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Mitochondrial Energetics With Transmembrane Electrostatically Localized Protons: Do We Have A Thermotrophic Feature?, James Weifu Lee

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Transmembrane electrostatically localized protons (TELP) theory has been recently recognized as an important addition over the classic Mitchell’s chemiosmosis; thus, the proton motive force (pmf) is largely contributed from TELP near the membrane. As an extension to this theory, a novel phenomenon of mitochondrial thermotrophic function is now characterized by biophysical analyses of pmf in relation to the TELP concentrations at the liquid-membrane interface. This leads to the conclusion that the oxidative phosphorylation also utilizes environmental heat energy associated with the thermal kinetic energy (k_BT) of TELP in mitochondria. The local pmf is now calculated to be in …

In-Situ Synthesis Of Phthalocyanines On Electrospun Tio2 Nanofiber By Solvothermal Process For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Methylene Blue, Seli̇n Gümrükçü, Mukaddes Özçeşmeci̇, Esma Sezer, Belkiz Ustamehmetoğlu, Esi̇n Hamuryudan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Titanium dioxide/phthalocyanine (TiO2/Pc), TiO2/fluor containing phthalocyanine (TiO2/FPc), and TiO2/fluor containing cobalt phthalocyanine (TiO2/FCoPc) had been successfully fabricated by a simple combination of phthalocyanines obtained by in-situ synthesis on the surface of TiO2 nanofibers prepared by electrospinning. Scanning electron microscopy micrographs and X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the phthalocyanines uniformly immobilized on the surface of TiO2 nanofibers. Photocatalytic activity of TiO2, TiO2/Pc, TiO2/FPc, TiO2/FCoPc nanofibers for methylene blue in water was comparatively investigated firstly by ultraviolet-visible absorption measurements with time, and kinetic parameters were calculated. Results indicated that the obtained TiO2/Pc, TiO2/FPc and TiO2/FCoPc exhibited high photocatalytic activity for the degradation …

Polyester-Pamam “Janus-Type” Linear-Dendritic Blockopolymers (Ldbcs) As Next Generation Biomaterials, Indika Chandrasiri

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Nanomedicine is defined as the application of knowledge and tools of nanotechnology for disease treatment, diagnosis, monitoring, delivery, and sensing. Rapid advances in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology have led to an extensive development of polymeric-based therapeutic systems for nanomedical applications. Compared to traditional molecular-based therapies, polymers facilitate a higher level of versatility and functionality, such as simultaneous imaging and delivery. In particular, amphiphilic diblock copolymers and their self-assemblies have shown apparent success in nanomedicine owing to their ability to provide narrow molar mass distributions and highly ordered nanoscale multimolecular aggregates, including micelles and vesicles. However, engineering these polymeric materials to …

Chemical Synthesis Of Nonstoichiometric Nio${}_{X}$ Nanoparticles Using Differentnickel Salts And Application As An Additive Or Interface Layer Inphotovoltaic Devices, Fatma Pinar Choi

Turkish Journal of Physics

The stoichiometric nickel oxide is an insulator while it becomes a p-type semiconductor with the presence of divalent and trivalent states. Here nonstoichiometric nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO${}_{x}$NPs) were synthesized via a chemical route using two different starter salts; nickel chloride hexahydrate and nickel nitrate hexahydrate. The nanoparticles were investigated by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, to determine the crystal structure, morphology, and particle size. The effect of different nickel salts in the reaction and the formation of NiO${}_{x\ }$nanoparticles were observed for the first time in the literature. Because of the high uniformity and stability, nitrate-based …

Interpretation Of Aeromagnetic Data Of The Sivas Basin In The Central Eastern Turkey, Funda Bi̇li̇m, Atti̇la Aydemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The Sivas Basin is located in the eastern part of the central Anatolia. In this study, aeromagnetic data in the basin and surrounding area are processed and anomalies are interpreted to determine the approximate locations of the causative bodies and reveal their relationship with the tectonic trends. The sedimentary basin is surrounded by strong magnetic anomalies from the south, east, and northeast. The most apparent anomalies are observed in the E-NE of Zara, SW of Divriği, and north of Kangal. These anomalies do not present significant directional change when they are reduced to the pole process. Causative bodies of the …

Time-Dependent Model For Earthquake Occurrence And Effects Of Design Spectra Onstructural Performance: A Case Study From The North Anatolian Fault Zone, Turkey, Ercan Işik, Yunus Levent Eki̇nci̇, Ni̇lgün Lütfi̇ye Sayil, Aydin Büyüksaraç, Mehmet Ci̇han Aydin

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

We have investigated the time-dependent seismicity model of the earthquake occurrence on a regional basis through the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ). To that end, the studied region has been subdivided into 7 seismogenic zones considering the seismotectonic criteria, and then regional time and magnitude predictable (RTIMAP) model has been performed. Intervened times and magnitudes of main shocks produced in each zone have predictive properties defined by the RTIMAP. The probabilities of the next main shocks in 5 decades and the magnitudes of the next events have been estimated using the formation time and magnitude of the past events in …

Alaşehir Type - Rolling Hinge Mechanism In The Northern Margin Of Büyük Menderes Graben: Evidence From Seismic Reflection And Recent Thermochronological Data, Fevzi̇ Mert Türesi̇n, Gürol Seyi̇toğlu

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Isotopic and thermochronological data were recently obtained from the footwall of the Büyük Menderes detachment ranges from 29.0 ± 1.9 Ma (ZFT) to 1.6 ± 0.2 Ma (Ap U - Th / He), and they can be grouped in three different time intervals. These results are well explained by the Alaşehir type-rolling hinge mechanism, which suggests active rotated initial normal fault during successive normal fault development of the graben formation. This paper suggests that the Alaşehir type-rolling hinge mechanism is applicable to the Büyük Menderes graben by using field observations, published isotopic / thermochronological and subsurface data. It also contributes …

12th June 2017 Offshore Karaburun-Lesvos Island Earthquake Coseismic Deformation Analysis Using Continuous Gps And Seismological Data, Hasan Yildiz, Ayça Çirmik, Oya Pamukçu, Özkan Cevdet Özdağ, Tolga Gönenç, Muzaffer Kahveci̇

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Understanding the tectonic mechanism generated by the earthquakes and faults is possible only if the preseismic, coseismic and postseismic crustal deformation related to the earthquakes is determined properly. By the analysis of continuous GPS (CGPS) coordinate time series, it is possible to estimate the crustal deformation. Besides, accelerometer records at strong motion stations (SMSs) may support the CGPS-based estimates. In this study, CGPS coordinate time series were analyzed in comparison with the accelerometer records for clarifying the coseismic deformation caused by the earthquake occurred in the surrounding of Lesvos fault located in the northern part of Karaburun within the active …

Luminescence Dating Of Quaternary Marine Terraces From The Coastal Part Of Eastern Black Sea And Their Tectonic Implications For The Eastern Pontides, Turkey, Mustafa Softa, Joel Qg Spencer, Hasan Sözbi̇li̇r, Sebastien Huot, Tahi̇r Emre

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The timing of the deposition of the well-preserved Quaternary marine terraces in the coastal region of northeastern Turkey are crucial in understanding the Quaternary tectonics of the Pontides. The chronology of raised marine terraces between Trabzon and Rize has remained unrevealed because of chronologic limitations. This study aims to establish chronology for the terrace deposits by applying optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating methods using single aliquot regenerative dose (SAR) techniques on quartz grains extracted from marine terraces. Eleven samples were collected from the lowest three Quaternary marine terraces. The OSL ages clusters into three groups: 52.4 ± 4.6 to 60.0 …

Tectonic Implications Of The Mw 6.8, 30 October 2020 Kuşadası Gulf Earthquake In The Frame Of Active Faults Of Western Turkey, Erhan Altunel, Ali̇ Pinar

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

A Mw 6.8 earthquake struck Western Turkey and Eastern Greece that occurred on October 30, 2020 in Kuşadası Gulf. The earthquake epicentre is located north of Samos Island and the focal mechanism solution shows that a normal fault was reactivated. The main shock and aftershock analysis imply that the large earthquake occurred on a north dipping normal fault which might be the western continuation of the Efes Fault in Western Turkey. We propose that the western continuation of the Efes Fault steps over right somewhere in northeast of Samos Island and continues further west along the northwest margin of the …

Quantifying The Bathymetric Stripping Gravity Corrections Of Global Seawater And Majorlakes Over Turkey, Mehmet Si̇mav, Hasan Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Gravity data inversion or interpretation requires the removal of the gravitational effects of the a priori known geologic and/or morphologic features within the Earth?s system to model and reveal the remaining signals of the unknown anomalous subsurface density distributions. The Bouguer gravity anomalies reduced by the normal gravitational field of the Earth and the gravitational attraction of the topographic masses above the sea level are frequently used in geophysics for this purpose. However, density contrast effects of the other major known elements, such as offshore seawater, inland water bodies, glaciers, and/or sediments can be removed from the Bouguer gravity anomalies, …

Effects Of Seismic Activity On Groundwater Level And Geothermal Systems In İzmir, Western Anatolia, Turkey: The Case Study From October 30, 2020 Samos Earthquake, Taygun Uzelli̇, Esra Bi̇lgi̇ç, Bahadir Öztürk, Alper Baba, Hasan Sözbi̇li̇r, Orhan Tatar

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The October 30, 2020 Samos earthquake (Mw 6.6) affected the Aegean Sea and environs, caused destruction and loss of life in the city of İzmir located 70 km away from the earthquake epicenter. Before this earthquake, water resources were monitored in the areas of Bayraklı, Gülbahçe, and Seferihisar. For this purpose, 10 groundwater monitoring wells were drilled in the Bayraklı area, where groundwater level, temperature, and electrical conductivity changes were monitored at 1-h intervals in 5 wells. Besides physical parameters such as groundwater levels, temperatures and electrical conductivities, hydrogeochemical cations, and anions measured in the study area. Change in the …

Fault-Controlled Gas Escapes In The Shelf Sediments Of The Saros Gulf, Ne Aegean Sea, Şebnem Önder, Naci̇ Görür, Alina Polonia, Luca Gasperini

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

High-resolution marine seismic reflection studies on the eastern shelf of the Saros Gulf have revealed the presence of gas-charged sediments across a narrow submarine valley incised by the Ganos Fault along the North Anatolian Fault system. Quaternary sediments, accumulated during glacial and interglacial periods through transgressional and progradational units, were controlled by glacio-eustatic sea-level fluctuations and tectonic deformation. The transgressional units made of upward-fining deposits created seals at their tops to form gas accumulation pockets. Conversely, the progradational units appear heavily eroded at their top, which is unfavorable for gas accumulation. The sediment?s gas accumulation features include enhanced reflections, acoustic …

Harcourt Granite Scco2 Water Interaction: A Laboratory Study Of Reactivity Andmodelling Of Hydrogeochemical Processes, Badulla Liyanage Avanthi Isaka, Ranjith Pathegama Gamage

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Batch-type laboratory reactivity experiments and modelling of hydrogeochemical interactions of a granite-scCO2-water system were conducted at 100 °C and 10 MPa in order to evaluate the geochemical and mineralogical responses of the granite to long-term reaction. The laboratory reactivity tests were conducted for a total duration of 70 days, and the continued hydrogeochemical interactions for up to 210 days were determined by geochemical simulations. The reacted granite powder and the residual solutions were subjected to several analytical techniques, including inductively-coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and pH measurements, in order to characterise the …

Numerical Modeling Of Fluid Flow And Heat Transfer In Kurşunlu Geothermal Field-Kgf(Salihli, Manisa / Turkey), Ali̇ Toygar Akar, Ünsal Gemi̇ci̇, Adi̇le Meli̇s Somay Altaş, Gülteki̇n Tarcan

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Nowadays, the need for energy is increasing more and more. It is more difficult to acquire new resources in various fields than to preserve existing energy resources. Although Turkey is a very rich state in terms of various energy resources, misuse of these resources can even lead to conflicts that may occur between the states in forthcoming years. In today's economic conditions, we can only protect our energy resources with the correct way of management. In this context, it is very important to reveal the mechanisms that make up the geothermal systems, which are very common in Western Anatolia. In …

Closure Operators In Convergence Approach Spaces, Muhammad Qasim, Mehmet Baran, Hassan Abughalwa

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we characterize closed and strongly closed subsets of convergence approach spaces and introduce two notions of closure in the category of convergence approach spaces which satisfy idempotent, productive and (weakly) hereditary properties. Furthermore, we explicitly characterize each of $T_{i}$ convergence approach spaces, $i=0,1,2$ with respect to these closure operators and show that each of these subcategories of $T_{i}$ convergence approach spaces, $i=0,1,2$ are epireflective as well as we investigate the relationship among these subcategories. Finally, we characterize connected convergence approach spaces.

Quasi-Cesaro Matrix And Associated Sequence Spaces, Hadi Roopaei, Taja Yaying

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In the present study, we construct a new matrix which we call quasi-Cesaro matrix and is a generalization of the ordinary Cesaro matrix, and introduce $BK$-spaces $C^q_k$ and $C^q_{\infty}$ as the domain of the quasi-Cesaro matrix $C^q$ in the spaces $\ell_k$ and $\ell_{\infty},$ respectively. Furthermore, we exhibit some topological properties and inclusion relations related to these newly defined spaces. We determine the basis of the space $C^q_k$ and obtain Köthe duals of the spaces $C^q_k$ and $C^q_{\infty}.$ Based on the newly defined matrix, we present a factorization for the Hilbert matrix and generalize Hardy's inequality, as an application. Moreover we …

Gauss-Bonnet Theorems And The Lorentzian Heisenberg Group, Tong Wu, Sining Wei, Yong Wang

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper, we compute sub-Riemannian limits of Gaussian curvature for a C$^{2}$-smooth surface in the Lorentzian Heisenberg group for the second Lorentzian metric and the third Lorentzian metric and signed geodesic curvature for C$^{2}$-smooth curves on surfaces. We get Gauss-Bonnet theorems in the Lorentzian Heisenberg group for the second Lorentzian metric and the third Lorentzian metric.

On A Fifth-Order Nonselfadjoint Boundary Value Problem, Eki̇n Uğurlu, Kenan Taş

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In this paper we aim to share a way to impose some nonselfadjoint boundary conditions for the solutions of a formally symmetric fifth-order differential equation. Constructing a dissipative operator related with the problem we obtain some informations on spectral properties of the problem. In particular, using coordinate-free approach we construct characteristic matrix-function related with the contraction which is obtained with the aid of the dissipative operator.

On Some Generalizations Of The Beta Function In Several Variables, Mustapha Raissouli, Salma El-Soubhy

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

Intensive studies aiming to extend the gamma and beta functions and to establish some properties for these extensions have been recently carried out. In this paper, we first introduce a generalized gamma function in n variables. Afterwards, two generalized beta functions in several variables are introduced and their properties are discussed. Among others, we investigate recurrence relationships, Mellin transform properties, and partial differential equations involving these generalized functions. At the end, some results about partial derivatives of these extended functions are presented as well.

Operators Between Different Weighted Frechet And (Lb)-Spaces Of Analytic Functions, Ersi̇n Kizgut

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

We study some classical operators defined on the weighted Bergman Frechet space $A^p_{\alpha+}$ (resp. weighted Bergman (LB)-space $A^p_{\alpha-}$) arising as the projective limit (resp. inductive limit) of the standard weighted Bergman spaces into the growth Frechet space $H^\infty_{\alpha+}$ (resp. growth (LB)-space $H^\infty_{\alpha-}$), which is the projective limit (resp. inductive limit) of the growth Banach spaces. We show that, for an analytic self map $\varphi$ of the unit disc $\mathbb{D}$, the continuities of the weighted composition operator $W_{g,\varphi}$, the Volterra integral operator $T_g$, and the pointwise multiplication operator $M_g$ defined via the identical symbol function are characterized by the same condition …

Environmental Monitoring Report: For Work Performed: July 1, 2020 Throught June 30, 2021, Tennessee. Department Of Environment And Conservation

Environmental Monitoring Reports

This FY2021 EMR presents results for 20 independent projects, originally defined in TDEC’s FY2021 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) and subsequently completed over the course of FY2021 period of performance.

Arctic Observations And Numerical Simulations Of Surface Wind Effects On Multi-Angle Snowflake Camera Measurements, Kyle E. Fitch, Chaoxun Hang, Ahmad Talaei, Timothy Garrett

Faculty Publications

Ground-based measurements of frozen precipitation are heavily influenced by interactions of surface winds with gauge-shield geometry. The Multi-Angle Snowflake Camera (MASC), which photographs hydrometeors in free-fall from three different angles while simultaneously measuring their fall speed, has been used in the field at multiple midlatitude and polar locations both with and without wind shielding. Here, we present an analysis of Arctic field observations – with and without a Belfort double Alter shield – and compare the results to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of the airflow and corresponding particle trajectories around the unshielded MASC. MASC-measured fall speeds compare well with …

The Traded Water Footprint Of Global Energy From 2010 To 2018, Christopher M. Chini, Rebecca A. M. Peer

Faculty Publications

The energy-water nexus describes the requirement of water-for-energy and energy-for-water. The consumption of water in the production and generation of energy resources is also deemed virtual water. Pairing the virtual water estimates for energy with international trade data creates a virtual water trade network, facilitating analysis of global water resources management. In this database, we identify the virtual water footprints for the trade of eleven different energy commodities including fossil fuels, biomass, and electricity. Additionally, we provide the necessary scripts for downloading and pairing trade data with the virtual water footprints to create a virtual water trade network. The resulting …

A Spectroscopic And Quantum Chemical Investigation Into The Noncovalent Interactions And Charge Accommodation Of Biomolecules And Their Building Blocks In Various Environments, Ashley Elizabeth Williams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As optical measurements have grown increasingly more precise with the rage of the technological revolution, the computer’s ability has matched in computing speed to produce accurate quantum chemical predictions of systems ranging from the atomic to multi-molecular levels. Application of spectroscopy in the investigation of the structure and function of biomolecules and their building blocks has a rich literature background, with applications among cancer research, charge transfer and energy storage, and drug design and delivery. The focus of this dissertation is thus a quantum chemical and/or spectroscopic investigation of a series of biomolecules which include the vibrational band positions of …

Physical Activity, Dietary Patterns, And Glycemic Management Of Active Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes: An Online Survey, Sheri Colberg, Jihan Kannane, Norou Diawara

Human Movement Studies & Special Education Faculty Publications

Individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are able to balance their blood glucose levels while engaging in a wide variety of physical activities and sports. However, insulin use forces them to contend with many daily training and performance challenges involved with fine-tuning medication dosing, physical activity levels, and dietary patterns to optimize their participation and performance. The aim of this study was to ascertain which variables related to the diabetes management of physically active individuals with T1D have the greatest impact on overall blood glucose levels (reported as A1C) in a real-world setting. A total of 220 individuals with T1D …

On Domination And Bondage Numbers Of Some Classes Of Graphs, Andrew Pham

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Given a simple finite graph G=(V,E), a vertex subset D ? V(G) is said to be a dominating set of G if every vertex v ? V(G)-D is adjacent to a vertex in D. The domination number of G, denoted ?(G), is the minimum cardinality among all dominating sets of G. In a network, the domination number determines the minimum number of sites required to dominate the entire network at a minimum cost. The bondage number of a graph G is the minimum cardinality among all edge sets B such that ?(G-B) > ?(G). The bondage number may serve as a …

The Plus-Minus Davenport Constant Of Finite Abelian Groups, Darleen S. Perez-Lavin

Theses and Dissertations--Mathematics

Let G be a finite abelian group, written additively. The Davenport constant, D(G), is the smallest positive number s such that any subset of the group G, with cardinality at least s, contains a non-trivial zero-subsum. We focus on a variation of the Davenport constant where we allow addition and subtraction in the non-trivial zero-subsum. This constant is called the plus-minus Davenport constant, D_±(G). In the early 2000’s, Marchan, Ordaz, and Schmid proved that if the cardinality of G is less than or equal to 100, then the D_±(G) …

Some Proofs Regarding Minami Estimates And Local Eigenvalue Statistics For Some Random Schrödinger Operator Models, Samuel Herschenfeld

Theses and Dissertations--Mathematics

We provide three proofs on different, but related models in the field of random Schrödinger operators. All three results are motivated by the desire to extend results and techniques on eigenvalue statistics or Minami estimates (an essential ingredient Poisson eigenvalue statistics).

Chapters 2 and 4 are explorations of the only two known techniques for proving Minami estimates for continuum Minami estimates. In Chapter 2, we provide an alternative and simplified proof of Klopp that holds in d = 1. Chapter 4 is an application of the techniques of Dietlein and Elgart to prove a Minami estimate for finite rank lattice …

Evaluating Canola Genotypes For Growth And Yield Under Different Environmental Conditions In South Dakota, Unius Arinaitwe

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Canola (Brassica napus L) and carinata (Brassica carinata A. Braun) are potential oilseed crops for diversifying cropping systems and expanding into marginal lands impacted by saline and sodic soils in South Dakota (SD). However, genotypes that are high yielding, with high agronomic adaptability and stability over diverse environments, and salt tolerant have not been selected. One field experiment was conducted at two environments (Brookings - eastern SD and Pierre - western SD) from 2019 to 2020 to evaluate genotypes for growth and yield stability. Three greenhouse experiments were conducted to evaluate genotypes for salt tolerance in …