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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    GaN thin film deposition on glass and PET substrates by thermionic vacuum arc (TVA)

    Pat, Suat; Korkmaz, Şadan; Özen, Soner; Şenay, Volkan

    In this paper, GaN thin film production was realized by thermionic vacuum arc (TVA), a plasma deposition technique, for the first time. We present a new deposition mechanism for GaN thin films with a very short production time. Microstructure properties of samples were analyzed by X-ray diffractometry. The peak at 2θ = 72.88° corresponding to GaN (0004) was detected in XRD spectra. The surface morphology of the deposited GaN films was analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The surface properties of the produced samples are quite different. The average roughness values were determined to be 0.48 nm for GaN/PET and 1.17 nm for GaN/glass. The optical properties (i.e., refractive index and reflection) were determined using an interferometer. Moreover, the obtained optical data were compared with bulk GaN materials. The refractive indexes were measured as 2.2, 3,0 and 2,5 for the GaN/glass, GaN/PET and bulk GaN, respectively. The transparencies of the different GaN-coated substrates are nearly the same. The obtained band gap values were measured in the energy range of 3.3-3.5 eV. TVA is a novel non-reactive plasma technique for the generation of metal organic thin films. The main advantage of this method is its fast deposition rate without any loss in the quality of the films.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Circassian cheese by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection

    Gul, Osman; Dervisoglu, Muhammet; Mortas, Mustafa; Aydemir, Oguz; Ilhan, Eda; Aksehir, Kubra

    Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in traditional/industrial smoked and unsmoked Circassian cheeses available in Turkish markets were analysed using solid-phase extraction, followed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection. Mean levels of a total of 9 PAHs in smoked traditional and industrial Circassian cheeses were 19.6 and 6.73μgkg-1, while levels in unsmoked traditional and industrial cheeses were 0.77 and 0.49μgkg-1, respectively. The dominant individual PAHs found were naphthalene and acenaphthene. Benzo[a]pyrene, a marker compound representing carcinogenic PAHs, was found in 90% and 30% of traditional smoked and unsmoked Circassian cheeses, 52% and 24% of industrial smoked and unsmoked cheeses, respectively. Correlation statistical analysis showed that benzo[a]pyrene was a good marker for total 9 PAHs in Circassian cheese samples (rB[a]P/sum of 9 PAHs=0.816, p<0.01) as well as the best marker for 5 carcinogenic PAHs (rB[a]P/carcinogenic PAHs=0.904, p<0.01). Risk assessment conducted using daily intakes of sum of 9 PAH levels found in both traditional and industrial smoked Circassian cheese samples showed high risk compared with unsmoked cheeses.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    Optimum design of steel frames with semi-rigid connections and composite beams

    Artar, Musa; Daloʇlu, Ayşe T.

    In this paper, an optimization process using Genetic Algorithm (GA) that mimics biological processes is presented for optimum design of planar frames with semi-rigid connections by selecting suitable standard sections from a specified list taken from American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The stress constraints as indicated in AISC-LRFD (American Institute of Steel Construction - Load and Resistance Factor Design), maximum lateral displacement constraints and geometric constraints are considered for optimum design. Two different planar frames with semi-rigid connections taken from the literature are carried out first without considering concrete slab effects in finite element analyses and the results are compared with the ones available in literature. The same optimization procedures are then repeated for full and semi rigid planar frames with composite (steel and concrete) beams. A program is developed in MATLAB for all optimization procedures. Results obtained from this study proved that consideration of the contribution of the concrete on the behavior of the floor beams provides lighter planar frames.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Some physical properties of the SiGe thin film coatings by thermionic vacuum arc (TVA)

    Özen, Soner; Pat, Suat; Şenay, Volkan; Korkmaz, Şadan; Geçici, Birol

    SiGe thin films were deposited on glass and PET substrate by the thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) method for the first time. TVA is an anodic plasma generator which works in high vacuum conditions. Highly pure and quality films can be deposited on different substrates by means of this method. In order to characterize the produced films, X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX), optical tensiometer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer and spectroscopic ellipsometer (SE) devices were used. The obtained XRD peaks at 47° and 75° are described to the reflections of (220) and (331) planes of Ge or Si. According to the measurement results, substrates materials are affect the surface and optical properties of the deposited SiGe layers. SiGe coated samples with low optical band gaps exhibit low transparency and high absorption. The structures are homogenous and less rough.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Spectral features, electric properties, NBO analysis and reactivity descriptors of 2-(2-Benzothiazolylthio)-Ethanol: Combined experimental and DFT studies

    Srivastava, Ruchi; Sinha, L.; Karabacak, M.; Prasad, O.; Pathak, S.K.; Asiri, A.M.; Cinar, M.

    (Chemical Equation Presented). Quantum chemical calculations of ground state energy, geometrical structure and vibrational wavenumbers, nuclear magnetic behaviors, electronic absorption spectra along with the nonlinear optical properties of 2-(2-benzothiazolylthio)-ethanol (BTZTE) were carried out using density functional (DFT/B3LYP) method with 6-311++G(d,p) as basis set. The FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra were measuredinthe condensed state. The fundamental vibrational wavenumbers as well as their intensities were calculated, and a good correlation between experimental and scaled calculated wavenumbers was accomplished. The electric dipole moment, polarizability and the first hyperpolarizability values of the BTZTE were calculated at the same level of theory and basis set. The results show that the BTZTE molecule possesses nonlinear optical (NLO) behavior with non-zero values. Stability of the molecule arising from hyper-conjugative interactions and charge delocalization was analyzed using natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis. UV spectrum of the studied molecule was recorded in the region 200-500 nm and the electronic properties were predicted by time-dependent DFT approach. The calculated transition energies are in good concurrency with the experimental data. 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) chemical shifts of the title molecule were calculated by the gauge independent atomic orbital (GIAO) method and compared with experimental results. The thermodynamic properties of the studied compound at different temperatures were calculated. Global and local reactivity descriptors were computed to predict reactivity and reactive sites on the molecule.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Thermal loop test to determine structural changes and thermal stability of creamed honey: Rheological characterization

    Karasu, Salih; Toker, Omer Said; Yilmaz, Mustafa Tahsin; Karaman, Safa; Dertli, Enes

    This study was the first attempt to understand if thermal stability of any food product during storage could be determined. In this respect, a novel method, namely, the thermal loop test was used to determine structural changes and thermal stability of creamed honey in this study. The novelty of this method was that thermal stability of a product is tested within a number of thermal cycles over a determined range of temperature. Creamed honey was characterized in terms of physicochemical, thermomechanical and rheological properties. It showed non-Newtonian thixotropic behavior at all temperature levels (10, 25 and 40 °C). Time-dependent flow behavior was successfully defined by Weltman and second order structural models. Hysteresis loop area depended on temperature and decreased with increase in temperature. Creamed honey had liquid-like structure, showing that it had more pronounced viscous nature than elastic nature (G″ > G′). Temperature sweep tests were conducted to determine temperature dependency of η50, G′ and G″ values using Arrhenius equation. These test results confirmed the thermal stability test results, revealing that thermal loop test can be an accurate method to determine thermal stability of similar food products, as a new information. Relative structural index value (Δ) increased with number of thermal loop, suggesting that creamed honey had low thermal stability and showed a great structural change by the thermal stress applied between 5 °C and 50 °C. These results suggest that crystallized honey be abstained from large temperature fluctuations to avoid from irreversible changes in rheological characters; thus, to maintain spreadability.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ4
    New data on the genus Axonopsis Piersig, 1893 (Acari: Hydrachnidia, Aturidae) in Turkey

    Esen, Yunus; Kaya, Yücel; Erman, Orhan

    New records of the water mites of the genus Axonopsis Piersig, 1893 (Acari: Hydrachnidia, Aturidae) from Siirt Province, Turkey, are presented in this paper. Two subgenera and three species are newly recorded to the Turkish fauna, i.e. Axonopsis (Axonopsis) complanata (Müller, 1776), A. (Brachypodopsis) guadarramensis Valdecasas, 1981 and A. (Brachypodopsis) inferorum Motaş & Tanasachi, 1947. In addition, two previously reported species from Turkey, A. (Hexaxonopsis) serrata Walter, 1928 and A. (Navinaxonopsis) persica Pešić, 2004 are also found in Siirt Province.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Biodiversity and Landscape Use of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) in the Coruh Valley of Turkey; [Sanddorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) im Coruh-Tal (Türkei): Biologische Vielfalt und Landschaftsnutzung]

    Sezen, Isik; Ercisli, Sezai; Cakir, Ozlem; Koc, Aysen; Temim, Elma; Hadziabulic, Alisa

    The Sea buckthorn, one of the most important wild edible fruits widely grown in Northeastern part of Turkey, is characterized by resistance to hard environmental conditions and looks spectacular, especially in autumn and winter when it is decorated with orange berries. Climatic conditions in Northern Anatolia are suitable for the growing of the Sea buckthorn, which can be encountered in various dry areas as well as by riversides. Local people traditionally processed or preserved sea buckthorn fruits (berries). The decorative sea buckthorn shrubs/trees and berries are an important element of natural landscape in Northeastern Anatolia. The aim of the study was to define the biodiversity among trees/shrubs, berries and leaves of the Sea buckthorn accessions based on morphological and biochemical data. Results showed a high diversity among accessions in terms of plant, leaf and berry characteristics. Berry diameter, length and 100 berry weight ranged from 5.48 to 7.18 mm; 6.64 to 9.14 mm and 15 to 26 g, respectively. A wide variability of berry skin colour was observed to be yellow, light yellow, dark yellow, yellow orange, orange and dark orange. The anthocyanin content varied from 7 to 38 mg/l berry juice.

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  • BildiriYalnız künye2015
    Evaluation of electromagnetic interference emitted from compact fluorescent lamps according to CISPR-15

    Kocakusak, A.; Cakir, M.; Yalcin, S.; Ozen, S.; Helhel, S.

    In this study, Electromagnetic interference (EMI) emitted by the compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) having biggest pie in the market has been investigated according to CISPR-15. Emissions of CFLs vary depending on trademark, since some cannot provide the requirements of CISPR-15 standards such that they act as contaminants in the electric supply system. Conducted analysis considering the limits of CISPR-15 at 150-500 kHz frequency brings out that the effect of CFL produced by Company A at 181.298 kHz is 83.94 dBμV, whereas the effect of CFL produced by Company D at 173.593kHz frequency is 49,92dBμV, respectively. Obtained results are out of CISPR-15 limits of 66-56 dBμV.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    AlGaAs film growth using thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) and determination of its physical properties

    Özen, Soner; Şenay, Volkan; Pat, Suat; Korkmaz, Şadan

    In this research, an AlGaAs film was deposited on a microscope slide by means of the thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) technique which is a novel plasma production technique. AlGaAs structures were grown by this deposition technique for the first time and this process occurred in a very short period of time. In order to characterize the produced film, nano-structural, nano-mechanical, optical, and surface properties were determined by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and interferometer. According to the results of the measurements, the mean thickness value of the produced film was obtained as 1.8 μm. The band gap value was determined as 2eV from the Kubelka-Munk plot. The refractive index value was obtained as approximately 3.4. Hardness value was determined as 2 GPa from the Oliver-Pharr method. All these values are consistent with the reported values in the literature for the AlGaAs films produced by different methods. TVA technique appeared as a suitable and promising technique for the production of AlGaAs films.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Reference-Plane-Invariant Effective Thickness and Electromagnetic Property Determination of Isotropic Metamaterials Involving Boundary Effects

    Hasar, Ugur Cem; Barroso, Joaquim José; Buldu, Gul; Bute, Musa; Kaya, Yunus; Karacali, Tevhit; Ertugrul, Mehmet

    It is well recognized that near-field effects become dominant when the metamaterial (MM) is in resonance. In addition, any inaccurate information of the location of reference planes, and the effective length can seriously affect the accuracy of retrieved electromagnetic properties of MMs. By considering all these issues, in this research paper, we propose a retrieval method for reference-plane invariant and thickness-independent determination of electromagnetic parameters of MM slabs involving boundary effects. Our method first accomplishes determination of effective length of MMs and calibration-plane factors using scattering parameter measurements, aside the resonance region, of two identical MMs with different lengths. Our method then incorporates near-field effects in accurate retrieval of electromagnetic properties of MMs. The method is verified by scattering parameters simulated for a homogeneous conventional material and a weakly or negligibly coupled inhomogeneous MM slab made by two metallic concentric split-ring-resonators. Consequences of an inaccurate information of reference-plane transformation factors and the value of effective lengths and of noninclusion of near field effects on the retrieved electromagnetic properties are thoroughly discussed by way of few examples to substantiate the accuracy of the proposed method.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Effect of equal-channel angular pressing on room temperature superplasticity of quasi-single phase Zn-0.3Al alloy

    Demirtas, M.; Purcek, G.; Yanar, H.; Zhang, Z.J.; Zhang, Z.F.

    Quasi-single phase (dilute) Zn-0.3Al alloy was subjected to severe plastic deformation via equal-channel angular extrusion/pressing (ECAE/P), and the effects of ECAP on its room temperature (RT) and high strain rate (HSR) superplasticity and deformation mechanism were investigated. Multi-pass ECAP may refine the coarse-grained microstructure into the fine grained (FG) one. The grain size of Zn-matrix phase decreased down to 2.0m after ECAP. Many spherical Al-rich precipitates decomposed and homogeneously distributed inside the matrix phase. They are ultrafine grained (UFG) α-particles with the grain sizes ranging from 50nm to ~200nm. This special microstructure having FG and UFG micro-constituents brought about an improvement in RT superplasticity even at HSRs. While multi-pass ECAP decreased flow stress of the alloy, its elongation to failure increased substantially depending on the initial strain rates. The maximum elongation was 1000% at a low strain rate of 10-4s-1, and 350% elongation was achieved at a high strain rate of 10-2s-1. Grain boundary sliding (GBS) was found to be the main deformation mechanism in region-II as the optimum superplastic region.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Determination of antigenotoxic effects of four lichen species by using human lymphocytes

    Anar, Mustafa; Asian, Ali; Ceker, Selcuk; Kizil, Hamit Emre; Alpsoy, Lokman; Agar, Guleray

    In this study, the geno-toxic and antigeno-toxic properties of the total extracts of four lichen species were investigated by using human lymphocytes. We obtained total extracts from R farinacea, X. parietina, U. articulataand U. filipendula lichen species. The results of our studies showed that 5 μM concentrations of AFB1 changed the frequencies of micronucleus (MN) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, as well as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities. When 5,10 and 20 μg/ml concentrations of total extract were added to AFB1, the frequencies of MN and MDA levels were decreased, and SOD, GSH and GPx levels were increased. Consequently, our findings show that four lichen total extracts have strong antigenotoxic properties against aflatoxin Bi.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    Simple time-saving method for iron determination based on fluorescence quenching of an azaflavanon-3-ol compound

    Başoʇlu, Aysel; Tosun, Gonca; Ocak, Miraç; Alp, Hakan; Yayli, Nurettin; Ocak, Ümmühan

    A simple and time-saving spectrofluorometric method developed using an azaflavanon-3-ol compound was used for the determination of iron in various food samples. Nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide were used for digestion of samples in a closed microwave system. The method was validated by analyzing two certified reference materials (CRM-SA-C Sandy Soil C and Mixed Polish Herbs INCT-MPH-2). Measurements were carried out using a modified standard addition method. The standard addition graph was linear until 21.6 mg/L in the determination of iron(III). Detection and quantification limits were 0.81 and 2.4 mg/L, respectively. Satisfactory accuracy was obtained for spinach, dill, mint, purslane, rocket, red lentils, dry beans, and two iron medicinal tablets. High recoveries were found for streamwater samples fortified at three different concentrations. The method is simple, time-saving, cost-effective, and suitable for the determination of the iron content of foods.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    Structure'activity relationships and quantitative structure'activity relationships modeling of some 3-(aryl)-N-(aryl)-1,2,4-Oxadiazol-5-Amine derivatives as anti-proliferative agents

    Belaidi, Salah; Kerassa, Aicha; Lanez, Touhami; Cinar, Mehmet

    Quantitative structure activity relationship studies were performed on a series of 3-(aryl)-N-(aryl)- 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-amines as anti-proliferative agents, multiple linear regression analysis was performed to derive quantitative structure activity relationship models which were further evaluated internally for the prediction of activity. The developed models were cross-validated by the 'leave one out' technique as well as by the calculation of statistical parameters. The best QSAR model i.e., model-2 (R2 = 0 906, Fischer's test value F = 12066) has acceptable statistical quality and predictive potential as indicated by the value of cross validated squared correlation coefficient (q2 = 0 907). The present investigation indicates the importance of the quantum chemical descriptors, constitutional descriptors and hydrophobicity to study the anti-proliferative activity.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    The effect of concept cartoons to academic achievement in instruction on the topics of divisibility

    Kaplan, Abdullah; Öztürk, Mesut

    The purpose of this study was compared to the effect of academic achievement of concept cartoons and activity based instruction in instruction on the topics of divisibility rules and prime number. The matching- only design, which is quasi experimental design, is used in this study. It is applied sixth grade (N=42) students at a middle school in Gümüşhane in autumn term in academic year 2012- 2013. Different two groups participate for this study. One of the groups is selected control group, which is used activity based teaching, and another group is experimental group, which is used instruction by concept cartoon. SPSS 16.0 packet program is used in the analysis of the data in this study. The first the test of the normality, within pretest and posttest, is applied and was founded that the data is suitable the normality. Then t- test is applied between pretest data for reveal whether different significant or not. ANCOVA is applied covariate pretest results to post test data. The study reveal that there was a significant difference in academic achievement between those students taught with the two methods in favor of concept cartoon which means those students taught by concept cartoon performed better than those taught with activity based instruction. The finding also shows that concept cartoon method is an effective method of teaching topics of divisibility rules and prime numbers.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Optical and surface properties of LiFePO4 thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

    Volkan, Şenay; Özen, Soner; Pat, Suat; Korkmaz, Şadan

    LiFePO4 thin films with thickness values of 65 nm and 70 nm were deposited onto glass substrates by RF magnetron sputtering, using a LiFePO4 target in the argon atmosphere. A comprehensive study of the optical properties was performed and the dispersions of the constants were determined. The transmittance and absorbance spectra were measured in the wavelength range of 400-1000 nm. The films showed optical transmittance over 90% in the visible range. The optical band gap value of the films was evaluated as 3 eV. The refractive index value of the films is 1.63 at λ = 550 nm. AFM micrographs indicate smooth surface with low values ofroot mean square roughness. Contact angle measurements of several testing liquids were used to characterize each sample in terms of wettability. The films are hydrophilic as observed from contact angle measurements. The surface free energy of the film surfaces and their components (dispersive and polar) were calculated from the contact angle data using the different theories available in the literature.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ2
    Analytical solution of a contact problem and comparison with the results from FEM

    Öner, Erdal; Yaylaci, Murat; Birinci, Ahmet

    This paper presents a comparative study of analytical method and finite element method (FEM) for analysis of a continuous contact problem. The problem consists of two elastic layers loaded by means of a rigid circular punch and resting on semi-infinite plane. It is assumed that all surfaces are frictionless and only compressive normal tractions can be transmitted through the contact areas. Firstly, analytical solution of the problem is obtained by using theory of elasticity and integral transform techniques. Then, finite element model of the problem is constituted using ANSYS software and the two dimensional analysis of the problem is carried out. The contact stresses under rigid circular punch, the contact areas, normal stresses along the axis of symmetry are obtained for both solutions. The results show that contact stresses and the normal stresses obtained from finite element method (FEM) provide boundary conditions of the problem as well as analytical results. Also, the contact areas obtained from finite element method are very close to results obtained from analytical method; disagree by 0.03-1.61%. Finally, it can be said that there is a good agreement between two methods.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2015Scopus SJRQ1
    A novel approach based on DEMATEL method and patent citation analysis for prioritizing a portfolio of investment projects

    Altuntas, Serkan; Dereli, Türkay

    The aim of this article is to propose a novel approach based on a method called Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and patent citation analysis for prioritizing the portfolio of investment projects. The proposed approach reflects the government's perspective and takes into account two important prioritization criteria. They are: (i) the decreasing rate of foreign trade deficits in the country and (ii) the potential to attract new investments which are not considered in the literature before. A case study from Turkey is presented to demonstrate the benefits of the proposed approach. The findings show that the proposed approach can be used easily and efficiently to prioritize investment projects among available project proposals.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2014
    Biyokütle enerjisi potansiyeli ve ekonomik etkileri: TRA1 Bölgesi üzerine bir saha araştırması

    Yaprakli, Sevda; Bayramoglu, Turgut

    Bu çalışmanın amacı TRA1 Bölgesi’nde (Erzurum-Erzincan-Bayburt) Biyokütle Enerjisi (BE) potansiyelini ve ekonomik etkilerini tespit etmektir. Bu amaçla 2013 yılı için TRA1 Bölgesi’nde 952 anket formu kullanılarak bir saha araştırması yapılmış ve elde edilen veriler istatistiki analizlere tabi tutulmuştur. Analiz sonuçlarına göre TRA1 Bölgesi’nde hayvansal ve bitkisel kaynaklı toplam ekonomik BE potansiyeli 4,778 Ton Eşdeğeri Petrol-TEP’tir. BE’nin % 56’sı Erzurum’da, % 27,2’si Erzincan’da ve % 16,8’i Bayburt’ta üretilebilecek düzeydedir. Ayrıca TRA1 Bölgesi’nde BE üretiminin yerel ekonomi üzerindeki en önemli üç etkisinin; ilave gelir artışı, istihdam artışı ve toprak verimliliğinin artması şeklinde olacağı belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, TRA1 Bölgesi’nde BE potansiyelinin varolduğu ve bu potansiyele uygun BE üretiminin yerel ekonomiye olumlu katkıda bulunacağı tespit edilmiştir.