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SCI-SSCI or SCI Expanded Articles

  • Paksuz, S. And Özkan B. The protection of the bat community in the Dupnisa Cave System, Turkey, following opening for tourism. 2011 Fauna & Flora International, Oryx, 1-7.
  • Kryštufek, B.,Tvrtkovic, Paunovic, M. and Özkan, B. Size variation in the Northern white-breasted hedgehog Erinaceus roumanicus: latitudinal cline and the island rule. Mammalia. 73 299–306.
  • Kryštufek, B., Bužan, V. E., Vohralík, V., Zareie, R. and Özkan, B. Mitochondrial cytochrome b sequence yields new insight into the speciation of social voles in southwest Asia. Biological Journal of Linnean Society. 98, 121-128.
  • Niermann, Ivo; Biedermann, Martin; Bogdanowicz, Wiesław; Brinkmann, Robert; Bris, Yann Le; Ciechanowski, Mateusz; Dietz, Christian; Dietz, Isabel; Estók, Péter; Helversen, Otto von; Houédec, Arnaud Le; Paksuz, Serbülent; Petrov, Boyan P.; Özkan, Beytullah; Piksa, Krzysztof; Rachwald, Alek; Roué, Sébastien Y.; Sachanowicz, Konrad; Schorcht, Wigbert; Tereba, Anna; Mayer, Frieder. Biogeography of the recently described Myotis alcathoe von Helversen and Heller, 2001. Acta Chiropterologica, Volume 9, Number 2, December 2007, pp. 361-378(18).
  • Yiğit, N., Çolak, E., Çolak, R. Özkan, B. & Özkurt, Ş. On the Turkish Populations of Dryomys nitedula (Pallas, 1779) and Dryomys laniger Felten and Storch, 1968 (Mammalia: Rodentia). Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 49 (Supl. 1), pp. 147-158. 2003.
  • Özkan, B.; Krystufek, B. Wood mice, Apodemus of two Turkish Islands: Gökçeada and Bozcaada. Folia Zool. 48(1): 17–24.

International Articles

  • Paksuz, S. And Özkan B. New Distribution Records and Some Notes for Greater Noctule, Nyctalus lasiopterus (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from Turkey. Acta zool. Bul., 63 (2), 217-220.
  • Paksuz, S., Özkan, B., Postawa, T. Seasonal Changes of Cave-dwelling Bat Fauna and Their Relationship with Microclimate in Dupnisa Cave System (Turkish Thrace). Acta zoologica cracoviensia, 50 A (1-2): 57-56. Kraków.
  • Özkan, B. An Observation on the Reproductive Biology of Glis glis (Linnaeus, 1766) (Rodentia; Gliridae) and Body Weight Gaining of Pups in the Istranca Mountains of Turkish Thrace. International Journal of Zoological Research 2 (2) 129-135.
  • Krystufek, B., Özkan, B and Kurtonur, C. Abnormal Skull of Roach’s Mouse-tailed Dormouse (Myomimus roachi). Lynx (Praha), n. s., 35: 253-255.
  • Özkan, B. Note: Feral coypus, Myocastor coypus (Molina; 1782) in European part of Turkey. Journal of Israel Zoology , Vol. 45, 289-291.
  • Sımson, S.; Ferruccı, L.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B.; Fılıppuccı, M.G. Phalli and Bacula of European Dormice: Description and Comparıson. In: Filippuci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. on Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2):231 -244.
  • Fılıppuccı, M.G.; Krystufek, B.; Sımson, S.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B. Allozymic and Biometric Variation in Dryomys nitedula (Pallas, 1778). In: Filippuci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. on Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2): 127 - 140.
  • Civitelli, M.V.; Filippuccı, M.G.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B.; Capanna, E. Chromosome Analysis of Three Species of Myoxidae. In: Filippuci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. on Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2): 117 - 126.
  • Kurtonur, C.; Krystufek, B.; Özkan, B. The European Polecat (Mustela putorius) in Turkish Thrace . Small Carnivora Conservation, (IUCN), 11: 8 - 10.
  • Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B. New Records of Myomimus roachi (Bate,1937) From Turkish Tharace (Mammalia: Rodentia : Gliridae). Senckenbergiana Biol. 71: 239 - 244.

International Conference Proceedings

  • .S. PAKSUZ, B. ÖZKAN, Roost Selection of the Bats in the Koyunbaba Cave Kirklareli Turkey, 2. International Congres on Applied Biological Sciences (ICABS), pp. 60-60, Sarajevo-BOSNA HERSEK.

International Conferences and Symposiums

  • S. Paksuz ve B. Özkan. The Threats of Cave Tourism on Bats, A Literatue Review. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 17-18 November 2017, GABROVO (November 2017)
  • Karabacak, E., Tosunoğlu, M., Gül, Ç., Uysal, İ., İnci, B., Özkan, B. Biodiversity of Gala Lake Nature Reserve. Vıı. International Symposium on Ecology an Environmental Problems (ISEEP). Abstract Book, Page 40. 04-10.10-2017. COMU. Çanakkale. (Summary Present). 2017. (October 2017)
  • Ünal-Yılmaz, G., Gürcan, Ş., Özkan, B., Karadenizli, A. Investigation of Francisella tularensis by using culture, serology and molecular methods in rats of Thrace Region, Turkey. (19-22 June 2013, Ürgüp, Nevşehir) Abstract Book, p.51-52. (June 2013)
  • Yiğit, N., Çolak, E., Çolak, R. Özkan, B. & Özkurt, Ş. On The Turkish Populations of Dryomys nitedula (Pallas, 1779) and Dryomys laniger Felten and Storch, 1968 (Mammalia: Rodentia). Gödöllö, HUNGARY, 26-29 August 2002.
  • Özkan, B., Türkyılmaz, C. & Kurtonur, C. The Observation on Reproductive Biology of Glis glis (Rodentia; Myoxidae) and Weight Gaining of Pups in the Istranca Mountaıns of Turkısh Thrace. V. Internaional Conference on Dormice (Rodentia, Myoxidae). Gödöllö, HUNGARY, 26-29 August 2002.
  • Özkan, B., Türkyılmaz, T. & Kurtonur, C. Use of nestboxes by the fat dormouse Myoxus glis in Turkish Thrace. IVth International Conference on Dormice (Rodentia, Gliridae). 13-16 September 1999. Edirne, Turkey.
  • Buruldağ, E., Kurtonur, C., Türkyılmaz, T. & Özkan, B. Captive breeding of Myomimus roachi in outdoor cage. IVth International Conference on Dormice (Rodentia, Gliridae). 13-16 September 1999. Edirne, Turkey.
  • Sımson, S.; Ferrucci, L.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B.; Fılıppuccı, M.G. Phalli and Bacula of European Dormice : Description and Comparıson. In: Filippucci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. on Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2):231 -244.
  • Filippucci, M.G.; Krystufek, B.; Sımson, S.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B. Allozymic and Biometric Variation in Dryomys nitedula (Pallas, 1778). In: Filippucci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. on Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2): 127 - 140.
  • Civitelli, M.V.; Filippucci, M.G.; Kurtonur, C.; Özkan, B.; Capanna, E.: Chromosome Analysis of Three Species of Myoxidae. In: Filippuci M.G. (ed.). Proc. II Conf. On Dormice. Hystrix. (n.s.) 6 (1-2): 117 - 126.

International Books and Book Chapters

  • Mıtchell-Jones, A. J., Amorı, G., Bogdanowıcz, W., Krystufek, B., Reıjnders, P. J. H., Spıtzenberger, F., Stubbe, M., Thıssen, J. B. M., Vohralık, V. & Zıma J. Atlas of European Mammals. The Academic Press, London. 496 pp. (Turkey coordinators: Kurtonur, C. & Özkan.B.)

National Articles

  • Tok, C.V., Özkan. B., Gürkan, M., Yakın, B.Y. (2014). Tetrapods (Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia) of Çanakkale and Conservation Status. Journal of Anatolian Natural Sciencesi 5(2): 36-53, 2014. (January 2014)
  • Paksuz, S., Paksuz, E. P., Özkan, B. White Blood Cell (Wbc) Count of Different Bat Species. Trakya Univ J Sci 10(1): 55-59. 2009.
  • Özkan, B., Yiğit, N., Çolak, E. A study on Micromys minutus Pallas, 1771 (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Turkish Thrace. Tr. J. of Zoology. 27, 55–60. 2003.
  • Özkan, B. Rodent Fauna of Gökçeada and Bozcaada Islands (Rodentia: Mammalia). Doğa, Tr. J. of. Zoology. Cilt: 23, Ek Sayı 1, s.133-147. (January 1999)

National Conferences and Symposiums

  • Paksuz,.S, Paksuz, S E., Özkan, B. White Blood Cell Count of Different Bat Species. 19. Ulusal Biyoloji Kongresi, 23–27 Haziran 2008, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Biyoloji Bölümü. Özetler; s. 567–568, Trabzon. (June 2008)
  • Paksuz, E. P., Paksuz, S., Özkan, B. The Bat Fauna of Istranca Forest. 19. Ulusal Biyoloji Kongresi, 23-27 Haziran 2008, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi, Biyoloji Bölümü. Özetler; s. 496, Trabzon. (June 2008)

National Books and Book Chapters

  • Özkan, B. Living Mammals of in the Longos Forest and its Around.
  • Kurtonur, C., Özkan, B., Albayrak, İ., Kıvanç, E., Kefelioğlu, H. Turkiye Vertebrate Species List, Mammals (Mammalia). DPT/TBAG - Çev. Sek. 3. 1-23. Ankara.

Doctoral Dissertations Advised

  • Özkan, B. Ve Paksuz, S. Seasonal Population Changes and Roost Selection of Bat Fauna in the Koyubaba Cave (Kırklareli-Turkey). Trakya Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı. (Tez Danışmanı) - (Doktora Tezi) 96 (+10) sayfa. 26.10.2009. (October 2009)
  • Kurtonur, C. ve Özkan, B. Rodents of Gökçeada (Imbros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos) Islands. Trakya Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı. 150 (+6) sayfa. (Doktora Tezi). 14.04.1995. (April 1995)

Master`s Theses Advised

  • Özkan, B. ve Paksuz, S. Bats of Dupnisa Cave System (Mammalia; Chiroptera). Trakya Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı. (Tez Danışmanı) - (Yüksek Lisans Tezi). 83 (+9) sayfa. 12.03.2004. (March 2004)
  • Kurtonu, C., Özkan, B. Rodents of Edirne. Trakya Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Biyoloji Anabilim Dalı. 39 sayfa. (Yüksek Lisans Tezi). 17.04.1987. (April 1987)

Referee Positions

  • Changes in body mass of post-weaning juveniles of edible dormouse Glis glis (L.) in captivity. Turkish Journal of Zoology. (June 2017)
  • Distribution, Density, and Size of Social Groups of Coypu (Myocastor coypus (Molina, 1782)) in Downstream of Maritsa River Southeast Bulgaria. Gradimir Gruychev (April 2017)
  • The Remains of Small Mammals in the Eagle Owl (Asio otus) Pellets from Erzurum Province. BEU Journal of Science. (February 2017)
  • Additional records of Suncus etruscus (Savi, 1822) (Mammalia: Soricidae) from Southeastern Anatolia. Turkey. IUFS JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY. (December 2013)
  • Taxonomic status of the genus Lepus Linnaeus, 1758 in Turkey (Mammalia: Lagomorpha).TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (January 2013)
  • Reproduction biology of spiny mice of Turkey (Acomys cilicicus Spitzenberger, 1978). TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (February 2012)
  • Recent record of Lynx lynx (Linnaeus, 1758) in Turkey (Mammalia: Carnivora). TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. (December 2011)
  • Breeding of the root vole (Microtus oeconomus) at the edge of its distribution range. TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY (December 2011)
  • Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Total Plasma T3, Total Plasma T4 and TSH Hormones in Molerat (Spalax leucodon). GAZI UNİVERSİTY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE. (April 2003)
  • On The Amphibians and Reptiles Collected from Vicinity of Mardin (Türkiye). ANADOLU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. (December 2002)
  • The Taxonomy and Distribution of Apodemus agrarius (Pallas, 1771) (Mammalia: Rodentia) in European Turkey. TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. (August 2002)
  • Age-Dependent Cranial Variations in Mesocrietus brandti (Maammalia: Rodentia) Distributed in Turkey. TURKISH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY. (April 2002)

Projects

  • Biodiversity Inventory and Monitoring Project of Terrestrial and Inland Water Ecosytems of Çanakkale City.Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı I. Bölge Müdürlüğü, Çanakkale Şube Müdürlüğü (Memeli Uzmanı). 2014-2018 (Devam).
  • .Diger kamu kuruluslari (Yüksekögretim Kurumlari hariç), Gala Gölü Milli Parki nin Flora Fauna ve Vejetasyon Tespiti , Biyoçesitliligin çikarilmasi ve izlenmesi, Baslangiç Tarihi: 14.07.2016, Bitis Tarihi : 19.12.2016,Kurumu: TRAKYA ÜNIVERSITESI, Tamamlandi. (December 2016)
  • Biodiversity Inventory and Monitoring Project of Terrestrial and Inland Water Ecosytems of Kırklareli City. Orman ve Su İşleri III. Bölge Müdürlüğü / Kırklareli Şube Müdürlüğü (Mammalog) (Urban Çevre ve Danışmanlık ve Müh. Tic. Ltd. Şti.) 15.12.2014. (December 2014)
  • Biodiversity Inventory and Monitoring Project of Terrestrial and Inland Water Ecosytems of Edirne City. Orman ve Su İşleri III. Bölge Müdürlüğü / Edirne Şube Müdürlüğü. (Mammalog). (Urban Çevre ve Danışmanlık ve Müh. Tic. Ltd. Şti.) 06.12.2014. (December 2014)
  • Gürcan, Ş., Ünal. G, Investigation of Francisella tularensis by using culture, serology and molecular methods in rats of Thrace Region, Turkey. (TÜBAP 2012/108, Acceptance date of Project 28.05.2012). Associate researcher.
  • Biosphere Project: Protection and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources and Biodiversity in the Yildiz Mountains, Turkey. (Mammalog) (June 2010)
  • Özkan, B. ve Türkyılmaz, T. Use of Nestboxes Fat Dormouse, Glis glis (Rodentia; Gliridae) in the Trakya Region. TÜAF- 171. Investigation Project (Project director).