Ali Karakas is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey. His research primarily focuses on EMI, Global Englishes and language teacher education. His work has been published in journals including Asian Englishes, Linguistics and Education, System, RELC Journal and Ibérica. He has co-edited two volumes: English as the Medium of Instruction in Turkish Higher Education: Policy, Practice and Progress (2022) and Teacher Professional Development Programs in EMI Settings: International Perspectives (2025).
Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Journal of The Institute of Educational Sciences (MAKÜ-EBED) is a national, peer-reviewed, and scientific journal that aims to contribute to science by sharing developments in educational sciences, field education, and teacher training both in Turkey and worldwide on a scientific platform. Our journal is published online once a year, and all articles are offered as open access.