A comprehensive briefing meeting was held at the Vocational School of Health Services on the university's internationalization strategies, its position in academic rankings, goals to enhance international visibility, and the use of open access in academic publications.

The meeting addressed strategies for developing international academic collaborations of the school, its current standing in global rankings, and the importance of promoting open access systems in academic publishing. Based on the information shared with the school's academic members, steps to enhance international academic visibility and ensure that research reaches a broader academic audience were discussed.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Nurhan Gümrükçüoğlu, who hosted the meeting, and to the esteemed academic members of the Vocational School of Health Services for their hospitality and valuable contributions. We are also deeply grateful to Dr. Hamdullah Baycar, a distinguished member of the International Relations Department, for sharing his knowledge and expertise on open access. His insights significantly enriched the productivity and content of the meeting. Once again, we sincerely thank everyone for their efforts and participation.