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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Dijitalleşme ve toplumsal refah arasındaki ilişkinin pls-sem ile analizi

    Geyik, Dilek Veysikarani

    İlgili çalışmada, ülkelerin dijital kapasitelerini değerlendiren Ağ Hazırlığı Endeksi (Network Readiness Indekx – NRI) ile toplumsal refah ve gelişmişlik düzeyini ölçen Sosyal Gelişme Endeksi (Social Progress Indekx – SPI) arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. NRI, dijital altyapı, dijital beceriler ve dijital yönetişim boyutlarını kapsarken, SPI eğitim, sağlık, güvenlik, fırsat eşitliği ve temel insan ihtiyaçları gibi toplumsal göstergeleri içermektedir. Çalışmanın veri seti, 117 ülkenin 2024 yılına ait NRI ve SPI alt boyut verilerinden oluşturulmuş olup, dijitalleşmenin toplumsal refah üzerindeki etkilerini test etmek amacıyla Kısmi En Küçük Kareler Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesi (PLS-SEM) yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarında, dijitalleşmenin toplumsal refah üzerindeki etkisinin güçlü ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğunu belirlenmiş; dijital kapasitenin toplumsal ilerleme üzerinde belirleyici bir rol oynadığı gözlenmiştir. PLS-SEM kapsamında değerlendirilen ölçüm modelinin güvenilirlik ve geçerlik açısından uygun olduğu, Cronbach α, ρC, ρA ve AVE değerlerinin tüm yapılar için kabul edilebilir düzeylerde gerçekleştiği belirlenmiştir. Yapısal modele ilişkin açıklanan varyans (R²) değeri ise SPI için 0,807 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Bununla birlikte, Önem–Performans Matrisi Analizi (IPMA) bulguları, dijitalleşme göstergesinin alt boyutları arasında dijital beceri ve dijital altyapının SPI üzerindeki etki düzeyinin en yüksek olduğunu, dijital becerinin yüksek performans sergilerken dijital altyapının görece düşük performans gösterdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular, dijital kapasitenin stratejik biçimde geliştirilmesinin toplumsal ilerlemeyi destekleyen ve yönlendiren kritik bir unsur olduğunu göstermektedir.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 10 · Eşitsizliklerin Azaltılması
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Comparative Analysis of the Seismic Risk of Tunceli-Ovacık Rural Building Stock Using Different Rapid Screening Methods

    Polat, Berivan Yılmazer; Ayhan, Ezgi

    Located at the intersection of the Yedisu Segment, a seismic gap, and the active Ovacık Fault, the Tunceli-Ovacık district is a region with a high earthquake risk but an unclear level of structural fragility. This study aims to assess the seismic safety of the rural building stock located in a seismically critical area. To this end, the Turkish Rapid Visual Screening (RVS), based on local parameters, and the Canadian Seismic Survey Method, widely used in international literature, were applied to determine the current condition of the buildings; the earthquake risk of the region was analyzed based on the results obtained. Furthermore, similarities and differences between the methods were comparatively examined to ensure scientific integrity. Within the scope of the study, 209 buildings representing the building typology in the region, 88% of which are masonry-mixed systems, were analyzed using both rapid assessment algorithms. While the overall risk distribution ratios were similar, building-level matching analyses showed a medium level of agreement between the methods. This indicates that the local and universal methods, rather than definitively verifying each other, provide complementary data by focusing on different parameters in the seismic assessment of the rural building stock. This study demonstrates that an integrated risk mapping approach, where different methodologies complement each other, can offer a rapid and reliable decision support mechanism for urban transformation strategies in cities with high earthquake risk, such as Tunceli.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 11 · Sürdürülebilir Şehirler ve Topluluklar
  • MakaleYalnız künye2026
    Türk Adalet Sembolü: Töreana Türk Adalet Düşüncesinde Töre Düzeni ve Sembolik Temsil

    Narter, Sami

    Bu çalışma, Türk töre sisteminin tarihsel ve normatif yapısından hareketle geliştirilen “Töreana” modelini hukuk teorisi, siyasal meşruiyet ve sembolik temsil bağlamında incelemektedir. Araştırmanın amacı, Türk adalet düşüncesinin dayandığı temel ilkeleri ortaya koymak ve bu düşünsel mirasın sembolik düzeyde nasıl temsil edilebileceğini değerlendirmektir. Çalışmada tarihsel inceleme, kavramsal analiz ve sembolik çözümleme yöntemleri birlikte kullanılmış; Orhun Yazıtları, Türk devlet geleneğine ilişkin kaynaklar ve töre literatürü karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, törenin yalnızca geleneksel davranış kuralları bütünü olmadığı; siyasal meşruiyetin, toplumsal düzenin ve normatif üstünlüğün temel unsurlarından biri olarak işlev gördüğü tespit edilmiştir. Türk adalet anlayışının kişileştirilmiş kutsal figürlerden ziyade töre merkezli normatif düzen anlayışı üzerinden şekillendiği görülmüştür. Bu çerçevede geliştirilen Töreana modeli; açık göz, töre asası, boş terazi ve kurultay merkezli yapı gibi semboller aracılığıyla adalet, meşruiyet ve hukukun üstünlüğü ilkelerini görünür kılan analitik bir temsil olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak çalışma, Türk adalet düşüncesinin sembolik temsil kapasitesine dikkat çekmekte ve Töreana modelini bu düşünsel mirasın çağdaş bir sembolik hukuk modeli olarak önermektedir.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Place of Global Issues in EFL Lecturers’ Teaching Agenda in Türkiye

    Sahinkarakas, Sehnaz; Özel, Sezai

    This study examines English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers’ views on integrating global issues into language teaching in Turkish higher education. Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, data were collected from 414 EFL lecturers across 12 universities via a questionnaire, followed by semi-structured interviews with 29 participants. Quantitative results indicate that EFL lecturers generally support the integration of global issues into EFL instruction. While gender, age, or overall teaching experience did not yield significant differences, prior experience specifically with global-issue-based instruction emerged as a significant factor. Among the themes, environmental issues were prioritized due to their perceived familiarity and pedagogical accessibility. In contrast, language imperialism was rated as the least important theme. Qualitative findings further clarify that this reluctance toward language imperialism stems from its ideological sensitivity, despite its relevance to culture and linguistic awareness. The study concludes with practical implications for language teachers, curriculum designers, and materials developers.

    • SDG 4 · Nitelikli Eğitim
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    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.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    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.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ1
    Influence on the thermoelectric characteristics of the growth parameters of BiSeTe thin films

    Yüzüak, G. Durak; Yüzüak, E.

    This study systematically investigates the influence of magnetron sputtering parameters on the structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of 100 nm thick Bi2SexTe3-x thin films deposited on Si(100). The initial parameters for applied film deposition are used to set the x value. The films are fabricated with sputtering powers ranging from 30 to 100 W and pressures from 3 to 15 mTorr, with films grown under optimal conditions selected for post-deposition annealing at 523 K. A comprehensive characterization suite, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), is used to establish direct correlations between processing, structure, and performance. XRD analysis reveals that increasing the sputtering pressure from 3 to 15 mTorr was critical for enhancing film crystallinity and promoting a strong (015) preferred orientation, while AFM showed a corresponding increase in average grain size from similar to 46 to similar to 60 nm via heat treatment (HT). EDS shows that films grown at 10 mTorr were almost certainly stoichiometric, but increasing the power to 15 mTorr caused tellurium deficiency. The films exhibited a power factor ranging from 2.5 to 2.8 mW m(- 1) K- 2 at 40 degrees C. HT improved the Seebeck coefficient from -115 mu V K- 1 to -140 mu V K- 1 and decreased the electrical resistivity by over 25 % through defect reduction and enhanced crystalline order. KPFM supported these findings, directly linking the crystallographic texture to the surface electronic structure and enhanced Seebeck effect.

    • SDG 7 · Erişilebilir ve Temiz Enerji
    AtıfWoS2OpenAlex2
    Web of Scienceİncele
  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2
    Practical one-step solvothermal synthesis of photoactive lanthanum(III)hydroxide-metaborate composite nanosheets with suitable band gap for optoelectronics

    Karaduman, Oktay

    Rare earth compounds, including lanthanide hydroxides, have been greatly interested for their promising uses, such as in optoelectronics or photonics, due to their unique electronic and optical transitions properties based on their 4f electron shells. In this work, for the first time new transparent flower-like lanthanum(III)hydroxide (La(OH)3) with borate (LaB3O6) composite nanosheets having a semiconducting band gap suitable for optoelectronics were synthesized by a very simple one-step solvothermal method from a mixture of pure lanthanum oxide and boron without using water or any acidic solvent or surfactant. The practical synthesis was made for two different solvothermal time durations. The synthesized nanocomposites were investigated by XRD, FIB-SEM imaging, EDS, FTIR, UV-vis absorbance, Raman, Ellipsometry, and TG-DTA analyses. The pure precursors lanthanum oxide (La2O3) and boron converted to La(OH)3 and LaB3O6. EDS elemental mapping showed the homogeneous distribution of elements in the nanocomposites. A strong deep-UV absorbance band was detected. The very low reflectance and excellent visible transmittance (exceeding 86% for the sample with a longer solvothermal process time) reaching infrared region were achieved. The direct and indirect band gap energies were estimated by the Tauc plot method for both of the composite samples. Adding boron reduced the literature given direct band gap value (around 4.5-5.5 eV) of pure La(OH)3. DTA and TGA results revealed the steps of mass losses, including decomposition of La(OH)3. FTIR analyses confirmed the presence of the formed compounds. All results showed that the La(OH)3+LaB3O6 nanocomposites can be suitably used in related applications, including electro-optic, photonic, solar cell, catalysts etc.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2
    OBITUARY Prof. Dr. Mehmet Seyitdanlıoglu, flowed from our eyes to our hearts...

    Çakmak, Yalcin

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Geological Formation Environments of Rare Earth Elements: Examples from Around the World and Turkiye

    Çimen, Okay; Dönmez, Cahit

    Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical raw materials used in strategic fields such as defense, energy, electronics, lasers, and sensor technologies, and particularly in the production of permanent magnets including NdFeB and SmCo types. Since the early 2000s, the global supply of rare earth elements has become dominated by China for mining, beneficiation, and separation processes, as non-Chinese producers have lost competitiveness due to high capital requirements and the costs imposed by environmental regulations. This review addresses the geological formation environments, deposit types, and global reserve-resource distributions of REEs within an integrated framework. REE mineralization occurs within primary geological sources such as carbonatites, alkaline magmatic systems, and iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) deposits, as well as in secondary sources including ion-adsorption clays, placers, and lateritic formations. Primary sources are generally enriched in light REEs and are characterized by high-cost production processes, whereas heavy REEs are predominantly obtained from secondary sources. Globally, REE reserves are estimated to be approximately 90-120 Mt, while potential resources are on the order of similar to 480 Mt, with China occupying a leading position in terms of both reserves and resources. In Europe, Greenland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, and Turkiye are among the regions with significant REE potential. In Turkiye, the principal REE areas defined at the deposit scale are the Eski & scedil;ehir-K & imath;z & imath;lcaoren (Beylikova) and Malatya-Kuluncak districts. These districts are associated with alkaline magmatism and display enrichment particularly in Nd and Pr (beyond La and Ce), rendering them strategically important for NdFeB permanent magnet production. Recent studies conducted by Eti Maden indicate that the Eski & scedil;ehir-K & imath;z & imath;lcaoren area hosts a large-scale resource of approximately 694 Mt with total REE grades of1.5-1.8%. The Eski & scedil;ehir-K & imath;z & imath;lcaoren area is related to the extensional tectonic regime of Western Anatolia, whereas the Malatya-Kuluncak area is associated with post-collisional alkaline magmatism of Late Cretaceous-Early Paleocene age developed within the Central Anatolian Crystalline Complex. The presence of similar alkaline systems across Turkiye indicates significant potential for REE exploration and critical mineral strategies. This synthesis provides a comprehensive geological reference framework for the development of REE exploration strategies, the diversification of global supply chains, and evaluation of Turkiyes'REE potential.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2026
    The effect of a professional development program on e-learning readiness and digital fluency: a study with higher education academics

    Demiralp, Demet; Gunduzalp, Seda

    Purpose This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a targeted professional development program in enhancing two critical competencies for higher education academics in the digital age: e-learning readiness and digital fluency.Design/methodology/approach This study used a pretest-posttest control group model within a quasi-experimental framework with 46 academics. The experimental group (n = 23) participated in a six-week training program, whereas the control group (n = 23) received no intervention. Data were collected using validated scales for e-learning readiness and digital fluency.Findings Findings demonstrated that the experimental group experienced considerable gains in both e-learning readiness and digital fluency scores. In contrast, no significant changes were observed in the control group, providing strong evidence of the program's effectiveness.Originality/value Unlike most descriptive studies in the field, this study provides quasi-experimental evidence of program effectiveness regarding professional development interventions. It offers an empirically validated model from a T & uuml;rkiye higher education context, providing valuable insights for university administrators and policymakers internationally who are facing similar challenges.

    • SDG 4 · Nitelikli Eğitim
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Analysis of buildings in Tunceli - Pülümür district with the Canadian seismic screening method

    Gundogdu, Yunus Emre; Polat, Berivan Yilmazer

    This study, which was conducted in the P & uuml;l & uuml;m & uuml;r district of Tunceli, was carried out in an area with high seismic risk due to the region's proximity to the Bing & ouml;l-Yedisu Fault. In the study, the earthquake safety of the existing building stock was assessed using visual inspection methods. In this context, 172 buildings in the P & uuml;l & uuml;m & uuml;r district of Tunceli province were examined in detail in terms of earthquake safety using the Canadian Seismic Screening Method. In the analysis, seismic safety levels of the buildings, structural and nonstructural risks were taken into consideration and seismic priority indexes (SPI) were determined. The results of the study revealed that a large portion of buildings in the P & uuml;l & uuml;m & uuml;r district carry different levels of risk of earthquake. Specifically, the evaluated building stock was entirely constructed before the critical year of 2007 and exhibits high seismic vulnerability. This critical threshold is technically attributed to two main regional factors: the design practices predating the 2007 Turkish Earthquake Code and the absence of ready-mixed concrete technology in Tunceli province prior to that year. Furthermore, based on the method's classification, it is suggested that buildings with a Seismic Priority Index (SPI) greater than 20, which indicates High to Very Hazardous risk levels, should be prioritized for detailed assessment and retrofitting, and that local governments should develop incentive policies for these mitigation efforts.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 11 · Sürdürülebilir Şehirler ve Topluluklar
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Adoption of artificial intelligence-supported digital banking applications and their impact on customer loyalty

    Cevher, M. F.; Önen, E.

    The rationale of this paper is that AI-enabled digital banking applications enhance consumer experiences and customer relationships; however, holistic findings on the impact of these applications on customer satisfaction and loyalty, beyond their benefits and adoption, are limited. The study aims to reveal the impact of AI-powered digital banking applications on customer loyalty by examining consumer adoption, experience, and satisfaction levels. The theoretical basis is grounded in an integrated research model that correlates variables from the technology acceptance model and the expectation confirmation model. The data and research methods comprise 510 participants using AI-enabled banking applications in T & uuml;rkiye, employing a quantitative research design and an online survey technique. The data obtained were analysed using structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate significant effects of perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness, as well as the relationship between perceived usefulness and confirmation on satisfaction. Furthermore, significant effects of satisfaction on continuance intention and continuance intention on customer loyalty were found. However, the direct effect of satisfaction on customer loyalty is not significant. This result suggests that satisfaction plays an indirect role in the formation of customer loyalty through continuance intention. Therefore, satisfaction and continuance intention are critical variables in strengthening customer loyalty in AI-enabled digital banking. Increasing customer satisfaction may not be sufficient for enhancing customer loyalty: banks must devise strategies to support customers' intentions to use applications regularly.

    AtıfOpenAlex1
    Web of Scienceİncele
  • MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2
    From assistance to dependence: The nexus between AI dependence and workplace cognitive engagement

    Uyan, Umut; Ibin, Adil

    Background The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into workplace practices has reshaped how employees process information and perform cognitive tasks. While these systems are often associated with superior efficiency, their excessive use may entail significant cognitive costs. Objective Grounded in automation complacency perspective and the growing literature on technology addiction, this study investigates how dependence on artificial intelligence is associated with cognitive engagement in the workplace, with particular attention to the mediating role of cognitive fatigue. Methods Adopting quantitative research design, data were collected from 246 academic and administrative staff who actively use AI tools in their daily work routines. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the theoretical model proposed. Results The findings indicate that dependence on AI was positively associated with cognitive fatigue (beta = 0.569; t = 13.468; p = 0.000) and negatively with cognitive engagement (beta = -0.174; t = 2.503; p = 0.012). In addition, the relationship between cognitive fatigue and cognitive engagement was found to be negative and statistically significant (beta = -0.207; t = 2.773; p = 0.006). Mediation analysis further revealed that cognitive fatigue partially mediates the relationship between dependence on AI and cognitive engagement (indirect effect beta = -0.118, t = 2.724, p < .01; VAF = 40.5%). Conclusion These results suggest that higher levels of dependence on AI correspond to higher employee cognitive fatigue, which in turn relates to lower cognitive engagement at work. By empirically demonstrating the cognitive costs of AI reliance, this study contributes to the emerging literature on workplace AI and technology addiction.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
    • SDG 8 · İnsana Yakışır İş ve Ekonomik Büyüme
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1
    Upcycling Agricultural Biomass into Functional Bio-Oils through Pyrolysis: Toward Sustainable Rejuvenation of Asphalt Binder

    Furtana Yalcin, Beyza; Yilmaz, Mehmet; Yalçin, Erkut; Vural Kok, Baha

    This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing bio-oils derived from agricultural waste materials (such as straw, olive pomace, and pine cones) as rejuvenating additives in reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) containing bituminous mixtures, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach in asphalt technology. The primary objective of the study is to enhance the physical and mechanical properties of aged binders using ecofriendly alternatives, thereby developing high-performance asphalt mixtures without harming the environment. The bio-oils, produced through pyrolysis, were evaluated in comparison with two commercial rejuvenators. Key performance criteria, including Marshall stability, moisture damage resistance (TSR), indirect tensile stiffness modulus (ITSM), and fatigue life, were tested. The results indicate that natural rejuvenators not only soften the aged binder but also effectively balance the flexibility, strength, and deformation resistance of the mixture. Notably, straw oil exhibited superior performance in terms of both high stability and extended fatigue life, while olive pomace oil demonstrated remarkable success in moisture resistance. Although commercial additives were effective to a certain extent, they failed to achieve the same level of structural compatibility and sustainability provided by natural bio-oils. In this regard, the study provides strong evidence that agricultural biomass waste can serve as a value-added solution in asphalt pavements, in alignment with the principles of the circular economy. In conclusion revealed that mixtures containing 75% RAP rejuvenated with straw oil achieved 11% higher Marshall stability and up to 14.5 times longer fatigue life compared to virgin mixtures, while olive pomace oil-based mixtures reached a TSR value of 81.5%, demonstrating superior moisture resistance.

    • SDG 7 · Erişilebilir ve Temiz Enerji
    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
    • SDG 13 · İklim Eylemi
    • SDG 15 · Karasal Yaşam
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    Mapping the Evolution of Interior Architecture and Interior Design: A VOSviewer-Based Bibliometric Analysis

    Ay, Ilhami; Dal, Murat; Bekler, Sema; Bekler, Baris

    This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to explore the academic evolution of interior architecture and interior design literature from 1975 to 2024 using the Web of Science (WoS) database. A total of 3,695 articles were analyzed through VOSviewer software to visualize and interpret research trends, citation networks, co-authorship clusters, and thematic keyword occurrences. The findings indicate a steady growth in publications, particularly after 2006, coinciding with the increasing emphasis on digitalization and sustainability in design. Prominent research themes include biophilic design, adaptive reuse, and the psychological effects of color and space. The dominance of English-language publications is evident, though contributions in Turkish, French, and Spanish are also recognized. Citation analyses identify influential studies that link technical developments with social and psychological perspectives in design. Thematic clustering highlights the interdisciplinary expansion of the field, integrating insights from environmental psychology, ergonomics, and emerging digital technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. This study contributes to the literature by offering a clear roadmap for future research, promoting international collaboration, and strengthening the link between academic inquiry and design practice.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2026
    The Historical-PoliticalJourney of Nominalism from William of Ockham to Foucault

    Palanci, Cihan

    Nominalism is one of the fundamental ontological-epistemological trajectories that crystallized within Medieval philosophy and played a decisive role in the constitution of modern thought. Rooted in the Ancient Greek debate on universals, this concept attained a systematic structure during the Middle Ages, becoming a horizon that defines the boundaries of modern philosophical practices. Various philosophical and political traditions have problematized established philosophical orthodoxy through the conceptual possibilities offered by nominalism. This study examines the reception of nominalism by different thinkers within the framework of critical theories, specifically focusing on Michel Foucault's historical nominalism. Furthermore, the article analyzes how nominalism, as one of the most potent theoretical foundations of anti-essentialist thought, nourishes the ontological ground of contemporary social movements and how the legacy of William of Ockham is reproduced within an oppositional habitus.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026
    The paradox of discourse, representation, and integration in Germany: discursive responses of four german federal parties and turkish politicians within the axis of Kanal Avrupa TV's Bakış Açısı Program (2005-2012)

    Senol, Sengul

    This study analyzes integration and education policies in the German states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony between 2005 and 2012, within the framework of a multifaceted struggle for hegemony between state actors and politicians of Turkish origin. Using Norman Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) methodology, the research examines the political discourses in Kanal Avrupa TV's Perspective program, analyzing the positioning of the immigrant subject through textual, discursive, and social practice dimensions. The analysis reveals the discursive differences among the actors representing German state rationality; in this context, a spectrum is observed ranging from the CDU's conservative paternalism to the SPD's economic rationality and the Greens' multicultural participation philosophy. On the other hand, this institutional structure creates a tense space between the German rationality, which confines the immigrant to 'individual integration performance,' and Turkey's protective discourse centered on mother tongue and diasporic identity. The harsh criticisms of Turkish politicians, particularly regarding issues such as obstacles to family reunification and Jugendamt (Youth Welfare Office) practices, demonstrate Turkey's positioning as a new and protective 'transnational actor' towards the diaspora. The study reveals that instead of being caught in this power struggle between Ankara and Berlin, third-generation immigrants are constructing their own independent discourses of 'participation' (Teilhabe) against institutional racism; therefore, what is happening is not an integration crisis, but a demand for equal citizenship.

    • SDG 10 · Eşitsizliklerin Azaltılması
    • SDG 16 · Barış, Adalet ve Güçlü Kurumlar
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ3
    The relationship between prenatal attachment and death anxiety in high-risk pregnancies

    Kasimoglu, Necla; Bas, Nazan G.

    This study aims to examine the relationship between prenatal attachment and death anxiety in high-risk pregnancies. The study, a descriptive and correlational design, was conducted with 158 women with high-risk pregnancies in eastern T & uuml;rkiye between May and December 2024. AData were collected using a socio-demographic form, the Prenatal Attachment Inventory, and the Templer Death Anxiety Scale.The mean score on the Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) was 62.1 +/- 10.84, while the mean score on the Templer Death Anxiety Scale was 6.9 +/- 2.99. A positive correlation was found between PAI and Death Anxiety scores (r = .169, p < .005). Death anxiety was predicted by maternal age and the level of prenatal attachment

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ3
    Investigation of Dielectric Constant and Electrical Conductivity of Poly(MA-co-MMA)/Ce(NO3)3 Composites by Response Surface Methodology for Advanced Dielectric Applications

    Torgut, Gulben; Incesu, Rabia

    In this study, poly(maleic anhydride-co-methyl methacrylate) [poly(MA-co-MMA)] copolymer and their Ce(NO3)3-filled composites were synthesized and systematically investigated. The copolymer was prepared via free radical polymerization using azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as the initiator in 1,4-dioxane medium. Poly(MA-co-MMA)/Ce(NO3)3 composites were fabricated through a solution mixing technique in accordance with the response surface methodology (RSM) design. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results indicated that no significant chemical interaction occurred between the polymer molecule and Ce(NO3)3 particles. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed a relatively uniform dispersion of Ce(NO3)3 particles within the polymer, resulting in a rougher surface with increasing filler content and that aggregation occurs at 20 wt%. The presence of Ce(NO3)3 particles in the polymer was confirmed by x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The effects of frequency, applied voltage, and Ce(NO3)3 content on dielectric constant (epsilon) and electrical conductivity (sigma) were optimized using RSM, and the significance of these parameters was evaluated by analysis of variance (ANOVA). An increase in Ce(NO3)3 content significantly enhanced the electrical conductivity, while the applied voltage exhibited no statistically significant effect on dielectric properties. ANOVA results identified Ce(NO3)3 content as the most influential parameter in the developed model.