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Acknowledgments
I would like to thank Marilyn Page, Murry Nelson, Patrick Shannon, and Edgar Yoder for their guidance, encouragement, and expert supervision throughout my study. Through valuable discussions, they helped me to overcome many obstacles. I extend my deep gratitude to all of my colleagues for their invaluable help and sustained support.
I am indebted to the participants of this study for their patience and cooperation. Without their active involvement, this book would not have been possible.
Finally, I would like to dedicate this book to my family: my wife Ilknur; my son Anil; my daughter Ilkay; and my parents, Yusuf and Kadriye Tarman, for their lifelong support, encouragement, and patience during my educational journey.