Photonic crystal structures:Beam deflector and beam router

We investigate the optical characteristic,transverse magnetic（TM） and transverse electric（TE） band of twodimensional（2 D） square lattice photonic crystal structure,which is composed of cylindrical air regions positioned at the corners of the square shaped dielectric rods.We obtain the wide photonic bandwidths between TM1–TM2 and TM3–TM4 bands.According to the results,we demonstrate the band gaps close to each other in the TM and TE frequencies for proposed structures.The resulting photonic gaps are formed to be about 8% at the higher frequencies of TE modes（TE4–TE5）and TM modes（TM7–TM8 and TM9–TM10）.In addition,we examine isotropically generated structures for light guiding properties and observe that the light is directed in a particular route without using any deflection.We also investigate the self-collimation effect with the designed structure.The obtained results reveal the influences of the radius of cylindrical air holes and the angle between these air holes on absolute and partial photonic band gaps.Moreover,we observe the TM and TE band gaps that overlap.It is thought that the obtained band overlap will provide an easy way to produce the photonic crystals in practical applications like photonic insensitive waveguide.It is also believed that these results can provide the photonic crystal structures to work as a beam deflecting and beam router in integrated optical circuit applications.

Hierarchy in Ceramic Art

In this research, the sensory and visual effects of Hierarchy in return to Visual Hierarchy in grading and ratingsystem have been evaluated generally. Hierarchy is in three categories： radial, axial and peripheral The varieties ofHierarchy may be used in forms and surfaces as well as both in form and surface at the same time together.Information on application forms of Hierarchy, types of Hierarchy and their applications in ceramics art have beenpresented. Examples of industrial and artistic ceramics works aimed at esthetic and visual concept in modernceramics comprehension within the scope of defining Hierarchy have been presented.

Scalogram-Based Instantaneous Features of Acoustic Emission in Grinding Burn Detection

Time-frequency methods are effective tools in identifying the frequency content of a signal and revealing its timevariant features.This paper presents the use of instantaneous features(i.e.,instantaneous energy and signal phase)of acoustic emission(AE)in the detection of thermal damage to the workpiece in grinding.The low-order frequency moments of a scalogram are used to obtain both the instantaneous energy and the mean frequency at which the signal phase is recovered.The grinding process is monitored using AE for a variety of operating conditions,including regular grinding,grinding at higher cutting speed and larger feed,and small dressing depth of cut.The instantaneous features extracted by the scalogram are compared with the results obtained by the empirical mode decomposition.It has been found that both the instantaneous energy and phase deviation indicate the presence of burn damage and serve as robust and reliable indicators,providing a basis for detecting the grinding burn.

Production of Synthesis Gases from Ethanol Steam Reforming Process

In this study, the production of synthesis gases has been purposed under between 250oC - 700oC and 1 - 2 bars pressures. The research was conducted over a commercial BASF catalyst and a laboratory prepared catalyst. The catalyst has a content of different substances including basically NiO/Al2O3 and some additionals (Ca, Mg, Cr, Si). The experimental measurements were carried out within a recently developed experimental equipment which can be operated up to 1200o and 1 to 3 bars pressures. The study was conducted over a commercial BASF catalyst and a laboratory prepared catalyst under different ethanol/water ratios, temperatures, and catalyst loads. Under the condition when ethanol/water ratios were decreased from 1/2 to 1/10, it was observed that hydrogen ratios increased in exit gas composition of the reactor. With increments in catalyst loads from 1 to 5 grammes, hydrogen ratios in exit gas composition gradually increased. Reaction of ethanol-steam reforming started nearly at 300oC, and when temperature increments continued further up to 700oC, hydrogen yields in exit gas compositions of the reactor increased significantly to a range of 70% - 80%. In the case of using commercial BASF catalyst, hydrogen ratios in exit gas composition were found slightly higher than laboratory prepared catalyst. According to our observations, life time of laboratory prepared catalyst was found higher than the commercial BASF catalyst. In this study which kinetic measurements were applied, some kinetic parameters of ethanol-steam reaction were calculated. The mean activation energy of ethanol consumptions at 573oK - 973oK was found as 26.87 kJ/mol, approximately. All kinetic measurements were analyzed with a first order reaction rate model. In this study, some diffusion limitations existed, however, overall reaction was chemically controlled.

Thiol-Disulphide Balance:Could Be a New Marker for Thyroid Cancer?

Objectives. Cancer is a very widespread disorder known in world wide since long, but its biochemical features remain unclear. Thyroid carcinomas are the most common endocrine cancer and its frequency continues to escalate. There is evidence that the serum concentration of TSH is an unreliant predictor for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. The formation of the plasma thiol pool from low and large molecular weight proteins suggests that thiol/disulfide balance is important in cancerous cases. The aim of this study was to investigate an oxidative stress marker (thiol/disulphide homeostasis) and IMA (Ischemia modified albumin), Albumin, CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen), TSH (Thyroid stimulate hormone), thyroxine (T4), free thyroxine (FT4), triiodothyronine (T3) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) in patients with thyroid cancer and compare the results with healthy controls for the first time in literature. Materials-Methods: A total of 43 participants including 23 patients with thyroid cancer and 20 healthy individuals were included in the study. Serum levels of TSH, T4, FT4, T3 and FT3 have been measured during treatment and follow-up of patients with thyroid carcinoma. Serum levels of TSH, T4, FT4, T3 and FT3, IMA, Albumin, CEA, Native thiol (-SH), disulfide (-S-S) and total thiol (TT) as well as disulphide/native thiol and disulphide/total thiol ratios were compared between the groups. Native thiol, disulfide and total thiol concentrations were measured with a novel automated method (Roche, cobas 501, Mannheim, Germany). Results and conclusion: This paper discusses an oxidative stress marker (thiol/disulphide homeostasis) and tumor markers IMA, Albumin, CEA, TSH, T4, FT4, T3 and FT3 in patients with thyroid cancer and compare the results with healthy controls. Mean age at participant was 41.73 years for thyroid cancer patients (21 females/2 males). A control group of 20 participants was included the study (19 females/1 male, mean age 51.75).

Mathematical, Mathematics Educational, and Educational Values in Mathematical Modeling Tasks

Purpose:The purpose of this study is to explore the mathematical values,mathematics educational values,and educational values invoIved in mathematical modeling tasks based on different mathematical modeling perspectives.Design/Approach/Methods:In this con text,the prese nt study is a qualitative research based on document analysis.The data were analyzed usingsemantic content analysis,and the selected modeling tasks based on different mathematical modeling perspectives were examined at the sentence level.Findings:Control,mystery,and openness mathematical values appeared in all mathematical modeling tasks,and rationalism and objectivism mathematical values appeared in realistic/applied and socio-critical modeli ng perspectives.Product,exploration,creating,releva nee,pleasure,and application mathematics educational values also emerged in all modeling tasks.Educational values of social justice,equity,social welfare,humanity,and altruism were more important in the socio critical modeling,while the value of individualism was more emphasized in the model-eliciting approach.Originality/Value:By determining mathematical,mathematics educational,and educational values involved in mathematical modeling tasks based on different mathematical modeling perspectives,an effective and more value-balaneed mathematical modeling instruction can be provided.

Advanced exergy analysis of the turbojet engine main components considering mexogenous, endogenous, exegenous, avoidable and unavoidable exergy destructions

In this study, exergy dynamic and advanced exergy analyses are applied to theturbojet engine to assess its mexogenous, endogenous, exogenous, avoidable and unavoidableexergies under the environment conditions of 15
C temperature and 1 bar pressure. Themaximum exergy point in the turbojet engine is found for the combustor in which C11H23(Jet-A1) fuel is combusted with air, while the minimum one is determined for the aircompressor head where the free air enters. The combustion chamber has the maximum fuel,product and irreversibility rates and the air compressor has the minimum fuel and product ex-ergy values, while the minimum irreversibility is found for the turbine. Maximum improvementpotential rate is found for the combustion chamber (5141.27 kW), while minimum rate is deter-mined for the turbine of system (6.95 kW). Also, the turbine component has the highest exergyefficiency (97.20%) due to its expansion process, while combustion chamber component hasthe lowest exergy efficiency (55.39%) due to low efficient combustion process of the fuel.Furthermore, the mexogenous exergy destructions from maximum to minimum are found for the combustion chamber, air compressor and gas turbine units, respectively. Considering exergydynamic analysis, the mexogenous exergy destruction rates of the combustion chamber, aircompressor and gas turbine are found as 184.4 kW, 103.97 kW and 9.99 kW, respectively.Considering all results, the combustion chamber is the primer component to be handled for bet-ter efficiency and improvement.

Potential of fungal thermostable alpha amylase enzyme isolated from Hot springs of Central Anatolia(Turkey)in wheat bread quality

Many industrial processes may quickly proceed with biotechnological and enzymatic support.Functional and production facilitator properties of enzymes have provided variable advantages for industry.Therefore,enzyme utilization has become inevitable for industry and supplied financial advantages in case of the high energy requirement process.In the study,the amylase enzymes were isolated from thermal spring sources,and the effect on bread quality was examined.Firstly,fungal amylases were isolated from thermal spring sources(29-98◦C)in various places around Turkey.After determining the functional properties of amylase enzymes,the most active enzyme was used in bread production to examine their effect on bread quality.The maximum alpha-amylase activity(38.6 U/mg)has been detected in Aspergillus niger G 2-1 isolate.When compared with the commercially available one,native alpha-amylase increased the bread volume.A significant difference(p<0.01)was found in the color properties and size of the bread between microbial produced in this study and commercially produced alpha-amylase.Five ppm alpha-amylase addition showed the optimum bread properties for dough processing.

Heat-denatured and alcalase-hydrolyzed protein films/coatings containing marjoram essential oil and thyme extract

In this study,heat-denatured and alcalase-hydrolyzed whey and soy protein films/coatings containing marjoram essential oil(MEO)and thyme extract(TE)were investigated comparatively in terms of physicochemical and functional properties.Heat-denaturated high protein solutions produced self-standing,smooth,transparent and viscoelastic films in the presence of glycerol.Enzymatic hydrolysis provided transparency,elasticity and extensibility to the films of low protein solutions.The addition of MEO and TE triggered hardness and brittleness especially in hydrolyzed high protein films and remarkably changed film color,thickness and viscosity possibly affecting surface adherence of films.Heat denatured films exhibited higher water vapor permeability(WVP)than alcalase-hydrolyzed ones.The lowest hardness was obtained in hydrolyzed low protein films with considerable adhesiveness.Hydrolyzed protein solutions coated to cheese provided better protection against moisture loss and MEO added films caused elevated hardening of cheese.MEO and TE incorporated in film matrices were seemed to suppress mycelial growth and sporulation of Aspergillus niger.This study presented valuable new findings on functional protein films produced by enzymatic hydrolysis as an alternative to heat treatment.