A case study on PV-aided net zero-energy building: the daycare in IKCU

Loic Rebnodji DJANA

At the core of our growing societies, energy supply stands as one of the major concerns today, and it will be an inevitable challenge for our near future. As the nations are looking to find solutions for the transition from fossil fuels – depleting at a high rate – to alternative energy sources, solar energy through PV cells is getting attention as an affordable and easily implemented option especially for power supply in commercial and residential buildings.

Synthesis and Design of Graphene-Based Nanostructure as an Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing Material

Gülperi Feyza YAVUZ

The progress of electronic information technology brings along some problems caused by electromagnetic (EM) waves. For this reason, electromagnetic absorber materials have drawn attention recently for application areas such as electronic, defense stealth technology, and satellite communication systems.

Development of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Based Flexible Screen-Printed Disposable Electrodes for Sensor Applications

Submitted to the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes and diseases caused by diabetes. As a result of the statistical studies carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people suffering from diabetes was 108 million in 1980, then it was increased to 422 million in 2014. Diabetes is increasing rapidly, particularly in underdeveloped and developing countries and it was predicted that 1.5 million people died because of it only in 2019 (WHO, 2021).

Controlling the Motion of Capillary Driven Interfaces in Channels with Chemical Heterogeneity

Mehmet Alptuğ Boylu

The use of self-driven fluids (e.g., droplets, capillary flows) attracts many researchers as the external driving mechanisms are diminished or eliminated. The contact angle hysteresis generates a driving force (a pressure difference across interfaces). This pressure depends on the interaction with the solid substrates and is controlled if one varies the surface energy of the walls. Self-transport and manipulation of interfaces play an important role in the development of microfluidic devices, self-cleaning, water harvesting and heat transfer enhancement. In this study, we search for the effect ...Daha fazlası

Dynamics of Axisymmetric Drops Impacting onto Heterogeneous Surfaces

Atalay SEÇER

The way a droplet behaves when it lands on a surface depends on the characteristics of the surface and the flow conditions of the droplet. It can deposit, rebound, splash, etc. There is delimited research on how surface roughness and chemical composition affect the deformation of droplets upon impact, in comparison to the studies done on smooth surfaces. Our model uses two-phase flow to simulate the axisymmetric motion of droplets over surfaces with heterogeneities by combining the Navier-Stokes equations for motion with the Cahn-Hilliard equation for tracking the phase-field. We integrate the ...Daha fazlası

Classification of Hand Gestures Using Time-Frequency Analysis and Different Artificial Intelligence Methods

Deniz Hande Kısa

Hand gesture-based systems are one of the most effective technological advances. Surface electromyography (sEMG) is utilized as a popular input data for gesture classification with elevated accuracy and advanced control capability. In this thesis, which is based on the classification performance of Hilbert-Huang spectrum (HHS) images obtained from Hilbert Huang Transform (HHT) of the sEMG of the gestures, an evaluation of the results of artificial intelligence (AI) methods on hand gesture classification using HHS image is presented.

Finite Element Analysis-Based Pre-operative Planning Applications of Tooth, Tibia, and Femur Bones

Samet Çıklaçandır

Ameliyat öncesi planlama veya eğitimde, zorlu cerrahi operasyonları kolaylaştırmak için 3D modelleme ve kişiye özgü kemik modeli kullanılabilir. Bu prosedür, 3D baskı ve simülasyonların gelişmesi nedeniyle daha etkili ve uygulanabilir hale geldi. Bunun yanında, sonlu elemanlar analizi (SEA) mekanik analiz sonuçlarına yakınsayarak kemik modellerinin ve çeşitli tıbbi ekipmanların oluşturulmasını daha hızlı ve daha güvenilir hale getirebilir. Fakat, simülasyonların ve mekanik testlerin modeller üzerindeki etkisi hala tartışmalıdır. Bu sebeple bu çalışmada femur başı ve medial malleol olmak üzere ...Daha fazlası

Enhanced Anti-Cancer Photodynamic Activity with Photobiomodulation Therapy at Different Wavelengths

Büşra Sirek

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive therapy that induces photochemical reactions for treating many diseases including cancer using the advantages of light. It is based on the interaction of light at a specific wavelength and light-sensitive chemical which does not have dark toxicity. Thus, PDT is an anticancer therapeutic modality yielding cancer cell death. As with other anticancer therapies, some drawbacks reduce or limit the efficacy of PDT. To eliminate the disadvantages resulting in increased efficacy of PDT, it is combined with other anticancer treatment methods. Together use of ...Daha fazlası

GIS-Based Real Estate Legislation Information System Design: The Case of İzmir, Foça

Mert Kayalık

Dünya nüfusunun 2025 yılında 8.5 milyara, 2050 yılında ise 9.7 milyara ulaşacağı tahmin edilmektedir. Bahsedilen nüfus artışından kaynaklı gelecekte arazinin daha yoğun kullanılacağı öngörülmektedir. Bu sebeple sınırlı ve yenilenemeyen arazinin yönetimi bir zorunluluktur. Söz konusu arazinin yönetiminden bahsederken, bütünleşik parçası durumundaki taşınmazların (ör. Bina, parsel) ve bu taşınmazlara ilişkin mevzuatın (ör. Yasa, yönetmelik) yönetimi de planlanması gereken diğer hususlardandır. Geçmişten günümüze taşınmaz, sahip olduğu ekonomik değerden dolayı vatandaşlar için bir gelir k ...Daha fazlası

The Current Situation of the Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions In Europe: Case of Türkiye, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania and Spain

As the editor of this book, I am honored to present the output of Multicultural Classrooms: Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Erasmus+ project. This project, set against the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, stands as a guiding light for academic exploration. It underscores our collective commitment to understanding and promoting diversity within educational settings. In a world that's more interconnected than ever, multicultural classrooms are not just a part of higher education; they are at its very core. This project takes us on a journey across several European ...Daha fazlası

Mongolia: social and economic issues

Along with the interest in general Turkish history, the interest in the history, language and culture of the Mongols has also increased; researchers who prefer this field as a field of specialization have increased. Especially in recent years, Turkish and Mongolian academics have carried out joint studies, workshops and conferences in the field of history, language and culture, and shared them with the scientific world. This historical interest in the Mongols and the geography of Mongolia has also triggered the interest in the contemporary life, social and economic situation of Mongolia. Izmir ...Daha fazlası

Family Needs in Intensive Care: Comparison of Family-Nurse Perceptions

AYŞE AKBIYIK

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the importance level of the needs of family members according to the perceptions of family members and nurses, and the satisfaction level of these needs. Material and Method: The research was carried out in the internal medicine and intensive care units of a university hospital. 100 family members and 105 nurses were participated. Critical Care Family Needs Inventory was used to determine the importance and satisfaction levels of the family members ‘needs. Results: According to the "Critical Care Family Needs Inventory", the needs of family ...Daha fazlası