COMPLETED DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS
All dissertations listed below were written in Turkish.
1- Asım Celep [2026], A Discursive Analysis of the Image of Women in Turkish Novels (1990–2020) from a Gender Perspective, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 14 July 2026. (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman).
2- Cansu Yetimoğlu [2026], An Analysis of the Antagonistic/Agonistic Political Model in Türkiye in the 2000s: The Cases of the AK Party and the CHP, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 3 June 2026. (Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler).
3- Fatih S. Özakyol [2026], Neoliberal Domination of Water and Biocultural Dispossession: The Case of the Eastern Black Sea Region, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 12 February 2026. (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan). YÖK Thesis No.: 10792801.
4- Hacı Özdemir [2026], The Constitutional Dimension of Nationalism in Europe, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 15 January 2026. (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman). YÖK Thesis No.: 994351.
5- Gülay Doğan [2025], Factors Shaping Women’s Participation Decisions in Civil Society Organizations: The Case of Members of the Türkiye Kamu-Sen Confederation, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 14 November 2025. (Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler). YÖK Thesis No.: 990606.
6- İbrahim Uğraş [2025], Integration, Group Identity and Experiences of Discrimination among Syrian Asylum Seekers in Türkiye: A Political Psychology Perspective, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 16 July 2025. (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar). YÖK Thesis No.: 972091.
7- Meryem Kartal [2025], An Examination of the Impact of Political Communication on Voters’ Minds in Türkiye from a Neuropolitical Perspective, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 26 May 2025. (Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel). YÖK Thesis No.: 951193.
8- Fırat Kaya [2024], Workers’ Class Consciousness and Voting Behaviour in Türkiye: The Case of Kocaeli Province, Hitit University, Graduate School, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, PhD Program in Political Science, Çorum, Türkiye. Defense Date: 2 August 2024. (Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler). YÖK Thesis No.: 893780.
COMPLETED MASTER’S THESES
All theses listed below were written in Turkish.
1- Murat SİREM [2026], From an Anthropocentric to an Ecocentric Approach: Rethinking Animal Rights. Graduate School. Defense Date: 12 June 2026. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kanatlı.
2- Yao Aquilas AGBANAN [2026], Founding Parties in Africa: The Cases of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia. Graduate School. Defense Date: 1 June 2026. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler.
3- Gökhan TOPUZ [2026], The Prohibition of Political Activities Following the September 12 Coup and the Period of Politics Without Parties (1980–1983). Graduate School. Defense Date: 10 April 2026. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler.
4- Serkan ÇALIŞKAN [2026], A Comparative Study of Recep Peker’s Political Thought. Graduate School. Defense Date: 6 April 2026. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan.
5- Atilla ERDEMİRCİ [2026], The Construction of the Conception of Nationalism during the Single-Party Period. Graduate School. Defense Date: 18 February 2026. Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Eryücel.
6- Muhammet ATAÇ [2026], A Comparison of Electoral Systems Applied in Türkiye: Strengths and Weaknesses. Graduate School. Defense Date: 14 January 2026. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 1002650.
7- Gülten ŞAHBAZ [2025], The Transformation of Türkiye’s Territorial Administration System since 2000. Graduate School, thesis-based Master’s Program in Public Administration. Defense Date: 24 September 2025. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Recep Aydın. YÖK Thesis No.: 984992.
8- Coşkun Fırat YÜCEL [2025], The Global Nuclear Security Regime in the Context of International Cooperation: Functioning, Effectiveness and Challenges. Graduate School, thesis-based Master’s Program in Public Administration. Defense Date: 23 September 2025. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Genç Tetik. YÖK Thesis No.: 980276.
9- Bilal GÜNAY [2025], Violence in Healthcare: A Case Study of Staff, Patients and Managers. Graduate School, thesis-based Master’s Program in Public Administration. Defense Date: 22 September 2025. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Genç Tetik. YÖK Thesis No.: 981931.
10- Elif DEMİR [2025], Accountability and Oversight Mechanisms in Public Administration: The Implementation of CİMER in Educational Institutions in Türkiye. Graduate School, thesis-based Master’s Program in Public Administration. Defense Date: 19 September 2025. Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan. YÖK Thesis No.: 982302.
11- Mohammed J S DARAGHMEH [2025], Relations between Türkiye and Palestine: An Analysis of Public Opinion and Official Policy. Graduate School. Defense Date: 9 September 2025. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 975893.
12- Burcu AL [2025], The Institutional and Ideological Transformation of National Planning in Türkiye. Graduate School, thesis-based Master’s Program in Public Administration. Defense Date: 26 June 2025. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan. YÖK Thesis No.: 954388.
13- Hasan ÖZDEMİR [2025], The Effects of Law No. 6360 on Settlements Converted to Village Status: The Case of Çorum Province. Graduate School. Defense Date: 26 May 2025. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 957892.
14- Gülşah AYDINLI [2025], An Evaluation of Vocational Training Programs Organized by İŞKUR: The Case of Amasya Province. Graduate School. Defense Date: 28 April 2025. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel. YÖK Thesis No.: 943801.
15- Mouhamed MOUBARAK [2024], The African Diaspora between the Actual Heterogeneity and Relative Homogeneity of an Identity. Graduate School. Defense Date: June 2024. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 881377.
16- Pelin ERBİL İYİBİL [2024], The Impact of Globalization on the Sovereignty of the Nation-State. Graduate School. Defense Date: May 2024. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 885055.
17- Mustafa ŞİMŞEK [2024], The Bridge of Conservatism from Yahya Kemal Beyatlı to Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar and Its Diverging Paths. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2024. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel. YÖK Thesis No.: 902735.
18- Mehmet OĞUZTAV [2024], An Examination of Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling in the Context of Irregular Migration. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2024. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 899863.
19- Ümit ŞENGÜN [2024], A Comparative Analysis of the Ideological and Programmatic Orientations of the MHP and the İYİ Party through Their Official Discourses. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2024. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel. YÖK Thesis No.: 869907.
20- Turgut DÖVEN [2023], Political Party Discourses and Local Government Practices concerning Syrian Migrants: The Activities of Çorum, Amasya and Sinop Municipalities. Graduate School. Defense Date: October 2023. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 843479.
21- Canan DEMİRCİ [2023], Examples of Grand Coalitions around the World and Their Applicability in Türkiye. Graduate School. Defense Date: 18 September 2023. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 845681.
22- Tansu AKTAŞ [2023], Afghan Shepherds in Alaca, Çorum: Cultural Difference and Adaptation. Graduate School. Defense Date: June 2023. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 810159.
23- Fatma KARAÇİZMELİ [2023], Moroccan Brides: The Case of Alaca in Terms of Sociocultural Adaptation. Graduate School. Defense Date: January 2023. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 785588.
24- Solmaz KARAMAN [2023], From May 27 to July 15: The Stance of Newspapers towards Military Coups in Türkiye. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2023. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anıl Varel. YÖK Thesis No.: 793906.
25- Yusuf USLU [2022], The Impact of Educational Policies for Migrants on Integration: The Cases of Türkiye and Germany. Graduate School. Defense Date: June 2022. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 737528.
26- Cemaleddin GÜVENÇ [2022], An Assessment of the Turkish-Type Presidential System within the Framework of Democracy, Electoral Systems and Systems of Government. Graduate School. Defense Date: 11 January 2022. Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan. YÖK Thesis No.: 713337.
27- Batuhan KOCA [2022], Social Media in the Context of Civil Society. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 2022. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 739365.
28- Ece Hanım SARIKAYA [2022], The Intellectual Foundations of Arab Nationalism. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 2022. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 722138.
29- Gülistan BAŞCI [2022], The Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Local Democratic Process: The Case of Çorum Province. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2022. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 713448.
30- Büşra KABİL [2022], A General Examination of the Historical Development of the United States through the Concept of Political Theology. Graduate School. Defense Date: 2022. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 709054.
31- Nida ÇOLAK [2021], The Effects of Governance Culture on Local Politics: The Case of Çorum. Graduate School. Defense Date: 10 November 2021. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Şat. YÖK Thesis No.: 702505.
32- Şeymanur BOLAT [2021], The Headscarved Woman: From the Traditional Image of Women to Experiences in the Public Sphere. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 26 April 2021. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 673572.
33- Nur Banu ÇAĞATAY [2021], The Possibility of Women’s Existence in the Philosophy of Martin Heidegger and Simone de Beauvoir. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 3 February 2021. Supervisor: Dr. Anıl Varel. YÖK Thesis No.: 662964.
34- İbrahim Ethem ŞENOCAK [2021], Political Zionism as an Ideology. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 2021. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 674288.
35- Sinem GÜZEY [2020], The Republican Conception of Freedom: Philip Pettit’s Political Ideal. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 12 November 2020. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 659738.
36- Alperen ŞAHİN [2020], Solidarity among People from the Same Hometown from a Sociopolitical Perspective: The Case of People from Reşadiye Living in Istanbul. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 7 September 2020. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 647811.
37- Mehmet BİNGÖL [2020], Perceptions of Circassian Identity in the Caucasus and the Diaspora. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 7 September 2020. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 647587.
38- Sevda Nur ÇEVİK [2020], Elections in Türkiye within the Framework of Fair Representation and Governmental Stability (1946–1965). Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 4 September 2020. Supervisor: Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 637789.
39- Erhan SEMİZ [2020], National Education and Ideology in Türkiye during the İsmet İnönü Era (1938–1950). Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 12 August 2020. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 639671.
40- Hatice ALTINOVA HANCI [2020], Women’s Representation in Politics in Türkiye: Problems and Proposed Solutions. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 7 February 2020. Supervisor: Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 624646.
41- Saltuk Buğrahan YEĞEN [2019], An Analysis of the Structural Elements of Necip Fazıl Kısakürek’s Büyük Doğu Ideological Framework. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 28 August 2019. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 594606.
42- Gülay DOĞAN [2019], Possibilities for Opposition in Laclau and Mouffe’s Theory of Radical Democracy. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 28 August 2019. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 594601.
43- Abdülhalik Kürşat ARIK [2019], The European Union between Ideals and Reality: A Discourse Analysis of Policies on the New Wave of Migration. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 26 June 2019. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Uçar. YÖK Thesis No.: 589248.
44- Saliha KILIÇ [2019], A Political-Ecological Assessment of Ecofeminist Activist Vandana Shiva. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 26 June 2019. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan. YÖK Thesis No.: 583561.
45- Ayşe KUL [2019], Imagining the State in Utopias and Dystopias. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 26 June 2019. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 585860.
46- Mustafa Yaşar RÜZGAR [2019], The Islamic Character of Justice and Development Party Rule in the Context of the Trajectory of Islamic Politics. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 26 June 2019. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 583193.
47- Bahadır BUDAK [2019], Development Agencies and Governance in Türkiye: The Case of the Fırat Development Agency. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 24 June 2019. Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Şat. YÖK Thesis No.: 582320.
48- Asım CELEP [2018], An Examination of the Relationship between Politics and Morality in the Context of Niccolò Machiavelli. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 13 July 2018. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 514798.
49- Cafer OKYAY [2018], Reaction as an Approach to Constitutionalism in Türkiye (1960–1982). Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 6 June 2018. Supervisor: Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 505612.
50- Meltem ZORLU [2018], The Ideologue of the Republic on the Basis of Turkism: Ziya Gökalp. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 25 May 2018. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 508217.
51- İpek ÖZER [2018], Performance-Based Budgeting in Türkiye: Problems and Recommendations. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 7 May 2018. Supervisor: Dr. Veysel Dinler. YÖK Thesis No.: 504847.
52- Şeyda Büşra ATALAN [2018], Turning Points in Islamism: Hasan al-Banna and Sayyid Qutb. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 20 April 2018. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Duman. YÖK Thesis No.: 504218.
53- Mahmut ÜÇAĞAÇ [2018], An Analysis of Recent Policies for Resolving the Kurdish Question (2009–2015). Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 16 February 2018. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Reyhan. YÖK Thesis No.: 491292.
54- Damla SARIKAYA [2018], Sencer Divitçioğlu: The Asiatic Mode of Production. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 5 January 2018. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özalp. YÖK Thesis No.: 491299.
55- Deniz BALCI [2016], The Concept of Citizenship in Turkish Constitutions. Graduate School of Social Sciences. Defense Date: 7 October 2016. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özalp. YÖK Thesis No.: 446856.
