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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Novel hyperbolic behaviors to some important models arising in quantum science

    Bulut, Hasan; Sulaiman, Tukur Abdulkadir; Baskonus, Haci Mehmet; Yazgan, Tugba

    In this study, with the help of Wolfram Mathematica 9 software, the powerful sine-Gordon expansion method is used in constructing new hyperbolic function solutions to the two well known nonlinear differential equations that arise in the field of nonlinear sciences, namely; the modified Zakharov–Kuznetsov and the (2+1)-dimensional cubic Klein–Gordon equations. We also plot the two- and three-dimensional graphics of all the obtained solutions in this paper by utilizing the same program in the Wolfram Mathematica 9 software.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ3
    Automatic Mining of Quantitative Association Rules with Gravitational Search Algorithm

    Can, Umit; Alatas, Bilal

    The classical optimization algorithms are not efficient in solving complex search and optimization problems. Thus, some heuristic optimization algorithms have been proposed. In this paper, exploration of association rules within numerical databases with Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) has been firstly performed. GSA has been designed as search method for quantitative association rules from the databases which can be regarded as search space. Furthermore, determining the minimum values of confidence and support for every database which is a hard job has been eliminated by GSA. Apart from this, the fitness function used for GSA is very flexible. According to the interested problem, some parameters can be removed from or added to the fitness function. The range values of the attributes have been automatically adjusted during the time of mining of the rules. That is why there is not any requirements for the pre-processing of the data. Attributes interaction problem has also been eliminated with the designed GSA. GSA has been tested with four real databases and promising results have been obtained. GSA seems an effective search method for complex numerical sequential patterns mining, numerical classification rules mining, and clustering rules mining tasks of data mining.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ3
    Determination of element concentrations in commercial infant formulas using atomic absorption spectrometry

    Unuvar, Songul; Savan, Ebru Kuyumcu; Karaaslan, Nagihan M.

    The presence of heavy metals, inadequate minerals and elements in infant foods is of great concern. In this study, the heavy metals aluminum (Al) and lead (Pb), essential elements such as iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), and minerals such as calcium (Ca), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and sodium (Na) were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) in five different brands of 20 infant formula samples obtained from pharmacies and supermarkets in Malatya, Turkey. The Joint FAO/ WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has set the maximum concentration levels of heavy metals in infant formula and levels of provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI) of these metals by infants. The levels of Al and Pb in the analyzed samples were found to be under legal limits. The recommended daily intake (RDI) of the essential elements and minerals were found within normal and permissible ranges, showing that the formulas are safe for infants.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Effect of Cobalt on Sperm Motility in an Endangered Trout Species, Salmo coruhensis

    Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kutluyer, Filiz

    Experiments were designed to examine the in vitro effect of cobalt on sperm motility of the endangered trout species (Salmo coruhensis). Sperm samples were diluted in an immobilizing solution, and activated in a motility-activation solution that was supplemented with cobalt at concentrations of 1, 10, 100 and 1000 mg/L. The percentage of motile sperm and duration of motility were determined. Cobalt concentrations of 1–100 mg/L had a positive effect on the percentage of motile sperm and duration of motility compared to the control group, while a concentration of 1000 mg/L resulted in decreases in these parameters (p < 0.05). The percentages of motile sperm at cobalt concentrations of 0, 1, 10, 100 and 1000 mg/L were 83.33% ± 0.25%, 88.33% ± 0.34%, 89.00% ± 0.57%, 90.00% ± 0.87% and 42.50% ± 0.45%, respectively; and the time durations over which the sperm remained motile were 72.00 ± 0.63, 74.83 ± 0.28, 77.40 ± 0.47, 81.14 ± 0.78, and 50.25 ± 0.67 s, respectively. This study has shown that sperm motility and duration were significantly enhanced (p < 0.05) at cobalt concentrations of 1, 10 and 100 mg/L, relative to controls, and significantly decreased at 1000 mg/L.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ3
    The epiphytic bryophyte flora and vegetation of boraboy and destek forests (Amasya, Turkey)

    Alataş, Mevlüt; Batan, Nevzat; Ezer, Tülay; Uyar, Güray

    In this study, epiphytic bryophyte flora and vegetation were investigated of Boraboy and Destek forests in Amasya province (Turkey). A total of 22 bryophyte taxa (19 mosses, 3 liverworts) were recorded in the research site. As a result of the investigation of 32 sampling releves taken from the trunks by the Braun-Blanquet method, two epiphytic bryophyte associations (Orthotrichetum pallentisand Orthotrichetum striati) belonging to the Ulotion crispaealliance were detected. Among these syntaxa Orthotrichetum pallentiswas recorded for the first time from Turkey. Furthermore, the life forms and life strategies spectrum in syntaxa were analyzed. Analysis result indicates a distinct correlation between life forms, strategies and ecological conditions of the area. Weft and cushion are dominant life forms, Perennial stayers with high sexual reproductive effort is dominant life strategy in the syntaxa. In addition, the ecological characteristics of bryophyte taxa were evaluated. According to these results the largest number of epiphytic bryophytes in the area are mesophytic, sciophyte and subneutrophyte.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants in Karaisalı and its surrounding (Adana-Turkey)

    Güneş, Suzan; Savran, Ahmet; Paksoy, Mehmet Yavuz; Koşar, Müberra; Çakılcıoğlu, Uğur

    This study identifies wild plants collected for medical purposes by local people of Karaisalı County in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey, together with the uses and local names of these plants. A field study was carried out over a period of approximately 2 years (2008–2010). During this period, 129 vascular plant specimens were collected. Demographic characteristics of participants, local plant names, parts used and methods of preparation of the plants were investigated and recorded. Within the scope of the study, relevant plant species were collected; herbarium materials were prepared; and the specimens were labelled. In addition, the use-value of the species was determined and calculated for the medicinal plants included in the study. A total of 129 medical plants belonging to 59 families were identified in the region. The most common families were: Lamiaceae (14 plants), Asteraceae (11 plants), Rosaceae (10 plants), Apiaceae (5 plants), Euphorbiaceae (5 plants). A comparison of the data obtained in this study with experimental data obtained in previous laboratory studies, confirmed most of the ethnobotanical uses. The plant flora of Karaisalı is threatened by such factors as grazing, expansion of new agricultural lands, and unsustainable harvesting of plants to generate income. Steps should be taken immediately to ensure the inclusion of relevant flora within conservation designations.

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    • SDG 15 · Karasal Yaşam
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ4
    Identification of medical plants in hittite cuneiform scripts

    Demirel, Serkan; Çakilcioǧlu, Uǧur

    This study was made on the plants used for medical purposes in Hititte cuneiform scripts. There are very few medical texts among Hititte cuneiform scripts. In these texts, it is seen that some plants are used in the treatment of diseases together with various religious rituals. These texts, which have the quality of prescription to some extent, indicate the existence of a traditional medicine in the Hititte era. The mentioned plants' uses in treatment are considered and the connection of these plants to the Anatolian folk medicine today was emphasized. Traditional treatment methods formed as a result of a cultural accumulation. It is possible to see some signs from Anatolia in the 2nd millenium B.C. about the past of the traditional herbal treatment methods which is known to have a long history in Anatolia.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    Waveguide Method for Electromagnetic Parameter Extraction of Weakly Coupled Metamaterials

    Hasar, Ugur C.; Buldu, Gul; Barroso, Joaquim J.

    A retrieval method is proposed for electromagnetic parameter extraction of metamaterial (MM) slabs having electric coupling to magnetic resonance (weak coupling) from waveguide measurements. Underlying expressions of electromagnetic properties in the retrieval process are derived. The method is validated by the simulated and measured waveguide scattering parameters of an MM slab constructed by split-ring-resonators.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ3
    The effect of harvest time on the bioactive properties and volatile components of lavender (Lavandula officinalis)

    Yalcin, H.; Kavuncuoğlu, H.; Tulukcu, E.; Eroğlu, Z.

    This study was designed to determine the effect of harvest time on the bioactive properties and volatile components of flowers, leaves and stems of Lavandula officinalis. The bioactive properties were examined in terms of total phenolic content, antiradical activity and antioxidant capacity by the Folin-Ciocalteu, 1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl scavenging and phosphomolybdenum methods, respectively. Volatile components were detected with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Water and methanol were used for extraction solvent and three different parts of the day (morning, midday and evening) were selected for harvest time. Water extracts had higher total phenolic contents (337.2-771.5 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g dry extract) than methanolic extracts (170.3-320.8 mg GAE/g dry extract), and in general, midday values were less than morning and evening rates and had a significant difference depending on harvest time. A similar feature was observed in respect to antioxidant properties. The inhibition rates (%) of flowers and leaves were higher than those of the stems for either extract. In terms of the volatile components linalool, camphor, 1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol and isoborneol were the most representative compounds in the samples.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    An integral based fuzzy approach to evaluate waste materials for concrete

    Onat, Onur; Celik, Erkan

    Waste materials in concrete have been considered as one of the most important issues by the authorities, policy makers and researchers to maintain engineering serviceability in terms of economy, durability and sustainability. Therefore, evaluation and selection of waste materials with respect to multi criteria decision making (MCDM) for the construction industry has been gained importance for recovery and reuse. In this paper, Choquet integral based fuzzy approach is proposed for evaluating the most suitable waste materials with respect to compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, compactness, toughness (resistivity for dynamic loads), water absorption and accessibility. On conclusion, waste tyre and silica fume were determined as the most suitable waste materials for concrete production. The obtained results are recommended to assist the authorities on configuring well designed strategies for construction industry with disposal materials.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 11 · Sürdürülebilir Şehirler ve Topluluklar
    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    Biodegradation of hydroxyapatite coated Rex-734 alloy with silver and selenium/chitosan substitutions: In vitro analysis

    Aksakal, B.; Say, Y.; Buyukpinar, Ç.; Bakirdere, S.

    Hydroxyapatite (HA) based bioceramic coatings; such as single-HA, double layered with Silver-Ag, Selenium-Se and Chitosan substitutions on Rex-734 alloy were executed by using the sol-gel method. Surface morphologies and adhesion strengths of the obtained coatings were investigated and coating material weight losses and metal ion releases from the substrates were determined in SBF (Simulated Body Fluid) environment. The coatings were characterized by SEM, EDS, XRD and adhesion strengths between the substrate and bioceramic coatings were measured with adhesion tests. SEM analyses revealed that crack-free surface morphologies were obtained in all bioceramic coatings. The coatings were kept in SBF for immersion periods from one to four weeks and the weight loss (%) in coatings and changes in ion release rates were determined. HA/Ag double layered coatings applied on the Rex-734 alloy increased the adhesion strength and accordingly reduced the weight losses (%) of coating materials in SBF. Se/Chitosan double layered coatings were found to decrease the adhesion strength and increase the weight losses (%) in SBF. Additionally, all bioceramic coatings were observed to prevent the elemental ion release by physical barrier effect for the release of metal ions during the four weeks immersion period in SBF.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    PIV measurements in the near wakes of hollow cylinders with holes

    Firat, Erhan; Ozkan, Gokturk M.; Akilli, Huseyin

    The wake flows behind fixed, hollow, rigid circular cylinders with two rows of holes connecting the front and rear stagnation lines were investigated using particle image velocimetry (PIV) for various combinations of three hole diameters, d = 0.1D, 0.15D, and 0.20D, six hole-to-hole distances, l = 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d, and 7d, and ten angles of incidence (α), from 0° to 45° in steps of 5°, at a Reynolds number of Re = 6,900. Time-averaged velocity distributions, instantaneous and time-averaged vorticity patterns, time-averaged streamline topology, and hot spots of turbulent kinetic energy occurred through the interaction of shear layers from the models were presented to show how the wake flow was modified by the presence of the self-issuing jets with various momentums emanating from the downstream holes. In general, as hole diameter which is directly related to jet momentum increased, the values of time-averaged wake characteristics (length of time-averaged recirculation region, vortex formation length, length of shear layers, and gap between the shear layers) increased. Irrespective to d and l tested, the values of the vortex formation length of the models are greater than that of the cylinder without hole (reference model). That is, vortex formation process was shifted downstream by aid of jets. It was found that time-averaged wake characteristics were very sensitive to α. As α increased, the variation of these characteristics can be modeled by exponential decay functions. The effect of l on the three-dimensional vortex shedding patterns in the near wake of the models was also discussed.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ1
    Application of response surface methodology for optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R removal onto a novel polymeric adsorbent

    Torgut, Gulben; Tanyol, Mehtap; Biryan, Fatih; Pihtili, Guzin; Demirelli, Kadir

    The poly[2-hydroxy-3-(1-naphthyloxy)propyl] methacrylate [poly(NOPMA)] was used as a novel adsorbent for the removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) known as a reactive dye. Physico-chemical properties of polymer were analyzed by FT-IR and SEM before and after dye adsorption. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were used to explain the adsorption equilibrium, and when it was compared with each other it was seen that the adsorption process was well explained by the Langmuir isotherm model and showing a monolayer adsorption capacity for RBBR of 238.10 mg/g. Kinetic models known as pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order and intra-particle diffusion model were utilized to analyze the mechanism of adsorption, and results indicated that was an adsorption kinetic suitable with the pseudo-second-order. The thermodynamic parameters (∆Ho, ∆So, ∆Go) indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. To optimize the study conditions, the effects of the concentration of RBBR, adsorbent amount and contact time on the adsorption were investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). According to RSM results, maximum RBBR removal was reached at the optimum initial dye concentration of 60.85 mg/L, adsorbent dosage of 0.04 g/50 mL and contact time of 59.91 min.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    Reduction of fluid forces acting on a square prism using a planar jet

    Akansu, Yahya Erkan; Fırat, Erhan; Hacıalioğulları, Mustafa

    This experimental study focused on the concurrent minimization of the mean and fluctuating forces acting on a square prism in crossflow by creating a continuous jet through a narrow spanwise slot in it. For this purpose, three different predetermined injection surfaces (i.e., front, top, and rear) were individually studied for the injection ratios (IR) of 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 at a Reynolds number (Re) of 8000. The results showed that the rear jet is the optimum injection surface. For the rear jet configuration, the optimum IR is 1.5 in terms of mean total drag coefficient reduction, 〈CDT〉. In this case, the reductions in the 〈CDT〉 and the level of root mean square (RMS) of fluctuating pressure coefficient (CP RMS) on the side surfaces are about 29.7% and 68%, respectively. However, the maximum reduction in the CP RMS level on the side surfaces occurred at IR = 2. In this case, the reductions in the 〈CDT〉 and the level of CP RMS on the side surfaces are about 27.5% and 88%, respectively. The underlying mechanism of force reduction was also demonstrated. Various flow patterns were identified with respect to IR at incidence angle (α) of 0°. It was also proved that, at relatively small angles of incidence, from α = 0° to 20°, the active flow control method is still effective in reducing 〈CDT〉 and in suppressing the fluctuating side forces, which is indicative of periodic vortex shedding from either side of the square prism.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ3
    New solitary wave solutions to the (2+1)-dimensional Calogero–Bogoyavlenskii–Schiff and the Kadomtsev–Petviashvili hierarchy equations

    Baskonus, Haci Mehmet; Sulaiman, Tukur Abdulkadir; Bulut, Hasan

    In this paper, with the help of Wolfram Mathematica 9 we employ the powerful sine-Gordon expansion method in investigating the solution structures of the two well known nonlinear evolution equations, namely; Calogero–Bogoyavlenskii–Schiff and Kadomtsev–Petviashvili hierarchy equations. We obtain new solutions with complex, hyperbolic and trigonometric function structures. All the obtained solutions in this paper verified their corresponding equations. We also plot the three- and two-dimensional graphics of all the obtained solutions in this paper by using the same program in Wolfram Mathematica 9. We finally submit a comprehensive conclusion.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Cosmology via thermodynamics of polytropic gas

    Askin, Muzaffer; Salti, Mustafa; Aydogdu, Oktay

    We study cosmological scenarios of the polytropic gas (PG) dark matter-energy proposal in a Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) Universe. As a first step, we obtain an exact expression for the energy density of PG model by making use of the thermodynamics. Later, we investigate some cosmological quantities and perform neo-classical analyzes. Finally, we implement a connection between the PG and a homogenous minimally coupled scalar field by introducing its self-interacting potential.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ3
    The examination of a variety of different ions added to the crown ether derivatives with high field NMR spectrometer

    Aşkin, Muzaffer; Zengin, Bilgin; Korunur, Sibel; Kor, Harun; Köylü, M. Zafer

    The current study involves the measurements of T1 relaxation time of complexes three different crown ethers (4-aminobenzo-15-Crown-5, 1-Aza-18-Crown-6, 1-Aza-15-Crown-5) and two different ions sodium perchlorate (NaClO4), lithium perchlorate (LiClO4) by a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer. The association constants (Ka) of the complexes were determined on the basis of the evaluation of these measurements using the Benesi-Hildebrand method that we have modified. These association constants were consistent with those obtained from 1H NMR titration technique. As a result, it can be speculated that binding constants could be measured using T1 relaxation time when chemical shifts are very small or cannot be observed.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1
    Mechanical and fracture characteristics of self-compacting concretes containing different percentage of plastic waste powder

    Gesoglu, Mehmet; Güneyisi, Erhan; Hansu, Osman; Etli, Serkan; Alhassan, Mahammed

    This study addresses the mechanical and fracture properties of self-compacting concretes (SCCs) containing plastic waste (PW) powder in varying amounts used as a cement replacement material. Partial amount of cement was replaced by PW powder at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% by weight so as to design six SCC mixtures with a constant slump flow of 700 ± 30 mm, total binder content of 550 kg/m3 and water-to-binder (w/b) ratio of 0.35. Mechanical characteristics of SCCs were tested for compressive and splitting tensile strengths, net flexural strength as well as modulus of elasticity at 28 day. Moreover, failure characteristics of the concrete were monitored via three-point bending test on the notched beams. The findings indicated that mechanical properties of PVC powder modified SCCs decreased while the concretes became less brittle.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Effect of temperature and nitrogen concentration on the growth and lipid content of Spirulina platensis and biodiesel production

    Seyhaneyildiz Can, Safak; Koru, Edis; Cirik, Semra

    In this study, Spirulina platensis (Cyanophyceae) was cultured at five mediums with different amounts of sodium nitrate and three different temperatures. The study was conducted at 1600 lx light intensity and a pH value of 9. The influences of nitrate amounts and temperature on biomass growth and lipid amount were studied during 20 days. The best biomass growth (1.039 ± 0.668 g L−1 dry weight and 0.780 ± 0.501 optical density) for S. platensis was obtained from the group with the temperature value of 35 °C and 2.5 g L−1 of sodium nitrate. The highest lipid production (4.70 ± 0.067% dry weight) was in the nitrate-free medium at 15 °C. The best results for biomass growth and lipid production were obtained from the group at 35 °C and 1.25 g L−1 of sodium nitrate (P < 0.05). At the end of the study, it was determined that algal biomass increased with increasing the nitrate amount but the produced lipid by the algae decreased. Intensive production was performed in accordance with the culture conditions of the most productive groups and biodiesel was obtained from the algae. The density, viscosity, and flash point of the biodiesel were calculated as 0.78, 4.67, and 107 °C, respectively.

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    Biochemical impacts of the textile dyes Remazol Brillant Blue R and Congo Red on the crayfish Astacus leptodactylus (Decapoda, Astacidae)

    Aksu, Onder; Yildirim, Nuran Cikcikoglu; Danabas, Durali; Yildirim, Numan

    In this study, we determined the effects of the textile dyes Remazol Brillant Blue R (RBBR) and Congo Red (CR) on the enzymatic activities of Glutathione S-Transferase (GST), cytochrome P450 (CYP1A1) and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), in hepatopancreas of Astacus leptodactylus. The crayfishes were exposed to 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/l of RBBR or CR, for 24 and 48 h. The recorded GST activity clearly increased after 24 or 48 h exposure to CR, compared to a control group (p<0.05), but the changes of GST activity depending on time and dose were not statistically significant in the RRBR group (p<0.05). The activity of CYP1A1 generally decreased, but LDH activity increased in the groups exposed to different doses of CR and RBBR, when compared to their control groups. Detoxification enzymes (as GST, and CYP1A1) and metabolic enzymes (as LDH) can be proven to make useful markers for further evaluating the physiological effects of CR and RBBR on crayfish.

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