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Independent regulatory authorities in Turkish public administration
Authors: Gokus Mehmet 
Published: January 2023

First examples of institutions called as independent regulatory authorities or agencies and being outside of the classic administrative structure have emerged in Anglo-Saxon countries. Starting from 1970s, these institutions have also started to be given place also in some countries in continental Europe.Together with the influence of globalization process and developments occurring in the field of public administration in 1980s, regulatory functions of the government became prominent. In this process, independent regulatory authorities began to spread rapidly as new actors of this function. While weakening the state as an economic actor, liberalisation and privatization policies, strengthened the regulatory role of the state since 1980s in Turkey. To play this new role, independent regulatory authorities began to show presence as administrative institutions carrying unique features in terms of structuring and staying outside of the classical organization of administration. Independent regulatory authorities also undertook the role of minimizing the problems emerging due to populist attitudes of governments and loosening the ties between politics and economics in especially strategically important areas (energy, capital market, banking business). The common feature of these authorities is considered as being autonomous administrative units undertaking â€œregulationâ€ and â€œsupervisionâ€ activities in the fields and sectors like competition, banking, finance, communication, human rights, food and drug safety.In this study, after giving general information about the independent regulatory authorities,the debate on determining constitutional position of these authorities in Turkish Public Administration system will be handled and evaluated.
Keywords: independent, authorities, government, Constitution
Fiscal sustainability test: The case of Turkey
Authors: Aydın Mücahit , Yılancı Veli 
Published: January 2023

The main purpose of the study is to test the sustainability of fiscal policies for Turkish economy using quarterly series over the period 2000:1 to 2015:2. By considering Kremers (1989) sustainability condition we test the debt-income ratio by using Lee-Strazicich unit root test which allow structural breaks under both null and alternative hypothesis. The test results we obtained show that the series has a unit root which indicates the un-sustainability of public debt.Keywords: Fiscal policies, Fiscal Sustainability, Unit root testÂ Â
The Inefficiencies in the Professional Tourism Education Services and their Solutions in the Period of Market Economy (Case of Kazakhstan)
Authors: Unluonen Kurban , Abishov Nurzhan , Abishova Aizhan , Urazbaevad Gulnar , Seilov Galimzhan 
Published: January 2023

The purpose of improving vocational training program, the convergence of theoretical training and practice, the introduction of advanced foreign standards should enhance the quality of tourism personnel in accordance with the requirements of the market. The method used to identify problems and their solutions by comparing the foreign experience and analysis of foreign scientific research in the field of educational tourism industry. Preparation of tourism personnel in Kazakhstan is still not satisfactory; there is no scientifically sound relationship of many of its components, theoretical and practical training and special courses. The specialists are trained without sufficient targeted training, so many of the students are not able to perform its functions. The global experience of the travel industry suggests that vocational education employees are requirement for the successful operation of the enterprise. So today we should take into account emerging trends in preparation for future staff. There is a need for training a new type of specialists, unorthodox thinking, with extensive knowledge and skills in related fields. Â Â Keywords: Tourism, professional education, quality of service, foreign experience
Project Practices in Elementary Schools
Authors: Karakus Memet 
Published: January 2023

This study aims to discuss project applications carried out in elementary schools in terms of the planning, implementation and evaluation aspects. The data was collected through interviews with 18 elementary school teachers in this qualitative study. Analysis of the data was performed using Nvivo 10 program. Results showed that teachers highlighted the attainments and topics of the course, students, process and evaluation in the planning aspect and for the project implementation aspect, student-centeredness was emphasized as well as the effectiveness of parents. As for evaluation, teachers gave importance particularly to determining criteria to be used in project evaluation. In this regard, it is suggested that the curriculum, teacher, student and parents have an important impact on the success of the projects and thus these four variables should be handled in a coordinated way.Â Keywords: Project- based instruction; interdisciplinary instruction; planning and evaluation of instructionÂ
Model parameters to helping women in crisis pregnancy: Specialistsâ€™ view
Authors: Vareikytea Aiste 
Published: January 2023

Although abortion is often declared as the right of choice that belongs only to the pregnant woman, it is important to emphasize the significance of the free and informed consent. Lithuania has no systematical help provided for women undergoing crisis pregnancy. The aim of the research is to find bases for model parameters for such kind of help. The qualitative research consists of six individual half structured interviews. In order to receive data that is objective and reflects different sides of the problem the interviews were carried out with obstetrician gynecologists and psychologists working with women in crisis pregnancy. The data received during the interviews has revealed a various needs for help: To be consulted by an obstetrician gynecologist, a psychologist, a social worker, a priest, an embryologist, a lawyer, a psychiatrist, an oncologist and a specialist in infertility issues. Besides, the research has revealed the need of consultations for both parents of the unborn.Â Keywords: crisis pregnancy; counseling; abortion; psychologist; obstetrician gynecologist
A Comparative Analysis of Two Instruments Assessing Learning Style Preference
Authors: El-Hmoudovaa Dagmar , Milkova Eva 
Published: January 2023

One of the most enduring concerns among academic educators in the University of Hradec Kralove is the enhancement of studentsâ€™ academic performance and consequently the improvement of the effective teaching and learning methods. The purpose of the presented research was to examine the outcomes of two instruments evaluating learning style preferences, namely ILS, Felder-SolomanÂ´s Index of Learning Styles, and LCI, Johnston-Dantonâ€™s Learning Combination Inventory, in a focus group of students from four difference study fields: Information Management, Applied Informatics, Tourism Management, and Sport Management. The main aim was to analyse our studentsÂ´ learning style diversity and study the outcomes and ways of learning styles assessment of two different learning style instruments. Based on a comparative analysis of the data obtained from the ILS and LCI, intersections and common features were monitored in terms of the individual learning style preferences and frequencies. The acquired results showed marginal differences between the outcomes of the two learning style assessment instruments. In comparison to Felder Soloman Index, where most of focus group students of Tourism Management proved to be sensing and visual, while Applied Informatics students were identified as predominantly reflective and intuitive , LCI data indicated Tourism Management students as Precise (targeted at accuracy, detail & information) while Applied Informatics students proved to be Technical Processing (problem solving, preferring relevance & autonomy). However, the results indicated also consistency and common features of both learning style assessing instruments data.Â Keywords: ILS; LCI; learning style preferences; assessing instrumnet; effective teaching methods
Co-constructing meanings in organizational development
Authors: Galbin Alexandra 
Published: January 2023

The paper adopts a social constructionist perspective to explore how organization is emerging through meanings constructed. In this context organization becomes meaningful as a result of the interaction between its members. A significant metaphor dealing how sense is made in organization is sensemaking. Starting with a brief literature review on this remarkable metaphor the purpose of paper is to emphasize the potential influence of sensemaking in organizational development, specifically on changing process, decision making, and emotions. Sensemaking pays attention to conversations' context, and introduces fresh ideas for meaning making associated with the experience of interacting with others. A key element in this ongoing process is language used in organization allowing the accomplishment of other new interpretations and possibilities to discover effective practices for organizational development. Finally, the paper suggests some further directions emphasizing the reflection of self relational in constructing meanings as a predictable way for organizational knowledge, learning and change.Â Â Keywords: co-constructing; emergence; ongoing process;Â sensemaking;Â social constructionism
Gender-based power language and American political debates
Authors: Toffle Mary Ellen , Arizzi Cristina 
Published: January 2023

The last 40 years have produced an abundance of research about gender-based power language, the relationship between language and power and how language expresses power. Particular attention has been paid to asymmetrical discourse between the sexes (Lakoff, 1975, 2004; Fishman, 1978; Lipman-Blumen, 1984). The purpose of this study was to examine the power language currently being used 30+ years after the main research to see if there have been any changes on the part of the female to broker power relationships through linguistic behaviors. This study examined three male vs. female political debates in three U.S. national election campaigns. An analytical scale based on a combination of woman/man discourse and power discourse was used.Â This study concluded that women have made significant progress in asserting and maintaining power in controlled debate situations; also male/female asymmetry seems to be reduced, and that culture has also become determinant of power relations.Â Â
EDITORIAL
Authors: Rahimi Ali 
Published: January 2023

EditorialIt is with great honor that we edit the proceedings of â€œ3rd Global Conference on Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching (LINELT 2015)â€ Istanbul University, Istanbul â€“ Turkey, November 16-18, 2015. This privileged scientific event has contributed to the field of ELT for the third year.As the guest editors of this issue, we are glad to have receivedÂ a variety of articles focusing on Computer Assisted Language Learning, Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design, Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), English for Specific Purposes,Â Teacher Interactions, Foreign Language Teaching, Gender Studies, General Linguistics, Globalization Studies and world Englishâ€™s, Independent / Autonomous Learning, Information and Computer Technology in TEFL, Innovations in language Teaching and Learning, Intercultural Education, Language Acquisition and Learning, Language Curriculum Development, Language Education, Language Program Evaluation, Language Teacher Education, Language Teaching Methodology, Language Testing and Assessment, Literacy and Language Learning, Literature, Mobile Language Learning, Pragmatics,Â Digital Literacy Skills,Â Second Language Pedagogy, Second Language Proficiency, Second Language Speech,Â Second Language Training,Â Second language Vocabulary Learning, Teaching English as a Foreign/ Second Language, Teaching Language Skills, TESOL / TESL / TEFL, Translation Studies, Speech processing, Pronunciation Modeling, Speech Quality and Intelligibility Tests, Machine Translation, Automatic Text Summarization, Dialogue Systems, Text Understanding Systems, Word Sense Disambiguation,Â etc. Furthermore, LINELT is getting more international each year, which is an indicator that it is getting known and recognized worldwide. Scholars from all over the world contributed to the conference. Special thanks go to all the reviewers, members of the international editorial board, the publisher, and those involved in the technical processes. We would like to thank all who contributed to every procedure to make publication of this issue possible. A total of 61 full papers or abstracts were submitted to this conference and each paper has been peer reviewed by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total of 20 high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.Â I hope that you will enjoy reading the papers.Best Regards Â Â Â Guest Editors Prof. Dr. Ali Rahimi, University of BangkokEditorial Assistant Msc. Zeynep Genc, Near East University, North CyprusÂ
Decision making of university teacher: motivating and inspiring students versus too high criticality and demands of teacher
Authors: Blaskova Martina , BlaÅ¡ko Rudolf , TrÅ¡kovÃ¡ KristÃ­na 
Published: January 2023

Profession of a university teacher is extremely difficult and responsible. On the one hand, teachers are faced with a sense of high social responsibility for their work, and on the other hand, they need a high motivation for their work, often associated with a great deal of altruism and a sense of belonging with their colleagues and students. Based on the questionnaire survey, conducted on a sample of 357 students of University of Å½ilina, students deemed the skills to motivate and inspire students as essential attribute of a great university teacher. On the contrary, excessive criticism and demands of teachers in relation to students (which basically represents the mirror â€“ reflection â€“ of the teacherâ€™s perceived responsibility) is considered by students as inappropriate, undesirable attribute of teacher. Based on analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization of theoretical knowledge and evaluation of the survey results, the aim of paper is to focus attention on two academic top- attributes of teacher: (a) the effort to instill in students a high responsibility for their own decisions/outcomes; (b) the skills to motivate and inspire students to expected results. To master a harmonized mixture of these two elements represents a difficult decision problem of many university teachers. Therefore, conclusion of the paper gives a simple qualitative model of decision-making that can simplify teacherâ€™s decision-making regarding the efforts to be popular among the students for easyÂ tasks and/versus be respected in motivating-and-inspiring approach based on precise and hard work and interaction of both the student and the teacher.Â
Effects of Ultrasonic Oscillations on Colloidal Properties of Sulfonated Drilling Fluids
Authors: Peng Bo , Guo Wen-Yu , Li Pan 
Published: January 2023

Summary
The property development of drilling fluids strongly relies on the emergence of novelty additives and the formulation design of drilling fluids. Few studies focus on the influences of preparation technology on various properties of drilling fluids. At present, high-speed mechanical agitation is still the only method of formulating drilling fluids in the industrial community. In the paper, two kinds of sulfonated drilling fluids that were used frequently in China were prepared by the combination of high-power ultrasound and high-speed mechanical agitation. After the mechanical agitation, we exerted ultrasonic oscillations on the sulfonated drilling fluids and intensified the input of ultrasonic energy by increasing ultrasonic time or power. In addition, the superposition of mechanical agitation during ultrasonic oscillations could further help the sulfonated drilling fluids to absorb more ultrasonic energy when the time and power of ultrasonic oscillations remained unchanged. The effects of ultrasonic oscillations on the colloidal properties of sulfonated drilling fluids were investigated. The results show that the introduction of ultrasonic energy into sulfonated drilling fluids is able to cause the formation of thinner and denser mudcakes on borehole walls and further reduce the low temperature and low pressure (LTLP) and high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) filtrate volume. The HTHP accumulative filtrate volume within 30 minutes can be decreased by a maximum of 24.7%. Simultaneously, various Bingham-type rheological values, particularly yield point, get decreased. The ultrasonic improvement of filtration and rheological properties benefits from the formation of the stable colloidal structure of drilling fluids under acoustic cavitation. According to the total organic carbon (TOC) measurements, it is found that ultrasonic oscillations promote the adsorption of sulfonated additives on bentonite clays. The analysis of particle size and zeta potential also confirms that ultrasonic oscillations not only decrease the average clay particle size but also enhance the zeta potential absolute value. In our experimental range, all the colloidal properties acquire the continuing improvement with the increase in ultrasonic energy input, which cannot be achieved only through the high-speed mechanical agitation. Compared with our previous research works, the subject investigated in the paper is the given drilling fluid system, but not the bentonite suspension containing one single additive. It indicates that we take a step forward in the field application of ultrasound-assisted mud preparation technique.
Nonlinear dynamics of the dual-loop optoelectronic oscillator based on polarization multiplexing.
Authors: Zhang Xiaohao , Wu Ruihuan , Li Bo , Hong Weiyi 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

We theoretically investigate the temporal dynamics of the dual-loop OEO based on polarisation multiplexing. The delay-differential equation (DDE) for this dual-loop OEO system is presented. The microwave envelope equation and its stationary solutions are derived. Then, the stability analysis on the stationary solutions is performed and the gain threshold under the different coupling coefficients when the bifurcation occurs is calculated. In addition, the variation of the output microwave amplitude as a function of the loop gain and coupling coefficient is studied. The experimental measurements confirmed the results obtained from the theoretical and numerical analysis.
Vulnerability reduction in post-conflict areas through a Nexus approach to sustainable food production systems: a case study in Colombia
Authors: Caucci Serena , Guzman-Molina Jairo , Al-Qubati Abdulhakeem , Schellens Marie 
Published: January 2023

Abstract

To increase the resilience of agroecosystems, and allow for sustainable economic reactivation, it is vital that the introduction of sustainable measures - particularly in agriculture – is advanced via an integrated management approach such as the Resource Nexus. An essential aspect of this approach is to optimise the efficiency of ecosystems and resources in conjunction with environmentally friendly economic growth. Colombia has experienced the impact of armed conflict over many years, while geographic regions have been shaped by environmental conflicts; resulting in vulnerable areas suffering from land and population inequalities that also translate into wicked planning for resilient food systems. This paper addresses a double challenge: the improvement of natural resources management and reducing the population's vulnerability in line with the principles of inclusion and gender equity. The paper developed a methodology to identify those productive regions that require improved management at the landscape level, which could benefit under the main framework of the water-energy-food Nexus. It also provides evidence of the value of the science-policy interface to ensure increased social equity, economic growth, and the conservation of resources. A geographic information system approach has been utilised to spatially evaluate the effects of land-use change, ecosystem services provision, and the impacts of climate change at the municipality scale of productive agricultural regions. The objectives of this research were to: (i) evaluate the impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on natural resources, (ii) assess productive landscape fragmentation due to the overuse of resources, and (iii) consider ecosystem services planning as an operational methodology for municipality ecosystem-based management. The study results show a decrease in the natural Andean Forest, coupled with an increase in agricultural fields over the past 35 years, and a decrease in freshwater availability in the last decade. The expansion trend of the agricultural frontier into the protected areas is also highlighted.
Avalanche Susceptibility mapping of District Shigar, Pakistan using GIS-based MCDA–AHP modeling
Authors: Ali Farman , Zhang Jia-Hua , Alam Masroor , Sajjad Meer , Abbas Saqlain , Hussain Arif , Ramzan Muhammad , Hussain Faisal 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
In snow-covered mountainous terrain like the Himalayas, avalanches are responsible for the majority of fatalities and property damage. Statistics and information on its possibility are typically poor and unavailable in complex terrains. Recognizing avalanche-prone locations and making avalanche susceptibility maps available can assist decision-makers and planners in developing successful avalanche risk reduction strategies. The goal of this research is to use a multi-criteria decision analysis–analytical hierarchy process model in a GIS to create an avalanche susceptibility map for the Shigar valley region, North Pakistan. Slope, aspect, curvature, elevation, terrain roughness, and ground cover are the most important avalanche occurrence components in this model. The analyzed factors were created using STRM DEM and Landsat 8 satellite data. The correctness of the findings is determined by looking at the avalanche inventory map of recorded avalanche sites. The area under the ROC curve (ROC-AUC) method was used to calculate the prediction accuracy. Using ROC-AUC, the validation findings have a prediction accuracy of 91%. Decision-makers on a local and regional level can apply the present study approach in the future to improve avalanche preparedness and planning.