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This paper discusses the application of a qualitative methodology-forming ideal types by understanding-to the psychoanalytic psychotherapy of suicidal men. The paper focuses on a particular phase of the methodology: the validation through external expert replication. Data of cases from psychoanalytic treatment, analysed by the originating group in Germany, is analysed by a group in London, UK, which formed to undertake the task of blind comparison. We describe the contribution of this method in the field of psychoanalytic research, the method developed for generating data and the processes through which data are analysed. We demonstrate the comparative findings from the first (German) and second (UK) analyses and explore the meanings of the similarities and differences. The paper concludes with an appraisal of the strengths and limitations (in terms) of moderate levels of generalisation of results from this method for research in the field of qualitative psychotherapy research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyses the expected utilization of an urban distribution grid under high penetration of photovoltaic and e-mobility with charging infrastructure on a residential level. The grid utilization and the corresponding power flow are evaluated, while varying the control strategies and photovoltaic installed capacity in different scenarios. Four scenarios are used to analyze the impact of e-mobility. The individual mobility demand is modelled based on the largest German studies on mobility "Mobilität in Deutschland", which is carried out every 5 years. To estimate the ramp-up of photovoltaic generation, a potential analysis of the roof surfaces in the supply area is carried out via an evaluation of an open solar potential study. The photovoltaic feed-in time series is derived individually for each installed system in a resolution of 15 min. The residential consumption is estimated using historical smart meter data, which are collected in London between 2012 and 2014. For a realistic charging demand, each residential household decides daily on the state of charge if their vehicle requires to be charged. The resulting charging time series depends on the underlying behavior scenario. Market prices and mobility demand are therefore used as scenario input parameters for a utility function based on the current state of charge to model individual behavior. The aggregated electricity demand is the starting point of the power flow calculation. The evaluation is carried out for an urban region with approximately 3100 residents. The analysis shows that increased penetration of photovoltaics combined with a flexible and adaptive charging strategy can maximize PV usage and reduce the need for congestion-related intervention by the grid operator by reducing the amount of kWh charged from the grid by 30% which reduces the average price of a charged kWh by 35% to 14 ct/kWh from 21.8 ct/kWh without PV optimization. The resulting grid congestions are managed by implementing an intelligent price or control signal. The analysis took place using data from a real German grid with 10 subgrids. The entire software can be adapted for the analysis of different distribution grids and is publicly available as an open-source software library on GitHub. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on papers presented at the conference "German Images of 'the West' in the 'Long Nineteenth Century'" held in June 2009 at the German Historical Institute in London, England. Topics discussed include the concept of the West and Western civilization in academia and popular culture in Germany in the 19th century.

Looks at the significance of the combination of futuristic and archaic cityscape in the film "Metropolis," directed by Fritz Lang and the play "Dreigrosschenoper," by Bertolt Brecht. Equivocal position of both works in the artist's oeuvres as enduring popular successes and reputations as flawed and comparatively uncomplex products; Creation of topographical systems that offer an insight on the chaotic space of the modern city; Analogy of the urban spectacle of Berlin, Germany and London, England in both works; Analogy of urban projections of Paris in France, New York City and Berlin.

Presents a speech by Jonathan Magonet, co-editor of the periodical "European Judaism," in response to the laudatory speech of Professor Karl-Josef Kuschel's laudatory speech during the Jewish-Christian-Muslim (JCM) Student Conference in Germany on January 26, 2004. Recognition to the efforts of Leo Baeck College, a rabbinic seminary in London, England, to offer interreligious dialogue courses in its curriculum; Gratitude to several people who are committed to the JCM conference; Comments of the author on the risks of a dialogue.