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Yayınlar
- Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2026Sağlık yönetimi perspektifinden Türkiye’de obezite: Sorunlar, politikalar ve çözüm önerileri
Elifnaz Ergül
Obezite, bireysel yaşam tarzı tercihleriyle sınırlı biçimde açıklanamayacak; sağlık sistemlerinin örgütlenmesini, koruyucu sağlık hizmetlerini, kronik hastalık yönetimini, sağlık harcamalarını ve toplum düzeyindeki eşitsizlikleri doğrudan etkileyen çok boyutlu bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu tezde, Türkiye’de obezitenin mevcut görünümü sağlık yönetimi perspektifinden değerlendirilmiş; obezite göstergeleri yaş, cinsiyet, uluslararası karşılaştırmalar ve obeziteyle ilişkili biyokimyasal risk göstergeleri temelinde incelenmiştir. Araştırma, tanımlayıcı ve karşılaştırmalı ikincil veri analizi deseninde yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü ve Ekonomik Kalkınma ve İş Birliği Örgütü (OECD) gibi kurumsal kaynaklardan elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, mevcut göstergelerin dağılımını, farklılaşma örüntülerini ve sağlık yönetimi açısından işaret ettiği öncelik alanlarını ortaya koymak üzere yorumlanmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, Türkiye’de obezitenin özellikle kadınlarda ve ileri yaş gruplarında daha yüksek düzeyde görüldüğünü; obez öncesi nüfusun da sağlık sistemi açısından önemli bir risk alanı oluşturduğunu göstermektedir. Uluslararası karşılaştırmalar, Türkiye’nin obezite ve obez öncesi nüfus oranları bakımından dikkatle izlenmesi gereken bir konumda bulunduğuna işaret etmektedir. Biyokimyasal göstergeler açısından ise kolesterol ve trigliserid gibi risk alanlarının cinsiyete göre farklılaştığı görülmektedir. Tezde obezite, sağlık politikası döngüsü ve sağlık sistemleri yaklaşımı çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiş; politika geliştirme, uygulama kapasitesi, birinci basamak hizmetleri, okul sağlığı uygulamaları, veri temelli izleme-değerlendirme ve sektörler arası koordinasyon temel öncelikler olarak ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak Türkiye’de obeziteyle mücadelede koruyucu sağlık hizmetlerinin güçlendirilmesi, aile hekimliği ve toplum sağlığı hizmetlerinde düzenli tarama ve danışmanlığın yaygınlaştırılması, okul temelli sağlıklı beslenme ve fiziksel aktivite programlarının desteklenmesi, ulusal izleme sistemlerinin geliştirilmesi ve sağlık, eğitim, yerel yönetimler, gıda politikaları ve sosyal politika alanları arasında sürdürülebilir iş birliği kurulması gerekmektedir.
- Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2026Türkiye'de algılanan sağlık durumunun OECD ülkeleri ile karşılaştırmalı analizi ve sağlık yönetimi açısından değerlendirilmesi
Ülkü Yilmaz
Algılanan sağlık durumu, bireylerin kendi sağlıklarını öznel olarak değerlendirmelerine dayanan ve toplumların genel sağlık düzeyini yansıtan önemli bir sağlık göstergesidir. Bu gösterge; sağlık çıktıları, yaşam kalitesi ve sağlık hizmetlerinin değerlendirilmesinde yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Algılanan sağlık düzeyi; sosyoekonomik koşullar, sağlık hizmetlerine erişim, yaşam standartları ve sağlık sistemi özelliklerinden etkilenmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de algılanan sağlık durumunun 2010–2024 dönemindeki değişimini OECD ülkeleri ile karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemek ve sonuçları sağlık yönetimi perspektifinden değerlendirmektir. Araştırma, OECD Sağlık İstatistikleri verileri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilen nicel, betimleyici ve karşılaştırmalı bir ikincil veri analizidir. Çalışmada Türkiye’nin zaman içindeki eğilimi, OECD ortalaması ve medyanı karşısındaki konumu, sıralama performansı, yakınsama-uzaklaşma durumu, ülkeler arası istikrar düzeyi ve sağlık sistemi göstergelerine dayalı SWOT analizi değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, Türkiye’nin algılanan sağlık durumu göstergesinin dönem boyunca genel olarak istikrarlı ancak hafif azalış eğiliminde olduğunu göstermektedir. Türkiye’nin ortalama algılanan sağlık düzeyi %67,33 olup, 2010 yılında %66,0 olan değer 2024 yılında %64,4’e gerilemiştir. Türkiye bazı yıllarda OECD ortalamasına yaklaşmasına rağmen tüm dönem boyunca OECD medyanının altında kalmış, özellikle 2022–2024 döneminde göreli konumu zayıflamıştır. İstikrar analizinde Türkiye’nin düşük düzeyde ancak istikrarlı bir profile sahip olduğu görülmüştür. SWOT analizi sonuçları; sağlık altyapısı ve insan gücündeki gelişmeleri güçlü yönler, algılanan sağlık düzeyindeki düşüş ve memnuniyet azalmasını ise zayıf yönler olarak ortaya koymuştur. Sonuç olarak Türkiye’nin algılanan sağlık durumu açısından OECD ülkeleri içinde orta-alt düzeyde konumlandığı görülmektedir. Bulgular, sağlık politikalarında hizmet kalitesi, hasta deneyimi, sağlık sistemine güven ve sağlık eşitsizliklerinin azaltılmasına yönelik bütüncül yaklaşımların önemini ortaya koymaktadır.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Nurses’ Workplace Discrimination Experiences and Their Reflections on Career Development: A Qualitative Study
Koroglu Kaba, Nagihan; Apaydin, Emine; Kulakaç, Nurşen
Aim: This study was conducted to examine how nurses experience discriminatory behaviors in the workplace and how these experiences are reflected in their career development. Background: Although discrimination constitutes a significant challenge in nurses’ professional lives, qualitative research examining how these experiences influence their career development processes remains limited. Methods: This phenomenological study was conducted with nurses working in a public hospital in Turkey. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 21 nurses during the study. Participants were selected from various clinical settings through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step content analysis method. Ethics committee approval was obtained for this study. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist guided the study reporting. Results: Five main themes with seven subthemes emerged: (1) Discrimination Experiences (types of discrimination, sources of discrimination, emotions/feelings), (2) Reporting Behavior (decision and consequences of reporting, reasons for not reporting), (3) Impact of Discrimination on Career Development (supportive effect, hindering effect), (4) Coping Strategies, and (5) Suggestions for Preventing Discrimination. Discussion: These themes highlight that discrimination is a multidimensional phenomenon and that holistic approaches must be developed at emotional, structural, professional, and institutional levels to cope with it. Conclusion: For some nurses, discrimination acts as a transformative process that supports career development, while for others, it represents a significant barrier to professional advancement. Implications for Nursing/Nursing Policy: The findings highlight the need to strengthen reporting mechanisms, establish a supportive work culture, and implement inclusive institutional policies that promote career development.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1Psychosocial dimension of adolescent pregnancy: a phenomenological study on life experiences
Ediz, Çiçek; Uzun, Sevda
Aim: This study aimed to assess the lived experiences of adolescent pregnant young women, with a specific focus on the psychosocial aspect of adolescent pregnancy, using a phenomenological approach. Design: Employing the phenomenological research method, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted between 3 August and 18 August 2023 with 15 young women (mean age = 21.86 years; SD = 1.06) living in a province in eastern Turkey who had undergone adolescent pregnancy 3–5 years before. Methods: The criterion sampling method, a form of purposive sampling, was used to form the sample group. Interviews were carried out until data saturation was reached. All interviews were recorded and transcribed, and thematic analysis was utilised to analyse the data. The study adhered to the COREQ checklist for reporting. Results: Through data analysis, three main categories (reflections on adolescent pregnancy, challenges due to adolescent pregnancy, and effects of adolescent pregnancy) and nine sub-themes (emotions, roles and responsibilities, perception of social support, cognitive, emotional, behavioural, mental, physical, and social) emerged. Conclusion: Our study highlights the adverse psychosocial impact of adolescent pregnancy on young women. Young women who got married at an early age before attaining full physical, social, and psychological maturity grappled with the substantial burdens of adolescent pregnancy and adjusting to their new roles. The study’s implications are significant, emphasising the necessity of addressing the psychosocial facets of adolescent marriage and pregnancy, and gaining valuable insights for the future.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ3Institutional Determinants of Regional Poverty in Turkey: Evidence from Advanced Causality Analysis
Çiçen, Yıldırım Beyazıt
Poverty continues to be one of the major issues in Turkey, as in many other countries, with a large portion of the population – especially in rural areas – living below the poverty line. Those living in poverty have limited access to key public services such as education, healthcare and housing, which consequently exacerbates social and economic inequalities within society. The gap between wealthy and impoverished groups within society is continually expanding, primarily due to institutional factors that perpetuate this inequality. Drawing on data from 2009 to 2019, this study offers an empirical analysis of the role of institutions in shaping poverty in Turkey. The study applies the panel causality test developed by Juodis et al. (2021) to assess the influence of institutional structures on regional disparities. Infant mortality rates, the number of associate and bachelor’s degree graduates and the number of convicts are considered key indicators of institutional performance. The statistical analysis reveals a significant correlation between these variables and the 50% poverty rate. The findings suggest that strengthening the institutional framework is essential for addressing regional poverty in Turkey.
AtıfOpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025An evaluation on the transformation of local governments in Turkey with new public management reforms
Dogan, Kadir Caner
As globalization increased its importance in the world after the 1980s, local governments emerged as an active administrative subject in this process. As a matter of fact, local governments increased their capacity in terms of democracy and efficiency by integrating with the new public administration reforms that increased their impact in this period. As a matter of fact, a similar process took place in Turkey. In this study, it is aimed to focus on democracy, participation and effectiveness at the principle and institutional level after the regulation of local governments in Turkey with new public management reforms. The method of the study is literature review within the framework of qualitative analysis.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1How does loneliness affect satisfaction with life? What is the role of the perception of God in this interaction?
Kaya, Feridun; Yazıcı Çelebi, Gülin
Introduction: This study examined the role of loneliness and the perception of God in affecting the satisfaction with life of Muslim individuals living alone in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the study explored the regulatory role of the perception of God in the relationship between individuals’ loneliness and satisfaction with life. Methods: The research is a cross-sectional study that evaluates individuals’ loneliness, satisfaction with life, and perception of God. The study group consists of 378 individuals living alone in Turkey. Among the participants, 196 are women (51.9%) and 182 are men (48.1%). The UCLA loneliness scale, the satisfaction with life scale, the perception of God scale, and a personal information form were used as data collection tools in the study. Results: The examination of research findings indicated that the variables of loneliness, perception of God, and the interaction between loneliness and the perception of God explained 28% of the variance in individuals’ satisfaction with life. We determined that satisfaction with life was affected significantly and positively by the perception of God (β = 0.28, p < 0.001) and significantly and negatively by loneliness (β = −0.38, p < 0.001). The interactional effect of the variables of loneliness and perception of God on satisfaction with life was also found to be significant (β = −0.10, p = 0.023). When we examined the details of the regulatory effect, we found that the effect of loneliness on satisfaction with life decreased even more in cases where the perception of God was high. Discussion: The research findings suggest that loneliness decreases life satisfaction, while positive self-image mitigates this effect. It can be stated that using belief-sensitive therapeutic approaches in the therapeutic process could contribute to alleviating the negative effects of loneliness.
AtıfScopus6WoS5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2The effect of psychoeducation on hope, loneliness and depression of nursing students who experienced 6 February 2023 Turkey earthquake
Çakmak, Seher; Uzun, Sevda; Dere, Cansu; Akdemir, Rabia Rümeysa; Baygin, Şevval; Çoban, İclal Gül
Psychoeducation after a traumatic event can help reduce negative effects by providing a cognitive framework for one’s experience. It can also enable trauma survivors to increase their ability to help coping. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of psychoeducation on hope, loneliness and depression in nursing students who experienced 6 February 2023 Turkey earthquake. The study, which was conducted in experimental design, included 40 students who experienced the February 6 earthquake. 20 students were assigned to the psychoeducation group and 20 students to the control group. Students in the psychoeducation group received six sessions of psychoeducation, while students in the control group were not intervened. ’Personal Information Form’, ‘Beck Hopelessness Scale’, ‘UCLA Loneliness Scale’ and ‘Beck Depression Scale’ were used to collect the data. Mean, standard deviation and percentage calculations, chi-square test and t test were used to analyze the data. Sociodemographic characteristics of the students in the psychoeducation and control groups were similar except for the place of residence (p > 0.05). It was determined that the mean score of the hope sub-dimension of the ’Beck Hopelessness Scale’ was statistically significantly higher in the control group (p < 0.05). It was determined that there was no statistically significant difference between the students in the psychoeducation and control groups in terms of hopelessness levels and mean scores of ‘UCLA Loneliness Scale’ and ‘Beck Depression Scale’ (p > 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between the students in the psychoeducation and control groups in terms of depression levels (p < 0.05). In conclusion, psychoeducation was partially effective on hope and depression and not on loneliness in students who experienced the earthquake. Students in the psychoeducation group had lower levels of depression. It is recommended that students experiencing natural disasters such as earthquakes should be monitored by a specialized psychologist and the duration of psychoeducation should be regulated.
AtıfScopus2WoS2OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ1Origin and tectonic setting of the carbonate-hosted Kopuz Fe skarn Deposit, Sakarya Zone, NE Türkiye
Sipahi, Ferkan; Akpınar, İbrahim; Gücer, Mehmet Ali; Kaygusuz, Abdullah; Vural, Alaaddin; Saydam Eker, Çiğdem
The Kopuz Fe skarn deposit in the eastern Sakarya Zone is genetically associated with the 44–45 Ma Kopuz granitoid. The Fe ores are hosted within the contact zone between this granitoid and Jurassic Lower Cretaceous limestone. The deposit is characterized by both endo- and exoskarn zones, which exhibit a diverse range of minerals including clinopyroxene, plagioclase, amphibole, biotite, garnet, epidote, phlogopite, magnetite, hematite, pyrite, quartz, calcite, actinolite, limonite, and goethite. Magnetite and hematite, accompanied by small amounts of pyrite, are primarily ore minerals. Pyroxene types observed in the mineralization include diopsidic hedenbergite in the endoskarn zone and diopside in the exoskarn zone. Plagioclase in the endoskarn zone vary from oligoclase to Labrador in composition, which transition towards Na-rich plagioclase and orthoclase in the ore-bearing exoskarn zone. Amphiboles, primarily calcic in nature, are classified as Mg-hornblende and actinolite, with low F and Cl contents, indicating minimal F enrichment during Fe-skarn formation. Garnet is characterized by andradite in the exoskarn zone close to the endoskarn and grossular-andradite in the distal exoskarn zone. The increase of Ad/Gr ratios in zoned garnet indicate an increasing ƒO2 value outward from it. Considering that rare pyrite occur together with magnetite and hematite, we suggest that the deposit formed under conditions of low ƒS2 and high ƒO2 conditions. The homogenization temperature and salinity of the fluid inclusions in quartz from the exoskarn zone vary from 224 °C to 349 °C and 4.18 % (wt% NaCl equiv.), respectively. The oxygen isotope composition (5.10 ‰ to 7.86 ‰) of the fluids in equilibrium with magnetite and quartz minerals in the exoskarn zone supports a magmatic fluid origin. The oxygen isotopic signatures of epidote and amphibole further indicate a minor interaction with an additional source, likely meteoric waters. The sulfur isotope composition of pyrite (2.3 ‰) is consistent with a magmatic sulfur source. In summary, the middle Eocene-aged Kopuz Fe skarn deposit occurred a shallow depth within a magmatic arc, where oxidized conditions predominated.
AtıfScopus6WoS4OpenAlex6İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4Investigation of the Effect of Risk Perception, Socio-demographic and Obstetric Factors on the Level of Decision-making of Pregnant Women via the Internet: Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Model; [Gebelerin İnternet Yoluyla Karar Alma Düzeyi Üzerine Risk Algısının, Sosyo-demografik ve Obstetrik Faktörlerin Etkisinin İncelenmesi: Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon Analiz Modeli]
Aktaş, Songül; Topçu, Tuğba Yazıcı; Ay, Özge Palancı; Aydın, Ruveyde
Objective: This study examines the effect of risk perception and socio-demographic and obstetric factors on the level of decision-making of pregnant women via the internet. Method: This study employed a cross-sectional and analytical design and was conducted online with 384 pregnant women living in Turkey. Data were collected using descriptive information forms, such as the decision-making scale via the internet on pregnancy and the perception of pregnancy risk scale. Descriptive statistics, including percentages and means, as well as multiple linear regression analysis, were utilized to analyze the data. Results: As the risk perception in pregnancy increased, the level of decision-making via the internet increased (β=0.118, p=0.000). Among pregnant women experiencing pregnancy-related health issues, a significant increase in decision-making via the internet was observed (β=0.092, p=0.046). As the age of women increased (β=-2.623, p=0.013) and income was perceived to be equal to expenses (β=-1.499, p=0.011) or more than expenses (β=-1.953, p=0.023), decision-making via the internet during pregnancy decreased. Unwanted pregnancy has a “reducing” effect of approximately two times on online decision-making (β=-1.919, p=0.026). The number of pregnancies, education and family type were found to have no statistical effect on decision-making (p>0.05). Conclusion: As the risk perception increases in pregnant women, online decision-making also increases. Factors such as some socio-demographic and obstetric factors affect online decision-making of pregnant women.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2Disease Burden and Sexual Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Phenomenological Study
Demir Çam, Sevgi; Uzun, Sevda; Koyunoğlu, Bedriye Cansu
The aim of this study was to evaluate the burden of disease and sexual life experiences in patients with fibromyalgia using a phenomenological approach. In the study using phenomenological research method, semi-structured in- depth interviews were conducted with 20 fibromyalgia patients who applied to the neurology outpatient clinic of a state hospital in a province in southern Turkey. Criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used to reach the sample group. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were recorded on a voice recorder after obtaining the necessary permissions from the patients and then transcribed. The data of the study were evaluated using thematic analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ checklist. Data analysis revealed two main themes (effects of the disease and sexual problems and coping) and five sub-themes (mental, physical, social, problems and coping). As a result of the study, it was determined that the patients experienced serious physical, mental and social problems due to and their sexual life was also negatively affected. Individuals experience significant problems related to sexual life due to fibromyalgia. Since fibromyalgia is a multifaceted disease, professional evaluation of sexual life in patients and diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions are of great importance in terms of improving quality of life.
AtıfScopus1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Geochemical and petrological features of Carboniferous granites from the Güneydere (Bayburt) area
Gücer, Mehmet Ali; Delimehmet, Zeynep; Çimen, Okay
Middle-Late Carboniferousgranitic rocks are widely observed in larger outcrops in the Eastern Pontide orogenic belt of the Eastern Sakarya Zone. This tectonic belt is an important part of the Anatolian plate in terms of containing igneous rocks with a wide age and composition range. This study presents new petrochemical-petrological data on Carboniferous granites in the G & uuml;neydere and surrounding area of Bayburt (NE Turkey). The granitic rocks, which include an area of approximately 5 km, represent the pre-Jurassic basement in the study area. Besides, they are unconformably overlain by Early- Middle Jurassic volcano-clastics units and Late Jurassic- Early Cretaceous limestones. They mainly consist ofgranite, granite porphyry and aplite, to a lesser extent granodiorite and quartz monzonite. Rocks have high SiO2 contents (60.43-75.51%) and high K calc-alkali to shoshonitic affinities and have been derived from an I-type source. The granitic rocks are metalumine-peralumine in character and are similar to postcollisional volcanic arc granitoids. Whole-rocks major and trace element trends show that plagioclase, hornblende, biotite, apatite, and Fe-Ti oxide mineral fractionations play an important role in the formation of the rocks. It has been revealed that fractional crystallization and assimilation+magma mixing processes play a role in the development of granites. Also, the saturation temperatures calculated from the whole-rock zircon values reflect lower initial magma temperatures. All results obtained indicate that parental magma of studied granitic rocks have evolved from lower/middle crust- derived melts as a result of partial melting and differentiated and emplaced in the continental magma chamber.
AtıfOpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2Disease Burden and Sexual Life Experiences of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Phenomenological Study
Uzun, Sevda; Toker, Sema; Erer, İmren
This study aimed to examine the disease burden encountered by individuals with COPD, with a comprehensive investigation of the effect of the disease on sexual life. In this study, a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research type, was employed. The study involved 36 individuals diagnosed with COPD. The data collection process involved conducting individual, face-to-face interviews. Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method was utilized for the data analysis. The analysis of the data yielded two categories (burdens of the disease and sexual life) and six primary themes (physical effects, mental effects, social effects, difficulties during sexual activity, the spouse’s perspective on the problems, and dealing with sexual problems). The outcomes of this study highlighted the significant burden of COPD on patients and its adverse impact on their sexual lives. Given the complex nature of COPD, a thorough and professional assessment of patients’ sexual well-being, coupled with timely identification of sexual dysfunctions and appropriate interventions, is of utmost importance.
AtıfScopus1WoS3OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ3Publishing in Hospitality and Tourism Journals: Revisiting the Criteria Used by Leading Reviewers in Turkey
Polat, Eray
This study aims to identify the criteria reviewers use to determine whether to accept or reject empirical manuscripts and to define which criteria are more significant. In this exploratory study, which utilizes qualitative research methods, 16 members of the Scientific Committee of the National Tourism Congress of Turkey were asked to identify the primary areas they focus on when reviewing a manuscript. The data was analyzed using content analysis to determine the most significant criteria. The study identifies six criteria for acceptance and seven for rejection. The most important criterion for acceptance is the appropriateness and adequacy of the research method, while the most crucial criterion for rejection is methodological weakness. Other criteria influencing the reviewers' acceptance or rejection decisions focus on similar issues. The critical factor that distinguishes them is how the manuscript meets the requirements established by the reviewers. The study provided recommendations for future researchers.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OMBUDSMAN IN TURKEY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OMBUDSMAN IN UK AND ITALY; [SOBRE O OMBUDSMAN DOS GOVERNOS LOCAIS NA TURQUIA: UMA ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA COM O OMBUDSMAN DOS GOVERNOS LOCAIS NO REINO UNIDO E NA ITÁLIA]; [SOBRE EL OMBUDSMAN DE LOS GOBIERNOS LOCALES EN TURQUÍA: UN ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO CON EL OMBUDSMAN DE LOS GOBIERNOS LOCALES EN EL REINO UNIDO E ITALIA]
Doğan, Kadir Caner; Parlak, Bekir
Objective: The Ombudsman is essentially an independent, national-level institution that operates in response to complaints from citizens in order to steer public administrations away from bad administrative practices and behavior. However, it is impossible for an ombudsman with such a broad mandate at the national level to deal with all administrative complaints within the state. Therefore, in order to get more efficiency from the national Ombudsman, it has been divided into different sub-types. Theoretical Framework: One of these is the Ombudsman for local governmentrs, which deals only with complaints from local administrations. Although there is a national ombudsman in Turkey, there is no ombudsman specialized in local governments. Method: This study aims to make some suggestions for the Ombudsman for local governments envisaged to be established in Turkey in the future by analyzing the local governments ombudsman offices in the UK and Italy in terms of their structural-institutional and functional aspects. In this context, the study, with a comparative approach, provides suggestions for the basic aspects, qualities and characteristics of the Turkish local government ombudsman and, thus, for its structural-institutional and functional aspects. The method of the research is literature review. Results and Discussion: According to the results of this research; Establishing an ombudsman for local governments in Turkey by law, cooperating with other ombudsmen in the vicinity, examining and correcting the mismanagement and bad behavior of local governments upon public demand, ensuring easy and cheap access, fulfilling their duties, and quickly and systematically addressing the faults of local governments. Warning, making suggestions, preparing reports and then reporting the situation to local decision-making boards and the public will be effective in providing public services more effectively and efficiently and strengthening local democracy. Originality/value: In the study, original suggestions are made for local government ombudsman in Turkey, based on the examples of UK and Italy.
AtıfScopus1İncele - Editöre MektupYayıncıda açık erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2The Great Destruction - Turkey in the Earthquake of the Century: A Health Sector Perspective
Ulutaşdemir, Nilgün; Kulakaç, Nurşen
- MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ1Education and reproductive health: evidence from schooling expansion in Turkey
De, Prabal K.; Tümay, Muhammed
We investigate the role of additional years of schooling mandated by a compulsory schooling expansion law in affecting reproductive preferences and safe reproductive health behaviors in Turkey—a middle-to-high-income country with gender inequity in education but overall high levels of safe reproductive health practices at the time of passing the law. Using a fuzzy regression discontinuity design, we find that the additional schooling improved several health behaviors. However, the effects on some outcomes commonly analyzed in the existing literature, such as contraceptive use or fertility, were either weak or insignificant. Overall, our findings complement the current literature on the marginal health benefits of schooling expansion and suggest that policymakers consider the institutional and cultural factors while evaluating the scope and potential non-educational benefits of such expansions.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1Ethical Dilemmas and Coping Experiences of Nurses Caring for Patients With Hematologic Cancer A Phenomenological Study
Uzun, Sevda
The study aimed to evaluate the ethical dilemmas faced by nurses who provide care to patients with hematologic cancer and determine their coping mechanisms using a phenomenological approach. This qualitative study was conducted with 35 nurses employed in clinics specializing in hematologic cancer patient care, living in diverse regions of Turkey, using semistructured, in-depth interviews through the WhatsApp mobile application. The snowball sampling technique was utilized to identify participants, and interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were recorded and subsequently transcribed. Data analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s phenomenological analysis method, with the study adhering to the COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) checklist for reporting. In the analysis of the data, 2 categories (ethical dilemma situations and coping experiences) and 6 subthemes (treatment, care, professional values and beliefs, emotions, struggling with emotional burdens, and psychosocial approach) emerged. According to the results, nurses responsible for hematologic cancer patients struggle with ethical dilemmas in healthcare delivery and face challenges in effectively addressing them, which could potentially impact the quality of healthcare provided by nurses.
AtıfOpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1Experiences of Turkish mothers of children with autism: a phenomenological study
Aktaş, Eda; Ustuner Top, Fadime; Uzun, Sevda
The study aimed to explore mothers’ experiences of children with autism using a phenomenological approach. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 parents with children attending a special education centre in a northern province of Turkey. Criterion sampling, a form of purposive sampling, was employed to select participants. Interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the data, and the study adhered to the COREQ checklist for reporting qualitative research. As a result of analyses, three main themes (the process of diagnosis, the effect of the child’s illness on parents and their challenges over time, and considerations regarding the child’s educational journey) and eight sub-themes (feelings and thoughts, reflections on the causes, reactions encountered, emotional effects, social effects, physical effects, perception of social support, and expectations from the educator and the education process) emerged. The study concluded that mothers of children with autism are emotionally, physically, and socially impacted by their child’s condition, facing considerable challenges in coping. In light of these findings, it is recommended that policymakers in our country develop plans that address the difficulties expressed by participants, review and potentially enhance financial and social support for families, and consider increasing special education hours.
AtıfScopus5WoS5OpenAlex5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1Factors affecting decisions of farmers to produce geographical indication dry beans: a case from Turkey
Dogan, Nilgun; Adanacioglu, Hakan
Geographical indications (GIs) are defined as labels that show the relationship of a product with a certain region. They are of great importance in terms of distinguishing these products from the similar ones in terms of the quality that the characteristic features of the region bring to the product, making them stand out commercially, contributing to the rural development and preserving the cultural heritage. Dry beans cultivated by the farmers in the Gümüşhane province is newly recognized as a GI product that is unique in both taste and quality. This study is intended to identify the factors affecting the farmers’ decision to produce GI-labelled dry beans. The survey was conducted in January–March 2021. A sampling size of the participants consisted of 50 farmers who cultivated GI-labelled dry beans and 50 non-GI dry beans. A binary logistic regression analysis approach was employed to identify the factors affecting the likelihood of the farmers cultivating the GI dry beans. The results of the model indicate that the young farmers with the low educational level, the low property land size, the low yield per decare, and the large farmland, the high annual agricultural income and specializing in the dry beans production are more likely to engage in the production of GI dry beans. For the farms involving the GI product, agricultural associations can be advised with the farmers with the wider agricultural acreage and the high annual agricultural income, and that specialize in the production of such products. The participation of the farmers in the agriculture enterprises involving the GI dry beans will depend on them seeing positive widespread effects, which requires a long-term commitment.
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