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This research was conducted with the aim of formulating and explaining a model for national production prosperity based on an integrated approach. The research was both practically oriented and a combination of exploratory nature, employing a mixed-method sequential approach (qualitative-quantitative) to investigate the research topic. Initially, through exploratory interviews with experts and their coding using three coding techniques (open, axial, and selective), the factors and components influencing the formation of the production prosperity pattern were identified. Subsequently, based on the identified factors and components, a research questionnaire was developed. After confirming its validity and reliability, the questionnaire was utilized to gather quantitative data for testing and validating the research model. Research participants in the qualitative phase included university experts familiar with the research subject, selected through snowball sampling, while in the quantitative phase, senior managers, supervisors, production managers, and sales managers of selected active companies in Yazd province were included, utilizing convenience sampling. Given the mixed nature of the current research, data analysis methods in the qualitative section involved using coding techniques (open, axial, and selective) with the aid of MAXQDA software. In the quantitative section, data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed using SMARTPLS and SPSS software at a 95% confidence level. The research findings indicated that six factors (dimensions) and 18 associated components play a role in shaping the production prosperity pattern. These dimensions encompass economic production indicators (3 components), social production indicators (3 components), technological production indicators (3 components), environmental production indicators (3 components), political production indicators (3 components), and cultural production indicators (3 components). After forming the research model in the qualitative phase, the model underwent testing and validation in the quantitative phase. The results indicated its validity, considering the significant values obtained (with a significance level below 0.05). The research model's paths were found to be significant at the mentioned confidence level, indicating that all proposed paths in the suggested model are confirmed. Moreover, model fit indices, including NFI, SRMR, and RMS THETA, also suggested the adequacy of the research model fit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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India is home to the second-largest tribal population in the world. Tribal communities have always played a significant role in Indian society. They have distinctive lifestyles and customs as well as rich traditions, culture, and heritage. They also have many characteristics in common, such as residing in relative isolation from other social groupings and are relatively more homogeneous and independent. But they fall far behind in reaping the benefits of digital technology applications when compared to non-tribal population. There exists a huge gap in the access and use of digital devices and services between the tribal and non-tribal population. There might be internet facilities in tribal villages because the government has been keen in uplifting the lives of tribal people through various initiatives such as Digital India programme, but the fact remains that they lack the skill and infrastructure to utilize the benefits of the internet. Hence it is evident that there exists digital divide which hinders the economic and social development of the tribes. This paper attempts to identify a set of core dimensions and indicators that could be potentially used to measure the digital inclusion of the tribes. The digital divide between the tribal group and non-tribal group deepens with the ever-changing digital landscape and for ensuring digital inclusion, this digital divide should be eliminated. Qualitative content analysis of selected documents using MAXQDA software, one of the leading software for qualitative and mixed methods research, was used in this study. Five key dimensions—Accessibility, Affordability, Awareness, Ability and Attitude (5As) that play a crucial role in identifying the extent of digital inclusion of the socially excluded group of population were extracted from the documents subjected to qualitative content analysis.

Introduction: The safety harness is a critical device for preventing falls from height, particularly in the construction industry. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to the non-use of safety harnesses during work at height and to evaluate the comfort, satisfaction, and usability of these harnesses among construction workers in Tehran using a custom-designed tool. Material and Methods: A semi-structured interview was conducted with construction workers to identify the factors influencing the non-use of safety harnesses. The collected data were analyzed using MAXQDA 10 software. Based on the results, which revealed dissatisfaction with the current safety harnesses, the levels of comfort, satisfaction, and usability were assessed using the Safety Harness Usability and Comfort Assessment Tool (SHUCAT) questionnaire. Results: The reasons for not using safety harnesses were categorized into four main groups: management factors, worker attitudes, comfort, and harness design. These were further subdivided into 27 subgroups. The average satisfaction and comfort scores for safety harnesses were 26.8 ± 6.25, indicating that workers generally felt uncomfortable and dissatisfied with their harnesses. The average usability score was 38.70 ± 5.60, reflecting poor usability of the harnesses. Conclusion: Improving the safety harness design could enhance workers’ comfort and satisfaction, increasing their willingness to use the equipment. Incorporating feedback from users and experts into the design process can help address the identified shortcomings and result in better product development.

The need to understand the integration processes of trans individuals in the labor market is confirmed by the literature review in this paper, which supports the scarce existence of studies focused on their life experiences outside of pathological contexts or from perspectives of invisibility/violence (including in the professional dimension). This study aims to comprehend the professional experiences of the trans population and understand how mechanisms of discrimination operate in the labor market. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from Portuguese LGBTQ+ associations (n = 6) were conducted between 10 March and 26 April 2021 and analyzed with MAXQDA 2022. The results underscored the importance of the topic and the complex hurdles trans individuals encounter at work, emphasizing the vital support of LGBTQ+ associations in tackling these issues and stressing the urgency of comprehending the vulnerability and discrimination trans people face in employment. The implications of the study underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts from policymakers, employers, civil society organizations, and the broader community to address the systemic barriers faced by trans individuals in the workplace. Future research and advocacy efforts should continue to address the systemic barriers to workplace integration and strive toward creating more inclusive and supportive environments for the trans population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study focused on employee engagement as a research in the industry using qualitative methods. The purpose of this paper was to define the factors that affect employee engagement, as tested within the framework of Maslow's hierarchy of needs (MHN). Key elements for measuring employee engagement were defined based on MHN. The priority of this study is to determine which factors and to what degree contribute to employee engagement in Maslow's five levels. Data was interpreted with MAXQDA 22 for thematic content analysis. As a result of this study, a strong relationship was determined between employee engagement and the key elements of MHN. The factors of employee engagement are explained as 9 codes (key elements) and defined in the relevant step of the pyramid. There is a lack of applied studies in the literature on employee engagement, making this study original in that respect. In the analysis, a significant relationship was found between self-actualization and 9 key elements. These elements are Expectations, Materials, Recognition, Care, Development, Quality, Team, Progress, and Learn & Grow. The last step is to achieve self-actualization, all these elements must work together. As a result, this study concludes that MHN can offer valuable insights regarding employee engagement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Capital takes place in the literature as an important concept on behalf of individuals and organizations. While each type of capital is a strategic resource and power, the concept of digital capital, which has come to the forefront in today's digital age, draws attention as a phenomenon that needs to be investigated in detail. From this point of view, this study aims to make a bibliometric analysis of digital capital. In line with this purpose, science mapping was preferred among the bibliometric analysis techniques. The data required for bibliometric analysis were obtained from the Scopus database. As a result of the query made in the database on 4.11.2022, 45 studies containing "digital capital" in the title were examined and accepted as material for the study. Analyzes were made and reported through the MAXQDA 2020 qualitative data analysis program. According to the research findings; it has been determined that the most studies on digital capital were published in 2021. It has been observed that approximately 87% of digital capital studies consist of articles and 13% of other publication types. It is possible to say that 82% of these studies are empirical and 18% are descriptive studies. Digital capital has been handled with a balanced distribution as dependent and independent variables in empirical studies. It was also found that there was a significant increase in the number of empirical studies on the concept in 2021 and 2022, and that it was mostly studied together with digital inequality. When analyzing the relationships between methodological approaches and data collection techniques in studies on digital capital, it has been observed that interviews and questionnaires are the preferred data collection methods in mixed-method studies. Conversely, empirical studies often adopt quantitative approaches. While it is noteworthy that there is limited interest in the developing concept of digital capital within the framework of these findings, it is hoped that this research will give ideas to future research by drawing a portrait of the theoretical and methodological course of the concept of digital capital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The volume of online shopping compared to offline shopping and the speed of change in consumer behavior from online to offline in Iran is much lower than the world average. Therefore, this research aims to design and validation of the change in the end-user's behavior model from offline to online in the FMCGs group. A mix of qualitative (grounded Theory) and quantitative (structural equation modeling) methods are used to identify components, indicators, and the relationship between them. In the qualitative section, the study population is experts in offline and online marketing and sales of FMCGs, and in the quantitative section, all online customers of FMCGs. In the qualitative section, 10 experts were selected by snowball sampling and in the quantitative section by Cochran's formula, 384 people were determined by simple random sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect qualitative data, whereas questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data. Content validity and face validity were confirmed by the Delphi technique, construct validity and questionnaire structure by confirmatory factor analysis, reliability by Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and composite reliability in SmartPLS and SPSS softwares. MAXQDA software was used to analyze qualitative data. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality, the Friedman test for prioritizing components and indicators, and the structural equation modeling test for path analysis and model validation were used to analyze quantitative data. In the qualitative results, 8 components and 60 indicators were confirmed. Ranking of components based on quantitative results includes consumer decision-making structure, the consequences of consumer behavior in online platforms, FMCGs competitive advantage, consumer behavior models, marketing and advertising communication channels, consumer innovation, technology and e-commerce acceptance and marketing strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The environmental and social effects of the tourism industry have been at the forefront of global issues. Therefore, there is a strong need to ensure the implementation of sustainable practices in the tourism industry, because the destruction of the environment and its social consequences have left destructive effects on tourism destinations. Despite the broad dimensions of these effects, sustainability considerations have been largely conceptual to date and have not translated into widespread industry practice. The purpose of this research is to examine the areas of non- implementation of sustainable development of tourism in Iran, despite the fact that it has been raised in more than two decades. using the interpretive paradigm, qualitative approach and content analysis strategy, the qualitative data collected from in-depth interviews were analyzed with MaxQDA software. The research data was collected from semi-structured interviews with 14 stakeholders of this industry in various government, private and academic sectors familiar with the procedures of sustainable development of tourism in a targeted and snowball method. Findings research data indicates the identification of obstacles to the implementation of sustainable development of tourism in Iran in the form of three main categories. These three categories include government obstacles, socio-cultural obstacles and also obstacles in the supply sector, which were identified and categorized from the 22 primary codes emerging from the text of the conducted interviews. The results were presented in the form of a table and a MaxQDA tree diagram.

Bu makalenin amacı son yıllarda literatürde önemli bir yer edinen “post-truth” konusuyla ilgili YÖK Tez merkezinde yer alan lisansüstü çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizini yapmaktır. Bibliyometrik analiz post truth konusuyla ilgili çalışmalardaki değişimin belirlenmesinin yanı sıra konuyla ilgili yeni çalışmaların geliştirilmesinde farklı bir yaklaşım sunmaktadır. Bu kapsamda “post-truth” kavramı ile yapılan arama neticesinde 58 lisansüstü teze ulaşılmıştır. Ulaşılan tezlerde, yıl, dil, üniversite, enstitüler, anabilim dalları, danışman unvanları, akademik düzeyleri, sayfa aralıkları, anahtar kelimeler, kullanılan araştırma, veri toplama, veri analizi ve örneklem yöntemleri ve hipotezin varlığı gibi bibliyometrik özellikleri analize tabi tutulmuştur. Elde edilen çalışmalar nitel ve karma yöntemler için geliştirilmiş “MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2022” paket programı ile içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. 16’sı doktora, 41’i yüksek lisans ve 1’i sanatta yeterlilik tezi olarak sunulan tez çalışmalarının ilki 2018 yılında sunulmuştur. Post-truth çoğunlukla halkla ilişkiler, reklam, televizyon, sosyal medya gibi iletişim alanlarındaki tezlerde konu edilmiştir. Ayrıca incelenen tez çalışmalarında daha çok medya metinlerinden elde edilen dokümanların söylem ve içerik analizi teknikleri ile analiz edildiği bulgusuna da ulaşılmıştır.

The current paper looks at investigating middle school teachers’ perspectives towards gamification in the EFL context in Algeria. To this end, the study explores the potential of incorporating digital gamification in EFL teaching with a focus on teachers’ implementation of Gamification in the classroom context. In order to gain a clearer understanding of the phenomenon, the researcher adopted qualitative research using a semi-structured interview. The participants were a total of 11 EFL teachers from various middle schools in Mostaganem – Algeria. The interviewees were selected based on their use of digital technology and game-based teaching methods. The collected data was thematically analyzed using MAXQDA software, employing a descriptive analysis approach. After the analysis, the findings show that teachers frequently incorporate ICT-based and game-based lessons into their teaching practices. Additionally, in accord with their responses, teachers have a clear notion of gamified teaching and learning. However, they lack the necessary expertise to effectively implement gamification. Being a novelty in the arena of language teaching, teachers call for training programs to enable them to effectively incorporate gamification in the EFL classroom. As the study concludes, it provides a clear understanding of the teachers’ standpoint regarding gamification, their openness, and readiness to adopt modern teaching methods. It also offers valuable insights into state-of-the-art teaching methods and paves the way for further considerations in gamified lesson design.

The aim of this study is to determine the destination image of Al karak and Ajloun castles according to visitors’ reviews on TraipAdvisor and to compare between them. The study used the qualitative approach to reveal the opinions of tourists on their visit to Al karak castle and Ajloun castle, using the content analysis method by analyzing visitor comments that were written on TripAdvisor, which allows visitors to express their tourism experience by writing comments and presenting it to million users of this site. The data was analyzed through the MAXQDA software, which allows us to import, analyze and encode texts. The study used the dimensions of the tourist destination image to measure satisfaction: perception, feelings and behaviour. The study revealed that the level of recognition that Al karak castle is positive and exciting with a great view from the top. In Ajloun castle, the comments describe the magnificence of the view from the high areas constituted the highest proportion. The results also indicated that the castle of Al karak needs a tour guide as a result of lack of information and indicative signs unlike the castle of Ajloun. Furthermore, the castle of Al Karak needs lighting, maintenance and restoration, while the castle of Ajlon was better positioned in these aspects. With regard to the sentiment of tourists, the study found that comments indicating the enjoyment of the historical and civilized feeling were slight in favour of Ajloun castle, and comments referring to the enjoyment and good time. With regard to the behavioural dimension, it was found that a high percentage of tourists had recommended a re-visit to both castles [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Dijital çağın gelişimiyle birlikte internet, sosyal medya ağları ve diğer dijital araçlar siyasal iletişimi, katılım süreçlerini ve etkileşimi kökten değiştirmiştir. Bu kapsamda dijital siyaset, siyasi aktörlerin ve vatandaşların dijital teknolojileri kullanarak siyasi amaçlara ulaşmalarını ve siyasi süreçlere katılmalarını içermektedir. Dijital teknolojiler siyasi bilinci artırmaya, kamuoyu oluşturmaya, siyasi kampanyaları etkileşimli hale getirmeye ve siyasi katılımı artırmaya yardımcı olmaktadır. Özellikle internet ve sosyal medya ağları, siyasetçilerin yanı sıra siyasi partilerin ve sivil toplum örgütlerinin kitlelere ulaşmasını ve siyasi mesajlarını yaymasını kolaylaştırmaktadır. Aynı zamanda, bireylerin siyasi konulardaki fikirlerini ifade etmelerini, farklı görüşleri tartışmalarını, kendileri gibi düşünen kişilerle topluluk oluşturmalarını ve toplumsal değişim taleplerini dile getirmelerini sağlamaktadır. Bu araştırma, YouTube’da yer alan Babala TV adlı kanaldaki Mevzular Açık Mikrofon programını, siyasetin dijitalleşmesi çerçevesinde incelemeyi ve literatüre katkı sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. YouTube, geleneksel televizyon kanallarına bir alternatif konumunda çeşitli kanal ve programların yer aldığı ve etkileşim sunması özelliği ile dünya çapında yaygın olarak kullanılan bir video paylaşım platformudur. Bu kapsamda, araştırmada nitel içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmış ve toplamda 13 video ve 650 yoruma ilişkin veriler, MAXQDA yazılım programı ile kodlamaya tabi tutulmuştur. Elde edilen verilere göre, yeni bir siyaset aracı ve etkileşim imkânı sunan Mevzular Açık Mikrofon programına ilişkin YouTube kullanıcıları tarafından yapılan yorumların, genellikle programa katılan konuklar ve programla ilgili olarak olumlu olduğu sonucuna varılmaktadır. Ancak, programa katılan seyircilerle ve gazetecilerle ilgili olarak çoğunlukla eleştirilerin olduğu gözlemlenmektedir. Programla ilgili videoların etkileşim oranları ve kullanıcı yorumları göz önünde bulundurulduğunda ise, YouTube’un hem siyasi aktörler hem de vatandaşlar tarafından kabul gören bir dijital siyaset ve etkileşim aracı olmaya devam edeceği düşünülmektedir.

The need to understand the integration processes of trans individuals in the labor market is confirmed by the literature review in this paper, which supports the scarce existence of studies focused on their life experiences outside of pathological contexts or from perspectives of invisibility/violence (including in the professional dimension). This study aims to comprehend the professional experiences of the trans population and understand how mechanisms of discrimination operate in the labor market. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from Portuguese LGBTQ+ associations (n = 6) were conducted between 10 March and 26 April 2021 and analyzed with MAXQDA 2022. The results underscored the importance of the topic and the complex hurdles trans individuals encounter at work, emphasizing the vital support of LGBTQ+ associations in tackling these issues and stressing the urgency of comprehending the vulnerability and discrimination trans people face in employment. The implications of the study underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts from policymakers, employers, civil society organizations, and the broader community to address the systemic barriers faced by trans individuals in the workplace. Future research and advocacy efforts should continue to address the systemic barriers to workplace integration and strive toward creating more inclusive and supportive environments for the trans population.

Los efectos de las empresas sobre la sociedad y las prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa han sido estudiados en numerosas investigaciones. Cuestionamientos al modelo tradicional llevaron a que Porter y Kramer desarrollaran el concepto de Creación de Valor Compartido, un enfoque en el que las empresas consideren el valor social y ambiental en sus modelos de negocio. Tomamos la arista de los clústeres para determinar cómo las empresas agrupadas entienden y crean valor compartido, identificando sus antecedentes y consecuencias. Utilizando la técnica de estudios de casos múltiples en un clúster tecnológico enfocado en impulsar ideas innovadoras y desarrollo de nuevas empresas, pudimos identificar que el clúster se convierte en un escenario propicio para crear valor compartido, ya que los participantes se benefician de recursos y habilidades que les permiten crecer en sus negocios, impulsando la competitividad e innovación y aportando al crecimiento económico, social y ambiental de las partes interesadas.

El uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la educación superior se ha generalizado en los últimos años. Su presencia y utilización en la disciplina de Geografía está empezando a plantear nuevos retos y formas de acceder al conocimiento. La Geografía estudia un campo de conocimientos muy amplio que abarca desde el estudio de los fenómenos físicos, la economía, hasta los movimientos migratorios humanos. En este contexto se presenta una innovación docente basada en el aprendizaje de conceptos de Geografía, mediante la utilización de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) en el aula. En el estudio participaron 125 alumnos del Grado en Ingeniería Eléctrica y del Grado en Ingeniería Química Industrial. Previamente fue elaborado un cuestionario de conocimientos previos donde se identificaron las necesidades de aprendizaje del alumnado. La metodología utilizada fue cuantitativa y cualitativa organizada en diferentes sesiones de trabajo, en el marco de las asignaturas Topografía y Sistemas de Información Geográfica, y Expresión Gráfica. Los resultados obtenidos denotan una elevada satisfacción del alumnado ante el uso de los SIG (software libre QGIS v. 3.28) y de la herramienta tecnológica Kahoot mediante la cual se realizó el cuestionario de evaluación. Estos datos coinciden con la satisfacción del alumnado que reflejan otros estudios sobre Kahoot (Reynolds et al., 2021). También mostraron que el uso de los SIG resultó ser una herramienta muy ventajosa para el aprendizaje, mejorando el rendimiento académico, y transmitiendo un alto grado de satisfacción para más del 80% del alumnado que así lo identifica, y asegura su importancia para su futuro profesional.

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The Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence programme is a decade long cross-country longitudinal study of adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. The programme's large sample size and variety of contexts make it an important case study of how to deal with large and complex qualitative datasets. In this methodological article, we explore some of the challenges and opportunities that occur when working with large datasets of longitudinal qualitative research. We provide examples of lessons learnt during GAGE data collection, coding, analysis and data management. This paper also explores the use of the qualitative data analysis software MAXQDA for simplifying the analysis of longitudinal data and providing opportunities for novel analytical techniques. We find that large longitudinal qualitative datasets can provide extremely rich and detailed data; however, there needs to be attention to key processes to ensure rigour and effectively utilise the breadth and depth of the data. These include mechanisms to work effectively with large teams of researchers, strong data management and coding procedures, and using qualitative software to manage and simplify data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This qualitative study evaluated a training intervention aimed at increasing the personal development curves of the ABC company's white-collar employees and developing presentation preparation techniques. The participants prepared presentations using the 10/20/70 learning rule for the competencies they identified. After academicians and business managers evaluated the presentations, semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted to identify the intervention's benefits and limitations. The eight participants, who were white-collar professionals from the ABC company, were identified using non-probabilistic purposive sampling and interviewed online for about 30 min using Microsoft Teams. The interviews were audio recorded. The Maxqda-2022 program was used to examine the interview data. The analysis showed that the participants had negative feelings about the performance process based on their personal development competencies, particularly regarding process management. They also mentioned having the opportunity to learn through experience and conducting interviews. The participants agreed that their organizations should increase their development awareness and conduct 360-degree evaluations. They also said that intensive practical training at universities was needed because they felt their undergraduate education had not changed their perspectives or prepared them for a career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study analyzed the Turkish education system in terms of critical pedagogy principles. Through the semi-structured interview form developed within the scope of the research, interviews were conducted with 32 academicians, and the data obtained as a result of the study were brought together on a question basis in the first stage and coded using MAXQDA software. The codes that show the same theme group characteristics and provide integrity of meaning within themselves were brought together. The data obtained in this context were analyzed, and the codes, categories, and themes were visualized and presented in MAXMaps according to their frequency of repetition. As a result of the research, the participants primarily defined the concept of critical pedagogy as a questioning perspective. The participants stated that the education system does not respond to differentiated needs, does not contribute to social justice and equality, and does not pave the way for social change and development. The participants also believe that a qualified and sustainable policy is not implemented in the Turkish education system. It has been argued that teachers do not contribute to pupils becoming influential individuals or thinking critically and that the reasons for this are the educational systems in place. As a result of the study, it was suggested that education should be free from ideology, teachers should be supported intellectually and professionally, and school-family cooperation should be ensured. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metaverse, yaklaşık otuz yıl önceki ilk kavramsallaştırmasından bu yana günlük yaşamın bir parçası haline gelmiştir. İnsanların fiziksel gerçekliğin ötesinde dijital bir ortamda etkileşime girdiği sanal bir alanı ifade etmektedir. Ayrıca kripto para birimi, oyunlaştırma ve NFT gibi bir dizi yeni terim ve kavramla da ilişkilidir. Terimin geniş kullanımı nedeniyle Metaverse, bilgisayar biliminden kişiler arası iletişim çalışmalarına, sosyolojiden pazarlamaya kadar birçok disiplinin ilgisini çekmiştir. Mevcut çalışma, akademisyenlerin ve farklı akademik alanlardan araştırmacıların bu kavramla nasıl ilgilendiklerini incelemektedir. Metaverse ile ilgili toplam 91 akademik makale içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Makaleler, Türkiye'de yayınlanan akademik dergiler için bir çevrimiçi barındırma hizmeti ve editoryal iş akışı yönetim sistemi olan DergiPark'tan alınmıştır. MAXQDA kullanılarak makaleler yıl, dil, dergi, anahtar kelimeler, bilimsel alan, akademik disiplin, metodoloji, örnekleme ve Metaverse ile ilgili kavramlar açısından incelenmiştir. Sonuçlar, Türkiye'deki Metaverse araştırmalarının çoğunun nitel yöntemler kullanılarak sosyal bilimler kapsamında yürütüldüğünü ve makalelerin çoğunluğunun Türkçe yazıldığını göstermiştir. Özellikle Metaverse kavramı, din, moda, pazarlama, turizm, ekonomi, sağlık ve spor dahil olmak üzere birçok farklı alandan araştırmacının ilgisini çekmektedir.

Background. The glasnost policy pursued in the USSR in the second half of the 1980s made it possible to weaken censorship restrictions. At party conferences, in newspapers, television programs, previously forbidden topics began to be raised. One of them is the spread of bureaucracy in the organs of power in the Soviet Union. The fight against this phenomenon in the Soviet Union during the years of perestroika was practically not considered as a phenomenon in post-Soviet historiography within the Kirov region. The paper analyzes the articles of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda”, condemning bureaucracy. The headings that highlighted the negative impact of red tape on society were studied. Purpose. Consider and analyze the articles of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” of the perestroika period, which denounce bureaucracy. Materials and methods. The basis for the study was the archival materials of the Central State Archive of the Kirov Region and the issue of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” – the organ of the Kirov Regional Committee of the CPSU and the Regional Council of People’s Deputies in the period under review. When analyzing sources, the method of content analysis was used. Results. The appearance in the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” of columns devoted to exposing bureaucracy in the Kirov region was associated with the political trend set by M. S. Gorbachev in 1986. Most of the articles published in the periodical within the framework of sections “Bureaucratism - out of the way” and “Addresses of red tape”, were associated with complaints from tenants of apartment buildings about the work of housing and communal services enterprises. The reason for the irregular publication of articles was a change in the interest of the country’s leadership in this topic. The results of the content analysis allow us to conclude that both headings that denounced formalism contained similar stories of residents of the Kirov region who faced bureaucracy. The problems associated with the sphere of housing and communal services were the basis for articles related to red tape. Practical implications. The results of the study can be used to study the phenomenon of “bureaucracy” during the years of perestroika.