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Evaluation of Hacı Bektaş Veli journal in the context of the relationship between architecture and semiology
Get PDFMimari, insanlığın ihtiyaç duyduğu barınma, güvenli alan gibi yerleşik yaşama geçişte önemli yeri olan coğrafi oluşumun kendisidir. Mimari oluşumun düzenli ve dinamik bir şekilde gerçekleşmesi için kurallar, kodlar, şekiller, işaretler gibi göstergelerden yararlanılmıştır. Mimarinin bütünü, aynı zamanda somutta semiyolojik göstergenin kendisi olması nedeniyle, semiyolojik bakış önem kazanmaktadır. Araştırmanın ana konusunu oluşturan Hacı Bektaş Veli Dergâhı'nın mimari kompleksine işlenmiş kodlar ve şifreler, mimarinin bir parçası olarak yer almaktadır. Araştırmada, bu göstergelerin oluşturduğu alanların birbiriyle uyumu, anlamsal boyutu, ritüelin mekânla ilişkisi bağlamında semiyolojik yorumlanması çalışmanın ana izleğini oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma içerisinde semiyolojik olarak Hacı Bektaş Veli Dergâhı üzerinden ortaya konulan bu mimari ürünlerin hangi anlamlara geldiği, bu anlamların yapı üzerindeki anlam ve öneminin ne olduğu, anlamlı olmasının yapıya neler kazandırdığı, "yapılar üretilirken bir anlam ifade etmeli mi?" gibi soruların yanıtları araştırılmıştır. Ayrıca, bu göstergelerin oluşturduğu alanların birbiriyle uyumluluğunun semiyolojik yönden değerinin ne olduğu gibi sorular, çalışmanın ana izleğini oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada kullanılacak nitel araştırma ve gözleme dayalı incelemeler kullanılmakla birlikte, dilbilimi ve semiyolojiden de yararlanılarak disiplinlerarası bir araştırma ile tasarı ve tasarım sürecinde üretilecek projelere yarar sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.Architecture is the geographical formation itself, which has an important place in the transition to settled life, such as shelter and safe space that humanity needs. Indicators such as rules, codes, shapes, signs were used for the formation of architecture in an orderly and dynamic manner. Since the whole of architecture is also the semiological indicator itself in the concrete, the semiological view gains importance. The codes and ciphers engraved in the architectural complex of Hacı Bektaş Veli Lodge, which constitutes the main subject of the research, are included as a part of the architecture. In the research, the harmony of the areas formed by these indicators, their semantic dimension, and the semiological interpretation of the ritual in the context of its relationship with the space constitute the main theme of the study. In the research, the meanings of these architectural products, which were put forward semiologically through the Hacı Bektaş Veli Lodge, what are the meanings and importance of these meanings on the building, what does being meaningful bring to the structure, "Should the buildings have a meaning while being produced?" were investigated. In addition, questions such as what is the semiological value of the compatibility of the fields formed by these indicators constitute the main theme of the study. Although qualitative research and observational studies are used in the research, it is foreseen that an interdisciplinary research will benefit the projects to be produced in the design and design process by making use of linguistics and semiology
Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Cheilectomy in High-Grade Hallux Rigidus: A Retrospective Analysis
Get PDFObjective: This retrospective study aims to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes of cheilectomy in patients diagnosed with Grade 3-4 Hallux Rigidus. Materials and Methods: Nineteen patients (21 feet) who underwent cheilectomy between January 2016 and September 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical evaluation included a range of motion (ROM), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scoring. Radiological assessment involved examining osteophyte recurrence and arthrosis progression through both anteroposterior (AP) and lateral X-ray images. Results: The average patient age was 52 years, with a mean follow-up of 26.2 months. Following cheilectomy, significant improvements in dorsiflexion and total joint ROM were observed compared to preoperative levels (p=0.001). VAS scores significantly decreased at the last follow-up compared to preoperative values (p=0.018). Based on AOFAS scoring, 19 out of 21 feet achieved good to excellent results, while 2 patients showed poor outcomes. Radiologically, no osteophyte recurrence was noted. One patient required arthroplasty revision. Conclusion: Cheilectomy may offer favorable outcomes in well-selected patients with high-grade Hallux Rigidus, particularly when joint mobility preservation is desired over arthrodesis
CO2 emissions, manufacturing growth and renewable energy consumption relationship in OECD countries: Empirical evidence from ARDL model
Get PDFEnergy affects all areas of daily life. Especially with the industrial revolution, the fact that manufacturing has become the engine of economic growth has led to a rise in energy consumption. In this process, the countries of the world have increased their economic growth with traditional energy consumption, and this has increased carbon emissions. However, to fulfill the sustainable development goals, both the continuation of economic growth and the reduction of carbon emissions are required. In this context, the substitution of renewable energy consumption in place of traditional energy sources has started to be discussed. The aim of this study is to research the relationships among CO2 emissions, manufacturing growth, and renewable energy consumption. For this aim, the relationship among carbon emissions, manufacturing growth, and renewable energy consumption is analyzed for the period 1997-2019 in 38 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. With respect to the findings of autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) test results, manufacturing growth enhances CO2 emissions both in the short and long terms. As the proportion of renewable energy consumption in total energy consumption rises, CO2 emissions decrease both in the short and long terms. On the other hand, according to the Dumitrescu-Hurlin causality test results, there is a one-way causality relationship from carbon emissions to manufacturing growth and from renewable energy consumption to carbon emissions. When the findings are evaluated together, it is understood that renewable energy consumption is a substantial factor in tackling the deadlock of lessening the carbon emissions without adversely impacting manufacturing growth. Therefore, policymakers need to encourage renewable energy consumption. © 2024 by Mustafa Batuhan Tufaner and Ilyas Sozen. All rights reserved
Are YouTube videos about skull bone anatomy useful for students?
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to evaluate the content, quality, and functionality of YouTube videos on the anatomy of skull bones and to measure their educational usefulness. In this cross-sectional study, the keywords skull bones and skull anatomy were searched in the YouTube search tab. Demographic data such as type, source, duration, upload date, and view rates of the videos were recorded. The quality and content of the videos were measured using the total content score (TCS), modified DISCERN scale, JAMA score, and Global Quality Scale (GQS). SPSS 26.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Twenty-five (34.7%) of the first 72 videos found by keyword searches were included in the study. According to the GQS criteria, six of them (24%) were considered useful and 19 (76%) not useful. There was a strong statistically significant correlation between the GQS and DISCERN scores (r = 0.813, p < 0.001). There were strong statistically significant positive correlations between TCS and GQS scores (r = 0.887, p < 0.001) and between TCS and modified DISCERN scores (r = 0.691, p < 0.001). Additionally, there was a moderately strong statistically significant positive correlation between GQS and JAMA scores (r = 0.507, p < 0.05). There were also moderately strong statistically significant correlations between JAMA score and DISCERN score (r = 0.521, p < 0.001), video length (r = 0.416, p < 0.05), number of comments (r = 0.457, p < 0.05), and number of likes (r = 0.608, p < 0.001). There was a moderately strong statistically significant positive correlation between TCS and JAMA scores (r = 0.431, p < 0.05). Most YouTube videos have insufficient information about skull bones to meet the expectations of medical and dental school curricula. Anatomists and institutions should be encouraged to prepare and present YouTube videos using assessment systems such as DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and TCS, in line with current anatomy curricula
Determination of 16 European Priority Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Doner Kebab Varieties Cooked Under Different Heating Sources
Get PDFDoner kebab is a traditional Turkish meat product produced from lamb, beef or poultry meat seasoned with a blend of spices such as salt, black pepper, cumin, thyme and/or sauces. The aim of this study was to determine 16 EU priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in doner kebabs cooked under four different heating sources (electricity, open gas, wood and charcoal grilling). For this purpose, 200 meat doner and 200 chicken doner kebab samples were obtained randomly from various buffets and restaurants located in Istanbul and analyzed by means of GC-MS. According to the results, benzo[a]pyrene and PAH4 levels, which are important PAH compounds as biomarkers, were significantly higher in chicken doner than in meat doner (p < 0.05). The highest occurrence of benzo[a]pyrene and PAH4 in meat and chicken doner samples was in the charcoal heating source, whereas the lowest occurrence was detected in electric grilling. In terms of all PAH compounds, cooking with an electric heating source caused the formation of fewer PAH compounds in doner kebab samples. Consequently, the fat content of fatty meat products such as doner kebab should be reduced, the contact of fat with the heating source (especially flame) and dripping of fat to the source should be prevented and overcooking of meat should be avoided
Margaret Atwood'un The Handmaid's Tale ve The Testaments eserlerindeki kadınların ataerkil baskıya karşı sessiz mücadelesi
Get PDFMargaret Atwood'un The Handmaid's Tale ve The Testaments adlı distopik kitaplarında kadınlar ataerkil toplumun gelenekleri tarafından eziliyor ve özgürlük istiyorlar. Romanlarda okur, erkekler için ütopik bir dünyayı görürken kadınlara yönelik pek çok baskıya ve kadınların zor yaşam koşullarına şahit olur. Bu tezde, Margaret Atwood'un The Handmaid's Tale ve The Testaments adlı eserlerini feminist bir bakış açısıyla ele alarak, kadınların toplumsal baskı sonucu karşılaştığı zorlukları ortaya koymayı ve baskıcı sistemin kadınların kendi özgürlüklerini elde etmesi için gösterdikleri sessiz mücadelede nasıl itici bir faktör olabileceğini göstermeyi amaçlıyorum.In Margaret Atwood's dystopian books, The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, women are oppressed by patriarchal societal conventions and want freedom. They have no right to speak, and they have no right to dress in whatever they choose. In the novels, the reader sees a utopian world for men while witnessing women's oppression and conditions under challenging lifestyles. In this thesis, I intend to discuss Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments from a feminist standpoint in order to demonstrate the challenges women face as a result of societal pressure and to demonstrate how an oppressive system can be a driving factor for women's silent struggle to gain their rights
Results from Türkiye: Which Factors Drive Consumers to Buy Organic Food?
Get PDFThe trend towards organic foods as an alternative has recently increased. Several individual, environmental, and behavioural factors can affect this situation. This study was conducted with 1417 participants to examine the factors affecting attitudes, purchase intention (PI), and actual purchasing behaviour towards organic foods. Consequently, a two-part questionnaire was used to query participants’ sociodemographic information and their attitudes and preferences towards organic foods. Data were analysed using multiple regression analysis, Pearson’s correlation, and structural equation modelling. Our findings confirmed that health consciousness, the knowledge of organic foods, subjective norms, perceived price, values (health and safety), nutritional content, naturalness, availability, monetary barriers, risk barriers, and trust affect attitudes towards organic products. These findings indicate that increasing consumers’ knowledge and awareness about organic foods, encouraging their consumption by society, accessibility them in the food market and making them affordable can affect the attitude towards these products. Furthermore, we determined the direct effect of the attitude on actual buying behaviour with the mediating role of PI. Additionally, we noted that marital status, employment status, disease diagnosis in the last 12 months, and the presence of a baby at home affect actual buying behaviour. In conclusion, they can help food marketers target consumers to their sociodemographic status and develop new sales strategies. © 2024 by the authors.This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors
Culture and art activities of the Atatürk period between 1929-1930: The case of Istanbul
No full textBu tez çalışması Mustafa Kemal Atatürk önderliğinde gerçekleştirilen inkılapların ve yeniliklerin kültür ve sanat politikalarına yansımasını ve bu bağlamda 1929-1930 yılları arasında İstanbul'da gerçekleşen kültür ve sanat faaliyetlerini incelemektedir. Atatürk'ün Türk toplumunda yapmak istediği hızlı ve köklü değişikliklerin etkilerinin görüldüğü bu dönem, kültür ve sanat alanında da önemli gelişmelerin yaşandığı bir zaman dilimi olmuştur. Tez; kadınların seçme ve seçilme hakkı gibi kültürel dönüşümlerin yanı sıra, çağdaş resim, müzik, tiyatro, heykel ve mimari gibi sanatsal alanlarda gerçekleşen yeniliklere odaklanmaktadır. Birinci bölümde araştırmanın amacı ve önemi gibi sorulara yanıt verilmiştir. İkinci kısımda araştırmanın yöntemi ve modeli ortaya konmuştur. Araştırmanın üçüncü kısmında kültür ve sanat terimlerinin tarih içerisinde geçirdiği kavramsal dönüşüm ele alınmıştır. Dördüncü kısımda Cumhuriyet döneminde de yansımalarının görüldüğü İkinci Meşrutiyet'in kültür ve sanat ortamı incelenirken, Atatürk'ün kültür ve sanat politikalarına değinilmiştir. Beşinci bölümde ise 1929-1930 yılları arasında İstanbul'da gerçekleşen kültür ve sanat faaliyetleri, döneme ait Cumhuriyet, Akşam, Son Posta gazeteleri ile Resimli Ay ve Muhit dergilerinin ışığında aktarılmıştır.This thesis examines the reflection of the reforms and innovations on the cultural and artistic policies carried out under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and, in this context, the cultural and artistic activities that took place in Istanbul between the years 1929 and 1930. This period, in which the effects of the rapid and radical changes that Atatürk wanted to make in Turkish society were seen, was also a time period in which important developments were experienced in the field of culture and art. Thesis, focuses on cultural transformations such as women's right to vote, as well as innovations in artistic fields such as contemporary painting, music, theatre, sculpture and architecture. In the first part, questions such as the purpose and importance of this research were answered. In the second part, the method and model of the research were presented. In the third part of the research, the conceptual transformation of the terms; culture and art throughout history is discussed. In the fourth part, while the cultural and artistic environment of the Second Constitutional Monarchy, of which reflections were also seen in the Republic period, was examined, Atatürk's cultural and artistic policies were mentioned. In the fifth part, the cultural and artistic activities that took place in Istanbul between the years 1929 and 1930 are conveyed in the light of the newspapers of the period; Cumhuriyet, Akşam, Son Posta and the magazines Resimli Ay and Muhit
The new geopolitical situation emerging after the second Karabakh War and its effects on Azerbaijan's foreign policy
Get PDFKafkasya bölgesi, stratejik konumu, jeostratejik önemi ve zengin doğal kaynaklarıyla uluslararası ilişkiler açısından büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Azerbaycan, topraklarının uzun süredir işgal altında olmasına rağmen uluslararası hukuka uygun ve barışçıl çözüm yollarını savunmaktadır. Bu çabalar, bölgenin istikrarı ve güvenliği açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Buna karşılık Ermenistan, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ve 2020 yılına kadar Rusya Federasyonu dahil olmak üzere çeşitli Avrupa devletlerinin zımni desteğiyle istilacı ve uzlaşmaz bir tavır sergilemektedir. Azerbaycan, 2020 yılının sonlarında yaşanan 44 gün süren kısa savaş sonrasında işgal altındaki topraklarının bir kısmını geri almıştır. Ancak bu askeri zafere rağmen, çatışma siyasi ve diplomatik düzeyde devam etmektedir. Azerbaycan'ın jeopolitik ortamda ilerlemesi ve bölgesel istikrara katkı sağlaması için stratejik bir politika oluşturması ve uluslararası platformlarda aktif bir rol oynaması gerekmektedir. Araştırma bulguları, bu yeni aşamanın Kafkaslar ve çevre komşu ülkeler dahil olmak üzere daha geniş coğrafi bir alandaki güç dengelerini etkileyebileceğini öne sürmektedir. Türkiye ile Azerbaycan arasındaki işbirliği çabaları, bölgede uzun süredir devam eden "statüko"yu değiştirmiştir. Bu işbirliği, bölgedeki etkili aktörler olan Rusya ve İran için de sonuçları olan yeni bir dönemi başlatmıştır. Bu durum, bölgesel jeopolitik dengeleri etkileme potansiyeline sahiptir. Rusya'nın savaş sırasındaki politikası sadece Kafkasya'ya özgü hassasiyetlerle değil, aynı zamanda Türkiye ile ilişkilerin gelişen dinamikleri tarafından da şekillenmiştir. Sonuç olarak Türkiye-Rusya ilişkilerinin karşılıklı etkileşimi, Azerbaycan'ın Rusya ile olan bağları ve Paşinyan hükümetinin Batı yanlısı tutumuyla devam eden sürecin şekillenmesine önemli bir rol oynamaktadır.The Caucasus region is important due to its strategic location, geostrategic importance, natural resources and richness of energy reserves. Azerbaijan, which endured the occupation of its lands due to the crisis, has long been advocating a solution in accordance with international law and through peaceful means. In response, Armenia took an invasive and uncompromising stance with the tacit support of various European states, especially the United States and, until 2020, the Russian Federation. Azerbaijan managed to partially regain the occupied territories after a short war that lasted 44 days at the end of 2020. However, despite the military victory, the conflict continues at the political and diplomatic level. Going forward, Azerbaijan must navigate the geopolitical environment strategically and adapt its tactics to current trends. Research findings suggest that this new phase will affect the balance of power in a wider geographical range, especially in the Caucasus and neighboring countries. In this context, cooperation efforts between Turkey and Azerbaijan have disrupted the "status quo" imposed in the region for three decades. In addition, the new era also has consequences for Russia and Iran, which are influential actors in the region. Russia's policy during the war was shaped not only by sensitivities specific to the Caucasus, but also by the evolving dynamics of its relations with Turkey, which has recently oscillated between cooperation and conflict. As a result, the interaction of Turkey-Russia relations, Azerbaijan's ties with Russia and the pro-Western attitude of the Pashinyan government have been the main factors in shaping the ongoing process
Search for meaning, alternative sacraments, beliefs adapted to needs: New age beliefs and practices in Türkiye
Get PDFBu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye'de Yeni Çağ İnanışları alanında eğitim veren, faaliyetler düzenleyen kurumların incelenmesi ve bu kurumlara kimlerin hangi nedenlerle katıldığının anlaşılmasıdır. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemi ile derinlemesine mülakat ve katılımlı gözlem tekniklerinden yararlanılarak yürütülmüştür. Bir yıldan fazla süren saha araştırması boyunca 15'den fazla eğitime katılınmış, 250'den fazla kişiyle görüşülmüş, 76 kişi ile derinlemesine mülakat yapılmıştır. Bu noktada Yeni Çağ İnanışları ile ilgili eğitim ve faaliyetlere katılan kişilerin çoğunluğunun 35-45 yaş aralığında, orta ve üst gelir düzeyine sahip, iyi eğitimli bireylerden oluştuğu ve kadın katılımcı oranının daha yüksek olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Katılımcıların hayatlarına anlam katma, sorularına yanıt, sorunlarına çözüm bulma, kendilerine maddi-manevi bir fayda sağlama amaçlarıyla bu eğitim ve faaliyetlere katıldıkları sonucuna varılmıştır. Öte yandan grup katılımlarının kişilere sosyalleşme imkânı verdiği anlaşılmıştır. Bu noktada konunun geniş bir çerçeveden anlaşılabilmesi için Goffman'ın Dramatürjik yaklaşımı ile Bourdieu'nün habitus, alan, sermaye, oyun ve illusio kavramlarından yararlanılmıştır. Literatürün zaman zaman işaret ettiği, Yeni Çağ İnanışlarının oluşup gelişmesinde en önemli etkenlerin başında insanların hem bireysel hem toplumsal olarak dinden uzaklaşmaları olduğunu savunan sekülerleşme kuramı söyleminin aksine katılımcıların Yeni Çağ İnanışlarına dini bir anlam yüklemedikleri, bunların mevcut kurumsal inançlarıyla çeliştiğini düşünmedikleri ve Yeni Çağ İnanışlarını kültürel bir pratik olarak değerlendirdikleri belirlenmiştir. Diğer taraftan Yeni Çağ İnanışları ile ilgili eğitim ve faaliyet düzenleyen kurumların ticari bir boyutu olduğu, ticari kuruluşlara benzer biçimde bir kurumsal kimlik ve yönetim şekli sergileme çabasında oldukları gözlemlenmiştir. Katılımcıların çok büyük bir oranının ileride bu alanda meslek sahibi olmak istemeleri ve bunun için sertifika veren kurumları tercih etmeleri Yeni Çağ İnanışlarının bir Pazar olarak gelişim göstermekte olduğuna işaret etmektedir.The aim of this study is to analyze the institutions providing educations and activities based on New Age Beliefs in Turkiye as well as the participants main motives to join these institutions. The research has been conducted using phenomenology, in-depth interview and participant observation techniques, which are qualitative research methods. The field researches have lasted more than a year. During this period more than 15 trainings were attended, over 250 people were met and in depth inteviews were conducted with 76 of them. According to the obtained results, the majority of the participants of these trainings and activities are between the ages of 35-45, have middle and upper income levels, are well-educated and the women outnumbers men. Participants are in the pursuit of meaning in their lives, are searching answers to their questions, wish to find solutions to their problems, with an overall aim to provide both spiritual and material benefits for themselves. It has been also understood that group participation gives people the opportunity to socialize and express themselves openly. Goffman's Dramaturgical approach and Bordieu's consepts such as habitus, field, game, illusio and capital will help us to have a better understanding on the subject. Contrary to what the literature on secularisation sometimes indicates, the emergence of new age beliefs should not be attributed to the personal and social loss of religion. It has been determined that the participants do not attribute a religious meaning to New Age Beliefs, do not think that these contradict with their existing institutional beliefs, and evaluate New Age Beliefs as cultural practices. On the other hand, these institutions tend to have a commercial dimension including a corporate identity and management approach similar to industrial companies. The fact that a large majority of the participants wishes to be a part of the New Age Beliefs professionally and prefers institutions with certification indicates that the sector is developing as an industry