SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES JOURNAL (SSSJournal), Year 2023 Issue 113

Reading The Future of Healthcare Facilities Through Science Fiction Films in The Context of Scientific/Technological Advancements

Gizem Kuçak Toprak — 2026-07-16

The future has always been a subject of curiosity for humanity. Science does not work to predict the future, but it does enable consistent predictions of future possibilities. Scientific and technological progress is advancing rapidly every day, leading to changes in various aspects of our lives as new knowledge and technologies are discovered. The future is being shaped in conjunction with today's scientific and technological developments. Breakthroughs in areas such as health, medicine, and genetics not only impact human health and longevity by increasing the ability to diagnose diseases early, prevent them before they even occur, and intervene in cases early but also impact the spatial configuration and structure of health care facilities. As the spatial characteristics of health facilities change, new spaces may emerge or existing spaces may disappear. In this context, healthcare facilities and advances in health prove to be important domains addressed in science fiction films. The science fiction genre and its films provide important clues about the expected technological and scientific developments in the future and the spatial changes they will bring about. Thus, the main objective of this study is to raise awareness of the possibilities that users, architects, and designers in healthcare facilities can expect in the future and to emphasize the importance of designers and architects preparing for the future. In this context, it is recommended that educational programs develop curricula aimed at preparing future architects and designers for the future and guide individuals accordingly.

Can Supervisor’s Crab Syndrome Be an Antecedent of Abusive Supervision From the Perspective of Hospitality Organizations Through the Lens of Conservation of Resources Theory?

Burcu Üzüm Osman Seray Özkan — 2026-07-16

In this study, the effect of supervisor’s crab syndrome on abusive supervision (AS) was tested based on the resource conservation theory. The aim of the study is to determine whether crab syndrome (personal resources) is an antecedent of AS (organizational resources). In this context, the research is crucial in terms of revealing the unknowns about the impact of supervisor’s crab syndrome on AS and contributing to the literature. The sample of the study consists of employees working in different departments in the hospitality sector and reached by convenience sampling method. The sample size was determined using the G^*Power software. Data were collected through questionnaire technique and the questionnaire included supervisor’s crab syndrome scale, AS scale and demographic questions. A 5-point Likert-type scale was used to measure the level of participation. The data collected for the research model were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. The research hypothesis was tested with structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the study revealed that supervisor’s crab syndrome had a significant and positive impact on AS. Contributions and limitations of the study were discussed and suggestions for future studies were presented.

The Relationship Between Teachers' Informal Communication Levels And Organizational Commitment (Case Of Kayseri Province)

Volkan Şakir Mustafa Çelikten — 2026-07-16

The aim of the research is to examine the relationship between the informal communication and organizational commitment of teachers working in Kayseri during the 2022-2023 academic year, as well as their changes according to certain variables. The study utilizes a quantitative research method, specifically a correlational survey model. The data collection tools used in the research include "Personal Information Form," "Informal Communication Scale," and "Organizational Commitment Scale." The perception of teachers towards all sub-dimensions of informal communication (friendship, entertainment, influence, and information) doesn’t vary according to gender. However, there’re differences in the perception of teachers in the influence dimension based on marital status. Teacher perceptions vary in all sub-dimensions according to professional seniority, placement type, and educational levels. Furthermore, it has been concluded that teacher perceptions change in all dimensions except for the entertainment dimension based on the total years of working in their school. A significant difference in the perception of organizational commitment based on gender has only been found in the dimension of personal interest. The perception doesn’t vary in any dimension according to marital status. A significant difference has been identified in the dimension of personal interest based on the total years of working in the school for teachers. Teacher perceptions vary in all dimensions according to professional seniority, placement type, and educational level. There’s a high level of positive correlation between the friendship and entertainment dimensions of informal communication and the moral and personal interest dimensions of organizational commitment. In the dimension of coercion, there’s a high level of negative correlation. There’s a high level of positive correlation between the influence and information dimensions of informal communication and the personal interest dimension of organizational commitment, while there’s a high level of negative correlation in the dimensions of coercion and moral commitment.

Relation Between Career Planning And Personality: Example Of Undergraduate Student Of Bitlis Eren University

Gülşah Ayaz Aysel Öztürkçü Akça — 2026-07-16

In our country, the young population makes career choices according to the scores obtained as a result of the exams they have entered rather than their own knowledge, talent and personality characteristics. Althought his does not seem to be a problem in the short term, it will have significant consequences in the long term. Individuals may have consequences such as job inefficiency, unwillingness to work, and unresponsive jobs that save the day rather than being career-oriented. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between career planning and personality traits. The study group of the study consists of 444 students studying at the faculties of Bitlis Eren University in 2019-2020 academic year. Personal Information Form, Career Planning Scale and Personality Scale were used as data collection tools. Varıous statıstıcal analysıs for personal ınformatıon and Pearson Correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data.. As a result of there search, there was a negative relationship between career planning and neuroticism which is one of the sub-dimensions of personality. In addition, there was a positive relationship between extra version, openness, harmony and conscientiousness among the sub- dimensions of career planning and personality.

Analysis Of Agıt Ugur Uludag ‘s Terms Of Symbols And Colors Used İn His Works

Gonca Hülya Yayan Eda Dönmez — 2026-07-16

Starting from cave walls art and became an important communication tool within the adventures of life telling people’s various emotions and thoughts, such as feares,beliefs,wishes.These people, who left us many art works, left the doors of interpretation open. For this reason, history is still full of works of visual that are unknown why they were made. People sometimes aimed to leave permanent works for the future with painting, and sometimes the decorated this goal with mythologies, which are oral narratives. Every society has its own mythology. These mythological stories have survived to the present day since the first day people began to tell these stories. Over the centuries, art and mythology have been intertwined and art has been fed from mythology, and mythology has been fed from art. The heroes of many extraordinary events described in mythologies have also been visualized in these works in various ways, and thus this process has survived to the present day. Thus, mythology and art have been the cradle of countless civilizations and cultures over the centuries. In this article, six works of Ağıt Uğur ULUDAĞ, which he successfully portrayed, were analyzed and interpreted. In the analysis and interpretations, the mythological elements and colors used by the artist were evaluated and explained within the scope of art and mythology. In the research conducted in the context of Agıt Ugur ULUDAG's works, literature review was carried out by using interviews and document analysis from qualitative research types.

The Effect of Generations on the Relationship of Travel, Tourism and Recreation: Literature Review

Tuba Yılmaz — 2026-07-16

The significance of leisure activities in contemporary society has progressively amplified due to the advancement of technology, which has led to an increase in available free time. The engagement in leisure pursuits primarily stems from individuals' desire for vacation and leisure. The findings of these studies indicate that individuals make decisions regarding their travel destinations based on specific objectives, requirements, and preferences, which are influenced by a variety of motivational factors. Although extant literature acknowledges the impact of generational disparities on the workplace and decision-making processes, scant attention has been paid to the examination of the effects of generational differences on recreational settings. Hence, it is imperative to acknowledge that every generation possesses distinctive priorities and values, thereby rendering the preference variations of individuals across generations in recreational pursuits crucial in the context of travel, tourism, and recreation. The objective of this study is to draw conclusions by analyzing the impact of generational differences on the correlation between travel, tourism, and recreation, as outlined in the pertinent literature.

Tolstoy's Search for Social Unity on the Axis of Religious Values

İldar YunusovKerami Unal — 2026-07-16

The article, Tolstoy's Search for Social Unity on the Axis of Religious Values, examines his spiritual searches and solution proposals in his turning point process. The author's worldview is shaped by the triangle of philosophical, religious, and social peace. In this research, by putting the Turning Point Years of the author on the first plan, the articles he wrote at different times and for different reasons, and the diaries he kept were examined, and solution proposals on his worldview and future expectations were put forward. Tolstoy examined all the major religions of the world and the most important currents of these religions and came to the conclusion that all religions basically spread the same values. He deduces that the difference between religions is due to details and ceremony. It is important for everyone living on earth to convey the idea that the process progressing in this direction cannot be stopped and reversed, rather than being in unity and solidarity on the axis of religious values, to the next generations.

Sociological Investigation of Against Women in Business Life in Terms of Gender

Şeyda Şakiroğlu — 2026-07-16

The concept of mobbing, which is one of the important problems of modern life, exists in many different areas of the social dimension. It has been a term that we have encountered a lot in working life, where we spend a lot of our time, where social and social relations are a priority. The concept of mobbing, in which harmful side effects of mobbing are detected in social context and in all areas of business life, is gaining importance. In addition, many factors such as attitude and behavior towards women in business life, working conditions, wages, promotion, recruitment and dismissal manifest themselves together with the concept of psychological harassment (mobbing). Due to these disadvantages, it is necessary to make determinations about whether women are really marginalized in working life and exposed to unequal behaviors and attitudes. Therefore, in this study, it is aimed to examine the mobbing that women encounter in their working lives in terms of gender from a sociological perspective. For this purpose, the research, the data of those who called the 170 line of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the results of the research of 14 different articles in the SSCI databases were considered from various aspects and determined as a field.

Causes and Consequences of Secondary School Principles' Organizational Silence

Serkan SoysalOkan Gökçe ,Orhan Yalçın ,Selçuk Yerebasan ,Bilal Avcı — 2026-07-16

The determination and determination of organizations to achieve their goals, which are the reason for their existence, also creates a sustainable competitive advantage. Organizations need employees who can respond to threats from the environment they serve, have high self-confidence, and who do not hesitate to convey their knowledge and experience to other employees in order to achieve their establishment goals and to create a sustainable efficiency. However, today it is claimed that there is a noticeable increase in the number of employees who deliberately avoid their colleagues from their knowledge and experience. Consciously, the knowledge and experience of the employees about the situation, problem or issues that need to be decided within the organization; they may not share them for reasons such as protection, not being seen as a problematic person, believing that others will produce more correct ideas, and that the ideas they put forward will not create a change. This situation has entered the literature as the concept of organizational silence. Although organizations know the importance of teamwork to achieve their goals, they sometimes cause their employees to adopt the behavior of silence, sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously. In this study, it was aimed to determine the level of awareness of middle school principals regarding organizational silence, the subjects and situations in which teachers were silent, the reasons for teachers' silence and the reflections of this silence, and to offer suggestions for eliminating the silence of the employees in the organization. The sample of the study consists of 12 secondary school principals working in state schools in Derince district of Kocaeli province in the academic year 2020/2021. The data were collected with a semi-structured interview form, which was recorded live in the schools where the participants worked. The data collected by sound recording was written and analyzed. Descriptive content analysis was made with the data transferred to the article. In addition, the sentences spoken by the participants were included in order to reflect original opinions and thoughts. As a result of the analysis; It was observed that middle school principals knew the concept of organizational silence. Secondary school principals' reasons for the emergence of organizational silence, what are its effects on the organization, and solutions to prevent organizational silence have been determined. It is thought that organizational silence, whose importance has been understood in the domestic literature in recent years, will contribute to the production of effective solutions in a more detailed way on the basis of human factor.

Communicaiıon Management Through Disinformation: Dark Pr And Social Media

Emel DEMİR ASKEROĞLUEmel Demir Askeroğlu — 2026-07-16

Today, almost every organization takes advantage of public relations, in other words, it manages its communication with its stakeholders. In the history of public relations, there are many practices that focus on the public interest, as well as examples of negative communication management against competitors through disinformation. Throughout history, public relations has interacted with concepts such as corporate social responsibility, participatory and transparent governance, and two-way communication in both theoretical and practical contexts. There has been an increasing emphasis on the relationship between public relations and ethics. In recent years, public relations practices that focus on disinformation have begun to be conceptualized as Dark Public Relations in the literature. This study was conducted to explain the concept of dark public relations (BlackPR-Dark PR) in the context of disinformation and communication management, to determine its place in the literature, and to reveal examples related to the concept.

In the study, it was observed that communication management based on disinformation has been conceptualized as dark public relations (BlackPR-Dark PR) in the PR literature and that dark public relations has become more remarkable with the Internet and social media.

Socıal Polıcıes Developed For Refugee Chıldren In Turkey The Case Of Mersin

Tuğba Ekiz — 2026-07-16

Since the Arab Spring of 2011, an intense migration flow from the Middle East Countries to our country due to the civil wars, conflicts, violence and economic deprivation brought about by them, leaving their homeland with the hope of a new life, has made Turkey the country that accepts the most immigrants in the world. Having to solve hundreds of immigration-related problems in our country, which hosts more than 3.5 million immigrants according to official figures, the authorities have had to manage and analyze separately the women and children who are the most vulnerable groups in every crisis and thus the most affected. Although the inhumane conditions that asylum-seeking children are exposed to during the migration process are known by the whole world, the inability to adequately intervene in these problems causes permanent scars on children that are difficult to compensate. The data forming the basis of the research were collected from among the refugee children living in Mersin Province in 2023. In this study, the sociocultural adjustment levels of the children were examined. In the research, questions were asked about interpersonal communication, academic/work performance, personal interests and social participation, ecological adaptation, and language proficiency. The results of the analysis are aimed to contribute to the social policies to be developed for refugee children in Mersin and ultimately in Turkey. The results obtained briefly indicated that the social cohesion level of the refugee children living in Mersin is high. It was seen in the analysis of the answers given that the children did not have problems in adapting to different lifestyles and participating in activities. On the other hand, in the correlational evaluation, it was observed that there was a negative incompatibility between language proficiency, ecological harmony and personal relationship. This has revealed that language learning is an important criterion in ensuring social cohesion. In the light of all these data, the study was concluded with alternative solutions to the social policies to be developed for refugee children.

The Study Of The Level Of Principals’ Being Mobbed İn Accordance With Some Demographic Variation

Oğuz Demirci — 2026-07-16

Mobbing, the biggest handicap in working life, has unfortunately taken place in our lives. The aim of this study is to determine the levels of exposition to mobbing of managers in educational institutions which construct our future and whether this phenomenon changes with regards to some demographical variances. Today, psychological changes in working life cannot be easily noticed because they come out in o longer process, while the physical changes can be noticed immediately. So more certain precautions can be taken for physical abuse or bullying; however, certain solutions for psychological harassment or emotional violence cannot be offered. Mobbing is a phenomenon for which there is a lack of precautions because of inadequate awareness. Indeed, this reality has been ignored until recently as it wasn’t known in our society. Mobbing is a serious resource of stress at work or school and those who are exposed to it experience problems like increasing nuisances, law performance, lack of motivation and social troubles. Work accidents can happen due to lack of motivation and one can get depressed and have serious health problems. Also, the person may have to deal with the situations like quitting, being fired or resigning. Mobbing damages not only the individual but also the social construction of the organization and the institution. It also causes law performance as it weakens the communication in the organization. Mobbing should be seen as a problem which causes pecuniary and moral losses in the organization. In order to determine the levels of exposition to mobbing of managers in schools, LIPT, Leymann Inventor Psychological Terrorism scale has been used. After the pilot interviews, different questions have been added to the LIPT according to the aims of the research. A series of statistical and qualitative analysis prepared with Descriptive Scanning Method has been administered to the 243 sample of managers who answered the questionnaire. The numeric data of the results has been analyzed with the SPSS program. Results of the research reveals that school managers do not often face behaviors that can be defined as mobbing. Findings reveal that levels of exposure to mobbing differ according to the genders; however, it doesnt’t differ according to age, marital status, workplace or seniority.

An Evaluation of Food Programs Broadcasted on Televisions: The Example of MasterChef Türkiye

Bihter Zeybek Hüsem Cavit Yavuz — 2026-07-16

Today, television channels are still the most preferred mass media, and the food programs broadcast on these channels attract a lot of attention all over the world. It is known that food-themed broadcasts have high ratings in television programs. Meal programs not only contribute to the development of the food culture of the target groups, but also make important contributions to the development of gastronomy tourism. Showing food as an image in cooking programs on television offers people different eating and drinking alternatives. By bringing people together with different food tastes, it helps them to be recognized in different cultures. In the study, the food programs broadcast on national TV channels in our country were examined in general and the MasterChef Turkey cooking program was taken as an example. The attitudes of the contestants participating in the MasterChef Turkey program towards each other, the roles of the presenters in the programs, broadcast hours, evaluations of the jury members, food preparation and presentation processes were tried to be analyzed with the content analysis method, which is frequently used in qualitative studies. As a result of the study, meal programs; It has been revealed that it serves the results such as entertaining the audience, contributing to their socialization, ensuring that they have a good time, getting to know different food cultures and learning.

Determining the Relationship Between Preschool Teachers' Perception of School Climate and Burnout Levels

Melek Kurt — 2026-07-16

It has been revealed by research that teachers feel exhausted when their professional lives are negatively affected. 168 preschool teachers working in Etimesgut district of Ankara province in 2022-2023 were included in the study group of this research conducted to determine the relationship between school climate perception and teacher burnout levels in preschool teachers. The data collected by using the School Climate Scale and the Teachers' Burnout Scale together were analyzed with analyses appropriate to the purpose of the study, and in the light of the findings obtained, it was concluded that preschool teachers' perception of school climate was high, teacher burnout levels were moderate, and there was no significant relationship between school climate perception and teacher burnout levels.

Saint Cults (Leaders Of Faith) and Food In an Intangible Cultural Heritage Perspective: Nigde Seyh Omerli Village Pilav-Ayran Festival

KADRİYE ALEV AKMEŞEKadriye Alev Akmeşe — 2026-07-16

Culture is a social phenomenon formed within the framework of tangible and intangible cultural elements. Culture has a great and important effect in the field of gastronomy tourism as well as in the tourism sector. There is an increase in tourism mobility due to the effective marketing of gastronomic products and values of destinations. In this context, the aim of this study is to examine the "Şeyh Ömerli Village Rice-Ayran Festival", which characterizes the cult and legends of the saints/religious scholars to come together with the local gastronomic elements, and to bring them into the gastronomy literature. Within the scope of the study, participant observation technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. In the findings of the study, the traditional structure of the festival, the legend of Sheikh Ömer Aduli and the rituals of preparing rice-ayran were explained in detail. Although it is a tradition which dates back enough, it is among the findings and suggestions of the study that it is less known within the framework of national and international gastronomy values and that marketing and promotion activities, as remedial, can be emphasized in this regard.

Franz Kafka Effect On Ergin Inan Engravings

Funda Salt Hülya Karoğlu — 2026-07-16

The problem of this research is which design principles Ergin Inan uses in gravure printing for insect illustrations, which he deals with in different techniques. The purpose of this research is to examine the insect illustrations included in Ergin Inan's art and the works that emerged with the influence of Franz Kafka in the gravure printing technique in terms of design principles. The method of the research consists of document analysis from the data collection technique of qualitative research methods. In the research, five works of the artist were taken into consideration and interpreted and descriptive analysis method was used. Ergin İnan is an artist who has an important place in Turkish Painting Art with his works and innovative approaches. The basis of Inan's art is the images of Anatolian culture, where he was born and lived, and the Western culture technique he was educated in. In this research, the aim is to draw attention to the place and importance of the insect images that the artist handles in his works. This research was limited to Ergin Inan's gravure print paintings, which are the reflection of the subject of Franz Kafka's book "Transformation", and the prints that emerged in the context of the subject were examined and interpreted in terms of design principles. Five engravings by Ergin Inan under the influence of the subject; The identity of the print, front structure, back structure, foundation composition, color and style were examined.

Art Following Prometheus And Similar Myths

Ayhan Özer — 2026-07-16

Art, reflecting the experiences of characters from mythologies, is an important form of expression that shapes the collective consciousness of society and influences societal transformation. Mythological characters can continue to exist indirectly even in modern times and find their place in different domains. Mythological narratives and characters are considered part of the cultural heritage of societies and are recognized as integral to the identity and origins of the community Prometheus is a significant figure in ancient Greek mythology and is known as a legendary hero. Prometheus contributed to the development of humanity, representing free thought with his creativity and idealistic nature. He famously stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. Prometheus providing fire to humanity symbolizes being a source of knowledge and inspiration for the enlightenment and progress of humans. Contemporary artists, like Prometheus, carry the fire and illuminate, transform, and offer new perspectives to society. Artists inspire society with their creativity and intellectual efforts, contributing to the germination of new ideas. Their works sow the seeds of transformation in society and help nurture a new hope in the hearts of people. The qualities represented by Prometheus are not exclusive to Greek mythology; similar characters with comparable attributes exist in different cultures. These characters guide society, trigger transformation, and possess profiles that open up new horizons. Therefore, contemporary artists are like Prometheus and other mythological figures, carrying the characteristics and playing a critical role in societal transformation. Contemporary artists act as carriers of fire, expanding the boundaries of society and triggering transformation. Through their art, they encourage people to think and question, embrace social change, and present an alternative world. This article aims to explore the reflections of the Prometheus myth in art and reveal the qualities of contemporary artists.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Teachers’ Levels of Confidence in Managers and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors

Fahrettin Yardım — 2026-07-16

The aim of this study is to reveal the opinions of teachers about their trust in the manager and organizational citizenship behaviors and the level of relationship between trust levels in the manager and organizational citizenship behaviors. The research was conducted using the quantitative research method. The relational scanning model was chosen as the research design. The study group involved in this research consists of teachers working in the centers of Erbaa and Niksar districts of Tokat province in the fall and spring semesters of the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample of the study consists of 378 teachers selected by simple random sampling method. The demographic information of the teachers participating in the study was examined in terms of gender, marital status, educational status, age, branch, professional seniority and seniority in the institution they are currently working in. The data used in the research; It was obtained from the information gathered from the “Organizational Citizenship Behavior Scale” developed by Memduhoğlu and Zengin (2019) and the “Confidence in Manager Scale” developed by İşbaşı Özen (2000). The scale of trust in the administrator consists of 15 items and the scale of organizational citizenship behavior consists of 40 items. Spearman Brown Rank Differences correlation coefficient was used in the analysis of the quantitative data of the study . Positive findings were obtained regarding the teachers' perceptions of trust in the administrator. Conscientiousness has the highest score among teachers' organizational citizenship behavior dimensions, while the dimension with the lowest scores is autonomy and worthiness, and volunteerism in participation. It was determined that there was a positive moderate relationship between teachers' trust in the administrator and organizational citizenship behavior levels; It has been concluded that as teachers' perceptions of trust in the administrator increase, their organizational citizenship level will also increase .

Housing Prices and Inflation Relationship According to Regions in Turkey

Sibel Teke İlhan Atilla Gökçe — 2026-07-16

In this study; The relationship between housing prices and inflation in Turkey has been investigated. The monthly data of the selected (7) regions (TR10-Istanbul, TR51 -Ankara, TR31-Izmir, TR61 -Antalya, Burdur, Isparta, TR90 -Artvin, Giresun, Gumushane, Ordu, Rize, Trabzon, TRA1-Erzurum, Erzincan, Bayburt and TRC2- Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa) for the years 2010-2023 were used. As a result of the Time Series Analysis; a statistically significant bi-directional causal relationship was found between CPI (Consumer Price Index) and KPI (House Price Index) in regions TR10, TR51, TR31, TR61, TR90. Accordingly, there is a mutual interaction between inflation and housing prices in these regions. A unidirectional causal relationship was found in TRA1 and TRC2 regions. Although inflation affects housing prices in these regions, there is no reverse interaction. In the last part of the study; a simple econometric model was used to examine how much the increases in CPI by regions caused a change in KPI by regions; the spositive contribution of inflation on housing prices was observed in all regions. This article differs from other studies by examining the relationship between house prices and inflation in seven regions in Turkey.

Children's Change And Children's Rights

Canan Keleş Ertürk Ayşegül Yıldırım — 2026-07-16

All individuals up to the age of 18 are considered children, except in the case of coming of age at an earlier age. The family, on the other hand, is an environment where the first communication, first experiences are made and the most important periods of life are spent together. In the first year of life, individuals who grow up in a reliable environment where their needs are met in a timely manner also have a shorter period of adaptation to society. Thus, children will facilitate the continuation of the society whose foundations were laid by the family. Changes in the social structure have been effective in the emergence of different family structures. The changes and developments that have occurred in the period from ancient times to the present have also been influential in the discovery of the concepts of child and childhood. Changes in the values and norms in the social structure, socialization, globalization, industrialization, games, toys and many other factors cause changes in children's images, games and toys, that is, social changes. Today's technological developments have brought along the spread of games played in the virtual environment. The fact that role modeling has an important place in the learning of preschool children, in particular, may cause children to be affected more and more quickly by virtual environments such as television and computers. In order to prevent the social change process from affecting children negatively, it is important to increase legal regulations and family education.

Lifelong Learning Tendencies of Public Education Center Trainees: The Case of Ordu Province

Nurdan Pınar Deveci — 2026-07-16

With this research, the lifelong learning tendencies of the trainees attending the course at the Public Education Centers in Ordu province were examined in the context of various demographic characteristics of the trainees. The Lifelong Learning Tendency Scale developed by Diker Coşkun (2009) was used to collect the data of the research. The study group of the study consisted of 212 trainees who attended various courses at Public Education Centers throughout Ordu province and were determined by an easily accessible sampling method. The results obtained in the research are as follows: It was concluded that the trainees' perceptions of lifelong learning tendency are high. The perceptions of the lifelong learning tendency of the trainees do not differ according to their gender. Trainees' perceptions of lifelong learning tendency do not differ according to their age, but those who are 48 years old and older have higher perceptions of the deprivation dimension in regulating learning than trainees between the ages of 18 and 27 Dec. The perceptions of lifelong learning tendency of trainees do not differ according to their marital status, but the perceptions of married trainees in the motivation, persistence and curiosity deprivation sub-dimensions are higher than those of single trainees. The perceptions of the lifelong learning tendency of the trainees do not differ according to their education level. The perceptions of the lifelong learning tendency of the trainees do not differ according to their working situations.

Investigation of Ottoman Palace Carpet and Rug Patterns and Application to Contemporary Clothing Designs

Eda Coşkun — 2026-07-16

This study examines the carpet and kilim patterns used in the Ottoman palace and examines the effects of these patterns on contemporary Turkish textile design. Ottoman palace carpets and kilims, which reflect the power and magnificence of the Ottoman Empire, have become symbols in terms of technique and art. Ottoman carpets and kilims have lived their golden age and have an important place in world textile in terms of weaving materials and pattern diversity. The most important features of these carpets and kilims are that they have different motifs on them and that each one has a meaning. Today, many countries that want to grow and have a say in the textile market have started to return to their roots. The aim of these countries is to catch the difference in the changing world and to promote their own cultural identities. Recently, Turkish designers have started to look for their unique design identities coming from their roots and have sought ways to express themselves. Some designers found these resources in the Ottoman heritage and started to use them in their designs. In this study, the designs of today's designers using Ottoman palace carpets and kilim motifs were firstly researched in all branches and then examined with emphasis on textile design. At the end of this study, a new clothing collection was prepared inspired by carpet and kilim motifs and included in this study.

Transcription and Analysis of the Letter Written by Ayse Hafsa Sultan, the Mother of Suleyman the Magnificent, to Her Son

M. Gökçen Daş Darıcı Yasemin Gökkuş — 2026-07-16

Multidisciplinary studies are very valuable because they provide researchers and academics with different perspectives on the same subject in the light of the scientific data that each discipline reveals by following its own methodology. Because even if the theme is the same, since the methodology followed by each branch of science is different, the findings obtained are presented to the stakeholder on a comparative basis, and thus a much more objective and scientific assessment is put forward. Therefore, since both the historical and literary value of the letter being examined are taken into consideration, it has been deemed appropriate to analyze the text of the letter from the perspective of one of the areas in question. Firstly, a short history is given about Süleyman the Magnificent and his mother-in-law Ayşe Hafsa Sultan, who was on the Ottoman throne in the sixteenth century, the period in which the letter was written. Thus, a general historical framework has been tried to be created about the historical personalities that make up the period and the theme of the study in general terms. In addition, some historical misconceptions and uncertainties, especially about Ayşe Hafsa Sultan, have been tried to be eliminated in the light of the new findings. Then the letter text was transferred to Latin letters in accordance with the transcription alphabet, and then the letter was translated into modern Turkish and simplified. Finally, based on the content of the letter in question, an assessment has been made about its literary and historical significance.

Metaphorical Examination of Student Perception in Secondary Education Teachers

Ahmet Yakşi — 2026-07-16

This study, which aims to determine secondary school teachers' mental images of student concepts through metaphor, was carried out as phenomenological research in the screening model. The study group of the research consists of 142 secondary school teachers working in Diyarbakır/Bağlar district in 2022-2023 and responding to the questionnaire. All participants who responded by being determined by the easily accessible sampling method were included in the study. In the research, an online form consisting of two parts was used with the help of Google form to reach a large number of participants. In the first part, questions about the demographic characteristics of the participants, and in the second part, “Student is like …”, which is generally used to determine the use of metaphors. Because…” A fill-in-the-blank form was created. Content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data collected through the Google form and the data were grouped and evaluated. According to the research findings, based on the findings of the research carried out to determine the metaphors used by secondary school teachers for the concept of student, it was found that the participating secondary school teachers mostly used the metaphor of “dough, flower, tree, mirror”; When the answers are categorized, they are grouped as “tools/goods, plant and plant species, nature and natural events, human and humanity, abstract concepts, mineral and mineral types”; “Because ….” It was concluded that the reasons for the types of metaphors formed as a result of the question were “taking shape, asking for attention and care, needing support, being reflective” and that there was no statistically significant difference in the metaphors created by teachers according to gender, age and branch factor. Suggestions were made for teachers to act objectively and to develop more realistic metaphors, to add this subject to the content of teacher training programs or in-service training process, and to consider demographic variables together with other methods in future research.

The Relationship Between Comics and Pop Art

Abdulkadir BakırŞükran Bulut — 2026-07-16

Comics and Pop Art, the two colorful art movements of the 20th century, advanced in an original direction by displaying an unusual attitude between classical and modern art movements. These art movements in question; adaptation process towards each other, society and the art world; It is closely related to the fact that the history of existence on earth was formed in the post-war period. For this reason, the relationship between Comics and Pop art has been complicated. This complex order has brought along a marginal position and has increased the attractiveness of these art dynamics. This research article focuses on the extent and how the two modern art movements, 'Comic Novel' and 'Pop Art' movements, that emerged in the 20th century in history, benefit from each other and aim to shed light on the similar and distinctive features of them, together with the idea they want to express. has been researched. It is important to clearly express the interaction of these two art fields with the data obtained within the scope of the research. Although there are similar articles on this subject, examples of the main points, problems and clarifications that this research text wants to address and emphasize have not been found. In the article, firstly, the core information of the two art movements (history, important artists, important works, schools) was mentioned under separate headings, thus providing a basis for the titles that follow. In this context, while talking about the relationship between the two art movements in the article, some visual sources were also used. A comprehensive literature review technique was used to reach information in the research. The information and evaluations within the scope of the subject discussed in the article are related to the formations from the past to the present without being focused on a certain time. As a result of the research, the relationship between these two modern art movements and their effects on each other and the common points were mentioned and contributed to the field.

Cinema from the Culture-Art Axis in the First Years of the Republican Era

Eren Yılancıoğlu — 2026-07-16

This article explores cinema on the axis of culture-art environment in the early years of the Republic period. Cinema is affected by the political, economic, social and cultural changes of the period in which it is located. Fundamental changes and innovations have been experienced with the proclamation of the Republic. During this period, there were many developments in the field of culture and art and, naturally, it also influenced cinema. During this period, cinema produced films especially in accordance with the ideology of the New Republic. In the first years of the Republican period, the theme of patriotic love is heavily emphasized in motion pictures. The common features of the films made during this period are that they aim to tell about Anatolia. Halkevleri, which is one of the state-supported institutions, contributed a lot to culture and art during this period.This article reveals that the changes experienced in the first years of the Republican period have affected cinema at a significant level. In this study, literature research was conducted and classical qualitative research methods were used.

FACTORS AFFECTING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

2026-07-16

The purpose of this research includes the research about the obstacles and problems faced by those who have undertaken the task of teaching leadership. The study group of this research, which is a qualitative study, consists of administrators working in the 2022-2023 academic year. The data of the research is semi-structured interview technique, one of the qualitative data collection techniques. was obtained using For the reliability of the form, a few preliminary interviews and pilot applications were made. The interviews were recorded on a voice recorder. Qualitative data analysis techniques were used to analyze the interview data. Afterwards, the interview data were defined and interpreted. As a result of the research, the majority of the administrators who participated in the research stated that the legal regulations had a negative effect on the school administration and limited their authority. The second problem is that they stated that they do not aim to protect the understanding of leadership. Considering the effect of the time limit, the majority stated that the time limit did not constitute an obstacle, while a department administrator stated that the necessary time could not be allocated for education. It has been stated that the lack of education, the necessary training studies on instructional leadership, problems in decision-making and implementation, not providing the necessary in-service trainings, and deficiencies in management have emerged. They stated that the lack of determination and courage is an important feature in the teaching leadership, the majority of them cannot fulfill their duties in the institutions, they have a negative effect on the institutions they are in, and they cause problems in trust. Finally, it has been stated that the obstacles arising from the lack of resources cause the managers to be in a difficult situation, to face negative effects within the institution, to not fulfill the planned applications to be made, and thus to create problems in leadership tasks within the institution.

Motivations of Secondary Education Students on Learning Mathematics

Soner Oflaz — 2026-07-16

In the research, it is aimed to examine the motivations of secondary school students for learning mathematics. As of the 2022-2023 academic year, the study group of the research constitutes 264 students attending Anatolian High School in Çankaya district of Ankara. Research data was collected with Motivation (MÖYM) Scale for Learning Mathematics. T-test and ANOVA tests, which are parametric tests, were used in the analysis of research data. In the research, it was concluded that the motivations of secondary school students for learning mathematics are high. However, it has been concluded that there is a differentiation depending on the level of the class that continues while there is no differentiation across the scale depending on the gender of the students at the determined motivation levels.

A Typology of an Unbelieving Person in The Qur'an: The Guilty

Halil Öztürk — 2026-07-16

The Qur'an, which is the last and universal example of God-human communication, was sent for believers to first be understood correctly and then put into practice. One of the ways to understand the Qur'an correctly is to understand the concepts related to the faith it uses. The Qur'an has undoubtedly revealed the basic principles of religion, which are necessary for a Muslim, regarding belief, worship and morality. The most basic and primary among these are the principles of belief. It does not seem possible for the prayers to be performed and the moral virtues to be acquired to be correct and sound without the fundamentals of belief being placed on a solid ground and understood properly. The Qur'an, which clearly reveals what should be believed about the principles of belief, states that a believer should be careful against situations that mean disbelief or denial. He revealed the effects of acts such as blasphemy, polytheism, and hypocrisy, and the effects of unbelievers, polytheists and hypocrites, who adopted these forms of action, in belief, behavior, and society, and expressed it with what kind of result in the Hereafter. While the concepts related to faith provide positive benefits to the believer in the fields of belief, worship and morality, they present a negative situation for the unbelievers. The criminal, who expresses the crime and its perpetrator, also has a negative feature related to belief and is one of the concepts that are mentioned a lot in the Qur'an. From the Qur'anic perspective, crime is a creed, practical and moral condition that causes the person who commits a crime and sin to perish in this world, and causes him to experience the torment of Hell eternally in the hereafter. The believer who understands the content of this concept and what it means will fulfill one of his responsibilities, the last revelation. At the same time, the person who has these qualities will protect himself from the harm that may come from groups and communities, both in the worldly and in the otherworldly way. In this study, the concept of criminal, which expresses the denier human typology, will be discussed from the perspective of the Qur'an. Its relationship with the concepts it is directly related to will be revealed, their beliefs, behavior patterns, moral characteristics and their effects on the societies they live in will be explained.