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Article Proposal of Conservation-Based Planning Approach for Agricultural Areas Designated as Special Project Area (OPA) in Turkey; Example of Mugla Plain(Kare Publ, 2018) Yorur, Neriman; İnceköse, Ülkü; Cirak, Aysegul Altinors; Aydin, Burcu Silaydin; Incekose, Ulku; Nemutlu, Fusun Erduran; Aydin, Gonul; Yorulmaz, AlperAgricultural areas are natural areas that must be protected and maintained in order to provide food, which is the most basic necessity of man. It is observed that agricultural areas are being removed from the industrialization and urbanization processes that are developed within the framework of industrial development oriented economic development policies that started with the Industrial Revolution and then spread to global scale. Especially agricultural areas in the urban fringes are threatened to be used for non-agricultural purposes due to the demand for spatial growth and are opposed to the pressure of settlement. One of the agricultural areas under threat is the Mugla Plain. It is important to protect the Mugla Plain, which is an absolute agricultural land and at the same time constitute part of the natural and cultural landscape of the city, and to sustain the agricultural activities. Mugla Plain is designated as Special Project and Planning Area (OPA) in 1/25.000 Scale Master Plan; it was aimed to develop a project to preserve the original quality of the agricultural character of Plain in this frame. In this article, analyzes and proposals made within the scope of the idea project prepared for the section of Mugla Plain defined as "Special Project and Planning Area" are presented. In the proposals, it was aimed to protect the agricultural quality of the plains and to prevent the spread of the settlement by integrating the plain with the urban residents. Towards achieving this goal, it has been adopted to develop approaches dealt with under the heading of "urban agriculture". Strategies developed in this context include recommendations on the protection and use of agricultural land; Establishment of agricultural development cooperative of Mugla Plain agricultural operators association; reduction of urbanization impact, and integrating the city with the natural landscape of the area.Article Decision-Support Approaches for Sustainable Water Resource Management in Northwest Algeria(Polish Society of Ecological Engineering – PTIE, 2025) Meskine, Ahmed; Cherif, El Amine; Zerouali, Bilel; Ouadja, Abid; Santos, Celso Augusto Guimaraes; Bailek, Nadjem; Baba, AlperThis study investigates water resource management in the Wilaya of Mostaganem, northwest Algeria, using the water evaluation and planning (WEAP) decision support tool in combination with the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). As water scarcity becomes increasingly critical due to population growth, agricultural demands, and climate variability, effective management strategies are essential. This research employs WEAP to simulate various water demand and supply scenarios, assessing the impacts of irrigation efficiency, industrial development, and climate conditions on water availability. Under the ASI scenario, unsatisfied water demand may reach 4.3 hm3 per year by 2027. However, improving irrigation efficiency could reduce this by up to 50% compared to the reference scenario. Seasonal variations reveal deficits reaching 3.2 hm3 per month during the summer months of July through October. Additionally, the study highlights that a significant increase in water demand, exceeding 80 hm3 by 2060, can be mitigated through improved water supply initiatives, such as constructing new dams. The integration of AHP enables the prioritization of management strategies based on stakeholder preferences, demonstrating that adapting to climate change can stabilize demand below 50 million cubic meters. This integrated approach provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in developing sustainable water resource strategies that address the challenges faced by the Mostaganem region.Article Investigation of the Effect of the Cutting Parameters on Cutting Forces and Tool Wear in the Stack Drilling of a Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Matrix Composite and Aa7075(Univ Zagreb Fac Mechanical Engineering & Naval Architecture, 2025) Coskun, Ali; Etyemez, Ayhan; Ay, Mustafa; Kurt, Mustafa; Katmer, Sukran; Seker, Ulvi; Nohuz, MineThis study investigate the stack drillability of unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic matrix PAEK/CF composite and AA7075 plate utilised in aerospace. The effects of the cutting parameters on cutting forces during the drilling process of thermoplastic matrix composites and aluminium materials were experimentally analysed. Drilling operations were carried out on a CNC Vertical Machining Centre under dry-cutting conditions. For three different drill types, three different cutting speeds, and feed rate combinations, a total of 810 holes were drilled in a full factorial experimental design with 30 replicates for each combination. The damage on the hole surfaces on the drilled composite was identified with an optical microscope. The numerical data were obtained in the composite testing laboratory and analysed using Minitab (R) 21.1 statistical software and transformed into graphs. The most suitable drill type and cutting parameters were determined for the drillability of composite with thermoplastic matrix and aluminium (AA7075) plates when stacked.Article Comparative Analysis of Ahp and Swara Methods for Prioritizing Conservation Projects Supported by Heritage Funds: a Case Study From Turkey(Inst Advanced Science Extension, 2025) Avsar, Oncu Basoglan; Ekinci, Kerem; Soker, Ali IkramEffective budget allocation and financial management are vital for preserving cultural heritage, particularly in countries with limited resources. This study focuses on Turkey's Contribution to the Conservation of Built Heritage (CCBH) fund, which supports heritage preservation through government funding. Despite the fund's importance, a structured method for prioritizing project applications is lacking. This research proposes a decision-making framework for assessing and ranking conservation funding requests using Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods. The study applies and compares the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) to assign weights to assessment criteria. The findings demonstrate that SWARA provides a more efficient and practical approach to prioritizing conservation projects. The proposed framework aims to assist decision-makers and conservation practitioners in optimizing the allocation of funds to safeguard cultural heritage effectively. (c) 2025 The Authors. Published by IASE. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Article Homogeneity Enhancement of Oxide Additives in Boron Carbide by Precipitation Method(University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology, 2025) Toksoy, M.F.; Elçi, C.This study elucidates the use of the precipitation method to enhance the uniformity of oxide additives in boron carbide ceramics. Achieving a homogeneous distribution of additives is critical, as higher additive content tends to degrade the mechanical properties of boron carbide. In this research, yttrium and aluminium hydroxide salts were dispersed and incorporated into boron carbide slurry under highly alkaline conditions. The mixture was aged and subsequently calcined to produce metal oxide layers around the boron carbide particles. The additive-to-boron carbide ratio and calcination conditions were systematically varied and the resulting powders were characterized using SEM, EDX and zeta potential analyses. The precipitation method effectively improved additive dispersion, achieving a uniform distribution. Furthermore, samples processed through precipitation exhibited higher densities compared to conventional benchmark samples. © 2025 University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology. All rights reserved.Article Experimental Study of Evolution of Breach Resulting From Piping at Upper Part of Earth-Fill Dam(Turkish Chamber Civil Engineers, 2025) Guney, Mehmet Sukru; Tayfur, Gokmen; Bor, Asli; Okan, Merve; Dumlu, Emre; Aklık, PelinPiping and overtopping are the most important causes of earth-fill dam failure. Such dams may erode under seepage, causing a reduction in the structural strength. The aim of this study was to investigate the temporal evolution of the breach and flow rate from the breach resulting from the piping in earth-fill dams. The experiments were carried out at Hydraulics Laboratory of Civil Engineering Department of İzmir University of Economics. The dam was constructed by using a mixture consisting of 85 % sand and 15 % fine (low plasticity clay). In the first scenario a circular tunnel with a diameter of 2 cm was created along the centreline at 6 cm below the dam crest whereas in the second one it was located at the upper edge. Six cameras at different locations recorded the evolution of the progress of the breach formation. The pump flow rate was measured by magnetic flow meter, and the continuity equation was used to calculate the flow rate values from the breach. The time-varied values of the total breach areas were determined using the Gauss Area formula. The image processing method was also applied in the determination of the breach areas. The time-dependent changes of water depth in the channel were also recorded. The obtained experimental findings are presented and commented, together with the universal dimensionless curves. The failure of the dams occurred mainly because of the head cut erosion developed from downstream to upstream. When breaching started, the orifice flow was converted to open channel flow where breach bottom behaved like a broad crested weir. In the second scenario, the rigid lateral side considerably influenced the flow rate and the development of the breach. The peak flow rate corresponding to the first scenario was found approximately 2.3 times greater than that of the second one. The maximum values of all the breach parameters were reached earlier in the case of the seepage along the centerline. The ratios between the values corresponding to the first and the second scenarios were found as 3.25 and 1.75 for maximum breach areas at downstream and at upstream sides, respectively. These ratios were 2.44 and 1.37 for the average breach widths at downstream and upstream sides, respectively. A very good agreement was found between the area values obtained from Gauss area method and image processing technique, in both scenarios. This fact demonstrated that either of these two approaches can be used to determine the time-dependent breach areas. These experimental findings provide the opportunities for the calibration and validation of the numerical models used in the relevant numerical investigations. This study also offers guidance for the strategies concerning emergency action plans related to the failure of homogeneous earth-fill dams when the piping starts at upper part of the homogeneous earth-fill dams.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Aspect Ratio Effect on Aerodynamic Performance of Naca 4415 Airfoil Section at Low Reynolds Number(Assoc Mechanical Engineers Technicians Slovenia, 2025) Uemuetlue, Hatice Cansu Ayaz; Kiral, Zeki; Karadeniz, Ziya HaktanIn this study, the effect of aspect ratio on the aerodynamic coefficients is investigated for a NACA 4415 airfoil profile. Four different aspect ratios which are 3, 5, 7, and 9 are evaluated with the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and the experiments. The CFD studies are performed using a threedimensional (3D) computational domain and by using the k-omega shear stress transport (SST) turbulence model for turbulence calculations. The measurements of the aerodynamic forces are carried out in open jet type wind tunnel using a three-component balance. CFD and experimental studies are performed at angles of attack from 0 degrees to 25 degrees and Reynolds number 85<middle dot>103. The results show that as the aspect ratio increases, separation points move towards the leading edge of the airfoil and the stall angle reduces. Furthermore, it is observed that the lift coefficients increase with the increasing aspect ratio. The results obtained indicate that there is a harmony between the experimental data and the CFD solutions.Article Efficient Recovery of Linear Predicted Coefficients Based on Adaptive Steepest Descent Algorithm in Signal Compression for End-To Communications(John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2025) Kamagara, A.; Kagudde, A.; Atakan, B.The efficiency of recovery and signal decoding efficacy at the receiver in end-to-end communications using linearly predicted coefficients are susceptible to errors, especially for highly compressed signals. In this paper, we propose a method to efficiently recover linearly predicted coefficients for high signal compression for end-to-end communications. Herein, the steepest descent algorithm is applied at the receiver to decode the affected linear predicted coefficients. This algorithm is used to estimate the unknown frequency, time, and phase. Subsequently, the algorithm facilitates down-conversion, time and carrier recovery, equalization, and correlation processes. To evaluate the feasibility of the proposed method, parameters such as multipath interference, additive white Gaussian noise, timing, and phase noise are modeled as channel errors in signal compression using the software-defined receiver. Our results show substantial recovery efficiency with noise variance between 0 and y × 10E − 3, where y lies between 0 and 10 using the modeled performance metrics of bit error rate, symbol error rate, and mean square error. This is promising for modeling software-defined networks using highly compressed signals in end-to-end communications. Copyright © 2025 Abel Kamagara et al. Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Article Gypsophila Eriocalyx Roots Inhibit Proliferation, Migration, and Tgf-Β Signaling in Melanoma Cells(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2025) Azbazdar, Yagmur; Ozhan, Gunes; Helvacioglu, SelinObjectives: Melanoma is a highly malignant and serious form of skin cancer. In addition to the standard treatments, complementary approaches, including phytotherapy, are also used to alleviate symptoms and improve patient well- being. This study aims to investigate the anticancer effects of Gypsophila eriocalyx (GE), an endemic species from Türkiye, on melanoma cells. We set out to determine the efficacy of GE in inhibiting melanoma cell proliferation, migration, and growth, and to explore its underlying mechanisms. Methods: We examined the impact of GE on the prolifera- tion of two melanoma cell lines, Malme-3M and SK-MEL-28, and assessed its developmental toxicity in zebrafish em- bryos. Next, we evaluated GE’s influence on colony forma- tion and wound healing in melanoma cells, as well as its ability to induce apoptosis and affect the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway, by measuring pathway reporter activity and target gene expression. Results: GE inhibited cell proliferation in melanoma cell lines at concentrations 104 to 488 times lower than those required for normal non-malignant L929 fibroblast cells. In zebrafish embryos, GE demonstrated developmental toxicity only at concentrations above 50 μg/mL. GE treatment significantly impaired the colony formation and wound healing abilities of melanoma cells, indicating reduced pro- liferation and migration. Moreover, GE induced apoptosis in melanoma cells and inhibited the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway, as evidenced by decreased pathway reporter activity and target gene expression. Conclusions: This study highlights the potential of GE as a novel therapeutic agent in melanoma treatment by demon- strating its ability to inhibit tumor growth and progressionArticle Housing Instability and Roma Children's Educational Engagement: Perspectives From Teachers and Volunteers(Istanbul Univ, Fac Letters, dept Sociology, 2024) Uştuk, OzanInequalities experienced by the Roma remain a complex challenge, particularly in education. Despite various initiatives, their impact on the Roma communities’ daily lives has been limited. This article is based on applied research aimed at reducing early school-leaving rates among Roma children in Türkiye. The study highlights that the high rates of early school leaving cannot be fully understood without considering the profound impact of housing instability on their educational experiences. By exploring the intersection of educational challenges and housing insecurity through the perspectives of elementary school teachers, preschool teachers, and volunteering university students engaged with a Roma community, the findings reveal that the constant threat of displacement and inadequate living conditions severely disrupt educational engagement, undermining the stability necessary for academic success. However, these perspectives also expose critical gaps in understanding, particularly among educators who often overlook the significance of housing insecurity in shaping educational outcomes. By situating these challenges within the broader context of systemic housing issues, this research underscores the need for comprehensive, community-based interventions that address the root causes of educational inequities among Roma students. The study advocates for a holistic approach to educational equity—one that addresses both the material and psychological dimensions of housing insecurity, thereby creating pathways for genuine social mobility and inclusion for Roma children.