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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026/r/munzur/5927
  A comparative analysis of pictogram use in mobile weather applications: The cases of MGM, AccuWeather, and Apple Weather

  Usta, Mesut

  This study examines pictogram use in the interface designs of three mobile weather applications — MGM, AccuWeather, and Apple Weather — through a qualitative comparative case study approach. Focusing on user perception speed and information transfer efficiency rather than aesthetic value, the analysis evaluated each application across four criteria: pictogram compliance, visual complexity level, cognitive load, and icon-typography balance. Findings were theoretically grounded in usability heuristics. Expert review analysis revealed that Apple Weather achieves the lowest cognitive load through its integrated typographic system and standardized pictogram library. AccuWeather presents a moderate cognitive load through its standardized proprietary icon set, while MGM produced the highest cognitive load due to inconsistent icon styles, weak visual hierarchy, and touch target dimensions falling below international accessibility standards. The findings demonstrate that standardized and simplified pictogram systems reduce cognitive load and improve user experience, and underscore the need for systematic usability evaluation of institutionally developed mobile applications against international standards.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2026/r/munzur/5925
  Examining the moderating role of marital spirituality between marriage satisfaction and meaning in life

  Apak, Hıdır; Kınık, Kadri

  This research focuses on various variables affecting the marriage process and family integrity. The aim of the study is to examine the moderating effect of marital spirituality on the relationship between marital satisfaction and the meaning of life. The importance of the research lies in the fact that examining the relationships between marital satisfaction, the meaning of life, and marital spirituality offers significant contributions at the individual, family, and societal levels. This positively affects the marital satisfaction, life motivation, and psychological resilience of married individuals, thus making a unique contribution to the literature. The research method employed a quantitative research method and was conducted using a correlational research design. The study included a total of 403 married individuals. A significant relationship was found between marital spirituality, marital satisfaction, and the meaning of life. Furthermore, it was determined that marital satisfaction positively and significantly affects the meaning of life, and that marital spirituality plays a moderating role in the strength of the relationship between marital satisfaction and the meaning of life. The study concludes that the participants' marital satisfaction positively and significantly affects the meaning of life. It was concluded that marital spirituality plays a very important role in the strength of the relationship between marital satisfaction and the meaning of life. The suggestions include conducting studies across various cultures at national and international levels to examine the moderating role of spirituality in marriage. Blended learning programs focusing on spirituality in marriage could also be developed for young adults.

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• MakaleAçık Erişim2025/r/munzur/6119
  Metaphorical Perceptions of University Students Regarding the Concept of "Academic"

  Karatay, Mahmut

  This study aims to reveal university students' perceptions of the concept of "academician" through the metaphors they produce. The study was conducted with 270 undergraduate students studying at a state university. Employing a phenomenological design within qualitative research methods, this study integrates content analysis with thematic network analysis to analyze students' metaphorical perceptions of academicians, ensuring alignment between methodology and analytical techniques. The findings indicate that academicians are perceived as sources of knowledge and guides, but also as authoritarian, biased, and sometimes oppressive figures. The metaphorical analysis categorized academicians into seven groups: sources of knowledge and guides, disciplined and hardworking, enabling development and change, emotional and social, injustice and ego, negative perceptions, and ambiguity and contradiction. Gender differences show that females focus more on fairness and guidance, while males emphasize authority and oppression. By class, first- and second-year students view academicians as knowledge sources, whereas third- and fourth-year students perceive more injustice and stress. Overall, negative metaphors predominate (55%), indicating academicians are seen as significant sources of stress.

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