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Kamboçya'da İslami finans: Zorluklar ve fırsatlar
No full textIslamic finance has grown rapidly globally, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, while non-Muslim countries continue to face significant challenges. This study explores the potential role of Islamic finance in Cambodia by examining the challenges, opportunities, and socio-economic conditions shaping its early development. It also addresses the existing knowledge gap by analysing stakeholder perspectives and drawing lessons from relevant ASEAN experiences. A qualitative research design was employed, using semi-structured written interviews with three key informants: a takaful representative, a Muslim community leader, and an academic, supported by secondary sources. The findings were analysed using a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) framework. The results show community demand, ethical motivation that support the feasibility of Islamic finance. However, major obstacles remain, including the absence of a regulatory framework, low public awareness, limited expertise and the lack of Shariah-governed institutions. Opportunities exist in financial inclusion, rural economic sectors and regional cooperation, while external threats include regulatory uncertainty and a small market size. The study concludes that Islamic finance is feasible and relevant for Cambodia but will require regulatory clarity, institutional engagement, capacity building and regional partnerships to advance. This research contributes to the limited literature on Islamic finance in non-Muslim-majority economies and offers practical insights for policymakers and financial institutions interested in ethical and inclusive finance.Bu çalışma, İslami finansın Kamboçya'daki potansiyel rolünü, erken gelişimini şekillendiren zorluklar, fırsatlar ve sosyo-ekonomik koşulları inceleyerek araştırmaktadır. İslami finans küresel olarak büyümesine rağmen, Kamboçya henüz resmi bir Şeriat'a uyumlu sistem getirmemiş olup, bu durum birçok Müslüman'ın inançlarıyla uyumlu finansal hizmetlere erişememesine neden olmaktadır. Bu araştırma, paydaş bakış açılarını, kurumsal kısıtlamaları ve Malezya, Endonezya ve Tayland gibi ASEAN bağlamlarından çıkarılan dersleri analiz ederek bu boşluğu ele almaktadır. Bir tekafül temsilcisi, bir Müslüman topluluk lideri ve bir akademisyen olmak üzere üç kilit bilgilenden alınan yarı yapılandırılmış yazılı mülakatlar kullanılarak nitel bir desen benimsenmiş ve bu veriler ikincil kaynaklarla desteklenmiştir. Bulgular, iç güçlü ve zayıf yönler ile dış fırsat ve tehditleri değerlendirmek üzere bir SWOT analizi çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Sonuçlar, İslami finansın uygulanabilirliğini destekleyen güçlü toplum talebi, etik motivasyon ve güvene dayalı ağlar olduğunu göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte, düzenleyici bir çerçevenin bulunmaması, düşük kamuoyu farkındalığı, sınırlı uzmanlık ve Şeriat'a göre yönetilen kurumların eksikliği gibi önemli engeller devam etmektedir. Finansal kapsayıcılık, kırsal ekonomik sektörler ve bölgesel iş birliği alanlarında fırsatlar mevcut olup, dış tehditler arasında düzenleyici belirsizlik ve küçük pazar büyüklüğü yer almaktadır. Çalışma, İslami finansın Kamboçya için uygulanabilir ve alakalı olduğu, ancak ilerleme kaydedebilmesi için düzenleyici açıklık, kurumsal taahhüt, kapasite geliştirme ve bölgesel ortaklıklar gerekeceği sonucuna varmaktadır. Bu araştırma, Müslüman olmayan çoğunluğa sahip ekonomilerdeki İslami finans literatürünün sınırlı olmasına katkıda bulunmakta ve etik ve kapsayıcı finansmanla ilgilenen politika yapıcılar ve finansal kurumlar için pratik içgörüler sunmaktadır
Mathematical modeling of crop water production functions for sugar beet
No full textCrop water production functions, which describe the relationship between yield and water use, are of great importance in determining the economic value of irrigation, identifying different irrigation strategies and determining optimum irrigation levels. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of Stewart, Jensen, Minhas, Blank and Rao functions in predicting root yield in sugar beet. Field studies were carried out in 2019 and 2020 in Bursa Yeni & scedil;ehir Vocational School Production Area. Water stress sensitivity indices of crop water production functions were determined using ET and yield values in the first year. Root yield values simulated with crop water production functions were compared with root yield values measured in the field in 2020. Sensitivity indices of sugar beet to water at four different growth stages were determined using five different crop water production models. Considering the sensitivity indices of sugar beet to water in four different growth periods, it was determined that the yield formation period (Y) was the most sensitive to water. Yield formation (Y) period was followed by vegetative (V) and establishment (E) periods. The least water-sensitive period of sugar beet was the ripening (R) period. Jensen and Minhas models were recommended when the sensitivity indices to water stress calculated for four different growth stages of sugar beet were compared
Subject and scope of mediation as to disputes from the real estate's transfer and acquisition of limited real rights
No full textRecently, some changes have been enacted with Law No. 7445 in Law No. 6325 on the Mediation (HUAK). With these new provisions, mediation in disputes related to immovable property and the mediation settlement agreement have been specifically regulated (HUAK Article 17/B, 18/B). In this context, two separate application regimes and procedures for mediation in immovable property disputes have emerged, namely voluntary and mandatory (HUAK Article 17/B/1; Article 18/B/1). In this respect, it is essential to be known the subject of disputes those covered by HUAK Article 17/B/1. Immovable property disputes that could fall into two separate groups mentioned in Art. 17/B/1 of HUAK ('transfer of immovable property', 'acquisition of limited real rights in immovable property') are disputes that relate to ownership or changes in ownership of real rights in the imovable property. These disputes are directed towards the establishment or acquisition of real rights in the immovable property, as to active side of disputes. In this regard, 'disputes over the transfer of immovable property' involve claims of transfer of ownership of immovable property through acquisition, which entail as a rule voluntary claim; while 'disputes over the establishment-acquisition of limited real rights in immovable property' involve claims of establishment or acquisition of easement-servitude-mortgage rights through a voluntary or legal claim
Bursa Fatih Sultan Mehmet Boulevard: Evaluation and suggestions in terms of transportation and landscape
No full textBursa'nın önemli ulaşım akslarından biri olan Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) Bulvarı, ticaret ve sosyal yaşamın merkezi olmasının yanı sıra yoğun araç ve yaya kullanımı ile Çevresel, ekolojik ve sosyal sorunlar barındırmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda bu çalışma, FSM Bulvarı’nı ulaşım ve peyzaj açısından analiz ederek bu sorunlara yönelik çözüm önerileri geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yerinde gözlem ve mevcut alan kullanımlarının değerlendirilmesine dayalı olarak gerçekleştirilen analizlerde bulvarın, peyzaj bileşenleri ve erişilebilirlik unsurları GZFT(SWOT) analizi ile detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiş ve değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, FSM Bulvarı’nın sürdürülebilir kentsel planlama ilkeleri doğrultusunda daha yaşanabilir ve fonksiyonel bir alan haline getirilmesine yönelik öneriler sunmaktadır.Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) Boulevard, one of the major transportation axes of Bursa, occupies a central position in terms of commercial and social activities; however, it also presents various environmental, ecological, and social challenges due to high vehicular and pedestrian density. In Transportation, Landscape, Accessibility Highlights transportation and landscaping ISTD, Vol.6, No.1, 2025 96 this context, the study aims to analyze FSM Boulevard through a multidimensional approach focusing on transportation and landscape components, and to develop solution-oriented proposals for the identified issues. The research was conducted based on on-site observations and evaluations of existing land use. Landscape elements and accessibility features were examined in detail, and the findings were assessed using a SWOT analysis. The study aims to propose strategic interventions to transform FSM Boulevard into a more livable, accessible, and functional public space in accordance with the principles of sustainable urban planning
Examination of pre-service teachers’ feedback literacy perceptions in terms of various variables
No full textBu araştırmanın amacı; öğretmen adaylarının geri bildirim okuryazarlık algılarını ve bu algılarının cinsiyet, sınıf düzeyi ve bölüm değişkenleri açısından anlamlı farklılık gösterip göstermediğini belirlemektir. Nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılan araştırmada, ilişkisel tarama modeli tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemi, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılı bahar döneminde Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören 505 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak, Kişisel Bilgi Formu ile Yıldız vd. (2022) tarafından geliştirilen “Geri Bildirim Okuryazarlığı Ölçeği (GBOÖ)” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız gruplar t-testi ve varyans analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda; öğretmen adaylarının geri bildirim okuryazarlık algılarına ilişkin görüşlerinin ölçeğin tümü ile “Takdir etme”, “Olumlu tutum” ve “Geri bildirimi kullanmaya açık olma” faktörlerinde ‘genellikle’ düzeyinde; “Etkili geri bildirime karşı farkındalık” faktöründe ise ‘her zaman’ düzeyinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada öğretmen adaylarının GBOÖ ve faktörlerine ilişkin algılarının cinsiyet ve sınıf değişkenleri açısından anlamlı bir farklılık göstermediği; bölüm değişkeni açısından ise ölçeğin tümü ile “Takdir etme”, “Geri bildirimi kullanmaya açık olma” ve “Etkili geri bildirime karşı farkındalık” faktörlerinde gruplar arasında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir.The aim of this study is to determine pre-service teachers’ perceptions of feedback literacy and whether these perceptions exhibit significant differences in terms of some variables. Utilizing a quantitative research method, a correlational survey model was adopted. The sample of the study comprised 505 students enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Sivas Cumhuriyet University during the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, In the study, the “Feedback Literacy Scale (FLS)”, developed by Yıldız et al. (2022), was utilized as the data collection instrument, along with a Personal Information Form. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests and analysis of variance were computed. Findings revealed that pre-service teachers' perceptions of feedback literacy were generally at a ‘usually’ level across all dimensions of the scale and within the “Appreciation”, “Positive Attitude”, and “Openness to Using Feedback” factors, while they were consistently at an ‘always’ level within the “Awareness of Effective Feedback” factor. Furthermore, no significant differences were found in pre-service teachers' perceptions of FLS and its factors based on gender and grade level; however, statistically significant differences were observed in these perceptions based on departmental variables, particularly within the “Appreciation”, “Openness to Using Feedback”, and “Awareness of Effective Feedback” factors, as well as across the overall scale
Pediatrik epilepsi hastalarında levetirasetam monoterapisinin yan etkileri
No full textLevetiracetam is a broad-spectrum second-generation anti-seizure drug. Several side effects can be observed during treatment. In this study, we retrospectively evaluated the side effects of levetiracetam monotherapy in the pediatric epilepsy population and investigated potential indicators that could predict these side effects in the pediatric epilepsy population. The study included pediatric epilepsy patients aged 1-17 who were treated with levetiracetam monotherapy. Data collected included age, gender, body weight, blood pressure, duration of levetiracetam use, dosage, seizure semiology, epilepsy type, EEG and MRI findings, hematological and biochemical laboratory results, and observed side effects. Eighty-five patients were included in the study, with 25 (29%) experiencing side effects. Treatment was discontinued in 11 patients due to these effects. The most common side effects were agitation (9%), headache (6%), and fatigue (5%). No significant relationship was found between side effects and gender, body weight, seizure type, levetiracetam dose, treatment duration, EEG results, or MRI findings. However, vitamin B12 levels were lower in patients with side effects compared to those without. Additionally, side effects were more frequently observed in older age groups. Levetiracetam treatment has been linked to both physical and behavioral side effects, which were more commonly observed in older age groups. The most frequently reported side effects were agitation, headache, and fatigue. Additionally, lower B12 levels may contribute to the onset of certain side effectsLevetiracetam geniş spektrumlu ikinci nesil anti-nöbet ilacıdır. Tedavi sırasında çeşitli yan etkiler görülebilir. Bu çalışmada, pediatrik epilepsi popülasyonunda levetiracetam monoterapisinin yan etkilerini retrospektif olarak değerlendirdik. Çalışmaya levetiracetam monoterapisi ile tedavi edilen 1-17 yaş arası epilepsili hastalar dahil edildi. Yaş, cinsiyet, vücut ağırlığı, kan basıncı, levetiracetam kullanım süresi, doz, semiyoloji, epilepsi tipi, EEG ve MRI bulguları, hemogram ve biyokimyasal laboratuvar bulguları ve gözlenen yan etkiler kaydedildi. Çalışmaya 85 hasta dahil edildi. Yirmi beş (%29) hastada yan etki görüldü. Yan etkiler nedeniyle 11 hastada tedavi kesildi. En sık görülen üç yan etki ajitasyon (8 hasta, %9), baş ağrısı (5 hasta, %5) ve yorgunluktu (3 hasta, %4). Yan etkiler ile cinsiyet, vücut ağırlığı, nöbet tipi, levetirasetam dozu, süresi, EEG ve MRI bulguları arasında ilişki bulunmamıştır. Yan etki görülen grupta B12 vitamini düzeyleri daha düşük bulunmuştur. Yan etkiler daha yaşlı yaş gruplarında daha sık görülmüştür. Levetirasetam tedavisinde fiziksel-davranışsal yan etkiler gözlenmiştir. Yan etki görülen yaş grubu daha yüksekti. En sık görülen üç yan etki ajitasyon, baş ağrısı ve yorgunluk olmuştur. Düşük B12 düzeyleri bazı yan etkilerin başlamasında rol oynayabilir
Effect of urea on the thixotropic behavior of mixtures containing calcium aluminate cement and portland cement
No full textThis study investigates influence of urea utilization on the rheological and thixotropic properties of Portland and calcium aluminate cementitious system. In each cementitious system, a total of eight different paste mixtures were prepared with 2.5%, 5% and 10% replacement of cement weight with urea. Thixotropic behavior was evaluated using the step change and the loop methods. The use of urea in cementitious systems, independent of the type of cement, was found to result in a decrease in dynamic shear stress and viscosity values, in other words, an increase in flow performance. The addition of urea was observed to increase the formation of thixotropic structure, and this effect is more pronounced in Portland cement mixtures. The Herschel-Bulkley model is more consistent with the rheological data obtained in Portland cement mixtures. In Portland cement mixtures, the values of structural build-up are observed to be higher compared to the values of structural breakdown, while in calcium aluminate cement mixtures, the opposite has been observed. The viscosity after rest value decreased by 95% with the addition of 10% urea to the mixture containing Portland cement, and this value decreased by 76% with the addition of 10% urea to the mixture containing calcium alumina
Comparison of infraclavicular block and wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet for hand surgery: A prospective randomized controlled study
No full textBackground:The aim of this study was to compare the wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) technique and the infraclavicular brachial plexus block (ICB) in terms of effectiveness, safety, and patient satisfaction in hand and upper extremity surgeries.Methods:The patients were randomized into 2 groups as WALANT and ICB. The pain levels of the patients before, during, and after surgery were questioned and recorded according to the visual analog scale (VAS). Their satisfaction levels were evaluated using the Likert scale. The duration of anesthesia administration, onset of anesthesia effect, intraoperative additional analgesic needs, total duration of anesthesia effect, postoperative analgesic needs, length of hospital stay, total surgical duration, hospitalization costs and complications were evaluated.Results:ICB (group 1) was applied to 28 (50.9%), while WALANT (group 2) was applied to 27 (49.1%) of the patients. The mean anesthesia application time and postoperative hospital stay duration in Group 1 was significantly higher than Group 2. The satisfaction levels and the VAS scores were found to be statistically similar in both groups. The mean duration of anesthesia application and the total anesthesia duration was significantly shorter in group 2. It has been determined that there is a significant lower cost in group 2.Conclusion:The WALANT anesthesia technique may be an alternative to ICB in hand surgery operations due to its fast application, onset time, similar VAS score and patient satisfaction, and low cost
The effect of emotional intelligence on the acceptance and use of technologies used i̇n occupational health and safety: A systematic literature review
No full textBackground While the complexity of today's business environments links the adoption of occupational health and safety (OHS) technologies with individual and institutional factors, emotional intelligence (EI) plays an important role in this process. It contributes to the development of a safety culture.Objective This study aims to analyze the effect of EI on the acceptance and use of OHS technologies using the systematic literature review (SLR) method.Methods This systematic literature review selected and evaluated 39 academic studies examining the relationship between OHS and EI in the context of technology acceptance and use between 2010 and 2025 using PRISMA and Mixed Methods Assessment Tool (MMAT) methods in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and SpringerLink databases with the specified keywords.Results While the 39 studies evaluated according to the MMAT criteria generally offered high methodological quality and consistent analyses, it was observed that the themes of EI, occupational health and safety, and technology adaptation came to the fore, especially with the increasing number of publications after 2021.Conclusions This systematic review demonstrates that EI is a key determinant of accepting and using OHS technologies. Improvements are needed in methodological consistency and contextual diversity. Integrating EI as a mediating structure in technology acceptance models can enhance the effectiveness of OHS practices. Developing employee EI skills accelerates technology adoption within the Unified Technology Acceptance and Use Model 2 (UTAUT2) model, strengthening individual and organizational OHS performance