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An Ardl Model Analysis Of Turkish Airlines’ Impact As A Carrier Power On Türkiye–Africa Trade Volume
(Dokuz Eylul University, 2025-09) Sönmezay, Mine; 409821
Türkiye has increased its presence in the continent by using transportation diplomacy as an effective tool within the scope of the African opening policy that it has initiated since the early 2000s. This study examines Türkiye’s economic power projection in Africa through transportation diplomacy. In the study, economic power projection through diplomacy is considered as a theoretical framework; the connections between Türkiye’s transportation infrastructure investments in Africa, the expansion of its flag carrier airline network and the increase in its trade relations are analyzed with quantitative data. In the study, time series analyses are conducted on Turkish Airlines (THY) data and Türkiye-Africa foreign trade volume. The analysis was carried out with annual data for the period 2001–2024. Before proceeding to model construction, the stationarity levels of the series were examined, then the ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag) method was applied and diagnostic tests of the model were performed. In the last stage, Granger causality analysis was performed. The results show that trade volume, transportation capacity and destination network act together in a long-term relationship in Türkiye’s transportation-based economic engagement towards Africa. This situation shows that the expansion of transportation infrastructure supports the trade volume between the two countries. These findings reveal that transportation diplomacy is positioned not only as a supportive but also as a guiding and sustainable foreign policy tool in Türkiye’s economic interaction with the African continent. The sustainability of this policy, its institutionalization and concrete suggestions for policy makers are discussed in the conclusion section; strategic initiatives are suggested for Türkiye to become a more permanent and effective actor in Africa in line with its mediumsized power profile. The results show that THY’s passenger transportation capacity positively affects the trade volume in the short and long term.
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Cost Evaluation of Blockchain Technology in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(Nova Science Publishers, 2025) Kazak, Gülşah; Erdemir, Namık Kemal; 426535; Esmer, Yusuf; Aytar, Oğuzhan
Management of costs expressed as sacrifices incurred for obtaining product/service and ensuring the sustainability of output obtained to set as low a price as possible while deriving profit in the pharmaceutical industry is among the sectors of intense competition important. Cost is an important competitive power for global businesses. Ensuring the production of drugs with the correct composition in the sector considerably raises the costs. The drug development process is expensive and complicated. Any mistake that may occur in the production process will be costly in terms of both money and human life. Besides, drug supply in the sector is a process requiring special transportation and warehousing under suitable conditions, incorporating strict controls, and involving lawful procedures. Acting according to the legislation and laws increases the cost of doing business in the pharmaceutical industry. The need for special equipment and facilities for drug production, the requirement of having specially designed laboratories and production facilities, and most works in the sector requiring highly qualified and trained human force also increase the costs. Moreover, the production of counterfeit drugs in the pharmaceutical market negatively affects the sector in terms of cost. It is stated that the use of digital health infrastructure in the sector has a cost-reducing effect. The use of blockchain technology has been researched in recent years in terms of cost management and other improvements in the pharmaceutical industry and developed by leading companies in the sector. Studies in the literature support the idea that the use of blockchain technology in business processes in the pharmaceutical industry will positively affect costs.
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Bridging the Education–Employment Gap in Europe: An AI-Driven Approach to Skill Matching
(MDPI, 2025-10) Sanguino, Ramón; Çağlarırmak Uslu, Nilgün; Karahan Dursun, Pınar; Özdemir, Caner; Barroso, Ascensión; Sánchez-Hernández, María Isabel; Gaga, Eftade O.; 414023
Education–employment mismatch represents a persistent structural issue across Europe, especially among young people. In line with the digital transformation, green transformation and population aging, new jobs are emerging every day, and some of the older jobs are disappearing. However, existing skills of job seekers may not fit these new jobs. This article presents results from the EMLT + AI project, which aimed to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) tools could contribute to reducing such mismatches and supporting inclusive labor market integration. Based on a sample of 1039 participants across European countries, we analyzed the alignment between individuals’ educational background and their current employment, as well as their willingness to reskill. Using binary logistic regression models, the study identifies key factors influencing mismatch and reskilling motivation, including educational level, type of occupation, the presence of meaningful career guidance, and AI-based job search practices. The results indicate that individuals who hold a master’s degree and work in positions requiring at least bachelor’s level degrees are more likely to be matched with jobs that align with their field of study. However, access to mentoring remains limited. The paper concludes by proposing an AI-supported training model integrating career recommendation systems, flexible learning modules, and structured mentoring. These findings provide empirical evidence on how emerging technologies can foster more responsive and adaptive education-to-employment transitions, contributing to policy innovation and the development of inclusive digital labor ecosystems in Europe.
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Tax Transparency, Knowledge and Awareness Dynamics in Cross-Border E-Commerce: The Case of Türkiye
(Muhasebe ve Finansman Öğretim Üyeleri Bilim ve Araştırma Derneği, 2025-08) Sönmezay, Mine; 409821
With digitalized trade, consumers encounter various tax liabilities in their purchases from different countries; this situation directly affects their decisions. This research aims to examine the tax factors affecting consumer behavior in the digitalizing global trade environment from a holistic perspective. In particular, the effects of tax-related knowledge level, awareness and transaction transparency perceptions on purchasing decisions in cross-border e-commerce were evaluated. Data were collected via an online survey with convenience sampling method between June 5–15, 2025 and analyzed with structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings revealed that only the Perceived Transaction Transparency variable had a significant and high level of effect on purchasing behavior. On the other hand, the direct effects of Tax Knowledge Level and Tax Awareness and Perception were not found to be statistically significant. This result suggests that the clarity and accessibility of tax-related information is more influential on consumer behavior than its mere presence.
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International integration and agricultural productivity in Kazakhstan: a Fourier ARDL approach
(Emerald, 2025-11) Şengül, Serkan; Yıldız, Hakan; Canbay, Şerif; 355807
Purpose – This study investigates the effects of Kazakhstan’s membership in international economic organizations such as the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on agricultural total factor productivity (AGTFP) during the period 1992–2022. It aims to understand how institutional integration, trade openness and environmental factors influence agricultural productivity in a transitioning economy. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis employs the fractional frequency Fourier ARDL (FFF-ARDL) method, which allows for modeling potential unknown nonlinear structural breaks. Annual data on AGTFP, agricultural GDP, foreign trade ratio and agricultural carbon emissions are analyzed. Dummy variables are used to capture Kazakhstan’s membership in each international organization and comparative models are estimated. Findings – The results reveal that EAEU membership has a positive and significant impact on AGTFP, while OTS membership shows a negative effect and SCO membership has no significant effect. Agricultural carbon emissions positively influence productivity in the long run but have a short-run limiting effect. Foreign trade openness limits long-run productivity, reflecting structural dependencies. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited to Kazakhstan and focuses on sector-level productivity; cross-country comparisons could provide further insights. Originality/value – This study offers a novel empirical investigation into the long-term effects of international institutional integration on agricultural productivity using advanced econometric modeling. By isolating the impacts of multiple international organizations, it contributes to the understanding of how trade and institutional dynamics shape agricultural performance in developing economies.
