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The collaborative volume The Science of Linguistics brings together a number of contributions on topics related to linguistic typology, sociolinguistics, onomastics, discourse analysis, multilingualism, language acquisition, and more. As such, the editors do justice to the title they have chosen, featuring authors and papers on subjects covering the wide spectrum of linguistic endeavours, that all have one thing in common: the rigorous analysis of language. This volume is dedicated to professor Ștefan Oltean, mentor, advisor, friend, or colleague of many of the contributors to this volume.

Research papers, an essential vehicle for disseminating new knowledge and findings, have long been valued for their linguistic objectivity and impersonality. However, more recent approaches to research paper writing suggest that authors should also take an “argumentative position” (White, 2003) by projecting their stance and encouraging the readers to actively engage in the process of reading and evaluating the text (Hyland, 2005; Scollon, 1994). An important linguistic feature, frequently employed for both objective and subjective presentation of claims, is modality and within it modal verbs, which through their modal meanings express different communicative functions. In recognition of genre- and discipline-specific norms, the present paper will focus on quantitative and qualitative analysis of modal verbs and their meanings and functions in logistics research papers, whereby the ultimate goal is to show what practical implications the study’s results may have for the teaching of English to students of logistics.

From 2014 to 2022, the BMBF has funded five research networks in prevention research and health promotion that are also jointly coordinated (Research Network Primary Prevention and Health Promotion, www.fp2g.net). The researchers have produced a large number of relevant research outputs with insights gained into essential aspects of prevention research and health promotion. The networks research focused on basic principles, application-relevant findings, and implementation conditions of long-term prevention and health promotion for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The constraints imposed by the pandemic from 2020 onwards were partly addressed by integrating Corona-related research and transfer activities. The importance of resilience for dealing with multiple health and social challenges got increased attention and was analyzed and discussed during the pandemic. For prevention research, research questions such as how to better implement prevention measures through digital tools are gaining additional importance. Together, the research networks have presented achievements and desiderata for future research. This perspective paper with its nine theses formulated in conclusion is intended as a stimulus for discussion among funders as well as the communty of researchers on the subject of successful prevention and health promotion. It is explicitly part of the continuity of the memoranda on prevention research developed in 2012., Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht., (The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial-License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commercial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).)

Background: In the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery, continuous international publication is seen annually. However, the publication output is not regularly assessed for its level of evidence. In view of the strong publication activity, a regular assessment of the evidence level of the current publication years is reasonable and was the objective of this work., Material and Methods: We evaluated the Journal of Hand Surgery/JHS (European Volume Journal), the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/PRS and the journal Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie und Plastische Chirurige/HaMiPla from January 2019 to December 2021. The authors' affiliation, the type of publication, the number of patients examined and the level of evidence with existing conflicts of interest were considered., Results: A total of 1341 publications were evaluated. Of these, 334 original papers were published in JHS, 896 in PRS, and 111 in HaMiPla. The largest share were retrospective papers (53.5%, n=718). The further distribution was as follows: 18% (n=237) clinical prospective papers, 3.4% (n=47) randomised clinical trials (RCT), 12.5% (n=168) experimental papers and 6.5% (n=88) anatomic studies. The distribution of evidence levels of all studies was as follows: Level I: 1.6% (n=21), Level II: 8.7% (n=116), Level III: 20.3% (n=272), Level IV: 25.2% (n=338), Level V: 2.3% (n=31). In 42% (n=563) of the papers, there was no indication of the level of evidence. Most level I evidence was from university hospitals (n=16) in 76.2% (χ²-test 0.619, >0.05, 95% confidence interval)., Conclusion: Although RCTs are inappropriate for many surgical questions, well-designed and conducted cohort or case-control studies could improve the evidence base. Many of the current studies tend to be retrospective and do not have a control group. Researchers in the field of plastic surgery should consider using a cohort or case-control design when an RCT is not feasible., Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

The treatment of peripheral nerve pathologies requires a rapid and precise diagnosis. However, the correct identification of nerve pathologies is often difficult and valuable time is lost in the process. In this position paper of the German-Speaking Group for Microsurgery of Peripheral Nerves and Vessels (DAM), we describe the current evidence for various perioperative diagnostics for the detection of traumatic peripheral nerve lesions or compression syndromes. In detail, we evaluated the importance of clinical examinations, electrophysiology, nerve ultrasound and magnetic resonance neurography. Additionally, we surveyed our members for their diagnostic approach in this regard. The statements are based on a consensus workshop on the 42nd meeting of the DAM in Graz, Austria., Competing Interests: Die Autorinnen/Autoren geben an, dass kein Interessenkonflikt besteht., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a tremendous impact on diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Especially in the early phase of the pandemic, when the delta variant was prevailling, a huge number of viral pneumonias were observed, which worsened pre-existing, triggered de novo occurence or discovery of previously subclincal interstitial lung diseases. The effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection - without or with accompanying viral pneumonia - on the further development of pre-existing ILD as well of new pulmonary inflitrates and consolidiations is difficult to predict and poses a daily challenge to interdisciplinary ILD boards. This position paper of the German Respiratory Society (DGP e.V.) provides answers to the most pressing questions based on current knowledge., Competing Interests: JB erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von AstraZeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Ferrer, Galapagos, Novartis, Roche und Sanofi/Gemzyme. MPB hat Honorare für Vorträge, Beratung und Kongresssponsoring von Boehringer-Ingelheim und Roche erhalten. TGB erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von Astra-Zeneca, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Johnson & Johnson, MSD, Pfizer und Roche (ohne Zusammenhang mit dieser Arbeit). FB erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von Boehringer-Ingelheim, Roche, Sanofi, Fujirebio und Fibrogen. JD erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von Boehringer-Ingelheim, Parexel und Astrazeneca. SG erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von Boehringer-Ingelheim, Roche, Berlin Chemie, Novartis, Astra Zeneca. LH erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung für Boehringer-Ingelheim und Roche. NK hat keine Interessenkonflikte. DK erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung sowie finanzielle Unterstützung bei Kongressbesuchen von Boehringer Ingelheim und Roche. AP erhielt Vortragshonorare von Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Roche, Pfizer und Chiesi und Beratungshonorare von Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Amgen, und Astra-Zeneca. Forschungsprojekte am Fraunhofer ITEM bestehen mit Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, Chiesi, AdAlta, Alentis und AiThera. ESP erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit von Boehringer-Ingelheim, Roche und Bristol-Myers-Squibb. HS hat keine Interessenskonflikte. HW hat Beratungs-/Vortragshonorare von Astra Zeneca, Allergopharma, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bioprojet, GSK, Inspire Medical, Jazz Pharma, Novartis, ResMed, Sanofi, VitalAire sowie Vivisol erhalten. MK erhielt Honorare für Vortragstätigkeit und Beratung von Boehringer-Ingelheim, Roche, Ferrer, Galapagos., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

Climate change and the resulting higher frequency of extreme weather events have a direct negative impact on mental health. Natural disasters are particularly associated with an increase in the prevalence of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder. Indirect consequences of climate change, such as food shortages, economic crises, violent conflicts and forced migration, additionally represent severe psychological risk and stress factors. Climate anxiety and solastalgia, the distress induced by environmental change, are new psychological syndromes in the face of the existential threat posed by the climate crisis. Accordingly, a sustainable psychiatry must prepare for increasing and changing demands. The principles of psychiatric treatment need to focus more on prevention to reduce the overall burden on the healthcare system. Waste of resources and CO 2 emissions in psychiatric treatment processes as well as infrastructure must be perceived and prevented. Psychiatric education, training and continuing education concepts should be expanded to include the topic of climate change in order to comprehensively inform and sensitize professionals, those affected and the public and to encourage climate-friendly and health-promoting behavior. More in-depth research is needed on the impact of climate change on mental health. The DGPPN becomes a sponsor and aims for climate neutrality by 2030 by committing to climate-friendly and energy-saving measures in the area of finance, in relation to the DGPPN congress as well as the DGPPN office., (© 2023. The Author(s).)

L’any 2019 es va celebrar el 10è aniversari de la posada en funcionament de l’Oficina Antifrau de Catalunya (OAC). En el treball s’analitza, en vista d’aquests deu anys d’experiència, quin ha estat el funcionament de l’OAC en les seves funcions investigadora i preventiva, amb especial atenció a aquells àmbits de major rellevància, com ara les denúncies anònimes i la protecció de les persones denunciants. En el segon bloc del treball, sobre la base de l’anàlisi prèvia, es plantegen línies de reforma en el marc regulador i en el funcionament de l’OAC, amb l’objectiu d’atribuir a l’OAC un paper central en un sistema d’integritat i anticorrupció català efectiu encara en construcció. Les principals propostes són reforçar la protecció de les persones denunciants i clarificar el sistema de denúncies davant l’OAC, reconèixer la potestat sancionadora de l’OAC associada a infraccions de nova creació lligades a les activitats investigadores i preventives de l’OAC, facilitar la formulació de consultes no vinculants i promoure la modernització tecnològica de la lluita contra la corrupció a Catalunya.

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Studia theodisca XXVIII (2021) - Call for Papers

Pen-and-Paper-Rollenspiele sind zwar seit den 1970er-Jahren Teil einer globalen Spielkultur mit bedeutendem Einfluss auf moderne Computerspielgenres, aus deutschdidaktischer Perspektive sind sie jedoch noch keiner genaueren Betrachtung unterzogen worden, obwohl sie hohe Anforderungen an verschiedene literarische Teilkompetenzen der Partizipierenden stellen. Der Beitrag möchte die literaturdidaktischen Potenziale des Pen-and-Paper-Rollenspiels auf Basis seiner Beschaffenheit und seiner Funktionen skizzieren – allerdings nicht vornehmlich aus einer theoretischen Perspektive, sondern aus der Reflexion der praktischen Erfahrung. Im Rahmen einer qualitativen Studie wurden daher mit Hilfe von Leitfrageninterviews Rollenspie-ler*innen befragt, um einerseits die Faszination am Spiel transparent machen zu können und um andererseits durch die Klassifizierung des Rollenspiels als außerschulische literale Praxis die Nähe zu Rezeptions- und Produktionsformen von Literatur aufzudecken. Die Ergebnisse der Studie werden vor dem Hintergrund einer möglichen Integration in den Deutschunterricht kontextualisiert und es wird der Stellenwert des Pen-and-Paper-Rollenspiels für ein zunehmend medienkonvergent in Erscheinung tretendes Handlungsfeld Literatur (Kepser/Abraham 2016) diskutiert.

This position paper is a joint statement of the German Radiological Society (DRG) and the Professional Association of German Radiologists (BDR), which reflects the current state of knowledge about coronary computed tomography. It is based on preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the clinical relevance as well as the technical requirements and fundamentals of cardiac computed tomography. CITATION FORMAT: · Langenbach MC, Sandstede J, Sieren M et al. DRG and BDR Position Paper on Coronary CT: Clinical Evidence and Quality of Patient Care in Chronic Coronary Syndrome. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2023; 195: 115 - 133., Competing Interests: Fabian Bamberg: Bayer Healthcare (Unrestricted Research Grant, Speakers Bureau, Consulting), Siemens Healthineers (Unrestricted Research Grant, Speakers Bureau)., (Thieme. All rights reserved.)

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Els escàndols de corrupció a l’Estat espanyol han comportat una crisi de credibilitat del sector públic i dels seus mecanismes de control. Els organismes i les institucions internacionals aposten per noves formes de governança i d’integritat institucional que requereixen un canvi profund de cultura organitzativa. Aquest canvi ha de permetre implantar un “marc integral de control intern” inspirat en la metodologia COSO III, que ha de ser implementat i mantingut pels responsables del govern de l’entitat i ha de conviure amb el control intern que és responsabilitat dels interventors del sector públic. En aquest treball s’analitza la configuració actual del control intern en les administracions públiques, les seves debilitats i fortaleses. També es fan propostes de millora per configurar un marc integral de control intern que proporcioni una seguretat raonable sobre la consecució dels objectius de l’entitat, la fiabilitat de la informació financera, l’eficàcia, l’eficiència de les operacions i el compliment de les disposicions legals aplicables que permeti una prevenció efectiva del frau i la corrupció.

Aquesta recerca examina el paper actual del Tribunal de Justícia de la Unió Europea en la governança de la Unió a la llum de la seva jurisprudència recent enunciant primerament resolucions jurisdiccionals emblemàtiques de l’última dècada (2010-2019) i fent una anàlisi particular de la Sentència Bauer i Broßonn, de 2018, per la seva especial transcendència respecte a l’efecte directe horitzontal dels drets reconeguts per la Carta de Drets Fonamentals de la Unió Europea i, indirectament, la invocabilitat en un litigi entre particulars de preceptes d’una directiva que concreta aquells drets. A continuació s’analitza la posició privilegiada del Tribunal de Justícia en l’organigrama institucional de la Unió després del Tractat de Lisboa, de 13 de desembre de 2007, per comprendre millor per què aquesta institució ha pogut contribuir tan decisivament a la preservació i la consolidació de la integració europea. L’estudi conclou amb l’examen de si existeix un govern de jutges en la Unió Europea.

Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.