bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Soğuk Savaşa Doğru: Türk Yazarların Kaleminden Potsdam Konferansı
Authors: Boy Arzu
Published: January 2025

Öz
II.Dünya Savaşı, I. Dünya Savaşı’nın izleri silinmeden başladı. Savaşın sebebi olarak görülen Almanya, I. Dünya Savaşı’nda aldığı yaraları hızlı bir şekilde sarıp toparlanmasına rağmen diğer devletler için aynısını söyleyemeyiz. II.Dünya Savaşı, Almanya başta olmak üzere büyük devletlerin kendi menfaatlerine göre davrandığı bir ortamda başladı. Büyük bir hızla yayılım gösterdi. Mihver ve Müttefik güçlerin mücadele ettiği savaşta Almanya Mihver bloğunun başını çekmiş, “hayat sahası” politikasını gerçekleştirmek için bütün gücüyle mücadele etmiştir. Almanya, Rusya kendisine saldırana kadar başarılı bir şekilde ilerlemiştir. Rusya’nın müttefik bloğuna geçmesi devletlerarasındaki mevcut dengeyi bozmuş, karışık olan dünya düzenini daha karmaşık hale getirmiştir. 17 Temmuz 2 Ağustos tarihleri arasında toplanan Potsdam Konferansında barış ve huzurun nasıl temin edileceği konuları konuşulmuş olsa da Almanya’dan Nazizm’in uzaklaştırılması, Almanya’nın paylaşımı, Almanya’nın tehdit olarak görülmemesi için etkisiz hale getirilmeye çalışılmasına ağırlık verilmiştir. Rusya’nın talepleri masaya yatırılmış ve bu taleplere Türkiye’nin tepkisi ortaya koyulmuştur. Rusya’nın tarihi emellerinden vazgeçmeyerek konferansta Kars Ardahan gibi toprakları istediği ve bu talepleri Türkiye’nin reddedişi, tarih tekerrürden ibarettir sözünü bir kez daha haklı çıkarmıştır. Toprak talebinin yanı sıra Boğazlarda söz sahibi olmak istemesi de Rusya’nın her bulduğu fırsatta Türkiye’yi sıkıştıracağını göstermiş, İnsanlığın çok yara aldığı ve maddi manevi sıkıntıların nasıl atlatılacağı konuşulmuştur. Ayrıca Rusya’nın Japonya konusundaki tavrı gibi meselelere görüşülerek çözüm aranmıştır. Bu bağlamda çalışmada Potsdam Konferansındaki meseleler basında çıkan değerlendirmeler merkezinde ele alınmış, farklı yazarların kaleminden farklı görüş açılarıyla meseleler değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmalar esnasında Türk Diplomatik Arşivi, ulusal gazeteler ve telif eserlerden yararlanılmıştır.
Sigorta Şirketlerinin Hizmet Dağıtım Performanslarının Çok Kriterli Karar Verme Tekniği ile Analizi
Authors: Kutlu Derya
Published: January 2025

Pazarlama kavramı, tüm işletmeler için kritik önem taşımaktadır. Hizmet sektörü içerisinde yer alan ve bankacılık ile sigorta sektörlerinden oluşan finans sektöründe de pazarlama kavramı büyük önem taşımaktadır. Özellikle gelişmekte olan ülkelerde, finans sektöründe faaliyette bulunan şirketler ülkelerin kalkınmasına büyük katkı sağlamaktadırlar. İnsanların güvende olma isteğinin karşılanması amacıyla, oluşabilecek risklere karşı sigorta işletmeleri tarafından üretilen ürünlerin doğrudan ya da dolaylı olarak hızlı ve güvenilir bir şekilde müşteriye ulaştırılması gerekmektedir. Bu bağlamda pazarlama karması unsurlarından biri olan dağıtım unsuru ön plana çıkmaktadır. Sigorta poliçelerinin dağıtımı doğrudan olabileceği gibi acenteler, brokerlar, bankalar, dijital kanallar gibi aracılar kanalıyla da yapılabilmektedir. Dağıtım kanalları, sigorta şirketlerinin pazarlama faaliyetlerinin temelini oluşturmaktadır. Sigorta poliçelerinin müşterilere ulaştırılması ve sunulması sürecinde kullanılan dağıtım kanallarının performansı, bu ürünlerin pazarlanmasında aktif ve belirleyici bir rol üstlenmektedir. Bu bağlamda, gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma ile sigorta şirketlerinin hizmet dağıtım performansının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler ÇKKV tekniklerinden olan CRITIC ve MAIRCA yöntemleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda; güçlü bir bankasürans ve acente dağıtım ağına sahip, yüksek bölge müdürlüğü sayısı ile ülke genelinde hem şirket personeli hem müşteriler hem de dağıtım kanalında yer alan paydaşlarla iç içe bir organizasyon yapısı oluşturan şirketlerin başarılı hizmet dağıtım performansı sergileyebileceği tespit edilmiştir.
Öğretmenlerin Karara Katılma Düzeyleri ile Örgütsel Muhalefet Algıları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: Çayak Semih , Çetin Ekrem , Dönmez Emre
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmanın amacı öğretmenlerin okullarında karara katılma düzeyleri ile örgütsel muhalefet algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelenmektir. Araştırma İstanbul ilinde görev yapmakta olan 373 öğretmen ile yürütülmüştür. İlişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanan araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Alanoğlu (2019) tarafından geliştirilen “Öğretmen Karara Katılma Ölçeği” ile Kassing (2000) tarafından geliştirilen ve Türkiye koşullarında geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması Dağlı (2015) tarafından yapılan “Örgütsel Muhalefet Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin karara katılma düzeylerinin yüksek, örgütsel muhalefet algı düzeylerinin ise orta düzeyde olduğu bulunmuştur. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin karara katılma ve örgütsel muhalefete ilişkin algılarının öğretmenlerin cinsiyetlerine, mesleki kıdemlerine ve görev yaptıkları eğitim kademelerine göre anlamlı bir farklılık göstermediği bulunmuştur. Öğretmenlerin karara katılmaları ile örgütsel muhalefet algıları arasında ise istatistiksel olarak negatif yönlü, orta düzeyde ve anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Ebeveyn Eğitim Durumuna Göre Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılım Motivasyonu İle Fiziksel Aktiviteye Yönelik Metaforik Algı
Authors: Öztürk Mehmet Ali
Published: January 2025

Araştırmada 10-13 yaş grubu çocukların fiziksel aktiviteye katılma motivasyonlarının ebeveynlerinin eğitim düzeyine göre belirlenmesi ve çocukların fiziksel aktiviteye ilişkin metaforlarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nicel ve nitel bölümlerin yer aldığı karma model kullanılarak tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmada iki çalışma grubu bulunmaktadır. Birinci çalışma grubuna 357 öğrenci, ikinci çalışma grubuna ise 124 öğrenci katılmıştır. Verilerin toplanmasında “Fiziksel Aktiviteye Katılım Motivasyonu Ölçeği” ve “yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın nicel verileri t-testi ve tek yönlü ANOVA kullanılarak, nitel veriler ise içerik analizi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada katılımcıların annelerinin eğitim düzeyine göre fiziksel aktiviteye katılım motivasyonu puanları arasında anlamlı farklılık tespit edilmemiştir. Katılımcıların babalarının eğitim düzeyine göre bireysel nedenler ve nedensizlik alt boyutlarında lisans mezunu babaya sahip katılımcıların lehine anlamlı farklılık saptandı. Araştırmada nitel basamağında 4 temada elde edildi. Bunlar yaşam kaynağı, yarar, gereksinim ve değer temalarıdır. Araştırmada, katılımcıların annelerinin eğitim düzeyine göre fiziksel aktiviteye katılma motivasyonlarında anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı, babası lisans mezunu olan katılımcılarda fiziksel aktiviteye katılma motivasyonunun anlamlı olarak daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca fiziksel aktiviteye yönelik oluşturulan metaforların tamamının olumlu olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Lateral characteristics of oxytocin distribution in the mouse brain following intranasal peptide administration
Authors: Karpova Inessa V. , Litvinova Maria V. , Tissen Illya Yu. , Bychkov Evgeny R. , Shabanov Petr D.
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: Intranasal administration of oxytocin is an effective method for delivering the hormone to the central nervous system, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. This approach holds significant promise for psychiatric clinical applications. Previous studies have demonstrated that simultaneous oxytocin administration in both nostrils induces lateralized changes in monoamine metabolism in the mouse brain.
AIM: To investigate the lateral characteristics of oxytocin penetration in the brain following intranasal administration.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Experiments were conducted on 12 male outbred white mice. The experimental group received intranasal oxytocin (5 IU/1 mL, 10 μL per nostril), while the control group received an equivalent volume of saline. Oxytocin levels were measured 15 minutes post-instillation in the hypothalamus, olfactory bulbs, striatum, and hippocampus on both sides of the brain using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
RESULTS: In the control group, oxytocin distribution was symmetric in the olfactory bulb and striatum. However, in the hippocampus, control mice exhibited asymmetry with a higher oxytocin concentration on the right side (p = 0.0192). In the experimental group, oxytocin levels significantly increased in the left hippocampus (p = 0.0223) and hypothalamus (p = 0.0036), with a trend observed in the left olfactory bulb (p = 0.0572).
CONCLUSION: Intranasal oxytocin administration enhances oxytocin penetration into the left side of the brain, primarily through the left olfactory bulb and hippocampus, ultimately reaching the hypothalamus.
Copper-dependent cell death (cuproptosis): perspectives for pharmacological correction in human diseases
Authors: Vashchenko Vladimir I. , Chuklovin Alexey B. , Shabanov Petr D.
Published: January 2025

In 2022, researchers from China identified a novel form of copper-dependent cell death, termed cuproptosis, which is distinct from all previously known types of cell death. Cuproptosis is initiated by the binding of copper ions to lipoated enzymes within the Krebs cycle, leading to protein aggregation, proteotoxic stress, and, ultimately, cell death. Copper, as an essential trace element, plays a critical role in numerous physiological processes across nearly all cell types. However, intracellular copper overload can cause oxidative stress and disrupt cellular functions, necessitating tight regulation of copper homeostasis. This article provides a comprehensive summary of current knowledge on copper metabolism, copper-related diseases, and the unique characteristics and regulatory mechanisms of cuproptosis. Furthermore, it explores the role of cuproptosis in the pathogenesis of conditions such as Wilson’s disease, Menkes disease, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, alongside its potential as a therapeutic target for pharmacological intervention.
Professor P.P. Denisenko and his school: a scientific biography and personal recollections
Authors: Shabanov Petr D.
Published: January 2025

Pyotr Prokofyevich Denisenko (1923–2011) was a distinguished Russian pharmacologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, and Honored Scientist of the RSFSR. A veteran of the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945), he was awarded with 11 military honors. For 26 years (1963–1989), he served as the head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Sanitary and Hygienic State Medical Institute of the Ministry of Health of the RSFSR. He is widely recognized for his pioneering research on synaptic transmission pharmacology and the cholinergic mechanisms regulating bodily functions. Denisenko authored groundbreaking studies and monographs, including Gangliolytics (1959), Central Cholinolytics (1965), and The Role of Cholinoreactive Systems in Regulatory Processes (1980). He mentored a generation of Russian pharmacologists, supervising 28 doctoral and 127 candidate dissertations. Denisenko played a direct role in the development of numerous pharmaceuticals, including ganglioblockers (benzhexonium), central cholinolytics (metamizil), anxiolytics (tarden), anti-ischemic agents (etmaben), antiviral drugs (mixovirin), anti-shock agents (mizidol), burn and wound healing treatments (bathizin, santoparin), hepatoprotectors (geranol, polyen, sinabet), peptic ulcer treatments (benzhexonium, labaznik, polyen), antihypoxants (isothiormin), antioxidants (violuric acid), and disinfectants (aquabor). Additionally, he provided the first detailed pharmacological characterization of the natural product mumiyo.
BAP1 Loss Confers Lipotoxicity Resistance in Uveal Melanoma
Authors:   , Cunanan Camille Jessica , Hartsough Edward J
Published: January 2025

Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare and aggressive intraocular malignancy arising from melanocytes in the uveal tract. Despite effective local control of primary tumors, approximately 50% of UM patients develop metastases, with the liver being the predominant site of metastatic spread. BAP1 deficiency, present in about 80% of metastatic UM cases, is strongly associated with increased metastatic risk and poor prognosis. Analysis of UM patient samples reveals negative correlations between BAP1 expression and genes involved in long-chain fatty acid metabolism and lipase activity. We hypothesized that BAP1 deficiency primes UM cells for survival in the hepatic microenvironment by enhancing lipid processing and oxidative stress management. Our findings show that BAP1-deficient UM cells tolerate long-chain fatty acid-induced lipotoxicity. Alternatively, BAP1-competent UM is sensitive to lipotoxicity, an effect associated with lipid peroxide accumulation. Notably, this response can be rescued with pharmacological inhibition of ferroptosis. When exposed to liver-secreted factors, only BAP1-competent UM cells respond by upregulating lipid metabolism and oxidative stress management markers, suggesting BAP1-deficient UM possesses inherent stress resistance. In an ex vivo liver MUM model, BAP1-deficient UM cells are highly sensitized to fatty acid metabolism inhibition by atorvastatin, resulting in increased lipid peroxides and reduced tumor burden. Mechanistically, we uncovered a novel relationship between BAP1 and ASXL2, a known regulator of lipid homeostasis. BAP1 loss reduces ASXL2 expression, disrupting their deubiquitinating complex and increasing histone H2A ubiquitination. ASXL2 depletion in BAP1-competent cells recapitulates the lipotoxicity resistance of BAP1-deficient cells, an effect that may be linked to altered PPAR expression patterns. This study reveals a novel mechanism linking BAP1 deficiency to metabolic rewiring in UM through ASXL2 dysregulation, providing insights into liver tropism and opening new possibilities for targeted therapies in metastatic uveal melanoma.
Interactive Solutions for DEI
Authors:   , Xu Xufeng , Lee Frank J.
Published: January 2025

This thesis explores the innovative use of serious games for addressing microaggressions through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training. Traditional DEI training methods often suffer from passive engagement and short-term impact. The central question addressed is how serious games can enhance DEI training by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience. Previous research has shown the potential of serious games in education, but their application in DEI training remains underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap by introducing "Path to Understanding," a serious game designed to foster empathy and promote inclusive behaviors. The research is primarily literature-based, involving an extensive review to understand the current state of DEI training, the impact of microaggressions, and the potential of serious games as educational tools. Theoretical frameworks such as Experiential Learning, Constructivist Learning, Game-Based Learning, and Empathy Development guided the game's conceptual development. The game content was developed with input from a thesis advisor and a committee member with expertise in DEI content, ensuring educational relevance and accuracy. The game, featuring a realistic healthcare scenario, was developed using Unity. The study discusses the theoretical effectiveness of the game based on existing literature and conceptual frameworks. The findings suggest that serious games have the potential to enhance engagement, foster empathy, and promote long-term behavioral change, making them a promising tool for DEI training. This thesis contributes to the field by presenting a comprehensive framework for developing educational games aimed at reducing microaggressions and introduces a demo that exemplifies this approach. By addressing the limitations of traditional DEI methods and offering a practical and interactive learning experience, serious games like "Path to Understanding" can significantly advance DEI education and promote meaningful and lasting change.
A Multi-level, Multi-domain, Multi-modal Neuroimaging Study on the Prediction of Alcohol Sipping Patterns in Children
Authors:   , Ferariu Ana , Zhang Fengqing
Published: January 2025

Alcohol consumption tends to increase during the transition from childhood to adolescence, and risk factors at the individual, family, or environmental level, as well as altered brain structure and function have been associated with the likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) or binge drinking later in life. Most studies have focused on limited subsets of multilevel or neuroimaging factors, typically emphasizing alcohol initiation, binge drinking, or AUD in cross-sectional designs rather than exploring longitudinal alcohol consumption trajectories. Our study addresses these gaps by examining a comprehensive set of multilevel, multidomain factors and multimodal brain imaging features to prospectively predict early alcohol sipping trajectories over time with large data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (baseline N = 11,686, mean age = 9.92 years). We applied machine learning methods to baseline individual, family, and environmental factors as well as structural and functional brain connectivity features, analyzing these predictors separately and in combination. Key findings reveal that functional connectivity features and multilevel factors distinguish individuals with an increasing alcohol sipping trajectory from those who initially experimented with alcohol but reduced their consumption over time. Moreover, we found important structural and functional features that predicted those who increasingly sipped over time versus the ones who did not engage in alcohol experimentation. Stable interactions between age and cortical thickness, surface area and functional connectivity between the amygdala and executive or default networks suggest that accelerated cortical maturation could predict a pattern of increasing alcohol sipping over time. These trends could inform us how individual, family, and environmental factors together with brain imaging features impact the development of different alcohol sipping trajectories over time.
pH INFLUENCE ON SHELF LIFE OF LIQUID PGPR FORMULATIONS WITH Bacillus subtilis STRAINS
Authors: İşlek Sevgi , Karaca Kemal , Eltem Rengin
Published: January 2025

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are bacteria that promote plant growth through both direct and indirect mechanisms. The formulation of PGPR inoculants is crucial for the efficacy and commercial success of microbial fertilizers. Formulation aims to optimize the survival of microbial strains under specific environmental conditions and enhance their capacity to promote plant growth. This process ensures protection of bacterial cells against harsh conditions such as high temperatures, desiccation, and storage, thereby extending product shelf life. Proper formulation of PGPR inoculants is a critical component for sustainable agricultural practices, playing a significant role in improving both plant health and productivity.

Among PGPR strains, Bacillus species are particularly produced and utilized as microbial fertilizers commercially due to their high efficacy potential and long shelf life. However, for large-scale production, strain-specific PGPR formulations need to be developed and optimized to produce PGPR inoculants with high efficacy potential and extended shelf life.

In this study, acidic liquid formulations were prepared using acetic acid for B. subtilis EGE-B-36.5 strain, and alkaline liquid formulations were prepared using calcium acetate-calcium hydroxide for B. subtilis EGE-B-1.19 strain. The viable cell count in the liquid formulations was statistically compared with the control. In the acidic liquid formulation, statistically significant changes in viable cell count were observed for B. subtilis EGE-B-36.5 strain at pH 4.0 after 12 months and for B. subtilis EGE-B-1.19 strain at pH 4.0 after 12 months (p
2023 İSRAİL-FİLİSTİN ÇATIŞMASININ KİK ÜLKELERİ – İSRAİL İLİŞKİLERİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Sürmelioğlu Parlar Derya , Uca Sinem
Published: January 2025

Suudi Arabistan, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri (BAE), Kuveyt, Katar, Bahreyn ve Umman’dan oluşan Körfez Arap Ülkeleri İşbirliği Konseyi (KİK) ülkeleri ile İsrail arasındaki ilişkiler uzun yıllar Filistin sorununun gölgesinde kalmıştır. KİK üyeleri, Filistin davasına bağlılık temelinde İsrail’i tanımama politikasını uygulamıştır. İlişkiler, 1990’lı yıllarda Filistin ile İsrail arasında gerçekleşen Oslo Barış Sürecine paralel olarak sınırlı gelişme göstermiş; Filistin ile İsrail’in yaşadığı aralıklı krizlerin doğrudan etkisi altında, gizli olarak devam etmiştir. 2000’lerde İsrail ile temaslar özellikle BAE, Bahreyn, Umman ve Katar özelinde kamuya daha açık hale gelmiş, taraflar arasındaki diplomatik, ekonomik ve toplumsal etkileşimde gelişme gözlemlenmiştir. 2020 İbrahim Anlaşmaları ile BAE ve Bahreyn’in İsrail’i diplomatik olarak tanıması, zirve noktası olmuştur. İlişkilerin aşamalı ancak olumlu ilerlediği bir dönemde 2023 İsrail-Filistin çatışması patlak vermiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, çatışmanın KİK ülkeleri-İsrail ilişkilerine etkilerini incelemektir. Çalışmada nitel veri toplama tekniği kullanılarak söylem ve eylem analizi yapılmıştır. Sonuçta, BAE ve Bahreyn’in Arap kamuoyunun Tel Aviv’e yönelik artan tepkisini göz ardı edemeyeceği, diğer ülkelerin ise ilişkilerde yumuşama adına önemli bir adım atamayacağı tespit edilmiştir.
EXAMINING THE MODERATOR EFFECT OF SENDER CHARACTERISTICS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERVICE PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN THE CARGO TRANSPORTATION SERVICE SECTOR
Authors: Düzen Furkan Sabit , Engin Melih
Published: January 2025

Customer loyalty holds great importance for many sectors. The main objective of this study is to determine the moderating factors in the relationship between service performance and customer loyalty. In this context, factors such as the shippers' gender, age, type of cargo usage, whether they have cargo agreements, and their average monthly number of shipments were examined for their effects on the relationship between service performance and customer loyalty. According to the analysis results, it was found that the gender factor does not have a moderating effect. However, age, type of cargo usage, having a cargo agreement, and the average monthly number of shipments were found to have moderating effects. These results provide important guidance for cargo service providers regarding which factors they should focus on to enhance customer loyalty. The findings of this research are strategically significant for companies in the cargo sector aiming to gain a competitive advantage and increase customer satisfaction.
FARMERS AS A CONSUMERS: UTAUT WITH DUAL MODERATED MEDIATION MODEL
Authors: Yılmazel Sefa Emre
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the study is to determine the factors that affect the adoption and implementation of clean and energy efficient practices by farmers. For this reason, in line with the model developed within the scope of UTAUT, it was investigated whether two moderator variables (environmental concern, financial benefits) make a difference for clean and energy practices. Data were collected from 400 participants for clean production and 400 participants for energy-efficient production. The data obtained were analyzed with Process Macro model 4 and model 21 developed by Hayes. As a result, it was seen that the UTAUT variables had a significant effect on farmers' adoption intention in both data. In addition, the moderating effect of adoption intention on the relationship between UTAUT variables and usage behavior was proven. Furthermore, the effect of both moderator variables in the study was revealed. While environmental concern has a moderating effect between performance expectancy, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions and adoption behavior in the clean production. Financial benefits has a significant moderating effect between adoption intention and usage behavior for all four of the UTAUT variables in the energy efficient production.
YEŞİL FİNANS ÜZERİNE YAPILAN ÇALIŞMALARIN BİBLİYOMETRİK ANALİZİ
Authors: Karaaslan İbrahim
Published: January 2025

İklim değişikliği, dünya genelinde çevresel, ekonomik ve sosyal yapıları derinden etkileyen bir kriz haline gelmiştir. Bu bağlamda, sürdürülebilir kalkınmayı teşvik etmek ve çevresel etkileri en aza indirmek amacıyla yeşil finans giderek daha önemli bir araç olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, yeşil finans üzerine yapılan çalışmaların nümerik ölçümlerini çıkarmak hedeflenmiştir. Çalışma, nicel veriler vasıtasıyla, iklim değişikliğiyle mücadeledeki dönüşümlerden birini temsil eden yeşil finans yazınının araştırmacıların dikkatine sunulması amacıyla sistemli bir özetinin çıkarılarak, konuyla ilgili çalışma eğilimlerinin tespit edilip, gelecekte yapılacak çalışmalar için yol gösterici olması amacıyla bibliyometrik analiz olarak tasarlanmıştır. Analiz birimi olarak Web of Science veri tabanında taranan ve 1999-2024 yılları arasında yayınlanmış çalışmaların bibliyometrik verisi baz alınarak analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin bibliyometrik analizinde VOSviewer kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, yeşil finans ile ilgili çalışmaların yayın yıllarına göre son dönemlerde yoğunlaştığı, en çok atıf alan yazarlar arasında Kam C. Chan ve Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary'nin yer aldığı, yeşil finans, yeşil inovasyon, yeşil tahviller ve Çin gibi anahtar sözcüklerin sıkça kullanıldığı ve en fazla atıf alan ve yayın yapan ülkenin ise Çin olduğu bazı bulgular arasındadır. Bu bulgular, yeşil finans alanında Çin'in öncü bir rol oynadığını ve araştırma eğilimlerinin bu yönde şekillendiğini göstermektedir.
DEMOKRATİK TUTUM ÖLÇEĞİ GELİŞTİRME ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Güzel İbrahim Halil , Özhan Mahir
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmanın amacı, toplumun sadece belirli bir kesimine değil, tamamına uygulanabilecek, toplumun demokratik tutumlarını, davranışlarını bununla ilişkili olarak siyasal katılım düzeylerini anlamamıza yardımcı olacak bir ölçek geliştirmektir. Bu konuya yönelik yapılmış ölçek çalışmalarının, ağırlıklı olarak öğretmen ve öğrencilere yönelik geliştirildiği görülmektedir. Geliştirilmesi amaçlanan ölçek çalışması ile birlikte sadece öğretmen ve öğrencilerin değil, toplumun diğer kesimlerinin de demokrasiye yönelik görüşlerini, düşüncelerini nelerin etkilediği, toplumun siyasal katılım konusunda fikirleri ve davranışları ele alınabilecektir. Ölçek belirleme çalışmaları kapsamında Siirt il merkezinde ve Siirt Üniversitesi’nin Kezer yerleşkesinde farklı katılımcı grupları ile çalışmalar yapılmıştır. Bu kapsamda odak grup çalışması, ön uygulama, ana uygulama çalışmaları kapsamında 667 kişi ile görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Bütün geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmalarından sonra veri toplama aracının iki faktörlü bir yapıda ve 10 maddeden oluştuğu gözlemlenmiştir.
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY ON FIRM PERFORMANCE AND THE ROLE OF INDUSTRY IN THIS RELATIONSHIP
Authors: Özen Özlem
Published: January 2025

The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of sustainability on firm performance, along with the moderating role of industry in this relationship. While earlier work has examined the effect of sustainability on firm performance, whether the impact of firms’ sustainability efforts on firm performance differs depending on the industry has largely been ignored. This paper aims to fill this research gap by considering the relations between sustainability, firm performance and industry. The firm level data are obtained from Public Disclosure Platform. The hypotheses are tested using hierarchical ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. The findings show that sustainability has a positive impact on firm performance. However, industry does not moderate the relationship between sustainability and firm performance. This study aims to advance the prior research on sustainability by examining whether firms’ sustainability practices enhance their performance, and whether industry has an impact on this relationship in an emerging economy.
E-Government in Idaho’s Small Cities
Authors: Skinner Jeffrey Adam
Published: January 2025

Over the last few decades, a growing body of academic research has focused on
e-government in incorporated cities. Much of this research has focused on large
and medium sized cities, with most researchers neglecting the study of small
cities due to antiquated assumptions and assertions regarding population size
and fiscal resources. This has created a digital divide in the literature, which
impacts small cities and the citizens they serve. However, recent, and rapid
changes have made e-government technology more widely available at a relatively
lower cost. This, along with the punctuating events of the COVID-19 pandemic,
indicate that e-government in small cities is likely changing as well. To assess
the extent of these changes, and to address the void in the literature, I
examined e-government in Idaho’s 175 small cities. Utilizing theory on the
Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and Punctuated Equilibrium theory (PET), I sought
to answer two research questions, (1) what are the key factors associated with
the adoption and implementation of e-government in small cities in Idaho, and
(2) what is the organizational capacity of small cities in Idaho for
e-government? To address these research questions, I gathered requisite data
through a survey of Idaho’s 175 small cities, conducted 17 semi-structured
interviews with small city e-administrators, and collected budget data and other
publicly available and pertinent information. I then analyzed the quantitative
and qualitative data, primarily utilizing descriptive analysis to address the
research questions. My analysis identified four key factors associated with the
adoption and implementation of e-government in Idaho’s small cities, those being
fiscal resources, population size, and notably, e-administrators, and
interorganizational relations. In determining the organizational capacity of
small cities in Idaho for e-government, I utilized Fredericksen and London’s
(2000) framework for measuring organizational capacity by analyzing (1) fiscal
planning and practice, (2) operational support, (3) management and planning, and
(4) leadership and vision. In these areas, the data is mixed, indicating that a
good portion of Idaho's small cities have substantial organizational capacity,
but that there are also marked differences within the range of small cities.
Overall, there are indications that small cities should be further included in
future research. My research contributes to the field of public administration
by adapting DOI and PET theory to address a void in the e-government literature.
This research provides insights for researchers, practitioners, and
policymakers, decreasing the digital divide for small cities and the citizens
they seek to serve.
On-Chip Active Pulse-Clamp Stimulation (APCS) for Rapid Recovery,
Charge-Balanced Neural Stimulation
Authors: Tala F.N.U.
Published: January 2025

Neurostimulations are widely utilized to modulate brains and nervous systems
functions for therapeutic purposes. Traditional neurostimulation involves
applying a direct current delivered to the excitable tissues to elicit neural
response. There is a growing demand for a robust, rapid stimulation system that
ensures chronic safety through charge balancing in vivo. This dissertation is a
compilation of previously published works, detailing various board-level
stimulators, an innovative on-chip stimulation technique, and a distributed
modelling method.

Chapter one introduces MEDUSA, a cost-effective, multi-functional
neurostimulation system capable of achieving multi-channel, arbitrary
stimulation for neuroscience research.

Chapter two delves into a scripted distributed model framework facilitating the
co-design of neural recording frontends and stimulators, crucial for close-loop
application necessitating electrode interface characterization.

Chapter three focuses on a small, low-cost, wireless neurostimulator designed for
rodent deep brain stimulation applications.

Chapter four serves as an introduction to the Active Pulse-Clamp Stimulation
(APCS), presenting the linear APCS theory and a validated system proficient in
rapid electrode interface recovery while maintaining charge balancing.

In Chapter five, an on-chip APCS system is introduced, integrating both linear
APCS and slewing APCS mode. This innovative system employs the slewing mode for
swift charge recovery and ensures charge balancing through the linear mode.
New Strategic Configuration of Economic and Political factors determining the Dynamics of International Relations between the United States and the Russian Federation
Authors: Loginov Evgeny
Published: January 2025

The mechanism of emission dollar profit-making is rapidly losing its efficiency. The revenue base is shrinking, redistribution is causing discontent among the excluded, those pushed away from the trough are becoming more and more numerous. This makes it impossible to reach an agreement between the elite groups of the United States. The article analyzes a set of problematic situations observed in the political and economic system of the United States in the context of the elections of a new US president. A model of a geostrategic multi-move of the US presidential elections in 2024 and their consequences has been developed. The main blocks of the focus of American policy are briefly formulated, which, due to the objective need to keep the US political system in a manageable contour, D. Trump will be forced to implement if he takes the post of US president. The characteristics of a new strategic configuration of economic and political factors that determine the dynamics of international relations between the United States and the Russian Federation are given. The directions for studying the problems of the readiness of the economic complex of the Union State of Russia and Belarus for emergency situations and a special period are proposed.
Model Complexes for Increasing the Efficiency of the Use of Critical Resources - Fresh Water
Authors: Evdokimov Dmitry
Published: January 2025

Global freshwater consumption is steadily increasing. Every year, humanity uses about 4.3 trillion cubic meters of water. Water shortage is a global problem affecting billions of people and threatening the sustainable development of states. In the context of climate change, rapid population growth and inefficient use of natural resources, clean water is becoming not only a limited resource, but also a source of social conflict. Most Central Asian countries are solving water shortage problems using a variety of methods: from the use of new irrigation methods in agriculture to the creation of computer models that help analyze water reserves and forecast water consumption.
Optimization of water use, the introduction of innovative water supply and wastewater treatment technologies are becoming necessary measures to solve the problem of depletion of water resources. Sustainable agricultural practices such as drip irrigation can significantly reduce water consumption, while educating the population about the careful use of this resource will help to establish a culture of conservation. International cooperation also plays a key role in water management. Exchange of experience, joint projects and programs can contribute to the creation of sustainable water supply systems that will meet the needs of both current and future generations.
This paper provides an analysis of the current situation regarding global water use with a focus on Asian countries, particularly Uzbekistan. A comprehensive analysis was also conducted demonstrating innovative technologies and advanced methodologies such as AOP, ZLD, Geobank, Datamine and digital twins designed to improve water use efficiency and minimize adverse environmental impacts. These solutions allow for better monitoring and control of water resources, ensuring a balance between economic development and environmental responsibility.
Anxiety as a state and personality trait in people practising the cult of the Divine Mercy
Authors: Bukalski Sławomir
Published: January 2025

W części teoretycznej artykułu zaprezentowano rozważania dotyczące problematyki religijności nacechowanej miłosierdziem Bożym oraz lęku. Lęk jako stan i jako cecha nawiązuje do koncepcji Charlesa D. Spielbergera. Religijność natomiast została zaprezentowana w ujęciu Stefana Hubera. W aspekcie psychologicznym kult miłosierdzia Bożego jawi się jako forma religijności uwzględniająca sferę poznawczą, emocjonalną oraz behawioralną człowieka. Do badania religijności nacechowanej miłosierdziem Bożym wykorzystano zmodyfikowaną Skalę Centralności Religijności, natomiast lęk-stan i lęk-cecha mierzono Inwentarzem Stanu i Cechy Lęku.
Grupę badaną stanowiło 175 osób praktykujących kult do miłosierdzia Bożego (prywatnie oraz w grupach religijnych): 80 mężczyzn (46% badanych) oraz 95 kobiet (54% badanych).
Wszystkie korelacje okazały się ujemne. Wśród mężczyzn lęk-stan koreluje z doświadczeniem religijnym, natomiast wśród kobiet z modlitwą i doświadczeniem religijnym. Lęk-stan koreluje wśród respondentów z młodszej grupy wiekowej z przekonaniem religijnym, doświadczeniem religijnym, modlitwą i wynikiem ogólnym.
Wśród mężczyzn lęk-cecha koreluje jedynie z przekonaniem religijnym. W grupie kobiet lęk-cecha koreluje z przekonaniem religijnym, modlitwą, doświadczeniem religijnym, udziałem oraz z wynikiem ogólnym religijności. Z kolei wśród młodszych respondentów lęk-cecha współwystępuje z przekonaniem religijnym, doświadczeniem religijnym, udziałem i z wynikiem ogólnym religijności. W grupie starszych osób lęk-cecha ujawnił związek z doświadczeniem religijnym, przekonaniem religijnym oraz z wynikiem ogólnym religijności.
Zasadniczym wnioskiem pastoralnym jest podejmowanie religijności nacechowanej miłosierdziem Bożym jako korzystnej strategii w minimalizowaniu różnych stanów lękowych dotyczących Bożego przebaczenia, nawrócenia, podejmowania rozstrzygających decyzji czy umierania i śmierci. W posłudze duszpasterskiej korzystniejsze jest łączenie wiary i rozumu niż wiary i emocji, zwłaszcza wśród osób, u których lęk jawi się jako nasilona cecha w strukturze osobowości. W kształtowaniu dojrzałej religijności wyzwaniem jest bazowanie bardziej na warstwie denotacyjnej pojęć religijnych (miłosierdzie Boże) niż na warstwie konotacyjnej. Ta strategia jest korzystniejsza w minimalizowaniu zarówno sytuacji lękowych, jak i cechy w strukturze osobowości.
Worlds and life. Metaphors of poetry in polish literary criticism in the romantic era
Authors: Niewczas Łukasz
Published: January 2025

This article discusses Marek Stanisz’s book Światy i życie. Metafory poezji w polskiej krytyce literackiej doby romantyzmu [Worlds and Life. Metaphors of Poetry in Polish Literary Criticism of the Romantic Era]. The review emphasises the immense documentary and analytical value of this monograph, especially the broad discussion of statements made by Romantic literary critics about poetry and the concept of the poet. At the same time, the review polemicises with the claim that original metaphors constitute the semantic core of Polish Romantic criticism.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF TYPICALLY DEVELOPING SIBLINGS OF PEOPLE WITH PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN POLAND
Authors: Niedbalski Jakub
Published: January 2025

Family quality of life (FQOL) is a concept that is gaining increasing importance in family support programmes. However, for some countries, this concept has been insufficiently explored in relation to families with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The aim of this study was to ascertain the perceived QOL of siblings of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) living in Poland. The study relies on a qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 siblings aged 6 to 15, followed by thematic analysis. The siblings identified the following nine domains as dimensions that impacted their QOL: joint activities, mutual understanding, private time, acceptance, forbearance, effect on well-being, exchanging experiences, social support, and dealing with the outside world. The children described both positive and negative experiences, indicating that having a sibling with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected their QOL in diverse ways.
A method for constructing a complete bifurcation picture of a boundary value problem for nonlinear partial differential equations: application of the Kolmogorov-Arnold theorem
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, Gromov Vasily , Tomashchuk Korney ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, Beschastnov Yury ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, Sidorenko Artem ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, Kakurin Vasily ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to develop a numerical method for bifurcation analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations, based on the reduction of partial differential equations to ordinary ones, using the Kolmogorov-Arnold theorem.

Methods. This paper describes a method for reducing partial differential equations to ordinary ones using the Kolmogorov-Arnold theorem, as well as methods for the bifurcation analysis of nonlinear boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations.

Results. The paper presents a new method for solving and bifurcation analysis of nonlinear boundary value problems for partial differential equations, which allow variational formulation. The method was applied to a nonlinear two-dimensional Bratu problem with Dirichlettype boundary conditions.

Conclusion. A new method of bifurcation analysis for nonlinear partial differential equations has been developed. Specifically, a method has been proposed for reducing partial different equations to ordinary equations, which allows the use of the developed apparatus of bifurcation analysis for boundary value problems of ordinary differential equations. This method allows conducting bifurcation analysis for arbitrary nonlinear partial differential equations.
Atualização do Mapa do Jornalismo Independente no Brasil: modelos de negócio em funcionamento
Authors: Carlan da Silveira Stefanie , Costa Ramos Alessandra Natasha
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho propõe uma atualização do Mapa do Jornalismo Independente do Brasil, lançado pela agência Pública em 2016. Considerando que o levantamento se tornou ponto de partida para muitas pesquisas acadêmicas, faz-se necessário saber quais iniciativas permaneciam ativas ou não. A investigação partiu das 217 iniciativas presentes no Mapa, categorizando-as em ativas, inativas e híbridas. Aplicou-se, ainda, um filtro para separar as jornalísticas das não-jornalísticas. Ao final, 77 iniciativas estavam encerradas e, dentre elas, a maioria foi desativada por dificuldades financeiras.
Cenas, fabulações e bricolagens: uma aposta teórico-metodológica descolonizadora para pesquisas em Comunicação
Authors: Altheman Francine
Published: January 2025

Este artigo propõe uma reflexão que busca organizar um caminho teórico-metodológico para pesquisas em comunicação, especialmente aquelas que se configuram em torno de imagens, coletivos e estética, correlacionando os métodos da igualdade e da cena, propostos por Rancière, bem como suas fabulações e experiências emancipadoras. Para isso, trago as observações ensejadas em pesquisas que tatearam essa abordagem e os aspectos preliminares que envolvem essa aposta num processo de pesquisa que se deixa afetar pelo objeto pesquisado. Assim, a proposta é investir em uma espécie de bricolagem, reconstruindo cenas com as diversas peças disponíveis ao pesquisador, o que envolve um reenquadramento do olhar e uma poética do conhecimento para que as cenas se descortinem, formulada a partir de um processo anti hierárquico e descolonizador.
Apresentação Dossiê
Authors: Almeida Gabriela , Bogado Angelita
Published: January 2025

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Quality of maize supplied under school feeding program and associated financial losses in Turkana County, Kenya
Authors:   University of Nairobi, Mannara C , Njue LG , Abong’ GO
Published: January 2025

Turkana County, being an arid and semi-arid county is one of the major beneficiaries of the homegrown school feeding program from the government of Kenya. Most of the maize consumed in Turkana county is sourced from other counties as well as neighbouring countries such as Uganda and Ethiopia. Due to the vast distance, high temperatures as well as security challenges, post-harvest losses in the county are inevitable. This study, therefore, sought to establish the losses associated with the quality and safety of maize supplied to public primary schools under the homegrown school feeding program. All suppliers, n=22, who were supplying maize to public primary schools under the homegrown school feeding program, n=128 were included in the study. Maize samples were picked from school stores and analyzed for moisture content, aflatoxin B1, total aflatoxin and fumonisin. Moisture content was determined by AOAC method number AOAC 976.08:2012 while aflatoxin and fumonisin were determined using the ELISA method. Losses were estimated based on the Kenyan standard requirements for maize where any result above the recommended limit was considered a loss. The market price of maize at the time of study, Ksh. 50 per Kg was used to estimate the associated financial losses. The quality losses were Ksh. 15,075,950/= for moisture content and Ksh. 25,805,350/= for grading and live infestation. Safety losses based on aflatoxin B, Total aflatoxin and fumonisin were Ksh. 6,726,850/=, Ksh. 4,362,500/= and Ksh. 1,356,050/=, respectively. In total, Ksh. 53 million would be lost by the county government if the Kenyan standard for maize was well enforced. This shows that the quality and safety of maize supplied to schools under the school meals program is questionable and contributes further to post-harvest losses. Therefore, there is a need for proper sensitization on post-harvest handling among the school suppliers as well as investment in testing infrastructure by the county government.

Key words: Feeding, Losses, school, safety, quality, post-harvest, maize, financial, supplied