Browsing by Author "Öztürk S."

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An analysis on tourism participation motivations
(2021-08-27) Öztürk S.; Dönmez Y.
Cultural heritage city Safranbolu
(2021-03-22) Öztürk S.; Dönmez Y.
Determination of the perceived quality of urban life in new and traditional housing textures
(2014-01-01) Öztürk S.; Bozdoʇan E.
In this study, the perceived life quality of individuals residing in the Kastamonu districts of Hepkebirler, where traditional texture is concentrated, and ̄nönü, one of the new settlement regions, were assessed on the basis of the issues of architecture and urban planning (7 scales), open and green areas (8 scales), and reinforcement components (12 scales). The study determined that the district of ̄nönü had a higher level of perceived life quality than the district of Hepkebirler for all criteria, excluding ease of transportation to the city centre and public areas, with respect to architecture and urban planning. This was also true for all criteria with respect to outdoor green area reinforcements, except lighting units, waste bins, and food and beverage units. It was also determined that perceived urban life quality was high in both settlements with respect to ease of transportation and, at the lowest level, sufficiency of parking space. This study can be the basis for a model for determining the perceived life quality of medium-sized cities in Turkey.
Determining management strategies for the Sarikum Nature Protection Area
(2015-03-01) Öztürk S.
In recent years, many environmental problems have become important factors in promoting the economic need to develop tourist activity: climate change such as energy wars, increasing hunger and aridity, population increases in urban areas, excessive and unthinking use of natural resources, difficult international relations, economic competition, and increasing environmental stress. Trends in global tourism have changed with changes in culture and our attitude to nature. Changes in both the profile and consumption patterns of tourists have called for the need to balance the use of natural and cultural assets with the need to adequately protect them. In this study, the Sarikum Nature Protection Area (SNPA) was selected as a case study because of its significance as a Turkish wetland area and the variety of different ecosystems coexisting within it. The study focussed on management strategies, but also provides a broader strategy for an area that currently has no management plan. Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analyses of the area were gathered and analyzed using R′WOT analysis (ranking + SWOT), a multi-criteria assessment method, in order to determine strategies, obtain the participation of interest groups, and assess their opinions and attitudes. The analysis showed the following: the rich biological diversity and the existence of endemic species were the reserve’s most significant strength; the presence of natural areas in surrounding regions was the most significant opportunity; the shortage of infrastructure and lack of legal regulation of ecotourism was the most significant weakness; and the lack of a management plan was the most immediate threat.
Determining management strategies for the Sarikum Nature Protection Area.
(2015-03-01T00:00:00Z) Öztürk, Sevgi; Ozturk, S
In recent years, many environmental problems have become important factors in promoting the economic need to develop tourist activity: climate change such as energy wars, increasing hunger and aridity, population increases in urban areas, excessive and unthinking use of natural resources, difficult international relations, economic competition, and increasing environmental stress. Trends in global tourism have changed with changes in culture and our attitude to nature. Changes in both the profile and consumption patterns of tourists have called for the need to balance the use of natural and cultural assets with the need to adequately protect them. In this study, the Sarikum Nature Protection Area (SNPA) was selected as a case study because of its significance as a Turkish wetland area and the variety of different ecosystems coexisting within it. The study focussed on management strategies, but also provides a broader strategy for an area that currently has no management plan. Strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analyses of the area were gathered and analyzed using R'WOT analysis (ranking + SWOT), a multi-criteria assessment method, in order to determine strategies, obtain the participation of interest groups, and assess their opinions and attitudes. The analysis showed the following: the rich biological diversity and the existence of endemic species were the reserve's most significant strength; the presence of natural areas in surrounding regions was the most significant opportunity; the shortage of infrastructure and lack of legal regulation of ecotourism was the most significant weakness; and the lack of a management plan was the most immediate threat.
Ecotourism after Covid
(2021-08-27) Dönmez Y.; Öztürk S.
Ecotourism and geographical information systems applications
(2020-03-02) Dönmez Y.; Öztürk S.
A compilation of current academic studies on the tourism sector of Turkey, the 23 chapters of this book have been written by tourism academicians who are experts in their respective fields. The chapters contain qualitative or quantitative research data and current statistical data, making this book useful for academic research. I thank all the contributors and dedicate this book to my family.
Management alternatives in national park areas: The case of ilgaz mountain national park
(2015-01-01) Öztürk S.; Ayan S.
National parks are the biggest and most important nature conservation systems in Turkey, but no effective protection approach has been applied in Turkey since the national park was established in 1976. Ilgaz Mountain National Park (IMNP) is a very important mountain ecosystem with its abundance of biological, natural and cultural diversity. It also has aesthetic and recreational potential and winter tourism facilities to attract a great number of visitors. But tourism policy in the area is not sustainable and there are management issues. For these reasons, all the factors and their alternatives were determined and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used to find the best management alternative. The model of protection-supported usage (0.3903) emerged as the most suitable management alternative.
The contribution of urban road trees on improving the air quality in an urban area
(2015-01-01) Öztürk S.; Bozdoǧan E.
Landscape plantings in avenues, boulevards, and medians play a prominent role in the construction of outdoor green areas, and contribute both aesthetically and functionally. Roadside planting requires ecological, biological, aesthetic, and technical knowledge and is considered to be multidirectional. One of the most significant functions of roadside planting is the improvement of air quality caused by decreasing atmospheric pollution. Within this scope, the purpose of this study was to determine the metal accumulation of the roadside plants in Kastamonu city, Turkey. Metal accumulation was measured in 80 individual leaves belonging to 18 species inhabiting a 10.5 kilometer-long route in Kastamonu. Results showed that, between the measured elements, zinc (Zn) was accumulated at the highest levels, followed by copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd), in the given order. Highest Zn, Cd, and Cu levels were detected in Betula pendula, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Catalpa bignonioides, respectively, and the highest Ni and Pb levels were found in Acer campestre. These species are frequently used in urban green areas due to their aesthetic characteristics and their ability to accumulate heavy metals and improving the air quality. We suggest that these plants may be useful for monitoring air pollution.