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A Bi-Objective Integrated Mathematical Model For Blood Supply Chain: Case Of Turkish Red Crescent
(Amer inst Mathematical Sciences-aims, 2023) Satir, Benhur; Satır, Benhür; Yolcu, Vahdi; 54700; Endüstri Mühendisliği
Various criteria feature in blood supply chain (BSC) designs, where cost-based and time-based are the most commonly found in the literature. In the current study, total annual cost is used together with a new time-based objective. The total time spent in the transportation of blood products is considered as time lost, and weight is given to that time according to the product amount and then normalized with respect to shelf life. In using cost and time objectives, we developed a bi-objective mixed-integer mathematical programming model for the BSC of Turkish Red Crescent (TRC, the singular authority controlling BSC throughout Turkey), including collection, production, and distribution echelons, and also considering bag-type decisions for whole-blood collection. The objective of the study was to propose a BSC design model and solution approach. With all real-life TRC instances resolved optimally, a linear programming relaxation-based heuristic was developed for large-scale problem sizes. Real-life data were obtained from the TRC and the remainder from open-to-public sources. The study's main finding is that cost and time objectives alone produce significantly different designs, whilst using them together to form efficient-frontier solutions for decision-makers adds practical value.
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A Comparative Evaluation Of Popular Search Engines On Finding Turkish Documents For A Specific Time Period
(Univ Osijek, Tech Fac, 2017) Bitirim, Yiltan; Görür, Abdül Kadir; Gorur, Abdul Kadir; 107251; Bilgisayar Mühendisliği
This study evaluates the popular search engines, Google, Yahoo, Bing, and Ask, on finding Turkish documents by comparing their current performances with their performances measured six years ago. Furthermore, the study reveals the current information retrieval effectiveness of the search engines. First of all, the Turkish queries were run on the search engines separately. Each retrieved document was classified and precision ratios were calculated at various cut-off points for each query and engine pair. Afterwards, these ratios were compared with the six years ago ratios for the evaluations. Besides the descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis H statistical tests were used in order to find out statistically significant differences. All search engines, except Google, have better performance today. Bing has the most increased performance compared to six years ago. Nowadays: Yahoo has the highest mean precision ratios at various cut-off points; all search engines have their highest mean precision ratios at cut-off point 5; dead links were encountered in Google, Bing, and Ask; and repeated documents were encountered in Google and Yahoo.
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A Comparative Study of Effects of Additive Particle Size and Content on Wetting Behavior and Brazing Performance of C/SiC Composite
(Springer, 2023) Saltik, Simge; Esen, Ziya; Esen, Ziya; Dericioglu, Arcan F.; 52373; Ortak Dersler Bölümü
This study has focused on the influence of size and content of SiC particle incorporation on the wetting behavior of the Ticusil brazing filler alloy and on its brazing performance in C/SiC composite/Ti6Al4V alloy joints. The effect of the size and content of additive SiC particles on the variation of molten brazing filler alloy contact angle was recorded at various brazing time and temperatures. Moreover, the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of the additive containing C/SiC composite/Ti6Al4V alloy joints produced by the brazing method were investigated. The contact angles in both brazing filler alloys containing nano- and micro-sized SiC particles exhibited a sudden decrease with time during isothermal holding as observed in as-received brazing filler alloys. As the quantity of the SiC particles increased in the brazing alloy, the recorded contact angle values including the final, stable contact angle increased, while the time for the drastic contact angle change also increased remarkably. Compared to as-received counterparts, the addition of 2 wt.% nano-sized SiC and 1 wt.% micro-sized SiC particles improved the shear strength of the joints by 35 and 8%, respectively. Although the recorded contact angle values were close to each other in brazing alloys containing SiC particles with different sizes (37 and 42 degrees for 1 wt.% micro-sized and 2 wt.% nano-sized additions), higher increment was achieved in the mechanical performance of the joints with nano-sized SiC additive due to more homogeneous reinforcement effect of the nanoparticles. The results indicated that the optimum brazing filler alloy contact angle for the highest shear strength is similar to 40 degrees for both nano- and micron-sized additive containing Ticusil filler alloy.
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A Comparative Study of Multiple Regression and Machine Learning Techniques for Prediction of Nanofluid Heat Transfer
(Asme, 2022) Kocak, Eyup; Türkoğlu, Haşmet; Ayli, Ece; Turkoglu, Hasmet; 283455; 265836; 12941; Makine Mühendisliği
The aim of this article is to introduce and discuss prediction power of the multiple regression technique, artificial neural network (ANN), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy interface system (ANFIS) methods for predicting the forced convection heat transfer characteristics of a turbulent nanofluid flow in a pipe. Water and Al2O3 mixture is used as the nanofluid. Utilizing fluent software, numerical computations were performed with volume fraction ranging between 0.3% and 5%, particle diameter ranging between 20 and 140 nm, and Reynolds number ranging between 7000 and 21,000. Based on the computationally obtained results, a correlation is developed for the Nusselt number using the multiple regression method. Also, based on the computational fluid dynamics results, different ANN architectures with different number of neurons in the hidden layers and several training algorithms (Levenberg-Marquardt, Bayesian regularization, scaled conjugate gradient) are tested to find the best ANN architecture. In addition, ANFIS is also used to predict the Nusselt number. In the ANFIS, number of clusters, exponential factor, and membership function (MF) type are optimized. The results obtained from multiple regression correlation, ANN, and ANFIS were compared. According to the obtained results, ANFIS is a powerful tool with a R-2 of 0.9987 for predictions.
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A Comparison of Iterative Fourier Transform Algorithms for Image Quality Estimation
(Optical Soc Japan, 2018) Alsaka, Dina Yaqoob; Arpali, Caglar; Arpali, Serap Altay; 20809
A comparison was established between two iterative Fourier transform algorithms (IFTAs), such as the original Gerchberg-Saxton (GS) and the mixed-region amplitude freedom (MRAF) algorithms, for the hologram reconstruction of different target images through the full reference image quality estimation (IQE) and pixel homogeneity in the Fourier plane presented theoretically and experimentally. The comparison was applied depending upon both algorithms based on a computer-generated hologram (CGH) implemented utilizing a reflective phase-modulated liquid-crystal spatial light modulator (LC-SLM) to obtain the digital kinoform holograms of the desired intensity distributions. These digital holograms were applied to reconstruct the intensity patterns for 852 nm, which represents a laser beam source. The theoretical and experimental results of the reconstructed patterns obtained using the MRAF algorithm were found to be smoother and better than the patterns obtained using the GS algorithm. Unmodulated light beam (dc term) is removed from the reconstructed patterns attributed to digital kinoform holograms of MRAF algorithm as an alternative to the theoretical and experimental results without using any additional optic equipment at the light path. Moreover, this paper discussed the full reference objective quality estimations, such as mean square error (MSE), peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), structural content (SC), normalized absolute error (NAE), normalized cross correlation (NK), and homogeneity of pixels, through the contrast (Cont) and inverse difference moment (IDM) for numerical and experimental results. According to the two desired intensity distributions processed theoretically and experimentally, the results of MRAF algorithm were found to be in the highly accurate recovered phase, the quality of image was enhanced, and the dc term was decreased. Image quality estimation of full reference objective relay on the feedback algorithms experimental attestation has not been implemented yet.
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A Comparison of Radiation Shielding of Stainless Steel With Different Magnetic Properties
(Vinca inst Nuclear Sci, 2014) Calik, Adnan; Karakaş, Mustafa Serdar; Akbunar, Sahin; Ucar, Nazim; Yilmaz, Nihat; Karakas, Mustafa Serdar; Akkurt, Iskender; 48915; Malzeme Bilimi ve Mühendisliği
The radiation shielding properties of three different stainless steels have been investigated. For this purpose, linear attenuation coefficients at photon energy levels of 662 keV and 1250 keV have been measured. The obtained results showed that ferritic stainless steel was more capable in stopping the high energy photons than its non-magnetic counterpart.
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A literature survey: Is it necessary to develop a new software development methodology for virtual reality projects?
(Graz Univ Technolgoy, inst information Systems Computer Media-iicm, 2017) Güleç, Ulaş; Gulec, Ulas; Yilmaz, Murat; Yılmaz, Murat; Isler, Veysi; 47439; Bilgisayar Mühendisliği; Yazılım Mühendisliği
Software development is a complex human endeavour with high failure rates. Although a variety of software development methodologies have been proposed to improve the software development process, there is no universal model for all software development organizations. Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging trend especially for the gaming industry, which should prepare itself for VR development. The goal of this study is to explore potential software development activities and determine whether designing a new software development methodology for VR projects is an important topic for software development organizations working on VR software development. For this purpose, a literature survey has been completed and 71 academic studies have been examined in detail. This study shows that no work is being conducted in the field of developing a new methodology for VR projects. However, the study does show that there are similar endeavours in the field of human computer interaction (HCI), such as game development methodology.
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A Machine Learning Study to Enhance Project Cost Forecasting
(Elsevier, 2022) Inan, Tolga; İnan, Tolga; Narbaev, Timur; Hazir, Oncu; Elektrik-Elektronik Mühendisliği
In project management it is critical to obtain accurate cost forecasts using effective methods. This study presents a Machine Learning model based on Long-Short Term Memory to forecast the project cost. The model uses the seven-dimensional feature vector, including schedule and cost performance factors and their moving averages as a predictor. Based on the cost variation patterns from the training phase, we validate the model using three hundred experiments in the testing phase. Overall, the proposed model produces more accurate cost estimates when compared to the traditional Earned Value Management index-based model. Copyright (C) 2022 The Authors.
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A Mobile Application Flow Representation for Mutual Understanding of It and Healthcare Professionals
(2013) Erturan, Y.N.; Tokdemir, Gül; Bilgen, S.; Tokdemir, G.; Cagiltay, N.E.; Yildiz, E.; Özcebe, E.; 17411; Bilgisayar Mühendisliği
Ever since mobile applications were developed and became popular, they have started to take part in almost every field of our lives. Healthcare is one of the most popular fields that mobile applications have become a part of. However, development of mobile healthcare applications requires an inter-disciplinary work on which people from different domains should communicate. To do so efficiently, mobile application instructions should be provided as clearly as possible so that mutual understanding can be achieved. This study, aims to provide a methodology to provide the common grounds for healthcare and IT specialists so that to improve the satisfaction level of all the stakeholders of the system from the provided IT services and the end-user interfaces. In other words, by providing a better communication medium for the stakeholders during the design phase, we believe that software development process will be improved, so do their satisfaction from the developed system. © 2013 Springer-Verlag.
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A new algorithm for u-shaped two-sided assembly line balancing
(Canadian Science Publishing, 2010) Yegul, Mustafa Fatih; Yavuz, Mustafa; Agpak, Kursad; Yavuz, Mustafa; Malzeme Bilimi ve Mühendisliği
This study introduces a new hybrid design for a specific case-of assembly lines, and proposes a multi-pass random assignment algorithm to find the minimum number of stations required. The algorithm also finds the sequence and the schedule of the tasks assigned. The new design is a combination of two-sided lines and U-shaped lines, which benefits from the advantages of both designs at the same time. One side of the line is arranged in U-shape allowing stations with crossovers, and the other side of the line is balanced like a traditional straight flow. Depending on product direction, either Left or Right side of the line can be designed in U-shape. Small and large-sized two-sided assembly line test-bed problems were solved using the algorithm. Optimal results are achieved for all small-sized problems. Due to the novelty Of the design, results of large-sized problems are compared to findings of studies on simple two-sided balancing. Algorithm produced better results in most of the cases.
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A new algorithm to locate the zero fields in antenna radiation pattern measurements
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2013) Sener, G.; Şener, Göker; 17740; Elektrik-Elektronik Mühendisliği
This article describes a new method to determine the directions of the zero fields in antenna radiation measurements. Zero-field detection is important when there are null constraints in antenna analysis or synthesis. To identify the directions of the zero fields, the general practice is to measure the propagating field in a number of small incremental angles in 2D space. For an antenna with narrow beam characteristics, even more sampling is necessary for accuracy. As a result, the time efficiency is decreased. In order to speed up the process, an optimization algorithm may be employed such that the measurements may converge to the zero-field locations faster. However, the difficulty is that many optimization algorithms require the use of derivatives of the pattern function. The algorithm proposed in this paper is derivative free and utilizes only the amplitude data, hence it is suitable and applicable to antenna measurements providing time efficiency.
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A new systematic and exible method for developing hierarchical decision-making models
(Tubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council Turkey, 2015) Beldek, Ulas; Leblebicioglu, Mehmet Kemal; 59950
The common practice in multilevel decision-making (DM) systems is to achieve the final decision by going through a finite number of DM levels. In this study, a new multilevel DM model is proposed. This model is called the hierarchical DM (HDM) model and it is supposed to provide a flexible way of interaction and information flow between the consecutive levels that allows policy changes in DM procedures if necessary. In the model, in the early levels, there are primary agents that perform DM tasks. As the levels increase, the information associated with these agents is combined through suitable processes and agents with higher complexity are formed to carry out the DM tasks more elegantly. The HDM model is applied to the case study 'Fault degree classification in a 4-tank water circulation system'. For this case study, the processes that connect the lower levels to the higher levels are agent development processes where a special decision fusion technique is its integral part. This decision fusion technique combines the previous level's decisions and their performance indicator suitably to contribute to the improvement of new agents in higher levels. Additionally, the proposed agent development process provides flexibility both in the training and validation phases, and less computational effort is required in the training phase compared to a single-agent development simulation carried out for the same DM task under similar circumstances. Hence, the HDM model puts forward an enhanced performance compared to a single agent with a more sophisticated structure. Finally, model validation and efficiency in the presence of noise are also simulated. The adaptability of the agent development process due to the flexible structure of the model also accounts for improved performance, as seen in the results.
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A novel method to solve 2nd order neumann type boundary value problems in electrostatics
(Applied Computational Electromagnetics Soc, 2017) Sener, Goker; Şener, Göker; 17740; Elektrik-Elektronik Mühendisliği
In this paper, the numerical method of nonpolynomial spline approximation is used to solve 2nd order Neumann type boundary value problems (bvp's) in electrostatics. This new approach provides more accurate results than the polynomial approximations and the spectral methods. The literature contains very little on the solution of Neumann type bvp's because of the fact that a unique solution does not exist for all problems. In electrostatics, Neumann type bvp's are encountered for finding the electrostatic potential inside closed surfaces where the normal derivative of the electric potential is specified everywhere on the surface. Two examples are presented to prove the accuracy of the proposed method. In these examples, the governing differential equation is solved to find the electrostatic potential inside a region bounded by conductors that are maintained at constant voltages. The results are compared with the analytic solutions.
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A Novel Transformerless Single-Phase Three-Level Buck-Boost Inverter
(Ieee, 2023) Demirkutlu, Eyyup; Iskender, Ires; 133746
This paper proposes a novel transformerless, single-phase, three-level, buck-boost inverter. The proposed inverter can suppress the leakage current drawn from the input power source and provide a long-lasting solution for applications with a wide range and unregulated input voltage. Unlike similar topologies, in the proposed inverter there is no need to have a mid-point of DC sources or DC bus capacitors at the input side of the inverter. A single-phase, three-level, buck-boost inverter for realizing the power stage with 110-Vrms output AC voltage and a range of 100V-200V input DC voltage is investigated in this study. The proposed topology has been proven through theory, computer simulations, and experimental studies with SiC MOSFETs-based prototype of a 300-VA power supply. Theory, computer simulation, and experimental results are all correlated.
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A Paradox of the Average Waiting Time for the Case of a Single Bottleneck on the Commuters' Route
(Hindawi Ltd, 2021) Ozaktas, Hakan; Kırkavak, Nureddin; Kirkavak, Nureddin; Alpay, Ayse Nilay; 58272; Endüstri Mühendisliği
Average waiting time is considered as one of the basic performance indicators for a bottleneck zone on a route for commuter traffic. It turns out that the average waiting time in a queue remains paradoxically unchanged regardless of how fast the queue dissolves for a single bottleneck problem. In this study, the paradox is verified theoretically for the deterministic case with constant arrival and departure rates. Consistent results with the deterministic case have also been obtained by simulation runs for which vehicle interarrival time is a random variable. Results are tabulated for interarrival times which have uniform, triangular, normal, and exponential distributions along with a statistical verification of the average waiting time paradox.
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A study on nutrient removal from municipal wastewater by struvite formation using Taguchi's design of experiments
(Mary Ann Liebert, inc, 2008) Uludag-Demirer, Sibel; 45685
The aim of this study is to investigate the removal of NH4+-N and PO43--P from the municipal wastewater by struvite (MgNH4PO4.6H(2)O) formation. The optimization of the NH4+-N and PO43--P removals is made by changing the total concentrations of struvite forming ions (Mg2+, NH4+, PO43-) and pH of the wastewater. The experimental design was made using Taguchi's L-9(3(4)) orthogonal array technique in the first stage of the study. The conditions yielding maximum removals of NH4+-N and PO43--P are found as molar concentration ratio of Mg:N:P of 2:2:2 and 3:3:2, respectively, using the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of experimental results. The removal of NH4+-N followed the stoichiometry of struvite formation, while PO43--P removal required the excess amount of Mg2+. The pH of wastewater in which the maximum NH4+-N and PO43--P removals are observed was 9.0. All of the factors tested influenced the removal of NH4+-N opposite to the removal Of PO43--P, in which the concentration of NH4+-N was found insignificant statistically. Therefore, the addition of NH4+ ion is eliminated and Taguchi's L-4(2(3)) orthogonal array was used in the second stage of experimental study. The molar concentration ratios of struvite forming ions (Mg:N:P) were found to be as 1:1:1 and 2:1:1 for maximum NH4+-N and PO43--P removals at the levels of 52.4 and 67.7%, respectively, at pH 9.0 using the S/N ratios of experimental results. The performance of proposed method in removing NH4+-N and PO43--P and foreseen problems related with effluent quality is discussed.
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A Two-Stage Matching Method for Multi-Component Shapes
(Univ Suceava, Fac Electrical Eng, 2015) Hassanpour, Reza; Hassanpour, Reza; Yazılım Mühendisliği
In this paper a shape matching algorithm for multiple component objects has been proposed which aims at matching shapes by a two-stage method. The first stage extracts the similarity features of each component using a generic shape representation model. The first stage of our shape matching method normalizes the components for orientation and scaling, and neglects minor deformations. In the second stage, the extracted similarity features of the components are combined with their relative spatial characteristics for shape matching. Some important application areas for the proposed multi-component shape matching are medical image registration, content based medical image retrieval systems, and matching articulated objects which rely on the a-priori information of the model being searched. In these applications, salient features such as vertebrae or rib cage bones can be easily segmented and used. These features however, show differences from person to person on one hand and similarities at different cross-sectional images of the same examination on the other hand. The proposed method has been tested on articulated objects, and reliable registration of 3-dimensional abdominal computed tomography images.
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A Warehouse Design With Containers For Humanitarian Logistics: A Real-Life Implementation From Turkey
(Univ Cincinnati industrial Engineering, 2019) Sahin-Arslan, Aysenur; Ertem, Mustafa Alp; Ertem, Mustafa Alp; 52460; Endüstri Mühendisliği
The purpose of this study is to investigate how and at what cost freight containers could be used as an inventory holding mechanism for humanitarian logistics. The layout and cost comparison of two alternatives are performed-stocking in a warehouse and material storage in containers. An optimum layout for storage in containers is proposed. It was found that container stockpiling uses the available area and space better than the warehouse option to stock the same number of material pallets. Leasing and purchasing costs of these alternatives are compared using present worth analysis. The results revealed that the container leasing option is not cost effective when land cost is included. Warehouse leasing results in the least setup cost, however, it incurs more operating costs, including lighting, ventilation, and maintenance as well as handling of the pallets. A real-life implementation of the proposed container stockpiling idea is presented for Turkey.
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Adaptive Optics Correction of Scintillation in Underwater Medium
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020) Baykal, Yahya; 7812
Adaptive optics correction of the scintillation index of a Gaussian laser beam in underwater turbulence is studied. To introduce the adaptive optics correction, filter functions providing the piston, tilt and astigmatism effects are adapted to promote the spectrum of underwater turbulence. The reduction of the scintillation index due to the individual piston, tilt, astigmatism effects and their sum is examined versus the ratio of temperature to salinity contributions to the refractive index spectrum, the rate of dissipation of mean squared temperature, the rate of dissipation of kinetic energy per unit mass of fluid, receiving aperture diameter, source size, link length and the wavelength. For any value of underwater turbulence parameter, the most effective adaptive optics corrections are found to be the piston, tilt and astigmatism, respectively.
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Alternative interpretation of the edge-diffraction phenomenon
(Optical Soc Amer, 2008) Umul, Yusuf Z.; Umul, Yusuf Ziya; 42699; Elektronik ve Haberleşme Mühendisliği
An alternative interpretation of the phenomenon of edge diffraction is proposed according to a new separation of the Fresnel function. The subfields are investigated in the problem of diffraction of a plane wave by a perfectly conducting half-plane, and the results are compared numerically with other interpretations. (c) 2008 Optical Society of America.

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