@article{Mueller2008, author = {M{\"u}ller, Tom}, title = {Roger Bacon in der Sicht Alexander von Humboldts}, series = {Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; international review for Humboldtian studies}, volume = {IX}, journal = {Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; international review for Humboldtian studies}, number = {17}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {2568-3543}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-42455}, pages = {31 -- 37}, year = {2008}, abstract = {In seiner sechsstufigen Epochengliederung der Wissenschaftsgeschichte sieht Alexander von Humboldt nur wenige Lichter, welche die abendl{\"a}ndische Dunkelheit der Zeit zwischen der wissenschaftlichen Bl{\"u}te im arabischen Raum und den Entdeckungsfahrten des Columbus durchbrechen. Als den wichtigsten dieser wenigen Wegbereiter hebt der Freiherr den Franziskanerm{\"o}nch Roger Bacon hervor, der sich in fast allen Disziplinen hervorgetan und f{\"u}r die Einheit der Wissenschaften eingesetzt habe. Nicht nur im Kosmos, sondern auch bereits in den popul{\"a}ren Vortr{\"a}gen in der Singakademie und den Kritischen Untersuchungen zur Geschichte der Geographie der Neuen Welt w{\"u}rdigt Humboldt den Engl{\"a}nder durch ausf{\"u}hrliche Auseinandersetzungen mit dessen Opus maius.}, language = {de} } @article{HoehleFritzscheMueller2016, author = {H{\"o}hle, Barbara and Fritzsche, Tom and M{\"u}ller, Anja}, title = {of Cognitive Control: An Eye Tracking Study with German-Learning 4-Year-Olds}, series = {PLoS one}, volume = {11}, journal = {PLoS one}, publisher = {PLoS}, address = {San Fransisco}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0149870}, pages = {27}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Children's interpretations of sentences containing focus particles do not seem adult-like until school age. This study investigates how German 4-year-old children comprehend sentences with the focus particle 'nur' (only) by using different tasks and controlling for the impact of general cognitive abilities on performance measures. Two sentence types with 'only' in either pre-subject or pre-object position were presented. Eye gaze data and verbal responses were collected via the visual world paradigm combined with a sentence-picture verification task. While the eye tracking data revealed an adult-like pattern of focus particle processing, the sentence-picture verification replicated previous findings of poor comprehension, especially for 'only' in pre-subject position. A second study focused on the impact of general cognitive abilities on the outcomes of the verification task. Working memory was related to children's performance in both sentence types whereas inhibitory control was selectively related to the number of errors for sentences with 'only' in pre-subject position. These results suggest that children at the age of 4 years have the linguistic competence to correctly interpret sentences with focus particles, which-depending on specific task demands-may be masked by immature general cognitive abilities.}, language = {en} } @article{HoehleFritzscheMueller2016, author = {H{\"o}hle, Barbara and Fritzsche, Tom and M{\"u}ller, Anja}, title = {Children's Comprehension of Sentences with Focus Particles and the Role of Cognitive Control}, series = {PLoS one}, volume = {11}, journal = {PLoS one}, number = {3}, publisher = {PLoS}, address = {Lawrence, Kan.}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0149870}, pages = {1 -- 27}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Children's interpretations of sentences containing focus particles do not seem adult-like until school age. This study investigates how German 4-year-old children comprehend sentences with the focus particle 'nur' (only) by using different tasks and controlling for the impact of general cognitive abilities on performance measures. Two sentence types with 'only' in either pre-subject or pre-object position were presented. Eye gaze data and verbal responses were collected via the visual world paradigm combined with a sentence-picture verification task. While the eye tracking data revealed an adult-like pattern of focus particle processing, the sentence-picture verification replicated previous findings of poor comprehension, especially for 'only' in pre-subject position. A second study focused on the impact of general cognitive abilities on the outcomes of the verification task. Working memory was related to children's performance in both sentence types whereas inhibitory control was selectively related to the number of errors for sentences with 'only' in pre-subject position. These results suggest that children at the age of 4 years have the linguistic competence to correctly interpret sentences with focus particles, which-depending on specific task demands-may be masked by immature general cognitive abilities.}, language = {en} } @misc{HoehleFritzscheMueller2016, author = {H{\"o}hle, Barbara and Fritzsche, Tom and M{\"u}ller, Anja}, title = {Children's Comprehension of Sentences with Focus Particles and the Role of Cognitive Control}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-90524}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Children's interpretations of sentences containing focus particles do not seem adult-like until school age. This study investigates how German 4-year-old children comprehend sentences with the focus particle 'nur' (only) by using different tasks and controlling for the impact of general cognitive abilities on performance measures. Two sentence types with 'only' in either pre-subject or pre-object position were presented. Eye gaze data and verbal responses were collected via the visual world paradigm combined with a sentence-picture verification task. While the eye tracking data revealed an adult-like pattern of focus particle processing, the sentence-picture verification replicated previous findings of poor comprehension, especially for 'only' in pre-subject position. A second study focused on the impact of general cognitive abilities on the outcomes of the verification task. Working memory was related to children's performance in both sentence types whereas inhibitory control was selectively related to the number of errors for sentences with 'only' in pre-subject position. These results suggest that children at the age of 4 years have the linguistic competence to correctly interpret sentences with focus particles, which-depending on specific task demands-may be masked by immature general cognitive abilities.}, language = {en} } @misc{JobstEtteMartiMarcoetal.2008, author = {Jobst, Anne and Ette, Ottmar and Mart{\´i} Marco, Mar{\´i}a Rosario and M{\"u}ller, Tom and Pr{\"a}ßler, Ulrich and Thiemer-Sachse, Ursula and Biermann, Kurt-Reinhard and Schwarz, Ingo}, title = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz}, volume = {IX}, number = {17}, editor = {Ette, Ottmar and Knobloch, Eberhard}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, doi = {10.18443/hinvol9iss172008}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-42446}, pages = {63}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Inhalt: - Hinweis auf die elektronischen Ressourcen, bereitgestellt von der Alexander von-Humboldt-Forschungsstelle der Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften - Anne Jobst: „wie man die Gabe aplicirt" : der Briefwechsel zwischen Humboldt und Ehrenberg, ein Beispiel - Ottmar Ette: Hallar e inventar un p{\´u}blico. Nuevos proyectos editoriales acerca de la obra de Alexander von Humboldt - Mar{\´i}a Rosario Mart{\´i} Marco: La figura del bot{\´a}nico Valenciano Antonio Jos{\´e} Cavanilles en su relaci{\´o}n cient{\´i}fica con Humboldt y los bot{\´a}nicos alemanes - Tom M{\"u}ller: Roger Bacon in der Sicht Alexander von Humboldts Ulrich P{\"a}ßler: Alexander von Humboldt und die transnationale Wissenschaftskommunikation im 19. Jahrhundert - Ursula Thiemer-Sachse: La visi{\´o}n de Alejandro de Humboldt de la situaci{\´o}n social y cultural de los ind{\´i}genas mexicanos contempor{\´a}neos, tal como fue reflejada en su diario de iaje y en el "Ensayo Pol{\´i}tico del Reino de la Nueva Espa{\~n}a" - Kurt-R. Biermann/Ingo Schwarz: Warum bezeichnete sich Alexander von Humboldt als DER ALTE VOM BERGE (Vecchio della Montagna)?}, language = {mul} } @article{HeroldBehrendtMeissneretal.2022, author = {Herold, Fabian and Behrendt, Tom and Meißner, Caroline and M{\"u}ller, Notger Germar and Schega, Lutz}, title = {The Influence of acute sprint interval training on cognitive performance of healthy younger adults}, series = {International journal of environmental research and public health : IJERPH / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, volume = {19}, journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health : IJERPH / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph19010613}, pages = {14}, year = {2022}, abstract = {There is considerable evidence showing that an acute bout of physical exercises can improve cognitive performance, but the optimal exercise characteristics (e.g., exercise type and exercise intensity) remain elusive. In this regard, there is a gap in the literature to which extent sprint interval training (SIT) can enhance cognitive performance. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of a time-efficient SIT, termed as "shortened-sprint reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training" (SSREHIT), on cognitive performance. Nineteen healthy adults aged 20-28 years were enrolled and assessed for attentional performance (via the d2 test), working memory performance (via Digit Span Forward/Backward), and peripheral blood lactate concentration immediately before and 10 min after an SSREHIT and a cognitive engagement control condition (i.e., reading). We observed that SSREHIT can enhance specific aspects of attentional performance, as it improved the percent error rate (F\%) in the d-2 test (t (18) = -2.249, p = 0.037, d = -0.516), which constitutes a qualitative measure of precision and thoroughness. However, SSREHIT did not change other measures of attentional or working memory performance. In addition, we observed that the exercise-induced increase in the peripheral blood lactate levels correlated with changes in attentional performance, i.e., the total number of responses (GZ) (r(m) = 0.70, p < 0.001), objective measures of concentration (SKL) (r(m) = 0.73, p < 0.001), and F\% (r(m) = -0.54, p = 0.015). The present study provides initial evidence that a single bout of SSREHIT can improve specific aspects of attentional performance and conforming evidence for a positive link between cognitive improvements and changes in peripheral blood lactate levels.}, language = {en} } @article{PrieskeMuehlbauerMuelleretal.2013, author = {Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and M{\"u}ller, Steffen and Kr{\"u}ger, Tom and Kibele, Armin and Behm, David George and Granacher, Urs}, title = {Effects of surface instability on neuromuscular performance during drop jumps and landings}, series = {European journal of applied physiology}, volume = {113}, journal = {European journal of applied physiology}, number = {12}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, issn = {1439-6319}, doi = {10.1007/s00421-013-2724-6}, pages = {2943 -- 2951}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of surface instability on measures of performance and activity of leg and trunk muscles during drop jumps and landings. Drop jumps and landings were assessed on a force plate under stable and unstable (balance pad on top of the force plate) conditions. Performance measures (contact time, jump height, peak ground reaction force) and electromyographic (EMG) activity of leg and trunk muscles were tested in 27 subjects (age 23 +/- A 3 years) during different time intervals (preactivation phase, braking phase, push-off phase). The performance of drop jumps under unstable compared to stable conditions produced a decrease in jump height (9 \%, p < 0.001, f = 0.92) and an increase in peak ground reaction force (5 \%, p = 0.022, f = 0.72), and time for braking phase (12 \%, p < 0.001, f = 1.25). When performing drop jumps on unstable compared to stable surfaces, muscle activity was reduced in the lower extremities during the preactivation, braking and push-off phases (11-25 \%, p < 0.05, 0.48 a parts per thousand currency sign f a parts per thousand currency sign 1.23). Additionally, when landing on unstable compared to stable conditions, reduced lower limb muscle activities were observed during the preactivation phase (7-60 \%, p < 0.05, 0.50 a parts per thousand currency sign f a parts per thousand currency sign 3.62). Trunk muscle activity did not significantly differ between the test conditions for both jumping and landing tasks. The present findings indicate that modified feedforward mechanisms in terms of lower leg muscle activities during the preactivation phase and/or possible alterations in leg muscle activity shortly after ground contact (i.e., braking phase) are responsible for performance decrements during jumping on unstable surfaces.}, language = {en} }