Recent Advances in Social Sciences

Dr Irina Koleva is Full Professor of Ethno-pedagogy and Education at the University of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria. She received her PhD from the same university in 1980. She is coordinator of training and scientific activities in the system of pre-school education and primary education for the qualification and career development of teachers and headmasters of educational institutions.

Dr Münir Öztürk is a retired Professor of Ecology and Environmental Sciences. He received his PhD degree in 1970 and his DSc in 1975, and was appointed as Full Professor in 1980. He has 55 years of experience in teaching and research.

Dr Ramiz Arabacı graduated from the Faculty of Education of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of Uludag University, Turkey, in 1993, before receiving his MSc and PhD from the same institution. He is currently Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Uludag University. He has published 52 papers in national and international journals, and serves on the editorial boards of several journals.