SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES JOURNAL (SSSJournal), Year 2024 Issue Cilt 10 Sayı 5

Gender and entrepreneurship: Perceptions and challenges female entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs face in entrepreneurship- Herat Afghanistan

Besmellah Ghafoory — 2024-08-29

One of the important issues that affects Afghanistan's society is attention to women's entrepreneurship. Changing the traditional roles of women and their growing demand for participation in various fields has now become an undeniable reality in Afghan society. This situation is the result of a change in the value system, the growth of democratic thought, the spread of public awareness, the rise of women's education, and the transformation of economic and social structures in recent decades. With the emergence of machines and equipment that require intensive domestic work, it reduces women's leisure time, and women can take on economic activities outside the home environment. For this reason, women gradually play an increasing role in production and entrepreneurship. The existence of structural differences between developed and developing countries and the need for women's participation in the economic field to achieve sustainable development show the need to examine the structures that impede the entrepreneurship of women in developing countries. A significant increase in working women is an undeniable fact of Afghan society. Nevertheless, a few employed women are entrepreneurs. In fact, this research seeks to identify the perceptions and challenges that female entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs face in entrepreneurship in Herat City. This study, utilizing quantitative survey data from 147 respondents as well as qualitative data interviews with two focus groups of female entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs facing entrepreneurship, According to the necessity of women's participation in the economy for the development of the country, the purpose of this article is to explain what female entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs face in entrepreneurship in Herat City and how these perceptions and challenges can reduce women's entrepreneurial capacities. On the other hand, create opportunities for female entrepreneurship. Can demonstrate the potential of female entrepreneurs in the community and how society can use these capabilities for sustainable development.

A Scoping Review: Self-Related Concepts in the context of Narrative Exposure Therapy Research

Fatma Aysazcı Çakar — 2024-08-29

The concept of "self" holds a pivotal role in psychology and mental health research, prompting significant interest in understanding its implications and dynamics. This scoping review delves into the theoretical association between the concept of "self" and Narrative Exposure Therapy, a therapeutic approach used to address trauma-related psychological distress. The objective of this study is to identify and address a gap in the existing literature concerning the exploration of self-related concepts within the context of NET research. By systematically conducting a comprehensive scoping review, a total of three studies were found to have attempted to investigate self-related concepts within the framework of NET. Of these, one study explored the role of NET on self-efficacy, while the other two investigated how NET influences changes in perceptions of the self. The findings of this review underscore a conspicuous gap in the existing literature regarding the exploration of the "self" in the context of NET. While the theoretical connection between NET and self is substantial, the limited number of studies directly addressing this relationship highlights the need for further investigation. This review not only draws attention to this deficiency but also acts as a mediator for potential future research endeavors. It encourages researchers to delve deeper into understanding how NET impacts individuals' self-concepts and prompts exploration of the longitudinal effects of NET on self-related dimensions.

Double-Layer Icat Weavings Specific To Bali, Indonesia

Mustafa Oğuz GÖK — 2024-08-29

Weaving is an art as old as human history, and it arose from a basic need - the need to cover. People have created flexible textural surfaces to protect themselves from natural conditions and to move comfortably. Over time, the art of weaving has developed under the influence of various factors such as economic, cultural, climatic and religious and has been integrated with people's social life. Weaving is considered an art form that not only fulfills a practical function but also carries aesthetic and cultural values. Ikat weaving is a traditional textile art created by dyeing and then weaving threads. This technique is used to produce fabrics where patterns and color transitions are particularly evident. Ikat weaving is found in many cultures around the world, each using unique techniques, motifs, and colors. In Turkey, ikat weaving is especially known for fabrics known as "kutnu" in the Gaziantep region and "keşan" in Trabzon and Rize. These fabrics attract attention with their rich colors and intricate patterns and are used in traditional clothing, home textiles and other decorative purposes. Ikat weaving is also considered a part of cultural heritage and is important for the preservation and development of handicrafts. In Indonesia, ikat weaving is of great importance as a traditional textile art, especially in places such as the island of Sumba. In this region, ikat fabrics are generally produced on hand looms using complex binding and dyeing techniques. Indonesian ikat is known for its richness of patterns and colors and is often used in traditional clothing, ceremonial wear, and other cultural events. Indonesian ikat weaving is also considered part of the cultural heritage of the region, and the preservation and perpetuation of this art form is of great importance to local communities. This study is a research article. Double-layered ikat weavings, unique to Bali, Indonesia, have been researched and described. Information about ikat weaving, classification of weavings, raw materials used, making of ikat weaving and dyeing methods is given.

Examination of Distributive Leadership Behaviors of Primary School Principals According to Teachers’ Opinions

Hakan YardımcıÜmit Kayıran ,Sami Sürücü ,Samet Akarçay ,Cuma Otlutepe — 2024-08-29

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the distributive leadership behaviors of school directors based on teachers’ opinion. In particular, the implementation of distributive leadership in schools, the type of distribution that is needed among school members, and the effect of distributive leadership on teacher outcomes and school success have been evaluated by teachers' opinion. This study was formed in the context of qualitative research method and case study was used as a pattern. The participants of this study consist of 22 teachers selected from five different primary schools in Elbistan district of Kahramanmaraş in. Participants were selected from the sampling method with an easily accessible situation sampling. A semi- structured interview form consisting of 5 questions was used to collect data. According to the data obtained from this study, almost half of the participants stated that the distributive leadership model was not implemented in their schools. Some of the teachers who stated that the distributive leadership was implemented emphasized that the distributive leadership was not fully implemented. In addition, the obtained data showed that the leadership model based on a single manager caused negative behaviors in schools such as lack of communication, low motivation, and insecurity. On the other hand, these negative behaviors decreased, and school success increased in schools where distributive leadership behaviors were applied.

The Effect of Football Players' Home Trainings During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Psychological Endurance and Mental Well-Being

Emre Yavuz Burak Gürer — 2024-08-29

During the pandemic, players competing in amateur leagues experienced a bad period both physically and psychologically, as they had lower opportunities than professional teams and athletes. This study aimed to examine the psychological and mental effects of football players' home training during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used the relational screening model to 401 male football players playing in the regional amateur league (BAL) in Turkey, using the Psychological Resilience Scale (PBL) developed by Işık (2016) and Turkish by Keldal (2015) developed by Tennant et al. (2007). It was applied over a 4-month period using the Mental Well-Being Scale adapted to . In this research, which was conducted to examine the effect of home training on the psychological endurance and mental well-being of football players playing in the regional amateur league (BAL) in Turkey during the Covid-19 pandemic period, by using the resources of previous studies on these issues, a survey was sent to the football players over the internet. data has been collected. Kurtosis and skewness values were examined to determine the normality distribution of the data and it was determined that the data showed a normal distribution. In the analysis of the data, Independent Samples t test and One-way Anova test and correlation analysis were used for the relationship between them. Post Hoc LSD test was performed to reveal the difference between groups. Statistically significant results were found according to age and education level (p<0.05). There were no significant results according to monthly income, years of playing football, doing additional work, being professional and marital status (p>0.05). A moderate and above positive correlation was found between psychological resilience and mental wellbeing (p<0.05). Statistically significant results were found according to age and education level (p<0.05) In conclusion; Significant differences were found in the psychological endurance and mental well-being of athletes playing football in the regional amateur league during the Covid-19 pandemic

Louise Bourgeois; Autobiographical Art and Semiological Analysis of Her Works

Tülay Taner Muammer F. Bozkurt — 2024-08-29

Louise Bourgeois, as one of the most important female contemporary artists, has come to the forefront with her works created by experiencing a kind of catharsis throughout her professional art life. She has found a place in the movements of abstract expressionism, minimalism and feminism with her paintings, prints, fabric and metal giant sculptures and installations. According to Louise Bourgeois, art is a tool or strategy that enables emotional and psychic healing, relaxation, and a better understanding of oneself and one's environment. She has produced works that often reflect thoughts and moods that threaten and frighten her, but also contain pleasure, warmth, humor and irony. This perspective enabled her to produce original works with the combination of her intelligence and artistic sensitivity, as a reflection of her strong emotions. Bourgeois also wants to understand and control the reactions she feels to the people around her and the events she encounters. Making art provided her with this. To examine the analysis of the artist's works from a semiological perspective; It will help to capture the depth of meaning by looking beyond the visible. The symbolic elements she uses in her works: It is inevitable that her drawings, which we see in the dia ries she kept since the age of twelve, and later her sculptures and installations, are associated with semiology. In this study, in the context of the artist's artistic life based on her autobiography; how they use indicators in their production; When it is given meaning, its place in the cultural context will be examined by analyzing drawing and placement examples in line with the principles of semiotics. The study is a qualitative research and was conducted using the literature review method. We see the works of Louise Bourgeois in various genres in different periods, created by experiencing a kind of catharsis throughout her professional art life.

Use Of Stylized Flower Motifts In Textıle Pattern Design

Berna İleri — 2024-08-29

Man has always been inspired by nature in his life since the day he existed. The first tools he used, the first places he used to meet his shelter needs, and the textiles he used to dress and warm up were all made with materials obtained from nature. In addition, he strived to beautify everything that the human eye sees, touches and feels. He decorated the tools he used, his textiles, his house, in short, his surroundings, by imitating nature and reflecting what he saw in nature, according to his own taste and liking. Although living conditions, beliefs and traditions direct this understanding of decoration, plants, flowers and animals in nature have always shown themselves in decorations. Colors and forms found in nature, flowers, plants and animals have led to the design of different motifs over time. These motifs have transformed into design over time by integrating with stylization and composition. In Western art, the word stylization appeared as”üsluplaştırma” in the Ottoman Period, but both are used today. The motifs we encounter most in the decorations of carpets, fabric weaving, tiles, etc. during the Ottoman Period were drawn by miniaturists inspired by nature. The plant-based motifs most used in this period are grouped. These motifs, collected under the Hatayi group, are called “yaprak, penç, hatayi” and semi-stylized flower motifs. Nature also has a big place in today's design approach. Forms, images and motifs originating from nature are the most important elements of designs. Flower, plant and animal motifs are frequently used in surface designs in textile design. In this article, the subject of semi-stylized flowers in nature and their use in fabric pattern design is discussed. In addition to terms such as motif, stylization and design, the Ottoman Era Hatayi group and semi-stylized flower motifs were examined. Examples of using flower samples selected from nature in fabric surface design are included.

Tunisian Novel And Classification Studies

İbrahim Halil Karakeçili — 2024-08-29

Arabic Literature entered a phase of strong one-way interaction with Western Literature after Napoleon's Egyptian expedition. The increase in interest in some literary genres originating from Western literature, both among the literary circles of the countries and among the public, has led to a significant increase in the number of works published in this field. The most popular among these literary genres is the novel. Modern Arabic Novel, the first examples of which we witnessed with the Egyptian novel, has begun to give modern examples in countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia in North Africa.The modern Tunisian novel emerged as a result of such an interaction.The Modern Tunisian Novel gained strong momentum, especially after the French colonial administration left the country and Tunisia gained its independence. With the increase in the number of works discussed, studies similar to the classification studies carried out in western literature were also carried out by Tunisian literary figures and writers. Definitions such as symbolism, romanticism, socio-realism and realism used in Western literature were inevitably used by Tunisian writers, and attempts were made to make the closest definitions to the real identities of the works written. In this article, the novels of a few names well-known in Tunisian literary circles (Nureddin Bilkâsım, Muhammed Salih el-Cabirî, Ahmed Memû, Rıdvan el-Kevnî, Mustafa el-Kilânî), written especially after the independence of Tunisia, and their classification studies will be discussed.

Analysis of Visual Design Elements in Poster Design in the Context of Art and Activism Relationship

Eylül Ganiz İsmail Erim Gülaçtı — 2024-08-29

When the power of visual expression is combined with the need of individuals to express themselves in every aspect since their existence, it is observed that many forms of art have been used as an effective tool to raise awareness about social issues. Activism, which can be defined as the interventions made by individuals or groups to social problems, has frequently utilized the power of art to convey expression in this process. Poster designs, one of the most effective tools of graphic design in conveying messages to the masses, have been frequently used in activist movements. However, as much as the creative idea on the subject, it is also very important that this idea is constructed with the most accurate visual elements so that the message is clearly conveyed and can be remembered afterwards. Especially when it comes to social posters, the correct use of these elements is even more important in order to direct individuals, manipulate their perceptions and raise awareness. In this study, the purpose of activist movements and the artists and designers who produce works in this way are examined. The relationship of globalization, technology and social media with activist movements is mentioned, and the difficulties experienced by activist artists and designers are briefly shared. Afterwards, the general features that poster design should have and the visual elements that will ensure a successful poster design are explained together with their features. In the last part of the study, ten social poster designs selected from the world and Turkey were analyzed to determine the message, creative idea and how the message was brought together through a visual arrangement. During this analysis, the contributions of design elements such as color, contrast, rhythm, use of negative / positive space, movement, direction, typography, etc. to expression were examined. It has been observed that the correct and appropriate use of these elements positively increases the attractiveness of the design and that the visual arrangements created in this way play a more effective role in conveying the message.

Happiness Level of Secondary School Students in Physical Education Course in Istanbul Sultangazi District

Merthan ERRecep Kürkçü — 2024-08-29

In this research it is aimed to examine the happiness levels of secondary school students in physical education class according to different variables. The research sample consists of 300 students (141 males and 159 females) studying in secondary schools in the Sultangazi district of Istanbul in the 2023-2024 academic year. In the research, the "Physical Education Lesson Happiness Level Scale" (BEDMSÖ), developed by Uğraş and Serbes in 2019, was used. Since the Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is seen as .857, the scale can be considered reliable. According to the comments made by looking at the results, it can be said that BEDMSS is a valid and reliable measurement tool in describing the happiness levels of students in physical education classes. In the data analysis of the study, frequency (n), percentage (%), arithmetic mean (X) and standard deviation (Ss) descriptive statistics methods were used in order to access demographic information. The t test was used for pairwise comparisons, and the one-way ANOVA test was used for more than two comparisons. There is a statistically significant difference between the happiness levels of the students who participated in the research voluntarily in the physical education lesson and the groups according to the variables of gender and sports status (p <0.05). As a result, it has been determined that male students are happier in physical education class than female students, and students who do sports regularly have higher levels of happiness in physical education class than those who do not.

The Effect of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Entrepreneurship Tendency: A Research on University Students

Bahar Yalçın — 2024-08-29

Today, entrepreneurs, as driving forces that create momentum within the scope of regional and national welfare, carry important responsibilities in terms of a country's development and development potential. In the research on individuals who can achieve success in entrepreneurship, it is seen that the entrepreneurial character and the desire to start their own business depending on the entrepreneurial tendency of the individual are affected by socio-demographic variables. In our study, based on these views, a research was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the entrepreneurial tendencies of university students and their socio-demographic characteristics. The research was conducted within the scope of first year students of Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration. The main approach in limiting the sample to first-year students was the assumption that the effect of socio-demographic factors can be measured more realistically within the scope of first-year students before the accumulation of university education. The data obtained within the scope of the "Entrepreneurship Scale" used in the research and the questions related to socio-demographic characteristics were statistically analyzed. As a result of the analyzes, significant relationships were found between students' entrepreneurial tendencies and socio-demographic factors 'age, gender, family environment in which they grew up, type of high school graduated from, mother and father's education level'.

Disinformation on Social Media: An Analysis of News on the Gaza War on Teyit.org

Bünyamin Uzun — 2024-08-29

With the development of the Internet and digital technologies, the field of communication has experienced significant changes. Social media networks have been at the forefront of this change. The speed-based nature of social media has made information and news security problematic. The deliberate sharing of information and news in a false and misleading way brings with it much bigger problems. Disinformation, which is the transfer of misleading information for a purpose, has become much easier and widespread with social media networks. Especially in times of crisis, there is intense disinformation-based propaganda to manipulate the public and take advantage of the situation. In this sense, this study examines the disinformation on social media about the Palestinian-Israeli War that started on October 7, 2023. The disinformation content analyzed on the Teyit.org news and content verification platform was analyzed by qualitative content analysis method. Within the scope of the study, 98 disinformation content produced on social media networks on Teyit.org between October 5, 2023 and April 5, 2024 were identified. While there was very little disinformation content on war and conflicts, content showing the brutality of war and protests in various countries around the world were the categories that were subject to the most disinformation. In addition, protests in Turkey and boycott campaigns against Israeli products have also been a source of intense disinformation. One of the most important results of the study is that almost all of the disinformation content produced is clearly motivated by a specific interest.

Investigation of Digital Leadership Perceptions of Employees of Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (Isparta Case)

Fahriye Esra Başyiğit Gönendi — 2024-08-29

The aim of this study is to examine the perception levels of digital leadership of employees in Isparta Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports in terms of various variables. The population of the study consisted of 380 people working in Isparta Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, and the sample group consisted of 116 people randomly selected to represent the population. The "Personal Information Form" developed by the researcher and the "Digital Leadership Scale" available in the literature were used to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. In the study, t test was used for independent variables in pairwise comparisons, and one-way variance analysis ANOVA test was used for variables with more than two. LSD test was applied to reveal the difference. As a result, it was seen that the digital leadership perception levels of employees working in Isparta Provincial Directorate of Youth Services and Sports were high. While the perception of digital leadership differed according to the occupational group variable, it was determined that it did not differ according to the variables of age, gender, professional age, active sports practice and managerial background. It is thought that this situation is due to the fact that all sports federations and sports clubs in the world are in the process of digitalization within the scope of innovation in sports today, and that the successful progress of this process is due to the positive and increasing influence of digital leaders.

Some Evaluations About the Phonetic of Aleppo Turkmen Dialect

Kadir Koç — 2024-08-29

Turkish is one of the languages that lives in different forms at almost every point of time and space and constantly changes based on the principle that language is a living entity. Turkish has become multi-dimensional by being divided into dialects and dialects formed by dialects throughout the historical process. This work; First of all, it is a scientific example that Turkish does not fit into artificial boundaries in any way and continues to live and develop regardless of which language is the dominant language. In the introduction part of the study, dialect research and then information about the city of Aleppo and its history are given. Aleppo Turkmen dialect, which is one of the dialects of Oghuz Turkish outside the borders of Turkey, is similar to Anatolian dialects in various aspects and also contains some different features. In this study, the phonetics of the Aleppo Turkmen dialect were mainly examined.

Examining the Relationship between Sustainable Building Materials and Local Politics Through Development Plans

Eda KaradağÇiğdem Nur Yılmaz ,Filiz İrem Memişoğlu ,Halit Beyaztaş — 2024-08-29

Sustainability is one of today's most important issues. Especially in the construction industry, which is an energy and resource-intensive sector, building materials, which are a key component in meeting environmental sustainability criteria, are of great importance. Top government and national policies determine the country's approach to sustainability in the construction sector and ensure the supply-demand balance in the building material production and selection environment. However, the studies in the literature are mostly focused on sustainable building materials and there are very few studies on legal and political processes. Development Plans, which started to be published after Türkiye's adoption of the planned development period in 1963, have important data for situation analysis. This study aims to determine the impact of development plans, which are local policy and strategy documents in Türkiye, on sustainability behaviors in the production and use of building materials. It also examines the relationship between global sustainability approaches and local policies. The study was based on content analysis and comparison method. The country's 60-year development plan process was analyzed in the context of the relationship between sustainability and building materials. Development plans, regulations enacted in the same period, the country's policies and the impact of global environmentalism movements are compared chronologically. In conclusion, the concept of environmental sustainability has been an important issue on the agenda in Turkey for many years and approaches to the issue have been constantly evolving. Environmental sensitivity has increased with the advent of problems such as uncontrolled urbanization, industrialization and air pollution, the title of environmental problems was used for the first time in the third development plan, and in the following years, activities were activated on sustainability concerns. With the Ninth Development Plan period in 2007, Turkey began to catch the legal and political standards of European countries, although the effects were not fully experienced in the production and material selection in the market. Today, global practices and local policies have begun to take action faster than in the past.

Corporate Stakeholdership In The Context Of Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle

Filiz Balta Peltekoğlu İrem Aydoğdu — 2024-08-29

Today, organizations need stakeholder relations in order to sustain their existence and carry out their activities. For sustainable stakeholder relations, organizations should be able to understand their mutual expectations correctly, meet on common ground and contribute to each other. With this approach, organizations should both understand each other's expectations correctly and achieve mutual harmony in order to be effective even when using rhetorical methods in their discourse and actions in stakeholder relations. The study aims to analyze stakeholder relations within the framework of Aristotle's "Rhetorical Triangle" elements. The study aims to investigate whether, according to the institutional stakeholders of the NGO selected for the study, these elements are present in the NGO's work and whether these elements play a role in stakeholder preferences. In the study, the data obtained by using qualitative research method were evaluated by content analysis. In-depth interviews were conducted with the institutional stakeholders of the NGO selected for the research. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using MAXQDA software. As a result of these data, the importance of the elements in Aristotle's "Rhetorical Triangle" in terms of stakeholder relationship and the role of these elements in stakeholder preferences were revealed.

Yunus Emre from the Framework of Positive Psychology

Selahattin AvşaroğluKübra Kale ,Süleyman Barbaros Yalçın — 2024-08-29

Yunus Emre is a wise man and a folk poet with strong expression and stylistic skills, raised in Anatolia. In this study, where Yunus Emre's works are examined in terms of positive psychology concepts, concepts focusing on the positive aspects of individuals, such as character strengths, are examined with the explanations in Yunus Emre's verses. Positive psychology works on the well-being processes of individuals. It focuses on the internal resources of individuals. Positive personal life and positive individual characteristics support well-being by increasing people's quality of life and have a protective effect against pathological conditions. Characteristics such as hope, wisdom, creativity, awareness, courage, spirituality, responsibility and optimism support the well-being process of individuals. Studies on our cultural values are necessary in the field of psychological counseling and guidance. Concepts such as justice, generosity, gratitude, forgiveness, spirituality and honesty are very important in Turkish culture for "raising good people" both individually and socially. Yunus Emre also includes in his works the characteristics that are necessary for people to turn to the better and live a more meaningful life. As a result of the scans, there is no study that examines Yunus Emre's works in depth from the perspective of positive psychology. This study aims to gain a perspective and contribute to the literature by showing that a value belonging to our culture, such as Yunus Emre, overlaps with the concepts in his poems and the concepts of positive psychology. Character strengths; They are positive personal and psychological structures that define virtues and show ways to be virtuous. Character strengths and virtues, which have an important place in positive psychology, are frequently seen in Yunus Emre's works. As a result, this study aims to contribute to the field by examining the concepts related to character strengths in Yunus Emre's works and to evaluate the works of Yunus Emre, a cultural value, within the scope of psychology literature.

Lifelong Learning: A Development and Participation Perspective and Institutions and Organizations that Provide Lifelong Learning Opportunity

Özkan Mutlu Ayla Kaya — 2024-08-29

This article examines the importance and effects of lifelong learning, particularly emphasizing its role in individuals' development processes and social participation. It aims to go beyond traditional education models and address the concept of lifelong learning more comprehensively. In this context, the importance of individuals' access to continuous learning opportunities throughout their lives and how this process can be supported at the social, economic and personal levels are discussed. The article also discusses the opportunities provided by lifelong learning and how this process contributes to the personal and professional development of individuals. It aims to increase access to lifelong learning opportunities in Turkey and to introduce institutions and organizations operating in this field. It is emphasized that, in addition to traditional educational institutions, state-supported organizations, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders play important roles in the field of lifelong learning. While the article evaluates the current situation in the field of lifelong learning in Turkey, it offers the opportunities provided to individuals and suggestions for expanding these opportunities.

Reşat Aysu's Musical Life and Hicaz Peşrev's Analysis in Terms of Violin Technique

Eren Cemre Erden — 2024-08-29

With the last century, composers of Classical Turkish Music began to write instrumental pieces not only to show the modal features but also to show the technical difficulties of the instrument. Mehmet Reşat Aysu, as a 20th century composer, is one of the leading names of this movement. In his works, Aysu blended the modes of Classical Turkish Music with the musical understanding of Western music and the use of musical expression on the notes. This study was conducted to examine in detail Reşat Aysu's multicultural identity and broad perspective. In this context, the work was examined in terms of right hand and left hand techniques in violin. The bow techniques, bow shapes, nuances and positions that should be used in saz pieces are determined and explained. His valuable compositions are not only instrumental and vocal works containing pleasant melodies, but also technically challenging and beneficial for the development of the instrument. In this study, I have analyzed Aysu's instrumental work in terms of mode and form, as well as evaluated it in terms of violin technique. I hope my article will be useful for all my colleagues.

Analyzing the Guitar Performance of Serhan Yasdıman's

Çağatay Özkaya Cihangir Terzi — 2024-08-29

In studio recordings made in Turkey, the guitar is often used, regardless of the genre. The reason for this is that the guitar, as an accompaniment instrument, brings dynamism to the melody played and rhythmically strengthens that melody. In this study, we interviewed (in alphabetical order) Erdem Sökmen, Erdinç Şenyaylar, Serhan Yasdıman, who are prominent in studio recordings made in Turkey. The guitar techniques frequently used in the recordings were identified from the interviewed musicians. Afterwards, upon Serhan Yasdıman's recommendation, the song "O Kişi" performed by Ahmet Kutsi Karadoğan (Kutsi) was analyzed as a sample music piece.

Cultural Reflection of Juniper, Walnut, Plane and Mulberry Trees in Halil Gökkaya's Poems

Oğuzhan Aydın — 2024-08-29

Culture refers to the feelings, thoughts and lifestyles that come from the historical heritage of a society and change over time and adapt to the present day. Motifs are one of the elements that enrich culture. In Turkish culture, the tree motif is one of the elements that holds significant meaning. The tree motif has been crucial in interpreting daily life since pre-Islamic times. The tree is perceived as an entity with roots underground, a trunk above the ground, and branches extending to the sky, embodying spiritual powers. This conception leads to the attribution of metaphysical values to the tree. According to Turkish mythology, natural elements such as trees, forests, lakes, and rivers are considered sacred. In this article, the poems of Halil Gökkaya, one of the poets living today on "Juniper, Walnut, Sycamore and Mulberry Trees" will be evaluated in terms of our culture. "Juniper", which is the subject of the poems, is a symbolic tree that has a special place in oral and written culture. The tradition of planting juniper trees at the graves in Turkestan, our ancestral homeland, has been going on for centuries. Walnut is the subject of mystical and metaphorical expressions. Walnut, with its deep-rooted and long-lating structure the idea of state-eternity-duration is observed in the tradition. The plane tree is the symbol of power for Turks from Bukhara to the Balkans. It represents longevity and durability in the ideal of civilization. Because of the tree's expression of lineage, the representation of "family tree" is also frequently used today. As for the mulberry tree, it symbolizes fertility, endurance, and spiritual strength in Turkish culture. The poet has skillfully expressed these issues in his poems.