Istanbul University Researchers Publish Breakthroughs in Optimization and Atomic Imaging

 

Istanbul University Researchers Publish Breakthroughs in Optimization and Atomic Imaging

Academics from Istanbul-based institutions have published new findings in international peer-reviewed journals. Researchers at Istanbul Beykent University introduced a mechanism-driven metaheuristic with fractional memory for constrained optimization in Nature. In parallel, engineers at Altınbaş University presented a drift-aware framework for reliability assessment and automated image interpretation of atomic-scale structures in Wiley Online Library.

• Source: Nature / Wiley Online Library

Istanbul Universities Publish Advances in Tunnel Engineering and Nanofluid Optimization

 

Istanbul Universities Publish Advances in Tunnel Engineering and Nanofluid Optimization

Researchers from Istanbul-based academic institutions and technical firms have released engineering studies in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio):

• Urban Tunnelling: Researchers at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa developed a Weathering Control Index (WCI) to evaluate Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machines (EPB TBMs) operating in complex weathering conditions during urban underground excavation.

• Nanofluid Modeling: Teams from Istanbul Gelişim University and Istanbul Okan University introduced an integrated computing methodology combining Support Vector Regression and Genetic Algorithms (SVR-GA) for the multi-objective optimization of MWCNT/water nanofluids.

• Advanced Manufacturing: Researchers at CNK Havacılık analyzed quasi-symmetric and staggered inner-milling strategies to mitigate deformation in thin-walled aerospace plates.

Sources:

• Scientific Reports / ResearchGate: A novel weathering control index (WCI) for performance assessment of EPB TBMs in urban tunnelling

• Scientific Reports / ResearchGate: An integrated methodology and sensitivity analysis for the prediction and multiobjective optimization of the thermophysical properties of MWCNT/water nanofluids

• ResearchGate: Comparative analysis of Quasi-symmetric and staggered inner-milling strategies for deformation control

Istanbul University Researchers Publish Computational Drug-Docking Study in Scientific Reports

 

Istanbul University Researchers Publish Computational Drug-Docking Study in Scientific Reports

Physicists and molecular biophysicists from Istanbul University’s Science Faculty have completed a computational investigation into the peptide compound thymotrinan. Published in Scientific Reports, the study utilized quantum chemical calculations, vibrational spectroscopy, and in silico molecular docking simulations to evaluate the compound’s structural stability, binding affinities, and potential neuroprotective and immunomodulatory properties.

• Source Link: Nature Portfolio / Scientific Reports

Yıldız Technical University Researchers Develop Analytical Method for Favipiravir

 

Yıldız Technical University Researchers Develop Analytical Method for Favipiravir

A research team at Yıldız Technical University's Department of Chemistry and Department of Analytical Chemistry in Istanbul has developed a novel analytical protocol. Detailed in Nature, the technique enables the simultaneous derivatization and preconcentration of favipiravir, improving efficiency in pharmaceutical chemical analysis.

Source: Nature

New Research Highlights Gerhard Kessler's Radio Diary During Istanbul Exile

 

New Research Highlights Gerhard Kessler's Radio Diary During Istanbul Exile

Recent academic publications continue to document the experiences of German exiles in the Middle East during the 20th century. An article published in the OpenEdition Journals by researcher Nazan Maksudyan specifically examines the radio diary of Gerhard Kessler (1883–1963) during his period of exile in Istanbul. The academic paper delves into themes of isolation, mediation, and the concept of an "audible refuge," contributing valuable insights to the historical fields of German exile biographies and transnational migration studies.

Source Link: https://journals.openedition.org/diasporas/19083

Istanbul Medipol University Contributes to Comparative AI Health Study

 

Istanbul Medipol University Contributes to Comparative AI Health Study

Researchers from the Social Pediatrics Department at Istanbul Medipol University have contributed to a comprehensive study evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence in pediatric healthcare. The study, published in scientific journals, conducted a comparative analysis of major Large Language Models (LLMs)—including ChatGPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Grok-4, and DeepSeek-V2—to test their reliability and readability when dispensing pediatric health advice.

The research assessed how these AI platforms responded to real-world, caregiver-style prompts. The findings revealed that while current LLMs can provide moderately useful health information and avoid overtly unsafe advice, they struggle to meet standard health-literacy targets. Responses often fluctuated between being highly reliable but too complex for average readers (e.g., college-level reading requirements) or highly readable but lacking structural rigor, highlighting the need for refinement before AI can be safely used for routine patient education.

Source: Nature / ResearchGate

Istanbul University Researchers Contribute to Nanofiber Stabilization Study

 

Istanbul University Researchers Contribute to Nanofiber Stabilization Study

Scientific researchers from the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Istanbul University's Faculty of Pharmacy have contributed to a newly published study in the journal Nature. The research, authored by scientists including Sümeyra Ayan, focuses on the stabilization processes of Niaouli essential oil-loaded gelatin nanofibers, marking a continuing contribution to pharmaceutical chemistry from Turkish academic institutions.

Source:

• Stabilization of Niaouli essential oil-loaded gelatin nanofibers (Nature)