İHÜ Araştırma ve Akademik Performans Sistemi
DSpace@İHÜ, İbn Haldun Üniversitesi’nin bilimsel araştırma ve akademik performansını izleme, analiz etme ve raporlama süreçlerini tek çatı altında buluşturan bütünleşik bilgi sistemidir.
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Institutional pressures on Waqf Unit Trust funds in Islamic social finance: The ASNB Wakalah Model for social and economic impact
(USIM Press, 2026) Sulaiman, Syahnaz; Ahmed, Habib; Hasbullah, Mushaddad; Gümüş, Nihat; Yönetim Bilimleri Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü
Waqf, as a perpetual charitable endowment, serves as a cornerstone for promoting social welfare and equitable wealth distribution within Islamic finance. Its integration into modern financial instruments, such as the Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) Wakalah Waqf Unit Trust, reflects a growing trend toward aligning Islamic capital market innovation with Islamic social finance objectives in Malaysia. This study examines the application of institutional theory in understanding the distribution of waqf benefits by ASNB Wakalah, focusing on how institutional pressures shape its governance, implementation, and social outcomes. Employing a qualitative document analysis approach, the research reviews policy documents, Islamic rulings (fatwas), prospectuses, annual reports, academic journals, books, and relevant online sources to evaluate ASNB’s waqf governance and distribution strategies. Despite ASNB’s pioneering role in developing a Wakalah-based waqf model, there remains limited scholarly attention to the institutional forces, such as regulatory frameworks, Shariah governance standards, and societal expectations that influence its operationalisation and impact. The findings reveal that ASNB’s waqf model is deeply embedded within Malaysia’s institutional environment, where compliance, legitimacy, and stakeholder expectations collectively shape its governance and distribution mechanisms. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on Islamic social finance and institutional theory. It also offers practical insights for policymakers and Islamic financial institutions to strengthen transparency, governance, and the social impact of waqf-based investment schemes in line with institutional norms, ethical investment principles and Maqasid al-Shariah (Shariah objectives).
Assessing renewable energy alternatives with multi-criteria decision-making techniques based on q-rung orthopair fuzzy sets
(Springer Nature, 2026) Ayvaz, Berk; Nebati, Emine Elif; Kuşakcı, Ali Osman; Oral, Selin; Özdemir, Mehmed Rafet; Yönetim Bilimleri Fakültesi, İşletme Bölümü
In recent years, countries have prioritized the selection of viable renewable energy alternatives, driven by the urgent need for a transition to sustainable energy. Selecting appropriate energy sources requires careful consideration of social, political, economic, and technological factors. This study proposes a comprehensive framework for evaluating renewable energy alternatives using a combination of the CRITIC (Criteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation) and MABAC (Multi-Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison) methods, enhanced by quantum-Rung Fuzzy Sets. A detailed evaluation is performed using 22 sub-criteria, grouped into environmental, technological, economic, and sociopolitical dimensions, to assess renewable sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, wave, hydraulic, and hydrogen. Expert input and literature guide the criteria selection. The model is applied in a case study of the Turkish energy sector, revealing hydrogen as the most promising alternative. Sensitivity analysis confirms the robustness of the results, showing no significant changes in the ranking of energy alternatives. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to combine CRITIC and MABAC methods within the q-ROFS domain to solve the problem of selecting a renewable energy source. This framework provides valuable insights to policymakers, energy planners, and decision-makers, offering a reliable tool for navigating the complexities of renewable energy selection.
Acı Vatan (bitter homeland) revisited: Cold War labor migration and the transformation of the Turkish family
(Routledge, 2026) Kıbrıs, Güldeniz
This article revisits the idiom acı vatan (“bitter homeland”) as a key Cold War emotional framework through which Turkish society interpreted labor migration to West Germany from the late 1960s onward. Treating acı vatan as an “emotional regime” (Reddy), it argues that migration reorganized intimacy—marriage, parenthood, domestic labor, and patriarchal authority—in ways inseparable from Turkey’s deepening integration into US-led Cold War structures (Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO) and the 1961 recruitment agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany. Situating Turkish cinema as a major cultural institution that translated geopolitical pressures into everyday moral feeling, the article analyzes three films—Dönüş (1972), Otobüs (1975), and Almanya Acı Vatan (1979)—as a Cold War archive of transnational family life. Dönüş foregrounds women’s expanded labor and the fragility of long-distance patriarchal authority; Otobüs stages migration without family to expose abandonment and the collapse of relational infrastructures; Almanya Acı Vatan dramatizes moral panic around female mobility and the sabotage of women’s migrant potential through patriarchal crisis. Drawing on Cold War cultural history (May, Westad, Klein, Kwon), affect theory (Ahmed), and transnational/diaspora frameworks (Brah, Hall, Gilroy), the article reads film as interpretive historical text (Rosenstone), showing how Cold War geopolitics became lived experience through the reorganization of care, honor, and belonging across borders.
From father to son: A gambling problem – A case study
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025) Yılmaz, Emre; Özer, Hakan; Büyükçorak, Mehmet; Kitapçıoğlu, Süreyyanur
Gambling addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. This case study examines the role of family influence in gambling behavior and the recovery process of a 24-year-old high school student. The client reported that his father and grandfather had also struggled with gambling, indicating a potential intergenerational transmission. Research suggests that parental gambling behaviors increase the likelihood of gambling problems in children (Jacobs et al., 1989). Methods: The client was assessed using the Gambling Screening Scale (GSS) and DSM-5 criteria for gambling disorder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was applied as the primary intervention, incorporating psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and relapse prevention strategies. Additionally, Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques were used to enhance the client’s commitment to change. Family involvement was encouraged throughout the process to increase awareness and support. The treatment process was monitored over a 12-month followup period. Results: Initially, the client exhibited high gambling motivation, often triggered by exposure to his father’s gambling behavior. Relapses occurred during the early phase of treatment; however, after six months, significant improvements were observed. Increased family awareness, the father’s engagement in the therapeutic process, and the client’s active participation in recovery contributed to reduced gambling urges. MI techniques helped resolve ambivalence, and the client demonstrated increased self-control and abstinence from gambling. Conclusion: This case highlights the impact of familial and genetic factors on gambling addiction and emphasizes the necessity of integrating family-based interventions in treatment. With gambling becoming increasingly widespread, further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of family involvement in recovery programs.
The triangle of work, money, and trust: A case study of gambling-induced job loss
(Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025) Yılmaz, Emre; Özer, Hakan; Büyükçorak, Mehmet; Kitapçıoğlu, Süreyyanur
Gambling addiction can significantly impact an individual’s economic stability and professional life, leading to job loss, financial struggles, and trust issues. This case study examines the therapeutic process of a 41-year-old university graduate who was successful in his career until gambling disrupted his life. Introduced to gambling by a colleague, he gradually shifted his focus from work and career to financial losses and recovery attempts. Over time, his motivation and performance declined, leading to absenteeism and financial distress, ultimately affecting his workplace relationships and overall well-being. Methods: The client was assessed using the Gambling Screening Scale (GSS) to evaluate gambling motivations and severity. The therapeutic process included Motivational Interviewing (MI) to enhance commitment to change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address cognitive distortions, financial mismanagement, and coping mechanisms. The client was monitored for seven months, during which he changed jobs and temporarily discontinued therapy before resuming treatment in his new workplace. Results: Initially, the client experienced severe sleep disturbances, tardiness, workplace inefficiency, and family conflicts. Over time, he improved his sleep routine, adhered to financial commitments, and re-established trust with colleagues. By recognizing cognitive traps and behavioral patterns, he restored financial discipline by repaying debts and temporarily delegating salary management to his family. Additionally, sharing his experiences with colleagues contributed to his recovery. Conclusion: This case highlights the severe occupational and financial consequences of gambling addiction. The findings emphasize the need for workplace-based interventions focusing on financial literacy, debt management, and gambling prevention to mitigate the risks associated with gamblinginduced job loss.
