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Article On the Strengths and Weaknesses of Virtual Reality in Distance Estimation in AEC Domain: A Meta-Analysis of Literature 2014–2024(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2026) Kasalı, Altuğ; Doğan, Fehmi; Çevik, A.; Kasali, A.; 02.02. Department of Architecture; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyVirtual reality (VR) became the most used extended reality system in architecture, engineering, and construction domains. It offers advantages through its immersive and interactive interface. There is, however, a need to investigate both its strengths and weaknesses especially in relation to the claim that it is a close surrogate for real-world performances. This study reports the findings of a meta-analysis on distance estimation (DE) in VR. Distance estimation, essential for spatial perception, remains to be a problem in VR even with advanced head-mounted displays. The study questions whether VR can match the real-world performance in DE to highlight its shortcomings as well as its potentials. The meta-analysis includes 77 pieces of data from 29 studies and investigates whether DE accuracy has improved and how DE interacts with task type, task environment, and target range. The results indicate VR is still underperforming in DE, head-mounted display’s weight is the significant factor, and task type and task environment significantly interact with DE. We conclude VR needs to be specifically tailored regarding the needs of practitioners in architecture and engineering industry and that it is not yet a substitute for real-world performances. © The Author(s) 2025.Article Passive Matrix Schottky Barrier 2d Photodiode Array on Graphene/Soi Platform(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Çelebi, Cem; Ünverdi, Ö.; Çelebi, C.; 04.05. Department of Pyhsics; 04. Faculty of Science; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyWe fabricated 4 × 4 pixel two-dimensional (2D) photodiode array (PDA) out of monolayer graphene and n-type silicon (n-Si) electrodes on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate. Our device design is based on passive matrix sensor array architecture consisting of individual graphene and silicon electrodes aligned perpendicular to each other. I-V measurements conducted at room temperature to reveal the electronic characteristics of graphene and Si junction in the device structure. The spectral responsivity, respond speed and the optical crosstalk of each G/Si pixels in the array have been determined by wavelength resolved and time dependent photocurrent spectroscopy measurements. Micro-Raman mapping measurements were conducted to examine the surface coverage of graphene electrode on each pixel. The results of Micro-Raman mapping measurements were correlated with the corresponding photocurrent data acquired under light illumination. We believe that this work constitutes a significant potential in integrating variety of 2D materials and SOI technology into next generation image sensing and multiple pixel light detection applications. © The Author(s) 2025.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Effect of Soil Water Content Changes on the Behavior of Buildings Equipped With Single and Double Tuned Mass Dampers Subjected To Earthquakes(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Turan, Gürsoy; Turan, G.; 03.03. Department of Civil Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyTuned mass dampers (TMDs) are one of the structural control systems that have been frequently used in the last century. A TMD is designed according to the properties of the main system. In building applications, the substructure’s soil affects the response of buildings, especially in soft-type soils. Therefore, the soil properties should be included in the analysis and design of tuned mass dampers. However, the soil properties are not always identical and vary due to different factor changes such as soil water content changes. Unlike previous research, which typically assumes constant soil properties, this study incorporates the impact of soil water content changes, a key factor that can significantly alter soil behavior. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of optimized single and double tuned mass dampers (DTMDs) in response reduction of buildings considering the changes in the water content of soil. In this study, a metaheuristic-based optimization method is programmed to optimize TMDs and DTMDs for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings considering soil-structure interaction (SSI). The efficiency of the optimized tuned mass dampers on the response reduction of buildings due to changes in soil water content is evaluated. According to the investigated results of 14 near-field earthquake simulations, it is concluded that the efficiency of the TMDs is significantly affected by changes in soil water content. Moreover, according to the result, the DTMD efficiency is slightly better than the TMD-controlled structure. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.Article Effect of Degassing on Scaling in Hypersaline System: Tuzla Geothermal Field, Turkey(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Tonkul, Serhat; Demir, Mustafa Muammer; Baba, Alper; Demir, M.M.; Regenspurg, S.; Kieling, K.; 03.06. Department of Energy Systems Engineering; 03.03. Department of Civil Engineering; 03.09. Department of Materials Science and Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyA serious issue with geothermal power plants is the loss of production and decline in power plant efficiency. Scaling, also known as mineral precipitation, is one of the frequently-observed issue that causes this loss and decreasing efficiency. It is heavily observed in the production wells when the geothermal fluid rises from the depths due to a change in the fluid’s physical and chemical properties. Scaling issue in geothermal power plants result in significant output losses and lower plant effectiveness. In rare instances, it might even result in the power plant being shut down. The chemistry of the geothermal fluid, non-condensable gases, pH, temperature and pressure changes in the process from production to reinjection, power plant type and design, and sometimes the materials used can also play an active role in the scaling that will occur in a geothermal system. ICP–MS was used to evaluate the chemical properties of the fluids. On the other hand, XRD, XRF and SEM were used to investigate the chemical and mineralogical compositions of the scale samples in analytical methods. For the numerical approach, PhreeqC and GWELL codes were used to follow the chemical reactivity of the geothermal fluid in Tuzla production well. The novelty of this study is to determine potential degassing point and to characterize the mineralogical assemblage formed in the well because of the fluid composition, temperature and pressure variations. During production, geothermal fluids degas in the wellbore. This causes a drastic modification of the chemistry of the Tuzla fluids. This is why it is focused the calculations on the nature of the minerals that are able to precipitate inside the well. According to simulation results, the degassing point is estimated to be about 105 m depth, consistent with the field observations. If a small quantity of precipitated minerals is predicted before the boiling point, degassing significantly changes the fluid chemistry, and the model predicts the deposition of calcite along with smaller elements including galena, barite, and quartz. The simulation results are consistent with the mineral composition of scaling collected in the well. © The Author(s) 2024.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 2Year-To Differentiation of Black Tea Through Spectroscopic and Chemometric Analysis(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Özen, Fatma Banu; Çavdaroğlu, Çağrı; Donmez, O.; Serpen, A.; Ozen, B.; 03.08. Department of Food Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of EngineeringThe compositions of food products such as tea can vary significantly from one harvest year to another, primarily due to factors such as shifting climatic conditions, and plant periodicity. These fluctuations in composition can significantly affect the overall product quality. Spectral methods combined with chemometric techniques can provide efficient tools to monitor and assess these variations. In this study, 205 black tea samples from two consecutive harvest years were analyzed using mid-infrared, UV–visible, and fluorescence spectroscopy. Mid-infrared spectra were collected for both infused and powdered samples, while only the infused samples were used for the other spectroscopic methods. The study used partial least-square discriminant (PLS-DA) and orthogonal partial least-square discriminant analyses (OPLS-DA) to differentiate samples by harvest year. These models, applied after various data transformations, achieved high correct classification rates. Mid-infrared spectroscopic data yielded rates of 93.33% and 90.33% for powdered and infused samples, respectively. Fluorescence and UV–visible spectra also showed excellent prediction accuracy, with success rates of 98.3% and 100%. The results indicate that these spectroscopic methods, combined with chemometric differentiation, are valuable tools for monitoring year-to-year changes in black tea. © The Author(s) 2024.Conference Object Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 3Structural Performance of R/C Buildings in 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes Under the Lens of Hassan Index(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Dönmez, Cemalettin; Yesilyurt, Cennet; Gozun, Uveys; Ozturk, Baki; Donmez, Cemalettin; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 03.03. Department of Civil EngineeringStarting with the 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake, seismic damage indices have been developed to quantify damage potential. The late Professor Mete Sozen played a significant role in this endeavor by introducing the Hassan Index, which is an indirect measure of the robustness of structures. Its calculation is straightforward, given the vertical structural element dimensions at ground level. Various earthquakes worldwide, from Taiwan to Chile, have provided opportunities to assess its effectiveness across diverse building practices and earthquake characteristics. Following the February 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes, a reconnaissance team was dispatched to gather field data to observe the damages through the lens of the Hassan Index. The study extended to cover all major city and town centers, studying around 250 reinforced concrete buildings with 2-16 stories. These buildings were all constructed after the 2000s. Hence, the data set sheds light on the performance of Turkish construction practices after the commencement of the 1998 Turkish Building code and the following earthquake regulations. By evaluating the newly gathered data alongside the existing dataset, a basis is established to consider the Hassan Index as a preliminary design index rather than solely as a seismic damage index.Conference Object Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 6Discussion on the Causes of the Observed Damages in the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Dönmez, Cemalettin; Comlekoglu, Hakki Gurhan; Ozturk, Baki; Donmez, Cemalettin; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 03.03. Department of Civil EngineeringThe devastating earthquakes in February 2023 in south-east Turkiye demonstrated that the Turkish built environment does not meet the needed performance. The frequency of earthquakes in Turkiye calls for urgent organization to upgrade the existing structures and avoid the repetition of deficient applications. Hence, it is necessary to identify the causes of the damage. The presented study concentrated on a subset of the existing inventory built under the governance of 1998 and later Turkish Earthquake Codes. Following the earthquakes in Kahramanmaras, Turkiye, a reconnaissance study was conducted to understand the causes of the damage incurred. The extensive study covered all the major city and town centers, specifically concentrating on the 2- to 16-story reinforced concrete buildings. The first impression of the data gathered indicates significant detailing imperfections. Poor drift control, inferior layout preferences, and non-structural detailing issues are the other suspects. The observed damage and the current seismic regulation requirements will be critically discussed to form a basis for possible future improvements to the seismic code.Article Citation - WoS: 24Citation - Scopus: 25Search for Supersymmetry in Pp Collisions at √s = 13 TeV in the Single-Lepton Final State Using the Sum of Masses of Large-Radius Jets(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2016) Khachatryan, V.; Sirunyan, A. M.; Tumasyan, A.; Adam, W.; Asilar, E.; Bergauer, T.; Woods, N.; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyResults are reported from a search for supersymmetric particles in protonproton collisions in the final state with a single, high transverse momentum lepton; multiple jets, including at least one b-tagged jet; and large missing transverse momentum. The data sample corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 2: 3 fb(-1) at root s = 13TeV, recorded by the CMS experiment at the LHC. The search focuses on processes leading to high jet multiplicities, such as gluino pair production with (g) over tilde -> t (t) over bar(chi) over tilde (0)(1) . The quantity M-J, defined as the sum of the masses of the large-radius jets in the event, is used in conjunction with other kinematic variables to provide discrimination between signal and background and as a key part of the background estimation method. The observed event yields in the signal regions in data are consistent with those expected for standard model backgrounds, estimated from control regions in data. Exclusion limits are obtained for a simplified model corresponding to gluino pair production with three-body decays into top quarks and neutralinos. Gluinos with a mass below 1600 GeV are excluded at a 95% confidence level for scenarios with low (chi) over tilde (0)(1) mass, and neutralinos with a mass below 800 GeV are excluded for a gluino mass of about 1300 GeV. For models with two-body gluino decays producing on-shell top squarks, the excluded region is only weakly sensitive to the top squark mass.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Enhancing the Sustainable Protein Extraction Process From Black Cumin Seed Cake Press for Eco-Friendly Protein Supplements(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Uzuner, Sibel; Uzuner, Sibel; Uzuner, S.; 03.08. Department of Food Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyFinding new protein sources is essential to meet the global population’s needs. Nigella sativa (black cumin) seeds and the residual cake left after oil cold pressing contain valuable nutritional compounds, including proteins, phenolics, essential amino acids, and various bioactive compounds. In the literature, the structural characteristics and functional properties of proteins from black cumin seeds have been extensively studied. However, there are limited reports on the use of emerging extraction technologies for extracting soluble proteins from black cumin seed cake press (BCSCP). Therefore, two distinct extraction techniques—microwave (MW) and ultrasonication (US)—were assessed for their effectiveness in extracting soluble proteins from BCSCP. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of various operational conditions on protein extraction yield and functional properties of proteins extracted from BCSCP. The maximum protein yield (27.04%) was achieved using a 10% solid/liquid ratio (SLR) at 33 °C for a 30-min extraction time with the US extraction technique. After ultrafiltration, the protein yield increased to 33.83%, showcasing the predominance of sarcosine (17.18 g/100 g), glutamine (11.63 g/100 g), and proline (33.46 g/100 g) amino acids. The water-holding capacity (WHC), oil-holding capacity (OHC), foam capacity (FC), and foam stability (FS) of the BCSCP isolate were found to be 5.4 ± 0.3 g/g, 9.4 ± 0.0 g/g, 43.6 ± 6.4%, and 39.0 ± 4.7%, respectively. The study revealed that US is a suitable extraction process for obtaining soluble proteins from BCSCP with favorable functional properties. Further studies are needed to evaluate the bioavailability and health impacts of bioactive peptides in order to develop food applications. © The Author(s) 2024.Article Citation - WoS: 6Citation - Scopus: 7Engineering Free-Standing Electrospun Pllcl Fibers on Microfluidic Platform for Cell Alignment(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Yildirim-Semerci,Ö.; Arslan-Yildiz,A.; 01. Izmir Institute of TechnologyHere, a PLLCL-on-chip platform was developed by direct electrospinning of poly (L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLLCL) on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic chips. Designed microchip provides the electrospinning of free-standing aligned PLLCL fibers which eliminates limitations of conventional electrospinning. Besides, aligned fiber structure favors cell alignment through contactless manipulation. Average fiber diameter, and fiber alignment was evaluated by SEM analyses, then, leakage profile of microchip was investigated. 3D cell culture studies were conducted using HeLa and NIH-3T3 cells, and nearly 85% cell viability was observed in PLLCL-on-chip for 15 days, while cell viability of 2D control started to decrease after 7 days based on Live dead and Alamar Blue analyses. These findings emphasize biocompatibility of PLLCL-on-chip platform for 3D cell culture and its ability to mimic extracellular matrix (ECM). Immunostaining results prove that PLLCL-on-chip platform favors the secretion of ECM proteins compared to control groups, and cytoskeletons of cells were in aligned orientation in PLLCL-on-chip, while they were in random orientation in control groups. Overall, these results demonstrate that the developed platform is suitable for the formation of various 3D cell culture models and a potential candidate for cell alignment studies. © The Author(s) 2024.
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