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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ChatGPT for mental health support: A systematic scoping review of human-computer interaction implications
(Sage Publications, 2026) Nazir, Thseen; Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi, Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danışmanlık Bölümü
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are increasingly used around mental health, yet design-oriented syntheses remain limited. We conducted a PRISMA-aligned systematic scoping review focused specifically on ChatGPT (GPT-3.5/4+) in mental health-related use including "in the wild" adoption by laypeople, training applications, and clinical-adjacent pilots. Searches of five databases (November 2022 to August 2025), with citation tracking and gray-literature screening, yielded 34 studies spanning randomized and non-randomized experiments, pilot trials, surveys/interviews, simulations, digital ethnography, and structured editorials. Evidence supports adjunct, not replacement, roles. In education/supervision, one randomized trial and a comparative supervision study show skill gains when practice is scaffolded with rubrics and human oversight; expert ratings judged trainee case conceptualizations acceptable. In clinical/adjacent contexts, signals include quality-of-life improvement (small inpatient pilot), short-term anxiety reduction when the model provides empathetic feedback, and a clinical RCT (outside psychiatry) showing reduced anxiety/depression with a ChatGPT adjunct. Studies of public/self-help use document appropriation of ChatGPT as a "digital therapist" with identified risks including privacy concerns, boundary violations, and over-reliance. Safety-critical tasks remain unreliable (e.g., under-identification of suicide risk, degradation with complexity, and cultural-fit gaps). We derive human-computer interaction requirements: clear scope-of-use messaging, prompt scaffolding, human-in-the-loop, privacy-preserving defaults, and explicit escalation/hand-off pathways.
From isolation to integration: The mental health journey of international students in Türkiye
(Mahmut Demir, 2026) Nazir, Thseen; Yılmaz, Zeynep Esra; Eğitim Bilimleri Fakültesi, Rehberlik ve Psikolojik Danışmanlık Bölümü
This study explored mental health, coping strategies, perceived social support, and barriers to help-seeking among first-year international students in Turkish language programs in Türkiye. A mixed-methods approach combined survey data from 381 students from 48 countries with interviews from 60 participants. Standardized scales (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Brief COPE) were used. Results showed 45.93% with optimal mental health, 45.14% with moderate mental health, and 8.92% with low mental health. Family and friend support strongly predicted well-being, while stigma and institutional and cultural barriers restricted access to counseling and help-seeking. Qualitative findings identified additional coping strategies and sources of support. The study emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive counseling and more accessible mental health services to address the unique challenges faced by international students.
Why do state policies toward religious minorities change? Evidence from the Muslim minority in postcommunist Bulgaria
(Cambridge University Press, 2026) Lika, Idlir; İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi, Siyaset Bilimi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Bölümü
Between 2011 and 2018, Bulgaria enacted a series of reforms accommodating the two most salient demands of its Muslim minority in the postcommunist period: the registration of elected Muslim leadership and the provision of state funding for religious communities. This constituted a significant departure from the restrictive policies pursued during the first two decades after communism and from the repressive legacies of earlier periods. Through process tracing based on 11 semi-structured elite interviews, press releases, and secondary sources, I argue that the geostrategic concerns of Bulgarian elites from the influence of the minority's kin-state, Turkey, from 2011 onward, and their aim to decrease the dependence of the minority on the kin-state provided the main motivation to accommodate Muslims' religious demands. These concerns were driven by domestic political changes in Turkey in the post-2011 period and their reflections in the country's foreign policy.
Global brands' glocalization strategies across cultural dimensions
(EDEP, 2025) Parlak, Sude
Globalization has enabled brands to operate across different countries and reach broader audiences. In recent years, digital marketing and social media in particular have become an inseparable part of glocalization. Global brands now design culturally sensitive messages and campaigns that resonate with local communities, moving away from traditional advertising toward more interactive and responsive methods. The concept of glocalization highlights the need to preserve global recognition while adapting to local cultures. An essential step in glocalization is to consider cultural elements when marketing products and services. Consumer behavior can vary significantly depending on cultural tendencies such as power distance, individualism versus collectivism, or uncertainty avoidance. For this reason, localization strategies should go beyond simple language adaptation and take into account consumers’ value systems and cultural expectations. This approach not only increases brand visibility but also strengthens consumers’ likelihood of purchase. Brands that embrace local values are generally perceived more positively and are able to establish deeper emotional connections with their audiences. In markets where local identity carries particular weight, such strategies become especially critical. In conclusion, a successful localization strategy requires a holistic approach that combines cultural sensitivity, effective positioning, and digital engagement. Such an approach allows brands to maintain their global visibility while also securing a trustworthy and influential position in their target markets.
The impact of organizational factors on frugal innovation through effective tacit knowledge management in Turkish companies
(2024) Şahin Edlbi, Şeyma
Introduction/Background: Over the last two decades, the notion of frugal innovation has gained widespread acceptance to address global issues on sustainable development and promote inclusive growth. Having the right skills and knowledge is important to take new actions in creating innovative solutions in companies. Hiding information within a firm may have detrimental consequences, and failing to manage tacit knowledge can be costly and may prevent a company from achieving its goals through innovation. On this respect, transformational leadership is critical, and it enables to provide an environment that encourages the exchange of tacit knowledge to improve corporate performance. It may also have a significant impact on innovation process, the development and implementation of frugal innovation. Research Questions: The study aims to answer the following research questions: Does effective tacit knowledge management have a direct positive impact on frugal innovation? Does effective tacit knowledge management enhance a company’s ability to frugally innovate through effective financial investment decision making? Does transformational leadership have a positive moderating effect on the relationship between tacit knowledge management and financial investment decision making? Does effective tacit knowledge management enhance a company’s ability to frugally innovate through the bricolage capability of a firm? Does transformational leadership have a positive moderating effect on the relationship between tacit knowledge management and bricolage capability? Research Methodology: This study will use knowledge-based view (KBV) theory to explore the direct relationship between tacit knowledge management and frugal innovation, the indirect relationship of financial investment decisions and bricolage capabilities of a firm and whether transformational leadership plays 2 moderating role in this relationship. It will use a moderated parallel mediation model by employing Structured Equation Modelling (SEM). The data is derived from upper-level managers and CEOs of Turkish manufacturing companies through surveys and interviewing. Results: The results are expected to yield positive causal relationship between the variables. Recommendations: Recommendation for further research may include exploring the same relationships for other sectors and other emerging countries.
