2024 Cilt 17 Sayı 2

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Approaching Huxley’s prognosis: The subjugation of science to propaganda
(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2024-06-29) Krupa, Henrieta
In the previous century, Sigmund Freud developed a method called psychoanalysis. By analyzing dreams, exploring the unconscious processes of the mind, and practicing the free association method, he came up with theories about human nature. According to Freud, powerful instinctual drives govern individuals and masses. He was called the archeologist of mind and argued that these primitive drives are remnants of the human’s animalistic past. If not repressed and controlled, they would have led societies into destruction and chaos. The article offers a historical overview and reflects on how authorities used psychoanalytic and scientific findings on group behavior to manipulate and control masses and eventually, to foster consumerism. The article also discusses the reasons why the Freudian theory of repression, initially serving the system of power, gradually failed to do so and thus, discusses the historical context that explains the transition into the ideology of the liberated self to serve financial purposes. Finally, the article suggests that consumerism, governing many contemporary societies, is a political ideology, not much different from types of mass control generally associated with totalitarianism.
Ethnomethodological evaluation of the COVID-19 process
(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2024-07-25) Sağlık, Coşkun
The sudden change in the existing order due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused chaos and confusion. The uncertainty and anxiety caused by chaos and confusion necessitated the reconstruction of the social order in accordance with the pandemic conditions. Therefore, we should consider the sudden change of the social order and its reconstruction when evaluating the COVID-19 pandemic in a sociological context. Since these two processes are ethnomethodologically significant, the aim of the study is to interpret the social changes that occurred during the COVID-19 process within the framework of ethnomethodology theory. Various examples provide an ethnomethodological evaluation of Türkiye’s reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent re-establishment of social order. This article analyzes, using ethnomethodology concepts, the irrational reactions of people in a life without rules due to the sudden disruption of the existing order by COVID19, the helplessness of social institutions in the face of the pandemic, and the reconstruction of social order with rational rules to lessen anxiety and chaos.
Green credits: A bibliometric analysis of publications in the Web of Science
(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2024-08-16) Özgün, Fergül
Sustainable development goals emphasize disseminating projects that do not pollute the environment. Green credit is one of the primary tools used to support and finance environmentally friendly projects. Thus, green credits appear to be a current research area. This research aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of studies on green credits. To achieve this goal, we reviewed 2,630 studies published in the Web of Science database between 1980 and 2024. We presented the changes in the number of studies and citations over time, along with details about the most cited studies. In the literature review section, in particular, studies published recently were examined. Then, we categorize the studies based on document and index type, written language, countries, subjects, and citation categories. Our main results are: The most intense years for studies on green credits are 2022 and 2023. 98% of the studies were published in English, with over 80% being article-based. China leads the list of countries to conducting the most studies. The first three categories with the most studies are environmental sciences, green sustainable science technology, and economics. As the number of studies increased over time, citations also increased.
Unpacking the discursive construction of heirloom seeds: Discourses, contests, connections
(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2024-06-28) Pandır, Müzeyyen; Erol, Maral
The 2006 Turkish Seed Law prohibited the selling of uncertified heirloom seeds, triggering heated debates on and around seeds. This paper examines the construction of discourses on heirloom seeds in Türkiye, focusing on the arguments of the key social actors in the field with a view to understand how knowledge production is taking place on seed. Conducting interviews with key state and non-state actors and analyzing their published documents related to heirloom seed through discourse-historical approach, we examined the argumentative perspectives shaping the discourse on seed. The results revealed a discursive dichotomy constructed between "heirloom seed" and "certified hybrid seeds." In particular, built on commercial and food security concerns, the state discourse frames heirloom seeds as low-yield and unable to feed the nation in comparison to certified hybrid seeds, whereas non-state discourse using the perspectives of agrobiodiversity and farmers’ sovereignty construct heirloom seeds with superior features, qualifying them as compatible with biodiversity and the current global and regional economic, environmental and climate problems. The study concludes that different perspectives and interests produced contradictory knowledge about seed (hence food) and caused different realities to exist simultaneously within this knowledge.
Unravelling the nexus: Cyberbullying, sleep quality, and sleep-related ımpairments on digital platforms among young adults
(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2024-05-14) Demirdiş, Bahaddin; Demirdiş, Semra
Cyberbullying presents a significant mental health concern on a national scale, particularly among young adults who are native to the digital world. This study explores the intricate dynamics between cyberbullying encounters, sleep quality, and sleep-related impairments among individuals aged 18 to 25. Considering the prevalence of cyberbullying and its negative effects, understanding its nuanced impacts on sleep health becomes imperative. This study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 105 participants, and quantitative methods were used for data analysis. Logistic regression, multivariate tests, correlation analysis, and moderated mediation analysis were employed to unravel the complex interplay between cyberbullying, demographic factors, and sleep outcomes. Gender and education level were found to be significant predictors of cyberbullying incidents, revealing demographic disparities in victimization. Additionally, sleep quality played a vital role as a mediator in the association between cyberbullying and sleep-related impairments, highlighting the interconnected nature of these variables. Various forms of cyberbullying showed nuanced impacts on both sleep quality and associated impairments, emphasizing the importance of personalized interventions. These results underscore the importance of holistic strategies that incorporate demographic factors and sleep-focused interventions to protect the health and well-being of individuals impacted by cyberbullying.

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