Prof. Dr. Yusuf Bayraktutan | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Kocaeli University | Turkey

Prof. Yusuf Bayraktutan is a leading economist recognized for his extensive contributions to international economics, economic growth, development studies, monetary and financial relations, logistics, regional economy, and the economic dimensions of energy, environment, health, and technology. His scholarly influence is reflected in a strong citation record, with over 1,882 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 23, and 43 i10-index publications, along with Scopus-indexed outputs that further underscore the impact of his interdisciplinary research portfolio. He has authored numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles addressing a wide range of contemporary economic issues including global trade dynamics, renewable energy, logistics performance, digital transformation, macroeconomic stability, and sustainable development. His research frequently employs econometric modeling, panel-data analytics, and comparative international assessments to generate insights relevant for policymakers, academic communities, and industry stakeholders. A notable portion of his work focuses on emerging markets, with significant emphasis on Türkiye’s economic structure, global integration patterns, crisis responses, and sectoral development. He has contributed to analyses on current account deficits, logistics sector competitiveness, health economics efficiency, renewable energy–growth nexus, credit rating perspectives, digital economy, and the macroeconomic implications of global events such as COVID-19. His publications have been widely referenced in studies related to trade policy, regional development, institutional economics, public finance, innovation, and sustainable energy transitions. Alongside his academic research, he has collaborated on high-level consultancy projects with international organizations, contributing to economic instruments for environmental protection, public–private partnership evaluations, and development-oriented financial strategies. With a long-standing record of editorial roles and scientific committee memberships across numerous academic journals and professional bodies, he is regarded as a distinguished scholar whose broad and impactful research achievements align strongly with the expectations of the Best Researcher Award category.

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Featured Publications

Bayraktutan, Y. (2003). Theories of information and international trade. CU Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 4(2), 177.

Bayraktutan, Y., & Demirtaş, I. (2011). Determinants of the current account deficit in developing countries: Panel data analysis. Kocaeli University Journal of Social Sciences, 1–28.

Bayraktutan, Y., & Özbilgin, M. (2015). Logistics costs and logistics performance measures. Journal of Finance Research, 1(2), 95–112.

Bayraktutan, Y., Tüylüoğlu, Ş., & Özbilgin, M. (2012). Concentration analysis and logistics development index in the logistics sector: Kocaeli example. International Journal of Alanya Faculty of Business Administration, 4(3), 61–71.

Bayraktutan, Y., & Pehlivanoğlu, F. (2012). Efficiency analysis in health care facilities: Kocaeli example. Kocaeli University Journal of Social Sciences, 127–162.