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A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effects of Mindfulness-Based and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Stress Reduction in Medical Students
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Secure Information Foraging Using Fully Homomorphic Encryption and Agnes Clustering
No full textIn the ever-expanding landscape of social media, users struggle with navigating an overwhelming volume of information. This research introduces an innovative approach to Information Foraging by incorporating data encryption as a core component-a novel perspective never before explored in this context. The goal is to fortify the confidentiality and integrity of users’ critical data, setting a standard for safeguarding information from external threats. Within this work, we employ Fully Homomorphic Encryption in conjunction with AGNES clustering. While Fully Homomorphic Encryption ensures robust data protection, the model’s efficiency is guaranteed through a hierarchical clustering structure facilitated by AGNES. The evaluation was carried out on a dataset encompassing over 900,000 posts obtained from the social network X, covering a diverse array of topics. The results underscore the model’s competence in efficiently and securely identifying relevant information while upholding users’ privacy. Furthermore, a comparative analysis with existing approaches from the literature highlights the superiority of our proposal, establishing a new frontier in the integration of data encryption within the Information Foraging paradigm. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Kişilik İle Kültürlerarası Adaptasyon Arasındaki İlişkide Kültürel Zekanın Aracı Rolü: Lisansüstü Öğrencileri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
No full textKüreselleşme hızlandıkça ve ülkelerin çevresel koşulları değiştikçe, bireylerin yaşam standartlarını arttırmak amacıyla, farklı ülkelerde yaşama isteği artmaktadır. Bu istek bireylerde her ne kadar güçlü olsa da, farklı bir kültüre adaptasyon sağlamak hiç de kolay olmamaktadır. Bireylerin kültürlerarası adaptasyonlarını sağlamasına etki eden çeşitli faktör bulunmaktadır. Bu faktörlerin başında bireylerin farklı kültürden bireyleri anlamasını ve o kültüre uygun davranmasında önemli bir rol oynayan kültürel zeka kavramı gelmektedir. Kültürel zeka analizi, bireylerin bu zorlukların üstesinden gelmesine veya bu zorluklardan kaçınmasına yardımcı olmak için önemli bir konumda olmaktadır. Kültürel zekanın yanı sıra bireylerin kişilikleri de sonuçlara önemli derecede etki eden bir diğer unsur olarak ele alınmaktadır. Bireylerin kişilik yapılarının analizi, bu bireylerin farklı kültürlere adaptasyon sağlayıp sağlayamayacakları hakkında ön görüler ortaya koyabilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, İşletme lisansüstü öğrencilerinin yurtdışında yaşama niyetleri bağlamında, kültürlerarası adaptasyon, kültürel zeka ve kişilik kavramlarını ele alarak, bu üç kavram arasındaki ilişkinin boyutunu ortaya koymaktır
Towards Water Regionalism? Examining the Linkages Between Water, Infrastructures, and Regionalism in Turkey
No full textMoving beyond the purely material understanding of infrastructures, new perspectives in infrastructural regionalism assert that infrastructures and regions simultaneously shape each other. Drawing on this reciprocal relationship, we introduce the concept of ‘water regionalism’ to examine how regional factors, dynamics, and complexities shape water infrastructures, and how water infrastructures concurrently shape regions. Through qualitative research methodologies, we empirically demonstrate how this concept operates in practice by examining the history of regional planning and hydraulic infrastructure development in Turkey, particularly the process of how the South-eastern Anatolia Project (GAP) and the GAP region have shaped each other since the 1970s. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor ; Francis Group
A Configurational Analysis of the Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Global Mindset on Export Performance of Smes
No full textAlthough contemporary literature provides several important insights into the role of attributes of SMEs, there is much less evidence on what configuration of entrepreneurial orientation and global mindset makes this process successful, that is, contributing to the export performance of SMEs. This study uses a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis on a sample of 97 SMEs in Ghana to explore the potential complementary role between the entrepreneurial orientation dimensions and global mindset for superior export performance. The results indicate two different yet equifinal configurations of these factors that lead to a high level of export performance of SMEs. One of the configurations shows that proactive and innovative SMEs with managers high on global mindset achieve superior export performance regardless of their willingness to take risks. Another configuration indicates that regardless of the global mindset of managers, SMEs can achieve higher export performance by being proactive, innovative, and willing to take high risks. Several implications for theory and practice are discussed based on the findings. © The Author(s) 2024
Cyber Dating Violence Among Youth and Adolescents: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
No full textStudies have shown that there are protective and risk factors related to cyber dating violence. However, the effect size of these factors is unclear. This study aims to clarify the effect size of the associations of protective and risk factors, as well as symptoms of mental health conditions, with cyber dating violence perpetration and victimization. Databases, including PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), ProQuest, Scopus, and EBSCOhost were searched to identify relevant studies. Forty-nine studies were included in the current study. Results revealed statistically significant and medium relationships between cyber dating violence perpetration and some risk factors, including offline dating violence perpetration-related factors (i.e., physical, psychological, sexual, relational, verbal/emotional, and threat) and offline dating violence victimization-related factors (i.e., physical and psychological); and small relationships with other risk factors (i.e., sexual offline dating violence victimization, attachment styles, and jealousy), protective factors (i.e., family support and emotional regulation), and mental health symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, and alcohol use). There was also statistically significant and robust relationship between cyber dating violence victimization and verbal/emotional offline dating violence victimization (i.e., risk factor); medium relationships with some risk factors, including offline dating violence perpetration-related factors (i.e., psychological and verbal/emotional) and offline dating violence victimization-related factors (i.e., physical, psychological, sexual, relational, and threat); small relationships with other risk factors (i.e., physical offline dating violence perpetration, attachment styles, childhood sexual abuse), protective factors (i.e., family support, emotional regulation, and self-esteem), and mental health symptoms (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol use, and drug use). The study's results highlight risk and protective factors associated with cyber dating violence and demonstrate its association with mental health symptoms
Kvkk ve Gdpr Işığında Veri İhlali ve Sonuçları
No full textPersonal data protection law is an important topic that is constantly on the agenda as the use of technology has become an inseparable part of daily life. This has led to the introduction of regulations regarding the personal data to be processed: The Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 entered into force on 24.03.2016. On 25.05.2018, the General Data Protection Regulation entered into force to be implemented within the borders of the European Union. In this study, the obligation to ensure data security, which is one of the main obligations of the data controller pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Regulation and the General Data Protection Regulation, will be examined and the obligation to notify the relevant Data Protection Board and the relevant persons in case of data security breach will be emphasized. The study consists of three parts. In the first part, the basic concepts of personal data protection law are examined in a limited manner in terms of their relevance to the subject of the thesis. In the second part, the concept of data security and the obligation of the data controller to ensure data security are examined in the light of the Personal Data Protection Law, all other relevant legislation and GDPR. In the third part, the concept of data security breach is examined, the obligation of notification as a result of data security is emphasized and a comparative evaluation is made. Keywords: Personal Data Protection Law, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data security, data security breach, notification to the Personal Data Protection Board in case of data security breach, notification to data subjects. Numeric Code of the Field: 54001Kişisel verilerin korunması hukuku, günümüzde teknolojinin kullanımı günlük hayatın ayrılamaz bir parçası haline geldiğinden sürekli gündeme gelen, önemli bir konudur. Bu durum işlenecek kişisel mahiyetteki verilere ilişkin düzenlemelerin getirilmesini zorunlu kılmıştır. Bu ihtiyaç doğrultusunda 24.03.2016 tarihinde 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu yürürlüğe girmiştir. 25.05.2018 tarihinde ise, yine aynı ihtiyaç doğrultusunda Avrupa Birliği sınırları içerisinde uygulanmak üzere General Data Protection Regulation (Genel Veri Koruma Tüzüğü) yürürlüğe girmiştir. Bu çalışmada, Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu ve Genel Veri Koruma Tüzüğü uyarınca veri sorumlusunun yükümlülüklerinden biri olan veri güvenliğini sağlama yükümlülüğü incelenecek; veri güvenliği ihlali durumunda ilgili Veri Koruma Kuruluna ve ilgili kişilere bildirim yapma yükümlülüğü üzerinde durulacaktır. Çalışma üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. İlk bölümde, kişisel verilerin korunması hukukunun temel kavramları tez çalışmasının konusuyla ilgisi bakımından sınırlı olarak incelenmiştir. İkinci bölümde, veri güvenliği kavramı ve veri sorumlusunun veri güvenliğini sağlama yükümlülüğü KVKK, GDPR ve ilgili sair mevzuat ışığında incelenmiştir. Üçüncü bölümde ise veri güvenliği ihlali kavramı incelenmiş, veri güvenliği sonucu olan bildirim yükümlülüğünün üzerinde durulmuş ve karşılaştırmalı bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu, General Data Protection Regulation (Genel Veri Koruma Tüzüğü), veri güvenliği, veri güvenliği ihlali, veri güvenliği ihlalinde Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kuruluna yapılacak bildirim, ilgili kişilere yapılacak bildirim. Bilim Dalı Sayısal Kodu: 5400
Understanding Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurship: a Grounded Theory Analysis of Opportunity-Driven Entrepreneurs in Turkey
No full textThere is currently limited understanding of the effects of family-related factors on entrepreneurial activity. In this study, we aimed to explore characteristics of family systems among opportunity-driven entrepreneurs using a constructivist grounded theory methodology. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 Turkish male entrepreneurs working in the technology industry and their wives. Analysis of these 20 interviews revealed a substantive conceptual model of entrepreneurs' family systems that comprised three themes reflecting the fundamentals of family life, namely marriage, the wife, and the husband. These themes included 11 categories. Our findings offer insights into the family patterns, dynamics, and demographics of entrepreneurs that have theoretical and practical implications
Quantum Recurrent Neural Networks for Soil Profiles Prediction in Turkiye
No full textIn this article, we introduce a new approach for soil profile prediction using Quantum Recurrent Neural Networks (QRNNs). By harnessing the power of quantum computing, QRNNs present a promising solution to overcome the limitations of conventional soil mapping techniques. We begin by proposing a classical Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) architecture for soil profiles prediction, followed by the design of its quantum counterpart with QRNNs. Focusing on the application of our model in Turkiye, we leverage geospatial data from diverse sources, including climate, vegetation, and land relief data, to showcase the efficacy of QRNNs in soil classification and resource monitoring. Our results reveal a remarkable accuracy score and computational efficiency. Moreover, we delve into the broader implications of quantum computing for digital mapping and explore potential avenues for future research. Emphasizing the integration of quantum computing techniques with digital soil mapping, we foresee a promising advancement in sustainable soil management practices, aiding decision-making processes in agriculture, environmental planning, and natural resource management