Browsing by Author "Aydogdu, Ceyda Cihan"

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Nurturing Soft Skills in Engineering Education With Interactive Activities
(Necmettin Erbakan Univ, 2024) Atlamaz, Tuba Arabaci; Bengu, Elif; Aydogdu, Ceyda Cihan; Soylu, Sebnem
In today's job market, soft skills are increasingly crucial, surpassing technical knowledge. Traditional lectures fall short in teaching these skills, prompting universities to explore new methods of instruction. A Turkish public university introduced a curriculum with non-disciplinary courses called Personal Development Pathway (PDP) courses for its Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department. These courses aim to enhance soft skills, motivate students, foster positive relationships, and improve employability. Employing Positive Education approach, the PDP courses include hands-on learning, one-onone meetings, exercises, interactions with professionals, and self-reflection. This study evaluates four PDP courses that are offered for first-, second-, and third-year EEE students. It explores how these courses, designed similarly but offered in different semesters, enhanced EEE students' soft skills and their understanding of course concepts. A questionnaire was administered to sixty-one students after four semesters of teaching. Data triangulation utilized journals, interviews, and reflections. Data showed increased motivation, improved interpersonal skills, and enhanced confidence in self-expression among students. Despite the collaborative effort and time required from instructors, these courses seem to provide valuable opportunities for students to enhance their competence and success in future careers.
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The Rise of Digital Responsibility: Insights From Türkiye's Banking and E-Commerce Sectors
(Wiley, 2025) Aydogdu, Ceyda Cihan; Karsak, Banu Mujde Baskan
This study examines how the concept of corporate digital responsibility (CDR) principles, such as data security, transparency, and digital inclusivity, is integrated into the corporate structures of the banking and e-commerce sectors in T & uuml;rkiye. The objective is to identify sector-specific key trends, challenges, and strategic approaches related to the adoption of CDR in corporate frameworks. By presenting a comparative analysis of two critical sectors, this research highlights the sectoral differences in understanding and implementing CDR. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research utilizes semi-structured interviews with senior executives, corporate communication directors, IT professionals, and legal experts. The interviews were thematically analyzed and digitized using Python-based coding tools to enhance analytical consistency and depth. The findings indicate that the banking sector demonstrates greater maturity in CDR awareness and an institutionalized approach to CDR, particularly in areas related to data security and regulatory compliance. Conversely, the e-commerce sector shows slower and more fragmented progress, lagging in the adoption and implementation of CDR principles. Both sectors require significant improvements to align with global CDR standards. The study also underlines the importance of cross-sector collaboration, government enforcement mechanisms, and user-driven demands in fostering responsible digital ecosystems. Future studies should employ quantitative methods to evaluate the regulatory and cultural influences on digital responsibility. Furthermore, research that focuses on consumer perspectives, the long-term development of regulatory compliance, and compares different emerging economies will help broaden the current literature on CDR.