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oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/42013-02-22T06:17:13Zhdl_11129_3Naraghi, Nima Seif2012-11-12T10:55:46Z2009http://hdl.handle.net/11129/4Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2009. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erhan InceABSTRACT: Also the work entailed an effective shadow removal technique which is used to avoid detection of shadow pixels as part of the foreground mask.
The results show some critical tradeoffs between precision and speed of the process. For instance, although approximated median filtering seems to be a suitable approach due to its simplicity in computation, it fails to detect foreground objects accurately when the background scene contains movements, in addition it is slow in the case of adapting to frame changes which makes this algorithm impractical for many outdoor applications.
The results of progressive method indicate that the algorithm is able to handle the adaptation or deal more effectively than approximated median filtering with even better accuracy for foreground extracting in expense of slightly losing the performance speed. However, the background movement problem (shaking leaves, flag in the wind, flickering, etc) still stands.
Mixture of Gaussians based results was promising in both adaptation and precision however the method’s sensitivity to transient stops and its heavier computational complexity were its main drawbacks. Finally although the group based histogram was still too sensitive to fluctuation of light it led to acceptable results introducing itself as a reliable background-foreground segmentation method for its ability to deal with transient stops. Keywords: Temporal Median Filtering,Background estimation,Mixture of Gaussians background estimation, Median filtering, Histogram, Precision and recall, Shadow removal. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bir video dizinini oluşturan çerçevelerdeki hareketli nesnelerin bölütlenmesi birçok video tabanlı sistem için temel bir adım teşkil eder. Bu uygulamalardan bazıları aşagıdaki gibi sıralanabilir: kestirim ve tanıma, bina içi veya dışı ortamlarda nesne sınıflandırması, trafik akış hesaplaması, şerit doluluk analizi, kaza algılama vb. İzlenen alandaki nesnelerin sağlıklı takibi için güvenilir ve etkili arkaplan tahmin ve ayrıştırma üniteleri gerekmektedir. Bütün yönleri ile iyi bir algoritma geliştirmek hemen hemen imkansızı istemek gibidir. İlk olarak seçilen yöntemler aydınlatmada meydana gelebilecek değişikliklere karşı dayanıklı olmalıdır. Daha sonra algoritmalar sabitliği devamlı değişen nesneleri (sallanan ot ve yapraklar, yağmur ve kar gibi) arka planın bir parçası olarak almamalıdırlar. Ayrıca algoritmalar güneş ışığının bloke edilmesinden oluşan hareketli gölgeleri de arka plandan ayırabilmelidirler. Son olarak şehir içi trafiğinde sıkça karşılaşılan durma ve hareket etmelere karşı arka planı hızlı bir şekilde adapte edebilmelidirler. Bu yüzden yüksek doğruluk ve hesaplama karmaşıklığının gerçek zamanlı çalışacak kadar az olması önemli noktaları teşkil etmektedir. Bu tezde dört ayrı arkaplan çıkarma algoritmasına (background subtraction algorithms) odaklanılmıştır. Literatürde en çok referans almış ve iyi benzetim sonuçları veren yöntemler seçilmiş ve gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu beş yöntem sırası ile yaklaşık ortanca süzgeçleme yöntemi, Gauss fonksiyonları karışım modeli, aşamalı arka plan kestirim yöntemi ve histogram/grup-tabanlı histogram yöntemleridir. Bu teknikler farklı ortamlar için değişik test video dizinleri kullanarak değerlendirilmiş ve ayrıca sentetik video dizinleri kullanılarak kıyaslamalı olarak karşılaştırılmıştır. Ayrıca, etkili bir gölge kaldırma tekniği tanıtılıp tahmini önplanlara uygulanmıştır. Sonuçlar işlemin kesinliği ve hızı arasında bazı kritik ödünleşimler göstermiştir. Örneğin approximated median filtering hesaplamadaki kolaylığı sebebiyle uygun bir yaklaşım olarak görülse de geri plandaki mekan hareket içerdiği taktirde önplandaki nesneleri doğru olarak tespit edememektedir. Ayrıca bu yöntem, çerçeve değişimlerine uyumu açısından da yavaştır ki bu durum sozkonusu algoritmayı birçok dış uygulama için kullanışsız kılmaktadır. Aşamalı arkaplan kestirim algoritmasıyla elde edilen sonuçlar göstermektedir ki bu algoritmanın adapte olma becerisi yaklaşık ortanca süzgeçli yönteme göre daha etkilidir. Çok az hız kaybına rağmen önplan çıkartması daha kesin bir biçimde yapılabilmektedir. Buna rağmen geri plan hareket problemi hala (sallanan yapraklar, dalgalanan bayrak, titreme, vb) devam etmektedir. Gauss fonksiyonları karışımlı arkaplan kestirim yöntemi keskinlik ve adaptasyonda iyi olmasına rağmen geçici duraklama ve kalkışlara hassas ve işlem zamanı açısından daha uzun bir zaman aralığı gerektiren bir yöntemdir. Son olarak, grup temelli histogram yöntemi ışık dalgalanmalarına karşı çok hassas olmasına karşın duraklama ve kalkmalara karşı başarılı olması nedeni ile güvenilir ve başarılı bir önplan-arkaplan bölütleme yöntemi olarak kabul edilebilir.
Anahtar kelimeler: zamansal ortanca süzgeçleme, aşamalı arkaplan kestirimi, Gauss fonksiyonları karışımlı arkaplan kestirimi, keskinlik ve hatırlama ölçekleri, gölge belirleme ve kaldırma.enEastern Mediterranean UniversityElectrical and Electronic EngineeringTemporal Median FilteringBackground EstimationMixture of Gaussians Background EstimationMedian FilteringHistogramPrecision and RecallShadow RemovalA Comparative Study of Background Estimation AlgorithmsThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/352016-03-05T20:44:14Zhdl_11129_2203Seid, Adam Mahamat2012-11-28T13:34:18Z2011http://hdl.handle.net/11129/35Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Özataç.ABSTRACT: Though overall bank performance from 2007 to 2009 was the worst since at least the Great Depression, there is significant variation in the cross-section of banks performance across the world during that period. More specifically this study is going to investigate the performance of islamic and conventional banks during crisis by looking at 20 different banks from 4 diffrent countries. As we know banks that the market favored in 2006 had especially poor returns during the crisis.
This study tests the performance of banks that belongs to two different sectors: a) Islamic Banks (IBs) and b) Conventional Banks (CBs). The study concentrates on the pre and post 2007 financial crisis with an aim to test if there are any significant differences in performance between the two sectors.
Though canadian banks did not go bankrupt we provide some evidence that capital adequacy ratio has a significant impact on bank profitability in conventional banks. Moreover, we also found out that regulation does not affect islamic banks but management efficiency does. The reason why conventional banks were touch from the recession is because some banks that aim to maximize shareholders wealth before the crisis took some risks that were understood to create shareholder wealth, but were costly ex post because of outcomes that were not expected when the risks were taken. Another important point is that some of the financial crises derive from a human error but not from the regulation or governance. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ÖZ: Büyük Buhrandan sonra ilk kez Global kriz sonrası 2007-2009 yılları arasında bankalar, tüm dünyada ülkelerarası belirgin farklılık gösterse de olumsuz finansal performans yaşamışlardır. Bu çalışmada kredi krizi sonrasında zayıf performansa sebebiyet veren farktörleri değerlendirmek hedef alınmıştır. Kriz dönemindeki banka yönetim seviyeleri, ülke düzenlemeleri, bilançolar ve karlılık karakteristikleri araştırılmıştır. 2006 yılında kriz döneminde piyasaya dönük aktiflere sahip bankalar düşük getirilere sahip olmuşlardır. Geleneksel iyi yönetim ve düzenleme göstergeleri geleneksel bankaların daha kötü performansa sahip oldukları gözlemlenmiştir. İslam bankaların ise daha iyi performansa sahip olmuşlardır. Geleneksel Kanada bankalarında iflas yaşanmamış olması sermaye yeterliliği ile ilgili önemli bulguları ortaya koymuş ve banka karlılığı üzerindeki etkisi kanıtlanmıştır. İslam bankaları üzerinde de düzenlemelerin pek etkin olmadığı fakat etkin yönetimin önemi olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Bir diğer nokta ise finansal krizlerin düzenlemeler veya yönetimden değil insan hatalarından kaynaklandığı ortaya çıkmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: İslam Bankacılığı; geleneksel bankacılık, düzenleme, yönetim.enBanking and FinanceBanks and BankingIslamic BankingConventional BankingRegulationGovernanceA Comparaison of Different Banking Systems? Performance During Global Crisis: Conventional vs Islamic BankingThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/362016-03-05T21:16:01Zhdl_11129_2203Tehrani, Amir Ehsan2012-11-29T06:18:04Z2011Tehrani, Amir Ehsan. (2011). Comparative Analysis of the Tehran Stock Exchange and Selected Stock Markets: Evidence from a Correlation Matrix. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/36Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cahit Adaoğlu.ABSTRACT: The aim of this thesis is to investigate the impact of financial crisis on Tehran Stock Exchange, comparative empirical investigation to measure the market correlation technique between Iran and specific regions by using time series data from 2000 to 2009. In particular, it focuses on market integration, measuring the co-movement of the market using monthly returns, calculated from the main price index between Iran’s market and those of the United States, England, Japan, Brazil, India, China, Russia, Turkey and Kuwait. Thesis focuses on correlation techniques calculated for three significant periods of time. These periods include before the 2007 financial crisis which includes the 2000-2006, during the financial crisis, which includes the 2007 period, and post financial crisis which includes from 2008 to 2009. Global financial crisis has affected the Iranian economy; it has not however had considerable impact on the Tehran stock exchange as compared to those of other emerging and developed markets, but there is indirect effect by decreased the demand of the oil and gas in the world. It caused deficit in the government’s budget; increased the inflation and interest rate. The empirical results indicate that Iran is a viable option for these countries to diversify their investment by investing in the market. Iran might be a beneficial economy to be a final destination for their investment. Keywords: International Diversification, Tehran Stock Exchange, Emerging Stock Market. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bu tezin amacı, pazar korelasyon tekniğini kullanarak, Tahran Menkul Kıymetler Borsası’nın 2000 ile 2009 arası zaman serisi verilerini kullanarak, İran ve belirli bölgeler arasındaki borsa getiri korelasyonlarını ölçmek ve finansal krizin etkilerini araştırmaktır. Özellikle, İran ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, İngiltere, Japonya, Brezilya, Hindistan, Çin, Rusya, Türkiye ve Kuveyt arasındaki aylık borsa fiyat indeksi getirileri hesaplanarak, piyasa ve pazar entegrasyonu üzerinde odaklanılmaktadır. Tezde, üç önemli dönem için hesaplanan korelasyon sonuçlarını kullanılmaktadır. Bu dönemler, 2007 dönemini kapsayan mali kriz, 2000-2006 mali kriz öncesi, ve 2008-2009 mali kriz sonrasıdır. Küresel mali kriz, İran ekonomisini etkiledi, ancak diğer gelişmekte olan ve gelişmiş pazarlar ile karşılaştırıldığında,Tahran borsasına önemli bir etkisi olmadı. Dolaylı olarak, dünya petrol ve doğal gaz talebi azaldı ve bunun sonucunda, İran hükümetinin bütçe açığı, enflasyon ve faiz oranı arttı. Ampirik sonuçları, İran pazarının yatırımlarını çeşitlendirmek için incelenen ülkeler için uygun bir seçenek olduğunu göstermektedir. İran, yatırım için nihai bir hedef olarak faydalı bir ekonomi olabilir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Uluslararası Çeşitlendirme, Tahran Menkul Kıymetler Borsası, Gelişen Piyasalar.enEastern Mediterranean UniversityBanking and FinanceStock ExchangesIranFinancial Services IndustryInternational DiversificationTehran Stock ExchangeEmerging Stock MarketA Comparative Analysis of the Tehran Stock Exchange and Selected Stock Markets: Evidence from a Correlation MatrixThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/412013-02-22T06:09:26Zhdl_11129_37Odiley, Festus Oziegbe2012-11-29T08:40:47Z2010Odiley, Festus Oziegbe. (2010). A Comparative Analysis of News Coverage of Africa: A Case Study of two English Language Newspapers in Turkey. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/41Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Baruck Okal Opiyo.ABSTRACT: This study sought to trace the coverage of Africa by two English language dailies in Turkey - Today’s Zaman and Turkish Daily News during a three-month period from October to December, 2008. The goals of the research were to determine the quantity of Africa-related news stories published by the two dailies, as well as to attempt to analyze the themes and issues emphasized in the stories published – with a view to elicit the overall image of Africa portrayed by the dailies to their readers. Content analysis method was used to examine Africa-related content of online editions of the two newspapers for 92 days between October and December 2008. Findings showed that coverage of Africa by the two newspapers highlighted events centered on violence and conflict during the entire period with 37% of all stories published by Turkish Daily News and 52% of those published by Today’s Zaman falling into this category. In contrast, news in the other seven categories which are (Politics and Government, Arts/Entertainment, Sports, Diplomacy/Trade, Disasters/Accident, Religion and Others) only constituted a combined total of 48% in Today’s Zaman, and 53% in Turkish Daily News, making the violence and conflict-related stories stand out as dominant in the portrayal of the African continent to the Turkish readers. This coverage by the two newspapers mirror the findings of other studies of Western media coverage of Africa, and demonstrates that in spite of Turkey‟s proximity to Africa, its press coverage of Africa is no different from the press of traditional Western nations based in North America or Western Europe. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bu çalışma Türkiye’de yayınlanan iki İngilizce gazetede –Today’s Zaman ve Turkish Daily News- Ekim 2008 ve Aralık 2008 tarihlerini içeren üç aylık dönemde Afrika’nın nasıl temsil ettiğini incelemektedir.Çalışmanın temel amacı Afrika’nın genel olarak nasıl temsil edildiğini aydınlatmak için bu iki günlük gazetededeki Afrika ile ilgili haberlerin niteliğini belirlemek bu haberlerde işlenen tema ve sorunları analiz etmektir. Çalışma, bu içerikte saptanan imajları ve tartışılan sorunları daha önceki çalışmaların bulgularındaki benzer ve karşılaştırılabilir fenomenlerle tartışmakta ve analiz etmektedir.İki gazetenin toplam 92 online sayısında Afrika ile ilgili haberleri içerik analizi yönetemiyle incelemektedir.Bulgulara bakıldığında incelenen dönem içinde ve tüm haberler arasında Afrika ile ilgili haberlerin %37 oranında Turkish Daily News’de ve %52 oranında Today’s Zaman’da ağırlıkla şiddet ve çatışma olayları kategorisinde yer aldığını göstermektedir.Buna karşılık analizlerde belirlenen toplam sekiz kategoriden yedisindeki temsil oranı Today’s Zaman’da %48 Turkish Daily News’de %53 olup Türkçe okuyanlar için Afrika’nın en yaygın temsili şiddet içeren öykülerde ön plana çıkmaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları dolayısıyla Afrika’nın şiddet ve çatışma ile dolu bir kıta olduğunu göstermektedir. Seçilen gazetelerin içeriklerinden saptanan bu temsil, bu çalışmanın ana konularından biri olan Batı medyasında Afrika’nın temsili ile ilgili bulguları da yansıtmaktadır. Afrika’ya yakın olmasına karşın Afrika’nın temsili bakımından Türkiye medyası ile Batı Avrupa ve Kuzey Amerika’daki geleneksel Batı medyası arasında bir fark yoktur.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Medya, Çatışma, Medya tasviri, Afrika, Şiddet.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Communication and Media StudiesAfrica, in Mass MediaConflict and ViolenceMedia PortrayalA Comparative Analysis of News Coverage of Africa: A Case Study of two English LanguageNewspapers in TurkeyThesisFaculty of Communication and Media Studies - Thesis Colection10 Faculty of Communication and Media StudiesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Communication and Media Studies
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/422016-03-05T21:15:44Zhdl_11129_2203Asgarian, Farzad2012-11-29T08:48:00Z2010Asgarian, Farzad. (2010). A Comparative Study on Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction between Public Banks and Private Banks in Iran. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/42Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatice Jenkins.ABSTRACT: Privatization of banks started about ten years ago in Iran. The objective of privatization of banks was to limit the government intervention in banks. The public banks in Iran existed for a long period of time. Private banks however came to existence within the last ten years. Nevertheless they try hard to obtain customer satisfaction even after a short period of existence.
This thesis investigates whether the private banks or the public banks have higher customer satisfaction. The analysis is based on a survey study where 220 clients of public and private banks were interviewed. A SERVQUAL questionnaire was used to test the clients‟ expectations and perceptions in banks‟ tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. Then the survey findings for public banks and private banks were compared and analyzed. According to the survey findings private banks were more successful to obtain customer satisfaction than the public banks. In other words, private banks‟ quality of service was closer to their clients‟ expectations than it was with the public banks‟ quality of service to their clients‟ expectations. Key words: Customer satisfaction, Private sector, Public sector, Banking, Comparative analysis. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: İran’da bankaların özelleştirilmesi on yıl önce başlamış olup, özelleştirmenin esas amacı hükümetin bankalara olan müdahalesini sınırlamaktı. İran’daki devlet bankaları çok uzun yıllar önce kurulmuş olsa da özel bankalar son on yıl içerisinde kurulmuşlardır. Çok kısa bir süreden beri faaliyet göstermelerine rağmen özel bankalar müşteri memnuniyeti için çok büyük bir çaba göstermektedirler. Bu tez çalışması, İran’daki devlet bankaları ve özel bankaların müşteri memnuniyetlerini araştırıp, bu bankaları müşteri memnuniyeti konusunda mukayese etmeyi hedeflemektedir. Araştırma devlet bankaları ve özel bankaların müşterilerinden oluşan 220 kişilik bir örnekten elde edilen sorvey sonuçlarına dayanmaktadır. SERVQUAL anketi kullanılarak müşterilerin kendi bankaların fiziki varlıkları, güvenilirliği, müşteriye hızlı geri dönebilmesi, ve müşteriye özel hizmet sunabilme konularında kalite algılamaları ve kendi bankalarından beklentileri saptandı. Daha sonra bu bulgular özel bankalar ve devlet bankaları arasında mukayese edildi. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre müşteri memnuniyeti konusunda özel bankalar devlet bankalarına göre daha başarılı oldukları ortaya çıkmıştır. Diğer bir deyişle, özel banka müşterilerinin kalite konusundaki algılamaları ve beklentileri mukayese edildiği zaman, aradaki farkın devlet bankalarına göre daha küçük olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Müşteri memnuniyeti, özel sektör, devlet sektörü, bankacılık, mukayeseli analiz.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceCustomer satisfactionPrivate sectorPublic SectorComparative AnalysisA Comparative Study on Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction between Public Banks and Private Banks in IranThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/492016-02-06T15:56:19Zhdl_11129_2106Khoshroonejad, Sowgol2012-11-29T09:41:09Z2010Khoshroonejad, Sowgol. (2010). A Comparison of Daylight Prediction Methods. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/49Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.Arch.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mesut Birol Özdeniz.ABSTRACT: Daylight plays an important role in architecture. Apart from being a free source of energy that is virtually limitless, it affects the performance of human psychology. People physically become not only more active but have a positive mental state to tackle whatever the workplace throws at them. The first and the most obvious thing to understand about natural daylighting is that daylight is variable. It varies along with the seasons of the year, the time of day, and varies according to the weather. In spite of the amount of daylight penetration, making sure that not too much enters is also a challenge since it may create bigger problems such as glare or overheating.
Although using daylight is extremely economic and energy efficient it should be well designed and controlled in order to maximize these traits. One of the solutions to overcome such problems is the use of daylight prediction methods. In this research, four different daylight prediction methods are used in order to calculate the daylight factor, focusing on an overcast sky condition in a case study which was a design studio in E.M.U university of North Cyprus. These methods were explained and used in order to estimate the available daylight factor to maximize the efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. Both quantitative and qualitative comparisons were utilized in order to analyze the results. This comparison visualized the characteristic of each method. This study verified the fact that the implication of each method has different perspectives and according to the needs of the user, a decision can be made on which method to utilize. This study focused on light from an overcast sky and can be furthered by researching the effects on the daylighting with the direct rays of the sun instead of an overcast sky. Key words: Daylight factor, Prediction method, Overcast sky. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Günışığı mimarlıkta önemli bir rol oynar. Sınırsız bir enerji kaynağı oluşunun yanı sıra insan psikolojisini ve performansını etkiler. Çalışma mekanının sunduğu etkilerle insan fiziksel olarak yalnız daha aktif değil aynı zamanda zihinsel olarak daha pozitif durumda olur. Doğal gün ışığı konusunda kabul etmemiz gereken şey değişken olduğudur. Yıl boyunca mevsimlere, gün boyunca saatlere ve hava durumuna göre değişir. Gün ışığının yapıya girmesi istenir ancak fazla girmesi kamaşma ve yazın aşırı ısınmaya neden olur. Yapılar bu sakıncaları gidermek için çok iyi tasarlanmalıdır. Pencereleri gereğinden büyük yapmamak için bir çözüm günışığı tahmin yöntemlerini kullanmaktır. Bu araştırmada dört farklı günışığı tahmin yönteminin bir Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi Mimarlık stüdyosunda uygulanarak karşılaştırılması yapılmıştır. Karşılaştırma gerek niceliksel ve gerekse niteliksel yönlerden yapılmıştır. Bu karşılaştırma her yöntemin farklarının gözönüne serilmesini sağlamıştır. Herbir yöntemin farklı avantajları vardır ve kullanıcı koşullarına göre en uygun yöntemi seçmelidir. Bu çalışma kapalı gökyüzü varsayımına göre yapılmıştır. Araştırma açık gökyüzü koşullarına gore de irdelenmelidir.
Anahtar kelimeler: Günışığı katsayısı, Günışığı tahmin yöntemleri, Kapalı gökyüzü.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureLight in architectureDaylightLightingArchitectural and decorativeDaylight FactorPrediction MethodOvercast SkyA Comparison of Daylight Prediction MethodsThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/502013-02-22T06:43:14Zhdl_11129_37Teke, Riza2012-11-29T10:56:44Z2011Teke, Riza. (2011). A Comparison of Facebook Addiction between Social and Hard Sciences' Students. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/50Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahire Özad.ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to explore how Facebook entered into our lives at the beginning of the 21st century, become indispensable part of our lives, factors that mainly motivate us to use it and whether it creates addiction on us or not. This site that has entered our live fast and become a part of our daily routines and can attach people to it say and affect their social and psychological behavior.
This study sets out to explore the attitudes of FCMS‘ and FE‘ students at the Eastern Mediterranean University in 2010 and 2011 academic year‘ spring term whether or not Facebook causes addiction. Also, this study sets out to investigate whether there is statistically significant difference between the attitudes of social science and engineering students toward the concept of ‗Facebook addiction‘.
In the present study, data have been collected through a questionnaire comprising two sections. In the first section of the questionnaire 18 questions are asked in order to collect data about demographic information of the students and information about their Facebook use. The second part of the questionnaire is designed according to the 5 point Likert scale and sought to measure students‘ attitudes towards Facebook use and addiction. Also, in order to explore whether statistically any significance between the responses of two faculties‘ students is, T-test is run.
The findings of the study indicate that there is statistically significant difference between the responses of two faculties‘ students in some topics. However, no addictive behavior has been detected with respect to Facebook use. The most important finding is to use Facebook to satisfy people‘s needs to communicate and maintaining communication. Results suggest that, the students of the both faculties use Facebook for communication in general in order to meet some of their social and human needs. Also the site‘s numerous interactive functions have become indispensable in our lives. Keywords: Addiction, Motivation, Communication, Relationship, Agenda, Interactive. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: 21. yüzyılın başlangıcında hayatımıza giren ve şu anda en popüler Sosyal Paylaşım Sitelerinin başında gelen Facebook’un nasıl hayatımızın bir parçası olduğu, bizde onu kullanmaya motive eden faktörleri ve bizde bağımlılık yaratıp yaratmadığı bu çalışmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Hayatımıza bu denli hızlı bir şekilde giren ve günlük rutinin bir parçası haline gelen bu site, insanları kendine bağlayabilmekte ve onların sosyal ve psikojik davranışlarını etkileyebilmektedir. Bu çalışma, 2010-2011 akademik yılı bahar döneminde Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi’nin İletişim ve Mühendislik Fakülteleri öğrencilerinde Facebook’un bağımlılık yapıp yapmadığını araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca bu çalışma sosyal bilimler ve mühendislik öğrencilerinin Facebook bağımlılığı olgusu tutumlarında anlamlı bir istatistiksel farklılık olup olmadığını araştırmayı hedeflemektedir.
Mevcut araştırmada, veriler iki bölümden oluşan anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Anketin birinci bölümünde öğrencilerin demografik bilgileri ve Facebook kullanımı hakkında bilgileri elde etmek için 18 soru sorulmuştur. Anketin ikinci bölümü ise beş dereceli Likert ölçeğine göre hazırlanmış ve öğrencilerin Facebook kullanımı ve bağımlılığına karşı tutumlarının ölçülmesi amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca iki fakülte öğrencilerinin tutumları arasında istatistiksel olarak fark olup olmadığını ortaya koyabilmek için T- test uygulanmıştır. Bu çalışmanın tespitleriyle her iki fakültenin öğrencilerinin yanıtları arasında bazı konularda anlamlı istatistiksel farklılıklar olduğu, ancak Facebook kullanımının öğrenciler üzerinde bağımlılık yaptığına dair bulguya rastlanmamıştır. En önemli bulgu, öğrencilerin Facebook‘u iletişim kurmak ve sürekli iletişimde kalmak gibi ihtiyaçlarını giderilmesinde kullanmasıdır. Sonuçlar gösteriyorki her iki fakülte öğrencileri Facebook‘u genel olarak bazı sosyal ve insani ihtiyaçlarını gidermek maksadı ile kullanmaktadır. Ayrıca sitenin birçok interaktif özellikleri onu hayatımızın vazgeçilmezi haline getirmektedir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Bağımlılık, Motivasyon, iletişim, ilişki, Karşılıklı.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Communication and Media StudiesInternet, CommunicationSocial aspectsOnline social networksFacebook (Electronic resource)Addiction - Motivation - Communication - Relationship - Agenda - InteractiveA Comparison of Facebook Addiction between Social and Hard Sciences' StudentsThesisFaculty of Communication and Media Studies - Thesis Colection10 Faculty of Communication and Media StudiesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Communication and Media Studies
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/542016-01-14T14:27:50Zhdl_11129_1987Aksoyalp, Yasemin2012-11-29T11:17:25Z2009Aksoyalp, Yasemin. (2009). A Cross-cultural Investigation of Refusals by Turkish-speaking EFL Learners: A Case Study. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of English Language Teaching (ELT), Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/54Master of Arts in English Language Teaching. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of English Language Teaching (ELT), 2009. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Fatoş Erozan.ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to identify the refusal strategies used by the Turkishspeaking EFL teacher trainees, and also find out if there was any evidence of pragmatic transfer in their refusal realisations. For this purpose, two research questions were formulated. The first question aimed to investigate the strategies used by the Turkish-speaking EFL learners while performing the speech act of refusal, and the second question aimed to find out if there was any evidence of pragmatic transfer in their refusal responses.
This research study was designed as a qualitative case study which aimed to describe
the current situation of the phenomena in terms of the Turkish-speaking EFL
learners’ pragmatic behaviour. To this end, three groups of subjects participated in
the study. Two of them were the control groups, which included 16 native speakers
of English (NSEs) for the English baseline data, 16 native speakers of Turkish
(NSTs) for the Turkish baseline data. The third group of participants involved 150
Turkish-speaking EFL teacher trainees who were studying in the Department of ELT
of the Faculty of Education at Eastern Mediterranean University. The data were collected by means of a Discourse Completion Task (DCT) which was developed by Beebe et al. (1990). The original version of the DCT was given to the NSEs, the back-translated version of it was given to the NSTs and finally, the interlanguage (IL) data were elicited via the adapted version, which was distributed to the Turkish-speaking EFL teacher trainees. In order to gain more insight into the IL group’s level of pragmatic competence, interviews were conducted with the three instructors who were offering courses at the BA level and the course policy sheets and course materials were examined. In order to identify the refusal strategies utilised by the IL group, the collected data were coded and categorised according to the refusal taxonomy proposed by Beebe et al. (1990) and Kwon (2003). In order to find out whether there was any evidence of pragmatic transfer in the refusal behaviours of the IL group, their refusal responses were compared to those of the baseline groups. The results of the study showed cross-cultural differences and similarities between the research groups in performing the speech act of refusal with regard to the choice and frequency of strategies. Besides this, the type of eliciting speech act and the refuser’s social status were also found to influence the refusal responses of the research groups. As for the pragmatic transfer, it was found out that the IL group exhibited three different patterns in their refusal responses. In other words, they were observed to converge with and/or divert from the NSEs regarding the choice and frequency of refusal strategies. In addition to these two patterns, the results pointed out that they also performed the speech act of refusal in a manner different from the baseline groups, which indicated they did not blindly copy the target or native pragmatic norms all the time but they were engaged in a creative construction process in interlanguage pragmatic development.
In light of the results, this study proposed some pedagogical implications which may
help language teachers to enhance their students’ level of pragmatic competence and
minimise pragmatic failure regarding the use of speech acts, more specifically, the
speech act of refusal. Finally, it is hoped that the present study provides suggestions for further research. Some useful areas which are left open for further investigation include expanding the scope of inquiry by focusing on other speech acts such as complaints, apologies and suggestions, etc., collecting more authentic data, examining the content and order of semantic formulas and the relationship between the degree of pragmatic
transfer and the learners’ level of target language proficiency. The researchers may also aim to investigate the effects of instruction on developing the language learners’
level of pragmatic competence. Such kinds of studies can make it possible to gain
detailed insights into the pragmatic behaviours of the language learners in the target
language. Key words: pragmatic competence, pragmatic transfer, the speech act of refusal,
refusal strategies, interlanguage pragmatics. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bu çalışma, anadili Türkçe olan ve İngilizce öğrenen öğrencilerin kullandığı reddetme stratejilerini saptamayı hedeflemiştir, ayrıca bu araştırmanın diğer hedefi, aynı grup katılımcıların reddetme sözeylemini içeren yanıtlarında edimbilimsel aktarım olup olamadığını bulmaktır. Bu amaçla, iki araştırma sorusu oluşturulmuştur. İlk araştırma sorusu, Türkçe konuşan İngilizce öğrencilerin, reddetme sözeylemini gerçekleştirirken kullandıkları stratejileri tespit etmek ve reddetme sözeylemini içeren yanıtlarında edimbilimsel aktarım olup olmadığını bulmaktır. Bu araştırma, anadili Türkçe olan ve İngilizce öğrenen öğrencilerin edimbilimsel davranışları bakımından mevcut durumun incelenmesini hedefleyen nitel bir durum çalışması olarak düzenlenmiştir. Bu amaçla, çalışmaya üç grup katılmıştır. İlk iki grup katılımcı, İngilizce ve Türkçe kaynak veriyi sağlamak üzere, 16 kişilik gruplardan oluşan ve anadili İngilizce ve Türkçe olan kontrol gruplarıdır. Üçüncü grup katılımcı ise, Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, İngiliz Dili Eğitimi Bölümü’de okuyan 150 İngilizce öğretmeni adayından oluşmaktadır. Veriler, Beebe ve arkadaşları tarafından 1990 yılında geliştirilen söylem tamamlama aracı ile toplanmıştır. Bu veri toplama aracının özgün biçimi, anadili İngilizce olan katılımcılara, geri çeviri tekniği kullanılarak çevrilmiş biçimi ise, anadili Türkçe olan katılımcılara verilmiştir ve son olarak, aradil verisi, değişiklik yapılmış biçimiyle Türkçe konuşan İngilizce öğretmen adaylarına dağıtılmıştır. Adayların, edimbilimsel yeterliklerine ilişkin daha fazla bilgi almak için lisans programında dil geliştirme dersi veren üç öğretim elemanıyla görüşmeler yapılmış, ders tanıtım formları ve ders materyalleri incelenmiştir. İngilizce öğretmen adaylarının kullandığı reddetme stratejilerini saptamak için, toplanan veriler, Beebe ve arkadaşları (1990) ve Kwon (2005) tarafından geliştirilen reddetme sınıflamasına göre kodlanmış ve kategorilere yerleştirilmiştir. Ara dil verisinde edimbilimsel aktarım olup olmadığını bulmak için, İngilizce öğretmen adaylarından alınan veriler, kontrol gruplarından toplanan verilerle karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, araştırma gruplarının reddetme sözeylemini gerçekleştirirken, strateji seçiminde ve kullanım sıklığında, kültürlerarası faklılıklar ve benzerlikler olduğunu göstermiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, sonuçlar, reddetmeyi gerektiren sözeylemin türünün ve reddeden kişinin sosyal statüsünün, katılımcıların reddetme biçimlerini etkilediğini ortaya koymuştur. Edimbilimsel aktarım konusunda ise, aradil grubunun, reddetme yanıtlarında üç farklı biçim sergiledikleri saptanmıştır. Bir başka ifadeyle, aradil grubu, reddetme stratejilerinin seçimi ve sıklığı bakımından, anadili İngilizce olan katılımcılara benzerlik ve/veya onlardan farklılık gösterdiği gözlenmiştir. Bu iki biçime ek olarak, sonuçlar, aradil grubunun, kontrol grubundan farklı bir biçimde reddettiğini de saptamıştır. Bu saptama, onların her zaman hedef ya da kaynak dilin edimbilimsel kurallarını kopya etmediğini ve edimbilimsel açıdan aradil gelişimlerinde yaratıcı bir süreç kullandıklarını göstermiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında, bu çalışma, dil öğretmenlerine, öğrencilerinin sözeylem, özellikle de reddetme sözeylemi bakımından, edimbilimsel yeterlik düzeylerinin gelişmesine ve edimbilimsel hataları en aza indirmelerine yardımcı olabilecek eğitsel uygulamalar önermiştir. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışmanın, ileride yapılacak araştırmalara öneriler sunması umulmaktadır. İleriki çalışmalar, şikayet, özür dileme ve öneri gibi diğer sözeylemlere odaklanarak, gerçeğe daha yakın veri toplayarak, toplanan veriyi içerik ve kullanım sırası bakımından inceleyerek ve edimbilimsel aktarım oranı ile hedef dildeki yeterlik seviyesi arasındaki ilişkiye odaklanarak araştırmanın boyutlarını
genişletebilir. Ayrıca, araştırmacılar öğretimin etkisinin, dil öğrencilerinin edimbilimsel yeterlik düzeyi üzerindeki etkisini de araştırabilirler. Bu tür çalışmalar, dil öğrencilerinin, hedef dilde sergiledikleri edimbilimsel davranışlar hakkında daha detaylı bilgi edinilmesini mümkün kılabilir. Anahtar kelimeler: edimbilimsel yeterlik, edimbilimsel aktarım, reddetme sözeylemi, reddetme stratejileri, dillerarası edimbilim.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)English Language TeachingEnglish Language - Study and TeachingForeign Speakers - Eastern Mediterranean UniversityPragmatic Competence - Pragmatic TransferThe Speech Act of Refusal - Refusal StrategiesInterlanguage PragmaticsA Cross-cultural Investigation of Refusals by Turkish-speaking EFL Learners: A Case StudyThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/552016-01-14T14:28:13Zhdl_11129_1987Mahani, Solmaz Taghizade2012-11-29T11:59:11Z2012Mahani, Solmaz Taghizade. (2012). A Cross-Sectional Study of Iranian EFL Learners' Realization of Request Speech Acts. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of English Language Teaching (ELT), Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/55Master of Arts in English Language Teaching. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of English Language Teaching (ELT), 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülsen Musayeva Vefalı.ABSTRACT: The present cross-sectional study contributes to the research to date on interlanguage pragmatics by exploring Iranian EFL learners‟ realization of requestive speech acts compared to that of British English native speakers. Specifically, the study examined the requestive behavior of Iranian EFL learners from four different English proficiency levels in terms of directness, as well as the social variables of power and distance to reveal their pragmatic development, if any, in the target language learning. To this end, a Discourse Completion Test (Jalilafar, 2009), as well as Cross-cultural Speech Act Realization Project (CCSARP) (Blum-Kulka et al., 1989) were employed to elicit and code requestive interlanguage data from 115 Iranian EFL learners, as well as English baseline data from 10 British native speakers, respectively. The study findings revealed that there was evidence of pragmatic development across the English proficiency levels of the Iranian learners in terms of directness as well as in relation to the situational variable of power. However, in terms of the strategy selection and frequency of strategy use, as well as the social variable of distance the EFL learners exhibited requestive performance somewhat different from that of the native speakers. In this regard, the advanced level learners, compared to the other levels, showed requestive production closer to that of the British participants. Yet, the Iranian learners at this and lower levels required further development of their pragmatic competence. In conclusion, this study provides some implications for more effective pedagogy in EFL contexts, as well as suggestions for prospective research. Keywords: interlanguage pragmatics, pragmatic competence, pragmatic development, request speech act, request strategies. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bu kesitsel çalışma dillerarası edimbilimsel araştırmalarına katkıda bulunmak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu bağlamda araştırma, anadili Farsça olan ve İngilizce dil eğitimi gören öğrencilerin rica sözeylemi gerçekleştirmelerini anadili İngilizce olan katılımcılarla karşılaştırarak ortaya cıkarmaya çalışmıştır. Özellikle, direktlik seviyesinde ve güç/tanışıklık sosyal etkenleri açısından farklı İngilizce yeterlik düzeyinde İranlı öğrencilerin rica sözeylemlerinde edimbilimsel gelişmenin olup olmadığı incelenmiştir. Bu amaca uygun olarak 115 İranlı öğrenciden dillerarası verilerin ve 10 anadili İngilizce olan katılımcıdan İngilizce kaynak verilerin toplanması icin Söylem Tamamlama Aracı (Jalilafar, 2009) ve verilerin kodlanmasi için CCSARP Projesi (Blum-Kulka, House ve Kasper, 1989) kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, İranlı öğrencilerde direktlik seviyesi ve durumsal farklılaşma gösteren güç etkenleri açısından İngilizce yeterlik düzeyi ile orantılı olarak kullanımbilimsel gelişimin olduğunu göstermiştir. Fakat, İranlı öğrenciler rica sözeylemini gerçekleştirirken, tanışıklık etkeni, strateji seçiminde ve uygulama sıklığında, anadili İngilizce olan katılımcılardan daha farklı rica davranışları sergilemiştir. Bu bağlamda, ileri seviyedeki öğrenciler, alt seviyedeki öğrencilere göre İngiliz katılımcılara daha yakın rica performansı göstermiştir. Buna karşın, her iki düzeydeki öğrencilerin kullanım yeterliği konusunda daha çok yol katetmeleri gerekmektedir. Sonuç olarak, bu araştırma, İngilizce‟nin yabancı dil olarak kullanıldığı kontekstler için verimli olabilecek eğitsel öneriler ve dillerarası edimbilim alanında yapılacak araştırmalara ışık tutacak öneriler sunmaktadır.
Anahtar kelimeler: Dillerarası edimbilim, edimbilimsel yeterlik/gelişme, rica sözeylemi, rica stratejileri.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)English Language TeachingEnglish Foreign Language - Study and Teaching - IraniansInterlanguage Pragmatics - Pragmatic Competence - Pragmatic DevelopmentRequest Speech Act - Request StrategiesA Cross-Sectional Study of Iranian EFL Learners' Realization of Request Speech ActsThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/562013-02-22T06:51:49Zhdl_11129_11Azhari, Mohammad2012-11-29T12:09:22Z2011Azhari, Mohammad. (2011). A CUDA based Parallel Implementation of Speaker Verification System. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/56Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Cem Ergün.ABSTRACT: Speaker Verification (SV) is a type of speaker recognition that validates the identity of a claimed person by his/her voice. Training the models from large speech data requires a significant amount of memory and computational load. In this thesis we present a parallel implementation of speaker verification system based on Gaussian Mixture Modeling – Universal Background Modeling (GMM – UBM) designed for many-core architecture of NVIDIA’s Graphics Processing Units (GPU) using CUDA single instruction multiple threads (SIMT) model. CUDA implementation of these algorithms is designed in such a way that the speed of computation of the algorithm increases with number of GPU cores. In our experiments we have achieved 30 times speedup for k-means clustering and 65 times speedup for Expectation Maximization (EM) for an input of about 350K frames of 16 dimensions and 1024-2048 mixtures on GeForce GTX 570 (NVIDIA Fermi Series) with 480 cores when compared to a single threaded implementation on the traditional CPU. Keywords: Speaker Verification, Gaussian Mixture Models, Parallel Computing, Compute Unified Device Architecture, General-purpose computing on graphics processing units. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Konuşmacı tanıma işlemlerinden olan konuşmacı doğrulama sisteminde iddia edilen konuşmacının sesinin doğruluğu onaylanır. Konuşmacıların modelleri eğitilirken önemli miktarda bellek ve işlem yükü gerektirir. Bu tezde biz konuşmacı dogrulama sistemini Gauss Karışım Modeli- Evrensel Arkaplan Modelleme tekniği (UBM-GMM) kullanılarak eğittik. Eğitim aşmasını hızlandırmak için seçilen paralel uygulama modeli CUDA teknolojili, tek komutlu çok izgeli (SIMT) işlemci sistemini destekleyen ve çoklu çekirdek desteği olan NVIDIA Grafik İşleme Üniteleri (GPU) kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. CUDA kullanılarak tasarlanan uygulamarın hesaplama hızı, GPU daki çekirdek sayısına bağlı olarak artmaktadır. Deneysel sonuçlara göre, 350K penceresi ve 16 boyutu olan öznitelik vektörleri k-ortalamala kümeleme algoritmasının paralelleştirilmesi ile elde edilen hızlanma faktörü 65 kat, aynı sayıda öznitelik vektörlerinin 2048 karışımlı GMM datasının Enbüyütme Beklentisi Algoritmasına sokulmasıyla elde edilen hızlanma faktörü 65 kat olarak gerçekleşmiştir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Konuşmacı Doğrulama, Gauss Karışım Modelleri, Paralel Hesaplama, Hesap Birleşik Aygıt Mimarisi, Grafik İşleme Ünitelerinde Genel-Amaçlı Hesapla.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringAutomatic speech recognitionSpeaker IdentificationSpeaker Verification - Gaussian Mixture Models - Parallel ComputingCompute Unified Device ArchitectureGeneral Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing UnitsA CUDA based Parallel Implementation of Speaker Verification SystemThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/572013-02-22T06:54:16Zhdl_11129_3Yeganli, Faezeh2012-11-29T12:32:54Z2010Yeganli, Faezeh. (2010). A Design of Q-shift Filter for Dual-Tree Complex Wavelet Transforms. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/57Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Runyi Yu.ABSTRACT: In this work a new method of designing filter for Dual-tree complex wavelet
transform is presented. In the new method, the space of orthonormal wavelet filters is
defined in terms of some parameters, these parameters are used to design Q-shift filters
to have desirable properties including good smoothness and support in [-2p/3, 2p/3]. The
constraints in parameterization method lead to wavelets having two vanishing moments.
For obtaining the group delay of 1/4 sample period and minimizing the magnitude or
energy in stop band [2p/3, p], Kingsbury minimized the energy in this domain. In the
proposed method in this work, we minimized the peak magnitude of filters in the stop
band. The design approach is illustrated with four examples. The results are compared
with Kingsbury’s Q-shift in ana lyticity measures, shift-invariance property and halfsample delay.
The designed filters are then used in image denoising. We used the Bivariate
shrinkage algorithm for wavelet coefficient modeling and thresholding. Three images
(Boat, Baboon, and Cameraman) have been used for test. The experimental results are
compared with those obtained using Kingsbury’s Q-shift filters. Keywords: Dual-tree complex wavelet transforms, Q-shift filters, Orthogonal wavelets, Parameterization, Image denoising. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Bu çalismada Ikili agaç kompleksi dalgacik dönüsümü için filtre tasarlamanin yeni bir yöntemi sunulmaktadir. Yeni yöntemde ortonormal dalgacik filtrelerinin alani parametrelerle belirlenmektedir, sonra bu parametreler iyi pürüzsüzlük ve [-2p/3, 2p/3]’de destek de dahil istenen özelliklere sahip Q-shift filtrelerinin tasarlanmasinda kullanilmaktadir. Parametrizasyon yöntemindeki kisitlar dalgaciklarin iki kaybolma hareketine sahip olmasina neden olmaktadir. 1/4 örnek periyodunun grup gecikmesini elde etmek ve [2p/3, p]’de istenmeyen büyüklük veya enerjiyi asgariye indirmek için Kingsbury bu alandaki enerjiyi minimize etmistir. Bu çalismada önerilen yöntemde filtrelerin tepe büyüklügünü söndürme kusaginda minimize ettik. Sekilli örnekler tasarimin yaklasimini göstermektedir ve sonuçlar çözümleyicilik ölçümünde ler, shift-degismezlik özelliginde ve yarim örnek gecikmesinde Kingsbury’nin Q-shift’i ile karsilastirilabilirdir. Tasarlanan filtreler görüntü gürültüsüzlestirmede kullanilmaktadir. Dalgacik
katsayi modellemesi ve esiklemesi için iki degiskenli fire algoritmasini kullandik. Test için üç image (Kayik, Babun ve Kameraman) kullanilmistir ve deneysel sonuçlar Kingsbury'nin Q-shift filtrelerinin kullanilmasiyla elde edilenlerle karsilastirilmistir.
Anahtar sözcükler: Ikili agaç kompleksi dalgacik dönüsümü, Q-shift filtresi, Ortogonal dalgaciklar, Parametrizasyon, Görüntü gürültüsüzlestirme.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringImage processing - Digital techniquesDual-tree complex wavelet transforms - Q-shift filtersOrthogonal wavelets - Parameterization - Image DenoisingA Design of Q-shift Filter for Dual-Tree Complex Wavelet TransformsThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/582016-02-06T15:51:57Zhdl_11129_2106Başarcan, Anıl2012-11-29T12:47:11Z2012Basarcan, Anil. (2012). A Model Proposal to Measure the Role of Design on the Sense of Place Achievement at Interior Spaces. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Interior Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/58Master of Science in Interior Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Interior Architecture, 2012. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nil Paşaoğluları Şahin.ABSTRACT: Sense of Place is the attachment of people to a place while using it effectively. It refers to feelings of belonging to an environment, which is based on a spatial organization and identified design. To create a space which considers a unique
belongingness of a human being is directly related to or/and applied with the space organization that considers the possible character of that space. So, the visual qualities as a primary sense which could be provided with physical characters; factors that affect perception, conceptual approaches, context of design, design based to its principles & elements that draw the character of the place is considered and are decisive factors on its appearance. When the physical aspects of space improve/ increase the quality level of an interior then the space provides a mirror effect to the
human being perceiving it through his/her sensorial perfection and construct a developed theme of belonging which is one of the strengths of Sense of Plac formation. This thesis deals with the possible interaction between Sense of Place and Design at Interior Spaces. To provide a specification on this study it quests and responds; 1. Is it possible to discuss Sense of Place in Interior Spaces? It mainly aims to examine the interaction between Sense of Place and Design (Interior Design). 2. What is the relative interaction between Design (Interior Design) & Sense of Place? Additionally it aims to determine; 3. Is it possible to measure interaction between 'Design (Interior Design)' and 'Sense of Place (Interior Spaces)'? So, the effect/influence of design on Sense 4 of Place achievement considers exposing whether design has positive or negative effects/contributions on the achievement of Sense of Place in Interior Spaces through influencing the development of identity. As a result of the study carried out, evidences that are derived from this research support the existence of proper interaction between Sense of Place and Design; Sense of Place achiev ement in interior spaces and the possible measurement/ the measurability of this interaction. Keywords: Sense of Place, Design, Interior Space, Interaction, Measurability.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: “Yer Duygusu”, kişilerin mekanları yoğun şekilde kullandıkları sırada, mekan ve kişi
arasında oluşan görünmez bir bağdır. Kişinin kendisini bir mekana/ çevreye ait hissetmesi ve aidiyet duygusunun gelişimi, mekanın fiziki biçimi ve kimliğini oluşturan tasarım yaklaşımı ile de desteklenmektedir. Mekanın görsel/ fiziksel karakteri, algıyı etkileyen diğer faktörler, kavramsal yaklaşımlar, çeşitli tasarım yaklaşımları ve mekanın karakterinin oluşumunda belirleyici rol oynayan ilkeler; mekanın temel algısında etken olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, mekan fiziksel yönü ile güçlü olduğu zaman kullanıcısına yansıması ve kullanıcının mekanı algılamasını olumlu yönde tetiklemekte, aynı zamanda mekana yönelik aidiyet duygusunun
gelişimine, ve “Yer Duygusu”nun oluşumuna da etken olmaktadır. Bu tez, İç Mekanda, Yer Duygusu ve Tasarım arasındaki etkileşimi ele alır. Bu kapsamda çalışma, temel olarak Yer duygusu ve Tasarım (İç Mekan Tasarımı) arasındaki göreceli/ bağlamsal etkileşimin ne olduğunu sorgulamayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca “Yer Duygusu ve Tasarım (İç Mekan Tasarımı) arasındaki etkileşimi ölçmek mümkün müdür?” sorusuna cevap aramaktadır. Böylece, çalışmanın ana amacı Tasarımın, İç Mekandaki Yer duygusu oluşumunda mekan kimliği gelişiminin yaptığı etkiyi temel alarak, bu oluşumun olumlu yada olumsuz etkisi/ katkısı olup olmadığını ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Çalışma sonucunda, bu çalışma; elde edilen bulgular, Yer Duygusu ve Tasarım etkileşiminin, ölçülebilirliğinin ‘var olduğunu’ ortaya koymaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Yer Duygusu, Tasarım, İç Mekan, Etkileşim, Ölçülebilirlik.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Interior ArchitectureBuildings - Interior Design - Psychological aspectsSpace (Architecture)Sense of Place - Interior Space - Interaction - MeasurabilityA Model Proposal to Measure the Role of Design on the Sense of Place Achievement at Interior SpacesThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/592016-02-06T16:12:27Zhdl_11129_2106Davarpanah, Sayena2012-11-29T13:14:03Z2012Davarpanah, Sayena. (2012). A Query on the Impact of Place on the Formation of Iconic Buildings in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/59Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hıfsiye Pulhan.ABSTRACT: Places are demarcated with their different characteristics. Generally, socio-cultural, historical, ecological, technological and human attributes define the places and their architecture consequently. Throughout the centuries, the power of place on the development of architecture is known and respectively experienced. Even, in modern times when there is a limited attention to the local/contextual characteristics, creating places and making the environment meaningful are considered by some of theoreticians and professionals in Architecture through the phenomenological approach, which is an opposition to abstract and mental constructs. However, phenomenological approach is not limited only with place and site characteristics. Other than focus on site, it also focuses on tectonics qualities. Architectural detail is taken to explain and identify the character of the environment. Sensuous qualities of materials, light and colour are blended with the symbolic meaning of structural details. In fact, this is the understanding which considers architecture as an existential foothold on the earth.
Today, iconic building which can be considered as the existential foothold, dominated most of the cities in the world. It is the building embodying place characteristics to create and design the place to make it phenomenal and capable of radiating uniqueness inherent in its location. The buildings which are identified with their places and conceived as iconic buildings are usually appreciated not only by professionals but also societies. The finesse and flare of Sydney Opera House is an undeniable thanks to the fact that it incorporates the environment by virtue of its strategic position at the centre of the Sydney harbour. It perfectly matches the landscape thus giving its identity and uniqueness in its own setting. On the other hand, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is the example of the use of architecture for place-making. The museum has brought hope to the citizens and city officials on urban regeneration and employment opportunities. The third case is the Gherkin tower in London. It has sparked great interest for its design and its attention to issues regarding sustainability. This great iconic building has clearly become a national pastime that strikes they eyes of tourists as well.
In the recent period, a mix of timeless archetypal and trans-cultural influences is combined through an architecture which is conceived as an act of art and application of technology. In general, a combination of authentic tectonics and material, a blend of poetry and humane flavour that radiates ambitions for society and the experience of the individual, is what great architects of today seek to project an iconic building. However, it is a great curiosity to know if they are considering phenomenological understanding of architecture and its appreciation of the specific qualities of place. In this respect, this study aims to understand architectural characteristics of iconic buildings under the impacts of place and site attributes. It particularly focuses on the architectural characteristics that let the development of architecture of cities. The research will attempt to uncover the iconic buildings as a formal device developing the architecture and society of city. Under this scope, the study will proceed from the phenomenological understanding of architecture and its appreciations of specific qualities of place. Then, the meaning and concept of iconic buildings will be searched by referring to different implementations in Architecture. Then, certain iconic buildings which contribute to city identity and architecture will be selected and analyzed in the light of phenomenological understanding. Keywords: Architectural design, place, architectural and iconic characteristics. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Yerler farklı karakteristikleri sayesinde birbirinden ayırt edilmektedir. Genel olarak sosyo-kültürel, tarihsel, çevresel, teknolojik ve insani nitelikler yerleri ve sonuç olarak bu yerlerin mimarisini tanımlamaktadır. Asırlar boyunca, yerel özelliklerin mimarinin gelişimi üzerindeki etkisi bilinmekte olup defalarca deneyimlenmiştir. Hatta modern zamanlarda, yerel/bağlamsal karakteristiklere ilginin sınırlandırıldığı bir dönemde, yerin yaratılması ve çevrenin anlamlı kılınması, soyut ve zihinsel yapılara karşı olan fenomenolojik bir yaklaşım sayesinde, bazı mimari kuramcılar ve profesyoneller tarafından dikkate alınmıştır. Ancak fenomenolojik yaklaşım yalnızca mekan/yer karakteristikleri ile sınırlı değildir. Bu yaklaşım, yer ve mekan üzerinde yoğunlaşmanın yanısıra tektonikler üzerinde de yoğunlaşmaktadır. Çoğu zamanlar mimari detaylar, çevre karakterinin açıklanması ve belirlenmesi için kullanılmıştır. Işık, renk ve malzemelerin duyumsal nitelikleri, yapısal detayların sembolik anlamları ile harmanlanmıştır. Aslında bu konu, mimariyi yeryüzündeki varoluşsal bir tutunma noktası olarak dikkate alan anlayıştır. Günümüzde varoluşsal tutunma noktası olarak göz önünde bulundurulabilen ikonik binalar, dünya çapındaki şehirlerin büyük bir kısmına hakim olmuş durumdadırlar. Yer ile ilişkilenerek tasarlanmış olan binaların karakteristikleri, o yere bir kimlik kazandırırken, bina bulunduğu konumdan almış olduğu özelliklerle de o yere ayrıcalık ve eşsizlik kazandırır. Çoğu zaman, yer özellikleri ve o yere kattıkları değerler ile bilinen ikonik binalar yalnızca profesyoneller tarafından değil toplumlar tarafından da takdir edilirler. Sydney Opera Binası‘nın inceliği ve parıltısı, binanın Sydney limanı ortasındaki stratejik konumu ve ihtişamı ile çevreyi dikkate aldığı gerçeğine inkâr edilemez bir teşekkürdür. Bu bina mükemmel bir şekilde manzara ve ortam ile uyum sağlamış olup dolaysıyla ona kendi düzenindeki kimlik ve eşsizliğini kazandırmıştır. Öte yandan, Bilbao‘da bulunan Guggenheim Müzesi, mimarinin mekan-yaratma için kullanımının çarpıcı bir örneğini oluşturmaktadır. Müze, Bilbao‘da yaşayan birçok insana ve yetkiliye kentsel yenileme ve dönüşüm olanaklarından yararlanmak için bir umut kaynağı olmuştur. Son dönemlerde, bütün zamanların bilinen arketipsel ve trans-kültürel etkileri bir sanat hareketi ve teknoloji uygulaması olarak algılanan bir mimarinin oluşumuna katkı koymaktadır. Genel olarak, toplum beklentilerini ve bireysel tecrübeleri yansıtan, insani değerleri harmanlayan, tektonik ile malzemeyi kullandıran bir yaklaşım günümüz büyük mimarlarının ikonik bir binayı projelendirmek için aradıkları şeylerdir. Ancak, yine de bu mimarların fenomenolojik anlamı ve yer ile ilişkili özellikleri dikkate alıp almadıkları büyük bir merak konusu olmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışma mekan/yer nitelikleri etkileri altında ikonik binaların mimari karakteristiklerini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, özellikle şehirlerin mimari gelişimine katkı koyan mimari karakteristikler üzerinde yoğunlaşmaktadır. Dolaysıyla, tektonik nitelikler mekan konsepti ile ilişkilendirilmiş olup binaların ışık, iklim, malzeme ve teknolojiye karşı yanıtları sorgulanacaktır. Bu araştırma ayrıca şehir mimarisi ile gelişebilen toplumların ve buna tesir eden ikonik binaları özellikleri üzerinde durmaktadır. Bu kapsam çerçevesinde, bu araştırma, mimarideki fenomenolojik anlamlar ve mimariye etki eden yer ile ilişkili niteliklerden yola çıkmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, yer, mimari özellikler, mimarinin sembolik boyutu üzerinde durulduktan sonra, binaların ikonik karakterlerine teori bölümünde değinilecektir. Çalışmanın ikinci temel kısmında da, seçilen üç özel örnek ikonik bina üzerinden bu konular tartışılacaktır. Ayni zamanda, bu ikonik binaların şehir kimliklerinin oluşumunda etkileri ve mimarisine katkıları değerlendirilecektir. Anahtar Kelimeler: mimari tasarım, yer/bağlam, mimari özellikler, ikonik özellikler.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture, ModernArchitectural Design - Place - Architectural and Iconic CharacteristicsA Query on the Impact of Place on the Formation of Iconic Buildings in ArchitectureThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/602016-02-06T16:12:37Zhdl_11129_2106Alao, Daniel Adeniyi2012-11-29T13:29:34Z2009Alao, Daniel Adeniyi. (2009). A Review of Mass Housing in Abuja, Nigeria: Problems and Possible Solutions Towards Sustainable Housing. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/60Master of Architecture. Thesis (M.Arch.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2009. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Şebnem Önal Hoşkara.ABSTRACT: Housing is one of the most basic and oldest developments of mankind. Because of its necessity and importance, it has evolved tremendously over time. Due to rural – urban migration, mass housing has become an inevitable part in the development of cities. Most significant of the development of the idea of mass housing are: (1) The industrial Revolution, which brought about a massive movement of people from rural to urban areas in search of jobs to earn a wage or salary, and (2) The World War, after which a large number of houses were to be built quickly and economically to shelter immigrants in search of shelter, and also to make up for the destroyed or damaged housing developments in the affected areas. Mass housing during these periods became an important part of urban development. These mass housing developments which came as a solution to shelter an ever growing population unfortunately came along with physical, socio – cultural and economic problems.
Abuja, being a city undergoing massive development, due to the fact that it is the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, also in turn faces massive urbanization due to the movement of people to the city in search of jobs. Mass Housing developments have also been provided as a solution to shelter the growing urban population and also to provide a re – settlement scheme for the original settlers of the area.
The main aim of this study is to find out why the mass housing schemes in Abuja, Nigeria are not successful by the analysis of the situation of mass housing environments in Abuja, which were developed by the federal government, and to see if they qualify as sustainable developments or not and if not, find out how sustainability can help in solving the problems created by these mass housing developments and suggest some solutions according to the design considerations for sustainable mass housing developments.
In trying to do this, an analysis of the situation of mass housing is done through literature review of existing data, and also, some selected case studies, which include the Gwarimpa Estate, Lugbe Estate and The Re – Settlement scheme, have been analyzed in terms of Socio – Cultural, Physical and Economic development, through site survey
After the analysis of the case studies through the design considerations for sustainable mass housing developments, the advantages and disadvantages of the different mass housing schemes have been identified in a comparative way, problems identified, at the end, possible solutions given according to the principles of sustainable development. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Konut insanlığın en temel ve en eski gelişimlerinden biridir. Konutun gerekliliği ve önemi nedeniyle, zaman içinde muazzam gelişmiştir. Kırsal – kentsel göçten dolayı, toplu konutlar kentlerin gelişmesinin kaçınılmaz bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Toplu konut fikrinin gelişmesindeki en önemli etkenler şunlardır: (1) Sanayi Devrimi, kırsal alanlardan kentsel alanlara iş arayan bir ücret ve maaş kazanmak için gelen büyük bir insan hareketi, ve 2) Dünya Savaşı, savaş sonrasında sığınacak yer arayan göçmenlerin sığınak aramasından kurtulmak için hızlı ve ekonomik olarak inşa edilen çok sayıda konut, ve ayrıca savaştan tahrip olan ve etkilenen konutları telafi etmek. Toplu konut, bu dönemlerde kentsel gelişimin önemli bir parçası haline gelmiştir. Toplu konuttaki bu gelişmeler büyüyen nüfusa sığınak çözümü yaratsa da ne yazık ki fiziksel, sosyo - kültürel ve ekonomik sorunları da beraberinde getirmiştir. Abuja, Nijerya‟da büyük gelişim altında olan bir şehirdir; Nijerya Federal Başşehir Bölgesi olmasından dolayı, bunun yanında, insanların iş arama nedeni ile büyük bir şehirleşme hareketiyle karşı karşıya kalmıştır. Toplu konuttaki gelişmeler, gelişen nüfusun barınması için bir çözüm yaratmakta ve aynı zamanda özgün yerleşimcilere yeniden yerleşim düzeni sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Abuja‟daki federal devlet tarafından geliştirilen toplu konut projelerinin, neden başarılı olamadıklarını, bulundukları ortama göre analiz etmek ve sürdürülebilir gelişim olup olmadıklarının sebeplerini ortaya koymaktır. Toplu konut gelişimlerinin yarattığı problemlerin çözümlenmesinde sürdürülebilirliğin nasıl yardımcı olacağını bulmak ve sürdürülebilir toplu konut gelişimlerinin tasarım hususlarından göre bazı çözümler önermek de araştırmanın bir diğer amacıdır. Bu çalışmayı yapmak için, toplu konut durum analizi mevcut literatür taraması yapılmış ve bunun yanında Gwarimpa Emlak, Lugbe Emlak ve Yeni Yerleşim Planı gibi seçilmiş alan çalışmaları, sosyo-kültürel, fiziksel ve ekonomik gelişmeler yönünden incelenmiştir.
Sürdürülebilir toplu konut gelişmeleri için tasarım esasları örnek çalışmaları üzerinde analiz edildikten sonra, farklı toplu konutların avantaj ve dezavantajları karşılaştırmalı bir şekilde tespit edilmiş, problemler tanımlanmış, sonunda, sürdürülebilir gelişim ilkelerine göre çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitecturePublic Housing - Mass Housing - Abuja, NigeriaSustainable HousingA Review of Mass Housing in Abuja, Nigeria: Problems and Possible Solutions Towards Sustainable HousingThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/612016-02-06T15:56:02Zhdl_11129_2106Iyendo, Timothy Onosahwo2012-11-29T14:05:57Z2011Iyendo, Timothy Onosahwo. (2011). Acoustic control in a multipurpose hall: The case study of Lala Mustafa Pasa Sports Complex, Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimagusa - North Cyprus. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/61Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mesut B. Özdeniz.ABSTRACT: In recent years, due to tight budgets, a large number of multipurpose halls have been constructed applying relatively inexpensive materials without regard to planning for noise control to mitigate loud, unpleasant, unanticipated, or undesired sound. Consequently, after construction is completed, noise issues are often proven within the spaces and render the initial purposes of the structure unattainable. In this study both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used to identify the acoustics problems, its sources, effects, and control. The research revealed that the Rapid Speech Transmission Index [RASTI] and Reverberation Time [RT] of the Hall was 0.34 and around 4.5 seconds respectively, which indicated that EMU, LaLa Mustafa Pasa Hall in North Cyprus is having speech intelligibility and echo problems. The study would not only edify potentials and professionals on the importance of acoustics as a major factor in building design, but also address the common solutions to resolve noise in multipurpose spaces. This multipurpose hall is expected to be used for various activities such as music functions, sports and speeches. Against this background the study highlights the fundamentals of sound and room acoustics including noise from interior and exterior sources as well as looking into the possible economic solutions that can be taken within the building to attenuate noise. Suggestions and recommendations to this effect are given at the end of this research to guide any institution or company and all those who may wish to build a proficient and acceptable multipurpose hall in the future. Keywords: Acoustic Control, Room Acoustics, Multipurpose Halls, Reverberation Time, Echo, Speech Intelligibility. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………ÖZ: Son yıllarda düşük bütçeler nedeniyle, birçok çok amaçlı salon, ucuz malzemeler kullanılarak ve ses kontrolu yapılmadan inşa edilmektrdic. Bunun sonucu olarak, yapılar inşa edildikten sonra birçok akustik sorunlarla karşılaşmakta ve amacına hizmet edememektedir. Bu çalışmada niteliksel ve niceliksel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak, akustik sorunları tanımlamak, bunların kaynaklarını, etkilerini ve çözüm yollarını bulmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma göstermiştir ki hızlı konuşma iletim endeksi [RASTI] ve Çınlama Süresi [RT] sıasıyla 0.34 ve 4.5 saniye dolayındadır. Bu da Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi DAU LaLa Mustafa Pasa Salonunda, konuşma analaşılabilirliğinin çok düşük olduğunu ve istenmeyen yankıların bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma yalnız profesyonelleri yapı tasarımında akustiğin önemi konusunda yalniz profesyonelleri değil, çok amaçlı salonlarda bu sorunların nasil basit olarak çözülebileceği konusunda gili herkesi aydınlatmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çok amaçlı salon sporun yanısıra, muzik, konuşma ve gösteri amaçlarına da hizmet etmektedir. Bu nedenle çalışma sesin temelini, iç ve dış gürültü sorununu, oda akustiğini, muhtemel ekonomik çözümleri ele almaktadır. Tezin sonunda verilen tavsiler ve öneriler, gelecekte çok amaçlı salon tasarlayıcılarına yol gösterecektir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Akustik kontrol, Oda Akustiği, Çok Amaçlı Salonlar, Çınlama Süresi, Yankı, Konuşma Anlaşılabilirliği.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitectural acousticsAcoustic Control - Room Acoustics - Multipurpose Halls - Reverberation Time - Echo - Speech IntelligibilityAcoustic control in a multipurpose hall: The case study of Lala Mustafa Pasa Sports Complex, Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimagusa - North CyprusThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/622016-02-06T15:56:04Zhdl_11129_2106Nour, Maral Saffarian2012-11-29T14:12:03Z2010Nour, Maral Saffarian. (2010). Adaptable Housing for Low Income Groups in Northern Cyprus. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/62Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nicholas Wilkinson.ABSTRACT: In order to clarify the research questions in respect of this issue of adaptability in residential buildings, the importance and necessity of considering adaptability issues are researched and dealt with in this study. The need for adaptability varies over time due to the differing needs and requirements of the users, thus, in order to classify and explain the main issues in terms of adaptability; only the basic and general principles are explained. The need for adaptability in residential buildings can be classified into three main categories; 1.functional, 2. socio-psychological and 3.economical.
Functional requirements depend on the arrangement of the household, the number of household members. Life style of the household members, the types of activities, the age of the members and their relative activities, the type of equipment used by the household members and the way in which they use that equipment. All of these functional issues and aspects mentioned above involve specific social and psychological requirements that elevate or increase the importance the need for and the importance of developing and implementing the concept of adaptability in housing.
The main objective of the study was to adapt and develop the design criteria for the residential requirements of social housing apartments in Northern Cyprus. Particular emphasis is placed on their use of space for adapting home plans to meet the principle that social housing is primarily available to people on a low income. This research develops, demonstrates and describes several solutions for making the social housing apartments more adaptable in the future by applying the principles of open building. As a conclusion, the study attempts to highlight the necessity of integrating and implementing the principles of adaptability, and considers how to facilitate motivate and encourage this concept in a discursive way, in respect of opening paths of communication and participation between residents or prospective residents and the relevant authorities. The first step in this process could be, by e.g. ensuring or implementing the effective distribution and sharing of appropriate and relevant information by the housing information services. It is also very important that technical advice is made available to the users of social housing projects.
Consequently, a general change in the design planning and process of social housing in Northern Cyprus is put forward and this rests upon the design and construction of support structures and the participatory role of household members to formulate their own infill plan configurations with the benefit of available technical help and support, which should then be applied. Keywords: Social housing, Adaptability, Low income group. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ÖZ: Bu çalışmada; araştırma soruları da göz önünde bulundurularak konutlarda uyum, uyumun önemi ve gerekliliği ele alınmıştır. Konutlarda uyum zaman içinde, kullanıcıların değişen ihtiyaç ve gereksinimlerine göre değişir. Bu çalışmada konutlarda uyum açısından ana konuları açıklamak ve sınıflandırmak için sadece temel ve genel ilkeler ele alınmıştır. Buna göre konutlarda uyum üç ana başlıkta toplanabilir.
1- İşlevsel
2- Sosyo-psikolojik
3- Ekonomik
İşlevsel donanım evin düzenlenmesine ve aile üyelerine de bağlıdır. Aile üyelerinin yaşam şartları, yapılan etkinlik türleri, üyelerin yaşları, aile üyeleri tarafından kullanılan donanım türleri ve bunların kullanılış yönleri fonksiyonel donanımın göstergesidir. Yukarıda belirtilen fonksiyonel donanım konusu, belirli sosyal ve psikolojik gereksinimleri içermekte olup konutta uyum kavramının hayata geçirilmesini ve konutta uyumun gelişmesini ve önemini açıklar. Bu çalışmanın esas hedefi, Kuzey Kıbrıs'taki apartman tipi konut projelerinde tasarım kriterlerinin gelişmesini sağlamaktır. Apartman tipi sosyal konut projelerindeki plan uyumunda özellikle vurgulanmak istenen sosyal konut projelerinin düşük gelir seviyesinden insanlara uygun olduğudur. Bunun yanında, gelecekte, apartman tipi sosyal konut projelerinde açık bina prensiplerinden yola çıkılarak daha uyumlu planların oluşması için birçok çözüm göstermeyi amaçlar. Sonuç olarak, bu çalışma konutta uyum ilkelerinin hayata geçirilmesinin gerekliliğine ışık tutar. Bunun yanısıra, konuttaki uyumu konut yaşayanları ve ilgili makamlar arasında iletişime dayalı olarak nasıl yapılacağını, nasıl kolaylaştırılacağını, ve nasıl teşvik edileceğini söylemsel bir biçimde ele alır.
Bu aşamadaki ilk basamak konut bilgi servislerinin etkili dağıtımını ve paylaşımını sağlamak ve uygulamaktır. Ayrıca, buna ek olarak sosyal konut tiplerinde kullanıcılara yapılacak olan teknik danışmanlık çok önemlidir.
Sonuç olarak, Kuzey Kıbrıs'taki sosyal konut tasarım planlamasındaki süreci ortaya koymak ve buna dayalı olarak tasarım ve destek yapılarının inşası, hane halkının katılımcı rolü ile dolgu planı yapılandırılması mevcut destek yararı ile formüle edilir ve daha sonra uygulanılır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Sosyal konut, Adaptasyon, Düşük gelir grubuna.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureSocial housing - Adaptability - Low income groupAdaptable Housing for Low Income Groups in Northern CyprusThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/632016-02-06T15:58:25Zhdl_11129_2106Muazu, Jallaludeen2012-11-29T14:20:45Z2010Muazu, Jallaludeen. (2010). Affordable Housing within the Context of Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects in Yola, Nigeria. Thesis (M.S.),Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/63Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Derya Oktay.The issue of housing the urban populace especially the less privilege part of the society is one of the major challenges facing mankind in the twenty first century. Studies by various authors have shown that housing problem is worldwide however it is of greater scale in the developing countries around the world such as Nigeria. This is due to rapid, one-directional (rural - urban), unbalanced and unplanned urbanization. In an attempt to tackle the challenges associated with housing the less privilege of the societies in Nigeria, the public sector has introduced and implemented various affordable housing programs and policies with little success. Numerous researches on affordable housing have been undertaken across the nation. These studies have generally addressed economic sustainability implications of affordable housing (issues such as fiscal implication, housing finance, etc) with less emphasis on social and environmental dimensions of sustainability. However, if the challenges of affordable and sustainable housing in Nigeria are to be addressed, the analysis should be expanded to include all the three dimensions of sustainability: economy, environment, and social dimensions. Therefore this research is based on the analysis of different affordable housing schemes implemented by both governments at state and federal levels in Yola, examining the socio-economic and environmental impacts i.e. who have access to these housing schemes, how affordable they are, challenges associated with these types of housing schemes and provide possible solutions to the challenges identified by focusing on sustainability in affordable housing. Using questionnaire survey and indicators developed from literature reviews on green buildings and affordable housing, this analysis evaluates four case studies in Yola. Results indicate that due to inadequate availability of housing inputs (land, finance, infrastructure, labor and materials), lack of diversity (in terms of housing types and socio-economic diversity of households), improper location, inefficient transport facilities and lack of user participation, the case studies are unsustainable hence unaffordable.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureLow-income housing - Yola (Nigeria)Housing policy - Public Housing - NigeriaUrbanization - Affordable Housing - Sustainability (Sustainable Development) - Analysis - User Survey - Yola (Nigeria)Affordable Housing within the Context of Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects in Yola, NigeriaThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/672013-02-22T07:28:51Zhdl_11129_66Keleshteri, Marzieh Eini2012-11-30T06:43:35Z2011Keleshteri, Marzieh Eini. (2011). A Survey on Mathematical Modeling of Cancer Incidence Rates. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics, Gazimagusa: Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/67Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali TutABSTRACT: Bioinformatics is a novel interdisciplinary field which attempts to response the biological questions by the assist of other basic sciences as well as computer sciences. Cancer modeling is a real example of such these endeavors in order to help oncologists to find new ways to cure and prevent cancer diseases or predict, estimate, and analyze this hazard in order to step forward to a better future. In this arena mathematics and statistics have played great roles and enabled biology, oncology, and epidemiology to achieve new results by applying some mathematical and statistical methods such as various graphs and tools to compare the different criteria, curve fitting as well as analyzing and predicting the future data, time series and Markov processes to model the natural phenomena and study their behaviors. However this field is still like a young sapling which requires enough patience and care of scientists to bring forth.
This thesis is mainly to make a survey generally on bioinformatics and specifically investigations on cancer cases as an application. First chapter provides a general overview about bioinformatics and its application. Then some preliminary concepts are explained including required biological information about cancer and its causes to comprehend the next concepts and implications better. Many scientists have tried to offer an applicable model for cancer incidence rate which can be acceptable and interpretable biologically. Second chapter provides some past findings about cancer incidence models as a background for readers with little biological information. In fact, the focus of this research is mainly on mathematical modeling of cancer incidence rates. In addition, chapter three is discussing about the cancer incidence. For instance some factors affecting on the process of cancer incidence such as the place and time period of living, sex, race, and the amount of development are checked. In chapter four some curve fittings are performed by MATLAB software, and also special mathematical model which is called Furrier model has been fitted to the real cancer incidence rates data with the best goodness of fit. Keywords: bioinformaics, biomathematics, cancer, incidence rate, mathematical modeling, curve fitting, Furrier model. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ÖZ: Biyoenfoformatik, son zamanlarda gelişen çoklu disiplinlerin içinde barındırıldığı bir başlıktır. Biyolojik veri tabanları üzerindeki bilgilerin incelenmesi ve onlar üzerinde kararların verilmesi oldukça önemli bir aşamayı içermektedir. Günümüzün en önemli sağlık vakalarından birisi durumundaki kanser olaylarının incelenmesi ve modellenmesi bu araştırma sahasının en önemli uygulamalarından biridir. Bu tez, biyoenformatik konusunda temel tanımlamaların daha önce yapılmış çalışmaların özetlendiği ve örnek olarak kanser vakalarıyla ilgili verilerin MATLAB paketi yardımıyla modellenmesini içeren bir çalışmadır.
Anahtar kelimeler: biyoenformatik, biyomatematik, kanser, kanser vaka hızı, matematiksel modelleme, Fourier modeli.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Applied Mathematics and Computer ScienceCancer - Research - Mathematical ModelingBioinformatics - Biomathematics - Cancer - Incidence Rate -Curve Fitting - Furrier ModelA Survey on Mathematical Modeling of Cancer Incidence RatesThesisDepartment of Mathematics08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mathematics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/682013-03-04T06:19:35Zhdl_11129_3Al Hassan, Falah2012-11-30T06:58:21Z2011Al Hassan, Falah. (2011). A Transformerless Step-Up DC-DC Converter. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/68Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Osman Kükrer.ABSTRACT: In distributed generation (DG) systems, interfacing photovoltaic (PV) energy based sources to the grid poses a number of problems. Nowadays, transformerless converters are preferred for higher efficiency, low size and cost. Such a converter has its own problems. The output voltage of PV arrays is relatively low, requiring a high step-up converter to obtain the DC voltage input of the inverter.
In this project, a new step up converter proposed in a recent work [1], is analyzed, designed, simulated with MATLAB Simulink and practically implemented. Besides, the performance and effectiveness of some standard and improved boost converter circuits are discussed and compared in terms of voltage gain, power loss and switch voltage stress requirement. In fact, those performances are examined with deriving formulas and equations of current, voltages, power loss and voltage gain.
A major aim of the project is to investigate the effectiveness of this converter regarding application in DG systems. The improved effectiveness due to the lower power loss invoked with such a converter, which at the same time possesses a high voltage step up gain and a lower switch voltage stress compared to the standard boost converter. These characteristics together are attractive feature for use with DG systems. Keywords: Transformerless, Boost Converter, Voltage Gain, DG Systems. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ÖZ: Dağıtılmış üretim sistemlerinde (DÜS), güneş pilleri temelli enerji sistemlerini elektrik şebekesine bağlamak sorunlari yaratmaktadır. Günümüzde, trafosuz çevirgeçler yüksek verimlilik, düşük hacim ve maliyet gerekçeleri ile tercih edilmektedir. Fakat, böyle bir çevirgeçin de kendine göre sorunları vardır. Güneş pil dizilerinin çıkış gerilimleri genellikle düşüktür veçevirgeçin giriş gerilimini elde etmek için yüksek kazançlı bir DC-DC çevirgeçe ihtiyaç vardır. Bu projede, yakın zamanlarda önerilen yeni bir yükselticinin analizi, tasarımı, MATLAB Simulinkle simülasyonu ve deneysel uygulaması yapılmıştır. Bunun yanında, bazı standard ve iyileştirilmiş çevirgeç devrelerinin performans ve etkinlikleri tartışılıp, kazanç, güç kaybı ve anahtar üzerindeki gerilim baskısı bakımından karşılaştırmaları yapılmıştır. Bu çevirgeçlerin performansları, akım gerilim ve güç kaybı denklemleri elde edilerek değerlendirildi. Bu projenin başlıca amacı bu tip yükselteçlerin DÜS uygulamaları bakımından etkinliğini araştırmaktır. Bu çevirgeçlerin standard yükselticilere göre iyileştirilmiş etkinliği daha yüksek gerilim kazancı ve daha düşük anahtar gerilimi baskısından kaynaklanmaktadır. Bunlar DÜS’lerde uygulama için çekici özelliklerdir.
Anahtar kelimeler: Trafosuz, Yükseltici Çevirgeç, Gerilim Kazancı, Dağıtılmış Üretim Sistemleri.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringTransformerless - Boost Converter - Voltage Gain - DG SystemsDC-to-DC convertersA Transformerless Step-Up DC-DC ConverterThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/712016-01-14T14:36:02Zhdl_11129_1987Meneviş, İpek2012-11-30T07:11:52Z2011Menevis, Ipek. (2011). Adaptation of Multiple Intelligences to Turkish Cypriot Culture. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/71Master of Education in Educational Sciences. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahire Efe Özad.There are numerous applications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, coined by Howard Gardner, in various aspects and stages of education. It is suggested that students need to raise awareness in their strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, this study seeks to develop an inventory suitable for students in the TRNC context.
The high school students studying at grades 10, 11 and 12 in the TRNC constitute the population of the study. In the research, 517 high school students from Famagusta and Iskele Districts were chosen as the sample. An MI inventory was constructed to represent 9 intelligences (verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical/rhythmic, visual/spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist and existentialist). The inventory consists of 135 items and 6 different experts have agreed on the appropriateness of the items in the inventory. Also, factor analysis was conducted for construct validity so the inventory is valid.
After factor loadings were examined, reliability calculations for each intelligence and the inventory overall were conducted and the inventory was given its latest form with 93 items. Although factor loadings seem low for the items related to some intelligences, the reliability values for intelligences and the Cronbach’s Alpha value of the inventory are very high. Thus, the inventory is reliable.
As a suggestion for further research, the inventory can be applied to private schools in addition to state high schools. Also, it may be applied to the whole population of high schools. Furthermore, it is suggested to be administered at different levels in education from primary school to university and results can be compared with the present study.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesMultiple intelligences - Learning, Psychology of - Cyprus, NorthCognitive LearningMultiple Intelligences - Inventory - Validity- Reliability - Factor AnalysisAdaptation of Multiple Intelligences to Turkish Cypriot CultureThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/722012-12-25T13:38:43Zhdl_11129_11Ibrahim, Abdullahi Abdu2012-11-30T07:24:26Z2011Ibrahim, Abdullahi Abdu. (2011). Adaptive Energy-Aware Transmission Scheme for Wireless Sensor Networks. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/72Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Salamah.A Wireless Sensor Network is composed of a large number of sensor nodes that are
densely deployed either inside a phenomenon or very close to it [1]. A WSN enables
wide range of applications; as a result it is receiving increasing research interest. The
main challenge to researchers in the field of WSNs is to maintain a useful network
lifetime under constrains imposed on the limited energy reserves that are inherent in
the small, locally-powered sensor nodes. This research addresses this challenge
through the development and evaluation of an information control, energy
management and, transmission range adaptation algorithm which leads to an
increased network lifetime.
The contribution of this research is the development of an AIRT (Adaptive
Information managed energy-aware algorithm for sensor networks with Rule
managed reporting and Transmission Range Adjustments) or AIRT. The AIRT
scheme increases the network lifetime at the possible sacrifices of often trivial data
and further increase network lifetime through adapting transmission ranges based on
nodes energy reserve level and message importance. The wireless sensor network
environment was simulated using C Programming Language, where several runs of
the simulation were performed in other to get reliable performance results. The
performance results showed the advantage of the proposed AIRT scheme. Two
different set of network statistics were measured; nodes energy resource depletion
time and network connectivity. The results of each statistics of our technique were
compared to the results of the statistics of similar works of recent researchers and our
results show a significant improvement in network lifetime and connectivity (though
not the focus of this research)enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringSensor networksWireless communication systemsEnergy-Aware - Wireless Sensor Networks - Adaptive Transmission Ranges - Priority BalancingAdaptive Energy-Aware Transmission Scheme for Wireless Sensor NetworksThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/732012-12-25T13:39:36Zhdl_11129_3Mayyala, Qadri Ahmad2012-11-30T07:42:12Z2012Mayyala, Qadri Ahmad Ata. (2012). Adaptive Equalization for Periodically VaryingFading Channels. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/73Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Osman Kükrer.The problem of identification and tracking of periodically varying systems is
considered. Multipath fading channel imposes significant constraints and limitations
on wireless communication applications. When the multipath is caused by a few
strong reflectors, the channel behaves as a system with poly-periodically timevarying
response. The channel impulse response is then modeled by a linear
combination of a finite set of complex exponentials whose frequencies are termed by
Doppler frequencies. This model is well-motivated in radio cellular telephony and
aeronautical radio communication.
While the system coefficients start varying rapidly in time, the commonly used
adaptive least mean squares (LMS) and weighted least squares (WLS) algorithms are
unable to track the variations effectively. The key point is to employ basis functions
(BF) expansion algorithms, which are more specialized adaptive filters.
Unfortunately, this type of estimators is numerically very demanding and has a
limited mean square estimation error (MSE) performance.
This thesis explores two existing adaptive equalization algorithms, namely,
exponentially weighted basis function (EWBF), gradient basis function Gradient-BF,
and contributes by proposing a new efficient BF estimator termed as recursive
inverse basis function (RIBF) estimator. Furthermore, a frequency-adaptive version
of RIBF estimator is derived. Computer simulations are carried out, using Matlab
software package, to evaluate the proposed RIBF estimator performance. The new
BF estimator outperforms the EWBF estimator by large computational complexity savings. Moreover, RIBF is superior to the Gradient-BF and EWBF estimators since
it shows further reduction in the mean square parameter estimation error. These
advantages results in significant gains when applied in wireless communications to
reduce BER, SNR and channel bandwidth requirements.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringWireless Communication EngineeringCommunication NetworksBasis Function Algorithms - Systems identification - Nostationary ProcessesPeriodicaly Varying Systems - Adaptive FiltersAdaptive Equalization for Periodically VaryingFading ChannelsThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/742012-12-25T13:41:03Zhdl_11129_11Mirzaei, Fatemeh2012-11-30T08:07:29Z2011Mirzaei, Fatemeh. (2011). Age classification using Facial Feature Extraction. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/74Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Önsen Toygar.This thesis presents age classification on facial images using Local Binary Patterns
(LBP) and modular Principal Component Analysis (mPCA) as subpattern-based
approaches and holistic Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and holistic subspace
Linear Discriminant Analysis (ssLDA) methods. Classification of age intervals are
conducted separately on female and male facial images since the aging process for
female and male is different for human beings in real life. The age classification
performance of the holistic approaches is compared with the performance of
subpattern-based LBP and mPCA approaches in order to demonstrate the
performance differences between these two types of approaches. Our work has been
tested on two aging databases namely FGNET and MORPH. The experiments are
performed on these aging databases to demonstrate the age classification
performance on female and male facial images of human beings using subpatternbased
LBP method with several parameter settings. The results are then compared
with the results of age classification using mPCA method, holistic PCA and subspace
LDA methods.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringAge Classification - Local Binary Patterns - Modular Principal Principal Component AnalysisSubspace Linear DiscriminantHuman Face Recognition (Computer Science)Face Recognition - Computer VisionAge Classification using Facial Feature ExtractionThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/772012-12-25T13:42:02Zhdl_11129_76Qutob, Farah2012-11-30T08:27:26Z2011Qutob, Farah. (2011). An Analysis of Israel's Settlement Policy in the Occupied West Bank after the Six-Day War and its Impact on the Peace-Process (1967-2002). Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/77Master of Arts in Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erik Lance Kudsen.Prior to 1967, the West Bank, known by the Israelis as Judea and Samaria, was under the control of the Jordanian administration. After the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Arabs for a long time were expecting the return of these territories for the sake of peace with its neighbors. This expectation never took place. On the contrary Israel was in the process of building facts on the ground and ensuring its people that these territories are an essential part of historical Israel. After a twenty years period of patience and hope for the Arab leaders to commit to the Palestinian Question, the oppressed Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories finally decided to take matters into their own hand. This would be known as the first Palestinian Uprising in 1987. The outcome of this turmoil was the Madrid Peace conference followed by the Oslo peace-process which finally collapsed due to both sides having a different understanding of peace. The breakdown of the Oslo Accords led to another uprising, known as the Al-Aqsa Intifada in the year 2000. To end this disastrous clash, Ariel Sharon led a military action known as ‗Operation Defensive Shield‖ in 2002, where Israel reoccupied the areas which were offered during the Oslo process to the Palestinians. The purpose of this study is to identify the Israeli government‘s main purpose in occupying the West Bank in 1967 and building settlement in these territories which are considered illegal by the international community.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Arts, Humanities and Social SciencesIsrael-Arab War, 1967Jewish Settlements - 1967 Six-Day War - Arab Reaction - Settlement Expansion - Creeping AnnexationAn Analysis of Israel's Settlement Policy in the Occupied West Bank after the Six-Day War and its Impact on the Peace-Process (1967-2002)ThesisDepartment of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's) – Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/802012-12-25T13:42:58Zhdl_11129_79Ligay, Elena2012-11-30T08:43:31Z2011Ligay, Elena. (2011). An Assessment of 'Governance' for Sustainable Tourism Development: the case of North Cyprus. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/80Master of Science in Tourism Management. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Alipour.The issue of governance towards sustainability is particularly pertinent and vitally important in sustainable tourism development context. Many of Less Developed Countries (LDCs) have been indicted in practicing unsustainable tourism development leading to inevitably irreversible side effects resulting in social, cultural, and environmental problems. Despite a huge promotion of sustainable tourism development (STD) by influential entities and communities such as European Union and United Nations agencies, LDCs fail to transform or practice STD due to lack of knowledge and commitment towards this concept and as a result - the lack of governance for sustainability.
Sustainability and good governance are the driving forces behind good development. No matter how contested they become, they are still at the heart of institutions that are in charge of economic growth and development via sustainable utilization of the resources. The assumption is that, North Cyprus lacks the favourable and effective environment/governance - political economical, legal, social - if such structure exists at all, to incorporate sustainable principles in its tourism development. This study will be one more attempt to revitalize the concept of development in a sustainable way and at the same time to add one more legitimate caveat to the role of the “governance” in upholding the value of such paradigm. The policy implication of the research for decision makers in North Cyprus will be immense. This study argues that sustainability/sustainable development is best viewed as a socially instituted process of adaptive change in which innovation is a necessary element.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Tourism and Hospitality ManagementTourism - Sustainable Development - Cyprus, NorthSustainability - Sustainable Development - Sustainable Tourism Development - GovernanceAn Assessment of 'Governance' for Sustainable Tourism Development: the case of North CyprusThesis11 Faculty of TourismTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Tourism
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/812016-03-05T21:09:48Zhdl_11129_2203Hashemifar, Ali2012-11-30T08:53:28Z2012Hashemifar, Ali. (2012). An Empirical Analysis of Spread for Two Types of FX Brokers. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/81Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cahit Adaoğlu.Foreign exchange market is the largest financial market with a daily turnover more than $4 trillion. The existence of many brokers in this market makes the decision of choosing the right broker difficult. For traders, bid-ask spread is one of the most important factors in order to choose a broker with minimum cost of exchange. There are two different main types of brokers in terms of bid-ask spread. Some offer fixed spread and others offer variable spread for exchange of currency pairs.
There has been uncertainty among traders whether fixed spread or variable spread brokers offer the lower bid-ask spread and as a result the lower cost of transaction. This study makes an empirical analysis of spread for these two types of brokers. Liquidity features of currency pairs have a significant role in exchange of currency; hence this feature is measured and investigated.
The findings based on this research shows that variable spread brokers tend to have a lower spread and as a result the traders profit is higher compared to trading with fixed spread. Furthermore, under this study, the currency pairs with the USD has been identified most liquid.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceForeign Exchange Market - Financial planners - BrokersForeign Exchange Market - Bid-Ask Spread - LiquidityAn Empirical Analysis of Spread for Two Types of FX BrokersThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/822012-12-25T13:44:58Zhdl_11129_37Debeş, Taçgey2012-11-30T09:08:40Z2011Debes, Tacgey. (2011). An Evaluation of Reciprocal Impacts of Culture and Tourism within Communication Framework in North Cyprus (A Case Study). Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/82Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media Studies. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication,2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Altınay.Although it is commonly accepted that the fields of tourism and communication are two areas which lack no research, the same cannot be said about their relationships and inter-impacts. This thesis was conceived as a result of this inadequacy and intended to rectify the situation by probing into this rather complex but relatively virgin area. The contention is that the cultural studies undertaken within the context of communication theory for a very long time, for some reasons, have not been used until very recently and then only peripherally by the researchers as well as the policy-makers of tourism. The question of the research being staying behind the practice in this respect therefore was relevant to discuss as we looked at the practice and theory of both.
To focus our attention further we turned into a case study which proved both convenient and rational. North Cyprus proved very generous in manifesting many serious issues discussed theoretically by various researchers but not applied to or examined in the real-life situations. This was an evident gab and formed part of the hypothesis of this study as well. Finding out the state of tourism and the impact and magnitude of culture within it provided us with opportunities for comparisons of all types. In order to do so we explored and discovered qualitative method to be most appropriate for our purpose. The actual data collected were information, views and opinions of the insiders of tourism and communication, extracted from long semi-structured interviews from top ten representatives which included academics as well as practitioners. The results were classified and utilized using matrix analysis approach. The emergent conclusion was very clear. There is a close relationship between the culture and tourism and their cross impacts are gaining more importance and prominence. In many parts of the world cultural tourism presented itself as serious alternative to mass tourism but required further investigations to convince the policy-makers of its contribution to sustainable development at large and tourism in particular. North Cyprus was no exception in this respect and in fact provided a significant prerequisite for it namely cultural heritage. Furthermore insiders‟ data presented that an integrated tourism approach would provide better results for places like North Cyprus which can be taken as a representative of other similar small island states economically dependent on tourism development.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Communication and Media StudiesCulture - Tourism - Cyprus, NorhCultural Heritage - Otanticity - Communication - North CyprusAn Evaluation of Reciprocal Impacts of Culture and Tourism within Communication Framework in North Cyprus (A Case Study)ThesisFaculty of Communication and Media Studies - Thesis Colection10 Faculty of Communication and Media StudiesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Communication and Media Studies
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/832016-02-06T16:01:29Zhdl_11129_2106Peyravi, Amir2012-11-30T11:03:49Z2010Peyravi, Amir. (2010). An Evaluation of Re-functioning Opportunities of Historical Churches in Walled-City Famagusta. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/83Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Özlem Olgaç Türker.The historical buildings are the witnesses of our cultural past and they show the characteristics and philosophy of our lives. These buildings have high conservation values that must be conserved and cared about. The historical churches are very sensitive monuments that must be conveyed to the future because of their symbolic value. Walled-City Famagusta encloses a variety of churches from huge Cathedrals to small chapels. This thesis is an evaluation of the re-functioning opportunities for the historical churches of Walled-City Famagusta. Most of these churches are without function because they are in a secular country which has a majority of Muslim residents and they do not use these churches for worship. Some of these churches are re- functioned already.
In the first chapter, the aim, methodology, problem definition, and limitation of study are given in details. Chapter 2 gives general information about conservation of historical monuments and adaptive re-use of historical churches with successful examples from the world. Chapter 3 provides a determination of historical analysis and interior architectural space analysis criteria of these churches. The historical analysis provides in detail the conservation values of these historical churches and the architectural space analysis will also be given in detail. Chapter 4 determines the historical and architectural analysis of churches which are preserved. The inventories are filled by data both found from sources and site analyses. This chapter also contains the community survey which was done with people from two different backgrounds, the residents and tourists, and it includes the evaluation of these analyses. In the conclusion the appropriate function recommendations for these churches are determined according to interior architectural space analysis, historical space analysis and survey results.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureConservation - Re-functioning - Conservation Values - Famagusta - ChurchesAn Evaluation of Re-functioning Opportunities of Historical Churches in Walled-City FamagustaThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/842012-12-25T13:46:56Zhdl_11129_11Sherinov, Zhavat2012-11-30T11:10:02Z2011Sherinov, Zhavat. (2011). An Evolutionary Multi-Objective Approach for Fuzzy Vehicle Routing Problem. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/84Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ünveren.In this thesis, Evolutionary Multi-objective Optimization Algorithm for
solving Fuzzy Vehicle Routing Problem (FVRP) is described. FVRP is an extension
of VRP with Time Windows, which is one of the variants of VRP. In addition to
FVRP, Multiple Depot VRP (MDVRP) is used in solving the problem. So, the
proposed work and the solution approach is a Fuzzy Multiple Depot VRP
(FMDVRP). The objectives that are to be optimized in this solution approach are the
minimization of: total travelled distance by vehicles, waiting time of vehicles and
customers, and maximization of: load capacity of vehicles and service satisfaction of
customers.
NSGA-II is a multi-objective optimization algorithm that is used for
problems with several objectives to be optimized. In NSGA-II, there is population,
which is initialized randomly, and then through several generations a new population
is generated from the previous one, and the best of these populations are chosen. The
typical genetic operators are applied for generating new population. In addition,
NSGA-II uses a new parameter called crowding distance, which is used for better
divergence.
In experimental results, benchmark problem instances classified by
geographical distribution of customers are used in order to compare the results
obtained with others. From the results, it is observed that the proposed solution
minimizes the waiting time of vehicles by 30% more than the proposed solutions of
other researchers.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringFuzzy Logic - Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithms - Vehicle Routing ProblemsAn Evolutionary Multi-Objective Approach for Fuzzy Vehicle Routing ProblemThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/852012-12-25T13:47:35Zhdl_11129_15Tadrisi, Sedighe2012-11-30T11:16:55Z2010Tadrisi, Sedighe. (2010). An Experimental Study of Natural Convection of Nanofluid in a Rectangular Cavity. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/85Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hikmet S. Aybar.The concept of nanofluids refers to a new kind of heat transport fluids by
suspending nano scaled metallic or nonmetallic particles in base fluids. The
experimental results showed that the suspended nanoparticles increased convective
heat transfer coefficient of the fluid.
The properties and behavior of a nanofluid depend on a number of parameters
including the properties of the base liquid and the dispersed phases, particle
concentration, particle size and morphology, as well as the presence of dispersants
and/or surfactants. From a macroscopic view, the properties of homogenous
nanofluids that affect the heat transfer behavior include heat capacity, thermal
conductivity, density and viscosity.
Natural convective heat transfer is affected by a number of processes in parallel
and/or series, including unsteady state heat conduction through the heating wall,
conduction within the boundary layer and its development, as well as convection due
to the variation of liquid density and the density difference between the nanoparticles
and the liquid.
In this experimental study, natural heat transfer of Nanofluid will be
investigated. Nanofluid with different volume percentage will be put between walls
of the cavity, and the natural heat transfer will be observed. As a result of the
experimental readings, Nusselt number as a function of Rayleigh number (i.e. Nu= c
Raⁿ) will be obtained.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Mechanical EngineeringFluid MechanicsNanofluid - Convective Heat Transfer - Natural Convection - CavityAn Experimental Study of Natural Convection of Nanofluid in a Rectangular CavityThesisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mechanical Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/862016-02-06T16:07:51Zhdl_11129_2106Sani, Rafooneh Mokhtar Shani2012-11-30T11:25:17Z2009Sani, Rafooneh Mokhtar Shani. (2009). An Inquiry into Iranian Architecture Manifestation of Identity, Symbolism, and Power in the Safavid's Public Buildings. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/86Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2009. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. İbrahim Numan.During the last decades, many developing countries including Iran have been faced serious identity challenges in almost all socio-cultural aspects. Architecture also, which always has had the major role in maintaining cultural and/or social identity, has experienced the similar dilemma. Therefore, questing for national/cultural identity has been one of the architectural priorities at recent times in Iran. On the other hand, architecture and its national/cultural characteristics usually have been based on past and traditional factors. Since the arrival of Islam (642) in Iran, it was only during the Safavid period that a local Iranian dynasty could have control over Iranian territory. Consequently, Safavid period is significantly important in defining Iranian religious belief, language and culture. From this time onward, Shiite doctrine has been the official religious belief in Iran, as well as use of Farsi language and renewing many Persian cultural factors.
The Iranian sociologist, Ali Shariati, who, nevertheless, expressed considerable criticism of the Safavids and the religious beliefs held during this period, has been one of the most popular scholars during the last decades among Iranians. In fact, Shariati’s thoughts have been used as a foundation for the Iran Islamic revolution (1978-9) and as a result of this we have the current Iranian socio-cultural environment. Thus, it appears that for the purposes of investigating the Safavids and re-reading the architectural characteristics of public buildings during this period, the Shariati view is a helpful source. On the other hand, most of the Shariati’s criticisms of the Safavaids were related to political power. In order to understand the concept of this power, the work of the French philosopher, Michel Foucault is used as a major source of this study. Foucault’s idea about power appears iv
to be relevant in respect of understanding the political power structure of the Safavids. On the other hand, Foucault was familiar with Iran as is evidenced by his various writings about the Iran Islamic revolution, in addition to his admiration for the Ali Shariati. In sum, Shariati and Foucault thoughts have been used as tool to accomplish exploring the power and religious belief during the Safavid period. However, since ‘power’ and ‘religious belief’ during this period created the Iranian ‘identity’ and these three factors have been manifested in architecture through ‘symbolism’, various thoughts regarding ‘symbolism’ and ‘identity’ have been studied. The architectural study has focused on architecture of public buildings, since generally social/cultural identity and architectural characteristics have been manifested in this type of buildings. The sample study has been limited to Isfahan the capital city of Safavids and its major public buildings. Totally thirteen buildings, which have been the most important remained Safavid public buildings with almost the original layout, have been explored in the sample study. These buildings have been chosen with various functions such as palace, mosque, bridge, and madrassa to have a holistic view of Safavid public buildings. The results of this study emphasized that the architecture of public buildings during this period was highly symbolized. Symbolism was in fact the language of this architecture to reflect Safavid’s contemplation on political power, religious belief, and identity. Accordingly, as a result of analyzing the architecture of the public buildings during the Safavid period and integrating those effective factors, the architectural characteristics of this period, can be placed into five categories: “floating impression”, “horizontality through repetition”, “inward-outward flow’, “illusion”, and “contrast & dualism”.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture - IranAn Inquiry into Iranian Architecture Manifestation of Identity, Symbolism, and Power in the Safavid's Public BuildingsThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/872012-12-25T13:49:09Zhdl_11129_11Almassian, Amin2012-11-30T11:44:50Z2010Almassian, Amin. (2010). An Investigation into the Dissipative Stochastic Mechanics Based Neuron Model under Time Varying Input Currents. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/87Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marifi Güler.Led by the presence of a multiple number of gates in an ion channel, it was recently predicted that the equations of activity for the neuronal dynamics acquire some renormalization terms which play a significant role in the dynamics for smaller membrane sizes (Güler 2006, 2007, 2008). In this Thesis, we examine the resultant computational neuron model, from the above approach, in the case of time varying input currents. In particular, we focus on what role the renormalization terms might be playing in the signal-to-noise ratio values. Our investigation reveals that the presence of renormalization terms somehow enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringIon Channel Noise - Stochastic Ion Channels - Neuronal Dynamic - Signal-to-Noise RatioStochastic Resonance - Rose-Hindmarsh ModelAn Investigation into the Dissipative Stochastic Mechanics Based Neuron Model under Time Varying Input CurrentsThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/882016-01-14T14:41:06Zhdl_11129_1987Uludağ, Orhan2012-11-30T12:03:39Z2012Uludag, Orhan. (2012). An Investigation of the Effects of Perceived Justice, Verbal Aggression, and Burnout on Academic Achievement of University Students. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/88Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Sciences. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2012. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yaratan.The current study has investigated the effects of justice, aggression, and burnout on academic achievement. The sample (n=1481) of the study consisted of undergraduate university students. The constructs used in the study have been utilized from the extant literature. In detail, perceptions of justice were operationalized as 'distributive justice', 'procedural justice', and 'interactional justice'. Aggression was utilized as 'verbal aggression'. Burnout was operationalized as 'emotional exhaustion', 'cynicism', and reduced professional efficacy'. Academic achievement was utilized as 'GPA scores' of students. In regards to the aforementioned constructs, the study has developed and tested a research model with 22 hypothesized linkages. These 22 hypotheses were designed to provide assertions to the generic research questions of the study. The results of the path analysis reveal that distributive justice was significantly related to verbal aggression. This finding depicted a positive relationship contrary to the negative prediction of the hypothesis. Procedural and interactional justice were not related to verbal aggression. In addition, interactional justice was negatively related to emotional exhaustion where distributive and procedural justice were not. Furthermore, distributive justice was negatively associated with cynicism where procedural and interactional justice were not. Additionally, distributive and procedural justice were negatively and interactional justice was positively related to reduced professional efficacy. Conjointly, only distributive justice was associated to academic achievement where procedural and interactional justice were not. Path analytical results showed that verbal aggression was positively related to exhaustion and cynicism, however, verbal aggression was negatively related to reduced professional efficacy. Additionally, verbal aggression did not elicit any effect on academic achievement. The results demonstrated that emotional exhaustio n and cynicism were not related to academic achievement. However, reduced professional efficacy was found to be negatively associated to academic achievement. In this dissertation, discussion of the findings, implications, limitations of the study, and avenues for future research are also presented.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesEducational psychology - Study and teaching (Higher) - PhilosophyPerception of Justice - Verbal Aggression - Emotional Exhaustion - CynicismReduced Professional Efficacy - Academic Achievement - Student - Higher EducationAn Investigation of the Effects of Perceived Justice, Verbal Aggression, and Burnout on Academic Achievement of University StudentsThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/892016-01-14T14:41:29Zhdl_11129_1987Erdoğan, Yeliz2012-11-30T12:09:25Z2011Erdogan, Yeliz. (2011). An Investigation of the Relationship Among Parental Involvement, Socio-economic Factors of Parents and Students? Academic Achievement. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/89Master of Education in Educational Sciences. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yaratan.The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of 8th grade students‟ academic achievement with parental involvement and socio-economic factors of parents. Data were collected from the state schools in the Famagusta district of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). A total of 178 families (students and their parents) participated in the study.
A quantitative research method was used to collect data. The questionnaires were prepared in the participants‟ mother tongue which is Turkish. The students‟ questionnaire consisted of two parts. The first part asked student‟s gender, school‟s name and previous semester‟s average report grade. The second part included 34 items on students‟ perceptions of parental involvement and their attitudes towards their own education. The questionnaire prepared for the parents consisted of two parts. The first one included 13 questions about demographic factors and the second part included 32 questions about their involvement in their children‟s education.
The data were analyzed through SPSS. The findings of the study revealed that students‟ academic achievement is positively correlated with parental involvement and parents‟ education level. Also, there is a positive relationship between mother involvement and father involvement. Moreover, students‟ academic achievement is negatively correlated with the nationality of the mother and location of home. Finally, implications for encouraging more parental involvement and suggestions for further research were given.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesEducation - Parent participation - Cyprus, NorthParent-teacher relationshipsParental Involvement - Student's Academic Achievement - Socio-Economic FactorsAn Investigation of the Relationship Among Parental Involvement, Socio-economic Factors of Parents and Students? Academic AchievementThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/902012-12-25T13:51:41Zhdl_11129_11Dalgıçoğlu, Selin2012-11-30T12:15:29Z2011Dalgicoglu, Selin. (2011). An Online Automation System based on Windows Sidebar Gadget for Local Market in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/90Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yıltam Bitirim.In Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, there are some difficulties on effective communication between local companies and potential customers. Therefore, a complete online automation system is developed to have economical contribution for the local companies (which are one of the main economic resources) and to help customers for having new information about companies‟ products with less effort.
Our system is working over Internet and can be establish a bridge between the companies and potential customers by using Windows Sidebar Gadget. Windows Sidebar Gadget is a very popular and default tool in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems which are mostly using in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
With our system, increasing local companies' sale performance, economical contribution, making company known, and attracting more customers can be provided.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringWindows Sidebar Gadget - Local Company - Economical ContributionAn Online Automation System based on Windows Sidebar Gadget for Local Market in Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/912016-02-06T15:56:06Zhdl_11129_2106Mısırlısoy, Damla2012-11-30T12:28:16Z2011Misirlisoy, Damla. (2011). Analysis of the Structure and Design Relationship between Contemporary Extensions and Remodeled Masonry Buildings. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/91Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Kağan Günce.Old buildings are valuable in transferring the culture for further generations. They need to be sustained for future by renovating and converting. In the adapting process of these old buildings new extensions are required to create additional spaces because of the functional changes. In this process, qualities of the existing building should be preserved but it should not be forgotten that being respectful to the existing building does not mean to copy the same style.
Masonry structures bring some limitations while adding new extensions however these challenges make building unique in terms of identity. This research investigates the relationship between the existing building and its extension in terms of structural system and design approach. Extensions can be grouped in 5 categories: integrated, attached, inserted, wrapped and pierced. This categorization is done according to the location within the existing fabric.
This research focuses on the extensions to masonry buildings; however extensions to the other types of contemporary buildings are beyond the scope of this study. Besides, the research is limited to the public buildings such as cultural and commercial buildings from different countries. The data is collected through analysis of the buildings which take place in the literature and an empirical research. 20 case studies are selected randomly from the literature and categorized according to the location of the extension within the existing building. Secondly, effect of extension to the structure and the design approach has been examined. Lastly, an empirical research has been done under the light of the analysis of Kadir Has University. This campus has been selected as the field study of the thesis. Finally, evaluations of the results have been discussed in the conclusion.
The study emphasizes the constraints that must be cared in the extension design and because of this it claims to be a reference for the designers working on existing fabric. Remodeling is a crucial issue since old buildings are aesthetic, cultural and economic resources. The main goal of the research is to raise the awareness of the issue and to create a base for the other researchers as a guideline to develop this study further.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureOld Buildings - Repair and reconstructionArchitecture - Conservation and restorationRemodeling - Extension - Masonry Buildings - Structural System - Design ApproachAnalysis of the Structure and Design Relationship between Contemporary Extensions and Remodeled Masonry BuildingsThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/922016-03-05T20:43:45Zhdl_11129_2203Erfani, Mohammadali2012-11-30T13:06:22Z2011Erfani, Mohammadali. (2011). Applying Public Private Partnership on Water Projects: Espirito Santo, Brazil. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/92Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Glenn Jenkins.In Brazil, the State of Espirito Santo decided to develop the water supply and sanitation in the area due to lack of clean potable water, the shortage of sufficient drainage system, and quick destruction of the environment from dumping of waste.
The aim of this thesis is to express the survey result to assess the feasibility of a present project to mitigate some shortfalls of drinking water and wastewater services in the area. There are some suggestions for better investment and operating cost strategies by use of incorporated evaluation of the fiscal, distributive, economical as well as the risk, which distributes within the project. The thesis outcomes show that the plan is projecting to generate substantial economic benefits to the society by reducing the pollution although in its present state, it is not probable to be fiscally viable. In addition, the key in improvement of the financial sustainability and perhaps the profitability of the system is directly related to enhancements in operating and management performs, which concentrate on the subjects of water discharge, billing and groups. A major challenge in the survey has been the valuation of intangible profits to the environment and their involvement in the project’s evaluation of discounted net economic gains. With no assessment of these services, the general "economic value" of present project will be acutely underestimated.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinancePublic-private sector cooperationInvestment Appraisal - Public Provate Partnership - Water Supply - Sewerage CollectionApplying Public Private Partnership on Water Projects:Espirito Santo, BrazilThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/932012-12-25T13:54:00Zhdl_11129_66Hasanbulli, Mustafa2012-11-30T13:14:43Z2010Hasanbulli, Mustafa. (2010). Asymptotic Behavior of Solutions to Nonlinear Neutral Differential Equations. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mathematics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/93Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svitlana Rogovchenko.In Chapter 2 of this thesis, in the first part, we deal with asymptotic behavior of nonoscillatory solutions to higher order nonlinear neutral differential equations of the form (x (t) + p (t) x (t − τ ))(n) + f (t, x (t) , x (ρ (t)) , x (t) , x (σ (t))) = 0,for n ≥ 2. We formulate sufficient conditions for all non-oscillatory solutions to behave like polynomial functions at infinity. For the higher order differential equation (x (t) + p (t) x (t − τ ))(n) + f (t, x (t) , x (ρ (t))) = 0, we provide necessary and sufficient conditions that guarantee existence of non-oscillatory
solutions with polynomial-like behavior at infinity. In Chapter 3, we look into oscillation problem of second order nonlinear neutral differential equations
r (t) ψ (x (t)) (x (t) + p (t) x (τ (t)))
+ q (t) f (x (t) , x (σ (t))) = 0
and r (t) (x (t) + p (t) x (τ (t)))
+ q (t) f (x (t) , x (σ (t))) = 0.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)MathematicsAsymptotic Behavior - Oscillation - Positive Solutions - Neutral EquationsAsymptotic Behavior of Solutions to Nonlinear Neutral Differential EquationsThesisDepartment of Mathematics08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mathematics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/942016-01-14T14:36:19Zhdl_11129_1987Köseoğlu, Makbule Nurtunç2012-11-30T13:20:57Z2011Koseoglu, Makbule Nurtunc. (2011). Attitudes of English Preparatory School Students' towards Using Technology at the Students'Self Study Centers. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/94Master of Education in Educational Sciences.Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahire Efe Özad.Student Self Study Centers are educational places where students can find a variety of materials, some of which are technology based, in order to improve their English on their own. Students who use self-study centers have a chance to work on educational materials that include reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. Some of these educational materials are paper-based, but others are technological like computers, CD players, DVDs and TV and are used to enhance their study skills in learning English. Technological equipment are very important because they help learners to learn on their own and also enable them to monitor their learning. For instance, computers are versatile; facilitate learning and make it more enjoyable.
The present study was conducted to explore attitudes of Eastern Mediterranean Preparatory School (EMU,EPS) students towards using Student Self Study Center (S.S.S.C) in 2009 Academic Year Spring Semester. The study aims to find out if there is any relationship between students‟ use of S.S.S.C with respect to gender and school of graduation. Also, the study aims to investigate students‟ attitudes towards using technology in S.S.S.C in general and technological materials in particular.
For the study, quantitative research methodology was used, and a questionnaire was prepared and distributed to students at S.S.S.C during the open access hours and lesson hours. 157 students participated in the study. 52 of them answered the questionnaire during the open access hour and 105 of them answered the questionnaire during the lesson. Findings indicate that the majority of students agreed on the benefits of CD players, DVDs, TVs and computers in education and in learning English. In addition to this, findings reveal that a majority of the students do not use CD players or watch DVDs in S.S.S.C, but they like using them in their free time. Also, it was found that they enjoy going to and studying at the S.S.S.C. Cross-tabulation findings reveal that in some situations gender and school of graduation influence students‟ attitudes. For example, female students watch DVDs in S.S.S.C more than male students. Another example is that State school graduates do homework in S.S.S.C more than Private school and College graduates. In conclusion, the matereials in S.S.S.C could be updated and also more encouragement could be given to students to use S.S.S.C more efficiently. Further research can be conducted to explore teachers‟ attitudes towards S.S.S.C.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesEnglish Language - Study and Teaching - Educational TechnologyEducation - Use of Technology - Learning, Psychology ofAttitudes of English Preparatory School Students' towards Using Technology at the Students'Self Study CentersThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/952016-01-14T14:36:38Zhdl_11129_1987Ibrik, Gülşah2012-11-30T13:27:21Z2011Ibrik, Gulsah. (2011). Attitudes of Teacher Candidates Towards ProfessionalDevelopment Courses. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/95Master of Education in Educational Sciences. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Konrot.Oskamp, S. (1991) explains that the cause of a person’s behavior toward another person or an object could be regarded as attitude. Attitudes have usually been considered as either mental readiness or implicit predispositions applying some general and constant effect on a quite large class of evaluative answers (Rossner,1988). Morgan, King, Weisz & Schopler (1986) suggest that one of the main human behaviors is attitudes and the importance of attitudes is because of the thought of guiding behaviors. They add that individuals’ attitudes have vital effects in their likes, dislikes and behaviors, for behavior, attitudes may have significant results.
Zimbardo, Ebbesen & Maslach (1977) mention that satisfactions and dissatisfactions,
likes and dislikes comprise of attitudes. Teachers’ attitudes towards a profession is a
vital factor influencing his/her success and effectiveness towards a profession
(Güneyli & Aslan, 2009). One of the most important factors relates to students’
knowledge, skills and attitudes towards teaching profession is professional
development courses (Yüksel, 2009).
The aim of this study is to investigate the attitudes of the students studying at the
Faculty of Education towards professional development courses through Attitude
Inventory and Needs Scale. The population consist 491 students studying at the
Faculty of Education in Eastern Mediterranean University. In order to fulfill this aim, the following questions will be discussed:
1. How are the attitudes of students at Faculty of Education towards professional
development courses?
2. Do the attitudes of the students towards professional development courses
significantly vary according to their grades (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year)?
3. Do the attitudes of the students towards professional development courses
significantly vary according to their departments?
4. Is there a significant relation between the attitudes of the students towards
professional development courses and the way of choosing their departments?
5. Is there a significant relation between the students’ overall CGPA and their
attitudes towards professional development courses?
6. Is there a significant relation between the students’ attitudes towards professional
development courses and their viewpoints about the need of the professional
development courses for their teaching careers?
The results revealed that almost half of the teachers candidates have negative
attitudes, and almost half of them have positive attitudes. According to the results,
while the percentages of negative attitudes decreases year by year, the percentages of
positive attitudes increases year by year. Also, students of Turkish Language Teaching,
English Language Teaching, Primary Mathematics Teaching, and Social Science Teaching have positive attitudes towards professional development courses. Computer and Instructional Technology Teaching Education students and Music Teaching students have negative attitudes towards professional development courses. The students who chose their programs willingly have more positive attitudes than the others. there is no significant relation in students’ attitudes towards professional development courses and their CGPA.
Students gave high points for professional development courses in Needs Scale.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesTeachers - Training ofStudents' attitudes - Professional Development CoursesAttitudes of Teacher Candidates Towards ProfessionalDevelopment CoursesThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/962016-03-07T08:24:59Zhdl_11129_2203Kara, Mehtap2012-11-30T13:42:09Z2011Kara, Mehtap. (2011). Axis Shift in Turkish foreign policy during AKP administration: New fundamental foreign policy: Principles and challenges. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of International Relations, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/96Master of Arts in International Relations. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of International Relations, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sözen.Turkish foreign policy has evolved since 1923. The Second World War, the Cold War and the post-Cold War period externally and separatist and Islamist movements, military interventions and economic instabilities domestically designate Turkish foreign policy until new millennium. Since 2002, with arrival of the AKP, foreign policy decisions had a rapid transformation through new set of foreign policy principles. Ahmet Davutoğlu perceived as most influential person on this new foreign policy line, he believes that Turkey has strategic depth and he puts his foreign policy objectives in practice especially when he became a Foreign Minister of Turkey in 2009. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Turkish foreign policy of current AKP administration and past administrations and analyze that if there is an ―axis shift‖ in Turkish foreign policy. In addition, this research work is based on the analysis of AKP administration‘s new fundamental foreign policy principles. While analyzing Turkey‘s new role in world affairs and its relations with other actors, challenges need to be taken into consideration because outcome of external and domestic problems affects foreign policy decision making process. So this study also analyzes current external and internal challenges against AKP‘s set forth principles.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)International RelationsAk Parti (Turkey) - Justice and Development Party (Turkey) - PoliticsTurkey - Politics and GovernmentTurkey - Foreign RelationsTurkish Foreigm Policy - Strategic Depth - Axis ShiftAxis Shift in Turkish foreign policy during AKP administration: New fundamental foreign policy: Principles and challengesThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/972016-03-05T20:43:58Zhdl_11129_2203Moussa, Moussa Moukhtar2012-12-01T06:39:28Z2012Moussa, Moussa Moukhtar. (2012). Bank-specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Bank Profitability: Case of Turkey. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/97Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Özataç.The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of bank-specific and macroeconomic determinants of bank profitability for 25 commercial banks in Turkey for the period of 2001-2010. We categorize those banks into three (3) groups as follow: Public, Private and Foreign Banks. A panel regression is used to carry empirical investigation based on the unique feature of the 3 categories mentioned above; then a general model is formulated to check the combined effect of bank-specific and macro-economic variables on commercial bank profitability in Turkey. It is important to consider the 3 categories of banks separately to identify peculiar hypothesis for each model and compare the bank profitability factored on different ownership structure. In addition, this study examines the impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis of 2008 and also includes the consequences of 2001 national crisis in Turkey and sees the impacts of it as well on those selected commercial banks. Some similar study such of Alper and Anbar (2011) has been done but in our case, we try to evaluate the bank-specific and macroeconomic determinants in different groups and also emphasizing their performance during the crisis.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceBanks and Banking - TurkeyProfitability - Bank Management - CyclicalityBank-specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Bank Profitability: Case of TurkeyThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/982016-02-06T15:56:17Zhdl_11129_2106Pourvahidi, Parastoo2012-12-01T06:44:37Z2010Pourvahidi, Parastoo. (2010). Bioclimatic Analysis of Vernacular Iranian Architecture. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/98Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mesut Özdeniz.Many factors are involved in the evolution of architectural styles around the
world. In Iran, environmental and natural phenomena play a very important role in
the regions inter-related cultural, economic and social infra-structures. Different
settlements in Iran have diverse climate and cultures. Subsequently, for controlling
the climate they created different design solutions. Climate has major effects on the
buildings and the most critical is to understand how to control the climate with the
buildings. Hence, it is essential to classify the climates for architectural purposes to
understand Iranian vernacular architecture.
Special importance of this research is that it studies the bioclimatic design principles
in whole parts of Iran. Bioclimatic design in the buildings tries to maximize thermal
comfort and minimize the buildings need for energy for heating and for cooling. This
thesis will analyze the vernacular design principles of different regions of Iran by the
means of bioclimatic concepts. Furthermore, this research by retrieving the climatic
data from all Iranian Meteorological stations found the characteristic of each region
and new bioclimatic charts achieved. Consistent with data plotted of new bioclimatic
charts, this research found five different climates in Iran. By using these bioclimatic
charts bioclimatic analysis on each region will be possible. Second stage of this
thesis will discuss the characteristics of architecture and design principles of these
five different climatic regions in Iran. Finally, at the third stage a comparison
between the vernacular Iranian architecture and the vernacular architecture of the
other countries will be made.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture - Environmental aspects - IranArchitecture and climate - IranClimate - Vernacular - Iran - BioclimaticBioclimatic Analysis of Vernacular Iranian ArchitectureThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/992016-02-06T15:58:29Zhdl_11129_2106Divsalar, Roshanak2012-12-01T06:51:02Z2010Divsalar, Roshanak. (2010). Building Problems in Hot Climates. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/99Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Polat Hançer.Nowadays, because of lack of traditional sources of energy and high maintenance
cost, building as a one of the major energy consumer and its problems in hot regions
become one of the main concerns of architects and designers. Also, there is a
growing global interest in the impact of human activities on the environment in
respect to global warming. The increment of energy demand in the developing world
and global warming issues define the need for buildings with less problems.
With regards to built environment, the primary concern is sustainability in the
developments of the building industry and building energy consumption. This
implies consideration of the impact of the climate and environment on the building
and ultimately the effect of the building’s condition on the occupants. This awareness
has initiated many studies related to climatic design to maximize indoor comfort with
minimum and efficient use of the energy.
Therefore, this study tried to collect building problems by focus on hot regions
and provide some precautions related to those problems for planners, architects and
others who working with planning and design of the built environment in hot climate
zones. In this case building problems in different terms for hot climate areas have
been considered. Following research contains three chapters. First chapter is the
introduction to building problems in terms of thermal comfort, construction and
building services systems in hot climates. In second chapter those problems, which
have been discussed in chapter 1 evaluated. Finally chapter 3, which is conclusion
for this study, tried to show the possible areas for further studies.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture and climateHot weather conditions - ArchitectureBuilding Problems - Hot Climate - Thermal ComfortBuilding Problems in Hot ClimatesThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1002016-03-05T20:44:01Zhdl_11129_2203Hafizi, Inidi2012-12-01T06:56:53Z2010Hafizi, Inidi. (2010). Capital Account Liberalization: The Case of Albania. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/100Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Besim.Free movement of capital is seen as an attempt towards economic growth, attraction of foreign investments, diversification of portfolio allocation, development of financial markets and also integrating the country with the rest of the world such as European Union (EU), World Trade Organization (WTO), etc. In the late 80’s, most of developing countries started liberalizing the restrictions imposed on capital flows. This strategy brought significant prospect in these countries and at the same time became the trigger of a financial and currency crisis in most of these countries. As such, the construction of a proper policy regarding Capital Account Liberalization (CAL) is a necessity to protect liberalized countries from possible crises. This study makes an assessment on the CAL process of Albania with regard to the possible benefits and risks that the country may face. It also aims to construct a specific policy framework for Albania in order to prevent risks associated with capital liberalization. The assessment and the development of the policy framework are done by benefiting from the other countries’ experiences. The countries considered in this study are: Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, Korea and Singapore. This research suggests that in order to be benefiting from liberalization, in addition to the legal arrangements, countries need to consider some key policies which may be defined as prerequisites. These policies deal with: Economic Stability; Financial Sector; Accounting and Auditing, Practices and Information System; Exchange Rate Regime; Fiscal Policy; Competition Policy; Corruption and Illegal Businesses; Informal Economy. Moreover, the study also finds that the success in CAL is very much depended on the application sequence of these determined policies.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceCapital movements - AlbaniaMonetary policy - AlbaniaFinancial institutions - AlbaniaBanks and banking - AlbaniaCapital Account Liberalization - Foreign Direct Investment - Portfolio Investment - Balance of Payments - AlbaniaCapital Account Liberalization: The Case of AlbaniaThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1012016-03-05T20:44:09Zhdl_11129_2203Boorang, Ghazaleh2012-12-01T07:00:34Z2010Boorang, Ghazaleh. (2010). Capital Structure in Iran: Case of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Products, Rubber and Plastic Products, Refined Petroleum and Nuclear Fuel Sectors. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/101Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cahit Adaoğlu.The purpose of this study is to identify and examine the financial sources for Iranian corporations and the capital structure in Iran particularly for Chemicals and Petrochemicals products, Rubber and Plastic products, Refined Petroleum and Nuclear Fuel sectors. The second aim is to find out the strength and weaknesses of managerial policies in Iran and the problems involved in the capital market of Iran. Finally, the comparison between the capital structure in Iran and Turkey is examined in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were applied in this thesis and it was aimed to find the methods of financing in Iran from the financial statements of chosen companies listed in Tehran stock Exchange. This survey focused on the time period from 2004 to 2008.
The results of this study showed that Iranian corporations use more debt in their financial strategies, even though they do not issue bonds. It was found that Tehran Stock Exchange is not an efficient market for companies to raise capital due to the unavailability of proper regulations and broad government ownership. The results indicated that selected companies in Iran rely more than 80% on short-term financing. The revealed results are consistent for Turkish companies as well.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceCapital Structure - Capital Market - Internal financing - External Financing - EquityCapital Structure in Iran: Case of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Products, Rubber and Plastic Products, Refined Petroleum and Nuclear Fuel SectorsThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1022012-12-25T14:07:34Zhdl_11129_7Tabakh, Alireza Bajgiran2012-12-01T07:05:30Z2010Tabakh, Alireza Bajgiran. (2010). Cash Flow Diagramming In Line of Balance Technique by Using Matlab. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/102Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Tahir Çelik.Contractors often encounter with repetitive types of projects that contain several
identical or similar units. These multi-unit projects are characterized by repeating
activities. The known construction planning techniques such as Bar Chart and
Network Diagramming method are not suitable and sufficient for repetitive types of
projects. For these kinds of projects, Line of Balance planning techniques (LOB) are
mainly used. For all construction projects, costs and times must be monitored and
controlled, whether from the point of view of an owner, a project manager or a
contractor. Cash flow is another extremely important issue, which the contractors and
owners must be sensitive if they want to survive. However although there are a
number of software for the Line of Balance planning technique, developing a
computerized method capable of obtaining Line of Balance and drawing the LOB
graphs and additionally obtains cash flow and drawing the cash flow diagrams is
essential for contractors and owners. Furthermore, preparing Line of Balance
scheduling and preparing the financial statements for the method is a time consuming
process which can be a source of errors. The primary goal of this study was to
develop a computer program by using Matlab package in Line of Balance method for
clients, contractors and project managers which can be used effectively in
construction projects. The Line of Balance method can be obtained easily, accurately
in just few minutes. Moreover, the program has capability of obtaining cash flow and
drawing cash flow diagrams for different periods of time, phase or section of project.
By using the software the cash flow is determined, cumulative, daily, weekly and
monthly cash flow diagrams are prepared accordingly. In order to evaluate the
developed program, a Villa housing project is selected as a case study. Entering the
Line of Balance input data and preparing Line of Balance table are done in less than
one hour by using the software. The Line of Balance graphs, cash flow and cash flow
diagrams are prepared automatically in just few seconds. However, it takes several
hours to prepare them manually without using a software. The Line of Balance table
is prepared and calculated by Microsoft Excel to compare the results with the
developed software. The exact and accurate results were obtained by using the
developed program compared to Microsoft Excel program.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Civil EngineeringLine of Balance technique - Cash flow - Matlab package - Microsoft ExcelCash Flow Diagramming In Line of Balance Technique by Using MatlabThesisDepartment of Civil Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Civil Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1052013-08-16T11:37:50Zhdl_11129_104Bican, Buğrahan2012-12-01T07:26:21Z2011Bican, Bugrahan. (2011). Çatmadan Doğan Kanunlar İhtilafı. Tez (Yüksek Lisans), Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Lisansüstü Eğitim, Öğretim ve Araştırma Enstitüsü, Hukuk Fakültesi, Gazimağusa: Kuzey Kıbrıs.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/105Milletlerarası Özel Hukuk (Özel Hukuk) Dalında Yüksek Lisans Tezidir. Tez (Yüksek Lisans)--Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Hukuk Fakültesi,2011. Tez Danışmanı: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Arzu Alibaba.OZ: Dünya deniz ticaretinin ve denizde yolcu taşımacılığının gelişmesinden bahisle, çatma vakalarının gerçekleşme riski de yükselmiştir. Günümüzde, her ne kadar gelişen denizcilikle ilgili teknolojiler gerçekleşen çatma vakalarının oransal olarak azalmasında fayda sağlamış olsa da, bu vakalar halen daha önlenememiş ve ciddi bir risk taşır durumdadırlar. Buna ek olarak, günümüzde denizlerde yapılan nükleer madde, petrol ve zararlı kimyasal maddelerin taşımacılığı da çatma sonucunda ortaya çıkabilecek felaketlerin boyutunu artırmaktadır. Tüm bunlar çatma halinde uygulanacak hukukun acilen belirlenmesini gerektirmektedir. Bu hukuk çatmadan zarar gören tüm tarafların menfaatlerini en iyi şekilde korur nitelikte olmalıdır. İşte bu amaçtan yola çıkarak birçok görüş ve çözüm öne sürülmüştür. “Çatmadan Doğan Kanunlar İhtilafı” başlıklı tezimizde, iç sularda, karasularında veya açık denizlerde meydana gelen yabancı unsurlu çatmalara uygulanacak hukukun belirlenmesine yönelik olarak, hem çatmanın tarafları açısından, hem farklı devletlerin hukuk sistemleri açısından, hem de Türk hukuku açısından değerlendirmelerde bulunulmuştur. Söz konusu değerlendirmelerden önce çatma kavramının tanımı yapılmış, tarihsel gelişim süreci üzerinde durulmuş; bu bağlamda, antik çağlardan yakın zamana kadar uygulanacak hukukun belirlenmesine yönelik yapılmış düzenlemeler incelenmiştir.
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ABSTRACT: With the development of the World maritime commerce and transportation of passengers on sea, the risk of the collisions have been increased. Although new technologies decreased the number of the collisions, it still is not possible to completely prevent collisions. In addition to this, transportation of nuclear substances, petroleum and dangerous chemicals increases dimensions of disasters that may happen in cases of collisions. All these risks require urgent solution to choice of law problems in collision. The applicable law must protect interests of all parties who face damage. That is why this thesis deals with different opinions and solution methods about choice of law problems in collision. This thesis which is called “Choice of Law in Collision” studies applicable law in cases of collisions including foreign element. The study examines collisions within territorial waters, internal waters and on the high seas from the perspectives of parties, different legal systems and Turkish legal system. Prior to topics stated above, concept of collision and historical background of choice of law issues starting from antique ages are studied. In this thesis international efforts to make uniform rules related to collision are also discussed and relevant international conventions are examined.Turkish (Türkçe)Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ)HukukDenizcilik - Deniz Hukuku - ÇatmaUygulanacak Hukuk - Türk HukukuCollision - Applicable Law - Turkish Legal SystemÇatmadan Doğan Kanunlar İhtilafıThesis05 Hukuk Fakültesi (Faculty of Law)Tez Koleksiyonu (Master ve Doktora) - Hukuk / Theses (Master's and Ph.D) – Law
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1062012-12-25T14:11:56Zhdl_11129_79Shahmirzadi, Esmaeil Khasar2012-12-01T11:21:03Z2012Shahmirzadi, Esmaeil Khaksar. (2012). Community Based Tourism (CBT) Planning and Possibilities: The Case of Shahmirzad, Iran. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/106Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Tourism, Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr Habib Alipour.One of the critical issues regarding mass tourism is that communities have not been necessarily part of the decision making process in its development; therefore, have not been necessarily a beneficiary of its social and economic benefits. Most of the tourism development projects have designed without those communities’ consent and mostly disregarded the community’s involvement and not benefited from community’s immense knowledge and cooperation. However, there has been a shift in the general attitude of governments, development agencies and NGOs and they are giving considerable emphasis to the Community–based tourism (CBT) as a primary development strategy to support poverty reduction, rural development, and strengthening the social capital of the remote communities. development model and direct the tourism planning towards communities and their interests, Community–based tourism (CBT) has been planned and implemented in similar small towns and rural areas where economic activities based on primary resources have been dwindling and consequently economic hardship has been experienced. In addition, environmental concerns, subsidized agriculture, recreational needs, and sustainable development have become challenging issues in rural areas to make the transition and diversify the economy. EU’s rural tourism policy is very well based on this process (Burton, 1995; Gannon, 1994). Community– based tourism (CBT) centers on the involvement of the host community in planning and maintenance of tourism development in order to develop a sustainable economic base (Hall, 1996). This study will focuses on Shahmirzad’s passage from a primary agrarian-based economy to possible CBT with respect to its resources, public sector’s agenda, and foremost the community’s involvement and prospects towards establishment of CBT. While Shahmirzad’s tourism boom is a spontaneous process, the question remains to be answered is to what extend tourism development is in line with the principles of CBT and whether a proactive strategy is in place to achieve this? To examine the processes and characteristics of tourism development in Shahmirzad, and to explore whether its direction is in line with CBT pertinent to the construction of public infrastructure and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, providing cultural pride, greater awareness of the natural environment, and a sense of ownership in the communities, as well as, an active participation in the process of tourism planning. To achieve the aim of the research, quantitative method based on survey questionnaires have been utilized and the data collected which analyzed through application of SPSS. In the meantime, a semi-structured interview with the public sector officials was conducted to assess the public sectors’ attitude and awareness of this process. Findings revealed that tourism development in Shahmirzad has been reactive and not proactive; secondly, the location and climate along with unique heritage sites plays an important role in attracting tourists. Furthermore, government’s attitude has remained passive and community’s involvement in tourism has not been based on a deliberate strategy with respect to product development, sustainability, and community consent.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Tourism and Hospitality ManagementTourism - Sustainable DevelopmentCommunity-based tourism (CBT) - Community ParticipationSustainable Tourism - Tourism Planning - Remote Destinationsb - Shahmirzad (Iran)Community Based Tourism (CBT) Planning and Possibilities: The Case of Shahmirzad, IranThesis11 Faculty of TourismTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Tourism
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1072016-03-05T21:16:15Zhdl_11129_2203Faizulayev, Alimshan2012-12-01T11:26:14Z2011Faizulayev, Alimshan. (2011). Comparative Analysis between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking Firms in terms of Profitability, 2006-2009. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/107Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assist Prof. Dr. Eralp Bektaş.This paper work is going to perform comparative analysis of Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking firms. This study will also touch the differences of the Islamic Banks and Conventional Banks in terms of historical origin, mobilizing of financial resources, and ways of generating profit, operating principles, and equity structure. The main focus of this comparative study is to evaluate and measure the difference in financial performance of the two dissimilar banking firms operating in different countries. To evaluate empirically performance of the banks, different financial ratios are going to be employed which are based on CAMEL framework. We plan to measure performance in terms of capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings and liquidity. For this purpose, we will refer to the banking literature to find most commonly used ratios. In this work, t-test, f-test, and regression analysis will be used to make hypothesis test and determine the ratio significance. Consequently, results from empirical analysis indicate that there is difference in profitability determinants.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceIslamic Banking - Conventional Banking - AnalysisComparative Analysis between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking Firms in terms of Profitability, 2006-2009Thesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1082016-02-06T15:58:33Zhdl_11129_2106Mashhadi, Marjaneh Khorsand2012-12-01T11:33:03Z2012Mashhadi, Marjaneh Khorsand. (2012). Comparison of Iranian and Turkish TraditionalArchitectures in Hot-Dry Climates. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/108Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mesut Özdeniz.Climate is a fundamental environmental factor, which effects the formation of
vernacular architecture throughout the world. Environmental factors such as climate,
building materials, topography and socio-cultural differences affect the design of old
settlements and traditional houses in vernacular architecture. Regardless of these factors,
in order to achieve comfortable thermal levels in old settlements, different cooling and
heating strategies must be implemented for various different climates.
The traditional houses of Yazd and Diyarbakir are typical examples of structures that are
adapted specifically to hot and dry climates. These two regions consider the environment
by being eco-friendly and using natural resources to protect not only their surroundings
but also the earth as a whole.
The first step of this thesis is to clarify the differences between vernacular and
traditional architecture. Design characteristics of traditional houses in two different
regions will be introduced in the second stage. The last stage of the thesis will evaluate
and compare urban textures and traditional houses in Yazd and Diyarbakir in terms of
design characteristics and socio-cultural issues. The importance of the study derives
from the climate similarities of Yazd and Diyarbakir. There are some similarities and
differences in the design of traditional houses and urban morphologies between the two
regions. The core principle criteria will be identified. In fact, the study will find the
principles, which provide the most efficient and comfortable for inhabitants in the old
settlements of the two cities. As well as the effect of the cultural aspects in design of the
traditional houses. Consequently, the aim of this study is to achieve and compare the
similarities and differences between the design characteristic in order to gain natural
ventilation and protection from sunlight as well as other issues that may affect them such
as socio-cultural aspects between Yazd and Diyarbakir region.
Qualitative methodology will be applied for this research. Document analysis will be
used in order to achieve the theoretical framework. Reliable sources such as written and
visual documents, official publications and detailed reports will be studied and
interpreted to further the reliability of the thesis. Furthermore, observation is another
possibility that can be implemented for data collection particularly in the Yazd region of
Iran. The main reason for differences between two regions are due to different traditional
styles in each region which are inspired from Iranian and Turkish traditional
architectures. Moreover, availability of materials in each region is another major reason
for differences in two regions. Finally, although both towns have hot-dry climate, Yazd
is more effected from the nearby deserts. However, the similarity in traditional
architecture of two regions is related to similar climate and dominant Islamic culture in
both regions.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture, Vernacular - Turkey - IranVernacular Architecture - Traditional House - Environmental and Socio-Cultural FactorsYazd and Diyarbakir - Iran and TurkeyComparison of Iranian and Turkish TraditionalArchitectures in Hot-Dry ClimatesThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1092016-03-07T08:26:59Zhdl_11129_2203Suleiman, Oghogho Hauwa2012-12-01T11:38:56Z2010Suleiman, Oghogho Hauwa. (2010). Conflict Resolution in Africa: Analysis from Global and Regional Perspectives. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of International Relations, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/109Master of Arts in International Relations. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of International Relations, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wojcieh Forysinski.International Security is of great significance to States at regional and global levels.
As such the need to address challenges to international Security becomes paramount for States, non-State actors and several organizations at different levels. When challenge to security is evaluated, the major issue at stake is the consequences of conflict(s) to peace and security. Africa is a region that contributes to insecurities at different levels of organizational framework; this is due to the fact that African conflicts are quite ill in nature, and they undermine certain human right values that require peace and security to be maintained. This craves the need for both global and regional organizations to ensure the conflict decadence in the African region do not spill out of control to affect other areas of the international system. With the above in mind, this work seeks to evaluate how African conflicts resolution can be attained. And how African conflict resolution has being pursued by several organizations such as; the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union and African sub-regional organizations.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)International RelationsInternational Security - ConflictsResolution - Conflict Prevention - Conflict ManagementConflict Resolution in Africa: Analysis from Global and Regional PerspectivesThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1122012-12-25T14:20:19Zhdl_11129_111Erarslan, Hande2012-12-01T11:50:46Z2009Erarslan, Hande. (2009). Covalent Chitosan Gels for Efficient Iron (III) Ion Adsorption. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Chemistry, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/112Master of Science in Chemistry. Thesis (M.S)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Chemistry, 2009. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Osman Yılmaz.Synthetic and natural polymers are suitable metal ion adsorbents for various purposes like wastewater or drinking water treatment, biomedical applications, and industrial applications like production of some household chemicals. Synthetic polymers have advantages like being durable under severe conditions but they are not suitable especially for biomedical applications since they usually lack biocompatibility. Furthermore almost all synthetic polymers are petrochemical derivatives. Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer, which can be obtained from the shells of sea animals. These shells contain 30% of chitin; the rest being different proteins and minerals. Chitosan that can be obtained by N-deacetylation of chitin, is a copolymer of β-linked 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-glucose and 2-amino-2-deoxy-α-D-glucose residues. Chitosan is a natural aminopolysaccharide and it has complex formation and ion adsorption properties. It is also a biocompatible, biodegradable and mucoadhesive natural polymer and therefore has a great potential for biomedical applications.
In this study, N-phthaloylated chitosan was phosphorylated by a chemical reaction using sodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10) as the phosphorylating agent and urea as a catalyst. The stability of the product in aqueous medium was improved by applying chemical crosslinking using ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) as the crosslinking agent. The product was then dephthaloylated to obtain an amine rich phosphorylated chitosan. All products obtained were characterized by FTIR spectrometry. Phosphorylated and EGDE – crosslinked chitosan was tested as an Fe3+ adsorbent in aqueous solution. The Fe3+ adsorption was followed by visible spectrometry at 505 nm. The EGDE – crosslinked phosphorylated chitosan product proved to be a successful Fe3+ adsorbent and was calculated to have an equilibrium adsorption capacity of 140 mg Fe3+/g adsorbent.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ChemistryChitin - Chitosan - AdsorptionCovalent Chitosan Gels for Efficient Iron (III) Ion AdsorptionThesisDepartment of Chemistry08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Chemistry
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1132016-02-06T15:58:38Zhdl_11129_2106Jamnani, Taraneh Dastouri2012-12-01T11:58:04Z2009Jamnani, Taraneh Dastouri. (2009). Critical Look to the Developments in Architectural Structures. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/113Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis(M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2009. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mesut Özdeniz.Hadid have done the projects all over the world which shows the adoptability and sustainability as two important factors has been done in such buildings so far. Case studies are selected from new outstanding buildings. There are three different structural system approaches that have been used in the systems. Different countries photographs and structural pictures will be available. The samples will be analysed in terms of their architectural structures selection. It will reveal how they work and give comparison between the expressional results of these structures, the way they affect the architectural spaces and the theory behind them. The following questions constitute the focus for the study: 1. What are the new architectural structures? This will be categorized in terms of its distinguishing variations, materials and features there will be three groups‘ .I. mast structure II. Free form structures III. Innovative structures. 2. How these new architectural structures work?
3. How the architectural structures effect the architectural space? Hopefully the outcome of this research will be helpful for the designers in their design process. In other word designing the structure is the key to make any desire project. Especially those who seek to create new forms and architectural spaces which will be compatible with world of technology and creation. The first chapter, the introduction, discusses briefly how the research will be carried out through a classification of structures according to their system, concept and form. This chapter discusses briefly the qualitative methodology employed in the research based on an extensive literature review and its interpretations. It also includes a theoretical background discussion on architectural structures. Chapter two is the analyses of selected cases which are the works of outstanding architects. The analysis is from outcomes of the literature review. The last chapter is the conclusion. Key words: Architectural Structure, Mast Structure, Conceptual Structure, Free- Form Structure, Structural Synthesis.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureBuilding materialsArchitecture - DetailsArchitectural Structure - Mast Structure - Conceptual Structure - Free-Form Structure - Structural SynthesisCritical Look to the Developments in Architectural StructuresThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1142012-12-25T14:21:55Zhdl_11129_3Attaei, Yazdan Mehdipour2012-12-03T06:45:23Z2012Attaei, Yazdan Mehdipour. (2012). Current Distribution on Linear Thin Wire Antenna Application of MOM and FMM. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/114Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Haluk U. Tosun.Numerical techniques in solving electromagnetics problems are the most common methods which are used during the last decades, especially with the growing inventions of fast speed computers and powerful softwares. In this thesis, it is attempted to approach a fast efficient algorithm for solving the famous Hallen and Pocklington integral equations, regarding the current distribution on a finite-length linear thin wire antenna.
In order to approach this aim, Method of Moments (MOM) which is a powerful numerical technique to solve integral equations and Fast Multipole Method (FMM) which is a mathematical technique to accelerate iterative solutions is to be combined. Afterward, this technique will be applied on Hallen and Pocklington’s integral equations (HE and PE) for a transmitting thin wire antenna which is energized by delta-function generator (DFG) in order to find current distribution along the antenna.
In the thesis, there would be a discussion part about solvability and non-solvability of HE and PE equations and comparison between the results using this technique and the ones which have been extracted by applying the other methods mentioned in different books for solving HE and PE equations in frequency domain.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringAntennas (Electronics)Current Distribution - Thin Wire Antenna - Hallen's Integral EquationPocklington's Integral EquationGlerkin Method - Entire Domain Basis Function - Fast Multipole MethodCurrent Distribution on Linear Thin Wire Antenna Application of MOM and FMMThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1152012-12-25T14:22:48Zhdl_11129_15Bijanrostami, Khosro2012-12-03T06:52:26Z2011Bijanrostami, Khosro. (2011). Design and development of an automated guided vehicle for educational purposes. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/115Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Majid Hashemipour.An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a set of cooperative driverless vehicle, used on manufacturing floor and coordinated by a centralized or distributed computer-based control system. AGVs-based Material Handling Systems (MHSs) are widely used in several Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) installations. One of the challenge in MHSs is how flexible and adequate is the utilization. The key issue of the flexibility of MHSs is the routing system. It should be designed in a way that can be easily modified to become adaptable to new or replaced machines.
The main focus of this study is to make an AGV with the convenient materials, simple and applicable routing system and more importantly reducing the cost and increasing the flexibility. For this propose an AGV is basically modeled and designed with CATIA software and developed with special specifications such as producing some parts by milling CNC when high accuracy was necessary. Moreover the flexibility of the system is improved employing three more sensors which make the plan more intelligent dealing with multi directional guiding paths. Also benefiting from the colorful paths the flexible is enormously increased due to simplicity of the nature the paint to be plant or removed. Finally the users are able to extend components, add new machines, define them and specify routs for new settings without disturbing the operations in process. This thesis also addresses key issues involved in the design and operation of AGV-based MHSs for the FMS section of CAD-CAM laboratory of Mechanical Engineering Department of Eastern Mediterranean University.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Mechanical EngineeringAutomated guided vehicle systemsRobots - Control systemsFuzzy Logic - Steering System - Programmable Logic Control (PLC)Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - Material Handling System (MHS)Design and development of an automated guided vehicle for educational purposesThesisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mechanical Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1162012-12-25T14:23:34Zhdl_11129_3Shahrara, Reza2012-12-03T06:57:24Z2011Shahrara, Reza. (2011). Design and Implementation of a Microcontroller Based Wireless Energy Meter. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/116Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Nuri Süha Bayındır.Efficient use of energy becomes more crucial when increase in the cost of energy is observed. Since energy management is required to define the amount of consumed energy in a specific period of time, utilization of Energy Meters is essential. It is possible to measure the consumed energy by using a simple energy meter. But sometimes the limited functionality of these meters restricts their area of application; especially in inaccessible positions or in the situations where visibility of the meter is poor, it is not possible to use such an appliance. A possible solution is a Wireless Energy Meter (WEM) which is able to send its data via wireless communication to a PC where monitoring and analysis of the data will be easily made. This measurement system is aimed to be used in measuring energy related quantities of transformers and high voltage towers at remote locations. This document describes the design and implementation of a digital Wireless Energy Meter (WEM) based on AVR microcontroller. Calculation of the phase difference between current and voltage using Zero Cross Detection capability of the microcontroller is a distinct feature of this project. Hall Effect Sensor is used to measure the current signal and a resistive voltage divider is used to measure the voltage.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringEnergy Meter - Wireless - AVR Microcontroller - Hall Effect SensorsResistive Voltage Divider - Zero Cross DetectionElectric measurementsDesign and Implementation of a Microcontroller Based Wireless Energy MeterThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1172012-12-25T14:24:19Zhdl_11129_11Azizi, Reza2012-12-03T07:08:49Z2011Azizi, Reza. (2011). Design and implementation of an anycast protocol for wireless mobile ad hoc networks. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/117Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Gürcu Öz.This thesis conducts a detailed simulation study of stateless anycast routing in a mobile wireless ad hoc network. The developed model covers all the fundamental aspects of such networks with a routing mechanism using a scheme of orientation-dependent inter-node communication links. Using a flooding anycast mechanism, the thesis addresses another issue of locating the nearest server from a group of contents-equivalent servers in the network. The simulation model was developed in terms of a class of extended Petri nets and the simulation system Winsim is used in development and simulation to explicitly represent parallelism of events and processes in the network. The purpose of these simulations is to investigate the effect of node’s probability of changing direction, maximum speed of the node, and different TTL over the network performance under three different scenarios. In addition, the thesis provides extensive real-world experimental investigation of wireless ad hoc networks with stationary nodes in outdoor environments. The performance of wireless ad hoc networks is measured under various scenarios. For the experimental investigations, more than one network configuration and different parameters were used in real-world outdoor environment. Different sets of experiments was done to investigate the effect of inter-packet transmission time and position of laptop from the ground level to the network performance. Conducting such experiments and gathering information will provide very valuable information about wireless ad hoc networks.
Thesis investigates five practically important performance metrics of a wireless mobile ad hoc network and shows the dependence of this metrics on the transmission radius, link availability, maximal possible node speed and different mobility models.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringAd hoc networks (Computer networks)Wireless communication systemsMobile wireless ad hoc networks - Anycast - Simulation - Extended Petri NetsOutdoor Experimental Study - Performance EvaluationDesign and implementation of an anycast protocol for wireless mobile ad hoc networksThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1182012-12-25T14:24:58Zhdl_11129_15Ghazal, Maher T.S.2012-12-03T07:17:18Z2010Ghazal, Maher T.S.. (2010). Designing and Optimization of a High Efficiency Single Family House Located in the TRNC. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/118Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fuat Egelioğlu.The conscious design of building parameters and the awareness of the available materials that could be used in construction could decrease or in some cases eliminate the need for HVAC systems, and thus, optimizing building parameters could help eliminating undesired energy losses through the building's envelope. This work highlights the benefits of some of the materials which are newly dragged to the North Cyprus market. Possibility of manufacturing and casting of lightweight Pumice concrete using ordinary concrete planet is discussed. Heat conductivity test, as well as the cooling time, of those new materials has been done and results have been tabulated. A case study is introduced for a house in N. Cyprus to find the impact of those construction materials. The house has been hypothetically constructed using ordinary materials which are considered as the norm in N. Cyprus in Case A. On the other hand, the house (hypothetical) in Case B is constructed with thermal comfort criteria in mind, and by using the new materials experimentally tested as a part of this work. Energy losses during the heating season and gains during the cooling seasons are calculated for both cases using heat transfer methods. The energy needed to compensate for the loss and gain are presented. The study shows that about 50% of the energy needed for the HVAC can be eliminated in Case B.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Mechanical EngineeringBricks - Building Materials - Cyprus, NorthPumice cencrete - Pumice bricks - U-value - Low energy houses - PBPDesigning and Optimization of a High Efficiency Single Family House Located in the TRNCThesisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mechanical Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1192016-02-06T15:58:40Zhdl_11129_2106Atakara, Cemil2012-12-03T07:28:42Z2010Atakara, Cemil. (2010). Determining Factors of Complexity in Structures. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/119Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yonca Hürol.This thesis analyzes the effective factors that determine the buildings with complex structural systems and the relationship between the details and this complexity. Complexity is determined by hierarchy, geometry, integration and new details. When more than one structural system in one building is recognized, then possibly that building is a complex one. Because it certainly involves integration of the structures, hierarchical production (built) process and new details. Complex systems, since they can be developed and formed by both truss and cable systems and likewise by shells such as grid shell and lattice shell, they all are reviewed and analyzed. The example of these systems are divided into different categories and for each category graph samples are produced. Transparency combines inside and outside of the space. In order to enable maximum transparency, minumum use of material is needed. The more glass surfaces are used, the more maximum transparent surfaces are created. Hypothesis, which is: new detail which covers new members, new organizations and new point details is the major factor which determines complexity. The method of this thesis is conceptual model. During the study of this thesis, various information has been derived from books, previous researches, reports, and some information was received from firms that produce such systems. Twenty examples have been analysed, different categories have been determined and their individual graph tables have been drawn using other examples. Different categories were compared with each other both from technical and structural aspects with the help of a model, and from the aspects of application and form; the relationship between the detail features and elements of structural features has been interpreted and conclusions were drawn. In the light of the derived information, it became clear that the systems should not be evaluated only as structural icons with maximum transperancy, but should be percieved as structures, which can be changed according to the features of the whole building. It is stressed that for the new complex buildings to come into existence, new details have to be generated. In addition, the attention was drawn to the application process of these details and to the importance of their relation to structural geometry. The complexity of appearance in the complex buildings, in fact, is the reflection of the details on. Complex buildings were designed to target the inner and outer spaces simultaneously. However, complex buildings were proved to be complex entities during the application process with the preparation of necessary details, sometimes with the unification of more than one detail and form.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureComplex Buildings - Light Structures - Detail - Maximum TransparencyDetermining Factors of Complexity in StructuresThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1202012-12-25T14:26:16Zhdl_11129_11Mahmoud, Ahmed Yehya Ahmed2012-12-03T07:34:01Z2012Mahmoud, Ahmed Yehya Ahmed. (2012). Development of Matrix Cipher Modifications and Key Exchange Protocol. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/120Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexander Chefranov.In modern cryptographic methods, keys are the basis for secure communication channels and the establishment of secret keys is a challenging problem for the large-scale deployment of symmetric cryptography to control encryption and decryption. Key establishment protocols provide exchanging secret information between two or more parties, typically for subsequent use as symmetric keys for a variety of information security services including encryption, message authentication, and entity authentication. They may be broadly subdivided into key transport and key exchange. Notably, key exchange is one of the difficulties when using symmetric algorithms, the key exchange particularly useful from a security viewpoint, for each of the key-sharing parties can have its own control and a high confidence on the quality of the key output. Beside encryption, key exchange is one of the most basic problems in cryptography; it becomes another challenge in cryptography.
This thesis is concerned with the modifications of the Hill cipher (HC), extension of Diffie Hellman and ElGamal key exchange protocols. The HC is one of the most popular symmetric key algorithms; it is resistant to brute-force and statistical attacks, but it can be broken with a known plaintext-ciphertext attack (KPCA). To overcome this vulnerability, several researchers tried to propose modifications of the Hill cipher and make it secure. However in the literature, most of these modifications are found to be either insecure or ineffective for image encryption.
The Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange (DH) is known as one of the public key algorithms, its aim is to distribute the keys over insecure channels. It is based on the
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complexity of discrete logarithm problem (DLP) solving over a finite fieldGF(p) ,
where p is prime which considered as an advantage from the security viewpoint due to
the challenging and difficulties for solving the discrete logarithm. But DH has
drawbacks including the fact that there are heavy and expensive exponential operations
in both sides (sender and receiver) which affect its efficiency; it can be used for
exchanging secret keys. To overcome this drawback, DH protocol matrix oriented
modifications based on DLP are proposed by several researchers. Moreover, in the
literatures, most of the modifications still rely on the DLP.
The ElGamal Public Key Cryptosystem and Signature (EPKCS) also rely on the
computational complexity of finding discrete logarithms based on some publicly known
primitive root (base element), GF(p) , where p is a large prime. Similar to DH
protocol, the EPKCS has a drawback; it has a slow speed especially for signing in
addition to the ciphertext is twice as long as the plaintext.
In this thesis, we proposed two modifications of the Hill cipher, HCM-EE and
HCM-PRE. A matrix-based Diffie-Hellman-like key exchange protocol is also
proposed. ElGamal public key cryptosystem and signature scheme is extended to the
group GU(m, p, n) of numbers co-prime to mpn.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringComputer security - CryptographyMatrix Cipher - Dynamic Key - Image Encryption - Diffie-Hellman Key exchange ProtocolSecure Key-exchange Protocol - ElGamal Public Key CryptosystemDevelopment of Matrix Cipher Modifications and Key Exchange ProtocolThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1212016-03-07T08:25:04Zhdl_11129_2203Siyanbola, Temitope Paul2012-12-03T07:40:03Z2010Siyanbola, Temitope Paul. (2010). Economic Policies and Development;The Millennium Development Goal Experience in Nigeria. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of International Relations, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/121Master of Arts in International Relations. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of International Relations, 2010. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erol Kaymak.This thesis views the impact of Millennium Development Goals in the development of Nigeria. MDGs are a set of eight goals adopted by the countries of the world with the aim of developing all nations most especially in putting the human face of development into spotlight. MDGs is been assessed in Nigeria, viewing the strategies put in place to reach these goals with the successes and hindrances to the attainment of the goals been analyzed. Although the country is said to be the giant of Africa, but in terms of development and level of advancement, the country can be described as a crippled giant. Since Independence, Nigeria has adopted quite a number of policies, both internally and externally, to improve and put the state on the paths of development, but it is sad to say that with all indicators and indications, the policies have not been able to move the country forward.
With an international policy like MDGs, significant changes have been recorded all over the world, although some regions having the prospects of been able to meet the eight millennium goals by 2015, others like the developing and underdeveloped regions still have a long way to go in reaching the targets. In short, the 2015 aim is unrealizable for them. Many of the policies adopted by the country Nigeria, the internal policies have not been able to move the country to a desirable level of development, but with the international policy or external policy of the MDGs, significant changes have been recorded as shown in this work which makes me come to a conclusion, that exogenous factors are the basic determinants of Nigeria’s development so far.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)International RelationsUN Millennium Project - NigeriaInternational relief - NigeriaNigeria - Economic Conditions and DevelopmentDevelopment--Policies - Milennium Development Goals (MDGs)Economic Policies and Development;The Millennium Development Goal Experience in NigeriaThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1222016-03-07T06:48:25Zhdl_11129_2203Genç, Fahriye2012-12-03T08:31:12Z2009Genc, Fahriye. (2009). Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Export Performance in Turkey. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Economics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/122Master of Science in Economics. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Economics, 2009. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Balcılar.In this study we examined the relationship between exchange rate changes and export
performance in Turkey. The study uses time series data from mid 1980s, the years
Turkey started to use flexible exchange rate and export-based growth, and ends at 2009,
the year Turkish export reach a significant place in the world’s exports.
In empirical analysis, the study uses bound testing and autoregressive distributed lag
(ARDL) approach to model the dynamic relationship between the exports and its
determinants. The short-run and long-run causality among the variables in the model is
determined based on the estimated ARDL models. The empirical results show that the
real effective exchange rate coefficient is insignificant. Therefore depreciation of real
exchange rate in Turkey does not cause a substantial increase in export volume in longrun.
We find that the recent export boom in Turkey is determined by wages, productivity
and world demand, rather than exchange rate changesenEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)EconomicsStock exchanges - TurkeyStock market - TurkeyCapital Market - TurkeyExchange Rates - Effects on - Export - EconomyEffect of Exchange Rate Changes on Export Performance in TurkeyThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1232016-03-06T11:01:00Zhdl_11129_2203Khademalomoum, Soroush2012-12-03T08:57:00Z2012Khademalomoum, Soroush. (2012). Effect of Service Personal Values on Evaluation of Higher Education Service. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Business Administration, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/123Master of Arts in Marketing Management. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Business Administration, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seldjan Timur.This study contributes to the understanding of consumer behavior in the context of higher education service sector. Within an immense transition, this sector is becoming one of the fastest growing industries in the global market. Institutions, more than ever, are soliciting strategies to be able to compete in the global market. Lately the concept of service personal values (SERPVAL) has been appeared as an instrument in many studies. This study advances the understanding of unconscious use of service personal values in evaluation of the higher education service alternatives. It also examines the role of service personal values on satisfaction and evaluation of service quality.
A survey was administered to measure student personal values, service quality, and satisfaction in North Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean University. Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and path analysis.
The analysis investigated effect of service personal values on satisfaction and evaluation of service quality. The results revealed both significant and positive correlation between the SERPVAL and satisfaction and service quality.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Business AdministrationMarketing ManagementEffect of Service Personal Values on Evaluation of Higher Education ServiceThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1262012-12-25T14:29:32Zhdl_11129_125Farahi, Atena2012-12-03T09:09:47Z2011Farahi, Atena. (2011). Effect of the Dilaton Field on the Entropic Force. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Physics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/126Master of Science in Physics. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Physics, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İzzet Sakallı.According to the Eric Verlinde’s arguments on the gravity, we study the entropic force of two spacetimes without and with dilaton field, which are the Schwarzschild black hole and the charged dilaton black hole respectively. Generally, the existence of the dilaton field makes over the spacetime to have unusual asymptotic structure. During the calculations of the entropic force, the key point is to describe the holographic screen of the associated spacetime. In this thesis, we mainly consider three surfaces as being candidates for the holographic screen. These surfaces are called as the static holographic screen, the accelerating surface and the stretched horizon. Thus, by comparing the results of the entropic force of the associated spacetimes, we want to stress the effect of the dilaton field on the entropic force.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)PhysicsSpaceEntropic Force - Holographic Screen - Dilaton Field - Emergent GravityEffect of the Dilaton Field on the Entropic ForceThesisDepartment of Physics08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Physics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1272016-01-14T14:37:43Zhdl_11129_1987Ulaş, Mine2012-12-03T09:27:12Z2011Ulas, Mine. (2011). Elementary school teachers' implementation of differentiated curriculum in mixed ability classes. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/127Master of Education in Educational Sciences. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yaratan.The purpose of this study is to investigate the elementary school teachers’ implementation of differentiated curriculum in mixed ability classes in Nicosia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Quantitative data were collected from nineteen public and three private elementary schools to investigate the extent that differentiated curriculum is used in elementary grades. A total of 395 teachers participated in the study. For the pilot study 96 teachers participated and for the actual study data were collected from 299 teachers.
The scale for measuring differentiated curriculum prepared by Susan Hallam and Judith Ireson`s (2005) was translated into the teachers` native language, Turkish. The instrument prepared by the researcher comprises two sections with a total of 32 items; the first section consists of four items to elicit demographic features of the teachers (gender, school type, years of experience and grade level) and the second section is a Scale for Measuring Implementation of Differentiated Curriculum (SMIDC) which measures the participants’ implementation of differentiated curriculum in mixed ability classes, and it consists of twenty eight statements which can be responded on a five-point Likert type scale.
The data obtained from the SMIDC scale were analyzed by using the Statistics Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Analysis of the data included the elementary school teachers’ implementation of differentiated curriculum and how this implementation differed in terms of teachers` gender, school location, grade level, years of experience, and type of school (private or public). The findings revealed that elementary school teachers in the Nicosia district have positive views on the implementation of differentiated curriculum in mixed ability classes. Most of the teachers are aware of differentiated curriculum and they are implementing it in mixed ability classes. With regard to the differences between the implementation of differentiated curriculum and teachers` gender, school location, type of school, grade level, and years of experience, the findings show that there is a significant difference between the teachers` implementation of differentiated curriculum and the grade level they teach. However, it was found that there is no significant difference between the teachers’ implementation of differentiated curriculum and teachers` gender, school location, school type, and years of experience.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesTeachers - Elementary Schools - Cyprus, NorthElementary school teachers' implementation of differentiated curriculum in mixed ability classesThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1282012-12-25T14:30:59Zhdl_11129_11Al Qaraleh, Saed2012-12-03T09:33:32Z2011Al Qaraleh, Saed. (2011). Elimination of Repeated Occurrences in Image Search Engines. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/128Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hadi Işık Aybay.We propose a new method for elimination of repeated occurrences in image search engines. We have built software that: Compares images in a database, and marks only one copy of repeating files using a hashing technique. Marking one of the repeating images will lead to faster access and will eliminate the repetition of the same images more than once. The software can work periodically, for dealing with any updates on the image database. We have developed another version of the software to be multipurpose, making use of the query by example tool, and it can also find images which are similar to each other within some percentages limits.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringHuman Face Recognition (Computer Science)Image Processing - Digital TechniquesImage Search Engines - Query by Example - Hash Algorithm - Information RetrievalElimination of Repeated Occurrences in Image Search EnginesThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1292012-12-25T14:31:39Zhdl_11129_15Solomon, Olopade Olusegun2012-12-03T09:39:42Z2011Solomon, Olopade Olusegun. (2011). Energy Assessment of a Parabolic Trough Collector in North Cyprus. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/129Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uğur Atikol.The present work is concerned with the investigation of the performance of a parabolic trough collector in North Cyprus. The Feasibility of using this collector for the purpose of supplying hot steam in a solar thermal power plant has been the interest of energy policy makers recently. In order to optimize the performance of trough, a mathematical simulation was carried out displaying the temperature of the out flowing working fluid. The simulation results show that the temperature of the working fluid exiting a trough ranges from 80 0C to 115 0C during the summer months and is less than 80 0C during winter. This shows that using parabolic trough mirror for setting up a concentrating solar plant in North Cyprus is technically feasible.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Mechanical EngineeringSolar Energy - Engineering - Cyprus, NorthConcentrating Solar Power - Parabolic Trough - System Simulation - Collector SizeEnergy Assessment of a Parabolic Trough Collector in North CyprusThesisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mechanical Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1302013-02-19T07:50:49Zhdl_11129_79Heidari, Ali Aminiam2012-12-03T09:51:10Z2012Heidari, Ali Aminiam. (2012). Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) of Tourism Accommodations: The Case of City of Mashhad, Iran. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/130Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Tourism, Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habib Alipour.The aggregate per capita of environmental practices within the tourism sector in a destination is not limited to public sectors’ environmental agenda; but rather every element/part in the whole industry must involve in environmental practices adaptable and compatible with the activities of that unit or segment. Accommodation is one of the main parts of tourism industry with its noticeable impacts on environment that justifies this research to examine and explore the environmental behavior of this particular part of the tourism system. The present study aims to explore the nature of environmental performance (EP) of accommodation sector in the city of Mashhad, Iran. Mashhad is the prime religious destination for pilgrimage and non-pilgrimage vacationers. Being an attraction for pilgrimage tourism, the political economy of this urban area is interwoven with tourism in one hand, and sustainability and the industry`s future, on the other. To reach sustainability and business achievement in accommodation sector, hotels are liable to invest in means and measures of making environmental costs internal in short-term and decreasing the environmental impacts in the long-term. With a population of over 2.5 million people, Mashhad accommodates approximately 14 million tourists each year (ICHTO, 2010). The political economy of this metropolitan area is interwoven with tourism, thus, its environment and sustainability depends upon the environmental performance of tourism sector. The International Hotels Environmental Initiative (IHEI) (Forsyth, 1995) has established EP as part of the strategic decisions of the accommodation sector around the world. This is also a growing concern among the governments, industries, and communities. Furthermore, hotel managers are expected not only to have an understanding of their environmental performance, but also to be aware that their sustainable existence depends upon the quality of the environment in the long run (Leslie, 2007). For the purpose of data collection and analysis, a quantitative method has been applied through administering 200 survey questionnaires to the managers of different hotels with different ranks. The questionnaire included 51environmental performance indicators. Findings revealed that overall environmental knowledge and awareness among the managers are low, which is also juxtaposed with lack of communication in environmental awareness. The study showed that waste management and recycling obtained a moderate point as enforced by the municipality. Water conservation is also practiced through the application of new water facets in the rooms. However, filtration process is not done and also, water wastage is taking place. The lowest point is given to energy consumption, which is still highly dependent on fossil fuels, especially petroleum. Not much attention is given to application and utilization of renewable sources of energy. In relation to landscape design and greening of the surroundings, hotels are negligent. Another deficiency that the study revealed is the lack of parking spaces, which can result in traffic and congestion. Finally, accommodation sector and managers need to strengthen their resolves towards environmental awareness and commitment if the aim of sustainability is on their agenda.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Tourism - IranEnvironmental Performance (EP) - Sustainability - Sustainable TourismAccommodation Sector - City of Mashhad - IranEnvironmental Performance Assessment (EPA) of Tourism Accommodations: The Case of City of Mashhad, IranThesis11 Faculty of TourismTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Tourism
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1312016-02-06T16:01:19Zhdl_11129_2106Zabihi, Saereh2012-12-03T11:26:17Z2010Davarpanah, Sayena. (2010). Evaluating the Effects of Modern Movement onContemporary Residential Buildings in Iran's Capital City- Tehran. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/131Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis(M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazife Özay.In the late 19th and early 20th century, beside all rough and fast changes in European and American societies, architects, also started to abandon past styles toward a form of architecture that had regarded to functional concerns and had no roots in classic styles. After World War I, these new tendencies in architecture (Modern Architecture) were named as International Style that developed simple, geometric, figures and unadorned facades, and deserted any usage of historical references. After extension of the Iranian’s communication with western countries, during the 20th century, tendencies toward Modern Architecture reached to Iran. As the results, since the beginning of 20th century, beside gradual political, economical, cultural and demographic transformations that have happened in Iranian society, some of the dominant principles and characteristics of Iranian architecture began to be changed. This point was the inception for the new architectural tendencies, in Iran. Subsequently one of the most important Iranian architectural fields that were affected roughly was residential buildings. This study was intended, to determine the influences and the effects of the Modern Residential Buildings characteristics, in respect to formal design issues like Free plan, Free designed façade etc. as well as functional issues like Separation of bedrooms for family members or Applying added toilet and bathroom together in house etc., in terms of contemporary residential buildings in Tehran. So, it was in the form of comparative study, among world Modern Residential Building characteristics, and Tehran Contemporary Residential Buildings, which helps to Create PDF files without this message by purchasing novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) determine those effects and influences, during the contemporary time (after 1925) on residential buildings in Tehran. The study was based on three periods of contemporary residential buildings in Tehran, which were selected for analysis. Residences of first period were constructed during 1925 to 1941, Residences of second period during 1941 to 1979, and Residences of third period were constructed after 1979. Fifteen different residences were selected from each period, and totally, 45 residential buildings have been analyzed. As a result of the study, it has been concluded that; during contemporary era in Tehran Residential Buildings, several characteristics and principles of the world Modern Residential Buildings were applied, including; having low or average house-area, changing the type of residential buildings (from villa to multistory and row housing type), applying and using industrialized method prefabricated elements in construction and applying skeletal system for houses construction, etc. On the other hand, about other studied subjects like; rejecting application of decoration in houses or applying open plan type or using exposed structures, the results showed that; those characteristics were not applied more in Tehran contemporary residences.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureModernization - Modern Architecture - Residential Architecture - IranEvaluating the Effects of Modern Movement onContemporary Residential Buildings in Iran's Capital City- TehranThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1322016-03-07T06:48:30Zhdl_11129_2203Gök, Uğur2012-12-03T11:33:30Z2012Gok, Ugur. (2012). Evaluating Turkish Airports Efficiencies Using Data Envelopment Analysis. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Economics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/132Master of Science in Economics. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Economics, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevin Uğural.After the second half of the 20th century, airline transportation increased very rapidly and constituted today’s the most important transportation sector. In addition, increasing globalization all over the world raised the consumer demand for transportation services. Therefore, consumer demand for airline transportation has increased over the few decades. Accordingly, airports which are the infrastructure of the aviation sector became crucially important for maintaining such growing demand. In this context, efficiency of Turkish airports becomes more important with the increasing demand and air transaction movements. In this thesis Turkish airports’ efficiency will be evaluated through the Data Envelopment Analysis. The policy which is developed at the end of this thesis is that, government function on the airport management should be revised or airport managements should be transferred from the state administration to private sector through privatization. Thus, appropriate ground will be ensured for the more efficient Turkish aviation infrastructure.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)EconomicsTurkish Airports - EvaluationAirports - Turkey - Transport Economics Policy and PlanningData Envelopment Analysis - Decision Making Units - Efficiency - AirportsEvaluating Turkish Airports Efficiencies Using Data Envelopment AnalysisThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1332016-03-06T11:04:10Zhdl_11129_2203Emmanuel, Simeon Oghenero2012-12-03T11:40:34Z2009Emmanuel, Simeon Oghenero. (2009). Evaluating Young Customers' Perception of Service Quality Offered By Travel Agencies in North Cyprus Using Their Zone of Tolerance. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Business Administration, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/133Master of Business Administration in Business Administration. Thesis (M.B.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Business Administration, 2009. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri.Global trends have shown the service sector being the focus of attention and importance lately. The industry has now assumed importance over the past decade and this can be attributed to the fact that almost all customer purchases and dealings are mostly conducted in service (intangible) forms. In North Cyprus, the importance of the service sector cannot be overemphasized. Overtime the region has gradually evolved into a tourist destination attracting a large number of tourists through the services of travel agencies and tour operators. This study is borne out of the need to ascertain and measure the quality of services offered by travel agencies by examining the perceptions of young customers using their zones of tolerance. More literally, it sets to find out what customers expect and perceive of the services being offered by travel agencies in the region. The study begins with the first chapter highlighting the aim, methodology, scope and limitations of the study. Chapter two draws related literature from the previous work of several authors and scholars to present a comprehensive meaning of the topic of discussion. The third chapter explains the SERVQUAL methodology employed, collects statistical data and presents the findings of conducted analyses. The final chapter draws conclusion, managerial suggestions and recommendations for further research. Results from several analyses show that customers perceive the service quality of travel agencies to be low and are not entirely satisfied with what they receive. Service quality and customer satisfaction were also found to have strong linear effects on word of mouth recommendation and purchase intentions. The zone of tolerance show that customers benefit from adequate service as their adequate expectations are met but they are not duly supplied with superior services to match their desired expectations. This has several implications for managers of travel agencies.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Business AdministrationTravel Agencies - Quality Control - Consumer Satisfaction - Evaluation - Cyprus, NorthService Quality - Satisfaction - Zones of Tolerance - Customer SatisfactionEvaluating Young Customers' Perception of Service Quality Offered By Travel Agencies in North Cyprus Using Their Zone of ToleranceThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1342016-03-07T06:48:32Zhdl_11129_2203Altıok, Hasan Ulaş2012-12-03T11:48:50Z2011Altiok, Hasan Ulas. (2011). Evaluation of The Legacy of The Pension Systems in Northern Cyprus And The Assessment of Current And Prospective Reforms. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Economics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/134Doctor of Philosophy in Economics. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Economics, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Glenn P. Jenkins.Pension systems, through pension policies, always need to be designed in order to balance the adequacy of benefits with their affordability considering the possible changes in demographics and the economic and financial circumstances. This thesis analyzes the effectiveness of such policies implemented in North Cyprus. It estimates the fiscal burden of the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Civil Service Pension and Social Insurance Pension Systems that were closed in 2008 to new members. Furthermore, in the thesis an analysis is made of the sustainability of the 2008 reforms that introduced the new Social Security Pension System with higher contribution rate and retirement age and with lower replacement rates for the newly hired government employees and new private sector workers. The existing members of the old pension systems were grandfathered in terms of the benefits and contributions formulae. To calculate the overall deficit, estimates are made from the difference between the present values of future contributions and the pension benefits. In this thesis, the annual budgetary impacts of the unfunded pension benefits are also calculated for historical pension systems that are now closed to new entrants. The estimated unfunded cost of the historical pension systems is significant enough to make any marginal policy measure ineffective in eliminating the excessive fiscal burden on the current and future taxpayers for the next three decades. It is found that either a more radical reform that affects the existing pensioners and contributors to these overly generous pension systems or a partial or complete transition to a defined-contributions system is required. On the other hand, the estimates also reveal that although the newly implemented Social Security Pension System is more promising; provided the size of the labor force expands at a modest rate, in its present form it does not provide a solution to the fiscal problems created by the historical pension systems nor it is sustainable itself.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)EconomicsPensions - Pension Systems - Retirement income - Pension Reforms - Cyprus, NorthImplicit Pension Dept - Pension Liabilities - Civil Service - Social Insurance - Social SecurityEvaluation of The Legacy of The Pension Systems in Northern Cyprus And The Assessment of Current And Prospective ReformsThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1352013-08-12T07:44:47Zhdl_11129_76Usta, Ahmet2012-12-03T12:10:38Z2011Usta, Ahmet. (2011). Evidence of the Nature, Impact and Diversity of Slavery in 14th Century Famagusta as Seen Through the Genoese Notarial Acts of Lamberto di Sambuceto and Giovanni da Rocha and the Venetian Notarial Acts of Nicola de Boateriis. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/135This thesis addresses the impact and diversity of slavery in the city of Famagusta between 1300 and 1362 as observed through the Genoese notarial acts of Lamberto di Sambuceto and Giovanni da Rocha, as well as the Venetian notarial Acts of Nicola de Boateriis. It aims to open a scholarly window into slavery and slave trading activities in the city from a Genoese and Venetian point of view. In this regard, it includes an analysis (synthesis) of the slave population in the city, observing their origin, marketing, age groups, sex, price, social status, daily life and their relations with their masters. The role of Famagusta for international and internal slave trading, and its networks with other provinces, are also observed. Thus, the importance of Famagusta has also been shown as a place to help in the transportation of slaves in international slave trading. The main aim of this thesis is to construct an argument against the general ideas of historians such as Patterson and Dockes who contend that slaves were an isolated community; that they did not socially exist outside of their masters‟ spheres of influence and were described as a subhuman species because of their alienation from citizenship. In this respect, this thesis claims, with examples from notarial deeds in the 14th century, that contacts between slaves also existed with third parties in Famagusta in particular, and the island of Cyprus in general. All these acts treat Famagusta as a commercial harbour city at the very heart of trade, and so offer a good insight into related economic and trading activities.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Arts, Humanities and Social Studies.
Eastern Mediterranean StudiesSlavery - Famagusta (Cyprus) - Mediterranean Region - History - 14th CenturyFamagusta - Slavery - Slave Trade - Notarial Acts - 14th CenturyEvidence of the Nature, Impact and Diversity of Slavery in 14th Century Famagusta as Seen Through the Genoese Notarial Acts of Lamberto di Sambuceto and Giovanni da Rocha and the Venetian Notarial Acts of Nicola de BoateriisThesisDepartment of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's) – Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1362012-12-25T14:37:10Zhdl_11129_15Dianat, Golnaz2012-12-03T12:28:31Z2011Dianat, Golnaz. (2011). Experimental and Numerical investigation of flow structures behind Bluff Bodies in Tandem Arrangement. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/136Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Hasan Hacışevki.Flow structures attracted scientist since many decades. When a fluid flows around a bluff body or an object moves within a fluid at different Reynolds numbers different flow regimes can be observed. The flow properties plays great importance in analysis of different applications. These properties either calculated with numerical or experimental techniques. Experimental studies are time consuming and more expensive. Developments in computers enabled scientist to analyse and simulate almost all flow conditions easily. But always these results must be compared with experimental results to have more healty conclusions. In this study flow properties such as instantaneous velocity, normalized velocity and incoherent flow structures analyzed numerically behind two normal flat plates in tandem arrangement at six different gap ratios. Reynolds Stress Model versus Two-Equation Shear Stress Transport model compared effectively for different gap ratios. Also results of double tandem plates and square cylinder were examined.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes ANSYS/FLUENT 13.0® was used to simulate the flow around the normal flat plates. The equations of shear stress transport model and Reynolds Stress Model (RSM) were considered as solution techniques. But since, the validity of any theoretical prediction can only be assessed in practice, the comparison was done between numerical data and achieved data from the experiments, for both cases based on literature. The experiments were done on an open type sub-sonic wind tunnel at Reynolds number of 33000 with turbulence intensity around 0.5-0.8%. The effects of gap ratio on the flow characteristics were tested for tandem arrangements. Experimental errors, high cost equipment and spending too much time on testing, result in fulfilling the problem by CFD processes. These numerical methods compared with experimental results to justify the effects of different turbulence model.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Mechanical EngineeringFluid MechanicsCFD - Vortex Shedding - Incoherent Products - Bluff Bodies in TandemExperimental and Numerical investigation of flow structures behind Bluff Bodies in Tandem ArrangementThesisDepartment of Mechanical Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mechanical Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1372013-02-19T07:50:26Zhdl_11129_37Marandi, Mozhgan Sadat2012-12-03T12:40:17Z2011Marandi, Mozhgan Sadat. (2011). Feminist Perspectives on Iranian Films: Analyzing Oppression and Violence Against Woman. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/137Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mashoed Bailie.This thesis concentrates on Iranian films produced between the years 1996-2005 which raise a feminist position and take up a critical toward the situation of women in Iranian society. This study examines the oppressive situation and violence against women in the filmic text. The feminist film analysis provides a framework for analyzing and interpreting the three selected films: Café Transit (2004), Leila (1997) and The Last Supper (2001). In traditional and patriarchal societies like Iran, gender equality and a demand for the expression of women’s subjectivity is often expressed through feminist-motivated film production – spaces where film makers have opportunities to question, however subtly, the roles and relations of women in society. This is similarly what is understood from selected films of this study. Reyhan, Leila and Mihan are the three female protagonists in these films: all suffer under the traditions of a society that see women as secondary citizens and where the voices of women are often subdued and subsumed under that of males. The protagonists of these films suffer under the violence of patriarchy and all three protagonists demand, in their own unique way, the expression of their subjectivity.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Communication and Media StudiesIranian films - Feminist film analysis - OppressionCinema - Woman - IranIranian CinemaFeminism and motion pictures - Feminist film criticismFeminist Perspectives on Iranian Films: Analyzing Oppression and Violence Against WomanThesisFaculty of Communication and Media Studies - Thesis Colection10 Faculty of Communication and Media StudiesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Communication and Media Studies
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1382016-03-05T21:22:16Zhdl_11129_2203Xhafa, Blerta2012-12-03T12:47:28Z2009Xhafa, Blerta. (2009). Financial Appraisal on a Hydropower Plant. A Case Study in Albania. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/138Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2009. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Besim.Albanian rapidly growing economy requires additional electricity to ensure the well functioning of many industrial operations. The current energy situation in Albania is high demand for electricity and low domestic supply. The limited supply is due to the scarce funds for utilizable natural resources such as oil and gas and undiversified supply sector. Due to the favorable environmental factors as well as the low cost factor, renewable energy has been a target of the Albanian government. Hydropower has been the major source of energy generation for Albania. A financial analysis was conducted in an 8 hydropower plant scheme project in Albania to look at the financial sustainability of the project. The analysis confirmed the viability of the project but pointed out some difficulties in the ability of servicing the debt. The risk rose from the variability of the interest rate, electricity tariff and degree of utilization and pointed out some important issues and gave an enormous help in spotting the possible problems that the project may face which in turn, have an adverse impact on the financial feasibility. Various measures must be taken to reduce the exposure to these risks and to help future projects into a better and more improved project design.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceHydropower Plant - Economic Aspects - AlbaniaHydraulic engineeringHydropower Plant - Financial Sustainability - RiskFinancial Appraisal on a Hydropower Plant. A Case Study in AlbaniaThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1392016-03-07T06:15:59Zhdl_11129_2203Mazar, Seyed Shahram2012-12-03T12:53:04Z2011Mazar, Seyed Shahram. (2011). Financial Crisis in the US Economy: Evidence from a Probit Model for Time Period 2001-2009. Thesis (M.B.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Business Administration, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/139Master of Business Administration in Business Administration. Thesis (M.B.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Business Administration, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sami Fethi.This Thesis empirically investigates the probability of determinants of currency crises in the USA economy for the year 2008. In particular, it focuses on the case of the USA economy taking into account both domestic fundamental and external shock (contagion effect) by conducting both ordinary least square (OLS) technique and Probit model. The evidence found in this study shows that the USA currency crisis was contagious from the countries such as England and Qatar. It also indicate that deteriorating trade balance, increase of banks‟ claims on private and domestic sector, deficit current account balance, misalignment of real exchange rate, and high market pressure index increase speculative attack on the currency in the case of the USA case. Based on our findings, it could suggest that a financial crisis in a country not only depends on a country‟s economic structure and its policy but also region as well as global effect apart from the cultural and political effects.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Business AdministrationThe USA Economy - Financial Crisis - Contagion - Probit ModelFinancial crises - United StatesUnited States - Economic ConditionsFinancial Crisis in the US Economy: Evidence from a Probit Model for Time Period 2001-2009Thesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1402016-03-05T21:22:22Zhdl_11129_2203Savrun, Burak2012-12-03T13:01:02Z2011Savrun, Burak. (2011). Financial Development, International Trade and Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/140Master of Science in Banking and Finance.Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salih Katırcıoğlu.The present study investigates long run equilibrium relationship and cointegration between real income, financial development, and international trade in Turkey. Since trade volume and imports of goods and services are stationary at their levels, these two variables are excluded from further analyses according to the requirements of the Johansen methodology; therefore, international trade is proxied by exports of goods and services in the present study. Johansen cointegration test results suggest a long run relationship between real income and its regressors, namely financial development and international trade. Real income in Turkey converge to its long term equilibrium level significantly at various levels by the contribution of financial sector and international trade, which depends on the selection of financial sector proxy. Finally, Granger causality tests suggest that a change in financial sector preceedes a change in real income, which supports the validity of supply leading hypothesis in Turkey. On the other hand, bidirectional causality (feedback relationship) has been investigated between real income and international trade in Turkey.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceEconomic Development - Economic Growth - TurkeyFinancial Sector Development - International Trade - Real IncomeFinancial Development, International Trade and Economic Growth: The Case of TurkeyThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1412012-12-25T14:41:55Zhdl_11129_37Gounaili, Kamin2012-12-03T13:08:06Z2011Gounaili, Kamin. (2011). Focusing on Eye Contact: Interpersonal Communication among Students at EasternMediterranean University. Thesis (M.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/141Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Thesis (M.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication, Dept. of Communication and Media Studies, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahire Efe Özad.This study aims to find the factors that affect eye contact decoding which gives different meanings to different people. This research aims to find out about different elements of eye contact in personal relationships between people like partners, married couples, friends and strangers. Eye contact is the only common language in the world and feature of non-verbal communication which is a branch of interpersonal communication. It is as old as humanity and common in our everyday lives but is hardly researched in communication studies. I set out to shed light on difference in establishing and decoding eye contact with the opposite and the same
sex in respect to culture, media and context where it takes places. Qualitative methodology has been chosen and carried out among the students at the Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Data were collected from three different levels. The first one is semi-structured interviews with students from twenty one to thirty years old. The participants are from different countries like Albania, Turkey, Iran, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Nigeria and Cameroon. The second method is focus group interviews.Ten people participated in these sessions: Five of them are males and five are females, from nineteen to twenty nine years old and all these students are from different cities of Turkey. The last one is field notes that are based on the notes the researcher on the subject. The data were analyzed and common answers are triangulated.The results show that eye contact is an important language of interpersonal communication. It can communicate a variety of attitudes such as anger, love, sadness, happiness as facial expression in different situations. On the whole, from both research that we conducted with students of Eastern Mediterranean University and field notes the researcher kept, how to decode the many possible elements and understanding the discourses of eye contact are closely are tied to cultural, ethnic, gender, relationship, media, situation and other factors. Also the meaning of eye contact that is created can be totally different from each other.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Communication and Media StudiesInterpersonal communication - Students - Eastern Mediterranean University - Cyprus, NorthSocial psychology - Students - Eastern Mediterranean UniversityEye Contact - Communication - Non-Verbal Communication - Interpersonal CommunicationFocusing on Eye Contact: Interpersonal Communication among Students at EasternMediterranean UniversityThesisFaculty of Communication and Media Studies - Thesis Colection10 Faculty of Communication and Media StudiesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Communication and Media Studies
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1422016-03-06T10:20:54Zhdl_11129_2203Taşpınar, Nigar2012-12-03T13:15:18Z2011Taspinar, Nigar. (2011). Foreign Direct Investment, Domestic Savings and Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/142Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salih Katırcıoğlu.The present study investigates long run equilibrium relationship between real income growth, foreign direct investment, and domestic savings in Turkey, which is a developing economy. Johansen cointegration tests confirm that foreign direct investments and domestic savings in Turkey are in long run relationship with real income growth. Foreign direct investment has positive, significant, and inelastic impact on real income (0.318) whereas the long run coefficient of domestic savings are not statistically significant. Error correction model reveals that real income of Turkey converges to its long term equilibrium level reasonably low at 6.59% by the
contribution of foreign direct investment and domestic savings; but, it is important to note that this coefficient is statistically significant. Finally, Granger causality tests reveal that foreign direct investments in Turkey are output and savings driven. When income and savings in Turkey increases, this will attract more foreign direct investments. Furthermore, this study has again proved that savings are income driven in Turkey.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceInvestments, Foreign - Economic Growth - TurkeySaving and investments - TurkeyForeign Direct Investment - Domestic Savings - Real IncomeForeign Direct Investment, Domestic Savings and Economic Growth: The Case of TurkeyThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1432012-12-25T14:43:08Zhdl_11129_66Gazioğlu, Ersan2012-12-03T13:20:56Z2011Gazioglu, Ersan. (2011). Grover Algorithm. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mathematics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/143Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Rıza.Although, the past years brought many exciting and pathfinder achievements in computer science, computer engineers still agreed on a point that the computers of the next generation should be the quantum computers. These will be computation devices to make direct use of quantum mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to carry out operations on data. However, the quantum computer means we need a quantum programming language to understand and to be able to use it. Sadly, the quantum computing is improved so slowly that we can say it is still in its infancy. Even so, after the big surprise of Peter Shor in 1994[12], Lov Grover came across in 1996 [9] with another surprising algorithm that searches an unsorted database in less than linear time unlike the models of classical computation.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)MathematicsQuantum Search - Search - Quantum Computing - Grover's AlgorithmGrover AlgorithmThesisDepartment of Mathematics08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mathematics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1462013-08-16T08:41:18Zhdl_11129_145Diran, Zümray2012-12-03T13:54:29Z2011Diran, Zumray. (2011). Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil'in Romanlarında Kadın Hakları. Tez (Yüksek Lisans), Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Lisansüstü Eğitim, Öğretim ve Araştırma Enstitüsü, Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü, Gazimağusa: Kuzey Kıbrıs.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/146Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Dalında Yüksek Lisans Tezidir. Tez (Yüksek Lisans)--Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Fen ve Edebiyat Fakültesi, Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü, 2011. Tez Danışmanı: Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Huyugüzel.OZ: Tezin konusu; Türk Edebiyatı’nın önemli romancılarından Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil’in Sefile (1886), Nemide (1892), Bir Ölünün Defteri (1893), Ferdi ve Şürekâsı (1895), Mai ve Siyah (1898), Aşk-ı Memnu (1901), Kırık Hayatlar (1924), ve Nesl-i Ahir (1990) adlı sekiz romanında kadın haklarıdır. Tez amacımız Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil’in romanlarında diğer Türk yazarlarına kıyasla kadın hakları konusunda nasıl bir tutuma sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktır. Tezin ilk bölümünde Halid Ziya’ya gelinceye kadar Türk toplumunda ve Türk edebiyatında kadın konusunu, bu konularda ortaya atılan görüĢleri derli toplu Ģekilde ortaya koymaya çalıĢtık. Feminizm ve kadın haklarını göz önünde tutarak Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil’n sekiz romanında; eğitim, evlilik kararında, evlilik sırasında ve boĢanma esnasında kadına verilen haklar, baba-kız, kardeĢ ve akraba iliĢkileri, kadınların gelir kaynakları, çalıĢan kadınlar ve son olarak kadınlara yönelik cinsel istismar konularında görülen durumu ayrı baĢlıklar halinde inceledik. Yazarın ve kahramanlarının bu konulardaki tutumlarını tesbit ettik.
ABSTRACT: The subject of this thesis is women’s rights in the following eight novels: Sefile (1886), Nemide (1892), Bir Ölümün Defteri (1893), Aşk-ı Memnu (1901), Kırık Hayatlar (1895), Mai ve Siyah (1898), and Nesl-i Ahir (1990) By Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil, one of the greatest novelists of Servet-i Fünun. Our aim is to point out Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil’s attitude towards women’s rights compared to other Turkish authors. In the first chapter, we have tried to introduce the role of women in the Turkish society and literature before Halid Ziya, and in a presentable way, put forward his views about this subject. Taking into account feminism and women rights, in these eight novels by Halid Ziya UĢaklıgil, under seperate chapters, we have analyzed education, women’s rights about marriage desicion, marriage life and divorce, father-daughter, sibling and kin relationships, sources of income for women, working women and lastly sexual harrasment. We have identified the authors’ attitudes towards these issues.Turkish (Türkçe)Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ)Türk Dili ve EdebiyatıTürk Edebiyatı - Uşaklıgil, Halid Ziya - Romanları - Kadın - Kadın HaklarıHalid Ziya Uşaklıgil - Roman - FeminizmHalid Ziya Uşaklıgil'in Romanlarında Kadın HaklarıThesisTürk Dili ve Edebiyatı Bölümü (Department of Turkish Language and Literature)08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTez Koleksiyonu (Master) – Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı / Theses (Master's) – Turkish Language and Literature
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1472016-01-14T14:39:07Zhdl_11129_1987Alasya, Müzeyyen2012-12-04T09:47:20Z2011Alasya, Muzeyyen. (2011). High School Students' Learning Styles in North Cyprus. Thesis (M.Ed.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Educational Sciences, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/147Master of Education in Educational Sciences. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Education, Dept. of Educational Sciences, 2011. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Bekir Özer.The present study aimed to identify high school students’ learning styles, high school students’ and teachers’ awareness of students’ learning styles, and how much teachers take those styles into consideration in their instruction in North Cyprus. The mixed research design was used in this research. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in order to collect data. The population of the study included 9,500 students who enrolled in high schools and 1,500 teachers who engaged in teaching at those schools, and the sample of the study included 629 high school students and 8 teachers. The Turkish adapted form of the Grasha and Reichmann Learning Style Scale was used to gather information from students about their learning styles. Quantitative data were analyzed by arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Multivariate Analysis of Variances (MANOVA), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Least Significant Difference Test (LSDT) techniques. Also, semistructured interviews were administrated to both students and teachers to explore students’ learning style awareness, teachers’ awareness of their students’ learning styles and their consideration of those styles in their instruction. Through content analysis the thematic coding was implemented to analyze the qualitative data obtained from interviews. The results of the study revealed that students mostly preferred collaborative and competitive learning styles. Besides, it was found that students’ learning styles vary with respect to their gender, grade level and school type. Accordingly, female students are more competitive, collaborative, participant and dependent than male students whereas male students are more avoidant than female students. Grade 12 students are more independent than the other three grade levels’ students. General and science and English-medium high school students are more collaborative and more dependent than vocational high school students whereas vocational high school students are more avoidant than general and science and English-medium high school students. Furthermore, it was understood that students and teachers are not exactly aware of learning styles. Besides, teachers consider their students’ few learning styles, but not all the learning styles in their instruction.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Educational SciencesHigh School Students - Study skills - Learning, Psychology of - Cyprus, NorthernIndividual Differences - Learning Styles - High School StudentsHigh School Students' Learning Styles in North CyprusThesis04 Faculty of EducationTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Education
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1482012-12-25T14:45:44Zhdl_11129_7Somi, Sasan2012-12-04T11:03:27Z2011Somi, Sasan. (2011). Humidity Intrusion Effects on Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/148Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Eren.Autoclaved Aerated concrete (AAC) has many benefits for structures such as heat insulation, sound insulation, fire and mold resistance, reduced dead weight and many more. AAC products include blocks, wall panels, floor and roof panels, and lintels. Besides insulating capability, one of AAC's advantages in construction is its quick and easy installation since the material can be routed, sanded and cut to size on site using standard carbon steel band saws, hand saws and drills.
Although ACC is being produced for many years, there are still some points that need to be clarified. One of these points is humidity intrusion effects on AAC members in areas with high relative humidity levels of Mediterranean climates which are important in durability and insulation properties of AAC. Therefore some tests on mechanical and physical properties of ACC concrete was carried out. These were planned to be compressive strength and flexural strength tests. Apart from these tests thermal and sound insulation values under different level of humidity were measured for different combinations of ACC blocks. These combinations were based on varying thickness and plasters on the surfaces. From the findings of this study, physical and mechanical autoclaved aerated concrete were evaluated in three different humidity levels to compare the effects of humidity on properties of AAC.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Civil EngineeringLightweight concreteAutoclaved Aerated Conceret (AAC) - Concrete - Humidity - InsulationHumidity Intrusion Effects on Properties of Autoclaved Aerated ConcreteThesisDepartment of Civil Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Civil Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1492013-02-19T07:49:09Zhdl_11129_7Esfandiarpour, Saman2012-12-04T11:09:36Z2010Esfandiarpour, Saman. (2010). Hybrid Reinforcement of Asphalt-Concrete Mixtures Using Glass and Polypropylene Fibers. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/149Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 2010. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Metin Kunt.In recent years, research has been devoted to modify the properties of bitumen and improve the performance of the flexible pavements. Use of different fibers in mixtures is known as beneficial HMA (hot mix asphalt) modifier. Although applying these modifiers increases the initial cost, they may increase pavement resistance for rutting therefore, postpone the rehabilitations and decrease maintenance cost. In this research, effect of polypropylene (pp) additive at two lengths (6 and 12mm) on properties of asphalt cement was examined. Three percent of pp were used: 2, 4 and 6% by weight of asphalt were added to unmodified asphalt (wet base) at optimum asphalt content of 4.3%. Penetration, softening point and ductility tests were applied to pp modified asphalt cement and the results were compared with unmodified asphalt cement. Also, three different percent of glass fiber: 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2% by weight of aggregate with 12mm length was selected as a second fiber for the pp modified bitumen mixture (dry base). Since glass fiber has smooth surface area with extreme tensile strength potential (more than 60000MPa) and pp provides good adhesion with asphalt cement, glass fiber was added to pp modified asphalt mix to increase the internal friction of glass fiber with other materials. All of the specimens were made and compacted by Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC) apparatus and then analyzed by Marshall Method and finally tested by Marshall Stability test.
Results indicate that pp modified bitumen reduced penetration value and increased softening point value compared to unmodified asphalt, which may result in increased rutting resistance of the modified mixtures and resistance to traffic-induced deformation at high temperatures. Also, pp additive caused ductility value to decrease. Marshall test indicated that pp additive can affect the properties of the mix. Use of 0.1% glass fiber plus 6%pp presented the best hybrid reinforcement by increasing stability and decreasing flow value for both of pp lengths.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Civil EngineeringPavements, AsphaltPolypropylene (pp) - Glass Fiber - Marshall Stability - Hybrid ReinforcementHybrid Reinforcement of Asphalt-Concrete Mixtures Using Glass and Polypropylene FibersThesisDepartment of Civil Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Civil Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1502016-02-06T16:04:05Zhdl_11129_2106Reza, Ehsan2012-12-04T11:15:29Z2011Reza, Ehsan. (2011). Identification of staircase house type in rural architecture of Iran: Masouleh and Abyaneh settlements. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/150Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Dinçyürek.Vernacular Architecture is derived from the Latin word “which means „native‟. Therefore, this term refers to belonging of people to the regions, where they are from and the places, where they refer their original nationality or hometown. The words nationality and hometown associate some meanings and concepts such as identity, belonging and the heritages from the previous generations. Thus, study and investigation of the built environment‟s evolution will probably be a helpful approach toward discovering the necessary factors for keeping, preserving and fostering the qualities of the built environment due to identity and cultural backgrounds. Therefore, in chapter one and two, the dissertation explores the characteristics of vernacular architecture in general where introduction is being explained according to the aim, limitation, methodology and the background of staircase housing. In chapter two, the general overview of vernacular architecture and house form followed by focusing on Iranian vernacular architecture is examined. In sequence, chapter three and four looks at the terms such as physical, environmental and socio-cultural factors of chosen villages of Iran as case studies which are named as Masouleh and Abyaneh. Identification of these villages is processed due to some theoretical factors such as housing typology, plan organization and urban form, typology of forms and elevation and construction and material in Iranian staircase settlements. Discussion part is followed by comparisons of analysis, case studies and findings to draw the final conclusion.
This study, therefore, aims at identifying and analysing the local vernacular architecture of the Iranian steepy land so–called staircase housing and to extract useful principles for application to contemporary design. It is also hoped that, by such research, a body of knowledge will be built up on the structural heritage of the vernacular architecture of Iran, which is about to demolish specially in these ages. Architects and designers in Iran in particular, need to be aware of the existing traditional construction methods and existing vernacular housing stock in order to be able to develop an appropriate method of design and construction of building and solve the contemporary housing design problems. It should be noted that there are many type of staircase housing in the whole world like Bahrain, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Greece, and Japan which were built in response to human‟s needs according to topographical land situation. However, the design achievements and principles are different, according to the variation of cultures and traditions. In this respect, Iranian staircase housing remains distinctive with its local richness and variation on this geography. The research will be carried out through survey and comparison of two different villages in different geographic and climatic parts of Iran.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureVernacular architecture - Human settlementsArchitecture, Domestic - IranStaircase House Type - Architecture in Steep Topography - Vernacular Architecture - Iranian ArchitectureIdentification of staircase house type in rural architecture of Iran: Masouleh and Abyaneh settlementsThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1512016-02-06T16:04:07Zhdl_11129_2106Adeli, Yasaman2012-12-04T11:23:45Z2011Adeli, Yasaman. (2011). Identification of the vernacular Kandovan Cave dwelling in Iran. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/151Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2011. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Dinçyürek.Nowadays, response to the environmental issues today is missing. It is vital to inspire from building tradition, however it has completely been forgotten. As it is mentioned in chapter 1, the particular patterns and principles in vernacular context bear sustainability opportunities. They have been designed with particular respect to the natural environment more than anything else. And also behind every piece that they have created, they have ideas and concepts, which reflect their local cultures, traditions and life style. In chapter 2, it is mentioned that each context has numerous potentials, which have different parameters such as, climatic and geographic constraints that they need different particular solutions. Each solution has a different concept beneficial, to catch their goals, in other words, they design according to their needs to getthe benefit of their living environment as well as close surroundings. In chapter 3 and 4, the role of identity in designing spaceswithin cave dwelling is clarified. Importance of evolutions in formation of cave dwelling and role of habitation in this kind of settlement is discussed. Identity of creating spaces in cave contexts is essential because there is a single thought behind every piece, which brings comfortable living conditions to the living environment. Creation of spaces is with consideration of climatical and geographical factors and also availability of material within the context in order to get rid of practical failure in living conditions. Therefore, their main goal is bringing real life to the buildings. Identification of vernacular Kandovan architecture in Iran is mainly based on culture and religion and also their capability of solving natural problems within the context, which have been discussed in chapter 4. Form and characteristics of Kandovan dwelling are backbones of all design characteristics, identity and concept of the settlement, which have been created naturally. And also identity of creating spatial order in, interior spaces with considering the importance of the cultural concepts in every part has been conducted in analysis chapter. Role of protection and privacy are fundamental identity of the dwelling that made occupants to shift their life style and culture to the skirt of mountain to fulfill their needs with highest range of respect to the environment in another important issue in discussion chapter. In conclusion,the distinctive Kandovan architecture and its spatial identity, which are developed according to the contextual needs and traditions, by considering natural issues are thoroughly identified and particular concerns for future development are also discussed in this thesis.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureCave dwellings - IranCave Dwelling - Vernacular Architecture - Kandovan - IranIdentification of the vernacular Kandovan Cave dwelling in IranThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1522016-03-07T06:14:42Zhdl_11129_2203Majdi, Saman2012-12-04T11:29:40Z2011Majdi, Saman. (2011). Impact of Financial Repression on FDI in Iran. Thesis (M.B.A.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Business Administration, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/152Master of Business Administration. Thesis (M.B.A.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Business Administration, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mete Feridun.This thesis has investigated the impact of financial repression on FDI in Iran from 1965 to 2005 through Johansen Cointegration tests. The thesis has empirically investigated the determinants of FDI in Iran while testing for the impact of financial repression on FDI in the country. Overall, the findings obtained in this thesis for the conventional determinants of FDI are mostly in line with the existing theories in the literature. The results suggested that that capital, market size, trade openness, and Research and Development (Technology) have a positive statistically significant impact on FDI. On the other hand, inflation and financial repression are significant with a negative coefficient which means that these two variables have a negative impact on FDI. An interesting result of the thesis is that human capital and labor are not significant in the cointegration models. This has shown that the status of the human resources in Iran is not instrumental in attracting direct investment from overseas, which can be attributed to low productivity of the labor in Iran.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Business AdministrationIran - Economic Conditions and DevelopmentEconomic Growth - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) - Iranian EconomyInvestments, ForeignCointegration - Financial RepressionImpact of Financial Repression on FDI in IranThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1532012-12-26T06:21:06Zhdl_11129_13Çatalbaş, Sevtap2012-12-04T14:24:21Z2009Catalbas, Sevtap. (2009). Impact of Supply Chain Strategies on Bullwhip Effect. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/153Master of Science in Industrial Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, 2009. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nureddin Kırkavak.Changes of today’s firm’s competitiveness strategies from firms level to improved
Supply Chain level causes increases in number and importance of Supply Chain studies
in the literature. Variation between demand and orders is became the most important
problem and most studied Supply Chain topic. This problem named in literature as
Bullwhip Effect, is studied in this thesis with possible 11 factors effect on bullwhip. By
using the improved Bullwhip Effect formula; lead time, review period, demand
distribution, ordering cost, numbers of forecast periods are found as the factors which
have significant effect on Bullwhip. In addition to this, for the use of similar Supply
Chain researches, or real Supply Chain members, an improved spreadsheet simulation
tool is prepared to test the proposed Supply Chain structures effects on different Supply
Chain performance measures.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Industrial EngineeringBusiness Logistics - Mathematical ModelsBusiness Logistics - Mathematical ModelsDelivery of Goods - ManagementSupply Chain - Bullwhip Effect - Spreadsheets - SimulationImpact of Supply Chain Strategies on Bullwhip EffectThesisDepartment of Industrial Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Industrial Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1542012-12-26T06:22:12Zhdl_11129_79Mohul, Elif2012-12-04T14:32:26Z2009Mohul, Elif. (2009). Impacts of Educational Tourism on the Residents of Famagusta. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/154Master of Science in Tourism Management. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2009. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. İlkay Yorgancı Maloney.The aim of the thesis is to explore the social, cultural, economical and environmental impacts of educational tourism on the host population of Gazimağusa (Famagusta) in North Cyprus. The most attention is paid to the perceptions of the residents in assessing the nature of impacts on host population. The quantitative research method was used in order to obtain the necessary information. The quantitative survey, which was prepared in detail and fastidiously; provided important and unique data on the social, cultural, economical and environmental impacts of educational tourism from the perspective of the host population. The analysis of the data showed that the majority of the respondents were male and married. Besides, the findings showed that the majority of the respondents were born in Famagusta, and belonged to the age range between 28-37 years. The outcomes of the study revealed that the large proportion of the residents worked in Karakol district and employed in non-governmental jobs. In the light of obtained data, it was determined that educational tourism had both positive and negative social, cultural, economical and environmental impacts on the host community of Famagusta. In summary, the positive economical impacts of educational tourism on the host community of Famagusta include; increasing income levels, increasing numbers of additional job opportunities and increasing level of investment and development opportunities to the region. Besides, the outcomes of the study showed that the educational tourism caused increasing cost of living, increasing prices of goods and services, increasing prices of houses and other immovable properties, expanding competitive consumption and increasing migration levels of foreign labor to the region. The analysis of the data showed that the educational tourism played an important role on promoting the host community in social and cultural aspects. In the light of obtained data, it was discovered that educational tourism increased the demand for cultural and historical activities, provided an opportunity for residents to know people from different culture and ethnics, increased the residents‟ level of understanding, acceptance and tolerance of other people from different cultures and life styles. Besides, it was discovered that educational tourism functions as a bridge between the host and the guest in terms of providing an opportunity for creating and strengthen social bonds between the two parties. In addition to this, educational tourism is found to be providing not only the social exchange between the host and the guest, but also the cultural exchange as well. Besides, positive socio-cultural impacts, educational tourism is found to had negative social and cultural impacts on the host community of Famagusta as well. In summary, it was found that, educational tourism was lead to change in perspectives of host towards sexuality, was lead to openness to sex, increased the numbers of illegitimate relationship, increased the divorce rate, was lead to change in family values, and resulted in corruption of moral values from the residents‟ perspective. In addition to these, it was discovered that educational tourism was lead to disruption of social bonds, expansion of materialist culture, increase in alcohol and drug consumption, and increase in demand for gambling from the residents‟ perspective.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Tourism and Hospitality ManagementTourism - Social Aspects - Famagusta (Cyprus,North)Socio-cultural - Economical - Environmental - Impacts - Educational Tourism - Residents - Host ResponseImpacts of Educational Tourism on the Residents of FamagustaThesis11 Faculty of TourismTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Tourism
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1552012-12-26T06:23:04Zhdl_11129_11Bina, Nima2012-12-04T14:42:42Z2012Bina, Nima. (2012). Implementation of VoD P2P System Based on the LCBBS Module. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/155Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Işık Aybay.In a common VoD system, a large bandwidth is required for the distribution of videos over the Internet. One promising solution is to use a “peer to peer” Video on Demand (VoD) system, in which peers cooperate in the distribution of videos. This solution decreases the server traffic; so the system works faster in a peer to peer VoD architecture. Video Locality Based Buffering Mechanism (LCBBS) is using this idea in an efficient methodology to get better performance in peer to peer VoD systems. In this thesis, a modified version of a LCBBS module is implemented and tested over a real test bed VoD application. The details of this implementation and the results of related experiments are also provided. This implementation has two major modules; TCP and UDP. The TCP module is implemented to work as a standalone video server on the Internet to distribute video segments to all clients. The TCP module has a buffer to store video segments on the local machine of each client. The UDP module helps system to distribute video segments over a high speed LAN connection without any interaction with server.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringInformation display systemsVideo Streaming - Video on Demand - Client Side Buffering - Peer to Peer VoD - Distributed VoD - LCBBSImplementation of VoD P2P System Based on the LCBBS ModuleThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1562012-12-26T06:25:23Zhdl_11129_66Dolma, Fatma2012-12-05T07:02:18Z2012Dolma, Fatma. (2012). Implementing Petri Nets for Modelling and Simulation in Biosciences. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Mathematics, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/156Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Mathematics, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rza Bashirov.ABSTRACT: It was in 1993 that Petri nets were introduced for modelling of biochemical reactions. Since that time Petri nets are increasingly used to dive deep into the details of functioning of cumbersome biological processes. In this context, Petri nets have become anindispensable tool for modeling and simulation of biochemical reactions, biomedical systems, processes arising in molecular biology and genetics. This thesis intends to present a comprehensive overview of bibliography on application of Petri nets in biosciences. Based on analysis of bibliographical information covering the period of from January 1993 to July 2010, we provide statistical data on subject areas investigated with Petri nets, use of Petri net types, analysis methods as well as dedicated software tools. We detail HFPN – a Petri net with extension that combines both discrete and continuous components in it – and Cell Illustrator 5.0 – a licensed powerful software tool for modeling and simulation of biological systems. In order to show effectiveness of both HFPN and Cell Illustrator in modelling and simulation of biopathways, we introduce three case studies: (i) validation of the p53 transcriptional activity through modelling with HFPN and performing simulation in Cell Illustrator software; (ii) modelling of gene regulatory mechanism of the lac operon and glycolytic pathway; (iii) circadian rhythms in Drosophila. Keywords:Petri Nets,metabolic pathways, signal transduction networks, gene regulatory pathways.
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ÖZ: Petri ağları biyokimyasal reaksiyonları modellemek için ilk defa 1993 yılında önerilmiştir. O zamandan bu yana Petri ağları giderek daha karmaşık biyolojik süreçlerin işleyişini ayrıntılı olarak irdelemek için kullanılır.Bu bağlamda, Petri ağları biyokimyasal reaksiyonlarda, biyomedikal sistemlerde, moleküler biyoloji ve genetikte ortaya çıkan süreçlerin modellerinin oluşturulması ve simülasyon yapılması için vazgeçilmez bir araç haline gelmiştir. Bu tezin amacı Petri ağlarının biyolojik bilimlerde uygulamalarına kapsamlı bir genel bakış sunmaktır.Bu amaçla Ocak 1993 - Temmuz 2010 dönemini kapsayan bibliyografik bilgilereistinaden, Petri ağları aracılığı ile araştırmalar yapılan biyolojik bilim alanlarına, Petri ağı türlerinin kullanımına, çözümleme yöntemlerineve özel yazılım araçlarına ilişkin istatistiki veriler sağlamiştır. Hibrid fonksiyonel Petri ağı ayrık ve sürekli bileşenleri içinde birleştiren bir uzantıya sahip Petri ağı türüdür.Cell Illustrator 5.0 biyolojik süreçlerin modellenmesi ve simülasyonu için kullanılan etkili bir araçtır.Hem hibrid fonksiyonel Petri ağının hem de Cell Illustrator yazılımının etkinliği aşağıdaki üç örnekle irdelenmektedir:
(i)p53 transkripsiyonel aktifliğinin simülasyon yaparak doğrulanması;
(ii) lacoperon gen düzenleyici mekanizmasının ve glikolitik yolun modelinin
oluşturulması;
(iii) Drosophilaiçin sirkadiyen ritim modelinin oluşturulması.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Petri ağları, metabolik yollar, sinyal iletimi kaskadlar, gen düzenleyici yollarenEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Applied Mathematics and Computer SciencePetri NetsLogic, Symbolic and mathematicalPetri Nets - Metabolic Pathways - Signal Transduction Networks - Gene Regulatory PathwaysImplementing Petri Nets for Modelling and Simulation in BiosciencesThesisDepartment of Mathematics08 Faculty of Arts and SciencesTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Mathematics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1582016-02-06T16:07:48Zhdl_11129_2106Saeidi, Sanaz2012-12-05T07:31:39Z2011Saeidi, Sanaz. (2011). In Pursuit of Diversity in Neighbourhoods: An Evaluation of Four Neighbourhoods in Famagusta. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/158Master of Science in Urban Design. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Derya Oktay.ABSTRACT: Since the beginning of Modernisation, there have been obvious shortcomings in planners‘ contribution to the concept of ―Diversity‖ in urban spaces. That is to say, many of the newly developed settlements specifically suburban developments have simply disregarded the significance of diversity in their physical, spatial, functional and socio-economic qualities as they became specialized zones of single use. Furthermore, lack of diversity in certain areas – mostly from the functional and socio-economic aspects – has caused considerable decline in their functionality that makes the inhabitants unable to meet their needs within the environment. Diversity among urban spaces refers to a wide range of issues – forms, uses and users – which together can bring variety of experiences and perceptual meanings attached to a particular area. This concept within the neighbourhood environments in terms of ―form‖ refers to variety of housing typologies, building (and other structural) forms and outdoor spaces (public, semi-public and private outdoor spaces) as well as natural elements; diversity of ―use‖ encompasses variety of facilities and services needed in residents‘ daily life – in a fine grained mixture – located within a reasonable distance of residential units. Thereupon, it can be assumed that a balanced mix of uses and facilities, well-arranged in a rich contextual pattern integrated with natural environment would benefit variety of users within the neighbourhood that is more likely to provide the environment with a condition which results in an effective communal life. This study focuses on the objective measures of diversity based on site analysis in four identical neighbourhoods of Famagusta, North Cyprus. As the same neighbourhoods were focused within a comprehensive user survey (―Famagusta Area Study‖, by Oktay, 2010) which determined the subjective measures of quality of life, this study will set out the possibilities for further explorations through comparing the objective and subjective measures, and finally seek out the possible impact of diversity on functionality of the neighbourhood environments.
Keywords: Neighbourhood, diversity, objective measures, Famagusta neighbourhoods.
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ÖZ: Modernizasyonun en başından beri kent plancılarının, kent mekanlarında çeşitlilik kavramının gelişmesine yeterli katkıları olmadığı görülmektedir. Daha açık bir deyişle, yeni gelişmekte olan yerleşimlerde, özellikle kent dışı konut alanlarında tek kullanımın egemen hale gelmesiyle çeşitlilik kavramının önemi fiziksel, mekansal, fonksiyonel ve sosyo-ekonomik olarak göz ardı edilmiştir. Ayrıca, çeşitliliğin hissedilemediği yerlerde, çoğunlukla fonksiyonel ve sosyo-ekonomik açıdan, insanların ihtiyaçlarını karşılayamamalarına neden olacak şekilde büyük bozulmalar yaşanmıştır.
Kentsel alanlardaki çeşitlilik, (biçim, kullanım ve kullanıcılar olmak üzere) birçok konuyu kapsar. Bu çeşitlilik algısal deneyimde çeşitliliği ve bunun bir alana üç boyuttaki yansımasını sağlar.Çeşitlilik kavram, mahalle kapsamında, konut tipolojileri, bina (ve diğer yapısal) biçimleri ve dış mekanları (kamu, yarı kamu ve özel açık alanlar) ve doğal elemanlarla ilintilidir. Öte yandan kullanımların ve işlevlerin iyi dengelendiği bir çeşitlilik içinde insanlar pek çok yarar yanında daha iyi bir sosyal yaşama sahip olurlar.
Bu çalışma Gazimağusa‘nın birbirinden farklı özelliklere sahip dört mahallesinde analizlere dayalı olarak yapılan objektif göstergelere yoğunlaşır. Söz konusu mahalleler, aynı zamanda daha önce gerçekleştirilen kapsamlı bir kullanıcı araştırmasında ―Gazimagusa Alan Çalışması, Oktay, 2010‖ öznel (subjektif) değerlendirmelerin yapıldığı alanlar olduğundan, nesnel (objektif) ve öznel (subjektif) değerlendirmelerin karşılaştırılarak, çeşitliliğin mahallenin işlevselliğine olası etkilerinin anlaşılmasına zemin hazırlayacaktır.
Anahtar Sözcükler: Mahalleler, çeşitlilik, Nesnel (objektif) ölçüler, Gazimağusa mahalleleri.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureUrban ecology (Sociology) - NeighbourhoodsNeighbourhood - Diversity - Objective Measures - Famagusta NeighbourhoodsIn Pursuit of Diversity in Neighbourhoods: An Evaluation of Four Neighbourhoods in FamagustaThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1592012-12-26T06:29:58Zhdl_11129_7Farzam, Arash2012-12-05T08:02:35Z2009Farzam, Arash. (2009). Inelastic Performance and Economical Assessment of Concentrically Braced Steel Frames by Nonlinear Static (Pushover) Analysis. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/159Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 2009. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Müdürde Çelikağ.ABSTRACT: Concentric bracing system is one of the most economical systems being used to
provide lateral stability for steel structures during earthquake by inelastic behavior. Although inelastic response of structures is affected by their height and structural system, these issues are not considered for the design of concentrically braced frames (CBFs) in the current design codes. The previous research work on the economical comparison of steel bracing systems has compared their elastic response only, regardless of their plastic range. This work is aimed to study the inelastic
behaviors and compare the weights of different CBFs (X-, V-, Inverted V- and Diagonal braced frames) in order to supply comprehensive information for design procedures. Inelastic responses of the 4-, 8- and 12-story X-, V-, Inverted V- and Diagonal braced frames were assessed by the nonlinear static (pushover) analysis mainly based on FEMA 440 (2005). A new methodology was proposed for the economical comparison of the frames (subtracting the weight of a benchmark frame from the frame weights to calculate the pure bracing system weight) to overcome the inaccuracy of the procedures being used by the previous studies (using the total frame weight instead of the bracing system weight). By conducting pushover analysis, it was found that the failure progress of all the
frames was mainly due to the buckling of compression bracing members, but with some differences due to story height and frame type. Diagonal, Inverted V-, X- and V-braced frames generally have the highest to the lowest initial, elastic and postiv yield stiffness respectively. The changes in nonlinear responses of the frames due to the changes in the story height follow special and predictable rules and are generally has less effective on the results than the frame type. V-braced frame was found to have the highest target displacement point. V-, Inverted V-, X- and Diagonal braced frames were found to be in order the lightest to the heaviest systems. The available economical comparison methodology for the bracing system was found to seriously undermine the differences among the results of the comparison whilst the methodology proposed in this work was observed to give more reliable results. By estimating the energy dissipation per weight of all frames from the obtained results, it was observed that Inverted V-bracing system is the most efficient type for 4-story frames; V-bracing system is the most efficient for 12-story frames; X- and Diagonal bracing systems are the third and fourth efficient bracing systems respectively.
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ÖZ: Deprem esnasında, esnek olmayan davranısı ile çelik yapılara yanal stabiliteyi en ekonomik bir sekilde saglayabilen sistem Ortak Merkezli Destekleme sistemidir. Yapıların esnek olmayan davranıslarının yapı yükseklikleri ve yapı sisteminden etkilendigi bilinmekle birlikte bu konular günümüz tasarım kodlarında Ortak Merkezli Destekleme sistemleri için kullanılmamaktadır. Çelik baglantı sistemlerinin ekonomik yönden karsılastırması ile ilgili yapılmıs geçmis arastırmalar bu sistemlerin esnek davranıslarını incelemis ve plastik davranıslarını gözardı etmistir. Bu çalısmanın amacı farklı Ortak Merkezli Destekleme sistemlerinin (X-, V-, Ters V- ve Diagonal baglanmıs çerçevelerde) esnek olmayan davranıslarını inceleyerek tasarım kodlarına kapsamlı bilgi saglamaktır. Bu arastırmada 4-, 8- ve 12katlı, X-, V-, Ters V ve Diagonal baglantılı çerçevelerin FEMA 440 (2005)’e göre linear olmayan statik (öteleme) analizi kullanılarak esnek olmayan davranısını incelemektir. Daha önce yapılan arastırmalarda görülen anomalilerden dolayı çerçevelerin ekonomik açıdan karsılastırmaları için yeni bir yaklasım önerilmistir. Öteleme analizi yaparken elde edilen sonuçlarda tüm çerçevelerin kırılmasının nedeni baskı altında olan baglantı elemanlarının burkulması oldugu yönündedir, fakat bu kat tipi ve çerçeve tipine göre de farklılıklar gösterir. Diagonal, Ters V-, Xve V- baglantılı çerçeveler genelde sırası ile en yüksekten en düsüge, ilk esneklik ve akma sonrası sertlige sahipdirler. Çerçevelerin kat yükseklik degisiminden kaynaklanan ve linear olmayan davranısları özeldir ve tahmin edilebilir kuralları takip eder ve bu davranısın sonuçlar üzerindeki etkisi çerçeve tipinin etkisinden azdır. V- baglantılı çerçevenin en yüksek hedef sehim noktasına sahip oldugu anlasılmıstır. Sırası ile en hafiften en agıra baglantı sistemleri söyle sıralanabilir V-, Ters V-, Xve Diagonal baglantılar. Baglantı sistemleri için bu güne kadar var olan ekonomik karsılastırma metodlarının, karsılastırma sonuçları arasındaki farklılıkları ciddi bir sekilde zayıflattıgı, diger yandan bu çalısmada önerilen yöntemin daha güvenilir sonuçlar verdigi görülmüstür. Elde edilen sonuçlardan enerji dagılımının çerçeve agırlıgına olan dagılımı tahmin edilmis ve 4 katlı çerçevelerde Ters V-, 12 katlı çerçevelerde de V- sisteminin en randımanlı baglantı tipleri oldugu ve bunları daha düsük randımanlı olan X- ve Diagonal baglantı sistemlerinin takip ettiği gözlemlenmiştir.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Civil EngineeringComposite ConstructionEarthquake Resistant DesignInelastic Performance and Economical Assessment of Concentrically Braced Steel Frames by Nonlinear Static (Pushover) AnalysisThesisDepartment of Civil Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Civil Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1602016-02-06T16:04:11Zhdl_11129_2106Mozaikci, Begüm2012-12-05T08:42:49Z2009Mozaikci, Begum. (2009). Innovated Building Material's Interactions with Structural Form in Architectural Projects. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Architecture, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/160Master of Science in Architecture. Thesis(M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Architecture, Dept. of Architecture, 2009. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Munther Moh`d.ABSTRACT: Interpretation of building materials into architectural form, is gaining greater interest and attention due to the conservation of architectural heritage. This study highlight,
the influences of technological developments of building materials and their interactions with structural form in architectural design projects. Architectural form and decisions can potentially effects by introduced new materials and this study focus on the interaction of new material and structural form, moreover it is more focus on contemporary architectural forms including construction methods and technology used. With the innovation of new material and improvement of the existing materials properties this thesis aimed to argue about what is happening to the building material and structural forms relationship in the context of architectural design projects. The practical constraints of the design projects in the process of
realizing them which is building materials will be discuss in the whole research. This study prepared to draw a attention of the architect’s and architecture student`s to the influences of technology and building materials on architectural design projects. This will be done by documentary researches related to the Technology, Building Material, Structural Form, Form and Structure in architecture field and deep investigation of six selected materials with respect to technology factors in their existing time through the years will be discuss to show bulding material and structural from relation modification respect to time.
Keywords: Building Materials, Structural Form, Structure, Form, Technology and
Architectural Design.
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ÖZET: Mimari mirasın korunması adına mimari form üzerinden yapı malzemeleri ile ilgili yapılan yorumlar büyük ilgi ve önem kazanmaktadır. Bu çalısmanın amacı yapı malzemelerinin teknolojik gelisme ile gelen etkilerinin stürüktürel formla iliskisinin mimari tasarım projeleri çerçevesinde incelemektir. Mimari form ve kararlar büyük bir ölçüde yeni tanıtılan malzemelerden etkilenmektedir. Bu çalısmanın odak noktası yeni malzemeler ve stürüktürel form ve bunların birbiriyle olan iliskileridir. Bununda ötesinde çağdas mimari yapı malzemeleri, formları, insaat teknikleri, kullanılan teknoloji ve bulunulan zaman incelenmektedir. Yeni malzemelerin gelisimiyle ve var olan malzemelerin gelistirilmesiyle, mimari tasarım projeleri çerçevesinde yapı malzemeleri ve stürüktürel form iliskisine ne olduğu tartısılacaktır. Tasarım projelerin gerçeğe dönüsmesinde pratik (Kullanılabilirlik) kısıtlayıcı olarak yapı malzemeleri tartısılacaktır. Bu çalısma mimarların ve mimarlık öğrencilerinin teknolojiye ve yapi malzemelerinn mimari projelere olan etkisine dikkat çekmek için düzenlenecektir. Bunlar mimarlık alanındaki teknoloji, yapı malzemeleri, stürüktürel form, form ve stürüktür ile ilgili kaynak taramaları ve seçilen altı malzeme ile ilgili tecknolojik gelismelerini zaman içerisinde göz önüne alınarak yapılan detaylı arastırmalarlar ile gerçeklestirilecektir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Yapı Malzemeleri, Stürüktürel biçim, Stürüktür, Form (Biçim), Teknoloji ve Mimari Tasarımlar.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)ArchitectureArchitecture - FormBuilding Materials - Structural Form - Technology and Architectural DesignInnovated Building Material's Interactions with Structural Form in Architectural ProjectsThesis07 Faculty of ArchitectureTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Architecture
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1612012-12-26T06:32:52Zhdl_11129_3Bolourchi, Pouya2012-12-05T09:29:02Z2012Bolourchi, Pouya. (2012). Intelligent Decision Making Based on Fuzzy Logic System in Remote Wireless Communication. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/161Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Şener Uysal.ABSTRACT: Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) consist of a large number of sensor nodes. The
sensors are tiny devices, which are easy to manufacture, low cost and very power efficient. The major objective of this thesis is to use WSNs in intelligent decision making based on the collected data. Intelligent decision making has important application especially in autonomous systems used in homeland security, health care improvement, wildlife monitoring, environmental surveillance, climate research and natural disaster – crises management. The main advantage and growing significance of intelligent decision making is the elimination of human factor which makes it reliable, conformable, adoptable and a major player in energy management of remotely located autonomous systems. The focus of this thesis is to design a system to make an intelligent decision based on the five levels of sensitivities introduced by Uysal et al [2]. In designing such a system, we will consider some parameters like power consumption, total cost and efficiency of the system in comparison to the PLCs developed by companies such as Siemens and Mitsubishi. For software implementation among the available techniques, we have chosen one that has a faster processing method in comparison to computational methods that are widely used in the processors. We introduce Fuzzy logic system, which is a very powerful method, commonly used in control systems, and can be easily simulated in MATLAB Toolbox.
Keywords: Intelligent decision making, wireless sensor network, fuzzy logic,
security system, PLC component.
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ÖZ: Kablosuz Sensör Ağları çok sayıdaki sensör düğümlerinden oluşmaktadır. Sensörler, üretilmesi kolay, üretim maliyeti düşük ve yüksek güç performansına sahip cihazlardır. Bu tez çalışmasının temel amacı, Kablosuz Sensör Ağları’nın toplanmış olan verilere dayalı akıllı karar verme sistemlerinde kullanılmalarından ibarettir. Akıllı karar verme sistemleri, özellikle ülke güvenliği, sağlık sistemlerinin geliştirilmesi, vahşi hayatın izlenmesi, çevre gözetimi, iklim araştırmaları ve doğal felaket-krizlerin yönetiminde kullanılan özerk sistemlerde olmak üzere önemli uygulama alanlarına sahiptir. Akıllı karar verme sistemlerinin asıl avantajları ve büyümekte olan önemi, bu sistemleri güvenilir, uygun, uyarlanabilir ve uzakta yerleştirilen özerk sistemlerin enerji yönetiminde önemli bir rol üstlenen sistemler haline gelmesine neden olan insan faktörünün ortdan kaldırılmış olmasıdır. Bu tez çalışması, Uysal ve diğerleri [2] tarafından tanımlanan beş duyarlılık düzeyine
dayanan akıllı bir kararın alınmasını mümkün kılacak bir sistemin tasarlanması üzerinde yoğunlaşmakatdır. Böyle bir sistemin tasarlanması sırasında, Siemens veya Mitsubishi gibi firmalar tarafından geliştirilen PLC sistemleri ile karşılaştırmalı olarak söz konusu olan sistemin güç tüketimi, toplam maliyeti ve verimi gibi parametreler incelenmektedir. Yazılım uygulaması konusunda ise mevcut olan teknikler arasından, yaygın bir şekilde işlemcilerde kullanılmakta olan hesaplamalı yöntemlere nazaran daha yüksek işleme hızına sahip olan bir teknik seçilmiştir. Bu çalışmada oldukça güçlü bir yöntem olup genellike kontrol sistemlerinde kullanılan ve MATLAB Toolbox’dan yararlanılarak kolaylıkla simülasyonu yapılabilen Bulanık Mantık sistemi tanıtılmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Akıllı karar verme, kablosuz sensör ağları, bulanık mantık,
güvenlik sistemi, PLC bileşeni.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Electrical and Electronic EngineeringFuzzy logic - Wireless Communication - Engineering MathematicsDigital control SystemsIntelligent Decision Making - Wireless Sensor Network - Fuzzy Logic - Security System - PLC ComponentIntelligent Decision Making Based on Fuzzy Logic System in Remote Wireless CommunicationThesisDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1622012-12-26T06:33:50Zhdl_11129_11Kafkas, Şenay2012-12-05T09:38:15Z2012Kafkas, Senay. (2012). Interaction Variability of Human Protein Isoforms Identified through Biomedical Literature Mining. Thesis (Ph.D.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Computer Engineering, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/162Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering. Thesis (Ph.D.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, 2012. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Ekrem Varoğlu.ABSTRACT : Over the last decade, advances achieved in genomic technologies have led to uncover vast amount of protein-protein interaction data. Nevertheless, the existing protein-protein interaction databases cover the interactions related only to a part of the proteome and protein isoform interaction databases are sparsely populated. Such isoforms are generated through transcript diversity mechanisms (e.g. alternative splicing) and could exhibit functional differences. Protein-protein interaction data on isoforms is necessary for analysing their functional similarities and understanding the effects of transcript diversity on protein-protein interaction networks. Biomedical literature is an invaluable complementary resource to experimental data. Automated tools are required to gather, view and analyse the isoform interactions from the biomedical literature. This study presents a comprehensive automated text mining based analysis, which extracts protein interactions from the biomedical literature for human protein isoforms linked to the transcripts clustered in HumanSDB3 (an alternative splicing database of the human transcriptome). Extracted protein-protein interaction data is delivered to public through a new database called TBIID which stands for Transcript Based Isoform Interactions Database. TBIID contains a total number of 31,819 interactions between 7,161 unique proteins. The interaction data is automatically gathered from a subset of 205,207 interaction abstracts, which are selected from about 4 million Medline abstracts belonging to the isoforms in HumanSDB3. The automatic extraction methods achieve state-of-the-art performance (53.22% precision, 68.94% recall, 60.07% F1-score). TBIID is utilised to quantify the variability in the isoform interactions based on their shared and unique interactions. Results reveal that almost all clusters analysed (99%) contain isoforms interacting with unique protein partners, with an average unique to shared interaction rate of ~5. Similar results are obtained by analysing the data from public protein-protein interaction databases. These findings are significant in that they demonstrate that isoforms tend to interact with unique partners, indicating that they could be involved in different interaction networks potentially for performing different functions. Hence, it can be concluded that transcript diversity has a potential to generate a significantly diverse interactome.
The literature analysis presented here gives access to protein interactions that are not yet contained in public resources and in particular, that are linked to transcript isoforms generated by alternative splicing and stored in HumanSDB3. TBIID is accessible at http://tbiid.emu.edu.tr serving as an up to date and comprehensive resource for future experiments on isoform interactions.
Keywords: alternative splicing, protein isoforms, biomedical text mining, abstract retrieval, interaction abstract selection, protein-protein interaction extraction, machine learning, interaction variability analysis.
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ÖZ: Son on yılda, genomik teknolojilerde elde edilen gelişmeler, büyük miktarda protein-protein etkileşimi verisinin ortaya çıkarmasına yol açmıştır. Yine de, mevcut protein-protein etkileşimi veritabanları proteomun sadece bir kısmı ile ilgili etkileşim bilgisini kapsamakta ve protein izoformu etkileşimleri bilgisini de seyrek olarak içermektedirler. Bu izoformlar, transkript çeşitliliği mekanizmaları (örneğin alternatif sıplays) tarafından üretilirler ve işlevsel farklılıklar gösterebilirler. İzoformların protein-protein etkileşim verileri, fonksiyonel benzerliklerini analiz etmek ve transkript çeşitliliğinin, protein-protein etkileşim ağlarına etkilerini anlamak için gereklidir. Biyomedikal literatür, izoform etkileşim bilgisini, bilgisayara dayalı yöntemler ile toplamak, görüntülemek ve analiz etmek için deneysel yöntemlere paha biçilmez bir tamamlayıcı kaynak oluşturur. Bu çalışmada, HumanSDB3‟de (insan transkriptomu alternatif sıplays veritabanı) kümelenmiş transkriptler ile bağlantılı insan proteini izoformlarına ait protein etkileşimlerini biyomedikal literatürden çıkaran, kapsamlı bir otomatik metin madenciliği tabanlı analiz sunulmaktadır. Çıkarılan protein-protein etkileşimi verileri, transkript tabanlı izoform etkileşimleri veritabanı (ingilizce kısaltması TBIID) adı verilen yeni bir veritabanı üzerinden erişime ve kullanıma sunulmuştur.
TBIID 7,161 değişik proteine ait, toplam 31,819 etkileşim bilgisi içerir. Etkileşim verileri, otomatik olarak, HumanSDB3‟deki izoformlara ait yaklaşık 4 milyon Medline kayıtından seçilen 205,207 etkileşim özetinden toplanmıştır. Kullanılan, otomatik ekstraksiyon yöntemleri, bu alanda ulaşılan en son gelişmeleri yansıtan yüksek bir performans sergilemektedir (53.22% Duyarlık, 68.94% Geri Çağırım, 60.07% F1-skor). TBIID, izoformların ortak ve özgün etkileşim ortaklarına dayalı olarak, izoform etkileşimleri değişkenliğini ölçmek için kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, hemen hemen tüm transkript kümelerinin (%99), özgün etkileşimin ortak etkileşime oranı ~5 olan izoformlar içerdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Kamuya açık protein-protein etkileşimi veritabanlarının içeriği analiz edilerek benzer sonuçlar elde edilmiştir. Bu bulgular, izoformların, potansiyel farklı işlevleri yerine getirmek için, farklı etkileşim ağlarında görev alıp, farklı ortaklar ile etkileşim eğiliminde olabileceklerini gösterdiğinden önem taşımaktadır. Bu nedenle transcript çeşitliliğinin, önemli ölçüde çeşitlilik gösteren bir interaktom oluşturmak için potansiyele sahip olduğu söylenebilir. Burada sunulan literatür analizi, var olan protein-protein etkileşimi veritabanlarında henüz bulunmayan ve özellikle HumanSDB3‟de bulunan ve alternatif sıplays mekanizması ile ortaya çıkmış insan transkript izoformlarına ait proteinlerin etkileşimlerine erişim sağlamaktadır. TBIID, http://tbiid.emu.edu.tr adresinden erişilebilen, gelecekte yapılabilecek deneyler için güncel ve kapsamlı bir kaynak olarak hizmet vermektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Alternatif Sıplays, protein izoformları, biyomedikal metin madenciliği, öz erişimi, etkileşim bilgisi içeren özlerin seçimi, proteinler arasındaki etkileşimlerin çıkarımı , otomatik öğrenme, etkileşim değişkenligi analizi.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Computer EngineeringInformation storage and retrieval systems.Genomics - Medical informaticsData processingAlternative Splicing - Protein Isoforms--Biomedical Text MiningAbstract Retrival - Interaction Abstract SelectionProtein-Protein Interaction Extraction - Machine Learning - Interaction Variability - AnalysisInteraction Variability of Human Protein Isoforms Identified through Biomedical Literature MiningThesisDepartment of Computer Engineering02 Faculty of EngineeringTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Computer Engineering
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1632016-03-06T10:26:49Zhdl_11129_2203Özkan, Ceyda2012-12-05T11:11:20Z2012Ozkan, Ceyda. (2012). Interactions between Business Conditions andFinancial Performance of Tourism Industry in Turkey. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/163Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2012. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salih Katırcıoğlu.ABSTRACT: This thesis searches the empirical association between financial performance and
business conditions in the tourism industry of Turkey, which has shown tremendous development in international tourism apart from 1980s. Business conditions are proxied by industrial value added and real income, while financial performance is proxied by value weighted stock price index of large tourism firms who trade in Istanbul Stock Exchange. Using a quarterly data from 1991:Q1 to 2011:Q2, results confirm the long term equilibrium relationship between financial performance of tourism firms and business conditions in Turkey. Stock prices converge to its long term equilibirum level by 20.45 percent at the end of every quarter by the
contribution of business conditions. Finally, results of the present study suggest undirectional long term causality that runs from business conditions to financial performance of tourism firms in Turkey, which means that any change in business conditions preceedes a change in financial performance in the tourism industry of Turkey.
Keywords: Financial Performance; Business Conditions; Tourism Industry;
Causality Analysis; Turkey.
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ÖZ: Bu çalısma Türkiye’de faaliyet göstermekte olan büyük turizm firmalarının finansal
performansları ile is çevreleri arasındaki ampirik iliskiyi hedeflemektedir. Türkiye 1980’li yıllardan itibaren uluslararası turizm alanında çok büyük ilerlemeler kaydetmistir. _s çevreleri faaliyetleri sanayi üretimi tarafından yaratılan katma deger ve reel gelir ile ölçülürken, turizm firmalarının finansal performansları, fiyat agırlıklı ortalama yöntemi ile hisse senedi fiyat endeksi ile ölçülmüstür. 1991:Q1 ve 2011:Q2 arası veriler kullanılarak, bu çalısma, Türkiye’deki turizm sektörü’ndeki finansal performans ile is çevreleri arasında uzun dönemli bir denge iliskisi oldugunu ortaya koymustur. Hisse senedi fiyat endeksi uzun dönem denge degerlerine 20.45% ile yaklasmaktadır. Son olarak, is çevrelerinde yaratılan faaliyetten turizm firmalarının finansal performanslarına dogru tek yönlü bir nedensellik tespit edilmistir; yani, is çevrelerinin yaratmıs oldugu gelir (üretim) düzeyindeki bir degisiklik, Türkiye’de faaliyet göstermekte olan turizm firmalarının finansal performanslarında bir degisiklige sebebiyet verecektir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Finansal Performans; _s Çevreleri; Turizm Sanayii; Nedensellik
Analizi; Türkiye.enEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceTourism Industyr - TurkeyFinancial Performance - Business Conditions - Tourism Industry - Causality AnalysisInteractions between Business Conditions andFinancial Performance of Tourism Industry in TurkeyThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/1642016-03-06T10:29:19Zhdl_11129_2203Nwobodo, Jude Chimezie2012-12-05T11:27:12Z2011Chimezie, Nwobodo. (2011). Internet Banking in Terms of Profitability: The Case of Northern Cyprus Banks. Thesis (M.S.), Eastern Mediterranean University, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Dept. of Banking and Finance, Famagusta: North Cyprus.http://hdl.handle.net/11129/164Master of Science in Banking and Finance. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Banking and Finance, 2011. Supervisor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nesrin Özataç.ABSTRACT: In Northern Cyprus, many if not all different bank services are being provided for their customers. Banking activities on the small Island in rather perfect and it is very flexible in satisfying and meeting the persistent wants of the general public. Currently, North Cyprus banks have gone ahead of traditional ways of banking. Newer products and services are being developed through electronic ways or electronic platforms (online banking), by using different delivery channels to reach the end users. The principle aim of this study is to analyze the empirical test of whether banks offering Internet banking are profitable, and to help fill essential space in knowledge concerning profitability, cost efficiency and other characteristics based on Banks perspectives for adopting internet banking system A panel data from 22 retail banks operating in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC), comprising of 1 Public Bank, 14 Private Banks and 7 Foreign Branch Banks. These banks have adopted Internet banking some time between 1997 and 2010. Our dataset is drawn from the year-end aggregate income statements and balance sheets compiled by the Central Bank of Northern Cyprus. It covers a period of six years ranging from 2004 to 2009.
Keywords: Profitability, internet banking and North Cyprus
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ÖZ: Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyetinde birçok banka çok çeşitli bankacılık hizmeti vermektedir. Bu hizmetler, küçük bir ada ülkesi olan KKTC’de yaşayan banka müşterilerinin beklentilerini oldukça tatmin etmektedir. Son zamanlarda KKTC bankacılık hizmetleri geneleksel bankacılık uygulamalarını dışına çıkmaya başlamış, yeni ürünler özellikle elektronik altyapı ile müşterilere ulaştırılmaya çalışılmaktadır. Bu çalışma, KKTC e-bankacılık uygulamalarının banka karlılıkları üzerinde etki yaratıp yaratmadığını görmek amacını içermektedir. Internet bankacılığı uygulayan bankalarla uygulamayanlar, karlılık açısından mevcut olan farklılıkları ortaya çıkarmaya çalışılmaktadır. KKTC’de faaliyet gösteren 22 Ticari Banka incelenmeye alınmış ve panel data yöntemi ile 14 yerli banka, 7 şübe bankası ve 1 kamu bankası dikkate alınarak analiz yapılmıştır. Analiz 2003 ve 2009 yılları arasını içermekte ve internet bankacılığının banka karlılığı üzerinde positif bir etki oluştuğu kanısına varılmamıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Karlılık, internet bankacılığı( e-bankacılık), Kuzey KıbrısenEastern Mediterranean University (EMU)Banking and FinanceBanks and Banking - Cyprus, NorthFinancial services industry - Computer networks - Internet BankingProfitability - Internet Banking and North CyprusInternet Banking in Terms of Profitability: The Case of Northern Cyprus BanksThesis03 Faculty of Business and EconomicsTheses (Master's and Ph.D) – Business and Economics
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