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The Journal for Individual Psychology plans to announce the topics for the upcoming issues and invites interested authors to submit articles. The topics for the upcoming issues are "Nude Pictures" for Issue 3/2023, "Education from an Individual Psychological Perspective" for Issue 4/2023, "Groups" for Issue 1/2024, and "Object and Subject in the Field of Powerlessness and Creative Power" for Issue 2/2024. The submitted manuscripts will be anonymously reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

The Museum of Modern Literature and the Schiller National Museum exhibit the collections of the German Literature Archive. That means: much paper, much pieces of writing and many invisible things - the nucleus of writing and thinking, the motivations and dynamic environments of inventing. The "flat ware" in the exhibitions is a liminal area between body and mind, material and sense, sign and language. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of telemonitoring in the care of patients with sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) can enhance medical support significantly. Telemonitoring aims to help physicians detect therapy problems early and thus improve patients' therapy adherence. Diagnostics and therapy decisions in the telemonitoring process nevertheless remain the responsibility of sleep specialists. The selection of data monitored, their evaluation and resulting consequences fall to the physician, who makes decisions and prescribes therapy in consultation with the patient. In light of professional legal and ethical requirements, it must be ensured that extensive changes to the process flow in sleep medicine are designed in a way to guarantee high-quality patient care. In this position paper, the German Sleep Society, the German Respiratory Society, the Association of Pneumological Hospitals and the Federal Association of German Pneumologists comment on important aspects for implementation of telemonitoring for SRBD and describe the basic conditions required for its use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ralf Schimmer answers questions about Max Planck Society's positioning on open access systems and also speaks a bout motives and date of the release of its keynote paper “ Disrupting the subscription journals ' business model for the necessary largescale transformation to open access: A Max Planck Digital Library Open Access Policy White Paper" . The interv ie w also refects the differe t kinds and fun ding of open access systems as well as the question about future tasks of libraries, of open access systems w ill succeed the classic pattern of journ ls which rely on subscriptions und licences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A position paper on the topic of freedom of expression and the right to access political, ideological, and religious literature in libraries is presented.

This paper discusses two Coptic morphemes whose etymology has remained obscure to this day, namely the n-prefix of the so-called adjective verbs such as ⲛ-ⲁⲛⲟⲩ= „is good", as well as the particle ⲡⲉ that often accompanies the preterite converter. It is suggested that both of them came into existence by a false segmentation of contexts in which their predecessors typically used to occur. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is conceived as a first step towards the Kemyt (re)contextualization. By exploring the specific layout and paratext of Kemyt, it intends to shed light on the scribes who wrote the many partial copies of this letter-like composition and in which circumstances. I first address the layout, the ink choices, and the writing orientation. I then turn my attention to the text structure: dividers, ending marks, as well as colophons, dedications, and underwriting. The dated ostraca and their frequent identification as school exercises are discussed before moving on to the textual revision practices and looking for an explanation to the low proportion of corrected texts despite faulty content. All this enabled me to highlight a set of scribal practices, in which scribes draw, some being proper to the Kemyt, some being common to the rest of the text production. These practices revealed a complex network, from beginning students to senior scribes, through assistant scribes and early career scribes, which contributed to the crafting and the transmission of scribal knowledge during the New Kingdom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On September 17, 2023, the Jewish Medieval Heritage in Erfurt was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee chaired by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. This brought a decades-long process to its provisional conclusion, in which research into the history of the Jewish community in Erfurt in the Middle Ages and its material evidence had been intensified in preparation for the World Heritage application and also during the evaluation, thus leading to a great increase in knowledge. This process should and must continue, but an (interim) conclusion can be drawn in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the history of the Graß or Graß and Barth publishing house in Breslau from the eighteenth to the middle of the nineteenth century. In particular, it tackles the role of women in the management and the involvement of the printing house in the dissemination of Haskalah literature, two chapters that are usually underrepresented in book history. In addition, the commitment of a Christian printer to Hebrew printing and his involvement with the Jewish Enlightenment will be addressed. The hitherto under-researched history of the Graßische Druckerei in Breslau will thus be embedded in cultural-historical questions about booklore, the Central European Haskalah and Gender Studies. Additionally, the paper examines the transfer of knowledge between the majority and minority population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is a reply to George Pattison's magistral triology on a "Philosophy of Christian Life" – focusing on its second part: "A Rhetorics of the Words" (2019). The paper offers an analysis of the main concept, namely the 'call' or the 'vocation'. This leads to three basic questions concerning the lack of vocation's communal character in Pattison's account; his one-sided inclination to pessimism in his cultural critique; and, the only marginal role that other articulations than the call might play within a "devout life" and its ambivalent authority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a method for the measurement of morphological features of horses that is suitable for mobile applications and requires only a smartphone camera to perform measurements with a short preparation time. This study compares, various body lengths of 46 warmblood horses. The 3D-coordinates were determined photogrammetrically i.e.), using overlapping photographs and video recordings. To measure the relevant points, 12 markers were affixed at significant points to the left body side of the horses. A local coordinate system was defined by using a mobile reference frame to ensure that the measurements can be collected independently of local conditions and still are directly comparable. The measurements were repeated three times and analyzed for their accuracy by various statistical methods. With an average standard deviation of 1.75 cm for the three repeated body length measurements, the method is very reliable. The repetitions of the body length measurements showed that body parts with a high mobility, especially the measurements from the neck to the withers, have a significant impact on the attainable accuracy. To determine the absolute accuracy of the photogrammetric measurement method, a single horse was also measured with a terrestrial laser scanner (TLS). The standard deviation of the two measurements was between 0.24 cm and 1.79 cm, which demonstrates the high absolute accuracy of the measurement method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: In this paper we review the current literature on the clinical problem that some patients do not achieve response after adequately conducted psychotherapy. We explicate our understanding of nonresponse and treatment resistance including the operational definitions, summarize the theoretical explanations and empirical studies and put forward possible study designs and treatment options. Methods: Literature search using PubMed and Web of Science. Results: For the domain of psychotherapy, the term treatment resistance does not seem appropriate; instead, we use the more descriptive terms nonresponse and recurrent nonresponse. Generally, this topic is far less represented in psychotherapy than in pharmacotherapy. Controlled switching studies with a switch from pharmacotherapy to psychotherapy are rare and those switching from one psychotherapeutic approach to another are nearly nonexistent. Building on clinical considerations, we propose a flow-chart for clinical decision making after nonresponse in psychotherapy. Discussion: Learning from errors is highly beneficial. This principle should be more consistently followed up in psychotherapy research as well as in supervision and training. Guidelines should include consensual and evidence-based advice on how to deal with nonresponse and recurring nonresponse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

»This space is so dreary - the kind of place you'd go to if you wanted to hang yourself.« Patient and therapist maneuvering between psychoanalysis, neurology and palliative care The paper is a reflection on the psychotherapeutic treatment of a patient viewed from the perspectives of psychoanalysis, neurology and palliative care. The author discusses the development of these three perspectives, showing how they complement and enrich, but also interfere with each other in the course of treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Predictive processing in neuropsychoanalysis.Feelings as an aid to navigating the field of tension between powerlessness and creative powerIn this paper I summarise Mark Solms' neuropsychoanalytic model of the generation of consciousness, according to which consciousness is not, as previously presumed, generated in the cerebral cortex, but in the upper brainstem. References to individual psychology are shown. Tracing back to Kant and Darwin, both models understand psychological dynamics - including the question of conscious or unconscious processing - as a result of self-organisation, the goal of which it is to maintain homeostasis. It is within this field of tension that teleologic intentionality and subjective consciousness are developed. In the final discussion of various aspects, reification is understood as a means of finding a reliable prediction. Solms and Adler describe basal processes, which might inform work with patients with early/structural issues. Considering the question, what it is that is felt, when we feel, Adler places a greater emphasis on relationality. This is understood as a response to a situation characterised by double dynamics, i. e. the need to establish a relationship to the outer world in which homeostasis can be maintained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Various professional groups are involved in the daily work of the central operating room with the aim of providing the best possible treatment for each individual using modern medical technology (sociotechnical system) in a cost-effective manner. Ensuring perioperative patient safety is of particular importance. At the same time, the efficient use of the central operating room is essential for the economic success of a hospital. Preoperative preparation is a complex process with many substeps that are often difficult to manage. Historically, the focus has been on retrospective learning from errors and incidents. More recent approaches take a systemic view. A central idea is to consider the mostly positive course of treatment and the adjustments to daily work that are currently required by the people involved (Safety-II). By taking greater account of how the many components of the system interact, processes can be better understood and specific measures derived. This strengthens the system's ability to adapt to changes and disturbances, thus ensuring that goals are achieved. The functional resonance analysis method (FRAM) is an internationally recognized method for modelling work as done compared to work as imagined. This paper presents the application of FRAM to preoperative preparation in a major regional hospital. Objective: Is FRAM suitable for improving process understanding in preoperative preparation? Material and methods: An interdisciplinary project team identified relevant functions of preoperative preparation through document analysis and walkthroughs. Based on this, more than 30 guided interviews were conducted with functionaries. The results were presented graphically and specific information, such as safety-related statements or reasons for the variability of functions, were also presented textually. In the next phase, statements were evaluated and compared with the target model and the job descriptions. Results: The FRAM revealed the process as a complex network of relationships. During the modelling process, a varying degree of centrality and variability of certain functions became apparent. From the observations, the project team selected those with high relevance for patient safety and for the efficiency of the overall process in order to prioritize starting points for deriving measures to increase resilience. These starting points relate either to single functions, such as surgical site marking or to multiple functions that are variable in their execution, such as delays due to nonsynchronized duty times. Conclusion: The FRAM conducted provides valuable new insights into the functioning of complex sociotechnical systems that go far beyond classical linear methods. The awareness of operational processes gained and the resulting dynamic view of interactions within the system enable specific measures to be derived that promote resilient behavior and reduce critical variability, thus contributing to increased patient safety and efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Disposal has always been a source of conflict in academic and scientific libraries. Amid the increasing relevance of electronic resources, the disposal of e-books is becoming pertinent as well. Weighing up the pros and cons, every academic library should consider carefully whether it sides with the "Das frisst kein Brot/It doesn't consume space" team or the "Need to weed" team. The paper makes a proposal where to start the negotiation process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary The significant cultural achievement of the development of the cultivation of Coca (Erythroxylum coca) by the indigenous South Americans was never adequately recognised by the European Conquerors. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate its importance for Western science by summarising its perception during the colonial period and the 19th century and reviewing the isolation of cocaine, its use as local anaesthetic, determination of its chemical structure and synthesis of substitutes as milestones of Western chemistry, pharmacy and medicine. Finally, it summarises the culturally impact of cocaine on the Western culture during the 20th century and the economic impact of coca production in South America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

According to a traditional interpretation of Kierkegaard, he endorses a strong form of direct doxastic voluntarism on which we can, by brute force of will, make a “leap of faith” to believe propositions that we ourselves take to be improbable and absurd. Yet most leading Kierkegaard scholars now wholly reject this reading, instead interpreting Kierkegaard as holding that the will can affect what we believe only indirectly. This paper argues that Kierkegaard does in fact endorse a restricted, sophisticated, and plausible version of direct doxastic voluntarism. On Kierkegaard's view, when we take ourselves to be in an epistemically permissive situation, we have the ability to form outright beliefs (but not credences) at will in virtue of our ability to voluntarily 1) open or close inquiry and 2) determine our attitude towards epistemic risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a November 2008 further education conference at the Carl von Ossietzky Provincial and University Library in Hamburg, Germany on the theme "So That Paper Persists... Experiences With Mass Deacidification." The rationale, methodology, scope, and evaluated results of paper deacidification projects in various German libraries were reviewed.

The Journal for Individual Psychology plans to announce the topics for the upcoming issues and invites interested authors to submit articles. The topics for the upcoming issues are the conference proceedings of the DGIP Annual Conference 2022, nude pictures, education from an individual psychological perspective, and groups. The submissions will undergo an anonymous peer review. The editorial deadlines for the respective issues are December 1, 2022, March 1, 2023, June 1, 2023, and September 1, 2022. [Extracted from the article]

Background: According to the legal definition healthcare systems and their components (e.g., hospitals) are part of the critical infrastructure of modern industrial nations. During the last few years hospitals increasingly became targets of cyber attacks causing severe impairment of their operability for weeks or even months. According to the German federal strategy for protection of critical infrastructures (KRITIS strategy), hospitals are obligated to take precautions against potential cyber attacks or other IT incidents. Objective: This article describes the process of planning, execution and results of an advanced table-top exercise which took place in a university hospital in Germany and simulated the first 3 days after a cyber attack causing a total failure of highly critical IT systems. Material and methods: During a first stage lasting about 8 months IT-dependent processes within the clinical routine were identified and analyzed. Then paper-based and off-line back-up processes and workarounds were developed and department-specific emergency plans were defined. Finally, selected central facilities such as pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, IT and the hospitals crisis management team took part in the actual disaster exercise. Afterwards the participants were asked to evaluate the exercise and the hospitals cyber security using a questionnaire. On this basis the authors visualized the hospitalʼs resilience against cyber incidents and defined short-term, medium-term and long-term needs for action. Results: Of the participants 85% assessed the exercise as beneficial, 97% indicated that they received adequate support during the preparations and 75% had received sufficient information; however, only 34% had the opinion that the hospitalʼs and their own preparedness against critical IT failures were sufficient. Before the exercise took place, IT-specific emergency plans were present only in 1.7% of the hospital facilities but after the exercise in 86.7% of the clinical and technical departments. The highest resilience against cyber attacks was not surprisingly reported by facilities that still work routinely with paper-based or off-line processes, the IT department showed the lowest resilience as it would come to a complete shutdown in cases of a total IT failure. Conclusion: The authors concluded that the planning phase is the most important stage of developing the whole exercise, giving the best opportunity for working out fallback levels and workarounds and through this strengthen the hospitals resilience against cyber attacks and comparable incidents. A meticulous preparedness can minimize the severe effects a total IT failure can cause on patient care, staff and the hospital as a whole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper compares the different views of the two former presidents of the French National Library in the controversy over Google Books. Jean-Noël Jeanneney's criticism and rejection of any library collaboration with commercial enterprises such as Google is outlined, including his promotion for Europeana as a joint European alternative project. This is contrasted with his successor Bruno Racine's more open approach towards mass-scale digitisation in collaboration with commercial partners. The paper concludes with an outlook on the National Library's digitisation policy under the current management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, it is intended to put a spotlight on some of the more interesting sections of the Coffin Texts, originating from human error, visible in the variation between the witnesses. Besides showing the sections of text with these variations, explanations are provided on how the distinct variations could have occurred. For this paper, three topics of variation will be discussed: Variation due to errors caught by the scribes, variation due to redaction, by replacing pronouns with the name of the owner or changing double columns into singular columns or by abbreviating sections of text and finally variations due to homophony. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ancient Egyptian herbal literature is sparsely documented, but recently an herbal treatise has been discovered that provides new information about ancient Egyptian medical practice. The treatise deals exclusively with a single plant and its seed, representing a specialized subtype of the herbal genre. There are also demotic papyri and isolated herbal entries that use similar constructions. The herbal books contain information about the use of herbs for treating snake bites and other injuries. It is believed that the herbal books belong to the Egyptian tradition and were already standardized in the New Kingdom. There are also indications of the use of non-native plants in Egypt. The social contexts of the herbal books are largely unknown, but they were likely used both in temples and in private households. It is believed that knowledge about plants was mainly transmitted orally, but was also documented in writing. The article also discusses the identification of plants and seeds in ancient Egyptian remedies. However, the exact identification of some plants remains unclear. The article also discusses the plant snw-p.t in ancient Egypt, which may have been imported from abroad. The article provides an overview of the herbal genre in ancient Egypt and presents various sources and texts on this topic. [Extracted from the article]

This paper presents an overview of the contents of 2nd Generation Eurocode 7 Part 2, highlighting two of the major changes introduced, being the Ground Model and the Rock Engineering implementation. The document is organized from a ground property perspective so that the role of Part 2 and the links with the geotechnical design are much clearer than in the previous edition. Its new title is a clear indication of this idea: "Ground properties" including both soil and rock properties. The need to have representative values for the ground properties is the objective of this new Part 2, which is intended to guide designers on the path to obtain those values by means of the Desk Study, Site Inspection, Field Investigation and Laboratory Testing. Given this framework, the paper explains the concepts behind the Ground Model, the main output of the Ground Investigation, which includes the ground profile, the geometric properties of the ground and its layers, groundwater, and the derived values of the ground properties, paying attention of the role of discontinuities in such ground profile. The tasks that form the Ground Investigation and the minimum number of activities to be performed are described. This new version of EN 1997 will include a Rock Engineering perspective for all above items. And finally, the ground properties of the rock material and the rock mass are listed and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current first generation of Eurocodes is a suite of ten European standards for the design of buildings and civil engineering works, whose implementation started in 2010. EN 1990 sets the basis of structural design, with the other Eurocodes dealing with different materials and specific aspects of design. Geotechnical aspects of design are covered by EN 1997 "Geotechnical design", usually called Eurocode 7. The evolution of the Eurocodes started in 2012 and the main objectives of their revision were to incorporate improvements that reflect the state‐of‐the‐art in engineering design and the needs of the civil engineering market, to improve the ease‐of‐use and to harmonize practice between countries. While the original version was developed largely based on soil mechanics, the aim was that the revised version treats soil and rock on an equal basis. The second generation of the Eurocodes is now nearly finished, and the revised EN 1997 is expected to be formally approved in 2024. This paper is the first of a set of six informative papers on the revised Eurocodes and rock engineering, prepared by members of the Rock Engineering Platform of CEN/TC250/SC7, a group of rock engineering experts that has been assisting in drafting EN 1997 from a rock‐engineering perspective. The paper presents the main changes to EN 1990 and EN 1997 as far as they affect geotechnical and rock engineering design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents an update on a paper deacidification project at the Badische Landesbibliothek library

The management and maintenance of paper-based patient record archives involve high running costs. Therefore, many health care providers choose to digitize their paper records subsequently destroying the originals. By now, this is an established procedure for patient records from routine care. However, at present it is unclear under which circumstances the patient records of patients taking part in clinical trials can be destroyed after digitization. Paper-based original records may only be destroyed if their digital copies are recognized as source documents by both sponsors and authorities. The authors believe that this recognition should be possible, as long as the scanned paper-based records fulfill the requirements for certified copies according to the Note for Guidance CPMP/ICH/135/95 (ICH-GCP). This requires that, based on the applied rules, it can be proven at any time that the existing digitization process is clearly regulated, and the resulting quality is regularly controlled and sufficiently high. The objective of this key issues paper is to present the manner in which the existing regulatory guidelines can be implemented to allow the digitized patient records being recognized as source documents. An English version of this article will be published in “Clinical Investigation” (Future Science) [1]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses importance of research-based pharmaceutical companies in Germany in the field of medical information in addition to the development and marketing of innovative drugs; and mentions role of pharmaceutical companies in the field of medical information.

During their studies to become medical professionals, all students are obliged to become familiar with various aspects of primary care. The aim is to provide all students with a high quality training which ensures the best possible cooperation across all sectors of the medical system. Primary care comprises the primary use of the medical service by an unfiltered set of patients as well as continued patient care -- including home-care. This position paper was developed together with representatives of the German Society of University Teachers of General Practice (GHA), the German Society for Ambulatory General Paediatrics (DGAAP), the German Society of General Practice and Family Medicine (DEGAM) and the German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM). It includes recommendations for teaching in the field of primary care in four different types of internships such as preclinical work experience ("Hospitation"), 4-week clinical traineeships of a casual nature ("Famulatur") and 2-week courses of structured and assessed clinical training ("Blockpraktikum") as well as a broad-based 4-month elective clinical placement in the final year (known as a practical year, "PJ"). The recommendations encompass structural and process criteria for internships in different general practices. In addition, for the first time recommendations for teaching on campus -- in the fields of generalmedicine, paediatrics, numerous cross-sectional areas and other clinical fields, but also for clinical skills training -- are set down here. In this position paper the intention is to demonstrate the possible ways in which more aspects of primary care could be integrated into undergraduate medical training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper examines animal burials in the Middle Bronze Age in the South Caucasus, particularly in Armenia. The authors analyze the burial of animals from a symbolic perspective and hypothesize about their role in human burial practices. It is noted that the burials are characterized by an exceptional quantity and diversity of animal remains. The authors attempt to reconstruct the significance and main aspects of animal burials. The study focuses on five major necropolises in the Armenian Highlands and emphasizes the presence or absence of different groups of animals in the graves. It is found that the burial of animals in the graves was a frequent and recurring practice. Both domesticated and wild animals were found in the graves, with sheep/goats and cattle being the most common animals. However, there is also a variety of wild animals in some graves. The study shows that there can be local peculiarities in ritual practices. No pigs were found in the examined graves in Lori Berd, while horses were present in all the examined sites. However, there is no exclusivity regarding the presence of horses, which are not associated with specific burial situations. Dogs were only found in the Great Kurgan of Karashamb, while they were systematically absent in all other burial contexts. The preservation of the zoological evidence regarding animal body parts is an important aspect, as usually only selected parts of the animals were buried. There is also a variety of wild animals, including foxes, martens, hares, and bears. Mollusk shells were also found and could indicate long-term contacts in protohistoric times. However, the presence of horses in the graves does not imply their widespread use or riding. There is no evidence of the use of horse harnesses or horseback fighting during this time. The iconography of animals during this period is also discussed to identify possible parallels with the archaeological findings. The Middle Bronze Age has provided some significant iconographic evidence for objects made of gold and silver, fine jewelry, and decorations on vases. These representations likely had diverse and complex symbolic meanings. It was found that the representations on exceptional objects such as the two silver cups found in the Great Kurgan of Karashamb and Kurgan V in Trialeti, Georgia, are particularly significant. Hunting wild boars likely had a ritual significance in MBA society. There are differences between the animals found as offerings in the graves and the iconographic representations on gold and silver artifacts. There are also differences between the animal depictions on ceramic vessels and the animal remains in the graves. The symbolic-ritual traditions of these protohistoric societies are complex and can only be partially reconstructed. The significance of hunting for these societies is emphasized, as the abundance and diversity of the animal world in some graves can be seen as an archaeological indication of outstanding and elite individuals. There is a clear proportionality between rich grave goods and abundant animal bones, as seen in the Great Kurgan of Karashamb. Hunting was therefore a sign of strength and power for the elite class of the 2nd millennium BC. [Extracted from the article]

The Journal for Individual Psychology plans to announce the topics for the upcoming issues and invites interested authors to submit articles. The topics for the issues in 2023 are "IP in Motion," "Conference Proceedings Annual Conference DGIP 2022," "Nude Pictures," and "Education from an Individual Psychological Perspective." The submitted manuscripts will undergo an anonymous peer review. The journal has a print edition with the ISSN 0342-393X and an online edition with the ISSN 2196-8330. [Extracted from the article]

A call for papers for the German librarian conference to be held in Bremen, Germany from June 3-6, 2014 is presented which includes topics such as library administration, academic libraries, and library catalog management.

Bibliometrics is a current topic in many libraries. It is often associated with many questions, which are also repeated from time to time. In this article, the two authors have identified the 10 most frequently asked questions and try to answer them in separate and independent sections. They address questions about data providers such as Web of Science, Scopus and Dimensions, but also PubMed, ArXiv, EconBiz, as well as bibliometric indicators such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF), CiteScore (CS), Scimago Journal Rank (SJR), Source Normalized Impact per paper (SNIP). However, spotlights will also be put on related topics such as Open Access and Altmetrics e. g. Altmetric.com, Plum Metric and Article-Level-Metric (ALM). The organizational embedding, the question of how culture-changing topics affect science management and libraries as well as the aspect that libraries should take on an expert function on these data-driven topics complete the article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The APE2022 took place as an online event again due to the pandemic situation. This time, the thematic focus was on the "record," the actual object of science. Various aspects and manifestations of the "record" were examined, with the observation that permanence can also mean change and adaptability. The differences between preprints and publisher versions were also discussed. One panel addressed the excesses in scientific publishing, particularly fake publications and paper mills. New dotcoms that showcase trends and innovations in science communication were also introduced. APE stands out for its critical examination of current developments and its special "spirit." [Extracted from the article]

The article "Issue 32(1)" in the Communications of the German Mathematical Society (DMV) covers various topics such as the DMV Student Conference 2024 in Ilmenau, the significance of mathematics in museums, job opportunities for mathematics graduates, and the name of the DMV. The president of the DMV emphasizes the need to attract more and younger members and to make greater efforts towards women and diversity. It also reports on the discussion about renaming the DMV, for which suggestions from members are being collected. The 2023 PISA study shows that the average mathematical and reading competencies of adolescents in many OECD countries have declined compared to the previous study in 2018. Scientific competence has also decreased. In Germany, the performance losses in all three areas are above average. The reasons for the deterioration are mainly attributed to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as language difficulties, interest, and motivation. The exhibition "From Newton to Einstein - a journey through space and time" was developed at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam and is now on display in Tübingen. The award winner Carla Cederbaum has also developed other projects, such as a book on mathematical magic tricks and the publication series "Oberwolfach-Snapshots of Modern Mathematics". Mathematicians Carolin Mehlmann and Thomas Richter from the University of Magdeburg participated in an expedition of the Polarstern to the Arctic Ocean to calibrate a new hybrid sea ice model. The hybrid sea ice model combines particle and continuum methods to better resolve the different sea ice regimes on different local scales. The text deals with the deformation theorem in differential geometry. It is shown that a manifold with boundary possesses a metric with certain properties if the double of the manifold carries such a metric. The question of whether the converse of this statement holds is also raised. The text deals with hypothesis testing and the problem of multiple error probability. Various methods for solving this problem are presented, including the Bonferroni correction and the development of better methods taking into account the dependency structure of the tests. It also addresses pseudoline arrangements, which have connections to combinatorics, geometry, and computer science. The text deals with various mathematical topics, including sorting networks, pseudoline arrangements, Rubik's cube, the PISA study, calculating machines, student studies, Felix Klein, and international cooperation in mathematics. Various concepts and applications are explained, such as the creation of sorting networks from pseudoline arrangements, the use of Markov chains to generate random pseudoline arrangements, and the development of calculation aids and calculating machines. The importance of student studies and international cooperation in mathematics is also emphasized. The text provides an insight into various mathematical topics and their applications. The article reports on Renate Tobies, a visiting scientist at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. She studied chemistry and mathematics and obtained her habilitation in the history of mathematics and natural sciences. Tobies has taught in various German cities and in Austria and was the managing editor of NTM History and Ethics of Natural Sciences, Technology, and Medicine. The article deals with a position paper by the professional societies DMV. [Extracted from the article]

This is a reply to George Pattison's magistral triology on a "Philosophy of Christian Life" – focusing on its second part: "A Rhetorics of the Words" (2019). The paper offers an analysis of the main concept, namely the 'call' or the 'vocation'. This leads to three basic questions concerning the lack of vocation's communal character in Pattison's account; his one-sided inclination to pessimism in his cultural critique; and, the only marginal role that other articulations than the call might play within a "devout life" and its ambivalent authority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objective: The Working Group on Ethics in Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine of the Austrian Society for Anesthesiology Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medicine (ÖGARI) already developed documentation tools for the adaption of therapeutic goals 10 years ago. Since then the practical implementation of Comfort Terminal Care in the daily routine in particular has raised numerous questions, which are discussed in this follow-up paper and answered in an evidence-based manner whenever possible. Results: The practical implementation of pain therapy and reduction of anxiety, stress and respiratory distress that are indicated in the context of Comfort Terminal Care are described in more detail. The measures that are not (or no longer) indicated, such as oxygen administration and ventilation as well as the administration of fluids and nutrition, are also commented on. Furthermore, recommendations are given regarding monitoring, (laboratory) findings and drug treatment and the importance of nursing actions in the context of Comfort Terminal Care is mentioned. Finally, the support for the next of kin and the procedure in the time after death are presented. Discussion: A change in treatment goals with a timely switch to Comfort Terminal Care enables good and humane care for seriously ill patients and their relatives at the end of life and the appreciation of their previous life with the possibility of positive experiences until the end. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper from 1980, the author addresses the concept of regression from a primarily ego-psychological and interactional perspective. Thus, Freud's aspect of topical regression moves into the center of consideration. Regression appears here as a revival of outdated functional levels and forms of organization of mental experience and behavior. For Loewald, this was not just about retrograde development but also about a reorganization of the psychological material and the connection between different levels of mental organization. In this process the bilateral regression of the patient and the therapist has a restitutive function. This represents opportunities for the individual, for the therapeutic relationship and for society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objective of the study: Hospitals, especially surgical departments, are among the largest producers of waste in Germany. Data on waste management in the operating room (OR) are largely lacking. The aim of this study was to assess and discuss the possibilities of reducing waste and recovering recyclable materials in general surgery against the background of current practice. Methodology: Surgical departments throughout Germany were surveyed on waste management. First, the theoretical waste separation possibilities for laparoscopic appendectomy were determined. Subsequently, a simple system for the separation of recyclables was established and practically tested in 35 operations. These were compared with 35 appendectomies without separation. Results: Only 25.7% of hospitals perform waste separation. Theoretically, 20.7% of waste can be recycled, in practice up to 18.9%. Paper, cardboard and plastics, especially polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were separated. This leads to a significant reduction in residual waste without extending the operation time. Discussion: Separation of recyclables can contribute to more sustainable waste management in the OR. High-value recyclables can be recycled and the residual waste mass can be significantly reduced. This is possible without special effort and does not delay the processes in the OR. The opportunities for this have hardly been used in Germany to date. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The «Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)» were developed in parallel with the Swiss National Dementia Strategy 2014-2019 under the auspices of the Swiss Society for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (SGAP) and mark the beginning of a series of recommendations for geriatric psychiatric disorders. They depict the evidence-based state of knowledge about diagnostics and therapy, based on the clinical experience of the experts, and are designed for interprofessional and interdisciplinary use. The non-pharmacological intervention options and pharmacotherapy are discussed in detail. This paper is the revised version of the 2014 publication and compiles the development in this area for everyday clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

»Style of life« (Adler) and the individual positioning in group analysis This paper is about the application of Adler's concept of »style of life« in group analysis. Adler's »style of life« is collected during the initial individual assessment. When the group conductor listens to the adult recalling the first five memories of life, the conductor is listening to the unconscious material, to get a glimpse of the child's internal world and reactions to the external world. The life-style script can be used as a tool post-group to understand pivotal moment in the group from an individual perspective. During the group session itself, the group conductor needs a different focus: a group-related thinking. This is because in group analysis, especially according to S. H. Foulkes, the focus is on what is happening in the group as a whole. The group conductor must always ask herself the question: Which unconscious fantasy is currently being enacted and negotiated in the group? Which group member or which subgroup gets which function or role (localization)? Who can recognize themselves in whom in the group right now (mirroring) and when does healing and calming take place (resonance)? Special moments between members with a witnessing by the whole group. Resonances which greatly intensify the affects in the group, the group acts as a sounding body, thus making group analytic psychotherapy so effective. The combination of Foulkes' (group action) and Adler's (individual movement) approach can be applied across other disciplines in non-clinical groups because both the concept formation and the language are non-pathologizing. Non-pathologizing language seems to me to be so valuable as it gives me as a therapist a new lens to understand and hear the life realities of group members especially those from marginalized groups in Society. This has been an important piece of learning for me as I acknowledge my own privileged position in Society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

»You're not really dead, are you?« The move from pretending to play, to pretend play. The development of symbolic capacity in a child that suffered early deprivation and traumatisation This article deals with the consequences of early childhood traumatisation on the development of a boy, the development of his symbolic capacity in the course of child psychotherapy in the ambulant clinic »die Boje« in Vienna, and the challenges facing the therapeutic technique with this deprived and traumatised child. In the first part of the paper, I address theoretical concepts concerning the early mother-child dyad, early traumatisation, and the effects of these on the development of symbolic functioning. I then link these theories with the clinical case material. In the second part, the theoretical considerations of Anne Alvarez, who in her work with disturbed children distinguishes between three levels of psychological states which need differing technical approaches, are examined in terms of their relevance to my clinical material: the three-phase treatment of the boy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Big data and artificial intelligence are buzzwords that everyone is talking about and yet always provide a touch of science fiction to the scenery. What is the status of these topics in anesthesia? Are the first robots already rolling through the corridors while doctors are getting bored as all the work has been done? Spoiler alert! We are still far away from achieving this. Initially, paper charts and analogue notes stand in the way of comprehensive digitization. Source systems need to be merged and data standardized, harmonized and validated. Therefore, the friendly android that is rolling towards us, waving and holding a freshly brewed cup of coffee in our thoughts will have to wait; however, a glimpse of the future is already evident in some clinics and the first promising developments are already showing what could be the standard tomorrow. Learning algorithms calculate the length of stay individually for each patient in the intensive care unit (ICU), reducing negative consequences such as readmission and mortality. The field of ultrasound technology for regional anesthesia and closed-loop anesthesia systems is also demonstrating the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technologies in practice. The efforts are diverse and ambitious but they repeatedly collide with privacy challenges and significant capital expenditure, which weigh heavily on an already financially strained healthcare system; however, anyone who listens carefully to the medical staff knows that robots are not what they would expect and the buzzwords big data and artificial intelligence might be less science fiction than initially assumed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The level of perceived control in people with Parkinson's disease plays a significant role in affecting their quality of life. Simpson et al. developed a scale of perceived control specific to Parkinson's disease called the Parkinson's UK Scale of Perceived Control (PUKSoPC). In this work, we present a cross-culturally adapted German translation of the original English version. Methods: After receiving approval by the original authors, an internationally established procedure was used for cross-cultural adaptation. Firstly, the original English version was translated into German independently by two bilingual neuroscientists, who then agreed on a consensus version. This was tested on 10 people with Parkinson's disease and independently back translated into English by two different neuroscientists. After forming a consensus version, this English version was compared with the original version by all four translators. Differences between the versions resulted in modifications to the German translation so that the back translation matched the original as closely as possible. The final version was approved by two of the original authors and clinically tested on 50 people with Parkinson's disease. Results: During the translation process, the four translators agreed on a culturally adapted German version of the PUKSoPC. Testing of the final version on 50 people with Parkinson's disease did not reveal any linguistic or content-related problems. Conclusion: The linguistically validated German version of the PUKSoPC presented in this paper is now freely available for measuring the levels of perceived control in people with Parkinson's disease to advance both research and clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dual subtitles show the spoken words of the audio track simultaneously in the original and as a translation when viewing audiovisual media. Since DVD players and TV sets usually do not have a function that allows dual subtitles to be switched on, the paper first describes how this can nonetheless be done by using a computer and special software. Then 36 empirical studies are reviewed that have investigated the effects of dual subtitles. The article comes to the conclusion that they are only of limited use for the classroom but have great value for self-directed learning outside the classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]