Istanbul Technical University

From the glass ceiling to the sticky floor: a historical analysis of organisational barriers to women’s careers

Purpose Throughout their careers, women face numerous inequalities along the path from the sticky floor to the glass ceiling. This study aims to examine historically how the macro-level dynamics (social, political and economic) that cause these inequalities are embedded in and re...

An Integrated GIS-Based Approach to Biotope Identification and Mapping: A Case Study of Çınarcık District, Türkiye

Biotope mapping provides an essential spatial framework for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and sustainable landscape planning. However, a standardized and transferable GIS-based methodological framework for biotope identification and mapping is still lacking in...

Explainable Machine Learning for Methylene Blue Removal Under Irradiation: Assessing Nominal Cu-Loading in AC@NiO

The time-dependent removal performance under irradiation of activated-carbon-supported nickel oxide (AC@NiO) samples containing nominal Cu-loadings of 0%, 3%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% was examined using experimental concentration data and an explainable machine-learning (ML) framework....

Aspects of non-relativistic supersymmetric theories

Abstract Over the last decade, non-relativistic theories have attracted considerable attention. In general, such theories can be obtained by contracting relativistic parent theories. In this work, we discuss features of non-relativistic supersymmetric field theories from both the...

Classification of mandibular impacted third molar teeth on panoramic radiographs using deep learning algorithms

This study aimed to evaluate the image-based technical performance of deep learning-based models in classifying impacted mandibular third molars on panoramic radiographs. Accurate identification of angular impaction patterns is essential for treatment planning, yet manual interpr...

Breastfeeding Myths Among Nursing and Midwifery Students: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Breastfeeding myths held by healthcare professionals may affect the accuracy and consistency of counseling provided to women and families. This study evaluated nursing and midwifery students’ breastfeeding myths and associated factors. Methods: This descriptive, cross...

Air ticket sales forecasting for B2B travel agencies

Purpose This study addresses the air ticket sales forecasting problem for business-to-business (B2B) travel agencies, a largely unexplored area compared to airlines and business-to-consumer agencies. To meet guarantee deposit requirements and manage financial risk exposure, B2B a...

Sustainable Solar Cabinet Dryers: A Review of Design Innovations, Thermal Storage Integration, Hybrid Systems, and Techno‐Environmental Assessment

ABSTRACT Although solar cabinet dryers (SCDs) represent an alternative to open sun drying (OSD) in the preservation of agricultural products, there are still challenges for SCDs such as the solar intermittency, unequal drying, and poor thermal efficiency. This systematic review b...

A phase-based analytic hierarchy process–decision–making trial and evaluation laboratory approach for prioritizing building information modelling–enabled digital transformation criteria in geotechnical projects: the case of Türkiye

Abstract Building information modelling (BIM) has become increasingly important for Türkiye's large-scale geotechnical projects; however, its adoption remains limited owing to inconsistent data-sharing standards, varying organizational readiness and challenges in integrating geol...

Leveraging Geospatial Big Data for Smart City Digital Twins: A Framework for 3D Modeling and Solar Energy Assessment

Abstract. This study presents a semi-automated Level of Detail (LoD) 2 building modelling and analysis framework, implemented using fully open-source geographic information system (GIS) software, for the high-accuracy identification of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) potential in smart...

Modular Periodicity of the Euler Up/Down Numbers at Odd Prime Powers

Let E_n denote the number of alternating permutations of {1,...,n}, equivalently characterized by Σ_{n≥0} E_n z^n/n! = sec z + tan z. For every q≥1, the sequence (E_n mod q)_{n≥0} is eventually periodic; let d(q) and s(q) denote its minimal eventual period and preperiod. For ever...

Comparative experimental and numerical investigation of engine-lubricant performance in hydrogen- and gasoline-fueled PFI SI engines

Hydrogen-fueled spark-ignition (SI) engines offer wide flammability limits, fast flame propagation, and carbon-free exhaust products, making them a promising route toward low-carbon transportation. However, their fast heat-release rates and elevated in-cylinder temperatures pose...

P1.246. Evaluating Robot-Assisted Oesophagectomy Adoption: A Comparative Single-Centre Analysis of Outcomes and Costs

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – technique Background Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIE) is widely used for oesophageal cancer, reducing tissue trauma while maintaining oncological outcomes. Robot-assisted MIE (RAMIE) offers enhance...

Preparation of chalcone modified polyHIPE for removal of aluminium ions from water

Abstract Aluminium contamination in aquatic environments is an increasing concern because elevated Al³⁺ levels in water resources may pose environmental and human health risks. Therefore, this study addresses the need for cost-effective, chemically tunable and efficient adsorbent...

Supramolecular Macrocycle–Quantum Dot Interfaces for Molecular Sensing and Bioimaging

Abstract Quantum dots (QDs) provide bright optical, electrochemiluminescent, and electrochemical readouts for molecular sensing and bioimaging, but by themselves they do not provide selectivity, matrix tolerance, or a reliable mechanistic assignment. Supramolecular macrocycles ca...

Dynamic drivers of an extreme heatwave over the UK in July 2022

Abstract Slow‑moving synoptic structures have been hypothesized to be a part of severe heatwave events over extended continental regions in summer, highlighting the potential impacts of the growing climate emergency associated with rising background temperatures. In this context,...

Recent Advances and Open Challenges in Mitigating Inference-Time Attacks on Large Language Models

The rapid integration of Large Language Models into high-stakes domains has elevated inference-time attacks into a primary security concern for production deployments. These attacks are adversarial techniques that exploit models exclusively through their input–output interface. T...

Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Structures Resting on Soil Classes C and D under Repeated Earthquakes

This paper presents a thorough study of inelastic displacement ratios (IDR) of single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems under repeated earthquake loading by accounting for soil–structure interaction (SSI) and system’s degradation. Even though, there have been much research on impa...

A Game-Based Eye-Tracking Task for Inclusive Educational Assessment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyslexia: An Exploratory Study

Background: Inclusive educational assessment requires tools that capture how learners with diverse cognitive profiles engage with tasks. This study examines whether a game-based, gaze-contingent eye-tracking task can generate relevant indicators for inclusive assessment of autist...

A cluster-aware XAI-MCDM framework for province-level solar PV suitability screening in Turkey using real operational PV data

Abstract Identifying suitable regions for solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment is commonly addressed through GIS- and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)-based frameworks; however, criterion weights in such studies are often derived from expert judgement or purely statistical ass...