{"title":"Production and Characterization of Bilayer Tissue Scaffolds Prepared with Different Alginate-Salts and Fibroin","authors":"Özge Çelik, S. A. Mohamed, Nuray Emin","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1107158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1107158","url":null,"abstract":"The presented study aimed to design and characterize bilayer Alginate/Fibroin scaffolds to provide faster and higher quality treatment of skin tissue losses with tissue engineering approach. In this context, it was tried to form the dermis and epidermis layers with alginate salts (sodium and calcium) and fibroin with a biomimetic approach, and it was aimed to determine the most suitable alginate salt-fibroin composite scaffold by trying different production methods. The optimum design was determined by macroscopic measurement and dimensional analysis of the scaffolds produced by four different methods and their chemical structures were controlled with FTIR. Among the produced scaffolds, calcium alginate/fibroin (CaAlg/Fb) scaffolds were determined to have the most suitable morphological and chemical structure. With further characterization, the pore distribution and size were examined by SEM analysis and it was determined that surface pore diameters vary from 30 µm to 300 µm which are suitable for cell settlement. The thermal stability of the structure was determined by thermal gravimetry, and the degradation rate was calculated from the thermograms. According to the TG analysis, decomposition of the CaAlg/Fb scaffolds occurs much faster with temperature than homo-biopolymeric (CaAlg and Fb) structures. As a result, it was found that bilayer CaAlg/Fb scaffolds were capable of forming full-thickness dermal and/or also osteochondral wound dressings both morphologically and structurally. It is recommended to perform the tissue forming ability of this scaffold structure by performing advanced biological analyzes.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123957025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Amalgamated Rings with n-UJ-Properties","authors":"Tufan Özdi̇n, Esra Memi̇şoğullarindan","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1106287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1106287","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the transfer of nUJ-rings between A and B in an amalgamated duplication of a ring A along some ideal K of a ring B with a ring homomorphism f:A→B (denoted by A⋈^f K).","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115539700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computer aided simulation with finite element analysis of the effect of face mask use against COVID-19 and other infections","authors":"Canan İnal, Kadir Gök, H. D. Ada, S. Inal, A. Gök","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1083882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1083882","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p xml:lang=\"tr\" />","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130487312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of Arsenic Content in Field Pesticides using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES)","authors":"Şükrü Kalayci","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1100870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1100870","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, Arsenic, which is found in the structure of field medicines, was determined by ICP-OES. For arsenic analysis, Turkey was elected four different commonly used pesticides. These pesticides were commercially named A, B, C, and D samples. These samples were solubilized using the appropriate procedure by microwave digestion method. For arsenic determination, 188.980 nm wavelength measurements were made. The determination of the known acid first with ICP-OES was measured at high sensitivity. Arsenic amounts were measured as approximately 0.46 to 0.81 µg/g as the 95% confidence level in the samples and the average of 5 measurements. The validation process of this method was done according to the reference article. The results of the experiment were made with the electrochemical method, differential pulse polarography (DPP), and the results were found to be in agreement.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127021976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Moringa oleifera (Lam.) and Momordica charantia (Lam.¬) as Potential Larvicides and Fumigants of Culex Mosquitoes","authors":"O. Afolabi, A. Olonisakin","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1079339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1079339","url":null,"abstract":"Mosquitoes cause life threatening diseases such as yellow fever, malaria, filariasis, encephalitis infection etc. The focus of this research is to evaluate the larvicidal and fumigant properties of Moringa oleifera and Momordica charantia extracts on the larvae and adult mosquitoes. The leaves of both plants were dried and pulverized into fine powder. Rotary evaporator was used to extract the plant oils. The results showed that Momordica charantia was more effective as larvicide than Moringa oleifera as its evoked 100% larval mortality at 20% concentration for 3 hours with LC50 and LC90 of 0.5% and 8.5% respectively. Moringa oleifera produced 100% larval mortality and LC50 (0.75%) and LC90 (10%) at 25% concentration for 4 hours. Similarly, the leaf extract of Momordica charantia is a better fumigant than Moringa oleifera, the former produced LC50 of 0.5% and LC90 of 3.75%, while the latter produced LC50 and LC90 of 1.05% and 4.25% respectively. The significantly higher larvicidal and fumigant activities observed in Momordica charantia is due to the presence of cardiac glycosides only in the plant in addition to saponins, tannins, flavonoids and alkaloids which are common to both plants. Therefore botanicals are advocated to be included in vector control programs. This is because botanicals are relatively safe, cheap and easy to obtain in many parts of the world.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"184 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127534837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Radiochemical Procedure for Measurement Specific Activities of Uranium Isotopes in Asphaltite Bioleaching Liquor by Alpha-Particle Spectrometry","authors":"Meryem Seferinoğlu","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1117169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1117169","url":null,"abstract":"An analytical procedure for the alpha-source preparation is investigated in the study to determine uranium radioisotopes specific activities in the bioleaching liquor leach from asphaltite samples taken from the Silopi region in Türkiye. The purpose is to develop a new radiochemical method that can provide the alpha-particle spectrometry requirements. The proposed analytical procedure includes sample preparation, radiochemical purification of uranium from bioleaching liquor, alpha-source preparation on a substrate and alpha-particle spectrometric analysis of isolated uranium. The method is valid for availability using the z-test, relative bias, and relative uncertainty outlier tests. The results show that the proposed analytical procedure is successfully implemented for measuring the activity concentration of uranium with high accuracy and precision in the bioleaching liquor.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129434288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Approach on Developing a Dynamic Wind-Solar Map for Tracking Electricity Production Potential and Energy Harvest","authors":"F. Salmanoğlu, N. Cetin","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1085005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1085005","url":null,"abstract":"Increasing energy demand brings in technical, environmental and economic problems as the production processes evolve. In this parallel, many countries are trying to satisfy the increasing energy demand using renewable energy sources. The scope of this study is to develope a mathematical model and data monitoring-evaluation software for wind and solar renewable energy sources, which can dynamically evaluate meteorological data measurements and make more precise energy harvest estimation with the data obtained. It is aimed to create a web based “Dynamic Wind-Sun Map of Turkey”. Through the developed software; instant data can be analyzed and instantaneous electrical energy values produced from wind and solar energy sources can be calculated. Thus, it can help create a system that allows regional management in energy production and is compatible. Within the scope of the study, a mathematical model expressing the problem was created by using some mathematical optimization methods. The created model was converted into a web-based software. PHP software development platform and MySQL database language were used during the software creation. The software developed within the scope of the study has analogues in the world literature. However, no study has been found in this context in Turkey. Especially since it can use real-time data and includes wind-photovoltaic calculations together, this software distinguishes it from its peers.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124396144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Performance Evaluation of a Variable-Pitch Tapered-Shaft Screw Press for Palm Oil Extraction","authors":"K. Alabi, R. Busari, Oladimeji Joel","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1069996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1069996","url":null,"abstract":"Palm fruit oil extraction is a difficult task to undertake. Screw press technology offers a solution to its extraction. However, most screw press available requires high power input for effective operation, thus affecting cost. Therefore, there is a need for improvement in order to limit cost and increase extraction efficiency. This work focuses on development of a variable-pitch tapered-shaft (VATS)screw pressfor enhancing palm fruit oil extraction efficiency. The VATS screw press machine consists of three main components including the hopper, the steamer, and the pressing unit, and was operated at temperature of 90, 110 and 130°C, shaft speed of 30, 45, and 60 rpm and heating time of 10, 15, 20 minutes. The performance evaluation carried on the machine includes oil yield, extraction efficiency and extraction loss. The results showed that the average oil yield, extraction efficiency and extraction loss were 83.72, 97.73 and 2.37% respectively. Whereas, a higher machine efficiency of 94.45% was obtained at a temperature of 130°C, shaft speed of 60 rpm, and heating time of 15 minutes. It is hoped that the information on the design concept for VATS screw press for palm fruit oil extraction will be useful for the vegetable oil industry.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130024413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Approach for Color Measurement of Irradiated Fresh Cilantro","authors":"Pelin Yücel","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1082957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1082957","url":null,"abstract":"Food irradiation is widely accepted as a proven and effective postharvest treatment to reduce the bacterial contamination, extend the shelf life and maintain the food quality. Spices and herbs are the most commonly irradiated commercial products. Low dose irradiation causes no adverse effects on the visual quality of fresh herbs and spices. The appearance and color of food influence the consumer’s product choice. Numerous studies are performed on the use of computer vision and image processing for the color evaluation in the food industry. In the present study, fresh cilantro was chosen as a model to estimate the change in the color parameters of gamma irradiated fresh cilantro leaves. Image analysis method was proposed as an alternative to conventional colorimeters for color measurement of irradiated fresh herbs and spices.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127782233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship Between Hydrocarbon Content and Oxidative Stability in Irradiated Hazelnut Oils","authors":"H. Güçlü","doi":"10.54287/gujsa.1084430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1084430","url":null,"abstract":"The hydrocarbon detection method, based on the detection of hydrocarbons formed during irradiation, is one of the internationally accepted detection methods for irradiated foods. Radiolysis products, formed due to breakdown of unsaturated fatty acids by irradiation, are detected in this method. While no hydrocarbons were not found in the unirradiated hazelnut oil, hydrocarbons, namely 1-7 hexa-decadiene, 1-hexa-decene, n-penta-decane and 1-tetra-decene, but they were detected after irradiation at doses of 5 kGy or higher. It was found that irradiation induced the formation of hydrocarbons and when irradiation dose increased, the amount of hydrocarbons increased. The Rancimat process is widely used to define the amount of oxidation in foods containing fat. Analysis time is short as it is a very fast method. The induction time, showing the oxidation resistance of oils, decreased as irradiation dose increased. The possible relationship between the detected hydrocarbons and oxidative stability was examined and a negative correlation was found between the hydrocarbon and rancimat methods.","PeriodicalId":134301,"journal":{"name":"Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128217308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}