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Sanal Dünyada Gerçek Tutsaklik: Sosyal Medya Bagimliligi Üzerine Bir Derleme
Get PDFIncreasing developments in audio-visual technology have led to communication and interaction between people being carried out mostly through social media. However, the intensive use of social media tools during the day has led to the emergence of different problems. The most common of these problems is social media addiction. Although this addiction is not yet included in diagnostic guidelines as a psychiatric diagnosis, it is discussed in the literature under the titles of social media addiction, problematic social media use and social media use disorder. A good understanding of this type of addiction is a priority requirement in the creation of prevention and intervention programs to reduce its negative effects. In this respect, it is necessary to present the theoretical framework of social media addiction in an accurate and comprehensive manner. For this reason, in the current study, the literature on social media addiction was reviewed and the results of national and international studies on the subject were compiled. As a result of the study, the conceptual framework of social media addiction, its causes, effects, prevalence, theories to explain social media addiction and ways of coping are presented. Within the framework of the results of this review, different recommendations have been put forward at the social and individual level. In addition, as a result of the review, suggestions are presented to researchers in line with the deficiencies observed in the research.Görsel ve isitsel teknolojideki artan gelismeler insanlar arasindaki iletisim ve etkilesimin daha çok sosyal medya araciligiyla yürütülmesine yol açmistir. Ancak sosyal medya araçlarinin gün içerisinde yogun bir sekilde kullanilmasi da farkli problemlerin ortaya çikmasina neden olmustur. Bu problemlerden en yaygin olani ise sosyal medya bagimliligidir. Bu bagimlilik henüz psikiyatrik bir tani olarak tanilama kilavuzlarinda yer almasa da literatürde sosyal medya bagimliligi, sorunlu sosyal medya kullanimi ve sosyal medya kullanim bozuklugu basliklari altinda ele alinmaktadir. Bu bagimlilik türünün iyi anlasilmasi, olumsuz etkilerini azaltmaya yönelik önleme ve müdahale programlarinin olusturulmasinda öncelikli bir gerekliliktir. Bu açidan sosyal medya bagimliligina iliskin kuramsal çerçevenin dogru ve kapsamli bir sekilde ortaya konulmasi gerekmektedir. Bu gerekçeyle mevcut çalismada sosyal medya bagimliligina iliskin literatür taramasi yapilarak konuya iliskin ulusal ve uluslararasi çalismalarin sonuçlari derlenmistir. Çalisma sonucunda sosyal medya bagimliliginin kavramsal çerçevesi, nedenleri, etkileri, yayginligi, sosyal medya bagimliligini açiklamaya yönelik teoriler ve bas etme yollarina iliskin derleme sonuçlari sunulmustur. Bu derleme sonuçlari çerçevesinde de toplumsal ve bireysel düzeyde farkli öneriler ortaya konulmustur. Ayrica derleme neticesinde arastirmalarda gözlemlenen eksiklikler dogrultusunda arastirmacilara da öneriler sunulmustur
The Importance Of Family-Parental Involvement in Mathematics Education
Get PDFBu derleme, aile ve ebeveyn katiliminin matematik egitimi üzerindeki çok boyutlu etkilerini, çocuklarin akademik basari, motivasyon, özgüven ve matematiksel düsünme becerilerinin gelisimi baglaminda kapsamli biçimde incelemektedir. Çalismada, ebeveyn katiliminin teorik temelleri sosyokültürel ve ekolojik sistemler yaklasimlari çerçevesinde ele alinmis, katilimin yalnizca ödev takibi ve veli toplantilari gibi biçimsel etkinliklerle sinirli olmadigi; günlük yasam uygulamalari, kültürel deneyimler ve informal ögrenme firsatlarini da kapsadigi vurgulanmistir. Okul-temelli, ev-temelli ve topluluk/kültürel boyutlarda katilim biçimleri ayrintili olarak incelenmis; ebeveyn kaygisi, yönlendirme stilleri ve motivasyonun çocugun ögrenme çiktilari üzerindeki etkileri tartisilmistir. Düsük sosyoekonomik düzeydeki ve göçmen ailelerin karsilastigi yapisal ve kültürel engeller ile esitligi artirmaya yönelik stratejiler ayrica degerlendirilmistir. COVID-19 döneminde uzaktan egitimle ebeveynlerin üstlendigi yeni roller, dijital araçlarin yarattigi firsatlar ve teknolojik esitsizlikler de ele alinmistir. Son bölümde, ebeveyn atölyeleri, ev odakli etkinlikler, teknoloji destekli uygulamalar ve kültürel kaynaklarin egitime entegrasyonu gibi pratik öneriler sunulmustur. Genel olarak, çalisma ebeveyn katiliminin sürekliligini ve çok boyutlu dogasini vurgulayarak aile-okul-ögrenci is birliginin kritik önemini ortaya koymaktadir.This review comprehensively explores the multifaceted impact of family and parental involvement in mathematics education on children’s academic achievement, motivation, self-confidence, and the development of mathematical thinking skills. The study outlines the theoretical foundations of parental involvement within sociocultural and ecological systems approaches, stressing that participation extends far beyond formal activities such as homework supervision and parent-teacher meetings, and includes meaningful everyday practices, cultural experiences, and informal learning opportunities. Different forms of involvement—school-based, home-based, and community or cultural dimensions—are examined in detail, while the effects of parental anxiety, guidance styles, and motivational factors on children’s learning outcomes are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by families from low socioeconomic backgrounds and immigrant communities, highlighting the structural and cultural barriers that may limit their participation, as well as strategies to enhance equity. The review also addresses the new parental roles during the COVID-19 distance learning period, evaluating both the technological inequalities and the opportunities created by digital tools. Finally, practical recommendations are offered, including parent workshops, home-centered mathematics activities, technology-supported practices, and the integration of cultural resources into education. Overall, the study emphasizes the continuous and multidimensional nature of parental involvement, underscoring the critical importance of sustainable family-school-student collaboration
Targeting Gut Microbiota Health in Aged Rats Through the Potent Strategy of Probiotics Supplementation During Intermittent Fasting
Get PDFGut health in aging populations, including animal models, is a critical area of research due to the decline in microbial diversity with age. Maintaining gut health has important implications for overall health and longevity. This study aimed to evaluate the interdependent effects of SCD Probiotics and intermittent fasting (IF) on gut microbiota (GM) in 24-month-old male Sprague-Dawley rats, a wellestablished model for aging research. The experiment involved four groups: a control, IF-only, probiotics-only, and a combination of IF and probiotics. The metagenomic analysis of cecum contents for IF and SCD Probiotics groups has shown increased Shannon and Simpson diversity of alpha index values and improved ratios for Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) revealed significant changes in the probiotics-only and combined IF with SCD Probiotics groups, particularly with acetic and propionic acids. The results indicate that combining SCD Probiotics with IF produces interdependent benefits, improving bacterial diversity and SCFAs profiles. These findings suggest that SCD Probiotics with intermittent fasting could be a promising strategy to enhance gut health in aging populations, with potential applications in veterinary health.MuscedilAlparslan University Scientific Research Projects Unit (BAP) [BAP-23-TBMYO-4901-01]Acknowledgements: We would like to express our gratitude to the Mu & scedil; Alparslan University Scientific Research Projects Unit (BAP) for their support under the project number BAP-23-TBMYO-4901-01
Alexis de Tocqueville's understanding of democracy and religion
No full textAlexis de Tocqueville, 1805 ile 1856 yılları arasında yaşamış bir düşünürdür. O Amerika'da Demokrasi eserinde, dinin demokrasi ve toplum üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyerek, bu iki kavram arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymuştur. Tocqueville bu eseri Amerika'ya ziyaretinden sonra kaleme almıştır. Tocqueville, Amerika'daki gözlemlerine dayanarak, dinin bireysel ahlakı kuvvetlendirdiğini, toplumsal dayanışmayı pekiştirdiğini ve demokrasinin sağlıklı işleyişine katkı sağladığını savunmuştur. Fakat aynı zamanda, dinin aşırı dogmatik veya siyasi bir unsur haline gelmesinin demokrasiye zarar verebileceğinin de altını çizmiştir. Çalışmamızın amacı, Alexis de Tocqueville'in düşüncelerini ve gözlemlerini din ile ilişkilendirerek, dinin toplum ve siyaset üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak ve analiz etmektir. Literatür taraması yöntemi kullanılan çalışmada, karşılaştırmalı bir analiz yaklaşımı benimsenerek Amerika ve Fransa bağlamında demokrasi ve din ilişkisi incelenmiştir. Din ile demokrasi kavramlarının ilişkisi, sivil din kavramının ve demokratik süreçlerin bu iki olguyu nasıl etkilediği incelenmiştir. Tocqueville'in eseri temel alınarak hazırlanan bu çalışma ile dinin demokratik toplumlarda önemli bir rol oynadığı görülmüştür. Din ve demokrasi ilişkisinin daha iyi anlaşılmasının, demokratik toplumların güçlenmesine katkı sağlayabileceği belirtilmiştir.Alexis de Tocqueville, a thinker who lived between 1805 and 1856, examined the effects of religion on democracy and society in his work, "Democracy in America," and revealed the relationship between these two concepts. Tocqueville wrote this work after his visit to America. Based on his observations in America, Tocqueville argued that religion strengthens individual morality, reinforces social solidarity, and contributes to the healthy functioning of democracy. However, he also underlined that religion, if it becomes overly dogmatic or political, can harm democracy. The aim of our study is to understand and analyze the effects of religion on society and politics by relating the thoughts and observations of Alexis de Tocqueville to religion. In this study, which employs the literature review method, a comparative analysis approach was adopted to examine the relationship between democracy and religion in the contexts of America and France. The relationship between the concepts of religion and democracy, as well as how the concept of civil religion and democratic processes affect these two phenomena, were examined. It was seen with this study, prepared based on Tocqueville's work, that religion plays an important role in democratic societies. It has been stated that a better understanding of the relationship between religion and democracy can contribute to the strengthening of democratic societies
MARKA ÖZGÜNLÜGÜNÜN TEMEL BOYUTLARININ BELIRLENMESI: SISTEMATIK BIR LITERATÜR TARAMASI
Get PDFThis study aims to examine both conceptual studies on the definition of brand authenticity and empirical research focused on scale development. Accordingly, the study seeks to identify the key dimensions of brand authenticity and provide an in-depth explanation of these dimensions. A systematic literature review method was employed in the study. In this study, a literature search was conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases to access relevant literature. As a result of the search, a total of 40 academic studies published between 2003 and 2024 were examined. The research findings indicate that both conceptual and empirical studies on brand authenticity address various dimensions of the concept. In this context, the literature's most frequently emphasized core dimensions include originality, heritage, credibility, sincerity, integrity, consistency, quality commitment, continuity, naturalness, and genuineness. This study provides significant contributions to both academic literature and practical applications. At the conceptual level, identifying the key dimensions of brand authenticity contributes to theoretical discussions. It serves as a guide for future empirical research and scale development studies across different sectors and consumer groups. From a managerial perspective, the study offers valuable insights for brand managers by highlighting the key elements they should focus on to enhance perceptions of authenticity.Bu çalisma, marka özgünlügünün tanimlanmasina dair kavramsal düzeydeki çalismalarin yani sira, ampirik arastirmalar dogrultusunda gerçeklestirilen ölçek gelistirme çalismalarini incelemek amaciyla yapilmistir. Bu dogrultuda, marka özgünlügünün temel boyutlarinin belirlenmesi ve bu boyutlarin açiklanmasi hedeflenmistir. Bu çalismada, sistematik literatür taramasi yöntemi kullanilmistir. Çalismada, ilgili literatüre ulasmak amaciyla Scopus, Web of Science ve Google Akademik veri tabanlarinda tarama gerçeklestirilmistir. Tarama sonucunda, 2003–2024 yillari arasinda yayimlanmis toplam 40 bilimsel çalisma incelenmistir. Arastirma bulgulari, marka özgünlügüne iliskin hem kavramsal hem de ampirik çalismalarin farkli boyutlari ele aldigini ortaya koymaktadir. Bu baglamda, literatürde en sik vurgulanan temel boyutlarin orijinallik, miras, güvenilirlik, samimiyet, bütünlük, tutarlilik, kaliteye baglilik, süreklilik, dogallik ve gerçeklik oldugu belirlenmistir. Çalisma, hem akademik literatüre hem de uygulamaya yönelik katkilar sunmaktadir. Kavramsal düzeyde, marka özgünlügünün temel boyutlarinin belirlenmesi, ilgili teorik tartismalara katki saglarken, farkli sektörler ve tüketici gruplari baglaminda gelecekteki ampirik arastirmalara ve ölçek gelistirme çalismalarina rehberlik edebilecek niteliktedir. Yönetimsel açidan ise bu çalisma, marka yöneticilerine özgünlük algisini güçlendirmek adina odaklanmalari gereken temel unsurlari belirleme konusunda yol göstermektedir
Investigation of the Effects of Loneliness Levels on Healthy Aging and Adaptation Difficulties in Nursing Home Residents
Get PDFObjective: This study aimed to examine the effects of loneliness levels on healthy aging and adaptation difficulties among elderly individuals living in nursing homes. Materials and Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional and correlational study. The study population consisted of 354 elderly individuals residing in nursing homes in a provincial center in T & uuml;rkiye. No sampling method was applied; instead, 201 elderly individuals who met the inclusion criteria and were randomly accessible formed the study sample. The inclusion criteria were as follows: those residing in a nursing home, having no mental health issues, being literate, and having no hearing or vision impairments. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews between November 2023 and February 2024. The data collection instruments included a Personal Information Form, the Loneliness Scale (LS), the Healthy Aging Scale (HAS), and the Adaptation Difficulty Scale for the Elderly (ADSE). Results: The study found a significant negative correlation between loneliness and healthy aging, a significant negative correlation between adaptation difficulty and healthy aging, and a significant positive correlation between loneliness and adaptation difficulty (p < 0.01). Additionally, it was determined that loneliness was influenced by healthy aging at a rate of 13.6% and by adaptation difficulty at a rate of 13.8%. Conclusion: The findings indicate that the levels of loneliness, healthy aging, and adaptation difficulties among the elderly were within normal ranges and that these three factors influenced each other. The study demonstrated that loneliness negatively affects the healthy aging process and increases adaptation difficulties. It is recommended to strengthen social support mechanisms in nursing homes, encourage social interaction among elderly individuals through various activities, and implement psychosocial support programs. Additionally, promoting the use of digital communication tools to strengthen connections with family and society is considered essential
RETHINKING PROPOSITIONS BEYOND TAUTOLOGY: AL-SUHRAWARDĪ ON THE ONTOLOGICAL BASIS OF PROPOSITIONS
Get PDFThis study examines Shih & amacr;b al-D & imacr;n al-Suhraward & imacr;'s ontological critique of tautology within his Illuminationist philosophy. Al-Suhraward & imacr; challenges the Aristotelian view of tautologies such as A is A as meaningful, arguing that they lack epistemic value by failing to distinguish between the subject and predicate. His essence-based ontology demands that valid propositions involve distinct concepts fulfilling different epistemic roles. Tautologies, by collapsing this distinction, do not yield true judgment. This research analyzes al-Suhraward & imacr;'s position through his primary texts and a comparative reading of select medieval commentators. Methodologically, it combines close textual analysis with historical interpretation to show how his metaphysics shapes his logic. This study contributes to two areas: it repositions al-Suhraward & imacr; as a critical figure in the history of logic and metaphysics, and it offers a conceptual framework that bridges logical form with ontological substance, highlighting the continued relevance of his thought to contemporary debates in logic, semantics, and the foundations of meaningful judgment.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUEBITAK)I would like to thank The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUEBITAK) for supporting me in 2022-2023 as a visiting fellow at Harvard University during which period I conducted research for the present study. Also, I would like to thank Dr. Khalina Normaiza Mohammed Khalili her helpful remarks on an earlier draft of this paper
Investigation of Kula Volcanic Field (Türkiye) Through the Inversion of Aeromagnetic Anomalies Using Success-History-Based Adaptive Differential Evolution with Exponential Population Reduction Strategy
No full textThe Kula Field is the youngest volcanic center in western Türkiye, and consists of various well-preserved volcanic products. Although many geological studies have been conducted in the region, geophysical anomalies have not been studied in detail. Therefore, we analyzed the aeromagnetic anomalies of these volcanic products by performing inversion studies with a recently proposed global optimizer. This study is the first attempt to use success-history-based adaptive differential evolution algorithm (SHADE) for inverting magnetic anomalies. To reduce the computational cost, we introduced the E-SHADE scheme by incorporating an exponential population reduction strategy into the optimizer. A synthetic anomaly study revealed the mathematical nature of the handled inverse problem. Some pre- and post-inversion analyses showed the efficiency of the proposed algorithm. Additionally, we observed that the E-SHADE algorithm produced better results than a commonly used derivative-based local optimizer. Nine profile data sets including magnetic anomalies of some volcanic cones in the Kula region were inverted. It was determined that the basaltic intrusions that allow the mantle material to uplift rapidly are not very deep in the subsurface. Therefore, it is possible that the three-phased volcanism may become active again and generate new alkaline basaltic lava flows in a new phase through these shallow dykes. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
A new learning environment for improving pre-service science teachers’ views of nature of science: Triple blended learning environment
No full textThis study explored the impact of an extended explicit-reflective instruction through a triple blended learning environment (triple-BLE) on pre-service science teachers’ (PSTs) views of the nature of science (NOS). The triple-BLE included face-to-face (F2F), online, and out-of-school time (OST) engagement over two semesters. The study employed a pre-, mid-, and post-test design with random assignment. Seventy PSTs (33 males, 37 females) were randomly assigned to the treatment (N = 34) and control group (N = 36). While F2F and OST learning environments were common for both groups, the treatment group experienced a triple-BLE which integrated online learning into F2F and OST learning environments. Online learning environment used in this study consists of four main and 12 sub-components. The PSTs’ NOS views were assessed with the “Views of The Nature of Science–Form C” questionnaire and follow-up individual semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that most PSTs in both groups initially held naïve views about all aspects of NOS. Mid-way, both groups made some positive changes compared to pre-tests, with a slight advantage for the treatment group. At the end of the intervention, the treatment group achieved noticeably more substantial gains in their NOS understanding compared to the control group. The study provides empirical support for the effectiveness of online learning in augmenting and enhancing the impact of F2F and OST experiences in promoting preservice teachers' understanding of NOS. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved
The effects of different sowing times on yield and quality of different sesame (sesamum indicum L.) varieties in muş conditions
Get PDFBu çalışma; Muş koşullarında değişik susam çeşitlerinde iki farklı ekim zamanında verim ve kalite özelliklerinin incelenmesi amacı ile 2023 yılında yürütülmüştür. Deneme tesadüf bloklarında bölünmüş parseller deneme desenine göre 3 tekrarlamalı olarak kurulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda incelenen özelliklerden bitki boyu 102.6 -146.9 cm, dal sayısı 2.8 - 5.7 adet/bitki, ilk kapsül yüksekliği 46.9 - 60.4 cm, bitkide kapsül sayısı 30.5 - 55.2 adet/bitki, kapsülde tohum sayısı 36.2 - 58.9 adet, bin tane ağırlığı 3.03 - 3.62 g, tohum verimi 48.2-153.4 kg/da, sabit yağ oranı %21.5-46.7, sabit yağ verimi 16.5 - 60.6 kg/da arasında değişiklik göstermiştir. . Bu sonuçlara göre denemede kullanılan 10 tescilli susam çeşidinden verim yönünden başta Tanas çeşidi olmak üzere Sarısu, Batem-Aksu, Batem-Uzun, yağ oranı yüksekliği bakımından ise Gölmarmara ve Muganlı-57 çeşitlerinin Muş koşullarında başarı ile yetiştirilebileceği tespit edilmiştir. Ekim zamanı olarak Mayıs ayının ikinci yarısı daha uygun bulunmuştur.This study was carried out in 2023 to investigate the yield and quality characteristics of different sesame cultivars at two different sowing times under Muş conditions. The experiment was established according to completely randomized design with split plot arrangements with 3 replications. Plant height varied between 102.6 -146.9 cm, number of branches per plant varied between 2.8 - 5.7, first capsule height varied between 46.9-60.4 cm, number of capsules per plant varied between 30.5-55.2, number of seeds in per capsule varied between 36.2-58.9, thousand grain weight varied between 3.03-3.62 g, seed yield varied between 48.2-153.4 kg/da.oil content varied between 21.5 - 46.7%, oil yield varied between 16.5-60.6 kg/da. According to these results, among the 10 registered sesame cultivars tested, Tanas, Sarısu, Batem-Aksu, Batem-Uzun could be recommended in terms of seed yield and in terms of oil content Gölmarmara and Muganlı-57 cultivars could be recommended for Muş conditions. The second half of May was found more suitable sowing time