Ahmet Özen

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özen

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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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31 December 2024 in Journal of AI
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Muhammet Damar
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Ahmet Özen
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Ülkü Ece Çakmak
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Eren Özoğuz
FEFatih Safa Erenay
Fatih Safa Erenay
Artificial intelligence encompasses a wide range of approaches, methodologies, and techniques aimed at mimicking human intelligence in machines. In recent times, the concepts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Super AI, and Narrow AI have attracted considerable attention. Undoubtedly, the success of ChatGPT in capturing all attention has played a significant role in this. Artificial intelligence technology has a profound impact on all sectors, and sector representatives are striving to adapt to this technology more quickly. It is projected that artificial intelligence could generate an economic size of 13 trillion American dollars by 2030. Developments in artificial intelligence technologies undoubtedly lead to significant improvements in the functioning of public institutions and access for citizens. Artificial intelligence has the potential to be used in many public services, including security and defense, healthcare services, education, transportation and infrastructure, environmental and natural resource management, law and justice systems, among others. Therefore, evaluating the types of artificial intelligence, Narrow AI applications, and chatbots for public use is seen as highly beneficial from the perspective of public administration and the public sector. In our study, the topics of super artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, narrow artificial intelligence, and chatbots have been extensively evaluated within the context of the public sector and public administration. Utilizing findings from both Turkish and English literature reviews, the importance and potential impacts of artificial intelligence within the public sector, along with current trends, have been comprehensively assessed. This research delves into the concepts of artificial intelligence and its subsets—super AI, generative AI, narrow AI, and chatbots—within the general framework of the public sector. China and the United States are pioneering and leading countries in terms of investment. Although the U.S. stands out in many areas regarding investment, China's integration of artificial intelligence with national strategies and its policies indicate that it may play a more dominant role in the future. There are four main implementation areas of artificial intelligence in the public sector: efficiency and automation, service delivery, data-driven governance, and ethical and regulatory challenges. A review of the literature reveals that the ethical, legal, and social implications of implementing artificial intelligence in the public sector require more careful consideration. The study makes a significant contribution to the field of artificial intelligence discussions in public administration and the public sector, providing a comprehensive assessment of current discussions on artificial intelligence in the literature.

12 June 2024 in Sayıştay Dergisi
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MDMuhammet Damar
Muhammet Damar
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Hacı Ömer Köse
MCMelissa Nihal Cagle
Melissa Nihal Cagle
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Ahmet Özen
Digital transformation significantly influences public administration by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data analytics across various governmental functions. In this study, the use of LDA alongside advanced bibliometric techniques such as citation analysis and co-citation networks to explore the evolution and current status of digital transformation in public administration provides a structured examination of large data sets obtained from the Web of Science, providing a thematic and intellectual insight into the field. Analyzing 628 articles, our research highlights how traditionally engineering-associated technologies are increasingly applied within the social sciences, transforming public management processes and policies. Our findings reveal that digital transformation in public administration is predominantly driven by external pressures rather than internal organizational initiatives. The importance of this study lies in its ability to map and visualize the transformative impact of digital technologies on governance structures, policy-making processes, and public engagement. Revealing that the databased, more transparent and participatory nature of public administration has increased, the study not only maps the thematic evolution of public administration but also discusses the consequences of these transformations for policy makers and public administrators. Integrating digital tools has enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency but also presents challenges, such as the need for comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and continuous adaptation to technological advancements.

9 July 2024 in EDPACS
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MDMuhammet Damar
Muhammet Damar
Omer AydinOmer Aydin
Omer Aydin
MCMelissa Nihal Cagle
Melissa Nihal Cagle
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Eren Özoğuz
HKHacı Ömer Köse
Hacı Ömer Köse
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Ahmet Özen
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31 December 2024 in Journal of AI
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Muhammet Damar
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Ahmet Özen
AYAyşin Yılmaz
Ayşin Yılmaz
Healthcare service delivery, especially in terms of safeguarding personal data, requires ensuring the confidentiality of information. In this regard, establishing cybersecurity systems that ensure information security is highly necessary. The rapid advancement of technologies increases the likelihood of cyberattacks, and particularly, AI-supported threats can cause serious harm in service delivery. In the current era, attacks not only come from humans but also from AI tools, posing threats to information security. Considering that AI technology is expected to further advance in the future, it's evident that this technology could become even more menacing. This is especially pertinent to the healthcare sector. Cyberattacks can lead to breaches in healthcare system data and disrupt service delivery to the extent of paralyzing the healthcare system. Our study, which includes case examples, is a compilation-type research. Within the scope of our research, searches were conducted using the keywords healthcare sector, information security, and cybersecurity on Google Scholar and Web of Science. The most current topic headings intersecting information security with the healthcare sector were examined based on the articles found on the subject. Our study evaluates the following topics in order: information and cyber security concepts, cyber threats and public services, electronic health records and security, major cyber-attacks in the health sector, why healthcare data is attractive for cyberattacks, information security in the artificial intelligence era, and information security policies for Türkiye and other countries in the world. Ransomware holds a significant place among cyberattacks. Therefore, users within the healthcare system are advised to pay particular attention to this issue. Attacks generally occur via email, starting with enticing the user into a cyber-threat through email. Artificial intelligence can also be used to get rid of such spam mails. Hence, it is strongly recommended that users in the healthcare sector undergo training on this matter. These trainings should be conducted regularly and continuously, with the institution's IT center offering an institutional approach in this regard.

22 July 2024 in EDPACS
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MDMuhammet Damar
Muhammet Damar
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Omer Aydin
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Eren Özoğuz
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Üzeyir Aydın
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Ahmet Özen