Prof. Dr. Erol İNCE

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty Of Engineering, Department Of Chemical Engineering, Department Of Unit Operations And Thermodynamics, İstanbul, Türkiye

Erol İnce, graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Istanbul University Faculty of Engineering in 1991. He completed his master's degree in 1994 and his doctorate in 1998 at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University Institute of Science. In 2009, he became an Associate Professor, and in 2015, he earned the title of Professor. Between 2011 and 2015, he served as the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and between 2015 and 2018, he held the positions of Director of the Istanbul University Technology Transfer Application and Research Center and Advisor to the Rector. During the same years, Prof. Dr. Erol İnce also took on the role of a board member for the EU and International Projects Office. In 2019, he assumed the position of Acting Dean at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Sports Sciences. He currently holds the position of Vice Rector at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

Prof. Dr. Melek Nihal  Esin

Florence Nightingale Faculty Of Nursing, Department Of Nursing, Department Of Public Health Nursing, İstanbul, Türkiye

Melek Nihal Esin currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Public Health Nursing at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing. She completed her master's and doctoral education at Istanbul University. In 2010, she was appointed as an Associate Professor, and in 2015, she received the title of Professor. The topic of her doctoral thesis is "Identification and Improvement of Health Behaviors of Workers in the Industrial Field." Her main interests and areas of work include public health and nursing, occupational health/occupational health nursing, health behaviors/health promotion, nursing research, and academic periodical publishing. 

Regarding Dr. Esin's areas of work, she has supervised master's and doctoral theses, publications in journals indexed in international and national citation indexes, citations, books, congress presentations, and panel discussions, as well as awards for best presentations at international conferences. Dr. Esin is the editor-in-chief of the "Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing" and  managing editor of the "European Journal of Occupational Health Nursing." She is a member of the Board of Directors of the European Region of the Association of Occupational Health Nurses and a member of the education working group. Additionally, Dr. Esin holds positions such as a member of the Disciplinary Board of Units affiliated with the Rectorate, the Rectorate Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Board, the Board of Directors of the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Graduate School of Health Sciences, the Chair of the Department of Public Health Nursing, and the Dean of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing. 

Prof. Dr. Muhammet Baştuğ

He graduated from Selçuk University, Faculty of Education, Primary School Teaching undergraduate program in 2004. In 2007, he completed his master's degree in Primary School Teaching at the Social Sciences Institute of the same university. He completed his doctorate in Primary School Teaching at Gazi University, Institute of Educational Sciences in 2012. He received the title of associate professor in the field of Educational Sciences and Teacher Training Elementary Field (Classroom Teacher Education/Primary School Teacher Education) in 2015 and the title of professor in 2021.

Between 2004 and 2012, he worked in different positions in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Between 2012 and 2017, he worked at the Department of Primary Education at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Education. During this period, he served as Department Head, Vice Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences, and Vice Dean. Between 2017 and 2023, he worked at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Hasan Âli Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Primary Education.

During this period, he served as the Head of the Department of Elementary Education, Head of the Department of Primary Education, Board Member of the University Graduate Education Institute, and Editor-in-Chief of the HAYEF: Journal of Education. Since 2023, he has been a faculty member at the Department of Primary Education at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Education. As of May 28, 2024, he has been serving as the Dean of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Hasan Âli Yücel Faculty of Education.

He specializes mainly in the fields of literacy, reading comprehension, and primary school education, and has published 6 articles within the scope of SCI/SCI-E and authorship of 12 scientific books and chapters. In addition to these academic productions, he has published more than 50 articles in different journals at national and international levels and presented papers at many prestigious conferences. As a scientist who maintains his academic knowledge in a wide range of fields, he continues to serve as an editor and referee in qualified journals. In addition, he participates as a speaker in trainings and meetings in the fields of both teacher education and parent education. He shares his knowledge and experiences. He continues his guidance in the academic field by advising many completed and current master's and doctoral theses.

He has undertaken expert duties in projects supported by the Ministry of National Education, the European Union, and various universities. Within the scope of these projects, he has taken an active role in both curriculum development and in-service training.

Executive Board President

Prof. Dr. Ali TİLBE

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Ali Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Division of French Language Education, İstanbul, Türkiye

Ali Tilbe, is an accomplished academic professional with a distinguished career as a professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, where he has made significant contributions to both teaching and research in the field of contemporary French novel, autofiction, autobiography, literary sociology, migration literature, postmodern short fiction, and foreign language teaching. With a Phd in 2000 from Atatürk University and over thirty years of experience in higher education, He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment for students. His  research endeavours have resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences. Besides I have organised and been the executive committee member of many scientific events as the Migration Conference, the largest global scholarly conference on migration launched in Regent’s University London 2012-2023 and presented many papers. He has taken place as member of bord of editorial review and books in the means of scientific and advisory boards as well. He did post-doctoral research at Sorbonne University-INALCO (2002-2004) and London Regent's University (2014-2015), and lectured as visiting professor at Manouba University, Tunisia (2005-2007), showcasing my expertise in advancing the understanding of social, cultural, and academic paradigm.

Executive Board Deputy Presidents

Prof. Dr. Hasret DEMİRCAN YARDİBİ

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Hasret Demircan Yardibi graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. In 2000, she started doctoral studies in the Department of Biochemistry at İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as a research assistant. She completed the doctorate in 2005, received the title of Associate Professor in 2010 and Professor in 2015. She has publications in international peer-reviewed journals with numerous citations. She has served as principal investigator and collaborator in numerous domestic and international projects. She served as a founding Board Member and Deputy Director of İstanbul University Technology Transfer Center, Laboratory Manager of İstanbul University Central Research Laboratory, Vice Dean of İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Chair of Basic Sciences, and responsible for the İstanbul University TTO Entrepreneurship Module.

Prof. Dr. Demircan Yardibi currently holds positions as the responsible individual for İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Journals, Improvement of IUC Innovative University Index Parameters, Advisor to the Rector for Academic Progress, Social and Scientific Projects, Chair of the Rectorate File Review Committee for Academic Promotion and Appointment Criteria, Director of IUC Nanotechnology & Biotechnology Institute, and Head of the Department of Veterinary Biochemistry at İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Prof. Dr. Batuhan GÜVEMLİ

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Vocational School of Social Sciences, Accounting and Tax, Accounting and Tax Applications, Istanbul, Türkiye

Dr. Batuhan Güvemli graduated from FMV Işık University's Business Administration Department in 2002, completed his master's degree in 2004 at Marmara University in the Department of Accounting and Finance, and received his doctorate in the same field in 2008. He became an Associate Professor in 2013 and Professor in 2018. Dr. Güvemli worked as an auditor in Istanbul between 2002 and 2008. He has national and international books, publications in international refereed journals, and many citations to these publications. He has been involved in numerous projects, both as a coordinator and researcher, funded internally and externally. He served on the Board of Directors and the Commission Board at Trakya University Technology Research and Development Application Center. Also, he took on the role of AACSB Accreditation Coordinator at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

Prof. Dr. Batuhan Güvemli, a member of the American Accounting Association (AAA), Academy of Accounting Historians (AAH), and the Istanbul Chamber of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Advisors (İSMMMO), is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Vocational School of Social Sciences, Head of the Department of Accounting and Tax Applications, and also serves as the editor of the Accounting and Financial History Research and Journal of Business Administration and Social Studies. In addition, he is the President of the Oktay Güvemli Accounting and Financial History Research Foundation.

Executive Board Members

Prof. Dr. Turgay AKBULUT

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty Of Forest, Department Of Forestry Industrial Engineering, Department Of Wooden Mechanics And Technology, Istanbul, Turkey

Turgay Akbulut was born in 1965 in Olur district of Erzurum, Turkey. He completed his secondary education at Olur High School and graduated from the Department of Forest Industry Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University (K.T.Ü.) in 1986. He fulfilled his military service as a reserve officer between 1987 and 1988. In 1989, he joined Istanbul University, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Industry Engineering as a Research Assistant. He completed his Master's degree in 1991 and his Ph.D. in 1996 at the Istanbul University Institute of Science.

In 1997, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor, obtained the title of Associate Professor in 1999, and became a full Professor in October 2005. He continues to serve as a faculty member in the same department.

Turgay Akbulut has held various institutional and sectoral responsibilities, such as being a member of the Advisory Board at TÜBİTAK Agricultural, Forestry and Veterinary Research Group between October 2009 and October 2010. He also served as a member of the Sector Committee for Wood Works, Paper, and Paper Products affiliated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. From September 2010 to January 2013, he served as the Vice Dean of the Istanbul University Faculty of Forestry.

He has been an advisor to the TOBB Forest Products Sector Assembly and served as the Head of the Department of Forest Industry Engineering at Istanbul University Faculty of Forestry (2016-2017) and as the Dean of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Forestry (July 2017 onwards).

Prof. Dr. Semra ÖZDEMİR

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Division of Biophysics, İstanbul, Türkiye

Semra Özdemir received her Ph.D. from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biophysics, in 2004. She initiated her professional career at Istanbul University as a research assistant in 1993, attained the rank of associate professor in 2009, and has held the position of professor since 2014. From 2013 to 2019, she served as the Deputy Director of Istanbul University's Institute of Health Sciences and Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Graduate Education Institute. Currently, she is a member of the Coordination Unit for Scientific Research Projects (BAP) and holds the role of vice chairman in the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. In 2023, Semra Özdemir was appointed as the Director of IUC Vocational School of Health Services. Her contributions encompass numerous national and international publications, authoring books, as well as delivering oral and poster presentations within the realm of biophysics.

Prof. Dr. Esra ÖZCEBE

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Audiology, Department of Audiology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Esra Özcebe is an accomplished academic professional with a distinguished career as a professor at IUC University, department of Audiology. With a doctorate in Educational Audiology and over a decade of experience in higher education, She began her career as a faculty staff in 1993. She worked on the evaluation, training, consulting and therapy services in the field of speech, language and voice disorders from 1993, where she has made significant contributions to both teaching and research in the field of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology. She made studies in the field of children with language and speech disorders at Philadelphia Children's Seashore House, adult language and speech disorders at the University of Pennsylvania and Maggee Rehabilitation Hospital in the United States. She worked as a fellow in professional on voice care at the American Institute Voice and Ear in the United States between May 1997- January 1998. She had been as a visiting faculty member in Harvard University MEEI for 1 month at 2014. She founded the Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Hacettepe University at 2013. Currently, She is positioned at head of Department of Audiology at Istanbul Univerrsity-Cerrahpaşa. Further expanding my academic horizons and collaborating with esteemed colleagues on cutting-edge projects in both audiology and speech language pathology. She has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment for students. Her research endeavors have resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences, showcasing her expertise in advancing the understanding of foundations in voice therapy.

Prof. Dr. Burcu ONAT

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Engineering, Department Of Environmental Engineering, İstanbul, Türkiye

Burcu Onat holds the title of Professor and completed her graduate studies in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). She also completed her master's degree at ITU Institute of Science and Technology in 1998. She earned her doctoral degree in 2004 from the Department of Environmental Engineering at Istanbul University. Between 1995 and 2000, she worked as a research assistant at Istanbul University. From 2000 to 2003, she worked as a Health, Safety, and Environmental Engineer at the Power Plant Project in Baku, Azerbaijan. Since 2006, she has been working at the Department of Environmental Engineering at Istanbul University. Her scientific interests include air pollution, air quality modeling, emission control, indoor air quality, and traffic-related emissions. From June to December 2013, she conducted research at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, as a Research Fellow. She has participated in numerous national and international projects on urban air quality, traffic emissions, and heavy metal pollution in the air. She has 36 articles indexed in SCI and has made oral and poster presentations at over 150 national and international scientific events.

CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Prof. Dr. Emine Elif GÜZEL MEYDANLI, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Gülen HATEMİ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Department, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Anıl DEMİRÖZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

Asst. Prof. Burak GÜMÜŞTAŞ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oral Diseases and Treatment, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Belen ŞİRİNOĞLU ÇAPAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Süheyla KAYA, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical Sciences, Department of Periodontology, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Assoc. Prof. Şükriye Nihan KARUK ELMAS, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmacy Sciences, Department of Analytical Chemistry, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Elif ÇINAR, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Professional Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Engin KAPLAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Pharmacy Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, İstanbul, Türkiye

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FACULTY OF NURSING

Prof. Dr. Funda BÜYÜKYILMAZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Nursing Department, Department of Nursing Fundamentals, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Nuray ENÇ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Nursing Department, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Suzan YILDIZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Nursing Department, Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing, İstanbul, Türkiye

HASAN ÂLİ YÜCEL FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Prof. Dr. Burçin ŞEŞEN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Âli Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Science Education, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Filiz MEŞECİ GIORGETTI, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Âli Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, Department of Philosophical, Social, and Historical Foundations of Education, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Duygu AK BAŞOĞUL, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Âli Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Department of Turkish Education, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF FORESTRY

Assoc. Prof. Vedat BEŞKARDEŞ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Engineering, Department of Forest Entomology and Protection, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Hüseyin YURTSEVEN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Engineering, Department of Measurement Science and Cadastre, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Evren TERZİ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Industry Engineering, Department of Forest Biology and Wood Protection Technology, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Prof. Dr. İpek YELDAN KARAGÖZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Doğaç Niyazi ÖZÜÇELİK, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Ela TARAKÇI, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCES

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Hasan Ceyhun CAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Physical Education and Sports, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Orkun AKKOÇ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Department of Movement and Training Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Cemile Nihal YURTSEVEN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Sports Management, Department of Sports Management Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Prof. Dr. Tülay BAKIREL, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Bülent EKİZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, Department of Veterinary Animal Science, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Atila ATEŞ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, İstanbul, Türkiye

INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES AND LEGAL MEDICINE

Assoc. Prof. Selda MERCAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Natural Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Neylan ZİYALAR, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Social Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Gökhan ERSOY, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Forensic Sciences and Legal Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye

INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY

Prof. Dr. Işıl UZUNHASAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Division of Cardiology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Emir Özgür Barış ÖKÇÜN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Division of Cardiology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Selim ERENTÜRK, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, İstanbul, Türkiye

INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Prof. Dr. Zeynep Banu GÜNGÖR, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Biochemistry, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Gökşen KURAN ASLAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İstanbul, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Muhammed BAŞTUĞ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Hasan Ali Yücel Faculty of Education, Department of Elementary Education, Department of Elementary Education, İstanbul, Türkiye

INSTITUTE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Fırat Barış BARLAS, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Merve ERGİNER HASKÖYLÜ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. Deniz SAKARYA, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, Department of Nanotechnology, İstanbul, Türkiye

INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCES

Prof. Dr. Erdinç DURSUN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Emrah YÜCESAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Merve ALAYLIOĞLU, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, İstanbul, Türkiye

VOCATİONAL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY

Lect. Dr. Mehmet Özgür KUŞÇUOĞLU, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, School of Forestry, Department of Materials and Material Processing Technologies, Furniture and Decoration Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. Dr. Fatmagül BOURMAUD, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, School of Forestry, Department of Plant and Animal Production, Irrigation Technology Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. Ergün BACAK, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, School of Forestry, Department of Forestry, Hunting and Wildlife Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Hamza KURTKAPAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Health Services, Department of Social Services and Counseling, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Nur Jülide ALTINIŞIK, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. S. Çağatay DAYAN, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Health Services, Department of Dentistry Services, Denture Technology Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Assoc. Prof. Cansu ŞARKAYA İÇELLİOĞLU, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Social Sciences, Department of Wholesale and Retail Sales, Real Estate and Real Estate Management, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Özge İZDEŞ TERKOĞLU, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Social Sciences, Department of Foreign Trade, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Nuran ÇAKIR YILDIZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Social Sciences, Department of Marketing and Advertising, İstanbul, Türkiye

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES

Asst. Prof. Üyesi Orhan SEVİNDİK, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Technical Sciences, Department of Visual, Auditory Techniques and Media Production, Printing and Publishing Technologies Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Hakan ALP, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Technical Sciences, Department of Electronics and Automation, Radio and Television Technology Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Asst. Prof. Üyesi A.Erhan BAKIRCI, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Technical Sciences, Department of Property Protection and Security, Civil Defense and Firefighting Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Assoc. Prof. Filiz AKSU, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Processing, Food Technology Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Sema SANDIKÇI ATUNATMAZ, İstanbul University–Cerrahpaşa, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Processing, Food Technology Program, İstanbul, Türkiye

Assoc. Prof. Deniz AKTARAN BALA, İstanbul University

SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Lect. Tuğçe KILIÇ, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, School of Foreign Languages, School of Foreign Languages, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. Emre BAYRAKDAR, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, School of Foreign Languages, School of Foreign Languages, İstanbul, Türkiye

Lect. Gamze TURAN, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, School of Foreign Languages, School of Foreign Languages, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Publication Ethics

IUC University Press aims to adhere to the guidelines and core practices set forth by several organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (joint statement by COPE, DOAJ, OASPA).These guidelines and recommendations are designed to promote transparency, integrity, and best practices in scholarly publishing. By adhering to these standards, the booksaims to ensure that the research it publishes is of high quality and meets the ethical standards of the scientific community.

Medical research involving human subjects including research on identifiable human material and data should follow the WMA Declaration of Helsinki amended in 2013 to provide guidance on issues such as obtaining informed consent from participants, protecting their privacy and confidentiality, and avoiding harm to study participants.

All research involving human subjects, medical records, or human tissues must be reviewed and approved by a reviewer board, such as an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee, before it is conducted. This is to ensure that the research has been properly reviewed and approved, and to allow the book to verify that the research meets the ethical standards required for publication. If a study is exempted from the ethics committee approval, the authors must present a statement from the ethics committee explaining the reason for the exemption. This is to ensure that the research was reviewed by an ethics committee and that the decision to exempt the study was made in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.

For submissions without ethics committee approval, the IUC University Press will review the manuscript according to the COPE’s Research, Audit and Service Evaluations guideline. This guideline provides guidance on how to handle submissions that do not have ethics committee approval, and allows the book to assess the risks and potential ethical concerns associated with publishing the research. If the IUC University Press determines that the lack of ethics committee approval is a significant concern, the manuscript may be rejected after editorial review. This is to ensure that the book maintains high ethical standards and only publishes research that has been properly reviewed and approved by an ethics committee.

For books concerning research involving human subjects, it is required to include a statement indicating that informed consent was obtained from all participants. Informed consent should be documented in writing, and a copy of the informed consent form should be retained by the researchers for future reference. In the case of research involving children under the age of 18, the parent or guardian of the child must provide informed consent on behalf of the child. This is because children are considered to be a vulnerable population and may not have the capacity to fully understand the risks and benefits of participating in research.

Information on informed consent should be provided along with any other relevant details about how the research was conducted. It is the responsibility of the authors to protect the anonymity of study participants, and to ensure that the research is conducted in a way that respects their privacy and confidentiality. This is especially important for photographs that may reveal the identity of patients, as the publication of such photographs without proper consent could potentially violate the rights of the individuals depicted.

To protect the anonymity of patients in photographs, the authors should obtain signed releases from the patients or their legal representatives. These releases should indicate that the patients have given their consent for the publication of the photographs, and should specify any restrictions or conditions on the use of the photographs. The publication approval form for identifying clinical images must be submitted during the initial submission.

For studies involving animals, it is required to obtain approval of research protocols from an ethics committee. The ethics committee should review the research protocols to ensure that they are in compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations, such as the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th edition, 2011) and the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals (2012). These guidelines provide detailed information on how to conduct research involving animals in an ethical and humane manner, and are widely recognized as the standard for such research.

Authors/editors should provide detailed information on the ethical treatment of animals in their manuscript, including the measures taken to prevent pain and suffering. They can use the ARRIVE checklist, which is designed to help authors provide this information in a clear and comprehensive manner.

In addition to the ethical treatment of animals, authors/editors should also provide information on the measures taken to prevent pain and suffering. This is to ensure that the research is conducted in a humane manner, and to allow readers to verify that the research meets the relevant ethical standards.

Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct

All submissions are screened by a similarity detection software (Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate) multiple times during the peer-review and/or production processes.

When you are discussing others' (or your own) previous work, make sure that you cite the material correctly in every instance.

Authors are strongly recommended to avoid any form of plagiarism and ethical misconduct that are exemplified below.

Citation manipulation: The practice of manipulating the number of citations received by an author, book, journal or other publication through various means, such as self-citation, excessive citation of articles from the same journal, or the inclusion of honorary citations or citation stacking.

Self- plagiarism (text-recycling): The practice of using overlapping sections or sentences from the author's previous publications without properly citing them. This is considered to be a form of plagiarism, as it involves using someone else's work (in this case, the author's own work) without proper attribution.

Salami slicing: The practice of using the same data from a research study in several different articles. This is considered to be unethical, as it involves reporting the same hypotheses, population, and methods of a study in multiple papers.

Data Fabrication: The addition of data that never occurred during the gathering of data or experiments. This is considered to be a form of research misconduct, as it involves presenting false or misleading information as if it were real data.

Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct

All submissions are screened by a similarity detection software (Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate) multiple times during the peer-review and/or production processes.

When you are discussing others' (or your own) previous work, make sure that you cite the material correctly in every instance.

Authors are strongly recommended to avoid any form of plagiarism and ethical misconduct that are exemplified below.

Citation manipulation: The practice of manipulating the number of citations received by an author, book, journal or other publication through various means, such as self-citation, excessive citation of articles from the same journal, or the inclusion of honorary citations or citation stacking.

Self- plagiarism (text-recycling): The practice of using overlapping sections or sentences from the author's previous publications without properly citing them. This is considered to be a form of plagiarism, as it involves using someone else's work (in this case, the author's own work) without proper attribution.

Salami slicing: The practice of using the same data from a research study in several different articles. This is considered to be unethical, as it involves reporting the same hypotheses, population, and methods of a study in multiple papers.

Data Fabrication: The addition of data that never occurred during the gathering of data or experiments. This is considered to be a form of research misconduct, as it involves presenting false or misleading information as if it were real data.

Data Manipulation/Falsification: The practice of manipulating research data with the intention of giving a false impression. This can include manipulating images, removing outliers or "inconvenient" results, changing data points, and other forms of manipulation. This is also considered to be a form of research misconduct, as it involves presenting false or misleading information as if it were real data.

In the event of alleged or suspected research misconduct such as plagiarism, citation manipulation, or data falsification/fabrication, the Editorial Board will follow the appropriate COPE flowcharts to ensure that the allegations or suspicions are handled in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner.

The practice of manipulating research data with the intention of giving a false impression. This can include manipulating images, removing outliers or "inconvenient" results, changing data points, and other forms of manipulation. This is also considered to be a form of research misconduct, as it involves presenting false or misleading information as if it were real data.

In the event of alleged or suspected research misconduct such as plagiarism, citation manipulation, or data falsification/fabrication, the Editorial Board will follow the appropriate COPE flowcharts to ensure that the allegations or suspicions are handled in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner.

AUTHORSHIP

The approved statement by IUC University Press is summarized below. Authorship practices may vary depending on contexts, and deviations from fundamental rules should be limited, often requiring individual discretion.

1. Those who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work should be acknowledged as authors. Those who have provided other significant contributions should receive appropriate recognition.

2. In cases where research is carried out by specialized teams, individuals' roles and responsibilities may be confined to specific facets of the work.

3. All authors should participate in the manuscript creation process by reviewing drafts and granting approval for the final version.

4. A primary author should assume overall responsibility for the work, even if their understanding of every element may not be exhaustive.

5. This primary author should ensure that all authors adhere to essential authorship standards and must draft a succinct, written account of their contributions to the work, which must be endorsed by all authors. This record should be retained by the hosting department.

SEQUENCE OF AUTHORSHIP

Numerous approaches to determining the sequence of authorship exist across disciplines, research collectives, and nations. Authorship policies range from descending order of contribution to positioning the person who led manuscript composition or research at the forefront and the most experienced contributor at the end, as well as alphabetical or random arrangements. While the significance of a particular sequence might be understood within a specific context, there is no universally accepted meaning to authorship order. Consequently, the order of authorship cannot definitively indicate individual authors' respective contributions. Promotion panels, funding agencies, readers, and others seeking to comprehend authors' roles should refrain from attributing their own interpretations to authorship order, which may not align with the authors' intentions.

1. Authors should collectively determine the authorship sequence.

2. Authors must elucidate in their manuscript the contributions made by each author and the rationale behind the assigned order, enabling readers to accurately comprehend their roles.

3. The primary author should create a concise, documented explanation detailing the process of authorship sequencing.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. Research teams should openly discuss authorship matters at an early stage of their collaboration.

2. Disagreements about authorship are best resolved locally, either among the authors themselves or under the guidance of the laboratory head. If local efforts prove ineffective, the Faculty of Medicine can facilitate conflict resolution through its Ombuds Office.

3. Laboratories, departments, educational programs, and other entities endorsing scholarly endeavors should display both this statement and their customary practices for determining authorship and sequence, both on their platforms and within their operational guidelines. These entities should also include authorship guidelines in their orientation for new members.

4. Authorship should constitute a component of the mandatory research ethics course for all research fellows at authors’ universities.

5. Regular review of these policies is advisable due to the evolving nature of scientific inquiry and authorship conventions.

Declaration of Interests

Authors and editors must reveal any relationships or interests that may lead to an inappropriate influence or bias in their work. This should be done by disclosing any possible conflicts of interest through the online submission system while submitting their manuscript.

IUC University Press also requires and encourages individuals involved in the peer review process of submitted books to disclose any existing or potential competing interests that might lead to potential bias.

The Publishing Executive Board and the Publication Committee will handle cases of potential competing interests of editors, authors, or reviewers within the scope of relevant COPE flowcharts.

Financial Disclosure

IUC University Press requires authors to disclose any financial support they received to conduct their research. This information should be provided with submission.

The funding statement should include the name of any granting agencies, the grant numbers, and a description of each funder's role in the research. If the funder had no role in the research, this should be stated in the funding statement as well. This information is important for readers to understand the potential biases and conflicts of interest that may exist in the research.

Appeals and Complaint

The Publishing Executive Board and the Publication Committee is responsible for addressing appeals and complaints in accordance with the guidelines and recommendations of the COPE. If an author has an appeal or complaint, they should contact the editorial office directly to discuss their concerns. The Publishing Executive Board and the Publication Committee will review the case and make a decision based on COPE guidelines.

The Publication Committee have the final authority in the decision-making process for all appeals and complaints. In some cases, an ombudsperson may be assigned to resolve claims that cannot be resolved internally. It is important to note that the IUC University Press follows a fair and transparent process for handling appeals and complaints, with the goal of preserving the integrity of the scientific record.

Permission Policy

The IUC University Press Books’ content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License. Under this license, users are allowed to read, copy and redistribute the material in any format and adapt the material for any purpose immediately upon publication by giving the appropriate credit to the original work.

Disclaimer

The statements or opinions expressed in the chapters published in the book reflect the views of the author(s)/editor(s) and not the views of the IUC University Press and İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. IUC University Press and İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa are not responsible for the content of the manuscripts and do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in them. It is the responsibility of the authors to ensure that their work is accurate and well-researched, and the views expressed in their chapters are their own. IUC University Press and İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa simply provide a platform for the authors to share their work with the scientific community.

It is strongly advised to review the IUC University Press Books’ policies before submitting any books to ensure compliance with the guidelines.Books submitted for evaluation should be original and not previously presented or published in any electronic or print medium. If a there is a manuscript within the book which was previously presented at a conference or meeting, authors should provide detailed information about the event, including the name, date, and location of the organization.IUC University Press encourages authors to follow the ‘Sex and Gender Equity in Research – SAGER – guidelines’ when preparing their manuscripts to promote the inclusion of sex and gender considerations in research. Before submission, authors can consult EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators to produce clear, concise and accurate manuscripts that are easy to understand and free of common errors and pitfalls.

Format of the Book

Books should be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman font, with a font size of 12 points and 1.5 line spacing.

Language of Publication

Due to the international scientific language being English, if desired, the entire content of the books can be written in English.

Originality

Articles/chapters should be prepared by reviewing the most up-to-date literature related to their subject, and sources older than 10 years, except for exceptional cases, should not be used.

The chapters/articles to be published in the books should be original. Before publication, similarities of each article/chapter with other articles in the literature will be checked, and articles with a similarity rate of over 20% will be sent back to the authors for corrections.

Tables

Tables should be included in the main document, after the reference list, and they should be numbered consecutively in the order they are referred to within the text. Each table should have a descriptive title placed above it, and any abbreviations used in the table should be defined below the table by footnotes (even if they are defined in the main text). Tables should be created using the "insert table" command of the Word processing software, and they should be arranged clearly to make the data easy to read and understand. The data presented in the tables should not be a repetition of the data presented in the main text, but should support and enhance the main text.

Figures and Figure Legends

Figures should be submitted as separate files in TIFF or JPEG format, and they should not be embedded in the Word document. If a figure has subunits, each subunit should be submitted as a separate file, and the subunits should not be merged into a single image. The figures should not be labeled (a, b, c, etc.) to indicate subunits. Instead, the figure legend should be used to describe the different parts of the figure. Thick and thin arrows, arrowheads, stars, asterisks, and similar marks can be used on the images to support figure legends.

Images should be anonymized to remove any information that may identify individuals or institutions. The minimum resolution of each figure should be 300 DPI, and the figures should be clear and easy to read. Figure legends should be listed at the end of the each sections. Figures should be referred to within the main text, and they should be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are mentioned. 

Abbreviations

All acronyms and abbreviations used in the text should be defined at first use, both in the abstract and in the text. The abbreviation should be provided in parentheses following the definition, and it should be used consistently throughout the paper.Identifying productsWhen mentioning a drug, product, hardware, or software program in a manuscript, it is important to provide detailed information about the product in parentheses. This should include the name of the product, the producer of the product, and the city and country of the company. For example, if mentioning a Discovery St PET/CT scanner produced by General Electric in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, the information should be presented in the following format: "Discovery St PET/CT scanner (General Electric, Milwaukee, WI, USA)." Providing this information helps to ensure that the product is properly identified and credited.

References

The style of books should follow according to one of these styles, whichever is appropriate: the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition (2020), the AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition, İSNAD 2 Edition, MLA, 9th Edition, or the IEEE Citation Style.

In addition to the book files, authors are required to submit the following during the initial submission:

Copyright Agreement and Acknowledgement of Authorship Form,

And if necessary, the Publication Approval Form for Identifying Clinical Images form.

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