Authoritarian Neoliberalism and Democratic Backsliding in Turkey: Beyond the Narratives of Progress

Unpacking the core themes that are discussed in this collection, this article both offers a research agenda to re-analyse Turkey’s ‘authoritarian turn’ and mounts a methodological challenge to the conceptual frameworks that reinforce a strict analytical separation between the ‘economic’ and the ‘political’ factors. The paper problematises the temporal break in scholarly analyses of the AKP period and rejects the argument that the party’s methods of governance have shifted from an earlier ‘democratic’ model – defined by ‘hegemony’ – to an emergent ‘authoritarian’ one. In contrast, by retracing the mechanisms of the state-led reproduction of neoliberalism since 2003, the paper demonstrates that the party’s earlier ‘hegemonic’ activities were also shaped by authoritarian tendencies which manifested at various levels of governance

Evaluation of a collapsed anchored bored pile retaining system by using finite elements method

This study evaluates and investigates a collapsed retaining system constituted with anchored bored files, with the aim of presenting an example for the damages caused by the errors made in a project and construction phase. For determining the reasons for the collapse occurred in retaining system, field evaluations were implemented, calculations in the project were checked through and re-analyses were made. 19 m anchored bored piles were used to implement a safe 16.1 m depth excavation. The retaining system was figured out by using finite elements and Mohr-Coulomb and Hardening Soil surface model via Plaxis software. The collapsed supporting system was re-solved with finite elements and the results were compared with by the designer of investigated project. It is obtained that the expected deformation is about 28 cm by Mohr-Coulomb Model and is about 112 cm by Hardening Soil Model although this value calculated by the designers was 1.53 cm. Results showed that the main reason for collapsing the anchored system is a miscalculation of expected deformation. © 2011 Academic Journals

Grouting applications of grout curtains in Cindere dam and hydroelectric power plant

Grouting is one of the most popular methods used to control water leaking in fill dam constructions. Geological and geotechnical properties of the rock/soil to be grouted are important parameters influencing the design of the grouting. In this study, geotechnical properties of Cindere dam's base rock and the grouting procedure have been investigating view of suitability to grouting. Detailed investigations of the foundation injection applications made into the main rock, the reasons and types of application are made. The materials used in grouting and the grouting pressures are investigated at site and the obtained results are presented. The improvement study and application type is evaluated and background information on different applications of grouting is presented. © 2011 Academic Journals

An application of grout curtains to the Dalaman - Akköprü dam

Grouting is one of the most popular methods used to control water leakage in fill dam constructions. Geological and geotechnical properties of the rock/soil to be grouted are important parameters influencing the design of the grouting. In this study, geotechnical properties of Dalaman-Akköprü Dam's base rock and the grouting procedure have been investigated in view of their suitability to grouting. In the study, detailed investigations of the foundation injection applications were made into the main rock, the reasons and types of application are made. The materials used in grouting and the grouting pressures are investigated at site and the obtained results are presented. The improvement study and application type is evaluated and background information on different applications of grouting is presented. ©2011 Academic Journals

The effect of geological and geotechnical factors on the project design of coastal structures (Alanya Marina case study)

Coastal areas of Turkey are scientifically, culturally and economically very important places because of values in geomorphological, geological, biological, archeological and tourism properties. In this study, coastal structures are classified; and design phases of shore structures and required geological and geotechnical studies before design are explained. As an example, geological and geotechnical studies carried out during Alanya Yacht Harbor site investigations are evaluated. The effect of geological and geotechnical data obtained as a result of GDCRSA (General Directorate for the Construction of Railways, Seaports and Airports) studies was evaluated and geotechnical conditions which effect the project were determined. © 2011 Academic Journals

A CASE OF SOTOS SYNDROME CAUSED BY A NOVEL VARIANT IN THE NSD1 GENE: A PROPOSED RATIONALE TO TREAT ACCOMPANYING PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY

Sotos syndrome is characterized by overgrowth, macrocephaly, distinctive facial features, and learning disabilities and is associated with alterations in the nuclear receptor binding SET domain protein 1 (NSD1) gene. Due to the advanced bone age, the eventual adult height is usually at the upper limit of normal. In this case report, a 6-year and 10-month old boy who presented with Sotos syndrome was described. He also had increased testicular volumes with advanced bone age. The stimulated levels of gonadotropins revealed central precocious puberty and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a pineal cyst. A heterozygous duplication variant [NM_022455.4:c.4560dup; p.(His1521Thrfs*9)] in the NSD1 was identified. Triptorelin acetate treatment was started. The aim was to report the novel duplication variant in the NSD-1 in a patient with Sotos syndrome accompanied by a pineal cyst and central precocious puberty, and also to discuss the rationale for treating precocious puberty

Prevalence of X-aneuploidies, X-structural abnormalities and 46, XY sex reversal in Turkish women with primary amenorrhea or premature ovarian insufficiency

Our objective was to identify the distribution of cytogenetic abnormalities of 175 Turkish women with primary amenorrhea (PA) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). A retrospective study was performed using medical records of 94 patients with PA and 81 patients with POI at the Genetics Department, Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. G-banded metaphase kaiyotype analysis were prepared and analyzed. Chromosomal abnormalities were present in 44 of 175 cases (25%). 15 were full blown or mosaic numerical X chromosome abnormalities (8.5%), 10 were full blown or mosaic X-chromosome structural anomalies (5.7%), one was X-autosome translocation (0.5%), 3 were autosomal anomalies (1.7%), 12 were XY kaiyotype (6.8%), one was 45,X/46,XY mosaic and 2 were full blown or mosaic structural anomalies of Y chromosome (1.7%). The prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities was 25% in this large series of Turkish women with primary amenorrhea or premature ovarian insufficiency, most cases involving X-aneuploidy or X-structural abnormalities or 46,XY karyotype. High prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities is associated with POI starting at an early age (average age: 26 years). (C) 2014 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved