Cross-cultural applicability of the Inventory of Problems–29 (IOP–29): A pre-registered German replication of Akca, Tepedelen, et al. (2023)

Assessing the credibility of psychological problems in forensic evaluations is crucial. The Inventory of Problems–29 (IOP–29) is becoming a valuable symptom validity test (SVT) worldwide and has been validated in over 15 languages. This study evaluates the German IOP–29 and fills a gap by replicating a study of Akca, Tepedelen, et al. We analysed 384 IOP–29 protocols from 128 German-speaking adults (range = 18–87 years) under three conditions: honest, random and feigned responses (post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD; depression; schizophrenia). Statistical analyses showed that the False Disorder Probability Score (FDS) effectively discriminated between honest and feigned responses (Hedges g = 3.90), with a sensitivity of .91 and a specificity of .95 at an FDS cut-off value of ≥.50. A new index for detecting careless or random responses also showed promising results. This study confirms the utility of the IOP–29 in the German-speaking population and supports its cross-cultural applicability

Digital maturity and corporate sustainability: Evaluating efficiency dynamics in an emerging market context

This study examines the impact of digital maturity (DM) on corporate sustainability efficiency (CSE) among companies listed on Borsa Istanbul in Turkey. Using panel data (2018–2022) from 30 non-financial firms, we construct a corporate digitalization index (CDI) as a proxy for DM through text mining analysis of digital-related terms in annual reports. CSE is evaluated via data envelopment analysis (DEA), utilizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores of sustainability as inputs and profitability ratios as outputs. Panel regression analysis reveals a U-shaped curvilinear relationship, indicating that firms initially experience reduced efficiency due to high investment costs and adaptation challenges but subsequently achieve increased efficiency as they realize operational and strategic gains from advanced DM. These findings highlight the nonlinear dynamics of digital capability development, offering practical implications for firms aiming to optimize their sustainability strategies through effective digital transformation

The causal relationship between public investment in renewable energy and climate change performance index

Addressing the current environmental challenges requires optimizing climate actions and understanding the complex relationships among them. This paper aims to provide insights into how public investment in renewable energy influences various dimensions of climate change, including emissions, efficiency, renewable energy deployment, and policy effectiveness. This study seeks to explore the causal connection between public investment in renewable energy and the Climate Change Performance Indicator (CPI) from 2007 to 2017, utilizing data provided by German Watch. The method used is Dumitrescu and Hurlin’s (2012) Granger Causality. The study unveils a unidirectional causality from Renewable Energy Investment (REI) to climate change performance. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical role of energy efficiency in attracting investments in renewable energy. Surprisingly, the study finds that REI influences the quality of climate policy. Furthermore, the study identifies a bi-directional causality between a renewable energy share and REI. The contribution of the paper lies in its analysis of public investment in renewable energy, covering areas beyond just public finance for R&D in renewable energy, as also exploring the causal link between this investment and CPI. It offers policymakers insights on how financial governmental interventions can effectively drive climate action

Türk idari yargılama hukukunda manevi tazminatta ıslaha ilişkin düşünceler

There are two types of lawsuits in Turkish Administrative Procedural Law, namely annulment lawsuit and full remedy lawsuit. In full remedy lawsuits, the compensation requested is both pecuniary and non-pecuniary. The amendment of pleadings in full remedy lawsuits can be used by increasing the requested amount once until the final decision. This possibility to increase the amount of the claim has been introduced later in the Turkish Administrative Judicial Procedure Law. After the introduction of this regulation, it has been discussed whether it can be applied to non-pecuniary damages claims. In order to express these, we will first examine the concept of amendment in civil procedure law in general and its application by substantiating with the Court of Cassation rulings. Then the Council of State will be set forth. Subsequently, we will express our views on this area of debate, where the judicial and administrative judiciary have different decisions, that amendment in non-pecuniary damages should be possible in terms of administrative judiciary, that although it is made once as a rule, itcan be made again in case new events arise, that this right should sometimes be recognized at the appeal stage too, and that this request can be asserted later, even if it is not included in the first petition.Türk İdari yargılama hukukunda iki tip dava bulunmakta olup bunlar iptal davası ve tam yargı davasıdır. Tam yargı davalarında talep edilen tazminat hem maddi hem manevi yönden olmaktadır. Tam yargı davalarında ıslah imkanı da kural olarak yargılama aşaması devam ederken meydana gelen gelişmelere göre, nihai karar verilinceye kadar talep edilen miktarın bir kez artırılabilmesi suretiyle kullanılabilmektedir. Bu artırma imkanı Türk İdari Yargılama Hukuku’nda sonradan getirilmiş bir düzenlemedir. Bu düzenleme getirildikten sonra manevi tazminat talepleri bakımından da bunun uygulanıp uygulanamayacağı tartışılmıştır. Bunları ifade edebilmek için önce genel olarak medeni usul hukukundaki ıslah müessesesini ve uygulamasını da Yargıtay kararlarından örnekler vererek inceleyeceğiz. Sonra Danıştay yaklaşımından söz edeceğiz. Akabinde, adli yargı ve idari yargının farklı yönde kararlarının bulunduğu bu tartışma alanında idari yargı bakımından manevi tazminatta ıslahın mümkün olması gerektiği, kural olarak bir kez yapılsa da yeni olayların ortaya çıkması durumunda yeniden yapılabileceği, istinaf aşamasında da bu hakkın bazen tanınması gerektiği, ilk dilekçede yer almasa dahi bu talebin sonradan ileri sürülebileceğine dair görüşlerimizi ifade edeceğiz

Arising needs during mediation sessions, suggestions that may support the mediation settlement: “Limited arbitral authority” and “mediator as an escrow”

Arabuluculuk müzakeresinde tarafların anlaşmaya yaklaştıkları lakin anlaşmaya ulaşılamayan hallerde sorunu ortadan kaldırıcı önerilere ihtiyaç duyulabilmektedir. Nitekim arabulucunun öneride bulunması ve tarafların kabulüyle arabuluculuktan tahkime geçiş de sağlanabilmektedir. Bu noktada; tahkime geçilmiş olduğu bir halde tarafların sürpriz bir hakem kararı ile karşılaşmasını engelleyecek bir imkânın sunulabilmesi, uyuşmazlığın çözümü için fayda sağlayabilir. Çalışmamızda “Sınırlandırılmış Hakem Yetkisi” olarak isimlendirdiğimiz yöntem, arabuluculukta anlaşma anlaşma imkânı oluşmayan hallere çözüm üretilmesi hedefini taşımaktadır. Sunduğumuz yöntemdeki amaç, tarafların arabuluculuk sürecinde uyuşmazlığın çözümüne ilişkin sağladıkları yakınlaşmayı göz ardı etmeden, uyuşmazlığın çözümüne imkân vermektir. Arabuluculukta anlaşma için özellikle taşınır eşyaların tarafsız ve güvenilir bir üçüncü kişiye teslimi ihtiyacı gündeme gelebilmektedir. Uygulamada “Escrow Aracısı”,“Yediemin” olarak ifade edilebilecek bu kişi vasıtasıyla, taşınır bir eşyanın varılacak arabuluculuk anlaşması ardından kime teslim edileceği yönetilerek, salt ortada taraflar için maddi veya hukuki kıymeti bulunan taşınırın teslimi konusundaki şüphenin ortadan kaldırılması sağlanabilecektir. Tarafsız, güvenilir kişi olan arabulucunun escrow aracısı/yediemin olarak vazife üstlenmesi arabuluculukta anlaşmayı destekleyebilecektir.In a mediation process where a settlement is not reached, there is still a need for proposals that can resolve the dispute. With the Mediator's proposal and the parties' acceptance it is possible to transition from mediation to arbitration. After transitioning to arbitration, providing an opportunity that prevents the parties from facing surprise arbitral awards can be beneficial for resolving the dispute. The method mentioned as " Limited Arbitration Authority " aims to provide solutions for situations where, parties forwarded toward a settlement in mediation. The aim of the method is to allow for the resolution of the dispute within the limit determined by the parties, without disregarding mediation phase. The need for the delivery of movable property to a neutral, trustworthy third party may also arise to facilitate the parties' to reach a settlement in mediation. The mediators role as an escrow agent will enable settlements in mediation

Family mediation

Arabuluculuk, uyuşmazlık ve çatışma içinde olan tarafların iş birliği ve ortak menfaatler doğrultusunda çözüm arama çabası ve mantığı ile hareket etme yöntemidir. Bu nedenle ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde iletişim ve müzakere alanında kararlı ve etkili aşamalar kaydetmek için yoğun çabalar harcanmaktadır. Avrupa Konseyi Bakanlar Komitesinin 21 Ocak 1998 tarihli R (98) 1 sayılı Tavsiye Kararı ve 21 Mayıs 2008 tarihli 2008/52/EC sayılı Avrupa Parlamentosu ve Konseyi Yönergesi ile aile arabuluculuğunun Avrupa Konseyi’ne üye olan ülkelerde kabulü, uygulanması, yaygınlaştırılması, geliştirilmesi ve herhangi bir özel düzenlemeye yer verilmeyerek üye devletlere farklı modellerin uygulanabilmesi için temel sağlanması amaçlanmıştır. Bu çalışmamızda, Mukayeseli Hukukta Aile Arabulucuğu ve Türk Hukuku’nda Aile Arabuluculuğu’nun elverişliliği incelenmiştir.Mediation is a method of acting with the logic and effort of parties in dispute and conflict to seek solutions in line with cooperation and common interests. For this reason, intensive efforts are being made to achieve decisive and effective progress in the field of communication and negotiation at national and international levels. The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation No. R (98) 1 dated 21 January 1998 and the European Parliament and Council Directive No. 2008/52/EC dated 21 May 2008 aimed to provide a basis for the acceptance, implementation, dissemination and development of family mediation in the member countries of the Council of Europe and to implement different models in member states without including any special regulation. In this study, the suitability of Family Mediation in Comparative Law and Family Mediation in Turkish Law was examined

Exploring covert diplomacy in peace negotiations

Armed groups seeking political or territorial change frequently challenge governments, leading to protracted armed conflicts. However, not all conflicts are resolved through decisive military victories. As a result, states have increasingly turned to secret negotiations as an alternative means of engagement. While secrecy can facilitate diplomatic flexibility, its effectiveness depends on the credibility of the government’s commitment to cooperation. This study examines how the selection of government representatives in secret negotiations influences rebel group behavior and the likelihood of cooperation. Drawing on costly signaling theory and research on secrecy in diplomacy, this study argues that the level of government representation in secret negotiations serves as a key mechanism for signaling credibility. Specifically, high‐level representatives function as costly signals, reassuring rebels of the government’s seriousness and increasing the likelihood of cooperation. By contrast, low‐level representatives provide strategic deniability but fail to generate trust, making negotiations less effective. This dynamic is particularly relevant in democratic settings, where governments face domestic audience costs if secret negotiations are exposed. To test these claims, the study employs a large‐N quantitative analysis of secret negotiations between democratic governments and rebel groups. The findings indicate that secret negotiations led by high‐level representatives significantly reduce rebel violence. In contrast, those conducted by low‐level representatives fail to establish credibility and do not contribute to de‐escalation. These results highlight the importance of credibility, the choice of representatives, and secrecy in conflict resolution, with implications for backchannel diplomacy and long‐term cooperation outcomes

Komplo propagandası mı yoksa medya gündem belirleme mi? COVID-19 sırasında Hindistan medyasında Müslümanların anti-milli olarak temsili

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented global crisis, affecting every aspect of life. In the difficult times, the role of the media has become even more crucial. However, it has been noted that some Indian media has spread baseless conspiracy theories, exploiting COVID-19 for certain agendas. The role of Indian media during the COVID-19 pandemic has been questioned due to the biased dissemination of information. This study aims to observe how national news channels, through their prime-time debates, propagated the narrative of a Muslim conspiracy by spreading false information during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It also seeks to understand the role of media narratives and representations in setting the Hindu nationalist agenda and portraying Muslims as anti-national" or the other of the nation. The study sample includes the content of prime-time news programs from six well-known TV news channels in India: Times Now, Republic TV, India TV, Zee News, CNN News 18, and India Today. News media organizations in India tend to favor majoritarian sentiments and ideas while marginalizing and condemning minorities and their beliefs, particularly in relation to religion and religiosity. The overt role of a number of news channels in amplifying the conspiracy against Muslims, particularly in framing them as the ‘other’ or the ‘anti-national’, aligns with the Hindu nationalist agenda. Depending on agenda setting and framing certain issues in a way that demonizes Muslims, the media could perpetuate stereotypes and fuel resentment towards those groups, which are already marginalized or misunderstood.COVID-19 salgını, hayatın her alanını etkileyen, benzeri görülmemiş bir küresel krize yol açmıştır. Böyle zor zamanlarda medyanın rolü daha da önem kazanmaktadır. Nitekim, bazı Hint medya kanallarının COVID-19’u belirli gündemlere hizmet edecek şekilde kullanarak temelsiz komplo teorileri yaydığı tespit edilmiştir. Salgın sürecinde Hindistan’daki medya organlarının, bilgileri taraflı bir biçimde aktarması nedeniyle rolleri sorgulanmıştır. Bu çalışma, Hindistan’da COVID-19 salgınının ilk dönemlerinde, ulusal haber kanallarının ana haber tartışmalarında yanlış bilgi yayarak Müslümanları hedef alan bir komplo teorisini nasıl dolaşıma soktuklarını ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca, Hindu milliyetçi gündeminin şekillendirilmesinde ve Müslümanların "ulus karşıtı" ya da ulusun ötekisi olarak sunulmasında medya anlatılarının ve temsillerinin rolünü anlamaya çalışmaktadır. Çalışma örlemi, Hindistan’daki altı önde gelen televizyon haber kanalının ana haber programlarının içeriğini kapsamaktadır: Times Now, Republic TV, India TV, Zee News, CNN News 18 ve India Today. Genel olarak, Hindistan’daki haber medyası, özellikle din ve dindarlık söz konusu olduğunda, azınlıkları ve onların inançlarını marjinalleştirip kınarken, çoğunluğun duygu ve düşüncelerini destekleme eğilimindedir. Birçok haber kanalının, Müslümanlara yönelik komplo söylemlerini körüklemede açık bir rol oynadığı görülmektedir. Özellikle Müslümanları "öteki" ya da "anti-milli" olarak çerçevelemeleri, Hindu milliyetçi gündemle örtüşmektedir. Medya, gündem belirleme gücü ve Müslümanları şeytanlaştıran çerçevelendirme stratejileriyle, bu gruplara yönelik stereotipleri pekiştirmekte; zaten marjinalleştirilmiş ya da yanlış anlaşılmış olan bu topluluklara karşı kin ve öfkeyi körükleyebilmektedir

Aile içi iletişim ve önemi

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Global logistics efficiency after COVID-19: A cross-country analysis using the logistics performance index

[Early Access]This study analyses the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) to quantify changes in logistics performance before and after COVID-19, using a slack-based measurement (SBM) model of data envelopment analysis (DEA) and the Malmquist Index (MI), which indicates efficiency changes over time. The LPI analysis shows performance gains, but challenges in timeliness and international shipments. The SBM-DEA model indicates efficiency improvements mainly through technological advancements. After the pandemic, the decline in efficiency in customs operations and international shipments signals a need for streamlined procedures and cost reductions. The analysis also shows that the post-pandemic recovery varied by region. This study contributes to the theory by showing how dynamic capabilities and institutional resilience influence logistics adaptability and widen global performance gaps. Informed by the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities theory, it advises policymakers to enhance logistics infrastructure, modernise customs, and reduce costs to tackle post-pandemic challenges in underperforming regions