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Ayhan Kaya is Professor at Istanbul Bilgi University's European Institute and Center for Migration Research, specializing in migration, populism, and identity politics. His research analyzes right-wing populism in Europe, diaspora engagement, and EU-Turkey relations, with publications examining civilizational identity construction and migrant labeling processes. Recent work includes studies on Syrian refugees in Turkey, Islamophobia, and the de-Europeanization of migration policies. He directs projects on highly skilled migration and has assessed vulnerability among refugee populations in Istanbul. His books explore transnational identities and the legacy of social movements like #Occupygezi.

• Migration Studies
• Populism
• Islamophobia
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Prof. Dr. Metin Işık is a distinguished Professor at Sakarya University's Faculty of Communication, Department of Public Relations and Advertising. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has held academic positions at several prominent Turkish universities including Yalova University, Inonu University, and Erciyes University. His academic journey began as a Research Assistant at Selcuk University and progressed through Assistant Professor and Associate Professor ranks before achieving full Professor status. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Advertising and Promotion from Selcuk University's Institute of Social Sciences (1998-2002), a Master's in Journalism from Gazi University's Institute of Social Sciences (1995-1998), and a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Publicity from Gazi University's Faculty of Communication (1990-1994). Doctorate: Selcuk University, Institute of Social Sciences/Advertising and Promotion (1998-2002) Master's: Gazi University, Institute of Social Sciences/Journalism (1995-1998) Bachelor's: Gazi University, Faculty of Communication/Department of Public Relations and Publicity (1990-1994) Prof. Işık's research interests center around public relations theory, digital communication, political communication, and city branding. His work explores the intersection of traditional communication practices with emerging digital platforms, examining how organizations and cities can effectively manage their reputation in the digital age. He has made significant contributions to understanding body language in business settings and the role of communication in political campaigns. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on communication theory and practice, with recent work emphasizing digital transformation in media and public relations. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between communication studies, political science, and sociology, particularly examining how communication strategies influence public perception and organizational success. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows a clear evolution toward digital communication topics, reflecting broader trends in the field. Prof. Işık has supervised numerous master's theses throughout his career, mentoring the next generation of communication professionals. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Health Communication, Body Language in Business Life, Political Communication Campaigns, and Critical Communication Theories, demonstrating his comprehensive expertise across multiple communication subfields. He has also been actively involved in various academic service roles, including editorial board memberships and conference organization. His professional activities extend beyond academia through numerous consulting engagements with government institutions, healthcare organizations, and private sector companies seeking expertise in communication strategy and public relations.

• Public Relations
• Advertising
• Communication Theory
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Mehmet SOYTÜRK is an Associate Professor at the Türk-Alman Üniversitesi in the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences , specifically within the Department of Political Science and International Relations . He holds a Doctorate in Political Science from Universität Wien (2008-2011) and dual Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science from the same institution (1993-1999). His academic career includes a previous position as Assistenzprofessor at Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi. His research focuses on European Union policies , international relations , political Islamophobia , migration dynamics , and parliamentary systems . He has published extensively on topics like EU foreign policy challenges, Brexit implications, and Turkey-EU relations. Recent works analyze the impact of migration patterns and the socio-political dimensions of Islamophobia in Europe. Key articles (2011–2023) explore: the EU's decision-making frameworks, Germany's far-right politics, post-Brexit energy policies, and historical security systems in empires like the Ottoman Empire. His work bridges theoretical political philosophy with empirical policy analysis, particularly in transnational governance contexts. No grants or awards are listed here, though his active publication record indicates sustained scholarly engagement. He has not been noted as part of any specific research lab or collaborative team in the provided texts.

• European Union Policies
• International Relations
• Political Islamophobia
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Professor Ali Gur is affiliated with Gaziantep University , where he works in the Faculty of Medicine across the Department of Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation . He holds a Professor academic rank and has published extensively in both medical and social science domains. Education : Doctorate in Basic Islamic Sciences (2019-2024) at Gaziantep University Institute of Social Sciences Licence in History (2015-2019) from Anadolu University Faculty of Open Education Medical Specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1995-2009) from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Research Interests span Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Rheumatology , and Fibromyalgia . His work focuses on musculoskeletal disorders , neuropathic pain , ankylosing spondylitis , and osteoarthritis , with recent publications addressing both clinical interventions and social science critiques of radicalism. Article Trends reflect a dual emphasis: medical research on chronic pain and rehabilitation (e.g., fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis) and social science analysis of terrorism and religious extremism. His 2024 publications include a self-critical examination of Islamophobia and a clinical study on fibromyalgia in psoriatic arthritis patients. Co-Author Networks include researchers like Mazlum Serdar Akaltun , Özlem Altindağ , and Savaş Gürsoy , with collaborative work in clinical trials , rehabilitation programs , and inflammatory disease analysis .

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Rheumatology
• Fibromyalgia
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Recep BAYYİĞİT is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Sociology of Religion at the Faculty of Theology, Ankara Social Sciences University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Philosophy and Religious Sciences (2021), an MSc in Philosophy and Religious Sciences from the same university (2019–2021), and a BA in Theology from Istanbul University (2013–2018). He also holds an MSc in Philosophy and Religious Sciences from Istanbul University's Institute of Social Sciences (2018–2019) and a BA in Sociology from Istanbul University's Open and Distance Education Faculty (2021). His research focuses on Sociology of Religion , exploring themes such as the interaction between economic change and religious practices, the historical dimensions of Islamophobia, and cultural aspects of Islamic heritage. Recent work includes a chapter in the book Hasan Basri Çantay'a Vefa (2024), analyzing regional Islamic cultural practices in Turkey. Proficient in English (YÖKDİL score 90), BAYYİĞİT has contributed to academic discussions through his doctoral thesis ( Economic Change and Religion Interaction: Piousness, Participation Banks, and Interest Example ) and master’s thesis ( Historical Dimensions of Islamophobia ). No grants or awards are currently listed, though his research aligns with contemporary sociological and religious studies trends.

• Sociology of Religion
• Islamic Studies
• Economic Sociology
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı İMAMOĞLU is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences (Tafsir) at Karabük University, Faculty of Theology. Born in Fatsa in 1976, he graduated from Ankara University's Faculty of Theology in 1999 and has held academic positions since 2011. Previously, he worked at the Presidency of Religious Affairs (2002-2005) and the Ministry of National Education (2005-2011). He served as Dean Assistant from 2012-2014. Education: BA (1994-1999): Ankara University, Faculty of Theology Master's Degree (2000-2004): Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Tafsir Master's Degree (2007-2009): Gazi University, Çorum Faculty of Theology Doctorate (2004-2011): Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Tafsir Dr. İmamoğlu specializes in Quranic Studies and Tafsir, with research focusing on Quranic interpretation methodologies, semantic analysis of Quranic terms, and the intersection of Islamic thought with contemporary issues. His work often addresses the contextual interpretation of controversial Quranic passages, particularly those related to jihad and violence, examining how these are interpreted within both classical Islamic scholarship and modern contexts. He has also conducted significant research on Ottoman-era Tafsir practices and the teaching of Quranic sciences throughout Islamic history. His publications reveal a consistent focus on bridging classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary challenges, particularly addressing Islamophobia through scholarly analysis of Quranic texts. He frequently examines how historical interpretations of Quranic verses can inform modern understanding while countering misrepresentations of Islam in contemporary discourse. Dr. İmamoğlu has supervised numerous graduate students, including 12 master's and doctoral candidates whose work focuses on various aspects of Quranic studies, Tafsir methodologies, and Islamic ethics. His editorial work includes several conference proceedings and academic journals focused on Islamic studies, demonstrating his active engagement with the scholarly community. He teaches a range of courses from undergraduate to doctoral levels, including Tafsir I-III, Quranic Sciences and History of Tafsir, Quranic Word Analysis, and Comparative Readings of El-İtkan and El-Burhan. His teaching reflects his deep expertise in both classical Tafsir literature and contemporary methodological approaches to Quranic interpretation.

• Quranic Studies
• Tafsir
• Islamic Theology
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Uğur Ülger serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2023, following prior research assistant roles at Gaziantep University (2018-present), Marmara University (2017-2018), and Dokuz Eylül University (2014-2016). Education: PhD in Politics and Social Sciences, Marmara University (2016-2022) MA in Public Administration (with thesis), Dokuz Eylül University (2013-2016) Bachelor's in Public Administration, Dokuz Eylül University (2007-2012) His research centers on Turkish political life, political sociology, and social movements, with specific expertise in urban protests, political Islam, electoral behavior, and party institutionalization. He examines intersections between grassroots activism, legislative frameworks, and identity politics within Turkey's evolving democratic landscape, frequently analyzing historical contexts from the Ottoman Empire to contemporary governance. His publications (2017-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on Turkish political dynamics, including analyses of the National Outlook Movement's perspectives on Islamophobia and EU relations, legislative interpretations of assembly rights, and institutional challenges of political parties. These works appear in journals like Labor History (Q2 SSCI), Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences , and specialized Turkish publications. Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials. Teaching responsibilities include graduate-level Political Theory and undergraduate courses in Political Psychology, Turkey's Social Structure, Political Sociology, and Introduction to Political Science. He additionally serves as Gaziantep University's Domestic Erasmus Coordinator, though no doctoral advisees or research grants are specified in available records.

• Political Science
• Political Sociology
• Turkish Politics
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melek SARAL serves as Associate Professor of Public Law at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Law, where she also holds the position of Institute Deputy Director (2022-2025). Previously, she held academic positions at Bundeswehr University Munich, University of Zurich, SOAS University of London, and İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. Education: PhD in Political Science, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich (2007-2012) Master's Degree, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2002-2007) Bachelor's Degree, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2002-2007) Additional studies at European University Institute and University of Bradford Research Interests: Dr. Saral specializes in Public International Law with particular focus on Human Rights and Transitional Justice in the Middle East context. Her research examines post-uprising political transitions in Egypt and Tunisia, human rights discourses in Muslim-majority societies, and the interplay between international human rights norms and domestic legal systems. She has conducted extensive fieldwork on women's rights NGOs in post-revolutionary Egypt and transitional justice mechanisms in North Africa. Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly output since 2011, with increasing focus on MENA region transitions after 2015. Recent works demonstrate methodological diversity combining legal analysis with political science frameworks, particularly examining how international human rights norms interact with local contexts in transitional societies. Her research shows particular expertise in constitutional transitions and human rights institutionalization in post-authoritarian settings. Academic Leadership: Supervising 11 graduate students (7 Master's, 4 PhD) across Public Law and International Relations programs Teaching courses including Human Rights in World Politics, International Law, and Global Politics Principal investigator for four research projects including 'Interactive Role of Regional Human Rights Systems' (2024-2026) and 'Human Rights in the Post-Uprisings Middle East' (2017-2019) Professional Development: Dr. Saral has participated in specialized training including the Human Rights in MENA Region workshop at SOAS (2018), ECPR Summer School in Methods (2008), and International Summer Academy on Human Security in Austria (2007).

• Public International Law
• Human Rights
• Transitional Justice
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Kayhan Delibaş is a Professor of Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , Aydın Adnan Menderes University , specializing in Institutional Sociology . With a doctorate from the University of Kent , his research spans political sociology, critical masculinity studies, health ideology, and secularization theory. Education : Licence (1989) from Cumhuriyet University, MA (1997) and PhD (2002) from University of Kent Expertise : Political Islam, Risk Society, E-Governance, Healthism, Identity Politics His publications analyze Turkey's geopolitical shifts, health movements, and Islamist politics. He has collaborated with scholars like Şeyda Kankurda and Orhan Orhun. His work appears in journals such as International Political Science Review and ETHOS: Dialogues in Philosophy and Social Sciences . Delibaş's research traces a trajectory from secularization debates to contemporary healthism and foreign policy analysis. He holds advanced English proficiency (KPDS 91, 2003) and contributes to Turkish sociological discourse through critical theory and empirical studies.

• Political Sociology
• Critical Masculinity Studies
• Health Ideology
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. AHMET KAYINTU is an Associate Professor at Bingol University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of English Language and Literature. His academic career includes roles as Department Head (2010-2015), Vice Dean (2012-2013), and various administrative positions such as Erasmus Coordinator (2016). He holds a Doctorate from Atatürk University (2009) focusing on Lawrence Durrell's works, personality, and the Turks. His research interests span postcolonial studies, secularism in literature, imperialism, and cultural memory. Notable works include books like İslamofobi ve Batı Edebiyatı (2021) and Lawrence Durrell'ın Yaşamı Eserleri ve Türkler (2015). He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences on topics like colonialism, cultural identity, and literary criticism. Prof. Kayintu has advised three master's theses and serves as a referee for multiple journals including Bingöl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. His international collaborations include Erasmus+ programs in Poland and participation in global academic symposia.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Literary Criticism
• Secularism and Culture
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Sibel Koyun is a full-time Lecturer at the Vocational School of Social Sciences, Department of Marketing and Advertising, at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Relations and Publicity (Thesis) from Gümüşhane University's Institute of Social Sciences (2016–2018) and a BA in Public Relations and Publicity from Gümüşhane University's Faculty of Communication (2012–2016). Her academic career includes roles such as Department Head (since 2023) and Quality Committee Member (since 2024). Her research focuses on Public Relations, Nation Branding, Cultural Communication, and Political Communication, with a strong emphasis on Marketing and Advertising strategies. She has published three scientific works, including journal articles and a symposium paper, addressing topics like fear appeals in brand advertising, nation branding, and media representation of Islamophobia. Sibel's recent publications span interdisciplinary themes in Social Sciences, blending Public Relations, Marketing, and Media Studies. Notable works include a 2023 international symposium on media and Islamophobia, a 2022 study on cultural factors in nation branding, and a 2018 qualitative analysis of fear appeal in advertising. These contributions highlight her engagement with contemporary issues in communication and branding. She has collaborated with scholars such as Mehmet Salih Güran (2022–2023) and Emre Şaban Aslan (2018), focusing on Public Relations and Social Sciences research. While no formal awards or grants are documented, her work reflects a commitment to advancing communication strategies in marketing and public relations contexts.

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Advertising
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Dr. Fatmanur ALSANCAK is a Researcher at the Department of Social Work within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sakarya University, where she has served as a Research Assistant since 2017. Her academic foundation includes a Doctorate (2019) from Hacettepe University's Institute of Social Sciences, a Master's degree in Social Service from Republic University (2015-2017), and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Hacettepe University (2010-2015). Her research focuses on critical societal issues including disability inclusion (particularly deaf culture and hearing impairment), refugee integration challenges, substance addiction dynamics, social adaptation mechanisms, and the socio-psychological impacts of pandemics. She employs interdisciplinary approaches to examine vulnerability and resilience in marginalized populations. Dr. ALSANCAK's publication corpus (2020-2024) demonstrates consistent thematic focus on vulnerable groups, with research spanning refugee studies (37%), disability advocacy (30%), addiction and family systems (13%), pandemic-related social policy (13%), and cultural/organizational studies (7%). Methodologically, she prioritizes descriptive analyses, case studies, and policy evaluations within Turkish and European contexts. No awards, grants, or student advising relationships are documented in available sources. Institutional affiliations remain exclusively with Sakarya University without indication of laboratory leadership or team collaborations.

• Social Work
• Disability Studies
• Refugee Studies
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Ayça Gökdemir serves as a Researcher at Kastamonu University's Department of Journalism within the Faculty of Communication since 2020, concurrently holding the Erasmus Coordinator position since 2025. Her academic journey includes comprehensive training in journalism across all degree levels at Erciyes University. Her educational foundation comprises: PhD in Journalism, Erciyes University Institute of Social Sciences (2019-2023), dissertation: 'Medyada Doğu-Batı Temsilleri Bağlamında Terör Eylemi Haberlerinin Karşılaştırılması: Alman Basını Örneği' Master's in Journalism (Thesis), Erciyes University Institute of Social Sciences (2016-2019), thesis: 'İnternet medyasında yabancı algısı (Almanyada yaşayan Türkler örneği)' BA in Journalism, Erciyes University Faculty of Communication (2012-2016) Dr. Gökdemir's research centers on critical analysis of media representation across geopolitical conflicts and cultural boundaries, with particular expertise in Israel-Palestine conflict coverage, Russo-Ukrainian war reporting, Islamophobia in European media, and new journalism technologies. Her methodological approach integrates semiotic analysis and critical discourse frameworks to examine how media constructs narratives around terrorism, luxury consumption, and minority representation. Her publication trajectory (2018-2025) reveals evolving scholarly priorities: early work focused on Turkish diaspora representation in German internet media, progressing to contemporary analyses of AI standardization in news agencies, stereotyping in television series (notably 'Babil'), and geopolitical framing in war reporting. This progression demonstrates increasing engagement with digital transformation in journalism while maintaining consistent cross-cultural comparative methodology. Dr. Gökdemir actively contributes to academic service as Associate Editor of Kastamonu Communication Research Journal since 2022 and teaches seventeen undergraduate courses including Radio-Television Broadcasting, Media Language and Literacy, and Contemporary Approaches in Journalism. Her sole research project 'Internet Medyasında Yabancı Algısı (Almanya’da Yaşayan Türkler Örneği)' (2018-2019) investigated foreign perception through the lens of Turks in Germany, reflecting her sustained interest in transnational media representation.

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Radio-Television
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Erol Erkan serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Sciences at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Theology. His academic career spans over a decade with continuous teaching and research activities since 2013. Previously holding positions as Doctor Lecturer (2013-2019) and currently as Associate Professor (2019-present), he has held significant administrative roles including Department Chair (2015-2021), Institute Director (2019-2022), and Head of Sociology of Religion Discipline (2013-present). Doctorate (2012): Philosophy and Religious Sciences, Erciyes University Master's (2004): Philosophy and Religious Sciences, Harran University Bachelor's (2000): Theology, Harran University Professor Erkan's research centers on the sociology of religion with particular focus on religious communities, secularization processes, and migration-religion intersections. His work examines contemporary Turkish religious dynamics through empirical studies of youth consumption patterns, Syrian refugee integration, and civil society organizations. Notable research areas include religious commodification, headscarf debates in theological education, and cultural memory through national symbols. His recent publications (2023-2024) reveal increasing emphasis on migration-religion dynamics and religious commodification, with methodological approaches combining qualitative fieldwork in Gaziantep with theoretical frameworks from Assmann's cultural memory studies and secularization theory. The geographical focus remains predominantly on Southeastern Turkey with comparative implications for broader Islamic contexts. Professor Erkan has secured research funding including a TÜBİTAK 1002 project on Syrian integration through religious networks (2021). His editorial work includes serving as editor for the İlahiyat Akademi journal since 2015. He has supervised three master's theses on migration-commerce relationships, Istanbul Convention reactions, and faith-behavior correlations. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral levels with recurring courses in Sociology of Religion, Research Methods, and Ethics across all academic tiers.

• Sociology of Religion
• Religious Communities
• Secularization Theory
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Mehmet Sabri Genç is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy and Logic. He earned his doctorate from Istanbul Medeniyet University (2017) and completed undergraduate studies at the University of Salzburg, Austria (2004–2009). His academic responsibilities include serving as Department Vice-Chair and Erasmus Coordinator. Education: Doctorate: Philosophy, Istanbul Medeniyet University (2017) Licence: Philosophy, University of Salzburg, Austria (2004–2009) His research explores Philosophy of Art, Modern Philosophy, Turkish Islamic Thought, and Intercultural Philosophy, with emphasis on social ontology and migration. He examines art's role in cultural memory and technology's impact on epistemology. Publications predominantly analyze Turkish philosophical traditions, digital art (NFTs), and social ontology. His 2025 works include critiques of crypto art and Turkish intellectual history, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with digital humanities and cultural studies. Awards: 2018 Turkey Writers Union Novel Grand Prize He actively supervises eight Master's students, focusing on migration integration, Turkish thought, and social philosophy. Notable projects include EU-funded technical assistance for NGOs and research on globalization at the Syrian border. He coordinates philosophy symposiums and leads the Gaziantep Writers Association. Administratively, he has organized cultural exhibitions like Ş. Teoman Duralı: Bir Filozofun Dünya Nöbeti and contributes to Gaziantep's intellectual community through public seminars on aesthetics and urban culture.

• Philosophy of Art
• Modern Philosophy
• Turkish Islamic Thought
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