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Article Citation Count: 0The 1921 Constitution and Beyond: Any Inspiration After 100 Years?(Istanbul University Press, 2022) Arat, Nilay; Topukçu, A.The 1921 Constitution has mostly been considered as a unique piece of legal document in Turkish Legal History with regard to the time it was written, the conditions under it was created, the necessity it touched and the era it changed. The 1921 Constitution had been assessed by scholars, bureaucrats, politicians and lawyers in different times from distinct perspectives. It has got special attention lately as regards to the discussions on constitution-making processes. Even after 100 years, many of its features inspire today's constitutional discussions as the 1921 Constitution touches even today's sociological, political and legal needs. In this context, this paper aims to assess the 1921 Constitution first by pointing out the unique features; then, gives try to answer a question posed whether the 1921 Constitution is a constitution itself, or not. This trial is done under the double constitution period discussions and by pulling out the deficiencies of the 1921 Constitution. Subsequently, the box of inspirational touches of the 1921 Constitution to 100 years beyond is opened. In that sense, it has been found that the understanding of sovereignty that brings it down to its origin “earth/humankind”, the idea of local democracy and the vision on fundamental rights and freedoms that open the door to modern understanding of rights on this part of the world, could be drawn/inherited for today's constitutional making processes. © 2022 Istanbul University Press. All Rights Reserved.Article Citation Count: 0Adaptation to nocturnal intermittent hypoxia in sleep-disordered breathing: 2,3 diphosphoglycerate levels: a preliminary study(2002) Öztürk, Levent Mukadder; Mansour, Banu; Pelin, Zerrin; Çelikoğlu, Firuz; Gökhan, NuranAn inexpensive method for determining significant sleep-related hypoxemia would be beneficial for patients being investigated and treated for sleep-disordered breathing in order to distinguish hypoxic patients from those without nocturnal hypoxemia. Since 2,3 diphosphoglycerate (DPG) which profoundly affects dissociation of O2 from hemoglobin is an instrumental substance in determining the O2 affinity of blood it becomes important to consider in what extent the nocturnal intermittent hypoxemia may change the levels of 2,3 DPG. In this study we tested the hypothesis that 2,3 DPG levels of hypoxic SDB patients may be higher than that of nonhypoxic SDB patients and normal controls. Fourteen SDB patients were participated the study seven with hypoxia (hypoxic group) who spent more than 10 minutes during sleep with SaO2<90% (mean 71 minutes) and seven SDB patients (nonhypoxic group) who spent less than 10 minutes during sleep with SaO2<90% (mean 6 minutes). Seven healthy non-smoking subjects were included as a control group. After giving informed consent all participants underwent a venous blood sampling performed between 07:00 and 08:00 a.m. Blood 2,3 DPG levels were measured by using spectrophotometry. 2,3 DPG levels were 1.84±0.44 1.68±0.18 and 1.71±0.11 mmol/mL in hypoxic nonhypoxic and control groups respectively (p>0.05). In conclusion to our knowledge this is the first study that has evaluated 2,3 DPG levels in hypoxic and nonhypoxic types of SDB patients. Chronic intermittent hypoxia which is entirely a different entity from sustained hypoxia did not lead to increases in 2,3 DPG levels in both hypoxic and nonhypoxic SDB patients.Article Citation Count: 0Aluminum accumulation in treatment using submerged membrane electro-bioreactor of young landfill leachate: Statistical analysis(Environmental Research & Technology (Online), 2020) Kurtoğlu Akkaya, Gülizar; Ayvaz Çavdaroğlu, Nur; Bilgili, MehmetHerein, landfill leachate containing high amount of organic matter, which is quite difficult to treat, was first treated using the new submerged membrane electro-bioreactor (SMEBR) system. Aluminum (Al) electrode was used for the treatment of leachate in the SMEBR and Al accumulation was detected. This study aims to examine Al accumulation in the treatment of leachate with high organic content in the SMEBR system. The Al values obtained were plotted on a graph using MS Excel, and Mann–Whitney U test was used to determine whether there is a statistical difference between the observed Al values. Also, correlations between Al accumulations and conductivity and TOC in SMEBR and SMBR were evaluated. Resultantly, it was found that relationship between Al and conductivity is very weak, correlation between Al and TOC% is a weak-moderate, the Al accumulation in the SEMBR has a linear relationship with time and there is a very strong correlation between the two variables (R2= 0.7591). Its correlation with time in the SMBR is moderate (R2= 0.3316). MS Excel 2016 and Minitab 16.0 programs were utilized in the statistical analyses.Article Citation Count: 0Balancing the here and there: Transnational mobilities of moroccan middle-class professionals in Istanbul(Berghahn Journals, 2015) Ritter, ChristianThis article explores the ways Moroccan middle-class professionals residing in Istanbul have forged transnational connections since the 2006 free trade agreement between Turkey and Morocco. Based on ethnographic fieldwork the article finds that research participants embrace three interdependent mobilities - imaginative corporeal and virtual. First Moroccan television viewers imaginatively internalise images of Turkish society through Turkish programmes broadcast in Morocco. Then Moroccan nationals engage in physical travel to Turkey initially as tourists but later also as job seekers. Finally Moroccan residents of Istanbul travel virtually to keep in touch with friends and family through media such as online platforms and instant messaging applications. In this article I argue that users of virtual environments have developed into new transnational brokers facilitating the spatial extension of border-crossing networks. © Berghahn Books.Article Citation Count: 1A Bayesian approach to developing a strategic early warning system for the French milk market(Halmstad University, 2017) Bisson, Christophe; Gürpınar, FurkanA new approach is provided in our paper for creating a strategic early warning system allowing the estimation of the future state of the milk market as scenarios. This is in line with the recent call from the EU commission for tools that help to better address such a highly volatile market. We applied different multivariate time series regression and Bayesian networks on a pre-determined map of relations between macro-economic indicators. The evaluation of our findings with root mean square error (RMSE) performance score enhances the robustness of the prediction model constructed. Our model could be used by competitive intelligence teams to obtain sharper scenarios, leading companies and public organisations to better anticipate market changes and make more robust decisions.Article Citation Count: 4Broadband Equalizer Design with Commensurate Transmission Lines via Reflectance Modeling(IEICE-INST ELECTRONICS INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS ENG, 2008) Şengül, Metin Y.; Yarman, Sıddık BinboğaIn this paper an alternative approach is presented to design equalizers (or matching networks) with commensurate (or equal length) transmission lines. The new method automatically yields the matching network topology with characteristic impedances of the commensurate lines. In the implementation process of the new technique first the driving point impedance data of the matching network is generated by tracing a pre-selected transducer power gain shape without optimization. Then it is modelled its it realizable bounded-real input reflection coefficient in Richard domain which ill turn yields the desired equalizer topology with line characteristic impedances. This process results in an excellent initial design for the commercially available computer aided design (CAD) packages to generate final circuit layout for fabrication. An example is given to illustrate the utilization of the new method. It is expected that the proposed design technique is employed as it front-end to commercially available computer aided design (CAD) packages which generate the actual equalizer circuit layout with physical dimensions for mass production.Article Citation Count: 2C-reactive protein as a pre-procedural predictor of early and late outcomes of percutaneous coronary interventions(Springer New York, 2003) Aytekin, Saide; Çatakoğlu, Alp Burak; Aytekin, Vedat; Demiroğlu, Cemşid; Kocazeybek, Bekir SamiTo examine the predictive value of pre-procedural CRP level in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) regardless of having unstable or stable angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. Blood sampling for CRP measurement in patients undergoing PCI: 116 consecutive patients who underwent single vessel PCI were evaluated. Exclusion criteria were multilesion PCI, total occlusion, left ventricular ejection fraction < 30%, left bundle branch block and intercurrent inflammatory conditions known to be associated with an acute phase response. Major adverse coronary events (MACE) were defined as the occurrence of death, fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, and need for coronary artery revascularization with either bypass grafting or repeat angioplasty. End-points were assessed at hospital discharge, 30 days, 3 and 6 months following the index procedure. 62 (53%) patients had CRP levels < 0.5 mg/dl, and 54 (47%) had > 0.5 mg/dl. There were no significant difference in the occurrence of MACE in early in-hospital and 30 days follow up periods, between the two groups (0 vs. 5.5%) (p = ns) whereas the incidence of MACE after 3 months of the procedure was significantly different between the two groups (1.6 vs. 11%) (p < 0.05) and also after 6 months (9.5 vs 24.5%) (p < 0.05). The negative predictive value of CRP measurement is 98.4%. High levels of pre-procedural CRP show association with the higher incidence of MACE after 3 months of the follow-up period and negative CRP tests seems to have high predictive value to compare the patients who will be free of MACE after successful PCI. SciVal Topic ProminenceConference Object Citation Count: 0Commercial Agency Contract and Comparison with Similar Contracts (Exclusive Distribution, Franchising, Brokerage, and Commission Contracts)(Springer International Publishing Ag, 2020) Kazmaci, Ozge UzunThe contract between the merchant and the commercial agent is a commercial agency contract. This contract creates a continuing obligation for each party. Commercial agency contract is not defined in any Act but commercial agent is defined in Turkish Commercial Code. However, the provisions regarding commercial agency in Turkish Commercial Code are not sufficient. Therefore, it is important to compare commercial agency contract with similar agreements in order to determine the legal nature of the contract and provisions to be applied to the contract in case of a legal conflict. Agency contracts have some differences and similarities with similar contracts such as exclusive distribution, franchising, brokerage, and commission contracts. Agency contract, unlike brokerage and commission, is a permanent contract. Recognition of monopoly in an agency contract is not a necessary element. However, it is necessary to recognize the monopoly on exclusive distribution contract.Article Citation Count: 10Competitive intelligence and information technology adoption of SMEs in Turkey: Diagnosing current performance and identifying barriers(Halmstad University, 2013) Wright, Sheila; Bisson, Christophe; Duffy, Alistair P.The need for SMEs to behave in a more concise and coherent competitive fashion is well recognised. This study reports on an empirical study of SMEs in Turkey. Their responses were applied to a behavioural and information technology adoption framework which enabled the identification of areas where changes would be required for these firms to begin operating at a higher level of competence. The findings revealed significant scope for improvements on all strands of the diagnostic framework: attitude gathering location technology support IT systems support and finally use of intelligence-based output by decision-makers. Through free form responses it was also possible to identify barrier to higher level adoption and performance inhibiters which were subsequently categorised and assessed for significance.Article Citation Count: 7COMPUTATION OF MONTHLY RUNOFF COEFFICIENTS FOR ISTANBUL(VINCA INST NUCLEAR SCI, 2021) Bilge, Ayşe Hümeyra; Ülker, Duygu; Burak, SelmanWater demand for Istanbul is supplied both by impounded reservoirs located within its provincial boundaries and by water transfer from Western and Eastern regions in peripheral areas, located in South-West Black Sea region. The runoff coefficient defined as the ratio of the streamflow to the precipitation, plays a key role in the calculation of the surface water yield of water catchment areas. In this paper, we present the computation of monthly runoff coefficients for an accurate estimation of the yield of the catchment areas. We obtain statistical parameters for monthly temperatures and precipitation, based on 105-year data recorded at Istanbul Kandilli Observatory, modeled as Gaussian and Rayleigh distributed random variables, respectively. We run simulations to predict temperatures and precipitation over a horizon extending to 2100. We apply Turc's formula and Thornthwaite method to obtain monthly runoff coefficients based on long-term data. The results are compared and discussed with the findings of previous researches.Article Citation Count: 0Concept of Legal Aid in Civil Litigation in Accordance with the Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights(Istanbul University Press, 2023) Yardim, M.E.Access to a fair trial is a fundamental human right that has been addressed both in international law and in the context of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Legal aid (free or affordable legal support/assistance/service) is evaluated as one of the elements of a fair trial. The well-known sixth article of the ECHR refers directly to legal aid. However, the third paragraph of ECHR art. 6 issues only criminal offenses. The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) implies the right to free legal assistance (legal aid) in civil cases. In our study, we will focus on the term of legal aid, types of legal aid and main legal aid systems, features of legal aid in civil matters, subject of legal aid and litigation costs and the procedure of legal aid application and who will be granted by legal aid in civil litigation. © Istanbul University Press. All Rights Reserved.Conference Object Citation Count: 1Conceptualizing Opportunities and Challenges Relevant to the Inclusion of Humanoid Service Robots in the Context of COVID-19(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2022) Ozturkcan, S.; Merdin-Uygur, E.The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the need for a better understanding of how service robots (SR) can aid practitioners as well as society. Individuals must not only embrace the robotic environment but also learn how to collaborate with humanoid service robots for collective value creation. Starting with the eminence of humanoid SR in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we majorly focus on anthropomorphism and social exclusion. These two key concepts present both opportunities and challenges, being the most eminent areas of research in the quest for understanding society-robot relationships. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.Article Citation Count: 0Considerations and Confusions about theRegulatory Focus Theory and a Future Agendafor Researchers in Marketing(Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, 2017) Merdin-Uygur, EzgiThe regulatory focus theory is the mark of a paradigm shift away from a unidimensional hedonism towards a multiplicity of regulatory foci. It possesses great explanatory power; however a lot remains unresolved despite a promising body of empirical work. This paper highlights various considerations concerning the conceptual and comparative qualities of the regulatory focus theory. The discussion moves into the intersection of regulatory focus and consumer behavior literature, briefly summarizing the findings and followed by a number of propositions to be tested for future research.Article Citation Count: 4Design and implementation of a negative feedback oscillator circuit based on a Cellular Neural Network with an Opposite Sign Template(2010) Tander, Baran; Özmen, Atilla; Özçelep, YasinIn this paper explicit amplitude and frequency expressions for a Cellular Neural Network with an Opposite-Sign Template (CNN-OST) under oscillation condition are derived and a novel inductorless oscillator circuit with negative feedbacks based on this simple structure is designed and implemented. The system is capable of generating quasi-sine signals with tuneable amplitude and frequency which can't be provided at the same time in the classical oscillator circuits.Article Citation Count: 0Effects of Straits on Hydro-Thermal Performance of Small Bays(Turkish Chamber Civil Engineers, 2019) Ger, Ahmet MetinThe heated surface jet discharged into a bay which is connected to a larger body of water through a strait may experience bifurcation in the bay and stratification in the strait. The combined effects of bifurcation and stratification may lead to a substantially greater rise in temperature than the rise expected in case of unrestricted receiving body of water. In this study, the behavior of heated effluents discharged into bays with a restricted access to a large body of water is scrutinized experimentally by the help of a scaled physical model. Dimensional analysis leads to a new dimensionless parameter A(r), area restriction parameter, on which the difference between the excess temperatures at the inlet of the strait for restricted and free receiving mediums, Delta(Delta T/Delta T-0) is shown to be strongly dependent.Article Citation Count: 3Elasticity Study of PAAm-kappa C Composite Prepared in Various kappa C Content and Measured at Several Temperatures(Polish Acad Sciences Inst Physics, 2015) Evingür, Gülşen Akin; Pekcan, ÖnderPolyacrylamide (PAAm)-kappa carrageenan (kappa C) composite gels were prepared via free radical crosslinking copolymerization with various (w/v) percentages of kappa C in the range between 0.5 and 3 (w/v)% of kappa C . Elasticity properties such as stress strain and compressive elastic modulus S of these composite gels were studied in various kappa C content and at several temperatures. The content and temperature dependence of the compressive elastic modulus S of the swollen PAAm-kappa C composite gels due to volume phase transition were produced by using tensile testing technique. It is understood that the compressive elastic modulus was found to decrease up to 1 (w/v)% of kappa C and then increase by increasing kappa C contents at constant temperatures. The composite preserves the ability to undergo the volume phase transition and its compressive elastic modulus is found to be strongly dependent on the kappa C content and temperature. It is observed that the compressive elastic modulus increased when temperature is increased up to 40 degrees C and then decreases below this temperature for all composite gels. However PAAm-kappa C composite gel presented lower values for the compressive elastic modulus showing a minima at 40 degrees C for 1 (w/v)% of kappa C content gel.Book Part Citation Count: 2Energy and Sustainable Development from Perspective of Energy Poverty(Springer, 2021) Ucal, Meltem ŞengünEnd of poverty, the number one Sustainable Development Goal, focuses on ending all kinds of poverty all over the world. The elimination of all forms of poverty continues to be the biggest problem facing humanity today. The most important problems that have been encountered since the beginning of the energy use are the increasing risk of deterioration of energy supply, energy production and energy poverty. The problem of energy poverty among them is widely mentioned in the literature. In general, the studies on the subject focus on how the problem is defined worldwide, its size, its consequences, the obstacles to the elimination of the problem and some solution opportunities. The term “energy poverty” can refer to two different socio-economic issues, depending on the geographical scope of its application: energy affordability in higher income and developed states; inadequate access to “modern” energy services in most low income or developing countries”. Poor people pay a high price for the energy they use, either in cash or by labor. In addition, poor households spend more on energy than wealthy people, not only because their income is much smaller, but also because the fuels and equipment they use are much less efficient than modern fuels and equipment. No country has been able to diminish energy poverty to a great extent without increasing energy use. Decreasing the global inequality in energy is key to reducing income, gender and an inequality in other dimensions such as rural/urban income gaps. From this perspective, the importance of the relationship between energy poverty and sustainable development will be discussed by making comparisons by taking the country cases into consideration in the context of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The regional understanding of these concepts will also be discussed in this context.Conference Object Citation Count: 0Energy Performance Optimisation of a Single Dwelling Archetype Targeted to ZEB in the Earthquake Zone(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Yılmaz, Burcu Çiğdem; Yılmaz,B.Ç.A single dwelling archetype design subjected to be constructed in Gaziantep City to provide accommodation for the earthquake victims was researched in this paper. It is aimed to find out the optimum building orientation, window-to-wall ratio, and aspect ratio as design variables to achieve Zero Emission Building target. In this regard, the GenOpt Optimisation tool was coupled with the EnergyPlus simulation tool to run the simulations and optimise proposed design scenarios. A threshold value for primary energy use based on the EPBD recommendation document as a guide was improved to determine ZEB design scenarios. It is evident from the 56.43% primary energy use difference between the lowest and highest energy performance among design scenarios that optimum design variables are highly effective in terms of energy efficiency. Besides, 82 design scenarios achieving the ZEB threshold were elaborated from the design variables’ point of view that rectangular forms and low WWRs are optimal for the selected region. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.Conference Object Citation Count: 0Equalization Demand of the Agent and Its Importance in Business Law(Springer International Publishing Ag, 2020) Hamamcıoğlu, EsraOne of the most important consequences of the agency contract (commercial agency contract) in terms of its termination is the equalization demand of the agent. After termination of agency contract, the agent may request a reasonable equalization demand if he/she has brought the principal new customers or has significantly increased the volume of business with existing customers. Thus, the principal continues to derive substantial benefits from the business with these customers. Equalization demand of the agent (commercial agent) is regulated on an equitable basis. As of this nature, equalization demand of the agent carries a counter-execution nature for the customer portfolio (goodwill) which the agent acquired and the principal may benefit on its own, depending on the termination of the agency contract that establishes continuing obligation. In this respect, the equalization demand does not have the characteristics of compensation theoretically. However, compared to similar provisions, Turkish Commercial Code Article 122 has some differences and it may also need to be amended to clarify some issues. Objectives of this study are to determine the legal nature, conditions, and calculation of the equalization demand. Furthermore, scope of application of this claim includes other contractual relations giving similar monopoly rights unless it is contrary with fairness.Other Citation Count: 0Establishment of reference intervals of laboratory tests using hospital patient data(Marmara Üniversitesi Yayınevi, 2002) Toprakçı, Mustafa; Emerk, KayaObjective: In this study, hospital patient data was used to derive reference intervals for selected clinical laboratory tests. Methods: Data were obtained indirectly using our hospital database including both sexes. No selection criteria have been applied. The data has been partitioned into only three age groups as, 3-20, 21-60 and 61 to older in order to prevent age related grouping in the distribution. The distributions have been checked by normality analysis using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Nonparametric percentile estimate method was used to obtain reference intervals in the age groups of 21-60 and 61 to older. In age group 3- 20, the number of data were below 120 in most tests so, GraphROC for Windows, a statistical package which performs a robust modified nonparametric method, was used to find reference intervals. Results: Most of the test data did not show Gaussian distribution form and parametric analysis of these data has failed. Instead, nonparametric analysis has succeeded in establishing the intervals in three age groups. Conclusion: The results resembled the characteristics of our hospital patient population. Especially, protein and lipid parameters showed clear differences in our population, compared to the reference values of the manufacturer, which are currently used. This study has been a clear evidence indicating the importance of determination of reference intervals and the analysis of indirectly selected hospital patient data using nonparametric statistical techniques.
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