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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2
    High temperature effect on quasi-static and low velocity impact behaviors of advanced composite materials

    Karakuzu, Ramazan; Djele, Akim; Dogan, Akar

    In this study, the effect of ambient temperatures on the punch shear and low-velocity impact behavior of S2 glass fabric and carbon-kevlar hybrid fabric reinforced epoxy composites was investigated. The quasi-static tests (QST) were performed by using a Universal Shimadzu Tensile Testing Machine with various crosshead speeds. Low-velocity impact (LVI) tests were also carried out by using the CEAST Fractovis Plus impact test machine at different impact energies. Flat-nose impactors with a cylindrical punch diameter of 12.70 mm were mounted to the test machines. Both tests have been carried out at various temperatures. After the experiments, the load-displacement, the absorbed energy-impact energy/crosshead speed and punch shear strength graphs are plotted. From the obtained results it can be said that, in penetration cases of low-velocity impact and quasi-static tests, absorbed energy and punch shear strength values show similar behavior for hybrid carbon-kevlar/epoxy at each temperature except for 80 °C while these values are different from each other for S2 glass/epoxy at all temperatures.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Numerical evaluation of the coupled/uncoupled effectiveness of a fluid-solid-thermal multi-field model for a long-distance energy transmission pipeline

    Wang, Kang; Xie, Kai; Zhang, Hui; Qiang, Yujie; Du, Yanping; Xiong, Yaxuan; Zou, Zhenwei; Zhang, Mingbao; Zhong, Liqiong; Akkurt, Nevzat

    As the main component of energy transmission, long-distance energy transmission pipeline (LETP), whose safety problem is becoming more and more prominent with the development of the oil and gas transportation industry, is susceptible to the traffic loading, temperature loading, pressure loading and other loadings. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of LETP under the interaction of temperature loading and pressure loading are investigated. Based on the theory of multi-field coupling, the mathematical model of fluid-solid-thermal coupling of fluid-filled pipelines under the combined effect of temperature and pressure loadings is established and verified. Meanwhile, an equivalent model is proposed to accurately calculate the stress of any pipeline segment in LETP. The results show that the coupling of temperature loading and the pressure loading is significantly affected by the end-side constraints of the pipelines. For strong end-side constraint, the coupling effect of temperature and pressure loadings has a significant effect on the calculated equivalent stress. The difference between the stress solution under coupling effect and decoupling effect is above 30 MPa. However, for weak end-side constraints, the error is within 10 MPa. The equivalent stress can be approximated by the decoupling solution instead of the coupling solution.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ1
    COVID-19 safe campus evaluation for universities by a hybrid interval type-2 fuzzy decision-making model

    Baskak, Dilber; Ozbey, Sumeyye; Yucesan, Melih; Gul, Muhammet

    The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the whole world in recent years and has had devastating effects on all segments of society, has been one of the most important priorities. The Turkish Standards Institution has determined a checklist to contribute to developing safe and clean environments in higher education institutions in Turkey and to follow-up on infection control measures. However, this study is only a checklist that makes it necessary for decision-makers to make a subjective evaluation during the evaluation process, while the need to develop a more effective, systematic framework that takes into account the importance levels of multiple criteria has emerged. Therefore, this study applies the best-worst method under interval type-2 fuzzy set concept (IT2F-BWM) to determine the importance levels of criteria affecting the “COVID-19 safe campus” evaluation of universities in the context of global pandemic. A three-level hierarchy consisting of three main criteria, 11 sub-criteria, and 58 sub-criteria has been created for this aim. Considering the hierarchy, the most important sub-criterion was determined as periodic disinfection. The high contribution of the interval-valued type-2 fuzzy sets in expressing the uncertainty in the decision-makers’ evaluations and the fact that BWM provides criterion weights with a mathematical optimization model that produces less pairwise comparisons and higher consistency are the main factors in choosing this approach. Simple additive weighting (SAW) has also been injected into the IT2F-BWM to determine the safety level of any university campus regarding COVID-19. Thus, decision-makers will be better prepared for the devastating effects of the pandemic by first improving the factors that are relatively important in the fight against the pandemic. In addition, a threshold value will be determined by considering all criteria, and it will prepare the ground for a road map for campuses. A case study is employed to apply the proposed model, and a comparison study is also presented with the Bayesian BWM to validate the results of the criteria weights.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ2
    Towards the circular economy: Analysis of barriers to implementation of Turkey’s zero waste management using the fuzzy DEMATEL method

    Ayçin, Ejder; Kayapinar Kaya, Sema

    Zero waste has an important position in the circular economy model in terms of manufacturing recyclable products instead of products to be consumed quickly, reducing the amount of waste, developing and implementing recycling/reuse technologies, and thus ensuring resource efficiency. A zero-waste strategy is one of the basic steps to achieve the goal of the circular economy. The number of studies conducted on Turkey’s zero waste management strategies referring to the circular economy is quite limited. To fill this gap in the literature, this study aims to identify the potential barriers which have an important role in zero waste management practices in Turkey. Through a broad literature review and expert opinions, 12 key barriers for zero waste implementation in Turkey have been defined in view of circular economy principles. Then, fuzzy DEMATEL methodology is employed to examine which is the most influential barrier affecting zero waste management success and to identify the interdependence of these barriers. The results indicate that uncertainty of the goals and tactics relevant to the circular economy and lack of financial and economic aid are key causal barriers that affect Turkey’s zero waste management.

    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ3
    The epiphytic bryophyte succession of Buxus sempervirens forests in the Fırtına Valley, Rize (North Türkiye)

    Ezer, Tülay; Alataş, Mevlüt; Batan, Nevzat; Erata, Hüseyin

    In this study, the epiphytic bryophyte succession of the Buxus sempervirens L. forests in Fırtına Valley (Çamlıhemşin-Rize, North Türkiye), one of the nine biodiversity hotspots in Türkiye, was investigated. For this pur-pose, a total of 60 sampling plots were taken from the live trunks of B. sempervirens trees of different ages. Twenty-nine epiphytic bryophyte species were determined (24 mosses and 5 liverworts) within the sample plots. Also, six different life form types and four different habitat affinity categories were determined. Among them, the mat type life form is in first place with 34.4% and the cortico-saxicolous species are the most common with 51.7%. Two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) classified the epiphytic bryophyte communities on B. sempervirens trunks at the second level into two main clusters (A and B) and three sub-clusters (A1, B1 and, B2). Detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) axis 1 was interpreted as gradient along the height of the epiphytic habitat (from the lower base to the upper zone) on trunks and the DCA axis 2 was interpreted as gradient of moisture (from mesic to xeric). Exsertotheca crispa (Hedw.) S. Olsson, Enroth & D. Quandt was the species with the highest index of ecological significance (IES) value on the lower bases of the aged trees. Species diversity and epiphytic cover in the upper zones were lower than in the basal and middle zones in the study area. While Metzgeria furcata, (L.) Corda, Oxyrrhynchium hians (Hedw.) Loeske, Plagiothecium nemorale (Mitt.) A.Jaeger, and Radula lindenbergiana Gottsche ex C.Hartm were only found on old trees, Ctenidium molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. and Pseudoleskeella nervosa (Brid.) Nyholm were only found on middle-aged trees.

    • SDG 15 · Karasal Yaşam
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ1
    Problem- based learning in live online classes: Learning achievement, problem-solving skill, communication skill, and interaction

    Aslan, Alper

    The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of first aid training in live online classes using the problem-based learning approach on students' learning achievement, problem-solving skills, communication skill, and interaction. The pre-test and post-test quasi-experimental design with a control group was used in the quantitative dimension of the study. The study group was conducted with forty-five university students. While live online classes in the experimental group were carried out via the PBL approach, live online classes in the control group were traditionally carried out via teacher-based methods without any intervention. Zoom application was used in both groups during live online classes. Group work in the experimental group was conducted using breakout rooms. The process of data collection and the experimental procedure of the study was completed in six weeks. Within the scope of the study, courses took three 40 min periods every week. The Learning Achievement Test, the Perceived Problem-solving Skills Scale, the Communication Skills Scale, and the Online Course Interaction Level Determination Scale were used for data collection tools. The results of study show that students who attended live online classes using PBL had higher levels of learning achievement, problem-solving skills and live online class interaction than students who attended live online classes using teacher-based methods. No significant difference between the communication skills of the groups was observed.

    • SDG 4 · Nitelikli Eğitim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ3
    New exact solutions for the doubly dispersive equation using the improved Bernoulli sub-equation function method

    Dusunceli, Faruk; Celik, Ercan; Askin, Muzaffer; Bulut, Hasan

    In this study, the doubly dispersive equation is presented by the application of the improved Bernoulli sub-equation function method (IBSEFM). The doubly dispersive equation which is a nonlinear partial differential equation is transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equation using a wave transformation and then is solved by IBSEFM. Some new solutions are successfully constructed. All the obtained solutions in this study have been satisfied the doubly dispersive equation. In the present study, we have used Wolfram Mathematica 9 software for all of the computations and graphic plottings.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2
    Examination of contact problem between functionally graded punch and functionally graded layer resting on elastic plane

    Polat, Alper

    In this study, continuous contact problem in the functionally graded (FG) layer loaded with a FG flat punch resting on the elastic semi-infinite plane was analyzed by the finite element method (FEM). It was assumed that the shear modulus and density of the layer and punch varied according to exponentially throughout their depth. FG layer's weight was included to the problem and additionally all surfaces were considered as frictionless. Analysis of FG materials was performed with a special macro which was added to the ANSYS program. Firstly, the shear modulus of the punch was considered to be very rigid and the results of initial separation load (λcr) and distance (xcr) were compared with the analytical solution. Afterwards, results obtained from the contact analysis made according to the inhomogeneity parameters (β, γ) between FG punch-FG layer which had been unprecedented in the literature were discussed. As a result, FG punch's stress values at the punch edges where stress accumulations occurred were found to be smaller than the rigid punch. The security of the structure, longer life of the material and ease of production are directly related to the reduction of the stress values. The results obtained in this study are important in this respect. Also this work is the first study that investigates the effect of FG punch on the FG layer.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2023Scopus SJRQ4
    The Effect of the Health Literacy Levels of Teachers on Their Vaccine Hesitancy: The Example of Turkey

    Yeşiltepe, Akgün; Çal, Ayşe

    Teachers assume important responsibilities in improving the health literacy levels of the society. Health literacy and vaccination are important prerequisites for health protection and promotion. This study aimed to investigate the effect of teachers’ health literacy levels on their vaccine hesitancy. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The health literacy and vaccine hesitancy levels of the teachers were found to be moderate. A negative and weak significant relationship was observed between health literacy and vaccine hesitancy, indicating that as health literacy increases, vaccine hesitancy may decrease. In addition, it was revealed that general health perception and over-the-counter drug use are associated with health literacy, and age, income status, and place of residence are associated with vaccine hesitancy. The health literacy and vaccine hesitancy levels of teachers should be improved. As health literacy increases, vaccine hesitancy decreases, which is an important finding in terms of increasing the effectiveness of vaccination programs.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
    • SDG 4 · Nitelikli Eğitim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ3
    Decolorization of Remazol Brilliant Violet 5R and Brilliant Green dyes by Hypnum cupressiforme using response surface methodology-central composite design methodology: toxicity assessment studies by Daphnia magna

    Korkmaz, Volkan; Erguven, Gokhan Onder; Tanyol, Mehtap; Alatas, Mevlut; Yildirim, Numan

    This study is the first report that aims to optimize the removal of Remazol Brilliant Violet 5R (RBV 5R) and Brilliant Green (BG) from synthetic solutions using Hypnum cupressiforme samples from Abant Mountains of Bolu (Turkey) as biosorbent and to conduct toxicity evaluation studies of treated wastewater using Daphnia magna. Optimization was performed using central composite design under response surface methodology with the operational factors of dye concentration, H. cupressiforme dose, and process time. The optimal conditions for dye concentration, H. cupres-siforme dose, and process time obtained by the numerical analysis were 19.02 mg/L, 0.18 g/50 mL and 110.59 min for RBV 5R, while these values were 18.57 mg/L, 0.18 g/50 mL and 99.45 min for BG, respectively. At the optimum values, maximum RBV 5R and BG removal were achieved as 99.39% and 99.22%, respectively. The D. magna mortality rates showed that treatment with adsorption were sufficient to remove the complete toxicity of dyes especially for RBV 5R.

    • SDG 6 · Temiz Su ve Sanitasyon
    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Evaluation of the mechanical properties and durability of self-compacting alkali-activated mortar made from boron waste and granulated blast furnace slag

    Yön, Merve Şahin; Karataş, Mehmet

    The production of high-strength alkali-activated mortar and concrete by using waste materials instead of cement in order to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released to nature in cement production is an important study that attracts the attention of researchers. In this study, self-compacting alkali-activated mortar samples were produced using boron waste (BW) and granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). Prismatic samples of 40 × 40 × 160 mm and cubes of 50 × 50 × 50 mm were produced, in which 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% of BW were used. To achieve self-compacting alkali-activated mortar (SCAAM) slump-flow test method was conducted by per The European Federation of Specialist Construction Chemicals and Concrete Systems (EFNARC) guidelines. The samples prepared using Na2SiO3 (NS)/NaOH (NH) = 3.0 were exposed to oven curing at 60 °C and 100 °C for 3 days. The flexural and compressive strength (CS) values of 3, 28 and 90 days were obtained for the samples whose curing period was completed. According to the mechanical strength results, influence of capillary water absorption, porosity, water absorption and density and freeze-thaw from durability tests were carried out. After experimental tests, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) images were utilized to determine microstructures of the samples. As a result of the study, it was determined that the highest strengths were obtained at the curing temperature of 60 °C. Also, it was seen that mechanical strengths and durability decreased with the increase in the BW ratio in the mixtures.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
    • SDG 12 · Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ1
    Control of switched reluctance generator in wind power system application for variable speeds

    Omaç, Zeki; Cevahir, Ceren

    Switched reluctance generators (SRGs) come into prominence in other electrical machines with its simple structure, only stator winding, reliability, high fault tolerance and the possibility of working within wide speed range. These generators are used especially in wind power plants due to their ability to operate in variable speed range and applications of aviation and electric cars. In this study, the control of the SRG was performed. A simulation of SRG driver in Matlab/Simulink was performed and the real-time implementation control of SRG is carried out on DS1103 Ace kit digital signal processor to determine the performance of the SRG. The output voltage of the SRG is controlled by the proportional-integral (PI) voltage controller. As a result, the graphs of change in SRG phases currents and SRG output voltage were obtained according to different parameters. Simulation results compared with experimental results. Consequently, they overlap on experimental results.

    • SDG 7 · Erişilebilir ve Temiz Enerji
    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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    The protective effect of chrysin against carbon tetrachloride-induced kidney and liver tissue damage in rats

    Baykalir, Burcu Gul; Arslan, Aslihan Sur; Mutlu, Seda Iflazoglu; Parlak Ak, Tuba; Seven, Ismail; Seven, Pinar Tatli; Yaman, Mine; Gul, Huseyin Fatih

    The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective effects of chrysin on oxidative status and histological alterations against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver and kidney tissue in rats. The animals were randomly divided into four groups; the control, chrysin (100 mg/kg), CCl4 (0.5 ml/kg) and chrysin + CCl4 groups. Liver and kidney injuries were assessed by biochemical and histopathological examinations. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured in tissues. Serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), urea, and creatinine levels were also measured in blood samples. MDA, serum TNF-α, AST, ALT, urea, and creatinine levels (p < 0.05) were significantly higher, and SOD activity and GSH level were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the CCl4 group than in the control group. Treatment with chrysin in the chrysin + CCl4 group decreased MDA, AST, ALT, creatinine, and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05), and increased SOD activity, GSH levels (p < 0.05), and serum TNF-α levels (p < 0.05). In addition, body weight change (BWC) (p < 0.05) and feed intake (FI) were significantly lower (p < 0.001) in the CCl4 group than in the control group. Moreover, treatment with chrysin increased BWC and FI in the chrysin + CCl4 group compared with that in the CCl4 group. These findings also confirmed by histopathological examination. The chrysin treatment ameliorated the CCl4-induced biochemical and pathological alterations. These results demonstrated that chrysin provided amelioration on the rat liver and kidney tissues CCl4-induced injury by increasing the antioxidant activity.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ3
    The effect of crest shape on discharge coefficient at linear weirs; [Utjecaj oblika krune na koeficijent prelijevanja linearnih preljeva]

    Dogan, Yusuf; Kaya, Nihat

    A detailed experimental laboratory analysis of the effect of crest shape on the discharge coefficient of sharp-crested weirs is presented in the paper. The experiments were conducted for four different crest shapes. The experiments and analyses show that discharge capacity, and discharge coefficient in particular, are significantly affected by weir crest height. It is stated in conclusion that rounded crest shape has the highest discharge capacity. In practice, sharp crested weirs are generally preferred to other crest shapes due to construction facility, although the discharge coefficient values of sharp crested weirs are lower compared to rounded crest shape.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ1
    Mixed formulation for an easy and robust numerical computation of sorptivity

    Lassabatere, Laurent; Peyneau, Pierre-Emmanuel; Yilmaz, Deniz; Pollacco, Joseph; Fernández-Gálvez, Jesús; Latorre, Borja; Moret-Fernández, David; Di Prima, Simone; Rahmati, Mehdi; Stewart, Ryan D.

    Sorptivity is one of the most important parameters for the quantification of water infiltration into soils. proposed a specific formulation to derive sorptivity as a function of the soil water retention and hydraulic conductivity functions, as well as initial and final soil water contents. However, this formulation requires the integration of a function involving hydraulic diffusivity, which may be undefined or present numerical difficulties that cause numerical misestimations. In this study, we propose a mixed formulation that scales sorptivity and splits the integrals into two parts: the first term involves the scaled degree of saturation, while the second involves the scaled water pressure head. The new mixed formulation is shown to be robust and well-suited to any type of hydraulic function - even with infinite hydraulic diffusivity or positive air-entry water pressure heads - and any boundary condition, including infinite initial water pressure head, h→-∞. Lastly, we show the benefits of using the proposed formulation for modeling water into soil with analytical models that use sorptivity. Copyright:

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2
    THE TUNCELI IRON AGE AND HELLENISTIC SURVEY, 2021

    Erdoğan, Serkan; Çakirca, Düzgün; Özcan, Gizem NUR

    Carried out in the province of Tunceli since 2016, the ‘Tunceli Iron Age and Hellenistic Survey’ project is aimed at the discovery of new sites and acquisition of new data of mostly known archaeological remains that have not yet been researched thoroughly. During the final observation and documentation of the survey project’s 2021 season, two new archaeological sites were identified in the Tunceli region. The new archaeological sites in question are Masumu-Pak Fortress, which has traces of the Iron Age and the Middle Ages, and the Uzunçayır Necropolis, which should be dated to the Late Iron Age-Early Hellenistic Period. In addition, certain previously undescribed characteristics of the Gelin Odaları Necropolis, Aşağı Doluca, Rabat and Sağman Fortress settlements will be discussed in this paper. The article also includes an observation of medieval spolia artifacts used in traditional house building in the village of Til near Pertek.

  • MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ1
    A novel prediction model for durability properties of concrete modified with steel fiber and Silica Fume by using Hybridized GRELM

    Cemalgil, Selim; Gül, Enes; Onat, Onur; Yılmaz Aruntaş, Hüseyin

    The service life performance of conventional and modified concrete subjected to harsh climatic condition environment is directly related to durability properties of concrete like abrasion, freezing and thawing cycles. These properties are critical issues that should be predicted before performing experimental test. On this basis, the basic purpose of this paper is to predict the abrasion loss, freezing and thawing properties of concrete modified with silica fume (SF) and steel fiber (SFb) by using mix design and additional properties. From this point of view, a conducted experimental study was selected as a case study. In the control concrete (CC) mixtures, Portland cement, crushed stone aggregate, and superplasticizer (SP) were used in the selected experimental study. SP in concrete mixtures was used in the amounts of 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0% by weight of cement, and so modified concrete was produced with and without SFb according to the target strength of C25. Furthermore, SF and SFb were used in different amounts to modify the concrete. The SF was replaced with cement in the amounts of 7.5%, 10.0%, and 15.0%. In total, 16 different mix designs were prepared with different SP and SF ratios. In addition, SFb was added to all mixtures of designed concrete at a constant amount of 65 kg/m3. Additionally, a 16-mix design was prepared with SFb. Cumulatively, 32 different mix designs were prepared for the experimental study. Tests on the fresh, hardened, and life-cycle performance properties of the concrete were conducted. As for the metaheuristic part of this study, on the basis of the available experimental data, life-cycle performance parameters of the concrete modified with SF and SFb are predicted by using single and hybrid generalized extreme learning machine methods. Eight different data sets were generated with gradually extended input data. Two different outputs were considered: abrasion resistance (AL) and freezing/thawing (FT). Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithms were used to produce binary and ternary hybrid methods. Four different models were proposed as listed: single use of Generalized Extreme Learning Machine (GRELM), binary use of GRELM-PSO, and GRELM-GWO. Finally, PSO and GWO were hybridized and integrated into GRELM. Two quality indicators, namely Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and correlation of determination (R2), were considered to see the performance of the prediction. The results showed that the proposed ternary prediction model composed of GRELM-PSO-GWO provided more accurate results in all sets from 74% to 91% by extending input parameters, even if complicated parameters are inserted in as an input to the data set.

    • SDG 9 · Sanayi, Yenilikçilik ve Altyapı
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2
    Cellular responses of spirlin Alburnoides bipunctatus spermatozoa exposed to Bisphenol A: Biochemical response and sperm quality alterations evaluation

    Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kutluyer, Filiz; Çakir Sahilli, Yeliz; Aksu, Önder

    Plastics are one of the global environmental problems owing to their highest production. Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in the manufacturing of plastics including polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride and resins. In particular, aquatic ecosystems are adversely affected by the occurrence of micropollutants. In addition, BPA as a typical endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) seriously influences androgenic activity and reproduction of aquatic organisms, particularly fish as non-target organism. In toxicological assays, sperm cells can be used as a potential tool for reliable and practical assessment. For these reasons, sperm cells were exposed to lower concentrations (0 µg/L, 0.5 µg/L, 1.25 µg/L, 2.5 µg/L and 5 µg/L) of BPA and the study focused on BPA-induced oxidative stress. The enzymatic [glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD)] activities and lipid peroxidation (MDA) were analyzed in spermatozoa. The study findings showed that the activities of SOD and GSH-Px were significantly decreased by BPA but lipid peroxidation (MDA) and CAT acticity increased. Notably, the percentage and duration of motile sperm cells decreased. Collectively, spermatozoa clearly showed the sensitivity even at extremely low concentrations. This is first report to assess the impact of BPA on sperm cells of spirlin Alburnoides bipunctatus.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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    Statistical evaluation of chromosomes of some Lathyrus L. taxa from Turkey

    Genç, Hasan; Yildirim, Bekir; Açar, Mikail; Çetin, Tolga

    In this study, a statistical analysis was performed on mitotic metaphase chromosomes of 26 Lathyrus taxa, four of which are endemic. ANOVA, correlation analysis, PCA and cluster analysis were performed to determine the relationships between taxa based on chromosomal criteria. The morphological similarities of plant taxa and chromosomal statistics results may not be always parallel to each other. According to the findings obtained as a result of analysis, the following taxa, which are close to each other were determined: L. hirsutus-L. odoratus, L. brachypterus var. haussknechtii-L. phaselitanus, L. stenophyllus-L. chloranthus, L. gorgoni var. gorgoni-L. nissolia-L. pratensis, L. tuberosus-L. annuus.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ3
    Influence of cross-section geometry on air demand ratio in high-head conduits with a radial gate

    Aydin, Alp Bugra; Baylar, Ahmet; Ozkan, Fahri; Tuna, Muhammed Cihat; Ozturk, Mualla

    When the gate of a high-head conduit is partly opened, negative pressure draws the air in through the air vent. Air that is entrained into the water is instantly forced downstream in the form of air bubbles. When studies on high-head gated conduits were examined, it was determined that the air demand ratio varied depending on many hydraulic and geometric parameters. This work has focused on determining the effect of conduit cross-section geometry on the air-demand ratio. A series of experiments were carried out on high-head radial gated conduits having different cross-section geometries. Experimental results showed that conduit cross-section geometry had an important effect on the air demand ratio especially in small gate opening rates. Further, design equations for the air demand ratio are presented relating the air demand ratio to Froude number, gate opening rate, and the ratio of gate opening to conduit length.

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