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Theses Written by Turkish Authors About ChatGPT in The Field of Education and Training: A Content Analysis

Year 2025, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 56 - 79
https://doi.org/10.61969/jai.1633592

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ChatGPT has undoubtedly been one of the sensational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, riveting international scholars from diverse disciplines. In an effort to contribute to its curricular integration or explore its impacts on pedagogical integration, this study analyzed the content of Master’s theses stored in the Council of Higher Education’s (CoHE) National Thesis Center (NTC) and written by Turkish authors in the field of education and training. The content analysis included (i) documentary characteristics, (ii) methodological properties, (iii) research topics, and (iv) main findings. The first analysis unit revealed institutional, provincial, regional, and collegiate variations, albeit a relatively low number of theses. A relevant finding was the absence of doctoral dissertations on ChatGPT. The second analysis unit indicated the need for more methodological robustness and variety in designing theses. The third unit of analysis shed light on under-researched topics in education and training, as well as other fields. The last analysis unit showcased ChatGPT’s manifold applications across different departments, notwithstanding the voiced concerns. Overall, the study illuminates prospective research through its findings and bridges a significant literature gap.

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Primary Language English
Subjects Artificial Intelligence (Other)
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

İbrahim Halil Topal 0000-0003-4220-3706

Early Pub Date May 5, 2025
Publication Date November 11, 2025
Submission Date February 5, 2025
Acceptance Date April 27, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 1

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APA Topal, İ. H. (2025). Theses Written by Turkish Authors About ChatGPT in The Field of Education and Training: A Content Analysis. Journal of AI, 9(1), 56-79. https://doi.org/10.61969/jai.1633592

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