@article{45484, abstract = {{AbstractGraffiti is an urban phenomenon that is increasingly attracting the interest of the sciences. To the best of our knowledge, no suitable data corpora are available for systematic research until now. The Information System Graffiti in Germany project (Ingrid) closes this gap by dealing with graffiti image collections that have been made available to the project for public use. Within Ingrid, the graffiti images are collected, digitized and annotated. With this work, we aim to support the rapid access to a comprehensive data source on Ingrid targeted especially by researchers. In particular, we present IngridKG, an RDF knowledge graph of annotated graffiti, abides by the Linked Data and FAIR principles. We weekly update IngridKG by augmenting the new annotated graffiti to our knowledge graph. Our generation pipeline applies RDF data conversion, link discovery and data fusion approaches to the original data. The current version of IngridKG contains 460,640,154 triples and is linked to 3 other knowledge graphs by over 200,000 links. In our use case studies, we demonstrate the usefulness of our knowledge graph for different applications.}}, author = {{Sherif, Mohamed Ahmed and da Silva, Ana Alexandra Morim and Pestryakova, Svetlana and Ahmed, Abdullah Fathi and Niemann, Sven and Ngomo, Axel-Cyrille Ngonga}}, issn = {{2052-4463}}, journal = {{Scientific Data}}, keywords = {{Library and Information Sciences, Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty, Computer Science Applications, Education, Information Systems, Statistics and Probability}}, number = {{1}}, publisher = {{Springer Science and Business Media LLC}}, title = {{{IngridKG: A FAIR Knowledge Graph of Graffiti}}}, doi = {{10.1038/s41597-023-02199-8}}, volume = {{10}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45485, author = {{Kruse, Stephan and Serino, Laura and Folge, Patrick Fabian and Echeverria Oviedo, Dana and Bhattacharjee, Abhinandan and Stefszky, Michael and Scheytt, J. Christoph and Brecht, Benjamin and Silberhorn, Christine}}, issn = {{1041-1135}}, journal = {{IEEE Photonics Technology Letters}}, keywords = {{Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials}}, number = {{14}}, pages = {{769--772}}, publisher = {{Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}}, title = {{{A Pulsed Lidar System With Ultimate Quantum Range Accuracy}}}, doi = {{10.1109/lpt.2023.3277515}}, volume = {{35}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45655, author = {{FitzGerald, Clare and Fraser, Alec and Kimmitt, Jonathan and Knoll, Lisa and Williams, James}}, issn = {{1096-7494}}, journal = {{International Public Management Journal}}, keywords = {{Public Administration, Business and International Management}}, number = {{3}}, pages = {{329--338}}, publisher = {{Informa UK Limited}}, title = {{{Outcomes-based contracting and public management reform: Lessons from a decade of experimentation}}}, doi = {{10.1080/10967494.2023.2170504}}, volume = {{26}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45704, abstract = {{Since high-order harmonic generation (HHG) from atoms depends sensitively on the polarization of the driving laser field, the polarization gating (PG) technique was developed and applied successfully to generate isolated attosecond pulses from atomic gases. The situation is, however, different in solid-state systems as it has been demonstrated that due to collisions with neighboring atomic cores of the crystal lattice strong HHG can be generated even by elliptically- and circularly-polarized laser fields. Here we apply PG to solid-state systems and find that the conventional PG technique is inefficient for the generation of isolated ultrashort harmonic pulse bursts. In contrast, we demonstrate that a polarization-skewed laser pulse is able to confine the harmonic emission to a time window of less than one-tenth of the laser cycle. This method provides a novel way to control HHG and to generate isolated attosecond pulses in solids.}}, author = {{Song, Xiaohong and Yang, Shidong and Wang, Guifang and Lin, Jianpeng and Wang, Liang and Meier, Torsten and Yang, Weifeng}}, issn = {{1094-4087}}, journal = {{Optics Express}}, keywords = {{Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics}}, number = {{12}}, publisher = {{Optica Publishing Group}}, title = {{{Control of the electron dynamics in solid-state high harmonic generation on ultrafast time scales by a polarization-skewed laser pulse}}}, doi = {{10.1364/oe.491418}}, volume = {{31}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45703, author = {{Zuo, Ruixin and Song, Xiaohong and Ben, Shuai and Meier, Torsten and Yang, Weifeng}}, issn = {{2643-1564}}, journal = {{Physical Review Research}}, keywords = {{General Physics and Astronomy}}, number = {{2}}, publisher = {{American Physical Society (APS)}}, title = {{{Revealing the nonadiabatic tunneling dynamics in solid-state high harmonic generation}}}, doi = {{10.1103/physrevresearch.5.l022040}}, volume = {{5}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45709, author = {{Belobo, D. Belobo and Meier, Torsten}}, issn = {{2211-3797}}, journal = {{Results in Physics}}, keywords = {{General Physics and Astronomy}}, publisher = {{Elsevier BV}}, title = {{{Manipulation of nonautonomous nonlinear wave solutions of the generalized coupled Gross–Pitaevskii equations with spin–orbit interaction and weak Raman couplings}}}, doi = {{10.1016/j.rinp.2023.106655}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45757, abstract = {{AbstractThree prominent low order implicit time integration schemes are the first order implicit Euler-method, the second order trapezoidal rule and the second order Ellsiepen method. Its advantages are stability and comparatively low computational cost, however, they require the solution of a nonlinear system of equations. This paper presents a general approach for the construction of third order Runge–Kutta methods by embedding the above mentioned implicit schemes into the class of ELDIRK-methods. These will be defined to have an Explicit Last stage in the general Butcher array of Diagonal Implicit Runge–Kutta (DIRK) methods, with the consequence, that no additional system of equations must be solved. The main results—valid also for non-linear ordinary differential equations—are as follows: Two extra function calculations are required in order to embed the implicit Euler-method and one extra function calculation is required for the trapezoidal-rule and the Ellsiepen method, in order to obtain the third order properties, respectively. Two numerical examples are concerned with a parachute with viscous damping and a two-dimensional laser beam simulation. Here, we verify the higher order convergence behaviours of the proposed new ELDIRK-methods, and its successful performances for asymptotically exact global error estimation of so-called reversed embedded RK-method are shown. }}, author = {{Mahnken, Rolf}}, issn = {{0178-7675}}, journal = {{Computational Mechanics}}, keywords = {{Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computational Theory and Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Computational Mechanics}}, publisher = {{Springer Science and Business Media LLC}}, title = {{{Derivation of third order Runge–Kutta methods (ELDIRK) by embedding of lower order implicit time integration schemes for local and global error estimation}}}, doi = {{10.1007/s00466-023-02347-2}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45763, abstract = {{Abstract The development of potential theory heightens the understanding of fundamental interactions in quantum systems. In this paper, the bound state solution of the modified radial Klein-Gordon equation is presented for generalised tanh-shaped hyperbolic potential from the Nikiforov-Uvarov method. The resulting energy eigenvalues and corresponding radial wave functions are expressed in terms of the Jacobi polynomials for arbitrary $l$ states. It is also demonstrated that energy eigenvalues strongly correlate with potential parameters for quantum states. Considering particular cases, the generalised tanh-shaped hyperbolic potential and its derived energy eigenvalues exhibit good agreement with the reported findings. Furthermore, the rovibrational energies are calculated for three representative diatomic molecules, namely $\rm{H_{2}}$, $\rm{HCl}$ and $\rm{O_{2}}$. The lowest excitation energies are in perfect agreement with experimental results. Overall, the potential model is displayed to be a viable candidate for concurrently prescribing numerous quantum systems.}}, author = {{Badalov, Vatan and Badalov, Sabuhi}}, issn = {{0253-6102}}, journal = {{Communications in Theoretical Physics}}, keywords = {{Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)}}, publisher = {{IOP Publishing}}, title = {{{Generalised tanh-shaped hyperbolic potential: Klein-Gordon equation's bound state solution}}}, doi = {{10.1088/1572-9494/acd441}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45807, abstract = {{Abstract Background Occupational health interventions for leaders are underrepresented in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). When creating and developing effective occupational health interventions, identification of the specific needs of the target group is regarded as an essential step before planning an intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study was (1) to examine the subjectively experienced work-related stressors of leaders in small and medium-sized IT and technological services enterprises, (2) to explore coping behaviors leaders use to deal with the experienced work-related stressors, (3) to investigate resources supporting the coping process and (4) to identify potentially self-perceived consequences resulting from the experienced stressors. Methods Ten semi-structured interviews with leaders in small and medium-sized IT and technological services enterprises were conducted. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed with content-structuring qualitative content analysis in accordance to Kuckartz. Results Leaders in small and medium-sized IT and technological services enterprises experience various stressors caused by work organization as well as industry-related stressors and other work-related stressors. To address the experienced stressors, leaders apply problem focused coping behaviors (e.g. performing changes on structural and personal level), emotional focused coping behaviors (e.g. balancing activities, cognitive restructuring) as well as the utilization of social support. Helpful resources for the coping process include organizational, social and personal resources. As a result of the experienced work-related stressors, interviewees stated to experience different health impairments, negative effects on work quality as well as neglect of leisure activities and lack of time for family and friends. Conclusion The identified experienced work-related stressors, applied coping behaviors, utilized resources and emerging consequences underpin the urgent need for the development and performance of health-oriented leadership interventions for leaders in small and medium- sized IT and technological services. The results of this study can be used when designing a target-oriented intervention for the examined target group. }}, author = {{Dannheim, Indra and Buyken, Anette and Kroke, Anja}}, issn = {{1471-2458}}, journal = {{BMC Public Health}}, keywords = {{Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health}}, number = {{1}}, publisher = {{Springer Science and Business Media LLC}}, title = {{{Work-related stressors and coping behaviors among leaders in small and medium-sized IT and technological services enterprises}}}, doi = {{10.1186/s12889-023-15581-3}}, volume = {{23}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45806, abstract = {{Abstract Objective: To systematically review the impact of choice architecture interventions (CAI) on the food choice of healthy adolescents in a secondary school setting. Factors potentially contributing to the effectiveness of CAI types and numbers implemented and its long-term success were examined. Design: PUBMED and Web of Science were systematically searched in October 2021. Publications were included following predefined inclusion criteria and grouped according to number and duration of implemented interventions. Intervention impact was determined by systematic description of the reported quantitative changes in food choice and/or consumption. Intervention types were compared with regards to food selection and sustained effects either during or following the intervention. Setting: CAI on food choice of healthy adolescents in secondary schools. Participants: Not applicable Results: Fourteen studies were included; four randomized controlled trials and five each of controlled or uncontrolled pre-post design, respectively. Four studies implemented a single CAI type, with ten implementing > 1. Three studies investigated CAI effects over the course of a school year either by continuous or repeated data collection, while ten studies’ schools were visited on selected days during intervention. Twelve studies reported desired changes in overall food selection, yet effects were not always significant, and appeared less conclusive for longer term studies. Conclusions: This review found promising evidence that CAI can be effective in encouraging favorable food choices in healthy adolescents in a secondary school setting. However, further studies designed to evaluate complex interventions are needed. }}, author = {{Schulte, Eva A. and Winkler, Gertrud and Brombach, Christine and Buyken, Anette}}, issn = {{1368-9800}}, journal = {{Public Health Nutrition}}, keywords = {{Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine (miscellaneous)}}, pages = {{1--23}}, publisher = {{Cambridge University Press (CUP)}}, title = {{{Choice architecture interventions promoting sustained healthier food choice and consumption by students in a secondary school setting: A systematic review of intervention studies}}}, doi = {{10.1017/s1368980023001118}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45810, abstract = {{ Background: Establishing a healthy lifestyle has a great potential to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors. NCDs contribute immensely to the economic costs of the health care system arising from therapy, medication use, and productivity loss. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2; HLCP-2) on medication use and consequently on medication costs for selected NCDs (diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia). Methods: Data stem from a 24-month non-randomised, controlled intervention trial aiming to improve risk factors for NCDs. Participants completed questionnaires at six measurement time points assessing medication use, from which costs were calculated. The following medication groups were included in the analysis as NCD medication: glucose-lowering medications (GLM), antihypertensive drugs (AHD) and lipid-lowering drugs (LLD). Statistical tests for inter- and intra-group comparison and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: In total, 118 participants (intervention group [IG]: n = 79; control group [CG]: n = 39) were considered. Compared to baseline medication use decreased slightly in the IG and increased in the CG. Costs for NCD medication were significantly lower in the IG than in the CG after 6 ( p = 0.004), 12 ( p = 0.040), 18 ( p = 0.003) and 24 months ( p = 0.008). After multiple regression analysis and adjusting for confounders, change of costs differed significantly between the groups in all final models. Conclusion: The HLCP-2 was able to moderately prevent an increase of medication use and thus reduce costs for medication to treat NCDs with the greatest impact on AHD. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register DRKS ( www.drks.de ; reference: DRKS00018775). }}, author = {{Kranz, Ragna-Marie and Kettler, Carmen and Anand, Corinna and Koeder, Christian and Husain, Sarah and Schoch, Nora and Buyken, Anette and Englert, Heike}}, issn = {{0260-1060}}, journal = {{Nutrition and Health}}, keywords = {{Nutrition and Dietetics, General Medicine, Medicine (miscellaneous)}}, publisher = {{SAGE Publications}}, title = {{{Effect of a controlled lifestyle intervention on medication use and costs: The Healthy Lifestyle Community Program (cohort 2)}}}, doi = {{10.1177/02601060231164665}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45813, abstract = {{A previous follow-up of the GINIplus study showed that breastfeeding could protect against early eczema. However, effects diminished in adolescence, possibly indicating a “rebound effect” in breastfed children after initial protection. We evaluated the role of early eczema until three years of age on allergies until young adulthood and assessed whether early eczema modifies the association between breastfeeding and allergies. Data from GINIplus until 20-years of age (N = 4058) were considered. Information on atopic eczema, asthma, and rhinitis was based on reported physician’s diagnoses. Adjusted Odds Ratios (aOR) were modelled by using generalized estimating equations. Early eczema was associated with eczema (aORs = 3.2–14.4), asthma (aORs = 2.2–2.7), and rhinitis (aORs = 1.2–2.7) until young adulthood. For eczema, this association decreased with age (p-for-interaction = 0.002–0.006). Longitudinal models did not show associations between breastfeeding and the respective allergies from 5 to 20 years of age. Moreover, early eczema generally did not modify the association between milk feeding and allergies except for rhinitis in participants without family history of atopy. Early eczema strongly predicts allergies until young adulthood. While preventive effects of full breastfeeding on eczema in infants with family history of atopy does not persist until young adulthood, the hypothesis of a rebound effect after initial protection cannot be confirmed.}}, author = {{Libuda, Lars and Filipiak-Pittroff, Birgit and Standl, Marie and Schikowski, Tamara and von Berg, Andrea and Koletzko, Sibylle and Bauer, Carl-Peter and Heinrich, Joachim and Berdel, Dietrich and Gappa, Monika}}, issn = {{2072-6643}}, journal = {{Nutrients}}, keywords = {{Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics}}, number = {{12}}, publisher = {{MDPI AG}}, title = {{{Full Breastfeeding and Allergic Diseases—Long-Term Protection or Rebound Effects?}}}, doi = {{10.3390/nu15122780}}, volume = {{15}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45828, abstract = {{This article presents the potential-dependent adsorption of two proteins, bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (LYZ), on Ti6Al4V alloy at pH 7.4 and 37 °C. The adsorption process was studied on an electropolished alloy under cathodic and anodic overpotentials, compared to the open circuit potential (OCP). To analyze the adsorption process, various complementary interface analytical techniques were employed, including PM-IRRAS (polarization-modulation infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy), AFM (atomic force microscopy), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), and E-QCM (electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance) measurements. The polarization experiments were conducted within a potential range where charging of the electric double layer dominates, and Faradaic currents can be disregarded. The findings highlight the significant influence of the interfacial charge distribution on the adsorption of BSA and LYZ onto the alloy surface. Furthermore, electrochemical analysis of the protein layers formed under applied overpotentials demonstrated improved corrosion protection properties. These studies provide valuable insights into protein adsorption on titanium alloys under physiological conditions, characterized by varying potentials of the passive alloy.}}, author = {{Duderija, Belma and González-Orive, Alejandro and Ebbert, Christoph and Neßlinger, Vanessa and Keller, Adrian and Grundmeier, Guido}}, issn = {{1420-3049}}, journal = {{Molecules}}, keywords = {{Chemistry (miscellaneous), Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Medicine, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical Science}}, number = {{13}}, pages = {{5109}}, publisher = {{MDPI AG}}, title = {{{Electrode Potential-Dependent Studies of Protein Adsorption on Ti6Al4V Alloy}}}, doi = {{10.3390/molecules28135109}}, volume = {{28}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45857, abstract = {{The aim of the present study is to prove the construct validity of the German versions of the Feeling Scale (FS) and the Felt Arousal Scale (FAS) for a progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercise. A total of 228 sport science students conducted the PMR exercise for 45 min and completed the FS, the FAS, and the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) in a pre-test–post-test design. A significant decrease in arousal (t(227) = 8.296, p < 0.001) and a significant increase in pleasure (t(227) = 4.748, p < 0.001) were observed. For convergent validity, the correlations between the FS and the subscale SAM-P for the valence dimension (r = 0.67, p < 0.001) and between the FAS and the subscale SAM-A for the arousal dimension (r = 0.31, p < 0.001) were significant. For discriminant validity, the correlations between different constructs (FS and SAM-A, FAS and SAM-P) were not significant, whereas the discriminant analysis between the FS and the FAS revealed a negative significant correlation (r = −0.15, p < 0.001). Together, the pattern of results confirms the use of the German versions of the FS and the FAS to measure the affective response for a PMR exercise.}}, author = {{Thorenz, Kristin and Berwinkel, Andre and Weigelt, Matthias}}, issn = {{2076-328X}}, journal = {{Behavioral Sciences}}, keywords = {{Behavioral Neuroscience, General Psychology, Genetics, Development, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics}}, number = {{7}}, publisher = {{MDPI AG}}, title = {{{A Validation Study for the German Versions of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale for a Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise}}}, doi = {{10.3390/bs13070523}}, volume = {{13}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45856, author = {{Thorenz, Kristin and Berwinkel, Andre and Weigelt, Matthias}}, issn = {{2152-7180}}, journal = {{Psychology}}, keywords = {{General Earth and Planetary Sciences, General Environmental Science}}, number = {{06}}, pages = {{1070--1084}}, publisher = {{Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.}}, title = {{{A Validation Study of the German Versions of the Feeling Scale and the Felt Arousal Scale for a Passive Relaxation Technique (Autogenic Training)}}}, doi = {{10.4236/psych.2023.146058}}, volume = {{14}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45867, author = {{Schlosser, Florian and Zysk, Sebastian and Walmsley, Timothy G. and Kong, Lana and Zühlsdorf, Benjamin and Meschede, Henning}}, issn = {{0196-8904}}, journal = {{Energy Conversion and Management}}, keywords = {{Energy Engineering and Power Technology, Fuel Technology, Nuclear Energy and Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment}}, publisher = {{Elsevier BV}}, title = {{{Break-even of high-temperature heat pump integration for milk spray drying}}}, doi = {{10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117304}}, volume = {{291}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45865, author = {{Wolf, Isabel and Holzapfel, Peter K.R. and Meschede, Henning and Finkbeiner, Matthias}}, issn = {{0306-2619}}, journal = {{Applied Energy}}, keywords = {{Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Mechanical Engineering, General Energy, Building and Construction}}, publisher = {{Elsevier BV}}, title = {{{On the potential of temporally resolved GHG emission factors for load shifting: A case study on electrified steam generation}}}, doi = {{10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121433}}, volume = {{348}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45868, abstract = {{Perfect vector vortex beams (PVVBs) have attracted considerable interest due to their peculiar optical features. PVVBs are typically generated through the superposition of perfect vortex beams, which suffer from the limited number of topological charges (TCs). Furthermore, dynamic control of PVVBs is desirable and has not been reported. We propose and experimentally demonstrate hybrid grafted perfect vector vortex beams (GPVVBs) and their dynamic control. Hybrid GPVVBs are generated through the superposition of grafted perfect vortex beams with a multifunctional metasurface. The generated hybrid GPVVBs possess spatially variant rates of polarization change due to the involvement of more TCs. Each hybrid GPVVB includes different GPVVBs in the same beam, adding more design flexibility. Moreover, these beams are dynamically controlled with a rotating half waveplate. The generated dynamic GPVVBs may find applications in the fields where dynamic control is in high demand, including optical encryption, dense data communication, and multiple particle manipulation.}}, author = {{Ahmed, Hammad and Ansari, Muhammad Afnan and Li, Yan and Zentgraf, Thomas and Mehmood, Muhammad Qasim and Chen, Xianzhong}}, issn = {{2041-1723}}, journal = {{Nature Communications}}, keywords = {{General Physics and Astronomy, General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, General Chemistry, Multidisciplinary}}, number = {{1}}, publisher = {{Springer Science and Business Media LLC}}, title = {{{Dynamic control of hybrid grafted perfect vector vortex beams}}}, doi = {{10.1038/s41467-023-39599-8}}, volume = {{14}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{45850, abstract = {{Interference between single photons is key for many quantum optics experiments and applications in quantum technologies, such as quantum communication or computation. It is advantageous to operate the systems at telecommunication wavelengths and to integrate the setups for these applications in order to improve stability, compactness and scalability. A new promising material platform for integrated quantum optics is lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI). Here, we realise Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) interference between telecom photons from an engineered parametric down-conversion source in an LNOI directional coupler. The coupler has been designed and fabricated in house and provides close to perfect balanced beam splitting. We obtain a raw HOM visibility of (93.5 ± 0.7) %, limited mainly by the source performance and in good agreement with off-chip measurements. This lays the foundation for more sophisticated quantum experiments in LNOI.}}, author = {{Babel, Silia and Bollmers, Laura and Massaro, Marcello and Luo, Kai Hong and Stefszky, Michael and Pegoraro, Federico and Held, Philip and Herrmann, Harald and Eigner, Christof and Brecht, Benjamin and Padberg, Laura and Silberhorn, Christine}}, issn = {{1094-4087}}, journal = {{Optics Express}}, keywords = {{Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics}}, number = {{14}}, publisher = {{Optica Publishing Group}}, title = {{{Demonstration of Hong-Ou-Mandel interference in an LNOI directional coupler}}}, doi = {{10.1364/oe.484126}}, volume = {{31}}, year = {{2023}}, } @article{42235, abstract = {{BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deepening of existing inequalities and a rollback of achievements made in gender equality. Women in Global Health (WGH) is a global movement that aims to achieve gender equality in health and increase female leadership in global health. Here, the aim was to understand how the pandemic affects the private and professional lives of women working in global health in different European countries. Suggestions for future pandemic preparedness including how gender perspectives should be integrated into pandemic preparedness and how a women's network such as WGH helped them to overcome the impact of the pandemic were explored.MethodsQualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted in September 2020 with a sample size of nine highly educated women with a mean age of 42.1 years from the different WGH European chapters. The participants were informed of the study and were formally asked for their consent. The interviews were held in English via an online videoconference platform and lasted 20–25 min each. The interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted according to Mayring Qualitative Content Analysis using MAXQDA.ResultsThe pandemic has both positive and negative effects on the professional and private lives of women. It led to an increased workload and stress as well as pressure to publish on COVID-19-related themes. Increased childcare and household responsibilities represented a double burden. The available space was limited if other family members were also working from home. Positive aspects included more time for family or partners and reduced travel. The participants report on perceived gender differences in the experience of the pandemic. International cooperation is considered to be a key factor for future pandemic preparedness. Being part of a women's network such as WGH was perceived as being very supportive in difficult situations during the pandemic.ConclusionThis study provides unique insights into the experiences of women working in global health in different European countries. The COVID-19 pandemic influences their professional and private lives. Perceived gender differences are reported and suggest the need for integrating gender perspectives in pandemic preparedness. Networks for women, such as WGH, can facilitate the exchange of information in crises and provide women with professional and personal support.}}, author = {{Hoffmann, Christina and Schneider, Tamara and Wannous, Chadia and Nyberger, Karolina and Haavardsson, Ingeborg and Gilmore, Brynne and Quigley, Paula and Winkler, Andrea S. and Ludwig, Sabine}}, issn = {{2673-5059}}, journal = {{Frontiers in Global Women's Health}}, keywords = {{Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Engineering}}, publisher = {{Frontiers Media SA}}, title = {{{Impact of COVID-19 on the private and professional lives of highly educated women working in global health in Europe—A qualitative study}}}, doi = {{10.3389/fgwh.2023.1009473}}, volume = {{4}}, year = {{2023}}, }