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Fresenius Environmental Bulletin14
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Mersin Photogrammetry Journal10
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Scientific Reports9
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Advanced Underwater Sciences8
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE8
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Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances8
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Sustainability8
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Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR)7
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Natural and Engineering Sciences7
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The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology7
The Interaction Effect of Gender, Development of Financial Leasing and Reliability of Financial Systems on Entrepreneurship: Mixed- Effects Regression Analysis
HIDIROĞLU, DUYGU
There are significant differences between male and female entrepreneurship. One of the biggest factors that reveals this difference is access to financial resources. This study aims to observe what will happen when the problems of access to financial resources between genders are eliminated. It is expected that if it happens, the number of both new enterprises regardless of gender and enterprises that women have could increase significantly. The aim of this study is to observe whether new enterprises and the tendency of women to start enterprises are positively affected when the reliability of financial systems and the development of financial leasing are both increased. In line with the purpose of the study, the analysis findings on the reliability of financial systems and the developmen...
SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABILITY-ORIENTED ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A CROSS-NATIONAL ANALYSIS FROM THE GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONITOR
HIDIROĞLU, DUYGU
This study investigates the relationship between national institutional conditions and the sustainability orientation of new ventures, relying on data from the 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Expert Survey for 43 countries. Grounded in social psychological theory—particularly the Theory of Planned Behaviour and value–belief–norm perspectives—this study examines how entrepreneurs’ attitudes, perceived social norms, and perceived behavioural control shape sustainability-oriented decision-making. Using expert data from the 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) across countries, the analysis tests whether cultural values, inclusivity norms, and perceived institutional support predict entrepreneurs’ intentions to integrate environmental goals intonew ventures. Results show that ...
The Economic Welfare and Community Development: The Crosstab Analysis of “Johnson City Partners Ny” Business Strategies
HIDIROĞLU, DUYGU
Community development plays a pivotal role in economic welfare and national progress, as it focuses on improving the economic, social, and cultural conditions of localized communities, which are fundamental to national growth. According to the United Nations, national development can only be achieved through the equitable and inclusive advancement of smaller social units like neighborhoods, towns, and rural areas. This paper explores the case of Johnson City, New York, where the revitalization of Downtown—stimulated by the establishment of Binghamton University’s Health Sciences Campus—demonstrates the transformative effects of community development. Businesses such as The Grapevine Café and Sole City Coffee have flourished, enhancing employment opportunities, sustainability, and community...
Statistical and Visual Evaluation of Artificial Neural Networks and Multiple Linear Regression Performances in Estimating Reference Crop Evapotranspiration for Mersin
Unel, Fatma Bunyan | Kusak, Lutfiye | Yakar, Murat
This is study aimed to create a model for calculating the total reference crop evapotranspiration (ETo) in Mersin Province from May 2015 to 2020 and to generate maps using spatial analysis. Lemons from citrus play a significant role inMersin’s agriculture, and because of lemons’ sensitivity to temperature, ETo is essential for them. Itwas observed that the ETo value (EToPM) calculated using the Penman-Monteith (PM)method increased over the years. A model was developed using data from çâ Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) in Mersin, Türkiye, which is located in a semi-arid climate zone. the model was created using Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) and artificial neural network (ANN) methods. the station climate data were divided into training and test datasets separately and c...
Exploring Transformation Through Travel by Means of the Movie The Way
Çınar, Burhan | Pala Morkoç, Tuğba
Transformation through travel is attracting scholarly attention due to its potential to trigger a radical transformation extending beyond the traveler’s unique experience during the trip of a lifetime. As one of the most common ways of encountering the different, tourism can enable people to become aware of their hidden assumptions and make volitional decisions about them, resulting in a transformation. This study aims to understand how transformation takes place through touristic experience, based on Mezirow’s learning theory. To do this, the movie The Way (Emilio Estevez, 2010), which depicts the relationship between touristic experience and the transformation of the individual in an artistically powerful manner, was utilized. To analyze the document that constitutes the data source of t...
Mobbing In The Hotel Industry An Empirical Study In 4 and 5 Star Hotels In Mersin
Tetik, Dilek
Hospitality industry faces an intense competition in today’s global crisis and needs a sustainable patronage loyalty more than ever. An important determinant of patronage loyalty is the service quality. The human touch in the service -when it adds quality to service- is one major factor ensuring the patronage loyalty. Among the determinants of quality service, motivation of the service personnel is vital because of its effect on the job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Recent research indicates that mobbing or bullying at work affects the motivation, job satisfaction and intention to stay on the job of the service personnel negatively. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mobbing phenomenon in the four and five star hotels in Mersin (a city which is located in the Mediterran...
PROFILING NEAR-SYNONYMY: A CORPUS-DRIVEN ANALYSIS OF THE TURKISH ADJECTIVES BÜYÜK, İRİ, AND KOCA
Muhammet Fatih Adıgüzel
2026-01-06
A research to determine the effect of entrepreneurship attitude and education on entrepreneurial intention
Kale, Anıl | Akmaz, Abdullah
In this study, the effects of perceived suitability, perceived consistency and perceived effectiveness on entrepreneurship intention were investigated. In addition, the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurship intention was investigated. For this purpose, data were collected from 377 students studying in the field of tourism. Data were analyzed with structural equation model. As a result of the study, it was found that perceived consistency and perceived effectiveness significantly affect entrepreneurship intention. However, perceived suitability, perceived consistency and entrepreneurial intent have been shown to differ significantly between students who previously have worked in a workplace and those who have not. The fact that the attitude of entrepreneurship and...
The osteoinductive potential of different root-end filling materials in a rat femur model
Aksu, Seckin | Kucuk, Ayse Ozcan
In pediatric dentistry, the enduring success of root-end filling materials employed for the establishment of apical plugs in immature teeth undergoing endodontic intervention is contingent upon their possessing a robust osteoinductive capacity. Hence, the primary objective of this study was to histologically assess the osteoinductive potential of four distinct dental materials, specifically recommended for retrograde filling applications, utilizing an animal hard tissue model. Within the designed experimental model, two bone defects measuring 2 mm in diameter and 2 mm in depth were created in both femurs of a cohort comprising 21 male Wistar albino rats. The first defect in the right femur was left blank as the control group, and Neo MTA Plus was placed in the second defect. The EndoSequen...
Differential Responses of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Cultivars to Exogenous Indole-3-Butyric Acid Application
ZULKADİR GÜLAY
Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a globally important legume crop valued for its nutritional content and adaptability. Establishing a robust root system during early growth is critical for optimal nutrient uptake, shoot development, and increased resistance to biotic stress. This study evaluated the effects of exogenous indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on root and shoot development in two bean cultivars, Onceler-98 and Topcu, during the seedling stage. IBA was applied at four concentrations: 0 (control), 50, 100, and 150 μM. Morphological parameters measured included root length (RL), root fresh weight (RFW), root dry weight (RDW), root nodule number (RNN), shoot length (SL), shoot fresh weight (SFW), and shoot dry weight (SDW). The experiment followed a randomized complete block design with four r...
Smart Cities in the Global Context: Geographical Analyses of Regional Differentiations
Tijjani, Kabeer Saleh | Sarıkaya Levent, Yasemin | Levent, Tolga
The increasing urbanisation and technological advancements have driven the global adoption of smart city initiatives, yet regional differences persist due to economic, social, and technological disparities. Despite the numerous studies on smart cities, there remains a research gap in comprehensive global analyses exploring regional differentiations in smart city development. This study aims to examine how smart cities differentiate, especially through associations between regions and smart city dimensions. This study utilises data from the IMD Smart City Index 2023 and applies a multi-step methodology based on the United Nations’ geographic regions, employing geographical and statistical analyses. The findings reveal distinct regional differentiations, highlighting a clear Global North–Sou...
Investigation and Implementation of New Technology Wearable Mobile Laser Scanning (WMLS) in Transition to an Intelligent Geospatial Cadastral Information System
Yiğit, Abdurahman Yasin | Ulvi, Ali | Yakar, Murat
The human population is constantly increasing throughout the world, and accordingly, construction is increasing in the same way. Therefore, there is an emergence of irregular and unplanned urbanization. In order to achieve the goal of preventing irregular and unplanned urbanization, it is necessary to monitor the cadastral borders quickly. In this sense, the concept of a sensitive, up-to-date, object-based, 3D, and 4D (4D, 3D + time) cadastral have to be a priority. Therefore, continuously updating cadastral maps is important in terms of sustainability and intelligent urbanization. In addition, due to the increase in urbanization, it has become necessary to update the cadastral information system and produce 3D cadastral maps. However, since there are big problems in data collection in urb...
4D Printing Technology and Its Application Possibilities in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Ece Kalay | İskender Özkul
4D printing technology is an innovative manufacturing method that adds the dimension of time to traditional 3D printing, enabling materials to respond to environmental stimuli (such as temperature, humidity, light, etc.) by changing shape, properties, or functionality. This study examines the fundamental principles of 4D printing in detail and explores its advantages and potential applications in the context of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The foundation of 4D printing lies in the use of smart materials such as shape-memory polymers, self-healing composites, and hydrogels. These materials allow UAV components to dynamically adapt to flight conditions through pre-programmed responses. The study also comparatively discusses 4D printing techniques (FDM, SLA, DIW, SLM) and their suitabilit...
The Determination of Financing Sources Affecting the Capital Budgets of Airline Companies
Korkmaz, Turhan | Turaboğlu, Tuncay Turan
This study aims to determine the impact of airline companies’ internal and external financing decisions on fixed asset investments. For this purpose, 25 airline companies worldwide were divided into two groups, with a market value greater than 10 billion dollars (BigCap) and below (SmallCap), and analyzed using the panel data method. External financing sources have a negative effect on fixed asset investments for BigCap airline companies, while external financing sources have a positive effect on SmallCap airline companies. Equity financing, return on assets, and net profit margin have statistically significant positive effects on fixed asset investments in SmallCap companies, while these effects are not statistically significant for BigCap companies.
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. Stu...
Exploring the Role of Mission and Vision Statements in Maritime Transport: A Focus on Liner Shipping Companies
TUĞDEMİR KÖK GÖKÇE | TÜRKİSTANLI TAHA TALİP
This study examines the strategic management of mission and vision statements of the top 100 liner shipping companies. By analyzing the content and components of these statements, this study assesses their effectiveness in guiding organizational behavior and aligning stakeholder expectations. Content analysis reveals that while self-concept and philosophy are emphasized, critical aspects like customer orientation and employee concerns are underrepresented. Vision statements prioritize clarity and stability but often lack the motivation required to motivate stakeholders. The findings suggest the need for a more balanced approach when crafting statements. This study offers recommendations for improving strategic communication practices in maritime companies, highlighting the importance ...