Kadir Yıldız did his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management at Cumhuriyet University. He completed master’s degree at Erciyes University and PhD in Sport Management at Abant Izzet Baysal University. Currently, he is an Assoc. Prof. at Manisa Celal Bayar University, and has studies on outdoor and adventure education, mountaineering, orienteering, outdoor sports, statistical modelling, communication in sports, fitness industry, service quality.

Dr. Bojan Masanovic serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education at the University of Montenegro. In addition to his academic role, he currently holds the position of Vice-Dean for International Cooperation at the same institution. He is a recognized member of the consortium for several scientific research projects (both national and ERASMUS+ Sport) focused on innovative approaches to advancing the field. Through the EAPA-BCH project, he co-founded an innovative nutrition and exercise program for the elderly. He also contributed to the EUFITMOS project, developing an innovative battery of tests used across Europe, and led the SWOST project, establishing a methodology for improving gender equality. Additionally, he is one of the creators of the groundbreaking theory on the Autophagy Threshold and Autophagy Zones, and he and his team are currently working on determining when individuals enter the autophagy zone. Dr. Masanovic is active in the media, where he uses open letters to draw attention to important everyday issues and to propose solutions to decision-makers. He has highlighted concerns such as the prevalence of underweight children in Montenegro and advocated for a monitoring system to address and improve this situation. During the COVID-19 crisis, he emphasized the importance of physical activity for enhancing the immune system. Over the past five years, Dr. Masanovic has published more than 50 articles in Web of Science-indexed journals. In recognition of his significant contributions to scientific research, artistic, and professional work, the University of Montenegro awarded him a plaque in 2019 and 2024. He also received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Education and Sports Sciences in Albania from the Albanian Association of Sports Sciences (ASSA). Most recently, in 2024, he was honored with the “FIEPS Thulin Award” for Distinguished Service in International Physical Education.