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The larger insulating material thicknesses, the demands on the aesthetics of a flat roof structure and larger spans have led to the development of the fully insulated, prefabricated Multibox element as a flat roof. Due to the arrangement of the load-bearing wooden elements between the vapor barrier and the roof skin without a rear ventilation level, the construction is not unproblematic from a building physics point of view. In addition, the number of cases of damage to such constructions has...

Cedrus brevifolia (Cyprus cedar) is a narrow endemic species of the Cyprus flora. The range of the species has nowadays been limited to only one population, which is non-uniform and has been restricted to five neighboring stands (patches) in the region of the Pafos forest. Although C. brevifolia is an endemic species with a narrow distributional range, it exhibits high genetic diversity. Based on this result, the species does not appear to be characterized by founder effect. The high genetic...

For the Southwest Saxony region, this thesis proves that for less land-consuming settlement development, the controlling actions at the regional level must also be adapted. Pilot projects and model projects in recent years have already set the course for this. In this respect, it is no longer just a question - whether - but - that - the regional area control is adjusted. Only in this way can the current challenges of settlement area development be controlled more effectively and...

History has witnessed forests shaping human civilization from the ancient times to the industrial ages and after. In recent years, the world's forests have staged more prominent roles in our society. That the year 2011 has been declared as the International Year of Forests by the United Nations reveals a bold statement on such importance. The forests of Indonesia are in particular; stakes placed upon are diverse and often conflicting, not only from local or national levels but also from...

Among the Gram-negative pathogens, Escherichia coli(E. coli) is the main cause of nosocomial infections. As a result of antibiotic therapies, resistance develops, in E. coli mainly against beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins and cephalosporins (ESBL producers). This work describes the molecular genetic causes that contribute to the dissemination of cephalosporin resistance genes, blaCTX-M. Based on a collection of E. coli isolates from nosocomial infections, it could be shown that in addition to clonal spread of cephalosporin-resistant E. coli strains also...

This dissertation centers on the investigation of norm diffusion processes in developing countries facilitated by environmental bilateral cooperation. It particularly identifies conditions promoting the diffusion of cleaner production (CP) norms in Indonesia, supported by German and Indonesian environmental bilateral cooperation, known as the Program Lingkungan Hidup, phase II (Environmental Program-Pro LH II Project) from 2004-2008. This research acknowledges the tendency of global norms to diffuse into national politics; yet, they produce different degrees of compliance towards different states. Indeed, the...

When we think of leadership, do we have a certain idea or a certain "image in our heads" of what leadership is and how we recognize (good) leadership. For example, a manager should make decisions, be motivating or set goals for employees. So we expect certain qualities and behaviors from leaders. But what image do managers actually have of employees? What assumptions do managers associate with (good) employees and what do they expect from employees? Ultimately, the manager and the...

Ackee is an underutilized species native to West Africa important for the livelihoods of rural population and candidate species for domestication. However, because the species was neglected for so long, key knowledge essential to elaborate a clear domestication strategy is very sketchy in the region. This book provide data from Benin on farmer's indigenous knowledge and perception of variation taking into account the difference among ethnic groups and gender, the morphological variability in tree and fruit traits in relation to...

The dielectric heating of seeds can e.g. B. for thermal pre-treatment before processing. This leads to a rapid increase in temperature in the material to be dried, which can lead to microstructural changes in the seeds and inactivation of lipid-splitting enzymes. The present study was carried out to investigate the influence of dielectric heating using microwave and high-frequency waves as a function of duration and temperature on qualitative characteristics of rapeseed and two varieties of sunflower seeds with different fatty...

Ectomycorrhiza Paxillus involutus (two strains: Maj and Nau) were used to synthesize mycorrhiza with Populus canescens in an axenic culture. Next fungal strain Maj and the systemic fungicide Previcur® N were used on 5 clones of Populus nigra cuttings in an open condition. Biometric parameters, microsatellite, photosynthesis rate, ecto- and arbuscular mycorrhization, endophytic fungal colonization, ITS sequencing, biochemical analysis, insect feeding test and emission of volatile compounds were studied. Details Title: Influence of ectomycorrhiza Paxillus involutus (Batsch. Ex. Fr.) inoculation...

Migration and its positive implications for social and economic development have increased in recognition and importance in the context of regional and national development. In addition, while international migration in the wake of globalization has received most academic attention, the World Development Report 2009 points out that the largest flows of people take place within nations. This internal migration can be an important driver of urbanization, which in turn facilitates economic growth by giving rise to agglomeration economies within cities...

In the field of business administration, dealing with aspects of Islamic banking has a long tradition. This naturally applies in particular to banking management theory, but researchers in the field of international business have also dealt with the topic in different ways. Despite the long study of the subject in business administration, there are still a number of research gaps, and new questions have arisen, above all as a result of the significant increase in the internationalization of Islamic banking...