bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clay 3D printing: Exploring the interrelations of materials and techniques
Authors: Şen Bayram Asena Kumsal , Cantürk Akyıldız Emel
Published: December 2024

This research aims to design an algorithm for optimizing clay 3DP. The algorithm's inputs are defined by combining the results of previous research and specific clay information selected from different regions of Anatolia, utilizing the design of experiment methodology. The design parameters include angle, profile and height; printing parameters include compressor pressure, speed, and layer height; and material parameters are assessed through drop spike, tube pressure, and flow rate tests. Once the inputs and their computation ranges were defined, the algorithm was tested with various inputs and corresponding physical prints to evaluate its recommendation capability. The test prints demonstrated that the printing suggestions made by the algorithm for design, printing and material parameters were suitable for the given parameter inputs. With its current state, the research is not an expert tool for recommendation but a base of a more complex framework for further research.
Importance of indicators in sustainable urban transformation: The Bağcılar (Istanbul) sustainability index experience
Authors: Tarakçı Sezen , Olcay G. Pelin
Published: December 2024

Sustainable urban transformation practices play a critical role in implementing the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainable development in cities. Sustainability indices are important parameters for achieving sustainable development goals. The use of these indices supports the making of strategic decisions for the future of cities, such as in urban transformation practices. Indicators and data are defined as vital tools for evaluating the success of sustainability policies and monitoring the economic, environmental, and social performance of cities. Establishing more comprehensive and accessible data collection systems at the local level and effectively sharing this data is crucial for developing policies based on these indices. This study aims to emphasize the critical importance of sustainable urban transformation practices in relation to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by showcasing the experiences gained during the development of a Sustainability Index for Bağcılar, a densely urbanized district in Istanbul. Bağcılar offers an important area of study in terms of sustainability with its dynamics such as rapid population growth, dense construction and socio-economic differences. Planning urban transformation projects within the framework of sustainability principles is a strategic necessity for Istanbul and similar metropolitan cities. By establishing a system that tracks regular, reliable, and internationally standardized data, it will be possible to create measurable, reportable, and comparable targets for sustainable urban transformation practices. However, in developing countries like Turkey, deficiencies in data collection and analysis processes make it difficult to achieve sustainability goals. This study suggests that improving data collection processes and increasing transparency are fundamental steps to ensuring sustainable urban transformation.
From commerce to art: Transformation of intervention through the interactions of virtual and urban space in Karaköy
Authors: Sarı Tuba , Burak Nurhilal , Bayar Rümeysa
Published: December 2024

Having been subject to various spatial interferences amid rapid urbanization, Karaköy is one of Istanbul’s central neighbourhoods whose identity has significantly transformed in the last years. This paper focuses on Karaköy’s streets which were once the centre of trade, have now been replaced by artistic collective constructs. The study aims to document this transformation, considering various physical and social aspects of urban space, while highlighting a new form of “urban intervention” through virtual spaces. It questions how virtual environments can be considered as a mode of intervention in urban space and delves into the transitions from ordinary commerce places to artistic urban spaces. Validating user-space interaction, the technological interference of social networks with physical space creates virtual centres of attraction, improving the popularity of places. The field research focuses on the environs of Tersane Avenue, Mumhane Avenue and Ali Paşa Değirmeni Street in Karaköy, attending to spaces where commerce once took place –now replaced by artistic collective constructs and articulations. Captured virtual-spatial interventions are operationalized in three stages: First, functional transformations are analysed at the street-scale. This is followed by analyzing images and quantitative data extracted from social network databases. Finally, the up-to-date spatial analyses are constructed, and the intersections of virtual and urban spaces are evaluated. Findings show that the user experience and pleasure-based design elements bear the interaction between virtual and urban space, additionally, the virtual-spatial intervention encompasses the transformation of urban space beyond conventional practices aimed at structural and functional change.
Effect of phase change materials on building heating and cooling load considering different wall combinations
Authors: Özdemir Mustafa , Gülten Ayça
Published: December 2024

In this study, energy analyzes were carried out on a sample building for wall types where 3 main materials (brick, concrete block, aerated concrete) and 3 different insulation materials were used in different combinations, taking into account the situations with and without PCM. Building heating and cooling loads for 39 different scenarios derived in this way were determined by taking into account the coldest and hottest days of the year and also as the total energy need during the year. Analyzes were made with the Design Builder program and the results are presented with tables and graphs. By comparing and classifying the total energy loads of wall samples created for 39 different scenarios during the year, wall types that gave more positive results were determined. Three different PCM types with melting temperatures of 21 °C, 23 °C and 29 °C were used in the analyses. Based on the main material of the wall, three walls with the best performance among their main materials were initially determined. Then, among the wall types consisting of these 3 main materials (brick, concrete block, aerated concrete), the walls that showed the best performance were determined among the combinations created with the addition of insulation material and PCM. According to the results of the simulations, 25% energy savings were achieved when only insulation materials (XPS, EPS, Rock Wool) were used in the building envelope, and 9% energy savings were achieved when only PCM was used. By using PCM and insulation materials (XPS, EPS, Rock Wool) together, 30% energy savings were achieved.
Field study on determining the impact of design decisions on energy efficiency at settlement scale
Authors: Nasır Ceren Aydan , Özer Yüksel Elif , Güzelçoban Mayuk Seher
Published: December 2024

Urban settlement patterns are a major factor affecting regional energy consumption and are also one of the causes of energy consumption from buildings on a global scale. For this reason, it is an important and necessary approach to ensure energy efficiency in settlement and structural scales, especially in large-scale projects designed in dense urban fabric, considering the various effects they will cause. Within the scope of this study, the effects of buildings on their surroundings at the settlement and structural scales are analyzed through a group of buildings that contain many functions within the urban fabric and spread over a large area. It is planned to determine the effects of the buildings within the scope of a multi-unit project consisting of a total of 10 blocks in Sakarya Serdivan and opened in 2021, which is clearly separated from the surrounding settlement, on the dense residential, commercial and educational units around them, considering environmental factors in the context of energy efficiency. With this study, it is aimed to reveal the importance of the decisions taken at the design stages for sustainable settlement planning within the urban texture. For this purpose, firstly, a literature review was conducted on the contribution of decisions taken at the settlement and structural form scales in preventing/reducing energy consumption and energy efficient design criteria for the geographical location of the building group under consideration. In this direction, it is aimed to determine the compliance of the buildings in the existing design with these criteria and the effects of the buildings on the built environment at close scale and on the built environment with Autodesk Forma software, which can perform solar analysis, microclimate and comfort analysis with artificial intelligence support by enabling environmental analysis at these scales. Thus, the environmental impacts caused by the building group within itself and within the urban fabric and their relations with settlement geometries such as building layout types, building orientation and forms of buildings were evaluated.
Diyarbakır Hasan Pasha Inn: A thorough evaluation of risk analysis and accessibility concerns
Authors: Barış Barış , Müezzinoğlu Menşure Kübra
Published: December 2024

The importance of accessibility in maintaining historical and cultural structures is evident across all facets of society. It is crucial to ensure that these structures remain secure, readily available, and sustainable, as they represent significant cultural heritage for both the local community and tourists. In this study, the risk analysis and accessibility status of the historic Hasan Pasha Inn in Diyarbakır’s Sur district were thoroughly explored. The Inn holds a significant historical and cultural location on Gazi Street, across from the Ulu Mosque. The primary goals of the research are to identify current risks, conduct a methodical analysis, and offer suggestions for risk mitigation. The Inn’s accessibility was assessed by aligning headings with the accessibility guide. The analysis utilized the 5x5 L-type matrix method to systematically evaluate risks based on specific criteria and determine their relative importance. Risk factors were categorized as minor (0–6), medium (8–12), major (16–20), and disaster (25 and above). A total of 31 risks were identified and grouped under different headings. Precautions were suggested for each risk with the goal of reducing the Inn’s overall risk levels. Measures such as improving physical access, enhancing emergency preparedness, implementing safety measures, and undertaking maintenance and repair projects are being pursued to promote tourism and enhance safety in the neighborhood for both locals and visitors. The study concludes by outlining the necessary actions to improve accessibility and safety at the Hasan Pasha Inn, while also contributing to the preservation of this historic building. The proposed measures aim to make the Inn more accessible to both locals and tourists, and to ensure the sustainability of this culturally significant site. The findings of the study will serve as a valuable resource for enhancing accessibility standards and conserving historic buildings. The limited number of publications on accessibility in historical buildings reveals the need to raise awareness in this field and offer solution suggestions; Therefore, the work we carry out is of great importance. It is expected that this study will offer insights for future risk analyses and accessibility evaluations of similar structures.
The effects of COVID-19 on the agglomeration of high-tech knowledge-intensive business services: Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir
Authors: Ergen Barış
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effect of COVID-19 on the concentration and agglomeration of jobs related to high-tech knowledge-intensive services (HKIS). The main objective of the study is to determine how COVID-19 measures have changed the HKIS agglomeration in three major metropolitan cities of Turkey—Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir. Data from 2019 were used as the pre-COVID-19 period, from 2020 as the COVID-19 period, and from 2021 as the post-COVID-19 period, and the agglomeration was calculated using the location quotient. Of the number of HKIS employees in Turkey, 71.65% worked in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir in 2019, but during the COVID-19 period (2020) when the pandemic measures were implemented, the proportion increased to 79%. During the post-COVID-19 period (2021), the percentage of HKIS workers in Turkey was 78.68%. The observations suggest that the agglomeration of HKIS activities in these three cities continued to increase after the COVID-19 pandemic measures were implemented and removed.
Towards sustainable cities: Evaluating the distribution and functionality of green spaces in Atakum
Authors: Uslu Deniz Yıldız , Almansouri Hafith Mohammed Sulayman , Elahsadi Amragia H. Mostafa , Cetin Mehmet
Published: December 2024

The rapid increase in urbanization has led to a concentration of population and buildings, resulting in reduced green spaces and disrupted ecological balance. This trend negatively affects the well-being and quality of life in cities. Designing green spaces according to planning standards and protecting these areas is crucial for the sustainability of urban environments and the preservation of livable spaces for future generations. In light of these challenges, it is vital to preserve and expand green spaces for both environmental and social reasons. This study aims to evaluate the spatial distribution, size, and adequacy of existing green spaces in 16 neighborhoods of Atakum, a district in Samsun that has recently undergone intense urbanization. It also assesses the accessibility of these spaces using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The analysis of urban green spaces in Atakum was conducted through spatial and buffer zone analyses using the Spatial Analyst tool in ARCGIS 10.7, revealing the current situation of these vital areas. The findings highlight the significance of green spaces in ensuring livable and sustainable urban development, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas. The research identifies substantial disparities in the distribution and accessibility of open and green spaces in Atakum, indicating an urgent need for improved urban planning. Using GIS analysis, the study compares the availability of green spaces against the World Health Organization’s recommended standard of 10 m² per person. Results show that many neighborhoods fall short of this benchmark, a situation exacerbated by rapid urbanization and population growth. This deficit adversely impacts residents' physical and mental well-being, as adequate green space is essential for public health, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, the analysis reveals that existing green spaces primarily serve recreational purposes and lack multifunctionality, limiting their usability for diverse community needs. To address these deficiencies, the study recommends a multi-faceted urban planning approach, emphasizing the equitable distribution of green spaces, the design of multifunctional areas, and robust community engagement in the planning process. It also stresses the need for stronger legal frameworks to preserve and create green spaces, advocating for the integration of research and data analysis to inform evidence-based policies. In conclusion, this research contributes to understanding how urban green spaces can enhance livability, particularly in the context of climate resilience. The findings underscore the importance of strategic planning in fostering sustainable and inclusive urban environments in Atakum, offering valuable insights for future urban studies in similar contexts.
Flexible Model Proposals for Post-Disaster Temporary Housing in Architectural Design
Authors: Kalak Mazlum , Zenter Özge , Özmen Emine Fulya
Published: December 2024

Shelter is one of the most basic needs that emerged with the existence of humanity and is necessary for people to continue their lives. In addition to meeting physical needs, it also has social and cultural functions. Especially in the post-disaster process, it is essential to create temporary shelter units in the face of emerging problems. Since societies can be affected simultaneously in this process, needs must be met as quickly as possible. "Flexible container designs" are seen as a solution to this problem. Flexible container designs can provide significant advantages in meeting basic needs after a disaster and in terms of rapid intervention. The study aims to present flexible model suggestions that can be used to produce temporary shelter units. Because the production of temporary shelter units is essential in terms of flexibility due to reasons such as reusability, portability, limited design periods, etc. The study discusses the designs made by the students within the scope of the Structural System Information course of the Architecture Department of Gazi University Faculty of Architecture. The students were asked to produce solutions to problems such as the emergence of shelter needs for people after disasters, bringing containers to the need area, and serving different functions. The study reveals the value of the concepts of flexibility, portability, and modularity in the design of temporary shelter units through student designs; it emphasizes the importance of these concepts in design processes in both architectural education and architectural practices. The study will contribute to the development of innovative, flexible, and portable solutions.
SUSTENTABILIDADE E COOPERAÇÃO INTERNACIONAL NA AMAZÔNIA AZUL: UM OLHAR SOBRE IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS E SOCIEDADE DO RISCO NO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Authors: Cristina da Silva Celione , Mônica Medeiros Ferreira Ana
Published: December 2024

O artigo discute aspectos jurídicos sobre a Amazônia Azul no contexto da sociedade de risco, enfatizando os desafios ambientais e estratégicos decorrentes da globalização. Com foco na análise de impacto ambiental no Rio Grande do Norte, o artigo aborda a poluição dos mares por derramamento de óleo, que afeta a biodiversidade e o ecossistema marinho, destacando a necessidade de uma gestão adequada. Nesse sentido, discute-se a influência do Direito internacional na preservação dos mares e como essa cooperação pode ser encontrada na legislação nacional e nas políticas públicas locais, considerando a complexidade das questões ambientais. Para tanto, utiliza-se o a pesquisa qualitativa com método de abordagem dedutivo, a partir dos princípios e regras gerais do Direito Ambiental e do Direito Internacional, para a construção de uma pesquisa qualitativa de caráter exploratório e descritivo, por meio de estudo de caso para exemplificar o debate. O objetivo do trabalho é analisar a questão proposta, considerando grandes desafios normativos e sociais. Nesse sentido, a pesquisa justifica-se pela necessidade de ampliar e aprimorar os estudos sobre a influência do direito internacional no direito ambiental brasileiro pela aplicação do princípio da cooperação, tendo em vista que essa dinâmica pode ajudar a regulamentar e avançar nas legislações ambientais de combate à degradação do ecossistema da Amazônia Azul.
AUTOMEDICAÇÃO E A EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS (EJA): COMO A QUÍMICA PODE SER UMA FERRAMENTA EFICAZ NO COMBATE A TAL PRÁTICA NOCIVA
Authors: Deivid Alcântara Eidson , Porto Araújo Monalisa
Published: December 2024

El presente trabajo trata sobre el fenómeno de la automedicación y su intersección con los grupos de edad existentes en los diversos niveles de educación y, entre ellos, especialmente, en el ámbito de la Educación de Jóvenes y Adultos (EJA). El objetivo principal fue averiguar y probar si hay o no puntos convergentes, cómo se abordan los meses y cuál es la contribución de la disciplina de química para la concienciación sobre el tema en la EJA. Para ello, se utilizaron como fuentes de investigación la investigación realizada por el Consejo Federal de Farmacia (CFF) junto con el Instituto Datafolha sobre el uso de medicamentos, así como el Censo Escolar de 2018-2022 promovido por el Instituto Nacional de Estudios e Investigaciones Educativas Anísio Teixeira (INEP). A partir de ellos, se contactaron las características comunes (raja de edad, escolaridad y perfil socioeconómico) entre los individuos que son más propensos a la automedicación y los estudiantes de la EJA, llegando a una intersección del perfil. Además, se tomó como base la investigación de naturaleza cualitativa y cuantitativa, con método de enfoque descriptivo y, las técnicas de investigación, a través de determinados estudios científicos (artículos científicos, doctrinas, entre otros). Por lo tanto, fue posible observar la contribución significativa que tiene el estudio de las reacciones químicas de medicamentos específicos en la lucha contra la automedicación.
Church and Diaconia as Social Systems
Authors: Ampony Godwin Gladson Delase
Published: December 2024

The article "Church and Diaconia as Social Systems" explores applying Niklas Luhmann's social systems theory to religious institutions, particularly the Church and its diaconal functions. It presents the Church as a self-regulating system that provides spiritual, moral, and social leadership while interacting with political, economic, and legal systems. Similarly, Diaconia, defined as the Church’s service-oriented mission, is examined as an autonomous social system focused on welfare, advocacy, and justice. The Church and Diaconia are analysed for their functional differentiations, complexities, and communication patterns. This article draws light on the evolution of the practice of Diaconia from traditionally charity-oriented to justice-focused and examines its actions in addressing global crises, such as poverty, diseases, climate change, education, food insecurity, and migration. Integrating theological reflection with social systems theory is not just a mere addition. However, it provides a comprehensive framework that allows the paper to offer a deep understanding of the Church's and Diaconia's evolving roles in modern society.
Menstimulasi Motivasi Belajar Melalui Peran Aktif Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Adi Saingo Yakobus , Yermia Natonis Harun , Waldes Hasugian Johanes , Hendrilia Yudi
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas mengenai peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa oleh peran guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen di SMPN 7 Kupang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang datanya dikumpulkan dengan mewawancarai 3 orang siswa dari kelas VIII dan 3 orang guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Pola reduksi dipilih sebagai tahapan dalam analisis data yang menjelaskan hasil bahwa guru PAK di  SMPN 7 Kupang senantiasa berupaya meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa yang didiknya dengan beberapa pendekatan yaitu: Memberi apresiasi nilai yang bagus, menerapkan perlombaan sederhana dalam kelas yang dapat memicu antusiasme belajar siswa, memberikan hadiah atas usaha serta prestasi belajar yang diraih, mengemukakan tujuan belajar yang akan membantunya meraih masa depan sesuai cita-cita/harapannya, membantu mendorong hasrat belajar sehingga semakin menyukai pelajaran dalam kelas, memberikan pujian atas proses maupun pencapaian sekecil apapun untuk semakin menumbuhkan antusiasme belajar. Meningkatnya motivasi belajar pada siswa mampu membentuk kepribadiannya yang unggul secara akademik dan berkarakter positif sesuai nilai-nilai kristiani serta mampu bermanfaat bagi banyak orang di masa depannya.
Kiprah Misionaris Amerika di Karesidenan Bogor Tahun 1905-1910: Sejarah Misi Methodist di Tanah Pasundan
Authors: Yogi Fitra Firdaus
Published: December 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan kiprah para misionaris Amerika yang melayani di Karesidenan Bogor antara tahun 1905 hingga 1910. Pada saat itu Board Foreign Mission (BFM) dari Gereja Methodist Episkopal yang berbasis di Amerika Serikat telah mengutus para misionarisnya ke wilayah tersebut. Walaupun berperan besar dalam pengabaran Injil di kalangan masyarakat Tionghoa dan Sunda, narasi tentang mereka seolah-olah hilang dari sejarah kekeristenan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode sejarah yang terdiri dari empat langkah yaitu heurestik, kritik sumber, interpretasi dan historigrafi. Para misionaris Amerika ini merintis jemaat Methodist di Bogor dan juga terlibat dalam isu-isu sosial seperti pendidikan dan kesehatan. Meskipun pada akhirnya para misionaris Amerika ini harus meninggalkan Karesidenan Bogor setelah dua belas tahun melayani. Penelitian ini berkontribusi untuk mengisi kekosongan historigrafi pada khazanah sejarah kekristenan di Indonesia yang hingga saat ini masih didominasi oleh narasi mengenai para zendeling asal Eropa.
Seruan Doa dan Memperjuangkan Keadilan: Perspektif Sosio-Historis Kritis Naratif Lukas 18:1-8
Authors: Sinaga Dewi Sri
Published: December 2024

Tulisan ini berangkat dari pergumulan penulis melihat tidak sedikit “hakim yang tidak benar” ditemukan dalam pengadilan dunia ini, hal itu juga dicatat dalam perumpamaan Yesus (Lukas 18:1-8) tentang “hakim yang tidak benar”. Tidak sedikit para pembaca Alkitab yang sulit memahami pesan perumpamaan itu, sehingga dibutuhkan penelitian literatur dengan menggunakan metode penafsiran sosio historis kritis naratif, yang akan memperlihatkan dengan jelas persoalan dan latar belakang sosial masyarakat pada masa itu, mengapa Yesus membuat perumpamaan demikian kepada para pendengarnya; dan mengapa keberadaan “hakim yang tidak benar” dalam perumpamaan itu dikaitkan dengan permohonan seorang janda yang tidak henti-hentinya; dan bagaimana mengkontekstualisasikan pesan perumpamaan itu dalam kehidupan orang Kristen menghadapi maraknya ketidakadilan dalam kehidupan sosial masyarakat saat ini.
Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na Bağlı Devlet Okullarındaki Beden Eğitimi Öğretmenlerinin Örgütsel Bağlılık ve Örgütsel Sinizm Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Terlemez Murat
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı’na bağlı devlet okullarındaki Beden Eğitimi Öğretmenlerinin örgütsel bağlılık ve örgütsel sinizm düzeylerinin ve aralarındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesinin araştırılmasından ibarettir. Örgütsel bağlılık ve örgütsel sinizm ölçeklerinin kullanım izinleri e-posta aracılığıyla yazarlardan temin edilmiştir. Araştırmada örgütsel bağlılık ve örgütsel sinizme ilişkin bilgiler literatür taramasında yer verilmiş olup elde edilen analiz sonuçları ve bulgular da yer almaktadır. Araştırma web tabanlı anket yöntemi ile gerçekleştirilmiş olup 28.12.2019 – 04.01.2020 tarihleri arasında 227 adet geçerli anket formu elde edilmiştir. Beden Eğitimi Öğretmenlerinin örgütsel bağlılık ve örgütsel sinizm düzeyleri ile aralarındaki ilişki analiz edilip yorumlanmıştır. Analizde gerçekleştirmek üzere öncelikle verilerin normal dağılıma uyup uymadıkları incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda verilerin normal dağılıma uydukları kabul edilmiş ve pearson korelasyon testi uygulanmıştır. Yapılan analiz neticesinde örgütsel bağlılık ile örgütsel sinizm arasında negatif yönde küçük düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunduğu görülmüştür.
Yemeği Cinsiyetlendirmek: Yemekte ve Mutfakta Dişilik ve Erillik
Authors: Terzi Nazlı , Beşirli Hayati
Published: December 2024

Yemek, insanların hayatlarını sürdürebilmesi için en temel ihtiyaçlardan birisidir. Bireylerin yiyecek tercihleri ise ekonomik ve kültürel faktörlerin yanı sıra cinsiyet faktörüne göre de değişmektedir. Literatür değerlendirmesi şeklinde gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmada toplumsal cinsiyetin; kadınlığın ve erkekliğin, yemeği nasıl anlamlandırdığı ve yediklerimize atfettiğimiz anlamlar aracılığıyla yemeklerin de cinsiyetinin oluştuğu ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Toplumsal ve kültürel olarak inşa edilen cinsiyet algısına göre yemekte de erkek ve kadın kimliğinin şekillendiği görülmüştür. Toplum nezdinde kadınlar, nazik ve zayıf; erkekler, güçlü ve cesur olarak algılanmaktadır. Bu algı kapsamında et ve et ürünü yemekler güç ve erkeklikle ilişkilendirilerek çoğunlukla erkeklerin tükettiği ve tüketmesi gereken besinler olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Sebze, meyve gibi düşük kalorili besinler ve tatlılar ise kadınsı olarak görülmekte ve kadınların tercih ettiği besinler olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Erkek ve kadın kimliğine yüklenen anlamlar neticesinde cinsiyetlerin yiyecek tercihlerinin değiştiği, bu anlamlar çerçevesinde erkekler ve kadınlar arasında beslenme çeşidinin farklılaştığı görülmüştür.
Masalların Değer Aktarımındaki Rolü: Kız Kulesi Masalları
Authors: Divrik Ramazan , Kelcioğlu Erkan
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı, TRT Çocuk kanalında yayınlanan Kız Kulesi Masalları’nın hangi değerleri içerdiğini ortaya koymak ve bu masalların ilkokul 3. sınıf derslerinde kullanımına ilişkin öğrenci ve öğretmen görüşlerini değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada, öncelikle 24 bölümlük Kız Kulesi Masalları izlenmiş ve içerdiği değerler belirlenmiştir. Daha sonra bu masallar, ilkokul 3. sınıf öğrencilerine izletilmiş ve derslerde kullanımına ilişkin hem öğrencilerin hem de öğretmenin görüşleri alınmıştır. Değerleri belirlemek için “Değer Belirleme Formu”, görüşmeler için yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel ve içerik analiz yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, Kız Kulesi Masalları’nın sevgi, yardımseverlik, sabır, öz denetim, dostluk, dürüstlük, adalet, sorumluluk, saygı ve vatanseverlik gibi 54 değer içerdiğini ve bu masalların değer aktarımı için etkili bir yöntem olduğunu göstermiştir. Öğrenciler, bu masalların motive edici, eğlenceli, ders verici, düşündürücü ve değer aktarıcı olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Öğretmenle yapılan görüşme sonuçları ise masalların öğrencilerin bireysel gelişimine ve sınıftaki öğretime önemli katkılar sunduğunu göstermektedir. Bireysel gelişim açısından, masalların öğrencilerin motivasyonunu artırdığı, merak duygusunu harekete geçirdiği, soru sorma ve analiz etme becerilerini geliştirdiği, ayrıca rol model alma süreçlerini desteklediği ortaya çıkmıştır. Sınıftaki öğretime ise masallar, tartışma kültürü oluşturma, masal ve tekerleme kültürü kazandırma, derslere aktif katılımı teşvik etme ve disiplin sorunlarını azaltma gibi faydalar sağlamıştır. Sonuç olarak, Kız Kulesi Masalları’nın değer aktarımında etkili bir görsel ve işitsel araç olduğu değerlendirilmiştir.
Ressam ve Sosyo-Politik Bir Figür Olarak Grigoriy İvanoviç Çoros-Gurkin (1870-1937)
Authors: Dilek İbrahim
Published: December 2024

Altay Türklerinin önemli boylarından Çoros boyuna mensup olan G.İ. Çoros-Gurkin, Altay Türkleri arasından yetişen ilk ressam olmasının yanı sıra ilk politik liderdir aynı zamanda. Grigoriy İvanoviç Çoros-Gurkin bir ressam ve politik lider olmasının yanı sıra halk kültürü unsurlarını toplayan bir etnograf, folklorist ve şair olarak da kabul edilebilir. Altay Türklerinin hatta Sibirya’nın ilk profesyonel sanatçısı olan Gurkin’in Altay Türkleri üzerindeki sosyo-politik etkisi yüzyılı aşkın süredir devam etmektedir. 1937’de Repressiya döneminde infaz edildikten sonra 1956 yılında üzerine atılı suçlardan aklanmasıyla birlikte bilim adamları onunla ilgili her türlü ipucunu ve belgeyi araştırmaya başlamışlardır. Hakkındaki çalışmalar, yorum ve değerlendirmeler arttıkça Altay ve Sibirya Türklüğüyle birlikte genel Türk tarihi içindeki yeri ve önemi de zamanla daha iyi anlaşılacaktır. Makalede, G.İ. Çoros-Gurkin’in faaliyetleri incelenmiş, birbirinin içine girmiş sanatçı özellikleri, sosyo-politik görüş ve faaliyetleri birlikte değerlendirilmiştir. Altay bölgesi misyoner teşkilatında bogomazların yanında ikon boyayan bir çocuk olarak sanat hayatına başlayan G.İ. Çoros-Gurkin, kısa zamanda tanınmış bir ressama ve nihayetinde Altay Türklerini temsil eden politik bir figüre ve kurucu bir lidere dönüşmüş, milletine ve Altay’a adanmış trajik (kızına yazdığı mektubunda kendi ifadesiyle peri masalı) yaşamı 11 Ekim 1937’de infaz edilerek son bulmuştur. 1917-1920 yılları arasında gelişen sosyo-politik olaylar Gurkin’in sonraki hayatına kaybolması mümkün olmayacak koyu bir gölge gibi düşmüştür. Bu koyu ve karanlık gölge, onun sanat başarısını bir ölçüde arka planda bırakmış, “Sovyet karşıtı”, “Japon ajanı”, “Türkçü” ve “halk düşmanı” biri olarak damgalanmasına neden olmuştur.
Türkiye Selçuklularında Çevgan
Authors: Karçaaltıcaba Cengiz Nilüfer
Published: December 2024

İslamiyet öncesi dönemden itibaren Türklerin savaşçı ve dinamik bir millet olmalarından dolayı çevgan oyunu, hayatlarında önemli bir yer edinmiştir. Bu sebeple atlı spor oyunlarından çevgan, Türklerin savaşçı kimliği ve dinamikliğini besleyen bir işlev görmüştür. Askeri sefer öncesinde çevgan oynanması hem atların eğitimlerini hem de savaşçı millet özelliği taşıyan halkın daima çeşitli saldırılara ve taarruzlara hazır halde bulunmasını sağlamıştır. Türkler, bu niteliklerini Anadolu’ya göç ettikten sonra da sürdürdükleri için çevgan oyunu Büyük Selçuklular ve Türkiye Selçukluları döneminde de devlet erkanı ve halk arasında varlığını sürdürmüştür. Özellikle Türkiye Selçukluları zamanında çevgan oyunu için Konya, Kayseri, Erzurum gibi önemli yerleşim yerlerinde meydanlar oluşturulmuştur. Türkiye Selçuklu sultanları savaş öncesinde askere moral vermek ve askeri talim amacıyla bu meydanlarda çevgan müsabakaları tertip ettirmiştir. Savaş sonrasında ise kazanılan zaferleri kutlamak amacıyla çevgan oynanmıştır. Sultanların düğün merasimlerinden sonra ve bayram kutlamalarından sonra da çevgan oyununa eğlence amaçlı yer verilmiştir. Bazı üst düzey görüşmeler ve istişareler sırasında da çevgan oyunu gerçekleştirilmiştir. Türkiye Selçuklularında devlet erkanı arasında ilgi gören bu spor halk arasında da bilinmekteydi. Nitekim dönemin edebi eserlerinde ve Türk minyatür sanatında çevgandan söz edilmesi bunun göstergesidir. Günümüzde ise Orta Asya Türk toplumlarında düzenlenen çeşitli toy (şenlik) etkinliklerinde hala varlığını sürdürmektedir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye Selçuklularında çevgan oyununun sadece bir oyundan ziyade askeri, toplumsal ve siyasi alanlara tesir eden, Türk kültürü ve yaşantısıyla bütünleşmiş bir spor dalı olduğu anlatılmaya çalışılmıştır. Literatür tarama yöntemine dayanan çalışma, kaynak eserlerin ve güncel araştırmaların beraber kullanımıyla ortaya konmuştur. Çalışmanın Türkiye Selçukluları özelinde çevgan sporunun Türklerin yaşamını kuşatıcı etkisini ve kültürel miras açısından ehemmiyetini ortaya koyması bakımından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Sehî Bey Divanı’nda Gönül
Authors: Aydın Metin , Aydın Selahattin
Published: December 2024

Gönül kavramı Türk edebiyatının tüm safhalarında olduğu gibi Klasik Türk edebiyatında da önemli bir yere sahiptir. Farsça “dil”, Arapça “kalb” sözcüklerine karşılık gelen gönül kavramı sözlükte; “iman, sevgi ve nefretin, iyi ve kötü bütün duyguların kaynağı olduğu kabul edilen kalbin manevi yönü” olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Klasik Türk şiirinde gönül sözcüğü; saray, harabe, ev, köle, müşteri, padişah, ayna, pervane, kuş, deli, ârif, ölü, av, avcı, çocuk, pehlivan, gül bahçesi gibi birçok kavram ile benzerlik ilişkisi içinde kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca divan şairleri gönlü akıldan üstün tutmuş ve onu aşk hazinesinin bulunduğu yer olarak yüceltmişlerdir. Gönül, kimi zaman da aşığın dert ortağı veya onu sıkıntılara düşüren bir konumda karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Klasik Türk şiirinde gönül kavramının tasavvufî çerçevede de sıklıkla işlendiğini görmekteyiz. Bu tür şiirlerde gönül, ilahî aşkın merkezi konumundadır. Bu yüce konumundan dolayı saf olarak kalmasına, kibir ve nefret gibi günahlarla kirlenmemesine özen gösterilmelidir. Bu makalede Sehî Bey Divanı’nda gönül kavramının hangi bağlamlarda kullanıldığı saptanmaya çalışılmıştır.
A Review Study of Commodity Derivative Market with reference to Macroeconomic Determinants and Weather Conditions
Authors: Deepak  , Verma Ruchita
Published: December 2024

The present study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the commodity derivative market from journals in the Scopus database from 2007 to 2024. The study uses bibliometrics, performance analysis, science mapping, content analysis, and text mining of 754 articles extracted from the Scopus database to discover the research gap and models for future research. The R-studio, VOS-viewer, and SDG mapper tools have been used to analyze the articles of the Scopus database. The result of the study states that the journal “Energy Economics” has the highest no. of Citation per publication (CPP) ratio, the Lippe D. has the prominent authors with the highest no. of documents in the commodity derivative market, and the United Nations has the highest no. of publications in the field of commodity derivative market. Based on TE plot and text mining techniques, the result also states Sustainable Risk Management Integration through the commodity derivative market that classifies the 17 SDGs into three categories: Fundamental Priorities (SDG 7, 13, and 2), Supportive Pillars (SDG 8, 12, 9, 15, 17, 4, 3) and Niche Concerns (SDG 6, 16, 11, 10, 1, 5, 14).
ASSESSMENT OF TOXICITY AND ANTI-DIABETIC POTENTIAL OF CHAYA (Cnidoscolus chayamansa) ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT ON ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
Authors: Ogaba V.E.  , Lohdip A.M.
Published: December 2024

The need to scientifically prove the claim of traditional uses of plant materials in treating diseases has led to investigations into the medicinal potency of various plants. Cnidoscolus chayamansa (Euphorbiaceae) leaves have been traditionally used to treat diabetes and other ailments such as obesity and kidney stones. Toxicity test was conducted by administering different doses of extract to six (6) groups of rats which has six rats each. The first group was given distilled water. However, the second group onward received incremental doses of extract (1000 – 5000 mg/kg). Anti-diabetic activities of Chaya extract was investigated using thirty (30) rats weighing between 120 g – 180 g. Animals were distributed into control and five treatment groups of five rats each. Group one received standard diet and water ad libitum, while treated groups (2 – 6) were given 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of Chaya extract, 150 mg/kg of alkaloid fraction and 150 mg/kg of standard drug (Metformin) respectively. After observation for 24 hours, no death of animals was recorded. Therefore, LD50 of the extract was determined to be greater than 5000 mg/kg. Results of treatment procedure showed that diabetic rats treated with two different doses of extract, alkaloid fraction and standard drug decreased blood glucose at day 7, 14 and a further decrease at day 21, which was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) different from the control group. Therefore, Cnidoscolus chayamansa leaf can be safely consumed and possesses anti-diabetic properties.
Sonographic Assessment of Urinary Bladder Wall Thickness in Apparently Healthy Children, in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed S.  , Abbas K.  , Abdulrazaq A. Z.  , Umar A.
Published: December 2024

Normative values of urinary bladder wall thickness (UBWT) in healthy paediatrics should be established for reference in the diagnosis and management of urinary bladder health conditions (WHO). Ultrasound remains the best imaging modality for the evaluation of urinary bladder wall thickness. This study was aimed at assessing urinary bladder wall thickness in apparently healthy paediatrics in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. The study design was prospective and cross-sectional conducted at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital, Tudun-Wada Kaduna, Kaduna state, Nigeria, from March 2022 to August 2022. A sample size of four hundred and three (403) participants was used in the study and a convenient sampling method was employed. Trans-abdominal ultrasound scan was performed with a full bladder. Anterior, posterior, left lateral and right lateral wall thickness was measured. SPSS version 29 was used for data analysis. The preset p-value was at 0.05. The anterior, posterior, left lateral, and right lateral bladder wall thickness were 1.0-3.1mm, 1.0.3.1mm, 1.0-3.4mm, and 1.0-3.1mm, respectively. For females were found to be 1.0-3.1mm, 1.0-3.1mm, 1.0-2.7mm, and 1.0-3.2mm, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in posterior bladder wall thickness between males and females. There was a statistical significant difference in anterior-posterior right and left lateral bladder wall thickness between paediatric age groups (p=0.000). The study has established the normative value of urinary bladder wall thickness among healthy children in the Kaduna metropolis. There was a statistical significant difference in anterior-posterior right and left lateral bladder wall thickness between paediatric age groups.
Design and Analysis of Adaptive Homogeneously Weighted Moving Average Control Chart
Authors: Alabi Oluwapelumi , Barnabas Adebola Femi , Mustapha Oseni Bamidele
Published: December 2024

Adaptive control charts have recently gained more attention in industries due to their superiority in detecting mean shifts of different sizes compared to classical control charts. This study proposes an alternative efficient control chart for monitoring shifts within a range of sizes in the process mean. The proposed chart, known as an adaptive homogeneously weighted moving average (HWMA) hart, is a homogeneously weighted moving average that is adaptively optimized through an unbiased estimator of the mean shift with the help of an exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) statistic, such that the smoothing parameter of the chart depends on an estimate of the mean shift. We structure the chart and examine its performance in terms of run-length profiles. Through the Monte Carlo simulation study, we compare the run-length profiles of the chart with those of existing charts that can detect mean shifts of different sizes. The simulation results reveal that the proposed chart performs better at detecting shifts of different sizes than its competitors. Lastly, we apply the proposed chart to a real dataset characterized by the substrate’s manufacturing process.
CHARACTERISATION OF ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS IN TAPIOCA PROCESSED BY HEAT FROM GAS FLARE SITES
Authors: Otobrise Charles , Onoabedje Uruemuesiri Clementina , Abudu Edward Blessing
Published: December 2024

In Nigeria's oil-producing regions, waste heat from gas flaring is often utilised as alternative energy source for food processing, despite its detrimental effects on the environment. This study assessed the vital nutrients in tapioca processed by heat emitted from gas flares. Samples were taken from three locations (Abraka, Otu-Jeremi and Agbara-Otor) within Delta State. Samples were digested by mixture of concentrated sulphuric, perchloric and nitric acids in the ratio 1:2:2 by volume respectively. Essential nutrients concentration was determined against a standard on an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). According to the findings, the samples' pH ranged from 4.16 to 6.26 with a mean value of 4.93, while essential nutrients’ concentration ranged from 0.11 to 0.31 mg/100 g for phosphorus (P), 10.14 to 19.92 mg/100 g for Sodium (Na), 5.60 to 19.92 mg/100 g for Potassium (K), 4.37 to 10.65 mg/100 g for calcium (Ca) and 2.76 to 4.96 mg/100g for iron (Fe). The hydrogen cyanide content ranged from 5.03 to 9.85 mg/Kg, which is below the Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) limit. Ash, crude fibre, carbohydrate, crude fat and moisture contents ranged from 0.82 to 2.94 %, 9.59 to 13.20 %, 37.70 to 40.30 %, 3.31 to 4.96 % and 8.25 to 12.02 % respectively. Statistical analysis showed that the variation in the physicochemical properties of control samples and the ones processed by heat from gas flaring, was not significant enough to raise any alarm for consumers of the staple food.
Effect of Yellow oleander (Thevetia neriifolia Tuss.) Seed powder on Hematology and Serum biochemistry in wild female African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus W.)
Authors: Badmus Hafiz Ayinde , Adeyanju Toluwani Jesutofunmi
Published: December 2024

Rodents are known to cause economic damage to crops. One of the most destructive rodent pest species known is African giant rat (AGR). Controlling them with chemicals usually causes environmental pollution due to residues of the chemical used. Thevetia neriifolia seed has been discovered to have rodenticidal potential in the laboratory rodents. However, its humaneness as a rodenticide has not been evaluated in wild rodent species. Therefore, this study was aimed at evaluating effect of Thevetia neriifolia seed powder on hematology and serum biochemistry in wild female AGR. Twenty wild female AGR were acclimatized for 4 weeks and randomly allocated into 4 groups (A, B, C, and D) (5 animals/group) including control. The T. neriifolia seed was sundried, blended into powder, and mixed with commercial feed at 20%, 40%, 60%, and 0% (control), and then turned into pellet. The formulated feeds were administered to the animals for 8 weeks. At termination, the blood samples of the animals were collected for hematology and serum biochemistry analysis. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and means separated using DMRT at significance level of 0.05. The results showed no behavioral changes between treated group and control. All the hematological parameters showed no significant difference except red blood cell and haemoglobin. There was significant difference in Na+, HCO3-, urea, and albumin among the groups compared with the control (p < 0.05). Thevetia neriifolia seed powder did not seriously affect the hematology and serum biochemistry of the wild female AGR within the exposure time.
COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN STOMATAL ATTRIBUTES OF FICUS SPECIES GROWN IN ZARIA, NORTHWEST NIGERIA
Authors: Adamu, F.U. , Abubakar B.Y. , Musa, A.O. , Basheer A.
Published: December 2024

Leaves stomatal characteristics are basically the most commonly used characters in taxonomy and phylogenetic studies in plants. This study was conducted to compare stomatal attributes of eight different Ficus species obtained from Zaria, Northwest Nigeria. Leaves of Eight different species of Ficus: Ficus natalensis, F. glomosa, F. religiosa, F. elastica, F. polita, F. platyphylla, F. capensis, and F. sycomorus were used for the study. The stomatal characters were observed and measured using standard microscopic procedures during both the dry and rainy seasons. More so, the stomatal sizes of each Ficus species were measured using an ocular and stage micrometer. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with fifty (50) replications. Data obtained was subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Duncan's New Multiple Range Test applied to separate significant means at 5% level. The result obtained revealed significant variations (P≤0.05) in stomatal sizes and number among the species of Ficus at the two different seasons. Stomatal sizes in Ficus elastica were larger than those of all other Ficus species studied during dry and wet seasons (50.24 µm and 46.43 µm in length and 43.25µm and 35.43 µm in breadth) respectively. However, the highest number of stomata (47 stomata) during the dry season was recorded for Ficus sycomorus with F. natalensis having the highest number of stomata during the wet season (45 stomata). These findings inferred that, the species of Ficus grown in Zaria differ in stomatal size and number indicating their delimitation into separate species