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Article Development of Resistant Starch Type-5 and Its Utilization in Cookie-Preparation(North University Center Baia Mare, 2025-11-30) Oskaybas-Emlek, Betul; Ozbey, Ayse; Kahraman, KevserThe objective of this study was the production of resistant starch type-5 (RS-5), its characterization, and utilization in cookie making. In first part of the study, the effects of starch-fatty acid complex formation (RS-5) between tapioca starch and lauric acid on the structure, digestibility, thermal and morphological properties of tapioca starch were investigated. X-ray diffraction revealed that the RS-5 had a V-type crystalline pattern. FT-IR analysis showed that a distinctive peak at 2846 cm-1 was only observed in RS-5. The resistant starch (RS) content of native starch increased from 22.76% to 28.02% with RS-5 formation. In the second part of the study, the RS-5 was added as a replacement for wheat flour with 10%, 20%, and 30% compared to control sample made with 100% wheat flour in cookie-making. The effects of RS-5 replacement of cookie samples on some physicochemical, estimated glycemic index (eGI) value, physical, and hardness properties were determined. Compared to control cookie, the cookie samples included RS-5 had lower hardness value, higher spread ratio. The eGI value of cookie samples was slightly decreased with the replacement with RS-5. The results demonstrated that the RS-5 has good potential for developing softer cookie with no adverse impact on eGI value.Article Assessment of the Quality of Tuffs in Central Anatolia, Turkey: A Quantitative Classification Approach(Acad Sci Czech Republic Inst Rock Structure & Mechanics, 2025-12-03) Koken, Ekin; Ince, IsmailThe growing global demand for dimension stones necessitates efficient and accurate evaluation methods to ensure their optimal use in various industries. To assess their suitability for various dimension stone applications, this study investigates tuffs from Central Anatolia, Turkey. For this purpose, the fundamental physical and mechanical properties of the tuffs were determined in laboratory studies, and a detailed durability assessment was conducted for each rock type. The analysis results indicate that most of the examined rocks are of low quality and more suitable for non-load-bearing applications. Based on the collected data, fuzzy clustering techniques were applied to develop a new classification system, categorising the tuffs into four classes (Class A-D) according to their potential applications. Additionally, a user-friendly MATLAB-based software tool was also developed to facilitate the implementation of the proposed classification system.Article Citation - WoS: 1Comprehensive Prediction of FBN1 Targeting Mirnas: A Systems Biology Approach for Marfan Syndrome(Galenos Publishing House, 2025-09-22) Orhan, M.E.; Demirci, Y.M.; Saçar Demirci, M.D.S.; Demirci, Muserref Duygu SacarObjective: Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic connective tissue disorder primarily caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene. Emerging evidence highlights the regulatory role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in modulating gene expression in MFS, but a systematic investigation into miRNAs targeting FBN1 is lacking. This study aimed to comprehensively identify miRNAs interacting with the FBN1 transcript to reveal potential molecular regulators and therapeutic targets. Methods: Human miRNA sequences were retrieved from miRBase (Release 22.1), and the canonical FBN1 transcript (RefSeq: NM_000138.5) was used for target prediction. Computational interaction analysis was conducted using the psRNATarget server with stringent parameters to detect potential miRNA binding sites. Expression profiles and disease associations of the top candidate miRNAs were further investigated through database integration and literature review. Results: Out of 2656 human mature miRNAs analyzed, 251 were predicted to bind FBN1, with the hsa-miR-181 family exhibiting the highest number of predicted interactions. Evidence from the literature highlighted dysregulation of hsa-miR-181 expression in MFS patients, suggesting a functional role in disease pathophysiology. Conclusion: This study identifies key members of the hsa-miR-181 family as post-transcriptional regulators of FBN1, offering new insights into miRNA-driven mechanisms in MFS. These findings support the potential of RNA-based diagnostics and therapeutic strategies targeting miRNA-FBN1 interactions. ©Copyright 2025 The Author.Article Citation - Scopus: 46Willingness to Pay for Renewable Electricity: A Contingent Valuation Study in Turkey(Elsevier Inc., 2019-12) Dogan, Eyup; Muhammad, IftikharRenewable energy sources are advised as an important alternative vehicle for dealing with a high rate of energy dependency and global warming. Turkey has also an ambitious national energy goal of minimizing energy import and producing 30% of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2023. However, it may not be easy to reach these goals. Willingness to Pay (WTP) thus plays a central role in directing appropriate policies for the country to realize its energy targets. This study reviews previous studies in the same literature as well as examines WTP of Turkish citizens for renewable electricity energy by using a stratified-sample and contingent valuation survey of 2500 households. The results from estimated models show that environmental conscience, membership to an environmental organization, age, education level, gender and income of households are significant determinants of WTP. In addition, the mean value of WTP for green electricity by Turkish households is estimated at around US$ 1 (with the exchange rate 5,3 TL/ US$) per month per household. A number of policy suggestions are further discussed. © 2023 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Why Is the Lack of Support for Women's Rights Appealing? Considering the Roles of Dispositional System-Justifying Motives and Ambivalent Sexism(American Psychological Association, 2024-11) Özdemir, Fatih; Tayyar, Merve; Topuz, ÖmerAlthough the women's rights movement has made various gains in recent years, there are many negative attitudes toward women and their rights in Turkey. This study aimed to examine the relationship between dispositional system-justifying motives and tendency to support women's rights and to test the mediating role of sexist attitudes in this relationship. A total of 530 Turkish adults participated in the online study, with a mean age of 26.20 years (SD = 5.56). The results show that people with high system justification motivation (including dispositional system-justifying motives, high death anxiety, low need for cognition, and high need for recognition) indicated stronger ambivalent sexism toward women (including hostile and benevolent sexist attitudes). In turn, people with ambivalent sexist attitudes had less willingness to support women's rights (considering attitudes toward women's disadvantaged position in society and awareness and support for the Istanbul Convention). © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 1Toward Sustainable Optoelectronics: Solution-Processed Quantum Dot Photodetector Fabrication Using a Surgical Blade(SPIE - Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2023-02-13) Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Aysenur; Mutluguen, Evren; Erdem, Talha; Yazlcl, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugün, EvrenFabrication of optoelectronic devices relies on expensive, energy-consuming conventional tools including chemical vapor deposition, lithography, and metal evaporation. Furthermore, the films used in these devices are usually deposited at elevated temperatures (> 300 degrees C) and under high vacuum, which necessitate further restrictions on the device fabrication. Developing an alternative technology would contribute to the efforts on achieving a sustainable optoelectronics technology. Keeping this in our focus, here we present a simple technique to fabricate visible photodetectors (PDs). These fully solution-processed and transparent metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) PDs employ silver nanowires (Ag NW) as the transparent electrodes replacing the indium-tin-oxide (ITO) commonly used in optoelectronic devices. By repeatedly spin coating Ag NWs on a glass substrate followed by the coating of zinc oxide nanoparticles, we obtained a highly conductive transparent electrode reaching a sheet resistance of 95 omega/? as measured by the four-probe method. Optical spectroscopy revealed that the transmittance of the Ag NW-ZnO films was 84% at 450 nm while the transmittance of the ITO films was 90% at the same wavelength. Following the formation of the conductive film, we scratched it using a heated surgical blade to open a gap. The scanning electron microscope images indicate that a gap of similar to 30 mu m is opened forming an insulating line. As the active layer, we drop-casted red-emitting CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) onto this gap to form a MSM PD. These visible QD-based PDs exhibited responsivities and detectivities up to 8.5 mA/W and 0.95 x 109 Jones, respectively at a bias voltage of 5 V and wavelength of 650 nm. These proof-of-concept PDs show that the environmentally friendly, low-cost, and energy-saving technique presented here can be an alternative to conventional, high-cost, and energy-hungry techniques while fabricating photoconductive devices.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1The Comparison of Fragility Curves of Moment-Resisting and Braced Frames Used in Steel Structures Under Varying Wind Load(Turkish Chamber Civil Engineers, 2025-03-01) Ozalp, Abdulkadir; Gokdemir, Hande; Ciftci, CihanIn this study, the performance of two different steel structure types (moment-resisting frame and braced frame) under wind loading was compared by addressing the fragility curves of these structure types. To perform this comparison, the dimensions of the members of these structural systems were first determined. Then, nonlinear static pushover analyses were conducted to assess the performance levels of each frame type. After applying these analyses, time-history analyses were performed with 100 different wind loads for each varying equivalent mean wind speed. Afterwards, the probability of exceeding the predetermined structural performance limits of the structure types was determined using Monte Carlo simulation method. Finally, the results of the simulation method were used to adapt the maximum likelihood estimation method to obtain the fragility curves of the structures. To conclude, it has been revealed that the material cost of the structure doubles when diagonal elements are used, but the wind speed required for a 100% collapse probability to occur in the braced frame is twice as high compared to the moment-resisting frame.Article Sustainable Conservation Through the Interrelations Between Rural Architecture and Life: The Case of Çomakdağ(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2025-06-24) Kurtulus, Vacide Betul; Guchan, Neriman Sahin; Şahin Güçhan, NerimanPurposeThe paper aims to propose a new approach to the sustainable conservation of rural heritage with the aim of understanding the relations between built environment and society. In the document "Concerning Rural Landscapes as Heritage" by ICOMOS-IFLA, it is argued that there is an interaction between daily life practices and the physical environment for production and cultural activities (ICOMOS, 2017). The main objective of the study is to underline the importance and necessity for this interaction continue for the sustainable conservation of rural areas.Design/methodology/approachThis paper investigates the relationship between the built environment and daily practices in Turkey's & Ccedil;omakdag Region, known for its significant rural architecture and enduring traditions. Through on-site investigation, the study explores the evolution of these relationships across various scales, including buildings, settlements and the region itself. This multi-scale approach aims to identify remaining cultural values and user needs.FindingsTraditional ways of life have undergone a transformation, impacting the interactions between inhabitants and their natural, agricultural and architectural spaces. The primary drivers of these changes are shifts in income sources, technological advancements and infrastructural developments within the settlements. While maintaining a connection between the built environment and daily life practices remains essential, contemporary living conditions and altered routines present challenges to this continuity.Originality/valueThis study builds on previous research on the & Ccedil;omakdag Region. Batur (2010) explored the region's architectural features, including colors and ornamentation. Kurtulus and G & uuml;& ccedil;han (2020) focused on Kizilaga & ccedil; village, examining typical house characteristics. This research offers a new perspective on rural heritage preservation. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the interrelationship between daily life and the built environment across various scales for sustainable conservation.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Strategic Investment in BIST100: A Machine Learning Approach Using Symbolic Aggregate Approximation Clustering(Univ Cincinnati industrial Engineering, 2025) Nalici, Mehmet Eren; Soylemez, Ismet; Unlu, RamazanThis study employs the Symbolic Aggregate Approximation (SAX) clustering method to enhance investor decision-making on the Borsa Istanbul (BIST100) by identifying companies exhibiting analogous stock movements. The data from 81 BIST100 companies over a three-year period has been analyzed, with a focus on risk minimization and strategic investment. The SAX method, integrated with a dendrogram, categorizes stocks into sector-based and non-sector-based clusters, providing insights for portfolio optimization. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in identifying relevant stock patterns across sectors, aiding in more informed investment decisions. This approach highlights the need for considering multiple factors in investment strategies, offering a new perspective on stock market analysis with advanced clustering techniques.Article Semi Analytical Study and Calculation of Magnetic Flux Density Created by Rectangularly Shaped Planar Coils With Rounded Corners(Springer int Publ Ag, 2025-04-25) Kilic, Veli Tayfun; Kavuncu, UmutIn this paper, magnetic flux density induced by a rectangularly shaped single-turn planar coil with rounded corners is investigated. Starting from Biot-Savart law analytical derivations are obtained and contributions of straight edges and rounded corners of a coil to a flux density at a point in a three-dimensional space are formulated. In the derived formula the magnetic flux density generated by a coil with rounded corners is expressed as a function of the coil's geometrical parameters including start and end points of the roundings together with the center of the circles that contain arcs at the corners and observation point coordinates. Magnetic flux density distribution of rectangular coils with different sizes and roundings at the corners were calculated on distinct planes by using the derived formula. Also, FEM based electromagnetic simulations and measurements were done for the same coils. The results obtained in the analytical calculations, FEM calculations and measurements are in a good agreement.
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