PRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID-19-april-17

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID-19

17/04/2020 Issue: 25

IKU Distance Education Studies

Note: The statistics belong to Monday, April 17 - 15.30.

Relax With Music During Pandemic Period

The New Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), which continues its impact all over the world, negatively affected the psychology of people. İstanbul Kültür University Head of Psychology Department Prof. Dr. Önder Kavakçı who emphasize the importance of correct communication to reduce the tension in the house during this closing period, also state that the calming effect of music can also be used. Stating that it would be useful to listen to a lot of music during the pandemic period, Prof. Dr. Kavakçı also said, “You can listen to all kinds of music. The soothing properties of even very emotional and sad music have been proven. You can also relax by dancing if possible. ”

Both mental and physical problems can be observed

Our teacher who state that we are facing an unprepared danger at the present time, also said, “When people feel in danger, they can face situations such as high anxiety, constant alert, not being able to control anger, and avoiding. Apart from this, one may also experience sleep, breathing problems, stomach problems, and pain in the chest and muscles. Mental problems, anxieties also disrupt people's relationships. Unfortunately, we are living in a period when the perception of threat and danger is very high. ”

The possibility of catching the virus increases anxiety

Professor. Dr. Önder Kavakçı who point out that people are ready to deal with short-term dangers, said, “We are relieved when we escape from danger. However, there is a feeling of fear rather than anxiety especially in people who are in close threat, working in hospitals. The possibility of catching the virus at any moment increases anxiety. This situation varies from person to person, from home to home. We are now facing a protracted threat that is difficult to escape. If this situation turns to fatigue and bodily diseases, it can cause mental problems such as helplessness, depression and burnout.”

Balanced life positively affects the immune system

Our teacher who emphasized that there may be tensions in relations with people's closure to their homes also said, “We are living in a period when the perception of threat and danger is very high. People over a certain age and under are constantly at home. This situation may cause an atmosphere of tension and uneasiness in relationships. However, the more stable and peaceful we are, the better our immune system works. The more our balance deteriorates, the immune system also gets into trouble. It is very important to calm ourselves, our children, our partner. Because this situation does not seem to be overcome in a very short time and we will not be able to suddenly return to our old life. For this reason, we have to get rid of the fatigue, anger and tension environment that may arise in this period, which is likely to last long, and take care of ourselves as much as possible. ”

Starting the day with exercise makes the body stronger against problems

Prof. Dr. Önder Kavakçı who pointed out that the exercises performed when waking up in the morning also nourished the soul, also said that, “When the body moves, it thinks that it copes with the problem. When it is passive, there is a feeling of defeat and quitting. When you start the day with activity and sports, you feel that you are fighting and defeating something stronger. Therefore, we must also make the body work in our home. We should not spend our entire day watching TV series.

We must increase online communication

Prof. Dr. Kavakçı who stating that people's desire to approach, contact, asylum and communicate in difficult situations increases, said that, “Since there is no close contact possible in this process, we see that online communication has taken its place. It is very difficult to be isolated alone. If we cannot have a close contact, we will do it online. We are the assets that need communication. We are not creatures that can live alone, and we need communication and relationships. We should try to provide this over the internet and phone. It is very important to reach even the friends we look for very little during this period. We must communicate by sharing balance and sincerity, love and compassion. Apart from that, it is useful to increase compassion towards your child and partner."

Highlight the game for kids

Our teacher who also made suggestions for parents who are with their children during the stay at home said, “If we are with children, it is necessary to highlight the game. The game has a soothing feature for both adults and children. In this period, box games and dynamic games can be preferred, and books that children love can be read.” Prof. Dr. Onder Kavakcı who underlined that family solidarity should be prioritized more in the current period, conclude his speech “The important thing is to give children that the information is enjoyable. There is already a threat on us. In this process, it is important to turn this situation into entertainment instead of being stressed. Going after the directions we think we are missing can help us get stronger from the situation we are in.”

News From İKÜ

Message from IKU Child Development Program Students to Parents

Students of Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) Vocational School Child Development Program posted a message with a video about how parents should behave towards their children in this challenging period due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Dean of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Prof. Dr. Ali Şen Met with Students

Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Prof. Dr. Ali Şen broadcasted live on Sunday, April 12 at 21:00 via his faculty Instagram account (@ iibf.iku). In the publication moderated by Res. Assist. Şerif Yüksek, Prof. Dr. Ali Şen answered students' questions. In the broadcast, which lasted about 1 hour, our students had the opportunity to ask their questions, criticism and suggestions directly to their deans. Answering all the questions, Prof. Dr. Ali Şen gave the message, “As a university and faculty, we are always with our students with all our units”. Our teacher stated that the feedback directed by our students to the faculty management, advisors and social media accounts are regularly followed up. Unlike the student meetings previously held by faculties and departments via “Adobe Connect”, the live broadcast that attracted all students and external participants attracted great attention. At the end of the publication, which included a total of 202 individual participants, the students thanked all the academic staff, especially the deanship and our faculty research assistants. It was stated in the live broadcast that students from different faculties and universities attended and the programs will continue to be carried out with different contents.

“Blockchain, Crypto Coins and Informal New World Order” E-Seminar

Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) Vocational School organized an e-seminar titled “Blockchain, Crypto Coins and Informal New World Order”, hosted by Defterhane Blockchain Co-founder Cemil Şinasi Türün on Thursday, April 16. Cemil Şinasi Türün also answered the questions of our students, explaining the decentralized new world order on the axis of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, and that differentiated from the existing database logic of blockchain technology, it distributes its authority and responsibility to each node in the chain. Our students have learned about blockchain technology, which is defined as a distributed database or shared registry (accounting) book that feeds digital currencies, assets and commodities.

E-Commerce and Beyond: Trends for 2020 and Beyond" E-Seminar

Istanbul Kültür University Vocational School organized an e-seminar titled "E-Commerce and Beyond: Trends for 2020 and Beyond" on Tuesday, April 14th. One of our lecturers, Entrepreneur and E-Commerce Specialist Burak Öçlü met with our students at the event. Öçlü shared the latest developments in the e-commerce industry, how e-commerce will evolve in the future and at what point entrepreneurs should take part in this change. Lecturer Burak Öçlü, reinforcing the issue with current examples from the global e-commerce market, also answered the questions of the participants. He said Daily life in the e-consumer position on how manufacturers can now share location information of the participants in the trade, also stressing that it was not late to start an e-commerce venture in Turkey. Öçlü completed his seminar by stating that he can always help our students in terms of personal e-commerce mentoring.

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“Coping with Concerns in the COVID-19 Era”

A webinar titled “Coping with Concerns in the COVID-19 Period” was held on Thursday, April 16, in collaboration with the Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) Student Life Career and Alumni Counseling Unit (Kültür Point) and the Department of Psychology.

Our Head of Psychology Department Prof. who participated in the event as a speaker Prof. Dr. Önder Kavakçı explained how anxiety-fears we experienced during the epidemic period, when we faced these difficulties and the techniques to deal with these difficulties.

Stating that activities such as staying away from negative news, daily exercises, playing games, listening to music, dancing and reading books increase happiness by reducing anxiety, our teacher made relaxation techniques, breathing exercise practices and book recommendations. At the event, which lasted 1 hour with the participation of 87 people, Prof. Dr. Önder Kavakçı answered the questions of the participants.

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"Effective Communication" E-Talk

In cooperation with the Communication Arts Club, the Communication Arts Department will organize an e-conversation titled “Effective Communication” to show students how to use communication effectively in the harsh conditions we are in. TAV Operation Services Human Resources General Manager Gülşah Yüksel Aktolga will be the speaker, and will be held on Monday, April 20, at 12.00-13.00 on the Adobe Connect Virtual Classroom application.

News From Turkey and World

Information is taken by HASUDER (Public Health Experts Association) COVID-19 page, supported by Public Health Specialist Assist. Prof. Meltem Akın Dikleli, faculty member of the Faculty of Health Sciences of our university.

Definite cases: Turkey (74,193), World (2,172,031)

Death: Turkey (1643), World (146,201)

WHO Risk Assessment: Global level - Very High

News from World

World Health Organisation (WHO):

-No cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the new country / region in the past 24 hours.

-Speaking at the COVID-19 media briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros stressed that public health, science, and commitments to serve people around the world without fear or bias are absolute. Click here for more information...

- Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19. Existing rules and regulations, including restricting access, should be maintained and even strengthened during the outbreak to protect health and reduce harm caused by alcohol. Click here for the information about COVID-19 and alcohol...

-WHO uses the national polio surveillance network and other field staff to help fight the COVID-19 in India. Click here for more information…

In his COVID-19 Mission Briefing speech, WHO Director-General stated that:

1)The virus is moving into countries and communities where many people live in overcrowded conditions, and physical distancing is nearly impossible.

2)COVID-19 magnifies our existing health inequalities.

3)Millions of people around the world must work every day to put food on the table. They cannot stay at home for long periods of time without assistance.

4)The pandemic is also disrupting the provision of essential health services and hampering our fight against other priority diseases.

5)Vaccination campaigns for polio have already been put on hold, and other vaccination programs are at risk because of border closures and disruptions to travel.

6)WHO maintains that governments should rigorously enforce bans on the sale of wildlife.

7)WHO has provided guidance and support to countries on safe and healthy markets, including guidance for food businesses on COVID-19 and on food safety and live markets.

8)Every month we will be shipping millions of supplies, including personal protective gear, respirators, lab equipment and oxygen, as well as medical and technical staff. Click here for more information...

WHO European Region Director Dr. Hans Henri Kluge stated that,

1) The number of cases in Europe has almost doubled in the past 10 days, reaching 1 million,

2) Europe undertook the burden of 50 percent of COVID-19 cases in the world,

3) There have been optimistic signs of decline in the number of Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland from 10 countries with the highest number of cases in the region in recent weeks,

4) Great Britain, Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus and some other countries, including the Russian Federation, said that constant or increased incidence levels. Click here for more information...

Developments in Turkey

Ministry of Health:

In the circular on “Special Children Support System Implementation” published by the “General Directorate of Health Services”, it was stated that volunteer counselors will be provided with support based on behavioral analysis method by individuals and their families with mental special needs that are expected to develop additional behavioral problems in the pandemic process with the “Mobile Application-based Special Children Support System.” Click here for more information...

T. C. Ministry of Interior;

- In the inspections in which 772 neighborhoods and neighborhood markets are controlled by the Ministry throughout the country, 342 market tradesmen / customers who did not comply with the rules set out in the circular were subjected to judicial and administrative procedures. For more information…

- The Ministry announced that the citizens of the 30 provinces with metropolitan status and Zonguldak provincial borders will be prohibited from going out on the streets between 18.04.2020, 00.00 and 20.04.2020, 00.00 (weekend). For more information…

- In addition to the previous ban on " businesses, management and institutions that will be open”;

1) enterprises/companies carrying out emergency construction activities to increase the capacity of Health Services,

2) facilities where the production of basic foodstuffs and hygiene materials and raw materials to be needed for the production of these materials are provided by the Provincial/District hygiene Board.,

3) domestic and international transport and logistics companies,

4) hotels and accommodation,

5) production facilities providing packaging to sectors such as food, cleaning and medicine,

6) large construction works whose employees are staying at the construction site at the construction site;

- To persons outside the scope of prohibition;

1) those who work in AFAD, Red Crescent and Vefa Social Support Units,

2) those with” special needs " and their parents/guardians or companions,

3) employees of information processing centers of institutions, organizations and enterprises with widespread service network throughout the country, especially banks,

4) those with compulsory health appointments,

5) those who are responsible for meeting the basic needs of those who remain in collective places, dormitory, hostel, construction site etc.

6) employees who are at risk to leave their workplaces due to occupational health and safety (workplace physician, etc.),

7) technical service workers with the condition of certifying that they are out to provide service,

8) Those permitted by Provincial / District Hygiene Boards according to regional characteristics within the scope of activities such as sowing-planting, irrigation-spraying, which are necessary for the continuity of agricultural production,

9) Personnel who will work on weekend to carry out public transportation, cleaning, solid waste, water and sewerage, disinfection, fire and cemetery services of the municipalities,

10) in order to avoid disruption of the supply chain, effective after 18.00 on 19.04.20220 Sunday, those responsible for the transportation, storage and preparation of goods, materials and products to markets and vegetable-fruit markets were added. For detailed information…

T.C. Ministry of family, labour and Social Services;

- Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk; with the new legislation;

1) no work or service contract can be terminated for a period of 3 months,

2) employees who benefit from cash wage support will be considered as General Health Insurance and their insurance premiums will be covered by the unemployment fund,

3) the income criterion and severe disability requirement for elderly and disabled people in need of institutional care have been abolished for 3 months. For detailed information…

- In the Official Gazette No. 31101 dated April 16, 2020;

1) “regulation amending the regulation on the duties, powers, responsibilities and training of Occupational Safety Experts”

2)” Regulation amending the regulation on the duties, powers, responsibilities and training of workplace physicians and other health personnel " was published.

-According to the changes, due to force majeure reasons such as epidemics and natural disasters, the ministry was authorized to decide the theoretical part of Occupational Safety expertise, workplace medicine and other health personnel training programs should be given by distance education and this decision will be announced via İSG-KATİP.

This Journal was prepared by the General Secretariat with the contribution of the Directorate of Information System and Technologies.