Senem Gürkan | Women’s Studies | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senem Gürkan | Women’s Studies | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor Doctor at Ondokuz Mayıs University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senem Gürkan is an accomplished scholar specializing in gender studies, sociology of religion, and social work, with an interdisciplinary foundation in philosophy, religious studies, and Turkish language education. She earned her Ph.D. from Ondokuz Mayıs University, where her research examined transformations in gender perception within Islamic catechisms in Turkey through a sociological lens. Her academic interests encompass gender dynamics, feminist thought, and sociocultural analysis, with a focus on the intersections of religion, education, and social policy. Dr. Gürkan has published in international refereed journals, including works such as Monitoring Turkey in Terms of Generation Gap, Gender Role Attitudes and Cyber Dating Abuse and Moving Beyond the Lines of Muslim Catechism, highlighting her analytical approach to gender and social change. She also explores innovative research on gender-based violence through artificial intelligence and data-driven methodologies. A devoted educator, she teaches across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, delivering courses on gender equality, women’s entrepreneurship, and social work ethics. She supervises multiple graduate theses on women’s welfare, gendered labor, and social inclusion. Dr. Gürkan’s excellence has been recognized with the Young Researcher Award in Romania, reflecting her scholarly promise and international engagement. Her active involvement in initiatives addressing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and violence prevention underscores her commitment to integrating research with social impact. She currently holds 2 citations by 2 documents, has published 2 documents, and maintains an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing influence in gender and social sciences research.

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Featured Publications

  1. Kumcağız, H., Aydın, İ. A., Talay, T., Gürkan, S., & Kinsiz, D. N. (2018). Samsun Şiddet Önleme ve İzleme Merkezi’ne başvuran şiddet mağduru kadınların başvuru durumları ve gereksinimleri. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 7(2), 401–414.
    Cited by: 20

  2. Yılmaz, Y., Gürkan, S., Akdeniz, E. T., & Tınaz, S. N. (2022). Bireylerin toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinin ve algılarının çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmesi. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 11(3), 1021–1032.
    Cited by: 13

  3. Gürkan, S. (2024). Küresel çevre sorunları ve Türkiye’de çevre eğitiminin durumu. The Journal of Social Sciences, 525–537.
    Cited by: 11

  4. Gürkan, S., & Perşembe, E. (2020). İslam kadın ilmihallerinde kadının toplumsal hayattaki yeri: Kadın ve erkek ilmihal yazarları üzerine bir karşılaştırma. Turkish Studies – Comparative Religious Studies, 15(2).
    Cited by: 8

  5. Gürkan, S. (2019). İstanbul Yabancılar için Türkçe A1 ve A2 düzeyi ders kitaplarındaki sosyo-kültürel unsurların metinsellik ölçütleri bağlamında değerlendirilmesi [Yayınlanmamış yüksek lisans tezi]. Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Samsun.
    Cited by: 5

Muhammad Awais | Feminism | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muhammad Awais | Feminism | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Muhammad Awais is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the College of Communication, University of Sharjah. He was a former Research Scholar at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences and has earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of the Punjab. With a strong background in qualitative and quantitative research, he specializes in media and communication studies, social media analysis, and data-driven research methodologies. Additionally, he is a certified NVivo and MAXQDA expert, skilled in data analysis with R and Python, and has conducted numerous international workshops on research methodologies.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Research Scholar (2022) – Harvard University, U.S.
    Courses: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

  • Ph.D. in Communication Studies (2018-2023) – University of the Punjab, Pakistan
    Dissertation: Infotainment Consumption on Pakistani News Channels

  • MPhil in Communication Studies (2015-2017) – University of the Punjab, Pakistan
    Dissertation: Satirical Language in Infotainment Programs

  • Master’s in Mass Communication (2013-2015) – Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
    Silver Medalist

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Positions

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (2024-Present) – University of Sharjah

    • Assists research groups in data collection and analysis

    • Organizes and contributes to research conferences on AI

  • Lecturer & Head of Department (2018-2024) – UMT, Pakistan

    • Taught research methods, mass communication, and digital media

    • Supervised MPhil theses and managed the department

  • Research Assistant (2018-2020, 2020) – University of the Punjab

    • Contributed to funded projects on media education and self-censorship in South Asia

Industry Experience

  • Senior Content Writer (2016-2018) – Khaleef Technologies, Pakistan

    • Wrote scripts and articles for Jazz Cricket

  • Digital Media Consultant (2017-2018) – Paigham TV, Pakistan

    • Managed social media and SEO strategies

  • Script Writer & Editor (2016) – 92 News HD, Pakistan

    • Worked on the TV program Haqeeqat

  • Social Media Manager (2018) – Youth General Assembly, Pakistan

    • Led an awareness campaign for Pakistan’s General Elections

  • Communication Specialist (2013-2016) – Pink Ribbon, Pakistan

    • Managed communication strategies for the NGO

Research Interests 🔬

  • Media and Communication Studies

  • Infotainment and Political Communication

  • Digital Media and Society

  • Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods

  • Social Media Analytics & Public Perception

  • AI and Computational Research in Social Sciences

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Silver Medalist – Master’s in Mass Communication (Bahauddin Zakariya University)

  • Certified NVivo & MAXQDA Expert & Trainer

  • Certified Advisor – Mendeley Reference Management

  • Harvard Research Scholar (2022) – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Muhammad Awais is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive experience in media studies, social media analytics, and qualitative research methods. His expertise spans academia, industry, and digital communication, making significant contributions through research, teaching, and training. His work continues to impact the fields of media, communication, and AI-driven research methodologies.

Publications 📚

  • The Annual Struggle for Equality: Analysis of Aurat March Coverage in Pakistan’s English Print Media (2018–2024)
    📖 Women’s Studies International Forum
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/J.WSIF.2025.103088
    ✍️ Contributors: Muhammad Awais; Farahat Ali

  • Uses and Gratification Analysis of the Viewers of Infotainment Programs of Pakistan
    📖 Gomal University Journal of Research
    🔗 DOI: 10.51380/GUJR-38-03-07
    ✍️ Contributors: Muhammad Awais; Noshina Saleem

  • When Technology Becomes a Policing Agent: Effects of Raids on Restaurants in Leading Crime Shows on the Youth of Pakistan
    📖 International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
    🔗 DOI: 10.13187/ijmil.2022.1.18
    ✍️ Contributors: Awais, M.; Ali, F.

  • Health-Related Information Seeking During COVID-19: Testing the Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking on University Students of Pakistan
    📖 International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
    🔗 DOI: 10.13187/IJMIL.2021.1.201 & 10.13187/IJMIL.2021.2.406
    ✍️ Contributors: Shaheen, H.; Ali, F.; Awais, M.; Saeed, M.

  • Social Media Use and Political Polarization: The Mediating Role of Political Engagement and Political Loyalty
    📖 International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
    🔗 DOI: 10.13187/IJMIL.2021.1.34
    ✍️ Contributors: Ali, F.; Awais, M.; Faran, M.

  • Social Media Use and Self-Sexualization Behaviour Among University Girls: A Serial Mediation Approach
    📖 Mediaobrazovanie-Media Education
    🔗 DOI: 10.13187/ME.2021.2.338
    ✍️ Contributors: Maqbool, K.; Ali, F.; Awais, M.; Nadeem, M. A.

  • Media Exposure and Fear About Crime: An Application of Mediated Fear Model
    📖 The Journal of Social Sciences Research
    🔗 DOI: 10.32861/JSSR.67.720.726
    ✍️ Contributors: Muhammad Awais; Sohail Abbas; Farahat Ali; Ali Ashraf

  • Media Objectification and Women Clothing Buying Behavior: Social Comparison and Self-Gratification as Mediators
    📖 International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
    🔗 DOI: 10.13187/IJMIL.2020.2.227
    ✍️ Contributors: Zaidi, A.; Hanan, A.; Ali, F.; Awais, M.

  • Rendering Muslims as Terrorists in the English Comic Books: Analysis of Liberty for All and Holly Terror
    📖 The Journal of Social Sciences Research
    🔗 DOI: 10.32861/JSSR.68.785.796
    ✍️ Contributors: Saba Ijaz; Muhammad Awais; Mudasar Ali Nadeem; Farahat Ali

  • Social Media Use and Political Polarization: Political Engagement as a Mediator
    📖 The Journal of Social Sciences Research
    🔗 DOI: 10.32861/JSSR.68.804.810
    ✍️ Contributors: Kinza Amjad; Muzammil Saeed; Farahat Ali; Muhammad Awais