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The breeding of walnut (Juglans regia L.) is of strategic importance for global food security and agricultural biodiversity. A comprehensive analysis of the scientific environment and research development in walnut breeding is important for determining future breeding directions. In this study, a total of 705 publications indexed under the keyword ‘Walnut Breeding’ in the Web of Science database were subjected to a comprehensive bibliometric analysis in order to evaluate the current research environment. The obtained data examined patterns of co-authorship, citation-based country interactions, corporate affiliations and keyword densities using VOSviewer for network visualization and mapping. The findings confirm that more than 75% of the total publications are original research articles and that the field is primarily based on empirical studies. In walnut breeding research, the journals ‘Horticulture’ and ‘Plant Sciences’ hold a dominant position. UC Davis Walnut breeding, Chinese forestry Academy and serves as the main centers of leading research centers and activities at Purdue University. Citation analysis identifies ‘Vahdati K.’, ‘McGranahan G.H.’, and ‘Sütyemez M.’ as influential actors shaping the conceptual framework of the field. Moreover, evidence supports that the USA, Türkiye, Iran, and China play central roles in global collaboration networks. The keyword density map demonstrates a change from conventional germplasm research toward molecular and environmental topics, including documents analysis, association mapping, and climate change adaptation, marking a paradigm change. By systematically documenting scientific progress and major research directions over the past quarter-century, this study, reveals current literature gaps and provides a strategic guide for national and international breeding initiatives. Finally, this research provides a comprehensive overview of walnut breeding, contributing to informed decision-making and the knowledge base of researchers and industry stakeholders.

Keywords: Juglans regia, WoS, VOSviewer, Word cloud, Research trends

Labor productivity, one of the main indicators that determines the performance of national economies, is considered one of the important determinants of economic growth and competitiveness. In the literature, it is seen that labor productivity is generally explained by economic variables such as physical capital, technology investments, and R&D expenditures. However, in recent years, it has been emphasized that structural factors such as institutional structure, governance quality, and democratic processes can also have significant effects on labor productivity. The aim of this study is to analyse the impact of democracy and governance indicators on labor productivity within the framework of machine learning methods. In the study, indicators obtained from the V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) data set were used as independent variables to represent democracy and governance dimensions, and to represent labor productivity, the output per worker series taken from the ILOSTAT database of the International Labor Organization (ILO) was included in the model as a dependent variable. The analysis was carried out using data for the period 2016-2023, covering 42 countries. Random Forest algorithm was applied in the modelling process, and the interpretability of model results was supported by SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis. The findings show that the model has high explanatory power, reaching R²=0.979 in the test set. SHAP results revealed that equal access to health services and equal access to economic resources are the variables that most strongly affect labor productivity. These findings show that fair access to social rights and public services plays a decisive role in labor productivity and reveals the importance of democratic institutions and quality of governance in increasing labor productivity.

Keywords: Labor Productivity, Democracy, Governance, Random Forest, SHAP Analysis

Bu çalışmada, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi (KSÜ) Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi’nde 2018-2024 yılları arasında yayımlanan makalelerin bibliyometrik analizi gerçekleştirilerek, derginin bilimsel üretkenliği, akademik etkisi ve yayın eğilimleri değerlendirilmiştir. Bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi kullanılarak incelenen 1.239 makale; yıllara göre dağılımı, yazarların kurumsal aidiyeti, makale türleri, yazım dilleri, desteklenen çalışmalar ve anahtar kelime trendleri açısından detaylı bir şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, derginin toplam yayın sayısında ve İngilizce makale oranında zamanla bir artış olduğunu, ancak makale değerlendirme sürelerinin uzadığını göstermektedir. Yayınlanan makalelerin büyük bir kısmının Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi’nde görev yapan akademisyenler tarafından yazıldığı tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, dergiye yalnızca Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında görev yapan akademisyenlerin değil, çeşitli bakanlıklarda çalışan araştırmacıların da katkı sağladığı belirlenmiştir. Anahtar kelime analizi sonucunda, en sık kullanılan anahtar kelimelerin tarım, antioksidan, biyoçeşitlilik ve verim olduğu görülmüştür. Derginin uluslararasılaşma sürecini hızlandırabilmesi için ingilizce yayın oranının artırılması, uluslararası hakem ve yazar katılımının teşvik edilmesi ve yayın politikalarının daha etkin hale getirilmesi önerilmektedir. Bu çalışma, KSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi’nin akademik literatürdeki konumunu anlamaya yönelik önemli bir referans kaynağı niteliğindedir.

Anahtar kelimeler: Bibliyometrik analiz, Akademik dergi performansı, Bilimsel üretkenlik, Atıf analizi, Yayın eğilimleri

This study evaluates a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of articles published in the Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Journal of Agriculture and Nature between 2018 and 2024, aiming to assess the journal’s scientific productivity, academic influence, and publication trends. A total of 1,239 scientific articles were examined using bibliometric techniques, focusing on annual publication distribution, authors’ institutional affiliations, article types, publication languages, funding status, and keyword trends. The findings of the analyses revealed a significant increase in both the number of published articles and the proportion of articles in English over time, while a simultaneous prolongation of peer-review processes was also observed. While the majority of contributions to come from academics affiliated with Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, the journal also received articles from researchers working in governmental ministries and other institutions. A keyword analysis identified "agriculture," "antioxidant," "biodiversity," and "yield" as the most frequently recurring terms. Strategic recommendations to increase the journal's international visibility and impact are presented, including increasing the proportion of articles published in English, encouraging the participation of international reviewers and authors, and implementing more effective publication policies. This study serves as a valuable resource for understanding the academic standing and development of the KSÜ Journal of Agriculture and Nature in the scientific field.

Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Academic journal performance, Scientific productivity, Citation analysis, Publication trends

Son yıllarda artan küresel çevre sorunları karşısında, sürdürülebilir ekonomik büyüme hedeflerine ulaşma çabaları doğrultusunda, inovasyonun çevresel odaklı bir alt türü olan eko-inovasyon kavramı; çevresel sürdürülebilirlik ile dış ticaret performansını bütüncül bir şekilde ele alan stratejik bir politika aracı olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, 2013–2020 yılları arasında G7 (Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, İngiltere, Kanada, Almanya, İtalya, Japonya, Fransa) ülkelerinde ekonomik büyüme ve Küresel İnovasyon Endeksi (KİE)’nin ihracat performansı üzerindeki etkisini panel veri analizi yöntemiyle incelemektir. Çalışma kapsamında elde edilen bulgular, ekonomik büyümenin ve küresel inovasyon endeksinin ihracat üzerinde pozitif ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkilere sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Yapılan analizlerde kişi başına GSYİH’daki %1’lik artışın ihracatı %0.4488 oranında, KİE’deki %1’lik artışın ise ihracatı %0.1076 oranında artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda, inovasyona dayalı büyüme stratejilerinin ve eko-inovasyon politikalarının uluslararası ticaret performansını artırmada ve çevresel sürdürülebilirliği sağlamada kritik bir rol oynadığı ifade edilebilir.

Anahtar kelimeler: Küresel İnovasyon Endeksi (KİE), Eko-İnovasyon, Sürdürülebilir Büyüme, İhracat Performansı

In the face of escalating global environmental challenges in recent years, the concept of eco-innovation -a subcategory of innovation with an environmental focus- has emerged as a strategic policy instrument that holistically addresses environmental sustainability alongside foreign trade performance, within the broader pursuit of sustainable economic growth. This study investigates the effects of economic growth and the Global Innovation Index (GII) on export performance in G7 (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, France) countries during the period 2013–2020, employing a panel data analysis approach. The empirical analysis utilizes data from the World Bank, OECD and WIPO, transforming the variables of exports (as a percentage of GDP), GDP per capita, and GII using natural logarithms. The results indicate that both economic growth and innovation capacity exert a statistically significant and positive impact on export performance. Specifically, a 1% increase in GDP per capita is associated with a 0.4488% increase in exports, while a 1% increase in the GII corresponds to a 0.1076% rise in exports. These findings underscore the critical role of innovation-driven growth strategies and eco-innovation policies in enhancing international trade performance and promoting environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Global Innovation Index (GII), Sustainable Growth, Innovation, Export Performance

Bu çalışmada, BRICS-T ülkeleri (Brezilya, Rusya, Hindistan, Çin, Güney Afrika ve Türkiye) için 2000-2020 yılları arasındaki sera gazı emisyonu, nüfus ve endüstriyel üretimden kaynaklı sera gazı emisyonu verileri incelenerek, nüfus artışı ve endüstriyel üretimin ekolojik kriz üzerindeki etkisi analiz edilmektedir. Araştırma kapsamında, Dünya Bankası veri tabanından elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Analiz sürecinde, veri setindeki bağımlı ve bağımsız değişkenlerin logaritması alınarak ekonometrik modelleme gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın bulguları, nüfus oranlarında meydana gelen %1’lik bir artışın CO₂ emisyonlarını %0.4454 oranında artırdığını, endüstriyel üretime bağlı sera gazı salınımındaki %1’lik bir artışın ise CO₂ emisyonlarını %0.2468 oranında yükselttiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu doğrultuda, nüfus artışı ve endüstriyel üretimin çevresel sürdürülebilirlik üzerindeki etkisinin göz ardı edilmemesi gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışmanın, akademik literatüre katkı sunması ve sonraki araştırmalara rehberlik etmesi hedeflenmektedir. Ayrıca elde edilen bulguların, BRICS-T ülkelerinin çevre politikalarının oluşturulması ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma stratejilerinin belirlenmesi süreçlerinde politika yapıcılara referans niteliği taşıması beklenilmektedir.

Anahtar kelimeler: Sera Gazı Emisyonu, Sürdürülebilirlik, Kuznets Eğrisi, Ekonomik Büyüme, Ekolojik denge

This study, the impact of population growth and industrial production on the ecological crisis is examined by utilizing data from BRICS-T countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and Türkiye) covering the period between 2000-2020. The dataset includes carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, population, and greenhouse gas emissions originating from industrial production. The data employed in the analysis were obtained from the World Bank database were utilized, and econometric modeling was conducted by logarithmically transforming both dependent and independent variables. The findings indicate that a 1% increase in population growth leads to a 0.4454% rise in CO₂ emissions, while a 1% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from industrial production results in a 0.2468% increase in CO₂ emissions. These results highlight the significant role of population expansion and industrial activities in environmental sustainability. The study contributes to the academic literature and provides insights for future research. Additionally, the findings are expected to inform policymakers in designing effective environmental policies and sustainable development strategies for BRICS-T countries.

Keywords: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Kuznets Curve, Economic Growth, Ecologic balance

This study was conducted to evaluate the current situation of walnut production and marketing in Çağlayancerit district of Kahramanmaraş province, which has an important place in terms of walnut cultivation in Türkiye. Within the scope of the study, secondary source walnut production data of Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) were used. In addition, verbal interviews were conducted with producer and NGOs. In the research, SWOT analysis was conducted by examining the secondary data of producer and NGOs. Walnut production in Çağlayancerit increased from 520 decares in 2004 to 35,000 decares in 2023. The increase in walnut production area between these years is calculated as 149%. According to 2023 data, approximately 6,750 tonnes of shelled walnuts was produced in 35,000 decares. With these values, Çağlayancerit is the district with the highest walnut production area and amount among the 11 districts of Kahramanmaraş. Interviews with professional chambers and local people revealed that the walnut genotype, which has been cultivated in the region for many years, was registered by selection breeding and included in the National variety list by the Central Directorate of Seed Registration and Certification of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye in 2009 under the name of ‘Maraş 18’. While ‘Maraş 18’ variety was known only by the people of the region before 2009, today it has become a variety known all over Türkiye and even the world. As a result of the SWOT analysis of the interviews with the NGOs and producers of the region; being in a good geographical location in walnut production, being in the position of walnut gene centre, carrying out production activities according to the land conditions, having academic experts in the region on walnut production and cooperation can be considered as strengths. When we look at the weaknesses; climate change, global warming, decrease in groundwater in recent years, deterioration of the ecological balance of the region, spread of plant diseases and pests, increase in input costs, decrease in the number of experienced farmers, lack of cooperatives and unions, insufficient promotion of the district walnut. For Çağlayancerit walnut production and marketing to gain momentum, it will be beneficial to increase the regional incentive investments by the state and private sector and increase the number of cooperatives/unions. The active use of the existing walnut processing and packaging facility will also contribute to the branding process of the walnut in the region. In addition, it is thought that the recognition of the region with this variety will increase by focusing on the advertising and marketing activities of the name ‘Maraş 18’ in the domestic and foreign markets.

Keywords: Çağlayancerit, Walnut, Production, Marketing

Bu çalışma, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi öğrencilerinin kitle iletişim araçları ve finansal tutum ve davranışlarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nicel araştırma deseninin benimsendiği bu çalışmada verilerin toplanmasında anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında 257 öğrenciye anket uygulanmış ve elde edilen veriler analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın bulgularına göre, öğrencilerin büyük bir kısmı kredi kartı kullanmakta, ancak kredi kartlarının faiz oranlarını bilmemektedir. Öğrencilerin çoğunluğu sosyal medya platformlarını aktif olarak kullanmakta olup, Instagram en popüler platform olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Ekonomi haberlerine olan ilgi düşük seviyelerde kalmakta ve öğrenciler dijital medyayı geleneksel medyaya tercih etmektedir. Bu durum, medya kuruluşlarının finansal eğitim ve bilgilendirme konularında dijital platformlara uyarlanmış daha etkili programlar geliştirmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, öğrencilerin ekonomi haberlerini düzenli olarak takip etme alışkanlıklarının düşük olması, genç nesile yönelik stratejilerin yeniden gözden geçirilmesini zorunlu kılmaktadır.

Anahtar kelimeler: Finansal tutum, Finansal davranış, Kitle iletişim araçları, Sosyal medya

The aim of this study is to investigate the attitudes and behaviors of student of Agricultural Faculty at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University regarding mass media and finance. Adopting a quantitative research design, the study employed a survey method for data collection. As part of the study, 257 student were surveyed and the data obtained was analyzed. The result of the study, show that most stundets use credit cards, do not knoe the interest rates of credit cards. The majority of student actively use social media platforms, with Instagram being the most popılar platform. Interest in economic new remains low and students prefer digital media to traditional media. This suggest that the media should develop more effective financial education and information programs on digital platforms. In addition, the low regularity with which students follow economic news makes it imperative to reconsider strategies for the younger generation.

Keywords: Financial attitudes, Financial behaviors, Mass communication tools, Social media

Yükseköğretim, lise sonrası akademik eğitim sağlayan, bilgi üreten ve bu bilgiyi toplumla paylaşarak insan kaynağının nitelikli hale gelmesini sağlayan bir eğitim düzeyidir. Kısaca yükseköğretimi üniversiteler oluşturmaktadır. Dünya genelinde, üniversiteler çeşitli bilim dallarının öğretildiği ve yeni bilgilerin üretildiği yükseköğretim kurumları olarak ortak bir anlama sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, yükseköğretim kurumlarında kalite yönetimi ve toplam kalite yönetimi (TKY) uygulamalarını değerlendirmektedir. Çalışmanın ilk bölümünde, yükseköğretimde kalite kavramının tarihi gelişimi, kalite standartlarının önemi ve Yükseköğretim Kalite Kurulu’nun (YÖKAK) yapısı ve görevleri incelenmiştir. İkinci bölümde, TKY'nin temel ilkeleri, yükseköğretime uyarlanması ve kalite yönetim süreçlerine olan etkisi ele alınmıştır. Son bölümde ise TKY uygulamalarının eğitim-öğretim, araştırma ve toplumsal katkı süreçlerindeki somut etkileri ile karşılaşılan zorluklar tartışılmıştır. Araştırma, TKY'nin etkin uygulanmasının üniversitelerin ulusal ve uluslararası rekabet gücünü artıracağını ve sürdürülebilir başarı sağlayacağını ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle PUKÖ döngüsünün sistematik bir şekilde uygulanmasının ve iç-dış paydaşlardan alınan geri bildirimlerin analiz edilmesinin kalite süreçlerine katkısı vurgulanmıştır. Sunulan çalışmada, yükseköğretim perspektifinden stratejik kalite yönetim sistemlerinin işlevsel durumu, uygulanabilirliği ve Türk eğitim sisteminde kalitenin değerlendirilmesi verilmiştir.

Anahtar kelimeler: Çevik Yönetim, İşkoliklik, Değişim Mühendisliği, Kariyer Yönetimi, Toplam Kalite Yönetimi, Liderlik

Higher education is a level of education that provides post-secondary academic training, produces knowledge, and shares this knowledge with society, thereby enhancing the quality of human resources. In brief, higher education institutions are composed of universities. Globally, universities are commonly understood as higher education institutions where various disciplines are taught, and new knowledge is generated. This study evaluates quality management and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices in higher education institutions. In the first section of the study, the historical development of the concept of quality in higher education, the significance of quality standards, and the structure and responsibilities of the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) are examined. The second section focuses on the fundamental principles of TQM, its adaptation to higher education, and its impact on quality management processes. In the final section, the tangible effects of TQM practices on educational, research, and societal contribution processes, as well as the challenges encountered, are discussed. The research demonstrates that the effective implementation of TQM enhances the national and international competitiveness of universities and ensures sustainable success. Particular emphasis is placed on the systematic application of the PDCA cycle and the analysis of feedback received from internal and external stakeholders, underlining their contribution to quality processes. The presented study provides an evaluation of the functional status, applicability, and assessment of strategic quality management systems in higher education from a higher education perspective, with a specific focus on quality in Turkish education system.

Keywords: Agile Management, Workaholism, Reengineering, Career Management, Total Quality Management, Leadership

This research addresses the main problems affecting women's labor force participation in Türkiye and the proposed solutions to these problems. Women's participation in economic activities is vital not only for economic development but also for the goal of achieving gender equality. The research analyzes multidimensional factors shaping women's employment, such as education level, gender roles, informal work, glass ceiling syndrome, marital status and childcare. Data for 2021-2024 reveal that women's employment has increased, but this increase is largely concentrated in the service sector. In high value-added industrial and technology sectors, women's representation remains limited and they are mostly employed in low-status and unskilled jobs. Although higher levels of education support women's participation in the labor force, childcare responsibilities, insufficient flexible working arrangements and lack of social support mechanisms are among the main obstacles limiting women's employment. In order to increase women's participation in the labor force and develop more sustainable solutions in this area, it is recommended to increase access to education, prevent informal work, expand flexible working opportunities and implement programs that encourage female leadership. Such policies will be an important step in ensuring social equality while supporting economic growth.

Keywords: Economic Growth, Employment, Unemployment, Inflation, International Finance, Development Economics