Research Facilities

Name of the Research Group: Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry Research Group

Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Özgür Irmak
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Müjgan Fırıncıoğluları Gündüz
Contact: oirmak@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Using Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry

Publications:

• Karstarli, O., Demirel, G., AĞAÇDAN, F., Buyuksungur, A., Çalışkan, A., & Irmak, Ö. (2024). Polymerization shrinkage of composites with different viscosities. International Dental Journal, 74, S304.
• Celiksoz, O., & Irmak, O. (2024). Delayed vs. immediate placement of restorative materials over Biodentine and RetroMTA: a micro-shear bond strength study. BMC Oral Health, 24(1), 130.
• Çalişkan, A., Alagöz, L. G., & Irmak, Ö. (2023). Shade matching potential of one-shade resin composites used for restoration repair. Dent Mater J, 42(2), 158-166.
• Tepe, H., & Irmak, Ö. (2023). Clinical performance of non-carious cervical lesions restored with using self-etch mode of adhesives according to the FDI criteria. Aust Dent J, 68(4), 255-264.
• Orhan, E. O., Irmak, Ö., & Hür, D. (2022). What does not form after accidental sodium hypochlorite contact with chlorhexidine. Int Endod J, 55(6), 685-688.
• Uslu, A., Ağaçdan, F., Demirel, G., Büyüksungur, A., & Irmak, O. (2022). Volumetric Shrinkage of Injectable Resin Composites Assessed by Micro Computerized Tomography. Proceedings from 11th ConsEuro Congress, Antalya.
• Orhan, E., & Irmak, Ö. (2022). Reciprocating rotation kinematics. Br Dent J, 233(5), 363.
• Kolsuz, M. E., Ekim, O., Irmak, Ö., Evli, C., Bakıcı, C., & Demirel, G. (2022). Nearinfrared light transillumination for occlusal caries detection in dog teeth: A comparative study. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 27-30.
• Orhan, E. O., Irmak, O., Tasal, E., & Tanisli, M. (2022). Molecular Interactions on Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid After Mixing With Sodium Hypochlorite. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 1-8.
• Orhan, E. O., Bahadır, D., & Irmak, O. (2022). Kinematics of “Adaptive Motion” under Constant Torque Values. J Endod, 48(3), 355-361.
• Orhan, E. O., Irmak, Ö., Babayeva, F., Orhan, E., & Aktaş, S. (2022). Kalsiyum Hidroksit İçerikli Medikamentlerin Radyopasite Miktarının Görüntü Analizi ile Belirlenmesi. EÜ Dişhek Fak Derg, 43(2), 93-98.
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Müjgan Fırıncıoğluları Gündüz Firincoglulari M, Aksoy S, Orhan K. Oral Cancer Knowledge and Awareness among Patients Referred to a University Dental Hospital in North Cyprus. Appl. Sci. 2022, 12, 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12010192. (Q3)
• Orhan K, Kocyigit D, Firincioglulari M, Adisen MZ, Kocyigit S . Quantitative assessment of image artifacts from zygoma implants on CBCT scans using different exposure parameters. Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2023 Sep;237(9):1082-1090. doi: 10.1177/09544119231190447. Epub 2023 Aug 1. PMID: 37528643.
•  Firincioglulari A, Erturk H, Firincioglulari M, Biber C. Evaluation of atherosclerosis as a risk factor in COPD patients by measuring the carotid intima-media thickness. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2024;22(1):2. Published 2024 Jan 10. doi:10.1186/s12947-023-00322-8.
• Firincioglulari M, Kurt D, Koral S, Orhan K. Maxillary Canine Impaction: Assessing the Influence of Maxillary Anatomy Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Med Sci Monit. 2024;30:e944306. Published 2024 May 28. doi:10.12659/MSM.944306.
• Firincioglulari M, Orhan K. Morphological Variations of the Nasopalatine Canal in the North Cyprus Population: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study. Med Sci Monit. 2024;30:e944868. Published 2024 Jun 29. doi:10.12659/MSM.944868.
• Firincioglulari M, Koral S, Kurt D, Orhan K. Gender-Based Variation in Alveolar Bone Thickness of Maxillary Incisor Teeth: A CBCT Retrospective Study. Med Sci Monit. 2024;30:e944588. Published 2024 Jul 13. doi:10.12659/MSM.944588.
• Lafci Fahrioglu S, Firincioglulari M, Orhan K. Gender-Specific Variations in Greater Palatine Foramen Anatomy: Insights from CBCT Scans in the North Cyprus Population. Med Sci Monit. 2024;30:e945466. Published 2024 Aug 30. doi:10.12659/MSM.945466.
• Boztuna, M., Firincioglulari, M., Akkaya, N. et al. Segmentation of periapical lesions with automatic deep learning on panoramic radiographs: an artificial intelligence study. BMC Oral Health 24, 1332 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05126-4
   

Name of the Research Group: AI in EFL and ELT Research Group

Group Members:

• Prof.Dr. Mehmet Ali Yavuz

• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Behbud Muhammedzade

• Assoc.Prof.Dr. Özge Razı

• Assist.Prof.Dr. Abbas Hadizadeh

Research Topics:

• AI-Driven Pedagogical Integration in EFL and ELT

• AI and Teacher Perspectives: Professional Identity in EFL

• AI in Student-Centred EFL Research

• AI-Powered Skills Development in EFL Learning

• AI-Enhanced Curriculum Design for EFL Contexts

• AI-Supported Assessment and Evaluation in ELT

• Cultural and Ethical Considerations of AI in ELT

• Challenges in the use of AI in EFL contexts

Publications of Group Members

1. Rafiq, R. & Yavuz M.A. (2024). Advancing English as Second Language Communication: The Effectiveness of Online Pragmatic Training on Essential Speech Acts. Heliyon, 10(11), e31763. 

2- Lusta, Faraj Amel, Ö Demirel, Mohammadzadeh, B. (2023). Language corpus and data driven learning (DDL) in language classrooms: A systematic review. Heliyon, Volume 9, Issue 12. Doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22731.

3. Mekael, H.F & Razı, Ö. (2023) Sustainable Solutions of the Language Communication Problems: Perceptions of Teachers and Students. Wireless Personal Communications, 1-15. 

4. Hadizadeh, A. (2024). ChatGPT, the end of L2 academic writing or a blessing in disguise? Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture. Volume 9, Issue 2. 

5- Ali, S.S. & Mohammadzadeh, B. (2022). Examining EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Competence Levels. Frontier in Psychology, 13

Name of the Research Group: Teaching Turkish to Foreigners

Group Members:

• Doç. Dr. Hatice KAYHAN 

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mihrican AYLANÇ

• Yrd. Doç.Dr. Esra KARAKAŞ KURT

Contact: hdirek@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:

• Teaching Turkish with task-based language teaching

• Vocabulary teaching and strategies to increase vocabulary

• Ways to increase motivation in teaching Turkish to adults

Publications:

1. Kayhan H. (2024) Fikret Demirağ’ın Hüzün Ana Kitabındaki Şiirlerde Folklorik Ögeler. Folklor/ Edebiyat, S. 119. s. 621-634. (SCOPUS) Kayhan H. (2013)“ Science Education Element in Cyprus Folk Short Story” Procedia – Social and
2. Behavioral Sciences 106 . 1050 – 1053 (ISI) Aylanç, M. “Türkçe Öğretmeni Adaylarının Özel Öğretim Yöntemleri Dersi Uygulamalarında Karşılaştıkları Sorunlar: Bilgilendirici ve Öğretici Metinler Örneği, Selçuk Üniversitesi Türkiyat Araştırmaları Enstitüsü Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi,2012,31, s. 333-351.
3. Karakaş Kurt, E. & Güneyli, A. (2023). Teaching the Turkish language to foreigners at higher education level in Northern Cyprus: An evaluation based on self-perceived dominant intelligence types, twentyfirst- century skills and learning technologies. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1120701.
4. Kurt, E. K. (2022). Türk dili derslerinin çok uyaranlı öğrenme-öğretme ortamlarıyla yapılandırılması: örnek eğitim durumu. Uluslararası Türkçe Edebiyat Kültür Eğitim (TEKE) Dergisi, 11(2), 847-869.

Name of the Research Group: Problem Solving in Early Childhood

Group Members:

• Prof. Dr. Çağla GÜR

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarem ÖZDEMİR 

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Belgin PARLAKYILDIZ 

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kezban ÖZGEM

Contact: sozdemir@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:

• Improving Family Engagement and Support in Early Childhood

• Increasing the Effectiveness of Teachers' In-Service Training Processes

• Effective Use of Active Learning Methods in Early Childhood

• Social Learning Development and Skills in Early Childhood

Publications

Parlakyıldız I., Seven S. & Parlakyıldız B. (2022). 5-6 Years Old Children’s of Cartoon Reality, Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 10 (1), 16-31.

Vaiz, O. Özdemir, S. Karasel, N. Eğriboyun, A.(2023). Evaluation of Work-Life Balance of Teachers and School Managers, Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, v22 n3 p21-30 2023

Özdemir, S., & Kılıç, Y. (2023). Investigating Special Education Teachers’ Views on Mathematics Instruction Process: Suggestions for Sustainable Special Education in Mathematics Instruction. Sustainability, 15(4), 3584. MDPI AG. Gür, Ç., & Eser, B. (2023). Does Positive Thinking Predict Positive Learning Behaviors in Preschoolers? Croatian Journal of Education, 25 (1), 67-100. Gür, Ç., & Eser, B. (2022). Who? What? How? From a Standard Teacher Meeting to a Preschool Positive Thinking Project. SAGE Open, 12(4), 1-18. Özgem K. & Akçıl,U. (2024). Teacher Opinions on Out-Of-Class Learning Activities Based on 21st Century Skills in Pre-School Period. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences.

Name of the Research Group: Well-Being

Group Members:

• Prof. Dr. Çağla GÜR 

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarem ÖZDEMİR

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Fethi TURAN 

Contact: sozdemir@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:

•  Positive Thinking in Early Childhood

• Well-being Strategies of Early Childhood Teachers

• Well-being and Resilience in Early Childhood

• Education of Root Values in Early Childhood

• Well-being and Resilience in Early Childhood

Publications

Gül,H. & Gür,Ç. (2022). “Investigating the Relationship between Problem-Solving, Coping Styles and Stress Levels among Parents of Children with ASD, ADHD and Typical Development”, European Journal of Educational Research, 11(3): 1231 - 1243

Gür, Ç., & Eser, B. (2023). Does Positive Thinking Predict Positive Learning Behaviors in Preschoolers?.

Croatian Journal of Education, 25 (1), 67-100. https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v25i1.4702 Gür, Ç., & Eser, B. (2022). Who? What? How? From a Standard Teacher Meeting to a Preschool Positive Thinking Project. SAGE Open, 12(4), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221133998 (SSCI Q2 Turan, F. (2024). Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Nasıl Bir Din Eğitimi. Din ve İnsan Dergisi. 4(7). 32-59 Vaiz, O. Özdemir, S. Karasel, N. Egriboyun, A.(2023). Evaluation of Work-Life Balance of Teachers and School Managers, Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, v22 n3 p21-30 2023 Özdemir, S., & Kılıç, Y. (2023). Investigating Special Education Teachers’ Views on Mathematics Instruction Process: Sugesstions for Sustainable Special Education in Mathematics Instruction. Sustainability, 15(4), 3584. MDPI AG. 

Name of the Research Group: Family Education in Special Education

Group Members:

• Prof. Dr. Hasan Avcıoğlu

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Cahit Nuri

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Omaç Ruştioğlu

Contact: cnuri@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:

• Improving Family Participation and Cooperation in Special Education

• Family Strengthening Activities in Special Education

• Effectiveness of Family Psychoeducation Programs in Special Education

• Psychological Well-Being of Family Members in Special Education

Publications

1. Avcıoğlu , H. ., & Bengisoy, A. . (2012). Özel Gereksinimi Olan Çocukların Tanılanma Sürecinde

Ailelerin Rolüne İlişkin Görüşlerinin Belirlenmesi (KKTC Örneği). Turkish International Journal of Special Education and Guidance & Counselling, 1(2), 74–84. Retrieved from https://tijseg.org/index.php/tijseg/article/view/138

2. Sağiroğlu, N. (2006). Özel gereksinimli bireylere sahip ailelerin çocuklarının devam ettiği özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezlerinden beklentileri (Master's thesis, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü).

3. Nuri, C., Akçamete, G. A., & Direktör, C. (2019). A Combined Model Study: The Needs of Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) in Parent Education: A Combined Model Study: The Needs of Parents of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) in Parent Education. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 12(1), 19-26.

4. Nuri, C., Akçamete, G., & Direktör, C. (2019). The quality of life and stress levels in parents of

children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. European Journal of Special Education Research.

5. Nuri, C., Rustıoglu, O., & Abıdoglu, U. (2018). Otizmli çocuğu olan ailelerin yaşadığı sorunlar: niteliksel bir araştırma. Yaşam Becerileri Psikoloji Dergisi, 2(3), 97-111.

6. Bartin, L.,Gür, Ç., & Nuri, C. (2021). Examining the views of parents with special needs children regarding their children’s sex education (North Cyprus sample). Turkish International Journal of Special Education and Guidance & Counselling, 10(2), 125-140.

7. Erden, N., & Nuri, C. (2023). Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde özel eğitim ve rehabilitasyon merkezine devam eden özel gereksinimli çocukların ailelerinin beklentisi. Turkish Special Education Journal: International, 5(1), 59-92.

8. Nuri, C., Akçamete, G., & Direktör, C. (2022). The trial support program for empowerment of parents of children with ADHD. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 27(3), 676-685.

9. Çuhaci, E. E., & Nuri, C. (2022). Examination of the Perceptions of Families with Special Needs Children towards Teachers, School Communication, and Cooperation. International Journal of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, 12(2), 473-496.

10. Nuri, C., Karabıyık, V., & Akün, B. (2022). Çocuğu Kaynaştırma Sınıfına Devam Eden Ebeveynlerin Tükenmişlik Düzeylerinin Farklı Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi. LAÜ Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 13(2), 122-137.

Name of the Research Group: Supporting Special Education Teachers Research Group

Group Members:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Cahit Nuri

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Emine Özel

• Dr. Instr. Kadriye Yıldız

Contact: cnuri@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:

• Improving Cooperation and Quality of Life of Special Education Teachers

• Well-being Levels of Special Education Teachers

• Reducing Burnout Levels of Special Education Teachers

• Happiness Levels of Special Education Teachers

Publications

1. Nuri, C., & Özer, S. (2023). Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in Special Education Teachers: Fear of COVID-19 and Quality of Work Life. Near East University Online Journal of Education, 6(1), 51-62.

2. Varol, B., Nuri, C., & Direktör, C. (2021). Examination of the Relation between the Possession of Compassion and Effective Teaching Qualities of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers in Special Education. OPUS International Journal of Society Researches, 18(44), 7451-7463.

3. Yelmen, S., Nuri, C., & Bağlama, B. Özel Eğitim Öğretmenlerinin İş Birliği, İş Yaşam Kalitesi Düzeyleri ile Mobbing Durumları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi. Turkish Special Education Journal: International, 6(1), 134-156.

4. Nuri, C., Güleç, K., & Bağlama, B. (2024). Examining the professional dedication levels of special education teachers working in primary school according to different variables. International Online Journal of Primary Education, 13(2), 93-108.

5. Nuri, C., & Tezer, M. (2018). The relationship between burn-out and psychological resiliency levels of special education teachers in a developing economy. Quality & Quantity, 1-13.

6. Özer, S., Nuri, C., & Bağlama, B. (2023). Özel Eğitim Öğretmenlerinin Covıd-19 Pandemisinde

Psikolojik İyi Oluş Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi. Uluslararası Anadolu Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 7(2), 508- 521.

7. Borova, M., Nuri, C., & Bağlama, B. (2023). The Relationship Between Special Education Teachers’attitudes Towards Assistive Technologies and Classroom Management Skills. Turkish International Journal of Special Education and Guidance & Counselling, 12(1), 1-14.

8. Değirmenci, F. Ş., Nuri, C., & Direktör, C. (2021). Examination of attitudes of special education teachers towards child neglect and abuse reporting in terms of different variables. European Journal of Special Education Research, 7(1).

9. Yıldız, K., & Yıkmış, A. (2019). Zihinsel yetersizlik gösteren öğrencilerin eğitiminde bilgisayar

kullanımı ile ilgili öğretmen görüşleri. Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 33(1), 37-66

Name of the Research Group: Sustainable Tourism Destinations Research Group
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Hale Özgit
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Marjan Kamyabi
• Dr. Instr. Zehra Saltık
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Saymanlıer
Contact: hozgit@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Eco-Agro Tourism Destinations and Cultural Heritage Protection
• Accessible Tourism Policies in Destination Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development
• The Development of Local Resources in the Development of Tourism Destinations in Line with Sustainable Development Goals Usage
Publications:

1. Chinasa, A. G., & Ozgit, H. (2024). Is there equal employment opportunity in tourism? An evaluation of African students' perceptions of future careers. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 16(1), 82- 94. Ayodeji, Y., Rjoub, H., & Özgit, H. (2023). Achieving sustainable customer loyalty in airports: The role of waiting time satisfaction and self-service technologies. Technology in Society, 72, 102106.
2. Özgit, H., Yücelen, Ç., Güden, N., & Ilkhanizadeh, S. (2023). Residents’ perceptions towards sustainability of cultural resources: the case of great inn. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 21(2), 207-222. Onijigin, T., Özgit, H., & Ilkhanizadeh, S. (2023). The nexus between organisational identification and employees’ behavioural outcomes: evidence from ecotourism businesses. Sustainability, 15(11), 8565.
3. Özgit, H., & Uludağ, O. (2022). A unique destination and transportation: current issues and possible solutions. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 14(4), 365-373.
4. Özgit, H., & Akanyeti, İ. (2022). Environmental regulations versus sustainable tourism indicators: A pathway to sustainable development. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 14(4), 393-402.
5. Kamyabi, M., & Alipour, H. (2022). An investigation of the challenges faced by the disabled population and the implications for accessible tourism: Evidence from a mediterranean destination. Sustainability, 14(8), 4702.
6. Saltik, Z., & Akova, O. (2024). The perception over environmental issues: the impact on environmentally sustainable tourist behavior. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 29(10), 1187-1203.
7. Kiessel, M., Saymanlier, A. M., & Talug, M. (2024). The Harbour at Aphendrika During The Early
8. Byzantine Period and the Maritime Activity on the North-Eastern Coast of Cyprus. Olba, 143-171. Katırcı, A., Saymanlier, A. M., & Dağ, E. S. (2023). Exploring Diverse Masculinities: From Traditional Norms to Cultural Variations and Cinematic Representation. Cultura. International Journal of Philosophy of Culture and Axiology , 200–219.

Name of the Research Group: Psychographic Segmentation and Artificial Intelligence Research Group
Group Members:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damla Karagözlü
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kian Jazayeri
Contact: dkaragozlu@ciu.edu.tr , kjazayeri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Determining customer personality profiles with artificial intelligence
• Development and application of psychographic segmentation techniques
• Optimizing personality insights for improved customer experience in the service industry
• Development of artificial intelligence-supported customer behavior analysis methods
• Innovative strategies specific to the service sector by using personality and behavioral data
creation 

Publications:
1. Mutizwa, M. R., Ozdamli, F., & Karagozlu, D. (2023). Smart Learning Environments during Pandemic. Trends in Higher Education, 2(1), 16-28.
2. Karagozlu, D., Macharia, J. K., & Karanfiller, T. (2023). Computer Vision In Precision Agriculture For Weed Control: A Systematic Literature Review. Konya Journal Of Engineering Sciences, 11(2), 581-600.https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM104-18
3. Ozdamli, F., Ababneh, M., Karagozlu, D., & Aljarrah, A. (2022). Development and Testing of Performance Scale Application as an Effective Electronic Tool to Enhance Students’ Academic Achievements. Electronics, 11(23), 4023.
4. Ozdamli, F., Aljarrah, A., Karagozlu, D., & Ababneh, M. (2022). Facial Recognition System to Detect Student Emotions and Cheating in Distance Learning. Sustainability, 14(20), 13230.
5. Karagozlu, D., & Ganyaupfu, S. (2022). Customers’ View of E-commerce During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 8(3), 1047-1060.
6. Ozdamli, F., & Karagozlu, D. (2022). Online Education During the Pandemic: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 17(16).
7. Mutizwa, R, M, Özdamlı, F, & Karagözlü, D., (2022). Smart Learning Environments During the COVID 19, International Conference on Interdisciplinary Educational Reflections.
8. Karagozlu, D., Ozdamli, F., & Hursen, C., (2022). Öğretmen adaylarının online eğitim sürecinde yaşadıkları sorunları inceleyen çalışmaların bibliyometrik analizi. ERPA International Congress on Education 2022 Nicosia/TRNC 22-25 September.
9. Noori, N., Karagozlu, D., Saleem, A., & Ozdamli, F. (2022) Cloud Computing Usability for Higher
Education. 2. International Black Sea Modern Scientific Research Congress.
10. Noori, N., Ozdamli, F. & Karagozlu, D., (2022). Evaluation of lecturer opinions towards challenging during e-learning. 6th International Online Conference on Contemporary Studies
in Management (COSIM).
11. Aljarrah, A., Ababneh, M., Karagozlu, D. & Ozdamli, F., (2021). Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Distance Education: A Systematic Literature Review. TEM Journal, 10(4), 1621-1629.
12. Karagozlu, D., (2021). Creating a Sustainable Education Environment with Augmented Reality Technology. Sustainability, 13(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/su13115851
13. Mohammed, Y. B. & Karagozlu, D. (2021). A Review of Human-Computer Interaction Design Approaches towards Information Systems Development . BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 12(1), 229-250. https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/12.1/180
14. Ababneh, M., Aljarrah, A., Karagozlu, D. & Ozdamli, F. (2021). Guiding the Students in High School by Using Machine Learning. TEM Journal, 10(1), pp.384-391. https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM101-48
15. Denizalp, H., & Karagozlu, D. (2021). A Literature Review: The Adoption of Cloud Computing Technology by Higher Education Institutions. In 15th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (pp. 3715-3719). Online Conference; INTED2021 Proceedings.
http://10.21125/inted.2021.0771
16. Kian Jazayeri, "Predicting multi-horizon currency exchange rates using a stacked ensemble of random forest and SVR," Intelligent Decision Technologies, vol. 18(1), 2024, doi:
10.3233/IDT-230194. - 2024
17. Seyedeh Aridis Ahadi, Kian Jazayeri, Sahand Tebyani, "Detecting Suicidality from Reddit Posts Using a Hybrid CNN - LSTM Model" - 2024
18. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, "Artificial neural network-based all-sky power estimation and fault detection in photovoltaic modules," J. Photon. Energy 7(2), 025501 (2017), doi: 10.1117/1.JPE.7.025501. - 2017
19. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Generation of spatially dispersed irradiance time-series based on real cloud patterns”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 158 (C), 2017 - 2017
20. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017 - 2017
21. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri and Sener Uysal, “Comparative Analysis of Levenberg- Marquardt and Bayesian Regularization Backpropagation algorithms in Photovoltaic Power Estimation Using Artificial Neural Network”, in ICDM 2016 Conference, New York City-NY-USA, July 2016 - 2016
22. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Comparative Study on Different Photovoltaic Array Topologies under Partial Shading Conditions”, in 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition, Chicago-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
23. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques in PV Systems using MATLAB/Simulink”, in IEEE GREENTECH 2014, Texas-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
24. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Simple Matlab/SIMULINK Simulation for PV Modules Based on One-Diode Model”, in HONET 2013, Famagusta-North Cyprus, Oct. 2013 - 2013
25. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Experimental Analysis of Effectes of Installation Alignement and Solar Insolation on Power Generation by Solar Panels”, in IEEE GHTC 2013, California-USA, Oct. 2013 - 2013
26. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, Kian Jazayeri and Seyda Yapici, “Experimental Analysis of Effects of Connection Type on PV System Performance”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
27. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Case Study on Solar Data Collection and Effects of Sun`s Position in the Sky On Solar Panel Output Characteristics in Northern Cyprus”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
28. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “MATLAB/SIMULINK Based Simulation of the Sun`s Position in the Sky with Respect to Observation Points on the Earth”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
29. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “Determination of Power Losses in Solar Panels Using Artificial Neural Network”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 - 2013
30. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Analysis of Effects of Sun’s Position in the Sky on Solar Radiation and Solar Panel Output Power”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 - 2013

Name of the Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Interpretable Models in Education Research Group
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Ahmet Adalıer
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kian Jazayeri
Contact: kjazayeri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Explainable AI applications in education
• Increasing student retention with interpretable dropout prediction models
• Using artificial intelligence and data analytics in education
• Development of machine learning models for prediction and analysis of student achievement
• Decision support systems and explainable algorithms in educational processes
Publications:
1. K. Yurtkan, A. Adalıer, U. Tekgüç, "Student Success Prediction Using Feedforward Neural Networks," Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology, vol. 26(2), pp. 121- 136, 2023. - 2023
2. H. Özgit, A. Adalıer, "Can Blockchain Technology Help Small Islands Achieve Sustainable Tourism? A Perspective on North Cyprus," Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, vol. 14(4), pp. 374-383, 2022. (ESCI) - 2022
3. U. Tekgüç, A. Adalıer, K. Yurtkan, "ScholarChain: The Scholarship Management Platform with Blockchain and Smart Contracts Technology," The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences, vol. 18, pp. 86-91, Dec. 2022. - 2022
4. L. Isiaku, A. Adalıer, "Analyzing the Barriers to Blockchain Adoption in Educational Sectors: A Comprehensive Literature Review Using the Technology-Organizational-Environment (TOE) Framework," On the Horizon: The International Journal of Learning Futures, 2023. - 2023
5. Kian Jazayeri, "Predicting multi-horizon currency exchange rates using a stacked ensemble of random forest and SVR," Intelligent Decision Technologies, vol. 18(1), 2024, doi: 10.3233/IDT- 230194. - 2024
6. Seyedeh Aridis Ahadi, Kian Jazayeri, Sahand Tebyani, "Detecting Suicidality from Reddit Posts Using a Hybrid CNN - LSTM Model" - 2024
7. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, "Artificial neural network-based all-sky power estimation and fault detection in photovoltaic modules," J. Photon. Energy 7(2), 025501
(2017), doi: 10.1117/1.JPE.7.025501. - 2017 
8. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Generation of spatially dispersed irradiance time-series based on real cloud patterns”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 158 (C), 2017 -
2017
9. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017 - 2017
10. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri and Sener Uysal, “Comparative Analysis of Levenberg- Marquardt and Bayesian Regularization Backpropagation algorithms in Photovoltaic Power Estimation Using Artificial Neural Network”, in ICDM 2016 Conference, New York City-NYUSA, July 2016 - 2016
11. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Comparative Study on Different Photovoltaic Array Topologies under Partial Shading Conditions”, in 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition, Chicago-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
12. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques in PV Systems using MATLAB/Simulink”, in IEEE GREENTECH 2014, Texas-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
13. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Simple Matlab/SIMULINK Simulation for PV Modules Based on One-Diode Model”, in HONET 2013, Famagusta-North Cyprus, Oct.
2013 - 2013
14. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Experimental Analysis of Effectes of Installation Alignement and Solar Insolation on Power Generation by Solar Panels”, in IEEE GHTC 2013, California-USA, Oct. 2013 - 2013
15. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, Kian Jazayeri and Seyda Yapici, “Experimental Analysis of Effects of Connection Type on PV System Performance”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
16. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Case Study on Solar Data Collection and Effects of Sun`s Position in the Sky On Solar Panel Output Characteristics in Northern Cyprus”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
17. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “MATLAB/SIMULINK Based Simulation of the Sun`s Position in the Sky with Respect to Observation Points on the Earth”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
18. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “Determination of Power Losses in Solar Panels Using Artificial Neural Network”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 - 2013
19. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Analysis of Effects of Sun’s Position in the Sky on Solar Radiation and Solar Panel Output Power”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 - 2013

Name of the Research Group: Health and Artificial Intelligence Decision Support Systems Research Group
Group Members:
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Yasemin Bay
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Asım Eğitmen
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kian Jazayeri
• Yrd. Doç. Dr Ahmet Sami Boşnak 
Contact: kjazayeri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Development of artificial intelligence-based decision support systems for doctors and pharmacists
• Optimizing drug and dose recommendations by taking advantage of patient information (age, gender, smoking, past diseases, symptoms, complaints, etc.)
• Application of AI-based data analytics and predictive models in the healthcare sector
• Design and use of decision support systems within an ethical and legal framework
• Development of AI-based personalized treatment approaches for different disease groups
Publications:
1. Kian Jazayeri, "Predicting multi-horizon currency exchange rates using a stacked ensemble of random forest and SVR," Intelligent Decision Technologies, vol. 18(1), 2024, doi: 10.3233/IDT-230194. - 2024
2. Seyedeh Aridis Ahadi, Kian Jazayeri, Sahand Tebyani, "Detecting Suicidality from Reddit Posts Using a Hybrid CNN - LSTM Model" - 2024
3. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, "Artificial neural network-based all-sky power estimation and fault detection in photovoltaic modules," J. Photon. Energy 7(2), 025501 (2017), doi: 10.1117/1.JPE.7.025501. - 2017
4. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Generation of spatially dispersed irradiance time-series based on real cloud patterns”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 158 (C), 2017 - 2017
5. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, “Adaptive photovoltaic array reconfiguration based on real cloud patterns to mitigate effects of non-uniform spatial irradiance profiles”, Elsevier Solar Energy Journal, vol. 155, 2017 - 2017
6. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri and Sener Uysal, “Comparative Analysis of Levenberg- Marquardt and Bayesian Regularization Backpropagation algorithms in Photovoltaic Power Estimation Using Artificial Neural Network”, in ICDM 2016 Conference, New York City-NY-USA, July 2016 - 2016
7. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Comparative Study on Different Photovoltaic Array Topologies under Partial Shading Conditions”, in 2014 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition, Chicago-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
8. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Evaluation of Maximum Power Point Tracking Techniques in PV Systems using MATLAB/Simulink”, in IEEE GREENTECH 2014, Texas-USA, Apr. 2014 - 2014
9. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Simple Matlab/SIMULINK Simulation for PV Modules Based on One-Diode Model”, in HONET 2013, Famagusta-North Cyprus, Oct. 2013 - 2013
10. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Experimental Analysis of Effects of Installation Alignment and Solar Insolation on Power Generation by Solar Panels”, in IEEE GHTC 2013, California-USA, Oct. 2013 - 2013
11. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, Kian Jazayeri and Seyda Yapici, “Experimental Analysis of Effects of Connection Type on PV System Performance”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
12. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “A Case Study on Solar Data Collection and Effects of Sun`s Position in the Sky On Solar Panel Output Characteristics in Northern Cyprus”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
13. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “MATLAB/SIMULINK Based Simulation of the Sun`s Position in the Sky with Respect to Observation Points on the Earth”, in ICRERA 2013, Madrid-Spain, Oct. 2013 - 2013
14. Kian Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Moein Jazayeri, “Determination of Power Losses in Solar Panels Using Artificial Neural Network”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 - 2013
15. Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal and Kian Jazayeri, “Analysis of Effects of Sun’s Position in the Sky on Solar Radiation and Solar Panel Output Power”, in IEEE AFRICON 2013, Mauritius, Sept. 2013 – 2013
16. Y. Bay Ayzeren, M. Erbilek, E. Çelebi “Emotional State Prediction from Online Handwriting and Signature Biometrics”, IEEEAccess, Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp 164759 – 164774, 2019
17. Y. Bay, M. Erbilek, A. F. Gyasi, E. Çelebi “The Impact of Visual and Blind Signing on Signature Biometrics”, 9th International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Networks – CICN, 2017
18. Y. Bay, E. Çelebi, “Feature Selection for Enhanced Author Identification of Turkish Text”, Information Sciences and Systems 2015, pp 371-379, ISCIS 2015
19. M. Köse Ulukök ve Y. Bay, “Optimum Resource Allocation in University Course Timetabling Using Tabu Search”, 2nd International Symposium on Computing in Science and Engineering – ISCSE 2011, 1-4 June 2011, Kuşadası (TURKEY)
20. Y. Bay, M. Köse Ulukök, “An Expert System For Car Fault Diagnosis”, ISTE-C 2010 – International Science and Technology Conference, October 27-29, 2010, Famagusta (T.R.N.C)
21. Y. Bay, E. Çelebi, “Author Identification in Turkish Text”, 8. Engineering and Technology Symposium, 14-15 May 2015, Ankara (TURKEY)
22. Y. Bay, E. Çelebi, “Location Recommendation System with K-Means Clustering and Ranking Methods in Location Based Services”, 5. Engineering and Technology Symposium, 26-27 April 2012, Ankara (TURKEY)
23. Y. Bay, M. Köse Ulukök, “Intelligent University Management System”, 4. Engineering and Technology Symposium, 28-29 April 2011, Ankara (TURKEY).
24. Tezcan B., Ulusal F., Egitmen A., Guzel B., 2018 “ Preparation of metallic Pd nanoparticles using supercritical CO2 deposition: An efficient catalyst for Suzuki cross-coupling reaction”Journal of Nanoparticle Research 20 (5), 145 - 2018
25. Ulusal F., Darendeli B.,Erünal E., Eğitmen A., and Güzel, B., 2017 “Supercritical carbondioxide deposition of γ-Alumina supported Pd nanocatalysts with new precursors and using on Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reactions” The Journal of Supercritical Fluids 127, 111-120 - 2017
26. Eğitmen A., Ulusal F., Darendeli B., Demir A., and Güzel, B., 2016 “ Synthesis of Vic- Dioxime Palladium (II) Complex: Precursor for Deposition on SBA-15 in ScCO2.” International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical
Engineering, 10(11) 1361-1365. - 2016
27. Ulusal F., Darendeli B., Eğitmen A., S.M. Jamison and Güzel, B., 2013 “Deposition Pd and Ni nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes in scCO2, using novel vic-dioximes metal complexes as precursors” International journal of multidisciplinary research vol. II, Issue 2 (II), 11-13 - 2013
28. Kuzey Kıbrıs Üniversitelerindeki Eczacılık Öğrencilerinin Meme Kanseri ve Kolon Kanseri Hakkındaki Bilgi Düzeyi Değerlendirmesi - 2023
29. Toplum Eczacıları ve Eczacılık Öğrencileri Arasında Proton Pompa İnhibitörlerine İlişkin Bilgi, Tutum ve Uygulamalar - 2023
30. Tele Sağlık Yaklaşımıyla Sunulan İlaç Bilgi Merkezi Hizmetlerinden Algılanan Memnuniyet ve Sonuçlar - 2022
31. Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta COVID-19 Pandemisi Sırasında Eczacılık Öğrencileri Arasında Kaygı Durumunun İncelenmesi - 2022
32. Kanser hastalarında ilaç inanç ve uyumunun geliştirilmesinde eczacının rolü - 2019
33. Kemoterapi Toksisitesinin Değerlendirilmesi ve Klinik Eczacılık Hizmetleri için Dijital Raporlama Sisteminin Uygulanması: Tek Merkezli Bir Araştırma - 2019
34. Kanser kemoterapisinde ilaçla ilgili sorunların önlenmesi ve çözümüne yönelik multidisipliner yaklaşımda eczacının rolü - 2018
35. COVID-19 Bağlamında Temel Üreme, Anne, Yenidoğan, Çocuk, Ergen Sağlığı ve Beslenme Hizmetlerinin Sürdürülmesine İlişkin Etki Değerlendirmesi: Kuzey-Orta
Nijerya'dan Bakış - 2022
36. COVID-19'un onkoloji eczacılık hizmetleri üzerindeki etkisi: 3 ay süren haftalık küresel anketin sonuçları - 2021
37. Onkoloji eczacılığının geleceği: Avrupa Onkoloji Eczacılığı Konferansı 2018 – 2019

Name of the Research Group: Research Group on Current Issues in Nutrition and Dietetics
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Seyit Mehmet Mercanlıgil
• Dr. Rojina Deniz Aygül
Contact: smercanligil@ciu.edu.tr , raygul@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Current Nutritional Treatment of Diseases
• Popular Diets and Health
• Nutrition Problems in Society
• Current Approaches to Nutrition Therapy in Obesity
• Nutrition in Special Situations (pregnant, lactating, athlete, child, worker, etc.)
• Interaction of Nutrients with Medicines
Publications:
Prof. Dr. Seyit Mehmet Mercanlıgil
1. Aygül, R. D., Mercanligil, S. M., & Demir, S. B. (2024). Evaluation of the relationship between dietary energy and protein intakes and anthropometric measurements in hemodialysis patients. Medicine, 103(21), e38307.
2. Süt, C., Aygül, R. D., & Mercanlıgil, S. M. (2023). Antioksidan Vitaminlerin Diabetes Mellitus'ta Gelişen Oksidatif Stres Üzerindeki Rolü. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, 4(3), 503-519.
3. Tumer, G., Mercanlıgil, S., Seren, C., & DAĞ, A. (2022). Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Added to Parenteral Nutrition on Inflammatory in Preterm Infants. Progress in Nutrition, 24(3).
4. Agoren, H., Yildiz, E., & Mercanligil, S. M. (2021). Glycemic, insulinemic and triglyceride responses of individuals with type 2 diabetes to bread types. Progress In Nutrition, 23(3).
5. Mercanlıgil, S., Şahin, H. A. B. İ. B. E., Akbulut, G., & Yıldıran, H. (2024). Yetişkin Hastalıklarında Tıbbi Beslenme Tedavisi. 4. Basım Dr. Rojina Deniz Aygül
1. Aygül, R. D., Mercanligil, S. M., & Demir, S. B. (2024). Evaluation of the relationship between dietary energy and protein intakes and anthropometric measurements in hemodialysis patients. Medicine, 103(21), e38307.
2. Süt, C., Aygül, R. D., & Mercanlıgil, S. M. (2023). Antioksidan Vitaminlerin Diabetes Mellitus'ta Gelişen Oksidatif Stres Üzerindeki Rolü. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, 4(3), 503-519.
3. Aygül, R. D. (2024). Karaciğer Hastalıklarının Beslenme Tedavisinde Karbonhidrat ve Posa Alımı. Turkiye Klinikleri Nutrition and Dietetics-Special Topics, 10(1), 38-42.
4. AygüL, R. D. (2023). Karaciğer Hastalıklarının Beslenme Tedavisinde Yağ Alımı. Turkiye Klinikleri Nutrition and Dietetics-Special Topics, 9(2), 39-45.
5. Aygül, R. D. (2022). Karaciğer Hastalıklarının Beslenme Tedavisinde Protein Alımı. Turkiye Klinikleri Nutrition and Dietetics-Special Topics, 8(1), 39-44.

Name of the Research Group: Musculoskeletal System and Movement Analysis Research Group
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Salih Angın
• Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet Miçooğulları
Contact: mmicoogullari@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Technology-Based Musculoskeletal Research
• Sportive Performance and Injury Analysis
• Public Health and Preventive Physiotherapy
Publications:
1. Dericioğlu, B. İ., Özgören, A. Ö., & Angın, S. (2025). Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis causes pelvic floor dysfunction: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 10538127241301667.
2. Kirmizi, M., Sengul, Y. S., Akcali, O., & Angin, S. (2024). Effects of foot exercises and customized arch support insoles on foot posture, plantar force distribution, and balance in people with flexible flatfoot: a randomized controlled trial. Gait & Posture.
3. Miçooğulları, M., Yüksel, İ., & Angın, S. (2024). Efficacy of scapulothoracic exercises on proprioception and postural stability in cranio-cervico-mandibular malalignment: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, (Preprint), 1-14.
4. Miçooğulları, M., Yüksel, İ., & Angın, S. (2024). Effect of pain on cranio-cervico-mandibular function and postural stability in people with temporomandibular joint disorders. The Korean Journal of Pain, 37(2), 164.
5. Kirmizi, M., Sengul, Y. S., & Angin, S. (2022). The effects of calf muscles fatigue on dynamic plantar pressure distribution in normal foot posture and flexible flatfoot: A case-control study. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 35(3), 649-657.
6. Angin, S., & Simsek, I. (Eds.). (2020). Comparative kinesiology of the human body: normal and pathological conditions. Elsevier Academic Press.  Mehmet Miçooğulları
1 . Micoogullari, M., Uygur, S. F., & Yosmaoglu, H. B. (2023). Effect of Scapular Stabilizer Muscles Strength on Scapular Position. Sports Health, 15(3), 349-356.
2. Haksever, B., Micoogullari, M., Soylu, C., & Baltaci, Y. G. (2022). Does gluteus medius muscle strength affect balance and jumping performance in elite female handball players?. Science & Sports, 37(2), 151-e1.
3. Miçooğulları, M., Yüksel, İ., & Angın, S. (2024). Efficacy of scapulothoracic exercises on proprioception and postural stability in cranio-cervico-mandibular malalignment: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, (Preprint), 1-14.
4. Miçooğulları, M., Yüksel, İ., & Angın, S. (2024). Effect of pain on cranio-cervico-mandibular function and postural stability in people with temporomandibular joint disorders. The Korean Journal of Pain, 37(2), 164.
5. Ünsalan, M., Miçooğulları, M., & Angın, S. (2024) Effects of Kinesio-taping and rigid-taping on vertical jump in individuals with pes planus: A randomised crossover comparison. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

Name of the Research Group: Utilization of Waste Materials in Soil Improvement Research Group
Group Members:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Pekrioğlu Balkıs
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Ekinci
Contact: apekrioglu@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Use of waste glass in geopolymerization
• Increasing soil strength by improving the void structure of waste materials
• Ground improvement with phase change material
Publications
1. Optimizing alkali-activated clay with rubber waste for sustainable earthen bricks: A comprehensive study. M Elgalal, AP Balkis. Construction and Building Materials
2. Effect of Biochar and Sewage Sludge Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement in Cementitious Composites: Mechanical, and Durability Properties. MA Mosaberpanah, SB Olabimtan, AP Balkis, BO Rabiu, BO Oluwole, Sustainability
3. Sustainable biopolymer stabilized earthen: Utilization of chitosan biopolymer on mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties. B Ilman, AP Balkis.Journal of Building Engineering
4. Review on biopolymer binders as renewable, sustainable stabilizers for soils. B Ilman, AP Balkis/ International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering
5. Mechanical properties of clays stabilized with glass powder and silica fume B Ilman, AP Balkis. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering
6. Polypropylene fiber reinforced Alker as a structurally stable and sustainable building material.
KK Onochie, AP Balkis.Journal of Cleaner Production
7. The use of shredded plastic wastes in Alker production and its effect on compressive strength and shrinkage properties. A Ahmad, AP Balkis, KK Onochie. Alexandria Engineering Journal
1 .Evaluating the Strength, Durability and Porosity Characteristics of Alluvial Clay Stabilized with Marble Dust as a Sustainable Binder M Hanafi, I Javed, A Ekinci, Results in Engineering
2.Evaluation of Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Waste Tire Improved Cemented Clay L Al- Subari, A Ekinci, Journal of Natural Fibers
3.Enhancing Clay Soil’s Geotechnical Properties Utilizing Sintered Gypsum and Glass Powder M Nategh, A Ekinci, A Iravanian, M Fahrioğlu, Applied Sciences
4.Effect of glass fibre on the strength and durability of artificially cemented alluvial clay A Ekinci,J Arrieta Baldovino, E Aydın, M Hanafi, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering,
5.Stiffness and strength of an artificially cemented Waste-PET-Shred Reinforced Clay SJ Ali, A Ekinci, A Iravanian, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering
6. Novel Porosity-Water/Binder Index for Strength Prediction of Artificially Cemented Soils JJA Baldovino, A Ekinci, GJ Bruschi. ASCE
7. Mechanical properties of alluvium clay treated with cement and carbon fiber: Relationships among strength, stiffness, and durability M Hanafi, A Abki, A Ekinci, JJA Baldovino. International Journal of Pavement Engineering

Name of the Research Group: Solar Energy and Artificial Intelligence Applications Research Group
Group Members:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Öztoprak
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Moein Jazayeri
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Kian Jazayeri
Contact: mjazayeri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Determination of solar power generation potential with artificial intelligence
• Determining cloud characteristics with artificial intelligence
• Investigating the effects of cloud distribution on solar power generation with artificial intelligence
Publications
1. H. Güney and H. Öztoprak, "Microarray-based cancer diagnosis: repeated cross-validation based ensemble feature selection," in Electronics Letters, vol. 54, no. 5, pp. 272-274, 8 3 2018.
2. H. Oztoprak, et al. Machine-based classification of ADHD and nonADHD participants using
time/frequency features of event-related neuroelectric activity Clinical Neurophysiology , Volume 128 , Issue 12 , 2400 – 2410
3. Oztoprak, H.; Villette, S.; Kondoz, A.; "Index assignment-based channel coding,"Communications, IET , vol.6, no.2, pp.172-178, January 24 2012 doi: 10.1049/iet-com.2010.0903
4. AM Dawud, K Yurtkan, H Oztoprak. Application of Deep Learning in Neuroradiology: Brain Haemorrhage Classification Using Transfer Learning Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience 2019
5. Guney, H. and Oztoprak, H., 2022. A robust ensemble feature selection technique for highdimensional datasets based on minimum weight threshold method. Computational Intelligence, 38(5), pp.1616-1658.
6. Alıcı YH, Öztoprak H, Rızaner N, Baskak B, Özgüven HD. Deep neural network to differentiate brain activity between patients with euthymic bipolar disorders and healthy controls during verbal fluency performance: A multichannel near-infrared spectroscopy study. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. 2022 Oct 1;326:111537.
7. Guney, H., & Oztoprak, H. (2022). A robust ensemble feature selection technique for high dimensional datasets based on minimum weight threshold method. Computational Intelligence,
38(5), 1616–1658.
8. Hamagham Peter Ishaku, Humphrey Adun, Moein Jazayeri, Mustafa Dağbaşı, Bamisile Olusola, Tochukwu Okoye, Glory Chiyoru Dike, “Decarbonization of EU energy sector: Techno-feasibility analysis of 100% renewables by 2050 in Cyprus”, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, vol.24, pp.2801-2824, 2022
9. Hamagham Peter Ishaku, Humphrey Adun, Moein Jazayeri, Mehmet Kuşaf, “Decarbonisation Strategy for Renewable Energy Integration for Electrification of West African Nations: A Bottomup
EnergyPLAN Modelling of West African Power Pool Targets”, Sustainability, vol.14, 2022
10. - Humphrey Adun, Hamagham Peter Ishaku, Moein Jazayeri, Michael Adedeji, Ali Shefik, Mustafa Dağbaşı, “Is the installation of photovoltaic/thermal for residential use in the MENA region feasible? A techno-economic and emission reduction discourse of the MENA region's commitment to Paris Agreement”, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 369, 2022
11. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri and Sener Uysal, “Generation of Spatially Dispersed Irradiance Time- Series Based on Realistic Cloud Patterns”, Sol. Energy, vol. 158, pp.977-994, 2017.
12. Moein Jazayeri, Kian Jazayeri and Sener Uysal, “Adaptive Photovoltaic Array Reconfiguration Based on Real Cloud Patterns to Mitigate Effects of Non-Uniform Spatial Irradiance Profiles”, Sol.
Energy, vol.155, pp.506-516, 2017.
13. Kian Jazayeri, Moein Jazayeri, Sener Uysal, "Artificial neural network-based all-sky power estimation and fault detection in photovoltaic modules," J. Photon. Energy, vol.7(2), 2017.

Name of the Research Group: Air Pollution and Climate Change Research Group
Group Members:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedef Çakır
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ceyhan Kahya
• Prof. Dr. Filiz Bektaş Balçık 
Contact: scakir@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
•Land cover change climate change relationship
• Potential air pollution sources and emission inventory analysis
• Climate change and its possible consequences
Publications
1 . CİGERCİ HAZAL,BEKTAŞ BALÇIK FİLİZ,ŞEKERTEKİN ALİİHSAN,KAHYA CEYHAN, 2024. Unveiling Istanbul’s City Dynamics: Spatiotemporal Hotspot Analysis of Vegetation, Settlement, and Surface Urban Heat Islands. Sustainability, Vol. 16, Temmuz 2024, ISSN: 2071-1050
2. ERDEM KAYA MELTEM,KAYA HASAN SERDAR,TERZİ FATİH,TOLUNAY DOĞANAY,ALKAY ELİF,BEKTAŞ BALÇIK FİLİZ,GÜLER EZGİ,SERDAR YAKUT S. ELİF, 2024. The landscape identity of rural settlements: Turkey’s Aegean Region. Urbani izziv, Vol. 35, No. 1, Nisan 2024, s. 136-154, ISSN: 0353-6483
3. GÜMÜŞ KERİM AYKUT, BEKTAŞ BALÇIK FİLİZ, ESETLİLİ MUSTAFA TOLGA, KAHYA CEYHAN, 2023.
Monitoring drought dynamics using remote sensing-based combined drought index in Ergene Basin, Türkiye. Walter de Gruyter GmbH Open Geosciences, Vol. 15, Aralık 2023, ISSN: 2391-5447
4. AVCI CENGİZ, BUDAK MUHAMMED, YAĞMUR AYDIN NUR, BEKTAŞ BALÇIK FİLİZ, 2023. Comparison between random forest and support vector machine algorithms for LULC classification. International Journal of Engineering and Geoscience, Vol. 8, No. 1, Şubat 2023, s. 1-10, ISSN: 2548-0960
5. ŞENEL TUĞÇE, KANMAZ OGUZHAN, BEKTAŞ BALÇIK FİLİZ, AVCI MERAL, DALFES H. NUZHET, 2023. Assessing Phenological Shifts of Deciduous Forests in Turkey under Climate Change: An Assessment for Fagus orientalis with Daily MODIS Data for 19 Years. MDPI Forests, Vol. 14, Şubat 2023, ISSN: 1999-4907

Name of the Research Group: Pesticide Pollution Research Group
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Rana Kıdak
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. İme Akanyeti
Contact: rkidak@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Micropollutant Analysis
• Treatment of Micropollutants
• Analysis of Pesticides in Water
Publications
(1) N. H. Ince, G. Tezcanli, R. Kidak, I. G. Apikyan, “Ultrasound as a Catalyzer of Aqueous Reaction Systems: the State of the Art and Environmental Applications”, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 29, p.167, 2001.
(2) N. H. Ince, R. B. Kidak, “Aqueous Phase Disinfection with Power Ultrasound: Process Kinetics and Effect of Solid Catalysts”, Environmental Science and Technology, 35, p.1885, 2001.
(3) R. Kidak, N. H. Ince, “Ultrasonic Destruction of Phenol and Substituted Phenols: A review of Current Research”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 13 (3), p.195, 2006.
(4) R. Kidak, N. H. Ince, “Effects of Operating Conditions on Sonochemical Decomposition of Phenol” Journal of Hazardous Materials B, 137, p. 1453, 2006.
(5) R. Kidak, N. H. Ince, “Catalysis of Advanced Oxidation Reactions by Ultrasound: A Study with
Phenol”, Journal of Hazardous Materials,146 (3), p. 630, 2007.
(6) R. Kidak, N. H. Ince, “A novel adsorption/saturation approach to ultrasonic degradation of phenol”, Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies, 11 (3) p. 583, 2008.
(7) Rana Kidak, Anne-Marie Wilhelm, Henri Delmas, “Effect of process parameters on the energy
requirement in ultrasonical treatment of waste sludge”, Chemical Engineering and Processing48, p.1346, 2009,.
(8) Anne-Marie Wilhelm, Fréderic Laugier, Rana Kıdak, Berthe Ratsimba, Henri Delmas, “Ultrasound to Enhance a Liquid-Liquid Reaction”, Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 43(9), p. 751, 2010.
(9) Asu Ziylan, Sifa Dogan, Sesil Agopcan, Rana Kidak, Viktorya Aviyente, Nilsun H Ince, “Sonochemical degradation of diclofenac: byproduct assessment, reaction mechanisms and environmental considerations”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21, p. 5929–5939,
2014.
(10) Rana Kidak, Sifa Dogan, “Degradation of trace concentrations of alachlor by medium frequency ultrasound”, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 89, p. 19-27, 2015.
(11) Rana Kidak, Sifa Dogan, “Plug Flow Reactor Model for UV based Oxidation of Amoxicillin", Desalination and Water Treatment, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57, 29, p. 13586-13599, 2016.
(12) Rana Kidak, Sifa Dogan, “Medium-High Frequency Ultrasound and Ozone based Advanced Oxidation for Amoxicillin Removal in Water”, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 40, p. 131–139, 2018.
(13) A A Musa, S M Hamza, R Kidak, “Street dust heavy metal pollution implication on human health in Nicosia, North Cyprus”, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26, p. 28993–29002, 2019.
(14) Rana Kidak, Mohammed Nadhim Qadir, Farhad Hasan Aziz, “Optimization of H2O2 and ozonebased advanced oxidation processes as pretreatment of sanitary landfill leachate”, Desalination and Water Treatment, 203, p. 119–128, 2020.
(15) Murad M. Khamayseh and Rana Kidak, "Equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics study on the biosorption of reactive levofloxacin antibiotic on Pithophora macroalgae in aqueous solution". Environmental Monitoring Assessment, vol.195, p.301 , 2023
(16) Murad M. Khamayseh, Rana Kidak. "Biosorption of reactive amoxicillin antibiotic on Pithophora macroalgae in aqueous solution: Equilibrium and kinetic studies", Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 320, p.100669, 2024.
17. Estimation and environmental impact assessment of construction and demolition waste in northern Cyprus: a case study C Özverel, İ Akanyeti International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-10
18. Ultrafiltration behavior of CuO particles synthesized without and with different surfactants using PAN and PES membranes OG Badru, I Akanyeti Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology 10 (11), 2981-2996
19. Competitive Adsorption of Anionic Dyes from Aqueous Single and Binary Solutions with CoAl Layered Double Hydroxide İ Akanyeti, J Abdullahi
International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics 10 (3), 65-76
20.Environmental regulations versus sustainable tourism indicators: A pathway to sustainable development
H Özgit, İ Akanyeti
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 14 (4), 393-402
21.Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development in North Cyprus
I Akanyeti, S Çakır
International Conference on Natural Resources and Sustainable Environmental …
22.Geo-polymerization technique for brick production from coal ash and cigarette butts
İ Akanyeti, Ö Damdelen, A Anvarov
Journal of Materials Research and Technology 9 (6), 12855-12868
23.Perceived versus objective knowledge towards a sustainable solid waste management in Northern Nicosia
I Akanyeti, C Kazimoglu, T Kanyemba
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management 22, 1943-1952
24.Comparison of remazol brilliant blue reactive adsorption on pristine and calcined ZnAl, MgAl, ZnMgAl layered
double hydroxides
SM Gidado, İ Akanyeti
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 231 (4), 146
25.Methanation of CO 2 over zeolite–promoted Ni/Al 2 O 3 nanocatalyst under atmospheric pressure
A Isah, İ Akanyeti, AA Oladipo
Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis 130, 217-228
26.Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Katı Atık Kirliliği ve Yönetimi Konusundaki Farkındalıkları ve Davranışlarına Eğitimin
Etkileri İ Akanyeti, Ç Kazımoğlu Folklör Edebiyat Dergisi 25 (97), 128-145
27.Hybrid polystyrene nanoparticle-ultrafiltration system for hormone removal from water
İ Akanyeti, A Kraft, MC Ferrari
Journal of water process engineering 17, 102-109
28.Hybrid sorbent-ultrafiltration systems for fluoride removal from water
I Akanyeti, MC Ferrari
Separation Science and Technology 51 (2), 348-358
29.Hybrid sorbent-ultrafiltration systems for the removal of hormones and fluoride from water
I Akanyeti
Annexe Thesis Digitisation Project 2017 Block 15
30.Micropollutant sorption to membrane polymers: a review of mechanisms for estrogens
AI Schäfer, I Akanyeti, AJC Semião
Advances in colloid and interface science 164 (1-2), 100-117
31.Hormone Sorption onto Polymeric Materials
I Akanyeti, A Semiao, A Schaefer
ICOM 2011
31.Feasibility of bioflocculation in a high-loaded membrane bioreactor for improved energy recovery from sewage
I Akanyeti, H Temmink, M Remy, A Zwijnenburg
Water science and technology 61 (6), 1433-1439

Name of the Research Group: Clinical Disorders and Related Cortical Reactions Research Group
Group Members:
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eliz Volkan
• Psych. Hatice Ülsever
• Psych. Zeynep Suiçmez 
Contact: elizvolkan@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Cognitive Flexibility and Eating Disorder Symptoms Versus Rewarding and Aversive Stimuli
EEG Studies on Cortical Reactions
• Neuropsychology and EEG Studies on Posttraumatic Processes
Publications
1. Volkan E., Şangül E, Çıvgın U. (2024). Sosyal Medyada Takip Ettiğimiz İçeriklerin Bedeni Beğenmeye, Sosyal Görünüş Kaygısına ve Benlik Saygısına Etkisi Var mı? Journal of Cognitive- Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research, 13(2): 153–166.
2. Cook, C. L., et al. (2023). Personal need for structure as a protective factor on beliefs and coping
with COVID-19: A crowd-sourced multicultural exploration. Social and Personality Psychology Compass. DOI10.1111/spc3.12797
3. Örge, E. ve Volkan, E. (2023). Effect of Childhood Traumas on Eating Disorders: Systematic Review. Current Approaches in Psychiatry, 15 (4), 652-664.
4. Doğruer, N., Güleç, M., Volkan, E. Ve Gökkaya, F. (2022). Psikolojik Dayanıklılığın Yordayıcıları: Çocukluk Çağı Travma Yaşantıları ve Affetme. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar.
5. Volkan, E., & Volkan, E. (2020). Under the COVID-19 lockdown: Rapid review about the unique case of North Cyprus. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0000809 - 2020
6. Ram, V., Schaposnik, S., Volkan, E., et al. (2020). Extrapolating continuous color emotions through deep learning. Phys. Rev. Research 2, 033350 – Published 2 September 2020 https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.2.033350 - 2020
7. Jonauskaite, D., Mohr, C., Volkan, E. et al. (2019). The sun is no fun without rain: Physical environments affect how we feel about yellow across 55 countries. Journal of Environmental Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2019.101350. 8. Volkan, E., & Hadjimarkou, M. M. (2019). Undivided trauma in a divided Cyprus: Modified Emotional Stroop Study. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/tra0000527.
9. Erdoğan Bakar, E., Volkan, E., Işık Taner, Y., ve Karakaş, S. (2016). WÇÖZ-R için Bannatyne ve Kaufman sınıflamalarının Türk çocuk örneklemlerine uygulanabilirliği. Yeni Symposium, 54 (2), 2-
10. Karakaş, S. Erdoğan Bakar, E., Doğutepe Dinçer, E., Ülsever, H., Özkan Ceylan A., Işık Taner, Y. (2015). Relationship between diagnosis of ADHD in offspring and current and retrospective selfreports
of parental ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies. (DOI 10.1007/s10826-015-0169- 8). 2015

Name of the Research Group: Personality Dimensions Research Group
Group Members:
• Prof. Dr. Ahmet Adalıer
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Bengü Berkmen
Contact: aadalier@ciu.edu.tr, bberkmen@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Personality Patterns
• Behavior Intentions
• Use of technology
Publications:
• Yurtkan, K., Adalıer, A. and Tekguc, U. (2023). Student Success Prediction Using Feedforward Neural Networks. Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology, 26(2), 121-136. - 2023
• Koran, N., Berkmen, B. & Adalıer, A. (2022). Mobile Technology Usage in Early Childhood: Pre-COVID-19 and the National Lockdown Period in North Cyprus. Education and Information Technologies. 27(1), 321-346. - 2022
• Özgit, H., & Adalıer, A. (2022). Can Blockchain Technology Help Small Islands Achieve Sustainable Tourism? A Perspective on North Cyprus. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism themes, 14(4), 374-383(ESCI) – 2022
• Gökal, H., Cantemir, V. and Adalıer A. (2021). Decision Support Systems: A Content Analysis of Graduate Theses in Turkey. AJIT-e, 12 (46), 12-28. - 2021
• Ruştioğlu, O., Avcıoğlu, H., Karanfiller, T. and Adalıer, A. (2021). Assistive Technologies Usage Skills Assessment Scale: Validity and Reliability Study. TOJET, 20(1), 10-18. - 2021
• Gkal, H., Cantemir, V. and Adalıer A. (2021). Decision Support Systems: A Content Analysis of Graduate Theses in Turkey. AJIT-e, 12 (46), 12-28. - 2021
• Ruştioğlu, O., Avcıoğlu, H., Karanfiller, T. and Adalıer, A. (2021). Assistive Technologies Usage Skills Assessment Scale: Validity and Reliability Study. TOJET, 20(1), 10-18. - 2021
• Berkmen Bengü. Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta COVID-19 pandemisinin psikolojik etkileri: Nüfus temelli bir çalişma, - 2023
• Berkmen Bengü. Ebeveynlerin Çocuğa Yönelik Cinsel İstismar Konusundaki Farkındalık Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi - 2023
• Keçeci Eser, Berkmen Bengü. Yasını Sanatıyla İyileştirmeye Çalışan Bir Kadın: Käthe Kollwitz - 2024
• Sucu Cihan, Berkmen Bengü. Kahramanmaraş Depremzedelerinin Spiritüel İyi Oluş ve Başa Çıkma Becerilerinin Travma Düzeyleri Üzerine Etkileri - 2024
• Berkmen Bengü, Akarsel Çağla, Töre Türkmen. Kuzey Kıbrıs’ta Yaşayan Bireylerin COVID-19’a İlişkin Korku, Kaygı ve Takıntı Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi* - 2023

Research Group Name: Clinical Neuropsychology Research Group
Group Members:
• Dr. Eliz Volkan: Clinical psychology, Neuropsychology
• Dr. Nastaran Otared: psychopathology,Third-wave psychotherapy
approaches
• Nur Vural: Emotional Regulation, Behavioral Studies
Contact: elizvolkan@ciu.edu.tr
• The Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions in Modifying
Neural Correlates of Emotional Dysregulation in Borderline
Personality Disorder
• Impact of Therapeutic Approaches on Prefrontal Cortex Activation
in Individuals with Chronic Impulsivity
• Neuroplastic Changes Following Psychological Interventions in
Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder
• The Influence of Therapeutic Interventions on Amygdala Reactivity
in Individuals with Trauma-Related Emotional Responses
• The Relationship Between Anxiety Sensitivity and Experiential
Avoidance in Predicting the Severity of Anxiety Disorders
• Comparing the Impact of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Emotional Regulation in Patients
with Borderline Personality Disorder
• Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: Targeting
Emotional Dysregulation and Impulsivity
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Treatment-
Resistant Depression: Reducing Cognitive Rumination and
Enhancing Psychological Flexibility
Journal Publications
Nastaran Otared
• Otared, N., Ghahraman Moharrampour, N., Vojoudi, B., & Jahanian Najafabadi, A. (2021). A group-based online acceptance and commitment therapy treatment for depression, anxiety symptoms and quality of life in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 21(3):399-411.
• Jahanian Najafabadi, A., Borhanizad, S., Imani, H., Vojoudi, B., & Otared, N. (2021). Comparing efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), on depression and anxiety in healthcare workers during COVID-19 outbreak. WASAD Congress: the International Congress of the World Association for Stress Related and Anxiety Disorders, held on 2022 September in Vienna, Austria.
• Zafarmand, M., Farahmand, Z., & Otared, N. (2022). A systematic literature review and meta-analysis on effectiveness of neurofeedback for obsessivecompulsive disorder. Neurocase, 28 (1): 29-36.
• Otared, N., Narimani, M., Sadeghi, G., Mahmood Aliloo, M., & Atadokht, A. (2019). Comparison of components of psychological inflexibility in students with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and normal students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in the 2017-2018. Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, 18 (2):121-132.
• Otared N, Narimani M, Sadeghi G, Mahmoud Aliloo M, Atadokht A (2019). Explanation of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and major depression disorder based on a psychopathological model of acceptance and commitment therapy. Razi J Med Sci. 26(9):47-58.
• Otared, N., Vojoudi, B., & Raoufi, M. B. (2018). A comparison between the temperament and character of patients suffering from major depression with and without substance use disorder (SUD) and normal people. Research On Addiction, 11(44):227-247.
• Mikaeili, N., Mohajeri Aval, N., & Otared, N. (2017). The role of mindful parenting style and maternal attachment style in predicting the behavioral disorders on ADHD children. Journal of Woman and Culture, 4(8):21-36.
• Basharpoor, S., Otared, N., & Eini, S. (2017). Temperament and character dimensions and depression: The mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation. Thought & Behavior in Clinical Psychology, 11(43): 27-36.
• Otared, N., & Atadokht, A. (2017). Assessment of neuropsychological functions in different symptom dimensions of obsessive compulsive disorder. Studies in Medical Sciences, 28(3): 163-172.
• Otared, N., Mikaeili, N., Mohajeri Aval, N., & Vojoudi, B. (2017). The effect of unified transdiagnostic treatment on anxiety disorders and comorbid depression: Single-case design. Journal Of Torbat Heydariyeh University Of Medical Sciences, 4(4): 56-62.
• Otared, N., Borhali A., Sohrabi, F., Basharpoor, S. (2016). Efficacy of Holographic Reprocessing Therapy on Arousal and Intrusion Symptoms in Veterans with Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder. Journal of Urmia University Medical Science. 27(5):427-437.
• Vojudi, B., Abdolpour, G., Bakhshipour, A., & Otared, N. (2014). Prediction of drug addiction preparation based on identity styles, parenting styles and coping strategies in high school students. Journal Of Police Medicine, 3(2):
123-131.
• Vojudi, B., Otared, N., & Poursharifi, H. (2014). On the comparison of interpersonal sensitivity and assertiveness between drug-dependent persons and ordinary people. Research On Addiction, 8(31):109-118.
• Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=3aU669UAAAAJ

Name of the Research Group: Molecular Biology and Genetics Research Group
Group Members:
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Vural Yılmaz
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Deran Erdengiz
• Dr. Çiçek Topçu
Contact: vyilmaz@ciu.edu.tr, derdengiz@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Viral Infections (Influenza, HPV) and Pathophysiology of Infection
• Cancer Epigenetics and Histone/Chromatin Modifications in Cancer
• Pathophysiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Calcium Dysregulation in Neurons
• Structure and Functions of Alpha-Synuclein Protein in Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Genetic Characterization and HIV
Publications:
1. V. Yilmaz & K Strati (2023). Protocol for in vivo lineage tracing of the mouse- papillomavirus-type 1-
infected cells in mice. STAR protocols 4 (1), 101994. - 2023
2. Y. Gregoriou, G. Gregoriou, V. Yilmaz, et al. (2023) Photophysical and biological assessment of
coumarin-6 loaded polymeric nanoparticles as a cancer imaging agent. Sensors & Diagnostics, Volume 2,
Issue 5, Pages 1277-1285 - 2023
3. V. Yilmaz, P. Louca, L. Potamiti, M. Panayiotidis, K. Strati (2022). A novel lineage-tracing mouse model
for studying early MmuPV1 infections. Elife 11, e72638. - 2022
4. E. Charidemou, M.A. Tsiarli, A. Theophanous, V. Yilmaz, C. Pitsouli, K. Strati, J.L. Griffin, A. Kirmizis
(2022). Histone acetyltransferase NAA40 modulates acetyl-CoA levels and lipid synthesis. BMC Biol.
20(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12915-021-01225-8. - 2022
5. Vogiatzis, S.; Celestino, M.; Trevisan, M.; Magro, G.; Del Vecchio, C.; Erdengiz, D.; Palù, G.; Parolin, C.;
Maguire-Zeiss, K.; Calistri, A. Lentiviral Vectors Expressing Chimeric NEDD4 Ubiquitin Ligases: An
Innovative Approach for Interfering with Alpha-Synuclein Accumulation. Cells 2021, 10, 3256.
https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10113256 - 2021
6. Topcu, C., Vrancken, B., Rodosthenous, J.H., van de Vijver, D., Siakallis, G., Lemey, P. and Kostrikis, L.G.
(2024) Mapping Transmission Dynamics and Drug Resistance Surveillance in the Cyprus HIV-1 Epidemic
(2017–2021). Viruses. 16(9), pp. 1449. doi: 10.3390/v16091449 – 2024

Name of the Research Group: Media, Memory and History Research Group
Group Members: Prof. Dr. Jonathan Stubbs
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilan Çiftçi
Asst. Prof. Dr. Bahar Taşeli
Asst. Prof. Dr. Göral Erinç Fundalar
Contact: dciftci@ciu.edu.tr

Research Topics:
• Representations of history on screen – historical narratives and public memory in film and
television
• Memory studies in Cyprus – memories of conflict through intergenerational oral histories
• Social histories of cinemagoing – cinemagoing as a social practice and exhibition spaces as
sites of memory
• The politics of memory work – how media platforms shape contested histories and perceptions
of political conflict
• Temporal media studies – the impact of digital media on public experiences of time and history
Publications
• Jonathan Stubbs (2025). ‘A Netflix Original: History, Hollywood and Commemoration in the Streaming Era’. In Paula Massood and Pamela Wojcik (eds), Companion to American Film History. London: Routledge.
• Barçın Boğaç and Jonathan Stubbs (2025). ‘Spaces of cinema in rural Cyprus: Cinemagoing and the Turkish Cypriot audience in the Karpas region, 1960–1974’, Geoforum, vol. 159.
• Jonathan Stubbs and Marko Kiessel (2024). ‘Futures past and present: history, architecture, and dystopia in Brazil (1985) and the Hunger Games series (2012-15)’, New Review of Film and Television Studies, 22/2.
• Çiftçi, D. (2024). Lokuslar Arasında Bir Zamansallık, İç. Sözün Dolaştığı Yer: Kadınlar, Siyaset ve Kolektif Bellek, Ü. Doğanay, H. Karaaslan Şanlı & İ. Özdemir Taştan (Editörler). İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Publicationsı.
• Jonathan Stubbs (2023). ‘Dramatizing Film History in the Historical Film’. In Kim Nelson, Mia Treacey and Marnie Hughes-Warrington (eds), The Routledge Companion to Moving Image History. London: Routledge.
• Çiftçi, D. ve Soyer, F. (2023). Depremin Hafızası ve Post-Fotoğrafçılık:İsias Oteli Örneği (ss. 118-133), İç. Contact Çalışmaları 2023, A. İşman, M. Öztunç, N. Akıncı Çötok & Çiftçi, D. (Editörler). Ankara: Eğitim Yayınevi
• Çiftçi, D. ve Soyer, F. (2022). Kültürel Bellek Mekânı Olarak Festı̇valler ve Destı̇nasyon Pazarlaması: Kuzey Kıbrıs Örneğı̇ (ss. 159-179), İç. Contact Çalışmaları 2022, A. İşman, A. Z. Özgür, Y. Adıgüzel, N. Akıncı Çötok, Çiftçi, D. & M. Öztunç (Editörler). Ankara: Eğitim Yayınevi
• Yılmaz, G. E. ve Fundalar, S. (2022). Constructing and Deconstructing the Modern Hero in the Dark Knight Trilogy. SAGE Open, July-September 2022, 1-11. (DOI: 10.1177/21582440221128476)
• Çiftçi, D. (2021). Postage Stamps as Political Transition and Integration: The Case of North Cyprus EUROPA Stamps between 1975 and 1998. In. Stamps, Nationalism and Transition, B. Stanley (Ed.). USA: Taylor and Francis.
• Çiftçi, D. & Soyer, F. (2021). Yeni Nesil Anma Pratikleri ve Lider Söylemi: Şafak Nöbeti. İç. Siyasal Contactciler Diyork ki, (Editör), M. Ö. Seçim & D. Çiftçi. Konya/Türkiye: Literatürk. ISBN: 978-625-7606-14-1.
• Agocuk, P., & Ciftci, D. (2021). Myths, Tales, and Symbols: Anatolian Legends and Cultural Memory in the Footsteps of the Past. In Handbook of Research on Aestheticization of Violence, Horror, and Power (pp. 156-172). IGI Global.
• Çiftçi, D., & Çiftçi, O. (2021). Toplumsal Bellek Mekanı Olarak Yapraklı Takvimler 2020 Türkiye Takvimi Üzerine. Uluslararasi Kibris Universitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakultesi, 27(2),
537–561.
• Yılmaz, G. E. ve Fundalar, S. (2021). "O Fakir Ama Gururlu Genç Yok Artık": Yakın Dönem Türk Komedi Sinemasında Sosyo-Ekonomik Görünümler ve Fakirliğin İdeolojisi Üzerine. Siyasal Contactciler Diyor Ki içinde (Ed. M. Özgür Seçim ve D. Çiftçi) Konya: Literatürk Academia. ss. 413-438.
• Çiftçi, D., & Soyer, F. (2021). “Kültürel Bellek Mekânı Olarak Sözlü Kültür ve Müzik Kıbrıs Havaları,” Erciyes Contact Dergisi / Journal of Erciyes Communication, no. 2, pp. 27–44, Jan.
• Çiftçi, D., & Çiftçi, O. (2020). Arşivlenen Bellek Olarak Posta Pulları ve Sosyo-Kültürel İşlevleri Kuzey Kıbrıs Örneği. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi İktisadi Idari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(2), 396–417.
• Ciftci, D. & Agocuk, P., (2020). Kültürel Bellek Mekânı Olarak Belgesel Sinema Kayıp Otobüs 2007 Belgeseli Örneği. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Contact Fakültesi Elektronik Dergisi
(E-Gifder), 8(2), 1179–1199.
• Çiftçi, D. ve Agocuk, P. (2020). Bellek Üzerinden Dönem Dizilerini Okumak: Hanımın Çiftliği ve Hatırla Sevgili Dizileri. İç. Contactde Güncel Çalışmalar, Y., G. Topçu (Editör), (ss. 131- 151). Ankara/Türkiye: Akademisyen Yayınevi. ISBN: 978-605-258-884-0.
• Çiftçi, D. (2020). Kültürel Belleğin Dönüşümünde Dijital Bellek olarak Sanal Müzeler. İç. Dijital Contact-Kuram ve Araştırmaları, A. İgit, & Ö. Sayılgan (Editörler), Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık: ISBN: 978-625-406-251-3.
• Çiftçi, D. (2020). Digital Remembrance and Digital Rhetoric of Web Memorials. In. ReThinking Digital Communications: social media & Visual Culture, Ö. Sayılgan & A. İgit (Editors). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık: ISBN: 978-625-406-311-4.
• Çiftçi, D. & Soyer, F. (2020). Siyasal Contactde Toplumsal Bellek Olarak Sosyal Medya: Meral Akşener Örneği. İç. Contactciler Diyork ki, (Editör), M. Ö. Seçim. Konya/Türkiye: Literatürk. ISBN: 978-605-70091-1-1.

Name of the Research Group: Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Group
Group Members:
Dr. Mine ERDAL
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin OK
Contact: minee@ciu.edu.tr , hok@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics:
• Techniques for the diagnosis of diseases in agriculture, especially those based on molecular methods
development
• Biological warfare
• Disease Surveillance
• Use of organic waste in agriculture
Publications
Saracoglu M., Altundağ Ş., Duman K., Karahan A., 2023. Isolation and Identification of bacterial diseases in Central Anatolia Region onion (Allium cepa L.) cultivation areas and onion storages and Pathogenicity Studies. 2nd International Molecular Plant Protection Congress", IMPPC2023, 15-18 Mayıs 2023. Moderator and including in organizing committee of this Congress.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin OK
Tavalı İ.E., Ok H., “Comparison of Heat-Treated and Unheated Vermicompost on Biological Properties of Calcareous Soil and Aloe Vera Growth under Greenhouse Conditions in a Mediterranean Climate” Agronomy 2022, 12, 2649. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112649
OK, H., ORMAN, S., TOLAY, I., & TAVALİ, I. E. (2024). Micronutrient and heavy metal bioaccumulation in Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L. Pers) grown in calcareous soil using stabilized and dried sewage sludge. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 52(3), 13774. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha52313774
Orman Ş., Ok H., Fahad M., Özgür A., "Stabilize ve kurutulmuş evsel arıtma çamurundan humik asit eldesi ve çim (Lolium Perenne L.) yetiştiriciliğinde kullanımı", Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, cilt.33, no.3, ss.411-416, 2020. Ok H. “Recycling of Sewage Sludge in Agriculture”, Academic Research and Reviews in Agriculture, Forestry and Aquaculture Sciences, ISBN: 978-625-7680-76-9, ss.19-42, 2021.
Ok H., Tavali İ.E., “The importance of soil fertility for sustainable yield and quality management in avocada cultivation in Turkey” 4th Balkan Agricultural Congress, 31 August-02 September, 2022, Edirne, Turkey, Book of Abstracts pp.188. Ok H., Tavali İ.E., “Evaluation of the effects of heavy metal pollution on soil fertility and crop
production” 3th International Agricultural, Biological&Life Science Conference, Edirne, Turkey, 1-3 September 2021 Book of Abstracts pp.419. Tavalı İ.E., Ok H., Asıklı S., “Sustainable Yield and Quality Management in Banana Cultivation in Turkey”, 4th International Eurasian Agriculture and Natural Sciences Congress Book of Abstracts”, 30-31 October, ss. 53, 2020.

Research Topics:
1. Sustainable Architecture and Energy Efficiency
• Climate-sensitive building design
• Smart building technologies and adaptive facade systems
• Performance analysis of double skin facade systems

2. Building Technologies and Material Innovation
• Contemporary buildings and adaptive building systems
• Re-use strategies in architectural design
• Innovative approaches in building construction techniques

3. Architectural Theory and Design Culture
• Ethics in architecture and academic research ethics
• Urban morphology and architectural form analysis
• Comparative studies on traditional and modern architecture

4. Digital Design and Computational Technologies
• Cellular automation and algorithmic design in architecture
• Integration of information technologies in architecture and design processes
• Data-driven approaches in architectural research

5. Environmental and Ecological Design Approaches
• Mediterranean architecture and environmental design principles
• Sustainable urban planning and ecological architecture
• Climate-oriented architectural solutions

Publications
Prof. Dr. Cemil Atakara
• Energy consumption is a significant issue in many countries, necessitating the promotion of
sustainable energy and resource conservation practices for future generations. This study aims
to investigate the impact of architectural standards on energy consumption, particularly in high- rise residential - 2025 
• This review explores the integration of 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the construction industry, highlighting their potential to create sustainable, intelligent homes while addressing challenges like regulatory barriers and technological  limitations. - 2024
• This research examines the development challenges and opportunities of the Kyrenia White Zone in northern Cyprus, a key tourist area between the sea and mountains. Rapid development and population growth, driven by zoning laws, have led to significant infrastructure issues, particularly in transport - 2024
• Assessment of African Vernacular Built Environment and Power: The Case of the Walled City of Zaria, Nigeria - 2023
• Reshaping the tourist movement in historical urban areas for enhancing architecture conservation: Historical district of Koya city as a case study - 2023
• Residential Building Energy Conservation in Mediterranean Climate Zone by Integrating Passive Solar and Energy Efficiency Design Strategies – 2023
Prof. Dr. Yonca Hürol
• Rifaioğlu, M.N., Hurol, Y., Şahali, Ö. “Traditional Know-how for Earthquake Resistance: The Logical Framework of Coffered Wall and Ceiling Systems in Historical Antakya Houses” International Journal of Architectural Heritage. Accepted for publication. - 2024
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Reza
• Reza, E., & Suleiman, A. (2022). “Assessing the Effect of Prefabricated Double-Skin Façade on the Thermal Comfort of Office Building to Achieve Sustainability: Case Studies of Office Complex, Kuchigoro and Office Complex, Garki, Abuja-Nigeria”. Future Cities an  Environment7(1), p.15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/fce.125 - 2022
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sevil Başar & Asst. Prof. Dr. Sertaç İlter
• Bellapais Monastery and Its Surroundings: A Case Study in Cultural Tourism Sustainability (co-authored by Sertaç İlter), 4th International Rural Areas and Ecology Congress Within the Framework of Sustainable Development (RUDESU2023), Kyrenia, Cyprus - 2023

Name of the Research Group: Sustainable Economic Growth
Group Members:
Assoc. Prof. Demet BETON KALMAZ
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hasan RÜSTEMOĞLU
Asst. Prof. Dr. Isah WADA 

Contact: dkalmaz@ciu.edu.tr, hrustemoglu@ciu.edu.tr, iwadah@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: Economic Growth, Economic Modelling, Sustainability, Environmental Economics,
Resource Economics
Publications:
Wada, I. (2025). Dissecting the Structural Shift in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan Amidst
the Nexus of Natural Resource Rents, Income, and Population Growth: An Econometric Analysis. Geological Journal.
Wada, I. (2024). Modelling The Role of Institutional Change In A Tourism Growth Model: A Dynamic Analysis. Innovation Economics Frontiers, 27(2), 71-85.
Rüstemoğlu, H. (2024). Dynamics of total and industrial energy use in Turkiye from 1991 to 2019: a case study. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-29.
Rüstemoğlu, H. (2023). Growth with environmental pollution? A comprehensive and comparative environmental analysis for the BRICS, Mexico, Indonesia and Turkiye for the period between 1992–2020. Energy Efficiency, 16(8), 96.
Beton Kalmaz, D., & Adebayo, T. S. (2024). Does foreign direct investment moderate the effect of economic complexity on carbon emissions? Evidence from BRICS nations. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 18(4), 834-856.
Beton Kalmaz, D. (2023). Asymmetric link between economic well-being and labour market
equity in Turkey. International Journal of Development Issues, 22(2), 182-197.

Name of the Research Group: Leadership and Strategic Management
Group Members:
Prof. Dr. Tarık Atan 
Asst. Prof. Dr. Saime Uluçaylı 
Prof. Dr. Cem Tanova
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgiana Karadaş

Contact: tatan@ciu.edu.tr, sulucayli@ciu.edu.tr, ctanova@ciu.edu.tr, gkaradas@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: Transformational Leadership in Remote Work Environments, The Role of Ethical Leadership in Organizational Sustainability, Strategic Decision-Making Under Uncertainty

Publications:
Çoban, Ş., Fethi, S., Tanova, C., & Obaegbulam, O. (2024). Adoption of e-government services in the northern part of Cyprus: The role of blockchain technology awareness. SAGE Open, 14(4), 21582440241292898.
Karaca, G., Tanova, C., & Gokmenoglu, K. (2023). How do shared values improve eudaimonic workplace well-being: Role of perceived justice and emotional exhaustion among nurses. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 37(2), 158–176.
Tanova, C., & Bayighomog, S. W. (2023). Approaches to studying green human resource management: Do all the roads lead to Rome? In Global Perspectives on Green HRM: Highlighting Practices Across the World (pp. 23–42). Springer Nature.
Gulakdeniz, E., & Karadas, G. (2024). The impact of employees' perceptions regarding hotels’ green intellectual capital on their environmental perceptions: A mediating moderation model. Heliyon, 10(20). Ulucayli, S., Cek, K., & Oniz, A. (2023, January). The effect of service quality on patient citizenship behaviors: Evidence from the health sector. In Healthcare (Vol. 11, No. 3, p. 370). MDPI.

Name of the Research Group: Entrepreneurship, Digital Technology and Innovation
Group Members:
Prof. Dr. Harun Şeşen
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Figen Yeşilada
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çangar
Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgiana Karadaş 

Contact: hsesen@ciu.edu.tr, yesilada@ciu.edu.tr, mcangar@ciu.edu.tr, hnadiri@ciu.edu.tr, gkaradas@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Startup Ecosystems; AI Technology as a Catalyst for Innovation in SMEs; Digital Transformation in Emerging Markets: Challenges and Opportunities
Publications:
Changar, M., Sesen, H., Ertan, S. S., Cavlan, G. İ., & Soran, S. (2025). Perceived overqualification, prosocial service behavior, job crafting and person-group fit of the flight attendants: Testing a moderated-mediation model. Journal of Air Transport Management, 124,
102723.
Changar, M., & Sesen, H. (2024). Relationship between authentic leadership, service quality, organizational commitment and work engagement: testing a moderated mediation model. Leadership & Organization Development Journal.
Jallad, M. N., & Karadas, G. (2024). Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance Outcomes in Palestinian SMEs: The Role of Absorptive Capacity and Industry Type. Sustainability, 16(23),
10637.
Mohammad, S., Sağsan, M., ve Şeşen, H. (2024), “The Impact of ‘‘Learning Organizations’’ on Innovation: The Mediating Role of ‘‘Employee Resilience’’ and Work Engagement”, SAGE Open, 14, 4, 1-14, https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241289185.
Sharareh Kermanshachi, Thahomina Jahan Nipa and Halil Nadiri (2022), “Service quality assessment and enhancement using Kano model”, Plos One, Vol. 17, No. 2, (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264423)

Name of the Research Group: Decent work and employee wellbeing
Group Members:
Prof. Dr. Cem Tanova 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgiana Karadaş 
Dr. Homayoun Pasha Safavi 
Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri 

Contact: ctanova@ciu.edu.tr, gkaradas@ciu.edu.tr, hsafavi@ciu.edu.tr, hnadiri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: Mindfulness in the Workplace; The Impact of Hybrid Work Models on Work-Life
Balance; Decent Work Standards in the Gig Economy
Publications
Sharareh Kermanshachi, Thahomina Jahan Nipa and Halil Nadiri (2022), “Service quality assessment and enhancement using Kano model”, Plos One, Vol. 17, No. 2, (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264423)
Niusha Eivazzadeh, Halil Nadiri (2022), “An empirical study to investigate the coercive management behavior: Evidence from Academia”, E+M Economics and Management, Vol. 25, No.1, pp. 42-59. (https://doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2022-1-003)
Tanova, C., & Bayighomog, S. W. (2022). Green human resource management in service industries: The construct, antecedents, consequences, and outlook. The Service Industries Journal, 42(5–6), 412–452.
Tanova, C., & Bayighomog, S. W. (2023). Approaches to studying green human resource management: Do all the roads lead to rome? In Global Perspectives on Green HRM: Highlighting Practices Worldwide (pp. 23–42). Springer Nature.
Karadas, G., Vatankhah, S., Ozturk, A., & Altun, O. (2024). The Mediating Role of Thriving at Work between Organizational Inducements and Work Outcomes. International Social Science
Journal, 74(252), 731-749.

Name of the Research Group: Financial Reporting, Working Capital and Corporate Governance
Group Members:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kemal Çek
Asst. Prof. Dr. Boren Sargon 
Asst. Prof. Dr. Murad Bein 
Dr. Ayhan Nadiri 

Contact: kcek@ciu.edu.tr, bsargon@ciu.edu.tr, mbein@ciu.edu.tr, anadiri@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: ESG, Corporate Finance, Working Capital, Auditing, Financial Performance, Corporate
Governance, Financial Reporting
Publications:
S Masoud, Bein, A. M, Khalifa W. (2021). Examining the relationship between unconventional
monetary policy and exchange rate movements: Empirical evidence from United States quantitative easing. International Journal of Finance & Economics.
Sargon, B. (2024). Board structure and net working capital: Evidence from FTSE all share index
companies. Applied Economics, 56(60), 9270–9283. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2023.2301222
Azimli, A. and Cek, K. (2023), "Can sustainability performance mitigate the negative effect of policy uncertainty on the firm valuation?", Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAMPJ-09-2022-0464. Qader, K., & Cek, K. (2024). Influence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence on Audit Quality: Evidence from Turkey. Heliyon, 4(27). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30166
Nadiri, A., Gündüz, V., & Adebayo, T. S. (2024). The role of financial and trade globalization in enhancing environmental sustainability: Evaluating the effectiveness of carbon taxation and renewable energy in EU member countries. Borsa Istanbul Review, 24(2), 235–247.

Name of the Research Group: De Facto States Research Group
Group Members:
Prof. Dr. Sertaç Sonan 
Asst. Prof. Dr. Özker Kocadal 
Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdem Ertürk 
Dr. Ebru Küçükşener 

Contact: ssonan@ciu.edu.tr, okocadal@ciu.edu.tr, eerturk@ciu.edu.tr, ekucuksener@ciu.edu.tr
Research Topics: The research group works on the internal and external dynamics of de facto states, using
the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as its primary case study.

Publications:
Dilmaç, J.A., Kocadal Ö., and Tringides, O. (2021). Public Discourses of Hate Speech in Cyprus: Awareness, Policies and Prevention. Democracy and Human Rights, Friedrich Ebert
Stiftung. Ekici T. & Sonan S. (2020) “The Turkish Cypriot quest for statehood? From a religious minority to a de facto state,” in Chris Kostov (ed.) Separatism and Regionalism in Modern Europe, Logos.
Ertürk, E. (2023), International Law and the Relationality of States: A Critique of Theories of Recognition, (London: Routledge).
Kocadal, Ö. (2023). Liberal Barış İnşası ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet: Kıbrıs, Bosna ve Kuzey İrlanda Örnekleri. Mülkiye Dergisi, 47(6), 1646-1674. Küçükşener, E., Sonan, S., & Gokcekus, O. (2024). Internal Legitimacy in a De Facto State: The Case of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Geopolitics, 30(1), 156-185. Porat, E., Sonan, S., & Gokcekus, O. (2021). Political participation among natives and immigrants: Identity and socio-economic status within the Turkish Cypriot electorate. South
European Society and Politics, 26(4), 541-566. Sonan, S., Küçükşener, E., & Porat, E. (2020). Politics and Society in North Cyprus. Democracy and Human Rights, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
Tataryn, A., Ertürk, E., (2021) ‘Unrecognised States: The Necessary Affirmation of the Event of International Law.’ Law and Critique, 32, pp.331-345.
 

Name of the Research Group: Media Law and AI
Group Members:
Prof. Dr. Şölen Külahçı
Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdem Ertürk
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ece Kahraman Bulut
Contact: skulahci@ciu.edu.tr