The Meeting Point of Young Researchers
21 December 2024
TÜRGEV Platform Studies 4th National Student Congress: The Meeting Point of Young Researchers
As TÜRGEV, we organized the 4th National Student Congress on Platform Studies on December 20–21 at Marmara University Prof. Dr. Raşit Küçük Conference Hall, with the aim of supporting young researchers and contributing to the academic world. This year, with the theme of "Memory and Space", the congress brought together original and innovative studies from various disciplines such as social sciences, law, education, and health.
Academic Contributions from Young Researchers
Over the course of two days, 18 young researchers presented meticulously prepared papers to the academic world. Each participant carried out in-depth research in their field, bringing original studies addressing important issues to the congress.
An Inspiring Start with Opening Speeches
Our congress began with the welcoming speech of our Chairwoman Av. Hatice Akıncı Yılmaz. Inspirational opening speeches by our Board Member Dr. Esra Albayrak and our Council Member Assoc. Prof. Kübra Güran Yiğitbaşı, who have always supported our foundation’s activities and contributed to our work, added meaning to our program.
Eighteen of our researchers presented their papers over the two days of the congress.
The first session of the first day of the congress, the Social Sciences Platform – Psychology Session, was chaired by Clinical Psychologist Sultan Işık Atalan. In this session, Hatice Küçükaltay presented the paper “The Relationship Between Depression and Fibromyalgia Syndrome in University Students,” Rabia Gürcan presented “An Examination of the Impact of Education on Family Life Satisfaction in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood,” and Akile Nisa Öksüz presented “The Inconsistency Between Our Attitudes and Behaviors.”
In the second session, the Education Platform was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Ayşe Dilşad Yakut. In this session, Fatma Zehra Demir presented the paper “An Analysis of the Book Fadiş by Gülten Dayıoğlu in the Context of Core Values,” Meryem Süeda Çoban presented “An Analysis of the Children’s Literature Work The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse in the Context of Values Education,” and Kübra Alibaşoğlu presented “An Examination of Arabic Teacher Candidates’ Self-Efficacy in Speaking Skills.”
In the third session, the Social Sciences Platform was chaired by Assist. Prof. Uygar Aydemir. In this session, Fatma Betül Erdem presented “The Positioning of Blue-Collar Women Against the Ideal of White-Collar Women,” Beyza Can presented “The Formation of Social Integration of Refugee Women Beyond Meeting Their Basic Human and Social Needs,” and Büşra Halıcı presented “Is There a Perception Among Conservative Youth That Secular Discourse is Dominant?”
On the first session of the second day of the congress, the Law Platform was chaired by Assist. Prof. Zeynep Feyza Eker Ayhan. In this session, Feyzanur Sözbilir presented “The Place and Application of Chemical Castration in Comparative Law,” and Nisa Gül Akpınar presented “The Principle of Non-Refoulement in the Context of the ECHR and Turkish Law.”
In the second session of the second day, the Social Sciences Platform was chaired by Prof. Dr. Alev Erkilet Başer. In this session, Eric Rahmun presented “The Development of the Islamic Economy According to Maurice Lombard,” Eslem Nur Akbayır presented “With the Traces of the Past: The Modern Reflection of the Andalusian Heritage,” Hanım Zeynep Öztürk presented “The Compatibility of the Designs of Good and Evil Characters with Their Roles in Disney Princess Animations,” and Amine Ülker presented “International Students’ Perception of Urban Culture.”
In the final session of the congress, the Medicine and Health Platform was chaired by Assist. Prof. Ayşenur Günaydın Akyıldız. In this session, Berra Nur Kara presented “The Use of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Theranostics,” Canan Solmaz presented “The Use of CRISPR/Cas9 Technology in the Treatment of GNE Myopathy,” and Semanur Esen presented “The Effect of Gut Microbiota on Neurodegenerative Diseases.”
Looking to the Future with Hope
As TÜRGEV, in addition to supporting the academic success of young people, we aim to increase their self-confidence, bring their scientific work to society, and raise the leaders of the future. Such organizations provide important opportunities for our youth to discover their potential, while encouraging them to reach greater goals.
As our Chairwoman Av. Hatice Akıncı Yılmaz stated:
“The theme of our congress, ‘Memory and Space,’ is extremely meaningful for all of us. Memory is a very powerful source that shapes the identity, values, and history of a society. The events we experience in our geography guide our future while placing a great responsibility on us as a nation. This responsibility reminds us of the importance of passing on justice, conscience, and the understanding of humanity to future generations.”
With this awareness, we will continue to work with all our strength to ensure that our young people walk confidently towards the future.
