Technical and Vocational University

Project evaluation automation for computer aided design course projects in technical education

As is the case in all education systems, assessment in computer-aided design (CAD) education must be objective and carried out using standardised methods. The large number of students, and the fact that students’ understanding of design and their proficiency in using CAD software...

The effect of air pollution exposure on mortality: a time series study in Sivas, Türkiye

Using a generalized linear model (GLM), the relationships between daily changes in air pollutants and mortality rates in Sivas Central District (Türkiye) were examined over five years (2017–2021), controlling for long–term time trends, seasonal effects, and meteorological factors...

Emotional responses to school façade opening geometries associated with the golden ratio among high school girls in Babol, Iran

Abstract School façades are often the first architectural element students encounter, yet students’ aesthetic and emotional preferences are rarely incorporated into façade design decisions. This study examines how the geometry of façade openings relates to high-school students’ e...

Tribological Performance of a Lipoic Acid-Based Quaternary Phosphonium Salt as a Water-Based Lubricant Additive

Abstract To develop the lubricating performance of water-based lubricants, we synthesized a lipoic acid quaternary phosphonium salt (SP) as a water-soluble lubrication additive. This study aims to enhance the tribological performance of steel tribosystems by using an SP additive....

Energy and spectral indicators support screening for soil structure interaction sensitivity in steel moment frames

Abstract Soil–structure interaction (SSI) can increase or decrease seismic demand depending on structural, foundation, and ground-motion characteristics. This study evaluates whether SSI-sensitive cases in steel special moment-resisting frames can be prioritized using energy-base...

Black Soldier Fly Gut Microbiota as a Green Alternative to Chemical Fungicides: Broad-Spectrum Biocontrol and Implications for Reducing Fungicide Environmental Loading

Abstract Plant diseases cause 20%–40% of global crop losses, a problem traditionally managed by chemical fungicides whose extensive use leads to widespread environmental contamination and potential human health risks. This underscores an urgent need for sustainable, low-environme...

The free vibration and supersonic flutter analyses of a three-directional functionally graded conical panel in a thermal environment

In the present study, free vibration and aeroelastic stability (flutter) analyses are investigated for a three-directional functionally graded material (FGM) conical panel subjected to a yawed supersonic fluid flow in a thermal environment. It is assumed that the material is fabr...

Vaporization-Guided Morphology Evolution Enables Precision Control in Blade-Coated Organic Solar Cells

Abstract Controlling the morphology evolution of blade-coated bulk-heterojunction active layers is crucial for achieving high-efficiency organic solar cells (OSCs), yet remains challenging because rapid solvent evaporation and unbalanced donor–acceptor aggregation often lead to p...

Influence of fin geometry on heat transfer and friction in plate fin heat exchangers: a CFD approach

Abstract Plate fin heat exchangers (PFHEs) are widely recognized for their compact design and high thermal efficiency, making them a popular choice in various heat transfer applications. Some common types of geometries which are used in the case of PFHEs are rectangular fins, tri...

Run-Level Fault Detection and SHAP-Based Diagnosis of Persistent Classification Difficulty in the Tennessee Eastman Process

Reliable fault detection in nonlinear process systems requires both accurate classification and interpretable analysis of faults with weak or near-normal signatures. This study develops an explainable, data-driven, and temporally informed multiclass framework for the Tennessee Ea...

A decision-making architecture for sustainability: Optimization of human resource management with triple bottom line in the extractive sector using a multi-objective approach

Purpose This research develops a mathematical decision-making model to optimise sustainable human resource management (HRM) performance based on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL), using the Iranian oil industry as an empirical case within resource-intensive sectors. Design/methodology...