EPOKA University proudly congratulates Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, distinguished faculty member of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, on the successful publication of his latest research article titled “Advancing Sustainable Development with Enhancing the Quality of the Environment: The Role of Human Resources Through Education Expansion and Technological Innovation in Türkiye” in the prestigious Journal of the Knowledge Economy, published by Springer on April 12, 2025.

This impactful study explores a highly relevant and timely subject—the role of human resource development and technological innovation in fostering sustainable economic growth and reducing carbon emissions, particularly within the context of Türkiye’s evolving knowledge economy. Drawing on annual data from 1990 to 2019 and applying the bounds test ARDL approach, the paper investigates how secondary education enrollment, patent activity, and renewable energy consumption influence environmental outcomes.

Key findings reveal that:

Expanded education and technological innovation are critical drivers for long-term sustainable development.

Renewable energy consumption plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions.

A strategic integration of knowledge-based assets is vital to crafting effective sustainability policies.

This research contributes meaningful empirical evidence to the ongoing discourse on sustainable development, while also addressing a key gap in existing literature—specifically, how knowledge economy pillars such as education and innovation impact environmental sustainability in Türkiye.

Prof. Dr. Turan’s work not only enriches the global academic community but also underscores EPOKA University’s commitment to advancing impactful, solution-driven research that bridges theory with real-world policy implications.

The full article is available through Springer at the following link: Read the article here

Once again, we congratulate Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan for this significant achievement and for his continuous dedication to academic excellence and research that matters.