scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LIFTING ENTRY RESTRICTIONS TO NORTHERN CYPRUS ON WORKING POPULATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysen Berberoglu
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Working Population ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Entry Restrictions

The aim of this study was to try to understand how working population is feeling about going to work after North Cyprus authorities has lifted entry restrictions to country starting from 1st of July 2020 which has led to a spike in positive cases. The study had 81 responses from employees working in various organizations.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LIFTING ENTRY RESTRICTIONS TO NORTHERN CYPRUS ON WORKING POPULATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysen Berberoglu
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Working Population ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Entry Restrictions

The aim of this study was to try to understand how working population is feeling about going to work after North Cyprus authorities has lifted entry restrictions to country starting from 1st of July 2020 which has led to a spike in positive cases. The study had 81 responses from employees working in various organizations.

scholarly journals The fiscal burden of the legacy of the civil service pension systems in northern Cyprus

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
HASAN U. ALTIOK ◽  
GLENN P. JENKINS
Keyword(s):  
Civil Service ◽  
Pension Plans ◽  
New Members ◽  
Pension Systems ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Pension Benefits

AbstractThis paper estimates the fiscal burden of the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) civil service pension systems that were closed in 2008 to new members in North Cyprus. Estimates are made of the difference between the present values of future contributions and the future pension benefits. The future pension benefits are those received by the individuals covered through these plans for the period from 2009 to the death of the last member in the system. The estimated unfunded cost of these historical civil service pension plans is 7.3 billion euros or 276% of GDP.

scholarly journals WJER Referees Index

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
WJER Referee
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Near East ◽  
Board Members ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Technical University

<p align="center"><strong>Referees Index</strong></p><p>The academicians listed below have acted as referees since December 2015 for manuscripts in which the review process of which have been completed, as well as for those paper submissions which have been cancelled by the authors for some reason and for those that have been rejected. The editorial board members are grateful to all referees who have contributed to WJER.</p><table width="509" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>M. Necdet Alpaslan</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Mehmet Karamanoglu</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Middlesex University, UK</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Murat Sonmez</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Nazim Kasot</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Near East University, Cyprus</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Nehir Varol</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Ankara University, Turkey</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Serap Ozbas</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Near East University, Cyprus</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Henny van Lanen</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Wageningen University, Netherlands</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>İlkay Salihoğlu</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>University of Kyrenia, North Cyprus</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="230"><p>Jesus Garcia Lobardo</p></td><td valign="top" width="278"><p>Universidad de Alcala, Spain</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

scholarly journals Sustainability in interior space organization of studio flats: Recommendations with examples of Northern Cyprus

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Cansu Öncel ◽  
◽  
Zihni Turkan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Standard Type ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Space Organization ◽  
History Of

The concept of housing began with the existence of people in this world with the need for sanctuary to isolate themselves from the physical environment and from other living creatures, and starting with the most primitive, hand-made places, evolved to the present. Different life cultures and different social needs, in parallel with the process of human development, resulted in various types of housing. Of these types of housing, Studio Houses, which provide the basic living functions within minimum space–mostly in a single space, have become a much-preferred house type by individuals living alone, and by students in the present day living conditions. The aim of this study is to examine the standard type interior organizations of the studio houses constructed in large numbers for students in North Cyprus, which is a university country. The study also aims at presenting design criteria for alternative studio-type houses with different fittings and interior designs meeting the needs of students studying in different branches of universities, thus having different lifestyles. Hence, after a literature review on the concept of housing and the history of housing, interior designs of studio houses of North Cyprus were analyzed, and classification was made according to their interior designs. Interviews were carried out with university students using these studio houses, thus establishing the spatial arrangements and fittings they need and assessing them. Although there are various studies related to the interior design of studio houses, the fact that there is no scientific research towards alternative interior designs for the specific needs of a different group of university students makes this study important.

scholarly journals MO028AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: REGISTRY OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simge Bardak ◽  
Düriye Deren Oygar ◽  
Ahmet Behlul
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Renal Replacement Therapy ◽  
Family History ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Polycystic Kidney ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus

Abstract Background and Aims Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPCK) is the most prevelant inherited kidney disease in adults, and the fourth common cause for renal replacement therapy worldwide and preventive measures should be taken to slow the decline in renal functions. From previous studies we already know that hereditary kidney diseases such as medullary kidney disease and tubular kidney diseases are frequent in Cyprus. In this study, we aim to find out the situation for ADPKC in North Cyprus and declare the overall magnitude of the problem in our region. Method From January 2004 to January 2021, we collected data from all patients with ADPCK irrespective of whether they were on RRT or not and who were followed in nephrology departments within Northern Cyprus. Clinical and demographic data of all the patients aged above 18 were collected. The affected families and their route of inheritance were determined. Need for renal replacement therapy (RRT) and types of RRT were noted. RRT rate and death rate were calculated. Results We collected information from a total of 79 patients with the diagnosis of ADPCK; 3 patients were excluded due to lost to follow up. There was no family history in 11% of patients. Inheritence was maternal in 53% and paternal in 42% whereas both maternal and paternal inheritence route were identified in 5%. 68 patients with family history were grouped in 24 families (2.8 patients/ family). The demographic and clinical data can be seen on Table 1. At some point during follow up 31 patients started with RRT. Mean age for RRT was 55 years (23-81). 5 (16%) patients initiated RRT with peritoneal dialysis, wheras 23 (74%) with hemodialysis, and 3 (10%) had preemptive renal transplantation. At the end of follow up period we found out that 35% (11/31) of patients who had RRT had transplantation, 32% (10/31) experienced peritoneal dialysis whereas 77% (24/31) experienced hemodialysis. 18 out of 76 (24%) patients died during the follow up period. The mean age of death was 71 years (53-81). Conclusion The prevalance of the disease when living patients were considered was 1.3 cases/10000 inhabitants which is low when compared with other studies. Hence ADPCK was not a common diagnosis in North Cyprus as other hereditary kidney diseases. This may show that some patients are underdiagnosed in the population. The frequency of patients without family history was high and also the number of patients per family was low when compared with other studies; these findings may also indicate an underdiagnosed problem. The patients were diagnosed late at a mean age of 47 Hence we need to perform further studies on ADPCK in our population since identifiying ADPCK patients and their families may help to adress the needs adequately, to plan lifelong supportive measures and to decrease high mortality rate of these patients.

scholarly journals Technologies and Second Language: Nigerian Students’ Adaptive Strategies to Cope With Language Barrier in Northern Cyprus

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 486-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeola Abdulateef Elega ◽  
Bahire Efe Özad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
Language Barrier ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Male Students ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Nigerian Students

This study sought to investigate how Nigerian students in Northern Cyprus cope with language barrier and increase interactions with people of the host community beyond the classroom via utilizing technological adaptive strategies. In order to complete this study, a descriptive design based on a survey conducted among 238 Nigerian students studying in a North Cyprus university was used. Result shows that mobile translation apps such as Google Translate, iVoice translator pro and iTranslate voice mobile were frequently used by Nigerian students more than other technological adaptive strategies. We also found that male students use ICT to cope with language barrier more than the females, and that social media was widely used, second to the translation assistant apps.

NEPOTISM, FAVORITISM AND CRONYISM: A STUDY OF THEIR EFFECTS ON JOB STRESS AND JOB SATISFACTION IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY OF NORTH CYPRUS

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 1237-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huseyin Arasli ◽  
Mustafa Tumer
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Preferential Treatment ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact

Nepotism, cronyism and favoritism are unprofessional practices giving preferential treatment to relatives and friends in employment. For this study a survey was carried out with 576 respondents working in the banking industry in northern Cyprus. An analysis was then conducted to assess the impact of these practices on job stress, job satisfaction, and intention to quit behavior of employees, as well as word of mouth comments in their workplaces. Results of this study show that nepotism, favoritism and cronyism create job stress in the workplace and this increases dissatisfaction of the staff about their organizations. Nepotism has the greatest negative effect on job stress.

scholarly journals Perception and Attitude of Healthcare Providers towards Clinical Pharmacists at Near East University Hospital in Northern Cyprus

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Sami Shabbir Malik ◽  
Nevzat Birand ◽  
Bilgen Başgut
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Pharmacist ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Near East ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Clinical Pharmacists ◽  
North Cyprus ◽  
Northern Cyprus

Aims: The aim of study is to assess the perception and attitude of healthcare professionals towards clinical pharmacists in a university hospital North Cyprus. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the Near East University Hospital in Northern Cyprus setting from May 2017 to July 2017 for 3 months. Methodology: A total of 256 healthcare providers (45 physicians, 80 nurses, and 131 intern medical students) from a tertiary hospital in North Cyprus participated in this study. A questionnaire was distributed to assess the perception and attitude of healthcare professionals towards clinical pharmacists. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 18. A p-value of less than 0.05 (p<0.05) was considered as statistically significant. Results: Eighty-seven (66.4%) of intern medical students have recognized the role of clinical pharmacists in minimising adverse drug reaction and improving therapeutic outcome of the patients through pharmaceutical care. Twenty-five (55.6%) of physicians were comfortable with the clinical pharmacist participating in the ward rounds and providing consultation to physicians regarding individual patients. Fifty-seven (71.3%) of the nurses have confirmed the clinical pharmacist as playing a role in the identification of the drug interactions. A significant difference exists between responses of the healthcare providers (physicians and nurses) and the intern medical  students regarding the perception towards improvement in the field of the clinical pharmacist (p<0.0001). Conclusion: This study has been shown that physicians have a positive attitude towards clinical pharmacy services. Healthcare providers are aware of the role of clinical pharmacists in the healthcare system. A multidisciplinary workspace could be created between clinical pharmacists and healthcare providers to deliver better healthcare service to patients.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

Personality Measurement and Profile in a European Sample of Civil Airline Pilots

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Mesarosova ◽  
Alex B. Siegling ◽  
Rachel A. Plouffe ◽  
Donald H. Saklofske ◽  
Martin M. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Personality Profile ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Airline Pilots ◽  
Pilot Sample

Abstract. The study examined the psychometric properties of the Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R, UK edition) in a large European sample of civil airline pilots. The NEO PI-R is a comprehensive and robust measure of personality that has been validated across cultures and contexts. Furthermore, the personality profile of the pilot sample was examined and compared to a normative sample representing the UK working population. Data from 591 pilots (95.1% male) were collected. Analyses include the internal reliability and factorial validity (precisely, Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling) to examine the measurement equivalence of the NEO PI-R with reference to UK norms ( N = 1,301). Internal reliability estimates of the NEO PI-R scores were good at the domain level, but generally weak at the facet level. The structural model in the pilot sample was congruent with the general working population sample. Furthermore, there was convincing evidence for a distinct personality profile of civil pilots, although the stability of this profile will require further validation. The NEO PI-R’s validity in the assessment of general personality in civil airline pilots is discussed, along with implications of the results for the utility of personality assessment in civil aviation contexts.

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