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Analysis of the Influence of Electricity Generation Mix on CO2 Emissions from Electric Vehicles in Europe
Authors: Pantelić Dragan , Komarica Jelica , Glavic Drazenko
Published: September 2024

The rise in population mobility, with the dominant modal share of passenger vehicles, is particularly concerning due to its negative impact on the environment. Environmental issues caused by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are increasing, as evidenced by the fact that road transport is responsible for 22% of total CO2 emissions. In this context, although electric cars do not emit harmful substances directly, power plants that generate electricity from various sources contribute significantly to these emissions. To determine the impact of electric vehicles on the environment, this study conducted a comparative analysis of gCO2/km emissions depending on the type of vehicle engine (petrol, diesel, and electric) across different European countries, based on their electricity sources. For more representative results, the comparison was made using the same make and model of car-Volkswagen e-Golf (electric car) and Golf 7 with diesel and petrol ICE engines. The results indicate that in Serbia, electric vehicles emit slightly less CO2 compared to diesel and petrol vehicles of similar characteristics. However, the difference is very small compared to diesel engines, amounting to only 3 gCO2/km.
Smart tachographs application in monitoring and controlling the Operation of Vehicles and Drivers in „ITS“ Environment
Authors: Ivanović Valentina , Ezgeta Drago
Published: September 2024

ITS systems enable information transparency, manageability and improved response of the traffic system, so they have the epithet of intelligent. The application of ITS solutions on tachographs, as devices that record all the activities of truck and bus drivers, is defined in the ISO 14813-1:2015 Standard in the context of remote data transmission from tachographs. In view of the growing problems regarding violations of regulations on working hours and mandatory vacations for mobile workers, frequent manipulations and misuse of tachographs, as well as regarding the state of traffic safety and increasing environmental pollution, the EU has set stricter conditions in the field of driving these commercial vehicles in its regulations, in the manner of implementing the ITS system of smart tachographs, which brings significant benefits, especially in terms of the work of control authorities as entities that influence better compliance with regulations and the enforcement of legal regulations.
Analysis of the Legislative Framework and Traffic Participants' Attitudes Regarding Road Contamination Due to Construction Site Impact
Authors: Trifunović Aleksandar , Lazarević Dragan
Published: September 2024

The deposition of dust, mud, and other dirt on the roadway, originating from construction sites, represents an increasing problem in urban areas. This dirt is often transferred onto public roads through the tires of trucks transporting construction and other materials to the sites, which can result in reduced tire traction, road damage, and deterioration of road markings, thereby increasing the risk for all road users. This paper analyzes the existing legal framework that may apply to this issue, as well as measures available to mitigate these negative effects. Additionally, a survey of traffic participants' attitudes toward this problem was conducted to identify risks and potential solutions for improving road conditions in this regard. Data were collected from 83 respondents, and the results provide insights into the effectiveness of current measures and the public's perception of the issue.
Inventory classification with artificial intelligence: Conceptual framework
Authors:   Department of Industrial Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, Keskin Sena , Taşkın Alev ,   Department of Industrial Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: September 2024

In today's world where competition is increasing harshly, it is important to achieve sustainable profits and keep costs competitive. Under these conditions, the importance of supply chain elements is increasing day by day. Management of inventory costs, which constitute a large volume among cost items, affects the performance of companies. The first step to focus on to keep inventory costs under control and improve is inventory classification. Inventory classification, which is at the top of the supply chain elements and closely affects the subsequent phases, it is critical in determining supply chain performance. Thanks to inventory classification, material groups are determined and stock strategies for these groups are clarified. Incorrect inventory classification causes materials to be assigned to incorrect groups, which negatively affects inventory costs and subsequent phases of the supply chain, causing an increase in costs. The most used methods for inventory classification are ABC analysis, multi-criteria inventory classification and optimization. However, the increasing momentum in artificial intelligence studies in recent years has also closely affected inventory classification. The advantages brought by artificial intelligence methods have also created distinctive contributions to inventory classification studies. This study provides a conceptual framework that examines artificial intelligence methods in the field of inventory classification.
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (3 items version): Translation and validation in Greek
Authors: Katsiroumpa Aglaia , Moisoglou Ioannis , Kalogeropoulou Maria , Konstantakopoulou Olympia , Gallos Parisis , Tsiachri Maria , Galanis Petros
Published: September 2024

Background: Measuring work engagement is essential to understand employee’s working conditions. Aim: To translate and validate the “Utrecht Work Engagement Scale” (3 items version) in Greek. Methods: Study population included 83 nurses in Greece. We performed our study during August 2024. We employed the forward-backward method to translate and adapt the “Utrecht Work Engagement Scale” (UWES-3) in Greek language. We examined the construct validity of the UWES-3 by performing confirmatory factor analysis. We examined the concurrent validity of the UWES-3 using the “Quiet Quitting Scale” (QQS), the single item burnout measure, and the single item turnover intention measure. We examined the reliability of the UWES-3 by calculating Cronbach’s alpha. We performed a test-retest study to evaluate reliability of the UWES-3. Results: The UWES-3 showed very good psychometric properties. Our confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the one-factor structure of the UWES-3. Concurrent validity of the Greek version of the UWES-3 was very good. We found a negative correlation between UWES-3 and QQS (r = -0.632, p-value < 0.001), single item burnout measure (r = -0.303, p-value = 0.005), and single item turnover intention measure (r = -0.299, p-value = 0.006). We found that the UWES-3 had very good reliability since Cronbach’s coefficient alpha was 0.924. Moreover, intraclass correlation coefficient for the total score was very high (0.995, 95% confidence interval [0.992 to 0.997], p-value < 0.001). Conclusions: The Greek version of the “Utrecht Work Engagement Scale” is a reliable and valid tool to measure the nursing practice environment.
Applying Text-as-data Methods to Information Requests: A Novel Approach to Study Different Political Phenomena
Authors: Žuffová Mária
Published: September 2024

In various jurisdictions, access to information (ATI) policies were adopted to serve government oversight functions and assist in detecting abuse of political power for personal gain. The initially envisaged purpose of ATI policies has also affected how they are studied. As a result, the predominant research focus has been on their impact as anti-corruption policies. This study followed two aims: (1) to propose an argument that requesters seek information far beyond such a narrow definition of accountability, and (2) to make a case for information requests as a novel way to study different political phenomena. By applying text-as-data methods to 37,364 information requests submitted to the UK central government through the platform WhatDoTheyKnow over a decade, I show that the use of information requests is heterogeneous. Information requests are a valuable indicator of public reactions to recently adopted or modified policies. Requesters share their experiences, voice concerns about how these policies impact their lives, and seek clarification. The results also illustrate the innovative use and utility of information requests for studying politics.
The Preventive Conservation Theory and Its Usability in Support of the Architectural Heritage
Authors: Ansarisadrabadi Ali Mohammad , Aslani Ehsan
Published: September 2024

Preventive conservation is an approach which has been devised to support the cultural heritage and it is laid upon the foundations of principle of minimal intervention; moreover, it dates back to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The theory was firstly focused on the preservation of the historical buildings and monuments but later on this theory was expanded to the conservation of the historical objects and collections and then it was broadened to embrace the museums and archeology. According to its increasing application and also based on its comprehensive and thorough nature, it seems necessary to get acquainted with the methodologies and objectives of the preventive conservation. The objective of the present study is to familiarize the reader with the aforementioned concept, its place of origin, and the different and relevant aspects in respect to the architectural heritage; furthermore, the current study presents the experiences gained by the other countries in this area. The study methodology is a descriptive-analytical one and the information provided here have been collected based on the related study backgrounds and through references to the library documents and data. Knowing that prevention is definitely better than treatment, preventive conservation can be adopted as an appropriate solution to the prevention of the architectural heritage damages and in the meantime its Authenticity and integrity can be preserved and also a harmony can be created with the peripheral context.
Sharing the world – a social aspect of consciousness
Authors: Frith Chris D.
Published: September 2024

I suggest that shared knowledge is an inherent feature of conscious experience, even when we're not actively reflecting on or sharing our experiences. When we navigate the physical world, we perceive ourselves as existing within a stationary environment independent of our actions. This perception arises from intricate neural computations that take account of our movements as well as sensory input. This shared understanding of the world is essential for successful social interaction, as we assume that others perceive the same reality. Our subjective experiences, while personal, are shaped by our shared understanding of the world, which becomes a form of common knowledge.
Pra ler melhor
Authors: Freitag Raquel Meister Ko. , Tejada Julian
Published: September 2024

Esta coletânea apresenta propostas baseadas em evidências para fomentar a prática da leitura no contexto escolar e familiar, direcionadas a gestores educacionais, docentes em atividade e em formação, abrangendo diversas áreas do conhecimento. O objetivo principal é disseminar estratégias acessíveis que possam ser implementadas tanto no ambiente escolar quanto doméstico, promovendo uma abordagem holística para o desenvolvimento da leitura. As pesquisas foram conduzidas no Laboratório Multiusuário de Informática e Documentação Linguística (LAMID) da Universidade Federal de Sergipe, com foco na interface entre linguagem e comportamento. As propostas apresentadas são resultado de investigações interdisciplinares que englobam áreas como educação, inteligência artificial e saúde, explorando temas como variação linguística, processos de leitura, esforço cognitivo e aspectos emocionais associados. Esta coletânea visa preencher uma lacuna importante na literatura, oferecendo orientações práticas e fundamentadas cientificamente para educadores e familiares, com o intuito de criar um ambiente propício ao desenvolvimento de habilidades de leitura e promover uma cultura de leitura que transcenda os limites da sala de aula.
Towards improved methods for detecting behavioral rhythms: Addressing the shortcomings of previous methods
Authors: Vinck Martin , Uran Cem , Tosato Tommaso , Schneider Marius
Published: September 2024

Theories suggest that cognitive processes like attention have a rhythmic nature, however there is rising controversy surrounding the empirical findings supporting this theory. The controversy centers around the statistical methods employed by studies to test for rhythms in accuracy time courses (ATCs) around a behavioral event. To detect rhythms, previous studies surrogates via shuffling-in-time, and then evaluated if significance occurs in a narrow frequency band (i.e. the presence of a spectral peak). In a recent critique, which challenged the methodological foundations of an entire research field, Brookshire (2022) argued that the shuffling-in-time procedure does not effectively distinguish between periodic and aperiodic processes. Brookshire therefore proposed a new method to test for rhythmic modulations, by creating surrogates via a 1st-order autoregressive process (AR(1) method). Strikingly, Brookshire reports that his AR(1) method does not replicate previously reported evidence for rhythmic modulations in all of 23 analyzed datasets, challenging a significant body of empirical work and a major theory of behavior and cognition. Here, we show that the evidence and arguments provided by Brookshire (2022) against the shuffling-in-time procedure are flawed. Moreover, Brookshire's proposed AR(1) method has a low sensitivity making it irrelevant for the use cases it is designed for. Hence, the reported null-findings by Brookshire (2022) need to be reassessed. We briefly outline a new method (APECS - APEriodiC Surrogate testing) that addresses the shortcomings of previous methods.
Short-term association between peer victimisation and suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescence
Authors: Zhu Xinxin , Li Xiaofei , Xie Tong , Gao Qianqian , Zhou Jianhua , Murray Aja Louise
Published: September 2024

Background: Evidence suggests that peer victimisation is related to suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). However, there is limited understanding of the association at the within-person level over brief periods, representing the most proximal effects of peer victimisation. Methods: Using random-intercept cross-lagged panel models (RI-CLPMs) we explored the within-person reciprocal associations between various forms of peer victimisation—specifically physical, verbal, social manipulation, social rebuff, attacks on property, and electronic victimisation—and both active and passive suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and NSSI in adolescents over a brief (2 week) interval. Participants included 1,769 adolescents (46.0% male, 53.9% female, aged 13 to 18), recruited from academic and vocational high schools in China, participating in 3 measurement points. Results: Results indicated reciprocal within-person associations between verbal victimisation and subsequent active suicidal ideation and vice versa. Additionally, paths were observed from property victimisation to active suicidal ideation, from active suicidal ideation to social manipulation victimisation, from NSSI to verbal and social rebuff victimisation, as well as from suicide attempts to social rebuff victimisation. After adjusting for depression, several of the observed associations remained significant, including paths from both verbal and property victimisation to active suicidal ideation, from active suicidal ideation to verbal victimisation, and from NSSI to verbal victimisation. Conclusions: These findings underscore the complex, short-term dynamics between different forms of victimisation and suicidality/NSSI, highlighting the importance of short-term monitoring and interventions that target both victimisation and suicidality and are sensitive to their short-term interrelations to improve effectiveness. The findings also suggest the need for future research with shorter timescales to capture the proximal effects of victimisation and better understand short-term predictors and fluctuations in suicidality and NSSI.
Major Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents is Associated with Reduced Hair Cortisol and Anandamide (AEA): Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Evidence from a Large Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Walther Andreas , Eggenberger Lukas , Debelak Rudolf , Kirschbaum Clemens , Häberling Isabelle , Osuna Ester , Strumberger Michael , Walitza Susanne , Baumgartner Jeannine , Herter-Aeberli Isabelle , Berger Gregor
Published: September 2024

Background: Pediatric major depressive disorder (MDD) represents a leading cause of disability worldwide in children and adolescents, while its underlying pathophysiology remains largely elusive. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are considered intertwined regulatory systems crucially implicated in the pathophysiology of depressive disorders. This study explores the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between the ECS, specifically anandamide (AEA), and the HPA axis with its main effector cortisol and MDD status and severity in children and adolescents. Methods: Utilizing data from the omega-3-pMDD trial, a phase III Randomized Clinical Trial assessing the efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in pediatric MDD, we examined hair AEA and cortisol concentrations in 124 children and adolescents aged 8-17 years, with MDD. Associations between MDD, symptom severity and hair AEA and cortisol concentrations were explored across four measurement time points (baseline, week 6, 24 and 36). Additionally, 127 healthy children and adolescents were examined once to enable cross-sectional comparisons between MDD cases and healthy controls.Results: Baseline comparisons for the 251 children and adolescents showed lower cortisol and AEA levels in hair of children and adolescents with MDD compared to healthy controls. Longitudinal multi-level analysis over all time-points further corroborated negative longitudinal associations between hair cortisol and depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with MDD.Conclusions: Reduced baseline AEA and cortisol levels emerge as robust biomarker in depressed youth, while the negative longitudinal association between hair cortisol and depression symptoms might provide useful for therapy monitoring purposes. These results hold implications for early detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic response prediction in pediatric MDD.
Neural correlates of the deployment of spatial attention, and their modulation by repetitive movements
Authors: Smith Cameron , Baker Daniel H
Published: September 2024

The deployment of spatial attention generates distinct neural signatures that can be detected at the scalp. Here, we use multivariate pattern analysis of EEG data to decode the deployment of spatial attention, and ask if this is modulated by repetitive movements. 'Stimming' movements (also known as repetitive stereotypies), are widely reported in autism, but also present in some neurotypical individuals. Stimming has historically been viewed as a problematic behaviour, but many individuals claim that stimming benefits attention. We first validated our paradigm (a Posner-style cueing design), demonstrating above-chance classification of cue direction from around 300ms post-cue onset. We then investigated whether stimming modulates decoding accuracy and task performance. Our results, consisting of data primarily from neurotypical participants, do not suggest that stimming has a negative impact on an individual's ability to attend, unless the individual does not typically engage in stimming behaviours. This suggests interventions aiming to reduce stimming behaviours are not necessarily warranted and highlights the need for further research into the potential benefits of stimming specifically within the autistic population. Future research might also consider the potential overlap between autistic stimming and the fidgeting behaviours which are characteristic of ADHD, to help understand the significant overlaps between the characteristics of the two conditions.
Using Machine Learning to Predict Treatment Outcome in a Harmonized Dataset of Youth Anxiety Treatments
Authors: Norris Lesley , Stanojevic Marija , Skriner Laura C , Chu Brian , Aalberg Marianne , Silverman Wendy K. , Bodden Denise , Piacentini John , Obradovic Zoran , Kendall Philip C.
Published: September 2024

Machine Learning (ML) is a promising approach to identify predictors/moderators for youth anxiety treatments. To this end, data from nine randomized controlled trials of youth anxiety treatments were harmonized into a dataset (N = 1362; Mage = 10.59, SDage = 2.47; 48.9% female; 71.9% White, 5.9% Black, Other, 5.9%; 10.8% Hispanic) and ML algorithms were used to predict outcomes. Models were then applied on an external validation sample in a research clinic (N = 50; Mage = 12.04, SDage = 3.22; 56% female; 76% Caucasian, 10% Black, 6 % Asian, 2% Other; 6% Hispanic). To examine predictive features by treatment type, Lasso Regression models were built separately for youth who completed individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family CBT (FCBT), sertraline alone (SRT), and combination of SRT and CBT (COMB). Automatic relevance determination (ARD) emerged as the best performing model in the harmonized (RMSE = 1.84, R2 = 0.28) and external validation datasets (RMSE = 1.87, R2 = 0.11). Predictive features of poorer outcomes were primarily indicators of symptom severity and trial effects, although predictors varied within treatments (e.g., caregiver psychopathology was predictive for FCBT; depressive symptoms were predictive for COMB). Implications for use of ML to identify predictors/moderators are discussed.
Making a phonatory apparatus with papercraft
Authors: Freitag Raquel Meister Ko. , Menezes Keila Vasconcelos , da Conceição Neyriane Santos
Published: September 2024

A phonatory apparatus made with papercraft technique and upcycling materials is a tactile resource to be adopted before introducing IPA chart sounds. This assignment shows that linguistics can become a more concrete science. Change the phonatory apparatus from 2D to 3D can make learning more meaningful, and at the same time, make linguistics a topic of everyday life, going beyond the classroom.
The paradox of the conscious “now” in a timeless universe: a multitrack solution
Authors: Moll Jorge
Published: September 2024

This essay examines the fundamental inconsistency between the relativistic block universe view of spacetime and subjective conscious experience, particularly the paradox of the privileged now moment contained in the timeless reality of the block universe. Addressing two postulates—that we live in a four-dimensional block universe where all moments coexist, and that conscious experience of the present moment is real—in this essay, I argue for the viability of multitrack consciousness to reconcile these views. This conjecture suggests that multiple versions of our conscious selves exist simultaneously across time, with each version only capable of experiencing a single now, thus providing a solution to the paradox described above. I further explore the implications of this multiplicity of selves for self-identity, emotions, and memory, addressing the prospect of shared experiences within a block universe framework. This conjecture offers a new perspective on time, consciousness, and the self, inviting further interdisciplinary exploration.
An Academic Analysis of Korean and European Watchmen: A Comparative Study
Authors: Gu Hyowon
Published: September 2024

Recovery efforts of existing South Korean watchtower sites have been conducted as part of local tourism efforts and have contributed to public interest in the conservation and study of said sites. An additional 21 sites have been excavated in 2023, deemed important enough for reconstruction efforts (Yang, 2023). However, while significant research exists on the archeological sites themselves, there is scarcely any public recognition of the soldiers that manned the stations and their subsequent socioeconomic standing. Popular culture has abbreviated depictions of Joseon-dynasty watchtowers to a similar level: (significant for) “an extensive communications network to deliver information about enemy forces, that also employed horseback riders as an emergency backup” (Ntl. Institute of Kor. History, 2024). I argue this depiction is overly generic and implies equivalence to Eurocentric watchtower practices, ignoring the cultural nuances that made the position of the average Joseon-dynasty watchman significantly challenging and fundamentally divergent from then-contemporary watchmen in European countries. This paper subsequently attempts to discern and critically evaluate the sociocultural status of soldiers stationed at Joseon watchtowers (Bonghwa), comparing them against European watchtowers and their socioeconomic conditions. Specific sites include Caernarfon Castle and Cheonlim Bonghwa Watchtower at the site of Cheonlim Mountain, the latter of which has been accompanied by more thorough artifact and observational fieldwork analysis. Recovered artifacts include living quarters, barriers, and tools. Further literature analysis was conducted to discern the socioeconomic standing and practices of Bonghwa watchmen in context of mid-century Joseon dynasty caste systems. In combining fieldwork and sociocultural analysis, I develop a multidimensional account of Joseon watchmen and prove that the soldiers assigned to Joseon watchtowers, Bonghwa, are representative of an underrepresented social dynamic, as well as providing insights into the philosophical and theological differences between the Western sphere through material conditions.
Best practices for Organics Diversion in Multi-Residential Buildings: A review of the literature
Authors: Lakhan Calvin
Published: September 2024

The report "Best Practices in Organics Diversion in Multi-Residential Buildings" provides a comprehensive review of strategies to improve organic waste diversion in high-density living environments such as apartment complexes and condominiums. The report identifies key challenges, including space constraints, resident education, and infrastructure limitations, which hinder efficient waste separation. Through a detailed analysis, it presents best practices in education, infrastructure, community engagement, and policy frameworks.Key recommendations emphasize the importance of resident education through workshops, clear signage, and the distribution of welcome kits. The report also advocates for infrastructure improvements, such as convenient bin placements, appropriate bin sizes, and space optimization. Additionally, community engagement is highlighted, with the formation of resident committees and the use of recognition and reward programs as effective methods to increase participation.
Human behavioral ecology: Opportunities for theoretically driven research on human behavioral variation in China
Authors: Cully Siobhán M. , Liu Ruizhe , Prufer Keith
Published: September 2024

Human behavioral ecology is an evolutionary framework that attempts to understand how adaptive human behavior maps on to variation in social, cultural, and ecological environments. It emerged as a coherent framework in the United States and the U.K. in the 1980s and has flourished as an explanatory framework ever since. The concentration of HBE scholarship in English-speaking countries has led to missed opportunities to engage other partners in testing and expanding human behavioral ecological models of human behavioral and life history variation. In this review, we describe opportunities for broader human behavioral ecology-driven scholarship in the Chinese context. We introduce human behavioral ecology holistically, including its history, methodological frameworks, pet topics, recent integration with related fields, with a special emphasis on its recent integration with Chinese social, archaeological, and life sciences scholarship. We address potential criticisms of human behavioral ecology and how to ensure a robust and careful application of human behavioral ecology principles in the study of human behavior in China, past and present. We conclude with excitement as the remarkable variation in the Chinese behavioral landscape offers unparalleled opportunities for innovative and integrative studies.
Initiatives of Central & West Bengal Government for the Empowerment and Education of Women
Authors: Mandal Rini , Khatun Najmatunnessa , Mete Jayanta
Published: September 2024

Since ancient times, women have experienced dominance and subjection within patriarchal societies. They continue to face discrimination and denial of rights in many places even at present. Since independence, the Governments of India and every State have implemented a range of policies to grant women equal rights and empower them. The study is carried out with secondary data gathered through analyzing the articles of the Indian Constitution and numerous state and federal government programs for women's empowerment and educational advancement in India.  Additional information is collected from various publications, book chapters, articles, etc. The study aimed to find out the initiatives of the Central and West Bengal state governments for women's education and general empowerment in West Bengal and India and to know the impact of government programs on empowering women. Researchers have found that the initiatives adopted by the governments are helping women to get equal positions in society and facilitate their empowerment. Besides, as women can now participate in a variety of societal fields, it also boosts the country's overall development.
A Review of NEP Physics in Context of Vedic Text under Indian Knowledge System (I.K.S)
Authors: Badoni Badrish , Prasad Yogesh , Chand Krishan
Published: September 2024

The Word “Veda” is derived from Sanskrit word “vid” which means To Know. The foundation and outlook of Indian culture has been focused on scientific facts since ancient times. The human body and pride on this Earth are composed of five elements.
i.e.          “क्षिति जल पावक गगन समीरा, पञ्च रचित यह अधम शरीरा”
“Kshiti jal paawak gagan sameera, panch rachit yah adham sharira”
Even in the new era the entire science is concentrated on these five elements. In ancient Vedas and purana’s physics has been mentioned extensively under the name “BHAUTIK SHASTRAM”. Basically, physics is the study of rules of nature. Ancient Vedas provides us very deep explanation of nature and natural phenomena. In modern era classical physics leads to study of motion of macroscopic objects. As the motion is impossible without energy many years ago Vedic physics described the concept of energy along with concept of motion. American physicist Benjamin Franklin brings to light the concept of charge in 18th century, which was already discussed in Agastya samhita (Vedic physics). English physicist and mathematician James Prescott Joule discovered the concept of heat (a form of energy), Sodi carnot is considered father of thermodynamics but the Yajurveda (Vedic physics) put forward the concept of heat earlier at Vedic period of Indian history.  Even that Vedic physics is very useful to understand Quantum phenomena, where the information leads to microscopic level (Study of behavior and properties of microscopic objects). In the field of Quantum mechanics, Vedas, puranas, upanishads had postulated many theories about universe and its atomic structure. This Article leads to discussion of ancient Vedic Science Theories and their comparison with modern Science Theories.
Research Scholar Awareness with reference to Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Support, Research Services and Programmes
Authors: Kumari Deepika , Choudhary Ranjeet Kumar
Published: September 2024

The study focuses on the level of awareness of ICSSR Services and Programs among research scholars at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar. 218 questionnaires were distributed to research academics and 109 of them were completed. The data was collected through a questionnaire, covering areas such as program and service awareness, library usage, satisfaction with services, and awareness of current information on research in the social sciences disciplines. The results indicate that the majority of research scholars are knowledgeable about the services, resources, and programs offered by ICSSR.
Interpreting Islam In China
Authors: Min Ke-qin@ Omar Min
Published: September 2024

Since the serendipitous “discovery” of the intellectual treasures of the Sino-Muslim literature following the historic international seminar on Islam and Confucianism, held at University of Malaya on 12-14 March 1995, this literature has increasingly become a salient subject of scholarly inquiry, resulting in the emergence of scores of scholarly books, PhD dissertations, and Masters theses. Textual analysis has emerged as an attractive aspect of these new studies of Sino-Muslim literature. Following the footsteps of Murata’s painstaking analysis and translation of Wang Di-yu’s Qingzhen Daxue (the Great Learning of Pure and Real) in her book titled Chinese Gleams of Sufi Light: Wang Dai-yu’s Great Learning of Pure and Real and Liu Chih’s Displaying the Concealment of the Real Realm, and of Liu Zhi’s Tianfang Xingli (Nature and Principle of Islam) in her book titled The Sage Learning of Liu Zhi: Islamic Thought in Confucian Term, the young scholar Kristian Petersen is now revealing his scholarly talent in the field of textual analysis of Sino-Muslim literature
Dijital Oyun Oynama Amacı ve Özgürlük Üzerine Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Özgan Mısırcı Sevgi Sevil
Published: September 2024

Dijital oyun kültürü, günümüzde oldukça merak edilen bir araştırma alanıdır. Dijital oyun ile ilgili belki de en çok yanıtı aranan soru, “yetişkinler, neden dijital oyun oynar?” sorusudur. Bu araştırma, söz konusu soruya, “özgürlük” temelli bir yanıt aramaktadır. Bireyin, oyun oynama amacını özgürlükle ilişkilendirmekte, dijital oyun oynayan bireylerin, oynama amacı içinde özgürlük isteğinin bir yeri olup olmadığını anlamaya çalışmaktadır. Araştırmada “olgubilim deseni” benimsenmiştir. Bu araştırmada, çalışma grubu seçilirken rastlantısal olmayan (non-probality sampling) amaçsal örneklem kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubu, oyun oynamayı seven, her oyunu oynayan, belli zamanlarını oyun ile değerlendiren, profesyonel olmayan, yaygın oyuncu türü içinden oluşturulmuştur. Bu araştırmada 1’i kız olmak üzere 8 oyuncuyla görüşülmüştür. Bu katılımcılar, 2023-2024 eğitim -öğretim yılında Giresun Sosyal Bilimler Lisesi’nde okuyan öğrencilerdir. Katılımcıların yaşı, 16-18 yaş aralığındadır. Araştırmada veriler, “derinlemesine görüşme” tekniği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Görüşme verilerinin analizi ise “betimsel” yönteme göre yapılmıştır. Görüşme sonucu elde edilen veriler, “yapısal kodlama”ya tabi tutulmuş, kodlar kategoriye, kategoriler de belirli temalar altına konulup oyuncunun oynama amacı içinde yaşamış olduğu özgürlük deneyimi, kavramsal olarak betimlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, bireylerin oynama amacı içinde hem “içsel özgürlük” hem de “ontolojik özgürlük” ten gelen amaçlar vardır. Oyuncu, söz konusu amaçlarını, oyunun sistemsel ögeleriyle kurulan ve oyuncuya anlamlı bir oyun deneyimi yaşatan oyun dünyası içinde gerçekleştirir.
Roma Tekstil Ekonomisinde Emekçi Bir İş Kolu: Dolguculuk
Authors: Kızgut Rahim
Published: September 2024

Roma Toplumu pek çok farklı mesleğe sahip insanın oluşturduğu kozmopolit bir yapıya sahiptir. Bu meslekler içerisinde Türkçe karşılığı “dolguculuk” ya da “dinkleme” olarak nitelendirilebilen, başta yünden mamul olmak üzere giysilerin hem temizlenmesini hem görünümünün iyileştirilmesini hem de yeni üretilmiş bir giysinin pazara sürülmeden önceki endüstriyel olarak son dokunuşların yapılmasını içeren meslek kolu da yer almaktadır. Her toplumda olduğu gibi Roma’da da insanlar giyeceklerinin temiz ve bakımlı olmasına itina göstermişleridir. Evlerde yapılan basit kumaş temizliklerinden daha fazlasını sunan dolguculuk mesleği daha çok Roma toplumundaki zengin kesime hitap etmiştir. Dolguculuk mesleği ile günümüzdeki kuru temizlemecilik arasında işin temel mantığı anlamında benzerlikler kurabilmek mümkündür. Bu meslekle uğraşan dolgu ustaları ve onların mesleki maharetleri dikkat çekicidir. Çünkü bu ustalar pekçok aşamayı içeren mesleki icralarını büyük bir özen ile yapmışladır. Dolguculukta kullanılan maddeler ve bu maddelerin işlevleri ile mesleğin yapıldığı dolgu atölyelerinin mimari özellikleri de dikkatle incelenmesi gereken diğer konulardır. Özellikle Roma İtalya’sında bulunan Pompei, Ostia, Roma, Herculaneum ve Floransa’daki dolgu atölyelerindeki arkeolojik araştırmalar ve yazılı kaynaklar sayesinde Roma Tekstil Ekonomisi içerisinde hatırı sayılır bir yere sahip olan bu meslekle ilgili detaylı bilgilere ulaşmak mümkündür. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı dolguculuk mesleğinin mevcut veriler ışığında Roma toplumu içerisindeki yeri ve önemi üzerine bir değerlendirme yapmaktır.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Sivil Toplum Kuruluşlarına Dair Algılarını Ölçmeye Yönelik Uygulamalı Bir Araştırma
Authors: Candar Reyhan , Candar Samet
Published: September 2024

Sivil toplumun ortaya çıkması, uzun bir tarihsel sürece dayanmaktadır. Sivil toplum köklü geçmişe sahip olan bir kavramdır. Bu kavrama günümüze gelinceye dek farklı anlamlar yüklenmiştir. Çalışmada sivil toplumun geçirdiği tarihsel süreç üzerinde durularak bu kavram anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Sivil toplumun Batı toplumlarında doğuşu ve günümüzde sahip olduğu işlevler üzerinde durulmuştur. Daha sonrasında Sivil Toplum Kuruluşlarına değinilmiş ve bu kuruluşlarda halkla ilişkilerin önemi çalışmanın teorik temelinde vurgulanmıştır. Bu çalışma, halkla ilişkiler için oldukça önemli bir yere sahip sivil toplum kuruluşlarına yönelik olarak halkla ilişkiler ve tanıtım bölümü lisans öğrencilerinin algı düzeylerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Dönüşen dünya ve halkla ilişkiler mesleği ile beraber sivil toplum kavramı hem meslek için hem de toplumlar için önem kazanmıştır. Bu durum halkla ilişkiler ve tanıtım bölümü lisans öğrencilerinin sivil toplum kuruluşlarına dair algılarının ölçülmesini elzem hâle getirmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında toplam 206 halkla ilişkiler ve tanıtım bölümü lisans öğrencisine "Sivil Toplum Kuruluşu Algısı Ölçeği” yüz yüze olarak uygulanmıştır. Demografik değişkenler kullanılarak ölçülen bu algı araştırması sonucunda, öğrencilerin sınıflarının ve yaşlarının sivil toplum kuruluşu algılarını etkilemediği bilgisine ulaşılmıştır. Analiz sonucunda ulaşılan bulgular sonucunda p değerlerinin 0,05’ten küçük olduğunu, bu nedenle katılımcıların sivil toplum kuruluşu algıları boyutlarından olan tanımlayıcı ve çıkarcı algılarının, cinsiyetleri bakımından farklılık gösterdiği elde edilmiştir. İşlevsellik, faydacı, çatışmacı boyutlarının ise p değerlerinin 0,05’ten büyük ya da eşit olduğu bu bağlamda cinsiyetlere göre farklılık göstermediği tespit edilmiştir. Genel olarak ise Halkla İlişkiler ve Tanıtım bölümü lisans öğrencilerinin sivil toplum kuruluşlarına yönelik algılarının orta düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır.
Türkiye’de İmparatorluktan Cumhuriyete Geçiş Sürecinde Ortaöğretim Programları Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Alaca Eray
Published: September 2024

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda Tanzimat dönemi ile başlayan modernleşme sürecinde eğitim öğretim sistemi yeniden yapılandırılmıştır. Bu dönemde kurulan Sultaniler II. Meşrutiyet döneminde ortaöğretim sisteminin temeli hâline gelmiştir. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun sosyolojik yapısına uygun olarak Sultaniler kız ve erkek şeklinde bir ayırıma tâbi tutulmuştur. Eğitim öğretim süreleri, öğretim programlarındaki dersler ve ders saatleri de buna uygun olarak düzenlenmiştir. İlk ve ortaöğretim sürecinin bir bütünlük hâlinde yer aldığı Sultaniler, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun 1922 yılındaki yıkılışına kadar varlığını sürdürmüştür. Cumhuriyet’ in ilk döneminde ise eğitim öğretim yeni yönetim anlayışına uygun hale getirilmiştir. Değişikliğin göstergesi olarak ortaöğretim düzeyindeki eğitim öğretim kurumları için “Sultani” yerine “Lise” adı kullanılmıştır. Aynı durum öğretim programları için de söz konusu olmuştur. 1924 yılında ilk, orta ve lise öğretim kurumları için yeni öğretim programları hazırlanmıştır. Ancak çalışmada görüldüğü üzere öğretim programları bağlamında Osmanlı son dönemindeki birçok uygulama Cumhuriyetin ilk döneminde devam etmiştir. Dolayısı ile bir kopuş yerine ilk dönemlerde bir süreklilik olduğu görülmüştür. Bu durumun ortaya çıkmasında Cumhuriyeti kuran kadronun Osmanlı eğitim öğretim sisteminden gelmesi etkili olmuştur. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun son dönemi ile Cumhuriyet’in ilk dönemindeki ortaöğretim programları karşılaştırılarak değişim ve dönüşümü ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanan bu çalışma durum çalışması deseninde olup doküman incelemesi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öğretim programlarından elde edilen veriler tablolar hâlinde sunulmuş ve yorumlanmıştır.
Coworking Alan Literatürünün Bibliyometrik Analiz Yöntemi ile İncelenmesi
Authors: Akkaya Burcu , Karavardar Gülşah
Published: September 2024

Paylaşım ekonomisinin öneminin gün geçtikçe artmasıyla ortak çalışma alanları olarak da ifade edilen coworking alanlar, dünyada olduğu gibi ülkemizde de çalışma hayatına giren kavramlardan biri hâline gelmiştir. Bir yandan teknoloji gelişirken bir yandan da işlerin yapılış şekilleri değişmekte, dolayısıyla çalışılan mekânlarda farklılığa gitmek bir zorunluluk hâline gelmektedir. Özellikle uzaktan çalışmanın, dijitalleşmenin ve teknolojik olanakların artmasıyla ofis dışında çalışma kültürü gelişmeye başlamıştır. Günümüzde evden çalışma daha fazla yaygın hâle gelse de bu durum iş-yaşam dengesi açısından birtakım dikkat dağıtıcı unsurları beraberinde getirmektedir. Ayrıca zamanla bireylerin bir topluluğa ait olma ihtiyacının ortaya çıkması alternatif ofis alanlarına başvurmalarını mümkün hâle getirmektedir. Bu kapsamda ortaya çıkan coworking alanlara ilişkin yapılan ilk akademik araştırmalar ise 2010’lu yıllarda başlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, coworking alanlar konusunda uluslararası literatürdeki makalelerin çeşitli parametrelere dayalı olarak bibliyometrik analizinin gerçekleştirilmesidir. Bu amaç çerçevesinde öncelikle, Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında “coworking space”, “co-working space”, “coworking spaces” ve “co-working spaces” ifadeleriyle arama yapılmış, arama sonucunda 2012-2023 tarihleri arasında yayımlanan 324 makaleye ulaşılmıştır. İncelenen makalelerin; yıllara, üretildiği dillere, üretildiği kuruluşlara, yayımlandığı dergilere, Web of Science kategorileri ve indekslerine, sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine ve üretildiği ülkelere göre dağılımları tablolar ve şekiller ile paylaşılmıştır. Ayrıca makalelerde en sık kullanılan anahtar kelimeler, en çok atıf alan makaleler, yayınların ve yayınların yer aldığı dergilerin bibliyografik eşleştirme analizine göre bağlantısı, atıf, dergi ve yazar ortak atıf ağında bağlantı durumu VOSviewer yazılımı üzerinden görselleştirilerek yorumlanmıştır.
Yöneticiye Güven Konusunu Yazan Yüksek Lisans Tezlerinin ve Makalelerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Cengiz Yasin , Demirdağ Seyithan
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, yöneticiye güven konusu ile ilgili yüksek lisans tezleri ve akademik makaleleri önceden belirlenen kriterlere göre incelemektir. Araştırma sürecinde, nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Analiz için Yükseköğretim Kurulu Tez Merkezinde kayıtlı 12 yüksek lisans tezi ve Dergipark Akademik'te yayımlanmış 10 makale bulunmuş ve araştırma için kullanılmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, 2010 ile 2024 yılları arasında yöneticiye güven konusunda en çok tezin 2022 yılında yazıldığını ortaya koymaktadır. Aynı dönem içerisinde en fazla makalenin ise 2016, 2017 ve 2019 yıllarında yayımlandığı belirlenmiştir. İncelenen tezler 12 farklı üniversiteden, makaleler ise 10 farklı dergiden gelmektedir. Her iki türdeki çalışmaların çoğunda öğretmenler çalışma grubunu oluşturmaktadır. Ayrıca, incelenen çalışmaların çoğunda kullanılan araştırma metodolojileri arasında nicel yöntemler ve ilişkisel desen öne çıkmaktadır. Sonuçlar, yöneticiye güven konusunda yapılan araştırmaların yıllar içinde sınırlı kaldığını göstermektedir. Bu, alandaki bilgi birikiminin derinleştirilmesi ve genişletilmesi için daha fazla ve yenilikçi çalışmalara olan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır. Bu çalışmaların coğrafi çeşitliliği de artırılmalıdır. Bu çalışmaların sonuçları, akademik literatürde mevcut bilgi boşluklarını doldurarak, kurumsal kültür, örgütsel bağlılık ve çalışanların genel refahı üzerindeki etkiler gibi daha geniş kapsamlı konulara da ışık tutabilir. Bu, eğitim kurumlarındaki yönetim pratiklerinin iyileştirilmesine önemli katkılarda bulunabilir. Sonuç olarak, yöneticiye güven üzerine yapılan bu tür analitik ve kapsamlı çalışmalar, eğitim alanında daha sağlam ve etkili stratejilerin geliştirilmesine olanak tanıyabilir.
Endülüs Emevî Devletinde Bilimsel Faaliyetler
Authors: Bölükbaşı Mehmet
Published: September 2024

İspanya’da kurulan Endülüs Emevî Devleti Arap toplumunun altın çağını yaşadığı ve önemli bilimsel gelişmelerin meydan geldiği bir zaman dilimi olmuştur. Bu dönemde farklı toplumlarla bir arada yaşayan Endülüs Arapları çeşitli kültürlerle birlikte yaşamış ve kültürler arası etkileşim meydana gelmiştir. Bu etkileşim bilim alanında da kendini göstermiştir. Bu dönemde kütüphaneler kurulmuştur. Bu kütüphanelerde çeviri faaliyetleri hız kazanmıştır. Çeviri faaliyetlerine Hristiyan ilim adamları da katılmıştır. Endülüs’te Müslüman ve Hristiyan bilim adamlarınca yapılan çeviriler neticesinde farklı bilimsel birikimlerin bir araya gelmesiyle kültürler harmanlanarak kendine özgü entelektüel bir yapı meydana gelmiştir. Endülüs Emevîleri devrinde kurulan kütüphaneler sayesinde bilim adamları ihtiyaç duydukları eserlere kolay bir şekilde ulaşma imkânı bulmuşlardır. Bu kütüphanelerde Arap-İslam kültürüne ait el yazmaları ile doğu dünyasındaki bilimsel eserlerin çoğaltılması sayesinde İslam ve doğu kültürü Batı dünyası tarafından tanınmaya başlanmıştır. Kütüphaneler sayesinde bilimsel faaliyetler hız kazanmıştır. Kütüphaneler bilimsel çalışmaların gelişip ilerlemesinde Doğu ve Batı dünyası arasında köprü görevi görmüştür. Ayrıca Endülüs Emevî Devleti bilim ve kültür alanında İspanya’da kalıcı etkiler bırakmıştır. Bu etki sayesinde Batı dünyası bilim ve kültür alanında önemli gelişmeler kaydetmiştir. Emevî Devletinin İspanya’da hüküm sürdüğü dönemde diller arası etkileşim meydana gelmiştir. Bu etkileşim sayesinde Arapçadan İspanyolcaya geçen kelimelerin bir kısmı halen İspanyolcada kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Endülüs Emevî Devletinde bilimsel faaliyetlerin gelişimi ve Batı dünyasına etkileri hakkında bilgiler ele alınmıştır.