Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü: Recent submissions

  • Resilient distributed algorithms for solving linear algebraic equations in faulty networks 
    Çiftçi, Oğuzhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Various methods have been developed to solve linear algebraic equations distributively over multi-agent networks. Most studies consider that all agents are trustworthy and utilize all the received data from their neighbors ...
  • An iterative approach to keyword search in sign language 
    Yeşilbursa, Mansur. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Sign languages are the main medium of communication for the Deaf. However, insufficient retrieval tools for sign languages restrict the Deaf’s access to information. To address this issue, we tackle the problem of keyword ...
  • Using machine learning to improve automated test generation 
    Köroğlu, Yavuz. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Underestimating the value of software testing had catastrophic results in recent history. Automated Test Generation (ATG) is an approach that aims to minimize the manual effort required for testing. This thesis aims to ...
  • Algorithms for learning from online human behavior and human interaction with learning algorithms 
    Çapan, Gökhan. (Thesis (Ph.D.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In modern digital systems, algorithms that deliver personalized content shape the user experience and affect user satisfaction, hence long-term engagement with the system. What the system presents also influences the parties ...
  • Unsupervised 
    Başaran, Osman Tugay. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Stress is one of the most important problems of today. Although it seems to be a part of modern human life, it is known to cause serious health problems. Many researchers from different disciplines have been working on ...
  • Robustness and resilience of deep neural networks 
    Buldu, Abdullah Murat. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Deep Neural Networks (DNN) are used extensively to solve challenging problems in computer vision, natural language processing, and speech recognition. However, recent studies such as adversarial attacks show that high ...
  • Generating goal models from user stories 
    Güneş, Tuğçe. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Natural language (NL) is used to express stakeholder requirements since it requires less time and energy. There are several ways to collect requirements, and user stories are an example of a semi-structured format. They ...
  • A comparative evaluation of machine learning algorithms for statistical downscaling of monthly mean temperature data over European region 
    Eser, Günay. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Climate change is the most vital environmental change that has already started to affect many ecosystems. It is caused by greenhouse gas emissions which are increasing since the pre- industrial era, and populated areas ...
  • Bidirectional scheduling for Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE (802.11ax) networks 
    Dilmaç, Abdurrahman. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In recent years, Wi-Fi, along with Broadband Wireless, has been at the center of wireless communication. End-users owning laptops, tablets, and mobile phones enjoyed connected mobility. This massive adaptation brought more ...
  • Achieving ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) in next-generation cellular networks with programmable data planes 
    Gökarslan, Kerim. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Recent advancements in wireless technologies towards the next- generation cellular networks have brought a new era that made it possible to apply cellular technology on traditionally-wired networks with tighter requirements, ...
  • Source localization for molecular communication via diffusion 
    Yetimoğlu, Oğuzhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Molecular communication is a type of communication that provides communication in mediums such as underwater, where traditional communication paradigms are insufficient, and in which information is carried by molecules in ...
  • Design of a social robot and safe social navigation with deep reinforcement learning 
    Bektaş, Kemal. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    This thesis is concerned with the design and development of a social robot that can navigate around in a socially compliant manner. The importance of this problem is due to the growing demand of using robots in human-populated ...
  • Personalized product recommendation on second hand platforms 
    Yarar, Ramazan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    With the advent of online marketplaces which millions of people worldwide visit and make purchase every second, the shopping experience and competition between these platforms have been significantly changed and recommendation ...
  • The investigation of informal reasoning in proximal and distal contexts of socio-scientific issues 
    Özdemir, Özlem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The purpose of this study is to investigate pre-service science teachers (PSTs) informal reasoning, the factors considered by PSTs and the utilization of the nature of science (NOS) understanding in two contexts of ...
  • Describing secondary school mentor teachers' mentoring conceptions and motivations in preservice teacher education 
    Şahin, Arife. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The main purpose of this study is to describe secondary school (5th – 12th grade) mentor teachers’ mentoring conceptions and motivations. It is also aimed to examine relationship between mentoring conceptions and motivations. ...
  • Preservice mathematics teachers’ promotion of self-regulated (PSRL) in time : a mixed-method study 
    Cihangir, Meryem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    These two-phased mixed method quasi-experimental study was conducted to investigate preservice mathematics teachers’ promotion of self-regulated learning (PSRL) with respect to time through participation in a self-regulated ...
  • Investigating mathematics teacher educators’ specialised knowledge for teaching geometric transformations 
    Balcı, Hüsniye Aybüke. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    In this study, three mathematics teacher educators’(MTEs) specialised knowl edge for geometric transformations was explored. In this regard, MTEs’ mathematical knowledge about geometric transformations including the ...
  • Exploring preservice science teachers’ progression on designing simulation-enhanced inquiry-based lesson for asynchronous learning environments 
    Özergun, Ilgım. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The aim of this study was to explore preservice science teachers’ progression on designing simulation-enhanced inquiry-based lesson for asynchronous learning environments. A module entitled Simulation-enhanced Inquiry-based ...
  • The inclusion of the nature of science in Turkish science curriculum 
    Kurt, Gözde. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The Reconceptualized Family Resemblance Approach to Nature of Science (RFN) is a comprehensive approach that consists of the cognitive-epistemic and social institutional systems of science (Erduran & Dagher, 2014a; Kaya ...
  • Investigating preservice teachers' content knowledge on multiplication and division 
    Karyağdı, Banu. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The aim of the current study was to investigate preservice teachers’ content knowledge on multiplication and division. The study was conducted in five universities in Turkey, during the Spring semester of 2021-2022 ...