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The impact of parental resilience, social support and socio-economic factors on PTSD symptoms in child and adolescent survivors of the 2023 Turkiye-Syria earthquakes
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2025) Kaya, Edip; İnal Önal, Ebru; Fatih, Sultanay; Güler, Onur
This study examines Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) prevalence and predictors, especially focusing on the role of parental resilience, among child survivors of the 2023 T & uuml;rkiye-Syria earthquakes. The study conducted with 199 children aged 9-17 and their parents. Findings showed that 54.8% of children exhibited PTSD symptoms. Hierarchical linear regression analyses revealed that parental resilience (beta = -0.16), and social support (beta = -0.16) mitigating PTSD symptoms, while female gender (beta = 0.18), younger age (beta = -0.16), low family income (beta = -0.14), and having more siblings (beta = 0.14) were risk factors for PTSD. This study contributes to understanding the role of family dynamics in post-disaster recovery for children. It underscores that public health practitioners and mental health professionals should take into account the significant impact of parental resilience in fostering effective recovery outcomes for children.
Makine Öğrenmesi Algoritmalarının Türkiye Depremlerinde P ve S Fazlarının Belirlenmesindeki Etkinliği
(Afet ve Acil Durum Yonetimi Baskanligi (AFAD), 2025) Ünal, Utku; Bekler, Tolga; Bekler, Feyza Nur
Depremlerin dinamik parametrelerinin belirlenmesine yönelik analizlerde sismik cisim dalgalarının (P ve S fazları) varış zamanlarının doğru tespiti, sismolojik problemlerin çözümünde bir ön koşuldur ve varış zamanlarını temel alan çalışmalara, örneğin yer içi kabuk/manto yapısının anlaşılması gibi ve çeşitli araştırma alanlarına katkıda bulunur. Makine öğrenimi veya daha geniş ve bilinen uygulaması ile yapay zekâ teknolojilerindeki son gelişmeler, sismogramlar kullanılarak cisim dalgalarının varış zamanlarının otomatik olarak tespit edilmesini mümkün kılmaktadır. Türkiye, Avrasya, Afrika ve Arap levhalarının kesişim noktasında yer aldığı için karmaşık tektonik yapısı nedeniyle yüksek sismik aktiviteye sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, KRDAE (Kandilli Rasathanesi ve Deprem Araştırma Enstitüsü) ağına ait 2013-2019 yılları arasındaki Türkiye’de meydana gelen deprem kayıtlarında P ve S fazlarının geliş zamanlarını otomatik olarak tespit eden derin öğrenme algoritmasının başarımı değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, makine öğrenmesinin geleneksel istatistiksel yöntemlere kıyasla daha doğru tahminler yapabildiğini ve insan kaynaklı hataların azaltılmasında etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışmada elde edilen bulgular, büyük veri tabanlarıyla eğitilmiş derin öğrenme tabanlı sismik faz tespit algoritmalarının, yerel ihtiyaçlara uygun hale getirilmesiyle sismolojik analizlerde doğruluk ve hız artışı sağlayabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Gelecekteki çalışmalarda, yerel veriyle de eğitilmiş modellerin karşılaştırmalı olarak incelenmesi ve faz tespitinde uzman müdahalesine ihtiyaç duymayan algoritmaların geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
A global review of the trends and themes in polar tourism scholarship
(CABI International, 2024) Stewart, Emma; Liggett, Daniela; Senigaglia, Valeria; Botelho, Larissa Lubiana; Badhe, Renuka; Caymaz, Ebru; Goh, Hong Ching
In recent years, we have witnessed a proliferation in the scholarly output related to the study of polar tourism. Having made a first appearance as an area of research in its own right almost five decades ago, scholarship on polar tourism has undergone a significant transformation and is now more likely to be underpinned by empirical, multi-disciplinary, multi-authored and theoretically situated research than in the past. Updating previous reviews, this chapter systematically reviews 626 journal articles published on polar tourism (1974-2022) and identifies key research trends and themes. Following Stewart et al. (2005, 2017), a database of journal articles was updated through a keyword search of two online scholarly databases (Scopus and Google Scholar) and other regionally relevant search engines and compiled into a spreadsheet for analysis. The chapter extends the previous reviews by including articles published in languages other than English (22 languages). By doing so, this review presents, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of scholarly output on polar tourism, benefiting from the international research efforts that have been undertaken. While the chapter reports a dominance of anglophone articles (almost 75% of all papers), there is an upswing of scholarly work outside of the anglophone literature. This linguistic diversity stands us in good stead to advance our understanding of polar tourism in its many guises. © CAB International 2025.
Afet Risk Yönetişiminde Paydaş İlişkileri Yönetimi: Birleşmiş Milletler Örneği
(2024) Caymaz, Ebru
Afet riskinin azaltımı, devletlerin bu tür riskleri yönetmek ve entegre bir yönetim modeli geliştirmek üzere kapsamlı bir strateji uygulamada kullandıkları yönetişim modeliyle yakından bağlantılıdır. Bu süreçte paydaş katılımı, acil durumlara ve afetlere yönelik planlamanın önemli bir parçasıdır. Afet yönetimiyle ilgili planlama çerçeveleri ve paydaşlar arasındaki rollerin, sorumlulukların, erişilebilir bilgilerin ve iş birliği fırsatlarının daha iyi anlaşılması, acil durum ve afet yönetimi için daha iyi sonuçlar alınmasını kolaylaştıracağından Sendai Çerçeve Programı’nda da hedeflendiği üzere afet riskinin azaltımı, iklim değişikliği ve Birleşmiş Milletler (BM) sürdürülebilir kalkınma amaçlarına ulaşma sürecinde paydaş ilişkileri kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; afet yönetiminde aktif olarak görevler üstlenen yerel ve ulusal çapta afet yöneticileri, şehir planlamacıları, sivil toplum kuruluşları, özel sektör temsilcileri ve uluslararası organizasyonlar arasındaki bilgi paylaşımına dayalı paydaş ilişkilerini tanımlamak ve BM’nin öngördüğü hedefler çerçevesinde etkinliğini tartışmaktır.
Ülke Markalama Perspektifinden Stratejik İletişime Yönelik Bir Trend Analizi: İletişim ve Diplomasi Dergisi Örneği
(2024) Bahar, Atalay; Caymaz, Ebru
Stratejik iletişim, bir ülkenin iç ve dış politikasını, kamuoyunu etkilemek ve yönlendirmek amacıyla kullanılan planlı, uzun vadeli ve hedefe yönelik iletişim stratejilerini kapsayan ve son yıllarda büyük önem kazanan bir kavramdır. Bu minvalde, Türkiye markasını güçlendirmek amacıyla 2018 yılında Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Başkanlığı’nın (kısaca İletişim Başkanlığı) kurulması, stratejik iletişimin kurumsallaşma sürecinde atılan en önemli adımlardan biri olarak öne çıkmaktadır. İletişim Başkanlığı tarafından yayımlanan İletişim ve Diplomasi Dergisi ise stratejik iletişim politikalarına ilişkin bilimsel araştırmalara yön veren bir platform işlevi görmesi bakımından önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; 2013 ve 2024 yılları arasında İletişim ve Diplomasi Dergisi’nin yayımlanan 12 sayısını trend analizi yöntemiyle inceleyerek İletişim Başkanlığı tarafından öncelik verilen stratejik iletişim perspektifini ortaya koymaktır. Dergide yer verilen içerik odakları ile en sık ve en az değinilen stratejik iletişim konularının da belirlendiği bu çalışmada en sık değinilen konu başlıklarının “yerel seçim”, “sosyal medya” ve “yeni medya” olduğu, en az değinilen konu başlıklarının ise “siyasal reklam”, “hakikat sonrası” ve “dijital diplomasi” olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Derginin dezenformasyon ve sosyal medya gibi stratejik iletişimin önemli konularını sıklıkla işlemesi, güncel konulara duyarlılığını ve bu konulardaki farkındalığı artırma çabasını yansıtırken, nispeten daha az sıklıklarda işlenen bilhassa bilim diplomasisi, algı yönetimi ve hakikat sonrası konularına yönelik daha kapsamlı disiplinlerarası çalışmalara ihtiyaç olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Are Standard Surge Capacity Guidelines Feasible for all contexts? The Case of the Gaza Health System Struggling to Survive in Conditions of Siege and Armed Conflict
(Dubai Iranian Hosp, 2024) Kınık, Kerem; Çal, Cüneyt; Koçak, Hüseyin; Zaqout, Muhammad
Background and Objectives: In emergencies and disasters, the expansion of a health service beyond its routine clinical care capacity can be defined as surge capacity. This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of the surge capacity (material, staff, structural, spatial and systems) of the health system in Gaza under siege and the concept of 'siege surge capacity. Methods: In this study, a document review was conducted based on news and reports published on the institutional websites of OCHA Occupied Palestinian Territory and the World Health Organization between 7 October and 7 December 2023. Results: Between 7 October and 07 December, 42 WHO and 138 OCHA news items or reports on Gaza were published. In particular, the study found that: (1) humanitarian supplies and personnel were prevented from entering and leaving Gaza; (2) limited medical evacuation from Gaza, acute fuel shortages and shortages of medicines and medical supplies affected health facilities and ambulances; (3) northern Gaza was evacuated at gunpoint; (4) lack of WaSH facilities in health facilities and shelters led to infectious diseases and outbreaks; and (5) lack of routine surveillance systems affected public health problems and surge capacity. Conclusion: Our findings show that the health system in Gaza has collapsed. Furthermore, the concept of surge capacity, which promotes preparedness for emergencies and disasters, was found to be inadequate. Therefore, it is recommended that the concept of siege surge capacity should be studied in a multidimensional way in order to protect the surviving health system.
A few acres of ice: environment, sovereignty, and grandeur in the French Antarctic
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Caymaz, Ebru
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Exploring gender-inclusive approaches in Turkish disaster risk management: insights from decision-makers, service providers, and NGOs
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Kaya, Edip; İnal Önal, Ebru; Paksoy Erbaydar, Nüket
This study aims to reveal the experiences and views regarding gender sensitivity of service providers, decision-makers, and non-governmental organization (NGO) workers who operate during disasters. The study uses a phenomenological model - a qualitative approach. Data are collected by two trained interviewers using a semi-structured interview form. In-depth interviews are conducted with 52 individuals from four provinces in different regions of Türkiye. Then, the data are analysed using MAXQDA20, a qualitative analysis programme. The results show that a substantial proportion of the participants does not use gender-sensitive language or terminology. Women are defined by their domestic roles and motherhood, with reference to religious sources. Furthermore, in the context of the disaster risk management process, participants intensely report their views and experiences regarding the practical needs of women, such as hygiene, privacy, and access to information. However, the strategic needs of women, such as women's empowerment, gender-based data collection, and combating violence against women, are only mentioned by a few participants, especially NGO workers. Finally, most participants do not receive gender training. Those who receive it mention their experiences with vulnerable groups, violence against women, and other reproductive health issues.
Improvement of General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale Based on Health Belief Model
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2018) İnal, Ebru; Doğan, Nuri
Introduction The Health Belief Model (HBM) can be used as a guide in enhancing the peoples’ awareness, improving the motivation, and providing tools that address beliefs and attitudes toward general disaster preparedness (GDP). Methods The aim of this study was to improve and re-test all psychometric properties of the published General Disaster Preparedness Belief (GDPB) scale based on HBM carried out in the general population. This scale development study measured by 58 items was prepared under the same structure of the developed GDPB scale that measured 31 items before. This expanded scale was applied to 973 individuals. Firstly, the data from application of the expanded scale was examined under Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Then, the estimations obtained from Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for the expanded scale with 45 items were compared with the estimations obtained from the previous scale with 31 items. Results The EFA lead to the removal of 13 items and the retention of 45 items. The items which the factor loadings were below 0.30 and which gave the factor loadings for more dimension were excluded from the data set. A model measured six dimensions with 45 items was hypothesized: six items under perceived susceptibility, four items under perceived severity, six items under perceived benefits, 14 items under perceived barriers, five items under cues to action, and 10 items under self-efficacy. For CFA results, all estimations for factor loadings were significant. The scale with 45 items obtained in this study fit because Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), and Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) were over 0.95. Conclusion These results suggest that the scale with 45 items shows improvement in the scale with 31 items. This study indicates that the GDPB scale with 45 items based on HBM has acceptable validity and reliability. This tool can be used in disaster preparedness surveys.
Analysis of Medical Responses in Mass Gatherings: The Commemoration Ceremonies for the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2018) Koçak, Hüseyin; Çalışkan, Cüneyt; Sönmezler, Mehmet Şerafettin; Eliuz, Kenan; Kücükdurmaz, Fatih
Introduction Mass crowds outside the routine population create a burden of disease on Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The need for EMS in various mass-crowd events may vary. It is especially important to determine the EMS requirement that emerges during the historic commemoration ceremonies in Çanakkale (Turkey). Hypothesis/Problem This study aims to determine the unique challenges in the planning of EMS responses provided for people from various countries at the commemoration ceremony for a 100-year-old war and to identify the medical provision of those services. Methods This descriptive study examined the patient applications in the Çanakkale EMS at the commemoration ceremonies for the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli Wars (Çanakkale Amphibious Wars – Turkey) on April 24-25, 2015. Results A total of 221 cases were handled by 112 EMS in the ceremony area. Of those, 87.3% of the cases applied to a mobile operating room (MOR) stationed in the ceremony area while 12.7% of them applied directly to the health care team in a large area in the ceremony area. Overall, 13.1% of the cases were transferred to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Patient presentation rate (PPR) of the patients who were treated during the two days was 4.42, and transfer to hospital rate (TTHR) of the cases transferred to the hospital was calculated to be 0.58. Conclusion Further studies may create models in regard to the estimations on mass and needs based on the data of previous organizations.
Prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder among survivors of the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye: The case of a temporary camp
(Elsevier, 2024) Kaya, Edip; İnal Önal, Ebru; Fatih, Sultanay; Güler, Onur
This study aimed to evaluate the potential prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among survivors of the 2023 T & uuml;rkiye earthquakes and determine the factors linked to the severity of PTSD. The cross-sectional study was conducted in a temporary camp in Hatay between January 27 and February 2, 2024, approximately one year after the earthquakes. Two researchers visited the camp and offered participation to all the adults who met the study criteria. A total of 412 adults agreed to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. A survey was used to gather information on various variables related to the context before, during, and after an earthquake. In addition, the Post-Traumatic Diagnostic Scale and the Brief Resilience Scale were used to measure PTSD and resilience, respectively. The screening scale indicated that 17.5 % of participants met the criteria for probable severe and 36.2 % met the criteria for probable moderate to severe PTSD, approximately 12 months post-earthquake. Multiple linear regression analyses revealed that PTSD was predicted by various factors in the within-, pre-, and postearthquake periods. Among pre-earthquake variables, sex (beta = 0.100, p < 0.05) and history of psychiatric illness (beta = 0.098, p < 0.01) predict PTSD. Among within-earthquake variables, severity of earthquake exposure (beta = 0.190, p < 0.001) predicted PTSD. Among post-earthquake variables, resilience (beta = -0.378, p < 0.001) was negatively associated with severity of PTSD. These findings underscore the significance of considering multiple factors when comprehending and addressing PTSD in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Assessing special education teachers' opinions in determining the needs of students with special needs in disasters: A qualitative study
(Citta Aperta Edizioni Srl, 2024) Fatih, Sultanay; İnal Önal, Ebru
This study aims to develop and determine the needs of students with special needs and the proposed solutions for them in the process of disaster management by applying the knowledge and experience of special education teachers. The study, conducted with a qualitative research method, was carried out on 15 teachers, 10 of whom were special education teachers working in a special education application school located in the Mersin province (Turkey). In the study, a semi- structured individual interview form was used to address the needs of students with special needs in disasters created by the researchers who conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews. The audio recordings taken from the participants were encoded in the MAXQDA 22 program. A considerable number of participants reported their opinions on moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Two themes were reached as a result of
Evaluation of the National Health System Utilization Status of the Syrian Refugees in Turkey Between 2011 and 2017
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2022) Kınık, Kerem; Koçak, Hüseyin; Mayadağlı, Alpaslan
Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate the status of the Syrian refugees (SR) in Turkey in terms of using the National Health System (NHS) between 2011 and 2017. Methods: The study is a descriptive and cross-sectional epidemiological research ORACLE SQL Developer program was used for data analysis, and frequency analyzes regarding the person, place, and time characteristics of the health services that SR received between 2011 and 2017 were presented. Results: The SRs benefited from NHS hospital services approximately 35 million times (34,973,029). Approximately 40% of the SRs that benefited from the NHS are under the age of 18. The proportion of those under 5 y old is 15.8%; 55.8% of the SRs that benefited from the NHS are women. The utilization status of the SRs from the NHS by region is as follows: 33.4% Mediterranean Region, 29.2% Southeastern Anatolia Region, and 19.0% Marmara Region. The types of health institutions that the SRs used are as follows: 44.0% state hospitals, 15.0% family medicine centers, and 13.3% training and research hospitals. A total of 16,009,524 cases were intervened as part of EMS. Conclusion: Syrian refugees in Turkey comprehensively benefited from primary, secondary, and tertiary health services free of charge between 2011 and 2017 in Turkey. It is seen that they have access to private and high-cost health services, such as air ambulance, cancer treatment, and dental treatment.
Health care students' willingness to work during disasters in Turkey
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021) İnal, Ebru; Kaya, Edip
Introduction: Disasters place a substantial burden on the health care workforce; as such, it is important to understand whether members of the health care workforce might be willing to work during disasters. The aim of this study is to explore the willingness of health care students in nursing, emergency and disaster management (EDM) departments to work during disasters and to examine sociodemographic and disaster-related factors that affect their willingness to work during disasters. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 839 students enrolled in a Turkish University Faculty of Health Science (619 nursing students and 220 EDM students). Chi-square tests and binary logistic regressions were used to determine predictors of willingness to respond to disasters. Results: The majority of students (62.2%) were willing to work during disasters; however, approximately 31.2% of students were uncertain, and 6.7% were unwilling to work during disasters. Approximately 85.0% of EDM students and 54.0% of nursing students were willing to work during disasters. Overall, participants were more willing to work during earthquake (71.1%) and traffic accident disasters (66.2%) but were less willing to work during contagious disease (35.1%) and gas leak disasters (33.5%). Students' willingness to work during disasters was predicted by program type, educational level and membership in a disaster-related nongovernmental organization. Conclusion: The majority of students were willing to work during disasters, although these numbers varied according to program and disaster types. These findings have significant implications for disaster education programs and interventions.
Factors Affecting the Intervention of Health-Care Professionals in Radiological Events: A Systematic Review
(Cambridge University Press, 2023) Dağ, Nihal; Çalışkan, Cüneyt; Koçak, Hüseyin; Demir, Gülcan; Çelebi, İsmet
This research aims to explore the factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals regarding a radiological event and to determine what actions they cause. In line with the keywords determined, a search was conducted on Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed until March 2022. Eighteen peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. This systematic review was conducted using the PICOS and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses)guidelines. Of the 18 studies included in the study, 8 were cross-sectional studies, 7 were descriptive studies, 2 were interventional studies, and 1 was a systematic review. As a result of the qualitative analysis, 7 factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals in a radiological event were identified as follows: rarity of the event; inadequacy of health-care professionals against the radiological event; sensory responses; dilemma and ethical concern; communication, workload; and other factors. The most important factor affecting the intervention of health-care professionals in a radiological event is inadequate education about a radiological event, which influences the formation of other factors. These and other factors cause actions such as delayed treatment, death, and disruption of health services. Further studies are needed on the factors affecting the intervention of health-care professionals.
Analysis of Gender Sensitivity of Turkey's Disaster Legislation to Create a Disaster-Resilient Society
(Tohoku University Medical Press, 2021) Erbaydar, Nuket Paksoy; Önal, Ebru İnal; Kaya, Edip
Disasters frequently occur in Turkey. Although there is comprehensive disaster legislation in Turkey, it has not been well studied in terms of gender sensitivity. This study aimed to evaluate the disaster legislation of Turkey in the context of gender equality. We investigated 17 non-technical disaster legislations to determine in what context and to what level disaster management is gender-sensitive in Turkey. We also carried out a workshop with experts from governmental bodies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and academics to discuss the gender sensitivity of the legislations. We found that only two of the 17 legislations included a gender perspective. One legislation addressed gender equality and equity very well, while one was partially gender-sensitive and the others 5 were gender blind. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and 33 participants from 19 organizations. The participants agreed that the disaster legislation did not include a gender perspective and acknowledged the importance of integrating a gender perspective into the disaster policies of Turkey. They recommended that the AFAD and emergency response units should have at least one female president or vice president, gender equality training should be provided to officers and managers of government and non-governmental disaster institutions, and a working group should be established to develop strategies that integrate gender perspectives into disaster and emergency policies. The disaster legislation of Turkey is not gender sensitive. It is important to incorporate language terminologies, understanding, and approaches that are sensitive to gender into disaster-related legislation and regulations.
The Science of Disaster Medicine: From Response to Risk Reduction
(Istanbul Medeniyet University, 2021) Koçak, Hüseyin; Kınık, Kerem; Çalışkan, Cüneyt; Açıksarı, Kurtuluş
The scientific advancement of the disaster medicine concept started approximately five decades ago. Different disciplines, such as public health, emergency health services, emergency medicine, and military medicine, work within the disaster medicine framework. Disaster medicine aimed to ensure that health services and facilities are operational both in the pre-and post-disaster periods to prevent and reduce the negative health circumstances of the society facing disaster risks. It is a discipline with slow scientific progress due to unclearly systematized multidisciplinary structure and sub-study areas. However, important targets regarding the field of disaster medicine were indicated in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 published by the United Nations. Among the global goals of disaster medicine, are to reduce the number of deaths and injuries, reduce the number of affected people, strengthen critical facility infrastructure, and ensure functional sustainably of these facilities during disasters. To achieve these goals, disaster medicine is expected to rapidly develop both institutionally and academically. Disaster medicine is a global, mass, administrative, and doctrinal discipline that means beyond clinical studies. Particularly, the development and dissemination of disaster medicine education were emphasized for the first time with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was determined globally in 2015. The disaster medicine discipline is seen to reach a very strong point by 2030.
Evaluation of maritime accident reports of main search and rescue coordination centre between 2001 and 2012
(Via Medica, 2021) Koçak, Hüseyin; Altıntaş, Kerim Hakan
Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the marine accident and incident reports between 2001 and 2012 by the Main Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (MSARCM). The method of the study was a descriptive-cross-sectional epidemiological study. Materials and methods: The data of the research were composed of MSARCM’s marine accident, incident and medical evacuation reports between 2001 and 2012. In the research, 1796 marine accident/incident reports were examined. The data were evaluated statistically by frequency distribution, univariate and bivariate regression analysis and multidimensional scaling analysis. Results: The highest number of cases in the study occurred in 2010 (n = 228, 12.7%). Considering the time of realisation of the cases, the highest number of cases occurred between 12:00 and 17:59 (n = 538, 30.0%). In the total of 1796 cases, there were 150 injured, 6046 rescued, 311 deaths, 202 missing and 73 patients. Considering the causes of accidents, the first three places were bad weather conditions (n = 287, 16.0%), human errors (n = 241, 13.4%) and machine malfunctions (n = 232, 12.9%). In the univariate and bivariate analysis of the data, it was seen that injuries in the Istanbul region were statistically more significant than those in the international region (8.5 fold, 95% confidence interval). Conclusions: The risk management activities on injuries and accidents need to be carried out more carefully particularly in the areas with a high occurrence of marine accidents/events and medical evacuations (such as strait traffic, ports, shipyards), in the hotspots for shipping accidents
Disaster literacy and public health: A systematic review and integration of definitions and models
(Cambridge University Press, 2021) Çallşkan, Cüneyt; Üner, Sarp
Objective: The aim of this study is to develop an integrated definition and a conceptual model covering the dimensions of disaster literacy. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted to identify the definitions and conceptual frameworks of disaster literacy. The content analysis of definitions and conceptual frameworks were conducted to identify the central dimensions of disaster literacy and to develop an integrated model. Results: In this study, 8 disaster literacy definitions and 4 conceptual model studies related to disasters were found. In line with these studies, a comprehensive definition of disaster literacy was presented. In addition, based on content analysis, a 16-matrix integrative conceptual model of the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery dimensions of disaster literacy, and the access, understanding, appraisal, and application areas of disaster information processing were developed. Conclusions: In this study, a comprehensive definition and conceptual framework of disaster literacy were presented in an integrated model. By using this model, practices that are special to the phases of a disaster can be identified and supported in society. In addition, the model can contribute to empirical studies by providing the basis for the development of tools to measure disaster literacy. Copyright © 2020 Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc..
National Polar Research as a Manifestation of Turkey's Soft Power
(Ahmet Yesevi University, 2021) Caymaz, Ebru; Büyüksağnak, Y. Barbaros; Özsoy, Burcu
In the global economy of the 21st century, the production of information and technology and the process of its transformation into economic benefit have become the most important parame-ter in the relative distribution of power among states. Intending to have a larger share of the global economic pie, Turkey has been trying to conduct an efficient public diplomacy process. Turkish Polar Scientific Expeditions and Researches, which are conducted with national and international academic partnerships, are examined in the context of soft power and public diplomacy. The aim of this study is, as a successful public diplomacy case, to present the prospective contributions of these researches to Turkey’s soft power capacity from science diplomacy perspective.

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