An Analysis of The Thematic Directions of Scientific Theses at the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Sana'a University, for the Period (1997-2019

Abstract

The study aimed at analyzing the thematic directions of the approved scientific theses at the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, for the period (1997-2019). To achieve the study objective, a descriptive, analytical and documentary approach was followed. The content analysis form was used as an instrument for data collection. It was applied to the study community as a whole, consisting of (222) MA theses and PhD dissertations, according to six variables, namely: Gender, Nationality, Academic Program, Educational Stage, Educational Sector, and Research Topic. After extrapolating the  related literature and analyzing data, the study reached a number of results, the most prominent of which are:

• Most of the theses and dissertations were produced by male students. Most of the researchers were of Yemeni nationality, with some limited students from other nationalities. The master degree theses were double the PhD dissertations. Besides, the number of theses related to general education was twice the number of those related to higher education.
• There is a small percentage of theses in other fields of education: (vocational education, early childhood, and adult education). There is also a lack of scientific theses on education in the private sector.
• The thematic directions of the scientific theses were classified into 18 research fields out of 20 fields. Leadership, management and governance topped all fields, with 28%, of all theses. Then, the field of modern administrative trends came in the second rank with 22%. The field of culture, organizational structures and work environment ranked third with 13%.
• The scientific theses neglected two research areas, namely: the field of scientific and educational media and marketing educational services, and the field of authorship, translation and publishing.

In light of the research findings, the study presented a number of recommendations and suggestions for further studies.