'Amerika im Kopf'. Franz Kafkas Roman "Der Verschollene" und der Amerika-Diskurs seiner Zeit

in Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte (2003), 77(1), 130-147

Acoustic profilometry within polymers as performed by Brillouin microscopy

in Journal of Physics : D Applied Physics (2003), 36(21), 2738-2742

Using high performance Brillouin spectroscopy we present a new technique, which enables us to perform acoustic microscopy with a spatial resolution of about 1 μm. This technique, called Brillouin ... [more ▼]

Using high performance Brillouin spectroscopy we present a new technique, which enables us to perform acoustic microscopy with a spatial resolution of about 1 μm. This technique, called Brillouin microscopy, is tested on several bulk- and film-like polymer samples. [less ▲]

Comparison between modeled and Observed Gravity Tidal Parameters at Ny-Alesund, Svalbard

in Francis, Olivier; van Dam, Tonie (Eds.) Proceedings of the Workshop: IMG-2002 Instrumentation and Metrology in Gravimetry (2003)

Pragmatism and educational research.

Book published by Rowman and Littlefield (2003)

Learning from Levinas: A response.

in Studies in Philosophy & Education (2003), 22(1), 61-68

Fusionierte lösliche Rezeptoren als hochaktive Zytokin-Inhibitoren.

in Biospektrum (2003), Sonderausgabe(9. Jahrgang), 480-483

Elterliche Ungleichbehandlung in Kindheit und Jugend aus der Perspektive des mittleren Erwachsenenalters

in Zeitschrift für Entwicklungspsychologie und Padagogische Psychologie (2003), 35(2), 83-97

Analyzed the structure and extent of recalled differential parental treatment in a sample of 1,208 subjects (Ss) aged 40-54 yrs. In addition, equity-theoretical predictions concerning potential ... [more ▼]

Analyzed the structure and extent of recalled differential parental treatment in a sample of 1,208 subjects (Ss) aged 40-54 yrs. In addition, equity-theoretical predictions concerning potential consequences for relationship quality to siblings and parents were tested. Ss had to rate with respect to themselves as well as a selected sibling how often they had received various forms of maternal and paternal treatment when growing up. Factor analyses of difference scores (own minus sibling) revealed 2 dimensions of both maternal and paternal treatment, which grouped differential parental behavior with respect to differential support and differential strictness. Results of hierarchic cluster analyses showed that a group of "equally treated" (80.4% of the sample), "disadvantaged" (13.2%), and "favored" Ss (6.4%) could be identified with respect to paternal differential treatment; a group of "equally treated" (87%) and a group of "disadvantaged" Ss (13%) emerged with respect to maternal treatment. Analyses of variance revealed that "disadvantaged" children reported less current attachment/closeness to parents and siblings as well as less willingness to support parents and siblings than "equally treated" and "favored" children. [less ▲]

Perceived parental differential treatment in middle adulthood: Curvilinear relations with relationship quality to sibling and parents

in Journal of Family Psychology (2003), 17(4), 472-487

Guided by predictions from equity theory and the self-esteem maintenance model, links between perceptions of current parental differential treatment and the perceiver's experienced relationship quality ... [more ▼]

Guided by predictions from equity theory and the self-esteem maintenance model, links between perceptions of current parental differential treatment and the perceiver's experienced relationship quality with sibling and parents were analyzed in a sample of 1,020 adult (middle-aged) offspring. Participants rated how often they and a sibling receive parental recognition, nurture, and demands for filial responsibility. In addition, they indicated their emotions and behaviors toward sibling and parents. Data analyses showed that an individual's experienced relationship with sibling was best when both were treated equally and diminished with increasing favoritism or disfavoritism. Experienced relationship with parents was best when participants were favored a bit; the relationship worsened when participants were disfavored and worsened only slightly when they were extremely favored. Results are discussed regarding mediating processes and implications for practical applications. [less ▲]

Innerer und äußerer Raum. Dimensionen des Raums in der religiösen Erziehung

in Jelich, Franz; Kemnitz, Heidemarie (Eds.) Die pädagogische Gestaltung des Raums – Geschichte und Modernität (2003)

Principles of European Contract Law: Part 3

Book published by Kluwer Law International (2003)

This is the third and last part of the "Principles of European Contract Law" prepared by the Commission of European Contract Law under the chairmanship of Professor Ole Lando. Parts I and II were ... [more ▼]

This is the third and last part of the "Principles of European Contract Law" prepared by the Commission of European Contract Law under the chairmanship of Professor Ole Lando. Parts I and II were published in 2000 and have attracted a growing volume of secondary literature. This volume follows the same pattern - a set of proposed Articles drawn up by the Commission, followed by comments and national notes containing a wealth of comparative law. The subjects dealt with in Part III are:- plurality of debtors and creditors, assignment, substitution of new debtor and transfer of contract, set-off, prescription, illegality, conditions and capitalisation of interest. [less ▲]