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The Shift in Governance Through the Fall of Sound in the Face of Image: From Homo Sapiens to Homo Vidiens: A Panoptic Perspective in Alfred Hitchcock's Cinema within the Context of Media Political Economy: The Case of Rear Window
Full text linkWhen examined within the framework of social sciences, the phenomenon of surveillance—most precisely defined as systematic observation—refers to the monitoring of all actions and behaviors undertaken by individuals, groups, and societies within the context of their vital processes, particularly communication practices. According to numerous theorists across various disciplines within the social sciences, surveillance functions as a critical tool for collecting, recording, and controlling data essential to the establishment and maintenance of governance systems and authority. Surveillance, enabling states to consolidate their power and frequently regarded as an instrument reinforcing this power, encompasses not only the oversight of behaviors exhibited by individuals and societies within national borders but also the recording, organization, protection, and regulation of the gathered data. This administrative element constitutes a significant area of investigation within the field of media political economy. The increasing complexity and evolution of administrative practices in contemporary societies—driven by factors such as communication, transportation, infrastructure, technology, globalization, and digitization—are rendered feasible through mechanisms of surveillance. The phenomenon of surveillance, forming the central focus of this study, is a pivotal subject of our time and represents the foundational basis of media political economy. Analyzing the historical development of media as a communication tool reveals that the governance changes resulting from the ascendancy of image over sound have profoundly and pervasively shaped the lives of contemporary societies. Within the trajectory of human history, spanning from Homo Sapiens to Homo Vidiens, the transformation and evolution of media political economy can be most distinctly observed in the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock. This study endeavors to analyze Hitchcock’s cinema through a panoptic perspective. Specifically, it investigates the panoptic viewpoint in Hitchcock’s Rear Window within the framework of media political economy, aiming to elucidate the governance shifts induced by these transformations
Revenue Management Practices in Chain Restaurants
No full textThis article examines the definition and fundamental elements of Restaurant Revenue Management (RRM). RRM refers to a set of strategies and practices that restaurants employ to maximize their revenue by optimizing their existing capacities. These strategies include various aspects, such as dynamic pricing, capacity optimization, demand forecasting, strategic menu design, and targeted marketing initiatives. The research was conducted through interviews with eight chain restaurant managers. The findings have been categorized into distinct themes to enhance the structural coherence of the dataset. The results indicate that chain restaurants prioritize effective cost management, menu management, pricing strategies, data management, capacity management, demand management, and tracking performance data within the scope of restaurant revenue management, while never compromising on customer satisfaction
The Social Impacts of the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş-Centered Earthquakes on Entrepreneurs in Turkey
Full text linkThe aim of this study is to analyze the social impacts of the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes on entrepreneurs and to identify the necessary strategies for their reconstruction. To explore the social impacts of the earthquakes on entrepreneurs in the region, a semi-structured interview method, a qualitative data collection tool, was employed. Due to limitations in time and resources, the research was conducted in five provinces that were both severely affected by the earthquakes and economically significant to the region: Kahramanmaraş, Adıyaman, Malatya, Gaziantep, and Hatay. In-depth interviews were carried out with presidents and representatives of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chambers of Commerce, Chambers of Industry, and Commodity Exchanges across these five provinces. In total, 11 officials from various institutions were interviewed, with the interviews averaging 48 minutes in duration. The qualitative analyses identified several dimensions of the social impacts of the earthquakes, including social relations, social life, health, education, housing (households), work patterns, disaster management processes, social support, migration, social structure, and collaboration. The findings highlighted disaster management processes and disruptions to social life as the most critical issues. Addressing these challenges and enabling entrepreneurs to recover to pre-disaster conditions necessitate concerted efforts and responsibilities, particularly from public institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the entrepreneurs themselves
The Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on Audit Fees: Research in BIST
Full text linkConcerns about trust, transparency and audit quality emerged globally following major audit scandals in the US, Europe and other regions at the beginning of the 2000s. As a result, reliability of financial information and role of auditing in supporting public revenues, including tax oversight gained increased importance. In response, both international and Turkish authorities began to implement standards and regulations aimed at improving the quality and transparency of independent auditing. Among these, the requirement for companies to establish internal audit committees and publicly disclose audit fees became significant. In Türkiye, Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (KGK) mandated audit fee disclosures in financial statements starting at the end of 2021 as per a decision published in Official Gazette in 2021. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the literature by investigating how the characteristics of audit committees have an effect on audit fees
Analysis of Critical Success Factors in Total Quality Management Practices Using the Fuzzy DEMATEL Method: An Application for SMEs
Full text linkThe aim of this study is to rank the importance levels of critical success factors (CSFs) that are effective in Total Quality Management (TQM) practices in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and to determine the cause-effect relationships among these factors. For this purpose, CSFs related to TQM practices were first identified through an extensive literature review and then finalized based on the opinions of quality management executives from 20 different SMEs operating in Turkey. These finalized factors were analyzed using the Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (Fuzzy DEMATEL) method. According to the results of the empirical case analysis, "Leadership and Support of Top Management" emerged as the factor with the highest level of interrelation with other criteria, while "Quality Management Activities of Suppliers" had the lowest level of interrelation. In terms of impact level, "Education and Training Activities" were identified as the most influential factor, whereas "Quality Management Activities of Suppliers" remained the least influential. The findings provide valuable insights for both managers and academics in identifying and managing the critical success factors that influence the implementation of TQM in SMEs
Effectiveness of Initial Solution Methods in Terms of Logistics Costs: A Maritime Supply Chain Application Based on Marble Exports
Full text linkThis study compares three widely used initial solution methods for transportation problems—the Northwest Corner Method, Least Cost Method, and Vogel’s Approximation Method—within the context of maritime transportation. The research employs a two-stage methodology: first, determining the optimal solution via Linear Programming; second, generating initial solutions using the three methods. The dataset comprises marble exports transported by sea from the Western Mediterranean Region in 2024, provided by the Western Mediterranean Exporters Association. Analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel and its Solver add-in. Results indicate that Vogel’s Approximation Method yields an initial solution closest to the optimal. Consequently, the methods are ranked as follows for maritime transportation problems: Vogel’s Approximation Method first, Least Cost Method second, and Northwest Corner Method third. These findings offer practical guidance to maritime sector practitioners and decision-makers by aiding in the selection of the most efficient method in terms of time and resource optimization when solving transportation problems
A Look at Orientalism and the Turkish Image in 15th and 19th Century Travel Books
Full text linkIn 15th and 19th century travelogues examining how the West perceived the East and how the image of Turks was shaped, Ottoman lands were generally depicted as a mystical, despotic, and exotic place. These travels are filled with narratives that reinforce Western prejudices, portraying Turks as cruel, barbaric, and despotic. The Turks and the Ottoman Empire have been both frightening and intriguing figures for the West. This negative perception has been reinforced, particularly by the Crusades and the Turks' proximity to Europe. Western views of the Turks have been influenced by cultural clashes and religious wars. The influence of the Turks in Europe has created a negative image over the years, and this perception continues today. Turkey's process of joining the European Union has been shaped by this historical perception and the image of the Turks. These writings have also reflected the imperialist perspective of the West, reinforcing the representation of the East as the “other.” The aim of this study, prepared using the qualitative research method of literature review, is to examine the historical origins of the Western world's negative perceptions of Turks and Islam and to show how these perceptions have persisted and developed to the present day
Performance Evaluation of Turkish Sustainability Funds via Fuzzy MCDM Approach
Full text linkIn this research, we attempt to analyze the performance of 30 sustainability – themed funds traded in Turkey via IVCIF AHP – ERUNS method. We also employ sensitivity and comparison analyses and the dataset spans August 16, 2022 to October 09, 2023. Our findings reveal that the funds which outperform the other funds invest predominantly in domestic stocks. In contrary to this, poor performing funds mainly hold foreign stocks or foreign ETFs in their portfolio compositions. Sensitivity analysis results state the high degree of stability related to proposed approach via the weights of criteria obtained. Besides, according to the comparison analysis, proposed IVCIF AHP – ERUNS method is valid and applicable. Following that, we provide managerial and practical implications along with the future suggestions
Consumers' E-Waste Awareness and Sustainable Disposal Behavior: A Comparative Intergenerational Analysis
Full text linkWith the advancement of technology and the widespread use of the internet, electronic products have begun to play an important role in our lives. Electronic products, which we encounter in every aspect of our lives, including at home, at work, and in our daily routines, possess significant economic value due to the materials they contain. However, if not disposed of properly, they pose a threat to both the environment and human health. The aim of this study is to examine consumer awareness levels and sustainable disposal behaviors (SDB) regarding electronic waste (e-waste) through an intergenerational comparison. The study aims to determine the effect of e-waste consumer awareness (EWCA) on SDB and its sub-dimensions, as well as to examine these variables within the framework of demographic characteristics (family monthly income and education level) to obtain specific findings. According to the data obtained from the study, it was determined that EWCA has a positive effect on SDB and many of the factors that constitute SDB (reduce, recycle, refuse, repair (5Rs)). Additionally, it was found that EWCA differs according to family monthly income, but does not create a statistically significant difference according to education level and generations. Regarding SDB, it was observed that SDB showed statistically significant differences across generations, while no significant differences were found in SDB based on family monthly income and education level. Furthermore, it was determined that reuse differs according to family monthly income and generations, reduction differs according to education level and generations, refusal differs according to family monthly income, and repair differs according to family monthly income and generations. The results indicate that consumers' participation in SDB will increase as a result of their increased awareness of e-waste. Furthermore, the fact that no difference was observed in SDB participation despite an increase in education level highlights the inadequacy of related studies in educational curricula. It is recommended that comprehensive educational programs on the subject be implemented and incentive measures be increased to enhance consumers' awareness of e-waste and encourage their participation in SDB
Project Management in Construction: International Methodologies and Approaches for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
Full text linkThe global construction industry is entering a transformative era, marked by the introduction of new technologies and sustainability requirements, as well as the expansion of the circle of stakeholders and their interests, allowing for improved connectivity and optimal processes of decision-making in planning and budgeting of the project. The right choice of methodologies and approaches in project management becomes a crucial factor in any construction project’ success. Thus, investigating current practices and trends of project management in construction becomes highly relevant task. Based on the method of bibliographic analysis, backed with the elements of grounded theory, the article presents an attempt to systematise current trends and challenges in the field of project management in construction, determined by the evolution of construction industry. The findings demonstrate the shift towards collaborative design and Agile paradigm in project management in construction, which enables overcoming challenging implications of fast dynamics of construction industry environment.