Postgraduate Thesis Research Articles

TEKNOLOJİ DESTEKLİ MATEMATİK EĞİTİMİ: TÜRKİYE’DEKİ LİSANSÜSTÜ TEZLERİN İNCELENMESİ

Bu araştırmanın amacı, 2011-2021 yılları arasında Türkiye’de matematik eğitimi alanında teknoloji destekli uygulama içeriklerine sahip lisansüstü tezleri incelemektir. Bu kapsamda, matematik eğitimi alanında belirlenen kriterlere uygun çalışmalara YÖK Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanından erişilmiştir. Araştırmada, 154’ü yüksek lisans ve 53’ü doktora tezi olmak üzere 207 tez incelenmiştir. Çalışmaların analizinde betimsel içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmalar; öğrenme araçlarına ve içeriklerine, yayımlanma yıllarına ve türlerine, araştırmacı cinsiyetlerine, yapıldıkları üniversitelere, danışman unvanına, amaçlarına, ölçtüğü özelliklere, yaklaşımlarına, yaklaşım açıklamalarına, örneklem düzeylerine, örneklem seçimlerine, veri toplama araçlarına ve veri analiz açıklamalarına göre incelenmiştir. Bulgulara göre, çalışmalarda yazılım içeriklerine ve dinamik matematik yazılımlarına daha fazla yer verilmiştir. En fazla tez 2019 yılında, en az tez 2011 ve 2012 yıllarında yayımlanmıştır. Gazi ve Dokuz Eylül bünyesinde daha fazla çalışma yapılmıştır. Başarı ile tutum değişkeni daha çok yer almış ve nitel yaklaşımlar daha fazla tercih edilmiştir. Ortaokul öğrencilerine yönelik daha fazla çalışma yapılmıştır. Veri toplama araçları olarak dokümanlar ve görüşmeler, analizde ise içerik, ortalama ve t-testi sıklıkla kullanılmıştır. Bulgular ışığında, bazı öneriler sunulmuştur.

Determinants of Postgraduate Thesis Completion: Do Academic Stress and Burnout Play a Role?

Postgraduate students often find work and thesis preparation demands compelling which in turn affect their thesis completion. The authors conducted a descriptive survey with a sample of 161 graduate thesis candidates (representing a 57% data collection return rate) using the census of the target population. Three scales were used to measure academic stress, academic burnout, and thesis completion, respectively; the questionnaires were administered via Google Forms. The data were analysed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression. We found that lack of or inadequate sponsorship from beneficent organisations, several administrative bureaucracies, and inaccessibility to research databases, among others, place academic stress on graduate candidates, which connects with burnout, affecting thesis completion. The study also found that academic stress and burnout are essential determinants and predictors of thesis completion. The authors thus recommend that postgraduate schools design and implement thesis preparation schemes that consider this study’s findings, especially those that recognise the elements of academic stress and its related burnout concerns for thesis candidates.

Challenges faced by ethics committee members in India during COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods exploration.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a distinct impact on scientific research and Ethics Committees (ECs). We conducted a mixed-methods investigation to understand the issues faced and solutions identified by ECs during this pandemic in India. A quantitative online survey form (30 members) and qualitative in-depth interviews (10 members) from various ECs were conducted. Thematic content analysis for qualitative and proportion analysis for quantitative data was carried out. During the online survey, an average difficulty score, which was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale, was 5.3 (SD 2.1). Pressure for expedited approvals was felt by EC members with a drastic increase in the number of submission of research projects. The scarcity of information on investigational products (IPs) and requisite consent process posed major hurdles. Ongoing non-COVID studies and post-graduate dissertations were badly hit due to the shift in attention towards COVID-related research. Non-familiarity with virtual technology and lack of face-to-face interactions were highlighted as demerits. However, a few of the EC members welcomed newer methods, being time-saving, convenient and reducing travel hassles. Site monitoring and severe adverse event-related analyses were also negatively impacted upon. Solutions included the alternate methods of consenting (virtual, abbreviated), a detailed explanation of the protocol and IPs and benefits versus risk assessment. Despite various challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECs in India steered well through the hurdles. Moreover, adapting a hybrid mode, technical training and updating guidelines were perceived as urgent by EC members.

Animal Law in the Third Reich

Animal Law in the Third Reich

About the ability to summarize

Metinden öğrenme sürecinde güçlük çeken öğrenciler için öğretmenler özetlemeyi gelişimsel bir müdahele işlemi olarak benimserler. Bunun nedeni özetlemenin örtük olmayan; önemli derecede bilgiye, eğitime, rehberliğe, farkındalığa, beceriye ve öğrenciye olan inanca dayalı yapısıdır. Özetlemenin hem yapısal özelliklerini betimlemek hem de özetleme ile ilgili makale ve tezlerin özelliklerini ve yönelimlerini belirlemek bu araştırmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Öte yandan, özetleme becerisi ile ilgili yapılan araştırmaların eğilimlerini inceleyen bir çalışmaya rastlanılmamış olması, bu araştırmanın yapılmasının en temel gerekçesidir. Bu doğrultuda, çeşitli ölçütler göz önüne alınarak yapılan alanyazın taramasında belirlenen 22 tez ve 40 makale genel özellikleri, yöntem bilimsel görünümleri, amaçları, konuları ve başlıca sonuçları bakımından incelenmiştir. Doküman analizi yönteminin kullanıldığı araştırmada, veriler betimsel içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. İncelenen araştırmaların genel özellikleriyle ilgili olarak özetlemeyle ilgili en fazla araştırmanın 2019 yılında yapıldığı, makalelerin %35'inin tezlerden üretildiği, tezler arasında en çok yüksek lisans tezi yapıldığı, araştırmaların yalnızca 3'ünün SSCI ve alan indekslerinde yayımlandığı belirlenmiştir. Araştırmaların yöntembilimsel özellikleriyle ilgili sonuçları; özetlemeyle ilgili araştırmalarda nicel araştırma yaklaşımının ve betimsel tarama modelinin öne çıktığını, katılımcı grubunun büyük ölçüde ilkokul öğrencilerinden oluşturulduğunu, araştırmaların en çok 1-50 arasında katılımcıyla yürütüldüğünü, en çok kullanılan örnekleme biçiminin rastlantısal örnekleme, en çok kullanılan veri toplama aracının ölçek, en çok kullanılan veri çözümleme yönteminin ise ilişkisiz örneklemler için T Testi olduğunu göstermektedir. Araştırmanın amaç ve konuyla ilgili sonuçlarına göre incelenen çalışmalar en çok durum belirleme amacıyla özetleme başarımı konusunda yapılmıştır. Son olarak incelenen çalışmaların başlıca sonuçlarıyla ilgili özellikleri, "özet yazma başarısı", "özetleme stratejileri", "özetlemenin duyuşsal yönü" ve "Türkçe dersi ögelerinde özetleme" olmak üzere 4 tema altında verilmiştir. Araştırmanın özetleme ile ilgili yapılacak araştırmalara katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Düşünülen bu katkı doğrultusunda alanyazındaki özetleme tekniği çerçevesindeki tartışmalar ayrıntılı bir biçimde açıklanmış ve bir temel sunmak açısından da yeterli gözüken teorik sonuçlar listelenmiştir.

TÜRKİYEDE DERS İMECESİ MODELİ KULLANILARAK YAPILAN LİSANSÜSTÜ TEZLER ÜZERİNE BİR META SENTEZ ÇALIŞMASI

Bu araştırmanın amacı, öğretmenlerin mesleki gelişim kavramı olan ders imecesi (Lesson Study) modeliyle ilgili Türkiye’de yapılan lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının mevcut durumunu çalışma sonuçlarından hareketle ortaya koymaktır. Ders imecesi mesleki gelişim modeli kapsamındaki lisansüstü tezler ‘‘ders imecesi’’, ‘‘ders araştırması’’ ve ‘‘lesson study’’ anahtar kelimeleri kullanılarak Yükseköğretim Kurulu Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanında taranmıştır. Belirtilen anahtar kelimelerle toplam 36 lisansüstü tez çalışması tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma kriterlerini karşılayan, 2012-2020 yılları arasında yayınlanmış 22 doktora ve 8 yüksek lisans tez çalışması araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Araştırmaya dâhil edilen çalışmaların sonuçları meta sentez tekniği kullanılarak içerik analiziyle analiz edilmiştir. Meta-sentez çalışmaları aynı konuda yapılan nitel araştırmaların yine nitel bir anlayış doğrultusunda ele alınmasını, benzer ve farklı yönlerinin karşılaştırmalı olarak ortaya konmasını içermektedir. Yapılan analiz sonucunda, imece toplantılarında üzerinde konuşulan konular, ders imecesinde yaşanan zorluklar, ders imecesinin katkıları ve ders imecesine dair öneriler olmak üzere dört boyut ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda ortaya çıkarılan bulguların bir mesleki gelişim modeli olan ders imecesi alanında çalışma yürütecek araştırmacılara kapsamlı bir kaynak olması ve geniş bir bakış açısı kazandırması bakımından büyük kolaylık sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.

İletişim ve Turizm İlişkisinde Yapılan Lisansüstü Tezlerin Bibliyometrik Analizi

In this research, it is aimed to reveal the current situation and trends in the related subject by examining the master's and doctoral theses prepared in Turkey in the relationship between communication and tourism with the bibliometric analysis method. In this context, 34 postgraduate thesis studies, which are related to the subject and which were shared and accessed by the Higher Education Institution database between 1990-2022, were included in the research. The data obtained from the research were analyzed with the help of SPSS statistical analysis package program, and frequency and percentage analyzes of the data were made. In the light of research findings; It has been determined that the most postgraduate theses among universities were prepared within the body of 'Selçuk University'. In addition to this, it has been concluded that 'quantitative research' methods are mostly used as a method in the researches. It is understood that the terms 'Tourism', 'Communication' and 'Public Relations' come to the fore in the keywords used in graduate theses. With this research, by drawing attention to the concepts of tourism and communication within the framework of postgraduate research, suggestions are made to researchers and stakeholders to examine them in different dimensions.

Studies on summarization skills

Özetleme ile ilgili makale ve tezlerin özelliklerini ve yönelimlerini belirlemek bu araştırmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu amaçla, çeşitli ölçütler göz önüne alınarak yapılan alanyazın taramasında belirlenen 22 tez ve 40 makale genel özellikleri, yöntem bilimsel görünümleri, amaçları, konuları ve başlıca sonuçları bakımından incelenmiştir. Doküman analizi yönteminin kullanıldığı araştırmada, veriler betimsel içerik analizi ile çözümlenmiştir. İncelenen araştırmaların genel özellikleriyle ilgili olarak özetlemeyle ilgili en fazla araştırmanın 2019 yılında yapıldığı, makalelerin %35'inin tezlerden üretildiği, tezler arasında en çok yüksek lisans tezi yapıldığı, araştırmaların yalnızca 3'ünün SSCI ve alan indekslerinde yayımlandığı belirlenmiştir. Araştırmaların yöntembilimsel özellikleriyle ilgili sonuçları; özetlemeyle ilgili araştırmalarda nicel araştırma yaklaşımının ve betimsel tarama modelinin öne çıktığını, katılımcı grubunun büyük ölçüde ilkokul öğrencilerinden oluşturulduğunu, araştırmaların en çok 1-50 arasında katılımcıyla yürütüldüğünü, en çok kullanılan örnekleme biçiminin rastlantısal örnekleme, en çok kullanılan veri toplama aracının ölçek, en çok kullanılan veri çözümleme yönteminin ise ilişkisiz örneklemler için T Testi olduğunu göstermektedir. Araştırmanın amaç ve konuyla ilgili sonuçlarına göre incelenen çalışmalar en çok durum belirleme amacıyla özetleme başarımı konusunda yapılmıştır. Son olarak incelenen çalışmaların başlıca sonuçlarıyla ilgili özellikleri, "özet yazma başarısı", "özetleme stratejileri", "özetlemenin duyuşsal yönü" ve "Türkçe dersi ögelerinde özetleme" olmak üzere 4 tema altında verilmiştir. Araştırmanın özetleme ile ilgili yapılacak araştırmalara katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir. Düşünülen bu katkı doğrultusunda alanyazındaki özetleme tekniği çerçevesindeki tartışmalar ayrıntılı bir biçimde açıklanmış ve bir temel sunmak açısından da yeterli gözüken teorik sonuçlar listelenmiştir.

Erciyes Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi (EÜVFD)’nin Bibliyometrik Analizi

Bu çalışmada, Erciyes Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi (EÜVFD)’nin çeşitli kriterler yönünden bibliyometrik analizinin yapılması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmanın gerecini, 2004-2021 yılları arasında 47 sayı içerisinde yayımlanan top-lam 506 akademik çalışma (araştırma makalesi, derleme ve olgu sunumu) oluşturmuştur. Dergide yayımlanan çalışma-ların yıllara göre sayısı, türü, sorumlu yazarın kurumu ve çalıştığı birim, yayım süresi, inceleme/değerlendirme süresi, sayfa sayısı, yazar sayısı, lisansüstü tez özeti olma ve daha önce tebliğ edilme durumu, kullanılan araştırma materyali (hayvan türü), anahtar kelime sayısı, kullanılan tablo/grafik sayısı, resim/şekil sayısı, kaynak sayısı ve yayın dili incele-nerek tanımlayıcı istatistikler (frekans, yüzde) şeklinde verilmiştir. Makalelerin yayımlanma, basım ve değerlendirme süreleri Kruskal-Wallis testi ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, EÜVFD’nin 18 yıllık yayın hayatında top-lam 345 atıf (%68) aldığı, dergiye gelen çalışmaların yaklaşık değerlendirme, basım ve yayımlanma sürelerinin sırasıy-la; dört, altı ve 10 aydan kısa olduğu, dergide yıllık ortalama 28.1 yayının yayımlandığı, yayın başına düşen ortalama yazar sayısının üç olduğu, sorumlu yazarların %40.1’inin Erciyes Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi öğretim elemanların-dan oluştuğu, anabilim dallarına göre en fazla yayının Klinik Bilimler Bölümünde (%27.7) ve Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı’na (%10.5) ait olduğu, çalışma materyalinin %30.3’ünün ruminantlardan oluştuğu, makale türüne göre en fazla araştırma makalesi (%61.7) yayımlandığı ve dergideki yayınların %20.4’ünün İngilizce olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, EÜVFD’nin yayın politikasına uygun, veteriner hekimliği alanıyla ilgili ve farklı birimlerden yayın alan, bilimsel olarak tüm aşamaların titizlikle takip edildiği, 18 yıldır aksamadan süresinde yayımlanan ve alan endeksinde taranan bilimsel bir dergi olduğu anlaşılmaktadır. Derginin tüm kazanımları dikkate alındığında, Science Citation Index (SCI) tarafından taranması hedefine her geçen gün daha da yaklaştığı ve makul bir sürede bu payeye de ulaşacağı yönünde güçlü izle-nimler edinilmiştir.

Studies in Turkiye within the context of Gender: An Overview of Postgraduate Dissertations

The gender issue is a relatively new topic in migration studies. However, with increasing awareness, it has gained growing popularity among research topics dealing with human mobility. As a research interest, it also naturally stands out in Turkiye, a destination country for large-scale immigration movements. Considering all this, one can see the importance and necessity of examining studies that address gender and migration in tandem. Such an academic endeavor could bring about key results in terms of identifying more and less focused themes by gender and migration studies, thus helping formulate functional recommendations for further research. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the postgraduate dissertations directly focusing on gender in the context of migration in Turkiye. To this end, 57 postgraduate dissertations were examined by the years they were completed, the universities in which they were made, the gender of authors, the methods of the dissertations in general, and the sample or study groups. The findings evaluated were based on the relevant literature. The findings show that there is a growing interest in the migration issue as part of the academic studies in Turkiye. However, the studies in the context of gender and migration are still limited. There is very little research on this subject at the doctoral level. The findings highlight the need for the diversification and enrichment of gender and migration studies in certain aspects.

Trends in Postgraduate Thesis Studies Addressing Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics Education in Turkey: A Systematic Review

The aim of this study is to systematically review and assess the subliminal theses in Turkey which were subject to pedagogical know-how from the mathematical studies published in the national thesis center between 2016 and 2021. To examine prostheses according to certain criteria, qualitative research methods were based on a systematic examination method. In order to obtain the data of the study, 25 postgraduate theses about pedagogic content knowledge in math education were included in the analysis based on the PRISMA information flow, at the National Thesis Data Center of the Presidency of the Council of Higher Education. The theses chosen in line with the aim of the study were examined in the framework of the study evaluation form. As a result, it has been found that the knowledge of program, content knowledge, knowledge of understanding student, and knowledge of instructional strategies - subcomponents of pedagogical content knowledge as revealed by theorists who reviewed pedagogic content knowledge - is not scrutinized in detail by the graduate thesis studies.

Bibliometric Analysis of Postgraduate Thesis Studying Regional and Local Themes in The Field of Gastronomy

The rapid development of gastronomic tourism in recent years has led to numerous studies in the literature. Various studies discuss the topic of gastronomic tourism from different aspects. The study of such studies with the help of bibliometric analysis makes clear the course of development of the relevant literature and helps to determine the topics dealt with in this field and the target groups included in the research. These studies are important in identifying which topics are not covered in the literature and in suggesting research topics in this regard. The results showed that most of the researched theses were postgraduate dissertations, that the dissertations were mostly written in 2020, that more qualitative methods were used in the research methods, that the dissertations were mostly published in the Department of Tourism Management, and that the terms of gastronomy and culture were used the most among the keywords. Finally, it was found that the research data in the dissertations were mainly related to Gaziantep cuisine. It is expected that the study will reveal the developments in the relevant literature and help academics to identify the gaps related to the topic.

Examiner Roles and Language Use in Examiners’ Reports

The thesis examiner’s report is an evaluation of a thesis, which includes dialogic and evaluative elements. The purpose of the study was to investigate the roles that examiners adopt for themselves and the language use in examiners’ reports on MPhil theses submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast. The study purposively selected 100 theses examiners reports from four disciplines. The study revealed that examiners adopted eight different roles in the reports. Another key finding of the study was that evaluator role was most frequent, and the least frequently occurring role was Institutional role. Again, examiners employed imperatives, personal pronouns, and adjectives in their adopted roles. The findings of the study serve to create an awareness for explicit guidelines for both fresh and experienced examiners in the task of postgraduate thesis examination.

Koçluk Alaninda Yapilmiş Olan Lisansüstü Çalişmalarin Sistematik İncelemesi

The coaching concept has been used in different fields since its emergence in the 1550s. Today, it continues to be used in many areas such as sports, health, business, and education. Although the coaching approach has a long history in practice, its use as a concept and research is not very old. Academic studies in different fields contribute to the subject of coaching, and the field gains depth through new studies. In this study, postgraduate thesis studies on coaching conducted from 1999, when the first postgraduate study in coaching was born, to 2020 were examined by document analysis method. The findings showed that although the graduate thesis studies on coaching date to t999, it has been carried out for 14 years without interruption since 2007. It was also found that the majority of the studies on coaching were carried out as part of master’s theses. Besides, the study revealed that coaching was investigated in 23 different subjects, mainly in education followed by training and business. The other result indicated that postgraduate thesis studies on coaching were conducted in 46 universities. Anadolu University took first place, followed by Marmara University and third Gazi University.

A Synthesis Study of National and International Graduate Theses on Writing for Learning in Science Education

The aim of this study is to examine and analyse the postgraduate thesis studies published in the national and international fields for writing for learning purposes in science education in the context of the determined criteria. For this purpose, national and international postgraduate theses prepared for writing in science education between 2010-2020 were reached and 37 national and 36 international thesis studies included in the study were examined. This study, which examines the theses prepared for writing in the field of science education, was carried out as a synthesis study and in this direction, 73 postgraduate theses were examined with a comprehensive and critical approach. As a result of the examination; In most of the national and international postgraduate theses, writing themes related to science achievement, science attitude, conceptual learning and scientific skills are preferred, theses are mostly carried out with experimental methods from quantitative research methods, mostly secondary school samples are studied, and academic achievement test is generally used as a data collection tool and t-test analyses were used in the analysis process. In addition, within the framework of the thesis studies analysed, it was revealed that writing activities had a positive effect on academic achievement, attitude, writing skills, writing proficiency, and creative writing levels. International theses; It has been determined that it differs from national theses with the themes of science news, professional development, technology-integrated writing, and information transformation. Based on the results of the study, it is suggested that the postgraduate theses, especially in the national field, conducted for writing for learning purposes in science education, are enriched from different aspects (scientific method, approach, subject, etc.) to fill the gap in this subject with studies.

Bibliometric Analysis of Graduate Dissertations Written Based on Quality Function Deployment (QFD) Method: An Overview of Health Management Profile

Innovative and distinctive ways of doing business have emerged in countless sectors from past to present. Organizations serving in the health sector have also aimed to continue their service offerings in the best way by keeping up with innovations and differences. For this purpose, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) emerges as a method used for health institutions. Postgraduate thesis studies carried out with the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method in Turkey, which were published between the years 1995-2020 in YÖK's Thesis search engine (Yöktez), were included in the research. Bibliometric analysis technique was used in this study and in order to analyze the postgraduate theses produced in the field of search was made with the in Turkish and English on these keywords “Kalite Fonksiyon Göçerimi”, “Kalite Fonksiyon Yayılımı”, “Kalite Evi”, “Kalite Yayılımı”, “Kalite Göçerimi”, “Kalite İşlev Yayılımı”, “Kalite Fonksiyon Açınımı”, “Quality Function Deployment”, “House of Quality” ve “Quality Function Evolution” in YÖK's Thesis search engine (Yöktez). Subsequently, 154 theses were reached and evaluated within the framework of bibliometric features. It is aimed to present a bibliometric analysis of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) studies for researchers and to reveal unstudied issues or shallower points on the subject.

Career Strategies for Higher Education Teachers

The article analyses autobiographical essays on key career stages and typical career paths written by Russian university teachers. Motives and attitudes influencing their decisions whether to continue or finish their careers are identified. The article studies career strategies and motivation of academic and teaching staff to be involved in the academic labour market. Based on these results, three key career tracks are formed: 1) intracorporate (classical inbreeding) – university graduates are employed in the same university they graduated from; 2) intraprofessional – university graduates choose to work in the academic field outside their alma mater; 3) mixed (intercorporate) – university graduates may leave the academic field immediately after graduation or sometime later, but then return to the field of higher education as members of academic and teaching staff. The study of the autobiographical essays of academic and teaching staff in higher education has shown that there are eight stages of academic career related to: obtaining higher education, having work experience and subsequent employment, obtaining a Candidate of Sciences Degree or second higher education, career changes after defending a post-graduate thesis, obtaining a PhD and subsequent career changes and becoming a corresponding member or an academician at the state academy of sciences. These stages create a fork in the road (potential opportunity) for academic and teaching staff to follow or to change their career paths. The study was conducted using the method of semi-formalised expert interview with 86 members of academic and teaching staff from five Russian universities – Tyumen State University, Tomsk State University, St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI).

Thematic Content Analysis of Postgraduate Dissertations on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: The Case of Turkey

Purpose: The aim of this study is to carry out an in-depth analysis on postgraduate dissertations in Turkey addressingTechnological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK).Design/Methodology/Approach: It was conducted with thematic content analysis method. The data were obtained from thepostgraduate dissertations published between 2009 and 2019 through a review of the National Thesis Center website of HigherEducation Board (YÖK). The review yielded a total of 101 postgraduate dissertations on TPACK, 26 of which are doctoral and75 of which are at master's level. The dissertations were analyzed using a matrix. Descriptive and content analysis methodswere applied to reveal the aim, subject area, method, sample, data collection tools, results and recommendations in each ofthe dissertations.Findings: The findings obtained from the analyses were translated into percentage and frequency values given in tables forcomprehensibility. It was found out that most of the dissertations deal with the definition of TPACK competencies of teachersand teacher candidates and the relationship between TPACK and a number of variables including gender/grade level/ seniorityyear, and so forth. On the other hand, only few were intended to figure out the impact of the lessons or courses developedwithin the framework of TPACK. Lastly, most of the publications were conducted with screening model, and a considerablenumber of them used embedded design and multiple case designsHighlights: The conclusion of the research is that there are many potential gaps to guide deeper change in education withinthe framework of TPACK, and in particular, further development and exploration of specific domain-based technologicalenvironments are needed.

Examination of the Postgraduate Theses Published on Amputee Football Players in the Field of Sports Sciences in Turkey

Aim: The aim of this research is to examine thesis published on amputee football players in the field of sports sciences in Turkey in terms of the level postgraduate, year of publication, purpose, age of participant, number of participant, data collection tools and results. Methods: In the literature, review studies are generally carried out with three different methods: systematic review, traditional review and meta-analysis. This research was designed using the systematic review method. A total of 17 theses were reached as a result of the search made by scanning the keywords "amputee and football amputee" between 20.01.2022 and 05.02.2022 on the database of the Turkish National Thesis Center. Results: Although there are very few postgraduate theses published in the field of physical education and sports sciences, it has been determined that there has been a great increase in recent years. At the same time, it was determined that the theses published were mostly master's theses. While the age range of the participant groups of these theses was not specified in some theses, it was determined that they were between the ages of 15-50 in other theses. The number of participant groups of theses varies considerably between theses. When examined in terms of data collection tool, it was determined that physical performance values were measured the most. Secondly, it was determined that the most measurement tool was questionnaire. It was determined that the least number of semi-structured interview forms were used. Conclusion: As a result, it has been determined that the number of postgraduate thesis researches on amputee football players in the field of physical education and sports is quite low and sports performance measurement tests are mostly applied in the existing theses. In future studies, it may be recommended to conduct studies examining psychological and social situations. Keywords: Amputee football players, Amputee, Physically disabled individuals

Postgraduate disciplinary trends in architecture: mapping master theses in Jordan

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the postgraduate disciplinary trends in architecture in Jordan. It highlights current research topics in master theses of architecture programs, to enhance the selection of postgraduate thesis topics that are more responsive and adaptive to the raised research demands of communities and the profession.Design/methodology/approachThe paper analyzed 254 master's theses published from 2009 to 2019 in three Jordanian universities. The paper employed a descriptive and content analysis for theses' titles and abstracts.FindingsThe principal results identify unique geographical, temporal and disciplinary trends in the mapped theses. The findings illustrate an interest in disciplines of design studies, building technology, housing and community and urban design among postgraduate students. The findings also highlight a centralization of theses' number and geographical location within Amman governorate. Many theses also focused on residential spaces as a scale of analysis.Practical implicationsThe proposed suggestions include collaborative efforts and practical mechanisms by higher education institutions, practitioners and decision-makers for advancing rigorous, diverse and relevant research topics in postgraduate theses.Originality/valueThe paper provides a comprehensive mapping of the topics of postgraduate theses in the field of architecture. It highlights how they have evolved or have been influenced by community needs. It also draws attention toward specific disciplines that have been the focus of major architectural programs in Jordan. Finally, it highlights the coexistence of interdisciplinarity within the field of architecture.