Konca Şaher

Şaher, Konca

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12469/6208

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Doç. Dr.

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[email protected]

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Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

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Current Staff

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6

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AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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17

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2

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8

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

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14

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16

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11

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

3

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3

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28

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101

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24

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6

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1

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23

Scopus Citation Count

63

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WoS Citations per Publication

0.96

Scopus Citations per Publication

2.63

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3

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Proceedings of Forum Acusticum -- 10th Convention of the European Acoustics Association, EAA 2023 -- 11 September 2023 through 15 September 2023 -- Torino -- 198863	3
30th International Congress on Sound and Vibration -- Jul 08-11, 2024 -- Amsterdam, Netherlands	2
-- 31th International Congress on Sound and Vibration, ICSV 2025 -- 2025-07-06 through 2025-07-11 -- Incheon -- 214143	2
A Companion to Modern Turkey's Centennial: Political, Sociological, Economic and Institutional Transformations since 1923	2
Applied Acoustics	2

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Citation - Scopus: 1
Turkey's Seven Decades of Ebb and Flow Within Nato
(Edinburgh University Press, 2023) Açikmeşe, S.A.; Ovali, A.S.
[No abstract available]
Blending Science and Art: an Educational Perspective
(Iated-Int Assoc Technology Education & Development, 2019) Balkır Kuru, Nur; Şaher, Konca; Mıhçı, Gürkan
rt and design education enable students to find creative and logical solutions to various design problems. The use of materials, constructive analysis, craftmanship, and originality are some key criteria in the process. Size and dimensionality, the proportion analysis, expression integrity, substantiality, and presentability can vary depending on the project and the context. As one of the methods used to provide targeted experience and learning in art and design education, interdisciplinary work presents a right ground for complex design issues. The workshop we carried out together with the Tubitak National Metrology Institution (UME) named "Art's Metrology, Metrology's Art" aimed to transform art, design, and science together into a product. As rational, natural, and appropriate connections can be established between art and science, students were asked to develop a method to meet the objectives and criteria of both around a certain conceptual focus. An important inclusive of the workshop was to have students observe, get informed, and engage in dialogue and ultimately increase their curiosity about a certain mechanism outside of their studies. The group dynamic in the process of creating three-dimensional and displayable works within a scheduled time was supported by a scientist from the metrology department, three art and design instructors, Konca Saher, Nur Balkir, and Gurkan Mihci from Kadir Has University. The finished works were then exhibited in the Tubitak-UME in Gebze compound. This study, which blends science and art, provided students with the opportunity to experiment with a science field, and to develop their predictions about their own disciplines. The paper will present the development and the outcome of the workshop.
Exploring Urban Spaces Through Virtual Soundwalk: Derinkuyu Underground City
(Society of Acoustics, 2025) Nas, S.; Şaher, K.; Aytıs, S.; Mıhçı, G.
Soundscape research plays a vital role in understanding historical environments by complementing visual interpretation and enhancing spatial perception. This study is part of a doctoral research which focuses on uncovering the acoustic identity and soundscape of Derinkuyu Underground City, a unique subterranean heritage site in Cappadocia, Turkey. Adapting the framework of ISO/TS 12913-2:2018, the research integrates soundscape methodologies with virtual reality (VR) to reconstruct the auditory experience of the site. Virtual soundwalk as an innovative method is significant in defining soundscapes and uncovering their historical narratives. This particular study aims to adapt and refine the virtual soundwalk methodology outlined in ISO/TS 12913-2:2018 to describe the soundscape of Derinkuyu Underground City, an urban-scale interior environment. Key interior typologies were identified based on function, scale, and spatial hierarchy, forming a structured VR soundwalk that guides participants through different levels of the city, from the entrance to the deepest, seventh level. The chosen typologies represent the entirety of the city's levels and spaces. The models integrate distinctive sound sources specific to each interior space, establishing a taxonomy and enriching these environments with sound scenarios. The scenarios were auralized using ODEON software and integrated into the virtual reality models. Auralized sound scenarios, developed using ODEON software, were embedded into 3D VR models to simulate the acoustic conditions of the underground spaces. At designated listening points, participants experience immersive reconstructions of historical soundscapes, reflecting the functional and social dynamics of the site. This study underscores the significance of soundscape in interpreting cultural heritage and highlights the potential of VR technology in preserving and experiencing historical acoustic environments. By refining virtual soundwalk methodologies, it contributes to advancing soundscape research and its applications in heritage conservation. © Copyright 2012 - 2025 IIAV - All Rights Reserved.
ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMATION OF ROCK-CUT CAVES INTO PERFORMANCE SPACES
(European Acoustics Association, EAA, 2023) Aslan,A.; Saher,K.; Tozoglu,A.E.
Cappadocia Region in Turkey is a center of attention as a tourism destination with its rock-cut caves, some of which are being used as performance spaces for concerts, festivals and local entertainment activities. However, these spaces are not fully investigated for their acoustic performance before being transformed into performance venues. This paper reports on the findings of an initial survey which presents a systematic mapping of the rock-cut caves used as performance spaces to locate, explore and document a sample of structures scattered in this historic district. A typological classification based on volume, size, type of tuff rock material and historical original use has been proposed and an acoustic analysis of some selected rock-cut caves has been carried out. The acoustic analysis included reverberation time calculations and simulations based on apparent volume, and tuff stone absorption characteristics, which were studied by other researchers in the area. © 2023 Aslan et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Insights From the ‘Acoustics Workshop in Educational Buildings’ by Turkish Acoustical Society
(Societe Francaise d'Acoustique, 2024) Şaher, K.; Sentop-Dumen, A.; Sezgin, H.; Nas, S.; Kelle, D.
This paper focuses on "Acoustics Workshop in Educational Buildings" organized by the Turkish Acoustical Society as part of International Noise Awareness Day 2023 Activities. The workshop brought together 34 participants, including designers, acoustic experts, teachers, and health and occupational safety professionals. Through interdisciplinary discussions, participants identified and prioritized acoustic problems, expectations and requirements for educational buildings, focusing on improving the quality of education. The workshop unfolded in two stages: firstly, participants were grouped by profession to identify primary acoustic challenges. Subsequently, multi-disciplinary teams collaboratively developed mitigation strategies to address these challenges. The results revealed profession-specific insights into main acoustic issues and proposed actionable solutions. This paper specifically provides insights into the use of qualitative content analysis to have a deeper understanding of different professions, people's experiences, behavior and priorities in relation to acoustics in school. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Citation - Scopus: 2
Towards New Acoustic Policies in the 'new Normal' of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(International Commission for Acoustics (ICA), 2022) Şentop Dümen, A.; Şaher, K.; Kurra, S.
In 2020, Turkish Acoustical Society conducted a survey to measure the pandemic's impact on acoustic evaluation of residential buildings. 1053 people participated in this survey and answered to the questions on their noise annoyances before and during the Covid-19. Results indicated an increased acoustical comfort during the lock-downs due to the decreased environmental noise, but also highlighted the importance of interior noises (from neighbouring dwellings and from one's own dwelling). Other studies from all over the world reported similar results for the first wave of the pandemics. After two years of experience, the question of how user behaviour, acoustical perception and expectance have changed is yet to be answered in order to develop correct strategies and strengthen the acoustical policies for accomplishing sustainable cities. This paper introduces the results of the 2020 study and gives an analysis of the current literature on (1) acoustic perception during the pandemics, (2) working from home and its persistency, and (3) changed user habits in dwellings and in cities. The acoustical requirements in the era of 'new normal' and policy implications are discussed. © ICA 2022.All rights reserved
Reflections on the International Noise Awareness Day 2023 Activities
(Int Inst Acoustics & Vibration, 2024) Saher, Konca; Dumen, Ayca Sentop; Sezgin, Hakika; Nas, Sezin; Kelle, Dilara; Demiral, Yacel
This paper presents an overview of the experiences and outcomes derived from the activities organized for International Noise Awareness Day 2023 in Turkey with the theme "Keep your hearing, keep your health". Collaboratively organized by Turkish Acoustical Society, and Occupational Hygienists Society, the initiatives aimed to explore the role of sound in educational facilities, with a particular focus on the perspectives of students and teachers. These activities were a student drawing competition, an online International Symposium, a research project titled "Assessment of Acoustic Conditions in Schools and Health Effects on School," and an "Acoustics Workshop in Educational Buildings" conducted at the Izmir BLX Acoustics Laboratory. Drawing from our experiences and findings, we highlight the significance of actively involving researchers, acoustic consultants, occupational hygienists, teachers, students, and designers in such endeavours. Our findings indicate that inclusive approaches not only boost public engagement but also enhance awareness of behavioural, emotional, educational, administrative and design aspects related to sound. By promoting collaboration and participation in knowledge exchange, such activities significantly improve understanding of sound-related issues in schools.
Measurements of Acoustic Absorption of Baffles Comparing Edge Effect and Room Position
(INT Inst Acoustics & Vibration, 2025) Saher, Konca; Ozis, Feridun; Elban, Guven; Vergili, Suat
This study presents an experimental analysis of the acoustic absorption performance of suspended baffles, focusing on the influence of edge effect, and room position. Measurements were conducted in a 223 m(3) reverberation chamber according to ISO 354. The experimental setup included 120 x 20 cm baffles (spaced at every 30 cm) composed of high-density glass wool and thermally treated polyester felt. Key variables included three room positions (single wall, double wall and middle of the room), and three mounting configurations of edge cover (deep well, well and no-well) to assess performance variations. The methodology involved sound absorption measurements using pink noise excitation, eight omnidirectional microphones, and dodecahedron loudspeakers. The results revealed that the deep-well method minimized edge effects, leading to consistent absorption results across different room positions. In contrast, well and no-well configurations exhibited significant variations. Measurements at the room center consistently demonstrated higher absorption due to additional reflections, while configurations adjacent to two walls exhibited the lowest performance. Findings emphasize the importance of edge effect and mounting configurations in the measurement of acoustic efficiency. This study contributes to the understanding of baffle-based sound absorption in interior spaces.
Kılıç Ali Paşa Camii Akustik Mirası Değerlendirmesi : Modern Bir Camii ile Akustik Performans Karşılaştırması
(Kadir Has Üniversitesi, 2018) Kocaer, Rabia; Şaher, Konca
Tarihi cami yapılarının korunmasında görsel algı dışında işitselliğin mekandaki algısının farkındalığını sağlamak düşünülmüştür. Bu çalışmada Mimar Sinan'nın önemli yapısı olan Kılıç Ali Paşa Camisi'nin restorasyon sürecindeki akustik değerlendirmesive günümüz modern cami yapısı ile akustik performans karşılaştırması yapılmıştır. Arşiv taramaları, mimari projeler, yerinde görme, bilgi ve belge araştırmaları yapılmıştır. Kılıç Ali Paşa Camii ve İmam-ı Azam Camisi'ne ait autocad ve sketchup programlarından yararlanılarak 3D modellemeleri yapılmıştır. Söz konusu camilerin hacim akustiği kriterlerinden olan Reverberasyon Süresi (RT) ve Konuşmanın İletim İndeksi (STI) değerleri elde edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda Kılıç Ali Paşa Camisi'nin orijinal hali ve restorasyon süreci ile caminin mevcut durumunun simülasyon verileri karşılaştırılmış ve Kılıç Ali Paşa Cami mevcut durumu ile İmam-ı Azam Cami'nin simülasyon verilerinin karşılaştırılarak değerlendirilmesi yapılmıştır.16.yüzyıl yapısı olan Kılıç Ali Paşa Camisi'nin 21.yüzyıl yapısı olan İmam-ı Azam Camisi'ne göre daha iyi akustik değerlere sahip olduğu elde edilen veriler sonucunda ortaya çıkmıştır.
Greece-Turkey Relations
(Edinburgh University Press, 2023) Aydin, M.
[No abstract available]

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Sustainable Development Goals

15

LIFE ON LAND

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Research Products

6

CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

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7

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

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9

INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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QUALITY EDUCATION

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ZERO HUNGER

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DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

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NO POVERTY

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LIFE BELOW WATER

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PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

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REDUCED INEQUALITIES

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RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

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CLIMATE ACTION

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11

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES

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GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING