Atlas Journal

The Impact of Social Media on the Purchasing Behavior of Foreign Tourists Receiving Post-Earthquake Tourism and Accommodation Services in Hatay Province Based on Sustainable Communication

Lect. Dr. Sekine Yılmaz — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Conceptually, sustainable communication refers to communication activities that are carried out in a way that is both environmentally and socially responsible. This concept aims to contribute positively to society, the environment and the economy by integrating sustainability principles into communication strategies and creating long-term effects. One of the most important and up-to-date channels of sustainable communication is undoubtedly social media tools. These communication channels emerge as the most important face of regional and institutional responsibilities. The rapid development of social media tools in terms of sustainable communication has revealed the importance of digital marketing. Social media marketing also emerges as a sub-channel of this marketing technique. With the increasing number of social media platform users globally, businesses have begun to transform into basic marketing areas. Today, when the duration of social media use increases more than normal periods; social media marketing has been seen as the only exit point for the tourism sector in the region, which is economically in trouble, during the normalization process after the Hatay earthquake, the epicenter of which was Kahramanmaraş, on February 6, 2023, and has been used as an effective marketing tool. In light of this information, a 5-question semi-structured interview form was developed within the scope of the research and applied to 5 female and 5 male participants. Data obtained from foreign tourists visiting Hatay Province were analyzed using the interview technique, which is a qualitative research method, and the findings were evaluated. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of social media on the tourism and accommodation services purchased by foreign tourists visiting the region after the Hatay earthquake.

The Effects of Strategic Financial Management Practices on Business Growth and Competitive Advantage

Mustafa Dilmen — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of strategic financial management practices on the growth and competitive advantage of businesses. Within this scope, the method of the study was determined as “Qualitative Deduction.” This research, which is particularly related to the content of the study, was completed within a period of three months by utilizing publications, theses, articles, and books from the databases www.researchgate.net, dergipark.org.tr, hdl.handle.net, Submitted to Sharda University socratesjournal.org, and libratez.cu.edu.tr. Within the framework of the deductive reasoning method, comparisons were made using the findings and results obtained by searching sources related to the subject of this study. Businesses suffer significant losses due to uncertainty and risky situations. Strategic financial management activities enable businesses to be prepared for financial risks while also assisting in the creation of long-term plans. Such practices are considered an effective method that contributes to increased turnover and profitability by making the best use of the organization's resources. Following a review of the literature, it has been observed that strategic financial management practices contribute positively to ensuring the growth and competitive advantage of businesses. Therefore, it is believed that implementing strategic financial management practices with scientific and digital technology support will contribute to businesses achieving growth and competitive advantage, to the development of institutions' financial strategic management practices, and to researchers conducting similar studies.

How Automatic Thoughts Influence Self-Hate and Self-Efficacy: The Role of Emotion Regulation

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study aimed to examine the effect of automatic thoughts on self-hate and the mediating roles of self-efficacy and difficulties in emotion regulation in this relationship. The study sample consisted of 610 participants, 461 females and 149 males, aged between 18 and 60. Data collection tools included the Demographic Information Form, Automatic Thoughts Scale, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Self-Hate Scale. Correlation analyses showed that automatic thoughts were positively correlated with self-hate and difficulties in emotion regulation, while self-efficacy was negatively correlated with automatic thoughts, difficulties in emotion regulation, and self-hate. Regression and sequential mediation analyses revealed that automatic negative thoughts directly increased the level of self-hate. However, the strength of this relationship decreased when self-efficacy was included in the model, indicating that low self-efficacy partially mediated the link between automatic thoughts and self-hate. Although emotion regulation difficulties initially appeared to be a significant mediator, their effect diminished when self-efficacy was added. This finding suggests that emotion regulation difficulties indirectly contribute to increased self-hate by weakening self-efficacy. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of strengthening self-efficacy and targeting negative automatic cognitions in psychological interventions related to self-hate.

A Research on the Custom of Giving Meaningless Person Names in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Doğan Yücel, Dzasen Brigic — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study examines the tradition of giving meaningless names, which has gained attention in Bosnia and Herzegovina in recent years. Names are important indicators reflecting a society's beliefs, culture, values, and social structure. However, the tendency to give meaningless or made-up names in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly under the influence of modernization, globalization, and popular culture, is considered a phenomenon that deserves sociolinguistic investigation. The study employed mixed methods. A survey consisting of structured and semi-structured questions was administered to 24 participants selected from among parents and students of a private educational institution in Tuzla and Sarajevo. The data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. The findings indicate that a significant portion of the participants did not know the meaning of their names, yet most did not want to change their current names. Furthermore, parents' reasons for choosing meaningless names included the sound of the names, their perceived modernity and uniqueness, and environmental and popular influences. Participants generally expressed a negative attitude toward giving their children meaningless names. In conclusion, it has been determined that the tradition of giving meaningless names in Bosnia and Herzegovina may be directly related to modernization, globalization, secularization, and popular culture. However, the tradition of giving meaningful names continues to be strong at the societal level.

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s Understanding of Jihad: Nonviolence in Historical and Socio-Political Context

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatih Sancılı — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

This study aims to examine Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani’s approach of nullifying the ruling of armed jihad for Muslims within its historical and socio-political context, focusing on his non-violence-centered religious and social thought. Jihad, a fundamental issue in Islam, was reinterpreted by Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Qadiani movement; he argued that in his time, jihad by the sword was no longer valid and that the struggle should be carried out through the pen, prayer, and propagation. The central question is why Ghulam Ahmad chose to abolish the ruling of armed jihad for Muslims. Muslims under British colonial rule in the 19th century faced severe political pressures. The failures of armed resistance against the British created the perception that such struggles would no longer yield results. Ghulam Ahmad’s non-violent understanding of jihad was shaped by these historical conditions. His refusal to rebel against British rule was criticized by some as aligning with British interests, and it was even claimed he was indirectly supported by them. In conclusion, Ghulam Ahmad’s interpretation of jihad played an important role in reinterpreting Muslims’ attitudes toward colonial rule and shaping a non-violent religious discourse.

A Study on The Neurophysiological Perceptions of Prospective Teachers

Sedat Aydoğdu, Prof. Dr. Güldem Dönel Akgül — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

With the declaration of the Brain Decade towards the end of the 20th century, research on education and learning took on a new dimension. The Brain Decade has been instrumental in the development of many theories and findings related to the brain and learning. As the structure and functions of the brain become more visible with the advancements in technology, there has been a growing interest among educational researchers in research findings in neuroscience, a field that examines the structure and functions of the brain. It is commonplace that in most studies on the effects of neuroscience in education, the approaches tested are found to be effective. Towards the impact of basing teaching practices on a scientific basis in neuroscience, It is observed that training for prospective teachers and professional development practices for teachers are carried out. This part, which constitutes a part of the pilot study conducted before the planned research, was planned as an experimental design without a control group in the quantitative research method. In this study conducted on 36 prospective teachers, the "Neurophysiological Perception Scale: Towards Measuring the Perceptions of Prospective Teachers (NPS)" scale was used as the data collection tool. Based on the findings, it was concluded that neuroscience education is important in teacher education and that some problems should be resolved before implementation.

and Teachers'Participation in Decisions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökçe Özdemir — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

The participation of teachers in decision-making processes is crucial for the accurate interpretation, evaluation, and utilization of information, as well as for the establishment of a strong institutional culture. In this context, the main purpose of the study is to reveal the relationship between school administrators’ leadership styles and teachers’ levels of participation in decision-making.In accordance with this aim, a quantitative research design was employed in the study.The research study group is composed of 380 teachers employed in schools located in the Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep.The research data were collected with "School principals' leadership style" and "Teacher participation in decisions" scales.The data obtained from the research were analyzed using descriptive statistics,correlation, and regression analyses. According to the findings, there is a moderate and significant relationshipbetween school principals’ leadership styles and teachers’ levels of participation in decision-making. Furthermore, it was determined that school principals’ leadership styles significantly predict teachers’ participation in decision-making processes. Based on these results, it is recommended to strengthen the mechanisms that support teachers’ participation in decision-making, considering the influence of principals’ leadership attitudes and behaviors on teachers. In addition, to establish a strong institutional culture, school principals should adopt leadership styles appropriate to specific conditions and circumstances, thereby encouraging teachers’ active involvement in decision-making processes.

Can Rousseau’s Theory of the General Will be Illuminated with J. Searle’s Collective Intentionality?

Dr. Merve Arslan — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Freedom has been one of the most fundamental debates in the history of political philosophy. During the Enlightenment, Jean-Jacques Rousseau sought to develop a theory of freedom grounded in the social contract. According to Rousseau, the original form of freedom that existed in primitive societies had been lost in the modern era. Therefore, individuals must reclaim their freedom. In this context, he formulated a new social organization based on the idea of the general will to address the problem of freedom. While this theory seemed the best solution for Rousseau, it has received significant criticism.

Making freedom meaningful in terms of subject-state relations is vital for political discourse. In this regard, I believe that Rousseau's theory, based on the consensus of all wills, can still serve as a resource for political theories. Therefore, I believe it is helpful to reexamine and illuminate Rousseau's theory within the axes of the subject and the collective general will. In this context, I examine John Searle's theory of collective intentionality. I argue that Searle's concept of collective intentionality offers a valuable perspective on the passages in Rousseau's theory of the general will that leave the coexistence of the individual and general wills unclear.

The Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Professional Attitude Among Teacher Candidates

Prof. Dr. faruk Kardaş, Prof. Dr. Recep Polat — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

In this study, it was aimed to examine pre-service teacher’ critical thinking dispositions and their attitudes towards the teaching profession in terms of different variables and to determine the relationship between them. A descriptive research method and a relational survey method were used in this study. “Critical Thinking Skills Question naireand “Attitude Scale towards Teaching Profession” were used as data collection instruments. Pre-service teachers studying in the last year of a state university’s education faculty in the Eastern Anatolia Region participated in the study in the 2018-2019 academic year. Findings showed that there was not any significant difference in terms of pre-service teachers’ critical thinking dispositions in terms of gender and maternal education level variables. A significant difference was found in terms of the education level of the department and the father’s education level. While there was not any significant difference between pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching profession and gender variables, there was a difference according to the department variable. In addition, it was determined that the relationship between pre- service teachers’ critical thinking dispositions and their attitudes towards the teaching profession was at a low level.

What Is The Concept of Mobile Banking, and What Is It Not? A General Assessment

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cumhur Şahin — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Finance can be defined as the money, cash, or similar assets, or simply funds, that individuals or institutions require. The financial system, on the other hand, can be described as the legal and administrative framework that includes financial intermediaries acting as a bridge between those who supply funds, those who demand funds, and units with a fund deficit and units with a fund surplus, along with financial instruments. Banks are the first institutions that come to mind when financial intermediaries are mentioned. Banks are one of the most important elements of the financial system, perhaps even the most important. Since the 1990s, the banking sector has begun to shift from traditional financial service delivery tools to autonomous, self-service delivery channels. This movement has gained momentum with the emergence of the internet, which provides banks with broader market access and coverage. Indeed, due to its highly competitive structure, the banking sector maintains its leading position in the adoption of new technologies such as the internet. These contemporary technological innovations have significantly benefited the commercial sector and enabled banks to provide better services to their customers. The huge boom in mobile device usage and initiatives in e-commerce have drawn researchers' attention to mobile banking. This study will attempt to provide information about the concept of mobile banking, its historical development, and current information in the field of mobile banking. The significance of this research lies in drawing attention to current developments in the field of mobile banking, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in the financial world, and providing information about new dynamics. The method used in the research is based on compiling and translating articles and reports written in this field. The anticipated results of the study show that mobile banking has facilitated the movement of money through payments and transfers, providing significant advantages, particularly in terms of time savings.