Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of Social Science Institute

28-39

Authors: N-Erdal Nematollah FANİD

In the Medieval Ages significant developments has emerged against the idea of “sovereignty belongs to God and Pope represents Him”. This innovation while acknowledging that the sovereignty is divine, also put forward the idea of its tangible manifestation in time and space however carrying human qualities and accomplishing through people. In our study, we will focus on with which concepts the source of power legitimized from Medieval Ages to New Ages and what kind of transformation this legitimacy had and in which processes from gods to kings, from kings to public and nation, and how the legitimacy based on “sovereignty of nations” concept of legitimacy in the modern state. The content of the concept of nation sovereignty which is the principle of legitimacy in modern state should be discussed within the institutional issues. Concept of sovereignty converted and interchanged in the framework of historical experience of legitimacy mechanisms will create the ground for dominating on every institute of politics in today’s society. Keywords: Sovereignty, nation, public, government, political power, legitimacy

57-72

Authors: Ahmet AYDIN, Mehmet ÖZMEN, Ömer Akgün TEKİN

In this study, it is aimed to find out, job satisfaction levels of employees and the effects of demographic characteristics on job satisfaction of employees. As research method, at first, a literature review made by researchers. After literature review a questionnaire applied on employees and the collected datas analysed by SPSS. The population of this reseach is consist of employees of three different fisheries and aquaculture enterprises that are carry on the activities on Mediterannean Region of Turkey. In this research, to collect datas, Minnesota’s job satisfaction scale and a demographic form were used. To find out the effects of demographic characteristics on job satisfaction t tests and Anova analyses were used. As the result of this research, it is found out that, employees have a high level job satisfaction and the job satisfaction level is changes by professional time, by department and by position. Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Demographic Characteristics, Fisheries and Aquaculture Enterprises, Working Periods, Working Department, Employee Position.

82-101

Authors: Ali Murat ALPARSLAN

Abstract The purpose of the research is to determine what are the antecedents of job satisfaction, satisfaction from the university and extra-role behavior of the academic staff. The research has been carried out on the 239 academic staff of Mehmet Akif University. In this quantitative study which is carried out via survey, the antecedents that are affecting positively the job satisfaction, respectively; the attitude of academic encouragement, the environment of collaboration/cooperation within the academi staff and the satisfaction from the administrative affairs. In addition, the elements that are affecting positively the satisfaction from the university are respectively; satisfaction with the unit, the attitude of academic encouragement, job satisfaction, the satisfaction from the administrative affairs, perceived organizational support and the communication diversions with the administration and the other unities. The behaviors of the fact that the academic staff have made extra efforts more than necessary on behalf of their own university have been affected firstly by the environment of collaboration/cooperation at high level, secondly by job satisfaction and finally by the positive attitude of the administration towards academic encouragement. With the inference from these findings, the satisfaction of the academic staff can be enabled by the job satisfaction, academic encouragements, social relations with the manager and colleagues, the manager’s positive attitudes and behaviors that are open to communication and the efficiency of the administrative personnel and administrative affairs Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Extra-role Behavior, Satisfaction From University, Satisfaction From Unit, Academic Staff

121-132

Authors: Konur ALP DEMİR, Hikmet YAVAŞ

State which operates in a country as the most powerful and superior is a lively entity by means of executive administration. However the component which transfers the state from the abstract concept to concrete reality, living in the realm of state. Therefore the human constitutes the most important component of the concept of state. The administration, which is an executive instrument, can be gained reality in the essence of human. The main objective of this essay is to emphasize the truth of being the main aim of the administration is not to be a means of human, but it is the fundamental aim of it from the advice “You have to keep alive the human if you want to keep on the essence of state!”. In this context, the human has qualified as an autonomous living being and has directly reconciled with the principle of subsidiarity which is the principle of organization. As a concept, the autonomous human changes the comprehension of administration and the state will be able to keeps on its presence as long as being existed the human and it sets a model for administration which reaches the 22th century securely. In this context, this study is trying to analyze the model of state and administration, varying according to autonomous human and need to be changed comprehension. At the same time, in this study it is emphasized that the need to enter into a process of change according to the role of autonomous human. Keywords: Government, Administration, Autonomy, Autonomous Human, The Principle of Subsidiarity

144-162

Authors: Nil Esra DAL, Veysel DAL

Abstract The purpose of this research is to investigate individuals’ social network sites usage habits and to verify the correlations between personality traits and individuals’ social network sites usage, and personality differences within the context of social network sites membership . In this context, a quantitative research has been conducted with 350 college students between the ages 15 and 24 using social network sites actively. The research results show that there is a significant and linear relationship between daily average time spent on social network sites and “Agreeableness”, “Openness to Experiences” personality traits mean scores. It has been found out that male participants' average daily time spent on social network sites are significantly much more different than the female participants. It is clearly understood that individuals’ average scores related to personality traits are significantly different within the social network sites membership. Keywords: Social Network Sites, Personality, Big Five Personality Factor Model

192-202

Authors: Gizem SAYGILI, Songül TEHNELDERE

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine reflective thinking skills of educational employees working at different type education institutions in terms of some variables. 132 individuals participated to study voluntarily. %34.8 of participants is male, %65.2 is female. Besides, %50 of participants Works at private school, %42.4 works at public school and %7.6 works at university. Questionnaire form comprised of two sections was used as data collection material. In the first section, individual knowledge form developed by researchers. Determination Scale of Reflective Thinking Skills is existed in the second section. Scale is comprised of 4 sub-dimensions in the shape of constant and oriented thinking, opened mindedness, interrogative and effective education, teaching responsibility and scientificity, researcher, being visionary and sincere, viewing to vocation. SPSS 15.0 for Windows Package Program was used in analysis of data obtained. In the result of applied analyses, no significant difference was found in reflective thinking score considering gender, martial status and education level (p>0.05). Significant difference was found in being visionary and sincere considering school types (p<0.05), participants having bachelor education level had the best scores. In the viewing to vocation, participants working at moderate level socio-economic schools had higher score other participants significantly (p<0.05). According to professional seniority there were significant differences at reflective thinking score sub-dimensions except of being visionary and sincere, viewing to vocation (p<0.05). As a result, it was found that the most effective factor affecting reflective thinking skills of teacher is professional seniority. Other factors have a little effect on reflective thinking skills. Keywords: Reflective thinking, Thinking Skills, Teacher Education

227-239

Authors: Bilge Ayca POLAT BECKS

Abstract The site of Şeref Höyük, which according to incriptions has been identified with Komama already in the 19th century, is located in the central parts of Pisidia between valleys leading further to the southwest. The territory of the Roman colony town Komama includes the former Lake Kestel (Paludes) and the hills above İncirhan to the north, the eastern flanks of Mount Kestel to the west, and the massive rock of Kızılkaya to the east. This article deals with a hill-top site that was discovered in 2014 in the course of the survey project “Şeref Höyük / Komama and its environs” on the northern border. The site is named Pancarlı Tepe on the topographic map and consists of a fortified acropolis and a lower settlement that is also surrounded by a defensive wall. The small acropolis is located on the highest point of the hill, its fortification wall shows an irregular oval plan. Inside the acropolis several walls were encountered with the remains of a large rectangular building in the center. All fortifications walls were constructed in dry rubble technique with irregular polygonal masonry and without the use of mortar. In contrast to the acropolis, no building remains were found in the lower settlement. The site of Pancarlı Tepe controls an ancient caravan route that leads from İncirhan northwards to Seydiköy and which was paved with stones in Selçuk times. It is known that this caravan track follows an ancient route. On the surface of the site some silex flakes and a few ceramic sherds were found. Amongst the ceramic material are some possible Iron Age forms as well as Hellenistic and Roman wares. The exact function of this site with its important strategic location could probably be revealed with further investigations. Keywords: Pisidia, Komama, Dried Kestel Lake, Pancarlı Tepe, Territorium