Izmir Institute of Technology

Reservoir eutrophication prediction with explainable framework integrating temporal convolutional networks and bidirectional sequence modeling

Abstract Accurate prediction of total nitrogen (TN) concentration in dam reservoirs is recognized as one of the significant challenges in water resources management. In this regard, the present study, to develop an intelligent and robust modeling framework, introduced the integra...

İzmir Ege Mahallesi; Kentin İçinde/Dışında Bir Mahalle

Ege Mahallesi, Roman sakinlerin kent ve barınma hakkına erişimde yaşadıkları güçlükler, sosyal dışlanma ve yoksulluk sebebiyle kentin hem içinde hem de dışında olma halinin belirsizliğiyle bir “gri alan” olarak değerlendirilebilir. Bu çalışma, Ege Mahallesi örneğinde kentsel dönü...

Selecting and generating web search based features using small language models for tabular data classification

In machine learning, the feature space is a key framework that converts data samples into vectors for analysis and modelling. Consequently, the results obtained from machine learning algorithms depend heavily on the ability to select and generate important features. Feature gener...

Validation Design Governs the Apparent Performance of Machine Learning Calibration for Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters: A PM1 Study

Low-cost optical particle counters (OPCs) are increasingly deployed to resolve spatial variability in indoor particulate matter levels that sparse reference networks cannot capture, but their output requires field calibration. We evaluated three co-located low-cost sensors agains...

Left behind places and regional resilience to COVID-19 shock in Europe

Current turbulent times pose challenges not only for countries, but also – and above all – for regions within them. However, economic resilience of left behind places is still underexplored, especially in the light of entrenched regional disparities. The aim of this paper is to i...

Isothermal Torrefaction vs. Direct Pyrolysis of Pine Cones: Biochar Texture, Carbon Structure, and Subsequent Electrochemical Evaluation

Pine cones are abundant forestry residues with potential for conversion into carbonaceous materials, yet the influence of torrefaction pretreatment on their particle-size distribution, carbon structure, textural properties, and ash behavior remains insufficiently understood. Here...

Potentiation of curcumin-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy by sub-inhibitory concentrations of essential oils

Abstract Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is an emerging alternative to conventional antimicrobials; however, its efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria with complex membrane structures remains limited. In this study, we investigated the ability of essential oils to pot...

Human as Relation: How Do We Shape Our Relationship with AI from a Dialogue Perspective?

This study examines how human-AI relationships can be reinterpreted through a dialogue-centred perspective within the framework of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Building on Bødker’s three waves of HCI, we trace the evolving role of the human from a cognitive “factor” to an in...

Agricultural By‐Products and Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal as Alternatives to Soybean Meal in Commercial Broiler Diets: Effects on Meat Quality, Fecal Microbiota, and Environmental Impact

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of partially replacing soybean meal with agricultural by‐products with or without supplementation of dried black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal on meat quality, intestinal microbiota of commercial broiler chickens, and envir...

A Calibrated Building Energy Simulation-Driven Framework for Balancing Embodied and Operational Carbon in the Transition to Zero-Emission Buildings

Educational buildings account for approximately 17% of the building sector’s energy consumption, making them critical for zero-emission building (ZEB) strategies. With students spending over 50% of their time indoors, life-cycle carbon assessments and targeted retrofitting are es...

How reliable is percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy during the learning curve? A comparison of outcomes with microsurgical discectomy experiences

We aimed to share our early experience with percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) during the initial phase of the learning curve and to compare its clinical and perioperative outcomes with microsurgical discectomy (MD) in selected patients with symptomatic lumb...

The politics of gastro-driven gentrification and peri-urban transformation: Investigating the case of Urla, İzmir

This article theorizes gastro-driven gentrification as a strategic mechanism through which gastronomy operates as a driver of peri-urban transformation. Moving beyond descriptive overlaps between tourism gentrification, lifestyle migration, and second-home urbanism, the study con...

Precipitation-Driven Land Cover Dynamics in Türkiye: A Multi-Dataset Assessment Using CHIRPS, TerraClimate, and TRMM

This study investigates the spatiotemporal dynamics of Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) along precipitation gradients across Türkiye by integrating high-resolution satellite-based precipitation datasets (CHIRPS, TerraClimate, and TRMM) with the European Space Agency (ESA) WorldCover (1...