Bartin University

Geometric drawing instruments and design systems in classical Islamic arts of the book

The consistent application of meaningful geometric proportions is a hallmark of codices from the Classical Islamic world, suggesting that designers and book artists relied upon systematic geometric construction methods to organize manuscript components. Material evidence – compri...

Telephone sequence spaces and associated theory of matrix transformation and compactness

Given a non-negative integer k, T_k be the k^{th} telephone number. Let us define a matrix T=( T_{k,m} ) with entries for k,m=0,1,2,⋯. Based on T, the matrix domains T_0 and T_c are defined. Schauder bases are constructed for these spaces, and their α-, β-, and γ-duals are charac...

Combined effects of one-sided surface charring and phytic acid impregnation on the surface properties and fire performance of wood

Abstract Surface charring is a wood modification technique that enhances the aesthetic appearance of wood while increasing durability and service life in outdoor environments. Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) was subjected to one-sided surface charring at temperatures of 210, 24...

Evaluation of Ocular Surface Inflammation and Corneal Microstructural Changes in Pterygium Using in Vivo Confocal Microscopy: A Comparative Study of Surgical Techniques

PURPOSE: To evaluate ocular surface, corneal sensitivity, subbasal nerve morphology, and dendritic cells (DCs) density in eyes with pterygium using in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), and to compare postoperative outcomes between amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) and conjun...

Ballot Completion in Türkiye’s Concurrent Presidential and Parliamentary Elections: A Comparison of 2018 and 2023

This article examines parliamentary ballot drop-off in Türkiye’s concurrent presidential and parliamentary elections of 24 June 2018 and 14 May 2023. Drop-off is defined as the non-negative province-level shortfall in parliamentary ballots submitted relative to presidential ballo...

Fuel prices, exchange rate pass-through, fiscal dynamics, and inflation in Türkiye: an ARDL analysis for the post-pandemic period

Persistent high inflation has become one of the central macroeconomic challenges in Türkiye over the past decade, with increasing complexity arising from fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange-rate volatility, and expansive public spending. Although these factors have drawn consid...

A Systematic Literature Review on Sustainability in Fine-Dining Restaurants

This study conducts a systematic literature review to synthesise academic research on sustainability practices in fine-dining restaurants. With the growing importance of environmental, economic, and sociocultural sustainability in gastronomy, this review explores how fine-dining...