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This study aims to examine how different generations perceived and responded to news and disinformation about the February 6, 2023 Earthquake in Türkiye, focusing on their trust in news sources and methods of verifying authenticity. In this study, the data were collected from semi-structured interviews held with 30 participants using qualitative methods and they were analyzed with MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2022, through thematic analysis to uncover generational nuances in digital media engagement and trust. The analysis revealed five primary themes: digital media usage habits, trust and reliability in news sources, fake news verification practices, causes of fake news, and views on media legislation. The findings of the study indicated significant generational differences in digital media consumption habits. Notably, maintaining consistent online presence and integrating digital media into everyday life in Generation Z stood out as decisive factors in their reactions to news and disinformation about the February 6, 2023 Earthquake. The study also highlighted varied approaches among generations toward detecting disinformation. While Generation X preferred to use the methods of verification over broadcast media, Generations Y and Z showed a propensity for utilizing digital tools for identifying and verifying fake news. Attitudes toward media legislation differed among generations, yet there was a general consensus on the necessity of such laws to adapt to the digital age's challenges and play a crucial role in combating disinformation. This study offered a detailed comparative analysis on how different generations use digital media and their attitudes toward accuracy of news, particularly in response to significant events such as the February 6, 2023 Earthquake in Türkiye. This study would contribute to adopt a deeper understanding about the critical role of accurate information access during crises and the varying media consumption habits and attitudes toward disinformation across generations. The study emphasized the importance of tailored approaches in media literacy education and disinformation counter-strategies, as well as the need for media laws to be updated in accordance with the demands of the digital era.

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis to determine trends and emerging research directions of sustainable aviation between 2001 and 2023. 726 studies indexed in the Web of Science were examined through VOSviewer software. Science mapping and performance analyses were implemented to demonstrate a systematic quantitative review and the characteristics of the research area. Moreover, by using co-occurrence of keywords, citation, bibliographic coupling, co-authorship, and co-citation analyses, the trends of the research area were revealed in detail. Findings indicated that the publications on sustainable aviation literature were mainly conducted between 2020 and 2023. Research areas of the publications were mainly on “engineering” and “energy fuels”. In terms of number of the publications, “International Journal of Sustainable Aviation Fuel” was the most productive source and Heyne was the most productive author. Co-occurrence analysis demonstrated that “sustainable aviation fuel” was the most frequently used keyword. Furthermore, sustainable aviation research has shifted in focus toward more challenging and technology-oriented research over time. Citation analysis indicated that the most cited author was Heyne, the most cited study was Ma et al.’s study on “Aviation biofuel from renewable resources: routes, opportunities and challenges” and the most cited sources was “Energy”. Among countries, the U.S.A was the most cited country and Chinese Academy of Sciences was the most cited organization. Bibliographic analysis showed that Heyne was the author with the highest connection strength. Co-authorship analysis demonstrated that Washington State University was the most collaborative organization. Finally, co-citation analysis of cited references indicated that fundamental subjects and related references were mainly sustainable aviation fuel, production of sustainable aviation fuel and its use in aviation studies. It is anticipated that results of this study would contribute to sustainable aviation research and ensure guidance and new perspectives for future research topics and directions on sustainable aviation.

Substance use disorder is a global health issue that profoundly affects both individuals and societies. Social stigma acts as a significant barrier to treatment motivation. Mass media plays a substantial role in shaping societal perceptions. This study aims to identify stigmatizing attitudes in news narratives concerning substance use disorder as portrayed in digital newspapers. We examined news articles from the top eight national digital newspapers published during 2022 by using quantitative and retrospective content analysis. Following the review, we collected 1.233 news articles, removed 480 articles which were irrelevant or duplicate, and analyzed the remaining 753 articles using quantitative content analysis methods on SPSS 26.0. The majority of news articles depict substance use disorder in a negative consideration. The analysis revealed that nearly all news sources were news agencies and only 11% of the articles offered potential solutions. Alarmingly, 69.7% of the articles contained stigmatizing content, while 53.1% directly impacted the social lives of individuals with substance use disorder. Furthermore, 44.1% of the articles reinforced a dangerous perception associated with individuals with substance use disorder. To address these issues, we recommend a more empathetic portrayal of substance use disorder, support for help-seeking behavior, and advocacy for effective solutions in news coverage.