Consistent inference of a general model using the pseudo-likelihood method

Recently maximum pseudo-likelihood (MPL) inference method has been successfully applied to statistical physics models with intractable likelihoods. We use information theory to derive a relation between the pseudo-likelihood and likelihood functions. We use this relation to show consistency of the pseudo-likelihood method for a general model.Comment: A new more mathematically rigorous version accepted for publication in Physical Review E: Rapid Communicatio

Çankırı’daki Geleneksel Ahşap Karkas Yapılar Üzerine Bir İnceleme

DergiPark: 246055trakyafbdKuzey Anadolu Fay Hattında bulunmakta olan Çankırı’da sık sık küçük depremler meydana gelmektedir. Diğer taraftan, Çankırı büyük depremler de geçirmiştir. Yörede can ve mal kaybına neden olan son deprem 2000 yılında meydana gelmiştir. 6 Haziran 2000 tarihinde olan 5.9 şiddetindeki deprem Çankırı’nın Orta ilçesi ve çevresindeki köyleri etkilemiştir. Afet geçirmiş olan bu yörede 2005 yılında bir araştırma yapılmış ve ahşap karkas yapıların çoğunun hafif hasarlı veya hasarsız olduğu gözlenmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı yörenin geleneksel ahşap konutlarının yapım sistemlerini anlamaktır. Yöredeki geleneksel ahşap konutlarının özelliklerini taşıyan 3 adet konutun rölöveleri alınmış ve çizimleri yapılmıştır. Ek olarak, yöre halkından 8 kişiyle depremle ilgili deneyimleri ve yöredeki geleneksel ahşap yapılar hakkında görüşülmüştür. Çankırı’nın köylerindeki geleneksel ahşap yapılar bu bölgenin kültürel mirasının önemli bir bölümünü oluşturmaktadır. Fakat, betonarmenin gündeme gelmesiyle birlikte bu yapılar artık inşa edilmemektedir. Ahşap malzemenin azlığı, yapım maliyeti, geleneksel yapım sistemleri konusundaki uzmanların yokluğu ve bölge halkının tercihleri bu duruma neden olarak gösterilebilir.Çankırı province lies on the North Anatolian Fault zone, which is why the area suffers frequent minor earthquakes. On the other hand, Çankırı has experienced major earthquakes also. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 shook Orta District in Çankırı and the surrounding villages on 6th of June 2000. The aim of this study is to record construction systems of traditional timber-framed buildings, which survived this earthquake, in Çankırı province of Turkey. In addition, investigate thoughts and experiences of the inhabitants in the region with regard to their traditional houses and 2000 earthquake is aimed. Research was undertaken in Çankırı province in 2005. Kalfat Yuva, Kısaç, Dodurga, Ortabayındır, and Aşağı Kayı Villages of Orta District were visited and traditional buildings were observed. Three timber-framed with masonry infill houses in Yuva Village, which show the characteristics of the traditional buildings in the region, were measured and drawings were made of their construction systems. These systems have demonstrated their resistance to earthquake-collapse in previous earthquakes. Timber-framed buildings in Çankırı province are an important part of the cultural heritage of this region. However, they are not constructed anymore, having been displaced by reinforced concrete construction. Reasons for is a combination of scarcity of timber, high cost of the construction, lack of experts about traditional construction systems, and preferences of the people in the region

In memory of Prof. Dr. S. Füsun AKATLI

Suat Füsun Akatlı, 07.05.1944’de Ankara’da doğdu. Gazeteci Bihin Anter ile Nihat Selçuk Akatlı’nın kızıdır. 1962’de Ankara Kız Lisesi’ni bitirmiş, 1966’da DTCF’den Felsefe lisans, Ankara Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi’nden 1970’de yüksek lisans, 1974’de Hacettepe Üniversitesi Felsefe Bölümü’nden doktora derecesini almıştır. ..

Hep başrolde yaşadı, bir yıldız gibi parladı

Taha Toros Arşivi, Dosya No: 20-Bedia Muvahhitİstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı (TR10/14/YEN/0033) İstanbul Development Agency (TR10/14/YEN/0033

Why radical transformation is necessary for gender equality and a zero carbon European construction sector

This chapter is set in the context of European Union (EU) policy to reduce environment carbon emissions through the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which – despite EU equality objectives – remains gender-blind and in accordance with ecological modernisation, technology-driven, and oriented to innovation. Difficulties in implementing the EPBD relate to vocational education and training (VET) and the labour process requirements for nearly zero energy building (NZEB). The reasons for the failure of VET and labour market policies and practices to improve the participation of women and what is needed to overcome barriers to their inclusion are highlighted. Combined, the requirements for the inclusion of women and a sustainable construction process, provide the pillars on which a transformed industry can be constructed. In examining local and organisational examples of where women have been successfully included and/or NZEB has been achieved, the ingredients are identified for developing an eco-equitable and socially useful construction sector and the coalition of actors involved – above all the public authorities, VET institutions, unions, women in construction, and environmental organisations