Istanbul Technical University

Inverse Modeling Identifies Efficient Emission Control Strategy for Mitigating PM2.5 Pollution

Abstract Air-quality standards are the backbone of air pollution regulation, yet they create an underdetermined planning problem: many emissions pathways can satisfy the same concentration target. The traditional approach to emissions mitigation design (“forward” scenario testing...

The Climatological Character of Simultaneously Occurring Blocking Events

In this work, the climatological character of simultaneously occurring blocking events will be examined. Some previously published papers have proposed without strong evidence that simultaneously occurring blocking events are stronger and more persistent than those that occur in...

Novel Multifunctional Crosslinkers Based on 3‐(Acryloyloxy)‐2‐Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate for Stimuli‐Responsive Hydrogels

ABSTRACT We present two novel multifunctional dimethacrylate crosslinkers, containing either a dicarboxylic acid or a disulfide linkage, for the preparation of pH or redox‐responsive hydrogels. The crosslinkers, DMSA‐2xAHM and CYS‐2xAHM, are synthesized via a one‐step Michael add...

Application of Fe₃O₄-Functionalized Manganese-Metal-Organic Framework in Dispersive Solid-Phase Microextraction with Slotted Quartz Tube-Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for Sensitive Determination of Cadmium in Apple Tea Samples

Abstract A straightforward methodology was presented for the preconcentration of cadmium from apple tea samples using Fe3O4-functionalized metal-organic framework (Fe3O4@Mn-MOF). The magnetic composite was produced via solvothermal method and characterized by different methods. F...

Assessing the Reliability of Micro-Doppler Spectrogram Classification from the DIAT-μSAT JPEG Archive

Reliable AI-assisted interpretation of radar-derived micro-Doppler images requires evaluation protocols that separate image-archive regularities from physical generalization. We audited 4849 DIAT-μSAT JPEG spectrograms and evaluated partition sensitivity, image controls, and repr...

Where leisure meets quality of urban life: spatial and statistical patterns in Istanbul's urban landscape

Purpose This study examines the relationship between leisure satisfaction and perceived quality of urban life in Istanbul. It advocates a policy shift from facility-centric planning toward experience-informed design that prioritizes psychosocial well-being. Design/methodology/app...

Miocene to Quaternary Tectonostratigraphic Evolution of the Northern Section of the Burdur‐Fethiye Shear Zone, South‐Western Türkiye

ABSTRACT The Burdur‐Fethiye Shear Zone (BFSZ) is a deformation zone accommodating strain partitioning between extensional and compressional domains in south‐western Türkiye. It exhibits a broad, linear geometry with a width of ~75–90 km and extends from Şuhut‐Çay to Sarıgerme‐Gel...

Mapping urban resilience: Systematic insights into morphological parameters critical for effective evacuation and disaster response

Urban morphology significantly influences crowd movement and evacuation in public spaces by influencing route efficiency, access to safe zones, and emergency responses. Morphological indicators such as network configuration, building density, and spatial patterns affect evacuatio...

Reticulated Ferrocene−Polycarbazole Nanofibers Coupled with CuAl-LDH for Ultrasensitive Label-Free Electrochemical Detection of CA125

Abstract The development of highly sensitive and reliable sensing platforms for ovarian cancer biomarkers is of considerable importance for improving the early diagnostic performance and supporting clinical decision-making. Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is among the most critical tu...

Examining the moderating role of workplace incivility in the relationship between dark personality traits, organizational dissent, and unethical pro-organizational behaviors

This study aimed to investigate the moderating role of workplace incivility in the relationships between dark personality traits and organizational dissent, as well as between dark personality traits and unethical pro-organizational behaviors. Drawing on trait activation theory,...

SV-EViz: a user-friendly web platform for structural variant evaluation and visualization

Recent advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies and computational genomics have substantially expanded our ability to characterize large-scale genomic variation. Within this landscape, structural variants (SVs) constitute a particularly impactful class of variation. Un...

An Evidence-Derived Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy MEREC-CRADIS Framework for Bread Wheat Cultivar Prioritisation under Water-Deficit and Saline-Soil Conditions

This study develops an interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy (IVFF) MEREC-CRADIS framework and demonstrates it using cultivar-by-environment measurements reported in a published two-season field study. Six Egyptian bread wheat cultivars are compared using six criteria derived solely fr...

The latent construct of teacher care: relations with professional attitude, subjective well-being, and burnout among primary school teachers

This study aims to investigate the relationship between the phenomenon of teacher care and the outcomes of attitude, well-being, and burnout to better understand these constructs. The study was conducted in 2024–2025 on a sample of 498 teachers. In this study, the Teacher Care Sc...

Scale model maneuvering tests of an offshore supply vessel equipped with bow and stern thrusters

Experimental results for the paper "Scale Model Maneuvering Tests of an Offshore Supply Vessel Equipped with Bow and Stern Thrusters"

Phenolic-Rich Electrospun Bioactive Nanofibers from Mallow (Malva sylvestris L.) as Active Packaging Materials

The development of bioactive packaging materials represents a promising strategy for reducing postharvest quality losses in fresh produce. In this study, phenolic-rich poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) electrospun nanofiber mats incorporating Malva sylvestris L. (mallow) leaf extract at...

Cognitive Performance Under AI Advice: Development and Initial Validation of a CHC-Informed Assessment for Organizational Decision-Making

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in organizational decision-making, requiring employees not only to use AI-generated recommendations but also to evaluate their quality and determine when reliance is appropriate. Although established research examines behavior...

Detection and Classification of Asphalt Pavement Deterioration Using YOLOv8

Asphalt deterioration is a major problem for road safety and infrastructure maintenance, as it can shorten pavement lifespans, increase driver risks, and cause traffic disruptions. This study applies YOLOv8, a recent object-recognition algorithm, to detect asphalt deterioration a...

A Digital Design Framework for Cyborg Architecture

This paper proposes a digital design framework for cyborg architecture as an adaptive, artificial intelligence-mediated and communicative spatial system. Rather than defining cyborg architecture as a stylistic category, a futuristic image, or a simple extension of smart building...

Fabrication and Performance of Asymmetric Polyetherimide Air Separation Membranes Using N‐Butyl Pyrrolidinone as a Greener Solvent

ABSTRACT Membrane‐based gas separation has emerged as an energy‐efficient and scalable alternative to conventional separation technologies. However, the fabrication of defect‐free polymeric membranes using environmentally benign solvents remains a major challenge. In recent years...

C-terminal–mediated modulation of Holin function from bacteriophage K: implications for phage-derived antimicrobial design

Among phage-derived antimicrobial molecules, holins are membrane-active proteins that play a central role in bacterial lysis; however, the contribution of their individual structural domains to antibacterial activity remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the f...