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Effects of Traditional and Digital Experiential Marketing on Brand Loyalty: a Research on Sephora Brand
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Ts Iso 45001 İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Yönetim Sistemi ve Tehlikeli Sınıfta Bir Üretim Tesisinde Uygulama
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Can Bitcoin Replace the Us Dollar as a World Reserve Currency? a Volatility Research on Bitcoin Prices
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A Scalability Assessment of Biofabrics as an Alternative Architectural Construction Material
(Sociedad Iberoamericana de Gráfica Digital (SIGraDi), 2024-11-15) Gözde Damla Turhan Haskara; Filiz Özbengi Uslu; Selen Çiçek; Anıl Dinç Demirbilek
This research explores the scalability of biopolymer applications in recent biobased textile design applications for architectural construction. It particularly focuses on the transition from laboratory experimentation to architectural construction practice with the aid of computational design and digital fabrication. The research aims at harvesting spatial structures through the re-characterization processes for desired material properties. The methodology is divided into four steps: Modification of the biofabric formulation derived from bacterial cellulose (BC); tensile strength tests; computational design and digital fabrication of a catenary geometry as a scaffold; bioassembly process; and observations at different environmental conditions after the removal of the scaffold. The results have shown that the material properties, such as the tensile strength, structural integrity, high capacity of water detention, and heat insulation, differentiate bacterial cellulose-based biopolymers as circular alternatives to the current conventional architectural construction materials and processes, having us reevaluate our connection with nature through architecture.
Moral Injury in Healthcare Workers: What Is It? Why Does It Develop? How to Prevent It?
(Turkish Medical Association, 2025) Kavas, M.V.; Daldaban Berberoğlu, A.; Söğüt, H.E.; Bilgili, F.; Oztek-Celebi, F.Z.
In extraordinary situations, healthcare workers may find themselves in positions of decision-making and practicing in the face of professionally and personally challenging ethical dilemmas which may result in moral injury. Moral injury is a spesific form of affect that is strong enough to shake one’s fundamental ethical values, attitudes, and explanations. It is seen in those who witness severe emotional damage, intense human suffering, and cruelty. This study aims to discuss the phenomenon of moral injury in healthcare workers, the factors that contribute to its development, and the strategies for prevention in the context of preparation for extraordinary situations. Moral injury erodes a person’s perception of being an active and independent subject, his/her value integrity, and basic sense of well-being, and negatively affects him/her psychologically, socially and spiritually. Healthcare workers who are exposed to moral injury may become alienated from themselves and their profession, and may have to cope with feelings of burnout and hopelessness. This may lead to depression, anger, feelings of inadequacy, and disengagement from the profession in healthcare workers. By raising general awareness, empowering those at risk, and implementing collective cultural transformation efforts, it is possible to compensate for the negative effects of moral injury by helping people become morally resilient. These initiatives must be planned holistically as part of preparation for and building resilience to adverse events. They should be integrated with work processes at the organizational, system, and community levels, as well as at interpersonal (healthcare worker – patient) level. The competence and moral resilience of the health workforce should be regarded as an essential element of emergency preparedness. Conversely, being inadequately prepared for extraordinary situations may result in moral injury among healthcare workers. We posit that further empirical studies on the morally challenging experiences of healthcare workers in our country, where extraordinary situations are frequently encountered, will facilitate the comprehension of this significant phenomenon and the advancement of initiatives to enhance moral resilience. © 2025, Turkish Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Synthetic Interpretations: AI-Driven Scoring Framework for Architectural Design Evaluation
(Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 2025) Bingöl, K.; Koç, M.; Çiçek, S.; Aksu, M.S.; Öztürk, E.; Mersin, G.; Basarir, L.
While artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced architectural design through generative tasks like conceptual exploration and visualization, its capacity for nuanced qualitative evaluation remains underexplored. Effective evaluation requires a convergence of subjective interpretation and objective rigor, addressing contextual relationships, formal qualities, adherence to design principles, programmatic functions, construction strategies, structural systems, and sustainable practices. This research addresses these challenges by developing an AI-driven scoring framework, ArchiJury, based on synthetic architectural reviews aligned with established evaluation criteria. Two distinct AI models form the methodological basis of the study: The first employs visual transformer models and a synergy simulation algorithm for precise, context-based criterion-specific evaluation. The second uses a ResNet-18 deep-learning architecture for multi-criteria holistic scoring, trained end-to-end with an annotated dataset and optimized through mean squared error (MSE) loss, and utilizes Grad-CAM heatmaps for interpretability by visually representing the influential image regions guiding AI scoring decisions. The outputs of both models are comparatively discussed with human expert evaluations to critically assess AI’s potential and limitations, and implications of AI driven evaluation, clarifying how these computational methods align or diverge from expert judgment and exploring their significance for scalable, consistent, and nuanced architectural evaluation. © 2025, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.
Insights From AI-Driven Architectural Design Competition: Challenging Conventional Paradigms
(Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 2025) Mersin, G.; Çiçek, S.; Basarir, L.
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally transforming the design landscape, prompting a critical reflection: how might architectural design competitions adapt to leverage AI's potential as a collaborative design assistant, challenging conventional paradigms and fostering broader awareness of technological advancements within the architectural profession? Addressing this inquiry, a pioneering competition was organized by a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to explore new trajectories in integrating AI into architectural design practices. The competition engaged participants in proposing innovative architectural interventions for a historically and industrially significant urban site. Its central aim was to encourage the development of AI-assisted workflows tailored to each participant’s unique design methodologies, reframing architectural design as an iterative process of thinking, seeing, and making, rather than a static outcome. This paper examines the competition’s methodology, detailing stages such as the preparation of specifications that emphasized AI workflow customization, and the evaluation framework of the jury, which prioritized originality, contextual relevance, and the depth of AI integration. Particular attention is given to how participants utilized AI to document and enhance their creative processes, fostering dynamic and personalized approaches to design. The findings underscore the potential of AI to redefine architectural workflows, offering insights into how computational tools can augment design thinking and practice. By reframing the role of AI in architectural design competitions, this study proposes a transformative model for integrating emerging technologies into the profession, emphasizing the importance of process-driven innovation to inspire broader engagement and understanding within the architectural community. © 2025, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.
User Experience Analysis in Spatial Perception: A Hybrid Study Using Eye-Tracking and Think-Aloud (ETA)
(Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 2025) Yilmaz, E.; Altintas, L.E.; Taneri, B.
The perception of space plays a vital role in architectural design by shaping functional and sustainable environments centered on user experience. Integrating user feedback on spatial perception and interaction has become essential for creating responsive, user-centered design solutions (Sterk, 2006). Spatial perception arises from the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environment, involving observation, evaluation, and interpretation through various physical cues (Wei et al., 2021). This study investigates how architects and non-architects differ in perceiving space by analyzing their visual attention and interpretive processes. Images used in the study were selected based on the presence of architectural elements, greenery, and color. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative eye-tracking data with qualitative verbalizations to offer a nuanced understanding of spatial perception. To address the limitations of conventional eye-tracking—which lacks contextual interpretation—this research examines the link between visual attention and cognitive perception. The study was conducted in controlled settings using targeted visual stimuli to objectively assess participants’ gaze patterns and cognitive responses. Findings reveal that architects tend to identify design intentions, while non-architects focus more on natural elements and sensory impressions, influenced by personal spatial experiences. Differences may stem from the absence of a design task during perception. © 2025, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.