@article{Šimik2019, author = {Šim{\´i}k, Radek}, title = {On doubling unconditionals}, series = {Of trees and birds. A Festschrift for Gisbert Fanselow}, journal = {Of trees and birds. A Festschrift for Gisbert Fanselow}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-457-9}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-43226}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-432267}, pages = {155 -- 169}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{ŞahinEgloffsteinBotheetal.2021, author = {Şahin, Muhittin and Egloffstein, Marc and Bothe, Max and Rohloff, Tobias and Schenk, Nathanael and Schwerer, Florian and Ifenthaler, Dirk}, title = {Behavioral Patterns in Enterprise MOOCs at openSAP}, series = {EMOOCs 2021}, volume = {2021}, journal = {EMOOCs 2021}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-512-5}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-51735}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-517350}, pages = {281 -- 288}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @article{OezdemirKurbanPekkan2021, author = {{\"O}zdemir, Paker Doğu and Kurban, Caroline Fell and Pekkan, Zelha Tun{\c{c}}}, title = {MOOC-Based Online Instruction}, series = {EMOOCs 2021}, volume = {2021}, journal = {EMOOCs 2021}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-512-5}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-51690}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-516900}, pages = {17 -- 33}, year = {2021}, abstract = {If taking a flipped learning approach, MOOC content can be used for online pre-class instruction. After which students can put the knowledge they gained from the MOOC into practice either synchronously or asynchronously. This study examined one such, asynchronous, course in teacher education. The course ran with 40 students over 13 weeks from February to May 2020. A case study approach was followed using mixed methods to assess the efficacy of the course. Quantitative data was gathered on achievement of learning outcomes, online engagement, and satisfaction. Qualitative data was gathered via student interviews from which a thematic analysis was undertaken. From a combined analysis of the data, three themes emerged as pertinent to course efficacy: quality and quantity of communication and collaboration; suitability of the MOOC; and significance for career development.}, language = {en} } @article{OCorrain2006, author = {{\´O} Corr{\´a}in, Ailbhe}, title = {On the 'after perfect' in Irish and Hiberno-English}, series = {The Celtic Englishes IV : the interface between English and the Celtic languages ; proceedings of the fourth international colloquium on the "Celtic Englishes" held at the University of Potsdam in Golm (Germany) from 22-26 September 2004}, journal = {The Celtic Englishes IV : the interface between English and the Celtic languages ; proceedings of the fourth international colloquium on the "Celtic Englishes" held at the University of Potsdam in Golm (Germany) from 22-26 September 2004}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-40971}, pages = {152 -- 172}, year = {2006}, abstract = {Content: 1. Introduction 2. Early Examples of the AFP in Hiberno-English 3. Assessments of the Evidence 4. Attempts to Explain the Early HE Construction 5. Distribution and Function of the AFP in EMI and HE 5.1. The AFP with the Future Tense in Irish 5.2. The AFP with the Secondary Future or Conditional 5.3. The AFP with the Subjunctive 5.5. Functions of the AFP in Early Modern Irish and HE 6. The Restriction of the AFP to the Recent Perfect 7. Conclusions}, language = {en} } @incollection{OBearra2007, author = {{\´O} B{\´e}arra, Feargal}, title = {Late Modern Irish and the Dynamics of Language Change and Language Death}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-19331}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Contents: Definition of Late Modern Irish Lexical and Syntactic Equivalence The Official Languages Act and the Translation Industry Dynamics of Language Change and Language Death Lack of Exposure and Critical Mass}, language = {en} } @article{AngelPuigSamper2022, author = {{\´A}ngel Puig-Samper, Miguel}, title = {Humboldt and his geographical album of New Spain}, series = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, volume = {XXIII}, journal = {HiN : Alexander von Humboldt im Netz ; International Review for Humboldtian Studies}, number = {45}, editor = {Ette, Ottmar and Knobloch, Eberhard}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {2568-3543}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-59233}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-592335}, pages = {29 -- 71}, year = {2022}, abstract = {During his trip to New Spain in 1803, Alexander von Humboldt visited large tracts of New Spanish territory, which includes modern Mexico and part of the United States. This trip provided the data for his geographical Atlas of the region, as well as information about the ancient Mexican cultures that he would later include in the general Atlas and in other major works, such as Vues des Cordill{\`e}res. Likewise, Humboldt's Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain displayed a comprehensive physical, natural, economic, and social description of Mexico in the colonial period, which will also be analysed. With these works, Humboldt presented a new geographical and cultural image of New Spain to the European audiences. In addition to this, his work made important contributions to cartographic knowledge.}, language = {en} } @misc{Zyla2007, author = {Zyla, Benjamin}, title = {Multilateralism {\`a} la Carte? : The Bush II administration and US foreign policy}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-13439}, year = {2007}, abstract = {The use of unilateral force under George W. Bush is not a new phenomenon in US foreign policy. As the author argues, it is merely a continuation of Bill Clinton's foreign policy and is deeply rooted in both the foreign policy traditions of Jacksonianism and Wilsonianism. The analysis concludes that Clinton used unilateralist foreign policy with a 'smile' whereas the Bush administration uses it with an attitude.}, language = {en} } @article{Zou2013, author = {Zou, Yasheng}, title = {Basel III and Its Implementation in China's Banking Industry}, series = {Protokollband 2013}, journal = {Protokollband 2013}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-68673}, pages = {43 -- 54}, year = {2013}, abstract = {1. Introduction 2. Analysis of implementation of the Basel III in China 2.1 Implementation of capital adequacy rules 2.2 Implementation of leverage ratio rules 2.3 Implementation of liquidity management rules 3. Suggestions for further development of China's banking industry 3.1 Promoting capital structure adjustment and broadening capital supplement channels 3.2 Transforming business models and developing intermediary and off-balance business 3.3 Increasing the intensity of risk management and refining its standards}, language = {en} } @article{Zoref2016, author = {Zoref, Arye}, title = {Journeys for God in Ṣūfī and Judeo Arabic Literature}, series = {PaRDeS : Journal of the Association of Jewish Studies [22 (2016)] = Muslim-Jewish Dialogue}, volume = {22}, journal = {PaRDeS : Journal of the Association of Jewish Studies [22 (2016)] = Muslim-Jewish Dialogue}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-370-1}, issn = {1614-6492}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-99635}, pages = {109 -- 119}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Das Konzept der drei Reisen als einen Weg zur spirituellen Entwicklung wurde von einem der Gr{\"u}nderv{\"a}ter der islamischen Mystik, Dhu al-Nun, eingef{\"u}hrt. Sp{\"a}ter wurde die Anwendung des Konzepts verfeinert, indem es mit der sufischen Technik verschiedene Pr{\"a}positionen hinzuzuf{\"u}gen kombiniert wurde, um dadurch zwischen den spirituellen Stufen zu unterscheiden. Mit der Verwendung der W{\"o}rter Reise (Safar) und Gott (Allah) und dem Hinzuf{\"u}gen einer Pr{\"a}position zum Wort Gott konnten sufische Schriftsteller die verschiedenen Wege zu Gott oder die Stationen (Maqamat) auf diesem Weg aufzeichnen. Ibn al-'Arabi spricht Anfang des dreizehnten Jahrhunderts von drei verschiedenen Wegen: von Gott, zu Gott und in Gott. Am Ende des dreizehnten Jahrhunderts spricht der j{\"u}disch-arabische Bibelkommentator Tanchum ha-Yerushalmi von den drei Reisen als drei Stationen eines kontinuierlichen Weges. Eine nahezu identische Beschreibung ist eine Generation danach beim muslimischen Gelehrten Qayyim al-Jawziyya zu finden. Aus den drei Reisen werden im vierzehnten Jahrhundert in den Schriften des sufischen Schriftstellers al-Qashani vier, wobei das Schema der drei Pr{\"a}positionen beibehalten wurde. Kurz vor dem Ende des vierzehnten Jahrhunderts sind in den Schriften von R. David ha-Nagid nur noch zwei Reisen zu finden: zu Gott und in Gott. All dies zeigt uns, dass uns die j{\"u}disch-arabische Literatur dabei helfen kann die geschichtliche Entwicklung der sufischen Ideen genauer nachzuzeichnen.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Zivkovic2018, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Zivkovic, Velimir}, title = {International Rule of Law Through International Investment Law}, series = {KFG Working Paper Series}, journal = {KFG Working Paper Series}, number = {16}, issn = {2509-3770}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-42218}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-422181}, pages = {33}, year = {2018}, abstract = {In challenging times for international law, there might be a heightened need for both analysis and prescription. The international rule of law as a connecting thread that goes through the global legal order is a particularly salient topic. By providing a working understanding of the content and contexts of the international rule of law, and by taking the regime of international investment law as a case study, this paper argues that assessing 'rise' or 'decline' motions in this sphere warrants a nuanced approach that should recognise parallel positive and negative developments. Whilst prominent procedural and substantive aspects of international investment law strongly align with the international rule of law requirements, numerous challenges threaten the future existence of the regime and appeal of international rule of law more broadly. At the same time, opportunities exist to adapt the substantive decision-making processes in investor-State disputes so to pursue parallel goals of enhancing rule of law at both international and national levels. Through recognising the specificities of interaction between international and national sphere, arbitrators can further reinvigorate the legitimacy of international rule of law through international investment law - benefitting thus the future of both.}, language = {en} } @article{ZinsmeisterSmolka2012, author = {Zinsmeister, Heike and Smolka, Eva}, title = {Corpus-based evidence for approximating semantic transparency of complex verbs}, series = {Potsdam cognitive science series}, journal = {Potsdam cognitive science series}, number = {3}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {2190-4545}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-62353}, pages = {45 -- 59}, year = {2012}, language = {en} } @article{Zimmermann2007, author = {Zimmermann, Malte}, title = {Contrastive focus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-19688}, year = {2007}, abstract = {The article puts forward a discourse-pragmatic approach to the notoriously evasive phenomena of contrastivity and emphasis. It is argued that occurrences of focus that are treated in terms of 'contrastive focus', 'kontrast' (Vallduv{\´i} \& Vilkuna 1998) or 'identificational focus' ({\´E}. Kiss 1998) in the literature should not be analyzed in familiar semantic terms like introduction of alternatives or exhaustivity. Rather, an adequate analysis must take into account discourse-pragmatic notions like hearer expectation or discourse expectability of the focused content in a given discourse situation. The less expected a given content is judged to be for the hearer, relative to the Common Ground, the more likely a speaker is to mark this content by means of special grammatical devices, giving rise to emphasis.}, language = {en} } @article{ZierisGerstbergerMueller2015, author = {Zieris, Holger and Gerstberger, Herbert and M{\"u}ller, Wolfgang}, title = {Using Arduino-Based Experiments to Integrate Computer Science Education and Natural Science}, series = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, journal = {KEYCIT 2014 - Key Competencies in Informatics and ICT}, number = {7}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1868-0844}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-82938}, pages = {381 -- 389}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Current curricular trends require teachers in Baden- Wuerttemberg (Germany) to integrate Computer Science (CS) into traditional subjects, such as Physical Science. However, concrete guidelines are missing. To fill this gap, we outline an approach where a microcontroller is used to perform and evaluate measurements in the Physical Science classroom. Using the open-source Arduino platform, we expect students to acquire and develop both CS and Physical Science competencies by using a self-programmed microcontroller. In addition to this combined development of competencies in Physical Science and CS, the subject matter will be embedded in suitable contexts and learning environments, such as weather and climate.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{ZienickeSeehaferFeudel1997, author = {Zienicke, Egbert and Seehafer, Norbert and Feudel, Fred}, title = {Bifurcations in two-dimensional Rayleigh-B{\´e}nard convection}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-14534}, year = {1997}, abstract = {Two-dimensional bouyancy-driven convection in a horizontal fluid layer with stress-free boundary conditions at top and bottom and periodic boundary conditions in the horizontal direction is investigated by means of numerical simulation and bifurcation-analysis techniques. As the bouyancy forces increase, the primary stationary and symmetric convection rolls undergo successive Hopf bifurcations, bifurcations to traveling waves, and phase lockings. We pay attention to symmetry breaking and its connection with the generation of large-scale horizontal flows. Calculations of Lyapunov exponents indicate that at a Rayleigh number of 2.3×105 no temporal chaos is reached yet, but the system moves nonchaotically on a 4-torus in phase space.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Zhou2010, author = {Zhou, Neng-Fa}, title = {What I have learned from all these solver competitions}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-41431}, year = {2010}, abstract = {In this talk, I would like to share my experiences gained from participating in four CSP solver competitions and the second ASP solver competition. In particular, I'll talk about how various programming techniques can make huge differences in solving some of the benchmark problems used in the competitions. These techniques include global constraints, table constraints, and problem-specific propagators and labeling strategies for selecting variables and values. I'll present these techniques with experimental results from B-Prolog and other CLP(FD) systems.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Zessin2010, author = {Zessin, Hans}, title = {Classical Symmetric Point Processes : Lectures held at ICIMAF, La Habana, Cuba, 2010}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-49619}, year = {2010}, abstract = {The aim of these lectures is a reformulation and generalization of the fundamental investigations of Alexander Bach [2, 3] on the concept of probability in the work of Boltzmann [6] in the language of modern point process theory. The dominating point of view here is its subordination under the disintegration theory of Krickeberg [14]. This enables us to make Bach's consideration much more transparent. Moreover the point process formulation turns out to be the natural framework for the applications to quantum mechanical models.}, language = {en} } @article{Zemtsov2005, author = {Zemtsov, Alexander}, title = {Alexander von Humboldt's ideas on volcanism and their influence on Russian scientists}, volume = {VI}, number = {11}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1617-5239}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-35335}, pages = {31 -- 37}, year = {2005}, abstract = {The article provides historical background for Alexander von Humboldt's expedition into Russia in 1829. It includes information on Humboldt's works and publications in Russia over the course of his lifetime, as well as an explanation of the Russian scientific community's response to those works. Humboldt's ideas on the existence of an active volcano in Central Asia attracted the attention of two prominent Russian geographers, P. Semenov and P. Kropotkin, whose views on the nature of volcanism were quite different. P. Semenov personally met Humboldt in Berlin. P. Kropotkin made one of the most important geological discoveries of the 19th Century: he found the fresh volcanic cones near Lake Baikal. Soon after Humboldt's Russian expedition, and partly as a result of it, an important mineral was found in the Ilmen mountains - samarskite, which later gave its name to the chemical element Samarium, developed in 1879. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the Russian scientist V. Vernadskiy pointed out that samarskite was the first uranium-rich mineral found in Russia.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZeilingerMuttiStreckeretal.2006, author = {Zeilinger, Gerold and Mutti, Maria and Strecker, Manfred and Rehak, Katrin and Bookhagen, Bodo and Schwab, Marco}, title = {Integration of digital elevation models and satellite images to investigate geological processes.}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-7063}, year = {2006}, abstract = {In order to better understand the geological boundary conditions for ongoing or past surface processes geologists face two important questions: 1) How can we gain additional knowledge about geological processes by analyzing digital elevation models (DEM) and satellite images and 2) Do these efforts present a viable approach for more efficient research. Here, we will present case studies at a variety of scales and levels of resolution to illustrate how we can substantially complement and enhance classical geological approaches with remote sensing techniques. Commonly, satellite and DEM based studies are being used in a first step of assessing areas of geologic interest. While in the past the analysis of satellite imagery (e.g. Landsat TM) and aerial photographs was carried out to characterize the regional geologic characteristics, particularly structure and lithology, geologists have increasingly ventured into a process-oriented approach. This entails assessing structures and geomorphic features with a concept that includes active tectonics or tectonic activity on time scales relevant to humans. In addition, these efforts involve analyzing and quantifying the processes acting at the surface by integrating different remote sensing and topographic data (e.g. SRTM-DEM, SSM/I, GPS, Landsat 7 ETM, Aster, Ikonos…). A combined structural and geomorphic study in the hyperarid Atacama desert demonstrates the use of satellite and digital elevation data for assessing geological structures formed by long-term (millions of years) feedback mechanisms between erosion and crustal bending (Zeilinger et al., 2005). The medium-term change of landscapes during hundred thousands to millions years in a more humid setting is shown in an example from southern Chile. Based on an analysis of rivers/watersheds combined with landscapes parameterization by using digital elevation models, the geomorphic evolution and change in drainage pattern in the coastal Cordillera can be quantified and put into the context of seismotectonic segmentation of a tectonically active region. This has far-reaching implications for earthquake rupture scenarios and hazard mitigation (K. Rehak, see poster on IMAF Workshop). Two examples illustrate short-term processes on decadal, centennial and millennial time scales: One study uses orogen scale precipitation gradients derived from remotely sensed passive microwave data (Bookhagen et al., 2005a). They demonstrate how debris flows were triggered as a response of slopes to abnormally strong rainfall in the interior parts of the Himalaya during intensified monsoons. The area of the orogen that receives high amounts of precipitation during intensified monsoons also constitutes numerous landslide deposits of up to 1km3 volume that were generated during intensified monsoon phase at about 27 and 9 ka (Bookhagen et al., 2005b). Another project in the Swiss Alps compared sets of aerial photographs recorded in different years. By calculating high resolution surfaces the mass transport in a landslide could be reconstructed (M. Schwab, Universit{\"a}t Bern). All these examples, although representing only a short and limited selection of projects using remote sense data in geology, have as a common approach the goal to quantify geological processes. With increasing data resolution and new sensors future projects will even enable us to recognize more patterns and / or structures indicative of geological processes in tectonically active areas. This is crucial for the analysis of natural hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides, as well as those hazards that are related to climatic variability. The integration of remotely sensed data at different spatial and temporal scales with field observations becomes increasingly important. Many of presently highly populated places and increasingly utilized regions are subject to significant environmental pressure and often constitute areas of concentrated economic value. Combined remote sensing and ground-truthing in these regions is particularly important as geologic, seismicity and hydrologic data may be limited here due to the recency of infrastructural development. Monitoring ongoing processes and evaluating the remotely sensed data in terms of recurrence of events will greatly enhance our ability to assess and mitigate natural hazards.
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Interdisziplin{\"a}res Zentrum f{\"u}r Musterdynamik und Angewandte Fernerkundung Workshop vom 9. - 10. Februar 2006}, language = {en} } @article{Zeijlstra2009, author = {Zeijlstra, Hedde}, title = {Hard and soft conditions on the faculty of language}, series = {Linguistics in Potsdam}, journal = {Linguistics in Potsdam}, number = {28}, issn = {1616-7392}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-32221}, pages = {9 -- 38}, year = {2009}, abstract = {In this paper I argue that both parametric variation and the alleged differences between languages in terms of their internal complexity straightforwardly follow from the Strongest Minimalist Thesis that takes the Faculty of Language (FL) to be an optimal solution to conditions that neighboring mental modules impose on it. In this paper I argue that hard conditions like legibility at the linguistic interfaces invoke simplicity metrices that, given that they stem from different mental modules, are not harmonious. I argue that widely attested expression strategies, such as agreement or movement, are a direct result of conflicting simplicity metrices, and that UG, perceived as a toolbox that shapes natural language, can be taken to consist of a limited number of markings strategies, all resulting from conflicting simplicity metrices. As such, the contents of UG follow from simplicity requirements, and therefore no longer necessitate linguistic principles, valued or unvalued, to be innately present. Finally, I show that the SMT does not require that languages themselves have to be optimal in connecting sound to meaning.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZarriessSeeker2008, author = {Zarrieß, Sina and Seeker, Wolfgang}, title = {Finite-state rule deduction for parsing non-constituent coordination}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-27254}, year = {2008}, abstract = {In this paper, we present a finite-state approach to constituency and therewith an analysis of coordination phenomena involving so-called non-constituents. We show that non-constituents can be seen as parts of fully-fledged constituents and therefore be coordinated in the same way. We have implemented an algorithm based on finite state automata that generates an LFG grammar assigning valid analyses to non-constituent coordination structures in the German language.}, language = {en} } @misc{Zapf2004, author = {Zapf, Wolfgang}, title = {Modernization theory - in the non-western world}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-47181}, year = {2004}, abstract = {The article starts with an overview of modernization theories, its history of ups and downs as well as its present status. This first part is followed by an analysis of basic social structure distributions and trends in human development in selected countries. One major focal point of the paper is the Non-Western world and the Arab countries, in particular. The author looks at modernization and modernity in that region and comes to the conclusion that the Western world can no longer expect to be able to simply export its own values and its way of life to the rest of the world.}, language = {en} } @article{Zagrebnov2020, author = {Zagrebnov, Valentin}, title = {Trotter product formula on Hilbert and Banach spaces for operator-norm convergence}, series = {Lectures in pure and applied mathematics}, journal = {Lectures in pure and applied mathematics}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, isbn = {978-3-86956-485-2}, issn = {2199-4951}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-47197}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-471971}, pages = {23 -- 34}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{YliJyrae2008, author = {Yli-Jyr{\"a}, Anssi}, title = {Applications of diamonded double negation}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-27109}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Nested complementation plays an important role in expressing counter- i.e. star-free and first-order definable languages and their hierarchies. In addition, methods that compile phonological rules into finite-state networks use double-nested complementation or "double negation". This paper reviews how the double-nested complementation extends to a relatively new operation, generalized restriction (GR), coined by the author (Yli-Jyr{\"a} and Koskenniemi 2004). This operation encapsulates a double-nested complementation and elimination of a concatenation marker, diamond, whose finite occurrences align concatenations in the arguments of the operation. The paper demonstrates that the GR operation has an interesting potential in expressing regular languages, various kinds of grammars, bimorphisms and relations. This motivates a further study of optimized implementation of the operator.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{YliJyrae2008, author = {Yli-Jyr{\"a}, Anssi}, title = {Transducers from parallel replace rules and modes with generalized lenient composition}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-27246}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Generalized Two-Level Grammar (GTWOL) provides a new method for compilation of parallel replacement rules into transducers. The current paper identifies the role of generalized lenient composition (GLC) in this method. Thanks to the GLC operation, the compilation method becomes bipartite and easily extendible to capture various application modes. In the light of three notions of obligatoriness, a modification to the compilation method is proposed. We argue that the bipartite design makes implementation of parallel obligatoriness, directionality, length and rank based application modes extremely easy, which is the main result of the paper.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{YinHua2007, author = {Yin, Yang and Hua, Chen}, title = {On chemotaxis systems with saturation growth}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-30254}, year = {2007}, abstract = {In this paper, we discuss the global existence of solutions for Chemotaxis models with saturation growth. If the coe±cients of the equations are all positive smooth T-periodic functions, then the problem has a positive T-periodic solution, and meanwhile we discuss here the stability problems for the T-periodic solutions.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Yin2002, author = {Yin, Huicheng}, title = {Formation and construction of a shock wave for 3-D compressible Euler equations with spherical initial data}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26263}, year = {2002}, abstract = {In this paper, the problem on formation and construction of a shock wave for three dimensional compressible Euler equations with the small perturbed spherical initial data is studied. If the given smooth initial data satisfies certain nondegenerate condition, then from the results in [20], we know that there exists a unique blowup point at the blowup time such that the first order derivates of smooth solution blow up meanwhile the solution itself is still continuous at the blowup point. From the blowup point, we construct a weak entropy solution which is not uniformly Lipschitz continuous on two sides of shock curve, moreover the strength of the constructed shock is zero at the blowup point and then gradually increases. Additionally, some detailed and precise estimates on the solution are obtained in the neighbourhood of the blowup point.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Yin2002, author = {Yin, Huicheng}, title = {Global existence of a shock for the supersonic flow past a curved wedge}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26272}, year = {2002}, abstract = {This note is devoted to the study on the global existence of a shock wave for the supersonic flow past a curved wedge. When the curved wedge is a small perturbation of a straight wedge and the angle of the wedge is less than some critical value, wwe show that a shock attached at the wedge will exist globally.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{YihongLi2001, author = {Yihong, Du and Li, Ma}, title = {Some remarks related to De Giorgi's conjecture}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26027}, year = {2001}, abstract = {For several classes of functions including the special case f(u) = u - u³, we obtain boundedness and symmetry results for solutions of the problem -Δu = f(u) defined on R up(n). Our results complement a number of recent results related to a conjecture of De Giorgi.}, language = {en} } @article{Yedidya2018, author = {Yedidya, Asaf}, title = {Enlisted History}, series = {PaRDES : Zeitschrift der Vereinigung f{\"u}r J{\"u}dische Studien e. V.}, journal = {PaRDES : Zeitschrift der Vereinigung f{\"u}r J{\"u}dische Studien e. V.}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-417808}, pages = {79 -- 101}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Zeev Jawitz (1847-1924) was active in all spheres of culture: history, language, literature and pedagogy, all the while striving for harmonization with the Orthodox outlook. He understood that a people returning to its homeland needed a national culture, one that was both broad and deep, and that the narrow world of the Halakhah would no longer suffice. His main work was the multi-volume Toldot Israel (History of Israel, published 1895-1924) which encompasses Jewish history from its beginning - Patriarchs - until the end of the 19th century. His historical writing, with its emphasis on internal religious Jewish sources, the unity and continuity of Jewish history, and respect of Orthodox principles, comes as an alternative to the historiography of the celebrated historian Heinrich Graetz. The alternative that Jawitz tried to substitute for Wissenschaft des Judentums, was influenced not only by Orthodox ideology, which he supported, but also by his nationalist ideology. He saw himself and his disciples as the "priests of memory," presenting the true and immanent history and character of the Jewish nation as a platform to the Jewish future in the land of Israel.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{YagdjianGalstian2007, author = {Yagdjian, Karen and Galstian, Anahit}, title = {Fundamental solutions for wave equation in de Sitter model of universe}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-30271}, year = {2007}, abstract = {In this article we construct the fundamental solutions for the wave equation arising in the de Sitter model of the universe. We use the fundamental solutions to represent solutions of the Cauchy problem and to prove the Lp - Lq-decay estimates for the solutions of the equation with and without a source term.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Yagdjian2001, author = {Yagdjian, Karen}, title = {Geometric optics for the nonlinear hyperbolic systems of Kirchhoff-type}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26059}, year = {2001}, abstract = {Contents: 1 Introduction 2 Main result 3 Construction of the asymptotic solutions 3.1 Derivation of the equations for the profiles 3.2 Exsistence of the principal profile 3.3 Determination of Usub(2) and the remaining profiles 4 Stability of the samll global solutions. Justification of One Phase Nonlinear Geometric Optics for the Kirchhoff-type equations 4.1 Stability of the global solutions to the Kirchhoff-type symmetric hyperbolic systems 4.2 The nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations with the parameter 4.3 Some energies estimates 4.4 The dependence of the solution W(t, ξ) on the function s(t) 4.5 The oscillatory integrals of the bilinear forms of the solutions 4.6 Estimates for the basic bilinear form Γsub(s)(t) 4.7 Contraction mapping 4.8 Stability of the global solution 4.9 Justification of One Phase Nonlinear Geometric Optics for the Kirchhoff-type equations}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Yadavalli2014, author = {Yadavalli, Nataraja Sekhar}, title = {Advances in experimental methods to probe surface relief grating formation mechanism in photosensitive materials}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-71213}, school = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, year = {2014}, abstract = {When azobenzene-modified photosensitive polymer films are irradiated with light interference patterns, topographic variations in the film develop that follow the electric field vector distribution resulting in the formation of surface relief grating (SRG). The exact correspondence of the electric field vector orientation in interference pattern in relation to the presence of local topographic minima or maxima of SRG is in general difficult to determine. In my thesis, we have established a systematic procedure to accomplish the correlation between different interference patterns and the topography of SRG. For this, we devise a new setup combining an atomic force microscope and a two-beam interferometer (IIAFM). With this set-up, it is possible to track the topography change in-situ, while at the same time changing polarization and phase of the impinging interference pattern. To validate our results, we have compared two photosensitive materials named in short as PAZO and trimer. This is the first time that an absolute correspondence between the local distribution of electric field vectors of interference pattern and the local topography of the relief grating could be established exhaustively. In addition, using our IIAFM we found that for a certain polarization combination of two orthogonally polarized interfering beams namely SP (↕, ↔) interference pattern, the topography forms SRG with only half the period of the interference patterns. Exploiting this phenomenon we are able to fabricate surface relief structures below diffraction limit with characteristic features measuring only 140 nm, by using far field optics with a wavelength of 491 nm. We have also probed for the stresses induced during the polymer mass transport by placing an ultra-thin gold film on top (5-30 nm). During irradiation, the metal film not only deforms along with the SRG formation, but ruptures in regular and complex manner. The morphology of the cracks differs strongly depending on the electric field distribution in the interference pattern even when the magnitude and the kinetic of the strain are kept constant. This implies a complex local distribution of the opto-mechanical stress along the topography grating. The neutron reflectivity measurements of the metal/polymer interface indicate the penetration of metal layer within the polymer resulting in the formation of bonding layer that confirms the transduction of light induced stresses in the polymer layer to a metal film.}, language = {en} } @article{XueBruillard2023, author = {Xue, Wei and Bruillard, {\´E}ric}, title = {MOOC in private Chinese universities}, series = {EMOOCs 2023 : Post-Covid Prospects for Massive Open Online Courses - Boost or Backlash?}, journal = {EMOOCs 2023 : Post-Covid Prospects for Massive Open Online Courses - Boost or Backlash?}, editor = {Meinel, Christoph and Schweiger, Stefanie and Staubitz, Thomas and Conrad, Robert and Alario Hoyos, Carlos and Ebner, Martin and Sancassani, Susanna and Żur, Agnieszka and Friedl, Christian and Halawa, Sherif and Gamage, Dilrukshi and Scott, Jeffrey and Kristine Jonson Carlon, May and Deville, Yves and Gaebel, Michael and Delgado Kloos, Carlos and von Schmieden, Karen}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-62181}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-621811}, pages = {37 -- 45}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper investigates private university students' language learning activities in MOOC platforms and their attitude toward it. The study explores the development of MOOC use in Chinese private universities, with a focus on two modes: online et blended. We conducted empirical studies with students learning French and Japanese as a second foreign language, using questionnaires (N = 387) and interviews (N = 20) at a private university in Wuhan. Our results revealed that the majority of students used the MOOC platform more than twice a week and focused on the MOOC video, materials and assignments. However, we also found that students showed less interest in online communication (forums). Those who worked in the blended learning mode, especially Japanese learning students, had a more positive attitude toward MOOCs than other students.}, language = {en} } @article{XiaoxiaoShuangshuang2023, author = {Xiaoxiao, Wang and Shuangshuang, Guo}, title = {Promoting global higher education cooperation}, series = {EMOOCs 2023 : Post-Covid Prospects for Massive Open Online Courses - Boost or Backlash?}, journal = {EMOOCs 2023 : Post-Covid Prospects for Massive Open Online Courses - Boost or Backlash?}, editor = {Meinel, Christoph and Schweiger, Stefanie and Staubitz, Thomas and Conrad, Robert and Alario Hoyos, Carlos and Ebner, Martin and Sancassani, Susanna and Żur, Agnieszka and Friedl, Christian and Halawa, Sherif and Gamage, Dilrukshi and Scott, Jeffrey and Kristine Jonson Carlon, May and Deville, Yves and Gaebel, Michael and Delgado Kloos, Carlos and von Schmieden, Karen}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-62386}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-623865}, pages = {85 -- 93}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The massive growth of MOOCs in 2011 laid the groundwork for the achievement of SDG 4. With the various benefits of MOOCs, there is also anticipation that online education should focus on more interactivity and global collaboration. In this context, the Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance (GMA) established a diverse group of 17 world-leading universities and three online education platforms from across 14 countries on all six continents in 2020. Through nearly three years of exploration, GMA has gained experience and achieved progress in fostering global cooperation in higher education. First, in joint teaching, GMA has promoted in-depth cooperation between members inside and outside the alliance. Examples include promoting the exchange of high-quality MOOCs, encouraging the creation of Global Hybrid Classroom, and launching Global Hybrid Classroom Certificate Programs. Second, in capacity building and knowledge sharing, GMA has launched Online Education Dialogues and the Global MOOC and Online Education Conference, inviting global experts to share best practices and attracting more than 10 million viewers around the world. Moreover, GMA is collaborating with international organizations to support teachers' professional growth, create an online learning community, and serve as a resource for further development. Third, in public advocacy, GMA has launched the SDG Hackathon and Global Massive Open Online Challenge (GMOOC) and attracted global learners to acquire knowledge and incubate their innovative ideas within a cross-cultural community to solve real-world problems that all humans face and jointly create a better future. Based on past experiences and challenges, GMA will explore more diverse cooperation models with more partners utilizing advanced technology, provide more support for digital transformation in higher education, and further promote global cooperation towards building a human community with a shared future.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{XiaochunWitt2002, author = {Xiaochun, Liu and Witt, Ingo}, title = {Pseudodifferential calculi on the half-line respecting prescribed asymptotic types}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26255}, year = {2002}, abstract = {Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Preliminaries 3. Basic Elements of the Calculus 4. Further Elements of the Calculus}, language = {en} } @unpublished{XiaochunWitt2001, author = {Xiaochun, Liu and Witt, Ingo}, title = {Asymptotic expansions for bounded solutions to semilinear Fuchsian equations}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-25912}, year = {2001}, abstract = {It is shown that bounded solutions to semilinear elliptic Fuchsian equations obey complete asymptoic expansions in terms of powers and logarithms in the distance to the boundary. For that purpose, Schuze's notion of asymptotic type for conormal asymptotics close to a conical point is refined. This in turn allows to perform explicit calculations on asymptotic types - modulo the resolution of the spectral problem for determining the singular exponents in the asmptotic expansions.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{XiaochunSchulze2004, author = {Xiaochun, Liu and Schulze, Bert-Wolfgang}, title = {Boundary value problems in edge representation}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26746}, year = {2004}, abstract = {Edge representations of operators on closed manifolds are known to induce large classes of operators that are elliptic on specific manifolds with edges, cf. [9]. We apply this idea to the case of boundary value problems. We establish a correspondence between standard ellipticity and ellipticity with respect to the principal symbolic hierarchy of the edge algebra of boundary value problems, where an embedded submanifold on the boundary plays the role of an edge. We first consider the case that the weight is equal to the smoothness and calculate the dimensions of kernels and cokernels of the associated principal edge symbols. Then we pass to elliptic edge operators for arbitrary weights and construct the additional edge conditions by applying relative index results for conormal symbols.}, language = {en} } @article{Wynn2012, author = {Wynn, Natalie}, title = {Jews, antisemitism and Irish politics}, series = {PaRDeS : Zeitschrift der Vereinigung f{\"u}r J{\"u}dische Studien e.V.}, journal = {PaRDeS : Zeitschrift der Vereinigung f{\"u}r J{\"u}dische Studien e.V.}, number = {18}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}tsverlag Potsdam}, address = {Potsdam}, issn = {1614-6492}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-61514}, pages = {51 -- 66}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Im Artikel wird eine der gr{\"o}ßten Schw{\"a}chen der Historiographie der irischen Judenheiten betrachtet: die fehlende Bestimmung des wahren Ausmaßes des Antisemitismus und dessen Auswirkungen auf die j{\"u}dische Gemeinschaft in Irland. Hierf{\"u}r wird ein kurzer {\"U}berblick {\"u}ber einen Ausschnitt des irisch-j{\"u}dischen Narrativs gegeben: das j{\"u}dische Verh{\"a}ltnis zur nationalistischen Politik in Irland. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf der Notwendigkeit f{\"u}r einen neuartigen Umgang mit den Quellen und den vorliegenden Sachverhalten, um eine ganzheitliche, objektivere und inklusive Geschichte der irischen Judenheiten zu schreiben.}, language = {en} } @article{Woolford2009, author = {Woolford, Ellen}, title = {Aspect splits and parasitic marking}, series = {Linguistics in Potsdam}, journal = {Linguistics in Potsdam}, number = {28}, issn = {1616-7392}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-32236}, pages = {39 -- 72}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Aspect splits can affect agreement, Case, and even preposition insertion. This paper discusses the functional 'why' and the theoretical 'how' of aspect splits. Aspect splits are an economical way to mark aspect by preserving or suppressing some independent element in one aspect. In formal terms, they are produced in the same way as coda conditions in phonology, with positional/contextual faithfulness.This approach captures the additive effects of cross-cutting splits. Aspect splits are analyzed here from Hindi, Nepali, Yucatec Maya, Chontal, and Palauan.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WolskaKruijffKorbayova2006, author = {Wolska, Magdalena and Kruijff-Korbayov{\´a}, Ivana}, title = {Modeling anaphora in informal mathematical dialogue}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-10455}, year = {2006}, abstract = {We analyze anaphoric phenomena in the context of building an input understanding component for a conversational system for tutoring mathematics. In this paper, we report the results of data analysis of two sets of corpora of dialogs on mathematical theorem proving. We exemplify anaphoric phenomena, identify factors relevant to anaphora resolution in our domain and extensions to the input interpretation component to support it.}, language = {en} } @incollection{Wolf2007, author = {Wolf, G{\"o}ran}, title = {Language contact, change of language status : 'Celtic' national languages in the British Isles and Ireland}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-19361}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Contents: Conceptual Clarifications Contact Situations - a Brief Outline Under Scrutiny I: Cornwall, Isle of Man and Scotland Under scrutiny II: Wales Under Scrutiny III: Ireland - a Lengthy Discourse}, language = {en} } @article{WoffordCharlotEldridge2015, author = {Wofford, A. and Charlot, S. and Eldridge, J. J.}, title = {Properties of LEGUS Clusters Obtained with Different Massive-Star Evolutionary Tracks}, series = {Wolf-Rayet Stars : Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Potsdam, Germany, 1.-5. June 2015}, journal = {Wolf-Rayet Stars : Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Potsdam, Germany, 1.-5. June 2015}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-88109}, pages = {233 -- 236}, year = {2015}, abstract = {We compute spectral libraries for populations of coeval stars using state-of-the-art massive-star evolutionary tracks that account for different astrophysics including rotation and close-binarity. Our synthetic spectra account for stellar and nebular contributions. We use our models to obtain E(B - V ), age, and mass for six clusters in spiral galaxy NGC 1566, which have ages of < 50 Myr and masses of > 5 x 104M⊙ according to standard models. NGC 1566 was observed from the NUV to the I-band as part of the imaging Treasury HST program LEGUS: Legacy Extragalactic UV Survey. We aim to establish i) if the models provide reasonable fits to the data, ii) how well the models and photometry are able to constrain the cluster properties, and iii) how different the properties obtained with different models are.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Witt2003, author = {Witt, Ingo}, title = {Green formulae for cone differential operators}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26633}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Green formulae for elliptic cone differential operators are established. This is achieved by an accurate description of the maximal domain of an elliptic cone differential operator and its formal adjoint; thereby utilizing the concept of a discrete asymptotic type. From this description, the singular coefficients replacing the boundary traces in classical Green formulas are deduced.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Witt2002, author = {Witt, Ingo}, title = {A calculus for a class of finitely degenerate pseudodifferential operators}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26246}, year = {2002}, abstract = {For a class of degenerate pseudodifferential operators, local parametrices are constructed. This is done in the framework of a pseudodifferential calculus upon adding conditions of trace and potential type, respectively, along the boundary on which the operators degenerate.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Witt2001, author = {Witt, Ingo}, title = {Asymptotic algebras}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26069}, year = {2001}, abstract = {The concept of asymptotic type that primarily appears in singular and asymptotic analysis is developed. Especially, asymptotic algebras are introduced.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Witt1999, author = {Witt, Ingo}, title = {On the factorization of meromorphic Mellin symbols}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-25427}, year = {1999}, abstract = {It is prooved that mermorphic, parameter-dependet elliptic Mellin symbols can be factorized in a particular way. The proof depends on the availability of logarithms of pseudodifferential operators. As a byproduct, we obtain a characterization of the group generated by pseudodifferential operators admitting a logarithm. The factorization has applications to the theory os pseudodifferential operators on spaces with conical singularities, e.g., to the index theory and the construction of various sub-calculi of the cone calculus.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Witt2002, author = {Witt, Ingo}, title = {Local asymptotic types}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-26346}, year = {2002}, abstract = {The local theory of asymptotic types is elaborated. It appears as coordinate-free version of part of GOHBERG-SIGAL's theory of the inversion of finitely meromorphic, operator-valued functions at a point.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{WittNeimanKurths1997, author = {Witt, Annette and Neiman, Alexander and Kurths, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Characterizing the dynamics of stochastic bistable systems by measures of complexity}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-14556}, year = {1997}, abstract = {The dynamics of noisy bistable systems is analyzed by means of Lyapunov exponents and measures of complexity. We consider both the classical Kramers problem with additive white noise and the case when the barrier fluctuates due to additional external colored noise. In case of additive noise we calculate the Lyapunov exponents and all measures of complexity analytically as functions of the noise intensity resp. the mean escape time. For the problem of fluctuating barrier the usual description of the dynamics with the mean escape time is not sufficient. The application of the concept of measures of complexity allows to describe the structures of motion in more detail. Most complexity measures sign the value of correlation time at which the phenomenon of resonant activation occurs with an extremum.}, language = {en} } @article{Witt2005, author = {Witt, Andreas}, title = {Multiple hierarchies}, series = {Interdisciplinary studies on information structure : ISIS ; working papers of the SFB 632}, journal = {Interdisciplinary studies on information structure : ISIS ; working papers of the SFB 632}, number = {2}, issn = {1866-4725}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-8657}, pages = {55 -- 85}, year = {2005}, abstract = {In this paper, we present the Multiple Annotation approach, which solves two problems: the problem of annotating overlapping structures, and the problem that occurs when documents should be annotated according to different, possibly heterogeneous tag sets. This approach has many advantages: it is based on XML, the modeling of alternative annotations is possible, each level can be viewed separately, and new levels can be added at any time. The files can be regarded as an interrelated unit, with the text serving as the implicit link. Two representations of the information contained in the multiple files (one in Prolog and one in XML) are described. These representations serve as a base for several applications.}, language = {en} } @misc{WinklerHeinken2007, author = {Winkler, Eckart and Heinken, Thilo}, title = {Spread of an ant-dispersed annual herb : an individual-based simulation study on population development of Melampyrum pratense L.}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-46491}, year = {2007}, abstract = {The paper presents a simulation and parameter-estimation approach for evaluating stochastic patterns of population growth and spread of an annual forest herb, Melampyrum pratense (Orobanchaceae). The survival of a species during large-scale changes in land use and climate will depend, to a considerable extent, on its dispersal and colonisation abilities. Predictions on species migration need a combination of field studies and modelling efforts. Our study on the ability of M. pratense to disperse into so far unoccupied areas was based on experiments in secondary woodland in NE Germany. Experiments started in 1997 at three sites where the species was not yet present, with 300 seeds sown within one square meter. Population development was then recorded until 2001 by mapping of individuals with a resolution of 5 cm. Additional observations considered density dependence of seed production. We designed a spatially explicit individual-based computer simulation model to explain the spatial patterns of population development and to predict future population spread. Besides primary drop of seeds (barochory) it assumed secondary seed transport by ants (myrmecochory) with an exponentially decreasing dispersal tail. An important feature of populationpattern explanation was the simultaneous estimation of both population-growth and dispersal parameters from consistent spatio-temporal data sets. As the simulation model produced stochastic time series and random spatially discrete distributions of individuals we estimated parameters by minimising the expectation of weighted sums of squares. These sums-ofsquares criteria considered population sizes, radial population distributions around the area of origin and distributions of individuals within squares of 25*25 cm, the range of density action. Optimal parameter values, together with the precision of the estimates, were obtained from calculating sums of squares in regular grids of parameter values. Our modelling results showed that transport of fractions of seeds by ants over distances of 1…2 m was indispensable for explaining the observed population spread that led to distances of at most 8 m from population origin within 3 years. Projections of population development over 4 additional years gave a diffusion-like increase of population area without any "outposts". This prediction generated by the simulation model gave a hypothesis which should be revised by additional field observations. Some structural deviations between observations and model output already indicated that for full understanding of population spread the set of dispersal mechanisms assumed in the model may have to be extended by additional features of plant-animal mutualism.}, language = {en} }