Current Approaches in Social Sciences
Current Approaches in Social Sciences
Contributor(s): Andi Asrifan (Editor), Ali Turan Bayram (Editor), Neha Sharma (Editor), S. Muthmainnah (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Archaeology, Business Economy / Management, Islam studies, Labor relations, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Political psychology, Politics and religion, Accounting - Business Administration, Marketing / Advertising, Tourism, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Özgür Yayın Dağıtım Ltd. Şti.
Keywords: globalization; technology; technological developments; Social Sciences; Telecommunications; Sociology; Artificial Intelligence; Archeology; politics;
Summary/Abstract: Technological developments and globalization has changed human nature. This change directly affects all stages of human life. At this point, it becomes inevitable to carry out research on people and human life. All studies carried out in the field of Social Sciences aim to understand human, human life and human nature. In this work, which was put forward in order to understand the human, different studies from different disciplines were discussed and a step was tried to be built in order to reach this goal, albeit to some extent.
- E-ISBN-13: 978-975-447-664-4
- Page Count: 259
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: English
The Usage of Emotional Intelligence in Workplaces: Research on a Telecommunications Company
The Usage of Emotional Intelligence in Workplaces: Research on a Telecommunications Company
(The Usage of Emotional Intelligence in Workplaces: Research on a Telecommunications Company)
- Author(s):Asra Babayiğit, Hüseyin Aras Babayiğit
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Organizational Psychology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:1-17
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:Emotional Intelligence; Telecommunications; Company;
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the demographic characteristics, seniority and profession at workplace. Emotional Intelligence is an important factor in people’s lives in modern society. This type of intelligence, which is a means of achieving success in workplaces, was applied to employees of Telecommunication Company with an emotional intelligence test prepared according to five criteria determined by Goleman in 1998. Data was collected between February-May 2019 in Nicosia. The sample consists of 150 Turkish speaking adults. Statistical analysis of the data was conducted by T-test and correlation analysis in order to determine the effect of the 5 subscales of emotional Intelligence and demographic variables. The findings show that there is a statistically significant correlation between relationship management and in-service programs, between marital status and emotional control, between the participants’ motivation and emotional control attitudes and between the participants’ empathy and emotional control attitudes. As Emotional Intelligence becomes a wider concept, it will be understood and applied more and more in the works to be done.
Impacts of Digital Transformation Caused by the Growth in Online Trade Volume on Accounting Processes
Impacts of Digital Transformation Caused by the Growth in Online Trade Volume on Accounting Processes
(Impacts of Digital Transformation Caused by the Growth in Online Trade Volume on Accounting Processes)
- Author(s):Salahattin Altundağ
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, International relations/trade, Accounting - Business Administration, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
- Page Range:19-43
- No. of Pages:25
- Keywords:online trade; digital transformations; digital technologies; accounting processes;
- Summary/Abstract:In this study, the impacts of the growth in online trade volume caused by digital transformation on accounting processes, records within accounting processes, and the tracking of these records are thoroughly examined. As digital transformation accelerates and online trade becomes more prevalent, the need for businesses to transition to digital methods in accounting practices is increasingly growing. The aim of the study is to uncover the effects of rapid growth in online trade on accounting processes and to evaluate these changes. In this context, the transition processes of businesses from traditional accounting methods to digital accounting and the effects of digital transformation on accounting processes are discussed. Through an extensive literature review, a knowledge base is established on the effects of online trade on accounting processes, the impacts of digital transformation on accounting processes, and digital accounting practices. The numerical data obtained are evaluated with regression analysis, and the results reveal the effects of digital transformation on accounting processes. The study indicates that the effects of digital transformation on accounting processes will increase with the rapid growth of online trade. To adapt to these changes, businesses must adopt digital technologies in their accounting processes and maintain accurate and reliable financial records. This study can be considered an important resource for understanding the effects of online trade on accounting processes and helping businesses adapt to digital transformation. To prepare businesses for future digital transformations, further examination of the effects of digital transformation on accounting processes caused by the growth in online trade volume is necessary.
Sociology of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Will Transform Work, Unemployment and Our Future
Sociology of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Will Transform Work, Unemployment and Our Future
(Sociology of Artificial Intelligence: How AI Will Transform Work, Unemployment and Our Future)
- Author(s):Ulaş Başar Gezgin
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Sociology, Labor relations, Social Informatics, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:45-60
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:Sociology; AI; Artificial Intelligence; unemployment;
- Summary/Abstract:Artificial intelligence is one of the hot themes of the current public discussion with accounts associating it with transformations in especially manufacturing sectors which is usually expected to lead to massive unemployment. The public is keen on speculating about which jobs will be made redundant by the rise of AI and ultimately disappear. In addition to factories, the health sector is one of the sites of contestations as many medical tasks are getting automated. Some other scholars do not agree with this panic atmosphere. They claim that like any other industrial transformation, the rise of AI will also create new jobs. Although social implications of the rise of AI are under the spot, it is hard to come up with a single view among various views shared by scholars of various disciplines and strands of research. This article summarizes and elaborates on various positions on the topic, with a sociologically critical perspective, keeping an eye on AI’s highly likely role in exacerbating the already biting social inequalities and injustice. The sociology of artificial intelligence is delineated along with the ethical issues raised by the expansion of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, keeping the possibility of a humane artificial intelligence in mind.
The Influence of Religion on the Dominant Party System in Turkey and Russia
The Influence of Religion on the Dominant Party System in Turkey and Russia
(The Influence of Religion on the Dominant Party System in Turkey and Russia)
- Author(s):Abdulkadir Cesur
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics, Government/Political systems, Politics and religion, Sociology of Religion
- Page Range:61-79
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:dominant-party system; Turkey; Russia; religion;
- Summary/Abstract:This paper examines whether the phenomenon of religion can be a determining dynamic in the emergence of the dominant-party system. To explain this, I take hand Turkey and Russia, which have been governed by a dominant party for more than 20 years. Accordingly, I analyze the importance of religion from the standpoint of the electorate of these two countries since the dominant parties emerge based on voter preferences. The findings of this study reveal that religion can be very effective in creating a dominant party in non-secularised countries such as Turkey. However, when the case of Russia is considered, it demonstrates that religious phenomenon remains the emergence of the dominant-party system remains far from being a determinant and generalizable dynamic.
Roman Period Glass Unguentariums at the Hacibektas Veli Archeology Museum
Roman Period Glass Unguentariums at the Hacibektas Veli Archeology Museum
(Roman Period Glass Unguentariums at the Hacibektas Veli Archeology Museum)
- Author(s):Barış Emre Sönmez
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Archaeology, Museology & Heritage Studies, Visual Arts, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
- Page Range:81-101
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:glass unguentariums; archeology; museum; Roman Period; Unguentarium;
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of this study is to examine the glass unguentariums from the Roman Period in Hacibektas Veli Archeology Museum in terms of technique and form. The glass unguentariums in Hacibektas Veli Archeology Museum are classified as tube, bulbous, conical and candelabra. There are 12 glass unguentariums from the Roman Period in total in the museum. 11 of them were brought to the museum by purchasing; One of them was found around Suluca Karahöyük and brought to the museum. Of the glass unguentarium, 6 are tubular in shape, 1 are candelabra in shape, 3 are bulbous in shape and 2 are conical in shape. The lengths of tubular unguentariums vary between 9.1 cm and 13.4 cm; The length of the candelabra-shaped unguentarium is 13 cm, the length of the bulbous-shaped unguentarium is between 10.3 cm and 17.6 cm, and the length of the conical unguentarium is 9.3 cm. Glass unguentariums consist of dark green, colorless transparent, pale green, light green, light blue-green, blue-green colors. The earliest glass unguentarium belongs to the middle of the 1st century AD, and the latest glass unguentarium is dated to the 3rd century AD.
Archaeology of the Turkish-Islamic Synthesis: Islam, Turkishness, and Westernization as the Pillars of the Modern Ottoman Identity
Archaeology of the Turkish-Islamic Synthesis: Islam, Turkishness, and Westernization as the Pillars of the Modern Ottoman Identity
(Archaeology of the Turkish-Islamic Synthesis: Islam, Turkishness, and Westernization as the Pillars of the Modern Ottoman Identity)
- Author(s):Ali Babahan
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Islam studies, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), The Ottoman Empire, Politics and Identity, Identity of Collectives
- Page Range:103-130
- No. of Pages:28
- Keywords:Archaeology; Turkish-Islamic Synthesis; Islam; Turkishness; Modern Ottoman Identity;
- Summary/Abstract:This study investigates the historical foundations of the Turkish-Islamic synthesis, a threefold discourse combining religion, nationalism, and modernization in the form of Westernization, which was systematically indoctrinated by nationalist intellectuals in Turkey during the 1970s. The argument of the study is that Young Ottomans were the first voices of the discursive orientation to unite and synthesize all three elements, as part of the quest to construct a modern Ottoman identity to save the state in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. At the official level, this discourse gradually became institutionalized and officialized during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II with the expansion of modernization policies aimed at transforming society and the state and formed the basis for state policies in many areas. To this end, the writings and statements of Young Ottomans are analyzed in detail, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of the policy implementations in the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Abdül Hamid II and their reflections on education, also including the Sultan's own expressions, in terms of ideological attempts to articulate Islam, Turkishness, and Westernization.
İsmet İnönü Era: Assessing the Challenges of Democracy in Turkey
İsmet İnönü Era: Assessing the Challenges of Democracy in Turkey
(İsmet İnönü Era: Assessing the Challenges of Democracy in Turkey)
- Author(s):İbrahim Yorgun
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics, Cultural history, Economic history, Political history, Social history, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949)
- Page Range:131-156
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:İsmet İnönü; Democracy; Turkey; democratic landscape;
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of study is to analyze the İsmet İnönü era in Turkey during his tenure while concentrating on the challenges and shortcomings of democracy. The study will focus on various dimensions, including political restrictions, limitations on freedom of expression, one-party rule, electoral systems, socio-cultural factors as well as economic policies in order to offer a detailed examination of the complex dynamics which shaped the democratic landscape of Turkey of the time. Studying the mentioned dimensions is expected to uncover the factors which led to the inadequacy of democracy during the İnönü era and eventually to evaluate their implications for Turkey's democratic development, which on the one hand encompasses the succession from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the Republican People's Party's (CHP) dominant role and on the other hand emphasizes the consolidation of power and the challenges to political representation. Particularly, the analysis of electoral practices can provide insights into the limitations of democratic processes, such as restrictive laws, voter intimidation, and limited political pluralism. Moreover, the study will examine the impact of these challenges on democratic decision-making which would include but not limited to the centralization of power, the marginalization of opposition voices and their meanings for citizen participation. The study will also try to evaluate the restrictions on freedom of speech and the media landscape, discussing the limitations imposed on critical voices, media control, and its consequences on public discourse and democratic participation. In addition to these, the study is expected to assess the socio-cultural dynamics which would focus on İnönü's modernization policies and their impact on social transformation. The study will explore the tensions between traditional values and cultural constraints, too. This will be carried out by highlighting the challenges faced by less represented groups and the inclusiveness of the political system. The economic policies of the İnönü era, including the economic vision and development strategies will be scrutinized, with particular attention given to the socio-economic disparities and their effects on democratic participation as well as political power dynamics. Furthermore, the study will attempt to examine the international relations and foreign policy approach of İsmet İnönü. This examination will be through the consideration of the implications for democracy and Turkey's international standing. The influence of external factors on democracy in Turkey during the mentioned timeline will also be assessed. Finally, the study will be concluded with the evaluation of the legacy of the İnönü’s era, weighing the democratic gains and losses while drawing lessons for Turkey's democratic development and considering the implications for the post-İnönü era. This comprehensive analysis is expected to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the İsmet İnönü era's impact on democracy in Turkey which could highlight the complexities and challenges faced during his tenure. The critical examination of the various dimensions, the study will provide valuable insights for scholars, policymakers as well as for any expert who is interested in Turkey's democratic history and in the ongoing democratic journey.
The Political Psychology of ‘China Threat’: Perceptions and Emotions
The Political Psychology of ‘China Threat’: Perceptions and Emotions
(The Political Psychology of ‘China Threat’: Perceptions and Emotions)
- Author(s):Ulaş Başar Gezgin
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics, International relations/trade, Political psychology
- Page Range:157-190
- No. of Pages:34
- Keywords:political psychology; international relations; national threats; China Threat;
- Summary/Abstract:In this study we first briefly introduced political psychology of international relations, and moved to the notion of threat perceptions in political psychology which extends from national threats to group threats. Thirdly, we focused on the so-called ‘China threat’ which is mostly considered as a theory, a perception, a discourse or a thesis, but also as an issue, a theme, a hypothesis, a notion, a charge, a narrative, a debate, an image, a coverage, a topic, a school of thought, a public discourse, a story, a perspective, a proposition, a specter, a view, a syndrome, a school, a fear, a sentiment, an idea, a terminology, a rhetoric, a possibility, a mentality, and an atmosphere, in the order of frequency. We also see other scholars preferring to use ‘the so-called China threat’ as they don’t believe it. The notion of ‘China threat’ is mostly associated with China’s military build-up which is visible in South China / East Vietnam Sea territorial disputes. China is at odd with most of its neighbors due to its revisionist moves. Emotions play a role in all parties to the conflict including the Asian neighbors and U.S.. Chinese government, reminiscent of the past humiliations, wants to be respected; but China’s military moves are viewed with fear, mistrust and suspicion among other parties. National threat perceptions are updated accordingly. As a response to China’s rise, conservatives and Republicans support containment policies, while the liberal and Democrat response is engagement. This division is also related to the attitudes towards Chinese people and Chinese government. China has its own logic in its moves, but to what extent it is rational is to be disputed. The study concludes with further discussions about China’s rise, considering the possibility of peaceful rise or confrontation.
Usage of Local Foods in Regional Restaurants: Sinop Example
Usage of Local Foods in Regional Restaurants: Sinop Example
(Usage of Local Foods in Regional Restaurants: Sinop Example)
- Author(s):Hasibe Yazit, Tuğçe Sivri
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Culture and social structure , Tourism
- Page Range:191-197
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:local foods; restourants; gastronomy; businesses; tourism;
- Summary/Abstract:In recent years, it has been seen that tourists are curious about the local foods in the regions they travel to and want to taste, as well as sightseeing, seeing and entertainment activities. With the concept of gastronomy gaining importance in recent years, it is understood that there has been an increase in the interest of both local and foreign tourists for local foods. At this point, especially accommodation and food and beverage businesses are trying to meet this demand of both domestic and foreign tourists. For this reason, it is seen that businesses tend to give more place to local tastes in their menus recently. As a result of the literature review, no study was found on the use of local dishes in the regional restaurants in Sinop Province. At this point, the study was considered important and it was thought that it should be done. The main purpose of this study; The aim is to determine the extent to which the local dishes of the cuisine of Sinop are included in the menus of the food and beverage businesses operating in Sinop and to reveal the forgetfulness of the local dishes. The research was carried out by examining the menus of 16 food and beverage companies located in the city center of Sinop. The study was carried out using content analysis, one of the qualitative research methods.
From Happy Country to Happy City: The Case of Bhutan for Sinop Tourism
From Happy Country to Happy City: The Case of Bhutan for Sinop Tourism
(From Happy Country to Happy City: The Case of Bhutan for Sinop Tourism)
- Author(s):Ali Turan Bayram, Yavuz Cetin
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economic development, Marketing / Advertising, Tourism
- Page Range:199-204
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:Tourism; marketing; Bhutan; Sinop tourism; tourism development;
- Summary/Abstract:This study aims to determine to Sinop tourism development from the perspective of non-marketing approach, based on the example of Bhutan. The efforts of Bhutan and Sinop to create a tourism brand from the perspective of happiness provide an opportunity to compare these two destinations and see the pros and cons. Within the scope of the study, the positive and negative aspects of Bhutan tourism strategies were discussed, and which applications should be used in terms of Sinop tourism development and which applications should be avoided. In this context, the importance of developing proposals restricting tourist movements to Sinop under certain conditions was emphasized. The efforts of Bhutan and Sinop to create a tourism brand from the perspective of happiness provide an opportunity to compare these two destinations and see the pros and cons.
Sinop UniversityA Wetland Management Planning: Problems and Threats Affecting Gökçeada (Aydıncık-Salt Lake) Lagoon
Sinop UniversityA Wetland Management Planning: Problems and Threats Affecting Gökçeada (Aydıncık-Salt Lake) Lagoon
(Sinop UniversityA Wetland Management Planning: Problems and Threats Affecting Gökçeada (Aydıncık-Salt Lake) Lagoon)
- Author(s):Mehtap Bayrak
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Agriculture, Policy, planning, forecast and speculation, Environmental interactions, Tourism
- Page Range:205-239
- No. of Pages:35
- Keywords:Gökçeada Lagoon; wetland management plan; tourism; agriculture;
- Summary/Abstract:Gökçeada Lagoon is located in the southeast of Gökçeada, the largest island of Turkey. The lake, which is also called Aydıncık Lake or Salt Lake, showing the characteristics of a typical coastal lagoon with its fresh / salt water transition, coastal cords and its ecosystem, was included in the list of "Wetlands of National Importance" with 3.491 ha on 07/02/2019 and gained protection status. Agricultural activities are carried out on fertile alluvial lands around the lake, which was formed as a result of filling a depression area in the south of the island, which has a generally defective structure, with materials carried by waves, winds and rivers, and tourism activities are intensively carried out in the summer months on the coastal coast and dunes. In the lake, which is the centre of attention of local and foreign tourists, the salt layer that emerges with the withdrawal of water due to drought and evaporation in the summer season is used for health purposes by local and foreign tourists, but the use of salt has not yet been introduced to health tourism with certain laws. In the study, it is aimed to prepare a "lagoon management planning" for the solution of environmental and ecological problems that arise despite the protection status of the lake and the framework of coastal laws. It has been determined that the greatest pressure on the ecological, biological and morphological system around the lake is caused by intensive tourism activities, agricultural activities, pollution from domestic wastes and recently increasing construction works. In order to determine the use of the lagoon and the surrounding area, a land use map was prepared using the data of 2022. For coastal change detection, 1985, 2004, 2012 and 2020 satellite images were used to determine the shoreline change and it was determined that there was no change in the lake level. The lack of level change indicates that the lake is fed from different sources. For the management planning of the lagoon and its surroundings, SWOT analysis was applied, each land cover and use types were analysed separately and a wetland management plan was prepared.
6 Trends over Management Theory: Decolonization, Sinification, Empowerment/Precarization, Degendering, Transdisciplinarity, and Environmental/Natural Challenges
6 Trends over Management Theory: Decolonization, Sinification, Empowerment/Precarization, Degendering, Transdisciplinarity, and Environmental/Natural Challenges
(6 Trends over Management Theory: Decolonization, Sinification, Empowerment/Precarization, Degendering, Transdisciplinarity, and Environmental/Natural Challenges)
- Author(s):Ulaş Başar Gezgin
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Management and complex organizations, Environmental interactions
- Page Range:241-259
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:Management Theory; Decolonization; Sinification; empowerment and precarization;
- Summary/Abstract:What would be the future of management theory? To answer this question, we explain 3 factors behind the heterogeneity of management theory from a sociology of science perspective. Then we present and discuss 6 trends that are expected to be influential over management theory in our future estimation. These are: Decolonization; Sinification; empowerment and precarization; feminization, degendering and egalitarianism; transdisciplinarity; and environmental and natural challenges and issues (including global warming, increasing number of disasters, peak oil, energy crisis, renewable energy, sustainability, green management etc.). We make the distinction between risk-averse mainstream core academia and risk-accepting critical peripheral academia. These 6 trends we claim are already gaining power in the periphery, and it is highly like that they would be parts of the mainstream science in 50-100 years. Firstly, although the old-fashioned colonialism is over, decolonization of management theory is under progress. Secondly, the rise of China and Chinese scholars will bring the wave of Sinification. Thirdly, the industrial relations oscillate between empowerment and precarization. Fourthly, with the rise of gender equality, degendering of management theory will be visible. Fifthly, the sciences including management science will move more and more towards transdisciplinarity. Finally, environmental and natural challenges will be more influential.