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Item type:Item, Plastic and Hardened Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete(Eastern Mediterranean University, 2025) Kandi, Kiavash; Eren, Özgür (Supervisor)In recent years, addition of supplementary cementitious material (SCM) as a partial replacement to cement has widely increased. Utilization of Silica fume (SF) in self-compacting concrete (SCC) have demonstrated numerous advantages in terms of rheological and mechanical properties. This thesis describes experimental procedures related to silica fume self-compacting concrete having W/C of 0.5. It also investigates the impact of 3 different percentages (5, 7.5 and 10 %) SF as a substitute for cement on plastic properties of SCC by performing slump flow, J-Ring, V-funnel and L-box tests. Regarding the mechanical performance of SCC, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity, Schmidt hammer test, flexural strength and absorption test were conducted. Results from this study showed, increasing percentage of silica fume led to decrease in workability of SCC. Respecting the compressive strength values, rising SF percentage up to 10% caused improvement in performance of SCC, however, best performance was found to be incorporation of 7.5% silica fume in concrete. The results obtained from tensile and flexural values of SCC exhibited similar manners respecting strength enhancement. Moreover, increment of silica fume amounts decreased absorptivity and volume of permeable voids in concrete. Keywords: self-compacting concrete, silica fume, workability, slump flow, compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, absorption.Item type:Item, Shopping Styles amongst Different Cultural and Ethnic Groups in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus(Eastern Mediterranean University, 2022) Gbadero, Oluwatobiloba Michael; Koksal, Mehmet Haluk (Supervisor)The term "shopping style" refers to a mental attitude that describes an individual’s approach to making shopping decisions. Consumers from various ethnic groups are believed to have a shopping style that is native to their ethnic backgrounds. With this in view, marketing professionals are bequeathed with the responsibility to investigate the various ethnicities present in the market and modify their marketing strategies in such a manner that rhymes with the respective shopping styles of these ethnicities. This thesis is concerned with investigating if the various ethnic groups in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus adopt different shopping styles and also to ascertain the shopping styles of these ethnic groups. To achieve these, the study adopted a quantitative approach. It is important to highlight that the study delimited the ethnic groups to Africans, Arabs, Iranians, and Turks. Data was collected via the use of electronic questionnaires (Google Forms) from a sample of 162 consumers of diverse ethnicities living in Famagusta. Obtained data was analysed with the help of multilinear correlation, regression and t-test. This was done via the aid of SPSS version 20.0. According to findings, there was no difference between ethnic groups in terms of quality, recreational, price, novelty-fashion, impulse, habit, and confused-by-overchoice shopping styles. On the other hand, there were differences between these ethnic groups in terms of brand consciousness and endorsement shopping styles. Also, the study found out that Africans made use of price shopping style as against other ethnic groups which made use of recreational, price and confused-by-overchoice shopping styles. Further to this, the study recommended that marketers in Famagusta should design their marketing strategies in line with price, recreational and confused-by-overchoice shopping styles. Doing this would trigger an increased patronage of their products and services. Keywords: shopping styles, ethnicity, culture, purchase intention.Item type:Item, Üniversite Hazırlık Okulu Öğrencilerinde Kaygı ve Uyum Arasındaki İlişki Sosyal Desteğin Aracı Rolü(Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, 2025) Sayar, Başak; Kağan, Sertan (Tez Danışmanı)Bu araştırma, üniversiteye yeni başlayan öğrencilerde kaygı düzeyi, algılanan sosyal destek ve üniversiteye uyum arasındaki yordayıcı ilişkileri belirlemek ve bu ilişkiler doğrultusunda oluşturulan yapısal modeli test etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmaya Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti’nde bulunan Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi Yabancı Diller ve İngilizce Hazırlık Okulu’nda öğrenim gören 320’si kadın, 180’i erkek olmak üzere toplam 500 öğrenci katılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Üniversiteye Uyum Ölçeği, Kaygı Ölçeği ve Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında yapısal eşitlik modeli analizi için SPSS Statistics 25 ve AMOS 21 programlarından yararlanılmıştır. Değişkenler arasındaki korelasyonel ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla Pearson Momentler Çarpımı Korelasyon Katsayısı hesaplanmış; cinsiyet ve barınma koşulları gibi demografik değişkenler açısından anlamlı fark olup olmadığını test etmek amacıyla t-testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) uygulanmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, öğrencilerin üniversiteye uyum düzeyleri ile kaygı düzeyleri arasında doğrudan anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmazken, sosyal desteğin bu iki değişken arasında aracı bir role sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca sosyal desteğin kaygıyı negatif yönde etkilediği ve uyumu pozitif yönde yordadığı saptanmıştır. Öğrencilerin sosyal destek düzeyleri arttıkça kaygı düzeylerinin düştüğü ve üniversiteye uyumlarının arttığı görülmüştür. Kadın öğrencilerin kaygı düzeyleri erkek öğrencilere kıyasla anlamlı düzeyde yüksek bulunurken; kadınların sosyal ve akademik uyum düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Barınma koşullarına göre kaygı, sosyal destek ve uyum düzeyleri arasında anlamlı bir fark gözlenmemiştir. Yapısal model sonuçları, üniversite yaşamına uyum sürecinde sosyal desteğin hem doğrudan hem de dolaylı etkiler gösterdiğini ve önemli bir psikolojik kaynak olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Araştırmanın genel bulguları, üniversiteye yeni başlayan öğrencilerin uyum sürecinde sosyal desteğin koruyucu bir rol üstlendiğini ve kaygının olumsuz etkilerini hafiflettiğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, sosyal destek, üniversite yaşamındaki stres ve belirsizliklerle baş etmede etkili bir kaynak olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Üniversiteye uyum, kaygı, sosyal destek, yapısal eşitlik modeli, cinsiyet, barınma koşullarıItem type:Item, Analyzing Causes of Delays in Financial Institution-Funded Road Projects(Eastern Mediterranean University, 2025) Ghasemi, Tara; Çelik, Tolga (Supervisor); Youssefi, Iman (Co-Supervisor)Delays in road infrastructure projects funded by multilateral development banks like the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank are still a serious issue. They harm economic returns, public service delivery, and investment efficiency. This study examines the factors, trends, and statistical correlations that contribute to delays in road infrastructure projects financed by development banks in developing regions. Utilizing an extensive dataset of 702 projects financed by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, the study employs descriptive, inferential, and predictive statistical methodologies to analyze the impact of project attributes—such as type, duration, complexity, and accessibility—on schedule performance. The study utilizes Project Completion Reports and Implementation Completion Reports to quantify the magnitudes of delays and cost overruns, while also identifying significant causal factors such as environmental conditions, logistics of materials and equipment, contractor inefficiencies, and financial constraints. Descriptive and frequency analyses demonstrate considerable variability in project duration, cost, and scale, highlighting the diversity of road development initiatives. Association tests and non-parametric methods (Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-square) show that the type and complexity of a project. Descriptive and frequency analyses show that the duration, cost, and scale of road development projects vary a lot, which shows how different these efforts are. Association tests and non-parametric methods (Kruskal–Wallis, Chi-square) indicate that project type and complexity significantly affect delay severity, while length and accessibility do not exhibit statistically significant effects. Logistic regression analysis corroborates these findings, emphasizing the predictive efficacy of structural complexity and institutional-financial variables in classifying delays. The study provides a data-driven framework for comprehending delay dynamics in large-scale infrastructure delivery by integrating empirical evidence with insights from construction and transportation management theory. The results provide actionable guidance for policymakers, financiers, and project managers, emphasizing the importance of complexity-sensitive planning, enhanced financial governance, and targeted risk mitigation strategies to improve the timeliness and efficiency of road infrastructure development. Keywords: Road Infrastructure, Development Banks, Project Delays, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Kruskal–Wallis, Cost OverrunItem type:Item, The Role of Venetian Architecture in Defining City Identity: The Case of Famagusta(Eastern Mediterranean University, 2024) Soussan, Kawtar; Uluçay, Pınar (Supervisor)Architecture is extremely significant in shaping cities' urban fabric, influencing and displaying their physical, social, cultural, and economic traits. Several scholarly texts have delved into the role of architecture in defining city identity. Around this topic were found key theories: Genius Loci and place theory, which point out the unique spirit and experience of places; or Critical Regionalism and Postmodernism, which focus on local context and cultural responses; or Kevin Lynch's ‘Image of the City’ and Urban Morphology, which highlight structural elements shaping urban identity; and concepts of cultural and symbolic capital, as well as the social construction of space, exploring the cultural significance and social dynamics of architecture. While these theories give a general knowledge of the role that architecture plays, if not sufficient to its role in shaping urban identity, as well as, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding the specific impact of the Venetian Era on Famagusta. Combined, this study fills that gap by giving a detailed examination of how the Venetian period influenced Famagusta's identity. This thesis contributes to a broader appreciation of the city's architectural heritage by integrating these theoretical frameworks with an examination of Famagusta's architecture from the Venetian period, as well as opening up new discussions on the role of heritage in developing a historically rich city. Keywords: City Identity, Architectural Identity, Venetian Architecture, Venice, Famagusta, North Cyprus.
