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Article A Metaverse-Based Fully Immersive Training for Temporomandibular Joint: A Pilot Study(Wiley, 2026) Ozcelik, Erol; Ekici, Saliha Zerdali; Basmaci, Fulya; Cagiltay, Nergiz Ercil; Kilicarslan, Mehmet AliObjective Understanding the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be challenging with conventional methods, as its complex anatomy, comprising the articular disc, mandibular condyle, and temporal bone, requires detailed visualisation. Traditional approaches like textbooks and static images often fall short, whereas modern tools such as 3D modelling and virtual reality (VR) offer more effective alternatives. Metaverse technology further enhances this by creating interactive, immersive and collaborative learning environments that simulate real-world experiences. While VR is increasingly used in dental education, research on fully immersive metaverse-based learning remains limited.Methods In this pilot study, a custom metaverse environment was developed to teach TMJ concepts. Then, the effectiveness of conventional and metaverse-based teaching methods in improving dental students' understanding of the TMJ was evaluated experimentally. A randomised trial was conducted with 120 first-year dental students, divided into three groups: classical lecturing, metaverse-based training and a combination of both.Results Findings indicate that students in the metaverse and combined groups outperformed those in the classical lecturing group, with no significant difference between the two metaverse-involved groups.Conclusions This suggests that for highly complex anatomical structures like the TMJ, metaverse-based training alone may be sufficient, eliminating the need for additional traditional instruction. The study highlights the metaverse's potential to enhance dental education by providing a fully 3D, interactive learning experience.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 2Testing the Equality of Several Independent Stationary and Non-Stationary Time Series Models with Fractional Brownian Motion Errors(Elsevier, 2021) Mahmoudi, Mohammad Reza; Baleanu, Dumitru; Qasem, Sultan Noman; Mosavi, Amirhosein; Band, Shahab S.; S. Band, ShahabThis work is devoted to apply the parametric and nonparametric techniques to construct test of hypothesis about the equality of the probabilistic behaviors of several time series models with fractional Brownian motion errors fitted on several independent datasets. The accuracy and power of the introduced method are studied using the simulated and real datasets. The results indicate that the introduced approach is more powerful than other alternative approaches, in non-stationary cases. (C) 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Article Citation - WoS: 8Citation - Scopus: 6High-Velocity Impact of Large Caliber Tungsten Projectiles on Ordinary Portland and Calcium Al Uminate Cement Based Hpsfrc and Sifcon Slabs. Part I: Experimental Investigations(Techno-Press, 2011) Korucu, H.; Gülkan, P.Impact experiments have been carried out on concrete slabs. The first group was traditionally manufactured, densely reinforced concrete targets, and the next were ordinary Portland and calcium aluminate cement based HPSFRC (High performance steel fiber reinforced concrete) and SIFCON (Slurry infiltrated concrete) targets. All specimens were hit by anti-armor tungsten projectiles at a muzzle velocity of over 4 Mach causing destructive perforation. In Part I of this article, production and experimental procedures are described. The first group of specimens were ordinary CEM I 42.5 R cement based targets including only dense reinforcement. In the second and third groups, specimens were produced using CEM I 42.5 R cement and Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC40) with ordinary reinforcement and steel fibers 2 percent in volume. In the fourth group, SIFCON specimens including 12 percent of steel fibers without reinforcement were tested. A high-speed camera was used to capture impact and residual velocities of the projectile. Sample tests were performed to obtain mechanical properties of the materials. In the companion Part II of this study, numerical investigations and simulations performed will be presented. Few studies exist that examine high-velocity impact effects on CAC40 based HPSFRC targets, so this investigation gives an insight for comparison of their behavior with Portland cement based and SIFCON specimens.Article Citation - WoS: 7Citation - Scopus: 8Quantitative Assessment and Objective Improvement of the Accuracy of Neurosurgical Planning Through Digital Patient-Specific 3d Models(Frontiers Media Sa, 2024) Hanalioglu, Sahin; Gurses, Muhammet Enes; Baylarov, Baylar; Tunc, Osman; Isikay, Ilkay; Cagiltay, Nergiz Ercil; Berker, MustafaObjective Neurosurgical patient-specific 3D models have been shown to facilitate learning, enhance planning skills and improve surgical results. However, there is limited data on the objective validation of these models. Here, we aim to investigate their potential for improving the accuracy of surgical planning process of the neurosurgery residents and their usage as a surgical planning skill assessment tool.Methods A patient-specific 3D digital model of parasagittal meningioma case was constructed. Participants were invited to plan the incision and craniotomy first after the conventional planning session with MRI, and then with 3D model. A feedback survey was performed at the end of the session. Quantitative metrics were used to assess the performance of the participants in a double-blind fashion.Results A total of 38 neurosurgical residents and interns participated in this study. For estimated tumor projection on scalp, percent tumor coverage increased (66.4 +/- 26.2%-77.2 +/- 17.4%, p = 0.026), excess coverage decreased (2,232 +/- 1,322 mm2-1,662 +/- 956 mm2, p = 0.019); and craniotomy margin deviation from acceptable the standard was reduced (57.3 +/- 24.0 mm-47.2 +/- 19.8 mm, p = 0.024) after training with 3D model. For linear skin incision, deviation from tumor epicenter significantly reduced from 16.3 +/- 9.6 mm-8.3 +/- 7.9 mm after training with 3D model only in residents (p = 0.02). The participants scored realism, performance, usefulness, and practicality of the digital 3D models very highly.Conclusion This study provides evidence that patient-specific digital 3D models can be used as educational materials to objectively improve the surgical planning accuracy of neurosurgical residents and to quantitatively assess their surgical planning skills through various surgical scenarios.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 3Influence of Gamification on Skill-Based Training of Surgical Residents(Serious Games Soc, 2025) Topalli, Damla; Tokdemir, Gul; Cagiltay, Nergiz ErcilPotentially games increase motivation and thus support the learning process. Gamification effect on different skill levels of surgical residents was limitedly studied. This study aims to better understand the effect of motivation gained through gamification on simulation-based surgical training environments for novice and intermediate surgical residents' performances. An educational scenario with a haptic interface is designed in two versions: gamified and nongamified. The tasks are performed twice, with the dominant and non-dominant hands resemble the task difficulty. 26 novice and intermediate surgical residents were randomly assigned to one of the groups (gamified or nongamified). Gamification positively improved novice surgical residents' performances under both hand conditions. However, surprisingly, in some situations, results indicated lower performance by the intermediates compared to the novices. A flow model for this specific scenario is proposed. To benefit the gamification effect, learners' skill levels and content should be carefully assessed and balanced on simulation-based surgical skill training materials.Article Design, Optimization, Simulation, and Implementation of a 3d Printed Soft Robotic Peristaltic Pump(Iop Publishing Ltd, 2024) Totuk, Onat Halis; Mistikoglu, Selcuk; Guvenc, Mehmet AliThis study presents an innovative approach to fluidic pumping using soft robotics, designed to circulate fluid through soft conduits for delicate environments like blood streams where traditional peristaltic pumps may not be feasible. A novel soft robotic peristaltic pump is optimized and implemented, featuring 3D printed ring-shaped actuators and a PDMS pipe housing a Newtonian fluid. The design includes a three-stage actuator ring structure, actuated sequentially for peristaltic motion. A parametric finite element model predicts the required pressure, and the Mooney-Rivlin 5 Parameters hyper-elastic material model ensures accurate material properties. Optimization uses response surface analysis in Minitab and MATLAB Simulink Simscape simulations to achieve maximum flow rate with minimal power and pressure. Experimental validation confirms the simulations, achieving an optimal flow rate of 0.27 ml s(-1) at a 450 ms cycle, with minor discrepancies due to friction and measurement errors. This study demonstrates the scalability of linearly sequenced soft squeeze actuators into an effective pump, validated by both simulation and experiments. Future applications include medical devices addressing deep venous thrombosis, with further research exploring control theory for optimization and comparing performance with conventional pumps to enhance practical applicability.Article A Research on Comparison of Elevator Traffic Analysis Methods in Educational Buildings(Gazi Univ, Fac Engineering Architecture, 2023) Harputlugil, Timucin; Deligoez, Dostcan; Deligöz, DostcanPurpose: Regarding elevator design in educational buildings; It is aimed to investigate the legal framework, to integrate dynamic simulation programs to design process, to compare traditional and dynamic simulation methods, to evaluate the adequacy of elevator features specified in the legislation and to determine the optimum scenarios according to the minimum requirements.Theory and Methods: Based on the findings of the literature review, which examines the issue of elevator traffic analysis together with the legislation and regulations, the carrying capacities of the elevators in the educational buildings designed by the Ministry of National Education (MNE) are tested. The stability of the system is tested by analyzing the conditions where only the disabled, disabled and building workers can be used together and all building users can use the elevators with the dynamic simulation method (with Elevate Software). The limits of the system are determined based on the waiting times during the peak usage periods. The findings of the study are evaluated according to the waiting times determined by CIBSE Guide D and the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers followed by the discussion of the outcomes.Results: The issue of elevator design has been overlooked in educational buildings, and a comprehensive elevator traffic analysis method has not been defined. For the effective use of all occupants, elevator design should be handled comprehensively with considering potentials of dynamic simulation method.Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, it is noted that the number and capacity of elevators in the legislation for educational buildings are determined only for minimum conditions and for disabled users. In addition, the legislation (considering calculation methodology) is not specific for educational buildings but related with buildings in general with public use. Considering the occupants, and their profiles of the educational buildings, a more comprehensive traffic analysis with the dynamic simulation method may enable the elevators to be designed and to be used more efficiently.Article Citation - WoS: 118Citation - Scopus: 132Novel Fractional-Order Lagrangian To Describe Motion of Beam on Nanowire(Polish Acad Sciences inst Physics, 2021) Godwe, E.; Erturk, V. S.; Baleanu, D.; Kumar, P.; Asad, J.; Jajarmi, A.Our aim in this research is to investigate the motion of a beam on an internally bent nanowire by using the fractional calculus theory. To this end, we first formulate the classical Lagrangian which is followed by the classical Euler-Lagrange equation. Then, after introducing the generalized fractional Lagrangian, the fractional Euler-Lagrange equation is provided for the motion of the considered beam on the nanowire. An efficient numerical scheme is introduced for implementation and the simulation results are reported for different fractional-order values and various initial settings. These results indicate that the fractional responses approach the classical ones as the fractional order goes to unity. In addition, the fractional Euler-Lagrange equation provides a flexible model possessing more information than the classical description the fact that leads to a considerably better evaluation of the hidden features of the real system under investigation.Article Citation - WoS: 8Citation - Scopus: 8Design of Quantum Sensor To Duplicate European Robins Navigational System(Elsevier Science Sa, 2021) Salmanogli, Ahmad; Gokcen, DincerIn this article, we design a quantum device to duplicate the European Robins procedure to precisely deter-mine the migratory route. In the mentioned procedure, the important issue is the geomagnetic field effect on the magnetic momentum of the created radical pairs (triplet-singlet states) dancing with a special fre-quency. To duplicate the procedure, a quantum sensor consisting of two coincident tripartite systems is designed. Each tripartite system is independently excited with the entangled photons (signal and idler). The interesting point is that by manipulation of the system in the right condition, the microwave cavities modes separately affected by the entangled photons can be entangled. The entangled microwave photons play the same role as the triplet-singlet states present in the bird's navigational system. The key point in the design of the quantum sensor is that the entanglement between microwave photons can be strongly affected by the external magnetic field. In fact, this is the criterion employed by the quantum sensor to sense the magnetic field intensity and the direction. To analyze the system, the canonical quantization (or microscopic) method is used to determine the sensor's Hamiltonian, and also the system dynamics equations of motions are analytically derived using Heisenberg-Langevin equations. (c) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 30Citation - Scopus: 34An Auction-Based Framework for Resource Allocation in Disaster Relief(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2011) Buyurgan, Nebil; Ertem, Mustafa Alp; Alp Ertem, MustafaPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to address the inefficiency problems in procurement operations in disaster relief logistics which are mainly due to the lack of coordination among less organized suppliers and partnerships. Such problems lead to poor responsiveness and hinder timely procurement of required goods. Design/methodology/approach - An auction-based framework for procurement of goods, which is suitable for a single coordinating platform in disaster relief logistics, is proposed. Integer programming formulations are used in auctioning operations. A simulation model that generates problem instances is used to evaluate and tune system-level design parameters. Findings - Design parameters greatly affect the behaviour and responsiveness of the system and the performance of the auction-based framework in different problem instances. Combinations of those parameters may allow suppliers with limited capacities to become more involved in the bidding process. In addition, the procurement shares of bidders may change substantially with different values of the parameters. Research limitations/implications - Even though the presented framework is inspired from reallife applications, it is not implemented in real-life disaster relief operations. The goodness of fit for the framework would best be evaluated by a real disaster case. In addition, transportation scheduling and vehicle routing considerations and budgeting issues are not considered in the framework. Originality/value - This paper presents an auction-based framework for less organized suppliers of goods and their partnerships, such as local humanitarian organizations, private companies, and standby partners. The presented framework offers a background for coordination during disaster relief operations which provides opportunities to act as a set of organized entities. This background also helps those entities coordinate their efforts to enhance the capabilities of local governments and NGOs.