Atlas Journal

A Review on Immersive Journalism and Its Application Areas

2024-11-16T12:31:10+03:00

The most effective and advanced examples of immersive news, which can be categorized according to the technology used in the production and consumption of news and the position of the user, constitute immersive VR news. Immersive VR news refers to a virtual reality news product that allows users to experience certain events and certain conditions from a first-person perspective. However, immersive VR news involves the presentation of a limited and framed reality, selected by its producer from the flow of time, within a specific context and for a particular audience. Similar to a fictional novel that builds its power and impact with the support of its immersiveness, it creates empathy within the framework of its reader/viewer's personality, education, worldview, value judgments, racial, religious, and class prejudices and conveys its reality to the user within these limits. When we look at the limited examples of immersive VR journalism in the West, it is seen that its primary purpose is to draw public attention to national/international problems, environmental crises, and potential human rights violations, to create social awareness, and to mobilize a sense of empathy rather than informing the public. Immersive VR journalism offers significant potential for creating social consciousness and empathy. On the other hand, culture and arts news, documentaries, and sports news within the infotainment framework can be used as a different dimension of immersive VR journalism in today's conditions where users' expectations from journalism have increased with the developments in communication technologies. Immersive VR journalism, of which we see limited examples in the West, has not yet been realized at a mass level; the most common form of immersive news is 360-degree videos, of which we can see a few examples in our country. This study is based on the examination of immersive VR journalism, which has not yet become widespread in our country, within the framework of international examples. This study aims to contribute to the use of immersive VR news and journalism in national media by examining/evaluating it within the framework of potential risks and opportunities.

Agriculture at the Intersection of History and Technology: From Antiquity to the AI-Enabled Future

2024-11-02T19:31:16+03:00

Agriculture has been a cornerstone of human civilization, evolving to meet the changing needs and challenges of societies. Beyond fulfilling basic nutritional demands, it has played a critical role in driving economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and promoting environmental sustainability. The historical progression of agriculture can be delineated into three major phases of mechanization: the initial reliance on hand tools, the integration of animal-powered technologies, and the mechanization brought about by the Industrial Revolution. Key agricultural innovations throughout history have shaped human survival and societal advancement. Hand tools facilitated early hunting efficiency and the transition to settled life, marking the first agricultural revolution. The second revolution introduced animal-powered tools like the plow, enhancing productivity and fostering the development of structured communities. The Industrial Revolution further transformed agriculture with steam engines and internal combustion technologies, revolutionizing productivity and economic systems globally. In the modern era, digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, are driving Agriculture 4.0. These innovations enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, and minimize environmental impacts, contributing to global food security and poverty reduction. This study explores the historical evolution of agriculture, emphasizing how emerging technologies continue to reshape agricultural practices and offering sustainable solutions to address the dynamic challenges of the 21st century.

Bibliometric Analysis of Airport and Management Studies

2024-12-11T14:58:50+03:00

Airports are one of the most important elements of the global economy and social connections. It has become a necessity for airports, which create extensive employment opportunities in addition to their economic, social and environmental impacts, to have an effective management structure. In this context, the relationship between the concepts of airport and management has attracted the attention of researchers, and studies in which both concepts are addressed together have been included in the literature. The aim of this study is to analyze the studies in which the concepts of airport and management are addressed together from various perspectives and to obtain qualitative and quantitative findings. The bibliometric analysis method was used in the study, and 200 studies covering the periods 2000-2024 were examined from the Web of Sciences source. In the findings, it was seen that the most relevant journal for the studies in which the concepts of airport and management were addressed together was the Journal of Air Transport Management, and the same journal had both the highest citation and the highest h-index value. It was determined in the study that the authors who were most interested in the subject of the study were Glenn Baxter, Panarat Srisaeng, Graham Wild and Konstantinos G. Zografos, and the most relevant institution was RMIT University. While the country with the highest number of responsible authors and the most cited publications was the United States, the most repeated keyword in the studies was found to be “impact”.

Banquet Scenes of the Late Hittite Period

2024-12-13T15:57:21+03:00

The Late Hittite period is marked by the emergence of independent city-states in southern and southeastern Anatolia following the collapse of the Hittite Empire. This cultural heritage not only preserved Hittite traditions but also incorporated artistic and ritualistic elements influenced by Assyrian and Aramean cultures, creating a richly diverse legacy. Banquet scenes from this era offer crucial insights into the social, religious, and ritualistic life of the time. These scenes are often depicted on stone reliefs, seals, and valuable objects. They commonly portray kings and queens seated at lavishly adorned tables, surrounded by attendants and accompanied by musicians. Significant examples of such depictions can be found in regions like Karatepe, Zincirli, and Karkamış. For instance, the reliefs from Zincirli depict a king seated on a throne, holding a goblet, with an array of sumptuous dishes displayed before him. Additionally, scenes from Tell Tayinat highlight sacrificial ceremonies and feasts dedicated to the gods. The artistic style of these works reveals a progression from traditional Hittite motifs to Assyrian influences. Early depictions feature cross-legged tables and characteristic Hittite styles, while later scenes display rectangular tables and motifs inspired by Assyrian art. These banquet scenes serve not only as artistic expressions but also as visual documentation of social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and cultural transformations. The banquet scenes of the Late Hittite period provide invaluable insights into the social structure, religious practices, and intercultural dynamics of the time, making them essential resources for archaeological and historical research.

Kohl And Kohl Tubes In The Middle Iron Age: An Evaluation On Neo-Assyrian, Babylonian, Late Hittite, Phrygian And Urartian Examples

2024-12-17T22:04:08+03:00

Although it is perceived as a feminine phenomenon, adornment is seen as a development in the evolution story of mankind. Early data on the desire for adornment, which arose as a result of both women's and men's emulation of the ‘beautiful and powerful’, have been encountered since the Lower Palaeolithic Period. Starting with body painting and continuing with the production of cosmetic products similar to today's ‘make-up products’ in the 5th millennium BC, cosmetic containers were needed to store these products. . Cosmetic containers are generally made of light and easy-to-carry materials such as bone and horn, but there are also examples made of glass or metal. A large number of cosmetic containers were found in Anatolia and Mesopotamia in the 1st millennium BC, used by kings and royals who ruled over many lands with their power potential, which can also be called empire. Especially in the 1st millennium BC, there was an increase in the use of these containers, most of which were used for the storage of kohl. The earliest evidence of kohl use was found in Egypt during the Old Kingdom Period. Produced from galena and antimony raw materials, kohl, which is not only good for beauty concerns but also for microbial eye diseases, is one of the basic cosmetic products that continue to be used today. The materials used in the production of kohl can be analysed through archaeometric analyses. Within the scope of the study, the kohl containers used in Mesopotamia and Anatolia in the first millennium BC were analysed in many ways.