Neoliberal Policy Tool: Active Labour Market Policies in Turkey and Spain

Since activation policies prove their inefficiency in solving existent socio- economic problems, especially after the pandemic crisis of COVID-19, alternative policies other than Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) have appeared on the agenda of the EU. This research traces the reasons of the ineffectiveness of activation by highlighting the perception of the beneficiaries of the ALMPs. This article builds on the fieldwork implemented in a member state (Spain) and candidate country (Turkey) of the EU through 78 semi-structured individual interviews with the participants of vocational trainings for unemployed people. Results show that the beneficiaries in both countries are aware of the fact that the activation process does not provide a solution for their socio-economic problems and they desire a decent job, rather than training.

BORON-HYDROGEN MATERIALS TOWARDS DECARBONISATION

Boron-hydrogen (B-H) materials are used as hydrogen and heat sources, due to their reducing potential. It has been shown again with the COVID-19 pandemic that greenhouse gas activities are anthropogenic in origin. In particular, the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals has an important place in the fight against the climate crisis. The conversion of anthropogenic CO2 into valuable chemicals has important implications for a habitable world. In many studies in the literature, boron hydrides have been used to produce, hydrogen and convert carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals. Formic acid and methanol obtained by hydrogenation can be seen as the clean energy movement of the future with its value in hydrogen storage. The type of valuable chemicals that will be formed by the hydrogenation of CO2 is directly related to the method to be followed. The type of catalyst used, or how much hydrogen molecule interacts with CO2, determines the valuable chemical that will form. Disturbances in the thermodynamics of the hydrogenation of CO2 have been tried to be eliminated by various types of catalysts and necessary condition optimizations. Many catalysts and methods developed for the hydrogenation of CO2 were examined. This study discusses the use of B-H materials via catalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals in terms of critical factors such as reaction conditions, selection of catalyst, and solvent. © 2022 Proceedings of WHEC 2022 - 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2. All rights reserved.

Applications towards sports during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken hold of the world, causes great difficulties in sports as it causes in any other field. Sports facilities are shut;training sessions and competitions are suspended temporarily. Even though the vaccination process has started, the COVID-19 pandemic still continues, keeps affecting our lives and some restrictions are put into application from time to time. This study focuses on the effects of COVID-19 on people performing sports activities and on the sports applications during this period. In this research, information about sports applications during the COVID-19 period is presented. Moreover, various suggestions are provided for supporting sports applications and for ensuring that sports activities can be performed safely during and after the pandemic process. This study shows how vital is the role played by sports and physical activities in terms of physical and mental condition and health in general.

Teaching Strategies for Physical Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Editor: Ferman Konukman

This article provides tips for physical educators to continue teaching during restrictions put in place by COVID-19. © 2020 SHAPE America.