A New Path for Management Education in an Emerging Country

Management education has a long history in Turkey, but it still has so many structural problems. Both scholars and practitioners complain about the inconsistencies with theoretical and practical sides of university education in management field. Lack of critical thinking and ethical values have become first hand problems of management education both globally and nationally. This study focuses on the evolution of management education and its historical problems in the light of global perspectives. Suggestions to solve intrinsic matters in university education for a better human resource quality and business life for Turkey have been made

Kırsal girişimcilik: Tarihten günümüze Yatağan örneği

Wortman (1989) defines the rural entrepreneurship as the creation of a new organization that introduces a new product, serves or creates a new market, or utilizes a new technology in a rural environment. In other saying, rural entrepreneurship is a value creating activity for both entrepreneur and rural area. Rural entrepreneur is defined as someone who lives in rural and carries out entrepreneurial activities in there. Purpose of this study is to investigate rural entrepreneurship in rural development context. Accordingly, a field research was done in order to reveal rural entrepreneurship findings in Yatagan where Turkish swords and knives produce and market. After examination of documents including historical development and present situaiton of Yatagan's production and entrepreneurship tradition, interviews were conducted with related individuals who attempted on aforementioned area. According to the findings obtained from field research, the business which was founded by the local community failed to ensure its continuity. It means production and marketing activities turned back to the family business level. The production of Yatagan is effectuated in small workshops at the present day. Sales are performed personally or customers directly come to manufacturers and place an order by using the internet or by wholesalers. As a result of the field study, some suggestions have been presented to convert rural entrepreneurship to rural development

Alternatif bir ekonomik model olarak halk sektörü ve Denizli örneği

People’s sector is an establishment of an enterprise result of bringing together production tools take decisions related to the management of this property and create self-employment opportunities with people’s own savings.This is the most distinctive feature from the private sector and the public sector. As well as the public sector and the private sector, labor is a part of the production, but in people’s sector, employees participate in management, capital and profit. In private sector and public sector there is an up to down organization but in People’s Sector, organization settles from down to top. People’s Sector resemble to publicly held companies and worker companies in Western Europe and United States but differ from them in the form of establishment and statue of partnership. Because in these companies in the West, government or private sector open shares to public or make workers partner to the shares. In these companies, managerial decisions belong to the person or group that holds most of the shares. Whereas in public sector enterprises, people come together and have equal rights in establishment and management of the enterprise, without any person or group keeping the majority of shares in the hand. Without a precedent in the world, this sector is formed in 1970’s with the savings of the workers went from Turkey to Germany and other European countries. In this study, a literature rewiev in the people’s sector has been made, then exemplary research was carried out by the founders of the two People’s sector companies

Topluluk girişimciliği : Denizli Babadağlılar Çarşısı örneği

Community entrepreneurship is a kind of entrepreneurial activity for common utilities that is carried out in cooperation with members of that community. Both entrepreneur and enterprise function together for the well being of community members in this kind of entrepreneurship sense since the main aim of community entrepreneurship is contribution to regional economy and social growth. Nevertheless, existence of community entrepreneurship can be possible in the light of an entrepreneurial leader rising from the community. Community entrepreneurship is seen as more e ssential for developing countries as rising of such countries is possible from below to top. Since entrepreneurs, who has intention to community entrepreneurship, obtain required capital in a different way than the traditional understanding of entrepreneur ship. In this way, local people who normally do not prefer to invest in a private enterprise, are convinced to invest in a community enterprise. There are many examples of community entrepreneurship with established businesses in the context of people's sector in Denizli. Babadaglılar Office Block was organized as a model form of community entrepreneurship with the leadership of Kazım Kaynak in 1976. Even though, that was founded in order to market commodities of producers and sellers from Babadag, today, i t is an office block in which sellers from Denizli come together to sell textile products usually made in Denizli. Within this scope, interview method is preferred as a research methodology. Interviews were done with Kazım Kaynak’s son and Office Block man ager. They told how Babadag Office Block emerged and how still operated

Impact of Salt-tolerant Rootstock on the Enhancement of Sensitive Tomato Plant Responses to Salinity

. In the present study, salt-tolerant (Tom 174) and sensitive (Tom 121) tomato genotypes were grafted onto their own roots (174/174 and 121/121), and a susceptible genotype was also grafted onto tolerant genotype 121/174. The grafted plants were grown under 50 mM NaCl and control conditions in a greenhouse. Plant physiological parameters, fruit yield, and physical measurements of fruit (e.g., weight, height, diameter, volume), and chemical analysis of fruit (e.g., vitamin C, pH, and total dry matter content) were investigated. When the sensitive genotype was grafted onto tolerant genotype 121/174, the tolerant genotype Tom 174 reduced the yield loss of susceptible genotype from 44% to 3%. Also, fruit size, total dry matter content, and vitamin C increased, while pH decreased under saline conditions. The rootstock Tom 174 seemed to be able to control sensitive scions’ stomatal openness and closure for transpiration and CO2 transition on photosynthesis because dry matter content was increased. It was found that the tolerant genotype played a role in ameliorating leaf osmotic adjustment of the sensitive genotype in grafting under salt stress. The combination 121/174 had the lowest Na+ concentration in young leaves. Thus, the tolerant rootstock Tom 174 decreased the transport of accumulation of Na+ ions to young leaves in this grafting combination

Use of Mycorrhiza to Reduce Mineral Fertilizers in Soilless Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Cultivation

Intensive use of mineral fertilizers in soilless growing systems can have adverse effects on the environment and human health and could be economically expensive. Aim of this study was whether it can be reduced mineral nutrients in soilless grown melon by using mycorrhizae inoculation. The experiment has been carried out in the early spring growing period in a greenhouse in the Mediterranean climate. The eight treatments have been applied: (1) 100% Full nutrition (control), (2) 100% Full nutrition+mycorrhiza, (3) 80% nutrition, (4) 80% nutrition+mycorrhiza (5) 60% nutrition (6) 60% nutrition+mycorrhiza (7) 40% nutrition, (8) 40% nutrition+mycorrhiza. Effects of mycorrhiza on melon plant growth, yield, fruit quality, and leaf nutrient concentrations were investigated. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization is accompanied by plant growth increases in reduced nutrient levels. The mycorrhiza inoculation had a significant enhancing effect on total yield in soilless grown melon plants. The highest increasing effect on melon yield was observed in the “80% nutrient+mycorrhiza”, and AM- inoculated plants produced 49.5% higher melon yield (12.4 kg m-2) than that of control plants without mycorrhizae (8.3 k gm-2). AM-inoculation was also able to establish an improvement in Brix and EC of melon fruit. In the nutrient contents of leaves, there were slight increases in AM-inoculated plants, except P. The P content was significantly increased in AM-inoculated 80% nutrient plants as comparison to that of its control

Examining the relationship between body composition and jumping parameters in female volleyball players: Kadın voleybolcularda vücut kompozisyonu ile sıçrama parametreleri arasındaki ilişkinin i̇ncelenmesi

Purpose: It can be said that the ever-increasing popularity in the volleyball branch and the search for success at professional levels increases the need for training to be aimed at physical and physiological needs. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between body composition and jumping parameters in elite female volleyball players. Material & Method: The model of the research is the relational scanning model, one of the scanning models. The research group consisted of 9 volunteer professional female volleyball players. The participants' height, body mass index (BMI), fat weight, and body fat percentage (BFP) were measured, and Squat Jump (SJ), active jump (AJ), and hands-free jump tests were performed. Correlation analysis was applied to compare the relationship between body composition and vertical jump parameters. Findings: A moderate positive relationship was found between BMI and BFP (p=.667; r=.050) and a very low positive relationship was found between BMI and fat weight (kg) (p=.820; r=.007). While a weak negative relationship (p=-.672; r=0.047) was detected between BMI and Squat Jump and Active Jump Power difference (W/kg), no statistical relationship was found between the other parameters. Results: When the study findings were evaluated, a negative relationship was found between body mass index, body fat percentage, and jump parameters. This situation reveals that, as the fat percentage increases, the jumping performance of athletes decreases. Considering that one of the performance parameters most commonly used by female volleyball players is jumping, the result of the study is that improving body composition at a level that will increase performance will contribute to success. Özet Amaç: Voleybol branşında artan ilgi ve profesyonel başarı arayışları doğrultusunda, sporcuların fiziksel ve fizyolojik ihtiyaçlarının ve bunların performans çıktılarına etkilerinin bilinmesi, bu etkilere göre optimal düzeyde çalışmalar oluşturulması, performansın yükseltilmesi ve başarının elde edilmesi için önem taşımaktadır. Bu durum göz önüne alındığında bu çalışmanın amacı elit kadın voleybolcularda vücut kompozisyonu ile sıçrama parametreleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelemesidir. Materyal & Metot: Araştırmanın modeli tarama modellerinden ilişkisel tarama modelidir. Araştırma grubunu toplamda 9 gönüllü profesyonel kadın voleybolcu oluşturmuştur. Katılımcıların boy uzunluğu, vücut kitle indeksi (VKİ), yağ ağırlığı ve vücut yağ yüzdesi (VYY) ölçülmüş, Squat Sıçrama (SS), aktif sıçrama (AS) ve eller serbest sıçrama testleri uygulanmıştır. İstatistiksel analiz değerlendirmesi için, vücut kompozisyonun dikey sıçrama parametreleriyle ilişkisini karşılaştırmada korelasyon analizi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: VKİ ile VYY arasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönde (p=,667; r=,050) VKİ ile yağ ağırlığı (kg) arasında pozitif yönde çok düşük düzeyde (p=,820; r=,007) ilişkiye rastlanılmıştır. VKİ ile Squat Sıçrama ve Aktif Sıçrama Güç farkı (W/kg) arasında ise negatif yönde zayıf düzeyde (p=-,672; r=0,047) ilişki tespit edilirken, diğer parametreler arasında ise istatistiksel olarak bir ilişkiye rastlanmamıştır. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, yapılan çalışmanın bulguları değerlendirildiğinde vücut kitle indeksi ve vücut yağ yüzdesi ile sıçrama parametreleri arasında negatif yönlü bir ilişkiye rastlanmıştır. Bu durum yağ yüzdesinin artması ile sporcuların sıçrama performanslarının azaldığı düşüncesini ortaya çıkartmaktadır. Kadın voleybolcuların en çok en çok kullandığı performans parametrelerinden birinin sıçrama olduğu düşünüldüğünde, çalışmadaki sonuç vücut kompozisyonun performansı arttıracak düzeyde iyileştirilmesinin başarıya katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir

Real-world efficacy and safety of Ledipasvir plus Sofosbuvir and Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir +/- Dasabuvir combination therapies for chronic hepatitis C: A Turkish experience

Background/Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the real-life efficacy and tolerability of direct-acting antiviral treatments for patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with/without cirrhosis in the Turkish population.Material and Methods: A total of 4,352 patients with CHC from 36 different institutions in Turkey were enrolled. They received ledipasvir (LDV) and sofosbuvir (SOF)+/- ribavirin (RBV) ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir +/- dasabuvir (PrOD)+/- RBV for 12 or 24 weeks. Sustained virologic response (SVR) rates, factors affecting SVR, safety profile, and hepatocellular cancer (HCC) occurrence were analyzed.Results: SVR12 was achieved in 92.8% of the patients (4,040/4,352) according to intention-to-treat and in 98.3% of the patients (4,040/4,108) according to per-protocol analysis. The SVR12 rates were similar between the treatment regimens (97.2%-100%) and genotypes (95.6%-100%). Patients achieving SVR showed a significant decrease in the mean serum alanine transaminase (ALT) levels (50.90 +/- 54.60 U/L to 17.00 +/- 14.50 U/L) and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) scores (7.51 +/- 4.54 to 7.32 +/- 3.40) (p<0.05). Of the patients, 2 were diagnosed with HCC during the treatment and 14 were diagnosed with HCC 37.0 +/- 16.0 weeks post-treatment. Higher initial MELD score (odds ratio [OR]: 1.92, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22-2.38; p=0.023]), higher hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA levels (OR: 1.44, 95% CI: 1.31-2.28; p=0.038), and higher serum ALT levels (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.21-1.83; p=0.042) were associated with poor SVR12. The most common adverse events were fatigue (12.6%), pruritis (7.3%), increased serum ALT (4.7%) and bilirubin (3.8%) levels, and anemia (3.1%).Conclusion: LDV/SOF or PrOD +/- RBV were effective and tolerable treatments for patients with CHC and with or without advanced liver disease before and after liver transplantation. Although HCV eradication improves the liver function, there is a risk of developing HCC.Turkish Association for the Study of The Liver (TASL

Using grafting and salt tolerant rootstocks in order to obtain salt tolerance in tomato.

TEZ10755Tez (Yüksek Lisans) -- Çukurova Üniversitesi, Adana, 2015.Kaynakça (s. 129-140) var.xviii, 141 s. : res. (bzs. rnk.), tablo ; 29 cm.Sunulan bu tez çalışması iki aşamadan oluşmaktadır. Birincisi iklim odasında genç bitki aşamasında, ikincisi ise verim ve meyve kalitesinin incelendiği olgun bitki aşamasında serada gerçekleştirilmiştir. Daha önceki çalışmalardan tuz stresine tepkileri bilinen 4 adet tolerant ve 2 adet duyarlı genotipin aşılanması ile elde edilen 22 faklı kombinasyonu, iklim odasında tuzlu ve kontrol koşullarında yetiştirilerek bir seri fizyolojik ve morfolojik ölçümler yapılmıştır. İklim odası denemesinde aşı kombinasyonlarında 150 mM tuz stresinde ve kontrol koşullarında karşılaştırmalı olarak 1-5 görsel skala değerlendirmesi yapılmış, yeşil aksam ve kök taze ve kuru ağırlıkları, bitki boyu, yaprak sayısı, stoma iletkenliği, yaprak osmotik potansiyeli, yaprak su potansiyeli, klorofil miktarı, yaprak membran zararlanması, yaprak, gövde ve kökte Na, K, Ca, Cl iyonlarının konsantrasyonları, aşı noktasının üzerinde ve altında sakkaroz, fruktoz, glikoz ve toplam fenol içeriği ölçülmüştür. İklim odası denemesi sonuçlarına göre tolerant üzerine duyarlı aşılı 174/121 ve kendi üzerine aşılı 174/174 ile 121/121 aşılı kombinasyonları ilkbaharda topraksız yetiştiricilik serasında 50 mM NaCl ve kontrol koşullarında yetiştirilmiştir. Sera denemesinde verim kayıtları ve domates meyvelerinde ortalama ağırlık, boy, çap ve hacim gibi meyvede fiziksel özellikler ve vitamin C, pH, EC, SÇKM ve toplam kuru madde üretimi gibi kimyasal özellikler incelenmiştir. Sera denemesinde, tolerant anaç 174, duyarlı genotipin verim azalmasını %44.38’den %2.53’e indirmiştir. Tolerant üzerine aşılı duyarlı genotipde tuz stresinde, meyvede irilik, toplam kuru madde üretimi, vitamin C artarken, pH düşmüştür. Bu özelikler meyvenin tüketim ve besinsel kalitesini artırmıştır.Presented thesis study comprises two stages. While the first stage of thesis was carried out in early development stage of plants under climate chamber conditions, the second stage of thesis has been carried out in the mature stage of plants under greenhouse conditions to investigate their growth, yield and fruit characteristics. In this study, 22 different combinations of plants which were obtained by grafting with 4 salt tolerant and 2 salt sensitive genotypes which is known their responses to salinity stress were grown in climate chamber under control and saline conditions. A series of physiological and morphological measurements were done in grafted plants. In grafted plants which were grown under 150 mM NaCl treatment and control conditions in climate chamber, 1-5 scale evaluation, fresh and dry weight of vegetative part and roots of plants, plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, stomatal conductivity, leaf osmotic potential, leaf water potential, chlorophyll content, leaf membrane injury, Na, K, Ca, Cl ion concentrations of leaves, stem and roots, sucrose, fructose, glucose and total phenol contents of above and below of the graft union were measured and quantified. With regard to results of experiment in climate chamber, sensitive genotype were grafted onto tolerant genotype 174/121, their self-grafted plants 174/174 and 121/121 were grown under 50 mM NaCl treatment and control conditions in soilless culture greenhouse in the spring. In addition to the above mentioned physiological and morphological measurements, fruit yield and some physical fruit characteristics were measured such as average fruit weight, height, diameter and volume of fruit and some chemical fruit characteristics were quantified such as vitamin C, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), soluble solids content (SSC) and total dry matter in fruits. In the greenhouse experiment, when tolerant genotype 174 was used as rootstock , it was able to transport to sensitive scion the characteristic of being less influenced from salt stress. Tolerant rootstock reduced the yield reduction of sensitive scion from %44.38 to %2.53. Whereas fruit size, total dry matter, vitamin C was increased in sensitive scion grafted onto tolerant genotype, fruit pH was decreased under saline conditions. As a consequence, these characteristics raised the consumption and nutritional quality of tomato fruit.Bu çalışma Ç.Ü. Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi tarafından desteklenmiştir. Proje No: FYL-2015-3527

The Structural Analysis Of Construction Sector Of Turkey And Its Effect On The Selected Macroeconomic Indicators

In this study the Turkish construction sector was structurally considered and the effect of sector on some selected macroeconomic indicators was analyzed. In this scope, besides the statistical indicators, the linkages of sector with the other sectors were handled. As a result of evaluations, the construction sector affects the national income significantly. There is a high level correlation between the growth of construction sector and the growth of national income. In this scope, while the construction sector grows in higher rates, in the periods, when the economic growth actualizes; in the crisis periods, it downsizes in the higher rates. When the figures of employment are taken into consideration the employment of main construction sector increases with every passing day. Depending on development of foreign constructing services, the positive effect of construction sector on the Balance of Payments becomes more important with every passing year. When the backward and forward linkages of sector are considered, it was identified that the forward linkages are weaker than the backward linkages.</p