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Die vorliegende Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit den Marketing-Kommunikationsstrategien im zweiseitigen Markt am Beispiel einer Immobilienplattform.
Das primäre Ziel dieser Arbeit besteht darin, auf Grundlage der Netzwerkeffekte im zweiseitigen Markt und durch Anwendung von Onlinemarketingmaßnahmen die Positionierung der Plattform Immobilien Rith in den Internetsuchergebnissen zu optimieren.
The progress in machine learning has led to advanced deep neural networks. These networks are widely used in computer vision tasks and safety-critical applications. The automotive industry, in particular, has experienced a significant transformation with the integration of deep learning techniques and neural networks. This integration contributes to the realization of autonomous driving systems. Object detection is a crucial element in autonomous driving. It contributes to vehicular safety and operational efficiency. This technology allows vehicles to perceive and identify their surroundings. It detects objects like pedestrians, vehicles, road signs, and obstacles. Object detection has evolved from being a conceptual necessity to an integral part of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the foundation of autonomous driving technologies. These advancements enable vehicles to make real-time decisions based on their understanding of the environment, improving safety and driving experiences. However, the increasing reliance on deep neural networks for object detection and autonomous driving has brought attention to potential vulnerabilities within these systems. Recent research has highlighted the susceptibility of these systems to adversarial attacks. Adversarial attacks are well-designed inputs that exploit weaknesses in the deep learning models underlying object detection. Successful attacks can cause misclassifications and critical errors, posing a significant threat to the functionality and safety of autonomous vehicles. With the rapid development of object detection systems, the vulnerability to adversarial attacks has become a major concern. These attacks manipulate inputs to deceive the target system, significantly compromising the reliability and safety of autonomous vehicles. In this study, we focus on analyzing adversarial attacks on state-of-the-art object detection models. We create adversarial examples to test the models’ robustness. We also check if the attacks work on a different object detection model meant for similar tasks. Additionally, we extensively evaluate recent defense mechanisms to see how effective they are in protecting deep neural networks (DNNs) from adversarial attacks and provide a comprehensive overview of the most commonly used defense strategies against adversarial attacks, highlighting how they can be implemented practically in real-world situations.
Much of the research in the field of audio-based machine learning has focused on recreating human speech via feature extraction and imitation, known as deepfakes. The current state of affairs has prompted a look into other areas, such as the recognition of recording devices, and potentially speakers, by only analysing sound files. Segregation and feature extraction are at the core of this approach.
This research focuses on determining whether a recorded sound can reveal the recording device with which it was captured. Each specific microphone manufacturer and model, among other characteristics and imperfections, can have subtle but compounding effects on the results, whether it be differences in noise, or the recording tempo and sensitivity of the microphone while recording. By studying these slight perturbations, it was found to be possible to distinguish between microphones based on the sounds they recorded.
After the recording, pre-processing, and feature extraction phases we completed, the prepared data was fed into several different machine learning algorithms, with results ranging from 70% to 100% accuracy, showing Multi-Layer Perceptron and Logistic Regression to be the most effective for this type of task.
This was further extended to be able to tell the difference between two microphones of the same make and model. Achieving the identification of identical models of a microphone suggests that the small deviations in their manufacturing process are enough of a factor to uniquely distinguish them and potentially target individuals using them. This however does not take into account any form of compression applied to the sound files, as that may alter or degrade some or most of the distinguishing features that are necessary for this experiment.
Building on top of prior research in the area, such as by Das et al. in in which different acoustic features were explored and assessed on their ability to be used to uniquely fingerprint smartphones, more concrete results along with the methodology by which they were achieved are published in this project’s publicly accessible code repository.
A report from the World Economic Forum (2019) stated loneliness as the third societal stressor in the world, mainly in western countries. Moreover, research shows that loneliness tends to be experienced more severely by young adults than other age groups (Rokach, 2000), which is the case of university students who face profound periods of loneliness when attending university in a new place (Diehl et al., 2018). Digital technology, especially mental health apps (MHapps), have been viewed as promising solutions to address this distress in universities, however, little evidence on this topic reveals uncertainty around how these resources impact individual well-being. Therefore, this research proposed to investigate how the gamified social mobile app Noneliness reduced loneliness rates and other associated mental health issues of students from a German university. As little work has focused on digital apps targeting loneliness, this project also proposed to describe and discuss the app’s design and development processes. A multimethod approach was adopted: literature review on high-efficacy MHapps design, gamification for mental health and loneliness interventions; User Experience Design and Human-centered Computing. Evaluations occurred according to the app’s development iterations, which assessed four versions (from prototype to Beta) through quantitative and qualitative studies with university students. The main results obtained regarding the design aspects were: users' preference for minimalistic interfaces; importance in maintaining privacy and establishing trust among users; students' willingness to use an online support space for emotional and educational support. Most used features were those related to group discussions, private chats and university social events. Preferred gamification elements were those that provided positive reinforcement to motivate social interactions (e.g. Points, Levels and Achievements). Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial with university students (N = 12), showed no statistically significant interactions in reducing loneliness among experimental group members (n = 7, x² = 3.500, p-value = 0.477, Cramer’s V = 0.27) who made continued use of the app for six weeks. On the other hand, the app showed effects of moderate magnitude on loneliness reduction in this group. The app also demonstrated relatively strong magnitude effects on other associated variables, such as depression and stress in the experimental group. In addition to motivating the conduct of further studies with larger samples, the findings point to a potential app effectiveness not only to reduce loneliness, but also other variables that may be associated with the distress.
During the periods of social isolation to contain the advance of COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, educational institutions have had the challenge to adopt technological strategies not only to ensure continuity in students’ classes, but also to support their mental health in a period of uncertainty and health risks. Loneliness is an emotional distress caused by the lack of meaningful social connections; it has increasingly affected young adults worldwide during the pandemic's social isolation and still bears psychological effects in the current post-pandemic period. In the light of this challenge, the Nonenliness App was developed as a way to bring together university communities to address issues related to loneliness and mental health disorders through a gamified and social online environment. In this paper, we present the app and its main functionalities (Beta version) and discuss the preliminary results of a pilot clinical study conducted with university students in Germany (N = 12) to verify the app's efficacy and usability, alongside the challenges faced and the next steps to be taken regarding the platform's improvement.
Die rasante Digitalisierung verändert die Hochschule Offenburg nachhaltig. Jedes Semester entstehen zahlreiche akademische Arbeiten und Prüfungsdaten, die von hoher Bedeutung für die Qualitätssicherung und den Bildungsprozess sind. Bisher fehlte jedoch eine effiziente Lösung zur Archivierung dieser Daten. Meine Masterarbeit präsentiert ein neues Archivierungskonzept, das eine zentrale, digitale Plattform schafft. Diese ermöglicht es Lehrenden und Studierenden, leicht auf ihre Daten zuzugreifen, sei es für Projektarbeiten, Seminarleistungen oder Prüfungen. Ich stelle nicht nur das Konzept vor, sondern auch die Umsetzung eines Prototyps auf Intrexx, einer Low-Code-Entwicklungsplattform. Mein Ziel ist es, ein Handbuch für zukünftige Entwickler zu hinterlassen, um zur digitalen Transformation der Hochschule beizutragen und die Bildungsprozesse zu optimieren.
Die wachsende Verbreitung von KI-gesteuerten Empfehlungssystemen und personalisiertem Lernen in LXPs wirft grundlegende ethische Fragen für Anwender auf, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Transparenz und Nachvollziehbarkeit dieser Systeme. Diese Bachelorarbeit behandelt die Schnittstelle zwischen KI, Ethik und Bildung, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der Erklärbarkeit von KI-basierten Systemen liegt. Das Beispiel, das für die Untersuchung herangezogen wird, ist Moodle LXP an der Hochschule Offenburg. Die Motivation dieser Arbeit entspringt der dringenden Notwendigkeit, die Akzeptanz und Vertrauenswürdigkeit von KI-Systemen in Bildungsumgebungen zu fördern, indem Erklärbarkeit als integraler Bestandteil integriert wird.
Im Rahmen des Projekts KompiLe wird Moodle zu einer sogenannten Learning Experience Platform (LXP) ausgebaut, die Studierenden personalisiertes, selbstbestimmtes Lernen ermöglicht. Zentrale Elemente der LXP sind Bewertungen interner und externer Lernressourcen sowie individualisierte, auf KI basierende Lernempfehlungen für Studierende. Diese Empfehlungen beruhen auf der Analyse persönlicher Daten der Studierenden, was eine grundlegende Voraussetzung für das Funktionieren des Systems darstellt. Damit Studierende solchen KI-basierten Lernempfehlungen vertrauen, müssen angemessene Erklärungen die gesamte Prozesskette begleiten. Dies beinhaltet die freiwillige Freigabe persönlicher Daten, die Erstellung von Bewertungen sowie die Präsentation persönlicher Lernempfehlungen.
Das Ziel dieser Bachelorarbeit ist es, eine benutzerfreundliche Integration von Erklärungen für die genannten Prozesse in Moodle LXP zu entwickeln. Dies soll dazu beitragen, die Vertrauenswürdigkeit und Akzeptanz des durch KI unterstützten Lernens zu stärken. Die Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die Konzeption verständlicher Erklärungen für verschiedene Arten von Bewertungen und Lernempfehlungen sowie deren Integration und Darstellung in Moodle LXP. Die entwickelte Benutzeroberfläche zielt darauf ab, Studierende zu entlasten und ihnen hilfreiche sowie thematisch sinnvolle Informationen für die KI-basierten Empfehlungen bereitzustellen. Es wurde ein Konzept für die Erklärbarkeit erstellt und als Mockup umgesetzt. Abschließend wurde die grobe Voransicht des fertigen Designs in ausgewählten Gruppen von Studierenden evaluiert, und die Auswirkungen auf die Vertrauenswürdigkeit und Akzeptanz der Empfehlungen auf die Lernenden wurden untersucht.
Gamification is increasingly successful in the field of education and health. However, beyond call-centers and applications in human resources, its utilization within companies remains limited. In this paper, we examine the acceptance of gamification in a large company (with over 17,000 employees) across three generations, namely X, Y, and Z. Furthermore, we investigate which gamification elements are suited for business contexts, such as the dissemination of company principles and facts, or the organization of work tasks. To this end, we conducted focus group discussions, developed the prototype of a gamified company app, and performed a large-scale evaluation with 367 company employees. The results reveal statistically significant intergenerational disparities in the acceptance of gamification: younger employees, especially those belonging to Generation Z, enjoy gamification more than older employees and are most likely to engage with a gamified app in the workplace. The results further show a nuanced range of preferences regarding gamification elements: avatars are popular among all generations, badges are predominantly appreciated by Generations Z and Y, while leaderboards are solely liked by Generation Z. Drawing upon these insights, we provide recommendations for future gamification projects within business contexts. We hope that the results of our study regarding the preferences of the gamification elements and understanding generational differences in acceptance and usage of gamification will help to create more engaging and effective apps, especially within the corporate landscape.