Yaşar University

About: Yaşar University is a education organization based out in Izmir, Turkey. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Exergy & Job shop scheduling. The organization has 760 authors who have published 1436 publications receiving 20813 citations. The organization is also known as: Yaşar Üniversitesi.

Decoupling Solution Moduli of Bigravity

Abstract: A complete classification of exact solutions of ghost-free, massive bigravity is derived which enables the dynamical decoupling of the background, and the foreground metrics. The general decoupling solution space of the two metrics is constructed. Within this branch of the solution space the foreground metric theory becomes general relativity (GR) with an additional effective cosmological constant, and the background metric dynamics is governed by plain GR.

Corporate Social Responsibility in Turkey

Abstract: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been one of the most dynamic concepts of business literature. It evolves over time and significantly varies across contexts. The joint effect of these two dimensions requires analyzing the notion of social responsibility more frequently than most concepts. The current study attempts to contribute to the literature by focusing on the current practices of CSR in Turkey. In addition to the large-scale effect of global industrial trends and technological advancements, Turkey has also experienced a highly complex political, economic, and social transition during the 2000s. Considering the impact of dynamic and competing institutional logics, the study tries to provide a deeper understanding on how CSR perception and practices have evolved in Turkish business context to date. The study reveals that philanthropic component of CSR has been strengthened as a phenomenon in the nexus of family, religion, community, and market logics. Whereas, the ethical and environmental components are not fully integrated into the CSR agenda of Turkish business organizations. CSR has been also polarized during the 2000s in line with the overall political climate of country. Under the politics of government party, which has been in the office since 2002, business organizations are highly cautious on which issues they should address or whom they should work with.

Event and network management: application of EFQM for tourist destinations

Abstract: Given the importance of event organisations within a specific tourism destination, the main objective of this paper is to introduce the 2005 Universiade Summer Games held in Izmir, Turkey, as a case study, which will be assessed from various perspectives in the context of event and network management. Primary data collection was based on a face to face interview and a telephone conversation carried out among those people taking a direct responsibility in this organisation. The expected consequent benefit would lead to the promotion of destinations both at the local and national levels.

Gender quotas and comparati̇ve poli̇ti̇cs

Abstract: The research aims to investigate the relationship between gender quotas and political institutions. It is evident that gender inequality demands the establishment of gender quotas to help women participate in politics and economic development. Young people in Turkey desire a politically and economically stable country. This could be obtained through the empowerment of women so that they can participate freely in national politics. Moreover, they could contribute to the economic development of Turkey by working in both the private and public sectors. The enhancement of gender equality is a fundamental driver of the economic development of a country. Turkey is ranked among the countries that have widespread gender inequality. Religious and political leaders have largely contributed to gender inequality in Turkey. In the early years, around 80 years ago, women were empowered and significantly contributed to the modernization of Turkey. Turkey has made progress in improving gender equality, for instance, through the abolition of gender violence and the empowerment of women in the family. Despite these tremendous efforts, women’s representation in politics is still very low and serious actions must be taken. Initially, Turkey had allowed women to participate in the country’s development. The gender quotas established in the parliament remained unofficial. The subsequent government could not implement them since the law did not establish them. For instance, the 4.5% gender quota in place from 1935 to 1950 remained unofficial. After that, different parties made efforts to increase women’s representation by establishing gender quotas. Currently, there has been a subsequent increase in demand for the empowerment of women and gender quotas. In the future, there is hope that Turkey will boost gender equality. Otherwise, gender quotas would be established due to the increasing pressure from women and civil society. However, women and civil society must be devoted to their goal due to the hindrance created by cultural beliefs and the oppression of women in Turkish society.