The increasing deployment of new technologies to contribute to the decarbonization of power systems is imposing new challenges in terms of system dynamics and stability. To deal with different operating and control issues in this sense, and support actual needs, advanced tools and solutions are required. Therefore, this paper presents a digital twin of a dynamic hardware emulator that can be used for controller hardware in the loop (CHIL) testing and is based on a small-scale laboratory system. To build the simulation model, the parameters of involved synchronous machines, excitation systems, prime movers and transmission lines have been identified and then compared to laboratory measurements to assess the accuracy of the digital twin. Static and dynamic accuracy have been investigated and an overall good accuracy can be shown with the help of quantification of errors. Furthermore, a case study is presented where the digital twin was used to design a controller to damp inter-area os...

Prison social workers and probation officers are required to perform a range of partial tasks with other professionals, either jointly or successively, and to articulate their intervention within a distributed system of action. Based on interview research conducted in Switzerland on the management of the transition from social supervision during detention to probation assistance in the community, this article sets the context for socio-judicial intervention in the community in Switzerland, describes the configuration of collective activity between the various actors involved, and considers the conditions that are conducive to a dynamic of joint work.

Fragmentation, environmental degradation, and habitat loss, due to urbanization and the consequent development of infrastructure, put a great deal of pressure on biological diversity and the functioning of ecosystems. In the coming decades, the ecological footprint of urban areas is set to increase, exacerbating the effect of climate change. In this context, urban development projects represent an excellent opportunity to experiment and implement new solutions which promote biodiversity. This work investigates, on the one hand, how aware designers are of solutions that aim to support biodiversity, and on the other hand, how spatial analysis and the adoption of parametric procedures can optimize cooperation between ecologists and designers from the early design stages.

Digitalisierung ist ein allumfassender Prozess, der Hochschulen veranlasst, strategische Entscheidungen hinsichtlich des Personals und der räumlichen Infrastruktur zu treffen. Anhand einer Dokumentenanalyse und von ExpertInneninterviews werden Thesen über Trends in diesen Hochschulressourcen entwickelt. Das Verhältnis der Mitarbeitenden zur Institution wird sich grundlegend verändern. Dies hat Auswirkungen auf die Personalrekrutierung, -entwicklung und -führung. Räume an Hochschulen werden künftig offener, aktivitätsberzogener und somit modularisierbar in ihrer Nutzung. Die Logik des Digitalen wird sich somit auch in der Ausgestaltung der Ressourcennutzung niederschlagen. Hochschulen können sich hierbei profilieren und im Wettbewerb von anderen Anbietern differenzieren.

Introduction: Individuals missing a part of their upper extremity often use prostheses to increase their ability to conduct activities of daily living. However, the function of the upper limb is challenging to replace, as it includes gross and fine motor activities. The most challenging tasks to execute with a prosthesis are cooperative hand movements. Prostheses can be controlled by recorded EMG signals of the remaining muscles, potentially also by utilising EMG signals of the contralateral side. However, it is not trivial to adequately record and decode these signals in order to turn them into appropriate movement commands for the prosthesis. Consequently, the goal of this proof-of-concept study was to utilize a machine learning algorithm to identify tasks based on bilateral EMG-recordings in able-bodied individuals. Methods: Bilateral surface electromyography of two arm muscles (forearm extensors and flexors) was measured in two participants while performing two tasks of daily...

Background: Robot-assisted training (RAT) has become part of the rehabilitation of motor and functional limitations after neurological events. So far, studies focused on effectiveness and only little is known about the patients’ perception of RAT. However, to improve its effec-tive implementation, it is essential that the perspective of all participants is considered. The goal of this qualitative study was to gain insight into patients’ perceptions of RAT. Method: To capture the patients’ perception of RAT, a qualitative design with a phenomeno-logical approach was used. Ten patients undergoing RAT after neurological events were in-terviewed using a semi-structured guideline. The questions were based on the categories «experiences», «motivation», and «expectations». Data were analyzed using qualitative con-tent analysis. Results/Discussion: The following main themes could be identified with the data analysis: «motivation over time», «feelings towards/during RAT», «initial exp...

In 2016, the only undergraduate program in health promotion and prevention (HP) in Switzerland to date was launched at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. HP in Switzerland is well institutionalized and anchored in health politics, but the profession of HP practitioners is not well established yet. The conceptualization of HP as outlined in the Ottawa Charta makes it quite complex to teach and learn HP within an undergraduate program. The program (180 ECTS) is offered as a full-time (3 years) and part-time (5 years) program to a maximum of 66 students. The outlined learning outcomes are based on the CompHP to ensure international transferability of HP competencies. The focus is on a threefold methodological approach, consisting of (1) practical training, (2) skills training (research, project management, and communication), and (3) interprofessional training. Experiences with 5 years of program implementation have revealed challenges, e.g., adapting the form of study to the c...