
Platform 2 (El Hoyo 2) is a Spanish science fiction thriller film directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and released to audiences in 2024. This sequel continues the dystopian universe of the first film, exploring the struggle for survival within a vertical prison system and examining the limits of social solidarity from multiple perspectives.PlotThe film follows the story of prisoners forced to take their daily portion of food from a single platform that passes through the center of their cell once
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Arif Zahid Yüksel

Although team work is known to the public, understanding its details and applying them effectively requires time and experience. Today, as both a member and captain of a TEKNOFEST team, I would like to elaborate on these aspects.Beginning and Initial TasksIn my view, one of the most challenging steps is the initial phase. Team members get to know each other and each tries to identify their strengths. Roles are assigned, and everyone is encouraged to focus on their area of expertise. During this
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Fatma Çağla Ezici

12 Years a Slave (Original title: 12 Years a Slave) is a 2013 American-British biographical historical drama film directed by Steve McQueen. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o and Benedict Cumberbatch. It tells the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana.PlotIn 1841, Solomon Northup, a free Black man and skilled violinist living in New York, is lured into a trap by a false job offer, kidnapped and taken
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Arif Zahid Yüksel

Anatolia The Anatolian Carnation is a symbol created to honor those who lost their lives in the February earthquakes of 6 February 2023 and to represent the spirit of solidarity. It has been officially designated by the Republic of Türkiye Environment, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, as the official symbol for the second anniversary commemorations of the earthquakes.HistoryThe earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş on 6 February 2023, described as “The Disaster of the Ce
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Edanur Karakoç

On 10 June 2025, the Maghreb Resistance Convoy, a multinational civilian land convoy composed of thousands of participants from Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Mauritania and Tunisia, departed from Tunisia with the aim of lifting the blockade on Gaza, delivering humanitarian aid and demonstrating international solidarity. After being denied passage into eastern Libya, it decided on 18 June to return to Tunisia.Definition and ScopeThe Maghreb Resistance Convoy is a multinational civilian initiative laun
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Edanur Karakoç

İmece, in Turkish, means “collective effort” or “joint strength” and refers to voluntary cooperation to meet shared community needs. Rooted deeply in Turkish culture, imece is a traditional form of mutual aid. It is commonly practiced in village life for large tasks such as tilling fields, harvesting crops, building homes, and preparing for weddings. Focused on communal benefit rather than individual gain, imece fosters strong social bonds among individuals.Everyone participating in imece contri
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Elif Laçin

“One hand has nothing, two hands make a sound” is a proverb that conveys how people can accomplish tasks they cannot manage alone or would find difficult by working together, making them easier and faster. It emphasizes the power of mutual aid, solidarity, and collective action.What Does This Proverb Mean?The proverb “One hand has nothing, two hands make a sound” illustrates that tasks beyond an individual’s capacity can be accomplished more easily through cooperation. It highlights the strength
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Zahra Çelebioğlu

Hello children! İmece means a group of people coming together to work collaboratively. Everyone combines their strength and completes large tasks easily by working together. It is a joyful and deeply meaningful form of solidarity!What Does İmece Mean?In Turkish, imece means “collaboration” or “collective effort.” In a village or neighborhood, people gather to help one person with a task. For example, when a house is being built, neighbors come together: some carry wood, others hammer nails, and
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Elif Laçin

Aşure Day is a special day that, throughout history, has carried multiple religious and cultural meanings and is observed in Islamic societies through a shared sense of values. This day corresponds to the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and has held special significance not only in the Islamic world but also in Jewish and Christian cultures, evolving over time into a day commemorated through fasting and rituals. The formation of rituals associated with Aşure Day i
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Onur Çolak

The term "social capital" originates from the Latin words "capitalis" (head, principal) and "socialis" (related to society). It was first used indirectly in the works of 19th-century thinkers such as sociologists Alexis de Tocqueville and John Dewey, who emphasized the power of social ties and shared values. However, the concept of social capital gained significant prominence in academic literature through the works of contemporary sociologists such as Pierre Bourdieu, James Coleman, and Robert
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Ahsen Buyurkan