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Veri Füzyonu Sürecine Yönelik Kuramsal ve Metodolojik Bir İnceleme: Mimari Yapılar, Algoritmalar ve Zorluklar

Year 2026, Volume: 15 Issue: 1 , 133 - 151 , 30.03.2026
https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115
https://izlik.org/JA95YC82KA

Abstract

Bu çalışma, veri füzyonu sürecini kuramsal ve metodolojik bir perspektiften inceleyerek, farklı uygulama seviyeleri, algoritmalar, mimari modeller ve karşılaşılan zorlukları sistematik biçimde ele almaktadır. Veri füzyonu; sağlık, tarım, çevresel izleme, otonom sistemler, robotik ve endüstriyel alanlar gibi pek çok disiplin için daha güvenilir bilgi üretimi, belirsizliklerin azaltılması ve karar destek mekanizmalarının güçlendirilmesinde kritik bir rol üstlenmektedir. Literatürde, veri füzyon yöntemleri kural tabanlı, olasılık temelli, yapay zekâ tabanlı ve optimizasyon odaklı yaklaşımlar altında sınıflandırılmakta; bu yöntemler farklı senaryo ve veri tiplerine göre avantajlar ve sınırlılıklar sunmaktadır. Ayrıca, merkezî, dağıtık ve hibrit mimariler aracılığıyla tasarlanan sistemler, ölçeklenebilirlik, hata toleransı ve gerçek zamanlılık gibi özellikler açısından değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, aynı zamanda veri füzyonu süreçlerinde karşılaşılan temel zorlukları (veri heterojenliği, hizalama problemleri, donanımsal sınırlamalar, gizlilik ve güvenlik kaygıları) tartışarak, bu engellerin aşılmasına yönelik çözüm yaklaşımlarını da ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuç olarak, veri füzyonu yalnızca teknik bir entegrasyon değil, aynı zamanda sürdürülebilir ve güvenilir karar destek sistemleri için stratejik bir metodolojik çerçeve sunmaktadır.

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmada herhangi bir insan veya hayvan deneyi yürütülmemiştir. Etik kurul onayı gerektiren bir durum söz konusu değildir.

Supporting Institution

Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (TÜBİTAK), Proje No: 123E386

Project Number

123E386

Thanks

Bu çalışma, Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (TÜBİTAK) tarafından 123E386 numaralı proje ile desteklenmiştir. Projeye verdiği destekten ötürü TÜBİTAK’a teşekkürlerimizi sunarız.

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A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges

Year 2026, Volume: 15 Issue: 1 , 133 - 151 , 30.03.2026
https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115
https://izlik.org/JA95YC82KA

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive theoretical and methodological analysis of the data fusion process, systematically addressing its application levels, algorithms, architectural models, and associated challenges. Data fusion plays a pivotal role across various disciplines—including healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, autonomous systems, robotics, and industrial domains—by generating more reliable information, reducing uncertainty, and strengthening decision-support mechanisms. In the literature, data fusion approaches are classified into rule-based, probabilistic, artificial intelligence-driven, and optimization-oriented methods, each offering distinct advantages and limitations depending on the scenario and data type. Furthermore, centralized, distributed, and hybrid architectures are evaluated in terms of scalability, fault tolerance, and real-time performance. This study also highlights critical challenges in data fusion, such as data heterogeneity, alignment issues, hardware constraints, and privacy and security concerns, while exploring strategies to address these barriers. Ultimately, data fusion is positioned not merely as a technical integration process but as a strategic methodological framework for building sustainable and trustworthy decision-support systems.

Ethical Statement

This study did not involve any experiments on humans or animals. Therefore, no ethical approval was required.

Supporting Institution

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), Project No: 123E386

Project Number

123E386

Thanks

This work was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) under Project No. 123E386. The authors gratefully acknowledge TÜBİTAK for its support.

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Primary Language English
Subjects Information Modelling, Management and Ontologies, Decision Support and Group Support Systems, Information Systems (Other)
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Alperen Kaçar 0000-0002-3701-5949

İbrahim Türkoğlu 0000-0003-4938-4167

Project Number 123E386
Submission Date September 12, 2025
Acceptance Date January 25, 2026
Publication Date March 30, 2026
DOI https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115
IZ https://izlik.org/JA95YC82KA
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 15 Issue: 1

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APA Kaçar, A., & Türkoğlu, İ. (2026). A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, 15(1), 133-151. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115
AMA 1.Kaçar A, Türkoğlu İ. A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges. TJNS. 2026;15(1):133-151. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1783115
Chicago Kaçar, Alperen, and İbrahim Türkoğlu. 2026. “A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi 15 (1): 133-51. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115.
EndNote Kaçar A, Türkoğlu İ (March 1, 2026) A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 15 1 133–151.
IEEE [1]A. Kaçar and İ. Türkoğlu, “A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges”, TJNS, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 133–151, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.46810/tdfd.1783115.
ISNAD Kaçar, Alperen - Türkoğlu, İbrahim. “A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges”. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi 15/1 (March 1, 2026): 133-151. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1783115.
JAMA 1.Kaçar A, Türkoğlu İ. A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges. TJNS. 2026;15:133–151.
MLA Kaçar, Alperen, and İbrahim Türkoğlu. “A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges”. Türk Doğa Ve Fen Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 133-51, doi:10.46810/tdfd.1783115.
Vancouver 1.Alperen Kaçar, İbrahim Türkoğlu. A Theoretical and Methodological Review of the Data Fusion Process: Architectures, Algorithms, and Challenges. TJNS. 2026 Mar. 1;15(1):133-51. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1783115

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