Dear Scientists, Researchers, Public and Private Sector Representatives,
We are greatly honored and pleased to invite you to the "Local Development Symposium," which will be organized by Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (BAIBU) Economic and Social Research Application and Research Center (ESAM) at the BAIBU Congress Center on October 27-28, 2025.
Our symposium, to be held with the main theme "Bolu's Future in the Axis of Sustainability: Sectoral Analyses and Policy Recommendations," aims to scientifically scrutinize Bolu's economic potential and offer feasible policy recommendations for the future. In this context, interdisciplinary discussions will be conducted across a wide spectrum of fields, ranging from Bolu's primary production areas like Agriculture and Animal Husbandry to Tourism; from dynamics strengthening the economic structure such as Economics, Finance, Public Finance, Marketing, and Local Governments; to fields ensuring global integration like International Trade, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, Management, and Business Administration. The thematic topics are listed below.
We would be delighted if you would share your valuable work and ideas, which will shed light on Bolu's future, at this important event where academic knowledge will be blended with the experiences of policymakers and sector practitioners. The symposium will offer a unique opportunity for new collaborations to emerge, joint projects to be developed, and concrete steps to be taken towards regional development.
Hoping to shape Bolu's future together, we look forward to seeing you among us at this meaningful scientific gathering.
Sincerely,
Paper Submission Process
Please send your prepared abstract to the email address yekas@ibu.edu.tr by September 30, 2025.
Writing a subject line in your email in the format "YK Symposium 2025 Paper - [Author's Surname]" will facilitate tracking the process.
A confirmation email stating that your paper has been received and is under review will be sent to you within 24 hours of your submission.
Formatting Guidelines
Page Limit: Full paper texts, including the bibliography, should not exceed 10 pages.
Page Layout: Margins should be set to 2.5 cm on all sides.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 points, should be used throughout the text.
Paragraph: The text should be justified and single-spaced.
Content and Section Structure
Paper texts should be structured to include the following headings and descriptions:
Title: A concise and clear title reflecting the content of the study should be determined. The title should be written in both Turkish and English.
Abstract: An abstract of 150-250 words, including the study's aim, method, main findings, and conclusions, should be included in both Turkish and English.
Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords that best describe the topic should be specified in both Turkish and English.
1. Introduction: This section should clearly state the research problem, objective, and importance on which the study is based. It should convey to the reader which gap in the literature or practice the research aims to fill and why it is necessary.
2. Conceptual Framework and Literature Review: The fundamental concepts forming the subject of the research should be explained, and previous scientific studies directly related to the topic should be summarized. This section should position the current study within the literature and emphasize its original contribution.
3. Research Design and Methodology: This section should detail the methodology of the study:
* Type and Design of Research: (e.g., Conceptual, review, quantitative, qualitative; exploratory, descriptive, etc.)
* Model and Hypotheses: If applicable, the research model and tested hypotheses should be presented.
* Data Collection: In applied studies, the research population, sampling method, and data collection instrument (survey, interview, etc.) should be clearly defined.
* Analysis Method: The statistical or qualitative analysis techniques used for data analysis should be specified.
4. Findings and Discussion: The findings obtained from the analyses should be presented, supported by tables or figures. This section is expected not only to list the findings but also to interpret and discuss their meaning by comparing them with other studies in the literature.
5. Conclusion, Recommendations, and Limitations: The general conclusions drawn from the research should be summarized, and their theoretical and practical importance should be addressed. Concrete recommendations for future research and practitioners should be provided. Additionally, any limitations of the study should also be included in this section.
6. References: All sources cited within the text should be listed in this section, conforming to the APA 7 citation style.
Our symposium, themed "Bolu's Future in the Axis of Sustainability: Sectoral Analyses and Policy Recommendations," will address Bolu's future in light of these current discussions. Original academic works aiming to create a scientific basis for Bolu's sustainable and inclusive development journey, with a multidisciplinary approach, will be accepted in the following thematic areas:
Agriculture
Industry, Technology, and Innovation
Health
Tourism
Gastronomy
Sustainable Development and Environment
Local Media and Communication
Education and Development
Law
Urbanization
Economics, Finance, Public Finance, Public Administration
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
In addition to the themes mentioned above, the symposium is open to all original and qualified studies that will contribute innovative and applicable solutions to "Bolu's Future in the Axis of Sustainability: Sectoral Analyses and Policy Recommendations."
