Innovative Research Award
Nesrin Sıs — Researcher, İnönü University, Turkey
Nesrin Sıs is a Professor in the Department of Turkish Language Teaching at İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey, whose academic work focuses on Turkish language education, linguistics, vocabulary studies, writing skills, reading comprehension, Turkish dialects, and second-language acquisition [1]. The present article documents the researcher’s profile, scholarly contributions, publication record, research impact, and suitability for recognition through the Top Teachers Awards, an event associated with the Innovative Research Award [2].
Abstract
This article presents a scholarly overview of Professor Nesrin Sıs, a language education researcher at İnönü University, Turkey, whose work addresses Turkish grammar, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, writing skills, Turkish dialects, and the teaching of Turkish as a foreign language [1]. The profile reports 96 documents, 231 citations, and an h-index of 9 in Google Scholar, together with a Scopus author identifier and ORCID record [2]. The article evaluates the researcher’s sustained contributions and considers the appropriateness of recognition through the Innovative Research Award associated with the Top Teachers Awards [3].
Keywords
- Language education, Turkish language teaching, Vocabulary development, Reading comprehension, Writing skills, Turkish dialects, Second-language acquisition
Introduction
Nesrin Sıs is a Professor in the Department of Turkish Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey, where she has served since 2017 and previously held the positions of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor [1]. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. in Turkmen Turkish Novel and language studies, an M.A. in Turkmen Turkish, and a B.A. in Turkish Language and Literature Teaching from İnönü University [2]. Her research spans Turkish grammar, language education, children’s literature, vocabulary, dialectology, and applied linguistics, with publications appearing in national and international venues [3].
Research Profile
The researcher’s scholarly profile is indexed in Google Scholar under the identifier fIdCG64AAAAJ, with 96 documents, 231 citations, and an h-index of 9, while the Scopus record lists 1 document and 3 citations under author ID 57222958973 [1]. The ORCID record 0000-0002-2743-3397 provides an additional persistent identifier for research outputs and professional activities [2]. Her subject area is language education, with emphasis on Turkish language teaching, grammar instruction, and literacy development [3].
Research Contributions
Professor Nesrin Sıs has published extensively in Turkish language education, linguistics, vocabulary studies, writing skills, reading comprehension, Turkish dialects, and second-language acquisition, including 39 refereed journal publication entries and 32 refereed conference papers and presentations [1]. Her journal research covers Turkish grammar, foreign-language teaching, creative writing, listening skills, children’s literature, vocabulary development, language structure, and cultural studies [2]. Notable contributions include research on hierarchical vocabulary activities and writing anxiety, digital storytelling for visually impaired students, and reading engagement and comprehension [3]. She has also contributed to academic books, book chapters, international conferences, editorial activities, and research projects supported by İnönü University and the Turkish Language Association [4].
Publications
Representative publications include Türk and Nesrin Sıs (2026) on mobile technology-supported functional grammar applications and reading comprehension in SAGE Open [5], Bahşi and Nesrin Sıs (2023) on digital storytelling and listening skills among visually impaired students in RumeliDE [6], and Bahşi and Sıs (2021) on Turkish suffixation in teaching Turkish to foreigners in the International Journal of Language Academy [7]. A further 2021 study by Bahşi and Sıs developed an attitude scale for writing authorship and writing skills courses in the Journal of History School [8].
Research Impact
The researcher’s citation record indicates measurable scholarly reach in language education and Turkish linguistics, with 231 citations, 96 documents, and an h-index of 9 in Google Scholar and 3 citations from 1 document in Scopus [1]. The impact of this work is evident in peer-reviewed journals indexed through DOI-bearing records, including SAGE Open and RumeliDE [5][6]. Her research on vocabulary activities, writing anxiety, and reading engagement has contributed to teaching practice and curriculum discussions in Turkish language education [3].
Award Suitability
The Top Teachers Awards, associated with the Innovative Research Award, recognize educators and researchers whose work demonstrates originality, sustained productivity, and practical significance [2]. Professor Nesrin Sıs’s record of 96 documents, 231 citations, an h-index of 9, and her extensive contributions to Turkish language teaching, linguistic research, literacy education, and cultural heritage align with the award’s emphasis on innovation and educational impact [1]. Her editorial roles, project participation, and publications in DOI-indexed journals further support her suitability for recognition [4].
Conclusion
Professor Nesrin Sıs represents a sustained scholarly presence in Turkish language education and linguistics, with a documented publication record, measurable citation impact, and active engagement in editorial, project, and professional activities [1]. Her contributions to grammar instruction, vocabulary development, reading and writing skills, and Turkish dialects support the case for recognition through the Innovative Research Award and the Top Teachers Awards [2]. The evidence presented in this article indicates a researcher whose work is consistent with the award’s criteria for innovation and educational significance [3].
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Nesrin Sıs, Author ID 57222958973. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222958973
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Nesrin Sıs: Citations, documents, and h-index. Google Scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fIdCG64AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- ORCID. (n.d.). Nesrin Sıs: ORCID record 0000-0002-2743-3397. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2743-3397
- Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Innovative Research Award and Top Teachers Awards. Top Teachers.
https://topteachers.net/
- Türk, E., & Sıs, N. (2026). The effect of mobile technology-supported functional grammar applications on academic achievement and reading comprehension skills. SAGE Open.
https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440261494417
- Bahşi, N., & Sıs, N. (2023). Dijital hikâye anlatımının görme yetersizliği bulunan öğrencilerin dinleme becerisine etkisi. RumeliDE Dil ve Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi, (32), 212–227.
https://doi.org/10.29000/rumelide.1253141
- Bahşi, N., & Sıs, N. (2021). Yabancılara Türkçe öğretimi ders kitaplarında Türkçenin sondan eklemeli dil yapısının kullanımı üzerine bir değerlendirme (Yedi İklim Türkçe Seti örneği). International Journal of Language Academy, 9(4), 112–122.
https://doi.org/10.29228/ijla.52762
- Bahşi, N., & Sıs, N. (2021). Yazarlık ve yazma becerileri dersine yönelik tutum ölçeği geliştirilmesi: Geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışması. Journal of History School, 14(52), 2009–2027.
https://doi.org/10.29228/joh.49118