Çiğdem AKMANمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Çiğdem AKMAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Mehmet Akif Ersoy University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. With a doctorate in Finance from Suleyman Demirel University (2015), she maintains active scholarly engagement evidenced by publications extending to 2025 and an H-index of 11 with 430 citations on Google Scholar. Her research focuses on Public Administration, Local Governments, Local Government Finance, and Institutional Trust , with recent work increasingly examining digital transformation in governance. Key thematic areas include smart city applications, AI in public services, and municipal digitalization strategies, reflecting evolving research interests toward technology-driven governance solutions. AKMAN's publication portfolio demonstrates strong output in both Turkish national journals (TR DİZİN indexed) and international venues (SCI-Expanded, Q2 journals). Her collaborative work spans comparative studies of local governments across Middle Eastern and European contexts, with particular attention to Turkey's municipal systems and international affiliations. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward digital governance topics since 2020, aligning with global trends in public administration research. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record across books, journal articles, and conference proceedings suggests substantial research activity. Her editorial work includes co-editing "Local Governments and Their Financial Structures in the World" (2021), indicating leadership in scholarly communication within her field.










