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Ceramic wall panels in architecture: The case of the work of art titled “Freedom”
Authors: Ozcelik Huseyin
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Looking at its historical process, the ceramic tile technique that appears in religious, military and administrative buildings as a wall cladding method, has nowadays given way to ceramic wall panels that contribute to the aesthetic values of contemporary architectural structures. This contribution made by the coordinated effort of the architect and the artist via ceramic wall panels, which started to be installed at specifically reserved spots within such contemporary architectural structures, also adds a positive impression on the identity of the structure. These panels, which are considered to be means of surface enrichment and identity attribution, comprise all the stages of forming a work of art. Light, color, circulation, balance, composition, etc. are the factors which stand out as the significant elements within the artwork. Unfortunately, aesthetic and environmental factors are not taken into account within the scope of the rapidly increasing settlement rate worldwide, including our country; and this in turn causes numerous structures in various cities around the world to look alike in shape and form. Still, there are artists, though few in number, who apply structural ceramic elements, which are both environment-friendly and have been in use for thousands of years, with a contemporary understanding. This study aims to elaborate on this issue with a specific focus on the case of the ceramic wall panel titled “Freedom” by Huseyin Ozcelik, executed in 2012 to qualify as a permanent example in which art engages with education; at the Central Library Building of the Near East University, North Cyprus. This application is a completely subjective, and by demonstrating the design and application processes to a group of students, it was aimed to serve educational purposes as well as to empower the structure with an artistic identity.

Keywords: ceramic tiles, ceramic wall panels, design.
Summary of pottery development to knowledge
Authors: Osarumwense Uzzi Festus , Peters Edem
Published: November 2017

AbstractPottery has been defined and redefined by many scholars of history and anthropologist. Pottery is wrapped in the past with no written record; this study intends to work on the historical analysis of form, style and techniques of Pottery tradition, the various pottery associations in Nigeria will be identified and discussed. The study will also examine the symbolic meaning of each of the traditions, it will also project the aesthetic qualities, and the effects of new ideas of pottery of the indigenous Benin people, and how pottery is interpreted/ the study hopes to compile and analyze forms of pottery that will rekindle interest in pottery, and serve as reference point for the future generation.

Keyword: pottery, summary, development, knowledge.
A PROJECT MODEL IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE: FROM PATTERNS TO SPACES
Authors: KÖSE DOĞAN Rabia
Published: November 2017

Dating back to 3000 BC, Alaaddin Hill is located right in the heart of Konya province, which used to be the capital of Selcuk Civilization. More than 60 years wedding halls built on Alaaddin Hill is hardly ever used due to the reason that cars are unable to reach this area because there is an ongoing landscaping for almost four years. This building has become a problem for the city, also getting older every year. In this aspect, this building is revised as Museum of Selcuk Civilizations and projects are prepared to re-function it within the scope of course name Interior Architecture Project-7 by Selcuk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design during fall semester of 2015-2016 education year.There are 48 students in this project. Technical visits are made to the building, field studies conducted and research held. The underlying reason of this project work is the Selcuk patterns. Following the study, each student stylizes the patterns they collected from Mevlana Museum, Alaaddin Mosque, Karatay, Ince Minare, Sircali Medrese and Kayseri provinces of Selcuk art, such as the scope of the work are discussed, in a studio environment and created project bases for themselves. The study uses ‟Malevich Tectonics” as a method, which is defined as transfer of two-dimensional patterns into three-dimensional ones. The patterns stylized are used to create a spatial setting. From exhibition components to equipments, from lighting to upholstery, all design process is conducted by the stylization of Selcuk patterns.Finally, students offered a suggestion to build a museum for the city by re-functioning a problematic building of the city, also created a source of inspiration for new projects by re-interpreting the Selcuk patterns and prepared their unique projects.
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Authors: Rahimi Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali
Published: November 2017

Dear Readers,

It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching (GJFLT).

Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching (GJFLT) welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on foreign language teaching and topics related to linguistics. The journal is an international journal published quarterly and it is a platform for presenting and discussing the emerging developments in foreign language teaching in an international arena.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics; cultural studies, curriculum development and syllabus design, discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis (CDA), general linguistics, globalization studies and world Englishâ€™s, independent/autonomous Learning, Information and computer technology in TEFL, innovation in language, teaching and learning, intercultural education, language acquisition and learning, language curriculum development, language education, language program evaluation, language testing and assessment, literacy and language learning, literature, mobile language learning, pragmatics, second language, second language acquisition, second language acquisition theory, digital literacy skills, second language learners, second language learning, second language pedagogy, second language proficiency, second language speech, second language teaching, second language training, second language tutor, second language vocabulary learning, teaching English as a foreign/ second language, teaching language skills, translation studies, applied linguistics, cognitive linguistics.

Metaphors of English as a foreign language, instructorsâ€™ ideas on the use of code-switching in EFL in Turkey, relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers' attitudes towards Iranian ''Prospect'' series and their TKT, Test-taking strategies and Iranian EFL learnersâ€™ vocabulary and structure test performance, Charles Taylorâ€™s ontological hermeneutics and the question of existence in Marilynne Robinsonâ€™s Lila, infantsâ€™ word acquisition, bio-cognitive aspects of simple and progressive verb forms usage, learning style preferences of Persian learners and relationship between cultural awareness and Iranian EFL Learners' motivation topics are included in this issue.

The topics of the next issue will be different. We are trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge through which different kinds of topics will be discussed in 2017 issues.

 

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Ali Rahimi

Editor â€“ in Chief, Bangkok University
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Authors: Ibrahim Dogan
Published: November 2017

Message from EditorDear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards.The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.The journal seeks to encourage academically robust papers, research, critical reviews and opinions on the organizational, social and management issues associated with significant information-based technologies.Articles focusing on computer network terms lexicon, social media network for learning, use of social networking tools by students and LSB steganography have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.A total number of seven (7) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of four (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Dogan IbrahimEditor â€“ in - Chiefes
The effect of cooperative learning on social networking with creative problem solving process on creative problem solving ability and teamwork skills of pre-service teachers
Authors: Jirasak Saekhow
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

The purpose of this article is to compare the cooperative learning outcomes on social networking with the creative problem solving process which affected creative problem solving ability and teamwork skills. With the purposive sampling method, 25 pre-service teachers were divided into 5 groups according to three levels of their learning ability - clever, medium, and weak. Each group learned by means of cooperative learning on social networking in order to brainstorm and give some suggestions for solving problems to the researcher. Teamwork skills used as research instruments were as follows; solving problem activities and treatment skilled evaluation test. Samples were asked to evaluation themselves and their team after their learning through social networking.  The questionnaires, pre-test and post-test were used in this research with the analysis of Arithmetic means, standard deviation and t-test. The result of this research indicated that learners engaged in cooperative learning with creative problem solving method could succeed after having some problems solving. This group of learners all got the higher scores in post-test compared with pre-test showing statistically significant at the .05 level. Students who engaged in teamwork skills over social networking with creative problem solving ability have statistically significantly higher score than the previous test at 0.5 level.

Keywords: Cooperative learning, social networking, creative problem solving process, creative problem solving ability, teamwork skills.
The role of emotional intelligence in decreasing the anxiety in language learning
Authors: Ismaili Merita , Mustafai Shpresa
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

Many researchers have shown that including emotional intelligence (EI) skills in the process of teaching and learning can increase academic achievement in language learning. At the same time including the EI in language curricula can increase the quality of teaching and learning, because by helping students to show personal responsibility they will learn effectively and complete their tasks efficiently. It will lead towards the achievement of their personal, academic and career excellence. The study explores the perceptions of the LC teachers regarding the implications of the EI skills in language teaching during the academic year 2016/2017. It highlights the importance of embedding the EI into language syllabi and demonstrates the recognized need for well developed EI skills to gain higher academic achievement. The objective of this article is to emphasize some characteristics of EI to today’s language teaching and learning trends, used at the Language Centre, South East European University. By examining the relationship between EI and language learning this study will try to increase teachers’ understanding of EI skills in language learning and also provide some insights for sharing experiences regarding the implementation of these skills in the classroom.

Keywords:Emotional Inteligence, motivation, language teaching.
Technology enhanced learning in EFL classrooms
Authors: Bajrami Lumturie , Vela Vjosa
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

As a result of the many changes and innovations in technology, new changes and methods are used in educations and especially in language teaching. In order to offer and create successful classes language teachers, especially English language teachers are using different audio-visual tools to facilitate the teaching process, besides textbooks and other interesting and engaging activities, which ensure student centeredness, autonomy, interaction and connectivity to a certain theme, and videos such as: movies, songs, power point presentations are widely used in EFL classrooms. This paper first attempts to explore the goals of using video material in EFL classrooms and the advantages of using video materials in EFL teaching, on the basis of which proposes a framework of teaching principles, strategies and specific tips which facilitate EFL teaching. Then will bring theories and practice related to the use of audio- visual tools in language learning especially in ESP classes at South East European University and why can videos  be considered as valuable pedagogical tools, to facilitate the teaching process. The purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits that the language teachers and learners get in using audio-visual aids in teaching and learning the English language, as well as to show that by using the appropriate video material the teachers can improve and ensure student- centeredness, have their students interested and engaged in activities, be more active, motivated and confident in their communicative language competence.

Keywords: Language teaching, video material, EFL classroom, teaching strategies, audio-visual tools.
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Authors: İbrahim Dogan
Published: November 2017

Message from EditorDear Readers,It is a great honor for us to publish seventh volume, second issue of Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies.Global Journal of Information Technology: Emerging Technologies focuses on contemporary research addressing Information technology including emerging technologies, strategy, change, infrastructure, human resources, sourcing, system development and implementation, communications, technology developments, technology futures, national policies and standards. The journal also publishes articles that advance our understanding and application of research approaches and methods covering information technology, its evolution and future prospects. It is intended to be a multi-disciplinary international journal aimed at revealing results of research on information technology.The journal seeks to encourage academically robust papers, research, critical reviews and opinions on the organizational, social and management issues associated with significant information-based technologies.Articles focusing on the effect of cooperative learning on social networking with creative problem solving process on creative problem solving ability and teamwork skills of pre-service teachers, cultural model of information technology usage, the role of emotional intelligence in decreasing the anxiety in language learning, how to assess information and communication technology knowledge and skills of the students and technology enhanced learning in EFL classrooms have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in each volume and issue.A total number of ten (10) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of five (5) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.Best regards,Prof. Dr. Dogan IbrahimEditor – in Chief
Relationship between Self-conception and truthfulness among students' Payamenur of Birjand 1393
Authors: Sabbaghpoor Reza , Zakerian Mojtaba
Published: November 2017

Self-concept has a psychological nature and involves emotions, assessments, attitudes as well as theirÂ  description of self. On the one hand, self-concept is determined by personality traits and behavioral disorders externally, and on the other hand determined through the sense of themselves and in relation to others. Truthfulness and honesty, as one of moral values, superego's teenager has been inherited of parents and has been institutioned in connection with environment. External representation is personality and behavioral characteristics. One of the aspects of mental health is oneness of appearance and core, that has been manifested in truthfulness and honesty. This paper is a descriptive study and explainsÂ Â  relation between self-concept and truthfulness and honesty. Population of this research are total students' Payamenur of Birjand that number of them is 8000. Of the 8000 persons, 126 persons were selected by random sampling. Results suggest that there is a meaningful relation (0.016) between self-concept and truthfulness. In fact responses of each questionnaire have explanatory power by 5% of other variables, that this predictive value of self-concept or honesty and truthfulness can be increased by adding other variables.Â Keywords: self-concept, truthfulness and honesty, personality characteristics, psychological health, students' payamenur university.
Prediction of resiliency based on Family communication patterns and satisfying basic psychological needs
Authors: Moltafet Ghavam
Published: November 2017

he purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family communication patterns and Resiliency with mediating role of satisfying basic psychological needs in high school students. Therefore, 379 participants (183 males and 196 females) were selected by multistage random cluster sampling among high school students in Dezful city. The research tools include: Basic need satisfaction in relationship (Deci & Ryan, 2000). Resilience Scale of Connor - Davidson (2003) and Revised Family Communication Patterns Questionnaire (Koerner and Fitzpatrick, 2002). The reliability and validity of the instruments were approved. To test the model, Path analysis was used that results indicated that among dimensions of family communication patterns, the dialogue dimension has a significant positive direct and indirect effect on resiliency through three psychological. In addition Conformity dimension had indirect effect on resiliency through satisfying needs for relatedness. In sum the results showed that basic need satisfaction had a mediating role in the relationship between family communication pattern and resiliency. The findings of this study are good evidences of direct and indirect impact of parents on children. Therefore, the families who were trying to have a dialogue with children, pay attention to their demands, this resulted in child resilience.Â Keywords: Dialogue, need for relatedness, need for competence and resiliency.Â
Examining the predictive effect of impulsivity levels and personality traits on metacognitive thoughts
Authors: Ermis Ece Naz , Icellioglu Serra
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

The aim of this study was to determine the predictive effects of impulsivity levels and distinct personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion and psychoticism) on metacognitive thoughts across a healthy population. The study was carried out with 60 female and 9 male students whose ages ranged between 18 and 28. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), MCQ-30 Metacognition Scale (MCQ-30), Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-Short Form (BIS) were used to assess personality traits, metacognitive thoughts and impulsivity levels respectively. Regression analyses were used for data analysis. Statistical findings revealed a significant positive effect of neuroticism on overall metacognitive thoughts. According to statistical analysis, there was a predictive effect of non-planning subscale scores of impulsivity on cognitive awareness subscale scores of metacognition. Furthermore, there was statistically significant predictive effect of attention subscale scores of impulsivity on cognitive confidence subscale scores of metacognition scale. The results were discussed in accordance with the findings of the previous studies, and limitations of the present study and suggestions were provided for future studies.

Keywords: metacognition, impulsivity, personality
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Authors: Bozkurt Prof. Dr. Tulay
Published: November 2017

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Dear Readers,

It is a great honor for us to publish sixth volume, fourth issue of Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues (GJPR).

Global Journal of Psychology Research: New Trends and Issues welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on psychological issues and related disciplines. The mission of the journal is to publish articles of professional interest for members of psychology. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to; the following major areas of psychology science including Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Traffic Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychometric Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Educational Psychology, Media Psychology and Neuroscience Psychology. 

Articles focusing on academic engagement and achievement, stress factors and quality of life, job satisfaction, impulsivity levels and personality traits have been included in this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2016 Volume.

A total number of eleven (11) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of four (4) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Tulay Bozkurt

Editor â€“ in Chief
Examining Empathy As A Communication Technique In The Context of Gender And Cultural Differences: A Review Study
Authors: Karaaziz Meryem , Can Gökçe , Keskindağ Buse
Published: November 2017

Empathy has several definitions which involve a broad range of emotional states, including caring to help others; also experiencing emotions which may pair with another person's emotions; and caring what another person is thinking or feeling and making differences between the self and the others less different.Empathy helps to communicate better where we can easily understand why people do or say or not say something thus,we can establish a healthy and harmonious relationship with people.Empathy also depends on cultural values,gender and enviromental factors because every people are different and so their ability to establish empathy is to be expected different. Purpose of this review study is to explainÂ  the importance of empathy, itâ€™s components and to discuss theÂ  effects of gender and culture on empathy.
The new constraints of international integration of developing countries
Authors: Selmi Nadia
Published: November 2017

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the new integration conditions of developing countries into the international division of labor, taking into account the changes that it has undergone over the past three decades. It is a problematic that fits into the double logic of internalization economies striving to anchor since the 1980â€™s. On the one hand, we are witnessing the configuration of regional blocs, free trade areas and the growing economies globalization embodying the abolition of frontiers and allowing the more and freer international location of firms, on the other hand. We will try to explain, theoretically, how globalization has tended to rely on the conquest of specific skills rather than the exploitation of common factors obeying the logic of comparative advantage based on low production costs. On one side, the diffusion of technology leads to a restructuring process of international production systems following a selective basis, striking- first-the countries with natural endowments. On the other side, the specialization acquired by industrial countries on specific skills is permanent and combined with comparative advantages recoveries in sectors deemed unmarked according to the product life cycle theory, or unskilled labor-intensive following to the neo-factorial international trade developments.

Keywords: Competitiveness, integration, technological transfer, technological advantages.
Trust in judiciary: A particular survey on Turkey
Authors: Orselli Erhan , Sipahi Esra Banu
Published: November 2017

The results of different studies on trust on judiciary show increasing distrust of the citizens’ and the very low level of trust in Turkey. It is stated that the lack of trust stems from many reasons. In this context, the subject of this study is to identify the level of trust in judiciary in Turkey. The study examines the trust in judiciary from the perspective of the citizens and also tries to measure their perceptions and attitudes on this subject. For the purposes of the Study, a survey is preferred to measure the Turkish citizens’ level of trust in judiciary and the main factors affecting the trust. The survey is conducted through face to face interviews with 2000 participants in 26 cities, 83 districts and 382 neighborhood units in Turkey from February 23 to March 23 in 2015.
Keywords: Trust, trust in Judiciary, Turkey
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Authors: Gunduz Prof. Dr. Mustafa
Published: November 2017

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Dear Readers,

It is the great honor for us to publish seventh volume, first issue of Global Journal of Sociology: Current Issues (GJSOC).

Global Journal of Sociology: Current Issues welcomes original empirical investigations and comprehensive literature review articles focusing on sociological issues. The scope of the journal, but is not limited to the following major topics as child, youth and old age, communication and art, culture and changes, deviance and social control, economy and development, education, ethnic relations, human rights and collective good, gender and human rights, identity, image and social cohesion, localization and globalization, organizations, professions and work, political sociology and law issues, social security and public health, sociology of marriage and family, sociology of population and migration, sociology of religion, collective behavior and social movements and theoretical, comparative and historical studies.

Undergraduate accounting studentsâ€™ perceptions on accounting curriculum, deindustrialization, insecurity and demise of night economy in Nigeria, international integration of developing countries, citizen satisfaction with municipal services, Syrian refugees in Turkey and governance of refugee camps, trust in judiciary, the Tanzimat Period in context of relationship between education and culture and Religious education and multiculturalism in Norwegian curriculum topics are included into this issue. The topics of the next issue will be different. You can make sure that we will be trying to serve you with our journal with a rich knowledge in which different kinds of topics are discussed in 2017 Volume.

A total number of twenty (20) manuscripts were submitted for this issue and each paper has been subjected to double-blind peer review process by the reviewers specialized in the related field. At the end of the review process, a total number of eight (8) high quality research papers were selected and accepted for publication.

We present many thanks to all the contributors who helped us to publish this issue.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Mustafa GÃ¼ndÃ¼z

Editor â€“ in Chief
Views of grandfathers about games played by today’s children and their childhood games
Authors: Demir Esra
Published: November 2017

The play is an important area in developing sense and emotions which including volunteerism, revealed in freedom, supporting all developmental areas of the individual, discovering abilities, remodelling the social life The play is an basic need for individuals and exists in different ways in all of ages and developmental periods. So it's a curiosity point that which games have been played by two different generations, children and their grandfathers. The purpose of the study is to explore views of grandfathers about games played by today’s children and their childhood games. Research was conducted in phenomenology model as a qualitative research. In the context of snowball sampling, the interviews have made with 15 grandfathers who lives in street of Kale, Muş. The semi-structured interview technique was used to collect data which analysed by descriptive analysis technique. Research results show that games have become different when compared today and past. It is seen that prominent sense was to therness in grandfathers’ games and they were creating own toys with natural materials. Research finding that today’s children games are individual and inactive games, children prefer technology based games and don’t communicate with peers was observed by grandfather.
Keywords: Play, child, children games, traditional games, change of play in time
Choir conductor’s qualities and basic approach to choir management
Authors: Halvasi Buent
Published: November 2017

The common denominator for every choir is that they are managed and prepared by a conductor. The overall success of the choir depends on the conductor and his work plan. Choir’s technical effectiveness and it’s social communication is a direct result of the chemistry between the conductor and the choir. Each choir member’s education progresses and is sculpted by conductor’s skill set. The common problems can be discovered by asking the below questions.  Is the conductor-choir relationship complete?  Is conductor’s management clear and easy to understand?  Does the conductor use body language and eye contact?  Can the conductor become a leader for the choir?  Can the conductor facilitate team work?  Can the conductor turn practices into “disciplined” entertainment?  Does the conductor pay attention to song selection?  Can the conductor set example to the choir by his/her outfit?  Can the conductor play and use the piano well enough? Conductors who are aware of the choir-audience-conductor triangle conduct fruitful practices based on improving the relations in between this triangle. Conductor shapes the choir, choir affect the audience and in return audience affect the choir by their feedback and the choir affects the conductor. This cycle can serve to produce successful performances. Conductor should give importance to principles of voice education while improving himself. Success of conductors who can get across the technical aspects of a piece to the choir is inevitable. Conductors who pay attention to the singing techniques will be making good use of education time. Ability to play the piano and a good analysis knowledge are complementary to the process. The success of conductors who can accompany their choir is obvious. Conductor should look plain but aesthetic, easy to follow but impressive. A good conductor should be able to lead the choir making use of psychological and sociological elements. The conductor should plan the time and aim for the basic harmony of the choir. Conductor should facilitate team work. At all times the conductor should act equal and just maintaining trust in the choir. In conclusion, successful conductors are the ones who can use their voices effectively, who can accompany the choir with the piano well, who act with justice and maintain trush within the choir, who can set an example with his/her outfit.
Keywords: conducting, choir, communication
The relationship between teachers’ educational beliefs and their perceptions of multicultural competence
Authors: Oksuz Yucel , Ozturk Melek Baba
Published: November 2017

The basic aim of this research is to determine teachers’ educational beliefs and their perceptions of multicultural competence. Also, it was investigated whether teachers’ educational beliefs and their perceptions of multicultural competence varied depending on some variables such as gender, department and professional seniority. Research was conducted in relational screening model. Research population was comprised of teachers who work at publich school in Atakum district in 2015-2016 academic year. Data were collected via “Perceptions of Multicultural Competence Scale” which was developed by Başbay and Kağnıcı (2011), “Educational Belief Scale” developed by Yılmaz, Altınkurt and Çokluk (2011) and “Personal Information Form” developed by the researchers. A statistical software package was used for the analysis of the data. The analysis of datas were used to descriptive statistics as mean, standart deviation, frequency, percentage as well as MannWhitney U and Spearman-Brown correlation coefficient. The results of research were revealed a significant correlation between teachers’ educational beliefs and their perceptions of multicultural competence. The obtained results were discussed in the light of literature and given some suggestions.
Keywords: Belief, educational beliefs, multicultural education, multicultural competence, teacher
The identification of the perceived family support of patients treated by hemodialysis therapy due to chronic kidney failure in North Cyprus
Authors: Sevindik Gözde , Yürüyen Birsen
Published: November 2017

This research was conducted as descriptive to be aimed to determine perceived family support of hemodialysis patients. Theniverse of this research is composed of 169 patients from all the hospitals having dialysis unit in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC). Socio-demographic data form with 17 question and ”Perceived Family Support Scale“ were used as data as data collection. The data of the research was analyzed via SPSS for Windows 22.0 programme. In the evaluation of data; number, percent, average, standars deviation and Kruskall Whallis-H test, in the compare of quantitative continual data between two independent group, were applied as descriptive statistical method. İndications were evaluated %95 confidence interval, %5 level of significance. The points among income rate, education level, the influence status of family relations, feeling state of the family support, the positive effect to the illness of family and relatives’ support, support person status except family members are determined significant difference statistically. As a conclusion, in our search, the patients’ level of perceived family support was determined at intermediate level and it was stated that the patients need family support. For this reason, it is suggested some arrangements like educational works related to the possible problems of the illness and developing communication skills each other for patients’close circle to increase perceived family support.
Keywords: Family, Perception, , family support, hemodialysis, chronic
Ceramic wall panels in architecture within the scope of the study named "Evrenim"
Authors: Ozcelik Huseyin , Yonuk Alihan , Icemer Pinar
Published: November 2017

From past to present, caves are accepted as the first residential areas that mankind used to live in. These units that helped protect the humans from dangers like harsh natural conditions and wild animal, and helped them survive are seen as the first examples of the contemporary spaces. These areas developed to fulfill physiological needs, security needs and later on to carry out other functions and activities, formed the basis of architecture and created the space concept by improving and progressing over time. These areas where the resident performs actions to survive (cooking, cleaning, resting etc.) are architecturally valuable. Correct functionalizing, meeting the psychological and aesthetic needs in the relation between the human and space as well as meeting the physiological conditions are the reasons behind this. The role is of great importance in this context. Art makes great contributions to fulfilling these needs ranging from concrete to abstract as well as cognitive and aesthetic issues and improving oneself. A person showing a great progress in becoming an individual starts to plan custom spaces where he can effectively fulfill not only his physiological but also aesthetic needs. These custom spaces can become more meaningful with artworks a nd this can strengthen the bond with its resident. To strengthen this bond, space is expected to be customized, have an identity, support his resident emotionally and satisfy his needs. Ceramic panels applied to make good use of the architecture surface are important in terms of fulfilling these needs. If it is to be preferred, the artworks that are to be applied with the utmost coordination between the architect and the artist will provide significant contributions to the identity of the structure. The ceramic application must begin at the start of the project and it must be made sure that the surface reserved for the artwork meets the requirements such as circulation, light, and viewing distance. Correct interdisciplinary relations and collaborations are known to be rare and valuable in terms of contemporary architecture and ceramic art. In this study, the Ceramic panel called "Evrenim", designed and applied to the Chief Physician Building in Ankara Numune Hospital in 2016 by Hüseyin ÖZÇELİK, is given as an example.The design is completely subjective, and the application and installation stages were shared with the student group.
Keywords: Wall ceramics, architecture, ceramics, artwork, space, design
Adaptation of two years old children in Czech preschool education
Authors: Gruzova Lucie , Syslova Zora
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The article presents current topic in Czech preschool education. Czech preschool education has been dealing with placing of two years old children to kindergartens. There is economic and social pressure for receiving two years old children into kindergartens, however, contemporary pre-primary education is for children from three until six or seven years old in the Czech Republic. The network of facilities caring and education for children a up to three years of age are missing in the Czech Republic. The article presents results of qualitative research focusing on adaptation of two years old children from teachers' perspective. The methods of questionnaire and observation were used. The research brings findings on kindergarten teachers working with two years old children in Czech kindergartens and how children develop in current conditions.
Keywords: pre-primary education, pedagogical quality, two years old children, teachers-professional competences, observation.
Comparison of the Advanced Theory of Mind Skills in Turkish Children with Autism and Typically Developing Children
Authors: Gİrli Alev
Published: November 2017

Theory of mind (ToM) has been applied in an attempt to explain the social impairments that characterize children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, an examination of several Turkish ToM studies revealed that ToM belief tests often have been used inappropriately to assess typically developing (TD) children and those adult versions of the Eyes Test and other ToM tests have been used inappropriately to assess adults with psychiatric disorders. Among the studies examined, none had used advanced ToM tests such as the Eyes Test and the Strange Stories Test to compare TD children and children with autism. The objective of this study was to examine the ToM levels attained by children with autism and TD children between the ages of 7 and 13 years, using the advanced ToM Strange Stories and Eyes tests. Compared with ASD children, TD children achieved higher scores on the Eyes and Strange Stories tests.
National energy strategies of Germany and Turkey
Authors: Berkin Anil
Published: November 2017

Abstract

 

Since the last decade, the energy policies of some countries have changed. The investments in renewable energy sources have significantly increased in developed and developing countries, as the cost of the renewable plants are decreasing, during the same time. Germany, one of the most important country of Europe in terms of energy, has fastened its green energy policy, while Turkey, one of the most important developing countries in terms of energy demand, has showed a huge growth with the help of the agreements and new energy policy according to the European Union acquis. Germany and Turkey has always been in contact with each other because of their background. In this paper, their energy policies, future plans, energy production and consumption will be analysed and compared.

Keywords: Germany, Turkey, energy policies, energy strategies.
Identifying gatekeepers in online learning networks
Authors: Gürsakal Necmi , Bozkurt Aras
Published: November 2017

The rise of the networked society has not only changed our perceptions but also the definitions, roles, processes and dynamics of online learning networks. From offline to online worlds, networks are everywhere and gatekeepers are an important entity in these networks. In this context, the purpose of this paper is to explore gatekeeping and gatekeepers in online learning networks. In this regard, it will examine the indicators of gatekeeping and gatekeepers, and gatekeepersâ€™ roles and functions in learning network formation processes. For the purposes of the research, the paper uses multiple-case design and examines three connectivist Massive Open Online Courses through social network analysis. The findings of the research indicate that betweenness centrality is an important indicator of gatekeeping and gatekeepers. Moreover, gatekeepers have an important role in learning network formation processes and their actions are one of the determiners of the network structure.
The Value of Social Network Analysis for Evaluating Academic-Community Partnerships and Collaborations for Social Determinants of Health Research
Authors: Bright Candace Forbes , Haynes Eboni Edmonson , Patterson Danny , Pisu Maria
Published: November 2017

Objective: Community-based participatory research processes build healthy communi­ties, as well as promote trust and genuine collaborative partnerships between stake­holders. Fostering relationships is essential to promoting these partnerships, which are necessary for collaborative, coordinated, and integrated efforts toward improving health outcomes in the community. The ob­jective of our research was to demonstrate social network analysis as an evaluative tool to assess movement toward positive health outcomes through promoting relationships.

Method: Using the example of the Gulf States Health Policy Center Coalition based at Bayou Clinic in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, we demonstrate the ability of social network analysis (SNA) methods to measure and map the formation of relationships, as well as the level and frequency of these relation­ships. Data were collected via email using a survey of Gulf States Health Policy Center Coalition members (N=80, 87%) and analyzed using UCInet software for social network analysis in April 2016.

Results: In this application of SNA to the community coalition of the Gulf States Health Policy Center, we find that, on aver­age, coalition members doubled their own network within the coalition in a time pe­riod of <2 years and were working together more often and more collaboratively than they were before the coalition formed.

Conclusions: The increased frequency and level of collaboration among the Coalition network was accompanied by a higher level of collaboration among the coalition members as posited by social network and capital theories. As such, the community en­gagement fostered through the Coalition has increased and thus, to date, the Gulf States Health Policy Center has been effective in promoting partnerships and collabora­tion.

Ethn Dis. 2017;27(Suppl 1):337-346; doi:10.18865/ed.27.S1.337.
The Genesis of Street Law in South Africa
Authors: McQuoid-Mason David Jan
Published: November 2017

In 1984, while Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Natal, during a visitor’s programme sponsored by the United States Information Service (USIS), I met Ed O’Brien of Georgetown University Law Faculty, Washington DC, a co-founder of the American Street Law programme.  I invited him to South Africa in 1985 and his trip was paid for by USIS.  It was an inauspicious time as President PW Botha declared a State of Emergency the day Ed arrived in the country to conduct non-racial Street Law workshops with me.  He and I brainstormed a curriculum with a multi-racial group of high school teachers and pupils and then persuaded the President of the Association of Law Societies, Graham Cox, with assistance from the Attorneys Fidelity Fund, to provide financial backing for a pilot Street Law programme for South Africa - the first such programme outside of the United States. 
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” ¹
Authors: Morse Sarah
Published: November 2017

In recent years, in England and Wales, we have seen an increasing number of challenges to access to justice.  Most notably, was the passing of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 which significantly restricted the availability of legal aid to individuals across all areas of law including family, housing and employment as well as contributing to the closure of legal advice centres due to the resulting loss of income<a title="" href="file:///X:/Academic%20Library%20Services/Research%20Support%20Team/Scholarly%20Publications/OJS/International%20Journal%20of%20Public%20Legal%20Education/08%20Sarah%20Morse%20final.docx#_ftn1">[2<a title="" href="file:///X:/Academic%20Library%20Services/Research%20Support%20Team/Scholarly%20Publications/OJS/International%20Journal%20of%20Public%20Legal%20Education/08%20Sarah%20Morse%20final.docx#_ftn1">].

[1] Kofi Annan, United Nations Press Release SG/SM/6268 23 June 1997

[2] Owen Bowcott, (2013) The Guardian available at https://www.theguardian.com/law/2013/mar/11/legal-aid-cuts-shelter-offices (Accessed: 25 September 2017)
Apresentação
Authors: Aquino Arthur de , Maciel Lidiane
Published: November 2017

Este número da Idéias tem amplo significado para o Instituto de Filosofia e Ciências Humanas, Unicamp, e para a própria revista. É um número de retomada da revista, a qual volta com uma nova organização interna, uma reformulação de propósitos, propostas, e objetivos.
A Democracia e seu não lugar
Authors: Naves Márcio Bilharinho
Published: November 2017

Um longo processo no qual convergiram tanto as correntes liberais e neoliberais, como de “esquerda”, levou-nos a um espécie de consenso universal sobre a democracia como um valor e uma prática inerentes à vida social e política, e, assim, o horizonte absoluto da humanidade. A democracia passa a ser solenemente cultuada como o chão natural do homem racional e livre, a ponto de se interditar a sua crítica, nessa fórmula paradoxal: “ninguém pode ser contra a democracia”!