EUROASIA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Fluid Horizons: The Symbolism of Water in Arthur Rimbaud’s ‘Memory’ And ‘Motion’

Özge KAYA MANAV — 2025-02-24

This paper displays the themes of transculturality and migration in Arthur Rimbaud’s poems ‘’Memory’’ (‘’Mémoire’’) and ‘’Motion’’ (‘’Mouvement’’), emphasizing the rich imagery of water and its mythological connotations. Rimbaud’s use of water serves as a powerful symbol of the fluid and transformative nature of cultural and geographical movement. In ‘’Memory,’’ water symbolizes cultural amalgamation and the passage of time, invoking mythological references such as the river Styx to highlight the boundary between past and present, memory and oblivion. In ‘’Motion,’’ water is portrayed as a force of migration and perpetual change, resonating with mythological allusions to epic journeys and quests, akin to those of Odysseus or Aeneas. This analysis demonstrates how Rimbaud’s water imagery transcends mere naturalistic depiction, creating a complex tapestry of mythological and transcultural motifs that reflect the poet's deep engagement with identity, displacement, and the ceaseless flow of human experience. Through this lens, Rimbaud’s poetry emerges as a precursor to contemporary discussions on transculturality and migration, highlighting the enduring and universal nature of these themes.

The Influence of Economıc Freedom on Growth: an Assessment Within the Context of Globalization and Human Development

Mehmet Mert TÜRK — 2025-02-24

This study examines the impact of economic freedom on economic growth within the framework of globalization and human development. Using data from 1999 to 2022 for Turkey, the Toda-Yamamoto causality test is applied to analyze the dynamic relationships between variables. The findings reveal that economic freedom significantly influences economic growth and globalization, while human development also plays a crucial role in this interaction. Additionally, globalization’s effects on economic growth vary, indicating that its benefits depend on institutional and policy frameworks. The results suggest that while economic freedom fosters economic expansion, policymakers should consider balanced strategies that incorporate social and environmental factors. Furthermore, enhancing institutional quality and ensuring sustainable globalization policies are critical for long-term economic stability. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the multidimensional role of economic freedom in economic development and providing policy insights for emerging economies.

Innovation in Sustainable Logistics Management: A Conceptual Approach

Cansu AKSU — 2025-02-24

In the modern global trade landscape, logistics has transcended its traditional role of merely transporting goods and has become a vital strategic component for businesses seeking a competitive edge. The integration of innovation and sustainability is essential in optimizing logistics operations, enhancing efficiency, and supporting companies in meeting their sustainability objectives. In this context, innovation-driven sustainable logistics management allows businesses to realize their environmental, economic, and social sustainability objectives. This research investigates how innovation influences sustainable logistics management by developing a conceptual framework. It analyzes the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies—including digital twins, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, and automation systems—into logistics operations to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Furthermore, the effects of sustainable practices, including carbon footprint reduction, recycling-oriented reverse logistics, energy efficiency applications, and other initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impacts, on businesses have been thoroughly evaluated. Existing models and approaches in the literature have been analyzed in detail, and a novel conceptual framework for sustainable logistics management is proposed based on these analyses. This study aims to provide a deeper insight into the relationship between innovation and sustainability in logistics management. It is anticipated that the findings will guide strategic decision-making processes for businesses and other stakeholders in the logistics sector and promote sustainable logistics practices.

General Turkish Sources of The Mythological Motifs of The Koroğlu Epic

Baba Əlibabaoğlu — 2025-02-25

Turks have established many great states since ancient times and have experienced a history full of great migrations and wars. As a result, it is quite natural that there are many famous heroic epics in Turkish literature. Even some of these epics are about real historical figures and events. We can give Dede Korkut, Edigey and many more as examples. In a way, Köroğlu is one of such epics. In general, it is very difficult to find a second epic that is as widespread as Köroğlu in the Turkish world. If we look at Turkish geography, there are hundreds of versions of this epic in Turkestan, Azerbaijan, Anatolia and many Turkish homelands. It is possible to come across many elements from ancient and medieval Turkish mythology in the Köroğlu epic. This issue has attracted the attention of many researchers, and scientists such as A.Z.V.Togan, M.F.Köprülü, E.Abid, P.N.Boratav have put forward many ideas on this subject. They focused more on the horse motif. They rightly considered the horse coming out of water motif in Kökenar as the basis of the horse coming out of water motif in Köroğlu. However, the mythological motifs in the Köroğlu epic, which has parallels with other Turkish epics, do not end there. There are many mythological elements in both the Eastern and Western variants of the Köroğlu epic. In this regard, Eastern variants stand out more. And if we examine these motives carefully, we will see that their similarities and alternatives are found in many Turkish heroic epics. Researching these issues both reinforces the general view about the Turkish epic tradition and helps us better understand the position of the Köroğlu epic within Turkish epic writing. Namely, in some variants in Turkestan, the motif of Köroğlu marrying a fairy girl, and in the Azerbaijani version, the motif of Köroğlu's child being fed by a wolf is a motif frequently seen not only in the Turkish epic tradition but also in world folklore. According to her, when examining the mythological motifs in the Köroğlu epic, it would be useful to consider not only the alternatives of these motifs in Turkish folklore and mythology, but also their alternatives in world folklore and mythology. We can give Hercules, Remus, Romulus and many other mythological motifs as examples. The main reason for this is that Turks have had relations with Chinese, Greeks, Persians, Arabs and many other people for different reasons since ancient times. We can give geographical location, trade, migration, war and many other examples of these reasons. This influence has shown itself not only in folklore but also in other areas. As examples, we can give written literature, science, philosophy and many more. This means that folklore and mythology do not arise spontaneously, but are born out of real history, geography and culture. The Köroğlu epic also bears traces of old Turkish mythology. But also in the 16th century. The end of the century and the 17th century. It also deals with some events that took place at the beginning of the century. Therefore, while researching the Köroğlu epic, the links between mythology and reality should be carefully examined.

Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability: An Analysis on Türkiye

Ahmet KASAP — 2025-02-25

This study aims to review the connections between Turkey's energy industry, carbon emissions, renewable energy consumption, energy efficiency, and the provision of policy recommendations for environmental sustainability. The research looks at data from 2000 to 2022 using econometric tools including the Toda-Yamamoto causality test and the DF-GLS unit root test. The results demonstrate a one-way causal relationship between energy efficiency and carbon emissions at the 5% significant level, making it a potent tool for reducing emissions. However, the adoption of renewable energy sources did not appear to be associated with an increase in carbon emissions. The need of strengthening renewable energy policies and infrastructure is underscored by this finding. Results from renewable energy and efficiency programs vary across nation, according to the study. Carbon taxes, increased investment in renewable energy, and the promotion of energy-saving technologies are some of the environmentally friendly policies proposed for Turkey's energy infrastructure. The report also emphasizes regional growth in renewable energy initiatives and international cooperation. Turkey can achieve its sustainable development goals with the help of these proposals. The findings, which contribute significantly to the current literature, provide new insight into the operation of renewable energy programs and the relationship between energy efficiency and carbon emissions.

Rules in Establishment of Tranquility and Peace in the Context of Verses 78-79 of Surah Al-Yusuf

Ozan CAN — 2025-03-18

In Surah Al-Yusuf verse 79, Allah says; “Yusuf said: “Allah forbid, that we should take anyone but him with whom we found our property. Indeed (if we did so), we should be Zalimun (wrong-doers). ”. The verse refers to an event where Yusuf placed his water bowl to his full-brother’s haul. Afterwards some officers stopped the delegation and searching the hauls, Yusuf found this water bowl in Benjamin’s haul and wanted to detain his full-brother with whom the property was found. Ten the step-brothers asked for one of them to be detained rather than Benjamin and Prophet Yusuf uttered the words given in the above verse. One of the other points indicated by Surah Yusuf verses 78 and 79 is the necessity to observe the valid legal rules, before anyone else, in order to ensure that disputes between people are prevented and peace is restored. We believe that failure to observe rules will lead to people losing their general faith in law and this will consequently increase social corruption and disputes. Hence the verses in question emphasize that legal rules are assumed to be followed by everyone in a society, and the administrators need to observe the rules more than anyone else.

Evaluation of Migration Museums in the World and Türkiye

Sinem KURTURAL — 2025-03-18

This study aims to evaluate Migration Museums in the world and in Turkey. Within the scope of the study, the process of transition from traditional museum structure to contemporary museum structure, the use of museums as educational institutions and their perspectives as educational institutions, the socialization of museums, cultural policies and inclusiveness, the characteristics that distinguish Migration Museums from other museums, as well as the general characteristics of Migration Museums, the exhibition techniques used in Migration Museums, information about Migration Museums in the world and in Turkey. As a result of the study, it was seen that the mission and techniques of Migration Museums have changed in the process and have been directly affected by education and government policies. Increasing the activity areas of Migration Museums, addressing more people and segments, and developing techniques by feeding on technology and culture were supported. Based on the data within the scope of the study, it has been observed that among the interaction techniques used by Migration Museums, the most effective technique in difficult to access conditions is "dioramas". It has been observed that the detailed transfer provided by dioramas will contribute to people's empathy and understanding of different cultures. In this direction, it is recommended to use dioramas more frequently in the interaction techniques used by Migration Museums.