Multidisciplinary Science Pioneer Award
Tutku Akter Gokasan – Girne American University, Cyprus
Tutku Akter Gokasan is an academic researcher affiliated with Girne American University, Cyprus, whose work explores communication, psychology, gender studies and digital media. Her research examines identity construction, cinematic representation and socio-cultural dynamics, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions about contemporary communication and media environments. [1]
Abstract
The research profile of Tutku Akter Gokasan encompasses communication studies, psychology, media representation and digital culture. Her scholarly interests include gender identities in cinema, social adaptation in virtual environments, online self-presentation and the relationship between media narratives and social structures. Her academic work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach to understanding communication practices and cultural identities. [1]
Keywords
Communication Studies; Digital Media; Gender Representation; Cinematic Analysis; Social Identity; Virtual Communities; Media Psychology; Cultural Studies.
Introduction
Communication and digital technologies play an important role in shaping contemporary social relationships and cultural identities. Gokasan investigates these developments through research addressing media representation, cinema, social networks and identity formation. Her work considers how communication environments influence perceptions, belonging and social interaction, particularly within Turkish and Cypriot contexts. [2]
Research Profile
Her academic career includes appointments at Girne American University and Eastern Mediterranean University. According to her ORCID record, she has served as Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Girne American University since September 2024, following an appointment as Vice Rector in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Her educational qualifications include doctoral studies in Communication and Media Management. [1]
Research Contributions
Her research contributions address cinematic gender representation, digital identity, social adaptation and communication technologies. Studies on Turkish cinema posters and film narratives employ semiotic and critical approaches to examine ideological messages and gender-related portrayals. Her research on social networks additionally explores online identity, self-esteem and interpersonal communication among digital users. [3]
Publications
Her documented publications include research on digital communication, cinematic representation and socio-cultural identity. Selected scholarly works include Usage of Social Networks by Digital Natives as a New Communication Platform for Interpersonal Communication (2020), Social Media Users and Their Social Adaptation Process in Virtual Environment (2016), and Social Media Addiction, Resistance, and Influence of Awareness (2014). [2] [4]
Research Impact
The Scopus profile supplied for this article reports six documents, 31 citations and an h-index of 3. These bibliometric indicators provide quantitative information about the indexed research record. Her interdisciplinary publications contribute to scholarly conversations concerning media influence, social behaviour, identity and cultural representation.[4]
Award Suitability
The Multidisciplinary Science Pioneer Award recognizes research engagement across connected academic disciplines. Gokasan’s documented work combines communication studies, psychology, digital media and cultural analysis. Her academic leadership and research addressing contemporary social and technological environments provide relevant grounds for consideration within this multidisciplinary recognition category. [1]
Conclusion
Tutku Akter Gokasan’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with communication, media representation and digital society. Her research and university leadership demonstrate an interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary cultural and communication challenges. Her documented scholarly contributions establish a relevant academic profile for the Multidisciplinary Science Pioneer Award. [1]
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References
- Kahraman, E., Gokasan, T. A., & Ozad, B. E. (2020). Usage of social networks by digital natives as a new communication platform for interpersonal communication. Interaction Studies.
https://doi.org/10.1075/is.20004.kah
- Akter, T., & Dalkilic, I. (2018). Aesthetic pattern forming of ideological messages in Turkish cinema: Critical analysis of The Ottoman Republic movie. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies.
https://doi.org/10.12973/ojcmt/2620
- Akter, T., & Nweke, G. E. (2016). Social media users and their social adaptation process in virtual environment: Is it easier for Turkish Cypriots to be social but virtual beings? Computers in Human Behavior.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.067
- Ephraim, P. E., Akter, T., & Gansinger, M. (2017). New media–new voices: Satirical representations of Nigeria’s socio-politics in Ogas at the top. Critical Studies in Media Communication.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15295036.2016.1257861
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Tutku Akter Gokasan, Author ID 56006309300. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56006309300