformative Potenzial von E-Sport für junge Menschen voll ausgeschöpft wird. Games studies E-Sports FROG 10.48341/mp52-5743 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6063 Affective and behavioral modulations under contrasting social climates : Toxicity vs. Support in cooperative Esports paradigms Gholami, Afshin Afshin Gholami 0009-0000-0086-6611 University of Klagenfurt Yousefzadeh, Seyedsadegh Seyedsadegh Yousefzadeh 0009-0002-0978-2507 Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text eng This research examines how supportive, toxic, and neutral social interaction styles influence player performance, motivation, and sense of belonging in competitive esports. Twenty-seven participants completed three five-minute rounds under systematically varied team climates using a within-subjects design. Unknown to participants, teammates were trained confederates enacting one of three behaviors: supportive (encouraging through in-game help and positive chat), toxic (withholding cooperation and criticizing), or neutral (functionally cooperative yet emotionally detached). Condition order was randomized. After each round, participants rated belonging, motivation, fairness, enjoyment, frustration, and competitiveness. Results showed that performance peaked under supportive conditions, followed by toxic, and was lowest in neutral play. Motivation was strongest in supportive and neutral settings, while toxicity increased competitiveness and frustration but lowered engagement. Sense of belonging and cooperative success were highest in supportive contexts and significantly differed across all conditions (p < .05). esports social climate player motivation emotional engagement team dynamics http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6063/download 10.48341/frog25.4 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 643.33 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6073 A Cyborg’s Mirror : Exploring posthuman feminist embodiment through a cyborg-choreographic interface Fisher, Katherine Helen Katherine Helen Fisher 0000-0003-4174-2126 Hyperreal Lab Cheng, Mingyong Mingyong Cheng 0000-0001-9830-9652 University of California San Diego Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng This paper presents A Cyborg’s Mirror, an interactive performance using real-time generative AI and audience inputs to critically examine identity and embodiment in technologically mediated environments. Drawing on cyborg feminism and posthuman theories, the work disrupts binaries like human/machine and physical/virtual, presenting identity as fluid and co-constructed. Through AI-generated imagery and audience interaction, performers’ bodies become dynamic sites of negotiation, where technology amplifies societal pressures while enabling new expression. By situating hybrid bodies in hyperreal spaces, the piece explores power, representation, and selfhood, questioning human agency’s entanglement with algorithmic processes. This paper discusses the theoretical foundations, design methodology, and insights from public presentations, showing how these interactions redefine embodiment and critique digital mediation’s influence on identity in the age of generative AI. Generative AI in Performance Art Participatory Performance Hybrid Embodiment Real-Time Audience Interaction Cyborg Feminism http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6073/download 10.48341/xsy7-da97 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf Mad Opinions Mad Opinions 2.15 MB 2026-02-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6057 AI-Driven Conversational Systems’ Adoption in the Irish Public Sector Comerzan, Andreea Andreea Comerzan Zulfiqar, Ayesha Ayesha Zulfiqar Schlemm, Eduardo Eduardo Schlemm Manandhar, Nirisha Nirisha Manandhar Santos, Diego Diego Santos Barry, Marguerite Marguerite Barry University College Dublin text eng Introduction The technological revolution we live through drastically alters how we interact, work, and live. Over the past few years, the start of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has been a topic of extensive discussion and investigation (World Economic Forum, 2016); among the various innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out for its profound impact and mass adoption in its short existence. The changes this revolution entails have already necessitated the need for constant revision and understanding as this space evolves. As early as 2018, plenty of research has been done on this subject, with the European Commission being a leading voice in this discussion from a governmental perspective through their "Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence," which established the framework for the continent's AI strategy (European Commission, 2018). More than half a decade later, the discourse is more pertinent than ever, and overarching regional strategies that seek clarity for the long-term future no longer seem in touch with reality and might not work for each country. The high potential for disruption and pressing need to act has motivated many European countries to venture out and grapple with how to successfully plan for this dynamic space. Striking a balance between rapid technological adoption with equity, sovereignty, and sustainability commitments are aspects of top priority that remain unsolved. However, when time is critical, countries and their governments have had no option but to begin testing AI-powered solutions to remain productive and competitive in the space, with discussions evolving to the point where public services are now at the centre of AI implementation. Public services form part of a complex system where security, equity, and accessibility are top priorities. However, when introducing new technology, conversations often over-emphasize efficiency and economic considerations. This transdisciplinary research combines technical insights from AI innovators, policymakers' reflections, and public servants' frontline perspectives to investigate the introduction of AI technology into Irish public services. Through a systematic iterative process, from a preliminary causal loop mapping to in-depth interviews with multiple stakeholders, our research team assesses the readiness of Irish public services for AI-facilitated solutions in its dynamic and evolving reality. We aim to provide significant analysis and recommendations on how the Irish government can further pursue its efforts toward AI implementation in its services to bolster and strengthen the complex systems on which it will be utilized, avoiding predispositions towards solely efficiency or economic perspectives. AI Ireland http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6057/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 application/pdf 2.08 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6061 Wenn Popkultur zur Methode wird : Eine didaktische Annäherung Inderst, Rudolf Thomas Rudolf Thomas Inderst 0000-0002-6636-1752 Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences University of Krems Press text eng The article „Wenn Popkultur zur Methode wird“ presents a didactic approach to teaching methodology in game studies. It argues that pop culture, through narratives, characters, social media, and game mechanics, can bridge abstract theory and lived experience. Examples such as cold playing, ludoforensics, Micoludology, and the OODA loop show how cultural translation makes methods vivid and reflexive. Methodology is thus framed as dynamic thinking and collective experimentation through play. Der Beitrag „Wenn Popkultur zur Methode wird“ formuliert eine didaktisch orientierte Annäherung an die Methodenvermittlung in den Game Studies. Ausgangspunkt ist die Beobachtung, dass Studierende das Methodenlernen häufig als abstrakt, überfordernd oder kreativ hemmend erleben. Der Text versteht sich daher als Hilfestellung für Lehrende, die nach neuen Wegen der Aktivierung methodischen Denkens suchen. Vorgeschlagen wird, popkulturelle Bezugssysteme, in etwa bekannte Erzählmuster, Figuren, soziale Medien oder Spielmechaniken, als Brücken zwischen Theorie und Erfahrung zu nutzen. Vier exemplarische Zugänge, Cold-Playing, Ludoforensik, Micoludology und der OODA-Loop, veranschaulichen, wie Methoden durch kulturelle Übersetzung lebendig, greifbar und reflexiv werden können. Die Verschriftlichung plädiert für eine Lehre, die Methoden nicht als Formalismus, sondern als dynamische Denkbewegung und gemeinsames Experimentieren im Medium des Spiels begreift. Game Studies Didaktik Methodenentwicklung Popkultur Hochschullehre http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6061/download 10.48341/frog25.2 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 312.49 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6070 Unfolding Digital Design: A systematic review and keyword mapping analysis Mirmotahari, Seyed Mohsen Seyed Mohsen Mirmotahari University of Lisbon Paoliello, Carla Carla Paoliello University of Lisbon Rafael, Sónia Sónia Rafael University of Lisbon Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng This study presents a systematic literature review of over 170 articles sourced from Scopus to explore the evolving field of digital design. Using VOSviewer for data mapping, we identified 17 key terms central to the discourse. These keywords were selected based on their frequency, relevance, and conceptual alignment with a definition-based analysis. By categorizing them, we reveal thematic clusters and interconnections that help clarify how digital design is framed and understood across publications. The novelty of this review lies in combining keyword mapping with conceptual categorization, offering a structured overview of the field. Our findings provide scholars and practitioners with a reliable foundation for future research and critical engagement with digital design. Definition Digital Design Keyword Mapping Systematic Review Thematic Clusters http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6070/download 10.48341/7xpy-cj75 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf Mad Opinions Mad Opinions 909.21 kB 2026-02-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6072 Co-Creation or Delegation? : Reassessing Artistic Control in Audiovisual Culture under Generative Intelligence Yakovlev, Taras Taras Yakovlev Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng This paper explores the evolving nature of artistic authorship in the context of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on audiovisual production. As tools like Runway Gen-2 and OpenAI’s Sora become embedded in creative workflows, they do more than accelerate production—they intervene in the very structure of artistic decision-making. While public discourse celebrates this shift in terms of empowerment and democratization, a subtler transformation is taking place: the delegation of aesthetic agency from the artist to the algorithm. Through a conceptual framing supported by practical case studies, the paper proposes that authorship in the age of generative AI is not disappearing but becoming refracted—shifting from originator to curator. It introduces three principles as a critical framework for reasserting creative control: algorithmic transparency, critical prompting, and aesthetic reassertion. Each principle is illustrated through examples from commercial and experimental work where generative systems were used not as neutral tools but as active co-authors. Rather than advocating for rejection or uncritical adoption, this paper argues for friction over harmony—intentional resistance as a strategy for preserving meaning. In a culture increasingly shaped by algorithmic inference, authorship must be redefined not as absolute control but as the design of boundaries within which creative agency can be reclaimed. generative AI artistic authorship curated co-authorship audiovisual production algorithmic aesthetics http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6072/download 10.48341/8aze-qd35 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf Mad Opinions Mad Opinions 309.86 kB 2026-02-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6059 Digitizing Mental Health: Entrepreneurial Pathways for AI Chatbots in the Irish Care Ecosystem : Opportunities and Challenges for Future of Digital Mental Health Entrepreneurship Ataibekova, Sabira Sabira Ataibekova Shumsher, Shivam Shivam Shumsher Namakula, Lucy Lucy Namakula Vuth, David David Vuth Zaki, Safaa Safaa Zaki Satalkina, Liliya Liliya Satalkina 0000-0002-5192-4911 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Executive Summary This project was part of the Transdisciplinary Field Research Training (TFRT) in the MSc Transition, Innovation and Sustainability Environments (TISE), equipping future practitioners on sustainable transitions through systems thinking and innovation. TISE is joint master’s by University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal), University College Dublin (Ireland), and Poznań University of Economics and Business (Poland). The study explores how digital entrepreneurship can advance AI-powered mental health (DMH) chatbots for youth in Ireland, where rising mental health needs intersect with increasing demand for mental health services. While chatbots offer scalable, stigma-free support, their effective deployment requires ethical design, sustainable business models, and integration into care systems—highlighting the need for implementation science and active stakeholder involvement to navigate this complex landscape. Ireland’s high youth mental health burden and growing digital health sector make it a highly relevant context for examining such innovations. The study used systems and design approaches, engaging stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to explore the key opportunities and challenges in developing mental health chatbots for youth in Ireland—and how collaboration can drive responsible digital entrepreneurship in this space. In this report, we explore the pathways for digital mental health (DMH) entrepreneurship in Ireland, and in doing so, we address three interrelated questions that shape our understanding of this evolving landscape. Firstly, we examine the current context by identifying key factors influencing the development and implementation of chatbot-based mental health solutions, revealing the structural and contextual dynamics at play. Second, we explore how tensions between emerging opportunities and ongoing challenges could shape future directions, leading to plausible pathways that expose potential risks, trade-offs, and prospects for responsible innovation. Finally, we propose a sustainable transition framework that emphasizes ethical alignment, stakeholder collaboration for the future of DMH in Ireland. In conclusion, mental health chatbots offer scalable, stigma-free support for young people, presenting a promising avenue for addressing gaps in mental health care. However, their success depends on navigating ethical, clinical, regulatory, and business viability challenges. Strong policy frameworks, close collaboration between developers and mental health professionals, and the development of sustainable and viable business models are essential to ensure these tools are safe, effective, and accessible for those who need them most. Mental Health Chatbots http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6059/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 application/pdf 21.86 MB 2025-04

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6062 Reflexion von Stereotypen im E-Sport : Eine pädagogische Analyse Klanisek, Mateo Mateo Klanisek University of Krems Press text deu As the most economically significant art form, video games are a central field of discourse for social stereotypes – both in terms of content and regarding the path to an esports career. When left unexamined, they lead to untapped potential and reinforce prejudice and discrimination. For the book Stereotypes in Video Games (Klanisek, 2023, 240 pages), over 300 of the most relevant role-playing games were analyzed. The visual discrimination of women was categorized in traditional (as weak), modern (sexualized–objectified, often pedo-erotic), and postmodern (forced into existing images of masculinity). Strong female characters usually appear only as witches, monsters, or cyborg women, while men are confronted with unattainable ideals and rewarded for toxic masculinity. The association of “animal races” with Middle or Far Eastern architecture fosters racism, and stereotypical war narratives glorify violence. Gender, ethnicity, and social background influence access, identification, and opportunities in e-sports, and family-unfriendly working conditions exacerbate these issues. Yet e-sports offer an opportunity for critical reflection on all these stereotypes. Als wirtschaftlich bedeutendste Kunstform sind Videospiele ein zentrales Diskursfeld gesellschaftlicher Stereotype – sowohl inhaltlich als auch hinsichtlich des Wegs zu einer E-Sport-Karriere. Ohne deren Reflexion werden Begabungen nicht ausgeschöpft und Vorurteile und Diskriminierung gefördert. Für das Buch Stereotype in Videospielen (Klanisek, 2023) wurden über 300 der relevantesten Role-Playing-Games analysiert. Die visuelle Diskriminierung von Frauen wurde in traditionell (schwach), modern (sexualisiert-objektifiziert; oft pädo-erotisch) und postmodern (in bestehendes Männlichkeitsbild gezwungen) eingeteilt. Starke weibliche Figuren treten meist nur als Hexen, Monster oder Maschinenfrauen auf, während Männer mit unerfüllbarer Idealisierung konfrontiert und für toxische Männlichkeit belohnt werden. Die Zuordnung „tierischer Rassen“ zu mittel- und fernöstlicher Architektur fördert Rassismus und stereotype Kriegsnarrative verherrlichen Gewalt. Gender, Ethnie und soziale Herkunft beeinflussen Zugang, Identifikation und Chancen im E-Sport und familienfeindliche Arbeitsbedingungen verschärfen dies. Doch der E-Sport ist eine Chance zur kritischen Reflexion all dieser Stereotype. Stereotype Gender Rassismus Gewalt E-Sport http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6062/download 10.48341/frog25.3 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 391.37 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6060 Cycle Level Up : Frauengesundheit als Ressource für Energie, Fokus & Leistung im E-Sport Sammer, Susanne Maria Susanne Maria Sammer University of Krems Press text eng Performance in esports relies on precision, speed, strategy, and endurance – all requiring high physical and mental balance. While male hormonal cycles are relatively stable, female players experience continuous fluctuations affecting energy, focus, mood, and recovery. This variability is often misunderstood as inconsistency, but it is in fact a superpower that can optimize gameplay, communication, and overall performance. Awareness of the cycle allows female gamers to create a more stable and sustainable performance curve, transforming perceived limitations into strategic advantages. [Elorduy-Terrado et al., 2025] The female cycle can be imagined as a dynamic performance framework, like a game that constantly restarts with shifting levels, modes, and challenges. Each phase offers unique resources, comparable to switching between teamplay and single-player modes. Some phases enhance collaboration, communication, and high-energy teamwork; others favor reflection, strategy planning, and solo-focused performance. Cycle awareness allows players to align training, practice, and competitive play with natural physiological rhythms, improving consistency while maintaining health. [Schlie et al., 2025] Women’s Health Esports Cycle Awareness Teamplay Performance Gaming Balance http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6060/download 10.48341/frog25.1 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6067 application/pdf ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success ESPORTS - Esports Professions and Opportunities: Ressources and Training for Success 337.38 kB 2026-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6058 Green Compliance and Economic Resilience : How EU Environmental Laws Shape FMCG Practices in Greater Poland Opey, Abednego Brandy Abednego Brandy Opey Pratama, Alexander Ryusandi Alexander Ryusandi Pratama Castro, Jan Carlo Jan Carlo Castro Ferreira, Juan Juan Ferreira Ansari, Washim Washim Ansari Pietrzykowski, Maciej Maciej Pietrzykowski Poznań University of Economics and Business text eng Introduction Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) sits at the crossroads of industrial output and ecological transition. As one of Poland’s most economically productive regions, contributing nearly 10% of national GDP, it is home to over 78,000 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) firms. This concentration of economic activity brings with it a significant environmental footprint, high energy consumption, waste, and emissions which places the region squarely within the scope of the European Union’s sustainability agenda. Recent policy developments, including the European Green Deal, are reshaping the expectations placed on businesses across the continent. While large corporations often meet new standards through capital investment and technical infrastructure, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a different reality. Financial constraints, regulatory complexity, and limited eco-innovation capacity turn compliance from a strategic opportunity into a structural challenge. Despite growing academic and policy interest in SME sustainability, much of the literature focuses on individual factors such as cost, innovation, or regulation. What remains underexplored is how these pressures interact especially in post-transition economies like Poland and how firm-level capabilities, such as digital readiness, shape the ability to respond. Greater Poland offers a compelling case: it combines industrial diversity, regional policy initiatives, and a high concentration of SMEs operating at the frontline of regulatory change. This study explores the space where sustainability policy meets business adaptation. It investigates how FMCG SMEs in Greater Poland navigate evolving environmental regulations, and what enables some to respond more effectively than others. We focus on the interaction between regulatory pressure, market forces, supply chain demands, and firm-specific capacities particularly in digital and green transformation. Greater Poland EU Environmental Regulations http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6058/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 application/pdf 5.29 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6071 Won with Nature : The problem with video game ecosystems Mercer, Kevin Kevin Mercer Southern Illinois University Carbondale Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng Mainstream video games have continually enriched their virtual ecosystems with endemic life. Historically, plant and animal lifeforms have lent credibility and detail to game environments and have served as resources to collect, use in crafting, or sell. However, as developers have built increasingly detailed depictions of and behaviors for lifeforms, established systems in which these lifeforms interact, and, generally, achieved greater degrees of naturalistic and realistic worlds, I often feel conflicted: I experience a deep appreciation for a game’s complex ecosystem, yet the game itself requires me to dominate said ecosystem through violence. Through this experimental, diaristic/intertextual, humanities-minded opinion paper, I will discuss a number of video games which generate this very problem. I will touch upon specific cases to highlight past and present connections between gameplay and environmental systems. I will chart how nature’s role has changed over time and arrived at this present moment in which dynamic and complex in-game ecosystems are subordinate to the player’s will. This paper will argue that contemporary games are poised, graphically and mechanically, to offer players simulated natural worlds that do not solely allow for domination, but for integration, learning, and stewardship. action-adventure ecosystems endemic life naturalism video game spaces http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6071/download 10.48341/s404-h127 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5616 application/pdf Mad Opinions Mad Opinions 503.47 kB 2026-02-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6055 Fading Facades : Revitalizing Untere Landstraße’s Vacant Storefront Spaces Weber, Anna Anna Weber Taqwim, Aisyah Aisyah Taqwim Vega, Maria Fernanda Maria Fernanda Vega Colmenares, Mariana Gil Mariana Gil Colmenares Tamor, John Warren John Warren Tamor 0009-0008-3180-6601 Steffelbauer, Ilja Ilja Steffelbauer How often do we see empty storefronts in the city centre? See the stark contrast between some parts of inner cities which are flourishing while others are not living up to their potential? This is also a reality in the city of Krems in Lower Austria. But instead of getting stuck in problem analyses only, our team wanted to find solutions in a transdisciplinary way. This whitepaper is packed with our story, what we did, how we did it and where the directions changed. You will find the voices of different sections may sound quite different - that is intentional, as it is a collaborative effort of five people with the fantastic support of our supervisor Ilja Steffelbauer. We want to show the richness of our project in each of our writing styles as well. Additionally, we’ll balance academic and professional content with the ease of magazines and easily digestible snippets. So hopefully, there is something for everyone in this whitepaper, as it compiles our story over the past six months from the eyes of all of us. Happy reading! Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng How often do we see empty storefronts in the city centre? See the stark contrast between some parts of inner cities which are flourishing while others are not living up to their potential? This is also a reality in the city of Krems in Lower Austria. But instead of getting stuck in problem analyses only, our team wanted to find solutions in a transdisciplinary way. This whitepaper is packed with our story, what we did, how we did it and where the directions changed. You will find the voices of different sections may sound quite different - that is intentional, as it is a collaborative effort of five people with the fantastic support of our supervisor Ilja Steffelbauer. We want to show the richness of our project in each of our writing styles as well. Additionally, we’ll balance academic and professional content with the ease of magazines and easily digestible snippets. So hopefully, there is something for everyone in this whitepaper, as it compiles our story over the past six months from the eyes of all of us. Happy reading! A Special Cooperation Case with the Municipal Council of the City of Krems an der Donau Krems city planning http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6055/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 application/pdf 7.81 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6056 Your feed, my identity: the politics of gendered narratives in the online space Cañizares, Andrea Forero Andrea Forero Cañizares Gebresilassie, Dawit Dawit Gebresilassie Kim, Jenny Jiyeon Jenny Jiyeon Kim van der Vaart, Kaela Kaela van der Vaart Ramos, Roberta Roberta Ramos text eng This report explores how social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), is used to shape gender-based political discourse, and how this contributes to ideological polarization in the context of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. Using a transdisciplinary approach, we triangulated data from desk research, a qualitative survey of voters’ experiences, social media scraping of hashtags (#MAGA, #TradWife, #YourBodyMyChoice), and expert interviews from fields including computational social science, social media research, and online extremism. Our findings reveal that gender serves as a powerful ideological an¬chor around which political identities form, where social media can act as an accelerant to these processes, albeit not a causal relationship. We identify specific themes around which this relationship is explored, including the employment of ‘traditional roles’, the spectrum of feminism being redefined, the collapse of boundaries be¬tween online and offline spaces, the predominantly emotional na¬ture of gender-based political discourse as well as the mechanisms through which platform architectures can influence polarization. The report concludes with evidence-based intervention pathways addressing platform and algorithm design, human moderation, and community-based digital literacy approaches to mitigate harmful polarization while preserving democratic deliberation. social media gender identity http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6056/download https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 application/pdf 12.55 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung other Collected anthologies from the FROG conferences. For further information on FROG please visit: https://www.frogvienna.at/ Anthologies Game Studies 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5617 MAD Opinions image image Vorschaubild der MAD Opinions games studies journal http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5617/download image/png 5.82 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4444 Transdisciplinary Field Research Training (TFRT) other eng Collected white papers from TISE. For further information on TISE (Transition, Innovation and Sustainability Environments) please see: https://www.tise-master.eu/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4487 2024

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6049 “Your identity is, what God puts into you”—Christian online activism on gender and sexuality politics on TikTok Hunklinger, Michael Michael Hunklinger 0000-0001-5046-2797 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Limacher, Katharina Katharina Limacher University of Vienna Frontiers Media SA journal article eng Christian and right-wing actors have been able to push their agenda, which includes the idea of Christian supremacy and fundamentalist views on sexual orientation, gender relations, reproductive rights and family concepts, toward the political center in recent years. In this context, the new Christian Right metapolitics is moving beyond mere debates and ideological discussions to become a way of life. At the same time, we observe an increasing number of progressive Christian actors online, who address gender and sexuality issues from a perspective in line with their (progressive) religious convictions. This is where our paper sets out and explores how Christian activists in the German speaking part of Europe engage in debates on gender and sexuality issues online. Numerous current examples show that the social media platform TikTok is a place of digital activism that is increasingly gaining influence in different social spheres, shaping young people's political attitudes and political participation. Through a multimodal analysis of videos of self-described Christian activists from different denominations in the German speaking part of Europe, we aim to identify the different characteristics that address gender and sexuality issues. We find that both, conservative and progressive Christian TikTokers use similar strategies and techniques and address gender and sexuality issues in three dimension: Gender identity, gender relations and sexual orientation. Our interdisciplinary paper contributes to the growing field of research on religious digital activism by combining insights from political science and religious studies as well as queer studies. TikTok Christian activism citizenship gender sexuality http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6049/download 10.3389/fpos.2025.1501105 application/pdf Frontiers in Political Science Frontiers in Political Science 7 242.84 kB 2025-02-26

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6051 Clients’ subjective experiences of navigating challenges in Gestalt therapy: an interpretative phenomenological analysis Kaisler, Raphaela Elisabeth Raphaela Elisabeth Kaisler Bertha von Suttner Privatuniversität St. Pölten GmbH Schaffler, Yvonne Yvonne Schaffler 0000-0003-4068-8930 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Frontiers Media SA journal article eng Introduction: This study explored the lived experiences of four female clients with common mental disorders and suboptimal structural integration after 30 sessions of Gestalt therapy, navigating emotional and relational challenges, bodily awareness, and agency. Method: Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), we analyzed four semi-structured interviews, followed by a cross-case comparison. Results: Two experiential patterns emerged. Clients with low-integrated personality structures faced significant difficulties with emotional regulation, self-concept stability, and relational dynamics. They relied heavily on external validation and struggled to develop cohesive internal processes. While they described increased awareness of emotions and bodily sensations, these experiences remained fragmented and did not translate into broader self-integration. In contrast, clients with moderate-integrated personality structures demonstrated greater emotional regulation and a more stable self-concept. However, despite engaging in reflective processing and linking past experiences to present challenges, they continued to struggle with self-agency. Discussion: Findings highlight the distinct ways in which clients with varying levels of personality integration experience Gestalt therapy and suggest that while emotional and relational growth occurred, deeper structural transformation remained limited. This study underscores the need for tailoring therapeutic interventions to clients’ structural integration levels, particularly by addressing the challenges of fostering agency in structurally vulnerable clients. Gestalt therapy ersonality structure, OPD interpretative phenomenological analysis qualitative research http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6051/download 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1593918 application/pdf Frontiers in Psychiatry Frontiers in Psychiatry 16 502.25 kB 2025-10-27

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6050 Reflections on the nature of digital government research: Marking the 50th anniversary of Government Information Quarterly Janssen, Marijn Marijn Janssen Delft University of Technology Zhang, Hong Hong Zhang Ojo, Adegboyega K. Adegboyega K. Ojo Carleton University Pereira, Gabriela Viale Gabriela Viale Pereira 0000-0002-7602-3052 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al. Elsevier journal article eng Since the advent of the digital age, the transformation of government operations, policy-making, citizen engagement, and public services has fundamentally reshaped the relationships between citizens and public institutions. Digital government, as a field of study, has evolved to address the complex challenges at the intersection of technology, governance, and society. Over the past decades, Government Information Quarterly (GIQ) has played a pivotal role in documenting and shaping this evolution from basic computerization to sophisticated digital transformation initiatives. The impact of digitalization extends across all aspects of public administration, from service delivery and policy-making to citizen engagement and democratic processes. This study brings together perspectives from leading digital government scholars to examine the nature of digital government research. Through the analysis of the journal's distinctive identity and characteristics, evolution, theoretical landscape, and methodological approaches, it offers insights into how GIQ has evolved to a transdisciplinary platform that bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications while consistently addressing emerging technological challenges, fundamental public sector values, and high-value public policy goals. Digital government research http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6050/download 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102086 application/pdf Government Information Quarterly Government Information Quarterly 42 4 7.43 MB 2025-12-04

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6048 ‘Who’s that man?’ Gender-based online hate and harassment in the context of the 2024 European Parliament elections in Germany Hunklinger, Michael Michael Hunklinger 0000-0001-5046-2797 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Taylor & Francis journal article eng This paper examines online gender-based hate against candidates in the 2024 European Parliament elections in Germany. In the context of growing digital political engagement, social media platforms serve as sites of participation and arenas for exclusion. Through digital ethnography, this paper collects and analyzes empirical data from candidates’ online profiles on various social media platforms. This analysis explores the gendered dynamics of online political contestation that candidates faced during the 2024 European Parliament elections in Germany. The findings show that digital platforms often serve as arenas for misogynistic attacks that delegitimize women’s political participation rather than neutral spaces for democratic engagement. These attacks include appearance-based insults, gender mischaracterization, and sexualized harassment. This targeted abuse is not ideological debate, but rather, it is rooted in patriarchal efforts to question women’s political legitimacy. The findings reveal how anti-gender narratives online reinforce structural inequalities, suppress marginalized voices, and ultimately undermine democratic representation and inclusion. European Union European Parliament politicians online harassment gender-based hate social media http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6048/download 10.1080/23745118.2025.2576703 application/pdf European Politics and Society European Politics and Society 646.49 kB 2025-10-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6053 Large Language Models in der systematischen Literaturrecherche – eine Evidenzübersicht Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems ZB MED journal article deu Zusammenfassung Hintergrund: Die Methodik systematische Literaturrecherche stellt hohe Anforderungen an Transparenz, Reproduzierbarkeit und Vollständigkeit von Literatursuchen. Die Einführung von Large Language Models (LLMs) wie ChatGPT hat der Automatisierung von Evidenzsynthese-Prozessen durch künstliche Intelligenz (KI) neuen Aufschwung gegeben. Allerdings sind Einschätzungen des Nutzens von LLMs für die systematische Suche heterogen. Diese narrative Übersichtsarbeit untersucht die aktuelle Evidenzlage zur Anwendung von LLM-Tools im Vergleich zu von Menschen durchgeführten systematischen Suchen (Stand: August 2025). Ergebnisse: Die Studienlage konzentriert sich auf zwei Anwendungsbereiche: Erstellung boolescher Suchstrategien durch LLMs und Generierung von umfassenden Literaturlisten mit KI-gestützten Rechercheplattformen (Elicit, Consensus). In beiden Fällen erzielten KI-Tools unzureichende Recall-Raten im Vergleich zu klassischen systematischen Suchmethoden. Allerdings konnten KI-gestützte Such-Plattformen zusätzliche Studien identifizieren, die von Booleschen Suchstrategien nicht gefunden wurden. Wenige Studien untersuchten die Verwendung von LLMs zur Fehlererkennung in Datenbank-Suchstrategien. KI war in der Lage Fehler zu finden, allerdings gab es Probleme bei der Erstellung von verbesserten Suchstrategien. Schlussfolgerung: Basierend auf den verfügbaren Evaluationen, sollten KI-gestützte Methoden höchstens komplementär zu etablierten Methoden der systematischen Literaturrecherche angewandt werden. Allein erreichen sie weder den notwendigen hohen Recall, noch sind ihre Ergebnisse reproduzierbar. Die Evidenzlage weist allerdings auch erhebliche Lücken auf. Unabhängige Evaluationen und die kritische Bewertung von KI-Tools durch Anwender*innen bleiben essenziell. künstliche Intelligenz Large Language Models systematische Literaturrecherche http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6053/download 10.3205/mbi000638 nbn:de:0183-mbi0006389 application/pdf GMS Medizin - Bibliothek - Information issn:1865-066X GMS Medizin - Bibliothek - Information 25 2 203.96 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6054 Classical music and orchestras in a rapidly changing world Kolokytha, Olga Olga Kolokytha 0000-0001-7817-165X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems SAGE Publications journal article eng Classical music can be a source of creative expression, entertainment, education, intellectual enrichment, social cohesion and well-being (Dollman 2023; Kolokytha 2023; Odena 2023; Sunderland et al. 2018). As part of cultural heritage, it also serves as a bridge between the past and the future. Classical orchestras are paramount in performing and transmitting music to audiences; they showcase teamwork, discipline, collective artistry, and artistic collaboration and communication. As cultural institutions, orchestras keep music traditions alive and evolving, inspire young musicians and educate communities, and provide spaces of creativity, inclusivity and artistic creation and experience. classical music interview http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6054/download 10.1177/2701846625134 application/pdf Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy 11 1 241.72 kB 2025-06-25

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6040 Altruistic, ego-centred or both? A value-based typology of supporters of a pro-European movement Donat, Elisabeth Elisabeth Donat 0000-0002-1248-7739 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lenhart, Simon Simon Lenhart University of Hagen Elbaky, Fabian Fabian Elbaky Universität Innsbruck Informa UK Limited journal article eng Pro-European movements differ in their evaluation of how and to what extent the current EU should be reformed. Unlike anti-European movements, they are hard to classify by recent typologies because of this variety. Our paper proposes using information about followers’ value preferences to refine these typologies. Our exploratory study uses data from a survey among followers of the European Democracy Lab (EDL). Schwartz’s theory of human values provides us with a useful tool for discerning our respondents’ value patterns and motivational basis. Our results are in line with Schwartz’s assumptions on prosocial behavior and political engagement finding that values like Universalism and Benevolence are important drivers for engagement. On the other hand, we also find clear preferences for the values of Conservation and Self-Enhancement among our respondents. This leads us to question the progressiveness of such movements, when especially for young “performers” in our sample, this engagement is not merely altruistic but can also significantly boost one’s own professional (political) career. In light of this additional benefit for its proponents and a strong affirmation for values which preserve the status quo, one can wonder about the character of the future EU which may evolve from pro-European movements like the EDL. pro-European movements human values theory political engagement European Union reform value-based typologies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6040/download 10.1080/13511610.2025.2514460 application/pdf Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research issn:1351-1610 Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research 1 25 1.37 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6047 Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Evidence Synthesis Across Cochrane, the Campbell Collaboration, JBI, and the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence 2025 Flemyng, Ella Ella Flemyng 0000-0002-9845-9076 Cochrane London UK Noel‐Storr, Anna Anna Noel‐Storr Cochrane London UK Macura, Biljana Biljana Macura 0000-0002-4253-1390 Stockholm Environment Institute Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Thomas, James James Thomas University College London Meerpohl, Joerg J. Joerg J. Meerpohl University of Freiburg Jordan, Zoe Zoe Jordan The University of Adelaide Minx, Jan Jan Minx Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Eisele‐Metzger, Angelika Angelika Eisele‐Metzger University of Freiburg Hamel, Candyce Candyce Hamel Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Jemioło, Paweł Paweł Jemioło AGH University of Krakow Porritt, Kylie Kylie Porritt The University of Adelaide Grainger, Matthew Matthew Grainger Norwegian Institute for Nature Research Wiley journal article eng Summary Evidence synthesists are ultimately responsible for their evidence synthesis, including the decision to use artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, and to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards. Cochrane, the Campbell Collaboration, JBI, and the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence support the aims of the Responsible use of AI in evidence SynthEsis (RAISE) recommendations, which provide a framework for ensuring responsible use of AI and automation across all roles within the evidence synthesis ecosystem. Evidence synthesists developing and publishing syntheses with Cochrane, the Campbell Collaboration, JBI, and the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence can use AI and automation as long as they can demonstrate that it will not compromise the methodological rigor or integrity of their synthesis. AI and automation in evidence synthesis should be used with human oversight. Any use of AI or automation that makes or suggests judgements should be fully and transparently reported in the evidence synthesis report. AI tool developers should proactively ensure their AI systems or tools adhere to the RAISE recommendations so we have clear, transparent, and publicly available information to inform decisions about whether an AI system or tool could and should be used in evidence synthesis. Cochrane AI http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6047/download 10.1002/cl2.70074 application/pdf Campbell Systematic Reviews issn:1891-1803 Campbell Systematic Reviews 21 4 283.77 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6045 World Stroke Organization: Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025 Feigin, Valery L Valery L Feigin 0000-0002-6372-1740 Auckland University of Technology Brainin, Michael Michael Brainin 0000-0001-8363-4962 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Norrving, Bo Bo Norrving Lund University Martins, Sheila O Sheila O Martins Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Pandian, Jeyaraj Jeyaraj Pandian 0000-0003-0028-1968 Christian Medical College Lindsay, Patrice Patrice Lindsay 0000-0002-2584-8580 Heart and Stroke Foundation F Grupper, Maria Maria F Grupper World Stroke Organization, Geneva, Switzerland Rautalin, Ilari Ilari Rautalin Auckland University of Technology SAGE Publications journal article eng Abstract Background: Among non-communicable disorders (NCDs), stroke remains the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined (as expressed by disability-adjusted life-years lost—DALYs) in the world. Aims: The study was aimed to estimate global, regional and nationa burden of stroke and its risk factors from 1990 to 2021. Methods: Finding presented in this paper were derived mainly from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study on stroke burden published in The Lancet Neurology 2024:23:973-1003. Results: The estimated global cost of stroke is over US$890 billion (0.66% of the global GDP). From 1990 to 2021, the burden (in terms of the absolute number of cases) increased substantially (70.0% increase in incident strokes, 44.0% deaths from stroke, 86.0% prevalent strokes, and 32% DALYs), with the bulk of the global stroke burden (87.0% of deaths and 89.0% of DALYs) residing in lower-income and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Stroke attributable to metabolic risks constituted 69.0% of all strokes, environmental risks constituted 37.0%, and behavioral risks constituted 35.0%. Conclusion: This World Stroke Organization (WSO) Global Stroke Fact Sheet 2025 provides the most updated information that can be used to inform communication with all internal and external stakeholders; all statistics have been reviewed and approved for use by the WSO Executive Committee and leaders from the Global Burden of Disease research group. Stroke ransient ischemic attack statistics incidence prevalence mortality http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6045/download 10.1177/17474930241308142 application/pdf International Journal of Stroke issn:1747-4930 International Journal of Stroke 20 2 132 144 708.90 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6039 Effectiveness and Safety of Methods to Prevent Bloodstream and Other Infections and Noninfectious Complications Associated With Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Constantin, Alexandru Marian Alexandru Marian Constantin Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Hospital Colentina, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila , Bucharest Pinte, Larisa Larisa Pinte Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Hospital Colentina, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila , Bucharest Chapman, Andrea Andrea Chapman 0000-0002-1010-7800 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ratajczak, Piotr Piotr Ratajczak 0000-0001-9118-2222 Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Social Pharmacy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences , Poznan Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Emprechtinger, Robert Robert Emprechtinger Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH), BIH QUEST Center for Responsible Research , Berlin Allegranzi, Benedetta Benedetta Allegranzi Infection Prevention and Control Unit, Department of Integrated Health Services, World Health Organization , Geneva Grayson, Michael Lindsay Michael Lindsay Grayson Infection Prevention and Control Unit, Department of Integrated Health Services, World Health Organization , Geneva Toledo, Joao Paulo Joao Paulo Toledo 0000-0001-8458-1794 High Impact Epidemics, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization , Geneva Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Oxford University Press (OUP) journal article eng Abstract Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have a 29% complication rate. This systematic review evaluated 25 interventions to prevent PICC-associated infectious and noninfectious complications in participants of all ages. Methods We searched electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, World Health Organization Global Index Medicus, CINAHL) and reference lists for randomized (RCTs) and nonrandomized controlled trials published between 1 January 1980-8 May 2024. We dually selected studies, assessed risk of bias, extracted data, and rated certainty of evidence (COE). We included single interventions of interest and combinations of at least 2 (bundle/multimodal). If 3 or more RCTs existed, we conducted Bayesian random-effects meta-analyses. Results Seventy-four studies met our eligibility criteria (60 evaluated single interventions, 14 bundle/multimodal), addressing 13 of 25 research questions. The majority were conducted in high-income countries; 36 focused on neonates. Evidence was very uncertain for 11 of the 13 research questions. Stronger COE showed that ultrasound-guided catheter insertion reduced phlebitis/thrombophlebitis in adults compared with non–ultrasound-guided (5 RCTs; risk ratio [RR], 0.19; 95% credible interval, .08–.50); silicone catheters increased phlebitis/thrombophlebitis compared with nonsilicone (1 RCT; RR, 2.00; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26–3.17). Bundle interventions decreased local infections (1 RCT; RR, 0.47; 95% CI, .31–.72) and phlebitis/thrombophlebitis in adults (1 RCT; RR, 0.35; 95% CI, .22–.56) compared with routine care. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided catheter insertion and nonsilicone catheters effectively prevented PICC complications. The evidence for other comparisons was too uncertain to draw conclusions, highlighting the urgent need for additional studies on prevention and control interventions. peripherally inserted catheters PICC infections complication prevention http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6039/download 10.1093/cid/ciaf063 application/pdf Clinical Infectious Diseases issn:1058-4838 Clinical Infectious Diseases 812.54 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6043 Solving climate change requires changing our food systems Feigin, Svetlana V Svetlana V Feigin 0009-0001-0746-2561 All Life Institute , Washington Wiebers, David O David O Wiebers Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation , Rochester Blumstein, Daniel T Daniel T Blumstein 0000-0001-5793-9244 Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of CA Knight, Andrew Andrew Knight School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Environmental and Life Sciences, Murdoch University Feigin, Valery L Valery L Feigin National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology Morand, Serge Serge Morand Faculty of Veterinary Technology (CNRS), Kasetsart University Lee, Kelley Kelley Lee Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Brainin, Michael Michael Brainin 0000-0001-8363-4962 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Shackelford, Todd K Todd K Shackelford Department of Psychology and Center for Evolutionary Psychological Science, Oakland University Alexander, Shelley M Shelley M Alexander Department of Geography, University of Calgary Marcum, James James Marcum Department of Philosophy, Baylor University Merskin, Debra Debra Merskin School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon Skerratt, Lee F Lee F Skerratt Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne Van Kleef, Gerben A Gerben A Van Kleef Department of Social Psychology, University of Amsterdam Whitfort, Amanda Amanda Whitfort Department of Professional Legal Education, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong Freeman, Carrie P Carrie P Freeman Department of Communication, Georgia State University Winkler, Andrea Sylvia Andrea Sylvia Winkler Center for Global Health, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munic Oxford University Press (OUP) journal article eng Humanity is facing an important existential threat—irreversible climate change caused by human activity. Until recently, most of the proposals to address climate change have downplayed or ignored the adverse impact of food systems, especially intensive animal agriculture. This is in spite of the fact that up to a third of global greenhouse gas production to date can be attributed to animal agriculture. Recent developments at COP28 have signaled that the tide is turning, however, and that food systems are becoming part of global discussions on climate change solutions. The pressing nature of irreversible climate change requires rethinking our food systems. To solve the climate change crisis, we propose transitioning to a predominantly plant-based diet, and phasing out intensive animal agriculture as diets shift, without increasing pastoral farming. We suggest that such transformations in global food systems can be accomplished largely through education and large-scale public information campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for externalized costs of animal agriculture, improved labelling of products, and various investment/divestment drivers. Better metrics and industry benchmarks involving food and agriculture-specific performance indicators that reflect food system sustainability will be important. Increased global awareness of these issues and a change in mindset (which will drive political will) also are needed. Our current trajectory is untenable, and we must begin to turn the ship now towards sustainable food systems and diets. climate change food systems climate change mitigation plant-based diet factory farming http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6043/download 10.1093/oxfclm/kgae024 application/pdf Oxford Open Climate Change issn:2634-4068 Oxford Open Climate Change 5 1 543.19 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6038 Active Refugee Admission Policies: Towards Conceptual Clarity? Kraler, Albert Albert Kraler 0000-0003-3172-9542 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vankova, Zvezda Zvezda Vankova 0000-0003-0252-9517 Lund University Oxford University Press (OUP) journal article eng A shipwreck in October 2013 off the island of Lampedusa, which caused the death of 366 migrants, pushed the question of legal pathways to admission for persons in need of international protection to the foreground in Europe. Different concepts broadly describe the same policy concept: alternative legal channels for people in need of protection outside the traditional asylum system and in addition to traditional UNHCR-led resettlement. Such pathways include labour, education, and family reunification pathways, as well as humanitarian admission programmes. Building on the notion of “active refugee admission policies” (ARAP) as an analytical category providing an umbrella term for legal pathways for people in need of protection, we discuss how different admission channels – available immigration pathways that may be used by persons in need of international protection on their own accord, active refugee admission policies, and spontaneous asylum relate to each other, in order to delineate the scope of active admission policies and identify the specific features that distinguish ARAPs from the two other pathways. We suggest two features as central: namely, the provision of refugee-specific mobility option (legal admission) on the one hand, and the facilitation of mobility (that is the “active-ness” in the ARAP concept), on the other. active refugee admission policies complementary pathways pathways to protection third country solutions resettlement http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6038/download 10.1093/rsq/hdaf018 application/pdf Refugee Survey Quarterly issn:1020-4067 Refugee Survey Quarterly 44 4 573 594 1.56 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6035 REVEAL – PrioR EVidencE for new triALs. Version 3.0, October 2025 Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schandelmaier, Stefan Stefan Schandelmaier 0000-0002-8429-0337 University Hospital and University of Basel Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Briel, Matthias Matthias Briel 0000-0002-2070-5230 University Hospital and University of Basel text eng This guide is for clinical researchers who plan a new clinical trial and need to rapidly review the literature for prior trials in a systematic fashion. The results of this process can be used to (1) identify and characterise the knowledge gaps to justify a new trial (e.g., lack of evidence, concerns about research quality) and (2) inform the research question and methods of the new trial (e.g., outcome measurements, sample size calculation and practical conduct). The guide follows a stepwise process with two main parts: Part A describes a systematic search for and quality assessment of existing relevant systematic reviews on the topic of the planned trial. If a relevant, high-quality and up-to-date systematic review of previous trials answers the planned research question, no further trial is necessary. If the systematic review concludes that more evidence on the planned research question is needed, the new trial can be convincingly justified, and the available evidence can be used to inform the pro tocol and conduct of the new trial. If there is no relevant, high-quality and up-to-date systematic review, the researcher must continue with Part B. Part B describes a systematic search for and quality assessment of relevant clinical trials on the topic. If there are no trials or only those that are methodologically compromised, or if too few pre vious trials exist to answer the planned research question, the new trial can again be convincingly justified. This guide includes (1) a detailed guidance document (= the document that you are reading at the moment) listing for each step the essential and optional tasks with explanations and useful resources, and (2) a structured report form that takes researchers through the process step-by-step and provides a template to document all the relevant information needed to prepare respective sections of funding proposals or trial protocols for sub mission for ethics review: https://doi.org/10.48341/reveal-reportform In addition, there is (3) a worked example with a completed report form and sample text for a funding proposal or a trial protocol: https://doi.org/10.48341/reveal-example clinical trials systematic search http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6035/download 10.48341/REVEAL-guide application/pdf 939.51 kB 2025-10-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5763 REVEAL – prior evidence for new trials : Report Form - EXAMPLE Cochrane Austria Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Basel text eng Worked example with completed report form and sample texts to: https://doi.org/10.48341/REVEAL-reportform template literature review clinical trial http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5763/download 10.48341/reveal-example https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6035 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5762 application/pdf 1.02 MB 2025-10-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5764 REVEAL – PrioR EVidencE for new triALs. Version 3.0, October 2025 Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Dobrescu, Andreea Andreea Dobrescu 0000-0002-0427-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schandelmaier, Stefan Stefan Schandelmaier 0000-0002-8429-0337 University Hospital and University of Basel Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Briel, Matthias Matthias Briel 0000-0002-2070-5230 University Hospital and University of Basel text eng This guide is for clinical researchers who plan a new clinical trial and need to rapidly review the literature for prior trials in a systematic fashion. The results of this process can be used to (1) identify and characterise the knowledge gaps to justify a new trial (e.g., lack of evidence, concerns about research quality) and (2) inform the research question and methods of the new trial (e.g., outcome measurements, sample size calculation and practical conduct). The guide follows a stepwise process with two main parts: Part A describes a systematic search for and quality assessment of existing relevant systematic reviews on the topic of the planned trial. If a relevant, high-quality and up-to-date systematic review of previous trials answers the planned research question, no further trial is necessary. If the systematic review concludes that more evidence on the planned research question is needed, the new trial can be convincingly justified, and the available evidence can be used to inform the pro tocol and conduct of the new trial. If there is no relevant, high-quality and up-to-date systematic review, the researcher must continue with Part B. Part B describes a systematic search for and quality assessment of relevant clinical trials on the topic. If there are no trials or only those that are methodologically compromised, or if too few pre vious trials exist to answer the planned research question, the new trial can again be convincingly justified. This guide includes (1) a detailed guidance document (= the document that you are reading at the moment) listing for each step the essential and optional tasks with explanations and useful resources, and (2) a structured report form that takes researchers through the process step-by-step and provides a template to document all the relevant information needed to prepare respective sections of funding proposals or trial protocols for sub mission for ethics review: https://doi.org/10.48341/reveal-reportform In addition, there is (3) a worked example with a completed report form and sample text for a funding proposal or a trial protocol: https://doi.org/10.48341/reveal-example clinical trials systematic search http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5764/download 10.48341/REVEAL-guide https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6035 application/pdf 939.51 kB 2025-10-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5762 REVEAL – prior evidence for new trials : Report Form Cochrane Austria Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Basel other eng This structured report form takes clinical researchers step-by-step through the process of planning and conducting a literature review for a new trial. Decisions regarding the review questions, scope and eligibility criteria for each literature review should be made a priori. The report form provides a template for documenting all the relevant information needed to prepare the respective sections of funding proposals or trial protocols for submission for ethics review. This report form is one of three documents in the REVEAL Guide: • Find all the background information on the REVEAL literature review process in the detailed guidance document: doi.org/10.48341/REVEAL-guide. • Find a worked example with a completed report form and sample text for a funding proposal or a trial protocol: doi.org/10.48341/REVEAL-example. The worked example will help you to understand what is required in each section of the report form. template literature review clinical trial http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5762/download 10.48341/REVEAL-reportform https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6035 application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document 824.13 kB 2025-10-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6030 Manuelle Lymphdrainage nach malignen Tumoren Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Ab welchem Zeitpunkt ist bei Patient:innen nach abgeschlossener onkologischer Therapie die manuelle Lymphdrainage sicher anwendbar? Lymphdrainage manuelle Lymphdrainage, Tumorerkrankung http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6030/download 10.48341/set6-s744 application/pdf 752.84 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6032 Alcohol misuse as dysfunctional affect regulation: a network analysis of psychopathology across adulthood Zeldovich, Marina Marina Zeldovich Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität Wien Fuchshuber, Jürgen Jürgen Fuchshuber Medical University of Vienna Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Human-Friedrich Unterrainer Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität Wien Elsevier BV journal article eng Abstract Background Alcohol misuse is increasingly understood as a maladaptive form of affect regulation. This study examines the interplay between alcohol misuse, mental health symptoms, and age in a representative sample of Austrian adults, using network analysis to model these associations. Methods Data from 2007 participants (49% women; average age of 48.2 ± 16 years), representative of the general Austrian population in terms of age, gender, federal state, and educational level, were analyzed using validated instruments: the CAGE questionnaire for alcohol misuse, PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, ISI-7 for insomnia, and PSS-4 for stress. Network analysis using a regularized Gaussian graphical model was conducted to explore interrelations among these variables alongside age. Centrality, stability, and gender-based network comparisons were assessed. Results Overall, 21% of participants screened positive for alcohol misuse (CAGE ≥2). Bivariate analyses showed that individuals with suspected alcohol dependence reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia, and were younger. The regularized network analysis revealed a robust connection between alcohol misuse and depressive symptoms. Depression and anxiety emerged as central nodes in the network, while age was negatively associated with both alcohol misuse and psychopathological burden. No significant gender differences in network structure or global strength were found. Conclusions Findings support the conceptualization of alcohol misuse as a dysfunctional affect regulation strategy, particularly in relation to depressive symptoms. These results align with transdiagnostic models of emotional dysregulation and reinforce the need for preventive interventions focused on emotion regulation skills, particularly among younger adults and individuals with comorbid mental health conditions. Affect regulation Alcohol misuse Anxiety Depression Insomnia Psychopathology http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6032/download 10.1016/j.jad.2026.121290 application/pdf Journal of Affective Disorders issn:0165-0327 Journal of Affective Disorders 401 121290 445.60 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6034 Lawfulness Requirements to the Storage of Customer Data in the Digital Product Passport Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli 0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lampoltshammer, Thomas J. Thomas J. Lampoltshammer 0000-0002-1122-6908 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Deutsche Gesellschaft für Recht und Informatik e.V. (DGRI) journal article eng With the advent of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), introduced in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), information concerning various aspects throughout a product’s value chain – from design to disposal – is to be made available in the future. This pursues the goal of promoting the establishment of a so-called circular economy in the European Union. The possibility of processing personal data within a DPP raises data protection issues, particularly concerning the lawfulness of storing customer data. Challenges arise especially in connection with the interpretation of the terms “explicit consent” and “customer” in Art. 10(1)(e) ESPR, as well as concerning the identification of the applicable sanctions in case of a violation of this article, in particular in view of the principle ne bis in idem. The paper at hand discusses these issues and proposes respective solutions. Digital Product Passport Ecodesign Regulation Data Protection Customer Data Explicit Consent ne bis in idem http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6034/download application/pdf JIPITEC issn:2190-3387 JIPITEC 16 3 491.92 kB 2025-12-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6033 Frontline practitioners’ perspective of the implementation of child protection laws and prevention of violence against children in Maputo, Mozambique Nhassengo, Sérgio Sérgio Nhassengo 0000-0003-2512-0167 Karolinska Institutet Ocuane Matsinhe, Stela Stela Ocuane Matsinhe 0000-0003-0122-8966 Eduardo Mondlane University Jethá, Eunice Eunice Jethá 0000-0001-8311-8642 Eduardo Mondlane University Sengoelge, Mathilde Mathilde Sengoelge 0000-0001-6807-7694 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Laflamme, Lucie Lucie Laflamme 0000-0002-6443-1307 Karolinska Institutet Kulane, Asli Asli Kulane 0000-0002-5823-7559 Karolinska Institutet Informa UK Limited journal article eng ABSTRACT Background Frontline practitioners play a crucial role in the implementation and enforcement of child protection laws. Yet, studies on how they experience applying those laws are scarce, not least in the sub-Saharan Africa region where rates of violence against children are persistently high. Objective This study provides an insight into the views of frontline practitioners in the implementation and enforcement of child protection laws, with a focus on what they experience as barriers and facilitators. Methods Interviews were conducted with 17 frontline practitioners from child protection services in Maputo City, Mozambique’s capital. The interviews addressed barriers, facilitators, gender norms and attitudes and forms of violence. Audio recorded interviews were transcribed, translated, and thematically analysed. Results The results resolved around two overarching themes: 1) barriers to the implementation and enforcement of child protection laws, including system-related deficiencies (material, human and organizational); Law related shortcomings (gaps in the content and constraints); and sociocultural norms and attitudes perpetuating violence. 2) facilitators to the implementation and enforcement of child protection laws, including access to resource support from non-governmental organisations and newly established multisectoral mechanism for responding to violence. Conclusion Effective implementation and enforcement of child protection laws in Mozambique requires adequate resource allocation and funding to strength child protection services. It may also be necessary to enhance multisectoral coordination and harmonization of child protection laws. Furthermore, adapted evidence-based interventions from the WHO INSPIRE framework may help to improve both the prevention and response to violence against children. child protection system child protection services children low and middle-income countries child interpersonal violence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6033/download 10.1080/16549716.2025.2609403 application/pdf Global Health Action issn:1654-9716 Global Health Action 19 1 928.71 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6027 Platelet Secretome Drives Mitogenic and TGF-β Responses in Gingival Fibroblasts Panahipour, Layla Layla Panahipour 0000-0003-3557-3493 Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria Riberti, Matilde Matilde Riberti 0009-0007-4987-6301 Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria Huang, Xiaoyu Xiaoyu Huang 0009-0000-0917-0100 Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria Fischer, Michael B. Michael B. Fischer 0000-0002-5876-0243 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Miron, Richard J. Richard J. Miron Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland Gruber, Reinhard Reinhard Gruber Department of Oral Biology, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Sensengasse 2a, 1090 Vienna, Austria MDPI AG journal article eng Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is commonly used in dentistry and oral surgery to enhance wound healing and tissue regeneration. PRF is prepared from blood and contains a mixture of platelets, white blood cells, and plasma proteins, making it difficult to determine which component is primarily responsible for its healing effects. The aim of this study was to clarify the specific role of platelets. To achieve this, we isolated platelets, removed white blood cells, and collected the substances released by activated platelets. These platelet-derived factors were applied to gingival fibroblasts, which are cells essential for gum tissue repair. We found that platelet-derived factors strongly stimulated genes involved in cell growth and increased the production of molecules known to support healing. Importantly, these factors activated a key repair-related signaling pathway without triggering excessive inflammation. In conclusion, platelets play a central role in the biological effects attributed to PRF. platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) activated platelets bioassays mitogenic activity IL11 CXCL8 gingival fibroblasts http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6027/download 10.3390/biology15020143 application/pdf Biology issn:2079-7737 Biology 15 2 143 4.41 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6031 Detecting false exclusions in single-reviewer literature screening by using AI tools as secondary reviewers: a study protocol for an evaluation study Affengruber, Lisa Lisa Affengruber 0000-0002-7721-8732 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Kleijnen, Jos Jos Kleijnen Kleijnen Systematic Reviews Ltd Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng Abstract Background Systematic reviews are fundamental to evidence-based medicine, but the process of screening studies is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when conducted by a single reviewer. False exclusions of relevant studies can significantly impact the quality and reliability of reviews. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have emerged as secondary reviewers in detecting these false exclusions, yet empirical evidence comparing their performance is limited. Methods This study protocol outlines a comprehensive evaluation of four AI tools (ASReview, DistillerSR Artificial Intelligence System [DAISY], Evidence for Policy and Practice Information [EPPI]-Reviewer, and Rayyan) in their capacity to act as secondary reviewers during single-reviewer title and abstract screening for systematic reviews. Utilizing a database of single-reviewer screening decisions from two published systematic reviews, we will assess how effective AI tools are at detecting false exclusions while assisting single-reviewer screening compared to the dual-reviewer reference standard. Additionally, we aim to determine the overall screening performance of AI tools in assisting single-reviewer screening. Discussion This research seeks to provide valuable insights into the potential of AI-assisted screening for detecting falsely excluded studies during single screening. By comparing the performance of multiple AI tools, we aim to guide researchers in selecting the most effective assistive technologies for their review processes. Systematic review registration (Open Science Framework): https://osf.io/dky26 Rapid reviews AI tools Falsely excluded studies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6031/download 10.1186/s13643-025-03031-7 application/pdf Systematic Reviews issn:2046-4053 Systematic Reviews 15 1 1.15 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6018 Handout: Supplementary Searching Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Part 3 of Systematic Literature Searches and Information Retrieval - A Collection of Teaching Handouts: These materials were developed to support courses and workshops that teach systematic literature search methodology. They cover essential concepts and practical skills needed to plan and conduct high-quality literature searches for evidence synthesis projects. They were created for a health care context, but could be adapted for other research areas. 3. Supplementary Searching: Explains supplementary search methods beyond database searching, including citation searching, grey literature searching, and trial register searches. Health Sciences ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMAN MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES (3) -- Health Sciences (303) -- Health Sciences (3030) Library science ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Media and Communication Sciences (508) -- Media and Communication Sciences (5080) -- Library science (508003) systematic literature searching evidence synthesis information retrieval systematic reviews grey literature trial registers ClinicalTrials.gov citation searching Gesundheitswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANMEDIZIN, GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN (3) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (303) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (3030) Bibliothekswissenschaft ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (508) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (5080) -- Bibliothekswissenschaft (508003) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6018/download 10.48341/zpt3-4j77 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6021 application/pdf 812.74 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6020 Handout: Types of Searching in the Systematic Review Process Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Part 1 of Systematic Literature Searches and Information Retrieval - A Collection of Teaching Handouts: These materials were developed to support courses and workshops that teach systematic literature search methodology. They cover essential concepts and practical skills needed to plan and conduct high-quality literature searches for evidence synthesis projects. They were created for a health care context, but could be adapted for other research areas. 1. Types of Searching in the Systematic Review Process: Covers different search approaches (lookup, exploratory, and systematic searches), their purposes, and when to use each method in the context of evidence synthesis. Gesundheitswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANMEDIZIN, GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN (3) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (303) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (3030) Bibliothekswissenschaft ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (508) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (5080) -- Bibliothekswissenschaft (508003) Health Sciences ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMAN MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES (3) -- Health Sciences (303) -- Health Sciences (3030) Library science ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Media and Communication Sciences (508) -- Media and Communication Sciences (5080) -- Library science (508003) systematic literature searching evidence synthesis information retrieval http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6020/download 10.48341/085z-5t76 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6021 application/pdf 732.63 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6021 Systematic Literature Searches and Information Retrieval : A Collection of Teaching Handouts Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other About These Resources These materials were developed to support courses and workshops that teach systematic literature search methodology. They cover essential concepts and practical skills needed to plan and conduct high-quality literature searches for evidence synthesis projects. They were created for a health care context, but could be adapted for other research areas. Target Audience These handouts are designed for anyone teaching or learning systematic search skills, e.g.: • Health sciences librarians and information specialists • Instructors teaching systematic search methodology • Graduate students learning systematic review methodology Collection Contents This collection includes three handouts: 1. Types of Searching in the Systematic Review Process Covers different search approaches (lookup, exploratory, and systematic searches), their purposes, and when to use each method in the context of evidence synthesis. 2. Systematic Database Searching Provides detailed guidance on planning and conducting systematic searches in bibliographic databases, including search strategy development, search terms, syntax, and documentation. 3. Supplementary Searching Explains supplementary search methods beyond database searching, including citation searching, grey literature searching, and trial register searches. Gesundheitswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANMEDIZIN, GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN (3) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (303) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (3030) Bibliothekswissenschaft ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (508) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (5080) -- Bibliothekswissenschaft (508003) Health Sciences ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMAN MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES (3) -- Health Sciences (303) -- Health Sciences (3030) Library science ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Media and Communication Sciences (508) -- Media and Communication Sciences (5080) -- Library science (508003) systematic literature searching information retrieval evidence synthesis database searching citation searching 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6019 Handout: Systematic Database Searching Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text eng Part 2 of Systematic Literature Searches and Information Retrieval - A Collection of Teaching Handouts: These materials were developed to support courses and workshops that teach systematic literature search methodology. They cover essential concepts and practical skills needed to plan and conduct high-quality literature searches for evidence synthesis projects. They were created for a health care context, but could be adapted for other research areas. 2. Systematic Database Searching: Provides detailed guidance on planning and conducting systematic searches in bibliographic databases, including search strategy development, search terms, syntax, and documentation. Health Sciences ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMAN MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES (3) -- Health Sciences (303) -- Health Sciences (3030) Library science ÖFOS 2012 -- SOCIAL SCIENCES (5) -- Media and Communication Sciences (508) -- Media and Communication Sciences (5080) -- Library science (508003) systematic literature searching evidence synthesis information retrieval systematic reviews database searching Medline Pubmed Gesundheitswissenschaften ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANMEDIZIN, GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN (3) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (303) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (3030) Bibliothekswissenschaft ÖFOS 2012 -- SOZIALWISSENSCHAFTEN (5) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (508) -- Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften (5080) -- Bibliothekswissenschaft (508003) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6019/download 10.48341/5jg0-rm50 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4960 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6021 application/pdf 1.28 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6005 Innovation and entrepreneurship in organizational university “Third Space” arrangements: Third Space and third mission in mode 3 universities Pöcher, Barbara Barbara Pöcher 0009-0004-2031-3925 University of Klagenfurt Campbell, David F. J. David F. J. Campbell 0000-0002-5725-5122 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Carayannis, Elias G. Elias G. Carayannis 0000-0003-2348-4311 George Washington University Springer Science and Business Media LLC journal article eng This article explores how Third Space Professionals in Mode 3 universities help bridge academic research and real-world application, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and social progress. They play a key role in mentoring early-career researchers, particularly by involving them in research projects from the proposal stage, as seen in the case of the Control of Networked Systems Group (CNS) at the University of Klagenfurt (Austria). The analysis is based on three key concepts. “Mode 3 Universities”: These institutions integrate traditional (Mode 1) and applied, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary (Mode 2) research to promote innovation. They act as innovation hubs, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and societal impact across all academic fields. They also require advanced governance models that move beyond conventional public management approaches. “Third Mission”: This refers to the societal engagement of universities beyond teaching and research, including entrepreneurship, civic education, community involvement, and transdisciplinarity. “Third Space”: A flexible organizational model that supports the Third Mission by combining traditional and innovative roles. It promotes interdisciplinary work and new forms of collaboration, including team-based or hybrid professional roles that span teaching, research, and societal impact. Together, these concepts emphasize the need for pluralistic, adaptive governance that supports sustainable knowledge production and real-world impact. The CNS Group (at the University of Klagenfurt) serves as a case study of how these ideas can be practically implemented within a university setting. Academic firm Mode 3 University Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial University Innovation Quadruple helix innovation systems Quintuple helix innovation systems http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6005/download 10.1186/s13731-025-00613-6 application/pdf Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship issn:2192-5372 Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 15 1 1.66 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6016 The influence of smartphone reduction on heart rate variability: a secondary analysis from a randomised controlled trial Dale, Rachel Rachel Dale 0000-0003-0526-8834 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Majdandžić, Jasminka Jasminka Majdandžić 0000-0002-8696-5369 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hoenigl, Andreas Andreas Hoenigl 0009-0005-5395-0805 Danube Private University Schwab, Julia Julia Schwab 0009-0003-9065-0102 Danube Private University Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng ABSTRACT Background Despite the benefits smartphone technology offers, our phones are available to us almost all of the time and excessive smartphone use may be linked to problematic behaviours and mental illness symptoms. Therefore management of our daily screen time is integral to wellbeing in the digital era. Design A recent randomised controlled trial (NCT06353451) randomised university students (N = 111) to either reduce their daily phone use (intervention) or continue use as normal (control). Using a cross-over design, the control group later received the intervention. The results demonstrated that reducing smartphone use to <2hrs/day improved self-reported mental health, as compared to a control group with no change in screentime. Methods The aim of this paper was a secondary analysis of daily heart rate variability data (HRV) measured with Fitbit devices to assess physiological changes during the intervention. A total of 45 participants provided baseline, intervention and follow-up HRV data. Mental health variables were measured using standardised questionnaires. Results A linear multilevel regression indicated HRV significantly declined during the intervention compared to baseline. HRV during the intervention significantly correlated with craving and sleep quality. Conclusions: This may suggest that participants are experiencing a response akin to withdrawal from a behavioural addiction. Importantly, participants reported improved mental wellbeing, suggesting benefits of controlled smartphone use, but our findings provide a deeper insight into the processes underlying reduction in smartphone use and suggest craving and sleep hygiene may be important factors to additionally consider in future studies. Physiology digital RCT HRV craving fitness tracker http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6016/download 10.1080/21642850.2025.2546376 application/pdf Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine issn:2164-2850 Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine 13 1 799.78 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6017 States of Un/Knowing: The Un/Making of the European Deportation Regime Damsa, Dorina Dorina Damsa 0000-0003-0751-7435 Institute for Social Research Ostrand, Nicole M Nicole M Ostrand 0000-0001-5546-4337 University of Oslo & University for Continuing Education Krems Informa UK Limited journal article eng Migration governance in EUrope is continuously shaped by various rationalities and actors, including those from state, supra/international, civil society and academic institutions. This article contributes to the epistemologies and methodologies of knowledge and nonknowledge by bringing focus to the fluid, that is, the co-constitutive, relational and contextual dimensions of non/knowledge production. It interrogates how specific governance strategies are enabled, legitimised and foreclosed by different forms of knowing and un-knowing and how interactions between multiple intervening actors continuously inform this process. To illustrate the fluidity of non/knowledge as means to govern migration, we draw on our empirical work on deportation in EUrope, a form of state sanctioned violence that is dependent on the co-constitutive relation between knowledge and nonknowledge produced by a variety of actors in evolving contexts. In this article, we join ongoing calls for epistemic justice in the production of knowledge concerning migration and specifically deportations carried out by EUropean states. Deportation Migration Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6017/download 10.1080/14650045.2025.2493830 application/pdf Geopolitics issn:1465-0045 Geopolitics 30 5 2047 2072 887.29 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6004 TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education EMJM Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments University for Continuing Education Krems text eng This Launch Issue of December 2025 marks the first step in establishing TISE Communications as a regular annual journal. With this beginning, we aim to provide an introduction to what has already been achieved and the foundations on which we act. The issue features five special contributions from TISE alumni and lecturers, highlighting the diverse voices and experience of transdisciplinary education. Future issues will feature various formats—including design reports, position papers, dialogue pieces, short essays, and practice notes—allowing educators, researchers, practitioners,and students to share experiences, insights, and experimental approaches. Our goal is to set a foundation for a living community of inquiry, cultivating an ongoing dialogue on transdisciplinary education as a shared and evolving practice. TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6004/download 10.48341/2j4m-eb41 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5995 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5993 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5991 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5992 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5997 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5990 application/pdf 12.35 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6009 ViNo -- A Tool for the Visualisation of Norms Steffes, Bianca Bianca Steffes 0009-0001-9784-8942 Saarland University Sasdelli, Diogo Diogo Sasdelli https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6504-9812 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems ACM Digital Library journal article eng Normative diagrams are a legal visualisation method with promising applications within legal practice, legal theory, and especially for the didactics of law. The paper at hand presents the implementation of ViNo, a legal visualisation tool (including a graphical user interface) based on this method. Normative diagrams legal visualisation tool normative systems human-machine-interaction legal knowledge representation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6009/download 10.1145/3769126.3769204 application/pdf 20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law Icail 2025 Proceedings of the Conference 20th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law Icail 2025 Proceedings of the Conference 485 486 573.75 kB 2026-01-16

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6010 Towards gender- and climate-just urban futures: unveiling the role of data in equitable urban transport and mobility Pajvančić-Cizelj, Ana Ana Pajvančić-Cizelj 0000-0001-6242-9169 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Städler, Franziska Franziska Städler University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne, Institute of Sociocultural Community Development Dymén, Christian Christian Dymén Trivector Traffic, Stockholm, Sweden Informa UK Limited journal article eng Given the significant CO2 emissions from mobility and transport and their relevance for equality issues, the focus on transportation planning is intensifying in both environmental and feminist critiques. These perspectives advocate for an everyday-oriented, demand-driven approach to facilitate the daily lives of women and those not conforming to an androcentric norm – male, healthy, mobile, working, white – while reducing emission-intensive traffic. However, the extent to which planners incorporate gender perspectives into transportation plans as part of climate protection efforts remains unclear. Our study addresses this gap by analysing the data and methodologies used in transportation planning in Serbia, Switzerland and Sweden. The representation of gendered everyday life in the three studies is assessed by using the gender integration continuum (GIC) to define the degree of gender consideration: from gender unequal and gender blind to gender aware, gender responsive and transformative. Our analysis shows that although data is available, it is rarely used in planning and seldom linked to climate concerns, particularly in a transformative and responsive manner. Through data exclusion or insufficiency, or the biased application of data, gendered everyday life is rendered visible or invisible, or is misrepresented at different stages of the planning process, from data collection to analysis and interpretation, hindering the implementation of gender- and climate-just transportation policies. urban transport mobility gender http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6010/download 10.1080/02513625.2025.2589665 application/pdf disP - The Planning Review issn:0251-3625 disP - The Planning Review 61 3 57 70 1.08 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6013 Influence of Time Pressure on Successive Visual Searches Cambronero-Delgadillo, Alejandro J. Alejandro J. Cambronero-Delgadillo 0009-0007-8781-550X Körner, Christoph Christoph Körner University of Graz Gilchrist, Iain D. Iain D. Gilchrist University of Bristol Höfler, Margit Margit Höfler 0000-0001-5871-0417 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems MDPI journal article eng In the current eye-tracking experiment, we explored the effects of time pressure on visual search performance and oculomotor behavior. Participants performed two consecutive time-pressured searches for a T-shaped target among L-shaped distractors in two separate displays of fifteen items, with the option to self-interrupt the first search (Search 1) to proceed to the second (Search 2). Our results showed that participants maintained high search accuracy during Search 1 across all conditions, but performance noticeably declined during Search 2 with increasing time pressure. Time pressure also led to decreased numbers of fixations and faster response times overall. When both targets where acquired, fixation durations were longer in Search 2 than in Search 1, while saccade amplitudes were shorter in Search 2. Our findings suggest that time pressure leads to the first target being prioritized when targets possess equal value, emphasizing the challenges of optimizing performance in time-sensitive tasks. eye movements eye tracking time pressure visual search interruption http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6013/download 10.3390/jemr18040031 application/pdf Journal of Eye Movement Research Journal of Eye Movement Research 18 4 1.60 MB 2025-07-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6012 Forms of understanding for XAI-Explanations Buschmeier, Hendrik Hendrik Buschmeier 0000-0002-9613-5713 Bielefeld University Buhl, Heike M. Heike M. Buhl https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1001-492X Paderborn University Kern, Friederike Friederike Kern https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0591-2397 Bielefeld University Horwath, Ilona Ilona Horwath Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al. Elsevier journal article eng Explainability has become an important topic in computer science and artificial intelligence, leading to a subfield called Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). The goal of providing or seeking explanations is to achieve (better) ‘understanding’ on the part of the explainee. However, what it means to ‘understand’ is still not clearly defined, and the concept itself is rarely the subject of scientific investigation. This conceptual article aims to present a model of forms of understanding for XAI-explanations and beyond. From an interdisciplinary perspective bringing together computer science, linguistics, sociology, philosophy and psychology, a definition of understanding and its forms, assessment, and dynamics during the process of giving everyday explanations are explored. Two types of understanding are considered as possible outcomes of explanations, namely enabledness, ‘knowing how’ to do or decide something, and comprehension, ‘knowing that’ – both in different degrees (from shallow to deep). Explanations regularly start with shallow understanding in a specific domain and can lead to deep comprehension and enabledness of the explanandum, which we see as a prerequisite for human users to gain agency. In this process, the increase of comprehension and enabledness are highly interdependent. Against the background of this systematization, special challenges of understanding in XAI are discussed. Understanding Explaining Explanations Explainable AI Interdisciplinarity Comprehension Enabledness Agency http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6012/download 10.1016/j.cogsys.2025.101419 application/pdf Cognitive Systems Research Cognitive Systems Research 94 2.25 MB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6008 A protocol for the development of a core outcome set for adults with depression Veal, Christopher Christopher Veal 0009-0007-5116-9227 Université Paris Cité Krause, Karoline Rose Karoline Rose Krause 0000-0003-3914-7272 Université Paris Cité Fried, Eiko I. Eiko I. Fried 0000-0001-7469-594X Leiden University Gartlehner, Gerald Gerald Gartlehner 0000-0001-5531-3678 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al. Elsevier journal article eng Abstract Background and Objective Heterogeneous outcome measurement limits the comparison and combination of results from randomized controlled trials and observational studies aimed at evaluating therapeutic interventions for depression. We report here the protocol for the development of a Core Outcome Set (COS) for adults with depression. Methods Development will follow a multistep approach with: (1) generating outcome domains that matter to people with lived experiences of depression, health care professionals, and carers through a large online international survey using open-ended questions; (2). selecting domains based on the preferences of key interest holders through an international online preference elicitation survey; and (3) identifying relevant outcome measures with measurement properties considered sufficient through several systematic reviews conducted according to COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments standards. Discussion The protocol describes a proof-of-concept approach to include large numbers of individuals from all key interest holder groups in COS development, which could be replicated in other conditions and contexts. Core outcome set Outcomes Depression Preference elicitation Lived experiences http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6008/download 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.112119 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 191 850.31 kB 2026-03

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6011 The German version of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation—Outcome Measure (CORE-OM): Factorial validity, internal consistency, and gender differences in a large outpatient sample Aranyi, Gabor Gabor Aranyi 0000-0002-4543-0886 Sigmund Freud University Humer, Elke Elke Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Sigmund Freud University & University for Continuing Education Krems Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Human-Friedrich Unterrainer 0000-0002-4815-0214 Sigmund Freud University Kuska, Martin Martin Kuska 0000-0002-1294-2623 Sigmund Freud University Winter, Lisa Lisa Winter Sigmund Freud University Zeldovich, Marina Marina Zeldovich 0000-0003-0172-9904 Sigmund Freud University Informa UK Limited journal article eng Abstract Objective The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation—Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) is a pantheoretical mental health assessment instrument that has been translated into over 50 languages. Despite its widespread international use in clinical practice and research, the psychometric properties of CORE-OM require further investigation. Method We explored and tested the factorial validity of the German version of CORE-OM in a large adult clinical outpatient sample (N = 4355) using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency and correlations of the four CORE-OM domains (Well-being, Problems, Functioning, and Risk) across gender identities are presented. Results While no model satisfied all fit criteria in confirmatory analyses, the three-factor structure derived from exploratory factor analysis outperformed the theoretically favored four-domain solution. Internal consistency was overall acceptable with Well-being scoring slightly lower than the other scales. Non-binary respondents had statistically significantly higher average Risk scores then men and women. Conclusion Our findings support the reliability of CORE-OM and lend limited support to its factorial structure in a large German-speaking sample, and emphasize the importance of considering diverse gender identities in mental health assessment. The analyses further indicate a need for refinement in the scoring of CORE-OM in various cultural contexts. CORE-OM patient-reported outcome measure psychological distress psychotherapy psychometric properties factor analysis gender differences http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6011/download 10.1080/10503307.2025.2485154 application/pdf Psychotherapy Research issn:1050-3307 Psychotherapy Research 36 2 237 255 1.48 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6015 Spatial Dependence of European Immigration Flows Czaika, Mathias Mathias Czaika 0000-0002-6525-2714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Bohnet, Heidrun Heidrun Bohnet 0000-0003-1189-2019 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Soto-Nishimura, Akira Akira Soto-Nishimura Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng Europe has emerged as a prime destination for global migration. Although drivers of European migration are well-researched, the patterns and spatial dynamics of these bilateral migration flows are less understood. This study investigates the spatial clustering of bilateral migration flows to EU destinations, considering factors like geographic and linguistic proximity between origin and destination countries. We also explore how migration clusters evolve over time, highlighting the spatial dimension of cumulative causation in shaping migration patterns. The findings reveal significant variation in spatial dependence across different legal migration categories. Although all regular migration pathways demonstrate some degree of spatial dependence, the intensity varies considerably. Asylum migration exhibits the strongest spatial dependence among geographically proximate origin countries, followed by educational migration of students. Conversely, family and labor migration flows show the lowest levels of spatial dependence, though linguistic proximity is an important linking factor in these categories. These results underscore the substantial impact of spatial interdependencies and cumulative causation in shaping migration flows. Policymakers should account for these mechanisms when designing strategies to influence migration. Understanding these spatial dynamics is essential for explaining the often limited effectiveness of policies targeting interdependent and often integrated international migration processes. migration spatial interdependencies http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6015/download 10.1111/padr.70011 application/pdf Population and Development Review Population and Development Review 51 3 2.83 MB 2025-05-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6014 Beyond the Internal-External Policy Divide: How the EU Communicates on Migration Carta, Caterina Caterina Carta 0000-0002-2034-0972 Vrije Universiteit Brussel Zardo, Federica Federica Zardo 0000-0002-9465-8182 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Sguazzini, Mattia Mattia Sguazzini 0000-0001-9751-8508 Università di Genova Informa UK Limited journal article eng Focusing on statements produced by the European External Action Service and several Commissioners, this paper explores how various institutional actors conceive of and discuss migration policies. Invariably, institutional communication is tailored to strategically act as a policy instrument. However, we contend that ‘who does the speaking’ strongly impacts the nature of both the message and the messaging. Despite growing institutional coordination and the increasing overlap between internal and external migration policies – where internal security concerns influence external interventions, and external pressures shape internal policies – institutional actors still frame their communication according to very distinctive institutional logics, programmatic ideas, and policy priorities. The ‘locus operandi’, which helps distinguish internal policies from external ones, does not hold up discursively. The variable geometry of discourses on migration depends on a different framing of both the problem and possible solutions. migration policies Europe http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6014/download 10.1080/14650045.2025.2480375 application/pdf Geopolitics issn:1465-0045 Geopolitics 1 30 3.43 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5995 TISE Communications Journal Satalkina, Liliya Liliya Satalkina 0000-0002-1466-6159 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mühlmann, Kay Kay Mühlmann Universität für Weiterbildung Krems other Welcome to TISE Communications A new platform for advancing transdisciplinary education We are delighted to announce the launch of TISE Communications — an annual journal and open platform dedicated to exploring and advancing transdisciplinary education. In a time of increasingly complex and interconnected global transitions, new ways of learning, thinking, and acting are more essential than ever. TISE Communications emerges as a space for dialogue that connects disciplines, people, and knowledge systems—linking science and society through shared inquiry and collaboration. Founded under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments (TISE), a European excellence program co-funded by the European Union, the journal builds on TISE’s pioneering work in bridging research and teaching, theory and practice. For more information please consider: https://www.tise-master.eu/tise-to-public/tisecommunicationsjournal/ TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5996 TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education EMJM Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments University for Continuing Education Krems text eng This Launch Issue of December 2025 marks the first step in establishing TISE Communications as a regular annual journal. With this beginning, we aim to provide an introduction to what has already been achieved and the foundations on which we act. The issue features five special contributions from TISE alumni and lecturers, highlighting the diverse voices and experience of transdisciplinary education. Future issues will feature various formats—including design reports, position papers, dialogue pieces, short essays, and practice notes—allowing educators, researchers, practitioners,and students to share experiences, insights, and experimental approaches. Our goal is to set a foundation for a living community of inquiry, cultivating an ongoing dialogue on transdisciplinary education as a shared and evolving practice. TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5996/download 10.48341/2j4m-eb41 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6004 application/pdf 12.34 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6002 From emergency to institutionalisation: Teacher readiness and practices in synchronous hybrid education Wagner, Marlene Marlene Wagner 0000-0002-0822-7387 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pishtari, Gerti Gerti Pishtari 0000-0001-9451-6881 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ley, Tobias Tobias Ley 0000-0002-2804-2304 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Elsevier BV journal article eng Highlights • Compares hybrid teachers at different stages of institutional implementation. • Links readiness dimensions to concrete hybrid teaching practices. • Institutionalised hybrid teachers use advanced tech and design more constructive activities. • Identifies key challenges that inform targeted support for hybrid teaching. • Demonstrates how institutional context shapes sustainable hybrid teaching. Synchronous hybrid education Teacher readiness Technology integration Learning activities Vocational secondary education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6002/download 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2026.102321 application/pdf Learning and Instruction issn:0959-4752 Learning and Instruction 102 102321 2.08 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5997 When Science Is Too Slow and Practice Too Narrow: Why Sustainability Demands Transdisciplinary Work Tamor, John Warren John Warren Tamor 0009-0008-3180-6601 Tallinn University of Technology EMJM Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments journal article eng as published in: TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5997/download 10.48341/bbdb-0e08 application/pdf TISE communications TISE communications 1 618.60 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5994 Zero Knowledge Proof Gamification (ZKPG+) Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung in Kooperation mit dem Department für Sicherheitsforschung, Universität für Weiterbildung Krems;University of Krems Press text Austrian Research Promotion Agency Zero Knowledge Proof Gamification zur Förderung nachhaltiger Unternehmensziele und Kampagnen (ZKPG+) deu Diese Publikation entstand im Rahmen eines von der FFG geförderten Innovationsschecks (2025) im Auftrag der LimeSoda Interactive Marketing GmbH. Sie ist das Ergebnis einer Kooperation zwischen dem Zentrum für Angewandte Spieleforschung & Department für Sicherheitsforschung der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems und der Agentur LimeSoda. Das vorliegende Minibuch stellt das ZKPG+ Modell vor, ein innovatives Framework, das drei wesentliche Konzepte der modernen Unternehmensführung verbindet: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Gamification und Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP). In einer Zeit, in der Unternehmen zunehmend gefordert sind, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele transparent zu kommunizieren und gleichzeitig die Privatsphäre ihrer Stakeholder zu schützen, bietet dieses Modell einen neuartigen Lösungsansatz. Das Buch führt zunächst in die Materie von CSR, Gamification und kryptographischen Beweisverfahren ein. Darauf aufbauend wird aufgezeigt, wie spielerische Elemente (Gamification) die Motivation für nachhaltiges Handeln steigern können, während Zero-Knowledge Proofs die Verifizierbarkeit von CSR-Aktivitäten gewährleisten könnte, ohne sensible Daten preiszugeben. Das integrierte ZKPG+ Modell demonstriert anhand von Fallstudien und dem begleitenden Kartenspiel "The Ethical Enabler", wie vertrauenswürdige, datenschutzkonforme und motivierende CSR-Initiativen in der Praxis gestaltet werden können. Es richtet sich an Agenturen, KMUs und Entscheidungsträger, die ethische Verantwortung mit technologischer Innovation verknüpfen möchten. Gamification CSR Zero Knowledge Proofs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5994/download 10.48341/j2r8-3x86 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf 805.91 kB 2026-02-03

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5999 Toward Personalized ACS Therapy: How Disease Status and Patient Lifestyle Shape the Molecular Signature of Autologous Conditioned Serum Bauer, Christoph Christoph Bauer 0000-0002-5142-3834 Center for Regenerative Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, University for Continuing Education, 3500 Krems, Austria Kern, Daniela Daniela Kern 0009-0009-4519-9088 Center for Regenerative Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, University for Continuing Education, 3500 Krems, Austria Petkin, Kalojan Kalojan Petkin 0009-0000-7318-4195 Center for Regenerative Medicine of the Musculoskeletal System, 4040 Linz, Austria Nehrer, Stefan Stefan Nehrer 0000-0001-8008-2226 Center for Regenerative Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, University for Continuing Education, 3500 Krems, Austria MDPI AG journal article eng Background/Objectives: Autologous conditioned serum (ACS) is an intra-articular orthobiologic for osteoarthritis (OA) intended to shift the joint cytokine milieu toward an anti-inflammatory, pro-regenerative profile. In the present study, we compared the molecular composition of ACS (specifically IMPACT® ACS) from OA patients with that of healthy controls and assessed demographic and lifestyle influences on mediator levels. Methods: ACS was prepared from the whole blood of 50 OA patients and 20 healthy controls using the IMPACT® centrifugation system (Plasmaconcept, Cologne, Germany) with glass-bead incubation and standardized handling. Cytokines, growth factors, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) were quantified using multiplex immunoassays and ELISA. To account for demographic imbalances across cohorts, the primary findings were verified using age- and sex-adjusted multiple linear regression models. Results: Pro-inflammatory mediators were minimal in both cohorts, with IL-1β undetectable and IL-6 and TNF-α at very low levels. IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) was consistently present. Notably, OA-derived ACS exhibited a catabolic shift compared to controls, characterized by significantly higher MMP-2 and MMP-3 levels. Growth factor profiling showed lower TGF-β1 and TGF-β3 in OA-derived ACS, with TGF-β2 showing no significant difference after adjustment. Exploratory stratified analyses indicated potential differences across sex, BMI, smoking status, and diet for select mediators, though subgroup sizes were limited. Conclusions: ACS prepared with a standardized IMPACT® protocol displays a broad anti-inflammatory profile. However, increased MMPs and isoform-specific differences in TGF-β reflect a disease-associated molecular imprint. Consequently, patient-related heterogeneity supports the need for standardized reporting and motivates further research into stratified ACS therapy. osteoarthritis autologous conditioned serum (ACS) cytokines growth factors personalized medicine http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5999/download 10.3390/jcm15031014 application/pdf Journal of Clinical Medicine issn:2077-0383 Journal of Clinical Medicine 15 3 1014 2.58 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:6003 Exporting Employability: Evidence From Transnational Education Alumni Schueller, Jessica Jessica Schueller 0000-0001-5568-4495 Miami University Aschenberger, Filiz Keser Filiz Keser Aschenberger 0000-0002-4661-3238 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wiley journal article eng Transnational education institutions promoting foreign curricula often claim to enhance international employability for local students, yet many assertions lack substantial evidence. This qualitative study investigates the study‐to‐work transitions of alumni from a binational university in Turkey, focusing on their motivations for selecting this university and their immediate labour market outcomes. The study introduces the concept of “exporting employability” through transnational education. The findings indicate that the extent to which transnational higher education institutions can “export” employability has limitations and largely depends on language skill development. Notably, nearly all graduates choose to work in their country of origin. By applying transnational social fields theory, this study illustrates how transnational education can offer a globally relevant yet locally applicable education, ultimately providing concrete evidence of transnational education's role in enhancing alumni employability and contributing to their labour market outcomes. binational university career cross‐border higher education employability international joint university international student transnationalhigher education transnational social fields http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:6003/download 10.1111/ijtd.70022 application/pdf International Journal of Training and Development issn:1360-3736 International Journal of Training and Development 304.90 kB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5989 TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education EMJM Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments EMJM Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments University for Continuing Education Krems text eng This Launch Issue of December 2025 marks the first step in establishing TISE Communications as aregular annual journal. With this beginning, we aim to provide an introduction to what has alreadybeen achieved and the foundations on which we act. The issue features five special contributionsfrom TISE alumni and lecturers, highlighting the diverse voices and experience of transdisciplinaryeducation. Future issues will feature various formats—including design reports, position papers,dialogue pieces, short essays, and practice notes—allowing educators, researchers, practitioners,and students to share experiences, insights, and experimental approaches. Our goal is to set a foundation for a living community of inquiry, cultivating an ongoing dialogue on transdisciplinary education as a shared and evolving practice. TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5989/download 10.48341/2j4m-eb41 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5996 application/pdf 11.71 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5992 “Secret of Secrets”: Why innovation system is a crucial component of transdisciplinary education Satalkina, Liliya Liliya Satalkina 0000-0002-1466-6159 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng as published in: TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5992/download 10.48341/gha6-4t61 application/pdf TISE communications TISE communications 1 292.61 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5991 About finding a tool that fits my approach: A reflection on transdisciplinarity Weber, Anna Anna Weber Purpose Foundation journal article eng as published in: TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5991/download 10.48341/q8xw-kw64 application/pdf TISE communications TISE communications 1 836.14 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5993 Learning to see the system: Reflections on transdisciplinary practice Miozzo, Chiara Chiara Miozzo 0009-0001-2868-6695 University of Bologna journal article eng as published in: TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5993/download 10.48341/gszv-k749 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5989 application/pdf TISE communications TISE communications 1 470.81 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5990 Transdisciplinarity “RELOADED”: Developing a transdisciplinary educational model Satalkina, Liliya Liliya Satalkina 0000-0002-1466-6159 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Mühlmann, Kay Kay Mühlmann Universität für Weiterbildung Krems journal article eng as published in: TISE communications - Launch Issue : Towards transdisciplinary education TISE Transition Innovation Sustainability http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5990/download 10.48341/1kyn-qx50 application/pdf TISE communications TISE communications 1 2025 162.90 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5988 Technological and Chemical Drivers of Zinc Coating Degradation in DX51d+Z140 Cold-Formed Steel Sections Kukhar, Volodymyr Volodymyr Kukhar 0000-0002-4863-7233 Department of Metallurgy and Production Organization, Technical University “Metinvest Polytechnic” LLC, 69008 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine Kostryzhev, Andrii Andrii Kostryzhev Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia Dykha, Oleksandr Oleksandr Dykha Department of Tribology, Automobiles and Materials Science, Khmelnytskyi National University, 29000 Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine Makovkin, Oleg Oleg Makovkin 0000-0003-4487-7448 Department of Tribology, Automobiles and Materials Science, Khmelnytskyi National University, 29000 Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine Kuziev, Ihor Ihor Kuziev Department of Transport Technologies, Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, 39600 Kremenchuk, Ukraine Vakulenko, Roman Roman Vakulenko Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, 39600 Kremenchuk, Ukraine Kulynych, Viktoriia Viktoriia Kulynych Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, 39600 Kremenchuk, Ukraine Malii, Khrystyna Khrystyna Malii Department of Metallurgy and Production Organization, Technical University “Metinvest Polytechnic” LLC, 69008 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine Butenko, Eleonora Eleonora Butenko Department of Heat Power Engineering and Environmental Protection, Pryazovskyi State Technical University, 49044 Mariupol, Ukraine Hrudkina, Natalia Natalia Hrudkina Department of Natural Sciences and General Technical Disciplines, Technical University “Metinvest Polytechnic” LLC, 69008 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine Shapoval, Oleksandr Oleksandr Shapoval Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi National University, 39600 Kremenchuk, Ukraine Mazuru, Sergiu Sergiu Mazuru 0000-0002-3022-8749 Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Technical University of Moldova, 168 Stefan cel Mare Avenue, MD-2004 Chișinău, Moldova Hrushko, Oleksandr Oleksandr Hrushko 0000-0001-5551-375X Department for Integrated Sensor Systems, University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems), 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria MDPI AG journal article eng This study investigates the technological and chemical causes of early zinc-coating degradation on cold-formed steel sections produced from DX51D+Z140 galvanized coils. Commercially manufactured products exhibiting early corrosion symptoms were used in this study. The entire processing route, which included strip preparation, cold rolling, hot-dip galvanizing, passivation, multi-roll forming, storage, and transportation to customers, was analyzed with respect to the residual surface chemistry and process-related deviations that affect the coating integrity. Thirty-three specimens were examined using electromagnetic measurements of coating thickness. Statistical analysis based on the Cochran’s and Fisher’s criteria confirmed that the increased variability in zinc coating thickness is associated with a higher susceptibility to localized corrosion. Surface and chemical analysis revealed chloride contamination on the outer surface, absence of detectable Cr(VI) residues indicative of insufficient passivation, iron oxide inclusions beneath the zinc coating originating from the strip preparation, traces of organic emulsion residues impairing wetting and adhesion, and micro-defects related to deformation during roll forming. Early zinc coating degradation was shown to result from the cumulative action of multiple technological (surface damage during rolling, variation in the coating thickness) and environmental (moisture during storage and transportation) parameters. On the basis of the obtained results, a methodology was proposed to prevent steel product corrosion in industrial conditions. galvanized steel zinc coating degradation cold-formed steel sections coating thickness variability localized corrosion white rust surface chlorides passivation quality iron oxide residues process–corrosion interactions http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5988/download 10.3390/met16020146 application/pdf Metals issn:2075-4701 Metals 16 2 146 4.78 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5987 Academic freedom under strain: Navigating the universalistic ideal and particularistic pressures Westa, Sina Sina Westa 0000-0002-8801-0769 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Custers, Benedikte Benedikte Custers https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2523-1054 KU Leuven Elsevier journal article eng In discussions on academic freedom, the concept often remains undefined. In this article, we focus on academic freedom’s entanglement with the varying purposes of the university. We approach this by distinguishing between a universalistic purpose of the university and particularistic interests imposed upon the university. The former refers to the disinterested pursuit of knowledge and is autotelic, having a purpose in and of itself. The latter involves external demands placed on the university by actors such as the state, the church or society more broadly. In our empirical case studies, we examine a range of actors to explore how different conceptions of the university’s purposes are employed in justifying infringements on academic freedom. Based on our empirical material, we argue that academic freedom is frequently invoked by university actors to defend the universalistic purpose of the university against particularistic pressures. From the cases analysed we conclude that academic freedom is intrinsically linked to the universalistic purpose of the university, and that maintaining this link serves the wider interests of society. Academic freedom Universalistic purpose Particularistic interests Academic values Moral authority http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5987/download 10.1016/j.ijer.2026.102952 application/pdf International Journal of Educational Research International Journal of Educational Research 137 556.52 kB 2026-01-22

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5979 Integrating perceived system quality with the technology acceptance model to analyze the intention to use mobile government applications in Qatar Charbaji El-Kassem, Rima Rima Charbaji El-Kassem 0000-0003-1315-3551 Qatar University Selham Al-Kubaisi, Ali Ali Selham Al-Kubaisi Qatar University JEDEM Journal of e-Democracy and Open Government journal article eng This study examines the factors influencing end users’ intention to use mobile government applications (MGAs) in Qatar through a regression-based path analytic approach. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and incorporating System Quality from the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model, the research investigates key determinants of MGA adoption. Data were collected from a quantitative survey administered to 1,872 participants, including 1,025 Qatari nationals and 847 white-collar expatriates. The questionnaire, developed from a comprehensive literature review, was validated using exploratory factor analysis to confirm construct structure and reliability. Composite scores representing each latent construct were then analyzed using regression-based path analysis to estimate associations among variables. The findings reveal that System Quality, Perceived Ease of Use, and Perceived Usefulness significantly influence the intention to use MGAs, while demographic characteristics also show meaningful associations. These results offer valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance MGA adoption by improving system quality and strengthening user perceptions of ease of use and usefulness. By integrating TAM with system quality within a regression-based analytic framework, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of digital government adoption in Qatar and offers a rigorous yet practical model for future research and implementation. Mobile government Open government data Perceived ease of use Perceived usefulness System quality Technology Acceptance Model http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5979/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i4.1072 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government issn:2075-9517 JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government 17 4 43 68 399.34 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5978 Pandemic-proof elections: Did COVID-19 increase the use of Internet voting? Romanov, Bogdan Bogdan Romanov 0000-0001-8594-2387 University of Tartu Solvak, Mihkel Mihkel Solvak 0000-0003-0179-4036 University of Tartu JEDEM Journal of e-Democracy and Open Government journal article eng COVID-19 forced governments to postpone elections, potentially jeopardizing the functionality of democratic societies by delaying regime legitimization. However, theoretically, Internet voting, as a mode of absentee voting, can easily overcome the pandemic circumstances by reducing the electorate's voting costs, yet the connection was not discovered. Hence, in this research, we decided to shed light on how COVID-19 affected voting costs and Internet voting usage, especially across at-risk groups. As a result, we explored that in the state with homogeneous i-voting diffusion, COVID-19 did not impact paper-voting and i-voting turnout, in general, and amidst the elderly population as well. First of all, these findings illustrate the existence of a saturation point in the technology acceptance rate. Additionally, the article discusses the theoretical-empirical conceptualization of voting costs and the causal mechanism of the pandemic and turnout. Absentee voting COVID-19 Estonia Internet voting Voting costs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5978/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i4.1024 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government issn:2075-9517 JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government 17 4 1 42 1.17 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5980 Beyond e-government stages: A multi-dimensional study of digital transformation in Ecuador Martín-Mayoral, Fernando Fernando Martín-Mayoral 0000-0002-8553-5770 Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Ecuador JEDEM Journal of e-Democracy and Open Government journal article eng Ecuador's digital transformation reflects notable institutional progress, though persistent structural and implementation challenges persist. Using the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and E-Participation Index (EPI) as benchmarks, this study presents an analysis of the country’s evolution in digital governance, structured around five strategic dimensions: normative foundations, technological capacity, citizen participation, international integration, and implementation capacity. The findings indicate strong performance in the Online Service Index (OSI) and improved EPI scores, suggesting advances in service delivery and civic engagement. Key milestones such as the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection and the establishment of the Superintendence of Personal Data Protection, have strengthened the regulatory framework. However, foundational weaknesses in telecommunications infrastructure (TII) and human capital (HCI) continue to constrain progress. Implementation remains the most pressing challenge, explaining the existence of a persistent "big data gap", a deep structural disconnect between the availability of digital potential and its effective use in practice. Bridging this gap requires stronger implementation capacity, targeted infrastructure investment, and user-centered design to translate digital strategies into inclusive and participatory governance. Big data Citizen participation Data governance Digital government Ecuador http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5980/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i4.1071 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government issn:2075-9517 JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government 17 4 69 102 634.07 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5977 Methods of Engaging Interest-Holders in Healthcare Evidence Syntheses: A Scoping Review Todhunter‐Brown, Alex Alex Todhunter‐Brown 0000-0003-4941-7985 School of Health &amp; Life Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow UK Petkovic, Jennifer Jennifer Petkovic https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5824-584X University of Ottawa Chang, Christine Christine Chang MuSE Consortium member Griebler, Ursula Ursula Griebler 0000-0002-9958-3714 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Hannigan, Ailish Ailish Hannigan University of Limerick Hilgart, Jennifer Jennifer Hilgart Cochrane, UK Hussain, Basharat Basharat Hussain University of Nottingham Jull, Janet Janet Jull Carleton University Koscher‐Kien, Christina Christina Koscher‐Kien 0000-0003-2158-962X Department for Evidence‐based Medicine and Evaluation University for Continuing Education Krems Krems Austria Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Department for Evidence‐based Medicine and Evaluation University for Continuing Education Krems Krems Austria Nussbaumer‐Streit, Barbara Barbara Nussbaumer‐Streit 0000-0001-7622-843X Department for Evidence‐based Medicine and Evaluation University for Continuing Education Krems Krems Austria Oloyede, Oyekola Oyekola Oloyede School of Medicine Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Pretoria South Africa Tomlinson, Eve Eve Tomlinson Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School University of Bristol Bristol UK Dawson, Shoba Shoba Dawson Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research University of Sheffield Sheffield UK Dewidar, Omar Omar Dewidar Bruyère Health Research Institute University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada Grant, Sean Sean Grant College of Education University of Oregon Eugene Oregon USA Lytvyn, Lyubov Lyubov Lytvyn McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada Concannon, Thomas W. Thomas W. Concannon RAND Boston Massachusetts USA Dans, Leonila Leonila Dans University of the Philippines Manila Philippines John, Denny Denny John Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Bangalore India Jordan, Zoe Zoe Jordan Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia Mayo‐Wilson, Evan Evan Mayo‐Wilson Department of Epidemiology UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Chapel Hill North Carolina USA McCutcheon, Chris Chris McCutcheon Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Ottawa Ontario Canada Nonino, Francesco Francesco Nonino Unit of Epidemiology and Statistics IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna Bologna Italy Pollock, Danielle Danielle Pollock Health Evidence Synthesis, Recommendations and Impact, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia April, Karine Toupin Karine Toupin April School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Heath Sciences University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada Campbell, Pauline Pauline Campbell School of Health &amp; Life Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow UK Khabsa, Joanne Joanne Khabsa 0000-0002-4336-3501 American University of Beirut Beirut Lebanon Magwood, Olivia Olivia Magwood Bruyère Health Research Institute University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada Welch, Vivian Vivian Welch Bruyère Health Research Institute University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada Tugwell, Peter Peter Tugwell Bruyère Health Research Institute University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada Wiley journal article eng In health care, evidence syntheses bring together the results of research studies to inform clinical practice and policy. Engagement of interest-holders (including patients, public, carers, health professionals, policy makers, and others) in evidence syntheses is thought to make evidence syntheses more useful and usable, but the best ways of engaging interest-holders are not known. We used recognized methods for conducting high-quality research to bring together evidence syntheses that report interest-holders' engagement. We described all aspects of engagement. We found 302 relevant papers that had been published since 2016 (a previous study brought together papers published before 2016). Most papers were from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Australia. Ninety percent of the papers reported interest-holder engagement in a single evidence synthesis. In three-quarters of these patients and carers were engaged. Fifty-one papers gave a comprehensive description of interest-holder engagement, and we explored these in more detail. This helped us to identify various ways of engaging interest-holders. We brought these different ways together and made a diagram to help people make decisions about how they could plan interest-holder engagement in a future evidence synthesis. Using our findings, we also made some recommendations to help improve future interest-holder engagement in evidence syntheses. engagement evidence synthesis interest-holder involvement patient and public involvement PPI scoping review stakeholder systematic review http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5977/download 10.1002/cesm.70066 application/pdf Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods issn:2832-9023 Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods 4 1 3.25 MB 2026-01-15

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5984 Experimenting with algorithmic governance: Artificial intelligence between innovation and democratic responsibility Battista, Daniele Daniele Battista 0009-0005-8418-8374 University of Salerno Rivas-de-Roca, Rubén Rubén Rivas-de-Roca 0000-0001-5842-4533 Universidade de Santiago de Compostela JEDEM Journal of e-Democracy and Open Government journal article eng This reflection examines the impact of artificial intelligence on governance and political decision-making through an analysis of the emblematic case of the so-called “AI Minister” introduced in Albania. Situating this case within the broader debate on the political, social, and ethical implications of AI, the contribution considers it a turning point in the relationship between technological innovation and democratic institutions. The analysis focuses on how the integration of artificial intelligence systems into governmental structures redefines key concepts such as efficiency, transparency, accountability, and the legitimacy of decision-making power, raising fundamental questions about political representation in the algorithmic era. The reflection highlights several critical issues, including the tension between promises of administrative rationalization and the risk of technocracy, the potential shift of decision-making power toward forms of algorithmic governance, and the implications in terms of control, opacity, and manipulation of political processes. Looking ahead, the contribution offers a critical perspective on the use of AI within democratic institutions, emphasizing the need for ethical, regulatory, and interpretative frameworks capable of balancing technological innovation with the safeguarding of democratic principles. In this sense, the Albanian case is interpreted not as an isolated anomaly, but as a laboratory anticipating the transformations that may shape democratic governance in the near future. Algorithmic governance Artificial intelligence Democratic institutions Ethics and regulation Political decision-making http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5984/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i4.1177 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government issn:2075-9517 JeDEM - eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government 17 4 103 115 277.90 kB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4935 Money | Games | Economies Koenig, Nikolaus Nikolaus Koenig 0000-0003-3039-9908 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Denk, Natalie Natalie Denk 0000-0002-9405-3693 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wimmer, Simon Simon Wimmer 0000-0002-9357-7196 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text eng Terms like “money”, “finance”, or “economy” might, at first glance, not seem particularly playful, but they describe concepts that are at the very heart of many game-related phenomena. A closer look reveals that the fiscal and the ludic converge more often, and on more levels, than those concerned with either of these fields would care to admit. Sometimes these links are tangible and concrete, as when games use various kinds of in-game currency, or when games are viewed as part of a business generating immense revenues. In other cases, the relation is more abstract: many games challenge their players to exhibit what might well be described as an “economic mindset”, while economic enterprises and entrepreneurship are often discussed in terms of games to be won or lost, games in which success or failure depend on an understanding of the “system”, and on the skills required to “play” it to one’s advantage. These are also highly ideological matters, revealing how easily the games we make and play reproduce our own capitalist primings, and how, on the other hand, the neoliberal world image Is fueled by logics of gaming and gambling, of competition and zero-sum games. And finally, the systemic nature of games, and even the freedoms of play, are easily exploited for economic gain, of which addictive gambling-mechanics are only the most prominent example; but the same features that enable such dark patterns in game design make it possible to draw attention to exploitative mechanisms in games and beyond, and make us address our own willingness to be paid off with immediate pleasure while ignoring the long term cost. Matters of Money and Economy in and around Games have been the focus of the 17th Vienna Games Conference “FROG – Future and Reality of Gaming” 2023. In this volume, 16 contributions to the conference have been collected which shed a light on the manifold relations between two seemingly different areas of human activity and experience: the desire for profit, and the necessity of play. Spieleforschung Spielewissenschaft Game Studies Economies Game Design Games Money http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:4935/download 10.48341/pwsk-m637 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 application/pdf 6.47 MB 2024-09-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:3617 Freedom | Oppression | Games & Play Koenig, Nikolaus Nikolaus Koenig 0000-0003-3039-9908 University of Continuing Education Krems Denk, Natalie Natalie Denk 0000-0002-9405-3693 University of Continuing Education Krems Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 University of Continuing Education Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X University of Continuing Education Krems Wimmer, Simon Simon Wimmer 0000-0002-9357-7196 University of Continuing Education Krems University of Krems Press text eng Freedom and Oppression are not simple opposites, they form a dialectical relationship in which, as concepts, one cannot exist without the other. Sometimes, they can even enable, emphasize and strengthen each other: just as freedom begins to shine once it contrasts against oppressive forces, oppression becomes the most effective when it gives a certain amount of leeway to the oppressed. This intricate connection between Freedom and Oppression often shapes political systems, social environments, and personal relationships; but it is also at the heart of matters of Games & Play, which rely heavily on the interplay between artificial constraints and the desire to gain a liberating sense of agency within them. Can a better understanding of Games & Play heighten our understanding of oppressive forces and liberation efforts in real life? Is the act of playing (and creating) games a reflection or even reinforcement of oppressions and freedoms that exist outside the game world? Can Games & Play themselves become liberating forces, or even tools of oppression? And what promises of freedom, what mechanisms of oppression exist in the world of games and gaming? The 16th Vienna Games Conference “FROG - Future and Reality of Gaming” 2022 has aimed to address these and other related questions. This volume presents 24 contributions to the conference, which strive to enlighten the complex relations between Freedom and Oppression, Games and Play. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:3617/download 978-3-903470-07-1 10.48341/ttmb-rz82 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 application/pdf 6.49 MB 2023

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:2711 The Magic of Games Koenig, Nikolaus Nikolaus Koenig 0000-0003-3039-9908 University for Continuing Education Krems Denk, Natalie Natalie Denk 0000-0002-9405-3693 University for Continuing Education Krems Pfeiffer, Alexander Alexander Pfeiffer 0000-0002-8689-3318 University for Continuing Education Krems Wernbacher, Thomas Thomas Wernbacher 0000-0001-8081-479X University for Continuing Education Krems Kraus, Constantin Constantin Kraus University for Continuing Education Krems Edition Donau-Universität Krems text eng The 15th Vienna Games Conference “Future and Reality of Gaming” (FROG) 2021 - hosted by the University of Krems’ Center for Applied Game Studies in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Chancellery - has gathered game scholars, creators, educators and activists to come together and address the Magic of Games in its many forms. The results of these stimulating, thought-provoking and often controversial discussions can be found in this anthology, which we have divided into four parts that reflect the primary focal points of the conference. Buchausgabe hier beziehbar: https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/The_Magic_of_Games/W-168-757-513 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:2711/download 978-3-903150-96-6 10.48341/ncap-6j40 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5985 application/pdf 14.69 MB 2022

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5968 Unifying the fragmented landscape of electronic public procurement research: A systematic review and future directions Dissanayaka, W.M.D.M. W.M.D.M. Dissanayaka 0000-0003-2073-344X University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sahapattana, Prapon Prapon Sahapattana 0000-0001-9752-967X National Institute of Development Administration Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Despite the considerable body of research in the arena of electronic public procurement (e-PP), most of the literature is in fragmented form due to the non-availability of a recent structured review of these studies. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to organize, evaluate, and synthesize electronic public procurement research during the last 24 years. This paper also aims to provide some insight into the future direction of this research domain. In order to achieve this, a systematic review was conducted. A total of 37 articles were systematically identified and analyzed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The findings revealed four main areas of investigation of e-PP research: adoption and acceptance of e-PP; implementation challenges and success factors; impacts of e-PP implementation; and evaluation of e-PP technology. Moreover, a notable variation in the usage of theories, models, and frameworks was identified across the four areas. Additionally, a conceptual framework was developed, integrating the fragmented findings presented across the four key research areas. As far as the authors are aware, this is the first systematic review with a specific focus on electronic procurement in the public sector, particularly on the state-of-the-art usage of theories in this research arena. In terms of implications for future researchers, this review highlights unexplored areas within each subdomain, along with potential theoretical advancements. E-procurement E-procurement implementation Electronic public procurement PRISMA Systematic literature review http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5968/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1002 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 767.42 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5971 A comparative analysis of e-government services in ten African countries Alzoubi, Yehia Yehia Alzoubi 0000-0003-4329-4072 American University of the Middle East Mishra, Alok Alok Mishra 0000-0003-1275-2050 Norwegian University of Science and Technology Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Governments strive to enhance citizen services by leveraging the Internet to communicate policies effectively. Researchers have examined e-government initiatives across African nations, highlighting challenges, enablers, and regulations shaping their implementation. This study explores the prospects of e-government in Africa by analyzing efforts in high EGDI-level countries (Mauritius, South Africa, Tunisia, Ghana, and Gabon) and low EGDI-level countries (South Sudan, Lesotho, Sudan, Niger, and the Central African Republic). Key challenges identified include limited digital infrastructure, insufficient competencies, digital inclusion issues, data privacy, and cybersecurity threats. Enablers such as leadership, collaboration, ICT growth, and government strategies are also noted. Additionally, regulations on information provision, data openness, and e-inclusion are discussed. The findings reveal that most African countries lag behind developed and developing nations in e-government services, emphasizing the need for future research to identify strategies for advancement in this direction. Africa E-governance E-government E-government-services Enabler http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5971/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1107 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 594.65 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5965 Insights from the www.openbydefault.ca database project Malone, Matt Matt Malone 0009-0008-6433-6220 University of Ottawa Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Despite Canada’s history of public records access legislation and its commitment to open government policies that seek to advance the disclosure of government records, significant quantities of Canadian federal government information remain not only inaccessible but vulnerable to destruction. This article describes the www.openbydefault.ca project, which aims to preserve and publicly disclose federal government records released through formal Access to Information Act requests by making them immediately available online. From concept to implementation, Open by Default underwent many developments in its life cycle. This article examines the evolution of this project, including as it pertains to data acquisition and processing, database and website design and development, and document storage and hosting, as well as project sustainability and evolution. Using primarily a project development methodology that outlines the evolution of the project during the period from conceptualization to launch, this article discusses and analyzes how the research for the project was carried out and provides a framework to allow researchers to understand how the work might be replicated in future efforts to make government information more accessible. Access to information informal requests Open by default Open government Records preservation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5965/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1094 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 698.94 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5966 Leveraging virtual organizations for e-government effectiveness: A case study of Indonesia’s SP4N-LAPOR! program Sarjito, Aris Aris Sarjito 0000-0001-6319-2714 Indonesia Defense University Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng Virtual organizations are crucial in improving e-government effectiveness by streamlining processes, enhancing coordination, and promoting transparency. This study explores how virtual organizations can be optimized within SP4N-LAPOR!, Indonesia’s public service complaint management system. Using a qualitative approach and secondary data analysis, it identifies key challenges, including coordination inefficiencies, technological gaps, resistance to change, and cybersecurity risks. Key findings show that SP4N-LAPOR! has significantly improved interagency collaboration, accelerated complaint resolution, and increased transparency in public service delivery. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening ICT infrastructure, improving system interoperability, equipping employees with digital skills, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures. It also highlights that adopting technologies such as AI and blockchain can enhance scalability and accountability. The practical implications include the need for adaptive governance frameworks, targeted capacity-building initiatives, and inclusive citizen engagement strategies to sustain digital transformation. Overall, the study provides actionable insights for policymakers seeking to improve e-government systems through virtual organizational models. Digital governance E-government Public service innovation SP4N-LAPOR! Virtual organizations http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5966/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.996 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 562.95 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5970 Strengthening democracy: The capacity of AI-powered insights for enhancing policy deliberation and transparency Koshy, Nibin Nibin Koshy 0009-0005-1754-5052 McMaster University Mordue, Greig Greig Mordue 0000-0001-9178-2711 McMaster University University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng The global decline in democratic governance suggests that more innovative approaches are required if civic engagement in the process of policy development is to be enhanced or maintained. This research explores the role of generative artificial intelligence and natural language processing in this context through a case study of three Canadian parliamentary Bills: Bill C-12 (Canada Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act), Bill S-211 (Fighting Against Forced Child Labour in Supply Chains Act), and Bill C-18 (Online News Act). Using Python-based tools and OpenAI’s 4o-mini, this study analyses transcripts of parliamentary debates to extract key argumentative themes and to generate policy recommendations. AI-generated recommendations are then compared with the actual content of the Bills, identifying areas of alignment, complementarity, and divergence. The findings demonstrate AI's potential to provide an analytical lens on legislative processes, surfacing underemphasised arguments and revealing alternative policy dimensions; aspects often absent in final legislation. Ultimately, this study underscores AI's capacity to augment, rather than replace, traditional governance methods, offering a pathway to strengthen the quality and transparency of democratic deliberation. Artificial intelligence Democratic deliberation Governance Legislative studies Natural language processing Policymaking http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5970/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1033 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 531.55 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5967 Harnessing sentiment analysis for political campaigns: Trends, platforms, and future directions Gurung, Kapil Kapil Gurung 0000-0002-1534-977X Seoul Christian University Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng This reflection examines the role of social media engagement in predicting voter support through a comprehensive review of studies on sentiment analysis in political campaigns from 2010 to 2025. Synthesizing studies across diverse contexts (e.g., U.S., Europe, India, Indonesia) and platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, Reddit), this reflection identifies six key thematic clusters: proxy for voter sentiment, platform dynamics, technical advances, methodological and ethical issues, polarization, and campaign implications. This reflection highlights key turning points, such as the shift from Twitter-centric approaches to multi-platform analytics, the rise of deep learning, and the emergence of ethical criteria. The future work proposes a Voter Sentiment Index (VSI) as a standardized, cross-platform metric to improve interpretability and ethical application, ensuring robust and responsible use in political forecasting and governance. Political campaign Sentiment analysis Social media platforms Voter behavior http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5967/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1069 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 351.54 kB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5969 Development of effective methods and tools for the auditing AI algorithms by Supreme Audit Institutions Brand, Dirk Dirk Brand 0000-0002-3660-5015 Stellenbosch University Hoffmann, McElory McElory Hoffmann 0000-0002-8735-6282 Praelexis Johan Van der Merwe Johan Van der Merwe 0000-0002-9191-8727 Praelexis Department for E-Governance and Administration, University for Continuing Education Krems journal article eng This article proposes an AI Audit Framework for Supreme Audit Institutions, focusing on public sector usage. It addresses the need for transparency, fairness, accountability, and alignment with ethical and legal requirements. The authors discuss the rise of AI, particularly generative AI and large language models, underscore the evolving regulatory environment, and identify a gap in existing AI audit processes. The article draws on international standards and best practices to offer a methodology for auditing AI algorithms across their entire lifecycle, including risk categorization, data governance, and bias assessment. It also details how generative AI poses new challenges that require specialized guidelines. Recommendations highlight interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous skill development to ensure responsible AI governance. AI auditing Generative AI Public sector Risk Transparency http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5969/download 10.29379/jedem.v17i3.1049 application/pdf JeDEM JeDEM 17 3 1.78 MB 2025-09-17

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5964 Industriekultur im Dialog : Partizipative Forschung zur Sammlung Lehrwerkstätte der Alten Werft Korneuburg Brinkmann, Hanna Hanna Brinkmann 0000-0002-2841-9327 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Brunn, Katja Katja Brunn Stadtmuseum Korneuburg Grebe, Anja Anja Grebe 0000-0002-1926-3623 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Lopin, Melanie Melanie Lopin Museumsverein Korneuburg Pacher, Otto Otto Pacher Museumsverein Korneuburg University of Krems Press text Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich „Industriekultur im Dialog. Grundlagenforschung zur Lehrwerkstätte der Alten Werft Korneuburg" deu Die ehemalige Schiffswerft Korneuburg gehört zu den bedeutendsten industriekulturellen Stätten in Niederösterreich. Nach der Schließung 1993 gelangten viele Objekte und Dokumente in das Stadtmuseum Korneuburg. Der Band präsentiert die Ergebnisse des Projekts „Industriekultur im Dialog. Grundlagenforschung zur Lehrwerkstätte der Alten Werft Korneuburg“ der Universität für Weiterbildung Krems in Kooperation mit dem Stadtmuseum Korneuburg. Die Beiträge beleuchten die Geschichte der Werft und ihrer Lehrwerkstätte und zeigen auf, wie Vielstimmigkeit in der Objekterschließung durch partizipative Formate erreicht werden kann. Schiffswerft Industriekultur Korneuburg Niederösterreich http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5964/download 10.48341/x612-2h39 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf 50.58 MB 2026-01

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5963 Interfaces of Protection : Training Collaboration between Cultural Heritage and Emergency Responders Kaiser, Anna Anna Kaiser 0000-0001-9570-9204 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University of Krems Press text eng When disaster strikes, cultural heritage often stands silent at the margins of emergency response. This book changes that perspective. Bringing together more than a decade of applied research, field exercises, and international cooperation, it reveals how interfaces between cultural institutions and emergency services can be created, trained, and sustained to protect what is irreplaceable. Combining academic insight with hands-on experience, the author traces the evolution of cultural property protection as a cross-cutting discipline, shaped by the realities of climate change, crisis management, and transnational collaboration. Drawing on case studies from Austria and Central Europe, as well as European projects such as ProteCHt2save, STRENCH, and INACO, the book demonstrates how theory becomes practice—through training, simulation, and joint exercises with firefighters, civil protection units, and the military. Physisches Buch erhältlich unter: https://shop.tredition.com/booktitle/Interfaces_of_Protection/W-536-667-233 Cultural Heritage Protection Disaster Risk Reduction Emergency Responseand Civil Protection Interageny Cooperation and Interfaces Experiential Learning and Training Design http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5963/download 10.48341/4cfp-gh27 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:314 application/pdf 976.12 kB 2026-01

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5961 Flexible assessment as an authentic learning strategy: addressing diversity and enhancing student engagement in higher education Zipper-Weber, Viktoriya Viktoriya Zipper-Weber 0000-0001-7017-1946 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Springer Nature journal article eng This paper explores how graduate students perceive and respond to flexible assessment when granted the opportunity to choose their preferred format. The study was conducted over two years in an international marketing course and aimed to better understand student motivation, learning needs, and autonomy within diverse educational contexts. Guided by a learner-centred and constructivist framework, the research combined short surveys, group reflections, and in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis revealed four learner profiles—strategic minimalists, traditionalists, reflective learners, and transformative pathways—each reflecting different orientations towards effort, structure, and personal development. While most students experienced flexibility as empowering, others struggled with uncertainty. The findings suggest that flexible assessment supports ownership and sustainable learning but requires a clear structure to avoid overload. The study contributes to the discussion on authentic, socially relevant learning by offering practical and conceptual insights into how assessment design can address diversity and foster active engagement in higher education. Flexible assessment Authentic assessment Learner-centred teaching Sustainable learning Change Social Impact Higher education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5961/download 10.1007/s44217-025-01038-9 application/pdf Discover Education Discover Education 4 1 1.63 MB 2025-12-16

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5962 Outcome of Individual Outpatient Psychotherapy in Adults Under Clinically Representative Conditions in Austria Humer, Elek Elek Humer 0000-0001-9776-0353 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schaffler, Yvonne Yvonne Schaffler 0000-0003-4068-8930 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Haider, Katja Katja Haider 0000-0001-7530-180X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Pieh, Christoph Christoph Pieh 0000-0003-2708-303X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schigl, Brigitte Brigitte Schigl 0000-0001-9646-3074 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems & Karl Landsteiner Universtity of Health Science et al Wiley journal article eng Summary This is the first study to provide representative real-world outcome data on individual outpatient psychotherapy in Austrian private practice across multiple therapeutic orientations. Psychotherapy under routine care conditions led to significant improvements in depression, anxiety, positive mental health and daily functioning. Findings highlight that psychotherapy in diverse outpatient settings can foster both symptom reduction and broader well-being, even in complex, comorbid cases. Results underscore the value of integrating routine outcome monitoring into everyday practice to strengthen evidence and guide policy. longitudinal study naturalistic outcome study outpatient practice psychotherapy psychotherapy effectiveness http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5962/download 10.1002/capr.70074Digital Object Identifier (DOI) https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1644 application/pdf Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Counselling and Psychotherapy Research 25 4 354.87 kB 2026-01-06

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5960 The permanent few or the temporary many? Evaluating refugee integration obstructors through implementation of the Ethiopia and Jordan Job Compacts Almasri, Shaddin Shaddin Almasri 0000-0002-4539-618X Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Nigusie, Alemu Asfaw Alemu Asfaw Nigusie 0000-0001-8778-7878 Bahir Dar University Oxford University Press journal article eng Following the global re-emergence of refugee self-reliance narratives in the wake of the Syria refugee displacement, development aid took on new and experimental meanings in some displacement contexts. Jordan and the EU entered into a ten-year agreement known as the Jordan Compact, an aid agreement that supports trade and job creation for refugees and host communities, in 2016. Later that year, the Ethiopia Jobs Compact was agreed with the EU and other development actors. While inspired by the Jordan Compact, policymaking to support the compact implementation in Ethiopia vastly differed from that of Jordan. More specifically, Jordan immediately implemented policy changes to support the legalization of Syrian refugee employment, while this process was delayed in Ethiopia. In 2019, the Government of Ethiopia passed a progressive Refugee Proclamation, constituting a significant legal change and commitment—a change far more sustainable, from a legal standpoint, than any of those pursued in Jordan. Accordingly, this paper explores the differences in Jobs Compact implementation, the causes behind them, and the impacts these have had on outcomes. Relying on a comparative approach of the refugee governance frameworks in each of these respective contexts, this paper argues that the difference in compact implementation, from the perspective of governance, is rooted in policy and political strategies undertaken to mitigate local integration in Jordan and Ethiopia. Ethiopia refugee integration Jordan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5960/download 10.1093/migration/mnaf060 application/pdf Migration Studies Migration Studies 14 1 936.14 kB 2026-01-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5958 Polymikrobielle Infektion im Halsbereich Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Feyertag, Johanna Johanna Feyertag Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Christopher Christopher Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems University for Continuing Education Krems. Fachbereich Cochrane text deu Studien Insgesamt identifizierten wir 13 Publikationen mit 46 Fällen von Anaerobier-Infektionen im Kopf-Hals- Bereich, die unseren Einschlusskriterien entsprachen. Resultate In den einzelnen Publikationen wurden jeweils einer bis 19 Fälle beschreiben. Die meisten Fallberichte fanden wir zu zervikofazialer Aktinomykose. Das Alter der Betroffenen reichte von 14 bis zu 86 Jahren. Von den Anaerobier-Infektionen waren überwiegend Männer betroffen. Tabelle 2 zeigt die Charakteristika der Patient:innen sowie Therapie und Outcome im Detail. Infektion Bakterien polymikrobielle Infektion http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5958/download 10.48341/0zv3-zn92 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1061 application/pdf Evidenzbasiertes Infomationszentrum für Ärzt:innen Evidenzbasiertes Infomationszentrum für Ärzt:innen 662.49 kB 2025-12

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5959 Analyse und Bewertung internationaler und nationaler Entwicklungen im Bereich der Primärversorgung Krczal, Eva Eva Krczal 0000-0002-8030-8819 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Braun, Alexander Alexander Braun 0000-0002-0310-8688 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Franczukowska, Arleta Anna Arleta Anna Franczukowska 0000-0002-3851-8716 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text Niederösterreichischer Gesundheitsfonds (NÖGUS) deu Ergebnisbericht des Kompetenzzentrum für Evidenzbasierte Gesundheitsökonomie (ZEG), Mai 2019 Der Bericht wurde im Auftrag des Niederösterreichischen Gesundheitsfonds (NÖGUS) erstellt Gesundheitsökonomie ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANMEDIZIN, GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN (3) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (303) -- Gesundheitswissenschaften (3030) -- Gesundheitsökonomie (303010) Primärversorgung Gesundheitswesen strukturelle Rahmenbedingungen Health economics ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMAN MEDICINE, HEALTH SCIENCES (3) -- Health Sciences (303) -- Health Sciences (3030) -- Health economics (303010) http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5959/download 10.48341/yvcb-eg79 application/pdf 1.24 MB 2019-05

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:4937 Moorpackungen bei hormonsensitiven Tumoren Ledinger, Dominic Dominic Ledinger 0000-0002-2031-5398 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Klerings, Irma Irma Klerings 0000-0001-6644-9845 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Department für Evidenzbasierte Medizin und Evaluation text deu Beeinflusst die lokale Applikation von Moorpackungen im Rahmen physikalischer Therapien das Tumorwachstum bei Patient:innen mit hormonsensitiven Tumoren innerhalb von drei Jahren nach der Behandlung? Moorpackung hormonsensitiver Tumor http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:4937/download 10.48341/0wmx-7q85 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1061 application/pdf Evidenzbasiertes Informationszentrum für Ärzt:innen Evidenzbasiertes Informationszentrum für Ärzt:innen 580.03 kB 2024-09-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5957 "Rocky Mountains" in Northern Noricum : New Insights into the Intra- and Supra-regional Organization of the Economy of Stones Hagmann, Dominik Dominik Hagmann 0000-0002-4481-6234 Holzhausen text eng Building on a poster presentation for the ASMOSIA XIII conference, this paper offers fresh insights into ancient Roman mining, processing, and distribution of extracted materials on an inter- and supraregional scale. The focus area is situated in the northern part of the province of Noricum, in the hinterland of the former Roman border, along the so-called Danube Limes between the rivers Erlauf and Traisen in present-day Lower Austria (Austria). This study was a component of the author’s PhD project, »Roman Rural Landscapes in Noricum«. The area, a portion of the southern Bohemian Massif located south of the Danube, functioned as a regional-scale mining domain for conglomerate rocks and, on occasion, marbles (such as the well-known Hiesberg, Häusling, Lunzen, and Großweichselbach marbles) during Roman times. The immediate vicinity of the mining areas, currently known as the Dunkelsteinerwald forest and Hiesberg mountain, was sparsely populated in ancient times. Even today, it remains heavily forested and, in parts, impassable. Drawing from previous scientific, petrographic, and cultural studies on this area, a new economic model for stone processing enterprises in a Roman micro-region on the outermost periphery of the Roman Empire will be proposed. Considering current datasets on existing natural geological resources, all archaeologically relevant information regarding the economical use of local stones during the Roman Imperial period and Late Antiquity has been incorporated into a geographical information system (GIS). The goal was to evaluate this information with new GIS-based data on rural settlement locations and ancient transportation paths, as informed by tailored least cost analyses. This approach sought to uncover the local, intra- and supraregional dynamics of economic activity in stone quarrying and related products in the area under investigation. Based on an archaeological assessment of the finds and features, the GIS-based analysis indicates an increase in findings within zones favourably located for transport along reconstructed paths, as determined by least cost analyses. The abundance of stone monuments in the same area, along with evidence of a local Roman stonemason’s workshop, suggests a rural settlement/vicus in the vicinity of present-day St. Leonhard am Forst/ Ruprechtshofen. This centre likely supplied adjacent settlement sites (villas, auxiliary forts, towns) with its products. Geschichte, Archäologie ÖFOS 2012 -- GEISTESWISSENSCHAFTEN (6) -- Geschichte, Archäologie (601) -- Geschichte, Archäologie (6010) History, Archaeology ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANITIES (6) -- History, Archaeology (601) -- History, Archaeology (6010) Roman stone economy marble quarrying GIS-based spatial analysis rural settlement networks Noricum Danube Limes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5957/download application/pdf Sabine Ladstätter – Walter Prochaska – Vasiliki Anevlavi (eds.), “Rocky Mountains” in Northern Noricum: New Insights into the Intra- and Supra-regional Organization of the Economy of Stones, in: S. Ladstätter – W. Prochaska – V. Anevlavi (eds.), ASMOSIA XIII: proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Association for the Study of Marble and Other Stones In Antiquity, Vienna, 19-24 September 2022, Sonderschriften des Österreichischen Archäologischen Institutes in Wien 65 issn:1998-8931 Sabine Ladstätter – Walter Prochaska – Vasiliki Anevlavi (eds.), “Rocky Mountains” in Northern Noricum: New Insights into the Intra- and Supra-regional Organization of the Economy of Stones, in: S. Ladstätter – W. Prochaska – V. Anevlavi (eds.), ASMOSIA XIII: proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Association for the Study of Marble and Other Stones In Antiquity, Vienna, 19-24 September 2022, Sonderschriften des Österreichischen Archäologischen Institutes in Wien 65 65 445 460 4.21 MB 2025

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5955 Verbandswechselmethoden: steril versus sauber bzw. keimarm Weißschuh, Lydia Lydia Weißschuh Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Welchen Einfluss hat der sterile Verbandswechsel im Vergleich zum sauberen, keimarmen Verbandswechsel auf die Infektionsrate von chirurgischen Wunden bei Patient*innen aller Altersgruppen? keimarm Non-Touch steril Verbandswechsel Wundinfektion http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5955/download 10.48341/40fk-wt35 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 851.45 kB 2025-12-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5956 Antiseptische Ganzkörperwaschung mit Octenidin zur Prävention nosokomialer Infektionen Neubauer-Bruckner, Camilla Camilla Neubauer-Bruckner 0009-0004-4112-9799 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Fangmeyer, Martin Martin Fangmeyer 0000-0002-2514-9325 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Chris Chris Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Kann die tägliche antiseptische Körperwaschung mit Octenidin die Häufigkeit von Infektionen auf Intensivbettenstationen (ICUs) im Vergleich zu herkömmlicher Körperpflege mit Wasser und nichtantibakteriellem Hautreiniger, z. B. Seife, reduzieren? antiseptische Waschungen Bakteriämie Blutstrominfektionen katheterassoziierte Blutstrominfektionen Körperpflege Octenidin Octenisan http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5956/download 10.48341/dvm8-6w75 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1055 application/pdf 903.41 kB 2025-12-30

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5954 Administration and responsibilisation, neediness and decency: tenants dealing with normative subject positions in Viennese municipal housing Kohout, Raphaela Raphaela Kohout 0009-0002-2847-9415 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Rogojanu, Ana Ana Rogojanu 0000-0002-0493-0729 Hochschule Campus Wien Azevedo, Susanna Susanna Azevedo 0000-0003-4472-1507 University of Vienna Wolfmayr, Georg Georg Wolfmayr 0000-0003-2109-0650 Vienna University of Economics and Business Taylor & Francis journal article eng Although Vienna is still considered a role model for social housing, its housing system has also been subject to trends of re-commodification, liberalisation, and deregulation, making questions about who should be addressed by social housing increasingly relevant. To understand how this is resolved in practice in the Viennese municipal housing system, we combined housing research with a subjectivation approach. Based on an analysis and qualitative research on the institutional side of access and allocation regulation, and from the perspective of housing seekers, we aim to understand how people applying for municipal housing are addressed by different elements of the application process and a specific set of allocation criteria, and how they position themselves in this situation. Access to and allocation of municipal housing can be described not only as an administered process but also as a self-responsible process due to current changes in allocation, which housing seekers must deal with in partly contradictory ways. Additionally, housing seekers are confronted with normative subject positions that prescribe a proper tenant located between neediness and decency, based on access criteria. Depending on the available individual resources, biographical experiences, and the current situation of housing seekers, various appropriations of these normative subject positions can be found. Social housing municipal housing allocation housing search tenants subjectivation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5954/download 10.1080/19491247.2025.2580591 application/pdf International Journal of Housing Policy International Journal of Housing Policy 2.31 MB 2026

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5953 Quality of life, perceived stress, and use of school-based stress management interventions in high school students: a mixed-methods study during and after COVID-19 John, Dennis Dennis John Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg Ottmann, Sebastian Sebastian Ottmann Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg Rechberg, Karl-Hermann Karl-Hermann Rechberg Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg O‘Rourke, Teresa Teresa O‘Rourke 0000-0001-5999-9363 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al. Frontiers Media SA journal article eng Introduction: Key objectives of this study include understanding time trends in stress, understanding the associations of quality of life (QoL) and stress levels, and determining how these factors influence high school students’ engagement with school-based stress management programs. Methods: To address these aims, two complementary studies were conducted. Study 1 included two survey waves (2020 and 2021) to examine stress and QoL among German high school students. Stress levels and QoL across psychological, social, familial, and academic domains were assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4) and the KIDSCREEN questionnaire. Study 2 used a mixed-methods approach (paper-based questionnaire and focus groups) to explore the relationship between PSS-4 scores, school-related QoL indicators, and voluntary participation in a school-based stress management intervention day conducted in 2023. Results: Results show that stress levels among high school students increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and that low QoL in the school domain predicted higher stress. Moreover, low school-related well-being was associated with more frequent use of school-based stress management interventions. Discussion: These findings suggest that demand-tailored stress management programs in high schools could help students better cope with high stress levels—particularly those experiencing low QoL in the school setting. perceived stress scale stress levels quality of life COVID-19 pandemic mixed-methods stress management interventions school-based mental health promotion http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5953/download 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1658346 https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:1826 application/pdf Frontiers in Public Health Frontiers in Public Health 13 655.19 kB 2025-12-11

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5952 The contradiction of green extractivism: Analyzing the metals demands for a just energy transition in Europe Useche, Valenttina Cardozo Valenttina Cardozo Useche Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Poggi, Francesca Francesca Poggi 0000-0002-3087-7810 Universidade Nova de Lisboa Elsevier journal article eng The full decarbonization of Europe's energy matrix presents a contradiction: achieving it demands vast metal extraction, raising serious environmental and geopolitical concerns. This study critically evaluates the feasibility of a Just Energy Transition (JET) by analyzing the quantities and geographic locations of 19 key metals required for Europe's decarbonization across a set of defined scenarios. The methods applied were the generation of a database on the material intensity of renewable energy technologies, the cross-referencing of this database with the existing global mining capacities database of S&P Global, and their subsequent analysis through pluriversality design and redesign principles. The latter is used in this work as an epistemological framework that allows reading the results beyond the technocratic approach. The results reveal four major obstacles that hinder a JET: the preponderance of onshore wind and solar technologies, limited reserves for 10 of the 19 analyzed metals, persistent Global North-South asymmetries, and the concentration of critical deposits in specific vulnerable regions, as well as in commercial terms. These factors risk reinforcing neocolonial extractive patterns. The study concludes that it is necessary to consider the geopolitical and social, cultural and environmental implications of mining required by energy transition technologies to define scenarios aligned with a Just Energy Transition. Just energy transition Key metals Extractivism Mining Neocolonialism Pluriversality http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5952/download 10.1016/j.erss.2025.104518 application/pdf Energy Research & Social Science Energy Research & Social Science 131 5.71 MB 2026-01

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5950 Single-grain grain-boundary engineering with Nd-Cu for sustainable recycling and reprocessing of Nd-Fe-B magnets Gracej, Mihaela Rebernik Mihaela Rebernik Gracej Jožef Stefan Institute Tomše, Tomaž Tomaž Tomše Jožef Stefan Institute Podmiljšak, Benjamin Benjamin Podmiljšak Jožef Stefan Institute Fischbacher, Johann Johann Fischbacher 0000-0002-0815-5379 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schrefl, Thomas Thomas Schrefl 0000-0002-0871-0520 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems et al. Elsevier journal article eng The sustainable recycling and reprocessing of Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential for reducing critical-material dependency in next-generation permanent-magnet manufacturing. This study introduces a single-grain, grain-boundary-engineering strategy that revitalizes RE2Fe14B grains recovered and extracted via chemical leaching from end-of-life (EoL) wind-turbine magnets. The study showed that the selective leaching disrupted the matrix grains, producing Nd-, Dy-, and Fe-based oxides that shaped the subsequent microstructural evolution. A detailed transmission-electron-microscopy (TEM) study was employed to track the chemical and structural evolution of the modified grain boundaries and to correlate these changes with microstructural and magnetic performance. Nd70Cu30 additions proved decisive in dissolving RE2Fe14B-based surface oxides into the liquid phase and reprecipitating them at the triple pockets as oxygen-rich secondary phases, enabling surface reconstruction and liquid-phase sintering. The magnetic properties of bulk Nd-Fe-B magnet samples improved markedly with Nd-Cu additions (0–30 wt%): the remanence increased to ≈ 1.05 T, saturating above 5 wt% Nd-Cu due to enhanced grain alignment. The coercivity rose continuously from 50 to 825 kA/m with increasing Nd-Cu, governed primarily by grain-boundary characteristics rather than grain size. The maximum energy product also increased from 10 to 195 kJ/m3 under the same additions. Simulations showed that the effect of in-plane anisotropy due to the presence of RE-oxides at the surface of the Nd2Fe14B grains reduces the coercivity. On the other hand, the better grain alignment markedly enhances the coercivity. The low-Fe-concentration grain boundaries, considered to be paramagnetic, act as an effective magnetic decoupling phase. Conversely, excessive non-magnetic secondary phases in the triple pockets generate local demagnetizing fields that lower the coercivity. Thus, optimizing the oxygen pathways with Nd-Cu additions enables the sustainable recycling and reprocessing of Nd-Fe-B magnets by replacing the Nd-rich phases with resource-efficient Nd70Cu30. The study demonstrates the potential of microstructural single-grain, grain-boundary re-engineering to enhance the properties of recycled magnets. Nd-Fe-B magnets Recycling Nd-Cu eutectic Spark Plasma Sintering Single-grain grain-boundary engineering http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5950/download 10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.185605 application/pdf Journal of Alloys and Compounds Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1050 14.82 MB 2026-01-15

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5951 Empirical scale development of meta-competences for interdisciplinary teaching in the context of the SDGs Bates, Romana Romana Bates 0000-0002-0370-1465 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Vogel, Stefan Stefan Vogel BOKU University Brenner, Barbara Barbara Brenner 0000-0003-1679-3589 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Schmid, Erwin Erwin Schmid BOKU University Emerald Publishing Limited journal article eng Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically develop a scale of meta-competences for future graduates from higher education enabling them to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach This quantitative study builds upon the result of a systematic literature review to empirically develop a scale of meta-competences for interdisciplinary teaching in the context of the SDGs. An online survey was conducted at an Austrian university for continuing education. In total, 1,204 lecturers were contacted and 18% responded. Factor analysis was applied to develop the scale. Findings This research developed a scale with six meta-competences including inter-relation, normative, domain-specific, intrapersonal, nature and life and systemic meta-competence perceived as important by lecturers for future graduates to tackle the SDGs. Further results show the relationships between these six meta-competences and the lecturers’ socio-economic characteristics as well as the relevance and incorporation of the SDGs within their discipline and teaching. Originality/value This study provides an empirical scale of meta-competences across disciplines to address the SDGs. Furthermore, it allows lecturers to develop and implement interdisciplinary training of teams in either organizations, projects, or other collaborative teaching and learning settings. Meta-competences Interdisciplinarity Sustainable development goals Scale development Continuing education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5951/download 10.1108/IJSHE-02-2025-0136 application/pdf International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education issn:1467-6370 International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 29 9 466 488 789.12 kB 2025-11-07

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5949 Roman Sites in Northern Noricum Hagmann, Dominik Dominik Hagmann 0000-0002-4481-6234 University for Continuing Education Krems. Zentrum für Museale Sammlungswissenschaften other eng deu The dataset is an representative sample of most published archaeological sites in the northern part of the Roman province of Noricum. It provides x/y-coordinates for archaeological findspots aggregated to sites according to the method published in Hagmann (2025a; 2025b). Centroids of clusters of findspots where therefore defined by applying Density-based Spacial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN). Names derived from Geonames (2024) may differ significantly from those published in the archaological literature, may appear multiple times (depending on spatial location), and are intended to indicate an idealized location of the site rather than a specific place. In Late Antiquity (ca. 284–500 CE), this region was defined as a distinct administrative unit known as „Noricum ripense.“ However, for the entire span of Roman Antiquity in this area (ca. 16/15 BCE–500 CE), the designation „Northern Noricum“ is appropriate. This term encompasses both the northern sector of the province during the Roman Imperial Era along the Danube (ca. 50–284 CE) and the later Late Antique province, both of which correspond to the same territorial extent. The dataset is provided as a structured database and implemented as a GeoPackage (GPKG; geopackage.org) containing two geospatial layers and a QGIS project file to provide an immediate, visually structured representation of the dataset: (1) a point geometry layer (geomROMAN_SITES_IN_NORTHERN_NORICUM), (2) a polygon geometry layer (gry_geomNORICUM), and (3) a project file (projROMAN_SITES_IN_NORTHERN_NORICUM). All coordinates are stored in a projected coordinate system (EPSG:25833; epsg.io/25833). #Point Feature Layer: geomROMAN_SITES_IN_NORTHERN_NORICUM The point feature layer represents a curated dataset covering the majority of published archaeological sites located in the northern sector of the Roman province of Noricum. It contains point-based spatial data (x/y-coordinates, n = 500) referring to archaeological findspots, which were aggregated into “sites” following the methodology described in Hagmann (2025a; 2025b). Site centroids were identified through Density-based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN), allowing clusters of spatially related findspots to be grouped into meaningful archaeological units. Toponyms included in the dataset derive from Geonames (2024). These place names may differ significantly from archaeological terminology, may occur multiple times depending on local spatial context, and should therefore be regarded primarily as idealized locational descriptors rather than authentic ancient names. The temporal frame of the dataset encompasses the entire Roman period within the study region (ca. 50–500 CE) without further chronological subdivisions. The spatial frame corresponds to „Northern Noricum.“ In Late Antiquity (ca. 284–500 CE), this region constituted the administrative province Noricum ripense. For the broader period of Roman Antiquity (ca. 16/15 BCE–500 CE), the term “Northern Noricum” thus serves as a suitable overarching designation, covering both the northern zone of the imperial-period province along the Danube (ca. 50–284 CE) and the subsequent Late Antique province, each representing the same territorial extent. ##Original Data Sources Data were compiled from multiple published and digital sources: * GeoNames (2024). GeoNames geographical database. https://www.geonames.org/ * Fundberichte aus Österreich: FÖ 1/1920–1933 (1934); FÖ 2/1934–1937 (1938); FÖ 3/1938–1939 (1942); FÖ 4/1940–1945 (1952); FÖ 5/1946–1950 (1959); FÖ 6/1951–1955 (1967); FÖ 7/1956–1960 (1971); FÖ 8/1961–1965 (1974); FÖ 9/1966–1970 (1971); FÖ 10/1971 (1972); FÖ 11/1972 (1973); FÖ 12/1973 (1974); FÖ 13/1974 (1975); FÖ 14/1975 (1976); FÖ 15/1976 (1977); FÖ 16/1977 (1978); FÖ 17/1978 (1979); FÖ 18/1979 (1980); FÖ 19/1980 (1981); FÖ 20/1981 (1982); FÖ 21/1982 (1983); FÖ 22/1983 (1984); FÖ 23/1984 (1986); FÖ 24–25/1985–1986 (1988); FÖ 26/1987 (1988); FÖ 27/1988 (1989); FÖ 28/1989 (1990); FÖ 29/1990 (1991); FÖ 30/1991 (1992); FÖ 31/1992 (1993); FÖ 32/1993 (1994); FÖ 33/1994 (1995); FÖ 34/1995 (1996); FÖ 35/1996 (1997); FÖ 36/1997 (1998); FÖ 37/1998 (1999); FÖ 38/1999 (2000); FÖ 39/2000 (2001); FÖ 40/2001 (2002); FÖ 41/2002 (2003); FÖ 42/2003 (2004); FÖ 43/2004 (2005); FÖ 44/2005 (2006); FÖ 45/2006 (2007); FÖ 46/2007 (2008); FÖ 47/2008 (2009); FÖ 48/2009 (2010); FÖ 49/2010 (2011); FÖ 50/2011 (2012); FÖ 51/2012 (2013); FÖ 52/2013 (2014); FÖ 53/2014 (2016); FÖ 54/2015 (2017) * Hagmann, D. (2024). Adopt, Adapt, and Share! FAIR Archeological Data for Studying Roman Rural Landscapes in Northern Noricum. Journal of Open Humanities Data, 10, Article 13. doi.org/10.5334/johd.129 * Hagmann, D., Grubner, E., & Lindinger, V. (2024). Home Sweet Home in Northern Noricum. Digitalarchäologische Untersuchungen zu den villae von Oberndorf an der Melk (Niederösterreich). Carnuntum Jahrbuch, 2023, 11–30. doi.org/10.1553/cjb_2023s11 *Hagmann, D. (2025a). A System of Ups and Downs: Roman Rural Landscapes in Northern Noricum. Journal of Roman Archaeology, 38(1), 79–116. doi.org/10.1017/S1047759425000066 * Hagmann, D. (2025b). I Walk an Ancient Road: A Straightforward Methodology for Analyzing Intra- and Inter-regional Connectivity Systems along Roman Frontier Zones (c. 1st—5th century AD). Journal of Archaeological Science, 176(04/2025), Article 106151. doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2024.106151 * Hagmann, D., & Langendorf, A. (2016). Modeling Roman Rural Landscapes. 3rd Digital Humanities Austria Conference, Vienna. doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17192.16649 * Stadler, P., & Lauermann, E. (2016). Database of more than 22,000 Archaeological Sites published in “Fundberichte aus Österreich = Find Reports from Austria” from 1930–2013, with Cultural Affiliations. academia.edu/16321108/Stadler_Peter_and_Lauermann_Ernst_2016_Database_of_more_than_22_000_archaeological_sites_published_in_Fundberichte_aus_Österreich_Find_Reports_from_Austria_from_1930_2013_with_cultural_affiliations_Last_corrections_from_2016_09_27 * Traxler, S. (2004). Römische Guts- und Bauernhöfe in Oberösterreich. In M. Schulz, S. Jäger-Wersonig, R. Risy & B. Tober (Trans.), Vol. 9. Marie Leidorf GmbH. ##Attributes Used in the Point Feature Layer Topographic data was sourced from GeoNames Gazetteer attributes - derived from AT.zip and DE.zip at https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/ * fid: ID („ID“) * MEAN_X: X-coordinate of the findspot („X-Koordinate des Fundplatzes“) * MEAN_Y: Y-coordinate of the findspot („Y-Koordinate des Fundplatzes“) * geonameid: id of record in geonames database * name: name of geographical point * latitude: latitude in decimal degrees (wgs84) * longitude: longitude in decimal degrees (wgs84) * feature class: see http://www.geonames.org/export/codes.html * feature code: see http://www.geonames.org/export/codes.html * country code: ISO-3166 2-letter country code, 2 characters * admin1 code: fipscode, see file admin1CodesASCII.txt for display names of this code at https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/ * admin2 code: code for the second administrative division, see file admin2Codes.txt at https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/ * admin3 code: code for third level administrative division * admin4 code: code for fourth level administrative division ###AdminCodes Adm1 are FIPS codes. The corresponding admin feature is found with the same countrycode and adminX codes and the respective feature code ADMx. Statistics on the number of features per country and the feature class and code distributions: http://www.geonames.org/statistics/ ###Feature classes * A: country, state, region,... * H: stream, lake, ... * L: parks,area, ... * P: city, village,... * R: road, railroad * S: spot, building, farm * T: mountain,hill,rock,... * U: undersea * V: forest,heath,... #Polygon Feature Layer: gry_geomNORICUM The polygon layer represents an adapted subset of a published dataset delineating the northern part of Roman Noricum. It defines the spatial extent used throughout the project and corresponds to the territorial unit known as Noricum ripense in Late Antiquity (ca. 284–500 CE). For the broader Roman period (ca. 16/15 BCE–500 CE), the term “Northern Noricum” is used as a consistent designation for the region, as both the imperial-period northern province section (ca. 50–284 CE) and the Late Antique province share the same territorial boundaries. ##Original Data Source * Hagmann, D. (2025). tal_noricum_grenzen_2024.gpkg. In D. Hagmann & F. Reiner (Eds.), IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology. ARCHE. hdl.handle.net/21.11115/0000-0016-0E4E-3 ##Attributes Used in the Polygon Feature Layer * fid: Feature Identifier („Feature-Identifikator“) * Name-Deutsch: Feature name in German („Bezeichnung des Objekts auf Deutsch“) * Startdatum: Chronological start year (CE) („Beginn der Datierung in n. Chr.“) * Stopdatum: Chronological end year (CE) („Ende der Datierung in n. Chr.“) * Area-km2: Area in km² („Fläche in Quadratkilometern“) Archaeology ÖFOS 2012 -- HUMANITIES (6) -- History, Archaeology (601) -- History, Archaeology (6010) -- Archaeology (601003) geodata digital archaeology spatial data archaeology Roman archaeology Noricum Archäologie ÖFOS 2012 -- GEISTESWISSENSCHAFTEN (6) -- Geschichte, Archäologie (601) -- Geschichte, Archäologie (6010) -- Archäologie (601003) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5949/download 10.48341/zxvh-8d84 application/octet-stream 664.00 kB 2025-12-24

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https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/o:5946 Aromatherapie mit Lavendelöl in der Palliativmedizin Feyertag, Johanna Johanna Feyertag Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Wagner, Gernot Gernot Wagner 0000-0003-3626-3403 Universität für Weiterbildung Krems Cooper, Christopher Christopher Cooper Universität für Weiterbildung Krems text deu Hat bei Palliativpatient:innen die Anwendung von Aromatherapie mit Lavendelöl im Vergleich zu Placebo oder keiner Aromatherapie einen Einfluss auf Schmerzen und Schlafqualität? Aromatherapie Lavendelöl Palliativversorgung Schlafqualität http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ https://door.donau-uni.ac.at/api/object/o:5946/download 10.48341/9pfc-pm39 application/pdf 717.62 kB 2025-12-23 gqJfbaxvYWlfb3BlbmFpcmWiX27NAfQ