Ichnology, paleopedology, & sedimentology of the Cubango Megafan core: Using bioturbation to interpret environment, soil formation, sediment accumulation rate, hydrology, & climate

.

How is the concept of hybridity useful in thinking about third party humanitarian interventions? Case Studies: Bougainville and Solomon Islands

How one should carry out state-building humanitarian interventions responsibly and with positive outcomes has been called one of the primary problems of international relations today (Fry and Kabutaulaka 2008, 2-3). In the Pacific region, this is further complicated by recent colonial history, extreme power differences between states and increasing regionalism. The aim of my study is to assess two peace-building interventions, one in Bougainville and one in the Solomon Islands, in terms of their ability to build stable governance and lasting peace. To do this, I will be looking through the lens of hybridity - a term recently popularised in peace studies literature (Clements et al 2007; Mac Ginty 2011; Richmond 2009 & 2010). Using 'hybrid-sensitivity' as a way of assessing interventions could be a way forward in terms of assessing how foreign interventions can deal with the problems associated with national sovereignty, post- and/ or neo-colonialism and our responsibility to protect others elsewhere - and to secure security within the region

Mercedes-Benz symphony

Mercedes-Benz Symphony describes a vision for Mercedes-Benz Design inspired by music. The inspirational and experimental nature of the project serves the purpose of inspiring people and creating a connection between Music and Automotive Design. Placing the focus on the creative process of experimentation with the transition from an audible to visual experience the ob- server is introduced to a fabulous journey of design perception. The result of this research is illustrated by an automotive form study following this design philosophy. The complexity of the front of the car visualises the introductory beginning of a musical piece with various instruments, rhythmi- cal patterns and melodies. The side is kept solid and sculptural as a song progresses it will be experienced as an exciting whole. The rear end represents the conclusive statement, with quota- tions from previous elements. The vehicle itself becomes a mu- sical piece

How is the concept of hybridity useful in thinking about third party humanitarian interventions? Case Studies: Bougainville and Solomon Islands

How one should carry out state-building humanitarian interventions responsibly and with positive outcomes has been called one of the primary problems of international relations today (Fry and Kabutaulaka 2008, 2-3). In the Pacific region, this is further complicated by recent colonial history, extreme power differences between states and increasing regionalism. The aim of my study is to assess two peace-building interventions, one in Bougainville and one in the Solomon Islands, in terms of their ability to build stable governance and lasting peace. To do this, I will be looking through the lens of hybridity - a term recently popularised in peace studies literature (Clements et al 2007; Mac Ginty 2011; Richmond 2009 & 2010). Using 'hybrid-sensitivity' as a way of assessing interventions could be a way forward in terms of assessing how foreign interventions can deal with the problems associated with national sovereignty, post- and/ or neo-colonialism and our responsibility to protect others elsewhere - and to secure security within the region

Mercedes-Benz symphony

Mercedes-Benz Symphony describes a vision for Mercedes-Benz Design inspired by music. The inspirational and experimental nature of the project serves the purpose of inspiring people and creating a connection between Music and Automotive Design. Placing the focus on the creative process of experimentation with the transition from an audible to visual experience the ob- server is introduced to a fabulous journey of design perception. The result of this research is illustrated by an automotive form study following this design philosophy. The complexity of the front of the car visualises the introductory beginning of a musical piece with various instruments, rhythmi- cal patterns and melodies. The side is kept solid and sculptural as a song progresses it will be experienced as an exciting whole. The rear end represents the conclusive statement, with quota- tions from previous elements. The vehicle itself becomes a mu- sical piece

Prognosefaktoren von 23 Patienten mit operativ versorgtem Plasmozytombefall der Wirbelsäule

Diese retrospektive Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit prognostischen Faktoren bei geplanter, operativer Versorgung von Patienten mit Plasmozytombefall der Wirbelsäule. Als Hilfsmittel dienten hierbei sowohl der Tokuhashi-, als auch der Tomita-Score, sowie modifizierte Versionen der beiden Scores. Es wurden 23 Patienten retrospektiv bis zum 27.11.2014 untersucht, welche in den Universitäts- und Rehabilitationskliniken Ulm (RKU) von 1994 bis 2010 eine dorsale Spondylodese bei gesichertem Plasmozytombefall der Wirbelsäule erhalten hatten. Operationsindikationen waren dabei Schmerzen, Instabilität und/oder neurologische Ausfälle. Die geschätzte mittlere Überlebenszeit betrug hierbei 102 Monate. Aufgrund der geringen Fallzahl ist das Ergebnis nicht signifikant, dennoch lässt sich vermuten, dass der Tokuhashi-Scores 2005 in seiner modifizierten Form als zusätzliche Entscheidungshilfe bei Plasmozytompatienten mit Wirbelsäulenbefall dienen kann. Der Tomita-Score hatte in seiner modifizierten Form den größten Übereinstimmungsanteil in Bezug auf die tatsächliche Überlebenszeit, lies sich jedoch bei fehlenden viszeralen Metastasen im Kollektiv lediglich auf die ossäre Metastasierung hin untersuchen und erscheint daher zumindest für Patienten mit solitärem Plasmozytom ungeeignet

A Novel, User-Friendly Indoor Mapping Approach for OpenStreetMap

The community project OpenStreetMap (OSM), which is well-known for its open geographic data, still lacks a commonly accepted mapping scheme for indoor data. Most of the previous approaches show inconveniences in their mapping workflow and affect the mapper's motivation. In our paper an easy to use data scheme for OSM indoor mapping is presented. Finally, by means of several rendering examples from our Android application, we show that the new data scheme is capable for real world scenarios

Development of Indoor Environments with a Novel Indoor Mapping Approach for OpenStreetMap

The community project OpenStreetMap (OSM), which is well-known for its open geographic data, still lacks a commonly accepted mapping scheme for indoor data. Most of the previous approaches show inconveniences in their mapping workflow and affect the mapper's motivation. In our paper, an easy to use data scheme for OSM indoor mapping is presented. Finally, by means of several rendering examples from our Android application, we show that the new data scheme is capable for real world scenarios