Gebze Technical University

Comparative proteomic analysis of environmental and genetic models of Parkinson’s disease highlights the role of purine metabolism

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, with many cases attributed to environmental exposures. Paraquat (PQ), is a pesticide and neurotoxicant strongly associated with increased PD risk. PQ is a weak inhibitor of complex I of the electron tra...

A generalized artificial neural network (ANN) model for predicting construction project durations based on cost and geolocation data

Purpose Reliable construction project duration estimation remains a persistent challenge due to the complex interactions among project characteristics and the diversity of construction environments. While previous prediction models have frequently relied on project-specific varia...

Bearing capacity of bonded connections in facade structures with metal cassette cladding

Object of the study is a structural adhesive sealant. The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of the hinged facade system (HFS) substructure with metal cassette cladding on the stress–strain state of the adhesive joint by means of numerical analysis (finite element m...

Human Skills in the Age of AI: The Value of Being Human in a World Where Intelligence Is Becoming Cheap

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reducing the cost of accessing information, generating content, analysing data, and performing a growing range of cognitive tasks. This transformation raises a fundamental question: if intelligence-like capabilities become increasingly abundant...

Impact of synbiotic formulation on lactic acid bacteria viability and quality attributes of yogurt during cold storage

Abstract This study evaluated the impact of synbiotic formulation on lactic acid bacteria (LAB) viability and quality attributes of yogurt during cold storage. Yogurt was manufactured with traditional starter cultures ( Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcu...

Science Education as Strategic Infrastructure: A Comparative Analysis of the United States, the European Union, England, Japan, and South Korea

This study presents a comparative analysis of science education policies and practices in the United States, the European Union, England, Japan, and South Korea. Rather than comparing student achievement alone, the paper examines how different education systems conceptualize the...

Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Scientific Discovery and the Changing Role of the Researcher: Scientific, Social, Economic and Geopolitical Implications for the Twenty-First Century

This conceptual review examines how artificial intelligence is transforming scientific discovery and redefining the role of researchers in the twenty-first century. Rather than viewing AI merely as a computational tool, the paper argues that it is becoming part of a broader scien...

Selenium-containing polycaprolactone 3D-printed scaffold for osteogenesis enhancement and bone healing

Bone fractures present significant surgical and healthcare challenges and require innovative bone regeneration strategies. Current research explores selenium (Se)-enhanced polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds for improved defect repair. Selenium, known for its antioxidant, anti-infla...