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  1. Article: Life satisfaction, psychological stress, and present-moment attention: a generalizability study.

    Jentsch, Armin / Hoferichter, Frances

    Frontiers in psychology

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1258896

    Abstract: During the last decade, many teachers have retired early, leading to increased discussions about how to improve and maintain their mental health. To address this concern early, we designed an online seminar covering the field of positive psychology by ... ...

    Abstract During the last decade, many teachers have retired early, leading to increased discussions about how to improve and maintain their mental health. To address this concern early, we designed an online seminar covering the field of positive psychology by emphasizing on mindfulness, positive emotions about one's future, and resources for pre-service teachers. The seminar was designed to increase their wellbeing, as well as to decrease psychological stress. To explore the sensitivity of our measures to change, we investigate the following research questions: To what extent do we assess trait or state variability in students' outcomes and what are the levels of reliability achieved? Fifty-four students in their second year at a German university (median age 22 years) participated and they were asked to fill in questionnaires assessing their life satisfaction, psychological stress, and present-moment attention during each of nine sessions over the course of a semester. We performed Generalizability and Decision Studies to estimate variability between-students and within-students, error of measurement, as well as reliability. Our results show that life satisfaction and psychological stress reached high reliability, suggesting that students' trait and state variability were both assessed with high accuracy. On the other hand, the assessment of present-moment attention would benefit from adding more items to the questionnaires or collecting data from more sessions. We discuss how our findings impact research and practice.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1258896
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  2. Thesis ; Online: Soil gas analytics in geothermal exploration and monitoring

    Jentsch, A. / Jolie, E.

    2022  

    Abstract: Major challenges during geothermal exploration and exploitation include the structural-geological characterization of the geothermal system and the application of sustainable monitoring concepts to explain changes in a geothermal reservoir during ... ...

    Abstract Major challenges during geothermal exploration and exploitation include the structural-geological characterization of the geothermal system and the application of sustainable monitoring concepts to explain changes in a geothermal reservoir during production and/or reinjection of fluids. In the absence of sufficiently permeable reservoir rocks, faults and fracture networks are preferred drilling targets because they can facilitate the migration of hot and/or cold fluids. In volcanic-geothermal systems considerable amounts of gas emissions can be released at the earth surface, often related to these fluid-releasing structures. In this thesis, I developed and evaluated different methodological approaches and measurement concepts to determine the spatial and temporal variation of several soil gas parameters to understand the structural control on fluid flow. In order to validate their potential as innovative geothermal exploration and monitoring tools, these methodological approaches were applied to three different volcanic-geothermal systems. At each site an individual survey design was developed regarding the site-specific questions. The first study presents results of the combined measurement of CO2 flux, ground temperatures, and the analysis of isotope ratios (δ13CCO2, 3He/4He) across the main production area of the Los Humeros geothermal field, to identify locations with a connection to its supercritical (T > 374◦C and P > 221 bar) geothermal reservoir. The results of the systematic and large-scale (25 x 200 m) CO2 flux scouting survey proved to be a fast and flexible way to identify areas of anomalous degassing. Subsequent sampling with high resolution surveys revealed the actual extent and heterogenous pattern of anomalous degassing areas. They have been related to the internal fault hydraulic architecture and allowed to assess favourable structural settings for fluid flow such as fault intersections. Finally, areas of unknown structurally controlled permeability with a connection to the superhot geothermal reservoir have been determined, which represent promising targets for future geothermal exploration and development. In the second study, I introduce a novel monitoring approach by examining the variation of CO2 flux to monitor changes in the reservoir induced by fluid reinjection. For that reason, an automated, multi-chamber CO2 flux system was deployed across the damage zone of a major normal fault crossing the Los Humeros geothermal field. Based on the results of the CO2 flux scouting survey, a suitable site was selected that had a connection to the geothermal reservoir, as identified by hydrothermal CO2 degassing and hot ground temperatures (> 50 °C). The results revealed a response of gas emissions to changes in reinjection rates within 24 h, proving an active hydraulic communication between the geothermal reservoir and the earth surface. This is a promising monitoring strategy that provides nearly real-time and in-situ data about changes in the reservoir and allows to timely react to unwanted changes (e.g., pressure decline, seismicity). The third study presents results from the Aluto geothermal field in Ethiopia where an area-wide and multi-parameter analysis, consisting of measurements of CO2 flux, 222Rn, and 220Rn activity concentrations and ground temperatures was conducted to detect hidden permeable structures. 222Rn and 220Rn activity concentrations are evaluated as a complementary soil gas parameter to CO2 flux, to investigate their potential to understand tectono-volcanic degassing. The combined measurement of all parameters enabled to develop soil gas fingerprints, a novel visualization approach. Depending on the magnitude of gas emissions and their migration velocities the study area was divided in volcanic (heat), tectonic (structures), and volcano-tectonic dominated areas. Based on these concepts, volcano-tectonic dominated areas, where hot hydrothermal fluids migrate along permeable faults, present the most promising targets for future geothermal exploration and development in this geothermal field. Two of these areas have been identified in the south and south-east which have not yet been targeted for geothermal exploitation. Furthermore, two unknown areas of structural related permeability could be identified by 222Rn and 220Rn activity concentrations. Eventually, the fourth study presents a novel measurement approach to detect structural controlled CO2 degassing, in Ngapouri geothermal area, New Zealand. For the first time, the tunable diode laser (TDL) method was applied in a low-degassing geothermal area, to evaluate its potential as a geothermal exploration method. Although the sampling approach is based on profile measurements, which leads to low spatial resolution, the results showed a link between known/inferred faults and increased CO2 concentrations. Thus, the TDL method proved to be a successful in the determination of structural related permeability, also in areas where no obvious geothermal activity is present. Once an area of anomalous CO2 concentrations has been identified, it can be easily complemented by CO2 flux grid measurements to determine the extent and orientation of the degassing segment. With the results of this work, I was able to demonstrate the applicability of systematic and area-wide soil gas measurements for geothermal exploration and monitoring purposes. In particular, the combination of different soil gases using different measurement networks enables the identification and characterization of fluid-bearing structures and has not yet been used and/or tested as standard practice. The different studies present efficient and cost-effective workflows and demonstrate a hands-on approach to a successful and sustainable exploration and monitoring of geothermal resources. This minimizes the resource risk during geothermal project development. Finally, to advance the understanding of the complex structure and dynamics of geothermal systems, a combination of comprehensive and cutting-edge geological, geochemical, and geophysical exploration methods is essential.

    Zu den großen Herausforderungen bei der Erkundung und Nutzung geothermischer Ressourcen, gehören die strukturgeologische Charakterisierung eines geothermischen Systems sowie die Anwendung nachhaltiger Überwachungskonzepte, um Veränderungen im geothermischen Reservoir während der Förderung und/oder Injektion von Fluiden zu verstehen. Bei unzureichender Permeabilität des Reservoirgesteins stellen Verwerfungen und Kluftnetzwerke bevorzugte Bohrziele dar, da sie potentielle Wegsamkeiten für heiße und/oder kalte Fluide sind. Entlang dieser fluidführenden Strukturen können in vulkanisch-geothermischen Systemen auch erhebliche Mengen an Gasemissionen an der Erdoberfläche freigesetzt werden. Im Rahmen dieser Arbeit wurden verschiedene methodische Ansätze und Messkonzepte entwickelt und getestet, um die räumliche und zeitliche Variation verschiedener Bodengasparameter zu bestimmen und diese im Kontext struktureller Permeabilitäten zu interpretieren. Um das Potential der Bodengasanalytik als innovative geothermische Explorations- und Überwachungsmethode zu validieren, wurden die methodischen Ansätze auf drei verschiedene vulkanisch-geothermische Systeme angewendet. Diesbezüglich wurde für jeden Standort ein individueller Messansatz hinsichtlich der bekannten strukturgeologischen Merkmale und standortspezifischen Fragestellung entwickelt. Die erste Studie präsentiert Ergebnisse aus der kombinierten Messung des CO2-Flusses, der Bodentemperatur und der Analyse von Isotopenverhältnissen (δ13CCO2, 3He/4He), welche systematisch und flächendeckend in der geothermischen Produktionszone des Geothermalfeldes Los Humeros, Mexiko, gemessen wurden. Ziel war es, Bereiche mit einer Verbindung zum überkritischen (T > 374◦C and P > 221 bar) und bisher noch ungenutzten geothermischen Reservoir zu identifizieren. Das mit großem Punktabstand und systematisch generierte Messnetz (25 x 200 m) für die Bestimmung des CO2-Flusses erwies sich als schnelle und flexible Anwendung zur Identifizierung von Gebieten mit anomaler CO2-Entgasung. Basierend auf diesen Ergebnissen wurde anschließend mit geringeren Messabständen die genaue Ausdehnung und das heterogene Muster der anomalen Entgasungsgebiete aufgelöst. Dadurch war es möglich, die Entgasungsmuster mit der internen strukturgeologischen Heterogenität einzelner Störungssegmente in Verbindung zu bringen, wodurch Bereiche, die den Gasfluss besonders begünstigen, wie z.B. Störungsschnittpunkte, ermittelt werden konnten. Schließlich wurden vorher unbekannte, geothermisch interessante Bereiche, die eine erhöhte strukturelle Permeabilität aufweisen und eine Verbindung zum überkritischen Reservoir darstellen, identifiziert. Diese Bereiche gelten als besonders vielversprechend für die zukünftige geothermische Exploration und Entwicklung des Geothermalfeldes. In der zweiten Studie wird ein neuartiger Überwachungsansatz vorgestellt, bei dem kontinuierlich der CO2-Fluss gemessen wurde, um Veränderungen im Reservoir zu überwachen, die durch die Reinjektion von kaltem Thermalwasser verursacht werden. Zu diesem Zweck wurde ein automatisiertes Mehrkammer-CO2-Flusssystem innerhalb der Bruchzone einer Hauptstörung aufgebaut. Die Grundlage eines geeigneten Standortes wurde durch die Ergebnisse der CO2-Explorationsuntersuchungen gegeben. Es war von großer Wichtigkeit, dass der Standort eine Verbindung zum geothermischen Reservoir aufweist, erkennbar an hydrothermaler CO2-Entgasung und heißen Bodentemperaturen (> 50 °C). Die Ergebnisse zeigten ein Sinken der Gasemissionen als Reaktion auf Änderungen der Reinjektionsraten innerhalb von 24 h, was auf eine aktive hydraulische Kommunikation zwischen dem geothermischen Reservoir und der Erdoberfläche hinweist. Dies ist ein vielversprechende Methode, da nahezu in Echtzeit und in situ Daten über Veränderungen im Reservoir angezeigt werden und eine rechtzeitige Reaktion auf unerwünschte Veränderungen (z.B. Druckabfall, Seismizität) möglich ist. Die dritte Studie präsentiert Ergebnisse aus dem Aluto-Geothermiefeld in Äthiopien, bei dem eine flächendeckende, Multiparameter-Analyse, bestehend aus CO2-Fluss, 222Rn- und 220Rn-Aktivitätskonzentrationen und Bodentemperaturen durchgeführt wurde, um verborgene fluidführende Strukturen zu erkennen. Die 222Rn- und 220Rn-Aktivitätskonzentrationen wurden als ergänzende Bodengasparameter zum CO2-Fluss verwendet, um ihr Potenzial als zusätzliche Explorationsparameter zu bewerten. Die kombinierte Messung aller Parameter ermöglichte die Entwicklung von Bodengas Fingerabdrücken – ein neuartiger Visualisierungsansatz. Dadurch lässt sich in Abhängigkeit von der Menge an Gasemissionen und deren Fließgeschwindigkeiten das Untersuchungsgebiet in vulkanisch (Wärme), tektonisch (Strukturen) und vulkanischtektonisch dominierte Gebiete unterteilen. Basierend auf diesem Konzept stellen vulkanischtektonisch dominierte Gebiete die vielversprechendsten Ziele für die zukünftige geothermische Exploration und Entwicklung an diesem Standort dar, da hier heiße hydrothermale Fluide entlang durchlässiger Strukturen migrieren. Zwei solche, bisher nicht berücksichtigte Gebiete wurden im Süden und Südosten identifiziert. Darüber hinaus konnten zwei bisher unbekannte Gebiete mit strukturell bedingter Durchlässigkeit anhand der Aktivitätskonzentrationen von 222Rn und 220Rn identifiziert werden. Schließlich wird in der vierten Studie ein neuartiger Messansatz zum Nachweis der strukturbedingten CO2-Entgasung im geothermischen Gebiet Ngapouri, Neuseeland, vorgestellt. Zum ersten Mal wurde die Tunable-Diode-Laser-Methode (TDL) in einem geothermischen Gebiet mit geringer Entgasung angewandt, um ihr Potenzial als geothermische Explorationsmethode zu bewerten. Obwohl der Messansatz auf Profilmessungen basiert, was zu einer geringen räumlichen Auflösung führt, zeigen die Ergebnisse einen Zusammenhang zwischen bekannten und unbekannten Störungen sowie erhöhten CO2-Konzentrationen. Somit erwies sich die TDL-Methode bei der Bestimmung der strukturbedingten Permeabilität auch in solchen Gebieten als erfolgreich, in denen keine offensichtliche geothermische Aktivität vorhanden ist. Mit systematischen und kleinskaligen CO2-Fluss-Messungen, kann anschließend die räumliche Auflösung der Abschnitte eines Profils mit erhöhten CO2-Konzentrationen, verfeinert werden. Mit den Ergebnissen dieser Arbeit konnte ich die Anwendbarkeit systematischer und flächendeckender Bodengasmessungen für geothermische Explorations- und Überwachungszwecke nachweisen. Die Kombination von verschiedenen Bodengasen und deren Messung anhand verschiedener Messnetze ermöglicht die genaue Identifizierung und Charakterisierung fluidführender Strukturen und wurde bisher noch nicht standardmäßig eingesetzt und/oder erprobt. Mit den Ergebnissen der jeweiligen Studien werden effiziente und kostengünstige Arbeitsabläufe dargelegt, die einen praxisorientierten Ansatz zeigen, der zu einer erfolgreichen und nachhaltigen Exploration und Überwachung geothermischer Ressourcen beitragen kann. Letztlich wird somit das Ressourcenrisiko bei der geothermischen Projektentwicklung minimiert. Um das Verständnis der komplexen Struktur und Dynamik geothermischer Systeme voranzutreiben, ist schließlich eine Kombination aus innovativen und flächendeckenden geologischen, geochemischen und geophysikalischen Methoden unerlässlich.
    Subject code 550 ; 801
    Language English
    Publisher Universität Potsdam
    Publishing country de
    Document type Thesis ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Risks of China's increased forest area.

    Niu, Yujie / Squires, Victor / Jentsch, Anke

    Science (New York, N.Y.)

    2023  Volume 379, Issue 6631, Page(s) 447–448

    MeSH term(s) China ; Forests ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Trees ; Biodiversity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 128410-1
    ISSN 1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
    ISSN (online) 1095-9203
    ISSN 0036-8075
    DOI 10.1126/science.adg0210
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  4. Article ; Online: Burnout among high school students is linked to their telomere length and relatedness with peers.

    Hoferichter, Frances / Jentsch, Armin / Maas, Lou / Hageman, Geja

    Stress (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 1, Page(s) 2240909

    Abstract: School burnout is a serious concern, as it impairs students' health and academic success. According to the Conservation of Resources Theory, burnout results from the depletion of personal coping resources and can be counteracted by supportive social ... ...

    Abstract School burnout is a serious concern, as it impairs students' health and academic success. According to the Conservation of Resources Theory, burnout results from the depletion of personal coping resources and can be counteracted by supportive social relationships. However, it is not yet clear how students' relatedness with their peers is linked to their burnout. Next to students' self-reported fatigue, biomarkers such as telomere length (TL), which presents an indicator of aging, complement stress research. To identify school-related factors that may prevent students from experiencing burnout and to link TL to students' self-reported burnout, the current study investigated how relatedness with peers as well as TL at the beginning of the school year explained students' burnout at the end of the school year. The sample included 78 students (M
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Male ; Burnout, Psychological/genetics ; Students ; Telomere/genetics ; Adolescent ; Interpersonal Relations ; Peer Group
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1387706-9
    ISSN 1607-8888 ; 1025-3890
    ISSN (online) 1607-8888
    ISSN 1025-3890
    DOI 10.1080/10253890.2023.2240909
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  5. Conference proceedings ; Online: Surveying natural gas emissions in geothermal exploration

    Jentsch, A. / Jolie, E.

    Papers and E-Posters

    2020  

    Publishing country de
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  6. Conference proceedings ; Online: fLUXtec - Surveying natural gas emissions in geothermal exploration

    Jentsch, A. / Jolie, E.

    Papers

    2020  

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  7. Article: A contribution to the successful treatment of osteodystrophia fibrosa general isata (Engel-von Recklinghausen).

    JENTSCH, A

    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen

    2010  Volume 17-18, Issue 3, Page(s) 103–107

    Title translation Ein Beitrag zur erfolgreichen Behandlung der Osteodystrophia fibrosa general isata (Engel-von Recklinghausen).
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Osteitis
    Language German
    Publishing date 2010-02-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1521-0
    ISSN 1433-0385 ; 0009-4722
    ISSN (online) 1433-0385
    ISSN 0009-4722
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  8. Conference proceedings ; Online: Risk evaluation for reservoir operation of Enhanced Geothermal Systems based on geological constraints

    Jentsch, A.

    Abstracts

    2013  

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  9. Article ; Online: Monitoring the response of volcanic CO2 emissions to changes in the Los Humeros hydrothermal system

    Jentsch, A. / Düsing, W. / Jolie, E. / Zimmer, M.

    Scientific Reports

    2021  

    Abstract: Carbon dioxide is the most abundant, non-condensable gas in volcanic systems, released into the atmosphere through either diffuse or advective fluid flow. The emission of substantial amounts of CO2 at Earth’s surface is not only controlled by volcanic ... ...

    Abstract Carbon dioxide is the most abundant, non-condensable gas in volcanic systems, released into the atmosphere through either diffuse or advective fluid flow. The emission of substantial amounts of CO2 at Earth’s surface is not only controlled by volcanic plumes during periods of eruptive activity or fumaroles, but also by soil degassing along permeable structures in the subsurface. Monitoring of these processes is of utmost importance for volcanic hazard analyses, and is also relevant for managing geothermal resources. Fluid-bearing faults are key elements of economic value for geothermal power generation. Here, we describe for the first time how sensitively and quickly natural gas emissions react to changes within a deep hydrothermal system due to geothermal fluid reinjection. For this purpose, we deployed an automated, multi-chamber CO2 flux monitoring system within the damage zone of a deep-rooted major normal fault in the Los Humeros Volcanic Complex (LHVC) in Mexico and recorded data over a period of five months. After removing the atmospheric effects on variations in CO2 flux, we calculated correlation coefficients between residual CO2 emissions and reinjection rates, identifying an inverse correlation of ρ = − 0.51 to − 0.66. Our results indicate that gas emissions respond to changes in reinjection rates within 24 h, proving an active hydraulic communication between the hydrothermal system and Earth’s surface. This finding is a promising indication not only for geothermal reservoir monitoring but also for advanced long-term volcanic risk analysis. Response times allow for estimation of fluid migration velocities, which is a key constraint for conceptual and numerical modelling of fluid flow in fracture-dominated systems.
    Subject code 550
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  10. Book ; Article ; Online: Continuous monitoring of soil CO2 efflux and atmospheric parameters at the Los Humeros Volcanic Complex

    Jentsch, A. / Düsing, W. / Jolie, E. / Zimmer, M.

    2021  

    Abstract: Carbon dioxide is the most abundant, non-condensable gas in volcanic systems, released into the atmosphere through either diffuse or advective fluid flow. The emission of substantial amounts of CO2 at Earth’s surface is not only controlled by volcanic ... ...

    Abstract Carbon dioxide is the most abundant, non-condensable gas in volcanic systems, released into the atmosphere through either diffuse or advective fluid flow. The emission of substantial amounts of CO2 at Earth’s surface is not only controlled by volcanic plumes during periods of eruptive activity or fumaroles, but also by soil degassing along permeable structures in the subsurface. Monitoring of these processes is of utmost importance for volcanic hazard analyses, and is also relevant for managing geothermal resources. Fluid-bearing faults are key elements of economic value for geothermal power generation. Here, we describe for the first time how sensitively and quickly natural gas emissions react to changes within a deep hydrothermal system due to geothermal fluid reinjection. For this purpose, we deployed an automated, multi-chamber CO2 flux monitoring system within the damage zone of a deep-rooted major normal fault in the Los Humeros Volcanic Complex (LHVC) in Mexico and recorded data over a period of five months. After removing the atmospheric effects on variations in CO2 flux, we calculated correlation coefficients between residual CO2 emissions and reinjection rates, identifying an inverse correlation of ρ = -0.51 to -0.66. Our results indicate that gas emissions respond to changes in reinjection rates within 24 hours, proving an active hydraulic communication between the hydrothermal system and Earth’s surface. This finding is a promising indication not only for geothermal reservoir monitoring but also for advanced long-term volcanic risk analysis. Response times allow for estimation of fluid migration velocities, which is a key constraint for conceptual and numerical modelling of fluid flow in fracture-dominated systems.
    Subject code 550
    Language English
    Publisher GFZ Data Services
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