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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1
    A Novel Secure S-box Design Methodology Based on FPGA and SHA-256 Hash Algorithm for Block Cipher Algorithms

    Aydin, Yilmaz; Garipcan, Ali Murat; Özkaynak, Fatih

    In this study, a novel robust design methodology that successfully meets the performance and security criteria for substitution-boxes (s-boxes), critical component in block cipher systems, is proposed. Unlike traditional methods providing low-level randomness, the proposed method utilizes physical true randomness as the entropy source, significantly improving the robustness and effectiveness of the s-box design. Phase noise (jitter) occurring on ring oscillators (ROs) is used for true randomness inputs with high security and unpredictability properties in the proposed method. The success of the proposed method is evaluated by considering key performance metrics of s-boxes such as bijectivity, strict avalanche criterion (SAC), bit independence criterion (BIC), nonlinearity (NL), and differential probability (DP). In the novel method, including the integration of the secure hashing algorithm (SHA)-256 hash function for cryptographic usage adequacy of the noise signal, 106.75 NL, 0.4995 SAC, and 105.7 average BIC-NL values can be obtained for s-boxes without any additional optimization process. Considering the low DP value, the analysis results confirm that the s-boxes produced by the proposed method can provide remarkable resistance against linear and differential cryptanalysis scenarios. Numerical findings also show that the proposed s-boxes are competitive and superior compared to other s-box designs in the literature. In conclusion, we believe that the methodology producing robust and reliable s-box solutions for block cipher systems contains important contributions inspiring future research regarding design principles.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Geochronological and isotopic data from the adakitic Dodurga Pluton (Central Pontides, N Türkiye): new insights for the geodynamic evolution of the northern Neotethys

    Çimen, Okay; Gücer, Mehmet Ali; Simonetti, Antonio; Karaoğlan, Fatih

    The Dodurga Pluton is located within the Central Pontides (northern Türkiye), has a SW–NE elongation, and consists of granodiorite and dacite porphyry. Previous studies have suggested that this pluton is Triassic in age, and its whole-rock geochemical systematics is consistent with that from adakitic magmatic occurrences rather than the classic arc granitoid suite. This study reports for the first time in situ/whole-rock radiogenic isotopic (Sr, Nd, and Pb) and mica/amphibole Ar–Ar age data to evaluate better its petrogenetic/geodynamic evolution and the chemical nature of mantle source(s). Unlike previous data, combined new in situ zircon U–Pb yield Late Cretaceous crystallization ages of 84.2 ± 0.9 Ma and 86.9 ± 0.9 Ma, and the Ar–Ar age data along with apatite fission track measurements suggest magma cooling extending to 82.3 ± 0.4 Ma and 85.4 ± 0.4 Ma, respectively. The apatite fission track (AFT) dating results also reveal that this pluton was buried at a depth of 2.5–3 km following a fast-cooling period during the Late Cretaceous and cooled/exhumed over ~2 km during the Middle–Late Miocene (15–10 Ma) in a slow cooling phase. The overall data reported here suggest that the Dodurga Pluton represents melts derived from an enriched/metasomatized mantle source that interacted with lower crustal mafic rocks in an active continental margin as a result of northward subduction of the northern branch of the Neotethys Ocean.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025
    Predicting shear strength in reinforced concrete deep beams through finite element modeling of diverse concrete materials

    Polat, Erkan; Karaman, Gökhan

    This study investigates the prediction of the strength of reinforced concrete deep beams, critical components in urban infrastructure, by evaluating their load-carrying capacities through finite element modeling and nonlinear inelastic analyses using LSDYNA software. Four widely used concrete material models were examined: Mat084/085, Mat159, Mat072R3, and Mat016. Analyses were conducted on two single-span and four double-span beams with varying reinforcement configurations and an aspect ratio of 1.0, based on well-documented experimental setups. Comparative analyses of force-displacement behavior and stress distributions revealed significant differences in shear strength predictions across the models, with Mat159 providing the most accurate results. These findings establish a reliable and cost-effective approach for predicting the capacities of deep beams, reducing reliance on extensive experimental testing. The study contributes valuable insights for improving strength predictions in critical infrastructure applications such as bridges and foundations.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1
    Muay Thai exercises improve quality of life, love of life and self-control

    Şahin, Oktay; Yılmaz, Coşkun; Sezer, Süreyya Yonca; Şahin, Fatma Neşe; Ceylan, Levent; Çelikel, Baha Engin; Tan, Çetin; Akkuş Uçar, Mine; Kirikoğlu, Nagihan

    Background: The existing research on Muay Thai sports has focused predominantly on the physiological effects of training, with limited attention devoted to the study of quality of life, love of life and self-control. The present study examined the effects of Muay Thai exercises on quality of life, love of life and self-control scores in healthy male subjects. Methods: The present study comprised 50 healthy sedentary male subjects. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: one group engaged in Muay Thai training (MTT), while the other group served as a control group (CON). The sample sizes for the MTT and CON groups were both 25. The MTT group participated in basic Muay Thai training, while the CON group continued their normal life regime. The SF-12 quality of life scale, love of life scale and multidimensional self-control scale were administered before and after the six-week training period. Results: The study concluded that the six-week Muay Thai training program had a significant effect on quality of life levels, with 13.23% (p = 0.003) and 21.93% (p < 0.001) of participants demonstrating improvements in physical and mental scores, respectively. In terms of self-control levels, the program was found to have a significant effect on initiation and inhibition scores, with increases of 23.78% (p = 0.001) and 24.69% (p < 0.001), respectively. It was concluded that had a significant effect on the sub-dimensions of the Love of Life scale with increases of Positive Attitude Toward Life (PAWL) 18.63% (p < 0.001), Happy Results of the Love of Life (HRLL) 20.11% (p < 0.001) and Meaningfulness of Life (ML) 15.62% (p < 0.001), respectively. However, no significant differences were detected in any of the scales within the control group. Conclusion: Muay Thai exercises had a positive effect on quality of life, love of life and self-control levels in healthy male subjects. By providing valuable insights into how Muay Thai exercise affects quality of life, love of life, and self-control, this research can guide future intervention and program design in the context of sport psychology.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    The role and challenges of clean energy technologies and embedded critical raw materials in the energy sustainability

    Polat, Elifcan Göçmen; Polat, Erkan

    Given the increasing pattern of sustainability challenges such as climate change, carbon footprint, biodiversity loss and its sensitivity to energy policies, developing a holistic perspective is essential to enhance the further integration of energy sustainability into environmental issues. As the green transition to energy sustainability, it requires mineral-intensive energy technologies. Mineral requirements are expected to increase at unprecedented rates and could bring about the supply risks. One of the fundamental strategies is including the critical raw materials (CRMs) as variables in the energy sustainability, as the dependencies on CRMs for clean energy technologies. To address the issues related to energy sustainability and raw materials, Hesitant Fuzzy AHP (HF-AHP) is used to assess the clean energy technologies related to raw materials with the simultaneous consideration of economic, environmental, technological, and social pillars of sustainability perspective. The results are compared with the Best-Worst Method (BWM) to validate the obtained solutions. Computational results reveal that technological and environmental metrics are evaluated as the most critical dimensions. Mineral intensity as a technological metric and emissions as an environmental dimension are the most important sub criteria to evaluate the energy technologies. In Türkiye, while the hydraulic energy has the highest share due to its installed capacity and accessibility, solar panels and wind turbines hold high promise to combat climate change, obtained results also address the EVs and battery storage technologies. Ultimately, this enables all stakeholders to understand that involving of raw materials into energy sustainability could guide the compatibility policies between raw materials and sustainability energy models.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    INVESTIGATING AND PLANNING ECOTOURISM AREA FOCUSED ON FOREST VILLAGERS VIA THE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS

    ESER, Nazlı; BİLİCİ, Ebru

    Ecotourism has emerged as an alternative form of tourism that brings together urban dwellers and forest villagers, while also promoting the sustainability of forest resources. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing ecotourism in forest villages and to determine the most suitable areas based on these factors. Giresun province served as the study area, where we collected data through interviews with stakeholders and industry professionals. The collected data were analysed using the SPSS23 program and the AHP analysis, which resulted in the identification of influential factors and the mapping of suitable ecotourism areas using ArcGIS 10.8. As a result of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests, it was observed that the data showed a normal distribution and there was a significant relationship between the variables (p > 0,05). The findings from the interviews revealed that ecotourism can serve as a significant source of income and be pursued as a full-time occupation. Furthermore, it was determined that 50 forest villages in Giresun are situated within the most suitable ecotourism area. Based on the comprehensive analyses conducted, this study will establish an economically viable access road to the forest village, facilitating optimal land-use planning in the designated areas.

    • SDG 8 · İnsana Yakışır İş ve Ekonomik Büyüme
    • SDG 11 · Sürdürülebilir Şehirler ve Topluluklar
    • SDG 15 · Karasal Yaşam
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Ultrasonic-assisted high-speed micro-milling of Ti6Al4V

    Mahmat, Aybars; Agar, Salih; Tosun, Nihat

    In this study, the effects of different cooling techniques and process parameters on the performance characteristics of ultrasonic and conventional micro-milling (1-micron fixed amplitude, 20 and 30 kHz frequencies) of Ti6Al4V alloy were experimentally investigated. The impact of independent factors on tool life, cutting force, surface topography, surface roughness and cutting temperature was determined in order to find out machinability characteristics in this paper. Machining operations were performed under 20,000, 40,000 and 60,000 rpm revolution speed. The cutting depth and feed rate of the machining were kept fixed at 0.02 mm and 0.66 mm/s, respectively. Uncoated carbide and TiSiN-coated carbide cutting tools were used in machining operations. Dry machining and two different minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) methods were used as cooling methods. According to the results achieved in the existing study, the ultrasonic micro-milling improved the surface roughness, reduced cutting forces, cutting zone temperature, and cutting tool wear. It was also found that MQL methods among other methods used in the present study have a greater effect on performance characteristics. As the spindle speed increased, the workpiece surface roughness, cutting force and tool life decreased, while the cutting zone temperature increased.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Evaluation of poly(lactic acid) films incorporated with lemon peel extract oil for food packaging materials

    Ertekin, Özlem

    The effects of Citrus lemon peel extract oil (CLPEO) at different ratios (0%, 0.5%, 1.0% and 2.0%) on poly lactic acid blend films were evaluated concerning some properties of the films in this study. The antimicrobial effect of these films was determined against Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella typhimurium, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus according to the parallel stick method. Antioxidant properties of Citrus lemon peel extract oil were investigated using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and TEAC (trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity) method. The inhibition of DPPH for Citrus lemon peel extract oil was found to be as (84%), (76%), (71%), and (62%) for CLPEO, PLA2, PLA1, PLA0.5, respectively. Antibacterial effect was detected at CLPEO and PLA2 films, with CLPEO being important as an environmentally friendly packaging material in terms of antibacterial, antioxidant activity, FT-IR, SEM, WVP, opacity and mechanical properties.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Optimization of rare earth elements recovery from Kızıldag (Karaman-Türkiye) shale ore using response surface methodology

    Uysal, Turan; Ünal, Ceren Erust; Akça, Muhammet Esat; Sis, Hikmet; Erdemoğlu, Murat

    In this study, the usability of bauxite-related shale ore, rich in Rare Earth Elements (REEs), to produce REEs, which have high added value and critical importance, was investigated. In this context, Kızıldag (Karaman-Türkiye) shale ore, was prepared for tests through size reduction and sampling processes. HCl leaching was performed at different acid concentrations, leaching times, leaching temperatures, and liquid/solid ratios to determine the optimum leaching conditions for the milled ore. The modeling and optimization parameters related to leaching recovery were investigated using the response surface method (RSM). The results were evaluated using analysis of variance, three-dimensional graphs were drawn, and the accuracy of the models was discussed. Accordingly, optimum values were found, and the REE leaching recovery corresponding to these optimum values was 49.13%. It was concluded that the optimization results were compatible with the experimental results, and the average error rate (6.35%) was low.

    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Effect of pre-freezing on motility, viability and abnormality of Nile tilapia fish Oreochromis niloticus sperm post cryopreservation

    Muchlisin, Z.A.; Hasibuan, R.R.; Maulida, S.; Eriani, K.; Fadli, N.; Muhammadar, A.A.; Handayani, L.S.; Suharman, I.; Kocabas, M.; Kocabas, F.K.

    Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus is a popular freshwater fish that has been extensively and intensively cultured worldwide. However, cryopreservation of its sperm, especially pre-freezing procedure, has not been properly developed. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the best pre-freezing procedure for cryopreservation of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus sperm. The completely randomized design with five treatments and four replications was employed in this study. The tested treatments were T1=4°C → 0°C →-4°C →-10°C →-79°C →-196°C, T2=4°C→ 0°C →-4°C →-10°C →-196°C, T3=4°C → 0°C →-4°C →-196°C, T4=4°C → 0°C →-196°C), and T5=4°C →-196°C, with a 10 min equilibration at each respective temperature. Furthermore, sperm was cryopreserved for two weeks in liquid nitrogen (-179oC). The results of the ANOVA test showed that pre-freezing had a significant effect on sperm motility, and viability (P<0.05), but had no considerable impact on sperm abnormality (P>0.05). Treatment T4 exhibited higher motility and viability, but these values were not significantly different from T3 and T5. Based on practical consideration, it was recommended to utilize the T5 pre-freezing procedures (4°C →-196°C) for cryopreservation of Nile tilapia sperm. Considering these results, Nile tilapia sperm can be directly cryopreserved into liquid nitrogen after equilibration at 4°C for 10 min.

    • SDG 2 · Açlığa Son
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    Flyting versus Karşılaşma: A Comparative Study of Verbal Duelling as a Form of Poetic Competition

    Demir, Ayşegül

    This study compares two traditions of verbal duelling: flyting in Scotland and karşılaşma in Türkiye. Both forms of poetic competition use insults and ridicule to entertain, while displaying the poet’s wit and cultural knowledge. Flyting is characterized by direct insults, while karşılaşma uses indirect, literary language. Despite stylistic differences, these traditions share similar purposes and motivations such as asserting poetic authority, displaying linguistic skill, and reflecting societal values. This article highlights the importance of these traditions in reflecting different cultural values and practices across different contexts.

  • Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025
    Bayesian Best–Worst Method Application for Assessing the Potential Effecting Areas of Climate Change: A Case Study in Turkey

    Konurhan, Zekeriya; Yücesan, Melih; Gul, Muhammet

    ‘Climate Change’ is a term used to refer to global changes in the Earth's average temperature and the consequences of changes in temperature. More clearly, it demonstrates changes in temperature and weather patterns over time. The emergence of this situation directly or indirectly affects irreparable damages and major/minor disasters in many areas. Determining the answer to the question of which of these areas has an impact at what level of importance will provide guidance on which one should be prioritized in carrying out an effective treatment. Therefore, in this study, this problem is ad-dressed as a multi-criteria decision problem using Bayesian Best–Worst Method. The potential impacts have been categorized under 8 main areas and weighted via participating of 8 competent experts (geography, emergency disaster management, geomorphologist, climate scientist etc.) in the field of climate change. The study results determined that B (Ecosystems and Water Resources) has the most critical impact area, with 0.200. The least essential domain is G4 (Adaptation and Resilience Strategies in the Tourism Industry), which weighs 0.012. The results showed that they provide important clues regarding which impacts should be addressed first.

    • SDG 13 · İklim Eylemi
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1
    Incorporating the HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS profiles with the biochemical properties of eight Salvia species

    Llorent-Martínez, Eulogio J.; Nilofar; Sinan, Kouadio Ibrahime; Darendelioglu, Ekrem; Bahsi, Muammer; Polat, Rıdvan; Cakilcioglu, Ugur; Orlando, Giustino; Ferrante, Claudio; Zengin, Gokhan

    Salvia, a widely recognized genus globally esteemed for its traditional and medicinal applications, prompted our investigation into the methanol and water extracts of eight Salvia species native to Turkey. These species included S. aucheri, S. candidissima, S. divaricata, S. virgata, S. multicaulis, S. palestina, S. trichoclada, and S. cerino-pruinosa. Our study aimed to assess their biological properties and chemical composition. Utilizing HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS, we identified chemical constituents in the extracts, while antioxidant (radical quenching, reducing power, and metal chelating) and enzyme inhibitory (amylase, glucosidase, tyrosinase, and cholinesterase) activities were evaluated for biological activities. One hundred thirty-one compounds were characterized in the tested extracts. Although many compounds belonging to different chemical families were identified, the main compounds in all the extracts were rosmarinic and sagerinic acids, along with several salvianolic acid isomers. Notably, the methanol extracts displayed superior antioxidant properties overall, with S. cerino-pruinosa exhibiting the highest activity among them, except for metal chelating. Similar to the antioxidant test results, the methanol extracts were more active than the water extracts in the enzyme inhibition tests. Multivariate analysis further highlighted the distinctiveness of the water extract of S. cerino-pruinosa. In conclusion, our findings underscore the biopharmaceutical potential of the tested Salvia species, suggesting their significance as sources of bioactive agents for health-promoting applications.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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    Does a university degree matter for wives? Investigating the relationship between husbands’ socioeconomic resources and wives’ labour force participation

    Acar, Sedat

    The labour market engagement of women in traditionally oriented societies is frequently constrained by their husbands’ socioeconomic resources. The rise in women’s educational attainment plays a pivotal role in reshaping the gender-based division of labour and enhancing their labour force participation. Drawing on nationally representative cross-sectional data from the Turkish Income and Living Conditions Survey (2006–2022; N = 136,874), this study examines the moderating role of wives’ educational attainment in the association between husbands’ socioeconomic resources (income and education) and wives’ labour force participation. The interaction model reveals that the probability of labour force participation is higher for wives with university-educated husbands only among those who are university-educated themselves; in contrast, participation rates decline for non-university-educated wives. Among university-educated wives, labour force participation is markedly higher in educationally homogamous marriages than in hypogamous marriages. While the negative income effect attributed to husbands persists across both educational strata of wives, its magnitude is significantly attenuated among university-educated wives. These findings indicate that in Turkey, a university degree serves as a critical mechanism for married women to circumvent economic and cultural barriers to labour force participation, with homogamous marital unions further facilitating their engagement.

    • SDG 5 · Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliği
    • SDG 8 · İnsana Yakışır İş ve Ekonomik Büyüme
    • SDG 10 · Eşitsizliklerin Azaltılması
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Farm-Raised Versus Wild Caught Fish: Which is Better?

    Can, Erkan; Özçiçek, Esin; Erol, Nida Demirtaş; Austin, Brian

    There has been much discussion about which is better, farmed (= aquaculture) or wild-caught fish (= capture-fisheries), with supporters and opponents of both approaches. On balance, aquaculture should be the better option because of the ability to control all aspects of production. The result is that farmed products are often cheaper than wild-caught equivalents. However, there are negative aspects to aquaculture, including habitat destruction, for example the removal of mangroves for the construction of shrimp farms, the effect of escapees on native fish populations, and the possible negative impact of pollution from organic material, pathogens and antimicrobial compounds. The use of wild-caught “trash” fish as a source of protein and oil for the diets of carnivorous fish species in aquaculture is unsustainable. In contrast with wild-caught fish, there is greater variability in supply because of overfishing, quotas imposed by governments, and the effects of adverse weather. Moreover, fishing in distant waters is expensive and hazardous. Certainly, the quality of the product is more difficult to control because the history of the catch is largely unknown. However, there are concerns about illegal fishing activities, and the capture of undersized specimens which impacts negatively on future stocking levels. For the forseeable future, there will be roles for both aquaculture and capture-fisheries to meet the increasing global demand for aquatic food.

    • SDG 2 · Açlığa Son
    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
    • SDG 14 · Sudaki Yaşam
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    Tailoring ZrWNb-Based Refractory High Entropy Alloys: A Multidirectional Characterization Through Elemental, Physical, Thermodynamic, and Nuclear Radiation Attenuation Properties

    Güler, Ömer; Özkul, İskender; Almisned, Ghada; Sen Baykal, Duygu; Alkarrani, Hessa; Kilic, G.; Mesbahi, A.; Tekin, H.O.

    This study explores the development and characterization of 18 novel ZrWNb[(X)(Y)] (where XY are Hf, Ta, Mo, V, Ti) refractory high entropy alloys (RHEAs) designed to enhance mechanical robustness, thermodynamic stability, and radiation shielding effectiveness. Through a rigorous analysis, we evaluated the elastic modulus, entropy, and enthalpy of mixing, atomic size difference, valence electron concentration, and the omega parameter to understand the alloys’ phase behavior and structural integrity. Our findings revealed a broad range of elastic modulus values, indicating diverse mechanical adaptability suitable for high-stress applications. The thermodynamic assessment highlighted several RHEAs with favorable phase stability, particularly ZrWNbTaHf and ZrWNbTiTaHf, which are poised for high-performance usage due to their balanced mixing entropy and enthalpy. This study also benchmarks the RHEAs against conventional alloys, with sample R1 exhibiting the lowest fast neutron effective removal cross section, underscoring its superior neutron shielding capabilities. Additionally, R1 demonstrated exceptional photon attenuation, as evidenced by its competitive half-value layer performance across an extensive energy spectrum. Collectively, these results position R1 as a standout candidate, offering a significant advancement in materials science for applications demanding stringent radiation shielding, such as in nuclear reactor environments and space exploration.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2025
    Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Hot Mix Asphalt Modified with Elvaloy and Polyphosphoric Acid

    Yilmaz, Mehmet; Yalcin, Beyza Furtana; El Naggar, H.; Barros, J.; Cachim, P.

    In order for the bituminous hot mix layers to resist the increased traffic load and volume as well as the adverse environmental conditions for a long time without being deformed, the bituminous binder used in the mixture has been commonly modified with the Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) polymer. The high demand for SBS makes it difficult to supply and therefore brings on the use of alternative additives. In this study, the combined use of Elvaloy and phosphoric acid (PPA) was investigated. Additionally, the effects on the mechanical properties of bituminous mixtures were examined. Modified binders were prepared using Elvaloy/PPA additives mixed under specified conditions. Hot mix asphalt (HMA) samples prepared with these binders were subjected to Marshall stability and flow, indirect tensile stiffness modulus, and indirect tensile fatigue tests to comprehensively evaluate the effects of modified bi nders on the mechanical properties of bituminous hot mixtures. As a result, the bituminous hot mix tests revealed that asphalt mixtures improved their mechanical properties at the specified ratios.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Dual-effect of Holmium(III) oxide and Boron Carbide reinforcement on physical, microstructural evolution and gamma-ray shielding performance of 316L-SS

    Yayla, Nihal; Albayrak, M. Gökhan; Güler, Ömer; Almisned, Ghada; Sen Baykal, Duygu; Alkarrani, Hessa; Kilic, Gokhan; Tekin, Huseyin Ozan

    This study provides one of the first comprehensive evaluations of 316L stainless steel composites reinforced with 10 wt.% B4C and varying concentrations of Ho2O3, proposing a new compositional design for simultaneous structural enhancement and dual gamma-neutron shielding optimization. XRD analysis confirmed the predominance of the austenitic phase with minor martensitic peaks at higher Ho2O3levels. SEM and EDX results revealed uniform dispersion and improved densification with increasing oxide content. The 316L-B4C-20%Ho2O3composite exhibited the highest mass attenuation coefficient (0.8953 cm2/g) and linear attenuation coefficient (6.73 cm−1) at 0.1 MeV, demonstrating superior gamma-ray shielding capability. The effective electron density increased from 2.86 × 1023to 5.82 × 1023electrons/cm³, while the energy absorption buildup factor (EABF) showed a consistent decrease with higher oxide concentrations. Although a slight reduction in fast neutron removal cross-section was observed, the composite maintained satisfactory neutron attenuation performance. Overall, the findings indicate that the 316L-B4C-20%Ho2O3system offers a promising balance between structural stability and dual radiation protection, making it a strong candidate for next-generation nuclear shielding materials.

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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2025
    Deep Learning-Based Approaches for Short-Term Residential Electricity Consumption Prediction: A Comparative Study of LSTM, CNN-LSTM, and CNN-GRU Models

    Gunay, Mihriban; Yildirim, Ozal; Demir, Yakup; Benedicenti, L.; Liu, Z.

    The rapid increase in the world population has increased electricity consumption and demand for electricity. In order for electricity distribution companies to determine electricity demand, household electricity consumption must be predicted. In this study, an open access dataset was used to predict individual household electricity consumption. For this purpose, deep learning-based LSTM, CNN-LSTM and CNN-GRU models were developed and a comparative analysis was performed. The performance of the models was evaluated using four evaluation metrics commonly used in prediction model performance evaluation. According to the results obtained, it was seen that the models used in the study were successful in predicting short-term electricity consumption. In particular, the CNNLSTM model was found to have a lower error rate compared to the other two models.

    • SDG 7 · Erişilebilir ve Temiz Enerji
  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Studies on the improvement of thermal, dielectric and optical properties of poly(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate) by the addition of graphite oxide as fillers

    Barim, Esra

    In this study, poly(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate) homopolymer (PTFEMA) was synthesized via free radical polymerization method, and its composites with graphite oxide (GO) were prepared to improve its dielectric and thermal properties. Thermogravimetric evaluation revealed that graphite oxide acts to limit thermal diffusion throughout the PTFEMA loaded graphite oxide (GO) composite, and hence, thermal stability of composites improved. While the initial decomposition temperature of pure PTFEMA was found to be 233°C from thermogravimetric analysis measurements, the initial decomposition temperature of PTFEMA containing 5 wt% graphite oxide was found to be 251°C. The glass transition temperatures of the composites increased from 76°C to 86°C due to the increase in the amount of graphite oxide added to PTFEMA. The dielectric properties of composites were investigated from 100 Hz to 10 kHz for different temperatures. While the dielectric constant, ε′, of pure PTFEMA at 1 kHz at room temperature was found to be 3.00, that of the PTFEMA containing 5 wt% GO was found 10.32. Therefore, graphite oxide doped PTFEMA composites may be suitable candidates for energy storage applications. The dc conductivity and dielectric loss factor of PTFEMA containing 5 wt% graphite oxide were seen to increase with temperature.

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