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Book Part Citation - Scopus: 1Cognitive Flexibility: An Educational Approach(IGI Global, 2024) Örün, Özgür; Sever, IşınerCognitive flexibility is briefly defined as the ability of individuals to adapt to a changing environment flexibly. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of research to explain the associations between cognitive flexibility and specific 21st-century skills, to understand the definition of the phenomenon from different perspectives, and to examine cognitive flexibility from a broad perspective. The chapter also comprehensively addresses the relationship of cognitive flexibility, which is associated with the prefrontal cortex, with various life outcomes, particularly reveals its relationship with learning. Furthermore, it discusses how cognitive flexibility can be fostered in learning environments through instructional design and technology, as well as the tools (i.e., inventory, scale, test) that can be used to measure and assess this ability. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 1Online Urban Information Systems(IGI Global, 2008) Yigitcanlar, Tan; Saygin, ÖmürCountless factors affect the inner workings of a city, so in an attempt to gain an understanding of place and making sound decisions, planners need to utilize decision support systems (DSS) or planning support systems (PSS). PSS were originally developed as DSS in academia for experimental purposes, but like many other technologies, they became one of the most innovative technologies in parallel to rapid developments in software engineering as well as developments and advances in networks and hardware. Particularly, in the last decade, the awareness of PSS have been dramatically heightened with the increasing demand for a better, more reliable and furthermore a transparent decision-making process (Klosterman, Siebert, Hoque, Kim, & Parveen, 2003). Urban planning as an act has quite different perspective from the PSS point of view. The unique nature of planning requires that spatial dimension must be considered within the context of PSS. Additionally, the rapid changes in socio-economic structure cannot be easily monitored or controlled without an effective PSS. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Book Part Urban Information Systems in Turkish Local Governments(IGI Global, 2008) Velibeyoǧlu, KoraySince the end of 1980s, different sectors have implemented geographical information systems (GIS) in Turkey. A study on GIS market in Turkey indicates that municipalities are the primary customers (Gülersoy & Yigiter, 1999). One of the earliest GIS projects in Turkey began with the production of digital maps covering the boundaries of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 1987. Since 1994, a rapid development process has occurred with the widespread diffusion of GIS especially in universities and large public sector organizations respectively. However, the early city-wide municipal GIS projects were initiated only after 1996 (Ucuzal, 1999). © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Book Part Information and Communication Technology for E-Regions(IGI Global, 2008) Velibeyoǧlu, Koray; Yigitcanlar, TanInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) are essential components of the knowledge economy, and have an immense complementary role in innovation, education, knowledge creation, and relations with government, civil society, and business within city regions. The ability to create, distribute, and exploit knowledge has become a major source of competitive advantage, wealth creation, and improvements in the new regional policies. Growing impact of ICTs on the economy and society, rapid application of recent scientific advances in new products and processes, shifting to more knowledge-intensive industry and services, and rising skill requirements have become crucial concepts for urban and regional competitiveness. Therefore, harnessing ICTs for knowledge-based urban development (KBUD) has a significant impact on urban and regional growth (Yigitcanlar, 2005). In this sense, e-region is a novel concept utilizing ICTs for regional development. Since the Helsinki European Council announced Turkey as a candidate for European Union (EU) membership in 1999, the candidacy has accelerated the speed of regional policy enhancements and adoption of the European regional policy standards. These enhancements and adoption include the generation of a new regional spatial division, NUTS-II statistical regions; a new legislation on the establishment of regional development agencies (RDAs); and new orientations in the field of high education, science, and technology within the framework of the EU’s Lisbon Strategy and the Bologna Process. The European standards posed an ambitious new agenda in the development and application of contemporary regional policy in Turkey (Bilen, 2005). In this sense, novel regional policies in Turkey necessarily endeavor to include information society objectives through efficient use of new technologies such as ICTs. Such a development seeks to be based on tangible assets of the region (Friedmann, 2006) as well as the best practices deriving from grounding initiatives on urban and local levels. These assets provide the foundation of an e-region that harnesses regional development in an information society context. With successful implementations, the Marmara region’s local governments in Turkey are setting the benchmark for the country in the implementation of spatial information systems and e-governance, and moving toward an e-region. Therefore, this article aims to shed light on organizational and regional realities of recent practices of ICT applications and their supply instruments based on evidence from selected local government organizations in the Marmara region. This article also exemplifies challenges and opportunities of the region in moving toward an e-region and provides a concise review of different ICT applications and strategies in a broader urban and regional context. The article is organized in three parts. The following section scrutinizes the e-region framework and the role of ICTs in regional development. Then, Marmara’s opportunities and challenges in moving toward an e-region are discussed in the context of ICT applications and their supply instruments based on public-sector projects, policies, and initiatives. Subsequently, the last section discusses conclusions and prospective research. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 1Strengthening the Knowledge-Base of Cities Through ICT Strategies(IGI Global, 2008) Yigitcanlar, Tan; Velibeyoǧlu, KorayThe chapter sets out to explain the KBD processes and challenges and opportunities in information acceptance and use in urban policy making. This chapter draws on providing a clear understanding on policy frameworks and relevant ICT applications of the Queensland Smart State experience. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Book Part Nurturing Minds To Navigate the Educational Seas: Approaches for Fostering Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving(IGI Global, 2025) Tikiz-Erturk, G.; Kurt-Taspinar, H.This chapter examines the significance of critical thinking (CT) and problem-solving (PS) in education, specifically emphasizing the training of teachers. The chapter starts with a definition of CT, providing a thorough comprehension of its fundamental components and importance in promoting autonomous reasoning and informed choices. The discourse then shifts to the challenges of fostering CT in educational environments, including prevalent beliefs and structural impediments. A theoretical framework is also established to contextualize the concept within pertinent educational theories, elucidating methods for the integration of CT into teaching and learning processes. The chapter analyzes the significance of CT in teacher education, emphasizing the necessity for pre-service teachers to cultivate these skills personally and to foster them within their classrooms. Finally, it provides pragmatic tactics and methodologies for instructing CT, equipping educators with tools and procedures to effectively include students in analytical inquiry and problem-solving. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.Book Part The Future Classroom: Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Educational Practices(IGI Global, 2025) Kurt-Taspinar, H.; Tikiz-Erturk, G.Technology has been evolving for the better of humanity, and advancements in technology have been ongoing with an immense speed. As a crucial part of our lives, technology is being extensively used in many spheres of life. Owing to the numerous benefits it provides and the contributions it makes both to the teaching and learning processes, technology has also become a controversial topic in education recently. Technology entails numerous advantages in the 21st century; however, it is the pedagogy that differentiates the educational processes. Hence, teachers play a critical role in effectively exploiting technology for educational purposes. Education 5.0 requires educators to become technology-literate and use instructional technologies to enhance the effectiveness of education and humanize technology, exerting ongoing effort and making continuous reflection. The objective of this chapter is to explore the most innovative pedagogies, methodologies, and strategies educators can exploit while integrating technology into instruction. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.Book Part The Circularity in Transportation Completed(IGI Global, 2024) Tekerci, E.; Duvarcı, Y.; Uz, V.E.; Saygın, N.This study explores the need for radical change in the transport sector, focusing on circularity and its implementation through innovative technologies. The unsustainable nature of current transport systems is discussed, highlighting the urgent need for change due to environmental impacts such as the climate crisis exacerbated by fossil fuels. The research presents a framework for 'Transport Circularity' that integrates solar energy, autonomous vehicles and other intelligent transport systems to create more sustainable, efficient and socially inclusive mobility solutions. Beforehand, drawing on philosophical perspectives, particularly Spinoza's views and Marxist critiques on conventional transportation, the study argues that a systemic overhaul is inevitable. This transition's social and economic implications are also discussed, including its potential to dismantle existing power structures that benefit from the status quo. The study concludes with a vision of a resilient, sustainable and equitable future for urban and regional transport systems, giving a concrete example of Izmir. © 2025 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without written permission from the publisher.Book Part Impacts of Remediation of Halogenated Organic Compounds in Soils and Sediments(IGI Global, 2019) Demirtepe,H.Halogenated hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) have been used in various industrial applications and are present in many commercial products. Due to their emissions during manufacturing and discharges as wastes, halogenated HOCs such as polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers are ubiquitously found in the environment and create contaminated sites. To remove the contamination from these sites, various remediation techniques have been useful. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate the impacts of traditional and emerging remediation techniques on ecosystem. One of the traditional remediation techniques is dredging and the mostly studied emerging remediation techniques are bioaugmentation and biostimulation. The efficiency of these techniques is also evaluated regarding reduction in contaminant mass. Overall, this chapter presents the efficiency and possible impacts of dredging, bioaugmentation and biostimulation of soils and sediments, and the implications include the evaluation of most feasible remediation techniques by using life cycle assessment. © 2020 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.Book Part Waste Governance and Sustainable Urban Logistics: Exploring the Case of Izmir in the Context of Environmental Justice(IGI Global, 2024) Oğur,A.A.; Penpecioğlu,M.; Penpecioğlu,S.S.Waste management poses a multifaceted challenge, particularly in metropolitan areas, where complex processes of waste collection, transfer, and disposal unfold. The increasing environmental and waste challenges in urban areas necessitate a thorough investigation of waste management through the lenses of reverse logistics and sustainable urban logistics paradigms. This chapter delves into the realm of sustainable urban logistics within the framework of waste governance, emphasizing the perspective of environmental justice. Izmir's solid waste governance, considered an unsuccessful case in sustainable urban logistics, is critically analysed. The chapter examines the unsustainable urban logistics in waste governance, emphasizing resulting injustices and socio-environmental risks. Employing a mixed-methods approach with quantitative, qualitative, and geographical data, the study highlights the environmentally, socially, and economically unsustainable facets of urban logistics, presenting a distinctive example through the lenses of environmental justice and waste governance. © 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.