The Journal of Business Innovation and Governance (JoBIG), an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University, will dedicate a special issue to the memory of our distinguished academic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin BAKAY.
        Dr. Bakay, who is remembered with deep respect, dedicated many years to advancing academic work in the Department of Business Administration and also served successfully as the General Coordinator of International Relations. With his significant contributions particularly in the field of educational management, along with his leadership roles, he enriched both our university and the global academic community.
        Through this special issue, we aim to bring together high-quality studies that reflect Dr. Bakay’s academic interests and scholarly legacy, thereby honoring his memory while fostering new debates and research in related fields.