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📣 The İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi İTÜ Maden Fakültesi and TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway & EIT RawMaterials “Inter-Regional Center” collaboration is preparing to host the III. Industry-Academia-Student Meetings on October 22-23, 2024, in Istanbul. This event, organized in partnership with TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway & EIT RawMaterials Inter-Regional Center, aims to bring together key players from the mining industry to discuss innovative and sustainability-focused solutions that will shape the future of the sector. 🔗 The event is a key initiative under the TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway & EIT RawMaterials Inter-Regional Center collaboration, which focuses on managing critical raw materials from Türkiye and Central Asia sustainably and integrating green energy and circular economy practices into the mining industry. This strategic partnership aims to foster the efficient use of resources, labor, and technology transfer while promoting sustainability in mining. The Inter-Regional Center will serve as a platform to revolutionize the sector by aligning its projects with global #ESG standards. 📌 One of the major highlights of the event will be the #ResponsibleMining Panel, which will discuss innovative approaches that prioritize environmental sustainability and social responsibility in mining operations. 🖇️ This event will be the largest and most comprehensive gathering of its kind in the mining sector in Türkiye. It will bring together students, industry leaders, academics, and future professionals to foster knowledge exchange and cooperation. Companies such as Koza Altın, Eti Bakır, Tüprag, Istanbul Gold Refinery, and other major firms will participate as sponsors, further highlighting the significance of the event. 🧮 A key theme of the event is the critical role of #multistakeholder engagement in shaping the future of the mining sector. Central to this collaboration is the #education and #training of #youngprofessionals, which stands as one of the core pillars of the TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway & EIT RawMaterials partnership. By fostering a new generation of skilled engineers and experts, the event aims to provide young minds with the tools and knowledge necessary to lead the mining sector into a sustainable and technologically advanced future. The involvement of students, companies and professionals in these discussions ensures that they are prepared to meet the evolving demands of the industry while embedding environmental stewardship and social responsibility into mining practices. 🛠️ The İTÜ Maden Fakültesi, founded in 1953, is the leading institution for mining engineering education in Türkiye, with global recognition for its innovative research, technological advancements, and sustainable solutions. The faculty has played a pivotal role in shaping developments in the mining industry and is well-regarded for its contributions to both national and international engineering and scientific fields.

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On behalf of TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway : Thank you, Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ahmet Berat Çonkar, MBA for your visionary message and support. Your emphasis on Türkiye’s pivotal role in the global energy transition and its commitment to sustainable mining practices aligns perfectly with Tethys' mission. As Türkiye strengthens its position through key initiatives such as its recent membership in the “#MineralsSecurityPartnership (#MSP)” we are unlocking new potential, especially in critical raw materials and rare earth elements (#REEs). This partnership will further enhance Türkiye's capacity to meet global demand for these essential minerals, driving innovation and sustainability in mining practices. The newly established EIT RawMaterials Inter-Regional Centre in Istanbul will serve as a vital hub in bridging Türkiye's critical raw materials sector with Europe, reinforcing the EU’s raw materials supply chain diversification strategy. This Centre will play a key role in deepening collaborations with Türkiye, Central Asia, and the EU, facilitating a secure and resilient flow of strategic raw materials to Europe, a cornerstone in the green and digital transitions. At #Tethys, we are proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to capitalize on Türkiye’s vast REE reserves, ensuring its contribution to Europe’s raw materials strategy while fostering a more sustainable and secure future. #EnergyTransition #RareEarthElements #Tethys #MineralsSecurityPartnership #Türkiye #SustainableMining #MiddleCorridor #EITRawMaterials #Innovation #Sustainability #CriticalRawMaterials

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Our latest collaborative effort with Mitat Çelikpala and Onur Isci on "Public Perceptions and Hybrid Influences in Russian-Turkish Relations" has been published. To download the full paper 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBYRHD_E

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Global Transformations and Türkiye, which contains the full paper from us at TUBA conference held on 18-20 April, has been published. You can access it for all chapters and details at https://lnkd.in/dzw_6fV9

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Would you like to talk with your black-box machine-learning model to get actionable insights? Let's look at our last preprint with Şeyma Günönü and Gizem Altun! You can find the full paper at https://lnkd.in/din-TsHK. 🔍 The accuracy and understandability of bank failure prediction models are crucial. While interpretable models like logistic regression are favored for their explainability, complex models such as random forest, support vector machines, and deep learning offer higher predictive performance but lower explainability. These black-box models make it difficult to derive actionable insights. 💡 To address this challenge, we suggest using counterfactual explanations. These explanations demonstrate how changes in input variables can alter the model's output and suggest ways to mitigate bank failure risk. 🛠️ Our research evaluates several counterfactual generation methods, including What-If, Multi-Objective, and Nearest Instance Counterfactual Explanation. We also explore resampling methods like undersampling, oversampling, SMOTE, and the cost-sensitive approach to address data imbalance in bank failure prediction in the US. 📊 Key Findings: Nearest Instance Counterfactual Explanation yields higher-quality counterfactual explanations, especially using the cost-sensitive approach. Multi-Objective and Nearest Instance Counterfactual Explanation methods outperform others regarding validity, proximity, and sparsity metrics. The cost-sensitive approach provides the most desirable counterfactual explanations. 🔑 These findings highlight the variability in the performance of counterfactual generation methods across different balancing strategies and machine learning models. They offer valuable strategies to enhance the utility of black-box bank failure prediction models. Feel free to comment with your feedback! #ExplainableAI #CounterfactualExplanations

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Dive into the remarkable journey of innovation with Cerebrum Tech, as shared by Founder and Forbes Technology Council member Dr. Erdem ERKUL , PhD. Discover his story of pushing boundaries and shaping the future of technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d6FCuNDT #InnovationJourney #EthicalTech #Sustainability #TechInnovation

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Our article on the 2023 Elections in Turkey is out! https://lnkd.in/dGpyhPNz

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It was a pleasure for me, as Deputy Diretor of the Research Centre for Territory, Transports and Environment (CITTA), to participate in a great session: "Electric Mobility, Charging and Electric Road Systems" at the International Road Federation (IRF) World Congress 2024, Istanbul, Türkiye. #IRFWorldCongress #ElectricMobility #PavementEnergyHarvesting

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Within the frame of Horizon-MSCA-2023-Citizens-01-01project, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Semra Mirici- the consortium leader of the Inner Anatolia Region of Türkiye- we are coming together with the prospective researchers of the future.

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Plot of Gene expression matrix in R programming 😉

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Understanding Entropy Through the Lens of Phase Space and Boltzmann’s Theories We focus on the conceptual leap from configuration space to phase space, particularly in the context of Boltzmann’s definition of entropy. While configuration space maps particle positions, it becomes inadequate for dynamic systems where momentum plays a critical role. Phase space, which includes both position and momentum, provides a more comprehensive representation. Entropy measures the number of microstates corresponding to a given macrostate. Phase space naturally complements this by allowing us to track both the positions and momentums of particles. Liouville’s Theorem explains how the volume in phase space remains constant over time, even though the system's entropy increases as it evolves toward equilibrium. While Newtonian laws are reversible, the second law of thermodynamics introduces time asymmetry in large-scale systems. This insightful explanation bridges classical and statistical mechanics, offering a nuanced understanding of how systems evolve and increase in entropy. YouTube Video Link: https://lnkd.in/g_-RVUMM Building on this understanding of entropy through phase space and Boltzmann's theories, we can further explore the profound implications of the second law of thermodynamics and how it defines the arrow of time in physical systems. In contrast to other physical laws, which are time-reversible, the second law of thermodynamics introduces irreversibility by stating that entropy tends to increase in isolated systems. This increase in entropy provides directionality to time—a concept explored deeply in another video, where the focus is on how this law distinguishes itself by explaining the natural progression toward disorder in the universe. Even though microscopic physical laws like Newtonian mechanics are time-symmetric, the second law shows why we observe irreversible processes in macroscopic systems, such as why a shattered egg doesn’t spontaneously reassemble. YouTube Video Link: https://lnkd.in/gmFD78EV The importance of coarse granularity in measuring entropy is also highlighted. As measurement precision improves over time, the definition of entropy may appear subjective, but this has minimal impact on the overall system due to the vast differences between coarse-grained regions in phase space. To further elaborate, real-world thought experiments like Maxwell’s demon—a concept where a hypothetical being reduces the entropy of a system by sorting particles—reinforce that even as technology advances, the second law remains robust. These discussions together create a compelling framework for understanding how entropy evolves, bridging the micro and macro perspectives in systems governed by both classical and statistical mechanics. YouTube Video Link: https://lnkd.in/g2gH_ts7 #Entropy #StatisticalMechanics #PhaseSpace #Thermodynamics

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Check out my Yetkin Gençler Certificate digital certificate issued by Yetkin Gençler via Sertifier! #sertifier #digitalbadge #digitalcertificate #digitalcredentials #todecide #timemanagement #teamwork #stressmanagement #problemsolving #planning #modelingwithexcel #leadership #entrepreneurship #criticalthinking #crisismanagement #competency-baseddevelopment #communicationskills #cvpreparation #awarenessofresponsibility #algorithmicthinking #achievetogether

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My esteemed advisor, Assoc. Prof. Nihan Yıldırım, and I are attending the 1st National Artificial Intelligence Meeting at Kapadokya University’s Factory Campus! The event is organized in partnership with AI TR, the KUIS AI Center, the AI Factory, Istanbul Technical University (ITU), and Kapadokya University. Today, we had the opportunity to dive into many important and timely discussions on the critical role AI plays in both academia and society. Topics such as autonomous systems and robotics, image and video processing, generative AI and language models, perception management and social manipulation were explored in depth. Moreover, we witnessed valuable debates on responsible AI, ethical issues, public policies related to AI, and AI’s place in the world of art. These insightful sessions have provided us with a deeper understanding of the vast and fascinating influence of artificial intelligence, both in the present and the future.

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