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Yazarlar
- Altuner, Elif Esra(7)
- Şimşek, Ahmet Bahadir(7)
- Bozbeyoglu, Pinar(5)
- Yildiz, Emel(4)
- Yildiz, Salih(4)
- Şimşek, Tuğçe(4)
- Christiansen, Bryan(3)
- Doğan, Kadir Caner(3)
- Şimşek, Aybala(3)
- Ayyildiz, Hasan(2)
- Beken, Hikmet Gülçin(2)
- Bozbeyoğlu, Pınar(2)
- Doğru, Bülent(2)
- Elmas, Muzaffer(2)
- Kocağ, Esra Karapinar(2)
- Kostas, Rabia Yasa(2)
- Köroğlu, Cemile Zehra(2)
- Köroğlu, Muhammet Ali(2)
- Köse, Asli(2)
- Ozkan, Abdullah(2)
- Uğur, Ömer(2)
- Yalvaç, Güler(2)
- Özkan, Vildan(2)
- Ünlü, Ramazan(2)
- Şimşek, Ahmet Bahadır(2)
- Şimşek, Tugçe(2)
- Adalı, Zafer(1)
- Akmermer, Bilgen(1)
- Akyürek, Suat(1)
- Akyüz, Ahmet Mutlu(1)
- Altunel, Mehtap(1)
- Atalik, Özlem(1)
- Baki, Birdogan(1)
- Battal, Fetullah(1)
- Bekar, Fevziye(1)
- Bolayir, Banu(1)
- Cengiz, Emre(1)
- Göktekin, Zekiye(1)
- Günay, Mehmet Akif(1)
- Karakurt, Birol(1)
Yayınlar
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026A Policy-Aligned Integrated Index Framework for Environmental Impact Assessment Monitoring and Reporting Using the Best Worst Method
Şimşek, Aybala; Şimşek, Ahmet Bahadır
Environmental Impact Assessment generates growing volumes of monitoring data, yet reporting still tends to treat indicators as separate signals rather than parts of a coherent evaluative structure. This chapter responds to that gap by developing a policy-aligned integrated index for monitoring and reporting in EIA. The proposed framework links environmental indicators to ESG themes, SDG targets, and European Green Deal priorities, then uses the Best Worst Method to derive transparent and defensible weights. Rather than presenting the index as a substitute for detailed evidence, the chapter treats it as a structured synthesis that can clarify how monitoring results relate to policy commitments and reporting needs. An illustrative application shows how the framework can organise indicators, support interpretation, and remain sensitive to alternative weighting choices. The chapter concludes by outlining the practical value and limits of using integrated indices in EIA contexts.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Prioritising Digital Talent Initiatives in Universities: Evidence From Turkey
Şimşek, Tuğçe; Şimşek, Aybala; Şimşek, Ahmet Bahadır
Universities are under growing pressure to advance digital transformation, yet priorities in digital talent management often remain unclear. This chapter develops a document-based multi-criteria decision framework to identify and compare such priorities across universities of different institutional scale in Türkiye. Drawing on public strategic plans, quality reports, distance education documentation, and staff development texts from Anadolu, Sakarya, and Tarsus Universities, the study constructs a decision matrix covering three initiatives and six evaluation criteria. Criterion weights are calculated through entropy, and initiative rankings are generated with TOPSIS. The findings show that digital infrastructure support has the strongest discriminating power. Strengthening distance education and LMS infrastructure emerges as the top priority, followed by a needs-based in-service training system and a digital competence development programme. The chapter offers a transparent and transferable framework for setting scale-sensitive digital transformation priorities in higher education.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Catalytic Nanocomposites in Oxidative on Adsorptive Delsulfurization Process: A Comprehensive Review
Altuner, Elif Esra; Bozbeyoglu, Pinar; Özkan, Vildan; Ozkan, Abdullah
Humanity's need for energy is an undeniable fact, and this reality is increasing day by day. To meet its growing energy needs, humanity has turned to fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are fuels derived from animal and plant fossils formed over millions of years. However, the excessive use of fossil fuels for energy needs has created a dangerous situation that threatens to deplete fossil fuel reserves. Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels releases toxic emissions. These emissions cause serious health problems for living organisms and also harm the ecosystem. These gases include sulfate (SO2) and sulfur derivatives, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxide derivatives (NOx). This chapter focuses on catalytic techniques using nanocomposite materials for the removal of SO2 and sulfur derivatives, with detailed references to relevant sources. SO2 and sulfur gases are harmful gases released by the combustion of fossil fuels. Nanocomposite production methods include sol- gel formation, gel shaping, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD), layered production, electrospinning, mechanical and ultrasonic techniques, additive manufacturing, and melting mixture. Desulfurization processes using these methods are as follows: (i) oxidative desulfurization, photocatalytic desulfurization, and absorptive- catalytic desulfurization. All techniques are explained with references to the relevant sources. This chapter provides theoretically important information for researchers working on nanotechnological catalytic studies in desulfurization.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Bio-based and Biodegradable Nanocomposites for Clean Energy Applications
Bozbeyoglu, Pinar; Altuner, Elif Esra
The growing global demand for energy and the environmental concerns associated with fossil fuels have accelerated the search for sustainable alternatives. Bio-based and biodegradable nanocomposites represent a new generation of materials that combine ecological compatibility with superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of bio-based polymer matrices (such as PLA, PHA, PBS, PEF, PVA, and natural polymers like cellulose, chitosan, and lignin) and their integration with nanofillers, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, TiO2, ZnO, and nanoclay. The synergistic effects of these hybrid structures are discussed in the context of clean energy technologies, such as solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and piezoelectric nanogenerators. In addition, the chapter highlights green synthesis routes, characterization methods, life cycle assessment (LCA), and industrial perspectives, emphasizing how nanocomposite design bridges performance enhancement with environmental sustainability.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Artificial Intelligence Nanocomposite Synergy for Next-Generation Fuel Desulfurization
Kostas, Rabia Yasa; Bozbeyoglu, Pinar; Altuner, Elif Esra; Elmas, Muzaffer
Fuel desulfurization is crucial due to the harmful effects of acid rain, air pollution, and health issues associated with sulfur compounds from fossil fuel combustion. Stricter international regulations require reducing sulfur content in fuels to ultra- low levels (<15 ppm), which current hydrodesulfurization (HDS) technology struggles to achieve due to high energy costs and inefficiencies with refractory aromatic sulfur compounds, such as dibenzothiophene (DBT). This gap in technology is driving the development of new solutions. This study explores the integration of materials science, chemical engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet ultra- low sulfur targets. It highlights alternative strategies, such as adsorptive (ADS) and oxidative (ODS) desulfurization, using advanced nanocomposite materials, including MetalOrganic Frameworks (MOFs), graphene hybrids, and zeolites. These innovative materials focus on “precision targeting” and “molecular recognition,” offering greater efficiency under milder conditions compared to traditional HDS methods AI and computational science are crucial for identifying the most suitable materials among a vast array of candidates. Combining Density Functional Theory (DFT) with Machine Learning (ML) accelerates material discovery by transitioning from a trial- and- error approach to an “inverse design” method. Successful AI tools, including Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Genetic Algorithms (GAs), have been proven effective in optimising desulfurization processes through real- world examples. In summary, achieving cleaner fuels requires innovative materials guided by AI. The study also addresses the challenges of scaling this interdisciplinary approach and envisions the potential for transforming desulfurization from a cost centre into a profit centre through precise molecular separation.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Functional Nanocomposites for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Özkan, Abdullah; Özkan, Vildan; Bozbeyoğlu, Pınar; Altuner, Elif Esra
Plant-mediated synthesis has emerged as a sustainable method for producing functional nanocomposites with diverse applications, including clean energy, photocatalysis, electrochemical storage, and environmental cleanup. This approach differs from traditional chemical processes, which often require harsh conditions; instead, plant-derived systems combine reduction, nucleation, stabilization, and assembly in a single reaction environment. Phytochemicals such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and proteins act as both reducing agents and structure-directing agents, enabling the formation of various materials under gentle conditions.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Green-Synthesized Nanocomposites for Sustainable Fuel Desulfurization: Advances and Challenges
Ozkan, Abdullah; Ozkan, Vildan; Bozbeyoglu, Pinar; Altuner, Elif Esra
The mounting global demand for energy signifies that we must depend on fossil fuels, which engenders environmental degradation and precipitates the emission of substantial quantities of sulfur oxides (SOx). Protecting themselves from environmental pollution is a top priority for many countries. Proper removal of sulfur- containing compounds from fossil fuels is becoming a major focus. Fuels such as diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline are particularly important in this regard. Fuels such as diesel, fuel oil, and gasoline are particularly important in this regard. The numerous negative consequences of traditional hydrodesulfurization (HDS) methods are what researchers focus on, and these methods are limited. Some examples of these negative effects include higher costs, the use of too much pressure and temperature, and using too much hydrogen. Scientific studies show that biosourced nanocomposite materials are good for desulfurization methods because they can reduce the potential negative consequences. Using raw materials such as microorganisms, biopolymers, and plant extracts is one of the most important ways to increase energy efficiency and eliminate chemical emissions. The large surface areas, enhanced active site homogeneity, and diverse functional groups of nanocomposite materials obtained from such biosourced raw materials make them promising candidates for use in adsorptive and oxidative desulfurization processes. Metal- metal oxide (Fe, Ni, Cu, TiO2) and carbon- based (graphene, carbon nanotube, and biochar- supported) nanocomposites are particularly preferred for achieving high sulfur removal with low energy consumption. The provision of information on the production methods, chemical properties, sulfur removal methods, and recent scientific research on biosourced nanocomposites is the purpose of this section. In addition, the environmental benefits, economic benefits, and potential roles of biosourced materials in alternative energy systems are discussed.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Design and Optimization of BioNanocomposites for Biomedical and Environmental Applications
Bozbeyoglu, Pinar; Kostas, Rabia Yasa; Altuner, Elif Esra; Elmas, Muzaffer
Bio-nanocomposites, produced from renewable resources, stand out as one of the promising next-generation material classes for both biomedical and environmental applications due to their biocompatible and biodegradable structures.However, the vast and complex design space of these materials, which depends on numerous variables including the type of biopolymer matrix and the type and concentration of the nanostructured filler, makes their optimization quite challenging with traditional “trial-and-error” based research methods.This study provides a general overview of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based methodology that holds the potential to overcome this complexity.In this context, the limitations of the traditional “forward screening” approach are discussed, and the “inverse design” paradigm, based on the idea of “designing a material with desired properties,” is proposed as a solution.The study outlines the potential roles of various AI tools in this field, from supervised learning models to deep learning approaches and optimisation algorithms.This theoretical framework is substantiated by practical case studies that range from drug delivery to sustainable packaging.The case studies demonstrate how AI not only enables the prediction of properties but also facilitates strategically developing materials for a particular function, thereby accelerating the discovery process.Finally, current challenges, such as data scarcity and the interpretability of models, are addressed, and future visions to overcome these obstacles, including physics-informed AI, autonomous discovery platforms, and human-AI partnerships, are discussed.It is concluded that this synergy has the capacity to stimulate a new era of innovation in sustainable materials science.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2026Sustainability and Environmental Management in Aviation: The Role of Green Approaches
Yalvaç, Güler
The aviation sector holds a strategic position due to its contributions to global economic growth and transport infrastructure, but it is also the subject of intense debate in the context of sustainability due to its environmental impact. This study was conducted to examine the role of green approaches and environmental management in aviation management. Strategies for reducing carbon emissions, energy efficiency, waste management and renewable energy use are particularly emphasised. The study highlights that the adoption of sustainable practices by airlines and airport management is critical not only for environmental benefits but also for corporate reputation, competitive advantage and customer satisfaction. The feasibility of implementing green approaches as a strategic management model in aviation is discussed, and an exemplary model is proposed. At the same time, the necessity of an environmentally friendly transformation in the sector is emphasised.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Assessment of Türkiye's Healthcare Quality Standards Using the FUCOM Method: FUCOM Method
Bolayir, Banu
This study aims to determine the importance ranking of healthcare quality standards in Türkiye. The latest version of the Healthcare Quality Standards-Hospital (Version 6.1) was used as the healthcare quality standards in Türkiye. The FUCOM method, one of the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, was employed to rank the importance of these standards. To use this method, a questionnaire based on the healthcare quality standards was filled out by six experts. The data obtained from the questionnaire were transferred to Microsoft Excel Solver, and the FUCOM method was used with this program. Using the FUCOM method, the local importance weights of the main criteria and sub-criteria were initially determined. Then, the criteria were ranked based on these weights. Subsequently, after determining the global importance weights of the sub-criteria considering the local importance weights of both the main criteria and sub-criteria, their rankings were also established based on these weights.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Income Inequality and Environmental Protection Expenditures Nexus Bootstrap Panel Rolling Window Causality Analysis.
Sentürk, Nazlı Keyifli; Sentürk, Suat Hayri; Karakurt, Birol
The relationship between environmental protection expenditures and income inequality is undoubtedly a critical issue in terms of social justice and sustainable development. In societies with high income inequality, environmental protection expenditures are generally lower. This is because low-income individuals tend to have less motivation to develop awareness of environmental issues or to support environmental protection policies. On the other hand, in societies where income is more equitably distributed, environmental protection expenditures tend to increase. A key factor behind this is that a larger segment of society views environmental.
- KitapYalnız künye2025Designing Effective Public Policies to Address Global Warming.
Uğur, Ömer; Doğan, Kadir Caner
As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, world governments are under increasing pressure to implement strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable development, and protect vulnerable populations. Effective policies that are evidence-based, adaptable, and internationally coordinated also engage in the public and private sectors. By aligning environmental goals with economic incentives and societal needs, policymakers may drive transformative change and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Designing Effective Public Policies to Address Global Warming explores the design of public policies shaping the future of global warming strategies and solutions. It examines the implementation of global, regional, and local practices for effective climate change mitigation and sustainable urban governance. This book covers topics such as climate change, public sector management, and carbon regulation, and is a useful resource for business owners, policymakers, government officials, climatologists, academicians, researchers, and environmental scientists.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Strategic Performance Metrics and Innovative Measurement Methods in Public Personnel Management
Şimşek, Tuğçe
Public administration increasingly demands strategic, data-oriented personnel management, yet traditional hierarchical metrics miss dynamic performance and innovation. This chapter examines the limits of conventional measurement in public personnel management and proposes a data-driven, dynamic governance framework. Its aim is to link digitalization with accountability and citizen orientation by specifying strategic indicators and technology-enabled methods. It outlines core concepts, then elaborates on strategic performance indicators and comparative analyses of metrics. It explores advanced methods, including AI-supported tools and continuous learning models, alongside blockchain, big-data analytics, sentiment analysis, and remote-work assessment. Findings show these tools improve transparency and continuous feedback while enabling ethical, auditable evaluation; policy implications for sustainable, evidence-based decision-making are provided.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Climate Change and Urban Poverty Solutions to Prevent Poverty
Cengiz, Emre
Cities are at the centre of economic, social and political life. As a result, cities are constantly growing and their populations are rapidly increasing. As is well known, references are made to the industrial revolution when defining today's cities. With the industrial revolution, cities have become major centres for rural-to-urban migration. With this wave of migration, the construction of informal structures in cities and the struggle for survival of new urban poor in these settlements can be observed. This process is continually observable in developed, developing and underdeveloped countries at different times and to varying degrees. As a result of cities themselves becoming commodified in a world continually impacted by climate change, the urban poor’s struggle to survive has been intensified by factors such as increasing rent prices, reduced access to basic services, diminishing access to food and clean water, and settlement instability.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Nanotechnological Green Synthesis and Its Impact on Plant Science
Altuner, Elif Esra; Bozbeyoğlu, Pınar; Tekeli, Yener; Sen, Fatih
Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that manipulates materials at the nanoscale, typically between 1 and 100 nanometers. It bridges various disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and materials science, creating materials with unique properties that classical theories cannot predict. Nanotechnology is central to advancements in energy, medical therapies, environmental solutions, and electronics. Nanotechnology's ability to create more efficient energy storage systems, such as high-capacity batteries, and its potential to revolutionize healthcare by enabling personalized medicine further demonstrate its vast impact. These innovations offer solutions to pressing issues like clean energy, health care, and ecological preservation. This chapter focuses on green synthesis methods in plant science, highlighting environmentally friendly techniques for producing nanomaterials. These sustainable methods not only contribute to eco-friendly agricultural practices but also promote environmental conservation and sustainability in the field of nanotechnology.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Applying RATMI (Ranking by Alternatives Trace to Median Index) for Ranking Countries Based on Sustainability Performance
Simsek, Ahmet Bahadir; Simsek, Aybala
Today, global problems such as climate change, resource depletion and social inequality motivate the need for tools that can be used to measure the sustainability performance of countries. In this section, a new MCDM approach, RATMI (Ranking by Alternatives Trace to Median Index), is proposed with this motivation. RATMI uses trace and median similarity techniques to provide a balanced and accurate ranking as the median minimises the effect of outliers. In this chapter, the RATMI method is used to assess the sustainability performance of 157 countries for the period 2016-2020 on the basis of economic, social and environmental dimensions. The contributions of this study include the potential to promote RATMI as an effective tool for sustainability assessment of countries, identify role models, and inform policymakers on the development of sustainability strategies at the global level. This practice not only advances the literature on MCDM in sustainability assessments, but also provides a practical framework to guide future policy and research aimed at promoting sustainable development.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Human-machine collaboration: How do employees interact with artificial intelligence?
Şimşek, Tuğçe
This chapter examines the conceptual framework of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the organisational context in terms of human-machine collaboration in three dimensions: supportive, collaborative, and autonomous AI models. A literature review integrates theoretical approaches on employee perceptions, acceptance and resistance processes, and the role of organisational culture in adaptation, establishing connections between performance, motivation, and psychosocial effects. Ethical dimensions are evaluated in the context of autonomy, privacy, and fairness, and the potential consequences of AI on work-life balance and role ambiguity are revealed. The findings point to a lack of empirical research despite conceptual richness and suggest the development of measurement tools with both descriptive and experimental designs. The chapter provides a roadmap for future applied research while emphasising the importance of clarifying strategic decision-making processes related to AI adaptation in an organisational context.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Adsorption Applications of Different Clay Types for Removal of the Radioactive Wastes
Kiranşan, Murat
The nuclear fuel cycle started from the mining of uranium ore. Nuclear technology is used from medicine to agriculture, from energy to industry but it is not preferred today. Radioactive substances are used in the nuclear technology studies. Radioactive wastes emerges in different activity, physical and chemical conditions in different application field such as medicine, industry and research. Radioactive waste must be management in a safe, economical and environmentally acceptable behavior. In order to facilitate waste management, radioactive wastes are classified according to different criteria. Many different countries have developed different waste classification systems depending on the characteristics required by the waste management to be application. Wastes are processed and removal of as required by their class. Radioactive wastes are generally classified according to the level of radiation and their active time.
- Kitap BölümüYalnız künye2025Managing information asymmetry and conflicting interests in multi stakeholder sustainable supply chains using multi-criteria decision analysis
Şimşek, Ahmet Bahadir; Şimşek, Aybala
This chapter focuses on the challenges which information asymmetry and conflicts of interest present to multi- stakeholder sustainable supply chain design and suggests the use of MCDA to address these challenges. It looks at the ways information imbalances and divergent stakeholder priorities hamper cooperation and sustainability objectives to produce trust problems and ineffectiveness. These challenges are outlined in the chapter using theoretical underpinnings such as Game Theory and Akerlof's Market of Lemons. Next, it illustrates the MCDA's role in dealing with these problems (transparency, balancing conflicting interests and making the decision in an inclusive way). The practical application of MCDA is illustrated via a hypothetical green supply chain project that demonstrates the ability of diverse stakeholder priorities to be harmonised through systematic criteria evaluation and consensus building. The chapter concludes with a discussion of MCDA's potential for integrating environmental, social and economic goals in optimal decision making in complex supply chains.
- EditoryalYalnız künye2025Preface
Uğur, Ömer; Doğan, Kadir Caner