One of Pr Carnet’s editors, Semay Buket Şahin, delivered a compelling presentation on May 6, 2025, at the International Marmara Graduate Communication Students Conference hosted by Marmara University. Her talk, titled “Social Integration through Forced Migration and Digital Identities,” focused on how Russian influencer communities who migrated to Turkey following the Russia-Ukraine war reconstruct their digital identities and adapt socially through TikTok, within the framework of media ecology.

Utilizing digital ethnography as her method, Şahin examined the role of social media platforms in the integration of migrant individuals into a new society. She emphasized how TikTok’s open and merit-based structure plays a significant role in this process. Şahin also analyzed Turkish audience comments to demonstrate how the interaction between content creators and viewers contributes to cultural adaptation.

This comprehensive presentation was recognized as an original academic contribution at the intersection of media ecology, digital cultural industries, and identity theory.

Who is Semay Buket Şahin?

Semay Buket Şahin completed her master’s degree in Classical Philology at Istanbul University and is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Radio, Television, and Cinema at Marmara University. Her academic work focuses on media archaeology, digital culture, migration, and identity studies, and she has published various scholarly articles and books in these fields.

She is also one of the co-founders of Pr Carnet Journal, where she produces content on current developments in media and communication. Her book “The Archaeology of Civilization and Communication” is considered one of the first publications in Turkey to explore the field of media archaeology.

In addition to her contributions in Turkey, Şahin has also delivered presentations at international conferences on media archaeology, further expanding her academic presence and influence abroad.