Universität der Bundeswehr München

A variationally consistent beam-to-beam point coupling formulation for geometrically exact beam theories

Abstract Slender beam-like structures frequently occur in engineering applications and often interact at discrete locations through joints or connectors. Accurate modeling of such interactions is particularly challenging when different numerical formulations are involved in terms...

Motivation to Change, Therapeutic Alliance and Outcome—A Complex Interaction in Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

ABSTRACT Objective The role of the therapeutic alliance (TA) in treatment outcomes of anorexia nervosa (AN) appears to be less substantial than in other disorders. However, the therapeutic process is a complex trajectory with many variables influencing each other. Hence, investig...

Empathy and Interpersonal Sensitivity in Pornography Use and Problematic Pornography Use: A Narrative Review

Abstract Purpose of Review Pornography consumption has become increasingly prevalent in digital environments, with a subset of individuals developing problematic pornography use (PPU). Despite growing research interest, limited attention has been given to the role of empathy and...

Has there been a decoupling of inflation expectations? Evidence from Germany during the ECB's recent inflation episode (2020–2026)

Purpose This paper aims to examine whether inflation expectations in Germany became more persistent and adjusted asymmetrically following the recent inflation shock faced by the European Central Bank (ECB). The analysis investigates whether expectations respond symmetrically to r...

Optical Reconstruction and Quantitative Evaluation of Arc Position in Stud Welding

This study presents an optical reconstruction method for the quantitative evaluation of arc position in stud welding. Knowledge of the instantaneous arc position is essential for understanding arc dynamics and enabling process monitoring and control. The relative spatial position...