• Could Plasma Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Level Be A Novel Predictor Beyond The Classic Predictors of Stent Restenosis? 

  Bal, Ugur Abbas; Yildirir, Aylin; Aydinalp, Alp; Kaynar, Gamze; Kanyilmaz, Suleyman; Murat, Koza; Muderrisoglu, Ibrahim Haldun (2014)

  Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with coronary stent restenosis and if there is an association between plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels and stent restenosis. Methods: ...

• The Role of Nutritional and Dietary Habits in Etiology in Pediatric Vocal Fold Nodule 

  Korkmaz, Muge Ozcelik; Tuzuner, Arzu (2022)

  Objectives. In pediatric pediatric vocal fold nodule (VFN) patients, different causes have been suggested in the development of the vocal cord nodule, including laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). It is known that the content ...

• Differentiation of Memory Processing Stages and Effect of Demographic Variables with Alternative Scoring Approaches To The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test 

  Karakas, Sirel; Bakar, Emel Erdogan; Dogutepe, Elvin; Can, Handan; Kaskati, Tolga (2022)

  Background The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is the third most popular verbal memory test and the tenth most frequently used neuropsychological test. The original scoring system of RAVLT does not differentiate ...

• Solving A Nonhomogeneous Linear System of Interval Differential Equations 

  Gasilov, Nizami A.; Amrahov, Sahin Emrah (2018)

  In most application problems, the exact values of the input parameters are unknown, but the intervals in which these values lie can be determined. In such problems, the dynamics of the system are described by an interval-valued ...

• An International Facility Design Project 

  Lacksonen, Thomas; Dengiz, Berna (2008)

  This paper describes an international facilities design project for Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering students. American and Turkish engineering students collaborated to create and implement the re-design of a Turkish ...

• Aintshop Production Line Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology 

  Dengiz, Berna; Belgin, Onder (2007)

  This paper deals with the problem of determining the optimum number of workstations to be used in parallel and workers at some stations using simulation optimization approach in a paint shop line of an automotive factory ...

• A Tabu Search Algorithm for the Training of Neural Networks 

  Dengiz, B.; Alabas-Uslu, C.; Dengiz, O. (2009)

  The most widely used training algorithm of neural networks (NNs) is back propagation ( BP), a gradient-based technique that requires significant computational effort. Metaheuristic search techniques such as genetic algorithms, ...

• A Self-tuning Heuristic for the Design of Communication Networks 

  Dengiz, Berna; Alabas-Uslu, Cigdem (2015)

  This paper addresses the design of communication networks that has a large application area. The problem is to design a minimum cost network subject to a given reliability level. Complexity of the problem is twofold: (1) ...

• A Self-adaptive Local Search Algorithm for the Classical Vehicle Routing Problem 

  Alabas-Uslu, Cigdem; Dengiz, Berna (2011)

  The purpose of this study is introduction of a local search heuristic free from parameter tuning to solve classical vehicle routing problem (VRP). The VRP can be described as the problem of designing optimal delivery of ...

• A Hybrid Simulated Annealing For A Multi-Objective Stochastic Assembly Line Balancing Problem 

  Cakir, Burcin; Dengiz, Berna; Altiparmak, Fulya; Xia, GP; Deng, XQ (2008)

  Asssembly line balancing is the problem of assigning tasks to the workstations, while optimizing one or more objectives without violating restrictions imposed on the line. In practice, task times may be random due to the ...

• A hybrid ant colony optimization approach for the design of reliable networks 

  Dengiz, B.; Altiparmak, F.; Belgin, O. (2007)

  This paper presents a new solution approach, which is a hybridization of ant colony optimization (ACO) and simulated annealing (SA), called (h_ACO) to design of communication networks. The design problem is to find the ...

• A General Neural Network Model for Estimating Telecommunications Network Reliability 

  Altiparmak, Fulya; Dengiz, Berna; Smith, Alice E. (2009)

  This paper puts forth a new encoding method for using neural network models to estimate the reliability of telecommunications networks with identical link reliabilities. Neural estimation is computationally speedy, and can ...

• A cross entropy approach to design of reliable networks 

  Dengiz, Berna; Altiparmak, Fulya (2009)

  One of the most important parameters determining the performance of communication networks is network reliability. The network reliability strongly depends on not only topological layout of the communication networks but ...

• Comparison Of Clinical Characteristics Of Second And Third Peaks Of COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects Of Vaccination And Preventive Measures 

  Ozdemir, Ozer; Arslan, Atakan; Bulbul, Hande M.; Ozdemir, Pelin (2022)

  BACKGROUND: Understanding the differences in consequent peaks of COVID-19 may guide us for better predicting future disease characteristics. In this study, we aimed to compare clinical and radiological characteristics as ...

• Pediatric T-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma Diagnosed at Routine Adenoidectomy Specimen 

  Kara, Iike; Ramadan, Saime; Senkal, Evrim; Kocdor, Pelin (2023)

  Postoperative routine pathologic evaluation of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy specimens rarely reveals a diagnosis of malignancy. The object of this case report is to highlight this rare clinical occurrence. A 4-year-old ...

• Clinical Effectiveness Of Buccally And Palatally Anchored Maxillary Molar Distalization: The Miniscrew-Supported 3-Dimensional Maxillary Bimetric Distalizing Arch Vs The Beneslider 

  Tuncer, Nilufer Irem; Arman-Ozcirpici, Ayca (2022)

  Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the dentoalveolar and skeletal changes achieved with a novel miniscrew-supported 3-dimensional maxillary bimetric distalizing arch (3D-MBDA) and the Beneslider. In addition, ...

• Letter To Editor in Regard to Recent Published Study of Abed Et Al. Titled 'The Association Between Dental Arch Length And Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Head And Neck Cancer Patients Post-Radiotherapy' 

  Yilmaz, Busra; Somay, Efsun (2023)

• The Effect Of Kefir Enrichment With Arthrospira Platensis And Chlorella Vulgaris On Kefir Microbiota, Antioxidant, And Physicochemical Properties 

  Kahraman Ilikkan, Ozge; Bagdat, Elif Seyma (2022)

  This study evaluated the effect of Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris on kefir microbiota, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and physicochemical properties such as pH, Brix, total dry matter, and ...

• Importance of Laparoscopy in Predicting Complete Cytoreduction at Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer 

  Durdag, Gulsen Dogan; Alemdaroglu, Songul; Baran, Safak Yilmaz; Serbetcioglu, Gonca Coban; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ezer, Ali; Celik, Husnu (2022)

  Purpose Laparoscopy has been used in evaluation of ovarian cancer to assess the extent and surgical resectability of the disease, and to avoid futile laparotomy, where primary cytoreduction is not suitable. Aim of this ...

• Left atrial deformations: So clinically relevant 

  Donal, Erwan; Sade, L. Elif; Kosmala, Wojciech (2022)

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