Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-demographic and economic factors affecting the frequency of alcohol use by employees aged 15 and above in Turkey. Method: In this study, the micro data set obtained from the Turkey Health Survey, which was conducted by the Turkey Statistical Institute between 2008 and 2016, was employed. The factors affecting the frequency of alcohol use by employees were determined by employing ordered logistic regression, ordered probit regression, and generalized ordered probit regression analyses. Results: According to the analysis results, it was concluded that the best model was the generalized ordered probit regression. The results of this model showed that, gender, age, education level, occupational status, marital status, income level, psycho-social support status and survey year were the variables affecting the frequency of alcohol use. Conclusion: In the development of preventive strategies in regarding alcohol use, male individuals, individuals between the ages of 25–55, individuals with university degrees, divorced/widowed individuals, administrators, professionals, individuals from low-income segments, and depressed individuals, who are receiving psycho-social support, should be considered as priorities and more attention should be paid to these groups.

This study investigates the relationships between the load capacity factor and urbanization, environmental protection expenditures, economic freedom and economic growth in the European Union from 1996 to 2021. The main motivation is the need for sustainable policies that reduce environmental degradation while promoting economic development. The analysis is conducted with empirical methods such as common correlated effects and augmented mean group using panel data from 24 European Union Countries. The results show that urbanization increases load capacity and can support sustainable practices when well managed. The impact of spending on environmental protection varies across countries, improving environmental quality in some regions but being counterproductive in others. The relationship between economic freedom and growth is complex; economic growth increases environmental pressure, emphasizing the need for green technologies. This highlights the need for sustainable development..

Gambling is a problem that has dated back to early history, across the world and in most cultures. Gambling behavior has a lot of negative health, social and environmental effects. The purpose of t...