Journal Boards

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Prof. Dr. Ahmet AKSIN FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Late Modern Urban History, Late Modern Ottoman History

EDITORS

Assoc. Prof. Cuma Ali YILMAZ Fırat Üniversitesi Türkiye
Old Anatolian History, History of Old Asia Minor, Classical Greek and Roman History
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre ÜNAL FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye Web

He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in economic theory from Istanbul University. The field of economic theory is the focus of study for both degrees. He completed his PhD program at Kyoto University's Department of Economics. His studies concentrate on the economies of East Asia, energy economics, financial economics, institutional economics, and input-output analysis. His primary research interests are in the institutional frameworks of global and financial economies. He was employed at a broad range of institutions, and his works were published in scholarly publications. At the present, he is working as an associate professor at the economics department of Firat University in Turkey. Moreover, he was a research fellow at the Faculty of Engineering in the Kyushu University.

Econometrics Theory, Institutional Economics Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Mathematical Economics

FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDITOR

Asst. Prof. Dr. Naciye SAĞLAM FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Translation and Interpretation Studies, Early English Languages, English As A Second Language, Translation Studies, Media Industry Studies, Transmedia, Communication and Media Studies (Other)

EDITORIAL BOARDS

Prof. Dr. Murat SUNKAR FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Natural Hazards, Hydrography, Geomorphology and Earth Surface Processes, Physical Geography
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali ÖZDEMİR AFYON KOCATEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation (Other), Geomorphology and Earth Surface Processes, Physical Geography
Prof. Dr. İskender OYMAK It is not affiliated with an institution Türkiye
History of Religion, Christian Studies
Prof. Dr. Nezir KÖSE BEYKENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Econometrics, Econometric and Statistical Methods, Panel Data Analysis
Prof. Dr. Ali Akın AKYOL ANKARA HACI BAYRAM VELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Museum Education, Archaeological Science, Ceramics in Archeology, Cultural Heritage and Conservation, Conservation of Historical Materials
Prof. Dr. Kürşat ÇELİK FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
History of Ottoman Economy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÖZEREN FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
South-West (Oghuz) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, South-East (Latest Uyghur/Uzbek) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, North-West (Kipczak) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, North-East (Altai, Khakas, Tuva, Sakha/Yakut) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, Communication Studies, Dialectology, Modern Turkic Languages and Literatures (Other), Translation and Interpretation Studies, Comparative Language Studies, Translation Studies, Language Acquisition, Cognitive Linguistics, Linguistic Performance Science, Linguistic Structures (Incl. Phonology, Morphology and Syntax), Phonetics and Speech Science, Lexicography and Semantics, Historical, Comparative and Typological Linguistics, Russian Language, Literature and Culture, Urdu Language, Literature and Culture, Ecocriticism, Old Turkic Language (Orhon, Uyghur, Karahan), Historical North East Turkish Language (Khwarezm, Kipchak, Chagatai), New Turkish Language (Turkish of Old Anatolia, Ottoman, Turkiye), Anatolian Languages, Turkish Language and Literature Education, Language Sociology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kota KİTAGAWA Kansai University Japan
Institutional Economics Theory
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat ÖZTÜRK İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
General Turkish History (Other)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ryo IZAWA Tokyo Metropolitan University Japan Web
History of Asian Economy, Economic History, Business Systems in Context (Other)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdunnur YILDIZ FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Policy of Treasury
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Yavuz POLAT Gulf University for Science&Technology Kuwait
Behavioural Economy, Financial Economy
Fine Arts Education, Visual Design
Dr. Isik AKİN Bath Spa University United Kingdom

Dr. Isik Akin is a highly experienced and passionate lecturer in Finance and the Accounting Pathway Lead. With extensive expertise across a range of accounting and finance disciplines, he currently serves as the module leader for Financial Accounting and Management Accounting at the undergraduate level, as well as for postgraduate modules in Financial and Management Accounting and Corporate Financial Management. Dr. Akin's commitment to education and his dynamic teaching approach have greatly benefited his students, fostering a deep understanding of finance and accounting principles.

Dr. Akin’s professional journey is enriched by significant research contributions in the field of Finance. He has authored numerous articles and book publications, advancing knowledge in areas like corporate finance, behavioral finance, and financial markets. His dedication to research not only enriches the academic discourse but also keeps his teaching aligned with the latest industry insights and trends.

Beyond academia, Dr. Akin has played pivotal roles in various administrative and leadership capacities. From 2016 to 2017, he served as a European Union Project Manager, where he showcased his organizational and project management skills. Concurrently, he held the roles of Vice-Principal at the Institute of Health Science, President of the Bologna Committee, and Partnership Manager for China. These roles reflect his versatility and capacity to excel in diverse responsibilities.

Dr. Akin’s teaching career spans several institutions, including Worcester University and the University of Arts London, where he taught Economics and Finance modules to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His comprehensive teaching portfolio includes Mathematics, Statistics, International Finance, International Banking and Finance, Corporate Finance, Quantitative Research Methods, Economics and Globalization, and Insurance. This broad experience has allowed him to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing his students for the complexities of the financial world.

Dr. Akin’s dedication to academic excellence is further underscored by his ability to secure external funding for collaborative projects. In 2021–2022, he successfully secured a grant for the Connect4Innovation: UK-Turkey Higher Education Institutional Partnership Fund project, exemplifying his commitment to fostering international collaboration and advancing educational initiatives.

Academic Qualifications:

PhD in Accounting and Finance, Bath Spa University
PhD in Economics and Finance, Istanbul Gelisim University
MSc in Finance, University of the West of England, Bristol
BSc in Mathematics, Trakya University
Professional Qualifications:

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Full Member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (MATT)
Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)


Dr. Akin’s multifaceted expertise, both as an educator and a researcher, continues to make a substantial impact in academia, preparing his students for successful careers while contributing valuable insights to the field of Finance.

Banking and Insurance, Finance and Investment, Behavioural Finance, Financial Forecast and Modelling, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Risk Management, Financial Accounting

Assistant Prof. at Kyushu University with over 5 years of postgraduate experience in teaching econometrics. 

Supervised Learning, Sustainable Development

ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Dr. Abdulhalim AYDİN FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
French Language, Literature and Culture, Comparative and Transnational Literature, Romantic Literature
Prof. Dr. Ahmet BURAN Fırat üniversitesi Türkiye
South-West (Oghuz) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, South-East (Latest Uyghur/Uzbek) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, North-West (Kipczak) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, North-East (Altai, Khakas, Tuva, Sakha/Yakut) Turkic Dialects and Literatures, Dialectology, Modern Turkic Languages and Literatures (Other), Language Studies, Linguistics
Prof. Dr. Ahmet YATKİN İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye Web
Public Administration
Prof. Dr. Enver ÇAKAR FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
History of Ottoman Economy, History of Ottoman Minorities, Urbanization History
Prof. Dr. Erkan Turan DEMİREL FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye Web
Human Resources Management, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy
Prof. Dr. Hacı Musa TAŞDELEN SAKARYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Migration Sociology
Prof. Dr. Süleyman ÇALDAK İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSİTESİ Türkiye
Old Turkic Language (Orhon, Uyghur, Karahan)
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