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Book Part Conclusion(Springer International Publishing, 2022) Yilmaz,G.This book explores non-discrimination in Turkey by dividing the principle into issue areas. It provides a detailed analysis of many areas within the principle of non-discrimination. © The Editor(s)(if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 1Business Cycles and Energy Real Options Valuation(Springer International Publishing, 2021) Kenc,T.; Ekinci,M.F.This paper uses a real options approach to value energy projects whose cash flows follow a normal distribution and subject to macroeconomic risks. Large and irreversible energy investments are usually modelled in real options frameworks with lognormal distributions. This line of research omits two important factors for energy investments. They are the existence of negative cash flows and the impact of business cycles. We developed a unified framework to capture the implications of these omitted features. The framework is based on an arithmetic Brownian motion (ABM) process for the dynamics of cash flows with regime shifts. Our numerical analysis provide results on investment triggering cash flow critical values, probability of investing and optimal investment time. Comparing these results with those obtained under a conventional real option value framework with geometric Brownian motion (GBM) suggests that there are significant differences across these models. The results indicate that ABM investors are more likely to invest within a specified period. Numerical analysis also points that macroeconomic risks are important for investors. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021, corrected publication 2021.Book Part Non-Discrimination of Religious Minorities in Turkey: a Fairytale(Springer International Publishing, 2022) Akdemir,T.G.In Turkey, the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of religion has been a controversial issue given the fragility of the identity politics; the concept of minority, citizenship, unifying principles and religion being a gluing factor of society. © The Editor(s)(if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 2Low Back Pain(Springer International Publishing, 2023) Aksekili,M.A.E.Low back pain is the most common cause of avoiding work and physical activities. Therefore, it creates a heavy burden both on the patient and on the society. The biopsychological approach has taken over in the etiology of low back pain in the last decade. Despite the progress in diagnosis and treatment in recent years, difficulties in LBP management continue. Some factors that reduce the effectiveness of treatment can be summarized as a continuation of exposure to factors that cause and perpetuate, and different responses to pharmacological treatments. No identifiable underlying pathology can be found in 85-95% of the patients. Red flag findings should be investigated while evaluating the patient. In the first step, anamnesis and physical examination of the patient are usually sufficient for diagnosis. Radiology has no place in the diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain. Diagnostic radiology and laboratory tests could be performed when chronic low back pain or any other specific etiologies are considered. The aim of treatment is to relieve the pain and keep the patient active. Acute low back pain recovers by 80% in the first 2 weeks. Step-by-step treatment approach is recommended for acute low back pain. The patient should be taught to self-control his condition. Exercise and physical therapy methods can be applied as the physical dimension of the treatment. If psychosocial factors contributing to pain are prominent, psychosocial approaches, behavioral cognitive therapy, and biofeedback can be applied. Considering the occupational reasons that may lead to LBP, suggestions should be made regarding working conditions. Thus, with a multidisciplinary approach, biological, psychological, and social aspects should be evaluated and treatment should be shaped. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023.Book Part Effectiveness of macroprudential policies: Panel data evidence on the role of institutions, financial structure, and banking regulations(Springer International Publishing, 2021) Ekinci,M.F.; Özcan,G.The effectiveness of macro-prudential policies to mitigate credit cycles and reduce capital flow volatility is at the center of policy debates. In this chapter, we investigate the factors which influence the performance of macro-prudential tools by focusing on institutions, financial structure, and banking sector regulations. We find strong evidence indicating that macro-prudential measures are more effective when they are complemented with a tighter regulatory framework. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 12Sustainable Software Engineering: Curriculum Development Based on Acm/Ieee Guidelines(Springer International Publishing, 2021) Mishra,A.; Mishra,D.Climate change risk and environmental degradation are the most critical issues of our society. Our technology-influenced daily lifestyle involves many types of software and apps which are used by society at large, and their use is increasing more than ever before. Sustainability is a significant topic for future professionals and more so for software engineers due to its impact on society. It is crucial to motivate and raise concern among students and faculty members regarding sustainability by including it in the Software Engineering (SE) curriculum. This chapter discusses how sustainability can be included in various courses of the SE curriculum by considering ACM/IEEE curriculum guidelines for the SE curriculum, literature review, and various viewpoints so that SE students can attain knowledge on sustainable software engineering. It also includes an assessment of key competences in sustainability for proposed units in the SE curriculum. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.Book Part Commercial Coal Preparation Plants Capability for the Removal of Trace Elements(Springer International Publishing, 2016) Özbayoğlu,G.Işiklar and Dereköy coal preparation plants clean lignite coals produced in Soma district. Run-ofmine coals contain trace elements and major elements that are associated with coal and inorganic matter. Trace elements are potentially harmful for human health and ecosystem. Physical coal cleaning is effective in reducing the concentration of many trace elements. In this study, the samples were collected from run-ofmine lignite (feed), coal preparation plant products, namely coarse (+18 mm) clean coal, fine (10-18mm, 0.5- 10mm) clean coals, middlings, coarse and fine refuses and slimes from the Dereköy and Işiklar plants systematically and chemical analyses of ash, trace and major elements were performed on each sample. Trace elements contents and distributions in each product were determined. During the cleaning of run-of-mine lignites in Işiklar and Dereköy coal preparation plants, 54.69% and 72.04% ash have been removed from the plants, respectively. Around 1/3 of Ga and Rb contents of Işiklar feed and more than 1/3 of Ga, Rb, Sr, contents of Dereköy feed could be removed by ash. Referring to major elements, rejection of 60% Ca and 53% Mg from Işiklar, and 69% Ca and around 80% Mg from Dereköy plants have been achieved. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.Book Part Introduction: Exploring Non-Discrimination in Turkey(Springer International Publishing, 2022) Yilmaz,G.The principle of non-discrimination is at the heart of the international law, being “the only human rights explicitly included in the United Nations(UN) Charter, and they appear at the beginning of virtually every major human rights instrument” (Farrior, S. (2017). Introduction. In S. Farrior (Ed.). Equality and Non-discrimination under International Law Volume II. (xii-xxiii).London and New York: Routledge., p. xi). The principle requires equality of all persons without any discrimination on the basis of various elements like race, color, ethnicity, language, sex, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion, social or economic origin. © The Editor(s)(if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 10Acoustic Control of Flow Over Naca 2415 Aerofoil at Low Reynolds Numbers(Springer International Publishing, 2016) Serdar Genç,M.; Karasu,İ.; Hakan Açıkel,H.; Tuğrul Akpolat,M.; Özkan,G.Within the concept of this study, first low Reynolds number flow phenomena, including laminar separation bubble (LSB) and stall were explained. Then a literature review on the acoustic flow control was presented in three categories: flow control with constant frequency, flow control with constant amplitude, and flow control with variable frequency and amplitude. Aside from the review part, results of a comprehensive experimental study on the effects of acoustic flow control at low Reynolds numbers were presented. Within the scope of this experimental study, the effects of both parallel and perpendicular acoustic flow control were examined by means of pressure measurements, force measurements, hot-wire anemometry, flow visualization, and particle image velocimetry (PIV). In order to establish a baseline data, all of the measurements were first applied for the no control case. The effects of acoustic control were examined especially on the characteristics of LSB and stall. It was found that the acoustic excitation can be employed to decrease the height and length of LSB leading to increased lift coefficient and decreased drag coefficient. Also, acoustic flow control increased the angle of stall. It was also seen that the effective excitation frequency increases also, but the range of Zaman number (St/Re0.5) based on effective frequency still is approximately same with increasing Reynolds numbers. Finally, it was shown that the general aerodynamics performance of an aerofoil at low Reynolds numbers can easily be enhanced by employing acoustic flow control, and the parameters of the acoustic flow control can easily be adjusted in order to keep up with the changing conditions of flow. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.Book Part Citation - Scopus: 2Lgbti Rights in Turkey in the 2000s: Inertia Due To Political Resistance(Springer International Publishing, 2022) Yilmaz, G.The principle of non-discrimination constitutes one of the building blocks of democratic regimes and it promotes rights without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, religion, ethnic or social origin, disability, age. Sexual orientation has been added to the list of possible areas for discrimination later on with the developments in the global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) rights. © The Editor(s)(if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
