Use of meta-heuristic algorithms in analysis of structures is much more recent than their use in design of structures. Effectively, while design optimization makes use of genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, swarm ...

The kind of energy that buildings need changes, like heating energy, cooling energy, electrical energy, and thermal energy for hot top water. Usually, the processes or systems that produce thermal energy emit pollutants ...

Developments in technology and economy give people more time and opportunities to participate in recreation and entertainment activities (Akgül et al., 2018). With these developments, people have more free time ...

Liberalization policies began to be implemented around the world after 1980, and countries’ economies were rapidly affected by these policies. Consequently the concept of openness became increasingly important in terms ...

Solar energy is thought as the main source of all energy sources in the world, and it can be used in many applications like agricultural areas, heating-cooling or electricity production directly or indirectly. Greenhousing ...

The relationship between public expenditures, one of the most important tools of fiscal policy implemented by governments, and GDP (gross domestic product) is very important for the decisions of policymakers. In this ...