Dorf Neu Denken

Grundlage für diesen Beitrag ist die Forschungsarbeit “Dorf neu denken” (Mirkes 2017), die in Teilen hier vorgestellt wird. Das Paper beleuchtet dabei schlaglichtartig die Situation im ländlichen Raum (in Luxemburg) unter den Fragestellungen der kulturellen historischen Bezüge zwischen Stadt- und Landleben, der Bedeutung von Landschaft und ihrer Veränderung und der Frage, was ist “Zuhause”. Demgegenüber stehen Zukunftsprognosen “für Dörfer mit Zukunft” (Seitz 2015). Am Beispiel der Gemeinde Consdorf/Luxemburg wird das adaptierbare Modell “Dorf neu denken” erläutert und diskutiert, ob und wie fern dieses Modell ein zukünftiges Instrument der Entwicklung von Dörfern im ländlichen Raum im Digitalen Zeitalter sein kann

Die Zukunft liegt im ländlichen Raum!

Attraktiver, bezahlbarer und gleichzeitig qualitativ hochwertiger Wohnraum zu generieren, vor allem inRegionen mit starkem Zuwachs, ist eine aktuelle Herausforderung, die schon lange über die Ränder der Städte hinausgewachsen ist. Da dieses Thema vor allem auch kleinere Städte und den ländlichen Raum betrifft, wird es um so wichtiger wie wir mit diesem in Zukunft umgehen. Welche Grundlagen braucht es,damit auch in Zukunft noch hochwertige Baukultur entstehen kann? Gerade Großstädte versuchen ihre Identität zu finden/definieren durch Leitbilder und Perspektiven, dieaufzeigen, wie diese Orte versuchen ihre Qualität zu verbessern und aktuellen und zukünftigen Lebensweisen gerecht zu werden, ohne dabei humorlose digitale Maschinen zu werden. Da mehr als 50% derWeltbevölkerung in Städten wohnt, lassen Aussagen wie „die Zukunft liegt in der Stadt“ (Fischbach, 2010) oft den ländlichen Raum in Vergessenheit geraten. Somit ist es umso wichtiger, sich intensiv mit dem ländlichen Raum auseinanderzusetzen, der gegenüber den Städten bei weitem den größeren Teil der Landesfläche einnimmt. Der Umgang mit Dörfern, ist somit ein subtiles Thema, bei dem es enormen Bedarfnach neuen Methoden, Prozessen und Selbstverständnissen gibt (Stippich, 2017). Die Grundlage für diesen Beitrag ist die Forschungsarbeit „Dorf Neu Denken“(Mirkes, 2017), dessen Modell Dörfer durch sogenannte Allmendeflächen neu strukturiert und die umliegende Kulturlandschaft mit integriert. Um diese Modelle zu generieren und zu entwerfen, können Tools wie das QGIS-Plug-In von Michael Minn (Minn, 2018) den Entwurfsprozess unterstützen. Dörfer können somit wachsen und ihre Potenziale nutzen, ohne dabei ihre Vorzüge aufzugeben, sondern im Gegenteil, sie weiter zu stärken füraktuelle und zukunftsorientierte Lebensräume, die smarte und digitale Lösungen integrieren und trotzdem den emotionalen menschlichen Ansprüchen gerecht werden

The Correlation Between Classroom Engagement Strategies and Student Behavior

Shoulders and Krei (2015) conducted a study which revealed that for teachers to be effective in their role, students must be engaged in their learning. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects classroom engagement strategies have on student behavior. There will be three engagement strategies implemented throughout this study, these include turn and talks, cold calling, and Whole Brain Teaching strategies. Behaviors that will be analyzed include on-task versus off-task behavior and overall student participation. The participants in this research project include middle school students, 6th through 8th grade. The sample group will consist of 24 students. The academic content area being addressed is mathematics, specifically math intervention. The study will take place during the student’s scheduled class time. Direct observations and video recordings will be conducted and analyzed; the video recordings will be stored in a locked filing cabinet in the co- investigator’s office

Lender Liability Under a Workout Agreement: A View Towards a More Balanced Approach

This Comment discusses the modern trend of workout agreements and the particular difficulties these agreements have given rise to. The Comment discusses the inadequacies of the traditional theories used in lender liability settings and advocates the imposition of a fiduciary relationship in workout agreements where the lender is given control of the operation of the debtor\u27s business

Net Zero City : A City for Green Hydrogen in Namibia : IESL - Master Studio Summer Term 2023

Europe has pledged to take the lead in climate protection. Germany has also set ambitious targets to meet this commitment, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2045. For the foreseeable future, however, there will not be enough renewable energy generation and storage capacity to meet domestic demand. Therefore, additional alternative energy sources from abroad will have to be used. Green hydrogen is a promising option for importing renewable energy. For this reason, large-scale green hydrogen projects are being initiated in several countries. One of these projects, which has received much media attention, is located in the south of Namibia, in the hinterland of the port city of Lüderitz, a windy and sunny region that offers favourable climatic conditions for producing renewable energy. Within a few years, the project is expected to create up to 3,000 jobs in Lüderitz and increase the population by around half. The dynamic growth of the town, combined with the ambitious goals of the overall project, is an opportunity to develop the expansion of Lüderitz as a model carbon-neutral town. This documentation of the urban design master studio in 2023 summarises innovative concepts for a Net Zero City, combining a diverse mix of uses and sustainable urban development. In "what if?"-scenarios, these projects demonstrate the qualities that carbon-neutral urban expansions can offer and the potential synergies that could be realised in interaction with existing urban structures

At Options with Children with Autism

According to information from the Center for Disease Control Prevention (2007) it is estimated that autism affects 1 in 150 births. The Autism Society of America (2007) reports that the prevalence of autism is expected to increase by 10-17 % per year. It has been shown through research that assistive technology can benefit or increase performance in children with autism spectrum disorder. It also can address performance areas limited in children with autism, such as communication, cognition, self-care, leisure, social/play, productivity, and sensorimotor (Reed, 2002). Assistive technology can aid these children in various contexts such as school, home, and play. There is a lack of knowledge among entry-level professionals and educators in regards to implementing assistive technology devices ((Bryant, Erin, Lock, Allan, & Resta, 1998; Long& Perry, 2006; Long, Woolverton, Perry, & Thomas, 2007) A literature review was conducted in order to obtain an overview of autism, assistive technology used for children with autism, and what the need is for training in assistive technology. An inservice was developed based on the findings from the literature review. The inservice is intended to provide an overview of autism, assistive technology and the specific assistive devices used for children with autism. This inservice is designed for entry-level occupational therapists, physical therapists and educators who are working with children with autism. It is intended to be three hours in duration, and be presented by an occupational therapist who has knowledge about autism and assistive technology. All materials needed for the instructor as well as the participants are included in the product

Adolescent Predictors of Binge Drinking in Adulthood: The Association with Psychiatric Disorders in Emerging Adulthood

This study investigates harsh parenting, parental drunkenness, deviant peers, adolescent alcohol use, academic performance, and emotional distress as experienced in adolescence on criteria for behavioral, substance use, affective, or anxiety disorders by age 23. This study also sought to understand how psychiatric disorders were associated with later binge drinking in adulthood (n = 501). Data come from a prospective 28-year longitudinal study of rural Midwestern families. Predictors at Time 1 were assessed in adolescence (15, 16, and 18 years old). Lifetime prevalence of psychiatric disorders was assessed in emerging adulthood (age 23), and binge drinking was self-reported at Time 3 (ages 27, 29, and 31). Results obtained from structure equation modeling and logistic regression using Mplus version 8 indicated deviant peers and low grade point average increased the likelihood of having met criteria for a behavioral disorder by age 23, while deviant peers and adolescent alcohol use increased the likelihood of having met criteria for a substance use disorder. Deviant peers and emotional distress in adolescence increased the likelihood for an affective disorder, while only emotional distress increased the likelihood for an anxiety disorder. Substance use disorder was associated with later binge drinking at ages 27-31. This study offers unique insight into how family, peer, and individual risk factors influence specific psychiatric disorders by age 23. Multiple informants provide a more complex understanding of how these risk factors influence later psychiatric diagnoses, as well as how externalizing disorders are associated with later binge drinking in adulthood

Far-infrared photo-conductivity of electrons in an array of nano-structured antidots

We present far-infrared (FIR) photo-conductivity measurements for a two-dimensional electron gas in an array of nano-structured antidots. We detect, resistively and spectrally resolved, both the magnetoplasmon and the edge-magnetoplasmon modes. Temperature-dependent measurements demonstrates that both modes contribute to the photo resistance by heating the electron gas via resonant absorption of the FIR radiation. Influences of spin effect and phonon bands on the collective excitations in the antidot lattice are observed.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure

The impact of maternal incarceration on family functioning over 15 years

The U.S. has seen a substantial increase in incarcerated women since the 1990s, most of which are mothers. Women who experience cumulative oppression prior to incarceration (e.g., financial strain, substance use, violence, etc.) often commit crime to alleviate negative emotions. Moreover, adolescents with an incarcerated parent are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors. Within the limited literature, there is a clear connection between maternal incarceration and negative child outcomes. Guided by feminist theory and using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS) Years 1--15-year follow-ups, I hypothesized that 1) financial strain, substance use, and IPV (Years 1 and 3) would be associated with maternal incarceration (Year 5), 2) maternal incarceration (Year 5), would be positively associated with adolescent delinquency and negatively associated with family well-being, and 3) maternal incarceration (Year 5) would mediate the relationship between the early childhood environments (Years 1 and 3) and adolescent delinquent behaviors and family well-being (Year 15). Results indicated that maternal incarceration medicated the relationship between increased maternal substance use and IPV with higher levels of parenting stress and lower levels or family engagement. Results demonstrate implications for family well-being, as an event of maternal incarceration is predictive of lower levels of family engagement over time. Thus, efforts should be made to increase and maintain family contact and engagement, especially after an event of maternal incarceration.Includes bibliographical references