Transdifferenz und Transkulturalität

What are the possibilities for shaping the modern individual offered by transdifferent moments? This book sheds light on the overcoming of social borders in the cultural context of the late Habsburg Monarchy

Das Spiel im Spiel mit Kasperl : Kasperlstücke von Konrad Bayer und Albert Drach vor dem Hintergrund ihrer intertextuellen Bezüge

In dem vorliegenden Beitrag werden die markantesten intertextuellen Bezüge der beiden Kasperlstücke 'kasperl am elektrischen stuhl' (1962) von Konrad Bayer und 'Kasperlspiel vom Meister Siebentot' (1955/1965) von Albert Drach vergleichend analysiert. Die jeweilige Neukontextualisierung der Grundkonstellation des Spiels im Spiel in Kombination mit einer Hanswurst/Kasperl-Figur, die auf Ludwig Tiecks "Kindermärchen" 'Der gestiefelte Kater' (1797) zurückgeht, aber auch auf Arthur Schnitzlers Bursleske 'Zum großen Wurstel' (1901/05) Bezug nimmt, wird auf literarische Formen des Experimentellen hin untersucht. Dabei werden zwei grundlegend unterschiedliche Positionen des literarischen Experiments in den zwei Jahrzehnten nach 1945 sichtbar.The comparative analysis deals with the most striking intertextual relationship of two Punch & Judy pieces: 'kasperl am elektrischen stuhl' (1962) by Konrad Bayer and 'Kasperlspiel vom Meister Siebentot' (1955/1965) by Albert Drach. Both plays provide a new context for the protagonist Hanswurst/Kasperl and the structure of a play within a play as they occur both in the dramatized fairy tale 'Der gestiefelte Kater' (1797) by Ludwig Tieck and again in Arthur Schnitzler's burlesque 'Zum großen Wurstel' (1901/05). In analyzing the dramas for experimental forms in literature, two fundamentally different positions in literary experimentation in the 1950s and 1960s become distinct

Rauminhalte. Bemerkungen zu einigen Romanen von Olga Flor

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Det är Lugnt, vi tar det Klarna! : A Qualitative Study of Gen Z’s Purchase Intentions for Fashion Using BNPL in an online and in-store context.

Abstract  Background: The evolution of technology has transformed the way we shop, with BNPL services like Klarna and Qliro gaining popularity among consumers. This form of short-term financing offers flexibility by allowing customers to either pay later or divide their costs into interest-free installments. While BNPL is initially associated with online shopping, BNPL has expanded to physical stores, enabling customers to choose from even more payment options. The fashion industry has especially benefited from the evolving BNPL, as it facilitates easier exploration of new styles and product comparison from the comfort of one’s home. Furthermore, BNPL users are more likely to make purchases, spend more, and exhibit higher customer loyalty.  Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors affecting the intention to use BNPL technology and how they differ in an online and in-store context.  Method: For the researchers to accomplish the purpose of this study, a qualitative research strategy was applied. The empirical data was obtained through semi-structured interviews held with Gen Z participants residing in Jönköping, who had previous experience using BNPL either in-store, online, or both. The data was later analyzed and interpreted using an abductive approach, using thematic analysis.   Conclusion: The research findings indicate that multiple factors influence purchase intention when using BNPL in both online and in-store contexts. A theoretical model, previous research, and empirical findings was incorporated for the study’s revised research framework including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, trust and security pain of payment and attitudes. For the online context, gen Z perceived all factors included in the revised research framework were found to have a noteworthy influence on purchase intentions using BNPL in the fashion industry. Moreover, the study identified both differences and similarities between the online and in-store context. For the in-store context, five out of the six factors in the revised research framework were perceived to be important for gen Z when purchasing fashion. Further the study suggests that there may be relational patterns between the factors, however the study did not examine relationships or degrees of associations between the factors, leaving room for future investigation

Transdifferenz und Transkulturalität

What are the possibilities for shaping the modern individual offered by transdifferent moments? This book sheds light on the overcoming of social borders in the cultural context of the late Habsburg Monarchy.Mit dem Konzept der Transdifferenz lassen sich konventionelle Differenzierungen in Bezug auf Gender, Ethnizität, Klasse, Generation, Nation und andere soziale Kategorien kritisch hinterfragen. Die Beiträgerinnen und Beiträger zeigen, dass transdifferente Momente auf die Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten des modernen Individuums im gesellschaftlichen Umbruch der späten Habsburger Monarchie hinweisen. Dabei wird die Überschreitung genderspezifischer, ethnischer und anderer sozialer Grenzen in der Eliten- und Massenkultur analysiert. Aus literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlicher Perspektive betrachtet, lassen sich diese Momente unter anderem auch für Fragen der Kanonisierung, Mehrsprachigkeit und Transkulturalität fruchtbar machen. Der Band erschließt in Vergessenheit geratene literarische Werke und reflektiert unterschiedliche Lebensformen der Moderne

Det är Lugnt, vi tar det Klarna! : A Qualitative Study of Gen Z’s Purchase Intentions for Fashion Using BNPL in an online and in-store context.

Abstract  Background: The evolution of technology has transformed the way we shop, with BNPL services like Klarna and Qliro gaining popularity among consumers. This form of short-term financing offers flexibility by allowing customers to either pay later or divide their costs into interest-free installments. While BNPL is initially associated with online shopping, BNPL has expanded to physical stores, enabling customers to choose from even more payment options. The fashion industry has especially benefited from the evolving BNPL, as it facilitates easier exploration of new styles and product comparison from the comfort of one’s home. Furthermore, BNPL users are more likely to make purchases, spend more, and exhibit higher customer loyalty.  Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors affecting the intention to use BNPL technology and how they differ in an online and in-store context.  Method: For the researchers to accomplish the purpose of this study, a qualitative research strategy was applied. The empirical data was obtained through semi-structured interviews held with Gen Z participants residing in Jönköping, who had previous experience using BNPL either in-store, online, or both. The data was later analyzed and interpreted using an abductive approach, using thematic analysis.   Conclusion: The research findings indicate that multiple factors influence purchase intention when using BNPL in both online and in-store contexts. A theoretical model, previous research, and empirical findings was incorporated for the study’s revised research framework including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, trust and security pain of payment and attitudes. For the online context, gen Z perceived all factors included in the revised research framework were found to have a noteworthy influence on purchase intentions using BNPL in the fashion industry. Moreover, the study identified both differences and similarities between the online and in-store context. For the in-store context, five out of the six factors in the revised research framework were perceived to be important for gen Z when purchasing fashion. Further the study suggests that there may be relational patterns between the factors, however the study did not examine relationships or degrees of associations between the factors, leaving room for future investigation

Experimentierräume in der österreichischen Literatur

Die Rezeption der experimentellen Literatur aus Österreich, die bis in die 1980er Jahre hinein nicht zum Literaturkanon gehört hatte, wurde maßgeblich durch den Wiener Germanistikprofessor und Leiter des Österreichischen Literaturarchivs Wendelin Schmidt-Dengler (1942-2008) geprägt. In seiner Funktion als Mitbegründer und wissenschaftlicher Betreuer des Franz-Werfel-Stipendienprogramms, in dessen Rahmen NachwuchswissenschaftlerInnen nicht nur aus Osteuropa bei ihren Dissertationen zur österreichischen Literatur gefördert beziehungsweise betreut werden, baute er ein internationales Netz von jungen AkademikerInnen auf, unter denen viele seine Vorliebe für das literarische Experiment teilen. Ende Mai 2018 trafen sich im Rahmen der internationalen Konferenz des Tschechischen Germanistenverbandes, die unter dem Titel 'Experimentierräume: Herausforderungen und Tendenzen' an der Westböhmischen Universität in Pilsen stattfand, viele ehemalige SchülerInnen von Prof. Schmidt-Dengler, darunter auch einige ehemalige Franz-Werfel-StipendiatInnen, in einer Sektion, um gemeinsam die experimentelle Literatur aus Österreich zu analysieren. Ihre Beiträge bilden den Kern des vorliegenden Konferenzbandes

Consensus Paper:Cerebellar Development

International audienceThe development of the mammalian cerebellum is orchestrated by both cell-autonomous programs and inductive environmental influences. Here, we describe the main processes of cerebellar ontogenesis, highlighting the neurogenic strategies used by developing progenitors, the genetic programs involved in cell fate specification, the progressive changes of structural organization, and some of the better-known abnormalities associated with developmental disorders of the cerebellum