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1
Major, Jennifer. "global 4-H Network: Laying the Goundwork Survey". DigitalCommons@USU, 2011. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/996.
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A descriptive study examining 4-H programs in Africa, Asia, and Europe was conducted for the National 4-H Council. Program size, scope, structure, organization, and funding varied greatly by country and few of the programs were connected to a university, but many partnered with other 4-H organizations around the world. Program participants were found to be primarily male with few programs specifically for women. A list of content areas provided by the 4-H programs was also obtained and compared to top agricultural commodities in their country. Very few content areas offered by the country aligned with their major agricultural commodities even though programs were available in the United States. The Global 4-H Network has the potential to fill in these holes and provide additional opportunities to global programs.
2
Sumer, Beyza. "White Vs. Black Turks: The Civilising Process In Turkey In The 1990s". Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1038777/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyses the formation of &ldquoWhite&rdquo
and &ldquo
Black&rdquo
Turks distinction in terms of the civilising process which operates on the differentiation between &ldquo
civilised&rdquo
and &ldquo
uncivilised/grotesque&rdquo
bodies and corresponds to the formation of the high/low hierarchy in Turkey in the 1990s. The particular construction of civilised bodies is delineated with respect to the continuity and discontinuity of the Ottoman modernisation and the Kemalist project of Westernisation. The social, political and ideological context of &ldquo
White&rdquo
Turks is examined in detail by a textual analysis and with reference to the articles in daily newspapers and magazines of the 1990s. The urbanisation experience of Turkey, particularly in istanbul with respect to the formation of civic culture against varoS culture is investigated. The construction of ideal modern individual against maganda is examined and it is argued that the features attributed to maganda like moustache, arabesk music, lahmacun and bad smell had become objects of symbolic hate.
3
Demirci, Bengi. "The Principle Of Subsidiarity In The European Union Context". Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1074673/index.pdf.
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In this study, the attitude of the European Union towards the Principle of Subsidiarity and the way it utilizes this principle is analyzed. Besides putting forward the fundamental principles of subsidiarity within the historical framework that it has evolved through, the factors that made the Union adopt subsidiarity and the attitude of the Community institutions towards this principle are examined. In this regard, the role that the principle of subsidiarity has played in the European integration process so far and those that it may play in the future formation of the Union is discussed.
4
Ersoz, Keriman Hande. "Price Determination For Bundled Products: Application For A Household Product Group". Thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614640/index.pdf.
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The aim of this thesis is to search for the best way to allocate revenues gathered from a group of products in a household supplies company. In so doing, it purports to determine the price which brings customer perception and organizational benefit to equilibrium. To compare alternatives of revenue allocation methods, data obtained for a main product and its variants from a household company will be analyzed in an organized manner. Three ways of product bundling (pure bundling, mixed bundling, unbundling) is discussed as a framework for underlying different detailed aspects. In the end, pricing and promotional policies of the company is critically evaluated and simultaneous strategy changes are suggested.
5
Altun, Sirma. "Neoliberal Transformation In China In The 1980s And The 1990s". Master's thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614767/index.pdf.
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This thesis discusses one of the primary questions of the debates on China, the question of the nature of Chinese transformation. It is suggested in this thesis that to fully grasp the transformation of China, we need to contextualize it within global neoliberal transformations since the 1980s. It is also argued that even if the
transformation in China has been heavily influenced by global tendencies, we still have to recognize peculiar characteristics of Chinese transformation. Thus, the thesis
aims to contribute to the scholarly discussions on the nature of Chinese transformation especially by way of critically engaging with &lsquoBeijing Consensus&rsquo
, a notion that is relatively new and opens to the scientific debates. In the thesis, a decade-based analysis of the transformation in China is provided. In this regard, this thesis identifies the period between Deng&rsquo
s coming to power in 1978 and his Southern Tour in 1992 as the period of &lsquo
launching of the reforms&rsquo
. It is argued that the reforms introduced in the 1980s are of vital importance in terms of abandoning the legacies of Maoist period and the construction of the institutions of a capitalist market economy in China. On the other hand, the 1990s period that ends with the change of leadership from Jiang Zemin to Hu Jintao in 2002 is characterized as the period of &lsquo
consolidation of the reforms&rsquo
. It is assumed that the reform drive in the 1990s has a pivotal role for the consolidation of the current configuration of state, labour, capital relations in China.
6
Uckan, Rafet. "The Emergence Of Turkish Nationalism In The Cyprus Conflict". Master's thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614755/index.pdf.
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This thesis investigates the construction of the &ldquoTurkish side&rdquo
in the Cyprus conflict in connection with the emergence and rise of Turkish nationalism in the island. In this line, with regard to the development of Turkish Cypriot nationalism and its historical background, this study focuses on the period between 1948 and 1955 in which the political propaganda for making Turkey part of the conflict was carried out by the Turkish nationalist cadres of Cyprus and Turkey. This study attempts to analyze this propaganda by focusing on the newspapers Halkin Sesi and Hü
rriyet. In this study, it is assumed that the mentioned period in which the ground for getting Turkey involved in the Cyprus conflict was prepared can reveal the roots of the current relations between Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots. For this aim, this study attempts to specify the positions of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots in the historical process of Cyprus politics through an analysis of the nationalist discourse of Halkin Sesi and Hü
rriyet.
7
Erdogan, Gokcen. "Control Of The Readers In Jane Austen". Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1218098/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyses techniques employed by Jane Austen in Emma and
Sense &Sensibility to control the readers when they make judgements about characters and events.The thesis will argue that the point of view used in these two novels to present events and characters has great influence upon readers. In addition, the role of skilful use of irony by Austen, and witholding of information by characters and author in keeping readers alert will be analysed.
8
Erel-koselleck, Ebru Seda. "The Role And Power Of Symbols In The Identity Formation Of Community Members". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605019/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyzes the role and power of symbols in the identity formation of community members. With regards to different sociological traditions it discusses the concepts of symbol, identity and community in three chapters and makes analyses via employing three specific samples i.e., of dressing, Cross and language mainly from the view point of semiology and symbolic interactionism in the following chapter by integrating the three concepts elaborated separately to indicate and emphasize the role and power of symbols in the identity formation of community members. In the conclusive chapter it presents an overall remark of the whole study by emphasizing the effect and influence of the concepts of symbol, identity and community on each other. The thesis argues that consciously or not everyone convey their messages through the use of symbols. Therefore, from dressing to managed speech and interaction everyone come on the stage fully equipped and loaded with these symbols, which would in the last analysis be definitive in determining the borderlines of this symbolic world within their specific community which is nothing but a pool of symbols.
9
Bilgin, Elif. "An Analysis Of Turkish Modernity Through Discourses Of Masculinities". Phd thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605575/index.pdf.
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This dissertation intends to undertake an analysis of one of the most deeply-rooted dichotomies in Turkey&rsquos political and cultural history, -the Islamist-Kemalist divide- through a cultural, interdisciplinary and gender-conscious approach. Both the Kemalist and the Islamist identities situate themselves vis-à
-vis the Other, as if they were mutually exclusive entities. However, when and if these formulations are approached as culturally shaped discursive practices, it is also revealed that they operate with and within similarities, continuities and hybridities. Intellectuals on both sides derive their metaphors from a common cultural and rhetorical pool. The cultural analysis of seemingly opposite ideological positions in Turkish political transformation through the gender lens in general and masculinities in particular identifies the various sites of social power that exist in Turkish society today. The study pays particular attention to conceptualizations of masculinity and femininity accompanying Turkey&rsquo
s modernization. The relative newness of the subject matter, the interdisciplinary approach it necessitates, and the recentness of the theoretical literature and methodological applications, as well as the paucity of empirical work in the context of Turkey employing these parameters necessarily draws the limits of this work as well as showing for the multidisciplinary, &ldquo
unorthodox&rdquo
character of the approach. The study contends that such a cultural analysis of Turkish political transformation through the lens of gender in general and masculinities in particular might create a new epistemological terrain, one that goes beyond the current epistemologies mired in ontological dualities.
10
Toprak, Deniz. "The Structure And The Effectiveness Of Turkish Investment Incentive System". Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12606606/index.pdf.
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The aim of this thesis is to investigate the structure and the effectiveness of the investment incentive system in Turkey. The theoretical definition and the economic and social targets of incentives, and the direction, problems and the effectiveness of the investment incentive system are investigated. This study finds that the most prominent target of investment incentives is to alleviate the unemployment problem in Turkey. The regional investment incentives seem to be successful in the western part of the country to some extent. The investment incentive system does not seem to be successful in directing the investment to underdeveloped regions of the country. The investment incentive system has no strong effects on directing the sectoral distribution of investments.
11
Kalaylioglu, Mahir Ilhan. "Representations Of Gecekondu In Mainstream Print Media: From Housing Question To Varos". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12607030/index.pdf.
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This study examines the dominant representations of gecekondu in the mainstream print media and the changes in these representations in a historical context from the end of 1940s, when gecekondu made its first remarkable appearance, to the late ‘
90s&
#8217
. How gecekondu phenomenon, which, in its historical development, has become institutionalized as one of the basic housing supply forms in the cities &
#8211
or &
#8216
gecekondu question&
#8217
as defined in the academic discourse and media &
#8211
is represented and in which contexts it is handled and presented in the print media texts are examined by a textual analysis of the news and articles broadcasted in the mainstream newspapers. The changes in the dominant media representations of gecekondu are illustrated with a documentary approach. The urbanization experience of Turkey is evaluated in terms of the gecekonduzation in order to locate different representations of gecekondu and the turning points in the way of approach of the media to this phenomenon in their historical and social context.
12
Okem, Mekin Mustafa Kemal. "Turkish Modernity And Kurdish Ethno-nationalism". Phd thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607241/index.pdf.
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This dissertation analyzes the context and discourse the Kurdish ethno-nationalism have emerged in modern Turkey. In a critical survey of a selected Kurdish nationalist theories, it tries to analyze the historical and contextual trajectory the nationalist discourse have assumed vis-à-vis Turkish modernity. A particular emphasis is given on how and on what basis Kurdish nationalism has questioned the formation and the sources of the legitimacy of the Turkish state and its role in the making of Turkish modernity. Kurdish nationalism, in doing so, defined and instrumentally utilized ethnicity, along with other aspects of cohesion such as Islam, socialism and traditional tribal solidarity since the 1920s. This study argues that modern Kurdish nationalist movement emerged by divorcing itself from the Turkish left in the 1960s. It proliferated in the 1970s and spiraled down to separatist violence in the 1980s. Violence has dominated and synchronized Kurdish nationalist discourse in the 1990s. It sought for international recognition and independent sovereignty by targeting the legitimacy of the Turkish state. The Kurdish nationalist movement moved along, in discourse and practice, around the issues related to the Turkish state, which has evolved with the changing and diversified context of international rights.
13
Irat, Ali Murat. "The Alevi Community In Turkey After 1980: An Evaluation Of Political Group Boundaries In The Context Of Ethnicity Theories". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12607184/index.pdf.
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The present thesis intends to determine how the ethno-religious Alevi communities in Turkey survive and what are the main sources and factors helping them to sustain their group borders, especially as from the mid-1980s when these communities had started to reveal their identity clearly. It is important to state that the Kemalist regime was challenged by an obligatory change process on both economic and political grounds after the 1980 military coup in Turkey. Because of the rising of political Islam and the Kurdish ethno-nationalist movement, the modernist Kemalist regime and the Jacobin laicism have been subjected to criticism. In this tense period, one of the most important legitimation tools used by the state was the Alevi population, known by its dominant secular, modernist and Kemalist identity. For this reason, it can be proposed that in this era the occurrence of the Alevi identity’
s revelation might have been supported or guarded by the Kemalist regime or state institutions. But another claim for the Alevi awakening is that the Alevi population had tried to define their identity against and/or parallel to the rising of Kurdish nationalism and the political Islamic movement. In sum, in this thesis I intend to clarify how the Alevi community constructs and/or protects its ethno-religious borders in these circumstances according to ethnicity theories.
14
Saya, Pelin. "The Relationship Between Attachment Styles And Perfectionism In High School Students". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607398/index.pdf.
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ABSTRACT
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTACHMENT STYLES AND PERFECTIONISM IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Saya, Pelin
M.S., Department of Educational Sciences
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gül Aydin July, 2006, 81 pages The main purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between attachment styles and perfectionism as a function of gender in Turkish high school students. Factor structure of Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale in Turkish high school was also investigated. Four hundred and ninety five 11th grade high school students from four different state high schools in Ankara participated in the study. Turkish versions of Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS, Oral, 1999) and Relationship Scale Questionnaire (RSQ, Sü
mer &
Gü
ngö
r, 1999b) were administered to students to collect data in the class settings. Factor analysis was employed to MPS items to identify the dimensions of perfectionism as perceived by the participants. Factor analysis revealed three factors named self-oriented perfectionism, other-oriented perfectionism and socially prescribed perfectionism. A 2 (gender) x 4 (attachment styles) factorial MANOVA was conducted to examine the possible associations between attachment styles and perfectionism and, whether such a relationship varies as a function of gender. The results of the MANOVA revealed no significant relationship between attachment styles and perfectionism as a function of gender.
15
Koylu, Hilal. "Press Ethics And Practice Of Journalism In Turkey:". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607793/index.pdf.
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This thesis examines the practice of the profession of journalism in Turkey and
whether the fundamental ethical codes and standards of journalism are being honored
in the contemporary market-driven media sector.
While media owners have consistently used the press as an instrument in the
furtherance of their interests, this problem has been aggravated by the recent
concentration in media ownership. The perception of readers as &lsquoconsumers&rsquo
has put a premium on entertainment and sensationalism while jeopardizing basic journalistic values. Forced to practice a type of journalism different to the model which drew them to the profession, many journalists have lost pride in their work along with confidence in the ability of the media to fulfill the public right to information in a democratic society. The thesis begins with an overview of the emergence of the ethical codes and practices of the profession before focusing on the Turkish media and the implementation of the various codes of practice and regulatory procedures which have been developed in Turkey. v The basic issue in media ethics is the morality of those in the sector and the compatibility of journalism and ethics. In order to ascertain if Turkish journalists believe these standards are being maintained, extensive interviews were undertaken with a sample group of a 114 journalists, comprising new and veteran reporters, editors and members of editorial boards. The study confirms that ethical codes and standards are not being followed in the Turkish media because of commercial constraints underlined by increasing concentration in the sector. Keywords: Turkish media, ethics.
16
Karademir, Arun Banu. "Analysis Of The Narrative Constructed Around Products: A Case Study On Tupperware Products". Master's thesis, METU, 2007. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12608367/index.pdf.
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This study primarily aims to examine the ways in which the social and cultural
meanings are utilized to construct a narrative around a product. Thus, a narrative
analysis is employed by conducting a case study on Tupperware products, mainly
due to the recognition that a comprehensive narrative, which is elaborated by
social and cultural meanings, is constructed around Tupperware products because
of the unique retailing technique.
17
Becan, Petek. "The Influence Of Orientalism On European Union - Turkey Relations". Master's thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12609210/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyzes the influence of Orientalism on Turkey&rsquos relations with the European Union (EU) since Turkey&rsquo
s application for full membership. EU-Turkey relations are elaborated in the context of how Europe constitutes its relations with Turkey as an oriental &lsquo
other&rsquo
. Thus arguments on the role of the other in identification process, self/other conceptualization and Orientalism as an othering mechanism of the west are presented to provide a theoretical framework. The question of how Turkish-European affairs have developed since the eighteenth century is answered in order to constitute a historical background of EU-Turkey relations, adopt theories of othering and observe construction of Orientalism. Lastly the traces of Orientalism since Turkey&rsquo
s application for membership in 1987 are searched in the official documents of the EU and statements of European statesmen. Religion, culture and civilization are analyzed as differentiating factors in the hegemonic relationship between the west and the Orient, between the EU and Turkey. It will be concluded that Orientalism continues to be an influential factor in EU&rsquo
s enlargement process, specifically in Turkey&rsquo
s accession.
18
Colak, Ahmet. "Attitudes, Motivation And Study Habits Of English Language Learners: The Case Of Ba!kent University Second-year Students". Master's thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12609907/index.pdf.
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This thesis aimed to investigate Ba"kent University second-year students&rsquo
attitudes towards English, motivation to learn English and their general and vocabulary study habits with respect to their motivation levels. It also attempted to examine the relationship between students&rsquo
attitudes and their grades and departments. In addition, it explored the students&rsquo
motivation and motivation orientation levels, and looked into the correlations between the students&rsquo
motivation, motivation orientation levels and their grades, and finally, it examined the differences in students&rsquo
motivation levels, motivation orientation levels with respect to their departments. The study was carried out with 82 second-year students at BaSkent University using a survey designed on a five-point Likert-scale. The data collected were analyzed through descriptive statistics, a one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation procedures. The participants were also asked to describe their general and vocabulary study habits. These descriptions were analyzed by means of categorization and illustrated using Excel.
19
Orbay, Ozge. "Resilience / Vulnerability Factors As Predictors Of Turkish University Students". Phd thesis, METU, 2009. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12610532/index.pdf.
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It may be assumed that the various resources individuals have will be needed in coping with the adjustments required in college. Any deficits in individuals&rsquopsychological make-up or maladaptive coping strategies will block their adjustment to college. Within this idea of adjustment, adjustment to college and psychological well being were predicted by several variables named as personality, hardiness, and coping strategies under a stressful condition. Students who have completed their freshmen year were administered the scales related to the above variables and a series of path analyses were carried out. Results indicated that problem focused coping and helplessness/self blame had a mediator role between personality variables and psychological well being. Neuroticism was named as a vulnerability factor. Students with neuroticism as a personality characteristic were regarded as risk groups, who were likely to use helplessness/self blame coping. On the other hand, personality characteristics such as conscientiousness, openness/intellect, and hardiness were concluded to be a resilience factors together with problem focused coping.
20
Altun, Gizem. "Economic Liberalism And Performance Of Developing Countries:a Comparative Analysis". Master's thesis, METU, 2009. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611172/index.pdf.
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Economic liberalism has always been a very controversial issue in the content of development economics. The relation of neo-liberalism with economic development, as today&rsquos dominant discourse of economics, has been highly debated in the last decades. The main objective of this thesis is to investigate this relationship via comparing four countries&rsquo
development experiences
Argentina, China, Turkey and Poland, in between 1965-2005. In addition to that purpose, this thesis aims to analyze whether the experiences of the countries are unique or they display strong similarities with each other
and moreover to assess whether countries that follow the dominant development discourse are more successful than those that diverge from it. Development is defined on the basis of twenty-one indicators which consist of both purely quantitative ones and also others that possess qualitative elements. The comparison was concluded with the results that there was not a universal development path followed by the four countries
neo-liberal transition and reforms in the four countries have in fact brought about changes in some indicators and finally China has been performing better than the other countries by means of a number of indicators, as a country which has relatively been outside the dominant development trend in the world
21
Akoglu, Ozge. "Mock-documentary: Questioning Of Factual Discourse Of Documentary". Master's thesis, METU, 2010. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12612982/index.pdf.
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This study aims to examine the relation between mock-documentary and factual discourse of documentary. By factual discourse it is meant to documentary&rsquos claim of representing reality. Within this respect, documentary has its own particular codes and conventions to construct its factual discourse. Mock-documentary, simulates these codes and conventions to create a fictional world. In this study, mock-documentary and its relationship with the most popular modes of documentary is examined. Within this study the earliest examples of mock-documentary and recent examples of the form are compared, and it is stated that with the recent examples of the form the critical approach of mock-documentary has been reduced.
22
Altinordu, Zeynep. "Transnational Dynamics Of Global Governance In Energy". Master's thesis, METU, 2010. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12612998/index.pdf.
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This thesis aims to provide an analytical outlook for the relevant dynamics of transnational relations in the field of energy with specific reference to key issues and tools for governance. Not only contemporary structure of interdependent and in some cases asymmetrical relations requires a multi-level approach in addressing main issues but also there exists considerable amount of attention in global agenda over alternative policies in response to the developments in this complex context of dynamic and transnational relations whereby an action of an actor results in spillover effects in other regions. It is necessary to have a multi dimensional approach in addressing issues of energy governance where interdependence plays a significant role.
23
Ozyurt, Gunes Muhip. "Foreign Policy Perspectives Of Political Factions In Iran". Master's thesis, METU, 2011. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12613782/index.pdf.
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The purpose of this study is to depict and analyze the foreign policy perspectives of political factions in Iran. The focus will be on the goals of the factions while the mechanics of the factional contention will be discussed only to the extent that it is related to this issue. The argument will be that the views of the factions with regards to foreign policy of Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) are determined by the needs of the domestic agenda of each faction namely its economic and cultural policies. To develop the thesis, firstly the concept of factionalism will be reviewed within the context of Iranian politics. Secondly, the foreign policy perspectives of the factions in the first two and a half decades of the Islamic Republic will be outlined. Next, an account of the most recent factional positions regarding the foreign policy will be provided. To conclude, an analysis will be made to demonstrate the main arguments of the thesis.
24
Topkaya, Sevinc Elif. "Mobbing With A Gender Perspective: How Women Perceive, Experience And Are Affected From It?" Master's thesis, METU, 2011. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12613983/index.pdf.
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This study was carried out with the objective of exploring mobbing with a gender perspective. Studies done so far on mobbing have employed a gender-neutral approach to the phenomenon, suggesting that there was no relationship between gender and mobbing. However, recent feminist studies suggest that, feminist theory,masculinity theory and gendered organizations theory explain how mobbing is in
relation with gender. This study analyzed how women perceive, experience and are affected from mobbing in light of explanations offered by these theories. In this
context, in-depth interviews were carried out with nine women employees from private sector and eleven women employees from public sector, in total 20 women employees. As a result of this study, depending on the reasons of victimization, types of mobbing is divided in to three categories. They are &ldquopolitical mobbing&rdquo
,&ldquo
individual mobbing&rdquo
and &ldquo
organizational mobbing&rdquo
. The mobbing behaviors that these 20 women were exposed to were also identified. According to the findings of the study women move away from the workplace or exit from work life through transfer, retirement or resignation as a result of mobbing they have lived. Findings of the study show that mobbing has serious effects on psychical and psychological health of the individuals. Although gender was not found to be major factor for being chosen as a target, it intensifies the negative consequences for women through the mobbing process and afterwards, in work life and private life social relations. As a result of this study, it is observed that gender significantly influences women&rsquo
s mobbing experiences.
25
Cicek, Ceyhan. "Justice And Development Party And The Eu: An Inquiry On The Debates Of Euroscepticism In Turkey". Master's thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614183/index.pdf.
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This thesis aims at analyzing the EU policy of AKP (Adalet ve Kalkinma partisi - Justice and Development Party) based on the concepts of Euroscepticism and Europragmatism. Related to that aim initially the Euroscepticism and conjoint concepts are considered. Furthermore, Euroscepticism in Turkey is discussed at public and political party levels. To what extent the EU policy of AKP has undergone a change since it came to power in 2002 is discussed. Moreover the EU policy of MGH (Milli Görü
s Hareketi - National Outlook Movement), a political movement from which AKP emanated is discussed. Looking at their EU policy, it is discussed to what extent AKP differs from the National Outlook Movement. Literature review and discourses of the party officials showed that the Political Islam in Turkey has been in a transformation process since 28 February Process and in this process EU has formed an anchor for the Political Islamists. AKP that separated from the Political Islam movement has also been affected by this transformation process. AKP has given support for the EU process if it serves to domestic goals of the party. However since 2005 due to the internal and external factors AKP&rsquo
s commitment to the EU process has declined.
26
Findik, Derya. "Turkish Women'". Master's thesis, METU, 2007. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12608666/index.pdf.
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This study analyzes the current situation women&rsquos NGOs in Ankara in terms of the organizational structure and networks. A total of 28 interviews were realized with active women&rsquo
s NGOs located in Ankara on identification of not only organizational structure such as age, type, focus, target group, ICT infrastructure but also communication and collaboration pattern. Both descriptive analysis and network analysis were performed. The main concern is whether women&rsquo
s NGOs collaborate with each other? Results demonstrate that women&rsquo
s NGOs in Ankara mostly use informal linkages based on friendship but do not work with each other in the same projects or campaign. Main reasons behind reluctance to collaborate with the women&rsquo
s NGOs are loss of autonomy, performing the same activities, lack of trust, and ideological differences.
27
Colakoglu, Zeliha Ruhsar. "Establishing The Validity Of A Leadership Based Situational Judgment Test". Master's thesis, METU, 2013. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12615673/index.pdf.
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The aim of this study was to develop a leadership measure using situational judgment test (SJT) methodology and to evaluate both construct and criterion-related validity of the developed SJT with respect to a well established measure of leadership, the Leadership Opinion Questionnaire (LOQ).
In this study, it was hypothesized that task-oriented leadership-based SJT (SJT-T) is positively related to the supervisors&rsquoand subordinates&rsquo
ratings of task-oriented leadership as assessed by the LOQ and relationship-oriented SJT (SJT-L) would be positively related to the supervisors&rsquo
and subordinates&rsquo
ratings of the relationship-oriented leadership as assessed by the LOQ. The data were collected from supervisors (N = 87) and their subordinates (N = 160) in a government organization in Ankara. The results indicated that the expected division of SJT-T and SJT-R was not possible. Therefore, rather than developing two SJTs measuring task- and relationship-oriented leadership, a decision was made to develop a general SJT-L measuring context-specific leadership and the hypotheses were tested on an exploratory basis without making a distinction between SJT-T and SJT-R. It was found that the relationship between the SJT-L and supervisors&rsquo
self ratings for task-oriented LOQ was significant but in the unexpected direction. However, the relationship between the SJT-L and subordinates&rsquo
ratings for their supervisors&rsquo
relationship-oriented leadership, using the LOQ, was positive and significant. Lastly, SJT-L was found to be a significant and unique predictor of subordinates&rsquo
ratings of leadership performance. Limitations of the study are acknowledged and results are discussed along with some suggestions for future research.
28
Dogu, Goze. "Male Migration And Women Left Behind: A Stucy From Ankara". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605033/index.pdf.
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With changes in the demand for labor, in the global market, temporary and contract based work arrangements have become the preferred pattern in international labor migration. The employment of Turkish men in the projects of the construction industry abroad can be seen as an example of this. Turkish men migrate when and where work is available and leave their families in their home countries. What happens to the household structure and the relationships among its members, particularly gender relations, when men migrate on a temporary but recurrent manner is the central question of this study. This study aims to look at the impact of such migration on women as &ldquothe left behind wives&rdquo
. The impact of male migration varies considerably according to three main variables: the type of family structure
existing human capital of the wife
and pattern of migration. This study is limited to a study of families living in Ankara where the husband is employed companies as unskilled or semi-skilled workers in foreign countries in the Turkish construction industry. For the purpose of gathering information on the issue, 50 women were interviewed. Snowball sampling technique was used as the sampling strategy. A questionnaire was developed as the research tool. When the participants&rsquo
husbands migrate on a temporary but recurrent manner, changes in the household composition, income, daily activities, patterns of authority, power and gender relations are observed. The meaning of their husbands'
migration and its impacts, hardships and advantages change from one woman to another depending on their family structure (nuclear/traditional patrilineal), on women&rsquo
s earning an income or not and the patterns of their husbands'
employment. Specifically, the women&rsquo
s status in the household gets better when the duration of the husband&rsquo
s migration increases and when its recurrent pattern becomes more prevalent and stable. It is especially true for the women living in nuclear families. These women have control over money issues and gain authority over decisions made on important matters for their families. Moreover, again in nuclear families where the woman is an autonomous income earner, migration tends to restructure the household and empower the women as opposed to traditional patrilienal families.
29
Guler, Ayca. "Relationship Between Self-construals And Future Time Orientations". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12604999/index.pdf.
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The present research investigated attitudes of the university students towards the future, as well as the relation between future time orientations and self-construals. The sample consisted of 303 Middle East Technical University students with a mean age of 21. Four scales were administered to respondents: the Balanced Integration Differentiation Scale (BID) (imamoglu, 1998, 2002), the Positive Future Expectation Scale (PFES) (imamoglu, 2001), the Future Time Orientation Scale (FTO) (Gjesme, 1979), and the Attitudes Towards the Future Scale, which was developed for the current study. The BID Scale consists of interrelational and self-developmental orientation subscales. The high and low ends of the interrelational orientation subscale represent relatedness and separatedness, respectively. While the high and low end scores of the self-developmental orientation subscale represent individuation and normative patterning, respectively. Two dimensions of the Future Time Orientation Scale were used, which are involvement and anticipation. The former dimension measures the degree to which an individual focuses on future events, and the latter one measures how well an individual prepares for future events.
Factor analyses of the Attitude Towards the Future Scale yielded three factors, which are referred to as positive, fearful, and planful future orientations. Analyses indicated that this new measure has adequate validity and reliability. A short form of the scale was formed, which has similar metric qualities with the former one, and it was used in the following analyses.
With regard to self-orientations and gender, a MANOVA test indicated that future orientations were affected by the interrelational and self-developmental orientations but not by gender. Individuals with high interrelational orientation scores were found to have higher positive and planful orientation scores, and lower fearful orientation scores. Individuals with high self-developmental orientation scores were found to have higher planful orientation and lower fearful orientation scores. A second MANOVA indicated significant differences among the four self-types suggested by the BID Model (i.e., separated patterning, related patterning, separated-individuation, related-individuation) on future orientations. A clear pattern was observed, in which the related-individuated respondents, representing the optimal development by the BID Model, seems to have the most positive and planful orientations and the least fearful orientation.
30
Yilmaz, Zafer. "In Search For A Relational Perspective: A Critical Inquiry Into The Theoretical Roots And Political Implications Of State/market Duality In The Context Of Globalization". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12605215/index.pdf.
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This thesis is aimed at making an inquiry into the theoretical roots of a dualistic approach used in the anaysis of state/market relation and at showing in what ways this approach dominates the current debates on globalization and the state. For the theoretical discussion, the works of Hayek, Weber and Polanyifor the actual discussions, selected methodologies from the international political economy literature are examined. The study argues that two dominant approaches emerging in the political economy literature, which can be identified as &ldquo
state-centric&rdquo
and &ldquo
market forces-centric&rdquo
, do reproduce state/market duality and that an alternative perspective which may overcome this duality can only be elaborated within the framework of the form analysis.
31
Birol, Askim Sevinc. "Predictor Variables Of Psychological Distress And Perceived Growth Following Motor Vehicle Accidents". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605165/index.pdf.
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This study aimed to examine the predictor variables of psychological distress and perceived growth among the survivors of motor vehicle accidents. Demographic characteristics as pre-accident variables, cognitive appraisals of the accident as accident related factors, coping strategies and social support as post-accident variables were used as predictors of distress and perceived growth. 200 adults (142 males and 58 females, ages between 18 and 65) participated in the study. Data was collected by a questionnaire which consisted of four parts. Three trained interviewers who were undergraduate psychology students, administered the questionaire individually. The first part examined on socio-demographic variables. The second part explored variables related to the accident, such as the status of the survivor as driver or non-driver, existence of injury or death to others in the accident, treatment after the accident, duration of hospitalization. The third part focused on the subject&rsquos accident related appraisals such as perceived level of responsibility, fear, helplessness, danger, thinking of death to oneself or others, sense of control, perceived level of injury severity. The fourth part contained five scales. Psychological distress was assessed by Impact of Event Scale (IES). Coping strategies were assessed by Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ). Stress Related Growth Scale (SRGS) was used to examine perceived growth. Social support was assessed via Social Support Scale and Depression scores of the participants were assessed by Beck Depression Inventory. The results revealed that the present sample was moderately distressed. The current distress level was significantly related to perceived growth. The general distress level was predicted by age, perceived threat and helplessness coping. Considering intrusive symptoms, age, not having social security entitlement, depression, perceived threat and helplessness coping were found to be significant predictors. Considering avoidant symptoms, years of education, depression and fatalistic coping were found to be significant predictors. Not having an insurance policy, perceived threat, optimistic/problem solving coping and fatalistic coping were found to be significant predictors of percieved growth following motor vehicle accident. The findings are discussed within psychological distress and perceived growth. Limitations of the study, directions for future research and clinical implications are proposed.
32
Bahcecik, Serif Onur. "France And The Search For Autonomy In European Security". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12605161/index.pdf.
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This thesis depicts the French security and foreign policy regarding European security. The study covers French foreign and security policy in the aftermath of the Second World War, the period of Charles de Gaulle, François Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac. The theme of autonomy in European security is maintained throughout the years under scrutiny. It is argued that the search for autonomy has been a constant goal of the French security and foreign policy. It is also maintained that France has a policy of employing organizations like NATO and European Union as an instrument to advance its own causes, where possible.
33
Gurkan, Ceyhun. "Institutional Economic Approaches To Technology". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12605164/index.pdf.
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By probing Thorstein B. Veblen&rsquos (1857-1929) and Joseph A. Schumpeter&rsquo
s (1883-1950) views on technology, this thesis aims at displaying an institutional economic approach to technology. Most of the contemporary studies on technological change are under the dominance of neoclassical economics. Because of their inadequacies in revealing the complex structure of technological phenomena due to their adherence to mechanistic and deterministic postulations of orthodox economic theory, an institutional approach to technology has become a must. Therefore, today, the fundamental ideas of Veblen and Schumpeter concerning technology are used heavily to constitute an alternative approach by evolutionary and institutionalist economists in their technical, philosophical, sociological and methodological studies. In this sense, this thesis, based upon a comparative analysis of Veblen and Schumpeter, is engaged with presenting an alternative conceptual framework for science and technology policy studies.
34
Ates, Sema. "Nato-russia Relations In The Post-soviet Era: A New Relationship In The Making?" Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12605235/index.pdf.
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This thesis attempts to portray the recent course of NATO-Russia relations in the post-Soviet era, especially in terms of the issue of NATO enlargement. In this thesis NATO has been considered not as military alliance but a security community in the sense that probably no NATO member would seriously consider the use of military force as a means of problem solving among themselves. Besides this thesis examines the current state of NATO and traces its transformation from the end of the Cold War to the post September 11 era. The thesis also examines the Russian foreign policy orientation in terms of NATO enlargement after the Cold War and it will also concentrate on the new security relationship after 11 September 2001 between NATO and Russia. The thesis argues that Russia&rsquos inability to improve its relations with NATO stands from the fact that post-Soviet Russian leadership has been unable to reform its military structure and security culture in accordance with NATO&rsquo
s attempts at redefining its identity and strategy in the post-Cold War.
35
Ataman, Sevket Emek. "Interest Representation In Local Politics: The Case Of Municipal Councils". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605471/index.pdf.
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It is widely argued that in liberal democracies, demands and interests of different
social groups are defended by their representatives in the decision making bodies.
The municipal councils can be seen one such channel at the local level. The aim of
this thesis is to explore the municipal councils with reference to their power,
representation channels, and the weight of different groups in it. The profiles of the
local councilors in reference to their education, ethnicity, sex, and class properties
are investigated. In order to explore the above concepts a case study in Denizli
Municipality is carried out. Questionnaires and deep interviews with municipal
council members and municipal stuff are made.
36
Kurbanoglu, Ozgur. "Electric Energy Policy Models In The European Union: Can There Be A Model For Turkey?" Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12605585/index.pdf.
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The thesis discusses Turkish energy sector by using examples, projections made by the European Union, and positions of the experts and scholars. The work discusses the process of reformation of Energy sector, and what the obstacles and difficulties are. It is important that Turkey needs progress in the process of reformation that can be satisfied by using a functioning model in the field. Turkey has to apply the legislation of the European Union as an applicant country. Turkey needs a strategy for achieving the application of the energy legislation. Different countries in the European Union have been examined in the work for finding the strategy for Turkish energy sector. The countries have been selected for their peculiarities (Greece) and their strategical approaches for shaping their markets (France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom &ndashG8 countries in the European Union). The result of the study shows that the energy pool applied in England and Wales of the United Kingdom is a successful example, and it can be used for electricity policy along with some other developments in the field. The work tries to propose a model for the reform to be done, for the benefit of the society.
37
Genc, Ezgi. "The Role Of Religious Identity In Turco- European Relations". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605647/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyzes the role of the religious identity in Turco-European relations in terms of historical and perceptional levels. Within this context, ways in which an enriched understanding of the concept of religion, as a principal element of culture and identity and as one of the main and oldest concepts in European identity which may contribute to a better comprehension of contemporary Turco- European relations, especially within the framework of Turkish candidacy to the European Union will be explored. For this aim, the notion of identity, the bases and components of identity, the role of the other in identity formation, the historical evolution of European identity, European religious identity, the role of religion in European identity, the historical development of Christianity and its impact on Europe, the Turkish identity from the European perspective and the impact of Muslim Turks on the formation and strengthening of the European identity, Christian Europe and Muslim Turkey relations, the role and the importance of their religious identity and the reciprocal effects of it to the current relations will be studied. Lastly, the current perceptions of the Europeans towards Turkey, especially contemporary image of Turkey from European perspective in terms of religion and culture will be examined. Within this framework, the conclusion will be the analysis of the effects of cultural and religious elements in foreign policy and taking political decisions, such as the accession of Turkey into the European Union.
38
Pamuk, Secil. "Determining The Perception Of Physical Education And Sport Students About Requsite Managerial Characteristics And Sex Stereotypes". Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12605688/index.pdf.
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This study was designed to explore the differences in the perception of sex role stereotypes in by 210 undergraduate physical education and sport students (from Metu, Gazi, Hacettepe, Ankara, BaSkent) for successful middle manager, for successful middle male manager, and successful middle female manager among female and male subjects through the administration of Schein Descriptive Index (SDI) and to provide a comprehensive look at the requsite managerial caharacteristics for male and female managers.as a reult, Skilled in Business Matter, Competitive, Component, Speedy Recovery From Emotional Disturbance, Ambitious,Aware of Feelings of Others, Objective, Helpful, Well-informed items means of successful middle manager was significantly different than the means of successful middle women managers for females.Ambitious, Leadership Ability, Well-informed, Skilled in Business Matter, Intelligent, Logical, Analytical Ability, Able to Separate Feelings From Ideas items means of successful middle manager was significantly different than the means of successful middle women managers for males. Moreover, male and female subjects seem to value almost similar characteristics as "Characteristics"
and "
Not Characteristics"
. results indicated that, women were not rated as successful manager amd managerial characteristics were seen to characteristics of successful middle manager, more than successful female manager, also were seen to characteristics of successful managers more than women managers.
39
Tanridagli, Zeynep Ceren. "The Effects Of Being A Neighborhood Disaster Volunteer On General Distress And Post-traumatic Growth Among The Survivors Of 1999 Marmara Earthquake". Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605728/index.pdf.
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iv
This study aimed to examine the possible effects of being a volunteer in a
nongovernmental organization (Neighborhood Disaster Support Project) for
psychological distress and posttraumatic growth following the 1999 Marmara
earthquake. The predictors of psychological distress and posttraumatic growth
were also investigated. Risk factors were examined as pre-earthquake variables
(e.g. socio-demographic variables), earthquake variables (e.g. severity of impact),
and post-earthquake variables (e.g. being a Neighborhood Disaster Volunteer
(NDV) or not, and coping strategies). One hundred survivors (66 Males and 34
females with an age range of 18-59) of the earthquake, who are NDVs and a
control group, composed of 100 survivors (66 Males and 34 females with an age
range of 18-60) who are not NDVs participated in the study. Furthermore, in
order to see the effects of being closer or further to the earthquake epicenter, half
of the sample was taken from Gölcü
k (epicenter of the quake), and the rest were from izmit (further from the epicenter). Data was collected 4,5 years after the earthquake by a questionnaire consisting of three parts. One psychology graduate student and five trained NDVs administered the questionnaire individually. The first part of the questionnaire had items taping socio-demographic information and earthquake experiences. The second part included items related to the experience of being a volunteer. Finally, the third part contained three scales which assessed the participants&rsquo
psychological distress (Symptom Checklist-40), coping skills (Ways of Coping Questionnaire), and posttraumatic growth level (Stress Related Growth Scale). The results of factor analysis indicated that earthquake experience could be grouped into two factors, namely severity of impact and perceived life threat. It was found that the respondents had significantly higher perceived life threat than the severity of impact. The factor analysis for coping yielded four factors, which were problem focused/optimistic, fatalistic, helplessness and escape coping approaches. The comparison of the volunteer and non-volunteers samples showed that the non-volunteer sample uses significantly more levels of fatalistic coping. Moreover it was found that women use significantly more levels of helplessness coping. When the impact of the earthquake severity on post traumatic growth levels was investigated, results showed that individuals from Gö
lcü
k (epicenter of the quake) had significantly higher growth levels than those from izmit (further away from epicenter). The results of regression analyses showed that low education level, helplessness approach, and less use of problem solving/optimistic approach were significant predictors of subjects&rsquo
general distress levels. Being a volunteer, using problem solving/optimistic approach and fatalistic approach appeared as significant predictors of posttraumatic growth. The results were discussed within the psychological distress and growth theories. Furthermore, limitations of the study, implications for psychosocial interventions and future research were discussed.
40
Betul, Sekendiz. "A Pilot Study In Determining The Status Of The Health And Fitness Industry In Turkey". Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12606068/index.pdf.
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Before Turkey starts lamentation about her residents&rsquopoor state of health due to lack of regular physical activity, the fitness facilities should be recognized as means of exercise and recreational activities for all. Yet the lack of studies regarding the status of the health and fitness industry of Turkey such as the credentials of education and certification of the fitness professionals surges the fitness industry into the unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the health and fitness industry in Turkey. In order to investigate the current status of the health and fitness industry in Turkey, a pilot study was conducted to adopt the &ldquo
Survey of the Health and Fitness Industry&rdquo
developed by Dean Mantia (2000). Participants (N=167) were queried in the areas of business operations, professional development, growth opportunities and consumer influences. Using SPSS frequency counts and percentile rankings were used to analyze and compare responses of the three sub-groups (18 % managers, 62 % instructors, 20 % consumers) that were surveyed. The findings of the study demonstrates that although the industry seems to be in a rapid growth phase, there are problems that would not allow the future success of the industry. The consumers overestimate the credentials of the fitness professionals, and at the same time quickly withdraw if their goals are not met. The industry lacks standardization, and regulations are not adequate to save it from abuse. Although the Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation emerged as the major certification body, it holds less than half (38 %) of the industry, and lacks trust and respect by the fitness professionals due to illegalities. The industry is driven by fad and fashion and the role of the media, and marketing practices seems to be underrated despite their educational value to make the consumers take responsibility of their own health and well being. Future growth of the industry requires investigation of the fitness professionals at all levels and in all provinces of Turkey. In order to develop standardization for the licencing of the health and fitness centers, and certification of the fitness professionals within the industry, it is recommended that the federation should act in a joint effort with the other federations, academia, and the leading international certifying organizations to meet the needs of the fitness industry towards a continuous development and growth.
41
Bacik, Gokhan. "Hybrid Sovereignty In The Arab Middle East: The Cases Of Jordan, Iraq And Kuwait". Phd thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12606508/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyses the issue of sovereignty in the Arab Middle Eastern context with a special reference to three cases: Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq. The basic argument of this thesis is the inapplicability of Western sovereignty in the related cases. The thesis will discuss that Western sovereignty which was brought to the region has been limited by certain facts. Instead, what we have is a hybrid sovereignty model in which both modern and primordial patterns co-exist. The thesis will also trace the history of Western sovereignty in the region since the early periods of colonization and modernization, and will seek to answer such questions as how the failure of colonially brought Western sovereignty affects Arab politics in different levels.
42
Atalay, Serap. "Property Relations From The Ussr To The Russian Federation: Continuity Or Change?" Master's thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12606553/index.pdf.
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This study, by focusing on the economic reform attempts in the USSR and the privatization process in the Russian Federation, will question the scope of political change in Russia during the capitalist transformation process until the end of the Yeltsin period. It will be argued that the determination of the political processes on property relations during the time of the USSR persisted in the Yeltsin period since after the collapse of the USSR, main political actors of the Soviet system such as the Party and ministry officials and the enterprise managers maintained their dominant positions within the property relations. As will be shown in the thesis, this was ensured through their successful interventions in the privatization processes. Hence, people who had important positions in the former Soviet Union, became whether the new owners of state assets, or had the authority to determine the new owners.
43
Bayar, Firat. "An Alternative Perspective To Govern Globalization". Phd thesis, METU, 2005. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12606582/index.pdf.
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Along with a multiplicity of benefits, contemporary globalization is posing severe
challenges upon individuals, states as well as the world community as a whole. In that
context, this study puts forward the cosmopolitan social democracy (CSD) approach as
an alternative perspective of global governance to minimize, even entirely eradicate the
detrimental costs of globalization and thereby enable all to benefit from its positive
outcomes.
44
Septar, Leila. "An Analysis Of The Romanian Public Affairs Management In The Accession Process". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607374/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyzes the lobbying process taking place within the comitology committees of the European Union responsible with the the implementation process of the employment policy. It presents a critical view on the EU decision-making and implementation processes by studing the way these could be influenced by using public affairs management instruments. The European Union accession negotiations of the Romanian case is taken as a case study to exemplify on the professionalism of a lobby group in formation and assess the chances that a new member state has in order to effectively influence the policy formulation and implementation process at the European level.
45
Ilden, Kockar Zekavet Aylin. "Parental Acceptance-rejection, Self-esteem And Psychological Adjustment: Children With Learning Disabilities As Compared To Children With Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus". Phd thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607380/index.pdf.
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This study aimed to investigate the psychological adjustment of children with learning disabilities (LD)to examine the group and gender differences of the psychological adjustment between children with LD and diabetes
and to investigate group differences in the way mothers experience having children with LD and diabetes in terms of their adjustment levels. In order to test the above aims, 2 (Gender) x 2 (Diagnosis) ANCOVA&rsquo
s were conducted to evaluate the diagnosis and gender differences on the psychological adjustment levels of children, separately. Significant diagnosis main effects were found for all of the study variables, indicating that children with a learning disability had worse psychological adjustment compared to children with diabetes. Regression analyses were conducted in order to find out the variables associated with the symptoms of depression and anxiety for children with learning disabilities and diabetes groups, separately. Separate regression analyses were run to examine the mediator role of self-esteem between parental rejection and learned helplessness and depression in children with LD. In order to evaluate the diagnosis differences (LD, diabetes) on the psychological adjustment levels of mothers ANCOVA&rsquo
s were conducted. Significant diagnosis main effects were found for all of the study variables regarding mothers, indicating that mothers of children with a learning disability had worse psychological adjustment compared to mothers of children with diabetes. The results were discussed in terms of the treatment needs of children with LD, helping parents and children cope with LD, and the importance of early identification of these children for the prevention of psychosocial problems.
46
Erdem, Secil. "The Approaches Of Turkish Social Democrats To The European Union". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607638/index.pdf.
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The relations between Turkey and the European Union and the current developments concerning this process are important issues which have direct and indirect effects on the economic, political and social dynamics in Turkey. In this context the European Union has also become an important subject of political debates in Turkey. This thesis analyses the roles and approaches of the political components within the framework of Turkish Social Democratic Movement in the process of the determination of the Turkey-European Union relations. This thesis will provide a chance to conceive how the European Union and the relations between Turkey and the European Union are considered and assessed by Turkish Social Democrats who are one of the most important components of Turkish politics that have also submitted significant contributions to the Turkey-European Union relations.
47
Simavi, Zeynep. "Tezer Ozlu: A Marginal Voice Against The Approved Notion Of The Intellectual". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12607697/index.pdf.
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This thesis analyzes both Tezer Özlü
&rsquo
s life as an intellectual and her novels, The Chilly Nights of Childhood and Journey to the End of Life, in order to demonstrate Ö
zlü
&rsquo
s portrayal of the inner life of the intellectual in her works and her unique way of expressing the effects of the political circumstances of the time on the individual intellectual. Through an analysis of her works from the standpoint of trauma theory, this study aims to demonstrate that Ö
zlü
is engaged with the political problems of the era that she lives in although she does not express it explicitly in her works.
48
Ozgul, Aydin. "Nation Building Policies And Their Impact On The Russian Minority In Post-soviet Kazakhstan". Master's thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607774/index.pdf.
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The objective of this thesis is to examine the impact of nation building policies over the Russian minority in post-Soviet Kazakhstan. In order to do so, the thesis first examines the Soviet nationality policies in general and their practice in Kazakhstan in particular. Second, the thesis examines the impact of the post-Soviet nation building policies over the Russians in Kazakhstan by focusing on five major issues: political elites, state planning and recruitment policy, language policy and rewriting of history, issue of citizenship and the relocation of the state capital. As a result, the thesis argues that, the post-Soviet nation building policies of Kazakhstan have overall had a negative impact over the Russian minority living in the republic. It is argued that this negative impact is mostly visible in the areas employment, and social and cultural spheres. In addition, the thesis also argues that opponents of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev, both Russian and Kazakh, have largely been curbed by the Kazakh government.
49
Ozaydin, Elif. "A Strategic Planning Approach At A Gypsumboard Producing Company". Master's thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12608984/index.pdf.
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ABSTRACT
STRATEGIC PLANNING
FOR A
GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD PRODUCING COMPANY
Özaydin, Elif M.Sc. Department of Industrial Engineering Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ç
aglar Gü
ven October 2007, 118 pages This thesis creates a specific methodology for strategy development while drawing on approaches reported in the literature. The analysis is done at a company that produces gypsum, gypsum board, and related products. A sequential planning method is used where an environmental analysis is conducted in order to define the features of the environment that the company operates in. Then a capability analysis reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the company. For strategy development, this thesis introduces a position index that is used to discuss and differentiate alternative positions. Strategic options for a position are determined by common methods and results from the analyses. The evaluation is conducted with company management, and finally a future position is determined considering company objectives.
50
Sandal, Onal Elif. "Social Representations Of European Union". Master's thesis, METU, 2007. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12608946/index.pdf.
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The main aim of this study was to reveal the prevailing social representations of European Union. In order to fulfill the aim, first a semi-structured interview was conducted to 13 demographically different individuals and the content analysis of the interviews revealed five categories namely, Turkey&rsquos membership to EU, Problems of Turkey, Structure of EU, EU as Disadvantageous and EU as Advantageous. Second, in order to examine the media representation of EU, three newspapers representing different political views were qualitatively analyzed and the dimensions of EU as a must, EU as a threat, and EU as difficult were exposed. Finally, according to the thematic units and categories generated from the qualitative analyses
a &ldquo
Social Representations of EU&rdquo
scale was formed and applied to 243 university students. Four sub-scales, namely EU membership is disadvantageous, EU membership is advantageous, religious and cultural threats and EU membership is difficult were extracted from the scale with the reliability coefficients varying from .61 to .88. In order to investigate whether the different factors of social representations of EU are differing on particular dimensions as political view, exposure to media, newspapers read or SES levels, variance analyses were performed. On the other hand, for answering the question of whether the representations of EU could be predicted from life expectations, perceived political agenda or individual dimensions multiple regression analyses were held. Significant differences were found in EU membership is disadvantageous representation in terms of university (Gazi University-METU), gender, and political views of newspapers read. EU membership is advantageous representation differed along the levels of gender and newspapers read. Religious and cultural threats were to be differed along the levels of university, gender, political view, newspapers read and exposure to media. Finally significant differences in EU as difficult representation was found in terms of the ideology of the newspapers read. Feelings toward EU and evaluation of the membership dimensions were found to contribute to the prediction of EU as disadvantageous, EU as advantageous, religious and cultural threats, and EU as difficult representations. Moreover, religious and cultural threats representation is significantly predicted from political view and media exposure.