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  • A dynamic simulation model for insulin resistance and type II diabetes in the context of obesity 
    Can, Melike Hazal. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Type 2 diabetes, is a frequently seen endocrinological disease leading to other serious health problems such as heart disease and kidney dysfunction that may eventually lead to a premature death. Insulin resistance is seen ...
  • Control heuristics for the soft landing problem 
    Tanyolaç, Togay. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In this thesis, we first construct a basic model representing the soft landing problem. The aim of the modeling effort is to transparently represent the process of landing a spacecraft on the surface of a celestial body. ...
  • An integrated approach to innovative product development using fuzzy logic, kano model and quality function deployment 
    Çalışoğlu, Çiğdem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In today’s competitive market, customer satisfaction is a key factor for the success of the companies. Quality fucntion depolyment (QFD) is a customer oriented approach that translates customer requirements into suitable ...
  • Solving integrated berth allocation and crane assignment problem using a tabu search metaheuristic 
    Şuvak, Zeynep. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    The volume of container transportation and the throughput rate at terminals has been increased vastly in recent years. Container terminal operators have to utilize their limited resources efficiently in order to cope with ...
  • Analysis of a supply chain with forecast evolution and supply disruption 
    Erbilgin, Hilmi. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this thesis, we analyze two supply chain models. In the first model, we develop a centralized supply chain consisting one warehouse and two retailers. The aim of this model is to find the total optimal order quantity ...
  • Integrated, pattern-oriented behavior analysis and testing software (BATS) for system dynamics models 
    Sücüllü, Can. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Analysis of model behavior is mainly conducted in a pattern-based manner in system dynamics (SD) methodology. In pattern-based evaluation of model outputs, similarity of the overall behavior pattern (e.g. growth-and-decline, ...
  • A regional demand forecasting study for transportation fuels in Turkey 
    Atalay, Özlem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Fuel demand in transportation sector has received considerable attention for the last decades. Population growth and economic development in the past few decades have caused a growing demand for fuel in transportation ...
  • Operating room scheduling with uncertain surgery durations 
    Khaniyev, Taghi. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this thesis, we consider the day-to-day scheduling problem of a single hospital operating room (OR). We assume that the number and the characteristics of the surgeries to be scheduled for the next day are known in ...
  • Event and clock based representations of time in mathematical optimization 
    Sürer, Özge. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Time representation is one of the most important issues in mathematical optimization in terms of computational time and e ciency. The discrete time formulation requires large number of binary variables which a ects the ...
  • Stochastic programming based sales operations planning in television manufacturing industry 
    Kalay, Serkan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Planning in TV manufacturing industry contains significant risks originating from rapid changing technology and high demand volatility. Within this scope, S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) can be an enriching method for ...
  • Risk quantifcation of mixed portfolios containing bonds and stocks 
    Ceviz, Emre. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this study, we design a method to quantify the expected return and risk of mixed portfolios containing bonds and stocks using the historical data and expert opinion about the future changes in the market. Vasicek model ...
  • Modeling the feedback dynamics between poverty and education opportunity 
    Bacaksızlar, Nazmiye Gizem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Poverty is a persistent problem for most countries, including the United States, the EU countries and Turkey. This study is about the “vicious circle of poverty” among the working poor in Turkey, which has been considered ...
  • Decision making implications for a selected echelon in the beer game 
    Edalı, Mert. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The beer production-distribution game, in short “The Beer Game”, is essentially a board game and it simulates a four echelon supply chain consisting of a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, and factory. During the game, ...
  • Effects of pricing and fleet structure on the airline fleet assignment problem 
    Kalafatoğlu, Yasemin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The fleet assignment problem constitutes a significant part of airline costs, given that flight operating costs are directly related to it and the fleeting decision affects passenger revenues. The basic fleet assignment ...
  • Analyzing electric vehicle diffusion scenarios for Istanbul 
    Turan, Özlem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this study, a dynamic simulation model for electric vehicle (EV) diffusion is constructed. The objective of this work is to investigate two main questions; what are the plausible diffusion patterns of electric vehicles ...
  • Modeling the dynamics of intergroup processes under social pressures of majority 
    Uğur, Dolunay. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this thesis, an integrated framework of individual and group based explanations of social influence is constructed. Having that integrated framework as its basis, a system dynamics model is built to depict major qualitative ...
  • Generating servicizing strategies for sustainable supply chains 
    Yaman, Hande Gizem. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    As a result of technological developments, life-cycles of products have significantly decreased in industrialized countries resulting in a vast increase in waste and a decrease in natural resources. Consequently, various ...
  • Facility layout problem under uncertainty 
    Şahinkoç, Hayrullah Mert. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The facility layout problem has usually been treated as a deterministic problem and uncertainty regarding the problem parameters has seldom been addressed. In this study, the aim is to investigate di erent ways of dealing ...
  • Pricing in service systems with strategic customers 
    Yıldız, Zeynep Gökçe. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    In this thesis, we examine the pricing decision process in service systems with strategic customers. We present three systems throughout the study. In the rst system, priority classes are o ered to the customers and price ...
  • Optimal commodity procurement with imperfect delivery 
    Çetin, Elif. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    For a number of commodity markets, including many agricultural and energy products, a typical problem faced by decision makers is to determine the optimal spot and forward contracting quantities when both the product demand ...

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