Browsing by Author "Ertas, Mehmet"

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A possible transformation of tourism education: A chaos theory perspective
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2024) Kozak, Metin; Ertas, Mehmet; Kozak, Metin; Altinay, Levent
Recently, there has been a likely transformation from traditional face-to-face education to distance education and hybrid models. Higher tourism education has undergone these changes concordantly as it incorporates an applied field. Therefore, an atmosphere of uncertainty and chaos has arisen in universities. The study approaches the effects of the pandemic on the education system through the perspective of chaos theory. The data were collected from tourism academics, one of the pillars of the higher education system. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 lecturers. Study findings revealed that the lack of compulsory attendance reduced student participation in online classes. Accordingly, low student attendance resulted in the lack of lecturer-student interaction in courses, negatively impacting lecturer motivation and highlighting the inefficiency of distance education. The study also provides clues regarding differences and managerial implications experienced by public and foundation universities during the pandemic.
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Scholarly publishing in tourism and feelings of envy: impacts on emotional exhaustion, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction
(Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023) Kozak, Metin; Kozak, Metin; Kirlar-Can, Burcin
Research is the core of academic life. However, unlike its traditional structure, academia has become increasingly competitive due to the increasing expectation of publications through international rankings. Scholars put more effort into publishing, teaching, and other commitments. Over the years, the number of co-authored articles has also increased. Therefore, this study aims to empirically investigate the effects of journal selection on scholars' burnout and envy feelings and analyze its direct impacts on job and life satisfaction. Our results are based on the assessment of 291 questionnaire surveys collected among scholars studying tourism and affiliated with different countries. Results confirm the continuous publish-or-perish trend, and it discloses the unspoken agenda of academia by proving the inciting role of well-known journals over scholars studying tourism.