@article{SchwenkeSoebkeKraft,
  author    = {Schwenke, Nicolas and S{\"o}bke, Heinrich and Kraft, Eckhard},
  title     = {Potentials and Challenges of Chatbot-Supported Thesis Writing: An Autoethnography},
  series = {Trends in Higher Education},
  volume    = {2023},
  journal   = {Trends in Higher Education},
  number    = {Volume 2, issue 4},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.3390/higheredu2040037},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20231207-65016},
  pages     = {611 -- 635},
  abstract  = {The release of the large language model-based chatbot ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022 has brought considerable attention to the subject of artificial intelligence, not only to the public. From the perspective of higher education, ChatGPT challenges various learning and assessment formats as it significantly reduces the effectiveness of their learning and assessment functionalities. In particular, ChatGPT might be applied to formats that require learners to generate text, such as bachelor theses or student research papers. Accordingly, the research question arises to what extent writing of bachelor theses is still a valid learning and assessment format. Correspondingly, in this exploratory study, the first author was asked to write his bachelor's thesis exploiting ChatGPT. For tracing the impact of ChatGPT methodically, an autoethnographic approach was used. First, all considerations on the potential use of ChatGPT were documented in logs, and second, all ChatGPT chats were logged. Both logs and chat histories were analyzed and are presented along with the recommendations for students regarding the use of ChatGPT suggested by a common framework. In conclusion, ChatGPT is beneficial for thesis writing during various activities, such as brainstorming, structuring, and text revision. However, there are limitations that arise, e.g., in referencing. Thus, ChatGPT requires continuous validation of the outcomes generated and thus fosters learning. Currently, ChatGPT is valued as a beneficial tool in thesis writing. However, writing a conclusive thesis still requires the learner's meaningful engagement. Accordingly, writing a thesis is still a valid learning and assessment format. With further releases of ChatGPT, an increase in capabilities is to be expected, and the research question needs to be reevaluated from time to time.},
  subject      = {Chatbot},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PollackLueckWolfetal.,
  author    = {Pollack, Moritz and L{\"u}ck, Andrea and Wolf, Mario and Kraft, Eckhard and V{\"o}lker, Conrad},
  title     = {Energy and Business Synergy: Leveraging Biogenic Resources from Agriculture, Waste, and Wastewater in German Rural Areas},
  series = {Sustainability},
  volume    = {2023},
  journal   = {Sustainability},
  number    = {volume 15, issue 24, article 16573},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.3390/su152416573},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20231222-65172},
  pages     = {1 -- 25},
  abstract  = {The imperative to transform current energy provisions is widely acknowledged. However, scant attention has hitherto been directed toward rural municipalities and their innate resources, notably biogenic resources. In this paper, a methodological framework is developed to interconnect resources from waste, wastewater, and agricultural domains for energy utilization. This entails cataloging existing resources, delineating their potential via quantitative assessments utilizing diverse technologies, and encapsulating them in a conceptual model. The formulated models underwent iterative evaluation with engagement from diverse stakeholders. Consequently, 3 main concepts, complemented by 72 sub-concepts, were delineated, all fostering positive contributions to climate protection and providing heat supply in the rural study area. The outcomes' replicability is underscored by the study area's generic structure and the employed methodology. Through these inquiries, a framework for the requisite energy transition, with a pronounced emphasis on the coupling of waste, wastewater, and agriculture sectors in rural environments, is robustly analyzed.},
  subject      = {Energiewende},
  language  = {en}
}