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Distinguished scholars and pioneers who shaped the field of distance education worldwide.
2026: Expanding Horizons
Our application for ICI Copernicus indexing is currently under evaluation. We look forward to sharing the outcome with our community — a milestone that will further strengthen the international visibility and scholarly impact of int.WOJDE.
We are also seeking qualified researchers to join our team as Field Editors. Scholars specializing in open and distance learning, educational technology, gender studies in education, and women’s empowerment through lifelong learning are warmly invited to apply at info@wojde.org.
Prof. Dr. Emine Demiray
Editor-in-Chief & Founding Editor
Graduated from Anadolu University, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Department of Cinema and Television in 1982. She received her doctoral degree in 1993 and was appointed Professor at Anadolu University Open Education Faculty in 2011. Her research centers on open and distance learning, gender and media, and women’s education, with over 70 scholarly publications to her name.
“Since founding int.WOJDE in 2012, my vision has been to create an international platform that amplifies research on women’s empowerment through open and distance education. As we enter this new phase with a redesigned web presence and expanded editorial board, I warmly invite researchers from around the world to consider serving as field editors and contributing to our mission.”
Lecturer Dr. Ufuk Tanyeri
Executive Editor
He is a full-time academic at Ankara University, Department of Computer Technologies. He received his BA in Computer Education from Gazi University (2001), MA in Computer Education (2009), and PhD in Industrial Technological Education (2015). His research spans distance education, mobile ad hoc networks, image processing, and machine learning. He has served as Erasmus Institutional Coordinator since 2015.
“My focus has been on modernizing the journal’s digital infrastructure — from the website redesign you see today to streamlining our peer review and publication workflow. With our ICI Copernicus application underway, we are committed to elevating the journal’s international standing. I am excited about what lies ahead.”
Asst. Prof. Yonca Özatkan
Language Editor
Asst. Prof. Yonca Özatkan received her BA in Health Management from Hacettepe University (2003), MA from Gazi University (2008), and PhD from Ankara University (2021). She specializes in healthcare management, health policy, health tourism, and quality accreditation systems. She has contributed to WHO-supported projects and holds TÜSEB healthcare accreditation auditor certification.
“Being part of the int.WOJDE editorial team is a truly rewarding experience. The journal provides a unique interdisciplinary platform bridging distance education research with real-world impact on women’s access to learning. I am proud to contribute to this mission and look forward to working with researchers across diverse fields.”
Founder of int.WOJDE
Prof. Dr. Uğur DEMİRAY
Anadolu University, Turkey
Founding Editor of TOJDE (Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education)
“To the cherished memory of Prof. Dr. Uğur Demiray, the founder of int.WOJDE and my life partner... Our journal is the most beautiful fruit of his vision to universalize science and his profound value for women and education. Demiray, who dedicated himself to his academic career, always chose to leave a lasting mark, to produce, and to share. While proudly carrying his scientific legacy, my children and I also carry in our hearts the immense love he left behind and the unforgettable moments we shared. Both as my life partner and as the leader of this noble journey, I promise to carry the torch you lit with the same dedication.”
Prof. Dr. Emine DEMİRAY
Honoured Editorial Board
Prof. Dr. Cevat Alkan
The pioneer of educational technology in DE in Turkey
TurkeyProf. Dr. John Bååth
The well-known Swedish distance educator
SwedenProf. Dr. Tony Bates
Father of distance education in Canada
CanadaProf. Dr. Yılmaz Büyükerşen
The founder of distance education in Turkey
TurkeyProf. Dr. Chris Curran
The founder director of National DE Centre in Ireland
IrelandProf. Dr. Uğur Demiray
The pioneer of educational technology in DE in Turkey
TurkeyProf. Dr. Chere Campbell Gibson
She studied for DE all her life, Emerita Professor
USAProf. Dr. Börje Holmberg
Studied for Distance Education, Emeritus Professor
SwedenProf. Dr. Zeki Kaya
The pioneer of educational technology in DE in Turkey
TurkeyProf. Dr. James Maraj
The pioneer of the open university movement
AustraliaProf. Dr. Marina Mc Isaac
She studied for DE all her life, Emerita Professor
USAEmeriti Prof. Dr. Christine von Prümmer
Emerita Professor
GermanyProf. Dr. Charles Wedemeyer
The pioneer of distance education in World
USAInternational Editorial Board
National Editorial Board
International Women Online Journal of Distance Education
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