Turkish Society Research Articles

Perspectives on the Use of Digital Health Technologies in Cardiology Among Specialists from an ESC Member Country: Results from a Survey.

In this study, we aimed to identify the reasons for and perceived challenges associated with the use of digital health technologies (DHT) in cardiology. We distributed an online survey to Turkish Society of Cardiology member cardiologists (n = 2789) between January 10 and March 3, 2022. A total of 308 subjects responded (27.6% females, 62.0% aged 30-44 years). Of these, 42.5% worked at university hospitals, and 44.8% at state hospitals. Smart devices were used by 44.2% (136/308) for personal health monitoring. Additionally, 40.3% (117/290) used social media to provide medical information to patients, while 64.6% (193/299) did so for communication with other physicians. The self-reported recommendation frequencies of wearables, cardiac implantable electronic device telemonitorization, mobile health applications, and teleconsultation/televisit technologies were lower than the proportion of respondents who found DHT beneficial for both patients and physicians. The most frequently mentioned barriers for physicians were increased work burden and responsibilities (78.8%, 193/245), lack of financial compensation (66.9%, 164/245), and lack of relevant training (66.5%, 163/245). For patients, low technological adaptability (81.6%, 200/245), low health literacy (80.4%, 197/245), and low affordability (79.6%, 195/245) were the most frequently mentioned barriers. Additionally, the cost of technologies (69.4%, 170/245), concerns regarding data privacy and security (57.6%, 141/245), and data storage challenges (48.2%, 118/245) were the most significant technical impediments. The findings suggest that although the majority of physicians believe DHT to be beneficial for both themselves and their patients, the frequency of recommendations to patients remains low. A large-scale joint effort is required to address these issues and facilitate the integration of DHT into clinical practice.

Geopolitical Configurations in the Fictional Terrains of Elif Shafak

Geopolitical Configurations in the Fictional Terrains of Elif Shafak

Abstracts of the 5th Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress of Turkish Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 23-26 November 2023

Abstracts of the 5th Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress of Turkish Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 23-26 November 2023

«Күлтегін» жазба ескерткішіндегі публицистикалық жанрлардың көрінісі

The formation and periods of development of the journalistic genre need to be monitored since ancient times. The coexistence of such concepts as society, politics, system, and people is natural from the day they appeared in human consciousness. Through the journalistic genre, facts related to truth and artistic language are transmitted, which can be perceived by society. In particular, since the Turkish people united and established the Turkic Khaganate in the 5th century, modern journalism of nomadic civilizations has also been formed. The journalistic genre occupies a special place in written monuments. The word "Publicus" itself also means "public". It follows that journalism presents to the public the most important and relevant information in society. The early written monuments considered the historical realities of that period, current political events, issues of the kagan, the kaganate. This is evidenced by the marked texts in such Orkhon monuments as "Tonikok", "Kultegin". The monuments of the Orkhon-Yensei script themselves belong to the "ancient Turkic era". The people who were part of the Eastern Turkish Kaganate read and spoke this language, that is, the same language was used in journalistic terms

Türkiye’de 2030 Yılına Kadar Bina Sektöründeki Enerji Tüketim Tahmini

As in the rest of the world, energy consumption is increasing in Turkey as a result of population growth and technological developments. Energy efficiency studies are becoming more and more important for Turkey, which meets more than half of its energy needs from imported sources. When the sectors where energy is consumed intensively are analyzed, it is seen that the share of building sector energy consumption in total energy consumption is approximately 20%. This high rate shows that energy efficiency studies in the building sector will reduce the amount of energy imports and the current account deficit, as well as help to ensure security of supply.
 In this study, Turkey's population, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), number of buildings and the total amount of energy consumed in buildings in the past 20 years are used to estimate how much energy will be consumed in the building sector for the future. Within the scope of the study, how much energy will be consumed in the building sector in Turkey until 2030 is estimated by using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) method in Matlab program. It is calculated that Turkey will consume 37.868 thousand Tons of Oil Equivalent (TOE) of energy in the building sector in 2030. In addition, the importance of energy efficiency studies in the building sector is emphasized.

Morphometric analysis of chondromalacia patella and patella types

Aims: The present study was conducted to determine patella types, chondromalacia patella finding in the Turkish society, and to evaluate the differences between gender and age groups to with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
 Methods: The study had a retrospective design, and included 256 people (122 females, 134 male) who were between the ages of 18 and 81 admitting to the Orthopedic Clinic of Kozan State Hospital with various complaints in knee joints and different preliminary diagnoses between January 2015 and December 2017. The evaluations made on MR images in the study. We evaluated in our study were patella types, chondromalacia classification and comparison according to age and gender.
 Results: Patella types did not differ between the genders at significant levels; however, significant differences were detected between the genders in the chondromalacia patella (p=0.03). Patella types were classified, and it was found that Type II Patella was the most common patella type, and Type IV was identified as the least common.
 Conclusion: We believe that the data obtained in our study will be useful in understanding morphometry of patella in anatomy, radiology and orthopedics fields. Based on our findings, we concluded that the anatomical shape of the patella is an important anatomic parameter, which may reflect the development of defects in the patellofemoral region It is also clinically important in terms of identifying knee pathologies more clearly in the aging process, and revealing the differences between societies, and in many pathologies that involve patella.

Digital Technology Use, Physical Activity Level, Mental Health and Sleep Quality of Turkish Society in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Amaç: Türkiye’de COVID-19 salgını sürecinde toplumdaki bireylerin teknoloji kullanım alışkanlıkları, fiziksel aktivite durumu, ruhsal sağlığı ve uyku kalitesini araştırmaktır. Materyal ve metod: Bu çalışma COVID-19 pandemisinde Türkiye genelinde 18-50 yaş grubu 970 gönüllü kişiler üzerinde çevrimiçi veri toplama yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilmiş bir anket çalışmasıdır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak alanında uzman kişilerin onayından geçmiş yarı yapılandırılmış değerlendirme formu kullanılmıştır. Değerlendirme formu bireylerin demografik bilgileri, teknolojik cihaz kullanım alışkanlıkları, fiziksel aktivite, ruhsal sağlık ve uyku kalitesini sorgulamak üzere üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan bireylerin yaş ortalamaları 26,56 yıl ve %69,8'i kadın idi. Katılımcıların pandemi sürecinde en sık kullandıkları teknolojik cihazların sırasıyla; %92,9 telefon, %72,3 televizyon ve %59 bilgisayar idi. Katılımcılar gün içerisinde ortalama olarak 6,23 saat teknolojik cihaz kullandıkları ve pandemi öncesine göre teknolojik cihaz kullanma sürelerinin ortalama olarak 3,28 saat arttığı saptandı. Pandemi sürecinde katılımcıların %92,8’i sağlık durumlarının etkilendiği ve %60,5’inde stres, %45,1’inde iştah artışı, %31,6’sında depresyon ve %28,9’unda ise takıntı gibi ruhsal problemler olduğu görüldü. Pandemi döneminde evinde sedanter şekilde vaktini oturarak ya da uzanarak geçirenlerin oranının %46,3 olduğu görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte, katılımcıların %74,2’nin pandemi sürecinde uyku kalitelerinin etkilendiği, uyuma ve uyanma saatleri değişenlerin oranının ise %79,9 olduğu saptandı. Sonuç: Katılımcıların salgın sürecinde en fazla kullandıkları teknolojik cihazın akıllı telefon olduğu ve pandemi döneminde teknolojik cihaz kullanım süresinin yaklaşık olarak 2 kat arttığı saptandı. Pandemi nedeniyle oluşan ruhsal sağlık problemlerin başında stres gelirken, fiziksel aktivite durumunun ve uyku kalitesinin de etkilendiği görüldü.

The abstract book of the 21st Congress of Turkish Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 24th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS) 18th Asian Venous Forum, 12th Congress of Turkish Society of Phlebology

The abstract book of the 21st Congress of Turkish Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 24th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS) 18th Asian Venous Forum, 12th Congress of Turkish Society of Phlebology

Internationalization of SMEs: Do Board Characteristics Matter?

All around the globe, SMEs constitute the backbones of the countries' economies, with their contribution to a very high level of employment and enterprises, as well as GDP creation. Despite their significance in their economies, SMEs' engagement in export activities is limited, which could be enhanced with better corporate governance initiatives. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between one of the main components of corporate governance, i.e., board of directors (BOD), and SME internationalization. We apply stratified sampling by city, size, and sector to fairly reflect the SME population in Turkey, collecting data from 469 SMEs. To quantify the board characteristics, we construct a board index, composed of seven board-related variables. Then, we estimate cross-sectional regressions including firm-specific control variables and legal and industry dummies. Our findings show that the board index is strongly and positively associated with SME internationalization, implying SMEs can reach higher internationalization levels by fostering a more attentive approach toward the composition and functioning of their BODs. By focusing on the individual board characteristics, SMEs are likely to enhance their BODs’ monitoring and controlling functions in addition to their resource-acquiring functions, ultimately leading to higher internationalization levels.

Applicability of Solution-Focused Brief Counseling in Turkish Culture: A Contextual Perspective

This article focuses on the applicability of solution-oriented brief counseling in Turkish culture. To this end, I discuss the theoretical framework and therapeutic process of solution-focused counseling and the predispositions of counselors to provide solution-focused counseling from a contextual perspective. An important implication from this investigation is that traits such as authoritativeness, approval for power inequalities, and external locus of control may harm the applicability of this approach in Turkey. However, it is possible to say that the solution-oriented approach is compatible with the Turkish people in many ways. In this respect, solution-focused counselors may need different methods to work more harmoniously with Turkish clients. In conclusion, considering the cultural features of Turkish society, I make recommendations about what these methods might be and how solution-focused counseling adapted better.

Reflections of Privacy and Modesty Approach in Traditional Konya Houses

Architecture as old as human history,is formed by the effects of physical (Topography, climate, local materials, etc.), cultural (family and social structure, customs and traditions, religious belief, etc.), economic and technological factors in the region where it is built. Religious beliefs, one of the cultural factors, have been one of the important factors contributing to the shaping of architecture by influencing the way of thinking and behavior of societies since the beginning of history. The religion of Islam also played an important role in the development of Anatolian Turkish architecture. The Islamic belief of the Turkish society living in Anatolia; not only did it cause the formation of religious architecture such as a kulliye, mosque and masjid, but also made important contributions to civil architecture. Especially in the formation of residential architecture, privacy, modesty, neighborliness etc. The reflections of the Islamic worldview are clearly visible. In this study, the effects of the values of privacy and modesty in the content of Islamic worldview on traditional Konya houses were examined and evaluated. For this purpose, 90 traditional Konya houses belonging to the 19th and 20th centuries, located in the historical city center of Konya province, were examined using photographic documentation and surveying methods. Eight of the houses examined were presented as examples in the study. As a result, although it was concluded that the traditional houses in the Konya region were shaped under Islamic factors in the historical process, it was determined that they underwent changes as a result of increasing westernization tendencies during the 20th century.

Evaluation of Genital Hiatus and Perineal Body Measurement in Women in Turkish Society, According to Recurrent Vaginitis and Vaginal Flatus

Evaluation of Genital Hiatus and Perineal Body Measurement in Women in Turkish Society, According to Recurrent Vaginitis and Vaginal Flatus

A Sociological Analysis on the Functions of Religious Groups in Turkish Society and The Reasons for Their Preference

İnsanlık tarihinde toplumların sosyo-dinî hayatlarında sosyal bir gerçeklik olarak varlık bulan dini gruplar, modern dönemlerde de varlığını bir şekilde sürdüren önemli sosyolojik olgular olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. İnsan ve toplum hayatında işlevi devam eden yapı, kurum, olgu ve sistemlerin devamlılığını koruyabileceği gerçekliğinden hareketle, dini grupların varlıklarını sürdürmede ve tercih edilmelerinde, bireysel ve toplumsal açıdan sahip oldukları işlevlerin etkisinin büyük önem taşıdığını ifade edebiliriz. Bireylerin farklı beklentilerle yönelim gösterdikleri dini grupların, tarihsel süreçte olduğu gibi günümüz Türkiye’sinde de fonksiyonlarının yalnızca dini alanla sınırlı kalmadığı, birçok alanda faaliyet yürüttükleri görülmektedir. 
 Öncelikle dini grupların, ana dini gruba yönelik bir itiraz niteliği taşımakta olduklarını ve mevcut dini anlayışın bazı yönlerine, yorumlama ve uygulama şekillerine karşı bir protesto hareketi ve yeni bir çözüm yolu olarak işlev gördüklerini ifade etmek yerinde olacaktır. Bazı bireyler açısından dini grupların en önemli işlevlerinden birisi, ana dini grupta yoksunluğunu hissettikleri dini duygu yoğunluğunu elde etmeleri ve dini hayatlarının daha disipline olmasını sağlamalarıdır. 
 Diğer taraftan Türkiye'de 1950 sonrası yaşanan hızlı sosyal değişme, özellikle metropollerde çarpık kentleşme, hızlı nüfus artışı, işsizlik, kültürel ve siyasal istikrarsızlık, kimlik krizi gibi bireylerin korku, endişe ve güvensizlik hislerine kapılmalarına sebep olan faktörler karşısında kişiler güvenli liman olarak gördükleri dini gruplara yönelmişlerdir. Kalabalıklar içerisinde yalnızlaşan bazı bireyler için dini gruplar, başlarına sıkıntı geldiğinde yardım ve destekleriyle yanı başlarında olacak, kaygılarını hafifleten araçlar olmuştur. Ülkemizde dini gruplar, özellikle modern dönemlerin cemaatleri, ortaya koydukları yardımlaşma ve dayanışma faaliyetleriyle birer güvenli liman ve çözüm merkezi olarak işlev görmüşler ve bu grupların görünürlükleri yaşamın her alanında günden güne artmıştır.
 Dini gruplar açtıkları okullar, yurtlar, hastaneler vs. ile önemli birer iktisadi oluşumlar olarak toplumsal açıdan önemli işlevlere sahiptirler. Grupların dini hizmetlere aracılık yapacağı gerekçesiyle basın-yayın ve turizme yönelik faaliyetlerinin de arttığı görülmektedir. Neredeyse hemen her grubun dergi, gazete, yayınevi, TV kanalı, internet sitesi gibi yayın organları ve seyahat acentesi bulunmaktadır.
 Dini grupların toplumsal yapı içinde bazı pozitif işlevleri bulunmasına karşın negatif fonksiyonlarından da bahsetmek gerekir. Öncelikle dini grupların müntesiplerinden kayıtsız şartsız itaat bekleyerek eleştirel düşünceye imkân tanımaması edilgen ve uydu kişiliklerin oluşumuna yol açabilmektedir. Yine gruba veya grup liderine koşulsuz şartsız itaat anlayışı, devlet ve toplum güvenliği açısından sıkıntılı durumlar ortaya çıkarabilir. Diğer taraftan istihdam alanlarında sahip oldukları gücü, sonuna kadar kendi grup mensuplarının menfaatleri için kullanabilmektedirler ki, bu durum müntesipler açısından memnuniyet oluştururken toplumda adalet duygusunu zedelemektedir.
 Neticede dini grupların görünürlükleri ve nüfuz alanları her geçen gün daha da artmakta, kimi zaman olumlu kimi zamansa olumsuz fonksiyonlarıyla bu gruplar toplumsal zeminde varlıklarını sürdürmektedirler. Bireylerin tutum ve davranışlarını etkileyen din gibi önemli bir faktör söz konusu edildiğinde, din adına üretilen bilgi, dini eğitim ve uygulamalar büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu bağlamda dini gruplar aracılığıyla üretilen ve aktartılan bilginin, diğer taraftan bu grupların iktisadi ve sosyal faaliyetlerinin denetlenebilirliği ve kontrolünün problematik bir alan olarak ortada durduğunu ifade edebiliriz. Bu durum özellikle Türkiye gibi coğrafî, siyasî ve dinî bakımdan stratejik önemi haiz bir ülke açısından çok daha büyük önem arz etmektedir.

Language Use of Bilingual Young People: Case of Germany and France

Starting from the second half of the 20th century, Turkish people who had to migrate to European countries due to the need for labor force in Europe, gradually settled in these countries through family reunification. Today, fourth-generation Turkish people are born and raised, educated, and integrated into the working life in these lands. The generations that grow up in a bilingual and double culture environment are exposed to both languages and cultures in their daily lives. In this study, the language use and native language skills of 9 university students from the third and fourth generations who were born and raised in France and Germany are examined in their family and social lives. In this context, the research questions of the study are: "What are the factors that determine the language use of third and fourth-generation Turkish people living in Germany and France?" and “How do competences in language skills affect the language use of bilingual young people?”. In this qualitative study, the phenomenological pattern has been used. Interview technique was used as a data collection tool and semi-structured interview questions were asked to participants, including language use and native language skills. As a result of the study, it was found that young people of the third generation living in France and the fourth generation living in Germany use the dominant language, French and German, mostly, in their social environment and education life. In the family, both languages are used effectively, however, the preferred language with parents is mostly Turkish or a mixture of both languages. Young people tend to speak the target language or code-switch with their siblings and Turkish friends. Regarding to the native language skills, they are more effective in oral communication and comprehension.

A Mirror of Turkish Society: Sociological Characteristics of Parliamentarians in Turkey (2002-2018)

Prosopografi olarak bilinen yöntemin öncüsü olan Lewis Bernstein Namier, İngiliz siyasetinin derinliklerini keşfedebilmek için yalnızca siyasi hareketlerin öncülerine odaklanmak yerine, parlamentodaki her bir bireyin ayrıntılı biyografilerini çıkarmıştı. Bu yöntemle Namier, insanların neden siyasete atıldığı sorusuna bir yanıt bulmayı amaçlıyor ve aynı zamanda parlamenterler arasındaki kişisel, bölgesel yahut sosyolojik bağları açıklamaya çalışıyordu. Böylelikle, elbette ideolojik yaklaşımların önemli bir payı olsa da bireylerin politikaya girme arzusunun içinde gizlenmiş dürtülerin birtakım ‘ortak paydalar ve çıkarlar’ olduğu anlaşılıyordu. Namier’in öncülüğünü yaptığı bu yöntemi kendisine rehber edinmiş bu çalışmada benzer bir deneme Türkiye siyasetine ve Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi üyelerine uyarlanmaya çalışıldı. Yalnızca siyasi partilerin liderlerine veya ön plana çıkmış isimlerine odaklanmaktan ziyade, yaş, cinsiyet, medeni hal, memleket ve meslek gibi temel ssosyo-demografik özellikler çerçevesinde, 2002 ile 2018 yılları arasındaki her bir milletvekiline odaklanan bu çalışma neticesinde, ideolojik zıtlıklarıyla bilinen siyasal yapıların dahi esasında sosyo-demografik bakımdan birbirine son derece yakın oldukları ve her ne kadar politikacılara dair dünya genelinde mevcut olan olumsuz bakış Türkiye’de de egemen olsa da, siyasetçilerin esasında o toplumun özelliklerini fazlasıyla barındırdığı yansıtılmaya gayret edildi.

Wschodni gracz w europejskich rozgrywkach. Tożsamość turecka w kontekście piłki nożnej

An Eastern player in European competition. Turkish identity in the context of football Football is an important tool of reproduction of Turkish national identity. The possibility of using sports in the nation‑building process was recognized by the Kemalists. In their view, the role of sport was to modernise Turkish society along the lines of European countries. Nowadays Turkish football is an integral part of the European competition system. On the one hand, the Turkish national team has become a showcase for the country – an element of creating a positive image. On the other hand, it is an institution around which the creation and recreation of national identity takes place. The identity‑forming impact of Turkish football extends beyond Turkey’s borders. Turkish football is of interest to the diaspora, who use it to manifest ethnicity. Football is part of the fundamental dilemma of Turkish identity. In the context of the games, the „Europeanness” or „Easternness” of the Turks is considered.

33rd year Turkish Society of Neuroradiology Congress.

33rd year Turkish Society of Neuroradiology Congress.

Turkish Adaptation of the ADORE: A Study of Validity and Reliability.

It is obvious that current tools in literature that are used to measure female's sexual quality of life focus only on the objective dimension of sexual function, failing to examine quality of life on a multidimensional level. The aim of this research is to examine the validity and reliability of the ADORE for Turkish society. In the methodological research, 500 females were included. The research data was collected with "Descriptive Information Form" "ADORE" and "Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F)." ADORE is a five-Likert-type type and 36-item scale that was developed to assess female's sexual quality of life. It has six sub-dimensions. It is stated that ADORE can better evaluate female's sexual quality of life holistically and contextually. The validity of ADORE was analyzed as linguistic, content, and construct validities. In determining the reliability of the scale, item-total score correlation, Cronbach alpha (Cr α) coefficient, Pearson correlation, split-half analysis, test-retest, and parallel form were used. Content validity index was found to be 0.90. The confirmatory factor analysis was performed for construct validity. ADORE's Cr α reliability coefficient was determined to be .95. According to ADORE test-retest analyses, it was found that there is a positively strong and statistically high significant correlation among scores of the scale. It was determined that there is an acceptable correlation between ADORE and SQOL-F. In determining female's sexual quality of life in Turkish society, ADORE is a valid and reliable scale. It is a useful scale for health professionals working in the clinic to evaluate female's sexual quality of life.

A qualitative study on asthma management experiences of Turkish community pharmacists

Introduction Asthma is seen in more than 4 million people in Turkey. Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of pharmacist interventions on medication adherence and therapeutic outcomes. The aim of this study was to gain insight into the current situation by examining the experiences of Turkish community pharmacists in relation to the counseling and referral of asthma patients, the responsibilities of pharmacists and the recommendations made by pharmacists to improve asthma management. Methods In this qualitative study, the constructivist-interpretivist paradigm was adopted. To conduct qualitative interviews, a semi-structured interview guide was devised to gather insights from the pharmacists. The interviews were coded verbatim. Subsequently, various themes and sub-themes were developed based on the aim and objectives of the study. Results A total of 14 pharmacists engaged in semi-structured interviews conducted between June and August 2023. The wealth of information gathered during these interviews facilitated a meticulous thematic analysis, yielding four overarching themes: 1) Patient-related difficulties, 2) Communication with physicians, 3) Desired traits and responsibilities of pharmacists, 4) Pharmacists’ expectations. Pharmacists placed significant emphasis on their challenges in allocating time to patients, primarily due to high workloads and limited collaboration with physicians. Conclusion Considering the workload and time limitations faced by pharmacists, a collaborative model involving pharmacists and physicians is seen as essential. Enhancing the collaboration between pharmacists and physicians, especially for chronic diseases, holds the potential to enhance public health outcomes while alleviating the workload of pharmacists.

The Perception of the Syrian Asylum Seekers in Turkey: Sentiment Analysis with Twitter Data

This study examines the perception of Syrian refugees who have migrated to Turkey within the Turkish public. For this purpose, the reasons for Syrian refugees’ migration to Turkey, their population in Turkey, their distribution in Turkey, their education status and enrollment rates, their working lives, their impact on the economy, the aid provided to them, their impact on public services and security in Turkey were investigated. Subsequently, sentiment analyses were conducted based on machine learning approaches on Twitter to measure the perception of the Turkish public regarding Syrian refugees. Perception was examined in three different dimensions: general perception, the nature of perception, and the reasons behind perception. In this context, tweets related to Syrian refugees posted throughout the year 2021 were collected, pre-processed, and transformed into a format suitable for data mining algorithms. Some of the tweets were manually classified according to the machine learning technique, and the remaining tweets were automatically classified by algorithms determined, taking into account the manually made classifications. As a result, it was determined that the general perception of the Turkish public regarding Syrian refugees on Twitter is largely negative and characterized by ‘discontent’. The main reasons behind this perception were found to be the perceived harm caused by Syrian refugees, their high numbers, and perceptions that they are better off than the locals, primarily due to their refugee and residency rights.