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The Department of Home Economics Education is delighted to announce that Dr. Aurora Llige, a dedicated member of the Department of Home Economics Education, has been honored with the prestigious International Publication Award for her outstanding scholarly contribution. Her article, "Mapping the Terrain: A Systematic Review of Drama Research Using Data Mining," was published in Sage Open and is indexed under Scopus and the Web of Science Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). 

Dr. Llige's study offers a comprehensive overview of the scholarly landscape surrounding drama. Together with her co-author, Dr. Catherine Escuadra of the University of Santo Tomas, they analyzed over 2,100 peer-reviewed English articles to identify 25 distinct topics under the themes of drama evolution, issues and analysis, impact, audience, and institutionalization. From their analysis, prominent topics that emerged included "power and politics," "viewership and engagement," and "gender and sexuality," while less-published topics encompassed "elements and structure," "impact on culture," and "drama characterization." Their findings reveal a marked increase in scholarly interest in drama studies since the 1970s, emphasizing the growing importance of drama as a reflection and influence of societal issues.

This study not only charts the evolution of drama research but also provides valuable methodological insights for future investigations. It highlights drama's multidisciplinary nature and highlights its role as a window into human culture, society, and identity. Dr. Llige’s work stands as an important foundation for ongoing and future research in social sciences, media studies, and related fields.

Dr. Llige’s interest in drama stems from her personal hobby of watching and analyzing various shows—considering themes, underlying messages, character development, and representations. Her research journey was initially inspired by a desire to explore women’s portrayals in dramas, using Amartya Sen’s framework of development as freedom, for her doctoral study dissertation. Although her eventual thesis topic is not related to drama anymore, Dr. Llige continued her exploration of dramas’ societal significance through this systematic review, believing it offers valuable insights for anyone interested in studying similar topics.

We celebrate this achievement as a testament to her dedication, passion, and expertise.

To learn more about this, visit: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21582440241285341