EJONS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL

The Changing Labor Market Effects on Occupational Safety and Health

2024-09-04T15:13:22+03:00

It is inevitable that assets and systems will change positively or negatively over time, with or without awareness. Occupational health and safety studies, which all sectors must include, must be constantly updated and kept dynamic by keeping up with these changes and taking advantage of the conveniences brought by technology. Revolutionary changes in the business world, especially in industry, have also affected occupational health and safety practices. Various practices, legal regulations, awareness-raising trainings, etc. aimed at the needs of the current period. The cases were discussed within the scope of occupational health and safety. In this study, the change in the labor market is discussed together with the industrial revolutions that took place in the historical process and the occupational health and safety studies that took place simultaneously with these revolutions. Today, the relationship between the changing labor market and technological developments and occupational health and safety is constantly evolving under the influence of the dynamic nature of the business world. Changes in the labor market can have direct impacts on employee safety. In this context, factors such as automation, flexible working, digitalization and remote working should be taken into consideration to evaluate the effects of the changing labor market on occupational safety and health.

Effects of Edible Coating Applications on Postharvest Physiology of Yenipazar Pepper Variety

2024-10-04T11:41:49+03:00

Peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) have a rich nutritional value, rich flavour and many uses, making them one of the most produced and consumed vegetables in the world. However, the post-harvest life of peppers is short. In this study, the effects of sodium alginate coating application on post-harvest storage time and quality of Yenipazar pepper variety were investigated. Peppers were stored at +10^o C and 90-95% relative humidity for 24 days. During storage, weight loss, respiration rate, pH, titratable acidity (TEA), water soluble dry matter content (TSS), total phenol and antioxidant capacity were measured and analysed. As a result of the findings obtained, it was determined that sodium alginate coating had a positive effect on pepper preservation.

The Impact of E-Cigarette Use on Adolescents and Adults: Understanding the Risks and Challenges

2024-09-17T13:05:21+03:00

E-cigarettes are electronic devices that operate on the principle of electromagnetism and were historically invented in their current form by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, inspired by a smoking technique first invented by US Surgeons General in the early 1960s. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are products that deliver a nicotine-containing aerosol (often called vapor) to users by heating a solution of nicotine and flavourings, usually propylene glycol or glycerol (glycerine).

E cigarettes have been marketed through intensive advertising campaigns, portrayed as a healthy alternative to tobacco smoking, and used to quit smoking and reduce cigarette consumption. It has been marketed to circumvent smoke-free laws, enabling users to “smoke anywhere”. On the other hand, health problems arising from the fact that these products are easily accessible especially by young people, individuals are not exposed to the toxic substances of toxic e-cigarettes, and carry intense individual risks are rapidly increasing. This review article explores the impact and risks of E-Cigarette Use on adolescents and adults.

The Strategic Role and Importance of Artificial Intelligence Companies in Digital Transformation

2024-09-16T10:19:20+03:00

Digital transformation is a critical process to increase the competitiveness of businesses and improve their operational productivity in a world where technology evolves rapidly. In this transformation process, artificial intelligence (YZ) technologies play a strategic role in areas such as data analytics, automation and predictive analytics. YZ companies are at the center of the digital transformation process by specializing in the development and implementation of these technologies. The solutions offered by YZ companies provide deep insights to enterprises through analyzing large data sets. In this way, businesses optimize marketing strategies, personalize customer experience and improve operational processes. In addition, face -based automation systems reduce costs and increase productivity by accelerating business processes and decreasing human error. The strategic importance of the YZ in digital transformation lies in the ability to promote innovation. YZ companies develop new technological solutions and provide competitive advantage to enterprises and contribute to the emergence of innovative business models in different sectors. The applicability of the YZ, especially in sectors such as health, finance and production, is seen as an important factor that will shape the future achievements of enterprises. Artificial intelligence companies have a strategic importance in the digital transformation process and investing in these technologies creates a critical strategy for enterprises to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. In this study, it aims to evaluate the role of YZ companies in digital transformation and the strategic advantages of these technologies to enterprises.

Drug Labeling Studies In The International Literature: A Biometric Analysis

2024-09-05T22:56:29+03:00

This study aims to examine the literature on drug labeling scanned in the Scopus database from a bibliometric perspective. A total of 2540 articles were considered for analysis and the data were evaluated with VOSviewer 1.6.19 software. When the findings are examined, the first study on drug labeling was conducted in 1955 (1). The highest number of articles was published in 2021 (191 articles). The majority of the articles were written in English (2464). 79.6% of the studies (2022) were classified as research articles. 46.7% of the articles (1915) were published in the field of medicine. Wolf MS is the most productive author with 20 articles and the most cited author with 323 citations. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology has received a total of 2188 citations with 55 articles. The United States is the most productive country with 1226 articles and has the highest number of links with 612. The term "drug labeling" is the most frequently used keyword (72). Studies on drug labeling in Turkey are quite limited. This study will provide researchers with a broad perspective on the subject and will provide a comprehensive panoramic assessment.

Gaslighting ve Psikolojik Yaklaşım

2024-10-09T09:26:46+03:00

The concept of gaslighting is a type of abuse that aims to make the target person question their mental health, their own point of view, the accuracy and legitimacy of their feelings, to contradict and doubt. This concept, which has gained increasing popularity in recent years, has often been considered in the context of romantic relationships. However, a growing body of scientific studies are revealing the presence of gaslighting in any social environment (peer family member, parent), workplace (co-worker, manager) or in a medical field. Gaslighting can lead to confusion, loss of self-confidence, and uncertainty of the person's mental stability. Systematic and long-term manipulations cause the person to be hypervigilant, withdraw from personal and social areas, experience anxiety, grief and guilt. Gaslighting causes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can cause nightmares, insomnia, depression, suicidal thoughts, frequent outbursts of anger and anhedonia in the person. In this regard, it is very important to provide the necessary psychological support to individuals. In this review, it is aimed to explain gaslighting behavior and its effects, to evaluate the challenging complexities of gaslighting behaviors, and to bring together structural research in the literature.

The Impact on Intensive Care Nurses’ Quality of Life of Role Conflict and Stress Coping

2024-09-16T10:20:56+03:00

The intensive care unit (ICU) is one of the work environments in which role conflict, role ambiguity and resulting stress are experienced most intensely. The aim of the study is to determine the impact of role conflict and stress management on the quality of life of ICU nurses. The present study was carried out online via Google Forms with ICU nurses between 1 April and 1 July 2021. Between these dates, the present study was completed with 101 ICU nurses who completed all the questions on the forms and volunteered to take part in the present study. Data were collected using the Individual Information Form, the Role Ambiguity, Role Conflict Scale and Role Overload Scale (RCA), the Ways of Coping Inventory (WCI) and the SF-12 Quality of Life Scale. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 23 v. Pearson correlation analysis and descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of the data. In the present study carried out with ICU nurses, it was found that 42.6% of the participants were aged between 25 and 29 years. It was found that 83.2% of the nurses were female, 62.4% were single and 73.2% were students. It was found that the participants had an average role ambiguity subscale score of 20.45±2.99, while they had an average role conflict subscale score of 27.27±4.03, an average role overload subscale score of 6.49±1.21 and an average optimistic approach subscale score of 21.48±2.74. It is crucial to assess role conflict, role ambiguity, workload, stress and quality of life of ICU nurses.

An Analysis of the Causes and Cost Implications of Foreign Object Damage (FOD) in the Aviation Industry

2024-09-18T00:22:24+03:00

When classifying the causes of aircraft accidents and incidents, human factors, technical factors (materials, maintenance, repair, overhaul, etc.), environmental factors, and other factors come to the forefront in aviation. Aircraft damage caused by objects other than the aircraft itself is defined in the literature as Foreign Object Damage (FOD). Due to FOD, many aircraft accidents have occurred from the past to the present, and some of them have resulted in fatalities. In aviation, the term FOD refers to any foreign particle or object that comes into contact with an aircraft or system and causes damage to the aircraft. Additionally, the acronym FOD has been used in the literature to refer to Foreign Object Debris, which are unwanted substances found in airports that can damage personnel, aircraft, and equipment. FOD is a major technical problem in the aviation maintenance industry that reduces the safety level of an aircraft, but this problem can be controlled and minimized by using accurate and sensitive methods. For this purpose, a number of automated methods have been developed to detect foreign object debris (waste) that can cause damage, such as Argos AI-FOD, X-Sight –FODetect, Trex Enterprises -FOD Finder, Tarsier Radar, FODRAD, synthetic aperture radar, convolutional neural networks, etc., used in airports. When examining the published literature on aircraft accidents and incidents, it is understood that the "Human Factor" is examined more frequently; however, there are many cases caused by FOD. This study focuses on the sources of foreign object damage in aviation and methods to prevent foreign object damage incidents, and also examines the safety and cost impact of these incidents on aircraft within the scope of the study

Writing And Publishing A Case Report ; Its Importance

2024-09-16T10:36:55+03:00

A case report is usually a detailed account of a diagnostic or treatment problem experienced by one or more patients. Case reports often serve as initial evidence for new interventions or serve as an alarm that a problem exists with an already established treatment. While the term "case record" is widely used in various aspects, the term "case report" is used only in modern medical journals. Case report is a specific form of clinical evidence in identifying rare or unusual diseases; in evaluating the effectiveness, safety and cost of treatments; and have important roles in improving medical education, patient care, and medical research. Improvements in patient outcomes can be achieved as a result of important studies, research and advances in clinical practice carried out as a result of the valuable information and new ideas presented in case reports, and these reports are now published by many journals. The publication of case reports has become a standard of medical literature.

CuO Additive Pigment Production and Industrial Application

2024-09-04T15:22:51+03:00

In this study, copper oxide was added to the main raw material olivine mineral as a metal oxide activator to investigate the colour effect in inorganic based pigment production. Copper oxide activator was added into the prepared pigment recipes in the range of 0-9%. In addition, three different boron-based mineralisers (Boric acid, Calcined Borax and Calcium Borate) were selected and used in the pigment preparation process.

All prepared recipes were kept at three different calcination temperatures (1150 ^oC, 1200 ^oC and 1250 ^oC) for one hour and pigment production processes were completed. Copper oxide metal-added pigments produced by the traditional pigment production method were prepared on industrial wall tile bodies and industrial wall tile glaze application and the effectiveness of the pigments was completed under industrial rapid firing conditions.

Metal oxide activation, mineraliser activation and pigment firing temperature activation in wall tile glazes coloured with copper oxide added pigments were characterised.

Visual parameters such as colour change and surface smoothness were investigated in terms of both surface and characterisation by comparing the effect of 0% and 9% copper oxide addition between the pigment added wall tile glaze recipes. It is seen that colour efficiency increases with temperature in all recipes. The best calcination temperatures were found to be 1200 °C and 1250 °C. As mineralisers, calcium borate and calcined borax mineralisers were evaluated to have better effects than boric acid mineralisers. However, due to the impurities in olivine natural raw material, the intensity of brown colour could not be obtained as much as commercial brown pigments.