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Führung im Wandel? Leistung, Führung, Ansprache und die Generation Z Gesamtbericht
No full textDie Arbeitswelt steht durch die Digitalisierung, den demografischen Wandel und den Wertewandel vor neuen Herausforderungen. Besonders relevant ist dabei für Unternehmen die Generation Z und der Umgang mit ihren veränderten Ansprüchen sowie ihrem neuen Selbstverständnis im Arbeitskontext. Im Gegensatz zu früheren Generationen wie den Babyboomern und der Generation X, die durch hohe Arbeitgeberloyalität, ausgeprägte Leistungsorientierung und die Akzeptanz hierarchischer Führungsstrukturen geprägt waren, besitzt die Generation Z ein verändertes Verständnis von Arbeit.
Vor dem Hintergrund dieses Wandels wurde im Sommersemester 2025 am Campus Lingen der Hochschule Osnabrück ein empirisches Forschungsprojekt unter der Leitung von Prof. Dr. Dagmar Schütte durchgeführt. Das Projekt fand unter dem Leitgedanken „Führung im Wandel? - Leistung, Führung, Ansprache und die Generation Z“ statt und befasste sich mit den Ansprüchen und Vorstellungen der Generation Z im Arbeitskontext. Das Projekt entstand in Kooperation mit Andrea Klemz von der Kommunikationsberatung „Leading Forward“, deren Arbeitsschwerpunkt in der Beratung von Unternehmen im Bereich der generationenübergreifenden Führung liegt.
Ziel des vorliegenden Projektberichtes ist die Auswertung und Interpretation der im Rahmen des Projektes erhobenen Daten. Im Zentrum steht die Leitfrage: „Was erwartet die Generation Z im Arbeitskontext?“. Es wird gezeigt, wie die Generation Z Leistung definiert, welche Erwartungen sie an die Führung stellt, welche Ansprüche sie insgesamt formuliert und auf welche Weise Arbeitgeber diese Generation bestmöglich erreichen können. Auf Grundlage dieser Ergebnisse soll es in der Praxis einfacher werden, die Generation Z und ihre Bedürfnisse zu verstehen und sie so auch gezielter und effektiver ansprechen zu können
Influence of Vegetative Growth and Head Traits on the Hollow Stem Formation in Broccoli Affected by Cultivation Factors
No full textStem hollowness is a common disorder in broccoli, often reducing marketable yield. This study analyzed factors influencing its development and identified agronomic strategies for mitigation. Three field trials with the varieties ‘Parthenon’ and ‘Naxos’ investigated the effects of plant density, soil mineral nitrogen supply, and foliar boron application on plant growth, head characteristics, and hollow stem development. The proportion and severity of hollow stems were significantly affected by variety, plant density, and nitrogen supply. Increasing plant density markedly reduced the disorder, with symptoms nearly absent at close spacing. ‘Parthenon’ showed high susceptibility at wide spacing, showing 30–70% incidence depending on nitrogen supply, whereas ‘Naxos’ exhibit only 1–28%. Foliar boron application had no effect. The cavity formation correlated closely with head traits and varied with cultivation and weather conditions. Hardly any hollow stems occurred at stem diameters below 3.3–4.4 cm and head weights below 330–447 g. Above these values, the severity of damage increased linearly with increasing stem diameter (R² = 0.78–0.93) and head weight (R² = 0.74–0.84). Vegetative growth had only a minor influence. Overall, stem hollowness is mainly linked to head traits, with variety and plant density being the most effective factors for its reduction
IT-Report Gesundheitswesen 2026 | Wie viel Künstliche Intelligenz steckt in der Gesundheitsversorgung? : Befragung ärztlicher und pflegerischer Krankenhaus-Direktor*innen in Deutschland
No full textDer aktuelle IT-Report Gesundheitswesen greift als Schwerpunktthema die Frage nach Künstlicher Intelligenz vor dem Hintergrund des großen Interesses dieses Themas auf. Darüber hinaus widmet er sich auch dem
aktuellen Stand der Projekte des Krankenhauszukunftsgesetzes (KHZG) sowie den Routinefragen, die seit vielen Jahren in den Befragungen des IT-Reports Gesundheitswesen gestellt werden. Die Perspektive ist die der Anwender*innen
Enhancing Spinach Iron Content : Effects of Genotype, Soil pH, and Foliar Fertilization
No full textIron deficiency is a widespread health problem worldwide, affecting women in particular. For example, in Germany, about three-quarters of women of childbearing age have lower iron intakes than recommended, according to the results of the latest nationally representative dietary survey. The bioavailability of iron in plant-based foods is markedly lower than that of animal-based foods containing heme iron. However, the utilization of non-heme iron in the human organism can be improved by the presence of ascorbic acid. Therefore, an ongoing research project aims to develop an approach for iron biofortification of spinach, a vitamin C-rich leafy vegetable. Three field experiments were conducted in northern Germany to investigate how soil pH, spinach variety, and foliar iron fertilization affect the iron content of spinach leaves. Additionally, the tolerance of plants to aerial applications of various iron fertilizers, including chelates and ferrous sulfate, was evaluated at fertilization rates ranging from 0.05 to 0.45 kg Fe ha⁻¹. The foliar sprays were conducted with 500 L ha⁻¹ of water and with the addition of a wetting agent (BREAK-THRU® S 301). Native iron content in spinach leaves ranged between 0.7 and 1.9 mg (100 g FM)⁻¹ depending on the site and cultivar. On average, spinach grown at soil pH 5.1 had a 27 % higher iron content than that grown at pH 6.2. Within a cultivation site, the iron content of the twelve spinach varieties examined varied by a factor of 2.1. In treatments with different forms of iron fertilizer, Fe-HEDTA proved to be the least tolerated by the plants. Here, even a single treatment with 0.05 kg Fe ha⁻¹ resulted in leaf necrosis. When Fe-IDHA and ferrous sulfate were applied, no leaf damage occurred with application rates up to 0.3 kg Fe ha⁻¹. Foliar sprays of Fe-EDDHA did not cause damage to leaves even when treated twice with 0.45 kg Fe ha⁻¹ per application. Subsequent field trials indicated that the occurrence of leaf damage after iron foliar sprays under summer conditions is significantly affected by the time of day. Treatments in the late evening hours were best tolerated by the plants. A single foliar fertilization with 0.3 kg Fe ha⁻¹ ten days before harvest approximately doubled the iron content of spinach leaves. The results indicate that spinach can be biofortified with iron by foliar fertilization, but appropriate application timing is crucial to avoid plant damage
Inoculation of Broccoli Seedlings with Diazotrophic Bacteria – An Approach towards Reducing Nitrogen Fertilization?
No full textThe use of biostimulants based on diazotrophic bacteria is proposed as a sustainable approach to reducing mineral nitrogen fertilization in crop production. However, data on the efficacy of these products in vegetable cultivation are limited. To address this knowledge gap, a greenhouse experiment was conducted with broccoli plants grown under different nitrogen supply levels and treated with two diazotrophic bacterial species. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of bacterial inoculation on plant growth and nitrogen efficiency-related traits.
The experiment followed a randomized block design with four replicates and was conducted over a period of 15 weeks. Broccoli plants (Brassica oleracea var. italica, cv. 'Parthenon') were cultivated in 12-liter containers filled with a peat-based growing medium and received one of three nitrogen supply levels (3.5, 5.7, or 7.9 g N per plant). Calcium nitrate was applied as fertilizer at four time points throughout the cultivation period. The bacterial inoculation treatments included two different species, Methylobacterium symbioticum and Azotobacter salinestris, which were applied either once (cultivation week 1) or twice (cultivation weeks 1 and 3). Plant growth, SPAD values, fresh and dry biomass, and nitrogen content of the individual shoot organs (inflorescence, leaves, and basal stem) were determined. Based on these parameters, nitrogen uptake efficiency, nitrogen utilization efficiency, and overall nitrogen use efficiency were calculated for each plant organ.
In general, bacterial inoculation did not result in a consistent improvement in plant performance, with sporadic positive effects observed. Under high nitrogen supply, two applications of M. symbioticum led to a statistically significant 3.3% increase in shoot yield. At medium nitrogen supply, all twice-treated variants produced broccoli heads exceeding 500 g, whereas some control plants did not reach the minimum weight required by the German food retail. Across all nitrogen levels, the proportion of nitrogen allocated to the inflorescence relative to the other shoot organs increased with the number of bacterial applications. The enhanced nitrogen translocation into the inflorescence also promoted its share of the shoot fresh mass. However, bacterial inoculation had little impact on nitrogen efficiency parameters in broccoli shoots. Only the inflorescence showed a slight trend towards improved nitrogen uptake efficiency and nitrogen use efficiency following two applications of M. symbioticum. Both efficiency traits correlated closely with inflorescence fresh mass.
Further research under field conditions is necessary to assess the potential of biostimulants based on diazotrophic bacteria in broccoli production
Simulating Vulnerability
No full textThe success of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), has led to innovative applications and numerous attempts to find a use for this tool in different fields. One of these fields is in the work fielded by child protection offices. The AId4Children project investigates the use of AI-generated virtual reality (VR) training environments for child protection workers. This VR training application simulates home visits and is generated on synthetically constructed cases of child abuse and neglect that are based on real case files. Using real case files for AI-based generation of VR training raises several ethical, legal, and social aspects (ELSA) and questions. One question Q1) is how to acquire and create an open data set on child endangerment case files. A second question Q2) is how to represent the vulnerable characters in VR respectfully. A third question Q3) is if the use of AI, incl. LLM within the context of child abuse and neglect is acceptable at all. This paper will discuss and provide the first answers to the considerations on ELSA raised by the explorative concept development of this VR training application
Perspektiven in der Jung- und Legehennenhaltung: Digitalisierung kommt - Probleme gehen?
No full text4. Erzeuger-Forum Lohmann Süd und Bio Aufzucht LSL Rhein-Main, 15.05.2025, Bad Windshei
Words of Non-language : Maximal Grip and the Hopelandic Lyrics of Sigur Rós
No full textHopelandic, or “Vonlenska,” is a vocal style of singing developed by Sigur Rós, demonstrating the expressive qualities of language and the affective content of vocalization through meaningless sounds and syllables. This paper addresses the question: why does the audience of Sigur Rós have no trouble with the meaninglessness of words? Maximal grip, derived from Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology and further interpreted by Hubert Dreyfus, offers a potential perspective. Specifically, maximal grip involves the body’s intuitive adjustments to its environment, seeking optimal engagement without conscious deliberation. Furthermore, this study explores the perception of contextualized language within a musical auditory setting. A central question it addresses is whether a song’s core meaning is conveyed primarily through its linguistic content—the words—or its musical elements. Additionally, the study examines the distinction between perceived and felt emotions in music. The prevalence of non-native lyrics in contemporary music consumption is another factor explored in this study. This phenomenon raises questions about the semantic role of linguistic forms in a song’s overall meaning. Finally, another critical dimension of lyrical content is accessibility. Even when a song’s lyrics are presented in a listener’s native language, the semantic content is not always easily understood. This observation raises the issue of “difficult lyrics”—words or phrases that may be obscure, metaphorical, or intentionally ambiguous. Consequently, such complexity can create a gap between linguistic recognition and comprehension, prompting the listener to experience the song as a unified gestalt rather than focusing on its individual elements
Das Beste aus zwei Welten : Karrierewege an der Sektorgrenze.
No full textDer Artikel beschäftigt sich mit Karrierewegen von Kulturberater:innen, die an der Schnittstelle zwischen dem Nonprofit- und For-Profit-Sektor tätig sind.
Der Beitrag konzentriert sich auf die Motive und Einflussfaktoren, die Kulturberater:innen in ihre Tätigkeit führen, sowie Merkmale, die ihre Arbeit kennzeichnen. Zudem wird ihre sektorale Verortung in den Blick genommen.
Vor dem theoretischen Hintergrund verschiedener Konzepte der Karriereforschung und früheren Forschungsergebnissen zu Unterschieden zwischen Mitarbeitenden der Sektoren werden qualitative Daten aus halbstrukturierten Interviews mit Kulturberater:innen verwendet, um die Karrierewege der Kulturberater:innen explorativ zu untersuchen.
Die Ergebnisse der qualitativen Untersuchung zeigen, dass die Tätigkeit als Kulturberater:innen das Beste aus den zwei Welten – Nonprofit- und For-Profit-Sektor – vereint. Gleichzeitig machen sie den Einfluss ungeplanter Ereignisse auf ihre Karrierewege deutlich.This article explores the career paths of consultants for cultural institutions working at the intersection of the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector. The primary focus of the article is on the motivational reasons and influencing factors that lead consultants for cultural institutions into their work, as well as the characteristics of their work and their sectoral positioning.
Based on the theoretical background of various concepts of career research and earlier empirical findings on the differences between employees in the sectors, qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with consultants for cultural institutions are used to explore their career paths.
The results of this qualitative research indicate that working as a consultant for cultural institutions combines the best of both worlds – the non-profit and the for-profit-sector. Additionally, the findings demonstrate the influence of unplanned events on their career paths
Reducing nitrogen losses in broccoli cultivation through valorization of crop by-products (Abstract)
No full textBroccoli is a high fertilizer-demanding vegetable crop requiring 300–360 kg nitrogen (N) ha⁻¹ to achieve optimum yields. At harvest, nearly two-thirds of the total biomass remain on the field, containing up to 210 kg N ha⁻¹. The low carbon (C)/N ratio and high water content of the crop residues favor rapid N mineralization. However, 20–60% of the released N can be lost through nitrate (NO₃⁻) leaching and gaseous N emissions. Denitrification of the released N, which is also promoted by easily decomposable organic material, predominantly leads to the formation of nitrous oxide (N₂O) and molecular nitrogen (N₂). Additionally, at high pH levels, ammonia (NH₃) volatilization may occur. The removal of the total aboveground biomass could help mitigate these N losses and their adverse environmental impacts. Broccoli by-products, including leaves and stems, are edible and contain valuable nutrients such as glucosinolates, vitamin E, vitamin C, and β-carotene. This study aims to evaluate a novel approach for reducing N losses and enhancing the agronomic value of broccoli cultivation by valorizing its by-products for industrial food processing