Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü: Recent submissions

  • An association rule-based recommendation engine for online dating sites 
    Özseyhan, Yağız Civan. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2009., 2009.)
    In this study, the database of a Turkish online dating site is analyzed to reveal patterns in the personal features of matching couples. By using a functionality of data mining, the Association Rule mining, a set of rules ...
  • The impact of speech recognition systems on business effectiveness 
    Aytekin, Nedim Cem. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2009., 2009.)
    The main purpose of this study is to examine the effects of speech-enabled interactive voice response systems in contact centers, specifically in Turkey. In order to perform this analysis, data was collected from two Turkish ...
  • Test of Elliot Wave theory by time series segmentation algorithms 
    Çağatay, Tamer. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2009., 2009.)
    Discovering the patterns of stock prices in a volatile and rapidly-changing market environment is a challenging problem. Elliot Wave theory, a form of technical analysis, attempts to investigate market price movements. The ...
  • Marketing-wise benefits of technological improvements on consumer well-being 
    Kardeş, Nur Esra. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2009., 2009.)
    In recent years, emerging web-based innovations lead very fast penetration of technology in various domains of life. Immediate adoption of technology by companies also has an impact on this diffusion. This is because ...
  • Development of a decision support system for evaluation of business process management systems 
    Cingil, İsmail. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2009., 2009.)
    Owing to the fact that product assortment has been increased and product life cycle period has been decreased, surviving in this competitive market is not easy and may result in commercial failures for the organizations ...
  • Web 2.0 and SOA based application development 
    Büyüktanır, Barış. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    As Internet usage increases and web technologies evolve, more and more people start using software over the Internet. The gap between the web and desktop applications decreases due to the fact that the usage of the software ...
  • Implementation difficulties of hospital information systems: a case study in a private hospital in Turkey 
    Sağıroğlu, Yaşar Özge. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    This thesis looks for potential sources of implementation difficulties of hospital information system in a private hospital in Turkey and provides recommendations toavoid these difficulties. Increasing cost of patient care ...
  • Assortment planning using data mining algorithms 
    Gün, Ajlan Nihat. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    Assortment Optimization is not just selecting the best products according to the sales performance under a certain category, but also an execution method to apply retailers commercial strategy into market considering all ...
  • Prediction of stock price direction by artificial neural network approach 
    Şenol, Doğaç. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    The stock market has always been an attractive area for researchers since no method has been found yet to predict the stock price behavior precisely. It carries a higher risk than any other investment area, due to its high ...
  • A decision support system for supplier evaluation and order allocation 
    Göçen, Emir. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    This study focuses on the improvement of supplier evaluation and order allocation decisions for one of the leaders of the white-goods manufacturers in Turkey. A decision support system (DSS) is developed to increase the ...
  • Integration of a simulation platform into a business process management tool 
    Kanalıcı, İbrahim Halil. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    Information technology has already gone beyond being a supportive tool for businesses. Strong competition and increased costs force businesses act more efficiently and rapidly, so almost in every business, the operations ...
  • Experimental study for extending data mining standards 
    Daylan, Ahmet. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    Data mining is becoming a mainstream technology used in business intelligence solutions supporting various industries and lines of business. Although there are plenty of data mining products at the market, these products ...
  • Evaluation and efficiency of e-learning systems 
    Kör, Burcu. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    E- learning system is a complex issue not only because of its success and effectiveness but also because of its evaluation. Reliable ways to measure the success and effectiveness of the e-learning system are required for ...
  • Consumer attitudes toward and experiences with airline companies 
    Uyanık, Hakan. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    The main purposes of this study can be summarized as a) to investigate consumers’ brand name and web address recall of airline companies, b) to determine consumers’ overall satisfaction level and to examine whether the ...
  • A decision support system for workforce management in call centers 
    Gedikoğlu, Burak. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    Shift design, workforce allocation and call allocation are the major problems in call center management. The aim of the call center manager is to allocate and dynamically update the workforce so that the incoming calls are ...
  • Developing an information system for credit risk rating using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) 
    Tekin, Bahar. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    Credit risk management is one of the main activities of banks, and credit risk ratings are an essential part of the process. In the rating process statistical models and judgmental systems can be employed. At the evaluation ...
  • Examination of information systems development processes and industrial adaptations 
    Özçer, Tuna. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    This thesis examines current system development processes of three major Turkish banks in terms of compliance to internationally accepted system development and software engineering standards. After a deep scan on system ...
  • Human resources information systems: a sociotechnical perspective 
    Barut, Özgür. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2008., 2008.)
    Human Resources Information Systems continuously gain importance parallel to the developments in the business world in general and Human Resources function specifically. The importance of Human Resources Information Systems ...
  • Developing an information security management framework: case studies on registration office and computer center of a state university 
    Ergen, Gökhan. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    Information Technology (IT) provides a wide range of benefits for the companies as well as organizations and institutions. Obtaining fast, efficient and effective operations are among the main benefits. On the other hand, ...
  • Factors affecting the adoption of mobile services 
    Kargın, Banu. (Thesis (M.A.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in the Social Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    Mobile technologies are gaining more popularity and diffusing into every aspect of our life. Value Added Services (VAS) has a huge impact on consumers’ usage patterns and has become a significant differentiator across the ...