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Article Legalizing Anti-Gender Ideology and Civil Society Resistance in Turkey(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Keysan, Asuman OzgurThis study investigates how feminist, LGBTQI+, labour, and human rights organisations in Turkey frame and negotiate the legal institutionalisation of anti-gender ideology and how these processes generate strategic yet fragile cross-movement alliances. Drawing on Benford and Snow's framing theory and Yuval-Davis's transversal politics, the analysis is based on semi-structured interviews conducted with activists from ten organisations between April and June 2025 and organisational documents. The study conceptualises anti-gender politics in Turkey not as a societal backlash but as a state-driven, multi-layered project of "masculinist entrenchment (Yetis, & Ozd & uuml;zen, 2024)" that restructures legal, ideological, and affective arenas. The findings demonstrate that activists increasingly reframe anti-gender assaults as systemic attacks on democracy, rights, and equality, producing a shift from issue-based coordination to what this article terms "strategic coexistence", a hybrid alliance formed across previously distant ideological and organisational positions. Diagnostic framing identifies anti-gender reforms as an existential threat, prognostic framing centres on alliance-building, movement memory, and inclusive organisational practices and motivational framing foregrounds shared destiny, solidarity, and the symbolic significance of LGBTQI+ rights. The analysis reveals that while this recontextualisation widens the basis for coalition, the resulting alliance remains structurally unbalanced and fragile. Hierarchical power relations, uneven exposure to political risk, and selective silence, particularly regarding LGBTQI+ concerns, limit the depth and durability of alliances. In this context, LGBTQI+ rights serve both as a catalyst for broad-based mobilisation and as a litmus test for democratic commitment, disclosing the limitations of transversal solidarity under authoritarian regimes.Article Analytic Hierarchy Process in Determining Aircraft Basic Maintenance Training Durations(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2026) Acikel, Gurkan; Temel, Mine AlemdarogluPurpose - Currently, in aircraft basic maintenance training, it is determined that various aircraft basic maintenance training organizations around the world apply different basic maintenance durations for the same modules of the same licence categories. Aircraft basic maintenance training organizations are lacking a common curriculum with standard durations for the basic maintenance training modules. To remedy the problems associated with this issue, the purpose of this study is to develop and demonstrate a quantifiable reference (i.e. theoretical training and evaluation content intensity) based scientific theoretical method to determine the durations of the basic theoretical maintenance trainings held for B1.1 and B2 licence categories in aircraft basic maintenance training organizations. Design/methodology/approach - The total basic maintenance training duration was first allocated to basic, theoretical and practical maintenance trainings. The obtained basic theoretical maintenance training duration was then allocated to related modules and submodules by using weighted theoretical training content intensity and weighted theoretical evaluation content intensity, which were obtained by applying a multi-criteria decision-making approach using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Findings - In this study, it was found that there is no standardization upon aircraft basic maintenance training organizations for the allocation of the basic maintenance training durations to modules. To remedy this problem, a scientific method, which relies on quantifiable reference bases rather than subjective reasoning, is needed. The reference bases of the proposed theoretical method (i.e. theoretical training and evaluation content intensity) can be tuned with the inclusion of the effect of basic knowledge requirements through multi-criteria decision-making (AHP). The theoretical method proposed in this work is robust in terms of resulting in close proximity values of the basic theoretical maintenance training durations for the common modules of B1.1 and B2 licence categories. The theoretical method is proven to yield greater basic theoretical maintenance training durations for modules having greater theoretical training and evaluation content intensity and lower basic theoretical maintenance training durations for modules having less theoretical training and evaluation content intensity. A distinct similarity in terms of basic theoretical maintenance training durations and the ranking of the modules (in terms of durations) is not present when the average of the training organizations is compared to the results of the theoretical method. A quantifiable reference (i.e. theoretical training and evaluation content intensity) based scientific theoretical method to determine basic theoretical maintenance training durations was developed and demonstrated. Practical implications - Results of this study would especially be useful in an international effort to standardize the different basic theoretical maintenance training durations applied in various aircraft basic maintenance training organizations. Originality/value - To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first in providing and demonstrating a scientific theoretical method based on a systematic, multi-criteria decision-making approach to determine the durations of the basic theoretical maintenance trainings.Article Effectiveness of Game-Based Teaching Method on Nursing Students' Knowledge of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)(Dubai Iranian Hosp, 2024) Abumettleq, Ibrahim S. S.; Bayraktar, Nurhan; Dikmen, Burcu ToturBackground and Objectives: The technology was created by humans; it is also innovative when teachers use it in the classroom. Teachers can now use media in a variety of ways to accommodate different learning styles thanks to new technologies, including animation, live video, gaming, and more. The study aimed to assess how well the game-based learning approach enhanced the students' understanding of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Methods: This study was structured utilizing a quasi-experimental design applied with pre-and post-test assessments. The study was conducted by a nursing faculty at the "[blinded for review]".Using the census method, the students were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control groups (each consisting of 80 and 40 players). On March 18, 2022, the study was conducted at a North Cyprus nursing faculty. Both computers and phones can use the Kahoot app, which is used to play the game. Results: The study conclusions demonstrated that following the instructional intervention using game-based learning, students' performance improved in terms of the overall mean scores of all Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Conclusion: Our results generally demonstrate that game-based learning improves the standard of instruction for the students. However, our results show that the game-based teaching method enhances nursing students' comprehension of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), and the method could be useful in developing lesson plans for nursing education and nursing schools.Article Comparative Analysis of Vibration Axis Effects on Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Machining of Inconel 718(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2026) Namlu, R.H.; Kilic, Z.M.Inconel 718 is widely utilized in critical engineering sectors, particularly aerospace, owing to its exceptional creep resistance, corrosion resistance, and retention of mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. However, its high hardness, low thermal conductivity, and strong work-hardening tendency make it extremely difficult to machine using conventional techniques. Ultrasonic Vibration-Assisted Machining (UVAM) has emerged as an effective strategy to overcome these limitations by superimposing high-frequency, low-amplitude vibrations onto the cutting process. Depending on the vibration direction, UVAM can significantly change chip formation, tool–workpiece interaction, and surface integrity. In this study, the influence of three UVAM modes—longitudinal (Z-UVAM), feed-directional (X-UVAM), and multi-axial (XZ-UVAM)—on the machining behavior of Inconel 718 was systematically investigated. The findings reveal that XZ-UVAM provides the most advantageous outcomes, primarily due to its intermittent cutting mechanism. Compared with Conventional Machining (CM), XZ-UVAM reduced cutting forces by up to 43% and areal surface roughness by 37%, while generating surfaces with more uniform topographies and smaller peak-to-valley variations. Furthermore, UVAM enhanced subsurface microhardness as a result of the surface hammering effect, which may improve fatigue performance. XZ-UVAM also effectively minimized burr formation, demonstrating its potential for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient machining of Inconel 718. © 2026 by the authors.Article An Application of Stochastic Maximum Principle for a Constrained System With Memory(Ankara Univ, Fac Sci, 2025) Savku, EmelIn this research article, we study a stochastic control problem in a theoretical frame to solve a constrained task under memory impact. The nature of memory is modeled by Stochastic Differential Delay Equations and our state process evolves according to a jump-diffusion process with time-delay. We work on two specific types of constraints, which are described in the stochastic control problem as running gain components. We develop two theorems for corresponding deterministic and stochastic Lagrange multipliers. Furthermore, these theorems are applicable to a wide range of continuous-time stochastic optimal control problems in a diversified scientific area such as Operations Research, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering and Finance. Here, in this work, we apply our results to a financial application to investigate the optimal consumption process of a company via its wealth process with historical performance. We utilize the stochastic maximum principle, which is one of the main methods of continuous-time Stochastic Optimal Control theory. Moreover, we compute a real-valued Lagrange multiplier and clarify the relation between this value and the specified constraint.Article Effect of Training Based on Travelbee's Human-To Relationship Model on Prenatal Attachment, Fear of Childbirth, and Anxiety in Pregnant Women With Fear of Childbirth a Randomized Controlled Trial(Slack Inc, 2025) Sari, T.; Gürhan, N.PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of education provided to pregnant women with fear of childbirth according to Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model on fear of birth, prenatal attachment, and anxiety. METHOD: This prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted between June and August 2023. Participants included 62 pregnant women divided into intervention and control groups. Pregnant primiparous women who had fear of childbirth were selected for the intervention group, receiving an eight-session educational program based on Travelbee's model. RESULTS: At the end of the educational program, decreased fear of childbirth, lower anxiety, and higher prenatal attachment were detected in the intervention group. Results showed a statistically significant difference in the intervention group compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Birth preparation education prepared according to Travelbee's model is an effective method for reducing pregnant women's fear of childbirth and anxiety and increasing prenatal attachment level.Article Sağlık Çalışanlarında Tükenmişlik Düzeyinin Örgütsel Bağlılığa Etkisinde Demografik Özelliklerin Düzenleyici Rolü(2021) Çavdar, Miraç; Tengilimoğlu, Dilaver; Erkal, PınarTükenmişlik insanları fiziksel ve psikolojik olarak etkileyen bir sendromdur. Günümüzde pek çok kişi çeşitli nedenlerden dolayı tükenmişlik sendromu yaşayabilmektedir. Örgütler amaçlarına ulaşabilmek için etkin ve verimli işgücüne ihtiyaç duymaktadır. Çalışanların örgüte olan bağlılığı bu bakımdan önem taşımaktadır. Fiziksel, ruhsal ve zihinsel açıdan kendini mutsuz ve tükenmiş hisseden bir çalışan işinde verimli olamayabilir. Bu yüzden, tükenmişlik sendromunun çalışanı ve örgütü olumsuz etkileyeceği düşünülmektedir. Araştırmanın amacı sağlık çalışanlarının tükenmişlik düzeyini belirlemek, tükenmişlik sendromunun örgütsel bağlılık üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Ayrıca araştırmanın ana amacı sağlık çalışanlarının tükenmişlik düzeyinin örgütsel bağlılığa etkisinde demografik değişkenlerin düzenleyici rolünü belirlemektir. Veriler 2019 yılı Mart-Nisan ayları içinde toplanmıştır. Araştırma İzmir'de bir kamu hastanesinde çalışan 400 katılımcıdan oluşmaktadır. Veriler, tükenmişlik ölçeği ve örgütsel bağlılık ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analiz edilmesinde korelasyon ve çoklu regresyon analizlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmada sağlık çalışanlarının tükenmişlik düzeyleri ile örgütsel bağlılık düzeyleri arasında düşük düzeyde ilişki bulunmuştur (r=-0.224 p<0.05). Regresyon analizi sonucuna göre tükenmişlik düzeyinin örgütsel bağlılığa düşük düzeyde etkisi bulunmaktadır (p<0.05). Araştırmada sonuçlarına göre sağlık çalışanlarının tükenmişlik düzeylerinin örgütsel bağlılığa etkisinde yaşın, medeni durumun, cinsiyetin ve hizmet süresinin düzenleyici rolü istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı değildir (p>0,05). Araştırmada sağlık çalışanlarının tükenmişlik düzeylerinin örgüte bağlılığa etkisinde eğitim düzeyinin düzenleyici rolü tespit edilmiştir (R=0.282 p<0,05). Araştırma sonuçlarına göre tükenmişlik sendromu örgütsel bağlılığı olumsuz etkilemektedir ve bu etkide eğitim düzeyinin düzenleyici rolü bulunmaktadırArticle Tasarım Eğitiminde Stratejik ve Yapılandırmacı Bir Pedagojik Yaklaşım Olarak “Katılım”(2025) Demirbas, Ozgen Osman; Merter, SeviBu çalışma, artırılmış katılım fırsatlarının tasarım stüdyosunda eğitmenler ve öğrenciler arasında daha gerçekçi bir diyalog kurarak öğrenmeyi geliştirme potansiyeline sahip olduğu konusunu tartışmakta ve proje tabanlı tasarım öğreniminin yapılandırmacı görüşüne ve karşılıklı ve sürekli bir öğrenme süreci olarak tanımlanan katılım kavramına dayanmaktadır. İlk olarak, katılımcıların görüşleri aracılığıyla ana tartışmaya bir temel oluşturmak için eğitmenler ve öğrencilerle bir atölye çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ardından, elde edilen çıktılar bir ikinci sınıf endüstriyel tasarım dersinde uygulanmıştır. Ders koordinatörü ile yapılan bir görüşmeye ek olarak öğrenciler ile yarı yapılandırılmış bir odak grup çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, öğrenme ve katılım konusundaki farklı motivasyon ve tercihlere rağmen, katılımın öğrencilerin hem tasarım hem de öğrenme süreçlerini anlamlandırmalarına yardımcı olduğunu göstermektedir.Article Dual Zn/Zr Hybrid Framework-Integrated Membranes With Enhanced Proton Conductivity and Durability for High-Temperature PEM Fuel Cells(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2026) Altınışık, H.; Devrim, Y.This study proposes an innovative strategy for fabricating advanced composite membranes based on a poly[2,2′-(m-phenylene)-5,5′-bibenzimidazole] (PBI) matrix for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs). A co-synthesized hybrid porous framework incorporating both Zn- and Zr-based nanostructures was integrated into the PBI backbone, ensuring uniform dispersion and strong interfacial bonding, as verified by comprehensive structural and morphological characterizations. This dual-framework architecture promoted the formation of continuous proton-conductive channels and enhanced membrane stability under demanding operating conditions. Furthermore, the membranes were utilized after acid doping, and the hybrid structure effectively mitigated the acid leaching issue, ensuring stable long-term proton conductivity. At 0.6 V and 170°C, the membranes achieved a current density of ≈630 mA/cm2, demonstrating the critical role of structural optimization in improving fuel cell efficiency. These findings offer valuable insights into designing scalable, durable, and thermally stable membranes for next-generation HT-PEMFC applications. © 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers.