Innovative Research Award
Selin Kocak
Assistant Professor, Başkent University, Turkey
| Selin Kocak |
| Affiliation |
Başkent University |
| Country |
Turkey |
| Scopus ID |
59520412200 |
| Documents |
3 |
| Citations |
6 |
| Subject Area |
Social Work Education |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
Selin Kocak is an Assistant Professor at Başkent University, Turkey, specializing in forensic social work and ecological social work. Her research integrates sustainable development and ecological justice into social work curricula. She has published in Scopus-indexed journals and collaborated with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice. [1]
Abstract
This article reviews the academic profile of Selin Kocak, Assistant Professor at Başkent University, Turkey. Her work addresses forensic social work and ecological social work, with a focus on integrating sustainable development and ecological justice into social work education. Selin Kocak has authored three Scopus-indexed documents, received six citations, and published six journal articles. She collaborates with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice, and her research contributes to curriculum development in social work. [1] [2]
Keywords
Forensic social work; ecological social work; social work education; sustainable development; ecological justice; curriculum development; Turkey.
Introduction
Selin Kocak is an Assistant Professor at Başkent University, Turkey, where she has been active in academia for seven years. She obtained her doctorate in social work in 2025 and has internship experience in the forensic field. Her research focuses on forensic social work and ecological social work, with a particular emphasis on how ecological issues can be incorporated into the social work curriculum. [1] Kocak has completed two research projects and has collaborated with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice. [3]
Research Profile
Selin Kocak’s Scopus author profile lists three documents and six citations, with a subject area in Social Work Education. Her ResearchGate profile indicates eight documents and twelve citations. She has published one book with an ISBN and six journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus. Her research areas include forensic social work and ecological social work. [1] [4]
Research Contributions
Selin Kocak has made significant contributions to social work education, particularly through a study that examines how ecological issues can be integrated into the social work curriculum. [2] Her work also addresses women’s resilience to disasters in the context of digital transformation [5] and psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] These contributions align with her collaborations with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice.
Publications
Selin Kocak’s publications include a qualitative evaluation of the social work curriculum focusing on sustainable development and ecological justice, published in the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. [2] She also contributed a chapter on women’s resilience to disasters in the context of digital transformation in Digitalization and Women’s Rights: Women and Sustainability. [5] Additionally, she co-authored a study on anxiety, stress, and psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Psychiatria Danubina. [6]
Research Impact
Selin Kocak’s research has received six citations on Scopus and twelve citations on ResearchGate, indicating a growing impact in the field of social work education. [1] [4] Her work on ecological justice and sustainable development in social work curricula has been recognized for its contribution to curriculum development. [2]
Award Suitability
Selin Kocak is a suitable candidate for the Innovative Research Award due to her contributions to social work education, particularly her integration of ecological issues into the curriculum. Her collaborations with UNICEF and the Ministry of Justice, along with her Scopus-indexed publications and growing citation record, demonstrate her research impact. [1] [2] [3]
Conclusion
Selin Kocak’s academic profile reflects a focused commitment to forensic and ecological social work, with a notable emphasis on curriculum development for sustainable development and ecological justice. Her publications, citations, and professional collaborations position her as a deserving candidate for the Innovative Research Award. [1] [2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Selin Kocak, Author ID 59520412200. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59520412200
- Akinci, M., Yildirim, F., Kocak, S., & Demir, B. (2026). A qualitative evaluation of the social work curriculum: Focusing on sustainable development and ecological justice. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 27(2), 322–?.
https://www.emerald.com/ijshe/article/27/2/322/1254819
- Başkent University. (n.d.). Faculty profile: Selin Kocak. Başkent University.
https://www.baskent.edu.tr/
- ResearchGate. (n.d.). Selin Kocak’s research profile. ResearchGate.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Selin-Kocak
- Coban, A. I., Yilmaz, B., & Kocak, S. (2025). An assessment of women’s resilience to disasters in the context of digital transformation. In Digitalization and women’s rights: Women and sustainability (Vol. 2, pp. 127–138). CRC Press.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003542551-13
- Bekiroğlu, S., İçağasioğlu Çoban, A., Attepe Özden, S., Yılmaz, B., Koçak, S., & Agah Tekindal, M. (2025). Anxiety, stress and psychological resilience among the general population in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychiatria Danubina, 37(2), 194–204.
https://doi.org/10.24869/psyd.2025.194