Dr. Sakir Güler is an Associate Professor in Communication Science at Suleyman Demirel University, specializing in digital media and communication strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences from Usak University. His research focuses on the impact of digital media on psychological factors (e.g., self-esteem) and political behavior (e.g., participation). He has published in leading academic journals and contributed to key book chapters in the field. Dr. Güler serves as an editor and a member of the scientific board for various journals in the field of communication studies. He mentors undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as Communication Psychology, Political Communication, and Social Psychology. He actively engages in international symposiums and scientific committees, advancing global communication studies.
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Prof. Dr. Ramazan Erdem received his bachelor's degree in 1994, his master's degree in 1997, and his doctorate in 2003 in Health Management from Hacettepe University (Türkiye). In 2009, he became an Associate Professor in Management and Organization, and in 2014, he was promoted to Professor. Since 2009, he has been a faculty member and head of the Department of Health Management in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Süleyman Demirel University. Prof. Erdem is a member of the Health Administrators Association, the European Union Health Research Center (ABSAM), the International Strategic Health Research Center (USSAM), and the Medical Decision Science Association of Taiwan (MEDSAT). Additionally, he has served on the Board of the Institute for Turkish Health Policy Studies since 2017. His main research interests include critical management and medical studies, health sociology, and the impact of global warming and climate change on healthcare. He holds leadership roles in several academic initiatives, including founding the Workshop of Critical Perspectives in Management (2017) and the Workshop of Health Sociology (2020). Currently, he directs the Thematic Research Group on Global Warming, Climate Change, and Healthcare Services, focusing on sustainable healthcare solutions in response to environmental challenges.
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