Aksaray Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
DSpace@Aksaray, Aksaray Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.
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Social work perspective on women’s empowerment women’s entrepreneurship
(CRC Press, 2025) Öztürk, Hatice
Women’s welfare is a priority issue in both national and international policies, and its importance has increased even more today. The emphasis on this issue in the Sustainable Development Goals is also noteworthy. In this regard, ensuring gender equality and empowering women is vital to ensuring that no one is left behind and to living a sustainable life. However, in most countries today, many women are exposed to inequalities due to factors such as poverty, injustice, and changing social and cultural norms. The social work profession focuses on the empowerment of women and benefits from its knowledge, skills, and value base in combating these inequalities. With an empowerment approach, social workers help unlock women’s potential and therefore encourage increased participation. Thus, women can realize their capabilities and have a say in politics, the health sector, education, and other fields. It is critical to recognize that female entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for women’s empowerment. Women’s entrepreneurship has important potential in terms of increasing women’s participation in working life and sustainability, as well as its impact on development. However, today’s deepening inequalities and inadequacies in implementation to ensure women’s welfare bring to the agenda the discussion of development approaches and policies. In view of this, the aim of this study is to discuss women’s entrepreneurship as a tool for empowering women from a social work viewpoint, benefiting from the existing literature.
Power consumption analysis of ESP32 and arduino nano for low-power applications
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Demir, Hasan; Selçuk, İlayda; Coşgun, Atıl Emre
This study experimentally examined the energy usage of the ESP32 and Arduino Nano microcontroller boards in active and deep sleep (power-down) modes. Both boards were powered by a continuous 5 V voltage, and current measurements were obtained directly using a multimeter. The experimental results indicated that the ESP32 board consumed 45.5 mA in active mode and 5.27 mA in sleep mode, whereas the Arduino Nano consumed 18 mA in active mode and 5.39 mA in sleep mode. The power consumption of the ESP32 was determined to be 0.2275 W in active mode and 0.02635 W in sleep mode, whereas the Arduino Nano exhibited power consumption of 0.09 W in active mode and 0.02695 W in sleep mode. The statistics acquired demonstrate that both platforms are appropriate for low-power applications; however, the ESP32 shows more energy consumption in active mode, necessitating meticulous energy management planning during the design phase.
PET-CT indications and contributions to diagnosis in the rheumatology clinic: a retrospective analysis
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Kahraman Denizhan, Tuğba; Kaplan, Hüseyin; Kızıltepe, Melih; Kökoğlu, Emel Oğuz; Cengiz, Celil Barlas; Abdulrezzak, Ümmühan; Şenel, Abdurrahman Soner
Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) is a valuable imaging modality in both oncology and autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. This study evaluates the indications for PET-CT in rheumatology patients, compares PET-CT findings with other imaging modalities, and assesses its contribution to definitive diagnosis. Methods: Between January 2022 and December 2023, 63 patients (38 women, 25 men) who underwent PET-CT at Erciyes University Rheumatology Clinic were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings—including prior CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and angiographic evaluations—were reviewed. PET-CT findings were classified based on metabolic uptake patterns indicating malignancy, vasculitis, inflammatory involvement, lymphadenopathy, and IgG4-related diseases. PET-CT results were statistically compared with final diagnoses. Results: The most common indications for PET-CT were suspected vasculitis (42.9%), fever/inflammation of unknown origin (30.2%), and suspected malignancy (27.0%). PET-CT detected inflammation in 65.1% of cases, lymphadenopathy in 52.4%, nodules in 41.3%, malignancy in 31.7%, and vasculitis in 20.6%. Vasculitis findings were significantly higher in patients with pre-existing rheumatic disease (p = 0.012), while malignancy-related findings were more frequent in those without (p = 0.025). Anti-SSA and anti-Scl70 positivity were significantly associated with malignancy (p = 0.003 and p = 0.030, respectively). PET-CT effectively detected malignancy (p < 0.001) but showed limited diagnostic accuracy for vasculitis (47.6%). Conclusion: PET-CT complements conventional imaging in evaluating vasculitis, inflammation, and malignancy in rheumatic diseases. However, it is insufficient for diagnosing vasculitis alone, necessitating a comprehensive clinical and laboratory approach. While PET-CT is highly effective in malignancy detection, autoantibody presence should be carefully considered in suspected cases.
Culturally driven renewable energy adoption: cross-regional insights and strategies for inclusive energy transitions
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Akıl, Murat; Durmuş Şenyapar, Hafize Nurgül; Bayındır, Ramazan
Renewable energy transitions are not solely technological or economic processes but fundamentally cultural. This study explores how cultural values, beliefs, and social norms influence the adoption of renewable energy technologies across diverse global regions. Using a qualitative exploratory research design and document analysis, the paper examines case studies, international datasets, and peer-reviewed literature to identify how cultural dynamics shape public attitudes, policy acceptance, and behavioral responses. Thematic analysis reveals recurring patterns across regional and sociocultural contexts, highlighting stark contrasts between the Global North and South and urban and rural communities. Key cultural factors such as community identity, trust in institutions, spiritual worldviews, and communication practices emerge as critical to adoption outcomes. The study proposes culturally sensitive strategies-including participatory governance, localized communication, and value-aligned policy design-to enhance renewable energy systems' legitimacy, inclusivity, and sustainability. By reframing cultural context as a catalyst rather than a barrier, the paper advances an interdisciplinary perspective that calls for integrated efforts among policymakers, engineers, social scientists, and communities. This research offers actionable insights for building renewable energy futures that are not only efficient but also equitable and culturally resonant.
Driving quality forward: a study on the utilization of qı tools by hospital quality managers
(Springer Netherlands, 2025) Demirci, Şenol; Gökmen Kavak, Demet; Aras, Yasin; Çizmeci Şenel, Figen
There are numerous ways to improve the quality of healthcare services, and Quality Improvement (QI) tools play a central role in this. These tools are essential for identifying problems, reducing errors and costs, modifying practices, generating innovative ideas, acquiring and analysing data, visualising issues, and supporting decision-making. Using them effectively promotes healthcare quality, patient safety, and optimal resource utilisation. Despite the importance of QI tools, the lack of systematic and comprehensive data on the frequency and purpose of their use in healthcare facilities constitutes the main problem area of this study. This descriptive and cross-sectional study examines the frequency and purpose of QI tool usage among quality managers in hospitals across Türkiye. The study population comprised quality managers from 248 hospitals who fully completed the survey. It focused on the use of 18 widely recognised QI tools, including Brainstorming, Fishbone Diagram, Five Whys, Flowchart, Control Chart, PDCA Cycle, FMEA, Histogram, Scatter Diagram, Process Mapping, and others. The results indicated that the least known tools were the Swiss Cheese Model, Spaghetti Diagram, Six Thinking Hats, House of Quality, Mapping the Last Ten Patients, Tree Diagram, and Pareto Chart. Conversely, Brainstorming, Fishbone Diagram, Five Whys, and Flowcharts were the most frequently used. QI tools were primarily used for generating ideas, visualisation, identifying problems, and analysing them. Significant differences in tool usage were observed based on experience in healthcare and quality roles. The findings underscore the complementary nature of QI tools and the need for enhanced training and awareness.
