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Translating poetry through AI and MT: The case study of "a slumber did my spirit seal" by William Wordsworth.
No full textIn today's fast-paced world, translating pragmatic or technical texts has become significantly quicker than in the past. This acceleration can be attributed to the advancements in translation technologies, which have revolutionized the translation process, making it moreefficient and timesaving. The presence of state-of-the-art tools and technologies in translation has contributed significantlyto theproductivity oftranslation services, particularly inthe localization industry, where simultaneous global releases of products are crucial (Olohan, 2017; Balkul, 2016, Pym, 2014).Astranslation needs continue torise, thevolumeofmaterialsrequiringtranslationhas expandedexponentially. Thisgrowth posesa challengeto the traditional approach of human translation, prompting theexploration of alternativemethodstomeettheincreasing demand for multilingual content. In recent years, machine translation systems have emerged as a potential solution, raising questions about the future role of human translators. Initially developed to provide acceptable and readable translations of pragmatictexts, machinetranslationsystems arenowbeingtested in literary and poetic content. Even more interestingly, AI systems have also started to be tested in poetry and literary translation. Whilesuch systemsseem adequate in technical translations, their application to the nuances and complexitiesof literary worksremainsrelatively uncharted territory
Investigation of oxidation and hot corrosion behavior of manganese slag coatings
No full textIn this study, the oxidation and hot corrosion behaviors of the manganese slag coating system were investigated. Manganese slag is a waste product generated during metal extraction and is used to reduce environmental impacts and raw material consumption. CoNiCrAlY bond coatings were produced using the high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) technique, and manganese slag coatings were produced using the atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) process. The produced coatings were subjected to isothermal oxidation (5 h, 25 h, 50 h, and 100 h) and hot corrosion tests (1 h, 3 h, 5 h, and 10 h) at 600 degrees C. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that the coating system containing manganese slag maintained its durability at certain temperatures and times without structural degradation. The findings show that manganese slag coating system is a potential alternative for different industrial applications. This study highlights the innovative uses of waste materials in surface engineering and their performance in high temperature-based processes
Insights from Earth Map: Unraveling Environmental Dynamics in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin
No full textThe Euphrates-Tigris Basin is experiencing significant environmental transformations due to climate change, Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC), and anthropogenic pressures. This study employs Earth Map, an open-access remote sensing platform, to comprehensively assess climate trends, vegetation dynamics, water resource variability, and land degradation across the basin. Key findings reveal a geographic shift toward aridity, with declining precipitation in high-altitude headwater regions and rising temperatures exacerbating water scarcity. While cropland expansion and localized improvements in land productivity were observed, large areas-particularly in hyperarid and steppe zones-show early signs of degradation, increasing the risk of dust source expansion. LULCC analysis highlights substantial wetland loss, irreversible urban growth, and agricultural encroachment into fragile ecosystems, with Iraq experiencing the most pronounced transformations. Climate projections under the SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios indicate intensified warming and aridity, threatening hydrological stability. This study underscores the urgent need for integrated water management, Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), and climate-resilient policies to safeguard the basin's ecological and socioeconomic resilience. Earth Map is a vital tool for monitoring environmental changes, offering rapid insights for policymakers and stakeholders in this data-scarce region. Future research should include higher-resolution datasets and localized socioeconomic data to improve adaptive strategies.Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Directorate General for Combating Desertification and Erosion [4389]The APC was funded by the Republic of Turkiye Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Directorate General for Combating Desertification and Erosion within the framework of the national project entitled Preparation of Tuerkiye's Desertification Sensitivity and Risk Maps which is Project Number: 4389
Solving Time-Fractional Nonlinear Variable-Order Delay PDEs Using Feedforward Neural Networks
No full textThis study presents an innovative application of Feedforward Neural Networks ‘FNNs’ to solve Variable-Order Fractional Partial Differential Equations ‘VO-FPDEs’ with time delays. Utilizing the Caputo definition, the variable-order fractional derivatives are approximated in terms of integer-order derivatives. The problem is reformulated as a system of partial differential equations with delay terms, which is then addressed using ‘FNNs’ to achieve explicit approximate solutions. Comprehensive error and convergence analyses validate the method’s precision and reliability. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is highlighted through numerical examples, with graphical and tabular representations showcasing minimal absolute errors and robust convergence. These results demonstrate the proposed method’s efficiency and simplicity, establishing it as a powerful tool for addressing complex fractional delay problems. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT GROUND TYPES ON AGILITY PERFORMANCE WITH AND WITHOUT THE BALL IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS
No full textBu çalışmanın amacı futbolcularda farklı zemin türlerinin (sentetik, doğal çim ve parke zeminde) toplu ve topsuz çeviklik performansına etkisinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada tek gruplu kesitsel nicel araştırma modeli kullanılmıştır. Araştırma grubunu, Sinop Amatör Futbol Liginde yer alan Tersane Spor takımındaki 16 gönüllü erkek oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada yapılan bütün uygulamalar 48 saat ara ile üç farklı zeminde (doğal çim, sentetik çim ve parke zemin) yapılmıştır. Boy ve kilo ölçümlerinden sonra futbolculara doğal çim, sentetik çim ve parke zeminde toplu ve topsuz olarak Illinois Çeviklik ve 505 Çeviklik Testleri uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde SPSS 22.0 programı kullanılmış, veriler değerlendirilirken frekans, yüzde, ortalama ve standart sapma gibi tanımlayıcı istatistiksel yöntemlerden yararlanılmıştır. Toplu ve topsuz şekilde uygulanan her iki çeviklik test sonuçlarına go?re, doğal çimde elde edilen çeviklik test sonuçlarının diğer zeminlere (sentetik çim ve parke zemin) kıyasla daha iyi olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak yüzeyin mekanik özelliğinin fiziksel performansta ve çeviklikte belirleyici olduğu, antrenman veya müsabakalarda kullanılan zeminin performans ve sakatlık periyodu üzerinde etkili olabileceği söylenebilir.The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different ground types (synthetic, natural grass and hardwood ground) on agility performance with and without the ball in football players. A single-group cross-sectional quantitative research design was used in the study. The research group consists of 16 volunteer male players from the Tersane Sports team in the Sinop Amateur Football League. All applications in the research were made on three different surfaces (natural grass, synthetic grass and parquet floor) with a 48-hour interval. After height and weight measurements, the Illinois Agility and 505 Agility Tests were applied to the football players with and without the ball on natural grass, synthetic grass and hardwood surfaces. The SPSS 22.0 program was used for data analysis, and descriptive statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were utilized in the evaluation of the data. According to the results of both agility tests applied with and without the ball, it was determined that the agility test results obtained on natural grass were better compared to other surfaces (synthetic grass and parquet floor). As a result, it can be said that the mechanical properties of the surface are decisive in physical performance and agility, and the ground used in training or competitions can have an effect on performance and injury period
Nevşehir Kent Peyzajının Yeşil Altyapı Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
No full textSon yıllarda ülkemizde peyzaj mimarları tarafından sıklıkla gündeme gelen çalışma konularından biri de Yeşil Altyapı (YA) yaklaşımı ve uygulamalarıdır. Kent peyzajının önemli bileşenleri olan parklar, yeşil alanlar ve açık alanlar ile yeşil koridorlar YA’nın önemli bileşenleridir. Bu çalışmanın amacı YA’nın bir bileşeni olan parklar ve yeşil alanların Nevşehir Belediye sınırları içinde seçilen mahalleler ölçeğinde ağ sistemi oluşturması, başta bitki örtüsü ve donatı elemanları ile evrensel ölçütlere uygun nitelikle değerlendirilmesidir. Bu amaçla çalışmanın araştırma sorusu “Nevşehir belediye sınırları içindeki peyzaj alanları Avrupa Komisyonu tarafından geliştirilmiş yeşil altyapı sistem kurgusuna uygun hizmet etmekte midir?” olarak belirlenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında Nevşehir merkezdeki 22 mahalle sahip olduğu ekolojik ve sosyal veriler bazında incelenmiş, bunlardan ekolojik koridor oluşturacak biçimde birbirine komşu 5 mahalle seçilmiştir. Bu çalışmada yeşil alanların sistematik değerlendirmesi alan-nüfus ilişkisi bağlamında değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçta incelenen 5 mahallede kişi başına düşen yeşil alan miktarlarının imar kanunu ve imar planında zorunlu 10 metrekare standardını yakalayamasa da, kentin yeşil alan omurgasına önemli katkılar sunduğu sonucuna varılmıştır
Psychometric Properties of the Interpersonal Hopelessness Scale and Testing the Assumptions of Interpersonal Theory of Suicide
No full textBackgroundThe interpersonal theory of suicide presumes that hopelessness about interpersonal conditions of perceived burdensomeness (PB) and thwarted belongingness (TB) precipitate active suicide ideation. However, it was suggested that there is a paucity of research investigating the role of interpersonal hopelessness (IH) in suicide ideation.ObjectiveIn Study 1, the objective was to adapt the Interpersonal Hopelessness Scale (IHS) to Turkish. Study 2 aimed to test whether PB, TB, general hopelessness, and IH predict suicide ideation and to investigate how much of the unique variance in suicide ideation was explained by IH.MethodsIn two studies using cross-sectional design (Study 1: N = 387, 53.2% female; Study 2: N = 407, 70.52% female), the variables of interest were tested through confirmatory factor analysis and a hierarchical regression model. Study measures for both studies were completed via paper-pencil method.ResultsThe psychometric properties of the IHS were adequate for the sample recruited, and PB, TB, general hopelessness, and IH were significant predictors of suicide ideation, with IH accounting for statistically significant unique variance.ConclusionsResults offer preliminary evidence of the utility of the IHS and contribute to over 10 years of empirical evidence supporting the interpersonal theory of suicide within the context of young adulthood
Harnessing knowledge management for enhanced performance: the mediating roles of market orientation and customer relationship capability in e-commerce
No full textPurposeThe purpose of this research is to examine the impact of knowledge management on financial and market performance in e-commerce companies, and the mediation variable effects of market orientation and customer relations ability.Design/methodology/approachIn the research, data were collected from 667 middle and senior managers working in e-commerce (online shopping) companies via an online survey. Although the necessary explanations were made, sufficient time was given, and the number of questions was kept reasonable, the surveys of 17 participants were excluded from the analysis because they showed zero standard deviation. Random sampling method was used in sample selection. The survey was uploaded to an online system and filled out only by people with certain qualifications (working in the mentioned e-commerce companies, working at the mentioned level). Jamaovi 2.3.28 software was used in the research to determine confirmatory factor analysis and descriptive statistics.FindingsThe results show that knowledge management positively affects both market orientation and customer relations ability. Additionally, both mediation variables have a positive impact on financial and market performance. Therefore, knowledge management indirectly increases performance by increasing mediation factors.Research limitations/implicationsThe fact that the research is limited to a specific sample of middle and senior level managers working in e-commerce companies may affect the generalizability of the findings. Future research could extend the model to other industries and include different organizational levels to verify and extend the applicability of the results.Practical implicationsE-commerce companies can improve their financial and market performance by investing in knowledge management practices that improve market orientation and customer relationship capability. Additionally, the importance of integrating knowledge management strategies to improve overall business performance is emphasized.Originality/valueThe research is one of the studies investigating the mediation roles of market orientation and customer relations ability in the relationship between knowledge management and business performance in the e-commerce sector. The research provides valuable information to both academic researchers and practitioners
The Relationship between Parents' Attitudes towards Children's Sexual Education and Their Sexual Communication and Affecting Factors
No full textAmaç: Ebeveynlerin çocuklarının cinsel eğitimine yönelik tutumları ile cinsel iletişimleri arasındaki ilişkiyi ve etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Araştırma Aralık-Haziran 2022 tarihleri arasında kesitsel-korelasyonel araştırma deseni kullanılarak dahil etme kriterlerini karşılayan 305 ebeveynle yürütülmüştür. Veriler “Demografik Bilgi Formu”, “Cinsel Eğitime Yönelik Tutum Ölçeği” ve “Ebeveynler İçin Cinsel İletişim Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Veriler SPSS for Windows 25.0 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı istatistikler, bağımsız örneklem t testi ve ANOVA kullanılmıştır. Korelasyon ve lojistik regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Bulgular: Çocukların yaş ortalaması 10,03±5,39 olup %52,1'i kızdır. Ebeveynler 18-55 yaş arasındadır. Ebeveyn özelliklerinin cinsel eğitime yönelik tutumlarla ilişkili en güçlü yordayıcılarının annenin eğitim düzeyi ve çalışma durumu olduğu bulundu (pObjective: To determine the relationship between parents' attitudes towards their children's sexual education and their sexual communication and the influencing factors. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted with 305 parents who met the inclusion criteria using a cross-sectional-correlational research design between December and June 2022. Data were collected using the “Demographic Information Form”, “Attitude Towards Sexual Education Scale” and “Sexual Communication Scale for Parents”. Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows 25.0 program. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t test and ANOVA were used in the analysis of the data. Correlation and logistic regression analyzes were performed. Results: The mean age of the children was 10.03±5.39 and 52.1% were girls. The parents were between the ages of 18-55. The strongest predictors of parental characteristics associated with attitudes towards sexual education were the mother's education level and employment status (
Future of Wound Management: Multifunctional Antimicrobial Bioadhesives
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