Research Article
Aim & Scope
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology
(CUJAST) aims to publish original and current research studies in various engineering and natural science fields, targeting students, researchers, faculty members, and authors, and aims to reach broad audiences. CUJAST includes both experimental and theoretical studies, prioritizing the publication of articles related to rapidly advancing areas of science and technology. It also focuses on interdisciplinary methods and technologies.
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST), engineering and natural sciences research articles encompassing experimental and numerical investigations, technical notes, and scientific reviews are within its scope. It expects submissions to demonstrate qualities such as originality of presented information, methodological innovation, or adding a new dimension to existing systems. The journal accepts scientific studies written in both English and Turkish. Submitted articles undergo evaluation by national and/or international referees, with the final decision made by the editor. The publication field of the journal covers all engineering and natural sciences disciplines.
Author Guidelines
Sure, here is a summary of the formatting guidelines for preparing a manuscript for submission to Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST):
Font and Formatting:
Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
Justify the text on both sides.
Prefer italics, bold, or bold italics instead of underlined text.
Use double line spacing.
Leave a blank line between paragraphs and sections.
Leave a blank line between section headings and the text.
After periods, leave only one space.
Paper Layout:
Use A4 (210 × 297 mm) paper size.
Use 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
Number all pages consecutively.
Include continuous line numbering on the left side of each page.
Research articles should include the following sections: Turkish and English Abstracts, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgments, References, Figures, Tables.
Title and Author Information:
Title should be in 14-point size, bold, centered.
Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title, except conjunctions.
Author names should be in 12-point size, full names (not abbreviated).
Use superscript numbers for author affiliations.
Author affiliations should be listed after names, and contact details of the corresponding author must be provided.
Abstract:
Both Turkish and English abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
They should not contain statistical significance data (e.g., P<0.05) or references.
Abbreviations and Units:
Use internationally recognized abbreviations (e.g., m for meter, kg for kilogram).
Use comma as the decimal symbol and dot as the group separator in Turkish text.
Graphics and Tables:
For Turkish articles, include English translations of titles in graphs and tables.
Tables should be formatted uniformly, with each value in its own cell.
Graphics should be suitable for journal format and not in image form.
References:
List all cited sources in alphabetical order by the author’s surname at the end of the article.
Use consistent citation style throughout (e.g., APA style).
Provide full details for each type of reference (journal articles, books, book chapters, conference papers, theses, internet sources).
These guidelines ensure consistency and readability of articles submitted to CUJAST.
Ethical Principles and Publication Policy
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST), the publication process involves conscientious, systematic, and comprehensive procedures that should be handled efficiently and competently by publishers and editors. Maintaining high ethical standards in scientific publications is paramount, and the journal strives to work closely with authors and reviewers to uphold these standards. The ethical statement for Sivas Cumhuriyet University Journal of Science and Technology (CUJAST) is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at www.publicationethics.org.
Price Policy
Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi (CUJAST) tarafından yazar/yazarlardan hiçbir şekilde makale basım ücreti İSTENMEMEKTEDİR.
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Dr. Ferhat Koca was born in Sivas. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Sivas. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sakarya University, master's degree in energy from Sakarya University and PhD degree in energy from Sivas Cumhuriyet University. Koca, who worked as an R&D and production engineer in his field between 2011-2014, started his academic career as a research assistant at Sivas Cumhuriyet University in 2014. He has been involved in academic activities at various universities and took part in joint projects at Çukurova University, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University and Sakarya University. He worked as an executive and researcher in various projects. Koca, who has many published scientific studies in his field, is interested in energy, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heating and cooling systems, computational fluid mechanics (CFD), design, analysis and simulation, nanofluids, particle imaging technique (PIV), optimisation, aerodynamics.
İlker Temizer was born in Elazığ. He graduated from Fırat University in 2008 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Temizer, who has conducted research in the field of Automotive Engineering, has many scientific studies at the international level.
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Bilge DEMİR, 1991 yılında Yüksek lisans, 2003 yılında doktoradan mezun oldu. 2010 yılında doçent ve 2015 yılında Prof oldu. Halen Karabük Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği, İmalat ve konstriksiyon Teknolojisi ABD' Prof. Dr. Olarak çalışmaktadır.
Yasin Varol is a Professor at the Automotive Engineering of Technology Faculty of Firat University. He received his BS degree from Istanbul Technical University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in 1989. He received his Ph.D. degree from Cukurova University in 1996. He worked as a Visiting Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA, for three years. His main research area is Intelligent Energy Systems, Battery Thermal Management Systems, Cooling of Electronic Systems, Internal Combustion Engines, Combustion Analysis, Spray Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD), Thermal Energy Storage, Microscale Heat Transfer, Mixed and Natural Convection Through Duct or Cavities. He has nearly 250 scientific publications, more than 100 of which are in SCI journals.
Prof. Dr. Mutlu Tarık Çakır is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sivas University of Science and Technology. He has served as the Head of the Division of Thermodynamics and Energy as well as the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He has conducted extensive academic studies in the areas of heat transfer, evaporation/condensation, cooling technologies, and energy systems. His research focuses on applied energy topics such as microchannel cooling systems, waste heat recovery, and thermal management. He has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, led research projects, and provided project consultancy. Additionally, he has participated as a principal investigator or team member in both institutional and national research projects.
Computer Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Dr. Burak Dokmetas completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at İnönü University and received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from Gazi University. During his doctoral research, he specialized in antenna design, electromagnetic fields, and RF/microwave systems, developing expertise in both numerical modeling and experimental antenna characterization.
Dr. Dokmetas is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Kafkas University. His research primarily focuses on next-generation electromagnetic applications, including 3D-printed dielectric antenna structures, low-loss PREPERM-based materials, PIFA and microstrip antenna designs, WiFi-based backscatter communication, passive and semi-passive IoT systems, X/Ku-band dielectric-loaded antennas, antenna optimization using HBMO and other heuristic algorithms, and origami-inspired foldable antenna geometries.
Industrial Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
Physical Engineering
Food Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Civil Engineering
Geological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Cenker Aktemur, Kocaeli Üniversitesi Makine Mühendisliği Anabilim Dalı’nda tamamladığı doktora çalışmasının ardından 2024 yılından itibaren Sivas Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü’nde öğretim üyesi olarak görev yapmaktadır. Araştırmaları; soğutma ve ısıtma sistemleri, enerji–ekserji analizleri, güneş enerjisi uygulamaları, enerji depolama, termal yalıtım, termoekonomik değerlendirme ve optimizasyon alanlarında yoğunlaşmaktadır. SCIE kapsamındaki dergilerde çok sayıda makalesi yayımlanan Dr. Aktemur’un çalışmaları özellikle kaskad soğutma sistemlerinin iyileştirilmesi, nano-akışkanlı soğutma teknolojileri, yenilenebilir enerji destekli sistem tasarımları ve çok kriterli 3E–4E performans analizleri üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Ayrıca çeşitli ulusal ve uluslararası kongrelerde bildiriler sunmuş, kitap bölümleri yazmış ve birçok saygın dergide hakemlik görevleri üstlenmiştir.
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Software Engineering
Emre Ünsal is a faculty member in the Department of Software Engineering at Sivas Cumhuriyet University. His research primarily focuses on wireless sensor networks, energy efficiency, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, deep learning, time series analysis, and missing data imputation. His studies contribute to the literature and receive citations particularly in areas such as IoT-based data processing, environmental monitoring systems, and decision-support applications in smart sensor networks. He has served as a researcher and project leader in TÜBİTAK, KOSGEB, and university-funded projects involving IoT-based biomedical monitoring, LoRaWAN-based energy analysis, image processing, and AI-driven data analytics. Ünsal continues his academic work with an interdisciplinary perspective and supervises graduate students in the application of artificial intelligence techniques to engineering problems, data-driven modeling, and intelligent system design, while also serving as a reviewer for international journals.
Renewable Energy Engineering
2007 Yılında Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Makine Mühendisliğinden mezun olmuştur. 2010 yılında aynı üniversitenin Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Makine Mühendisliği Ana bilim Dalı Enerji Bilim Dalından Yüksek Lisans Derecesini almış ve 2015 yılında yine Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Enerji Bilim Dalında Doktora eğitimini tamamlayarak Dr. unvanı alan Karabulut, 2016 yılında Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ve 2020 yılında Doçent unvanlarını almaya hak kazanmıştır
Agricultural Engineering
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