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Accessibility focused hotel location selection using ENTROPY-COPRAS methods
Get PDFPurposeThis study aims to determine the most suitable location for a hotel in Afyonkarahisar, T & uuml;rkiye, by evaluating various factors with a particular focus on accessibility. The research identifies the importance of key criteria, including accessibility, land cost, natural resources and competition, to support decision-making in hotel location selection.Design/methodology/approachA multi-criteria decision-making approach integrating the ENTROPY and COPRAS methods was applied. The weights of the selected criteria were determined using the ENTROPY method based on data from 11 thermal hotels in Afyonkarahisar. Subsequently, five alternative locations were evaluated using the COPRAS method to identify the best hotel location.FindingsThe results indicate that natural resources (0.48) and land cost (0.13) are the most critical factors in selecting a hotel location. Among the evaluated alternatives, A1 emerged as the best location due to its direct access to natural resources. The study highlights the significance of accessibility-based factors in hotel location selection.Practical implicationsThis study introduces a practical framework to guide decision-makers in the hotel location selection process. Moreover, it suggests that in regions endowed with natural resources, locating in close proximity to these resources is a more rational strategy than attempting to avoid competition.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by adopting an integrated ENTROPY-COPRAS approach to hotel location selection, specifically from an accessibility perspective. The findings offer practical insights for tourism sector stakeholders, including investors and policymakers, by providing a structured decision-making framework
İmam-Hatip Liselerinde Temel Dini Bilgiler Dersinin Öğretimi Üzerine Nitel Bir Analiz
Get PDFİnsan akıl ve irade sahibidir ve bu özellikleriyle eğitilebilen bir varlıktır. Çalışmanın temel amacı, İmam-Hatip Liselerinde (İHL) Temel Dini Bilgiler (TDB) dersinin öğretimi üzerine nitel bir analiz yapmaktır. Bu amaçla çalışmada TDB dersinin öğretim programı, temel felsefesi, amaçları incelenmiştir. TDB dersinin ünite ve kazanımları incelenmiş, kazanımların taksonomik sınıflaması yapılmıştır. TDB dersinin ana konuları iman, ibadet, ahlak başlıklarında işlenmiş, TDB dersinde mevcut güncel konular ve problemlere yer verilmiştir. Sonuçta çalışma, TDB dersini işlerken nelere dikkat edilmesi gerektiği ve daha nitelikli bir TDB dersi işlenmesi konusuna vurgu yaparak tamamlanmaktadır. Bu araştırma nitel desenli bir çalışmadır. Çalışmada doküman analizi tekniği kullanılmıştır. İHL Temel Dini Bilgiler dersi öğretim programı, doküman analizi tekniğinin verilerini oluşturmaktadır. TDB dersinin temel felsefesi, kazanımları, kapsamı düşünüldüğünde bu dersin kaliteli bir şekilde işlenmesi önemli bir gereksinimdir. Ayrıca bugünün gençlerinin iman, ibadet ve ahlak gibi İslam’ın temel konuları üzerine sahip olmaları gereken bilgi ve algıyı İslam’ın özüne uygun olarak kazanmaları sorumluluğu da düşünüldüğünde TDB dersinin hem ortaokul ve liselerde hem de İHL okullarında nitelikli işlenmesinin önemi ortadadır. Hatta İslam’a dair farklı anlayış ve yaşantıların ortaya çıkmasına neden olabilecek güncel problemler ve çözümü için de dersin önemi ortadadır. İşte bu araştırma bu dersin öğretim programını analiz ederken bu gereksinimlere vurgu yapmakta, dersin kalitesini arttırmaya ve alana katkı sağlamaya çalışmaktadır. Dersin temel felsefesi, öğrencilerin Allah ve Resulüne karşı sorumluluklarını öğrenmeleri, bireysel ve toplumsal sorumluluklarının farkında olmaları, iman, ibadet, ahlak ve sosyal hayatla ilgili konuları temel düzeyde öğrenmeleri, ahlaki tavır ile tutumlar açısından tutarlılık gösteren bireyler olarak yetişmelerini sağlamaktır. Bu amaca uygun olarak belirlenen 47 kazanımının 37’si bilişsel alanla, 10’u duyuşsal alanla ilgilidir. Bu kazanımlara ulaşabilmek için TDB dersi iman, ibadet ve ahlak konularını temele almaktadır. TDB dersi öğretmenleri bu konuları işlerken iman, ibadet ve ahlak öğretiminde güncel sorunları ele almaya, çağdaş öğretim yöntem ve teknikleri kullanarak dersin niteliğini artırmaya çalışmalıdırlar
Exploring the status of brucellosis in pregnant women presented with febrile illness at different healthcare facilities of Vehari and Lodhran zones of Pakistan
Get PDFBackground Brucellosis is an important zoonotic disease which causes stillbirth and abortion in pregnant women. It remains undiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms like febrility, a very common ailment sign. Accordingly, this study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk-determinants of brucellosis among pregnant women presented with febrile condition to healthcare facilities of Vehari and Lodhran regions of southern Punjab-Pakistan. Methods For this cross-sectional study, a total of 250 pregnant women with febrile condition were approached. Of these, 200 willing women were included in this study. Blood samples of participants were analyzed for sero-detection of brucellosis using serum agglutination test (SAT) and commercially available indirect-ELISA kits (sensitivity and specificity>95%) followed by detection of Brucella (B.) species using PCR. Univariate and multivariate analyses were employed to determine the risk factors associated with brucellosis. Results Overall seropositivity rate of brucellosis by SAT in study population was 18% whereas ELISA revealed the seroprevalence rate of 12% (n = 24/200). PCR findings showed the presence of B. abortus and B. melitensis in seropositive participants. Analysis revealed that nutritional status (P = 0.037, OR=0.2431), educational status (P = 0.049, OR=0.2168), contact with Brucella-susceptible animals (P = 0.009, OR=10.5142), abortion history (P = 0.012, OR=8.7308), raw milk's consumption (P = 0.002, OR=37.1499) and disease awareness (P < 0.001, OR=0.0340) were significantly associated risk factors with brucellosis. Data regarding clinical manifestations revealed the highest frequency (87.50%) of fatigue with general weakness and lowest one of night sweats (20.83%) in seropositive women. Conclusions Brucellosis is prevalent in febrile pregnant women of study area. It is suggested to devise disease control/prevention measures which may include but not limited to enhancing awareness about disease-dynamics, improving disease diagnostic facilities and immunization of susceptible animals from where disease originate.Pakistan Agricultural Research Council [3-141/2019]; Pakistan Agricultural Research Council under Agricultural Linkages ProgramThis work was supported by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council under Agricultural Linkages Program (vide grant No. AS 173 (F. No. 3-141/2019 (ALP)-P&DD-PARC dated 09-10-2020). The funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript
The Effect of Occupational Accidents and Diseases among the Tourist Guides on their Intention to Quit
Get PDFThe study hopes to determine the effects of occupational accidents and diseases experienced by active tourist guides on their intention to leave the profession. To obtain the data needed within the scope of the study, semi-structured interview technique was used. Snowball sampling was employed and 28 participants were reached. Themes and codes were determined with the Maxqda qualitative analysis program. Afterwards, each theme was examined comprehensively and comments were made regarding them. According to the findings, it was determined that occupational accidents mostly occur in the tour vehicle and at the historical site. In addition, it was determined that the duration of occupational diseases varies between 1 week and 3 years and that tourist guides generally receive supportive treatment during this process. It was determined that occupational diseases experienced by tourist guides include not being able to make their voices heard, not being able to speak for a long time, not being able to stand for a long time due to back pain, and not being able to walk. In order to minimize occupational accidents / occupational diseases and reduce physical fatigue, agencies should organize the rest periods of tourist guides. In addition, TUREB and relevant professional chambers should organize in-service training to inform tourist guides about work accidents and occupational diseases that they may encounter in their professional lives, and it is recommended that training be provided on occupational health and safety to minimize possible risks
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Vulnerable Countries Through the SDG 13: A Cross-Sectoral Analysis
Get PDFThe adverse impacts of climate change are felt more acutely in vulnerable countries, including least developed countries (LDC) with limited resources, developing countries (DC) with diverse socio-economic challenges, and small island developing states (SIDS) that face particular exposure due to their geographic characteristics. Although they are most at risk, the adaptation and resilience strategies of these country groups have not been comprehensively analyzed on a sectoral basis, complicating effective climate adaptation planning. For such an analysis, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), prepared and published by these countries, are key policy documents outlining sectoral priorities, strategic goals, and planned adaptation actions. This study systematically analyzes 46 vulnerable countries' NAPs within the sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework using a multi-scale content analysis. The results show that socioeconomic conditions and institutional capacities shape countries' adaptation priorities. Agriculture, food, and livestock emerge as the most fragile sectors across all groups. Sectoral actions predominantly align with SDG 13.3, emphasizing awareness and capacity building. The prominence of sustainable resource management strategies in DC results from efforts to integrate development with climate policies, and developing context-specific strategies that engage multiple stakeholders is critical for enhancing governance in SIDS. Building local resilience relies on capacity development in climate-sensitive sectors as key tools for LDC, and enhancing knowledge, awareness, and capacity remains a fundamental component of adaptation strategies across all country groups
Determination of block movements of the middle segment of the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ) by GNSS
No full textBu tez çalışması kapsamında odaklanılan bölge, Kuzey Anadolu'nun orta kesiminde yer almakta olup, doğuda Tokat-Niksar, batıda Kastamonu-Ilgaz, kuzeyde Sinop ve güneyde Yozgat ile sınırlandırılmaktadır. Çalışma bölgesi olarak belirlenen bu alanda Kuzey Anadolu Fay Zonunun (KAFZ) anakolu haricinde güneye ve kuzeye doğru uzanan splay (ana fay zonundan ayrılan faylar) faylar da bulunmaktadır. Bunlardan biri olan Merzifon-Esençay Fayı sağ yönlü doğrultu atımlı bir fay olup doğu-batı doğrultusunda KAFZ'a paralel olarak Çorum'un İskilip İlçesine kadar uzanmakta ve Esençay, Amasya, Suluova, Diphacı, Laçin ve İskilip Segmentlerinden oluşmaktadır. Bir diğeri ise Tokat'ın Niksar İlçesinden başlayıp Çankırı Havzasına kadar uzandığı bilinen Sungurlu Fayı'dır. Ayrıca, Kastamonu Havzasının kuzey kesiminde yer alan Doğu-Batı doğrultusunda uzanan Ekinveren Fayı ve KAFZ ile Kırıkale-Erbaa Fay Zonu arasında kuzeybatı-güneydoğu yönünde meydana gelen sıkışma nedeniyle Geç Pliyosen döneminde aktif hale gelmiş olan Eldivan Fayı'dır. Bu çalışmada KAFZ'ın anakolu ile orta bölümündeki splay fayların oluşturduğu güncel deformasyonu belirlemek amacıyla 118 noktadan oluşan bir GNSS ağı tasarlanmıştır. Bu ağda yer alan noktaların geçmiş yıllardaki verileri temin edilmiş ve belirlenen noktalarda 2023-2024 yıllarında kampanya tipi GNSS ölçmeleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin GAMIT/GLOBK yazılımı ile değerlendirmesi yapılmış ve bölgenin güncel hız alanı <2 mm/yıl belirsizlikle üretilmiştir. Bu hızlar yardımıyla bölgenin güncel kinematik özelliklerini belirleyebilmek için 2, 3, 4, 5 veve 6 bloklu (nihai model) model tasarlanarak, ters çözüm yöntemi ve üç boyutlu elastik yarı uzaysal yer değiştirme modeli ile bloklara ait üç bileşendeki rotasyonel hareketler ve blok sınırlarını temsil eden faylara ait faya paralel ve dik hızlar TDEFNODE ve GeodSuit programları ile hesaplanmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında elde edilen sonuçlar, KAFZ orta kesiminde yer alan splay fayların aktif olduğunu ve bölgedeki deformasyonun yalnızca anakol üzerinde değil, bu faylar boyunca da dağıldığını göstermektedir. Blok model sonuçları, KAFZ anakolu boyunca sağ yanal hareketin doğudan batıya doğru arttığını ve splay faylar üzerinde de belirgin kayma hızlarının bulunduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Özellikle Sungurlu Fayı'nın sağ yanal ters bileşen, Merzifon-Esençay Fayı'nın yanal bileşene sahip eğim atımlı ve Ekinveren Fayı'nın sağ yönlü doğrultu atımlı bir fay yapısına sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, bölgedeki gerinim birikiminin sadece KAFZ anakolunda değil, aynı zamanda splay faylar boyunca da devam ettiğini ve deprem tehlike analizlerinin bu doğrultuda yeniden değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir.The region focused in this thesis is located in the middle part of Northern Anatolia and is bounded by Tokat-Niksar in the east, Kastamonu-Ilgaz in the west, Sinop in the north and Yozgat in the south. In addition to the main branch of the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ), there are also splay faults (faults diverging from the main fault zone) extending to the south and north. One of these, the Merzifon-Esençay Fault, is a right-lateral strike-slip fault and extends in the east-west direction parallel to the NAFZ until İskilip (Çorum) and consists of Esençay, Amasya, Suluova, Diphacı, Laçin and İskilip Segments. Another one is the Sungurlu Fault, which is known to start from Niksar (Tokat) and extend to the Çankırı Basin. In addition, the Ekinveren Fault, which is located in the northern part of the Kastamonu Basin, extends in the east-west direction and the Eldivan Fault, which became active in the Late Pliocene period due to the northwest-southeast compression between the NAFZ and the Kırıkale-Erbaa Fault Zone. In this study, a GNSS network consisting of 118 sites was designed to determine the current deformation caused by splay faults in the main branch and middle part of the NAFZ. The previous years' data of the GNSS sites in the network were provided and campaign-type GNSS measurements were carried out in 2023-2024. All data were evaluated with GAMIT/GLOBK software and the current velocity field of the region was calculated with an uncertainty of <2 mm/year. In order to determine the current kinematic characteristics of the region by using the velocities, models with 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 blocks (final model) was designed and rotations in three components of the blocks and slip rates of the faults representing the block boundaries were calculated with TDEFNODE and GeodSuit softwares by inverse solution method and three-dimensional elastic quasi-spatial displacement model. The results obtained from this study show that the splay faults in the middle part of the NAFZ are active, indicating that deformations occur not only on the main branch but also along the splay faults in the region. The block model results revealed that the strike-slip rates along the main branch of the NAFZ increase from east to west and there are also significant slip rates on the splay faults. In particular, Sungurlu Fault has a right-lateral fault structure with reverse component, Merzifon-Esençay Fault has a strike-slip fault structure with lateral component and Ekinveren Fault has a strike-slip fault structure. These results indicate that the strain accumulation in the region occurs not only in the main branch of the NAFZ but also along the splay faults and that earthquake hazard analyses should be re-evaluated by taking these results into account
The experiences and suggestions of classroom teachers working abroad on lesson and break time in primary school
No full textBu araştırmanın amacı, yurt dışında görev yapmış sınıf öğretmenlerinin ilkokulda ders ve teneffüs süresine ilişkin deneyimleri ve önerilerini incelemektir. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yönteminden fenomenoloji (olgubilim) deseni tercih edilmiştir. Bu doğrultuda yurt dışında en az beş yıl süreyle görev yapmış 11 öğretmen ile görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile elde edilmiştir. Görüşmeler öğretmenlerin kendilerini rahat hissettikleri yerlerde (Sınıf, konferans salonu, okul bahçesi, öğretmenler odası vb.) yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler 30-35 dakika aralığında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcıların görüşlerinden elde edilen verileri analiz etmek için tematik analiz yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öğretmen görüşlerini doğru bir şekilde aktarmak için doğrudan alıntılara da yer verilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre bazı AB ülkelerinde uygulanan ve bir çeşit blok ders uygulaması olan, art arda 40 dakikalık dersler öğretmenler tarafından önerilmiştir. Ayrıca 1. Sınıf öğrencilerinin diğer sınıflara göre daha az süre derslerinin olması, öğrenci ihtiyaçları için en az 20 dakikalık uzun bir teneffüsün bulunması, öğrencilerin öğretmenleri ile daha fazla iç içe olmalarının sağlanması, teneffüs sürelerinde okullara göre esnek sürelerin belirlenmesinin önemine vurgular yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar ayrıntılı olarak tartışılarak uygulayıcılara ve araştırmacılara yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.The purpose of this research is to examine the experiences and suggestions of classroom teachers who have worked abroad regarding lesson and break times in primary schools. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was preferred in the research. In this regard, interviews were held with 11 teachers who had worked abroad for at least five years. The data was obtained with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. The interviews were held in places where teachers felt comfortable (classroom, conference hall, school garden, teachers' room, etc.). Interviews were held between 30-35 minutes. Thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained from the participants' opinions. Direct quotations are also included to convey teacher opinions accurately. According to the results of the research, teachers recommended consecutive 40-minute lessons, which is a kind of block lesson practice in some EU countries. In addition, the importance of 1st grade students having fewer lessons than other grades, having a long break of at least 20 minutes to meet student needs, ensuring that students are more in touch with their teachers, and determining flexible breaks according to schools was emphasized. The results obtained were discussed in detail and suggestions were made for practitioners and researchers
Investigation of the effects of 3D printing parameters on mechanical tests of PLA parts produced by MEX 3D printing using Taguchi method
No full textWith the widespread use of the Material Extrusion method in the 3D printing industry, it has become important to determine the optimum printing parameters to improve the mechanical characteristics of Polylactic Acid material according to the place of use. It is important to choose the right press parameters according to the forces to which the material is subjected. In research, we examined the impacts of 3D printing parameters such as Layer Thickness, Infill Density, Raster Angle, Printing Speed, and Wall Thickness on mechanical tests covering tensile, compression, flexural, impact, hardness, and surface roughness. We employed Taguchi analysis to streamline the number of experiments and determine the optimal printing parameters to maximize mechanical performance. Five samples were determined for each experimental design measurement. According to the results of the research, Layer Thickness and Infill Density parameters were found to be very important parameters in mechanical tests according to the effect and contribution ratios. The effect ranking of the Infill Density parameter on tensile, compressive and impact strength was the best (1) and the contribution rate was the highest (55.21%, 80.86% and 63.61%). In flexural strength, the order of effect and contribution rate (25.66%) were found in the 2nd place. The effect of Layer Thickness parameter on impact, hardness and surface roughness tests was found to be significant (2,1 and 1). The effect values in tensile and compression tests were also found to be moderate (3). Considering the efficiency levels and contribution rates for the other parameters, the order of importance can be listed as Wall Thickness, Raster Angle and Printing Speed. With the help of this study, the importance levels of the parameters during the formation of parts under combined forces were determined and presented to the literature.Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Taif University, Saudi Arabia [TU-DSPP-2024-53]; University of Godollo, HungaryOpen access funding provided by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This research was funded by Taif University, Saudi Arabia, through project number (TU-DSPP-2024-53). Open access funding provided by University of Godollo, Hungary
Examen de los efectos diferenciales de las reformulaciones y elicitaciones en la captación y el uso de condicionales contrafactuales en inglés por parte de estudiantes turcos de ILE
No full textThe study investigated the differential effects of reformulations and elicitations during the use of a complex linguistic structure, namely, English past counterfactual conditionals. It also explored how proficiency level of learners mediated the successful use of the target form. Sixty Turkish EFL learners were employed and distributed into three groups: reformulations (n = 20), elicitations (n = 20), and control (n = 20). During the online delivery of courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the learners met their instructors synchronously outside class times over a period of five weeks for the administration of the treatment and data collection. To prompt the use of the target linguistic structure, the researcher developed an oral production task. The immediate learner uptake measures and pretest-posttest results were analyzed to evaluate the effectiveness of both feedback strategies. The analysis comparing the measure of learner uptake indicated a greater number of successful corrections for reformulations. The data from the pretest-posttest measures also suggested that the reformulations group outperformed the elicitations and control group. It was also revealed that the proficiency level of learners had a mediating role only for reformulations. The findings of the study were discussed with reference to pedagogical implications
Smokers' Reactions to Anti-Smoking Advertisements: A Preliminary Neuromarketing Study
No full textThere is a substantial body of research on how anti-smoking advertisements are perceived by smokers and which types of messages are most effective. However, these studies have not reached a consensus, producing diverse and sometimes contradictory findings. This study aims to explore how different types of messages in anti-smoking advertisements influence smokers and whether these advertisements prompt behavioral changes toward quitting smoking. To achieve this, a study was conducted with 40 smokers using neuromar-keting methods, including eye tracking, face coding, andelectroencephalography. Participants were exposed to two advertisements: one with a positive message frame emphasizing the benefits of quitting smoking and another with a negative message frame highlighting the consequences of not quitting. The findings reveal that advertisements with positive messaging attract greater attention, are more memorable, and are more effective in encouraging smoking cessation. Additionally, it was observed that individuals with higher levels of smoking addiction tend to retain positive messages more effectively and are more likely to avoid negative messages. Therefore, the study concludes that anti-smoking advertisements should emphasize positive mes-saging to achieve greater effectiveness