Consistent inference of a general model using the pseudo-likelihood method

Recently maximum pseudo-likelihood (MPL) inference method has been successfully applied to statistical physics models with intractable likelihoods. We use information theory to derive a relation between the pseudo-likelihood and likelihood functions. We use this relation to show consistency of the pseudo-likelihood method for a general model.Comment: A new more mathematically rigorous version accepted for publication in Physical Review E: Rapid Communicatio

Is She a Feminist Icon Now? Barbie 2023 Movie and a Critique of Postfeminism

This study seeks to analyse Greta Gerwig’s Barbie 2023 movie, exploring how it playfully interacts with academic criticisms by incorporating them into its narrative in a humorous way. This article intends to investigate how the movie serves as a critique of postfeminist media texts by highlighting how it affects women's psychological well-being, illustrating the ways in which it can be debilitating. The movie also highlights the unfulfilled psychological aspects of feminism, rendering it a feminist text in that regard. A thematic analysis of the movie prompts a discussion on how a character who has been a postfeminist icon transforms into a feminist narrative identity.In the beginning of the film, Barbie resides within a paradisiacal realm characterized by unwavering agency and authority. She lives in Barbieland where “every day is a great day”. This mirrors the way in which both girls and boys immerse themselves in their imaginative play, constructing their microcosms replete with agency and the role of the protagonist (Yakali Camoglu, 2020). However, as individuals mature into adulthood, the shift is palpable and the world they encounter demands a relinquishment of some of that power, leading them to transition from active agents to potentially objectified subjects in certain contexts. This is symbolised in Barbie’s own transition from Barbieland (imaginations of childhood) to the Real World (adulthood) in the end of the movie.The movie engages in the critique that Barbie encounters, as her portrayal symbolizes the unrealistic standards imposed on women, portraying them as unattainable ideals. Although her initial intent -supposedly- is to empower girls by rescuing them from the confines of stereotypical maternal roles and introducing them to diverse occupations, her portrayal inadvertently immerses them in a realm where not only physical perfection but also success in careers and relationships is expected—a realm where limitless possibilities coexist with a profound burden. This postfeminist portrayal offers a vision of boundless potential achievable through belief in self, but concurrently fosters a burdensome mental strain and self-objectification among women, entangling them in a constant cycle of self-critique.This predicament forms the crux of Barbie's critical error, leading her to relinquish her paradisiacal abode, Barbieland, and embrace the realm of real-world womanhood. By assuming the complex roles women navigate, Barbie forfeits her idyllic sanctuary and immerses herself in a world where the concept of "perfection" is inherently absent, as authenticity takes precedence over plastic constructs.After identifying the existing literature on Barbie, the article proceeds to present the theoretical framework, which is postfeminism, and outlines the research methodology. The results of the thematic analysis reveal Barbie's active engagement in critiquing the postfeminist media culture in which she was a prominent figure. This pivotal process underscores Barbie's latest contribution to the realm of media studies, transforming from a text entrenched in postfeminist ideals to embodying a feminist narrative

Çankırı’daki Geleneksel Ahşap Karkas Yapılar Üzerine Bir İnceleme

DergiPark: 246055trakyafbdKuzey Anadolu Fay Hattında bulunmakta olan Çankırı’da sık sık küçük depremler meydana gelmektedir. Diğer taraftan, Çankırı büyük depremler de geçirmiştir. Yörede can ve mal kaybına neden olan son deprem 2000 yılında meydana gelmiştir. 6 Haziran 2000 tarihinde olan 5.9 şiddetindeki deprem Çankırı’nın Orta ilçesi ve çevresindeki köyleri etkilemiştir. Afet geçirmiş olan bu yörede 2005 yılında bir araştırma yapılmış ve ahşap karkas yapıların çoğunun hafif hasarlı veya hasarsız olduğu gözlenmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı yörenin geleneksel ahşap konutlarının yapım sistemlerini anlamaktır. Yöredeki geleneksel ahşap konutlarının özelliklerini taşıyan 3 adet konutun rölöveleri alınmış ve çizimleri yapılmıştır. Ek olarak, yöre halkından 8 kişiyle depremle ilgili deneyimleri ve yöredeki geleneksel ahşap yapılar hakkında görüşülmüştür. Çankırı’nın köylerindeki geleneksel ahşap yapılar bu bölgenin kültürel mirasının önemli bir bölümünü oluşturmaktadır. Fakat, betonarmenin gündeme gelmesiyle birlikte bu yapılar artık inşa edilmemektedir. Ahşap malzemenin azlığı, yapım maliyeti, geleneksel yapım sistemleri konusundaki uzmanların yokluğu ve bölge halkının tercihleri bu duruma neden olarak gösterilebilir.Çankırı province lies on the North Anatolian Fault zone, which is why the area suffers frequent minor earthquakes. On the other hand, Çankırı has experienced major earthquakes also. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 shook Orta District in Çankırı and the surrounding villages on 6th of June 2000. The aim of this study is to record construction systems of traditional timber-framed buildings, which survived this earthquake, in Çankırı province of Turkey. In addition, investigate thoughts and experiences of the inhabitants in the region with regard to their traditional houses and 2000 earthquake is aimed. Research was undertaken in Çankırı province in 2005. Kalfat Yuva, Kısaç, Dodurga, Ortabayındır, and Aşağı Kayı Villages of Orta District were visited and traditional buildings were observed. Three timber-framed with masonry infill houses in Yuva Village, which show the characteristics of the traditional buildings in the region, were measured and drawings were made of their construction systems. These systems have demonstrated their resistance to earthquake-collapse in previous earthquakes. Timber-framed buildings in Çankırı province are an important part of the cultural heritage of this region. However, they are not constructed anymore, having been displaced by reinforced concrete construction. Reasons for is a combination of scarcity of timber, high cost of the construction, lack of experts about traditional construction systems, and preferences of the people in the region

In memory of Prof. Dr. S. Füsun AKATLI

Suat Füsun Akatlı, 07.05.1944’de Ankara’da doğdu. Gazeteci Bihin Anter ile Nihat Selçuk Akatlı’nın kızıdır. 1962’de Ankara Kız Lisesi’ni bitirmiş, 1966’da DTCF’den Felsefe lisans, Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi’nden 1970’de yüksek lisans, 1974’de Hacettepe Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümü’nden doktora derecesini almıştır. ..

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Taha Toros Arşivi, Dosya No: 20-Bedia Muvahhitİstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı (TR10/14/YEN/0033) İstanbul Development Agency (TR10/14/YEN/0033