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Research paper thumbnail of The Hanafi-Maturidi Conception of Faith in the Context of Liberty and Its Contemporary Relevance and Significance

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Inspired by the Hanafi-Maturidi conception of faith, Hasan Onat traces the roots of all evil in t... more Inspired by the Hanafi-Maturidi conception of faith, Hasan Onat traces the roots of all evil in the Muslim world to the lack of justice and liberty in Muslim populations and gives us clues on how to invigorate these principles. He explains how Maturidi’s primary tool of choice, reason, as well as his principles on the distinction between faith and deed, and separation of politics and religion, seem to be the foundation upon which Muslims can build a fulfilling life and social order.

Research paper thumbnail of Ahmed Yasawi Studies in Uzbekistan

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Nadirhan Hasan provides and overview of the research that has been done on Ahmed Yasawi in Uzbeki... more Nadirhan Hasan provides and overview of the research that has been done on Ahmed Yasawi in Uzbekistan and explains the political and social conditions which previously suppressed the scholarly works on representatives of religious-mystical literature in Turkestan, which were deemed as “reactionary (harmful) poets.” He particularly analyzes the works by the Uzbek scholar Prof. Dr. Abdurrauf Fitrat on Ahmad Yasawi in 1920s, and puts forward the challenges and prospects Yasawi studies continues to face since then.

Research paper thumbnail of Conceptual Framework of Māturīdī Thought

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Temel Yeşilyurt provides a conceptual framework of the Maturidi thought and explicates Maturidi’s... more Temel Yeşilyurt provides a conceptual framework of the Maturidi thought and explicates Maturidi’s conception of knowledge, reason, faith, will, responsibility, morality, wisdom and prophethood, and their relevance and implications for contemporary Muslim individuals and societies.

Research paper thumbnail of Common Heritage of Muslims: Abu'l-Hasan al-Kharaqāni and Dhikr-i Qutbu's-Sālikīn

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Hasan Çiftçi focuses on a prominent figure in the common religious heritage of Muslims in the reg... more Hasan Çiftçi focuses on a prominent figure in the common religious heritage of Muslims in the region, the sufi Abu’l-Hasan al-Kharaqāni and the work titled Dhikr-i Qutbu’ssālikīn attributed to him. He explores the theoretical and social underpinnings of Kharaqāni’s conception of Sufism and discusses Kharaqāni’s influence in the world of Sufism since his time to the present day.

Research paper thumbnail of The Foundational Elements of the Turkish Conception of Religion: Hanafism and Maturidism

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Sönmez Kutlu explains the foundational elements of the Turkish conception of religion especially ... more Sönmez Kutlu explains the foundational elements of the Turkish conception of religion especially in the Islamic period and illustrates the linkages between Turkish conception of Islam on the one hand and Hanafism and Maturidism on the other. He argues that the latter became the former’s founding element due to the linkages that the Turks established between Islam and their traditional beliefs upon their conversion and explain each founding principle in detail.

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Transoxiana Ulama on the Formation of Ottoman Kalam Thought

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

In his paper, Rıdvan Özdinç investigates the influence of Transoxania ulama on the formation of O... more In his paper, Rıdvan Özdinç investigates the influence of Transoxania ulama on the formation of Ottoman kalam thought. Through analyzing the teacher-student relations and the intertextual interaction between their works, Özdinç argues that Ottoman ulama have been heavily influenced by the Transoxanian philosophical kalam tradition, i.e. application of logic to kalam, which was evident in the selection of the works taught and annotations,
commentaries and taliks in the Ottoman circles.

Research paper thumbnail of Coming From Ajam to Rum: Ajam Poets of the 16 th Century Ottoman Empire

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

İsa Akpınar probes amalgamation of Persian and Turkic literary worlds in the 16th century Ottoman... more İsa Akpınar probes amalgamation of Persian and Turkic literary worlds in the 16th century Ottoman Empire shaped around the identities of Ajam and Rum. Investigating the cultural migration from Persia and Anatolia from the time of Mongolian invasion until the conquest of Istanbul based on the biographical sources of the period, especially the poet biographies, the study provides information about the situation and position of the Ajam poets of the 16th century, their influence on the Ott oman cultural environment, as well as Ottoman perception of Ajam identity overtime.

Research paper thumbnail of Observations on the Concept of National Language and National Literature in the Turkic World

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Mustafa Öner takes us back to literary linkages between Turkish languages and scrutinizes the mai... more Mustafa Öner takes us back to literary linkages between Turkish languages and scrutinizes the main pathways through which modernization influenced the development of the national language and national literature. He particularly examines the ideas and perspectives of the pioneering masters of language in Turkey and the Turkic World about the concepts of nation and national language under the influence of modernism. He emphasizes the commonalities in the emergence processes of the new national literature and the new literary language in both geographies based on the folk language.

Research paper thumbnail of One of the Common Works in Common Geography: Pend-i Attār

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Adnan Karaismailoğlu takes on another element of the common literary heritage, Pendnāme-i Attār (... more Adnan Karaismailoğlu takes on another element of the common literary heritage, Pendnāme-i Attār (Attār’s Book of Advice), which provides advice for the inner peace and achievement of the individual, and the security and welfare of the society. Providing information about the author, date of writing, copies, and editions of the work as well as its scope, content, and influence, Karaismailoğlu suggests that Pendnāme continues to be relevant in many ways and should be taught more widely, especially in Muslim countries.

Research paper thumbnail of Classical Era Poets and Literary Figures of Our Common Culture in Shahryar's Poems

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Ali Temizel explores the poems of one of the leading figures of Turkish and Persian poetry, Muham... more Ali Temizel explores the poems of one of the leading figures of Turkish and Persian poetry, Muhammed Hussein Shahryar. Temizel’s investigation shows Shahryar’s importance not only as one of the building blocks of the common literary heritage but also as one of the transmitters of this heritage through references in his poems to the poets and literary figures who have lived in this common geography for the past one and half millennia.

Research paper thumbnail of A New Dimension of Iran-Turkey Cultural Relations: Turkish to Persian Translation Movement (1979-2016

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Umut Başar concentrates on the linkages between Persian and Turkish literature, focusing on trans... more Umut Başar concentrates on the linkages between Persian and Turkish literature, focusing on translations from Turkish to Persian since the Islamic Revolution. Noting the increase in the number of Turkish to Persian translations since 1979, Başar discusses the nature and the scope of Persian to Turkish translation activities with respect to several aspects of translation such as selection of works, translators, and the quality of translation. He argues that while in the classical period, Iran influenced Turkey both in literature and culture, the roles might have reversed between Iran and Turkey with the period of modernization.

Research paper thumbnail of Poetry during the Second Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1906

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Nurgül Bağcı traces the political-literary linkages between Turkish and Persian languages, compa... more Nurgül Bağcı traces the political-literary linkages between Turkish and Persian languages, comparing the poetry during the second Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1906. She particularly focuses on the new concepts and new forms of expression related to social issues including “homeland”, “women”, “state”, “nation”, “freedom and liberties”, “equality”, “justice”, “parliament” and “law” reflected in the poems of some famous Turkish and Persian poets in this period and outlines the degree of influence between these literary movements.

Research paper thumbnail of Literary Bridges In The Turkic World

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Hülya Kasapoğlu Çengel focuses on the cultural bond among the intellectuals in Turkic World fost... more Hülya Kasapoğlu Çengel focuses on the cultural bond among the intellectuals in Turkic World fostered by the common cultural heritage with reference to the concepts of nationality, eternal state/eternal nation and enlightenment. She analyses several poems by Turkish, Kazakh, Uzbek and Uigur poets and reviews the common cultural life and the conceptions of common language and literature that emerged in the Turkic World based on the triad of Islam, Turkishness and Western civilization.

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection of the Language in the Historical Documents on Kazakhs Living in China

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Zhamila Mamyrkhanova looks at the linguistic patterns in the language of the Kazakhs living in Ch... more Zhamila Mamyrkhanova looks at the linguistic patterns in the language of the Kazakhs living in China. Using the historical-comparative method, analysis of speech definitions, component, and semantic analysis, she argues that the language of Kazakhs from China is characterized by a variety of local features, which result from the differences in living conditions, life, customs and traditions, people's consciousness.

Research paper thumbnail of Kazakh Diaspora Literature in Turkey

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Akerke Bolatovna Zholmakhanova looks at Kazakh diaspora literature in Turkey. Zholmakhanova focus... more Akerke Bolatovna Zholmakhanova looks at Kazakh diaspora literature in Turkey. Zholmakhanova focuses on the writings of the Kazakh immigrants who moved from East Turkestan to Turkey in the 1930s and 1940s, and investigates their memories, nostalgic motifs as well as the style, genre, artistic and ideological aspects of their writings.

Research paper thumbnail of The Interaction Between Turkish and Persian in the Context of Language-Culture Relationship

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Ümit Gedik explores the interaction between Turkish and Persian from a cultural and linguistic pe... more Ümit Gedik explores the interaction between Turkish and Persian from a cultural and linguistic perspective. Gedik argues that although Turkish is an additive language and part of Ural-Altai language family and Persian belongs Indo-European language family, the similarities in Persian and Turkish are remarkable, especially in terms of syntax and vocabulary.

Research paper thumbnail of Mongolia's Efforts Taken in the Safeguarding of the Common Intangible Cultural Heritage In Euro-Asian Region

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Jargalsaikhan Nasanjargal and Tserendorj Tsolmon trace Mongolia’s efforts to safeguard the common... more Jargalsaikhan Nasanjargal and Tserendorj Tsolmon trace Mongolia’s efforts to safeguard the common intangible cultural heritage in Euro-Asian region, especially some elements of the nomadic life style, such as “Falconry”, “Epic”, “Airag or Kumis” and several handcrafting techniques. Their paper documents the Mongolian efforts and initiatives in safeguarding and promoting such common intangible cultural heritage in Mongolia, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan and parts of Russian Federation.

Research paper thumbnail of "Introduction," Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

The past and present fates of the neighboring peoples of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbek... more The past and present fates of the neighboring peoples of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey have been inextricably intertwined. The cultural interaction between them has many dimensions throughout history ranging from science, religion, philosophy and literature to music, architecture, material culture and urban life. The region was once –and still has the potential for becoming– as closely integrated as Europe. From several aspects ranging from trade and transportation to art and science, the region was once the global heartland, supplying the rest of the world with not only goods and materials, but also knowledge, inspiration, and hope. The present collection of papers attests to this proposition.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural and Religious Fusion Among Central Asia, Turkey, and Pakistan: Impact on the Future Multilateral Strategic Partnership

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery makes a comprehensive review of the cultural and religious affinities be... more Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery makes a comprehensive review of the cultural and religious affinities between the peoples of Central Asia, Turkey and Pakistan and claims that these affinities may lay the groundwork for a future multilateral strategic partnership between the countries. He specifically probes whether historical ties, religious bonds, cultural and artistic affinities as well as similarities in everyday life can offer a unique model to create new opportunities and interconnectivity between these countries.

Research paper thumbnail of In Memory of the Lost: Muslim Peoples of Asia in the Collection of the Kazan Museum of the Orient (1920-1921)

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Liliya I. Sattarova examines the linkages between Muslim peoples of Asia, through the artefacts i... more Liliya I. Sattarova examines the linkages between Muslim peoples of Asia, through the artefacts in the collection of the Kazan Museum of the Orient (1920-1921), more specifi cally those displayed at the Exhibition of Oriental Culture in 1920 at the Peoples of the Muslim East section. She discusses the history of the exhibition and the contribution of individual organizers and collectors to the formation of the collections of the Museum of the Oriental Peoples, particularly the section which presents objects from Iran and Turkey, the Caucasus and Turkestan, and other Muslim regions. The author not only traces the histories of these objects but also provides several copyrighted images of the exhibition catalogue, brochures, pavilions and the individual items.

Research paper thumbnail of The Hanafi-Maturidi Conception of Faith in the Context of Liberty and Its Contemporary Relevance and Significance

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Inspired by the Hanafi-Maturidi conception of faith, Hasan Onat traces the roots of all evil in t... more Inspired by the Hanafi-Maturidi conception of faith, Hasan Onat traces the roots of all evil in the Muslim world to the lack of justice and liberty in Muslim populations and gives us clues on how to invigorate these principles. He explains how Maturidi’s primary tool of choice, reason, as well as his principles on the distinction between faith and deed, and separation of politics and religion, seem to be the foundation upon which Muslims can build a fulfilling life and social order.

Research paper thumbnail of Ahmed Yasawi Studies in Uzbekistan

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Nadirhan Hasan provides and overview of the research that has been done on Ahmed Yasawi in Uzbeki... more Nadirhan Hasan provides and overview of the research that has been done on Ahmed Yasawi in Uzbekistan and explains the political and social conditions which previously suppressed the scholarly works on representatives of religious-mystical literature in Turkestan, which were deemed as “reactionary (harmful) poets.” He particularly analyzes the works by the Uzbek scholar Prof. Dr. Abdurrauf Fitrat on Ahmad Yasawi in 1920s, and puts forward the challenges and prospects Yasawi studies continues to face since then.

Research paper thumbnail of Conceptual Framework of Māturīdī Thought

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Temel Yeşilyurt provides a conceptual framework of the Maturidi thought and explicates Maturidi’s... more Temel Yeşilyurt provides a conceptual framework of the Maturidi thought and explicates Maturidi’s conception of knowledge, reason, faith, will, responsibility, morality, wisdom and prophethood, and their relevance and implications for contemporary Muslim individuals and societies.

Research paper thumbnail of Common Heritage of Muslims: Abu'l-Hasan al-Kharaqāni and Dhikr-i Qutbu's-Sālikīn

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Hasan Çiftçi focuses on a prominent figure in the common religious heritage of Muslims in the reg... more Hasan Çiftçi focuses on a prominent figure in the common religious heritage of Muslims in the region, the sufi Abu’l-Hasan al-Kharaqāni and the work titled Dhikr-i Qutbu’ssālikīn attributed to him. He explores the theoretical and social underpinnings of Kharaqāni’s conception of Sufism and discusses Kharaqāni’s influence in the world of Sufism since his time to the present day.

Research paper thumbnail of The Foundational Elements of the Turkish Conception of Religion: Hanafism and Maturidism

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Sönmez Kutlu explains the foundational elements of the Turkish conception of religion especially ... more Sönmez Kutlu explains the foundational elements of the Turkish conception of religion especially in the Islamic period and illustrates the linkages between Turkish conception of Islam on the one hand and Hanafism and Maturidism on the other. He argues that the latter became the former’s founding element due to the linkages that the Turks established between Islam and their traditional beliefs upon their conversion and explain each founding principle in detail.

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Transoxiana Ulama on the Formation of Ottoman Kalam Thought

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

In his paper, Rıdvan Özdinç investigates the influence of Transoxania ulama on the formation of O... more In his paper, Rıdvan Özdinç investigates the influence of Transoxania ulama on the formation of Ottoman kalam thought. Through analyzing the teacher-student relations and the intertextual interaction between their works, Özdinç argues that Ottoman ulama have been heavily influenced by the Transoxanian philosophical kalam tradition, i.e. application of logic to kalam, which was evident in the selection of the works taught and annotations,
commentaries and taliks in the Ottoman circles.

Research paper thumbnail of Coming From Ajam to Rum: Ajam Poets of the 16 th Century Ottoman Empire

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

İsa Akpınar probes amalgamation of Persian and Turkic literary worlds in the 16th century Ottoman... more İsa Akpınar probes amalgamation of Persian and Turkic literary worlds in the 16th century Ottoman Empire shaped around the identities of Ajam and Rum. Investigating the cultural migration from Persia and Anatolia from the time of Mongolian invasion until the conquest of Istanbul based on the biographical sources of the period, especially the poet biographies, the study provides information about the situation and position of the Ajam poets of the 16th century, their influence on the Ott oman cultural environment, as well as Ottoman perception of Ajam identity overtime.

Research paper thumbnail of Observations on the Concept of National Language and National Literature in the Turkic World

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Mustafa Öner takes us back to literary linkages between Turkish languages and scrutinizes the mai... more Mustafa Öner takes us back to literary linkages between Turkish languages and scrutinizes the main pathways through which modernization influenced the development of the national language and national literature. He particularly examines the ideas and perspectives of the pioneering masters of language in Turkey and the Turkic World about the concepts of nation and national language under the influence of modernism. He emphasizes the commonalities in the emergence processes of the new national literature and the new literary language in both geographies based on the folk language.

Research paper thumbnail of One of the Common Works in Common Geography: Pend-i Attār

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Adnan Karaismailoğlu takes on another element of the common literary heritage, Pendnāme-i Attār (... more Adnan Karaismailoğlu takes on another element of the common literary heritage, Pendnāme-i Attār (Attār’s Book of Advice), which provides advice for the inner peace and achievement of the individual, and the security and welfare of the society. Providing information about the author, date of writing, copies, and editions of the work as well as its scope, content, and influence, Karaismailoğlu suggests that Pendnāme continues to be relevant in many ways and should be taught more widely, especially in Muslim countries.

Research paper thumbnail of Classical Era Poets and Literary Figures of Our Common Culture in Shahryar's Poems

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Ali Temizel explores the poems of one of the leading figures of Turkish and Persian poetry, Muham... more Ali Temizel explores the poems of one of the leading figures of Turkish and Persian poetry, Muhammed Hussein Shahryar. Temizel’s investigation shows Shahryar’s importance not only as one of the building blocks of the common literary heritage but also as one of the transmitters of this heritage through references in his poems to the poets and literary figures who have lived in this common geography for the past one and half millennia.

Research paper thumbnail of A New Dimension of Iran-Turkey Cultural Relations: Turkish to Persian Translation Movement (1979-2016

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Umut Başar concentrates on the linkages between Persian and Turkish literature, focusing on trans... more Umut Başar concentrates on the linkages between Persian and Turkish literature, focusing on translations from Turkish to Persian since the Islamic Revolution. Noting the increase in the number of Turkish to Persian translations since 1979, Başar discusses the nature and the scope of Persian to Turkish translation activities with respect to several aspects of translation such as selection of works, translators, and the quality of translation. He argues that while in the classical period, Iran influenced Turkey both in literature and culture, the roles might have reversed between Iran and Turkey with the period of modernization.

Research paper thumbnail of Poetry during the Second Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1906

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Nurgül Bağcı traces the political-literary linkages between Turkish and Persian languages, compa... more Nurgül Bağcı traces the political-literary linkages between Turkish and Persian languages, comparing the poetry during the second Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Constitutional Revolution of 1906. She particularly focuses on the new concepts and new forms of expression related to social issues including “homeland”, “women”, “state”, “nation”, “freedom and liberties”, “equality”, “justice”, “parliament” and “law” reflected in the poems of some famous Turkish and Persian poets in this period and outlines the degree of influence between these literary movements.

Research paper thumbnail of Literary Bridges In The Turkic World

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Hülya Kasapoğlu Çengel focuses on the cultural bond among the intellectuals in Turkic World fost... more Hülya Kasapoğlu Çengel focuses on the cultural bond among the intellectuals in Turkic World fostered by the common cultural heritage with reference to the concepts of nationality, eternal state/eternal nation and enlightenment. She analyses several poems by Turkish, Kazakh, Uzbek and Uigur poets and reviews the common cultural life and the conceptions of common language and literature that emerged in the Turkic World based on the triad of Islam, Turkishness and Western civilization.

Research paper thumbnail of Reflection of the Language in the Historical Documents on Kazakhs Living in China

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Zhamila Mamyrkhanova looks at the linguistic patterns in the language of the Kazakhs living in Ch... more Zhamila Mamyrkhanova looks at the linguistic patterns in the language of the Kazakhs living in China. Using the historical-comparative method, analysis of speech definitions, component, and semantic analysis, she argues that the language of Kazakhs from China is characterized by a variety of local features, which result from the differences in living conditions, life, customs and traditions, people's consciousness.

Research paper thumbnail of Kazakh Diaspora Literature in Turkey

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Akerke Bolatovna Zholmakhanova looks at Kazakh diaspora literature in Turkey. Zholmakhanova focus... more Akerke Bolatovna Zholmakhanova looks at Kazakh diaspora literature in Turkey. Zholmakhanova focuses on the writings of the Kazakh immigrants who moved from East Turkestan to Turkey in the 1930s and 1940s, and investigates their memories, nostalgic motifs as well as the style, genre, artistic and ideological aspects of their writings.

Research paper thumbnail of The Interaction Between Turkish and Persian in the Context of Language-Culture Relationship

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Ümit Gedik explores the interaction between Turkish and Persian from a cultural and linguistic pe... more Ümit Gedik explores the interaction between Turkish and Persian from a cultural and linguistic perspective. Gedik argues that although Turkish is an additive language and part of Ural-Altai language family and Persian belongs Indo-European language family, the similarities in Persian and Turkish are remarkable, especially in terms of syntax and vocabulary.

Research paper thumbnail of Mongolia's Efforts Taken in the Safeguarding of the Common Intangible Cultural Heritage In Euro-Asian Region

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Jargalsaikhan Nasanjargal and Tserendorj Tsolmon trace Mongolia’s efforts to safeguard the common... more Jargalsaikhan Nasanjargal and Tserendorj Tsolmon trace Mongolia’s efforts to safeguard the common intangible cultural heritage in Euro-Asian region, especially some elements of the nomadic life style, such as “Falconry”, “Epic”, “Airag or Kumis” and several handcrafting techniques. Their paper documents the Mongolian efforts and initiatives in safeguarding and promoting such common intangible cultural heritage in Mongolia, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan and parts of Russian Federation.

Research paper thumbnail of "Introduction," Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

The past and present fates of the neighboring peoples of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbek... more The past and present fates of the neighboring peoples of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey have been inextricably intertwined. The cultural interaction between them has many dimensions throughout history ranging from science, religion, philosophy and literature to music, architecture, material culture and urban life. The region was once –and still has the potential for becoming– as closely integrated as Europe. From several aspects ranging from trade and transportation to art and science, the region was once the global heartland, supplying the rest of the world with not only goods and materials, but also knowledge, inspiration, and hope. The present collection of papers attests to this proposition.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural and Religious Fusion Among Central Asia, Turkey, and Pakistan: Impact on the Future Multilateral Strategic Partnership

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery makes a comprehensive review of the cultural and religious affinities be... more Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery makes a comprehensive review of the cultural and religious affinities between the peoples of Central Asia, Turkey and Pakistan and claims that these affinities may lay the groundwork for a future multilateral strategic partnership between the countries. He specifically probes whether historical ties, religious bonds, cultural and artistic affinities as well as similarities in everyday life can offer a unique model to create new opportunities and interconnectivity between these countries.

Research paper thumbnail of In Memory of the Lost: Muslim Peoples of Asia in the Collection of the Kazan Museum of the Orient (1920-1921)

Connectivities and Common Legacies in Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey, 2022

Liliya I. Sattarova examines the linkages between Muslim peoples of Asia, through the artefacts i... more Liliya I. Sattarova examines the linkages between Muslim peoples of Asia, through the artefacts in the collection of the Kazan Museum of the Orient (1920-1921), more specifi cally those displayed at the Exhibition of Oriental Culture in 1920 at the Peoples of the Muslim East section. She discusses the history of the exhibition and the contribution of individual organizers and collectors to the formation of the collections of the Museum of the Oriental Peoples, particularly the section which presents objects from Iran and Turkey, the Caucasus and Turkestan, and other Muslim regions. The author not only traces the histories of these objects but also provides several copyrighted images of the exhibition catalogue, brochures, pavilions and the individual items.

Research paper thumbnail of REPORT ON BIOLOGY EDUCATION IN TÜRKİYE ISSUES, SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

Series on Fundamental Sciences Education, 2023

The present report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Challenges an... more The present report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Challenges and Solutions in Biology Education at Secondary and Undergraduate Levels in Türkiye.” The workshop was organized by the Economic Cooperation Organization Educational Institute (ECOEI) and took place on 23-24 February 2023 in Ankara. The reporting team responsible for documenting the workshop’s insights and recommendations was led by Prof. Dr. Semra Mirici from Gazi University, Gazi Faculty of Education, who also pioneered the framework of the workshop and meticulously curated its sessions. The reporting team included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duygu Sönmez from Hacettepe University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Alev Özel and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurcan Uzel, both from Gazi University.

Research paper thumbnail of REPORT ON PHYSICS EDUCATION IN TÜRKİYE: ISSUES, SOLUTIONS, BEST PRACTICES

Series on Fundamental Sciences Education , 2023

This report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Interdisciplinary Ap... more This report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Interdisciplinary Approach in Physics Education at Middle School, High School, and Undergraduate Levels in Turkey.” The workshop was organized by the Economic Cooperation Organization Educational Institute (ECOEI) and took place on April 27-28 at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Ankara. The research team responsible for documenting the workshop’s insights and recommendations was led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet İlhan Şen from Hacettepe University. The team also included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Oktay from Atatürk University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haki Peşman from Fırat University, Dr. Serkan Ekinci from Hacettepe University, and Head Teacher Arife Parmaksızoğlu from the Ministry of National Education.

Research paper thumbnail of REPORT ON CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN TÜRKİYE: ISSUES, SOLUTIONS, BEST PRACTICES

Series on Fundamental Sciences Education, 2023

The report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Challenges and Soluti... more The report provides a summary of the outcomes from the two-day “Workshop on Challenges and Solutions in Chemistry Education at Secondary and Undergraduate Levels in Türkiye.” The workshop was organized by the Economic Cooperation Organization Educational Institute (ECOEI) and took place on 2-3 March 2023 in Ankara. The reporting team responsible for documenting the workshop’s insights and recommendations consisted of researchers from Gazi University, Gazi Faculty of Education, led by Prof. Dr. Yüksel Altun, who also pioneered the framework of the workshop and meticulously curated its sessions. The reporting team included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Yalçın Çelik, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakkı Kadayıfçı, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevinç Nihal Yeşiloğlu and Research Assistant Dilay Dinçdemir.

Research paper thumbnail of INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ECO REGION

Report on the First High Level University Representatives Forum, 2023

Integration of international perspectives, collaborations, and experiences in higher education, h... more Integration of international perspectives, collaborations, and experiences in higher education, has become a prominent and transformative force in today’s globalized world. Through internationalization, institutions aim to prepare students to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world, foster research collaborations that address global challenges, and enhance the quality and relevance of higher education. This report aims to highlight the significance of internationalization in higher education and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of its benefits, challenges, and trends in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) region. The report encapsulates the essence of the “High Level University Representatives Forum,” organized by Economic Cooperation Organization Educational Institute (ECOEI) on 27 September 2021.

Research paper thumbnail of THE IRANIAN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AS A MODEL FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED EDUCATION

Series on Education Models 1, 2023

This report aims to provide an introductory overview of the UAST as a model for employment-based ... more This report aims to provide an introductory overview of the UAST as a model for employment-based education. Through meticulous research and analysis, Prof. Mousazadeh Meybodi explores the university’s history, objectives, and
innovative approaches in bridging the gap between theory and practice. By examining the unique features and impactful initiatives of the UAST, we seek to inspire collaboration and knowledge exchange among vocational education and training organizations within the ECO region.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Improvised Apparatus on Academic Achievement of Science Students at Secondary Level

Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of A Correlational Analysis of Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Social and Self-Consciousness

Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2011

The present study aimed at determining the intercorrelations among physical, mental, emotional, s... more The present study aimed at determining the intercorrelations among physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and self-consciousness. The study was conducted on 135 students pursuing teacher education programme. 'Consciousness Quotient Inventory' developed by Brazdau (2011) was used to collect the required data. SPSS 16.0 was used to analyze bivariate correlation between the selected variables. The findings reveal that there exists significant correlation between most of the dimensions of consciousness with the exception of physical and mental, physical and self, physical and spiritual, emotional and spiritual consciousness. The inter-correlation between these pairs is insignificant. The strongest correlation was found between self and spiritual consciousness. The inter-correlations between none of the dimensions are negative.

Research paper thumbnail of COVID 2019 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION: RESPONSES FROM ECO MEMBER STATES

COVID 2019 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION: RESPONSES FROM ECO MEMBER STATES, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that started in China in December 2019 has shortly spread to ... more The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that started in China in December 2019 has shortly spread to the whole world and on 11 March 2019 declared by World Health Organization as a pandemic. The crisis prompted countries to lockdown their borders, quarantine people, implement travel restrictions and economic measures, and shut down schools. The pandemic’s effect could be felt on almost all aspects of social and economic life, including education. The coronavirus has affected the education system globally when most governments have temporarily shut down their educational institutions. According to UNESCO, 91 percent of the students (1.5 billion) in the world are affected by the disruption of their education system. As of 1 May 2020, 191 countries have closed their schools around the world due to the pandemic. Most ECO member states have also implemented localized or nationwide temporary closing of schools.