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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    Comparison between traditional models and artificial neural networks as estimators of the growth of the Tigris scraper Capoeta umbla (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) in the Munzur River, Turkey; [Comparación entre modelos tradicionales y redes neuronales artificiales como estimadores del crecimiento del raspador del Tigris Capoeta umbla (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) en el río Munzur, Turquía]

    Ozcan, Ebru Ifakat; Serdar, Osman

    In this study, a comparison of traditional growth methods (lengthweight relationships and von Bertalanffy growth function) with artificial neural networks in growth models was carried out in the growth of 783 specimens of Capoeta umbla from the Munzur River, Turkey from September 2019 to May 2021. The lengthweight relationships of C. umbla W = 0.0085L3.013 R2=0.943 was determined for all individuals. The ages of the specimens were from 0 to 11 years old. The von Bertalanffy growth function was Lt = 46.15 [1-e-0.139 (t + 2.57)] and Wt = 856.32 [1-e-0.139 (t + 2.57)]3.013 for all individuals. Ф’ value was 2.471 all individuals. The training stopped and the best validation performance was fixed at 8.1473 × 10-5 at epoch 42. The validation checks were reached as 6, at epoch 48 and the gradient = 5.6566 × 10-5, at epoch 48. The target output R value was 0.98584 for training, 0.98969 for validation, 0.98757 for testing and 0.9868 for all. The calculated MAPE values were 0.140 and 0.578 for artificial neural networks, 1.168 and 2.726 for length–weight relationships, 5.721 and 4.013 for von Bertalanffy growth function, respectively. The calculated SSE values for length and weight were 0.0128 and 30.864 for artificial neural networks, 1.3985 and 350.786 for length–weight relationships. The results of the present show that artificial neural networks can be superior estimators than length–weight relationships and von Bertalanffy growth function. Therefore, artificial neural networks models are an effective tool to describe body weight and length in fish.

    • SDG 2 · Açlığa Son
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  • MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    The effect of Dimethoate on oxidative stress and antioxidant responses of Pontastacus leptodactylus; [El efecto del dimetoato sobre el estrés oxidativo y las respuestas antioxidantes de Pontastacus leptodactylus]

    Aydın, Ayşe Nur; Bulut, Hilal; Serdar, Osman

    Dimethoate (DMT) pesticide is one of the chemicals used to protect some agricultural areas from harmful organisms. DMT residues released directly or indirectly to the environment cause serious problems in nature. DMT residues mixed with the aquatic environment adversely affect aquatic organisms and this effect is carried to humans through the food chain. In this study, oxidative stress responses induced by DMT pesticide in Pontastacus leptodactylus were investigated. For this purpose, oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), Glutathione (GSH), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) caused by dimethoate (DMT) pesticide in P. leptodactylus at 17.5, 35, and 70 mg·L-1 concentrations at 24 and 96 hours were investigated. Results were determined using ELISA kits. No significant difference was observed in GSH levels and SOD activities compared to control. Statistically significant differences were observed between decreases in CAT and GPx activities and increases in TBARS levels. SPSS 24.0 package program one–way ANOVA (Duncan 0.05) was used in the evaluation of biochemical analyzes. As a result, it was determined that DMT caused oxidative stress formation in P. leptodactylus and caused changes in enzyme activities.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Maximizing performance in child footballers: chronotype and time of day study

    Kaba, Ilknur; Engin Çelikel, Baha; Adanur, Oğuzhan; Yılmaz, Coşkun; Yonca Sezer, Süreyya; Tan, Çetin; Durhan, Tebessüm Ayyıldız; Özer, Uğur; Ceylan, Tülay

    Background: A limited number of studies have investigated the effects of circadian rhythm-based running exercise interventions on physical fitness in child athletes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week morning and evening running program on lower extremity strength, agility and respiratory function in 10–12-year-old male footballers. Methods: Participants visited the laboratory three times, with one-day intervals before and after the training program. The assessments included maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. Additionally, agility and functional performance tests (FPTs) were conducted for both the dominant and non-dominant legs. Results: The findings indicated that morning running was more effective than evening running in enhancing respiratory function. Morning running also showed superior results in lower extremity strength tests, particularly in the single-leg (SL) and triple-leg (THD) crossover hop for distance tests (CHDs) and the 6-m timed-hop test (6 m THT). Furthermore, the agility performance of the morning running group was significantly better than that of the evening and control groups. Conclusion: Consequently, morning running interventions had a positive impact on key physical fitness parameters, including respiratory muscle strength, respiratory function, agility, and lower extremity strength in child footballers.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    The effect of the pesticide Klaxon on the oxidative stress and the antioxidant responses of the Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha); [El efecto del pesticida Klaxon sobre el estrés oxidativo y las respuestas antioxidantes del mejillón cebra (Dreissena polymorpha)]

    Ozcan, Ebru Ifakat

    Klaxon pesticide represents a novel generation of insecticide employed in the control of diseases, pests and weeds in select agricultural regions. Pesticides that enter the aquatic environment indirectly have a detrimental impact on the organisms that inhabit this environment, and humans are ultimately exposed to these chemicals through the food chain. The present study investigated the toxicity of the klaxon pesticide in Dreissena polymorpha, a suitable bioindicator of water pollution, through the analysis of oxidative stress and metabolic biomarkers. The effects of klaxon at concentrations of 0.01, 0.15 and 0.30 mg·L-1 on oxidative stress and antioxidant changes in D. polymorpha were determined over a 24 – and 96–hour period. Enzyme–linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits were employed to quantify the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) and thiobarbituric acid (TBARS), as well as to assess the levels of reduced glutathione (GSH). ELISA kits were used to determine results. Statistical evaluation of biomarker analyzes was performed using the SPSS 24.0 package program one–way ANOVA (Duncan 0.05) test. Significant decreases in GSH levels (P<0.05); significant increases in TBARS levels (P<0.05) were observed. Significant decreases (P<0.05) in SOD, CAT and GPx activities were observed. Considering the study data, it was determined that the klaxon pesticide penetrating the body of the living organism caused oxidative stress and changes in enzyme activities in D. polymorpha.

    • SDG 6 · Temiz Su ve Sanitasyon
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ4
    Effects of chlorpyrifos on the freshwater mussel Unio elongatulus eucirrus (Bourguignat, 1860), with a focus on neurotoxicity and oxidative stress responses; [Efectos del clorpirifos en el mejillón de agua dulce Unio elongatulus eucirrus (Bourguignat, 1860), con especial atención a la neurotoxicidad y las respuestas al estrés oxidativo]

    Zorlar, Faruk; Şeker, Engin; Pala, Ayşegül

    This study set out to investigate the effects of the organophosphate insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) on certain biochemical parameters of the freshwater mussel Unio elongatulus eucirrus. Mussels were exposed to varying concentrations of CPF (10, 20, and 40 μg·L-1) for duration of 96 hours. Samples were collected from the mussels at the 24th and 96th hours of the experiment. The results indicated that exposure to CPF concentrations led to a decline in the activities of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities and, accompanied by an increase in malondialdehyde (MDA), and decreased reduced glutathione (GSH) levels in mussels. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that CPF caused AChE inhibition, formation of oxidative stress, and negative effects on certain antioxidant parameters in the freshwater mussel U. elongatulus eucirrus.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Investigating the relationships between pre-service science teachers’ topic-specific personal and enacted pedagogical content knowledge

    Kılıç, Aygün

    This study aimed to investigate pre-service science teachers’ (PSTs') PCK levels regarding celestial bodies and the relationships between PCK components. The pre-service teachers’ PCK was analyzed in two ways: personal PCK (pPCK) and enacted PCK (ePCK). PSTs' topic-specific pPCK represented their declarative knowledge of PCK regarding celestial bodies, and their topic-specific ePCK represented their enacted competencies in teaching this science topic in the classroom. Pre-service teachers’ pPCK and ePCK were examined through four components: science curriculum, students’ understanding, instructional strategy and method, and assessment. 22 PSTs participated in the study, and data on pre-service teachers’ PCK was collected through interviews, field observation notes, and teaching video records. The study used two rubrics to analyze the data obtained regarding the PSTs' pPCK and ePCK. Accordingly, PSTs' levels of pPCK/components and ePCK/components revealed idiosyncratic and topic-specific differences. Furthermore, their pPCK and ePCK interact and the internal and mutual relationships between pPCK components and ePCK components are topic-specific. This study provides comprehensive and valuable information for teacher education programs by revealing the dynamic interaction between pre-service teachers’ knowledge and actions. It also highlights the need for more teaching experiences from the early years of these programs to improve their classroom practice.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ1
    Mechanisms of hardness enhancement in CrB2 thin films with varying VB2 concentrations

    Yüzüak, G.D.; Tomakin, M.

    Transition metal borides are well-known for their high hardness, excellent wear resistance, chemical inertness, and electrical conductivity, making them promising for a wide range of applications. Understanding the interconnections between material structure, composition, and mechanical properties is essential for designing and synthesizing effective coatings. This study systematically investigates the structural and mechanical properties of CrB₂ thin films with varying concentrations of VB₂ (0–10 wt%), focusing on structure, hardness, elastic behavior and deformation characteristics mechanisms through atomic force microscopy and nanoindentation measurements. The results show that increasing VB₂ content leads to the formation of island cluster structures, which significantly strengthens atomic bonds and, in turn, enhances the hardness of the thin films. As particle size decreases, the higher proportion of surface atoms and increased surface energy have a more pronounced effect on the mechanical properties. In particular, the addition of VB₂ up to 10 wt% in CrB₂ thin films results in a marked improvement in superhard properties. 26 % increase in hardness value is also influenced directly by the changes in Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio that depend on the VB₂ concentration.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Establishing a link between the chemical composition and biological activities of Gladiolus italicus Mill. from the Turkish flora utilizing in vitro, in silico and network pharmacological methodologies

    Zengin, Gokhan; Cetiz, Mehmet Veysi; Abul, Nurgul; Gulcin, Ilhami; Caprioli, Giovanni; Piatti, Diletta; Ricciutelli, Massimo; Koyuncu, Ismail; Yuksekdag, Ozgur; Bahşi, Muammer

    Objectives: Five solvent extracts (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, ethanol/water (70%), and water) of Gladiolus italicus Mill. from Turkey were evaluated for chemical and biological properties. Methods: Antioxidant activities, inhibitory properties against key enzymes involved in the etiology of chronic diseases were tested, as well as cytotoxic effects on different cell lines. Chemical characterization was also carried out to determine the most abundant compounds of each extract. Results: The highest total phenolic content (TPC) was observed in the water extract while highest TFC in ethanol/water extract. The most abundant compounds in the extracts were hyperoside (69041.06 mg kg−1), isoquercitrin (46239.49 mg kg−1), delphindin-3,5-diglucoside (42043.81 mg kg−1), myricetin (21486.61 mg kg−1), and kaempferol-3-glucoside (21199.76 mg kg−1). Molecular dynamic (MD) simulations confirmed the structural stability and dynamic conformational integrity of these complexes over a period of 100 ns. In network pharmacology, A total of 657 unique target genes were screened: 52 associated with programmed cell death-1 (PD-1), 85 with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR2), and 130 with fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 (FGFR2), identifying crucial gene interactions for these proteins. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were conducted, revealing significant interactions and pathways such as the advanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) signaling pathway in diabetic complications and T- helper 17 (Th17) cell differentiation, among others. This elucidation of complex networks involving key genes like AKT Serine/Threonine Kinase 1 (AKT1), MYC proto-oncogene (MYC), tumor protein 53 (TP53), Interleukin 6 (IL6), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) provides a promising foundation for the development of targeted therapies in the treatment of non-communicable diseases. Conclusion: These results show that G. italicus could be a natural source of potent antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors which need to be further explored for the development of biopharmaceuticals.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • BildiriAçık Erişim2025
    Toplam Elektron Içeriǧi ve Uzay Iklim Verileri Kullanilarak Transfer Öǧrenme ile Deprem Öncüllerinin Analizi

    Uyanik, Hakan; Şentürk, Erman; Köküm, Mehmet; Özçelik, Salih Taha Alperen; Akpinar, Muhammed Halil; Şengür, Abdulkadir

    The stress changes occurring in the Earth's crust before earthquakes may cause some anomalies in the ionosphere and cause significant changes in the Total Electron Content (TEC) and Space Climate (SCC) parameters. The analysis of these changes offers a significant potential in the detection of earthquake precursors. In this study, the analysis of earthquake precursors was performed using TEC and UC data and the effectiveness of transfer learning and machine learning techniques was investigated. Features were extracted from five-day TEC and UC data using a pre-trained Multi-Input One-Dimensional Convolutional Mixer Network (ÇG-TB-EMA) and these features were classified with different machine learning algorithms. Within the scope of the study, earthquakes with a magnitude of Mw≥6.0 that occurred during the low and high solar activity periods of the 24th solar cycle were analyzed. The earthquakes were selected from the Far East region between 10°S-45°N latitudes and 120°E-160°E longitudes, where intense seismic activity is observed. Experimental studies have shown that during the low solar activity period, support vector machines (SVM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) models exhibited the highest performance with 96.04% accuracy and 96.08% F1 score, respectively. During the high solar activity period, the classification success decreased slightly, and SVM and ANN models achieved the best results with 90.28% accuracy and 89.86% F1 score. These findings reveal that the effect of solar activity on ionospheric variables should be taken into account in earthquake precursor detection. For future studies, long-term analyses are recommended to better understand the effects of solar activity.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Assessment of seismic fragility of reinforced concrete buildings retrofitted with steel bracing elements: A numerical study

    Tam, Gürkan; Yön, Burak

    In this study, the effectiveness of reinforcement with steel diagonal elements in a reinforced concrete building was investigated. A typical reinforced concrete building with ground floor+4 floors was designed for the numerical study. All column dimensions were 400×400 mm, all beam dimensions were 250×500 mm, transverse reinforcement spacing in column and beam elements was 100 mm and floor heights were 3 meters. The existing building was strengthened with X steel diagonal elements and two models were obtained. Nonlinear static pushover and incremental dynamic analyses of the buildings were performed. 11 earthquake records were used for incremental dynamic analyses. The acceleration amplitudes of these records were increased from 0.1 g to 1.0 g by 0.1 g and the analyses were performed. In order to model the nonlinear behaviour, lumped plastic hinges were assumed at the ends of the structural elements. As a result of nonlinear static pushover and incremental dynamic analyses of the buildings, capacity curves, maximum responses, inter-storey drifts, hysteretic curves at the ends of selected columns and damage patterns were obtained. Fragility curves were created by considering the damage levels in the buildings. According to the results, the average inter-storey drifts of the building strengthened using X steel diagonal elements decreased by approximately 90% compared to its current condition for 1.0 g PGA, while the damage probability and vibration period were also significantly reduced. In addition, the base shear force encountered by the strengthened building increased more than 4 times compared to its current condition.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Effect of polymer modification on bitumen rheology: A comparative study of bitumens obtained from different sources

    Özdemir, Ahmet Münir; Yalçln, Beyza Furtana; Yllmaz, Mehmet

    The rheological and mechanical properties of bituminous binders vary significantly depending on the crude oil source. Consequently, the response of binders from different sources to polymer modification also differs. This study compares the rheological performance of B160/220 penetration-grade binders sourced from the Turkey-Batman and Iraq-Lanaz refineries, modified with styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), the most widely used polymer additive. To evaluate high-temperature performance, performance grade and frequency sweep tests were conducted using a dynamic shear rheometer. In addition to experimental assessments, the rheological behavior of the binders was analyzed using the Christensen-Anderson, Cross, and Carreau-Yasuda models. Time-temperature superposition principle master curves were generated to characterize their viscoelastic behavior. Zero shear viscosity (ZSV) values were determined using the Cross and Carreau-Yasuda models to examine the impact of polymer modification on binder viscosity. The findings indicate that the initial rheological properties of bitumen significantly influence its response to SBS modification. For instance, the G∗/sin δvalue increased by up to 199% at 64°C with 4% SBS addition, while the softening point rose by 9.5°C compared to unmodified binders. Modelled ZSV values showed more than a sevenfold increase in some cases, especially in Iraqi binders. On the other hand, at -18°C, the m-value dropped to 0.282 in the B-SBS4 binder, indicating a potential risk of low-temperature cracking. While polymer modification improved the rheological properties of both bitumen types, its effectiveness varied depending on the source.

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  • EditoryalYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ4
    Preface

    Castillo, Oscar; Çuvalcıoğlu, Gökhan; Tuğrul, Feride

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ2
    A flexible parameter estimation method for the Farlie-Gumbel-Morgenstern copula: a simulation study

    Susam, Selim Orhun

    This research presents a minimum distance method based on the Bernstein empirical copula process for estimating the dependence parameter of the Farlie-Gumbel-Morgenstein copula. Also, this study examines its performance through a comprehensive Monte Carlo simulation study. The findings in this paper demonstrate that selecting the optimal degree of the Bernstein empirical copula has a significant impact on the performance of the new estimation method. The proposed estimator achieves optimal performance in terms of mean squared error (MSE) for the parameter range (Formula presented.) in small sample sizes, while outside this range, its performance varies depending on the degree of the Bernstein empirical copula. Finally, we apply the new method to real data for illustrative purposes.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ2
    Evaluation effect of physicochemical properties of deep eutectic solvents on phenolic compounds extraction yield from Kultik seed

    Aydin, Çağlar Mert

    The aim of this study is to achieve maximum phenolic component extraction efficiency by using deep eutectic solvent, and to gain higher extraction efficiency than that obtained using conventional solvent from fruit waste, namely Kultik seed (Cucumis melo L.). Six DES (deep eutectic solvent) combination were formed using zinc chloride, ethylene glycerol, lactic acid, choline chloride, sorbitol and glucose. The evaluated DES properties were viscosity, pH, %brix and refractometric index, and their effect on phenolic extraction. Overall, the forming components significantly influence DES properties, indicating importance of choosing proper components in DES formation to receive desired extraction result. There was a correlation between extraction yield and DES properties (brix%, pH and viscosity), showing adjusting these properties are crucial in yield of desired phenolic extraction yield, r > 0.5. Alcohol based DESs had lower viscosity, higher brix% and pH in the range of 3–5. Sugar based DESs had higher viscosity, lower brix% and pH other than the range of 3–5. The highest phenolic extraction efficiency was obtained in extraction using alcohol based DESs as solvent, while the extraction using sugar and carboxylic acid based DESs underperformed. Furthermore, the extractions using some DES types (zinc chloride: ethylene glycerol (149.5 mg GAE 100 g−1), choline chloride: ethylene glycerol (161.5 mg GAE 100 g−1)) achieved better phenolic yield than that obtained using conventional solvents (water (7,6 mg GAE 100 g−1), methanol (80.2 mg GAE 100 g−1), ethanol (138.7 mg GAE 100 g−1)). These results indicate that DESs, as a green solvent, provide excellent alternative to organic solvents for green chemistry, and have a great potential to use in industrial applications involving extraction of bioactive compounds from plant sources.

    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    “Social Relations between the Sexes in Athena Farrokhzad’s Morals According to Medea”

    Özger, Pelin Doğan

    This paper explores how patriarchal power relations construct the idea of “nature” in Athena Farrokhzad’s Morals According to Medea (Moral enligt Medea, 2022), an adaptation of Euripides’ classic play Medea (431 BCE). The analysis will concentrate on Medea’s subversion of patriarchal “appropriation” tactics from a feminist perspective, particularly through ideological codes embedded in the dialogues between Medea and Morality, the only other character in the play. By doing so, it seeks to understand women’s position in relation to patriarchy through a materialist feminist lens, with particular attention to the conflict between Medea and Morality. The focus will also be on how Medea challenges traditional discourses of motherhood, constructed within male-dominated societal structures. The study will further discuss the ways in which she raises her voice in resistance, both as a local and as a refugee, within the spaces where she is either confined or expelled. The discussion will be framed within the context of the theory of social relations between the sexes highlighting the specific impact of women’s resistance and militancy in examining the mechanisms of sovereignty.

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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.

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  • 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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    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.

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