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    Harnessing Raw Materials in Cement Plants for the Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026-04-06) Atasever, Muhammet; Erdogan, Sinan Turhan
    Reliance on kaolinite clay in limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) can create availability issues. This study compared a kaolinitic clay obtained from an industrial pit with four other clays used as sources of silica in cement plants, exploring their potential for LC3 production. Three cements were prepared; gray, white, and a composite cement with slag, to investigate the interaction and synergy between the clinker and clay in LC3. Inert quartz was used to replace the clay, limestone, or both components of the mixtures, to evaluate their separate and combined effects on strength, mineralogy, and heat evolution. Several of the LC3 mortars made with the non-kaolinite clays had higher 1-7 d strengths, by up to 60 %, than the LC3 with gray cement and kaolinite which reached similar to 48 MPa strength at 28 d). Carboaluminate formation depends on clinker type, while its quantity is influenced more by the type of calcined clay.
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    A Conceptual Framework for Social Sustainability in Facade Design
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026-04-04) Utkan, Muharrem Melih; Metin, Buket
    This research examines how participatory design can be used to bring social sustainability principles into the facade design industry, where technical and economic priorities often dominate. Drawing on a review of literature and five semi-structured interviews with architects, facade consultants, and facade system designers in Türkiye, the study identifies recurring gaps in timing, collaboration, and responsibility that limit the consideration of social sustainability criteria. These gaps are then used as the basis for a conceptual framework that maps social sustainability principles across the phases of facade design and specifies points where participatory methods could make a difference. The conceptual framework is intended as an exploratory step: it does not offer universal rules, but a structured way of thinking about where and how participation can be introduced in a fragmented and highly technical design process. The contribution lies in extending participatory design research into a specialized design industry context and showing how social sustainability can be translated from broad principles into practical interventions. While the study is based on a small sample and situated within the Turkish industry, the approach points to opportunities for further testing and adaptation in other design environments where collaboration is limited and social concerns remain underdeveloped.
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    Seismic Site Classification via Vs30 and SPT-N Values in Antakya City, Türkiye
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026-01-22) Alosman, Salama Omar; Akin, Muge K.; Cabalar, Ali Firat
    The paper presents an assessment for the seismic site classification (SSC) in Antakya city located in southern central T & uuml;rkiye, strongly affected by three destructive earthquakes of 7.7 Mw took place in Pazarcik (Kahramanmaras) on February 6, 2023, 7.6 Mw took place in Elbistan (Kahramanmaras) on February 6, 2023, and 6.4 Mw took place in Defne (Hatay) on February 20, 2023. The V-S30 and SPT-N values have been used to identify the SSC in the region with respect to the provisions recommended by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance (Eurocode 8), and Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBEC). The values of SPT-N were recorded from the field works that include 630 boreholes in the top 30 m, whilst the V-S30 was calculated through the multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method performed at 977 different locations across the region. The results showed that approximately 51% and 44% of soils in the city of Antakya has been classified as Class C and Class D, respectively, in accordance with the NEHRP and TBEC, whilst 52% and 44% of the same region has been classified as Class B and Class C, respectively, in accordance with the Eurocode 8. Furthermore, a newly proposed correlation as well as already available ones between the V-S30 and SPT-N values have been presented comparatively by an extensive series of GIS maps produced in order to have a much clear understanding on the various soil types in Antakya. Evidently, the results of this research should be of a great significance for researchers and practitioners working on the earthquake-resistant structures, prediction of ground movements, and in seismic risk assessments.
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    Citation - WoS: 7
    Citation - Scopus: 7
    Very High Early Strength Calcium Aluminate Based Binary and Ternary Cementitious Systems: Properties, Hydration and Microstructure
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023-06-16) Saydan, Murat; Keskin, Ulku Sultan; Uzal, Burak
    Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) is a cement type that has superior properties such as rapid strength gain, high resistance to high temperatures and harmful chemicals. However, the result of the using of CACs in the production of structural elements occur strength decreases at later ages as a result of a series of chemical reactions called 'conversion reactions' seen in these cements. In this study, the hydration kinetics and the crystalline and amorphous structures formed as a result of hydration were investigated in CAC containing different amounts and types of main oxides-based binary and ternary systems. Considering the results obtained, the main hydration product seen in these specimens was ettringite. Unlike many studies in the literature, metastable structures which cause conversion reactions, such as CAH(10), C(2)AH(8), have not been observed. Instead of conversion of the phases, ettringite needles were became thin and elongate which causes the paste structure porous and thus causing expansion and strength reduction at the later stages of hydration in some mixtures produce high amounts of ettringite. On the other hand, it is understood that the formation of stratlingite was limited strength decreases in systems where high silica fume is used.
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    Citation - WoS: 14
    Citation - Scopus: 15
    Triterpenoids and Steroids Isolated from Anatolian Capparis Ovata and Their Activity on the Expression of Inflammatory Cytokines
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020-01-01) Gazioglu, Isil; Semen, Sevcan; Acar, Ozden Ozgun; Kolak, Ufuk; Sen, Alaattin; Topcu, Gulacti
    Context CapparisL. (Capparaceae) is grown worldwide. Caper has been used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases including rheumatism, kidney, liver, stomach, as well as headache and toothache. Objective To isolate and elucidate of the secondary metabolites of theC. ovataextracts which are responsible for their anti-inflammatory activities. Materials and methods Buds, fruits, flowers, leaves and stems ofC. ovataDesf. was dried, cut to pieces, then ground separately. From their dichloromethane/hexane (1:1) extracts, eight compounds were isolated and their structures were elucidated by NMR, mass spectroscopic techniques. The effects of compounds on the expression of inflammatory cytokines in SH-SY5Y cell lines were examined by qRT-PCR ranging from 4 to 96 mu M. Cell viability was expressed as a percentage of the control, untreated cells. Results This is a first report on isolation of triterpenoids and steroids fromC. ovatawith anti-inflammatory activity. One new triterpenoid ester olean-12-en-3 beta,28-diol, 3 beta-pentacosanoate (1) and two new natural steroids 5 alpha,6 alpha-epoxycholestan-3 beta-ol (5) and 5 beta,6 beta-epoxycholestan-3 beta-ol (6) were elucidated besides known compounds; oleanolic acid (2), ursolic acid (3), beta-sitosterol (4), stigmast-5,22-dien-3 beta-myristate (7) and bismethyl-octylphthalate (8). mRNA expression levels as EC(10)of all the tested seven genes were decreased, particularly CXCL9 (19.36-fold), CXCL10 (8.14-fold), and TNF (18.69) by the treatment of 26 mu M of compound1on SH-SY5Y cells. Discussion and conclusions Triterpenoids and steroids isolated fromC. ovatawere found to be moderate-strong anti-inflammatory compounds. Particularly, compounds1and3were found to be promising therapeutic agents in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    The Impact of Knitted Linked Seams on Comfort and Friction Perception
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024-08-29) Temel, Mevra; Scott, Eleanor; Cain, Rebecca; Johnson, Andrew A.
    Friction from knitted clothing can cause discomfort and skin issues, underscoring the importance of tactile comfort for wearers. Seamless knitted garments are assumed to be comfortable to wear, yet there is little understanding of their tactile comfort in comparison to linked seams - the most common form of knitted garment. This novel study examines the influence of a garments knitted structural architecture on clothing comfort and wearability by investigating skin friction and tactile perception across ten body regions in both male and female participants, using two commonly utilised materials and seam designs: cotton and merino wool with plain and linked seams. The impact of seam design and regional factors on skin friction and tactile perception was analysed, revealing varying levels across tested body regions. Removing seams exposed a greater surface area to skin contact, leading to higher perceived friction levels. As such, structural elements in knitted garments enhance wearer comfort. Seamless knitwear manufacturing offers a more environmentally conscious option compared to traditional cut-and-sew processes. This study investigated the impact of knitted garment material and structure on wearer comfort by analysing skin friction and tactile perception across ten upper body regions. Removing seams increased garment-to-skin contact leading to wearer discomfort.
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    Citation - WoS: 8
    Citation - Scopus: 11
    The Ascent of Geopolitics: Scientometric Analysis and Ramifications of Geopolitical Risk
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2022-04-18) Aysan, Ahmet Faruk; Polat, Ali Yavuz; Tekin, Hasan; Tunali, Ahmet Semih
    In recent years, geopolitical risk (GPR) has been a crucial factor in investment decisions and stock markets. Therefore, we explore the research on the GPR by employing bibliometric and scientometric analytical techniques. We find 366 scientific contributions in December 2021 from the Scopus database by searching 'Geopolitical risk' in abstracts, keywords, and titles. Our findings show that GPR research has gained momentum in the last three years. Specifically, the journal Defence and Peace Economics has one of the highest numbers of research and citation on GPR. Authors in Asia also dominate the GPR literature. Overall, this study contributes to the literature by presenting the existing research that may give new insights for prospective studies in GPR.
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    Citation - WoS: 1
    One-Story Three-Dimensional Frame Structures Behavior Strengthened With External Shear Wall Under Cyclic Loading: An Experimental Study
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021-08-22) Kucukgoncu, Hurmet; Altun, Fatih
    In this study, the seismic behaviors of strengthened three-dimensional frames, as in real-life structures, are presented. Three reinforced concrete (RC) frames, containing common structural deficiencies were constructed to represent existing older structures. The bare, damaged, and undamaged frames, strengthened by RC external shear walls with steel tie beams, were tested under a reversed cyclic load. The experimental results indicated that strengthening by external shear walls made significant contributions to the frames in lateral strength, stiffness, and energy dissipation capacity. This proposed method appears to be an efficient technique for strengthening structures in an effective, economical, and practical way.
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    Citation - WoS: 20
    Citation - Scopus: 26
    Medical Infrared Thermal Image Based Fatty Liver Classification Using Machine and Deep Learning
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023-01-10) Ozdil, Ahmet; Yilmaz, Bulent
    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) causes accumulation of excess fat in the liver affecting people who drink little to no alcohol. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is an aggressive form of fatty liver disease (inflammation in the liver), may progress to cirrhosis and liver failure. Liver function tests, ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to help diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage. In this study, the feasibility of medical infrared thermal imaging (MITI) in automatic detection of NAFLD was investigated, and 167 MITI images (44 positive) from 32 patients (7 positive) were evaluated using image processing and classification methods. Convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures and texture analysis methods were used in the feature selection phase. After feature selection and binary classification, the highest values from different setups for recall, f-score, specificity, accuracy, and area-under-curve (AUC) were 1.00, 1.00, 0.83, 1.0, 0.94, and 0.92, respectively. The highest values were achieved by CNN based methods on different datasets, however, texture analysis method performed lower. Here, it is shown that some of the CNN architectures have high potential on extracting features from thermal images. Finally, machine and deep learning approaches can be combined in detecting NAFLD using infrared thermal images.
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    Citation - WoS: 6
    Citation - Scopus: 6
    Low-Speed Bending Impact Behaviour of Adhesively Bonded Dissimilar Single-Lap Joints
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2021-10-11) Atahan, M. Gokhan; Apalak, M. Kemal
    This study investigates the low-speed bending impact behaviour of adhesively bonded dissimilar single-lap joints and the effects of both strength and plastic deformation capability of adherend material on adhesive failure. Dissimilar adhesive single-lap joint specimens, such as Al 2024-T3 (top adherend)-Al 5754-0 (bottom) and Al 5754-0 (top)-Al 2024-T3 (bottom), were tested at two impact energy levels (3 and 11 J) for two overlap lengths (25 and 40 mm). The progressive failure analysis of the adhesive layer was also conducted by the non-linear explicit finite element method. The adhesive layer was modelled with a 3D cohesive layer along with the upper and lower adhesive interfaces and a non-linear continuum adhesive region between two cohesive layers. The continuum adhesive region had elasto-plastic adhesive properties whilst the cohesive layers obeyed 3D cohesive rules. The experimental and predicted contact force-time, contact force-displacement diagrams, axial separation lengths of the failed adhesive region, permanent deflection of the bonded region, fracture surfaces were in good agreement. The strength and plastic deformation capability of adherend materials and impact energy levels affected the progressive adhesive failure behaviour. The proposed finite element model was successful reasonably in predicting the initiation and propagation of the adhesive failure.