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Audiovisual Translation: A Case Study of What We Wanted
No full textThis study examines the English and Turkish subtitles of the German Netflix film Was Wir
Wollten based on its dubbed version. In the film, main characters Alice and Niklas speak
Standard High German (Hochdeutsch), while Christl communicates in South Tyrolean
German, a distinct dialect, with her husband Romed and their children. To highlight cultural
contrasts between the families, Saran Digital Studios, responsible for the Turkish subtitles
and dubbing, made a notable localization decision: they replaced South Tyrolean German
with Aegean Turkish in the dubbed version. According to interviews with Saran Digital
Studios and Netflix officials, various Turkish dialects, including the Black Sea accent, were
considered before finalizing the dubbing by the officials. The Aegean dialect was, however,
chosen for its comprehensibility, as many Turkish viewers might be unfamiliar with regional
dialects. As known, the Aegean dialect is closely associated with comedy in Türkiye,
potentially creating a mismatch since Was Wir Wollten is a drama. This study explores how
these localization choices affect Turkish audiences' interpretation of the film's themes. It
investigates whether the use of the Aegean dialect leads viewers to perceive the drama as
comedic, how effectively the film's message is conveyed in Turkish dubbing, and whether
Eastern or Southeastern dialects might have better preserved the original dramatic tone
providing that they were chosen by the officials. The research aims to contribute to
audiovisual translation studies, examining the role of dialects in localization and audience
reception
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Enhancing Learning Systems and Transforming Educational Paradigms
No full textThis study ventures into the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and its potential to revolutionize the learning experience. Through a qualitative approach, we investigate how advanced AI-driven educational tools can enhance learning systems through tailored learning experiences, AI-powered adaptive tutoring platforms, immersive digital learning environments, and AI-assisted assessment and feedback systems. From a theoretical perspective, we utilize the constructivist theory of learning as a study framework to explain the role of technology in AI-facilitated personalized and collaborative knowledge construction. This study was executed in three stages. First, we present a brief overview of AI and its recent impact on the education system, including its ethical considerations and implementation hurdles. In the second stage, we propose the potential implications for learning contexts through the constructivist lens, the process of AI-supported cognitive development, and the use of AI tools for optimizing educational processes through AI and transformation in educational paradigms and study work. The findings suggest that institutions can unlock new opportunities for efficiency, accessibility, and personalized learning by adopting AI technology, but they also highlight the need to address ethical considerations and implementation hurdles. This study also contributes to future studies by examining the impact of AI on student outcomes, teacher roles, and institutional practices in education, as well as exploring ethical and equity concerns in AI-driven educational settings
Nonlinear impulsive Hahn—Sturm—Liouville problems on the whole line
No full textImpulsive Hahn—Sturm—Liouville problems in singular cases are discussed. The existence
of solutions of such equations on the whole axis and in the case of Weyl’s limit-circle has been
investigated. First, we construct the corresponding Green’s function. This boundary-value
problem is thus reduced to a fixed point problem. Later, we demonstrate the existence
and uniqueness of the solutions to this problem by using the traditional Banach fixed
point theorem. Finally, we derive an existence theorem without considering the solution’s
uniqueness. We apply the well-known Schauder fixed point to obtain this result
Education for a Sustainable Future: The Impact of Environmental Education on Shaping Sustainable Values and Attitudes among Students
No full textIn the face of pressing global challenges, the role of education in shaping sustainable values and attitudes among students has become an urgent priority. This study delves into the immediate impact of education and awareness on students’ knowledge, values, and attitudes toward a sustainable future, with a specific focus on environmental education (EE). It examines various aspects of EE, including curriculum development, teacher training, environmental initiatives within educational institutions, and students’ comprehension of environmental issues. To understand the role of education in fostering a sustainable future, a 2-point Likert scale questionnaire was distributed to a randomly selected sample of 87 high school teachers. The results, analysed through multiple regression analysis, the chi-square test, the t-test, and Cronbach’s alpha value tests, underscore the urgent and significant role of EE in preparing children for a secure future. The study further highlights the increasing urgency and importance of EE in the face of climate change, positioning it as a crucial element for early childhood educational policies
Predicting Graduate University Admission in Azerbaijan Using Multiple Regression
Get PDFEach year, Azerbaijani universities strive to attract the best candidates for graduate degrees
within the academic hierarchy. Since 2005, one-third of undergraduates have been applying
for master’s programs. The admission decisions primarily depend on the State Examination
Center exam scores. This quantitative research mainly discusses the predictors of graduate
university admission based on numerous factors using multiple linear regression. This
study statistically measured four independent variables to predict university graduate
admission scores in 2021 (GAS21). Significant differences were found between the average
graduate admission scores of 2021 and those of 2020 (GAS20) and the percentage of
students who scored >86%. There was no evidence of a connection between graduate and
undergraduate admission scores and undergraduate enrollment. There is a need for more
theoretical and descriptive studies to verify whether universities/institutions lose their
prestige after the undergraduate degree
In: Arafat, S.M.Y., Rezaeian, M., Khan, M.M. (eds) Suicidal Behavior in Muslim Majority Countries
Get PDFSuicide is a multifaceted phenomenon involving biological, genetic, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental risk factors. Suicide occurs in all parts of the world; however, the prevalence of suicidal behavior varies significantly by region. Geographical disparities in the incidence of suicidal behavior can be attributed to several reasons, including the accuracy of suicide statistics and cultural and religious aspects. Suicide rates in Azerbaijan are not extremely high in comparison to other countries with similar geopolitical and socioeconomic backgrounds. The scarcity of scientific research regarding suicide in Azerbaijan does not allow for accurate identification of risk factors for suicide. Cultural constructs such as values and gender role expectations have an impact on the degree of suicide risk within the Azerbaijani population. In this chapter, we discuss various concepts such as stigma surrounding mental health and suicidality in general, self-construal, the construct of “culture of honor,” and their role in suicide risk. We believe that scientific findings, the development of psychometric instruments for risk assessment, and appropriate training for mental health professionals can improve the capacity for identifying at-risk populations, reduce the stigma associated with mental health, and eventually contribute to a better approach to suicide prevention and management in Azerbaijan
