University of Hildesheim

Fostering Attitudes and Communicative Self-Efficacy Through Structured Group Discussions on Environmental Socioscientific Issues

Group discussions enable argumentative development and are considered as a core strategy for addressing socioscientific issues (SSIs). Yet, in SSIs, students often struggle to navigate the decision-making process. This has increased interest in scaffolds that make both the proces...

The effects of different guiding methods on ski-specific body posture of severely visually impaired and blind skiers

Abstract Physical activity for blind or severely visually impaired people requires specific support. In alpine skiing, the required support is commonly provided by a human guide. The aim of the current study was to investigate possible differences between common guiding strategie...

Alpine forest genomics—advances in the research field and perspectives ahead

Abstract Key message Alpine or mountainous forest genomics research is rapidly moving from classic population genetic studies toward exploring population environmental adaptation to address climate vulnerabilities. For alpine conifers in particular, future progress in sustainable...

Using multi-trait polygenic scores to predict lithium responsiveness in patients with bipolar disorder

Background The predictive power of polygenic scores (PGSs) for lithium treatment response in bipolar disorder remains limited. Aims To enhance the prediction of lithium responsiveness by developing a multi-trait PGS (mt-PGS) combining genetic information from multiple phenotypes...

Changes in perceived psychosocial working conditions after psychotherapeutic consultation at work – exploratory post-hoc analyses from a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Psychotherapeutic consultation at work (PT-A) is a low-threshold intervention providing early work-focused treatment to employees with symptoms of common mental disorders (CMD). This post-hoc analysis explores whether PT-A, compared with routine care, is assoc...

Effects of multi-scale drivers on plant diversity and forage quality in traditional wood-pastures of Transylvania (Romania)

Traditional wood-pastures are agroforestry systems shaped by long-term low-intensity management. However, the relative importance of drivers of plant diversity and forage quality operating at different spatial scales in these systems remains poorly understood. We investigated 30...

Can individual differences in developmental changes be explained by processual dispositions? The sample case of accommodative adaptation

Piaget’s theory of cognitive development posits the accommodation of schemata as a central process when information cannot be incorporated (assimilated) into existing schemata. Interindividual variance in actually responding accommodatively to specific information is usually attr...

Effects of Internal Migration on the Life Satisfaction of Apprentices

Abstract Migration can have far-reaching implications for individuals’ life satisfaction (LS). Previous research has mostly examined how migration influences LS using broad samples of the adult population. Moreover, it has not sufficiently considered the influence of other import...

Food quality-driven variation in the link between innovation and survival in semi-natural populations of wild mice

Abstract Innovation underpins adaptation to environmental challenges, yet its link to fitness remains unclear. This may reflect context-dependent effects, with fitness benefits emerging primarily under poor environmental conditions or among individuals in poorer condition. Howeve...

Fostering the collaborative diagnosis of cross-domain skills in video-based simulations: An analysis of collaborative diagnostic activities

Abstract Teachers’ ability to assess pupils’ knowledge and skills is a crucial component of their daily responsibilities, as accurate diagnoses influence both the support provided to pupils and their learning outcomes. Traditionally, diagnosing pupils’ skills is an individual tas...