
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a performance indicator that quantitatively evaluates the efficiency of equipment in production processes. OEE identifies losses and highlights areas for improvement by combining the equipment's availability, performance, and quality rates. Developed as part of the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) philosophy, this metric is widely used to enhance the effectiveness of manufacturing operations. Components and Calculation of OEE OEE consists of three main
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Söke Cotton is a special variety of cotton cultivated in the Söke district of Aydın Province in western Türkiye. This cotton is particularly renowned for its soft texture, long fibers, and high-quality fabric. The fertile soils of the Söke Plain and the favorable climate enable this cotton variety to thrive at exceptional quality. Why Is It a Special Cotton? Söke Cotton is distinct from other cotton varieties because it is unique to the Söke region. As a result, it is recognized both in Türkiye
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İbrahim Filiz

Humanity has survived for thousands of years by imitating nature. First we augmented our muscle power with machines, then we increased our speed with engines. But at the dawn of the 21st century, the last frontier we dared to imitate is the "soul" and "consciousness". Is it a utopia or an inevitable engineering outcome to one day witness the code we write and the algorithms we optimize awakening? The Threshold of Transition from Algorithm to Experience Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved hi
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Accreditation is the process by which an authorized body evaluates and approves whether an institution, program, or operational module complies with established standards and criteria. This process is voluntary and provides a quality infrastructure that supports the reliability and validity of conformity assessment activities such as testing, inspection, analysis, and certification. Accreditation is a systematic practice designed to ensure the acceptability of conformity assurance documents incl
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Nursena Güller

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the general term for inspection methods used to detect internal or surface flaws in materials or components without compromising the serviceability or structural integrity of the examined structure. These methods enable the identification of defects or discontinuities without causing permanent changes to the tested object. NDT is applied in various sectors including energy, defense, aerospace, automotive, and construction for quality assurance, maintenance, and r
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Project Management, is the discipline of applying the processes, methods, skills, and tools necessary to achieve a project’s objectives. More formally, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project’s requirements. This application encompasses planning, organizing, executing, controlling, and closing processes from the project’s inception to its completion. Project ma
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

STANAG 4671 ("NATO Standardization Agreement 4671") is a technical and operational standard published by NATO that defines requirements for the airworthiness of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 150 kg. Its primary objective is to ensure that military UAVs operate safely, controllably and in compliance with standards both nationally and internationally within airspace. The standard was developed based on the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA
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Quality can be defined as the degree to which a product or service meets specific characteristics, standards, or customer expectations. This definition encompasses both technical competence and perceived value. Quality is not merely a feature of the final product or service but an essential attribute that must be pursued throughout all production and delivery processes. Total Quality, therefore, means extending this perspective to the entire organizational performance. Total Quality Management (
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Şeyma Kanter

Software testing is the comprehensive set of processes conducted to evaluate the quality and functionality of software products. It is performed to verify whether the developed software meets specified requirements and to identify defects (bugs). This process is a crucial step toward enhancing user experience and increasing system reliability. In modern software development life cycles, testing has become an indispensable component. History The origins of software testing date back to the 1940s,
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Hüsnü Umut Okur

The increasing complexity of software systems in today’s world has brought with it expectations for high quality, security, and user satisfaction. To meet these expectations, testing activities hold significant importance in the discipline of software engineering. Software testing is a systematic process used to verify whether developed systems operate correctly, reliably, and in accordance with requirements. The testing process reveals not only whether the code functions as intended but also ho
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