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- MakaleYalnız künye2013Scopus SJRQ3Elimination of Radiation Damping Effects from the NMR Relaxation Curves of H2O/D2O Mixtures Containing Protein and Ions
Zengin, Bilgin; Koylu, Mehmet Zafer; Korunur, Sibel; Yilmaz, Ali
In this work the T-1 and T-2 curves of H2O/D2O mixtures were obtained for several fractions of H2O and also for different amounts of albumin and manganese. The experiments were carried out with a 400 MHz proton NMR spectrometer. The T-1 and the T-2 curves were determined by the inversion recovery (IR) and Carr-Purcell-Meiboom-Gill (CPMG) sequences, respectively. The relaxation times in residual water and in a mixture with 0.05 ml H2O were found to be reliable either in the presence or in the absence of albumin. The mixtures containing 0.1 ml or higher H2O suffer from radiation damping (RD). RD was removed gradually by addition of albumin or manganese. RD in the protein solution with 0.1 ml H2O was removed by adding 1 mu g of manganese to one ml of solution. The data suggest that the relaxation times in H2O/D2O mixtures are measurable by conventional methods upon the addition of appropriate amounts of manganese and albumin.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2016Scopus SJRQ1Emergency department performance evaluation by an integrated simulation and interval type-2 fuzzy MCDM-based scenario analysis
Gul, Muhammet; Celik, Erkan; Gumus, Alev Taskin; Guneri, Ali Fuat
Emergency departments (EDs) have an important position in healthcare system environment because of their serviceability to the patients with several illnesses and injuries at all hours of the day and night. Therefore, efficient management of these departments by executives and service providers is only possible with effective tools such as simulation. The concept of multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) is applicable by computer simulation for decision analysis and performance evaluation of an ED. This study proposes an integration of computer simulation, MCDM methods of interval type-2 fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (IT2FAHP), and ELECTRE for an ED system in a university hospital. Due to the high uncertainty in ED operations, interval type-2 fuzzy sets (IT2FSs) are used in MCDM process. Consequently, the integrated method can be used as a useful tool to evaluate the ED performance and select the best scenario considering different numbers of nurses and doctors for three shifts.
AtıfWoS36OpenAlex42İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2018Scopus SJRQ3Dissolution kinetics of calcined ulexite in ammonium sulfate solutions
Demirkiran, Nizamettin; Tanaydin, Mehmet Kayra; Özdemir, G. Deniz Turhan
Ulexite is one of the boron minerals, which include a respectable amount of hydration water. It can be used as a raw material in the production of boron compounds. Some part of water in the composition of ulexite can be removed from the solid matrix applying dehydration treatment, and a porous structure can be obtained to increase the reaction rate. In the present study, the effect of dehydration temperature on dissolution kinetics of ulexite in ammonium sulfate solutions was researched in a batch reactor utilizing the parameters of solution concentration, solid-to-liquid ratio, stirring speed and reaction temperature. It was determined that the dissolution rate of calcined material increased with increasing solution concentration and reaction temperature and with decreasing solid-to-liquid ratio. The highest dissolution rate was attained with the sample calcined at 150 degrees C. It was found that the dissolution rate fit to the first order pseudo-homogeneous model. The activation energy of the dissolution process was estimated to be 42 kJ.mol(-1).
AtıfWoS2OpenAlex1İncele - BildiriAçık Erişim2019Person Recognition via Facial Expression Using ELM Classifier Based CNN Feature Maps
Baloglu, Ulas Baran; Yildirim, Ozal; Uçar, AySegul
Extreme learning machine (ELM) and deep learning methods are well-known with their efficiency, accuracy, and speed. In this study, we focus on the application of ELM to a deep learning structure for person recognition with facial expressions. For this purpose, a new convolutional neural network (CNN) model containing Kernel ELM classifiers was constructed. In this model, ELM was not used only as a fully connected layer replacement and energy function was employed to generate feature maps for the ELM. There are two advantages of the proposed model. First, it is fast and successful in face recognition studies. Second, it can drastically improve the performance of a partially-trained CNN model. Consequently, the proposed model is very suitable for CNN models, where the learning process requires a lot of time and computational power. The model is tested with the Grimace data set and experimental results are presented in details.
AtıfOpenAlex3İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Role of Gate Type in the Air-Demand Ratio in Closed Conduits
Aydin, A. B.; Baylar, A.; Ozkan, F.; Tuna, M. C.; Ozturk, Mualla
Sluice and radial gates are common devices used to control flow in closed conduits. In high-head gated conduits, the high-velocity flow exiting the gate drags and entrains a lot of air. If the air demand of the flow is not met, the pressure drop downstream of the gate will cause structural damage or cavitation. Typically, an air vent is installed immediately downstream of the gate to supply sufficient air to the flow. In this study, the effect of the conduit gate type on the air-demand ratio was investigated. The results showed that the gate type had a very significant effect on the air-demand ratio. Significantly higher air-demand ratios were observed in the conduit with a sluice gate compared to the conduit with a radial gate. The results obtained will be useful in future modeling and design processes.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2012Scopus SJRQ4Adsorption of the 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid Dimethylamine by Raw and Modified Bentonite
Yonten, Vahap; Kubilay, Senol; Battal, Peyami
The adsorption of the 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine on raw bentonite (Tokat, Turkey), modified bentonite with base and modified bentonite with acid has been studied using high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and FT- infrared spectrophotometer. Sorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine on raw bentonite, modified bentonite with base and modified bentonite with acid was compared solving in different solutions such as aqueous and aqueous-ethanol solutions based on adsorption isotherms. The effect of temperature, time and pH were observed on adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine. Sorption mechanisms in soils, the effect of surface functional groups as well as parameters influencing adsorption were discussed. Then maximum adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine capacity was measured on modified bentonite with base in pH 5 at 40 degrees C for 24 h. The modified bentonite with base used in experimental work played a major role than on the adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine so, the modified bentonite with base has better characteristics than raw bentonite and modified bentonite with acid adsorbents. The Freundlich isotherms of aqueous-ethanol solution was better than isotherms of aqueous solution for much better to adsorb of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid dimethyl amine.
AtıfWoS4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2016Scopus SJRQ3Effects of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Seed Supplementation to High-Calorie Basal Diets of Quails on Egg Production, Egg Quality Traits, Hatchability and Oxidative Stress Parameters
Erisir, Zeki; Iflazoglu Mutlu, Seda; Simsek, Ulku Gulcihan; Çiftçi, Mehmet; Azman, Mehmet Ali; Benzer, Fulya; Erisir, Mine
The purpose of this study was to examine the changes to occur in egg production, egg quality traits, hatchability, and oxidative stress parameters of laying quails fed with high calorie diets and effect of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed on these changes. A total of 75 45-day-old quails including 60 females and 15 males were used in the study. The quails were divided into 5 groups with three repetitions. 4 females and 1 male were used in each repetition. The groups of the study were arranged as following; control group (C) consuming corn-soybean based basal diet, oil group (SFO) in which 5% sun flower oil was added into basal diet, oil + milk thistle group (SFO+MT) in which 5% sun flower oil + 1% milk thistle seed was added into basal diet, syrup group (CS) in which 10% corn syrup was added into basal diet, and syrup + milk thistle group (CS+MT) in which 10% corn syrup + 1% milk thistle was added into basal diet. Total egg production was found to be significantly higher in SFO and SFO+MT groups of present study (P<0.05). Feed intake, total egg weight and feed conversion were found similar among the groups (P>0.05). The differences among the groups in albumen rate, yolk rate, dried shell rate and shape index were not statistically significant (P>0.05). The best yolk colour was obtained in SFO+MT and CS groups (P<0.01). There were no statistically differences among the groups in hatchability, hatchability of fertile and embrionic mortality (P>0.05), but the difference in examined fertility were statistically significant (P<0.05). Malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) values of blood, liver and heart tissues were similar among the groups of study (P>0.05). MDA level of kidney significantly increased in CS group, however addition of milk thistle seed into diet was reduced MDA level of kidney in CS+MT group (P<0.01). High calorie diets caused changes in antioxidant system in blood and tissues. Consequently, high-calorie basal diets especially addition of SFO improved only egg production and fertility rate. However feeding quails with corn syrup had significantly higher lipid peroxidation in kidney. Supplementation of milk thistle seed into CS group may protect kidney against free radical damage.
AtıfWoS8OpenAlex3İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2018Scopus SJRQ3Kinetics behavior of methylene blue onto agricultural waste
Sarici-Özdemir, Cigdem; Kiliç, Fatih
In the present work, investigations on a potential use of agricultural waste for the removal of methylene blue (MB) from wastewater are presented. Adsorption kinetics of MB has been studied using reaction-based and diffusion-based models. Three kinetic models, namely pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and the Elovich are analyzed at the temperature of 298 K for the reaction-based model. The kinetic studies showed that the data were well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Intraparticle diffusion, external-film diffusion, and internal-pore diffusion models characterizing MB were obtained. The results suggested that the agricultural waste has a high potential to be used as an effective adsorbent for MB adsorption. Pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and the Elovich models were employed to describe the desorption mechanism. The experimental results showed that the pseudo-second-order equation is the best model.
AtıfWoS22OpenAlex23İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2017PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE: A CASE STUDY FOR PATIENT FLOW EVALUATION IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM USING FUZZY CPM AND FUZZY PERT
Gül, Muhammet; Güneri, Ali Fuat; Günes, Gizem
An ideal healthcare system is considered as a system that provides the most quality service level, lower costs and unlimited access. Any delay in patient flow may result in undesired consequences and losses in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and their sub units. Project management is defined as application of techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. It has techniques that can help healthcare facilities and units standardize care and quality, reduce costs, improve effectiveness and decrease prolonged waits. The current study is carried out in an emergency department of a university hospital to understand the patient flow of the department with respect to the Fuzzy Critical Path Method (FCPM) and Fuzzy Program Evaluation Review Technique (FPERT). The reason for incorporating fuzzy sets is stemmed from that fuzzy numbers are more effective for high uncertainty processes as in emergency departments. Activities affecting patient flow through the ED are identified and project network is drawn. 1500 patients' data about the times of each activities are obtained from the observed ED. Findings through application of FCPM and FPERT, the expected time for completion of the project, the critical path and slack times are determined.
AtıfWoS2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2012Scopus SJRQ3DETERMINATION OF TRACE METALS IN PLANT LEAVES AS BIOMONITOR OF POLLUTION EXTENT BY A SENSITIVE STAT-AAS METHOD
Kaya, Gokce; Yaman, Mehmet
The aim of this study is to assess the potential of bioindicator/biomonitor plants to determine pollution extent of toxic metals. Lead, cadmium, and copper concentrations in the plants including Platanus sp., Olea europaea L., Vitis vinifera L., and Armeniaca sp. taken from the industrial area of the city of Gaziantep, Turkey, and control location were determined by using STAT-atomic absorption spectrometry. Lead concentration in leaves of Platanus sp. taken from 50m around the battery plant was found to be higher than 3,000 mg kg(-1). The observed Pb concentration in this plant was 40 times higher than that in Armeniaca sp. grown in the same location. The limits of detection for plants were found to be 0.050 mg kg(-1) for Pb and Cu and 0.005 mg kg(-1) for Cd. It was concluded that the Platanus sp. plant can be considered as both biomonitor and hyperaccumulator.
AtıfWoS22OpenAlex17İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2015The effect of case-based instruction on 10th grade students' understanding of gas concepts
Yalcinkaya, Eylem; Boz, Yezdan
The main purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of case-based instruction on remedying 10th grade students' alternative conceptions related to gas concepts. 128 tenth grade students from two high schools participated in this study. In each school, one of the classes was randomly assigned as the experimental group and the other class, instructed by the same chemistry teacher, was assigned as the control group. The students in the experimental groups were instructed by case-based instruction based on conceptual change conditions while the control group students received traditionally designed chemistry instruction. As pre-tests, the science process skills test, the attitude and motivation towards chemistry and the gas concept test were applied to both groups of students. As a post-test, the gas concept test was administered to both groups of students to determine their alternative conceptions and understanding of gas concepts. One-way ANOVA was used to assess the effect of case-based instruction on students' understanding of gas concepts. The results revealed that case-based instruction was an effective method for overcoming students' alternative conceptions about the gas concepts.
AtıfWoS15OpenAlex21İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Respiratory function rehabilitation in individuals with Covid-19: swimming exercise
Genç, Harun; Ceviz, Ebru; Kizar, Oktay; Dinçer, Kadriye
Background and Study Aim Material and Methods Understanding the impact of swimming exercises on post-Covid-19 respiratory function is crucial for optimizing recovery strategies in affected individuals. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of 8-week swimming exercises on respiratory function parameters in adult individuals who have had Covid-19 disease. Sixteen male students, aged 19-21, voluntarily participated in the study. Eight participants were assigned to the experimental group (EG), and eight to the control group (CG), all of whom were students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at the University. The EG underwent an 8-week swimming exercise program conducted at the Bingol Youth and Sports swimming pool (25 meters), three days a week. The CG was not involved in any exercise regimen. Pulmonary function tests (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF) were conducted using a Cosmed Pony FXdel 2016 spirometer, one day before and one day after the exercise program for both EG and CG. Data analysis was performed using Independent Samples and Paired Samples T tests in SPSS 25, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results A statistically significant increase in respiratory FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and PEF function values was observed in the experimental group (EG) after the exercise intervention (p < 0.05). This increase was observed when comparing these values to their pre-exercise measurements. In contrast, there was no statistically significant difference in respiratory function results before and after exercise in the control group (CG) (p > 0.05). Conclusions The findings of this study highlight the therapeutic potential of an 8-week swimming exercise program in significantly enhancing respiratory function among adult individuals who have previously contracted Covid-19. These results offer valuable insights for the development of post-Covid-19 rehabilitation protocols, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise, such as swimming, in the recovery process.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles and Coating with Chitosan
Ates, Mehmet; Yilmaz, Ersen; Kar, Bulent; Durukan, Ilknur Kars
Recent advancements in nanotechnology have garnered increasing attention due to the improvements in producing and utilizing particles whose sizes are extremely small. There is particular interest in metal nanoparticles due to their distinctive properties. Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) have been of particular interest owing to their unique electrical, optical and physicochemical properties as well as their biomedical applications. Ag-NPs are the fastest growing class of nanoscale materials because of their antibacterial activities. They are now considered to be the next generation antimicrobials. Today, owing to their disinfectant properties, Ag-NPs are extensively used in numerous consumer products, including disinfecting medical devices and home appliances, paints, optical devices, plastics, textiles, soaps and laundry detergents, cosmetics, health-care products, as well as in food packing and food products as preservative and anti-caking agents. Despite their widespread usage, the products containing Ag-NP additives are a serious environmental and human health concern because of their toxicity. Studies on cell and bacterial cultures have shown that Ag-NPs are toxic; and the toxic effects are mainly due to the dissolved Ag ions when Ag-NPs degrade in water. In this study, considering the criteria outlined above, the purpose of the study and Ag-NPs were chemically synthesized in the laboratory environment and modified as chitosan coating. UV-Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography and zeta potential analysis were used to characterize the silver nanoparticles.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2011Scopus SJRQ4Constituents of the Essential Oils of Two Hypericum capitatum Choisy Varieties (var. capitatum and var. luteum Robson) from Turkey
Bagci, Eyup; Yuce, Ebru
The essential oils from the aerial parts of two varieties (var. capitatum and var. luteum Robson) of Hypericum capitatum (Sect. Drosanthe) grown in Turkey were analyzed by GC and GC-MS. Forty-eight compounds were identified in the essential oils of var. capitatum with alpha-pinene (20.3 %), caryophyllene oxide (11.8 %), hexadecanoic acid (8.9 %), beta-caryophyllene (6.5 %) and undecane (3.8 %) as main constituents. Thirty-eight components were identified in the oil of var. luteum with camphor (15.3 %), germacrene D (10.5 %), beta-myrcene (7.4 %), caryophyllene oxide (6.5 %) and beta-cububene (6.3 %), as the abundant components. More quantitative and qualitative differences were determined between two varieties of H. capitatum essential oils. The results were discussed in means of renewable resources and chemotaxonomy.
AtıfWoS15İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2017Scopus SJRQ1Evaluation of School of health students' ethics position in Turkey
Sen, Emine; Dal, Nursel Alp; Üstün, Cagatay; Okursoy, Algin
Background: The advances in science and technology increasingly lead to the appearance of ethical issues and to the complexity of care. Therefore, it is important to define the ethics position of students studying in health departments so that high quality patient care can be achieved. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the ethics position of the students at Shool of Health of an University in western Turkey. Methods: The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional. The study population included 540 first, second, third, and fourth year students from the Departments of Nursing, Midwifery, and Rescue and Disaster Management in the 2013-2014 academic year. Data were collected with a Personal Identification Form and The Ethics Position Questionnaire. Obtained data were analyzed with Chi-square test, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Nested Analysis of Variance. Ethical considerations: Before conducting the research, approval was obtained from Ege University Clinical Research Ethics Committee in Izmir and written informed consent was taken from all the participants. Findings: There was no significant difference in the mean scores for the Ethics Position Questionnaire between the students in terms of years and fields of study. Although the mean scores for the subscale idealism did not differ between fields of study, the mean scores significantly differed between years of study. However, the mean scores for the subscale relativism did not differ in terms of years and fields of study. Discussion: Whether students are idealistic or relativistic in terms of ethical judgment will be effective in ethical decision-making skills during patient care. Therefore, we need to define the factors that influence students' ethics position in the future. Conclusion: It is suggested that the courses and practices that teach students to be aware of their ethics position to create an ethical outlook can be placed in the curriculum in health schools.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2016Scopus SJRQ1Drying of sweet basil with solar air collectors
Gulcimen, Fevzi; Karakaya, Hakan; Durmus, Aydin
In this study, sweet basil was dried and its drying parameters were investigated experimentally and theoretically by using newly developed solar air collectors. Proper temperatures were chosen to dry sweet basil and experiments were carried out at different flow rates. At the end of drying experiments, it was determined that total mass of sweet basil decreased from 0.250 kg to 0.029 kg. In drying sweet basil, dimensionless moisture ratios were decreased rapidly to 300 min for 0.012 kg/s, 360 min for 0.026 kg/s, and 450 min for 0.033 kg/s. It was observed that the efficiency of collector was increased at the same rate with air flow changed between 29 and 63%. Among the models in the literature, Page Model was found to suit best for drying sweet basil. Furthermore, a novel mathematical model rendering more valid results for sweet basil and leafy products was developed. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
AtıfWoS64OpenAlex80İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2012Scopus SJRQ4Study of the Essential Oil Composition of Lallenmantia iberica (M. Bieb.) Fisch and CA Mey. (Lamiaceae) from Turkey
Yuce, E.; Bagci, E.
The essential, oil of wild-growing Lallemantia iberica (Lamiceae) from Turkey was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. In the oil of the Lallemantia iberica, 40 components were characterized representing 90.1 % of the total oil, with germacrene-D (36.0 %), beta-caryophyllene (18.3 %) and bicyclogermacrene (9.7 %) as the main constituents. The results showed that the analysis of essential oil composition will add some contributions on the usability of this plant as a crop and renewable resources and chemotaxonomy of the genus patterns.
AtıfWoS2İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2013Scopus SJRQ3Mechanical and thermal properties of polyamide versus reinforced PMMA denture base materials
Soygun, Koray; Bolayir, Giray; Boztug, Ali
PURPOSE. This in vitro study intended to investigate the mechanical and thermal characteristics of Valplast, and of polymethyl methacrylate denture base resin in which different esthetic fibers (E-glass, nylon 6 or nylon 6.6) were added. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Five groups were formed: control (PMMA), PMMA-E glass, PMMA-nylon 6, PMMA-nylon 6.6 and Valplast resin. For the transverse strength test the specimens were prepared in accordance with ANSI/ADA specification No.12, and for the impact test ASTM D-256 standard were used. With the intent to evaluate the properties of transverse strength, the three-point bending (n=7) test instrument (Lloyd NK5, Lloyd Instruments Ltd, Fareham Hampshire, UK) was used at 5 mm/min. A Dynatup 9250 HV (Instron, UK) device was employed for the impact strength (n=7). All of the resin samples were tested by using thermo-mechanical analysis (Shimadzu TMA 50, Shimadzu, Japan). The data were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Tukey tests for pairwise comparisons of the groups at the 0.05 level of significance. RESULTS. In all mechanical tests, the highest values were observed in Valplast group (transverse strength: 117.22 +/- 37.80 MPa, maximum deflection: 27.55 +/- 1.48 mm, impact strength: 0.76 +/- 0.03 kN). Upon examining the thermo-mechanical analysis data, it was seen that the E value of the control sample was 8.08 MPa, higher than that of the all other samples. CONCLUSION. Although Valplast denture material has good mechanical strength, its elastic modulus is not high enough to meet the standard of PMMA materials.
AtıfWoS67OpenAlex110İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2016Scopus SJRQ1An outranking approach based on interval type-2 fuzzy sets to evaluate preparedness and response ability of non-governmental humanitarian relief organizations
Celik, Erkan; Gumus, Alev Taskin
After a disaster occurs, national and international non-governmental humanitarian relief organizations (NGOs), as well as the governmental humanitarian relief organizations (GOs), are involved in carrying out the humanitarian relief operations because of insufficiency in recourses such as lack of equipment and human resources. GOs and NGOs play a crucial role in preparedness and response to natural disasters, especially when available resources of them are not enough. The preparedness and response ability of GOs and NGOs aim to minimize the losses and number of affected people. Therefore, the preparedness and response ability of NGOs are becoming more important to support governmental relief activities. In this paper, a hybrid approach, that consists of interval type-2 fuzzy sets, AHP and PROMETHEE, is proposed to evaluate emergency preparedness and response ability performances of NGOs. The proposed hybrid approach is applied to NGOs in Turkey to evaluate their performances, and is conducted in three phases: (1) determination of critical success factors (CSFs) of humanitarian relief logistics management operations, (2) application of interval type-2 fuzzy AHP for obtaining importance weights of CSFs and (3) application of PROMETHEE based on interval type-2 fuzzy sets to evaluate preparedness and response abilities of NGOs. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
AtıfWoS44OpenAlex55İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ4Semi-invariant submanifolds of normal complex contact metric manifolds
Vanli, Aysel Turgut; Ünal, Inan
In this paper, we study on semi-invariant submanifolds of normal complex contact metric manifolds. We give the definition of such submanifolds and we obtain useful relations. Moreover, we give the integrability conditions of distributions.
