ISPEC International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities

The Effect of Parental Participation on The Success of Primary School Students: A Study on Teachers’ Opinions

Fatih KARAGÜZEL — 2025-03-31

The purpose of this study is to examine in depth the effect of parental involvement on student success from the perspective of teachers. It is thought that families have an important role in their children's education and that parental involvement positively affects students' success. It is of great importance that parents are aware of their responsibilities regarding their children's education, cooperate with the school and support their children. Parental participation is effective in many areas such as children's socialization processes, discipline, academic success and adaptation to school life. Parental participation in the education process can be defined as parents contributing to the development and education of their children attending educational institutions. In particular, it has existed as both a complementary and supportive factor to school learning in order to achieve students' academic success. Taking part in every step of the school-family cooperation process and participating in school activities will not only enable the school to achieve its goals but also bring about positive changes in student behavior. It is not possible to achieve the desired success in school students alone. The knowledge and skills given at school need to be stored and reinforced by their families. This research aimed to examine the distribution of parental input over student capacity in the growth of primary schools in Osmaniye. The study touched upon topics such as interviews with parents, the different dimensions of their parents, their changes, the changes of these changes, and the issues that prevent parents from separating. Research results show that parental components have a positive impact on academic achievement. However, it seems that some families do not attach enough importance to education. This study highlights the development of parent education and constitutes an important data source for educators and policy implementation.

Digitalization and Access Problems in Education After the Pandemic in the Example of Türkiye

Mehtap TOHUMOĞLU — 2025-04-01

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered quarantine and isolation processes on a global scale, leading to a deep crisis in all areas of life. This situation has caused significant changes felt in every sector of life, including education systems. The continuous development of technology and its integration in the field of education have highlighted the role of digitalization in this process. The pandemic has necessitated the rapid transfer of education methods to digital environments, causing traditional classroom environments to be replaced by online education platforms. The widespread use of distance education applications and the increasing use of digital tools in education have offered new opportunities in learning processes, while also bringing with them obstacles such as inequalities in access to technology and infrastructure problems. The aim of this study is to examine and determine the role of digitalization in education after the pandemic. The study addressed the concept of digitalization and its relationship with education, and examined the impact of the pandemic on the digitalization process in education. This study, which is a qualitative study, was conducted through a literature review supported by the document analysis method. The current status of digitalization in education after the pandemic, its effects on accessibility and student success were evaluated. As a result, the pandemic has shown that digitalization in education is an inevitable necessity and has presented an opportunity for the reshaping of education systems. In the near future, it is envisaged that digital learning will become a fundamental component of education rather than a support or alternative to face-to-face learning.

A Modern Dervish Story: Sadık Yalsızuçanlar

Levent BİLGİ — 2025-04-08

Sadık Yalsızuçanlar is a modern dervish himself, just like his works. He has produced works in many genres such as novels, stories, narratives, and essays. His dervishness also comes from a postmodern and surrealist feature in his works. One of the most important features of his novels is that he includes the lives of himself, his friends, his loved ones, and his environment. Sufi masters, saints, and friends of Allah are especially present in his works. Yalsızuçanlar also includes Sufi elements in his novels. He takes on Sufi masters such as Mevlana, Yunus Emre, Muhuddin i Arabi, and İmam-ı Rabbani. In this study, we tried to look at Yalsızuçanlar's dervish aspect through the novel Ustad: A Dem from Nur. The novel is a work that tells the author's own youth and Sufi development. The author tells his own spiritual development based on his family and close circle. Yalsızuçanlar is a very productive and prolific writer with over 100 works. In many of his novels, he actually tells about himself. The novel Dem is also a novel in which Yalsızuçanlar tells his personal adventure. In the novel, we actually read Sadık Yalsızuçanlar as a dervish. Yalsızuçanlar's whole life changes after he starts reading the works of the Master. The name of the Master of Yalsızuçanlar is never mentioned in the novel. He starts going to a house where books are read. He even stays there on holidays. He has now devoted himself to reading. As he reads, a spiritual bond forms between him and the Master. Gradually, Sadık Yalsızuçanlar's spiritual journey begins. Yalsızuçanlar goes to Ankara to study at university. His bond with his spiritual guide has become even stronger. Now he sees him even in his dreams. He constantly reads where he stays. Sadık Yalsızuçanlar turns into a modern dervish with this spiritual journey.

The Interaction Between Foreign Trade and the Logistics Performance Index in BRICS Countries

Tuba BOZKURT — 2025-04-10

BRICS is an international organization that brings together several countries with significant emerging national economies. Initially referred to as "BRIC," this formation was established in 2001 based on the belief that these nations would have a notable impact in terms of economic potential and growth. South Africa joined as a member in 2010, becoming the fifth country to form BRICS. Until recently, the group consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. However, as of January 1, 2024, the membership increased to 10 with the inclusion of new member states: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. These countries have come together, recognizing their shared economic, political, and strategic interests. The primary objectives of BRICS include influencing the global economic order, fostering development cooperation, and addressing issues such as global security. The member countries advocate for a fair restructuring of the governance of international financial institutions like the IMF and the World Bank, aiming for greater representation and influence of developing nations. BRICS member countries convene annually through a summit to discuss economic, political, and security matters. Additionally, they collaborate on issues such as economic cooperation, trade, and investment opportunities. Over time, BRICS has gained increasing influence, exerting more weight in the global economy. This study examines the relationship between BRICS' macroeconomic indicators, as shaped by its latest composition, and the logistics performance index. With the inclusion of new member states, BRICS has become even more powerful, significantly impacting the global economy, thereby underscoring the importance of this research. Furthermore, no prior study has been conducted on BRICS in its final composition as of 2024, enhancing the relevance of this work in contributing to the existing literature. The analysis reveals that the independent variables have a positive and supportive impact on the logistics performance index. It is observed that BRICS is progressing in line with its intended objectives.