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SCI-SSCI or SCI Expanded Articles

  • Kartal Ç., Ekici N., Ağırman H. N. (2021) Development of Female Gametophyte in Gladiolus italicus Miller (Iridaceae) (December 2021)
  • Ekici N. (2014) Microsporogenesis, pollen mitosis and pollen tube growth in Gagea villosa (Liliaceae). Biologia, section Botany. 69(10): 1323-1330. (October 2014)
  • Ekici. N. (2014) Development of Female Gametophyte in Gagea villosa. Cytology-Japan Mendel Society 79(1): 69-77. (March 2014)
  • Ekici N., Dane F., Olgun G. (2013) Ultrastructure of Central Cell in Female Megagametophyte of Castilleja wightii Elmer (Scrophulariaceae)", Acta Biologica Hungarica 64 (3): 319-327.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2012, October) Some histochemical features of anther wall of Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae) during pollen development. Biologia, Section Botany 67(5): 857-866.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2012) Ultrastructural studies on the sporogeneous tissue and anther wall of leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae) in different developmental stages. Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 84(4): 951-960.
  • Dane F. & Ekici N. (2011, June) Pollen tube growth of Paeonia tenuifolia l. (Paeoniaceae) in vitro and in vivo. Bangladesh Journal of Botany. 40(1): 93-95.
  • Ekici N., Dane F., Olgun G. (2009) Ultrastructural features of Mimulus aurantiacus (Scrophulariaceae) pollen tubes in vivo. Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences 81(1): 29-37.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2008) Cytological and histological studies on female gametophyte of Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae). Biologia, Section Botany 63(1): 67-72.
  • Dane F., Olgun G. & Ekici N. (2007): Ultrastructure of endothelium in Penstemon gentianoides Poir. (Scrophulariaceae) at mature embryo sac phase", Acta Biologica Hungarica. 58 (2): 225-233.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2004): Polarity during sporogenesis and gametogenesis in plants. Biologia, Bratislava, Section Cellular and Molecular Biology. 59 (6): 687-696.

International Articles

  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2009) Calcium oxalate crystals during development of male and female gametophyte in Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae). Journal of Applied Biological Sciences. 3(1): 15-18.
  • Mamedova L., Kanter M., Güner S.S., Bulut E., Mercantepe T., Metin I., Huseyinova G.,Aktaş C. and Ekici N. (2008) Study of ultrastructural changes on the cochleae caused by various intonations used in classical music. Asian Journal of Cell Biology, 3(2): 72-79.
  • Mamedova L., Metin I., Ekici N., Huseyinov M., Huseyinova G., Güner S.S. (2008) Effects of various intervals applied in classical music on the ultrastructure of reflector nerve and muscle terminals (A musical, medical, biological and experimental study) Asian Journal of Cell Biology, 3(1): 41-46.
  • Aksoy D.Ö., Ekici N., Dane F. (2008) Mitotic changes in root meristems of Lens culinaris treated with fusilade (fluazifop-p-butyl). Asian Journal of Cell Biology 3(1) 34-40.
  • Mamedova L., Metin I., Ekici N., Huseyinov M., Huseyinova G. & Kanter M. (2007) An Ultrastructural Study on the Effects of Different Musical Timbres on the Skeletal Muscle Cells (Musical, Medical, Biological and Experimental Study), Asian Journal of Cell Biology, 2(2):43-49.
  • Ekici N., Dane F., Mamedova L., Metin I., Huseyinov M. (2007) The effects of different musical elements on root growth and mitosis in onion (Allium Cepa) root apical meristem (Musical, Biological & Experimental Study). Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. 6(2): 369-373.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2007) Calcium oxalate crystals in floral organs of Galanthus sp. (Amaryllidaceae) Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. 6(3): 508-512.
  • Dane F., Ekici N., Kalebaşı Aktaş, Y. (2006): The effect of waste water on root growth and mitosis in onion (Allium cepa) root apical meristem. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences. 5(2):331-334.

International Conference Proceedings

  • Koç, M. T., Dane, F., & Ekici, N. (2022, August). Comparative Anatomical Investigations On Four Viola L.(Violaceae) Taxa From European Turkey. In Proceedings Of IV. International Agricultural, Biological & Life Science Conference AGBIOL 2022 (p. 322). (August 2022)
  • Aslıhan OSMANOĞLU, Aysun YİĞİTSOY, Beyza ZULE, Emrah OĞUZHAN DİNÇER, Eylem BAYIR, Funda GÜNDOĞDU ALAYLI, Hasan ÖZYILDIRIM, Hüsnüye DURMAZ, Murat ÇELTEK, Musa ULUDAĞ, Nuran EKİCİ, Şefika TEKİN, Yılmaz ÇAKICI. Evaluation of the Science Festival "Edirne Meets Science and Technology" in the Context of Visitors, 13th International Balkan Education and Science Congress (September 2018)
  • Eylem BAYIR, Yılmaz ÇAKICI, Murat ÇELTEK, Hüsnüye DURMAZ, Nuran EKİCİ, Funda GÜNDOĞDU ALAYLI, Emrah OĞUZHAN DİNÇER, Aslıhan OSMANOĞLU, Hasan ÖZYILDIRIM, Şefika TEKİN, Musa ULUDAĞ, Aysun YİĞİTSOY, Beyza ZULE. “Edirne Meets Science and Technology ”Evaluation of Science Festival in the Context of the Project Team. 13. International Balkan Education and Science Congress. (September 2018)
  • Ekici N. (2012) Personal development of biology teachers. Education in the Modern European Environment, Book of Abstracts, ISBN: 978-953-7210-55-7. Opatija, Croatia.
  • Dane F. & Ekici N. (2009). Delphinium balcanicum (Ranunculaceae): a contribution to the flora of Turkey. – In: Ivanova, D. (ed.), Plant, fungal and habitat diversity investigation and conservation. Proceedings of IV Balkan Botanical Congress, Sofia, 20–26 June 2006. Pp. 217–219. Institute of Botany, Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Dane F. & Ekici N. (2009) An investigation into in vitro and in vivo pollen tube growth of Paeonia tenuifolia. 5th Balkan Botanical Congress, Book of Abstracts, 116. Beograd, Serbia.
  • Durmaz H. & Ekici N. (2008) An experience on project-based learning in the education faculty. Contemporary intentions in education. Proceedings of IV International Scientific Conference, vol. 1, 223-231. Ohrid, Makedonya
  • Ekici N. & Durmaz H. (2008) Learning how scientists work with application of Project example. Contemporary intentions in education. Proceedings of IV International Scientific Conference, Vol. 1,449-454. Ohrid, Makedonia
  • Ekici N. (2008) Learning biology like a scientist during laboratuary work. Proceedings of Pedagogy and knowledge society, vol. 2, 79-83. Zadar, Hırvatistan
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2007) Developmental stages of female gametophyte of Leucojum aestivum L. (Amaryllidaceae). Proceedings of Science education and time as our concern, Part III Biology and Chemistry. 33. Smolyan , Bulgaristan
  • Ekici N. Dane F. (2006) Calcium oxalate crystals during development of male and female gametophyte in Leucojum aestivum L. (Amaryllidaceae). Proceedings of IV Balkan Botanical Congress 125. Sofya, Bulgaristan.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2006) Microsporogenesis In Leucojum aestivum L. (Amaryllidaceae). Proceedings of IV Balkan Botanical Congress 125. Sofya, Bulgaristan.
  • Dane F., Olgun G., Ekici N. (2006) Ultrastructural Features Of Mimulus aurantiacus Curtis (Section Diplacus Gray, subtribe Gratioleae, Scrophulariaceae) Pollen Tube In Vivo., Proceedings of IV Balkan Botanical Congress 122. Sofya, Bulgaristan.

International Conferences and Symposiums

  • 9.th International Balkan Education and Science Congress (Edirne-Türkiye, 2014)
  • Education in the Modern European Environment (Opatija-Hırvatistan, 2012)
  • 21. National Biology Congress (International Participation) (Izmir-Turkey, 2012)
  • 20th National Electron Microscopy Congress (International Participation) (Antalya-Turkey, 2011)
  • 20th National Congress of Biology (International Participation) (Denizli-Turkey, 2010)
  • The First Meeting of the Project “Adult Motivation with Nature Sports” (Edirne-Türkiye, 2009)
  • 19th National Congress of Biology (International Participation) (Trabzon-Turkey, 2008)
  • IV. International Scientific Conference “Contemporary Intentions in Education” (Ohrid-Makedonya, 2008)
  • The 2nd International Conference on Advanced and Systematic Research (Zadar-Hırvatistan, 2008)
  • Jubilee Scientific Conference with International Participation Under the Heading “Science, Education and Time as Our Concern” (Smolyan-Bulgaristan, 2007)
  • 18th National Electron Microscopy Congress (International Participation) (Eskisehir-Turkey, 2007)
  • IV. Balkan Botanical Congress (Sofya-Bulgaristan, 2006)
  • Jubilee National Scientific Conference with International Participation “20 Years Union of Scientists in Bulgaria-Branch Smolyan” (Smolyan-Bulgaristan, 2006)

International Books and Book Chapters

  • Çolak N. & Ekici N. (2023) Cyto-embryological Studies in Male Gametophyte of Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. In "New Frontiers in Natural Science and Mathematics" Ed. Yılmaz M. Duvar Yayınları (October 2023)
  • Önder E. & Ekici N. (2023) Analysis of Secondary School Science Textbooks in terms of Material Availability and Teachers' Opinions on the Use of Materials. In "New Frontiers in Natural Science and Mathematics" Ed. Yılmaz M. Duvar Yayınları (October 2023)
  • Ekici N. (2021) The Place of Biotechnology in Science Education
  • Special Topics in Biology in Science Education - Stem Cell Technology
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2012) Microsporogenesis, pollen mitosis and in vitro pollen tube growth in Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae). BOTANY, ED. John Mworia, Chapter 8, 173-190. INTECH, Rijeka, HIRVATİSTAN, ISBN: 979-953-307-502-9.

National Articles

  • Dalgıç Ö., Bozkurt G., Ekici N., Algüneş Ç. (2001) The role of immunogenetic factors in the etiology of laryngeal cancer. Trakya University Journal of Medicine. 18 (2): 111-116.
  • Dalgıç Ö., Bozkurt G., Ekici N., Algüneş Ç. (2001) Immunogenetic origin of laryngeal cancer. Trakya University Journal of Medicine. 18 (2): 93-99.
  • Bozkurt G., Ekici N., Dalgic O., Algunes C. (2001) Distribution of HLA-B27 antigen in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Trakya University Journal of Medicine. 18 (1): 37-42.
  • Ekici N., Bozkurt G., Dalgic O., Tuzun B., Algunes C. (2001) Distribution of HLA antigens in cases with atopic dermatitis. Trakya University Journal of Medicine. 18 (1): 3-8.

National Conference Proceedings

  • Topuz N. & Ekici N. (2023) Cooperative Learning, Conceptual Change Approach, Science Achievement, Attitude, Ability to Relate Concepts to Daily Life. UFBMEK 2023, Kars (September 2023)
  • Ekici N. (2012) Investigation of pollen viability and in vitro pollen germination in Gagea villosa (Liliaceae). 21st National Biology Congress with international participation. Book of Summaries. 602-603. Izmir.
  • Dane F., Ekici N., Olgun G. (2011) The fine structure of the central cell in female gametophyte in Penstemon gentianoides (Scrophulariaceae). 20th National Electron Microscopy Congress with international participation. Book of Summaries. 268-269. Antalya-Kemer.
  • Ekici N., Dane F., Olgun G. (2011) Penstemon gentianoides Poir. (Scrophulariaceae) ultrastructure of the synergid cells. 20th National Electron Microscopy Congress with international participation. Book of Summaries. 266-267. Antalya-Kemer.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2010) Fine structure of the anther wall and sporogenous tissue of Leucojum aestivum at different stages of development. 20th National Biology Congress. Book of Summaries. 360-361. Denizli.
  • Ekici N. (2008) Investigation of some histochemical properties of anther wall during pollen development in Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae). 19th National Biology Congress. Book of Summaries. 432. Trabzon.
  • Mamedova L., Metin I., Ekici N., Hüseyinov M., Hüseyinova G., Kanter M. (2007) Ultrastructural examination of the effects of different types of musical balances on skeletal muscle cells (Musical, medical, biological and experimental study). 18th National Electron Microscopy Congress with International Participation, Book of Summaries, 186, Eskişehir.
  • Mamedova L., Metin I., Ekici N., Hüseyinov M., Hüseyinova G., Kanter M. (2007) Investigation of the effects of secunda and kvarta music intonations on reflector nerve and muscle terminals by electron microscopy (Musical, medical, biological and experimental) work). 18th National Electron Microscopy Congress with International Participation, Abstract Book, 185, Eskişehir.
  • Dane F., Ekici N., Olgun G. (2007) Castilleia wightii Elmer (Scrophulariaceae) thin structure of the central cell in female megagametophyte. 18th National Electron Microscopy Congress with International Participation, Book of Summaries, 187, Eskişehir.
  • Ekici N., Aksoy (Dalgic) O., Dane F., Olgun G. (2007) Investigation of fine structure of sporogen tissue and pollen main cells (PAH) in anthers of Leucojum aestivum L. (Amaryllidaceae). 18th National Electron Microscopy Congress with International Participation, Abstract Book, 184, Eskişehir.
  • Ekici N. & Dane F. (2006) Pollen Sterility of Leucojum aestivum L. (Amaryllidaceae) and Investigation of Pollen Germination in vitro. 18th National Biology Congress Proceedings Book, 176, Kuşadası, Aydın.
  • Dane F., Olgun G., Ekici N. (2005) The Fine Structure of Endothelium and Antipod Cells in the Stage of Mature Embryo Sac of Penstemon gentianoides Poir. (Scrophulariaceae). 17th National Electron Microscopy Congress with International Participation. 22-24 June 2005, International Participation, Proceedings, TÜBİTAK MRC, 262-263, Kocaeli.
  • Bozkurt G., Dalgıç Ö., Ekici N., Algüneş Ç. (2000) Cloning of Homo sapiens. Gene Technology Applications Symposium. Izmir.
  • Bozkurt G., Hatipoglu O. N., Oguz F. S., Ture M., Dalgic O., Ekici N., Algunes Ç. (2000) Coexistence of HLA-DRB1 * Allele with Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Disease. Gene Technology Applications Symposium. Izmir.

National Conferences and Symposiums

  • 17th National Electron Microscopy Congress (International Participation) (Gebze, Turkey, 2005)
  • IV. National Congress of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis (Izmir-Turkey, 2000)
  • Gene Technology Applications Symposium (Izmir-Turkey, 2000)

National Books and Book Chapters

  • Special Topics in Biology - Chapter Name: Organisms in the Close Environment (Viruses, Unicellular, Fungi, Mites, Insects) and Their Health Effects (September 2018)
  • Special Topics in Biology in Science Education, Chapter Name: Stem Cell Technology (2017)
  • Ekici N. (2010) Inheritance (Basic Knowledge about Inheritance). Editors: M. Zeki Yildirim & Hasan Genc; General Biology, Chapter 8, 181-219. Lisans Publishing, ISBN (Publication) No: 9786054350094, ISTANBUL.
  • Ekici N. (2010) Stem Cell Technology. Editor: Fikriye Polat; Special Topics in Biology, Chapter 4, 79-100. Pegem Academy, ISBN (Publication) No. 9786053640608, ANKARA.

Master`s Theses Advised

  • Nurses' Attitudes Towards Biotechnology
  • Psychological Effects of COVID 19 on Nurses - Ilda Topçiu
  • The Investigation of The Accessibility Level of The Materials and Tools Used in Experimental Activities in Secondary School Science Lesson Books With Teachers Opinions in Terms of Various Variables -Ezgi Önder
  • Nazlıcan Çolak, Cytological and embryological studies in male gametophyte in Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. TRAKYA UNIVERSITY / GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS (INTERDISCIPLINARY) / BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS
  • “Conceptual change approach, cooperative learning, science achievement, associating concepts with daily life and attitude” -Nilay Topuz
  • "Morphological, Anatomical and Palynological Investigations on Viola L. Species in Thrace Region" - Müge Türkoğlu

Memberships

  • Turkish Electron Microscopy Association
  • Medical Biology Association

Editorial Positions

  • Cell Biology

Referee Positions

  • BMC Plant Biology
  • B P International
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International (2021)
  • Cytologia (2021)
  • Biodiversitas, Journal of Biological Diversity (2019)
  • Flora (2018)
  • International Journal of Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants (2017)
  • Acta Zoologica Bulgarica (2017)
  • Microbiological Research (2017)
  • Scientific Reports (2017)
  • The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology (2016)
  • Caryologia (2014)
  • Biocontrol Science & Technology (2014)
  • Plant Systematics and Evolution (2013)
  • Plant Systematics and Evolution (2012)
  • African Journal of Biotechnology (2011)

Projects

  • Establishment of Trakya University Balkan Arboretum - Researcher (2013-Ongoing)
  • TÜBİTAK Project No: 117B200 - Edirne Meets Science and Technology - Workshop Leader
  • 2014 Performance Score Request and Usage Project (2015/211)
  • Morphological, Anatomical and Palynological Studies on Viola L. Species in Thrace Region, 2013-2014. (TÜBAP 2013/63) - Researcher
  • Cytological and cytoembryological studies in Gagea villosa (Bieb.) Duby (Liliaceae) ”2010-2013. (TÜBAP 2010-114) - Director (September 2013)
  • Cytological and cytoembryological studies in Leucojum aestivum L. ”2006-2008 (PhD Thesis Project, TÜBAP NO: 723) - Researcher

Awards

  • TUBITAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2014 - Application No: 328785
  • TÜBİTAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2014-Application No: 319901
  • -Trakya University 2013 Encouragement Award (Senate Decision No. 4/6 of 14 March 2013) (March 2013)
  • TÜBİTAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2012 - Application No: 287702
  • - 2008 Annual Publication Performance Award of the University of Trakya (Senate Decision no. 11/7 of 14 May 2009) (May 2009)
  • TUBITAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2009 - Application No: 198518
  • - EFOD "Three Screams in Water" Photography Competition Exhibition Award - May 2008 (May 2008)
  • -Trakya University 2007 Annual Publication Performance Award (Senate Decision No. 9/1 of 08 May 2008) (May 2008)
  • TUBITAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2008 - Application No: 171043
  • TUBITAK Scientific Publication Incentive Award 2007-Application No: 153380

Other

  • Günalan B., Deveci B., Kabasakal H., Adali MK, Tosun L., Ekici N., Yilmaz O., Giran S., Topcuoglu T. (2009) Broom, snap over there, snap over behind, Edirne Photo Art Association Documentary Workshop Photo Album. Edirne Commodity Exchange Culture Publication, Edirne Journalism and Printing.

» Courses Given

Biology 1

Biology 3

Electron Microscopy Methods in Plants (Master)

Gene Expression (Master)

General Biology - I

General Biology Laboratory-II

Genetics and Biotechnology

Health and Traffic Education

Molecular Plant Embryology (Master)

Nutrition and Health

Plant Cell Methabolism

Professional English

Special Topics in Biology