University of Kassel

Dark-State-Mediated Low-Energy Electron Attachment to Molecular Oxygen: Symmetry Adapted Decomposition of the DEA Resonance through Dyson-Orbitals’ Incoherent Mixing

Abstract Dissociative electron attachment (DEA) to O2 exhibits a prominent resonance peak at ∼6.5 eV, producing O– with a single kinetic energy band (∼1.5 eV) and a distinct four-lobed angular distribution. Using velocity-map imaging and complex absorbing potential equation-of-mo...

Phase control of interfering stimulated Raman pathways in the XUV regime

Abstract Coherent control uses interference between quantum pathways to enhance or suppress transitions to a target quantum state. In stimulated Raman excitation, such control can be achieved through interference between two indistinguishable pathways connecting the same initial...

Adoption of, attitudes towards, and perceived challenges of digital health in hospice and palliative care among professionals in Germany: a national cross-sectional web-based survey

Abstract Background Digital health technologies may support communication, symptom management, continuity of care, and access to services in hospice and palliative care. National data on their adoption, on professionals’ attitudes, and on perceived barriers are scarce. We examine...

Foliar Biostimulants Mitigate Water‐Deficit Effects on Morphophysiological Traits of Tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum L.)

This study evaluated whether foliar‐applied biostimulants can mitigate water‐deficit stress in tobacco ( Nicotiana tabacum L.) and improve several morphophysiological traits associated with drought tolerance under reduced irrigation. A comparative evaluation of three biostimulant...

A comprehensive study on ferredoxin isoforms in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803

Ferredoxins are central to cellular metabolism by mediating electron flow in energy conversion reactions. The focus of this study was to systematically examine twelve ferredoxin and ferredoxin-like proteins from Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 to identify their properties, activities,...

Formative and Reflective Measurement Models in Workplace Learning Research: A Critical Review and Guidelines

ABSTRACT Quantitative empirical research in workplace learning regularly makes use of measurement instruments that operationalize theoretical constructs. However, in domains related to workplace learning, high levels of measurement model misspecifications—up to 62% of all cases—h...

“ … based on the skewed theory building of the postcolonial movement”: Media conflicts surrounding postcolonial studies and antisemitism in Germany

The increasing recognition of postcolonial studies gave rise to a revisionist counter-movement on the conservative side in Germany, which went largely unnoticed until 2019. In the course of media conflicts over antisemitism in recent years, however, a majority opinion emerged in...

Canonical affordances and the multitemporal depth of sociomateriality

Abstract How do the temporal horizons of human experience shape what our social, cultural, and material environments afford? This question has become crucial as affordance research increasingly explores the social, cultural, and historical dimensions of perception and action. Rec...

What factors build user trust in human–technology relationships? An exploratory meta-analysis of the key antecedents to trust in IT artifacts

Purpose In response to various calls for more research extending our understanding of trust in IT artifacts, we synthesize the empirical evidence of prior studies in the rich stream of trust-related research to gain a more consistent picture regarding the role of trust antecedent...

Agreement and Discrepancies of Self- and Mother Reported Psychopathology from Adolescence Until Emerging Adulthood: Results of a Prospective Longitudinal Study

Abstract Discrepancies between self- and collateral reports of mental disorders are common and contain relevant information, yet the longitudinal development of informant discrepancies and associated factors remain unknown. The current study examined agreement and discrepancies b...

Interpass-Temperature-Dependent Dynamic Tensile Deformation Behavior of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel

This study investigates the influence of interpass temperature on the dynamic tensile deformation behavior of 316L stainless steel. Specimens were fabricated using cold metal transfer (CMT)-based wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) at interpass temperatures of room temperature...

Multispecies Justice Through Interspecies Deliberation

In this paper, we argue that multispecies justice should be able to integrate diverse ontologies, especially relational ontologies that emphasize relationships between human and more-than-human beings. After reviewing three existing accounts, we develop an approach to interspecie...

In Need of a Coalition of the Willing. How University Presidents Depend on Partners for Organisational Leadership

Abstract There are two major perspectives at the interface of organisational and higher education research. One describes universities as organisations transforming into organisational actors and university presidents as actors who have gained more power as important drivers of t...

Contrasting Root Fungal Communities and Pathogen Loads in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Faba Bean Plants During a Severe Drought Year

Drought is increasingly recognized as an important factor shaping plant-associated microbiomes, yet field evidence linking variation in root microbial communities to contrasting plant health outcomes under drought conditions remains limited. During the 2022 growing season, an ext...

Data‐Driven Procurement for Managing Crises: Lessons From a European Automotive Manufacturer

ABSTRACT Global crises and persistent uncertainty have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains. Procurement departments, traditionally focused on cost optimization, are increasingly required to act as strategic orchestrators of supply chains. This paper examines a data‐driven...

Upcycling waste apples into platform chemicals: pilot-scale production of lactic and succinic acids

Abstract The conversion of renewable biological resources into value-added products is essential for supporting the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. This study explores the use of waste apples—a byproduct generated in large quantities along the fresh apple supply chain—as...

Teacher Decision-Making in Multilingual EFL Task Selection: Evidence from Scenario-Based Concurrent Think-Aloud Protocols

Teachers in increasingly multilingual EFL classrooms must select tasks that align with language-learning evidence, learner diversity, and classroom feasibility. Yet we know comparatively little about the real-time criteria teachers use when choosing between task options that diff...

Quality Assurance in Outpatient Psychotherapy

Abstract: Background: Between 2021 and 2023, we launched three quality assurance (QA) projects to establish a secure, clinically useful, and easily implementable QA system for (1) adult psychotherapy patients in (a) outpatient training clinics and (b) private practice and (2) chi...

Longitudinal study of prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in German organic meat chicken farms

ABSTRACT Widespread prevalence of fluoroquinolone-resistant Campylobacter spp. in meat chicken is a major concern for public health. We examined the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of thermotolerant Campylobacter spp. in 14 German organic meat chicken farms rearing slow-g...

Coordinated motion planning: Multi-agent path finding in a densely packed, bounded domain

Abstract We study Multi-Agent Path Finding for arrangements of labeled agents in the interior of a simply connected domain: Given a unique start and target position for each agent, the goal is to find a sequence of parallel, collision-free agent motions that minimizes the overall...