The article titled “Digital Leadership as Micro-Foundations of Digital Transformation, Technology Adaptive Capability and Financial Performance”, authored by Dr. Osman AKARSU, academic staff of Department of Management Information Systems, has been published in 2025 in the Journal of Organizational Change Management, one of the leading international journals in its field and indexed in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI).

We sincerely congratulate Dr. AKARSU for his valuable contribution to the academic productivity and international visibility of our department and wish him continued success in his future research endeavors.

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The article titled “Examining the Impact of Digital Nudging on User Interaction with E-Platforms: A Study of Working Professionals in Distance Learning” authored by Dr. Ecenur DEMİR, academic staff of Management Information Systems Department, was published in 2025 in the international journal “Education and Information Technologies,” has been published in 2025 in Education and Information Technologies. It is an international SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index) Q1-ranked journal (JIF: 4.8; Rank: 16th/760), recognized as one of the leading journals in its field.

This publication has been made available with Open Access funding provided by TÜBİTAK, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge. We sincerely congratulate Dr. DEMİR and wish her continued success in her future research endeavors.

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The Department of Management Information Systems held an accreditation meeting on November 3, 2025, between 11:00 and 12:00.
The next meeting has been scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 11:00.

The academic staff of our Department of Management Information Systems participated in the workshop titled “Current Trends, Accreditation, and Quality Standards in Management Information Systems Education”, organized by the Yönetim Bilişim Sistemleri Derneği and hosted by Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University on October 31 – November 1, 2025.

Our Department Chair, Prof. Dr. Tolga TORUN, and academic staff, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, attended the workshop, while Research Assistant Dr. Esra CENGİZ TIRPAN took part as a speaker. In her presentation, she discussed the curriculum review of MIS Departments in Türkiye and the curriculum update work based on the competency model. She also shared the findings of her research on accreditation and quality processes in MIS Departments.

The workshop addressed key topics such as quality assurance, accreditation, and curriculum renewal processes in the field of Management Information Systems. The concept of quality in higher education, the definition and evolution of accreditation, and their implications for MIS education were discussed from multiple perspectives.

n the first session, curriculum design—one of the core components of accreditation—was highlighted. Under the titles of “Model Curriculum Studies,” “Reasons for Revisions,” and “IS2020 Competency Model,” participants discussed how internationally standardized learning outcomes in the information systems discipline are defined and how curricula are revised in response to changing industry needs. Within this framework, a “Current State Analysis” was presented, comparing the curriculum structures of MIS programs in Türkiye with international model curricula.

In the second session, the topics “The Concept of Quality in Higher Education” and “What is Accreditation?” focused on the basic principles of quality assurance systems. Subsequent presentations on “The Development of Accreditation in Türkiye” and “Accreditation of MIS Departments” examined the current state and progress of these processes in the country.

Furthermore, sections on “Accrediting Organizations (YÖKAK, STAR, ABET, AACSB, AQAS, FIBAA, ASIIN),” “Criteria Required for Accreditation,” and “Accredited MIS Programs” provided concrete examples and an overview of the existing situation in Türkiye. Finally, through the discussion “Perceptions of MIS Faculty Members Regarding Accreditation,” the views of academics on quality culture, accreditation, and continuous improvement were shared.

We extend our sincere thanks to Research Assistant Dr. Esra CENGİZ TIRPAN for her successful presentation and wish her continued success in her academic endeavors.

Within the scope of the 2025–2026 Academic Year and Accreditation Process, our departmental meeting was held with the participation of our Dean, Prof. Dr. İsa İpçioğlu, and under the chairmanship of our Head of the Department of Management Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Tolga Torun.

The following topics were discussed during the meeting:

• Preparations for the accreditation process

• Planning internships as professional elective courses

• Translating the department website into English

• New course proposals for undergraduate and graduate programs

• Recording attendance weekly and entering hourly logs into the Student Information System (OBS)

• Orientation program to be organized for first-year students

• Notifications of committee assignments to be sent via EBYS

📅 Next Meeting: October 15, 2025, 15:30–16:30

The project titled “A Hybrid Approach Using Contemporary Classification Algorithms for 5G Core Security”, supported by the Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Unit of our university, has been accepted for funding under the category of General Purpose Projects.

Project Code: 689
Project Group: Social Sciences

Project Coordinator:

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin PARMAKSIZ – Department of Management Information Systems

Project Team:

• Assist. Prof. Dr. Osman AKARSU – Department of Management Information Systems (Researcher)
• Lecturer Önder ÖZTÜRK – Kütahya University of Health Sciences (National Researcher)
• Harun ŞEKER – MSc Thesis Student in Computer Engineering
  (Supervisor: Dr. Hüseyin PARMAKSIZ – Department of Management Information Systems)

Coordinated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin PARMAKSIZ, a faculty member of our department, is carrying out the project in collaboration with Assist. Prof. Dr. Osman AKARSU from the same department, and researchers from different disciplines. Additionally, the project will contribute to the thesis study of Harun ŞEKER, a graduate student in Computer Engineering.

The project aims to develop an innovative hybrid approach by integrating current classification algorithms to enhance the security of 5G core networks.

We congratulate our project coordinator and all team members, and wish them continued success.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM, the General Evaluation Meeting for the 2024–2025 academic year was held, led by Prof. Dr. Tolga TORUN, Head of the Department of Management Information Systems, with the participation of the department's academic staff. During the meeting, planning for the 2025–2026 Fall semester course schedule was also carried out.

The TÜBİTAK 4005 project titled "Digital Transformation in Classrooms through Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education" took place at the Bilecik Teachers' House between June 23–27, 2025. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, an academic staff member from our department, participated in the project as an expert and instructor. Hands-on artificial intelligence training was provided to teachers specialized in various fields from 24 provinces. During the opening and closing speeches, Mr. Serdal Şimşek, the Bilecik Provincial Director of National Education, was present and expressed his support and appreciation. We thank our academic staff member for her contributions and wish her continued success.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, a faculty member of our department, participated in the “Virtual Reality and Innovation in Education Conference” organized by the Ministry of National Education’s Directorate General for Innovation and Educational Technologies (YEĞİTEK) on February 25–26, 2025.

Torun served as a speaker in the first panel titled "Global and Local VR Trends," where she shared her insights and evaluations regarding current developments in virtual reality both globally and locally. At the end of the session, she was presented with a certificate of appreciation by YEĞİTEK Director General Mr. Mustafa Canlı.

The second day of the conference continued with focus group studies and presentations. Torun acted as the moderator for the focus group titled "Data Security and Ethical Issues in the Use of VR in Education," and presented the group’s outcomes during the afternoon session.

We congratulate our esteemed faculty member and wish her continued success.

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On December 26, 2024, a significant disaster awareness program was organized for Management Information Systems (MIS) students with the participation of Ercüment DİYAR, Director of Provincial Disaster and Emergency Management in Bilecik. The program focused on raising awareness about disaster preparedness, covering in detail what should be done before, during, and after a disaster.

Mr. Ercüment provided valuable insights into the three key phases of disaster management: preparedness, response, and recovery. He also shared detailed information about the work of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), one of Türkiye’s leading institutions in the field of disaster management, and discussed how its performance can be improved. Additionally, the AFAD volunteer program was introduced to students.

A short simulation drill was conducted to help students act more consciously during emergencies. It demonstrated the necessary steps to take in the event of a disaster. The session concluded with a token of appreciation and a plaque presented to Mr. Ercüment.

As part of the TÜBİTAK 4007 Support Programs, we participated in the "Bilecik Science Festival in the Light of Türkiye’s Century," organized by the Bilecik Provincial Directorate of National Education. One of our faculty members from the Department of Management Information Systems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Kuban TORUN, contributed to the event as a speaker with a presentation titled "Artificial Intelligence and the Future."

Additionally, several of our Management Information Systems students took active roles as workshop guides during the event: Merve Önalan in the “Cybersecurity” workshop, Kader Aktaş in the “Augmented Reality” workshop, Çağla Yurtseven in the “Virtual Reality” workshop, and Oğuzhan Tatlı in the “3D Printing” workshop. Aleyna Şahan, a student from the Department of Statistics and Computer Sciences, also participated as a guide in the “Virtual Reality” workshop.

The TEKNOKOD team competed in the 2024 Teknofest Technology for the Benefit of Humanity Competition, under the Disaster Management category, held in Antalya between September 5–8, 2024, with their project 'Anka Diriliş,' which integrates earthquake simulation with VR technology.

TeknoKod Team

Selected as one of the 6,514 finalist projects out of a total of 1,630,000 applications across all categories at Teknofest 2024, the TEKNOKOD team successfully represented Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University at Teknofest Mediterranean, held in Antalya. Their project attracted significant attention throughout the competition.

On September 8, following their return from the event, the TEKNOKOD team met with Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Rector Prof. Dr. Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Murat Yurdakul and Prof. Dr. Nazile Ural, Secretary General Muhammet Büyük, and Deputy Secretary General Fakrullah Tohumcu. During the meeting, Rector Kaplancıklı personally experienced the team’s VR-based earthquake simulation game, "Anka Diriliş," and was briefed on the project’s details. Commending the team’s success, Rector Kaplancıklı presented gifts on behalf of the university to the Teknofest finalists.

The success of the TEKNOKOD team has become a great source of pride for both the university and the city of Bilecik. Aiming to raise disaster awareness by providing an immersive earthquake experience through VR technology, the project Anka Diriliş will continue to attract attention in Adana as well.