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Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy, a faculty member at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Education, was appointed as a visiting professor at Kozybayev University in Northern Kazakhstan for two semesters during the 2025–2026 academic year. During his time in Kazakhstan, he continued his scientific research and article preparation processes with 15 Kazakh doctoral students.

During his stay in Kazakhstan, Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy was also invited to serve as a guest speaker at several universities in Kazakhstan.

Throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy taught theoretical courses to undergraduate and graduate students and organized various themed courses and seminars together with faculty members at Kozybayev University in Northern Kazakhstan.

During the 2025–2026 academic year, Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy was an author or co-author of more than 20 articles published in SSCI- and Scopus-indexed journals.

On behalf of our Faculty, we congratulate Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy on his valuable contributions and international collaborative publications in high-quality academic journals, and wish him continued success and productivity.

Publications by Prof. Dr. Emin Atasoy in Web of Science- and Scopus-indexed Journals During the 2025–2026 Academic Year

1. Safarov R, Shomanova Z, Nossenko Y, Kopishev E, Bexeitova Z, Atasoy E (2025). “Dynamic Seq2SeqXGB for PM2.5 imputation in extremely sparse environmental monitoring networks.” PLoS One, 20(12): e0338788. (Web of Science Q1)
2. Petrovic, M.D., Gajic, T., Laiskhanov, S., Radovanovic, M.M., Andelković, Ž., Atasoy, E., & Khamitova, D.M. (2025). “Do Different Settings Matter in the Economically Sustainable Tourism Approach? A Comparative Study of Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Hungary.” Sustainability, 17, 4985. (Web of Science Q2)
3. Ibragim Suleimenov, Rizagul Dyussova, Dina Shaltykova, Emin Atasoy, Gaini Seitenova, & Eldar Kopishev (2025). “Prerequisites for Developing a Classification of Phase Transitions in Systems Based on Thermosensitive Polymers: Use of a Semi-Empirical Model.” Polymers, 17, 1441. (Web of Science Q2)
4. Zhassulan Smanov, Salavat Duisenbayev, Kanat Zulpykharov, Shakhislam Laiskhanov, Zhanarys Turymtayev, Zhenis Kozhayev, Emin Atasoy, & Omirzhan Taukebayev (2025). “Soil Salinization and Its Impact on the Degradation of Agricultural Landscapes of the Talas District, Kazakhstan.” Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, 75(2), 233–235. (Web of Science Q2)
5. Muhammet Taşlialan, Semra Günay, Deniz Ateş Akkaya, Doskenova Banu Beisenovna, Pashkov Sergey Vladimirovich, & Emin Atasoy (2026). “Suitable Land Assessment for Ziziphus jujuba Using GIS Technologies and AHP: The Case of Eskişehir Province.” Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”, 76(1), 55–71. (Web of Science Q2)
6. Dunja Demirović Bajrami, Marko D. Petrović, Jelica Milenković, Evren Atiş, Milan M. Radovanović, Adriana Radosavac, Emin Atasoy, & Mehmet Doğan (2026). “Communicating Digital Responsibility: How Trust Signals Shape Consumer Responses in Tourism Platforms.” Frontiers in Communication, published June 9, 2026. (ESCI Q2)
7. Bajrami, Demirović D., Petrović, M.D., Radovanović, M.M., Atasoy, E., & Pivac, T. (2025). “Virtual Paths to the Past: Evaluating Visitors' Experience at Digital Enhanced Heritage Sites.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 62(4), 2399–2408. (Scopus Q1)
8. Beketova, A., Berdenov, Z., Kabiyev, Y., Satybaldieva, A., Atasoy, E., & Kholov, Y. (2025). “Cultural Heritage Preservation in Resource-Rich Territories: Challenges and Sustainable Development Pathways.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 63(4spl), 2811–2819. (Scopus Q1)
9. Saginov, K., Gajić, T., Vukolić, D., Veljović, S., Petrović, M.D., Surla, T., Salikhov, T.K., Blešić, I., Kara, T., Atasoy, E., & Kholov, Y. (2026). “Can the Farm-to-Fork Strategy Be Effectively Reinforced by Agritourism in Developing Areas? Insights from Neighboring Post-Communist Countries.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 65(2), 1203–1211. (Scopus Q1)
10. Aliken, D., Atasoy, E., Zhakupov, A., Kurbaniyazov, A., Abdramanova, G., Temiralieva, Z., Amanzholov, A., & Ukenov, A. (2026). “Global Bibliometric Analysis in the Scopus Database from 1983 to 2024 on Tourism for People with Disabilities and Its Theoretical Implications.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 66(2spl), 1748–1757. (Scopus Q1)
11. Çelik, M.E., Güleç, S., & Atasoy, E. (2025). “Pupils' Metaphors Regarding the Concept of Astronomy in a Secondary School Social Studies Course.” Journal of Turkish Science Education, 22(3), 468–487. (Scopus Q2)
12. Amankeshuly, D., Salikhov, T., Shapatova, G., Syrlybekkyzy, S., Agarkova, I., Kaya, N., Yeginbayeva, A., Atasoy, E., & Dakieva, K. (2026). “The Potential of Combining Coagulation-Flocculation, Biofiltration, and Advanced Oxidation Processes for Multi-Stage Wastewater Treatment.” Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 12(1), 21–38. (Scopus Q2)
13. Zhinalinova, L., Akbaeva, Y., Pangalyiev, Y., E. Atasoy, L. Shakhislam, S. Seyfolla, & G. Yelubayeva (2026). “Logarithmic Morphometric–Evaporative Modeling of Hydro-Ecological Functions of Small and Medium Lakes.” Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 12(3), 1415–1432. (Scopus Q2)
14. Aikun Kuspanova, Bakhadurkhan Abdimanapov, Kulyash Kaimuldinova, Emin Atasoy, & Armanay Savanchiyeva (2025). “Socioeconomic Factors as Predictors of Creative Thinking in Teenagers: A Study in the Kazakh Context.” International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 14(3), 2154–2166. (Scopus Q3)
15. Çelik, M.E., Güleç, S., & Atasoy, E. (2026). “An Analysis of Social Studies Instructional Applications for the Development of Astronomy Literacy in 7th Grade Students.” International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE), 14(1), 97–114. (Scopus Q3)
16. Tolga Kara & Emin Atasoy (2025). “Development of an ADDIE Instructional Design Model Based on Social Participation Skills in Secondary School Students.” International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE), 13(3), 703–717. (Scopus Q3)
17. Salikhov Talgat, Issayeva Zhanetta, Hakan Onal, Akhmetzhanov Zhanbolat, & Emin Atasoy (2026). “Using GIS Technologies and Traditional Ground-Based Methods to Analyze the Vegetation Cover of Ecosystems in the West Kazakhstan Region.” News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 1(475), 286–302. (Scopus Q3)

Articles Accepted for Publication in Web of Science- and Scopus-Indexed Journals

18. Yerkin A. Tokpanov, Myrzabay A. Jetimov, Roza A. Mukhitdinova, Emin Atasoy, & Zhuldyzay Kishkenbayeva (2026). “Hydro-Mineral Resources of the Alakol Basin as a Driver of Health and Wellness Tourism Development: A Geoecological Perspective.” Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”, 76(3). (Web of Science Q2)

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

19. Myrzabay A. Jetimov, Maksat Karibayev, Roza A. Mukhitdinova, Yerkin A. Tokpanov, & Emin Atasoy (2026). “Can Peloids Support Sustainable Wellness Tourism? Geoecological Evidence from Eastern Kazakhstan.” Journal of the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić”. (Web of Science Q2)

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

20. Myrzabay Jetimov, Roza Mukhitdinova, Nurlybek Zinabdin, Yerkin A. Tokpanov, & Emin Atasoy (2026). “Ushsor Peloids and Brine: Geoecological Assessment and Potential for Sustainable Wellness Tourism in the Alakol Depression.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites. (Scopus Q1)

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

21. Zhakupov, A.A., Kabiyev, Y., Atasoy, E., Petrović, M.D., Lukić, D., Atiş, E., & Khamitova, D.M. (2026). “How Can a Small Destination Become a ‘Rising Star’ in the Modern Competitive Tourism Market? Evidence from the Philippines.” GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites. (Scopus Q1)

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

22. Akimov, M., Zhaxylyk, Karagöz, D., Shaiken, D., & Atasoy, E. (2026). “Unveiling Implicit Authenticity in Casual Dining Restaurants: A Text Mining Approach.” Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes. (Scopus Q2)

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

23. Vukolić, D., et al., Atasoy, E. (2026). “Cultural Differences in the Acceptance of the Minimal Consumption Concept: Guests' Gastronomic Experience in Southeast European Hospitality.” Cornell Hospitality Quarterly.

Accepted for publication in early 2026.

24. Gajić, T., Atasoy, E., et al., Pashkov, S.V., Abdulina, A., & Bayartan, M. (2026). “Reframing Overtourism in Transitioning Western Balkan Destinations.” Tourism Geographies.

Accepted for publication in early 2026.