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Strategic Innovation for Sustainable Aviation Management
No full textAirports stand out as major energy consumers due to their lighting, radio navigation systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, information and communication technologies, and the extensive facilities that the terminal building hosts for passenger and cargo transportation. Green infrastructure and smart energy system projects, which constitute a growing global trend in the air transportation sector, are important for airports for this purpose. Concerns about the environmental impacts of airports are directing engineers, architects and all operational stakeholders to design green airports. The increasing awareness of green infrastructure is pushing different international governments, institutions and sector organizations to work on smart energy. In this chapter, the issue of green infrastructure practices at airports will be evaluated. In this chapter, which aims to contribute to the existing literature, green examples from airports listed in AirportGurus’ Top 10 Most Sustainable Airports in the World will be examined
Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Concrete: A Review of Alkali/Binder Ratio, Binder Type and Curing Conditions
No full textA comparative evaluation of the quality of responses provided by different large language model chatbots to frequently asked questions regarding nerve blocks.
No full textChallenging School Journeys: How Does Bussed Education Contribute to Access to Quality Education?
No full textThis article discusses the policy of Bussed Education in Türkiye in the context of the fourth Sustainable Development Goal, “quality education”. The contributions made by the policy of Bussed Education, which aims to facilitate the access of students living in disadvantaged areas to education under equal conditions, to quality education were examined. The sample of the study, which was carried out using a qualitative research method, consisted of 38 teachers and 39 school principals (77 participants in total) selected via purposeful sampling. The participants were working at schools in different regions of Türkiye where education by busing was being implemented. Data were collected in interviews carried out using a semi-structured interview form. The results revealed four themes in the context of which the policy of Bussed Education supported Sustainable Development Goal 4. It was concluded that the policy of Busing in Education was a policy that facilitated the access of students living in disadvantaged areas to schools and supported access to quality education in terms of equal opportunities, sustainability, inclusivity, and employment. Recommendations made for policymakers included the acknowledgment of the shortcomings of busing in education and the resolution of arising challenges by the consideration of contextual conditions
Investigation the Ubaid Pottery From Kendale Hecala, Türkiye Using pXRF, XRD, FT-IR and SEM-EDS
No full textUbaid ware, a hallmark of early cultural interaction across Mesopotamia, has been well studied, but its technological properties remain underexplored in the Upper Tigris region. This study presents a multi-analytical characterization of Ubaid pottery from Kendale Hecala (Diyarbak & imath;r, T & uuml;rkiye). Thirteen sherds, selected through RGB image-based clustering, were analyzed by pXRF, FT-IR, XRD, and SEM-EDS. The results distinguish four compositional groups: Group A1 with carbonate-rich clays and limited mafic input; Groups A2 and C with geochemical signatures consistent with mafic-rich calcareous clays typical of the Upper Tigris; and Group B with non-calcareous fabrics geochemically distinct from local sediments. Mineralogical and microstructural analyses identify phases such as quartz, calcite, anorthite, gehlenite, and wollastonite and various stages of vitrification, reflecting diverse firing conditions. Group A1 and Group C correspond to lower firing ranges (750 degrees C-800 degrees C), Group A2 to higher temperatures (up to 900 degrees C), and Group B to intermediate levels (800 degrees C-850 degrees C). Variations likely reflect functional, technological, or resource-based choices within a shared ceramic tradition. The Ubaid-Halaf transitional Group C displays compositional and technological affinities with Group A2, indicating continuity of local practices at the site. Overall, the results demonstrate heterogeneous technological strategies at Kendale Hecala, situating the settlement within broader Ubaid traditions while highlighting local adaptive production pathways
Ortaokul Öğretmenlerinin Eğitim Ortamlarında Yapay Zekâ Uygulamalarının Kullanımına İlişkin Beklentileri, İhtiyaçları ve Kaygılarının İncelenmesi
No full textLinear radiographic measurements of the calcaneus in pediatric population using lateral radiographs of the foot.
No full textOn tempered fractional Bullen-type inequalities: analysis in different function settings
No full textTempered fractional integrals offer a flexible and physically realistic extension of classical fractional operators by incorporating an exponential tempering factor that attenuates long-range memory effects. This modification not only ensures better convergence and numerical stability but also allows for more accurate modeling of real-world phenomena such as anomalous diffusion, financial returns, or geophysical processes, where power-law behaviors are observed but truncated at large scales. This study advances Bullen-type inequalities within the framework of tempered fractional calculus. By formulating a novel identity based on tempered operators, we derive generalized estimates applicable to various function classes, including those with convex or bounded derivatives, r-L-Hölderian functions, and functions of bounded variation. The inclusion of exponential tempering parameters refines classical Bullen results by balancing non-local effects with convergence guarantees. To illustrate their applicability, these bounds are applied to special means, highlighting how convexity constraints help stabilize tempered fractional integrals in practical contexts
The efficacy of intensified sensory therapy on upper extremfunctions and activities of daily living in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial
No full textObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of intensified sensory therapy on upper extremity functions, daily activity and life quality of stroke survivors (SS). Methodology: This randomized controlled trial included 30 chronic SS (18 males-12 females) who were treated at Kocaeli University Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation between May 2022 and September 2022. Participants were randomly assigned to a Sensory-Training Group (STG; n=15; mean age=59.07±12.73 years) and a Control Group (CG; n=15; mean age=56.53±13.80 years). Both groups received 15 sessions of 30 minutes of physical therapy, occupational therapy (OT), and 20 minutes of activity daily living (ADL) training for three weeks. The STG also received intensified sensory therapy during each session. Thumb localization, finger shift, and stereognosis tests were performed in both groups only before the start of treatment. The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), Modified Frenchay Scale (MFS), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Goal Attainment Scale (GAS), and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL) were administered before and after treatment. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between STG and CG in all parameters of the MFS, JTHFT, COPM (performance and satisfaction), GAS, and all parameters of SS-QOL except for the language, thinking, and seeing parameters. Conclusion: These results suggest that sensory therapies applied with conventional treatments increased upper extremity functions, ADL performance, participation rate and quality of life of the SS
