Prof. Dr. Nasip DEMİRKUŞ

Place and Date of Birth: Göle, 1956

Foreign Language: English

Fields of Expertise & Interests (Click for materials):

• Editor-in-Chief, YYU Journal of Education (2011-2022)
• Head of Department, Biology Education, YYU (1994-Present)
• Senate Member (Faculty Representative), YYU (2012-2021)
• Faculty Board Member, YYU Faculty of Education (2011-Present, 1995-2001)
• Member, Academic Promotion and Appointment Commission (2012-2017)

Ongoing and New Projects

• Demirkuş (2022). High-Resolution, Two-Dimensional Object Scanning System (MATTARAMA). TÜBİTAK (TEYDEB 1512) Project No: 2210845. (Principal Investigator)

Completed Projects

• Demirkuş N. (2019). Designing a Scientific Website to Ensure Accessibility of VANF Virtual Herbarium Inventory.
• Demirkuş N. (2018). Digitization of 23,500 Plant Specimens in the VANF Virtual Herbarium.
• Demirkuş N., Korkmaz E. (2018). Ethnobotany of Plants in Bahçesaray (VAN) and Surroundings and Their Transfer to Digital Environment.
• Yılmaz A. (2003). Developing Some Activities Related to Botanical Concepts in Primary Education. (Principal Investigator)
• Fırat M. (2003). A Research on the Flora of Bahçesaray (Van) and Surroundings. YYU Research Fund Project No: 1999-EF-080. (Principal Investigator)
• Gürlek M. (2002). Application of Semantic Feature Analysis, Concept Networks, and Concept Maps in Secondary School Biology (Botany) Teaching. YYU Research Fund Project No: 2001-EF-042. (Principal Investigator)
• Demirkuş N., Koyuncu M. (2002). Endemic Plants of Van. Van Provincial Directorate of Environment. (Principal Investigator)
• Koyuncu M., Demirkuş N. et al. (1999). A Research on Geophytes of Van and Surroundings. YYU Research Fund Project No: 99-EF-030. (Researcher)
• Ekim T. et al. (1998). Endemic Plants of Turkey Project. TBAG/DPT-ÇSEK-4. (Researcher)
• Kaya A. (1996). Flora of Uzundere (Kargapazarı Mountains, Erzurum) and Surroundings. TÜBİTAK Project TBAG AY/48. (Principal Investigator)
• Aziret A. (1996). Flora of Baskil (Elazığ) and Surroundings. TÜBİTAK Project TBAG AY/48. (Principal Investigator)
• Karakisa İ. (1996). Flora of Dibek Mountains (Kahramanmaraş) and Surroundings. TÜBİTAK Project TBAG AY/48. (Principal Investigator)
• Erik S., Demirkuş N. (1990). A Research on Çiçek Mountain and Surroundings (Posof/Kars). TBAG 728 and Hacettepe Univ. Fund. (Researcher)
• Demirkuş T., Demirkuş N., Beşkaya Gül S. (2005). Determination of Botanical Composition, Ensiling Characteristics and Feed Values of Van Meadows Mowed in Different Periods. TBAG/VHAG-1849 (101V140). (Researcher)
• Demirkuş N. (2003). Use of Domestic Waste Materials in Science and Mathematics Teaching. Project No: YRT-003. [Materials] (Principal Investigator)
• Temur A., Demirkuş N. et al. (2006). Developing Concrete Materials Related to Important Concepts in Science Education. DPT Project No: 2006-DPT-EF1. (Researcher)

• Demirkuş, N. (2000). TR 2000 01807 B. A device for transferring images of pictures, stationary objects, and entities to the computer depending on scanner characteristics (Light Box). International Patent.

• Azmanoğlu, M. (2022). The Effect of Demographic Characteristics of Biology Teachers on Understanding of Some General Biology Concepts. (Ongoing)
• Koçak, K. (2022). Analysis of Biology Questions in University Entrance Exams Between 2013-2022 According to Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. (Ongoing)
• Türel, R. (2022). Student Views on Taking Science Courses with Distance Education Approach During Covid-19 Pandemic. (Ongoing)
• Üzgör, A. (2019). Identification of Taxa Belonging to Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Asteraceae Families Not Identified in Mersin Herbarium.
• Korkmaz, E. (2018). Ethnobotany of Plants in Bahçesaray (Van) and Surroundings and Their Transfer to Digital Environment.
• Öner, T. (2013). A Study on Bringing Concepts in High School Biology Textbooks to Biology Education in Internet and Virtual Environment.
• Alkan, D. (2011). Expression and Application of Evolutionary Development with Natural, Artificial, Conceptual Mathematical Sets.
• Gülen, S. (2010). Visual Course Material Development Study Containing Popular Physics Concepts.
• Ayaz, M. (2010). Developing Course Materials Based on Conceptual Tools and Conceptual Relationships.
• Cihangir, Ö. (2009). Developing Course Video Material Related to Important Concepts in Biology.
• Selimoğlu, C. (2009). Categorizing Extraordinary Student, Teacher and School Cases with Multi-Disciplinary Approach in Primary and Secondary Education.
• İlçin, M. (2007). Methods Applied in Turkification of Foreign-New Biological Concepts.
• Batıhan, N. (2006). Developing Course Material Related to Important Concepts in Biology.
• Ertaş, A. (2006). Developing Course Material Related to Important Concepts About Microscopic Structures and Microorganisms in Biology.
• Yılmaz, A. (2003). Developing Some Activities Related to Botanical Concepts in Primary Education.
• Fırat, M. (2003). A Research on the Flora of Bahçesaray (Van) and Surroundings.
• Gürlek, M. (2002). Application of Semantic Feature Analysis and Concept Maps in Secondary School Biology Teaching.
• Kaya, A. (1996). Flora of Uzundere (Erzurum) and Surroundings.
• Aziret, A. (1996). Flora of Baskil (Elazığ) and Surroundings.
• Karakisa, İ. (1996). Flora of Dibek Mountains (Kahramanmaraş) and Surroundings.
• Bozkurt, T. (2013). Visual Course Material Development Study Containing Transcendent Natural Events, Disasters, Natural and Artificial Environmental Problems Concepts.
• İnce, O. (2015). Virtual Material Design on Teaching Natural Life Cycle and Basic Biological Concepts.
• Acar, E. (2015). A Study on Preparation of Basic Concepts Related to Ancient and Modern Technology for Educational Purposes as Visual, Auditory, Textual and Temporal.

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• Demirkuş, N. (2023). Evrim Bilimi Ve Bazı Biyolojik Kavramları İçeren Görsel Ders Materyali Geliştirme Çalışması. EJONS International Journal on Mathematic, Engineering and Natural Sciences, 2, 181-191.
• Korkmaz, E., & Demirkuş, N. (2023). Ethnobotanical therapeutic features of some plants of the vicinity of Bahçesaray (Müküs) in the province of Van/Turkey. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 15(03), 178–192.
• Demirkuş, N. (2023). A new approach to the definitions and relationships between evolution science, basic sciences and mathematics. Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, 09(01), 014–019.
• Demirkuş, N., Yenilmez, A., Pınar, S. M., & İşler, S. (2021). The processes done before transferring the plant samples in the VANF herbarium to the digital environment. EJONS International Journal on Mathematic, Engineering and Natural Sciences, 20, 824-828.
• İnce, O., & Demirkuş, N. (2021). Doğal Yaşam Döngüsü ve Temel Biyolojik Kavramların Öğretimi Üzerine Sanal Materyal Tasarımı. YYÜ Journal of Education, 18(1), 950-981.
• Demirkuş, N., & Gülen, S. (2021). Örnek Uygulamaları ile Kavram İlişkilendirme Aracı; Kavram Hacmi. YYÜ Journal of Education, 18(1), 461-475.
• Gürlek, M., & Demirkuş, N. (2020). Botanik Kavramları Öğretiminde, Kavram Çözümleme Tabloları, Kavram Ağları ve Kavram Haritalarının Uygulanması. YYÜ Journal of Education, 17(1), 1391-1414.
• Demirkuş, N., & Batıhan Güzel, N. (2019). Biyoloji Dersinde Bazı Makroskobik Kavramlara İlişkin Ders Materyalinin Geliştirilmesi. YYU Journal of Education, 16, 1539-1552.
• Demirkuş, N., & Öner, T. (2019). Liselerde Okutulan Biyoloji Kitaplarındaki Kavramların, İnternet Ortamında Biyoloji Eğitimine Kazandırılışı Üzerine Bir Çalışma. YYU Journal of Education, 16(34), 897-909.
• Demirkuş, N., Armağan, M., & Kara, M. K. (2018). A morphometric study on Draba cappadocica Boiss. & Balansa and Draba rosularis Boiss. Anatolian Journal of Botany, 2, 13-18.
• Demirkuş, N., Ertaş, A., & Gülen, S. (2018). Mikrobiyolojik Kavramların Öğretilmesine İlişkin Ders Materyali Geliştirme Çalışması. Ahi Evran University Journal of Education, 19, 2573-2581.
• Demirkuş, N., Acar, E., & Gülen, S. (2018). Popüler Teknoloji Kavramlarının Eğitiminde Görsel Materyal Geliştirme Çalışması. YYU Journal of Education, 15, 723-748.
• Demirkuş, N., & Alkan, D. (2018). A Brand New Approach to Sets in Mathematics. Journal of Biometrics & Biostatistics, 9(391), 1-4.
• Demirkuş, N., Bilgin, E.A. (2018). A New Approach to the Definitions and Relations of the Concepts of Mathematics, Eternity, Infinity, Death, Time and The First Point. Journal of Biometrics & Biostatistics, 9(408), 1-3.
• Demirkuş, N., Koyuncu, M., & Gül, M. (2018). Endemic plants of Lake Van Basin. Anatolian Journal of Botany, 2, 73-83.
• Ayaz, M., & Demirkuş, N. (2017). Sanal ve Nesnel Teknolojik Öğretim Araçlarını Kullanarak Fen Bilimleri Ders Materyali Geliştirmesine Yönelik Örnek Çalışmalar. YYU Journal of Education, 14, 1257-1376.
• Demirkuş, N., Bozkurt, T., & Gülen, S. (2017). Popüler Çevre Kavramlarının Eğitiminde Görsel Materyal Geliştirme Çalışması. Ahi Evran University Journal of Education, 18, 145-157.
• Demirkuş, N., & Gülen, S. (2017). Popüler Fizik Kavramları İçeren Görsel Ders Materyali Geliştirme Çalışması. YYU Journal of Education, 14, 320-338.
• Demirkuş, N., & İlçin, M. (2016). Yabancı-Yeni Biyolojik Kavramların Türkçeleştirilmesi ve Sanal Ders Materyalinin Hazırlanması. YYU Journal of Education, 13, 383-410.
• Selimoğlu, C., Demirkuş, N., & Gülen, S. (2015). Öğretmen Adaylarının Öğrencilik Yıllarında Karşılaştıkları İstenmeyen Davranışların İncelenmesi. YYU Journal of Education, 12, 164-182.
• Gülen, S., & Demirkuş, N. (2014). Güneş sistemi ve ötesi: Uzay bilmecesi ünitesinde, görsel materyalin öğrenci başarısına etkisi. YYU Journal of Education, 11, 1-20.
• Demirkuş, N., Tunç, C., Okut, H. (2005). Thlaspi Valerianoides Rech. Fil. ve Thlaspi Kurdicum Hedge Türlerine Ait Nümerik Taksonomi Çalışması. Journal of Science, 1, 277-287.
• Demirkuş, N. (1999). Fen Bilgisinde Öğretim Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalarının Verimli Hale Getirilmesi. D.E.Ü. Buca Faculty of Education Journal, 11, 414-425.
• Demirkuş, N., & Kaya, A. (1999). Contributions to the Flora of East Anatolia. Ot Sistematik Dergisi, 6(1), 1-12.
• Erik, S., & Demirkuş, N. (1998). New Species from N.E: Turkey Chaerophyllum posofianum (Apiaceae) and Vicia erzurumica (Fabaceae). Willdenowia, 28, 151-156.
• Kaya, A., & Demirkuş, N. (1998). A Research on the Flora of Uzundere (Kargapazarı Mountains Erzurum) and its Surroundings. Hacettepe Bulletin of Natural Sciences and Engineering, 27, 27–66.
• Demirkuş, N. (1996). Contributions to the Flora of Northeast Anatolia. YYÜ Journal of Education, 1(2), 103-127.
• Demirkuş, N., & Erik, S. (1995). Two New Taxa for the Flora of Turkey. Hacettepe Bulletin of Natural Sciences and Engineering, 24, 9-14.
• Demirkuş, N., & Erik, S. (1994). Çiçek Dağı (Ulgar) ve Çevresinin Florası Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Hacettepe Fen ve Müh. Bilimler Dergisi, A ve C, 1-47.
• Demirkuş, N. (1991). Çiçek Dağı ve Çevresi (Posof/Kars) Florası Üzerine Bir Araştırma. Forest and Hunting Journal, 66(2), 8-21.
• Demirkuş, N. (1990). Two New Taxa for the Flora of Turkey. Doğa, Tr.J.of Botany, 15, 71-74.
• Demirkuş, N. (1990). Two New Taxa for the Flora of Turkey. Hacettepe Bulletin of Natural Sciences and Engineering, 19, 1-6.
• Erik, S., & Demirkuş, N. (1988). Türkiye Florasındaki Bazı Bitkiler İçin Yeni Yayılış Alanları. Doğa Türk Botanik D., 12(3), 224-233.
• Erik, S., & Demirkuş, N. (1986). Contributions to the Flora of Turkey. Doğa Tr. J. Bio., 10(1), 100-105.
• Erik, S., & Demirkuş, N. (1985). Türkiye Florasındaki Çeşitli Kareler için Yeni Kayıtlar. Doğa Bilim Dergisi, A2(9), 51-61.
• Demirkuş, N., & Erik, S. (1985). TWO NEW FOR THE FLORA OF TURKEY. Doğa Bilim Dergisi, A2(1), 48-50.
• Gülen, S., & Demirkuş, N. (2014). Effect of Visual Material on Student Success / Solar System and Beyond: The Space Riddle. Turkey Alim Books. ISBN: 978-3-639-67026-4.
• Demirkuş, N. (2019). A Different Approach to the Relationship Between Teaching and Educational Objectives and Good Morals. F. Tanhan, H. İ. Özok, C. Aladağ (Ed.), Teachers from the Perspective of Educational Sciences (pp. 19-29). Pegem A Publishing.

• Özgökçe, F., Ünal, M., Demirkuş, N. (2022). Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Botanical Garden: Van Experiences from 1700 meters. 3rd National Botanical Garden Symposium, Gaziantep.
• Demirkuş, N. (2022). The Position of Knowledge, Science and Creatures in Creation (According to Islam and Quran). VI. International Congress on Creation in the Light of Sciences, Van.
• Demirkuş, N. (2021). A New Approach to the Definitions and Relationships Between Evolution Science, Basic Sciences and Mathematics. 13th International Congress on Mathematics, Engineering, Natural and Medical Sciences, Cappadocia.
• Üzgör, A., Everest, Z. A., Demirkuş, N. (2021). Identification of Taxa Belonging to Unidentified Families in Mersin University Herbarium. 13th International Congress, Nevşehir.
• Korkmaz, E., Demirkuş, N. (2021). Ethnobotanical therapeutic features of some plants of the vicinity of Bahçesaray. International Aegean Symposium, İzmir.
• Demirkuş, N., Gülen, S. (2019). Application and Necessity of Learning-Teaching Method with Film. 8th Eurasian Conference, Antalya.
• Gülen, S., Demirkuş, N. (2019). Determining Fifth Grade Students' Status of Recognizing Organs in Our Body. 8th Eurasian Conference, Antalya.
• Demirkuş, N., Yenilmez, A., Korkmaz, E. (2019). PREPARATION STAGES AND NECESSITY OF VANF VIRTUAL HERBARIUM. 8th Eurasian Conference, Antalya.
• Korkmaz, E., Demirkuş, N. (2019). Ethnobotanical Features of Plants in Bahçesaray (Müküs/Van) and Surroundings. 8th Eurasian Conference, Antalya.
• Demirkuş, N. (2019). A Different Approach to Some Incorrect and/or Incomplete Proverbs, Aphorisms. Sixth Eurasian Conference, Uzbekistan.
• Demirkuş, N. (2019). POSITION OF CREATURES AND SCIENCE IN ISLAM AND QURAN. Sixth Eurasian Conference, Uzbekistan.
• İnce, O., Demirkuş, N. (2019). Virtual Material Design on Teaching Natural Life Cycle and Basic Biological Concepts. III. International Congress on Science and Education, Afyon.
• Gürlek, M., Demirkuş, N. (2019). Application of Semantic Feature Analysis... in Secondary School Biology Teaching. III. International Congress on Science and Education, Afyon.
• Gülen, S., Demirkuş, N. (2018). A Research on Virtual Course Material Design. International Turkish-Russian World Academic Research Congress, Ankara.
• Demirkuş, N. (2018). The Place of Knowledge, Science and Evolution in the Reality of Creation. II. International Congress on Creation in the Light of Sciences, Erzurum.
• Demirkuş, N., Bilgin, E.A. (2017). A New Approach to the Definitions and Relations of the Concepts of Mathematics, Eternity, Infinity... International Caucasian Mathematics Conference, Van.
• Demirkuş, N., Alkan, D. (2017). A Brand New Approach To Sets in Mathematics Education. International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Şanlıurfa.
• Demirkuş, N. (2016). A New Definitional and Relational Approach to Concepts of Human, Society, Science and Knowledge. IBAD 2016, Madrid, Spain. (Presentation)
• Alkan, D., Demirkuş, N. (2014). A New Approach to Set, Zero, One, Infinity, Eternity and Some Other Math and Science Concepts. 3. International Eurasian Conference, Vienna.
• Demirkuş, N. et al. (2007). Efficient Design for 2nd and 3rd Use of Waste Materials in Teaching and Pre-Production... VII. National Ecology and Environment Congress, Malatya.
• Demirkuş, N., Selimoğlu, C. (2007). An Exemplary Study on Applications and Activities to Instill Importance of Permanent Environmental Awareness. VII. National Ecology and Environment Congress, Malatya.
• Demirkuş, N., Cihangir, Ö., İlçin, M. (2007). Misconception in Seeking Solution to Global Warming... VII. National Ecology and Environment Congress, Malatya.
• Demirkuş, N., Cihangir, Ö. (2007). Position and Application Areas of Evolution in Science in 21st Century. Symposium on Evolution in Biology Education, Malatya.
• Demirkuş, N., Fırat, M. (2006). Introduction of Van Virtual Herbarium. 8. National Biology Congress, Aydın.
• Demirkuş, N. et al. (2006). Numerical Taxonomy Study on Draba rosularis and Draba cappadocica. 8. National Biology Congress, Aydın.
• Demirkuş, N., Fırat, M. (2005). The Scanning-Transferring; Dried and Fresh Plant Materials to the Computer with Light Box. XVII International Botanical Congress, Vienna, Austria.
• Koyuncu, M., Demirkuş, N. (2000). Geophytes of Van Surroundings. XV. National Biology Congress, Ankara.
• Demirkuş, N., Koyuncu, M., Gül, M. (2000). The Endemic Plants of Van Province. 2nd Balkan Botanical Congress, Istanbul.
• Demirkuş, N. (1998). Plant Potential of Ardahan Province and its Relation to Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. Economic Research Foundation, Istanbul.

Undergraduate Courses

Graduate Courses

Non-Thesis Master's: Instructional Technologies & Material Development, Special Teaching Methods, School Experience, Teaching Practice, Elective Biological Concepts, History of Science.

Graduate Electives: Advanced Plant Taxonomy, Evolution in Seed/Seedless Plants, Image Transfer to Digital Media for Biology Education, Scientific Research & Publication Techniques, Biomathematics, Techniques for Preparing Virtual Herbarium, Developing Objective & Virtual Materials in Science Education.