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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Photodetector performance analysis of a hybrid MnPc/DLC device with high photoresponsivity, sensitivity, and On/Off ratio

    Unal, Fatih; Aktas, Sitki; Kurt, Mustafa Sukru; Koc, Mumin Mehmet; Coskun, Burhan; Aslan, Naim; Arslan, Tayfun; Gur, Mahmut

    The fabrication and characterization of high-performance devices for optoelectronic applications, particularly their response to incident light, are crucial. In this study, a MnPc/DLC device was fabricated using thermal evaporation and magnetron sputtering techniques, and its fundamental optoelectronic properties were characterised. Key diode parameters including barrier height, ideality factor, reverse saturation current, series resistance, and shunt resistance were determined using several methods, such as TE, Ohm's Law, the modified Norde method, and the Mikhelashvili method. The results from these methods were found to be consistent with varying light intensities. Additionally, photodetector parameters of the MnPc/DLC device were measured at ±1 V under light intensities of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 mW/cm2, and the findings were compared with the literature. The maximum values for photocurrent, photoresponsivity, photosensitivity, specific detectivity, and on/off ratio were 6.41 × 10−2 A, 2.49 A/W, 2.02 × 105, 5.8 × 109 Jones and 2.06 × 103, respectively. Notably, the photocurrent, photoresponsivity, photosensitivity, and on/off ratio values were found to be significantly higher and more promising compared to those reported in the literature.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    A Provincial Centre on the western border of Urartu: Palu Fortress

    Danismaz, Harun

    Palu Kalesi is a fortress site situated in modern Elazig province. In the Middle Iron Age, this region was the western borderland of the Urartian Kingdom and the primary contact zone where political and cultural relations transpired between the Urartu and the neighbouring Neo-Hittite kingdoms. The site was also a strategically crucial military post that provided logistic support for the Urartian armies during their western expeditions. The fortress was built as a provincial centre shortly after the foundation of the Urartian Kingdom, and the settlement lasted for a long time until the fall of the kingdom. This study presents previously unrecognised archaeological remains, which were identified during our recent investigations at Palu Fortress. Our survey of the site revealed that the Middle Iron Age citadel consisted of two sectors, and the Lower Citadel was enclosed by sturdy fortifications and terrace walls reinforced with bastions. Moreover, while Urartian rock signs were already recorded at Palu, our investigations documented previously unknown rock signs at the site. In addition, other previously unrecognised features dating to the post-Urartian periods were identified by our recent investigations, including five single-roomed rock-cut tombs and two stepped rock-cut tunnels. To better understand the relationship of the archaeological features at the site, a topographic map of Palu Fortress was drawn and visible archaeological remains dated to the Urartian and post-Urartian periods were marked on this map. In addition, the multi-roomed tombs of the Urartian period were scanned using Lidar sensors, and Lidar data were used to generate 3D models and rectified plans of the tombs. Finally, a preliminary virtual 3D reconstruction of the Urartian period fortifications was generated on the basis of recently discovered remains.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Local site effects at the selected stations affected by the February 6 2023 Türkiye Earthquake Sequences

    Ilhan, Okan; Indır, Onur; Muratoğlu, Gamze; İçen, Abdullah; Albayrak, Kubilay; Sandıkkaya, M. Abdullah; Askan, Ayşegül; Arduino, Pedro; Taciroğlu, Ertuğrul

    This paper explores the applicability of one-dimensional (1D) nonlinear (NL) and equivalent-linear (EL) site response analyses (SRA) for characterizing site effects at selected strong ground motion stations impacted by the February 6, 2023 Türkiye earthquakes. The 1D NL simulations generally underestimate site response at softer sites and for long periods likely due to basin effects and the uncertainties associated with site properties and the 1D approximation. The inclusion of the high-frequency spectral decay parameter (κ0) in 1D simulations decreases the prediction bias of nonlinear SRA, especially at soft sites for short periods. Moreover, the theoretical transfer functions (TTFs) are demonstrated to capture the fundamental site period through in horizontal-to-spectral vertical ratio (HVSR) using ground motion data before and after the February 6, 2023 main event.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ4
    MOLECULAR MARKERS ANALYSIS OF ENDEMIC BORNMUELLERA HAUSSKN. SPP. (BRASSICACEAE) IN TÜRKİYE; [ANALIZA MOLEKULARNIH MARKERA ENDEMIČNE VRSTE BORNMUELLERA HAUSSKN. SPP. (BRASSICACEAE) U TURSKOJ]

    Okan, Kemalcan; Özkara, Zekiye; Sevİndİk, Emre; Sevİndİk, Mustafa; Paksoy, Mehmet Yavuz

    Okan K., Z. Özkara, E. Sevindik, M. Sevindik, M. Y. Paksoy (2024). Molecular markers analysis of endemic Bornmuellera hausskn. spp. (Brassıcaceae) ın Türkiye. - Genetika, Vol 56, No.2, 295-304. In this study, molecular characterisation of Türkiye's endemic species Bornmuellera cappadocica (Willd.) Cullen & T.R. Dudley, Bornmuellera glabrescens (Boiss. & Balansa) Cullen & T.R.Dudley, Bornmuellera kiyakii Aytaç & Aksoy and Bornmuellera angustifolia (Hausskn. ex Bornm.) Cullen & T.R.Dudley was carried out using ten RAPD and ten ISSR primers. In RAPD-PCR analysis, 66 bands were obtained and the polymorphism rate was 96.96%. In the ISSR-PCR analysis, 119 bands were obtained and the polymorphism rate was 95.79%. In the UPGMA (Unweighted Pair Group Method with Arithmatic Mean) dendrogram based on RAPD-PCR, B. angustifolia and B. glabrescens were found to be a sister group, and B. kiyakii and B. cappadocica were a sister group. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) analysis based on RAPD-PCR were compatible with the UPGMA dendrogram. In the UPGMA dendrogram based on ISSR-PCR, B. kiyakii and B. glabrescens were found to be sister groups, and B. cappadocica was closely related to this group. PCA analysis based on ISSR-PCR were compatible with the UPGMA dendrogram. As a result, both RAPD and ISSR results a high rate of polymorphism were obtained. The results were compared with previous sequence-based studies, morphological, anatomical and palynological studies.

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  • Derleme MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Unraveling the ecotoxicological effects of micro and nano-plastics on aquatic organisms and human health

    Naz, Saima; Chatha, Ahmad Manan Mustafa; Khan, Nisar Ahmed; Ullah, Qudrat; Zaman, Faisal; Qadeer, Abdul; Khan, Ibrar Muhammad; Danabas, Durali; Kiran, Azka; Skalickova, Sylvie

    Plastic pollution ranks among the most severe environmental disasters caused by humans, generating millions of tonnes of waste annually. The extensive and unregulated use of plastics has led to ecotoxicity and environmental imbalance. Microplastics (MPs) are prevalent in aquatic environments, and these MPs further degrade into even smaller particles known as nano-plastics (NPs). Both MPs and NPs impact the environment by readily absorbing organic pollutants and pathogens from their surroundings, owing to their bigger surface area to volume ratio. This review focuses on the source of origin, bioaccumulation, and potential impact of MPs and NPs on aquatic organisms and human health. Additionally, the review explores various methods employed for identification and quantification of these particles in aquatic ecosystems. Sufficient information is available on their characteristics, distributions, and effects on marine ecosystems compared with freshwater ecosystems. For plastic particles <10 μm, more toxicological effects were observed compared with larger size particles, in aquatic life. Understanding the mechanism of action and ecotoxicological effects of micro/nano-plastics on the health of aquatic life across various trophic levels, as well as human health, is of utmost importance. We address knowledge gaps and provide insights into future research approaches for a better understanding of the interactive mechanisms between binary pollutants.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ3
    Synthesis process, thermal and electrical behaviors of Ti3C2Tx MXene; [Syntheseprozess, thermisches und elektrisches Verhalten von Ti3C2Tx MXene]

    Demirelli, K.; Çelik, A.; Aksoy, Y.; Yegin, M.; Barım, E.; Hanay, Ö.; Hasar, H.

    Synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) titanium carbide (Ti3C2Tx), with the name of MXene, by etching Ti3AlC2 (MAX) for different times 20 (v/v) % hydrofluoric acid (HF) at 40 °C was carried out. The influences of time, temperature and source of MAX on the synthesis of MXene were researched. The MXenes produced were characterized by fourier-transform ınfrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy technique, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetry (TG) instruments. Above 390 °C, MXene layers were considerably oxidizing and forming anatase and rutile phases of TiO2 under air atmosphere. The resistance of MAX and MXene was 3.6 Ω and 116 Ω, respectively. However, the resistance of the residual part of MXene heated to 620 °C considerably increased to 17850 Ω. This behavior is another important piece of evidence showing that the MXene crystal structure has changed significantly and transformed into a new chemical structure containing anatase and rutil titanium oxide (TiO2). The dielectric loss (ϵ’’) and alternating conductivity (δac) of the MAX and MXenes were determined from their impedance measurements. The ϵ’’ and δac values of MXene were compared with those of MAX. Direct curent conductivities of MAX and MXene produced for 24 h were found to be 0.016 S/cm and 0.0023 S/cm, respectively.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Leptin, Ghrelin, Irisin, Asprosin and Subfatin Changes in Obese Women: Effect of Exercise and Different Nutrition Types

    Bengin, Elif; Kırtepe, Abdurrahman; Çınar, Vedat; Akbulut, Taner; Russo, Luca; Aydemir, İsa; Yücedal, Polat; Aydın, Süleyman; Migliaccio, Gian Mario

    Background and Objectives: In this study, the effects of a six-week training program and various diets on subfatin, asprosin, irisin, leptin, ghrelin and the lipid profile were investigated in overweight women. Materials and Methods: A total of 78 women voluntarily participated in the study. Groups: The study was divided into eight groups: Healthy Control, Obese Control, Obese + Vegetarian, Obese + Ketogenic, Obese + Intermittent Fasting, Obese + Exercise + Vegetarian, Obese + Exercise + Ketogenic and Obese + Exercise + Intermittent Fasting. While there was no intervention in the healthy and obese control groups, the other groups followed predetermined exercise and diet programs for 6 weeks. Blood samples were taken from the participants in the research group twice (before and after the interventions). An autoanalyzer was used to determine the lipid profile in the blood samples taken, and the ELISA method was used to analyze other parameters. Results: Overall, a significant difference was found in the values of weight, BMI, subfatin, ghrelin, leptin, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL and LDL as a result of the exercise and diet interventions (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in asprosin and irisin values (p > 0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, regular exercise and dietary interventions in obese women can regulate lipid profile, ghrelin, leptin and asprosin levels, and increasing irisin with exercise can activate lipid metabolism and support positive changes in lean mass.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Effect of White-Portland cement containing micro and nano silica on the mechanical and freeze-thaw properties of self compacting mortars

    Etli, Serkan; Yılmaz, Tekin; Hansu, Osman

    This study concentrated to investigate the influences of white-Portland cement (W-PC) containing silica fume (SF: micro-silica (µSi) and nano-silica (nSi)) as replacement (2–4 wt%) on mechanical (strength and durability), physical and microstructural behaviors of self-compacting mortars (SCMs) fabricated at 0.48–0.63 w/b ratios. In keeping with these purposes, besides of carrying out the workability (mini-slump flow: M−SF and V-funnel: V-F) experiments of SCMs, the mechanical and microstructural tests implemented were: unconfined compressive strength (UCS), flexural strength (FS), freeze–thaw (F-T) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis. The outcomes displayed that, in comparison with the control, replacing W-PC by SF (particularly nSi) enhanced the UCS and FS, resisted against F-T durability by lowering the strength losses in UCS and FS. The ameliorated microstructure resulting in a reduction in the number and/or a narrowing in the size of micro-cracks and pores contributed to generate a more compact and consolidated SCM structure for the improving of strength and durability due of pore-filling effect and superior pozzolanic characteristics of µSi and especially nSi, this in turn reduced the permeability of SCM, which has a significant effect on the strength and durability behaviors of the SCM.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Integrating discrete-event simulation and artificial intelligence for shortening bed waiting times in hospitalization departments during respiratory disease seasons

    Ortiz-Barrios, Miguel; Ishizaka, Alessio; Barbati, Maria; Arias-Fonseca, Sebastián; Khan, Jehangir; Gul, Muhammet; Yücesan, Melih; Alfaro-Saíz, Juan-Jose; Pérez-Aguilar, Armando

    Seasonal Respiratory Diseases (SRDs) usually produce a heightened number of Emergency Department (ED) attendances due to their rapid dissemination within the community and the ineffective prevention measures. Such a context requires effective management of the emergency care processes to provide in-time diagnosis and treatment to infected patients. Nonetheless, EDs have evidenced severe operational deficiencies during these periods, thereby provoking extended bed waiting times in Hospitalization Departments (HDs). Therefore, this paper presents a hybrid approach merging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) to shorten the bed waiting times in HDs considering patient records collated in the first emergency care stages. First, we implemented Random Forest (RF) to estimate the probability of respiratory worsening based on sociodemographic and clinical patient data. Second, we inserted these probabilities into a DES model mimicking the emergency care from the admission to the HD. We then pretested different HD configurations and strategies seeking to reduce the HD bed waiting time. A case study of a European hospital group was used to validate the suggested framework. The AI-DES model enabled decision-makers to identify an improvement proposal with hospitalization bed waiting time lessening, oscillating between 7.93 and 7.98 h.

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    EFFECT OF EXTENDER AND DILUTION RATIO ON THE SPERM MOTILITY, VIABILITY, AND EGGS FERTILITY OF CLARIAS BATRACHUS, LINNAEUS 1758 (PISCES: CLARIIDAE)

    Handayani, Luvi S.; Maulida, Siti; Rahayu, Sri R.; Razi, Nanda M.; Kocabas, Mehmet; Kocabas, Filiz K.; Eriani, Kartini; Fadli, Nur; Siti-Azizah, Moh N.; Marimuthu, Kasi

    The study aims to determine the type of extender and the best dilution ratio for short preservation walking catfish Clarias batrachus sperm at a refrigeration temperature of 4°C. The study employed a completely randomized design with two factors, each consisting of 6 treatments and 3 replications. The experiments were divided into 2 stages: the first stage tested several types of extenders, namely tap water, Ringer’s solution, physiological solution, Alsever’s solution, urea solution, and glucose base solution, all at the same dilution level of 1:20 (sperm: extender, v/v). The second stage examined various levels of sperm dilution ratios, namely 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, and 1:60 (sperm: extender, v/v). The samples were stored at a refrigerated temperature of 4°C. Furthermore, motility and viability were monitored at 24-hour intervals for next 6 days, and on the final day of the experiment. The ANOVA test showed that the type of extender and dilution ratio significantly affected the motility and viability of the spermatozoa and percentage of fertilization (P < 0.05). Generally, the quality of sperm decreased after preservation for 144 hours at 4°C, but diluted with Ringer solution at a ratio of 1:40 (sperm: extender, v/v), still maintains good parameters. Therefore, it is recommended that Ringer’s solution at a dilution ratio of 1:40 is suitable for preserving walking catfish C. batrachus sperm at a refrigerated temperature of 4°C.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Development of rare earth element and carbon fiber-based filler for polyethylene—Mechanical and thermal performance

    Kısmet, Yılmaz; Ayikurt, Pamuk

    In the present study, three fillers produced with carbon fiber powder (CFP) and rare earth elements were developed for low-density polyethylene production. These fillers included CFP with a grain size of less than 400 microns and over 90% pure lanthanum and cerium oxides. Polyethylene was employed to ensure the thermoplasticity and homogeneity of the fillers. The fillers were mixed with the matrix material separately, first mechanically and then homogenously in the extruder, then the test bars were produced with an injection machine. In the mechanical tests, it was determined that the tensile strength of the test bars improved by ~20% and the elastic region increased due to the increasing amount of filler. Similarly, an improvement of about 40% in bending stress was realized. In addition, as the fluidity of the mixtures has improved, it has been possible to produce at lower temperatures and save energy in the production. Thermogravimetric analysis was conducted to determine the melting/crystallization temperatures and material losses in the compounds. The scanning electron microscope analysis showed that the fillers were irregularly distributed on the surface in parallel and perpendicular directions. In addition, x-ray diffraction and energy dispersive spectroscopy analyses were performed on the surfaces.

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    Classifying induction motor faults using spectrogram images with deep transfer learning

    Ertargin, Merve; Yildirim, Ozal; Orhan, Ahmet; Benedicenti, L.

    For industrial systems to be reliable and efficient, motor faults detection is important. Conventional methods of fault detection are typically expensive and time-consuming. The ability to detection motor faults has advanced significantly in recent years thanks to the application of deep learning techniques. Deep learning algorithms have the ability to automatically extract complicated features from big data sets, which can speed up and improve the accuracy of motor faults detection. Since collecting motor acoustic data is cost-effective and easy, it is advantageous to use it in fault detection. In this study, motor acoustic signals were converted into spectrograms and faults in induction motors were detected using a transfer learning approach with pre-trained models. Totally 8-class fault detection was performed with an accuracy rate of 91.52% using VGG16 and 92.11% using VGG19.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Photoresponse, thermal and electrical behaviors of MXene-based polysulfone nanocomposite

    Demirelli, Kadir; Barim, Esra; Çelik, Aytekin; Yegin, Mustafa; Aksoy, Yunus; Hanay, Özge; Hasar, Halil

    The Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheet was prepared by 40% (v/v) hydrofluoric acid etching at 20 °C for 48 h and delamination of bulk MAX Ti3AlC2 precursor material. A 2D nanomaterial MXene Ti3C2Tx as a nanofiller was introduced to polysulfone (PSulfone) matrix. MXene and PSulfone/MXene nanocomposite systems were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscope, Fourier-transform infrared and thermogravimetric analysis instruments. Dielectric and electrical characterization of PSulfone/MXene nanocomposite was carried out. The electrical resistance of Ti3C2Tx MXene from measurement current (I)–voltage (V) was measured as 116 Ω. Pure PSulfone matrix exhibits typical insulator behavior, and MXene exhibits a good conductor behavior. But, when MXene was added to the pure PSulfone matrix, the resistance of the MXene/PSulfone nanocomposite increased moderately compared to that of pure MXene. In spite of the excess of surface functional groups, MXene showed surprisingly good electron transport across the surface, while in the case of PSulfone/MXene nanocomposite, the insulating behavior of PSulfone significantly reduced the electron transport of MXene. The semiconductor behavior of PSulfone/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite indicates that MXene provides efficient charge carrier transfer in the nanocomposite system. By comparing the TGA results between the PSulfone and different weight ratios of PSulfone/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposites, it was determined that MXene nanosheets had a significant effect in slightly accelerating the thermal degradation of PSulfone. Optical conductivity was investigated by preparing a film of PSulfone/MXene nanocomposite on an interdigital contact. It was observed that the optical current values changed depending on the increasing illumination intensity. Considering current–voltage measurements, the photocurrent generation potential of PSulfone/MXene nanocomposite shows that it can be used in photodevice production.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ4
    Effect of naproxen on oxidative stress biomarkers in Gammarus pulex; [Efecto del naproxeno sobre los biomarcadores de estrés oxidativo en Gammarus pulex]

    Seker, Engin

    Non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely prescribed medication class that is used in the treatment of numerous conditions worldwide. Of these drugs, naproxen is the most commonly used NSAID. Following administration, non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen are eliminated from the body in either their original chemical form or as metabolites, ultimately entering the aquatic environment. The current study sought to show the impacts of naproxen on the oxidant/antioxidant status of Gammarus pulex, an aquatic invertebrate (Amphipoda). Gammarus pulex were exposed to sublethal concentrations of naproxen (3.44, 6.87 and 13.75 mg·L-1) for 96 hours (h). Whole body tissue samples were collected after 24, 48 and 96 h of exposure and analysed to determine the oxidant/antioxidant status by quantifying malondialdehyde (MDA) and total glutathione levels (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities of the G. pulex. The level of MDA exhibited a remarkable increase, while the endogenous GSH level showed a significant depletion in tested whole body tissues in a time–dependent manner after naproxen treatment of G. pulex. In G. pulex exposed to the highest dose of naproxen; decreases in GSH activity, SOD and CAT activities were observed.The SOD activity did not show a discernible rise in statistics after 24 and 48 h of exposure, however, a difference was observed after 96 h compared to the control group (P<0.05). The findings of this study demonstrated the capacity of naproxen to initiate oxidative stress and elevate MDA levels in G. pulex, even at remarkably low concentrations. This study emphasizes that it is essential to develop effective methodologies to impede naproxen entry into the aquatic environment.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Parameterizing Haverkamp Model From the Steady-State of Numerically Generated Infiltration: Influence of Algorithms for Steady-State Selection

    Autovino, Dario; Bagarello, Vincenzo; Iovino, Massimo; Lassabatere, Laurent; Yilmaz, Deniz

    BEST (Beerkan Estimation of Soil Transfer parameters) methods of soil hydraulic characterisation are widely applied for estimating sorptivity, S, and saturated hydraulic conductivity, Ks. Calculating these properties requires choosing the β and γ parameters of the Haverkamp infiltration model. These parameters can be obtained from numerically simulated three-dimensional (3D) infiltration runs reaching steady-state. This investigation tested dependence of the estimated β and γ parameters on the algorithm for steady-state selection using simulated 3D cumulative infiltrations for different soils and initial conditions. Two algorithms used the original simulation outputs and included using (i) a threshold defining steadiness (T-algorithm) and (ii) the last four data points, yielding a reference value of steady-state infiltration rate (R-algorithm). A third algorithm, similar to the R-algorithm, was applied to previously re-sampled infiltration data at fixed time intervals (RR-algorithm). The intercept, bs, of the straight line fitted to the data describing steady-state on the cumulative infiltration plot depended on the applied algorithm more than the slope of this line. Consequently, β varied with the applied algorithm more than γ. The RR-algorithm, yielding 0.62 ≤ β ≤ 1.99 and 0.74 ≤ γ ≤ 0.98, was preferred since it mediated between advantages and disadvantages of T- and R-algorithms. The influence of the choice of proper values for β and γ on the estimates of S and Ks was evaluated using BEST. Using the default values of β (0.6) and γ (0.75) yielded accurate estimates of S but not of Ks. Soil dependent β and γ values should be used in this case. A check of the reliability of the estimates of bs can be made by a sequential analysis of the cumulative infiltration data. Future developments include considering sources differing in size and establishing if the suggested β and γ values apply in general to the available BEST algorithms.

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    Preparation of carbon dot/polyaniline composites as voltage based dielectric material for capacitor applications

    Coğalmış, Fatma Tuba; Demirelli, Kadir; Barım, Esra; Ük, Nida; Ünlü, Caner; Şenkal, Bahire Filiz; Dere, Ayşegül; Tuncer, Hülya; Yakuphanoğlu, Fahrettin

    Polyaniline-carbon dot (CD/PANI) composites were prepared via in-situ oxidative polymerization of aniline in the presence of carbon dots, with specific concentrations carefully controlled during synthesis. The composite was characterized using spectroscopic (FT-IR), morphological (TEM, SEM) and electrical methods. Impedance analysis was employed to investigate the transport behavior of charge carriers in the frequency range of 500 Hz to 10 MHz at 25 °C. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the dielectric properties of the CD/PANI composite, including dielectric constant, dielectric loss, loss factor, AC conductivity, admittance, impedance, and Cole–Cole plots. The dielectric constant of the CD/PANI composite was 6.97 for 1 kHz at 0.5 V and 12.87 for 1 kHz at 5 V. The values indicate that the increase in the dielectric constant of nanocomposite with increasing voltage. This suggests that CD/PANI composite is a dielectric material whose dielectric constants are controlled by applied voltage. Notably, the dielectric constant increased with rising applied voltage and decreased with increasing frequency. Current-voltage (I-V) measurements revealed that the composite's dielectric parameters could be tuned by varying the applied DC voltage, suggesting its potential as a voltage-dependent dielectric (VDD) material for capacitor applications. Furthermore, the enhanced electrical conductivity indicates that the CD/PANI composite is a promising candidate for next-generation dielectric devices.

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    New sulfa drug derivatives and their zinc(II) complexes: synthesis, spectroscopic properties and in vitro cytotoxic activities

    Şahal, Hakan; Öz, Samet; Keskin, Tuba; Tekin, Suat; Canpolat, Erdal; Kaya, Mehmet

    Synthesis of four sulfa drug derivatives (L1–L4) and Zn(II) complexes derived from sulfonamide group antibiotic substances was carried out using the hydrothermal technique (HT) and their structures of the obtained compounds were explained using elemental analysis (EA), FT-IR and NMR (1H- and 13C-). Cytotoxic activities of four novel sulfa drug based-Schiff base compounds and their Zn(II) complexes were determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay using MCF-7 (human breast cancer), Caco-2 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma), A2780 (human ovarian cancer) and LNCaP (human prostate adenocarcinoma) cell lines. LogIC50 values of all obtained compounds were computed with the Graphpad Prism 6 program after 24 h of treatment for MCF-7, Caco-2, A2780 and LNCaP cells. Comet assay experiments were performed using LogIC50 concentrations of all compounds to determine DNA damage. Based on the data obtained, all compounds significantly decreased MCF-7, Caco-2, A2780 and LNCaP cell viability compared to the control groups (p < 0.05).

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    Effect of curing conditions on cement based self-compacting mortar produced with mortar waste aggregate

    Akgül, Melek

    Concrete and mortar wastes, which have a large volume and economic value among construction demolition wastes, are the most targeted demolition waste group to be recycled. An important area where construction demolition waste can be utilized is self-compacting mortar (SCM) systems. SCMs are innovative and economical systems designed to minimize the labor requirements that are difficult to meet in the production process. In this study, mortar waste aggregate (MWA) obtained by mechanical crushing and grinding was used in SCM elements by substituting different ratios (5-10-20-30-40 %) by mass to aggregate. In this way, it was aimed to evaluate both the sustainability of MWAs and the usability of MWAs in SCMs, which are considered as a new production technology. The fresh and hardened mortar tests performed in the study are presented comparatively. The physical (dry unit volume weight, porosity), durability (capillary water absorption) and mechanical properties (flexural tensile, compressive strength) of the hardened SCM elements are based on the determinations made at 3, 7 and 28 test days and according to different curing conditions (water curing, air curing and heat curing). In addition, X-ray Diffractometer (XRD) analysis was performed on specimens obtained from 0 %, 10 %, 20 % and 40 % MWA substituted specimens after heat curing (after 7 days water curing) and 28 days water curing. In the light of the data obtained, it is reported that SCM production with 10 % MWA substitution is feasible in terms of sustainability and engineering properties evaluated in this study.

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    Development of new generation cakes fortified with zinc oxide nanoparticles

    Kaplan Ince, Olcay; Aydogdu, Burcu; Ince, Muharrem

    This study aimed to develop new generation cakes that were fortified with calcined ZnO nanoparticles (CZnO), uncalcined ZnO nanoparticles (UCZnO), beads (B(CZnO)) synthesized by encapsulating the CZnO with sodium alginate (SA), and the beads (B(UCZnO)) synthesized by encapsulating the UCZnO with sodium alginate (SA) and investigated the zinc (Zn) release in fortified cakes in simulated body fluids (SBF). The present study represents a novel method for increasing intestinal absorption and bioavailability of dietary zinc with zinc nanoparticles for use in the preparation of Zn fortified cakes as a dietary supplement to compensate for zinc deficiency in humans. The results revealed that a rapid increase in the release time and rate in the SGF solution was noted in the UCZnO added cakes. It was attributed to increased intestinal absorption and bioavailability as a result of the ultra-small size of ZnO. Also, ZnO release kinetics in SBF was also studied and data were adjusted into different kinetic models involving zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, and Korsmeyer–Peppas models. The present investigation recommends adding UCZnO to the cakes to control and increase the release from the cakes.

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    Heracleum munzurense (Apiaceae), a new species from East Anatolia, Turkey and taxonomic position of Tetrataenium lasiopetalum

    Duran, Ahmet; Lyskov, Dmitry; Samigullin, Tahir; Paksoy, Mehmet Yavuz

    A new species, Heracleum munzurense (Apiaceae), is described from East Anatolia, Turkey. It grows in damp places formation of the Munzur Mountains in the district of Pülümür (Tunceli Province). The taxonomic affinities of the new species were determined by analyzing morphological data and through a molecular phylogenetic study of nrITS/ETS. The new species is morphologically and genetically related to H. apiifolium and H. pastinaca, but differs mainly in stems, leaves, pedicels, rays and petals pubescence, petals size, fruit hairs, and size features. The anatomical structure of the fruit is given. The diagnostic morphological characters of the new species are discussed. In this study, the geographical distribution of the new species and the related taxa H. apiifolium, H. lasiopetalum, and H. pastinaca is mapped. In addition, the habitat, ecology, phenology, and conservation status of the new species are also provided. Tetrataenium lasiopetalum is also closely related to this group of species. Common morphological features and results of molecular phylogenetic study suggest to transfer this species back to the genus Heracleum.

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