İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
DSpace@Galata, İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.
Güncel Gönderiler
Yetişkilerde Bilişsel Bozukluklar
(2023) Elen, Mehmet Akif
Bilişsel Bozukluklar Nelerdir? Bilişsel bozukluklar, organizasyon, düzenleme ve algı gibi yürütücü işlevlerde problemlerin yaşandığı durumlardır ve bu problemler, işlemleme hızı, akıl yürütme, planlama, yargılama, karar verme, duyguları gösterme ve düzenleme, perseverasyon, dürtü kontrolü, farkındalık, dikkat, dil, öğrenme, bellek ve zamanlama dahil olmak üzere birçok bilişsel alandaki performansı etkileyebilmektedir (VandenBos, 2007). Bilişsel eksikliklere birçok farklı bozuklukta rastlanılabilse de, bu bölümde, öne çıkan belirtilerin bilişsel yeti yitimleri olduğu durumlar gözden geçirilecektir. Örneğin, hatırlama ve yürütücü işlevlerde problemlerin de yaşandığı majör depresif bozukluk gibi bozukluklar bu bölümün kapsamı dışındadır. Nörobilişsel bir bozukluk olarak ana belirtileri bellekle ilgili problemler olan Alzheimer hastalığı ise bu yazıdaki nörobilişsel bozukluklar kapsamındadır.
The Impact of Social Media Based Advice on Health Behaviors in Digital Health Communication
(Journal of Health Communication, 2026) Öngel, Volkan; Yurttaş, Özge Uluğ; Ateş, Gözde Bozkurt; Gümüşboğa, Yağmur; Mutlu, Hatice
The growing visibility of social media influencers has increased interest in their role in shaping health beliefs and behaviors. While prior research has largely focused on message characteristics or direct behavioral outcomes, less attention has been given to the conditions under which influencer-based health messages are interpreted and translated into action. This study conceptualizes influencer-based health communication not as a direct persuasive force, but as a conditional communication process. Drawing on Uses and Gratifications Theory and the Health Belief Model as interpretive frameworks, it examines how individuals engage with health-related influencer content, how such engagement relates to health perceptions, and how digital health literacy shapes message interpretation.Survey data from social media users were analyzed using Firth's penalized logistic regression to address the rarity of influencer-driven health behavior. Findings indicate that, despite high levels of exposure to influencer-based health content, the translation of such exposure into health-related action remains limited. Exposure to health content significantly increases the likelihood of influencer-driven behavior, whereas higher digital health literacy reduces this likelihood, suggesting a protective effect. Additionally, perceived commercial intent decreases the probability that influencer recommendations lead to action.By distinguishing between engagement and behavioral change, this study reframes influencer effects as conditional outcomes shaped by motivations, perceptions, and interpretive competencies. It contributes to health communication literature by moving beyond linear persuasion models and highlighting the critical role of digital health literacy. The findings also offer practical implications for strengthening individuals' ability to critically evaluate health information in digital environments.
Generational Differences in the Acceptance of Consumer Robots: A Technology Acceptance Model Approach
(2026) Koç, Fatih; Giray, Caner; Yön, Belma; Okşar, Gülşah
The research addresses the growing integration of innovative technologies like consumer robots into daily life, particularly focusing on smart robotic vacuum cleaners, within the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework. This study examines the increasing integration of innovative technologies, specifically consumer robots such as smart robotic vacuums, within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The primary objective of the study is to investigate whether the strength of the structural relationships among perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEoU), attitude (ATT), and behavioral intention (INT) differs across generations (X, Y, and Z). In addition to this objective, we analyzed the direct and indirect effects among the variables, independent of generational differences. Data for the research were collected through an online survey administered to 357 participants. The data were evaluated using PLS-based structural equation modeling, specifically via multi-group analysis (MGA) and path analysis. Although generational mean perception levels for the respective variables remained statistically similar (based on ANOVA results), the strength of psychological transitions and effects among these variables varied significantly across generations. Results of the multi-group analysis indicate tha the structural impacts (path coefficients) of PEoU on ATT and of ATT on INT were significantly stronger in Generation Y than in other generations. Furthermore, within Generation Y, PEoU was found to influence ATT and INT, mediated by PU, while PU influenced INT, mediated by ATT. These findings offer critical insights for businesses seeking to understand the underlying mechanisms that drive the purchasing intentions of Generation Y consumers and to develop targeted strategies accordingly.
The awakening wine: A contextual and philosophical reading of khayyam’s rubaiyat
(2026) Kudret, Naib
This article offers a philosophical and contextual analysis of the metaphor of “wine” in Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat, challenging reductive interpretations that associate Khayyam solely with hedonism and secularism. Drawing upon a clearly defined corpus of quatrains authenticated by leading Khayyam scholars, including Abdolhossein Zarrinkoob, Abdolhamid Gheibi, and Abdülbaki Gölpınarlı, the study argues that Khayyam’s frequent invocation of wine functions as a profound metaphor for spiritual awakening, existential inquiry, and intellectual liberation. Rather than promoting literal intoxication, Khayyam employs wine to critique religious hypocrisy, emphasize the fleeting nature of life, and advocate for a conscious, wisdom-driven engagement with the present. The article examines the deep roots of wine symbolism within the Persian hamriyye (wine poetry) tradition, tracing its development from pre-Islamic ritual through Sufi mystical appropriation. It also examines how specific Western translators, including Edward FitzGerald, Friedrich Rückert, and J. B. Nicolas, have distorted Khayyam’s original metaphysical intentions by reinterpreting his symbolic motifs within culturally alien frameworks. By situating Khayyam’s poetry within its historical, linguistic, and intellectual contexts, and by engaging closely with authenticated Persian quatrains alongside their English translations, the study reclaims the richness of his symbolic language and restores the philosophical integrity of his worldview. Therefore, the article highlights how Khayyam’s quatrains transcend cultural and temporal boundaries, offering a timeless call to self-awareness, moral clarity, and existential authenticity.
Is Spirulina safe in terms of heavy metals? A public health risk assessment
(Springer Nature, 2026) Yaşar, Rüya Kuru; Aytekin, Özlem Üstün; Yılmaz, Şahin; Şahin, Fikrettin
Spirulina is a microalga/cyanobacterium widely consumed as a dietary supplement due to its high nutrient content and health benefits. While Spirulina is recognized for its contribution to daily mineral intake (e.g., iron, manganese, magnesium, and potassium), its ability to bind heavy metals raises safety concerns, particularly for vulnerable age groups. This study analyzed eight commercial Spirulina supplements (powder and tablet forms) consumed in Türkiye for heavy metal and macro-mineral content using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The health risks were assessed across various age groups, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. Significant variability was found in heavy metal and mineral concentrations among the supplements, with one sample (S3) exceeding acceptable Hazard Index (HI) levels for all age groups except adults. Notably, Spirulina supplements generally did not exceed the established dietary reference values or Codex limits for heavy metals, except in certain younger age groups where potential non-carcinogenic risks were observed. The results emphasize the importance of determining safe consumption levels for Spirulina and other algae-based supplements to mitigate risks while maximizing their nutritional benefits. Additionally, the findings highlight the need for public health guidelines to standardize Spirulina’s daily intake and labeling practices.
