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    A qualitative examination of career adaptation of LGBT+ individuals
    (Springer, 2026-02) Çohadar, Esra; Karacan Özdemir, Nurten; 392810
    This study explores LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and other sexual and gender minority identities) individuals’ career adaptation processes through the career construction model of career construction theory. Employing a qualitative, phenomenological design, data were collected from 15 participants via snowball sampling using a personal information form and semistructured interviews. Content analysis revealed 14 themes and 31 categories across four dimensions: adaptivity, adaptability (concern, control, curiosity, confidence), adapting responses, and adaptation results. Participants reported challenges in career decision-making and exploration. Some preferred working in socially accepting countries. Coming out influenced the effectiveness of coping strategies in job search and the workplace.
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    Environmental impact of athletes’ diets greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint, and sustainability awareness
    (Springer, 2026-01) Acar, Selva; Tuna, Tuğba; Ersoy, Nesli; 336342
    This cross-sectional study evaluated the environmental impact of athletes’ dietary patterns by estimating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and water footprint (WF). It also assessed knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to sustainable nutrition using a structured questionnaire aligned with the FAO definition of sustainable diets. Conducted between January and August 2023 in Ankara, the study included 100 elite athletes (mean age: 21.0 ± 3.3 years; 65% female) from various sports disciplines. Dietary intake was assessed using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire, and GHGE and WF values were calculated based on life cycle assessment data. The mean GHGE and WF values of athletes’ diets were 3017.1 ± 1877.4 g CO₂-eq/day and 5.4 ± 3.2 mL/g, respectively. Male athletes and strength/power athletes exhibited significantly higher dietary environmental impacts than female and team sports athletes (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively). Red meat and animal protein consumption were strongly associated with higher GHGE and WF values (p < 0.001). Despite the increasing importance of sustainability, more than 90% of participants lacked accurate knowledge of sustainable nutrition. Moreover, a discrepancy was observed between athletes’ stated willingness to support environmental values and their actual food choices, indicating an intention–behavior gap. This study contributes to the limited literature by quantifying the environmental impact of athletes’ diets while concurrently examining sustainability-related behavioral factors. The findings underscore the importance of integrating sustainability principles into sports nutrition planning and education to reduce environmental impacts while maintaining performance goals.
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    Integrating technology into English language teaching at Indonesian high schools: Teachers’ reflections
    (Universitas Syiah Kuala, 2025-05) Anwar, Choiril; Hartono, Hartono; Yavuz, Fatih; 131069
    English Language Teaching (ELT) is something that has changed dramatically in recent times due to technology. Even though it could potentially reshape ELT, appropriate implementation remains a challenge for most teachers who are often uncertain as to how to use technology to improve learning. This article looks into the experiences and reflections of Indonesian high school English teachers integrating technology into their ELT pedagogical practices, from making lesson plans, having classroom activities, to setting up the assessment. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed through a mixed-methods approach. It involved an online survey distributed to 20 diverse Indonesian high school English teachers as well as semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 teachers. The results indicated that there is an increasing use of technology for ELT purposes, particularly to facilitate language reception, language production, and interaction. The results also found some challenges and limitations, including technical issues, training and support, and access equity. These insights can help guide the future development of Indonesian high school ELT practices, inform investment in technology infrastructure, and support targeted professional development initiatives focused on technology integration. The findings are discussed in the context of existing research on ELT and technology integration, with particular emphasis on their significance for high school English teachers in Indonesia. The results provide implications for ELT policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in Indonesia and evidence the importance of context-sensitive solutions to provide meaningful integration of technology in the variability of Indonesian high school settings.
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    Mechanical Responses of Recycled Core Sandwich Structures With Hybrid Composite Facings: A Study of Quasi-Static and Dynamic Behavior
    (Wiley, 2025-12) Ceylan, Büşra Tansu; Türkoğlu, Kürşad; Yazıcı, Murat; Ertan, Rukiye; 426716
    In this study, a sandwich composite structure was developed by combining a recycled, self-skinned corrugated polypropylene (PP) core with face sheets made from woven hybrid composites of glass, carbon, and aramid fibers. The face sheets were fabricated using the Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) process following an optimized stacking sequence, and subsequently integrated with the core using an EVA-based thermoplastic adhesive. The performance of the produced structures was evaluated through quasi-static and dynamic three-point bending tests, as well as edge compression tests. The findings indicate that the interaction among the different fiber layers enhances interfacial integrity and improves structural stability. The obtained results reveal that integrating the hybrid face sheets with the core enhances the structural durability and positively influences the energy absorption and deformation behavior of the material. The structure developed in this context aims to be evaluated as a potential alternative for producing recyclable, environmentally sustainable, and functional components in the automotive industry, particularly in structures such as electric vehicle battery boxes. Additionally, the study presents a novel approach to the reuse of recycled thermoplastic cores in advanced engineering applications.