Exploring Research Trends on Climate Change: Insights into Port Resilience and Sustainability

TÜRKİSTANLI TAHA TALİP | ÖZİSPA NERGİS | TUĞDEMİR KÖK GÖKÇE | ÖZDEMİR ÜNAL | PEHLİVAN DAVUT

Ports play a critical role in global trade, yet they are both contributors to and recipients of climate change. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to examine the relationship between climate change and port operations, identifying key themes, methodological approaches, and research gaps within the literature, including the need for standardized vulnerability assessments, policy-driven adaptation strategies, and a more integrated, cross-regional approach to port resilience. A bibliometric analysis was performed using peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in the Web of Science. The study employed keyword-based searches, document screening, and bibliometric techniques such as publication trends, keyword co-occurrence analysis, citation impact evaluation, and research clustering. Studies were classified based on research focus, methods, data sources, and geographic scope. The analysis reveals three major research phases: theoretical contributions, empirical expansion, and an intensified focus on adaptation and resilience. Key trends include sea-level rise, port vulnerability, climate adaptation strategies, and emission reduction. Quantitative methods dominate, though qualitative studies contribute to governance and policy discussions. Research on port resilience is becoming...

Analysing occupational injuries onboard in Türkiye: human factors and under-reporting issues

Türkistanlı, Taha Talip | Pehlivan, Davut

Background: Maritime transportation remains one of the most hazardous industries globally, with work-related incidents posing significant risks. Material and Method: This research investigates onboard occupational injuries in the Turkish maritime sector, focusing on cases between 2013 and 2024. The study analyzes onboard injuries using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System and Multiple Correspondence Analysis. Results: The study reveals that human error, inadequate supervision and insufficient organisational processes are primary contributors, particularly in dry bulk vessel operations. A lack of adequate rescue operations is noted, leading to high fatality rates. Furthermore, the analysis identifies a significant issue of under-reporting, especially in less severe events and near misses, limiting the industry’s ability to address and mitigate occupational risks effectively. Conclusions: By improving reporting practices and addressing organisational failures, this study emphasises the need for stronger safety measures, more targeted training and better rescue preparedness to reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and enhance the overall safety of maritime workers.

Exploring Research Trends on Climate Change: Insights into Port Resilience and Sustainability

Ports play a critical role in global trade, yet they are both contributors to and recipients of climate change. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to examine the relationship between climate change and port operations, identifying key themes, methodological approaches, and research gaps within the literature, including the need for standardized vulnerability assessments, policy-driven adaptation strategies, and a more integrated, cross-regional approach to port resilience. A bibliometric analysis was performed using peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in the Web of Science. The study employed keyword-based searches, document screening, and bibliometric techniques such as publication trends, keyword co-occurrence analysis, citation impact evaluation, and research clustering. Studies were classified based on research focus, methods, data sources, and geographic scope. The analysis reveals three major research phases: theoretical contributions, empirical expansion, and an intensified focus on adaptation and resilience. Key trends include sea-level rise, port vulnerability, climate adaptation strategies, and emission reduction. Quantitative methods dominate, though qualitative studies contribute to governance and policy discussions. Research on port resilience is becoming...

Eco‐efficiency evaluation of diesel engines fueled with diesel–biodiesel–ammonia blends using data envelopment analysis

Okumuş, Fatih | Pehlivan, Davut

An experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the emission and performance characteristics of a single‐cylinder diesel engine fueled with various combinations of diesel, biodiesel, and ammonia. The test matrix covered 4 biodiesel levels (0%, 20%, 40%, and 100%) and 4 ammonia energy fractions (0%, 20%, 40%, and 60%) across three engine loads (50%, 75%, and 100%), ensuring a comprehensive exploration of dual, and triple‐fuel strategies. A total of 48 distinct fuel scenarios were tested under controlled conditions. The relative efficiency of each configuration was assessed using input‐oriented Constant Returns to Scale Data Envelopment Analysis (CCR‐DEA), where engine efficiency was treated as the desirable output, and CO, CO2, HC, and NOx emissions were considered undesirable outputs. Out of the 48 experiments conducted, 35 scenarios exhibited full efficiency while 13 were found to …