Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Obesity and Diabetes Application and Research Center

PRESENTATION OF THE TOP MANAGER

The obesity and diabetes research and application center deals with the applications of preventing, treating and developing new treatment methods for obesity, which is defined as the problem of the century, and the diseases it causes. It has also undertaken the task of raising public awareness and educating them.

For this purpose, monthly public trainings were organized in 2024 and health services were provided to many obese people.

Studies were conducted during awareness weeks and the center was introduced to people with random measurements.

No extra budget was needed and services were provided within the health research and application center.

As targets, projects aimed at developing different treatment options were planned.

Elif Erdoğdu Ceylan

Center Manager

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Mission and Vision

Mission
To increase knowledge and awareness about obesity and diabetes; to enable new generations to develop healthy eating habits through this awareness; to prevent the development of obesity; and to ensure the multidisciplinary treatment of individuals with obesity. Another mission is to conduct research aimed at defining new diagnostic and treatment methods in this field.

Vision
To fight against obesity and diabetes and prevent their development at regional and national levels.

B. Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities

Within the powers granted by the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye and the authority given to the Rectorate of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, the appointed Director and Assistant Directors share responsibilities and coordinate the activities of the Research Center accordingly.

C. Administrative Information

Physical Structure

Services are provided within the Health Application and Research Center located in the Ali Şevki Erek campus of our university.

1 nurse and dietitian room
1 psychologist and physiotherapist room
1 examination room
1 faculty member’s office

Table 1: Distribution of Indoor Areas

Campus Name	Indoor Area (m²)	Total (m²)
University
Treasury of Finance
Taşlıçiftlik Campus	-	-
Ali Şevki Erek City Campus	X	-
District School Campuses	-	-
Total		95

Table 2: Distribution of Indoor Areas by Service Use

Service Area	City Campus	Total (m²)
Education
Health	X	95
Nutrition
Culture
Sports
Other (administrative, facility, storage, lodging)
Total		95

Table 3: Distribution of Immovable Properties

Campus Name	Area of Immovable Property by Ownership Status (Land) (m²)	Total (m²)
	Titled Properties	Allocated Properties
Taşlıçiftlik Campus
Health Research and Application Hospital
Lodgings
State Conservatory – Deveciler Inn
Turhal Vocational School
Zile Campus
Erbaa Vocational School
Niksar Vocational School
Reşadiye Vocational School
Almus Vocational School
Artova Vocational School
Pazar Vocational School
Total

Table 5: Existing Computer and Electronic Equipment

Computers: 4
Printers: 1
Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer: 1

1.3.2 – Administrative Staff Service Areas

Number (units)	Area (m²)	Number of Users (people)
Service	-	-	-
Office Room	-	-	-
Total	-	-	-

1.6 – Vehicles

Type of Vehicle	Number (Units)
Passenger Car	-
Passenger Transport Vehicles	-
Cargo Transport Vehicles (Tractor)	-
Total	-

2 – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The organizational structure of the Agricultural Practice and Research Unit is determined in accordance with the Regulation of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Obesity and Diabetes Research and Application Center.

Accordingly, the activities of the Center are coordinated by the Director appointed by the Rector, along with assistant directors and other personnel assigned to ensure that the center’s operations run smoothly and efficiently.

DIRECTOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

3 – INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES

3.1 – Software

(No specific information provided in the original document.)

4 – HUMAN RESOURCES

4.6 – Administrative Staff (According to Filled Positions)

Staff Category	Filled	Vacant	Total
General Administrative Services	–	–	2
Technical Services Class	–	–	–
Auxiliary Staff	–	–	–
Total	–	–	2

4.7 – Educational Background of Administrative Personnel

Education Level	Number of People
Primary School	–
High School	–
Associate Degree	–
Bachelor’s Degree	2
Master’s / Ph.D.	–

4.8 – Length of Service of Administrative Personnel

Years of Service	Number of People
1–3 Years	–
4–6 Years	–
7–10 Years	1
11–15 Years	1
16–20 Years	–
Over 21 Years	–

4.9 – Age Distribution of Administrative Personnel

Age Group	Number of People
Under 21	–
21–25 Years	–
26–30 Years	1
31–35 Years	1
36–40 Years	–
41–50 Years	–
Over 51 Years	–

4.10 – Gender Distribution of Personnel

Female	Male	Total	% Female	% Male
Academic Personnel	–	–	–	–	–
Administrative Staff	2	–	2	–	–

4.11 – Workers (According to Their Positions)

Position	Filled	Vacant	Total
Personnel Employed Under Article 4/B (Revolving Fund)	5	–	5
Personnel Employed Under Article 4/B (Rectorate)	–	–	–
Personnel Employed Under Article 4/C	–	–	–
Permanent Workers	–	–	–
Total	–	–	–

4.12 – Length of Service of Permanent, Contracted, and Temporary Workers

Years of Service	Number of People
1–3 Years	–
4–6 Years	–
7–10 Years	–
11–15 Years	–
16–20 Years	–
Over 21 Years	–

4.13 – Age Distribution of Permanent, Contracted, and Temporary Workers

Age Group	Number of People
Under 21	–
21–25 Years	–
26–30 Years	–
31–35 Years	–
36–40 Years	–
41–50 Years	–
Over 51 Years	–

6 – MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Operating under the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Rectorate, the Director of the Center manages the hierarchical system of authority and control within the physical and organizational structure. This is done to ensure more efficient use of information, technology, and the duties and responsibilities of all academic and administrative personnel.

OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS OF THE ADMINISTRATION

Strategic Goal	Strategic Objective
To raise awareness and provide education about obesity and diabetes.	To enhance public knowledge through regular educational activities.
	To change the dietary habits of individuals with obesity through regular follow-ups.
	To provide practical training opportunities for medical, dietetics, and physiotherapy students.
	To improve public health literacy on healthy eating and healthy living through community events.

Strategic Goal	Strategic Objective
To carry out activities that translate scientific research findings into practice.	To develop new approaches that increase awareness of obesity and diabetes.
	To develop alternative treatment strategies for obesity and diabetes.
	To support educational, training, and application services.
	To organize training sessions for teachers, students, and parents in collaboration with public institutions.

B – MAIN POLICIES AND PRIORITIES

To increase access to preventive and therapeutic options regarding obesity and diabetes by offering these services within our university hospital.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1.1 – Budget Expenditures (2021)

Description	Initial Allowance (TRY)	Realization Total (TRY)	Realization Rate (%)
TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES
01 - Personnel Expenditures
02 - Social Security Premiums Paid by the State
03 - Goods and Services Procurement Expenditures
05 - Current Transfers
06 - Capital Expenditures

(Note: The original document did not include numeric values here.)

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Numerous studies were conducted within our Research Center. In addition, theoretical and practical training opportunities were provided to medical students, including interns. Practical training areas were made available for research assistant physicians, enabling them to carry out their medical specialization theses.

In 2024, the following community-oriented conferences were held as part of public awareness and education efforts:

Urological diseases and obesity
Coping with stress
Obesity and its surgical treatment
Coping with stress and body image
Healthy eating and common myths
Lifestyle changes in obesity
Is obesity a choice or a disease?
Nutrition literacy
Can health, life, and habits change?
Environmental and psychological factors in the development of obesity
What is obesity? Lifestyle changes
Common myths
Stress

ACADEMIC STUDIES

The center participated in the "Peaceful City Tokat" project in collaboration with the Tokat Governorship.

Publications and Conferences:

ERDOĞDU-CEYLAN, E. (2023): “Approach to Obesity in Family Medicine”, in Approach to Endocrinological Diseases in Family Medicine, Türkiye Klinikleri Family Medicine Journal, Pages 73–77. ISBN: 9786253951146
Erdoğdu Ceylan E, Yıldız Çeltek N, Özkan N, Bilce EN, Kuyucu YE. "The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Body Bioimpedance in Obese Patients." TOGU Journal of Health Sciences. 2024; 4(3): 283–290.
Akyol, M., ERDOĞDU-CEYLAN, E., YILDIZ-ÇELTEK, N. (2024): “Insulin Resistance Detected in Obese Patients.” 23rd International Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, Adana, Türkiye.
Merve Akyol (2024): Medical Specialization Thesis, Association Between Cardiovascular Risk Scoring and Bioimpedance Measurements in Obese Individuals, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.
Kader Erdoğan (2024): Medical Specialization Thesis, Relationship Between Body Composition Measurements and Blood Pressure in Adults Applying to the Obesity Outpatient Clinic, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.
Özkan Keleş (2024): Medical Specialization Thesis, Investigation of the Relationship Between Traditional Indicators of Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Patients Applying to the Obesity Outpatient Clinic, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine.

IV – ASSESSMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES

This section includes an internal evaluation of the organization’s structure, organizational capabilities, and technological capacity. It also highlights strengths and weaknesses identified during the year.

Institutions with a strategic plan should include progress made and measures taken during the reporting year in relation to strengths and weaknesses identified in internal analysis.

A – Strengths

Presence of the Faculty of Medicine
Cooperation with the Health Application and Research Center
Existing infrastructure

B – Weaknesses

Insufficient infrastructure and staff compared to the patient potential

C – Evaluation

The Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Obesity and Diabetes Research and Application Center aims to continually improve and become an institution that carries out activities in line with today’s advancements in knowledge and technology.

V – RECOMMENDATIONS AND MEASURES

By focusing on infrastructure improvements and resolving issues related to workforce, tools, and equipment in line with the center’s activities, it will be possible to establish a sustainable research and application center.

ANNEX 1: INTERNAL CONTROL ASSURANCE DECLARATION

As the expenditure officer and within my authority:

I hereby declare that the information in this report is reliable, complete, and accurate.

I confirm that the resources allocated to our spending unit from the administrative budget for the activities described in this report have been used effectively, economically, and efficiently, and that within the scope of my duties and responsibilities, the internal control system provides sufficient assurance regarding the legality and regularity of administrative and financial decisions and related procedures. I also state that process control is effectively implemented in our spending unit.

This assurance is based on my knowledge, evaluations, internal controls, internal auditor reports, and reports of the Court of Accounts.

I declare that I have no knowledge of any issues not reported here that may harm the interests of the administration.

Signature
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif ERDOĞDU CEYLAN
Director
Obesity and Diabetes Research and Application Center

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