https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/8 Units Affiliated to the Rectorate 2026-04-21T10:20:49Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1810 "I prefer to stay within my comfort zone": Exploring the causes and solutions of Iranian and Turkish EFL teachers' AI adoption reluctance Ghiasvand, Farhad; Seyri, Haniye; Demir, Selin Research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and second/foreign language (L2) education has recently become a flourishing line of thinking. However, the psycho-affective states of teachers regarding AI tools have received insufficient scholarly attention. To address this void, this cross-cultural study examined the causes and solutions of Iranian and Turkish English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' AI adoption reluctance. A total of 40 EFL teachers participated in a semi-structured interview and composed a narrative frame. The results of inductive thematic analysis indicated that a wide range of factors had caused Iranian and Turkish EFL teachers' AI adoption reluctance. Additionally, the participants in both contexts suggested some solutions for AI adoption reluctance, which involved similarities and dissimilarities. The findings are discussed, and implications are provided for EFL teachers and educators to encourage their acceptance and adoption of AI technologies in L2 education. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1807 Ports of connection multidisciplinary perspectives in elt Semeniuk Zümrütdal, Iryna; Küçükali, Selin As the organizers of the first international conference “Ports of Connection: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in ELT”, hosted by the English Preparatory Department of Pîrî Reis University, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all colleagues and partners whose support and collaboration made this event possible. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Birsen Tütüniş and invited scholars for generously accepting to be part of our conference and for sharing their valuable insights and expertise with our participants. This event is kindly supported by the Eaquals Member Event Fund, for which we are sincerely grateful. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our valued sponsors, UES, Macmillan and Gordion Akademi, for their generous support and contribution to making this conference possible. Our appreciation also goes to the members of the scientific committee for their time, expertise, and commitment in reviewing submissions and contributing to the academic quality of the conference. We would like to thank all presenters for their inspiring contributions, as well as the academic and administrative staff of the English Preparatory Department for their dedication and cooperation during the preparation process. Finally, we warmly thank all participants whose interest, engagement, and enthusiasm make this conference a meaningful platform for academic exchange and collaboration. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1788 International Symposium on Energy Management and Sustainability ISEMAS-25 Proceeding Book Söğüt, Mehmet Ziya As an effect of global climate change, energy and environmental problems have become a problem that triggers social sustainability and produces vital problems day by day. While the models developed in these processes, which are handled on a global scale, trigger a new perspective, the new frameworks put forward by comfort and sustainability affect the studies in this context. Today, while the effect of global warming is increasing as a measure of fossil-based pollution, the negativities caused by environmental problems trigger new problem areas such as thirst or drought, while the economic problems arising from the effect of change have also paved the way for climate migration. Fossil fuels, which have been the key to development and growth since the industrial revolution, have been replaced by alternative sources today, and these processes have increased the development of new resource management and technologies. As a matter of fact, while greenhouse gases caused by fossil fuel consumption such as coal, oil and natural gas show that they will continue in all scenarios in the near and medium term, carbon-free fuels and technologies that will replace them will create a different ecosystem with a new perspective. Energy and environmental sustainability has a comprehensive and predictable framework that includes many disciplines. As a matter of fact, the developments in these processes, which are generally considered as sustainability parameters, directly affect the environment, society, ecosystems and people. The International Symposium on Energy Management and Sustainability (ISEMAS) is a very important platform that opens new horizons for all researchers in the name of sustainability and supports scientific sharing on green transformation, reducing carbon emissions and clean energy solutions. In this context, ISEMAS 2025 brought together leading academics, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainability, enabling the presentation of impactful scientific studies. ISEMAS 2025 was successfully held as an online event organized by Piri Reis University, the Sustainable Development Association, and ASHRAE Turkish Chapter between 27-29 August 2025 and hosted by Piri Reis University. With the special and scientific sessions held at this event, innovative solutions and ideas to increase the sustainability of buildings and systems in many disciplines, especially energy and environment, were shared, and a multinational scientific environment was created. In the seminar, a wide range of topics were discussed with the main themes such as energy technologies and management, renewable energy technologies, smart cities, green buildings, energy efficiency and zero emissions, and effective sharing was developed with important Keynote and Invited Speakers in their fields of science around the world. In addition, nearly 70 papers were presented and information was shared in 13 different scientific sessions. ISEMAS 2025 has been an important step in terms of sectoral transformation, prioritizing green technologies and disseminating environmentally friendly approaches, beyond just sharing academic knowledge. ISEMAS 2025, followed by more than 400 participants on the online platform, brought together a number of important topics from energy production to industrial processes and life cycle analysis. ISEMAS 2025 also provided an environment for the presentation of new perspectives on the environment and energy sustainability, especially energy management and technologies. In this context, ISEMAS 2025 has also introduced a framework to users to be an important guide on the energy solutions of the future. I would like to thank Piri Reis University Rector Prof. Dr. Nafiz Arıca for their contributions to the realization of ISEMAS 2025, all speakers, academics, supporters and the organizing committee, and I would like to reiterate my belief that this symposium will further strengthen knowledge and cooperation networks in the field of energy and environmental sustainability.. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12960/1787 Modernist Roots, Post-Postmodern Unfolding: Reclaiming Meaning through T. S. Eliot’s Poetic Vision Küçükali, Selin This article examines T. S. Eliot’s poetry, showing how it serves as a significant precursor to post-postmodern sensibilities. Grounded in symbolic language and rich allusions, Eliot’s poetry still manages to convey genuine emotions, providing a thoughtful and honest reflection on human experience and cultural dislocation. His depiction of disillusionment isn’t without hope; instead, it creates a space for readers to discover connection, meaning, and purpose even in times of cultural and spiritual uncertainty. Eliot empowers his audience to help piece together meaning from the fragments, establishing his work as a timeless link between individual experiences and universal human truths. By skillfully blending complexity with accessibility, Eliot’s work continues to resonate through the ages, establishing him as a key figure in the literary landscape. Although T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Waste Land” is widely recognized as a pivotal work of modernism, it also anticipates the emergence of post-postmodernism. Theories discussed provide the theoretical framework for the research, and the arguments presented are grounded in textual references. By analyzing the selected poem, the study reveals how Eliot weaves together symbolic complexity, fragmented structures, and cultural references, all while maintaining a striking emotional honesty and a beautifully crafted lyrical voice. The approach here blends literary analysis with a post-postmodern theoretical lens and focuses on the reader to underscore how they actively shape meaning. The article argues that while Eliot’s poetry is firmly grounded in modernist aesthetics, it creates a reading experience that invites personal engagement and rekindles hope in the face of disillusionment, traits that resonate strongly with the spirit of post-postmodern literature. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z