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Creating Morally-minded Organizations in a Machiavellian Work
Environment
N. Derya Ergun ÖZLER
Dumlupinar University, Department of Administration, Turkey
deryaergun69@hotmail.com
Nuray MERCAN
snmmercan@yahoo.com
Abstract: Organizations are highly rational constructs operating in a competitive market and
bureaucratic entities designed to attain first organizational-collective and individual-private ends in
an orderly fashion. In an entity as such there is little formally accepted and approved room for
personal maneuvers which may jeopardize much larger goals of organizations. However,
organizations have an internally and interpersonally highly competitive environment, more like a
war place for power and influence. Organizations are increasing looking for competent,
competitive and achievement oriented individuals yet expect them to work in teams as resource
sharing saints. It is time to ask whether it is exactly this paradoxical tendency of modern
organizations that encourage Machiavellian behaviors. What type of business organizations and
environments are more conducive to Machiavellianism? What types of negative and positive
incentives are there in regard to Machiavellianism? And what needs to be done? The aim of this
work is to develop above argument further, answer some of above questions and then make
workable suggestions for practitioners to help in their attempts to identify Machiavellian
tendencies and differentiate Machiavellian behaviors from non-Machiavellian ones.

Relavance Of Machiavellianism In Modern Organizations
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is one of the most influential and controversial personality in the history
of philosophical literature. The term Machiavellian originates from the name of Machiavelli, the author of the 1513
treatise, The Prince. He possessed a negative and a pessimistic belief about human nature. He neither liked nor
promoted such a nature. Machiavelli believed that he chose a realistic approach than a fairy tale to solve political
problems of his time and country. According to Machiavelli individuals in general are selfish and lack wisdom and
therefore they should be regarded as vicious, lazy, and untrustworthy and that a ruler should use cruelty, exploitation,
and deceit to maintain power. Therefore, unless people are vise in general the ruler needs not to behave in ethical or
moral manner. Although his general stance is considered to be amoral (not immoral), Machiavelli maintained that
ethics and professional requirements are, by and large, irreconcilable with real politic. Since he drew a line between
private (individual) sphere and the public - institutional sphere, there emerged radically different ways of evaluating
the respective behaviors of each sphere.
As Galie and Bopst (2006) promptly argue, Machiavelli‘s teachings have never gone out of fashion; no
doubt because power remains a central aspect of modern political and corporate life. The writings of this 16th
century thinker seem as relevant today as they were a half millennium ago. Indeed, numerous monographs published
in the last decade still argue for Machiavelli‘s relevance to modern management and corporate leadership. It is a truth
that management textbooks concerning morality in corporate life seem to be inconsistent with the actual teachings of
Machiavelli and paradoxically they fail to acknowledge that the teachings of Machiavelli are still most relevant to the
modern corporate world. In this world occupational careers are filled with face to face interactions which allow
almost endless opportunities for interpersonal manipulation and improvisation. The process of obtaining promotions
and salary increases seems inevitably to arouse emotions and induce goal directed behaviors (Turner and Martinez,
1977, p. 326).
Despite his relevance in modern management the literature is inconsistent about Machiavellianism. It is not
clear what Machiavellianism is. Is it a personality trait, a strategy, a type of relationship, a system, behavior or
something else? To Christie and Geis (1970) for instance it is a world view which has three distinct themes. The first
theme involves using manipulative strategies such as deceit and flattery in interpersonal relations. The second theme
involves a cynical perception of others as weak and untrustworthy. The third theme involves indifference toward
conventional morality in thought and action (Shepperd and Socherman 1997, p.1448). Machiavelli says "Any person

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who decides in every situation to act as a good man is bound to be destroyed in the company of so many men who
are not good. Wherefore, if the Prince desires to stay in power, he must learn how to be not good, and must avail
himself of that ability, or not, as the occasion requires"(as Cited in Cyriac and Dharmaraj 1994, p.281).
Machiavellianism is also defined by the same authors as ―a trait that involves strategically manipulating
others for personal gain often against the other‘s self-interest‖ as conceptualized by Christie and Geis (1970).
According to Christie and Geis (1970), high Machs tend to manipulate people for personal gain and have little
emotional involvement in interpersonal relationships. High Machs are less altruistic, more likely to cheat, more
flexible in tactic usage, less moral and less empathetic. Right after this Christie and Geis then consider
Machiavellianism as a type of interpersonal relationship. In their measure of Machiavellianism, high-rated
Machiavellians were those who are better positioned as manipulators (Porter, Allen ve Angle, 1981, p.122). Some
others take Machiavellianism as a skillful management of interpersonal relations because they have a tendency to
initiate and take control in interpersonal relations. Rationality and persuasive skills are essential for their success in
face to face relations. Normative pressures have little impact on these people (Schermerhorn, Hunt and Osborn,
1995:56). For some Machiavellianism can be seen as an instrumental action since high Machs also spend more effort
to gain political influence (Porter, Allen ve Angle, 1981, p.139).
In common usage Machiavellianism and Ethics are thought to be two distinct edges of a scale. In other
words Machiavellianism is perceived as an anti-ethic. Machiavelli himself argued that if a ruler wishes to attain his
ultimate objectives he would find morality as irrational. Following the morality of the people will turn every attempt
of a ruler into a terribly irrational policy (Skinner 2002, p.60). Machiavellianism has been seen by most thinkers
from Marx to Shakespeare as the most fatal blow at ethical foundations of political life (Skinner 2002, p.11). Yet this
is an unfair attack. First Machiavelli provided eye-opening ideas about real politics. The exemplary politicians he
described in his writings actually lived before him not after him. He warned against excessive use of power and
punishment, thus we cannot blame him for the despots of the 20 th century. He was not a revolutionary but promoted a
moderate politics to gain and maintain power and order. He also showed the way for ordinary man to climb up the
ladder of hierarchy to be elite. And this is why he is still relevant. He was not against individual ethics or morality in
general. He thought them as instrumental, a mask for the ruler to wear or sometimes a hindrance.
More in line with these point of view Machiavellian individuals can be seen as lacking conventional moral
sense and adopt the angle of individualist utilitarianism when relating with other people. Machiavellians may not be
devoid of morality, they just do not behave consistently with traditional moral values. Machiavellian leaders seem to
be more successful in negotiations and persuasion so much so that they can be handy for organizations. They can
concentrate on analyzing the situation and developing winning strategies (Christie ve Geis, 1970). However
corporation must confine Machiavellian tendencies and strategies to certain boundaries in which achievement
orientation, persuasive skills and goal attainment stay alive and also possible harms of opportunist, selfish and
deceitful behavior can be avoided (Mandacı, 2007, p.54).

Association of Machiavellianism with Other Personality Traits
What kinds of individual dispositional factors are there to facilitate Machiavellianism? Barlow and QualterStylianou‘s (2010) recently investigated the association of Machiavellianism (Mach) with emotional intelligence (EI)
and the theory of mind (ToM) on 109 primary school children. High Machs think first then act while low Mach first
act than amend their consciousness. Although Machiavellians do not necessarily score high on intelligence tests they
are more likely to be perceived clever and astonishing. Consistent with previous research on adults, a negative
association was found between Machiavellianism and social-emotional intelligence. Subsequent regression analyses
showed that being more adept at emotional and social intelligence do not lead girls to manipulate others in social
encounters. This was not the case for boys. Paulhus et all (2001) showed that Machiavellianism and psychopathic
behaviors are negatively associated with conscientiousness. The Machiavellian remains most realistic while the
Narcissists are least realistic about their own character. Paal and Bereczkei (2007) showed that (1) a strong negative
correlation between Machiavellianism and social cooperative skills; (2) a connection between the extent of
cooperative tendency and the level of mindreading; and (3) a lack of significant correlation between theory of mind
(an understanding that other people have beliefs and desires) and Machiavellianism.
Rayburn and Rayburn (1996) found that the relation between personality traits and ethical-orientation
indicate sex is not a good predictor for differences in Machiavellian and Type A personality and ethical-orientation.
Intelligence is found to be positively associated with Machiavellian- and Type A personality-orientation but
negatively associated with ethical-orientation. Machiavellians tend to have Type A personalities, but tend to be less
ethically-oriented than non-Machiavellians. Type A personalities are more ethically-orientated than Type B

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personalities. There is a lack of agreement as to what constitutes ethical behavior and whether there is a relation
between personality traits and ethical orientation.
Rayburn et all (2003) compares academic achievement, Machiavellian levels, Type A or Type B personality
traits, ethical orientation, and charisma of female and male students. Female students report higher academic
achievement, but male students are statistically more charismatic than female students. However, female respondents
are more ethical. There is no significant difference in the Machiavellian score and Type A/B personality between
female and male respondents. Higher academic achievers have higher Machiavellian scores while Type A
personalities are more ethical, but are less charismatic.
Shepperd and Socherman (1997) pointed at some paradoxical issues. For example, people scoring high in
Machiavellianism (high Machs) can be manipulative and domineering. Yet the domineering style of high Machs may
stop them from using manipulations that require a display of weakness. The authors examined whether
Machiavellianism moderates the use of sandbagging—a manipulative strategy in which people display low ability to
induce an opponent to reduce effort or lower his or her guard. In Experiment 1, participants reported that they would
reduce effort in response to a disadvantaged opponent and anticipated that their opponent would behave similarly if
they were disadvantaged. In Experiment 2 low Machs in competition sandbagged their opponent when they were
uncertain that they could otherwise beat him. High Machs, in contrast, preferred a show of strength to weakness,
displaying high ability even when sandbagging might have been an advantageous strategy.
In terms of ethical perception, studies suggest that people with high level of ethical perceptivity tend to
demonstrate lower levels of Machiavellian tendencies (Christie ve Geis, 1970). According to Christie and Geis
(1970) social pressure is less constraining for Machiavellian personalities and thus they are less likely to conform to
ethical standards. Ural (2003, p.102) lists the following Machiavellian principles from ―Prince‖ and ―Discourses‖:
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To win people, tell them what they want to hear
It‘s better to make up a substantial reason than telling the truth when asking someone to do something
An unqualified trust on someone will bring harms rather than goods
It is hard to progress without holding the corners
Honesty is not always the best policy
The safest way is to acknowledge that every individual is evil but they lack opportunity to relinquish that evil
When you see no benefit do not ever tell your reasons
Don‘t try to justify deeds to yourself with a moral angle
Flattering important people is a vise thing to do
It is not vise to be humble and honest all the time
People having incurable illness should be able to choose painless death
It is impossible to be good in every aspects
Men will not work unless they are induced
The biggest difference between guilty and not guilty is the former is stupid enough to be caught

Machiavellianism in Different Cultures
Cyriac and Dharmaraj‘s (1994) findings indicate that Indian businessmen in industrialized towns show
Machiavellian characteristics more. Siu‘s (1999) research on bankers in Hon Kong concludes that high Mach posses
higher levels of job satisfaction than the low Machs. Corzione and Buntzman (1999) found that among the
employees working in American Finance sector there is no significant difference between genders on their levels of
Machiavellianism. A comparison between American and Hon Kong banking sector showed that both cultures
indicate similar level of Machiavellianism. Kavak‘s (2001) research in Turkey concludes that average
Machiavellianism score is 97.13 in general, 86 for public servants and 85 for private sector. That means the level of
Machiavellianism in Turkey is higher than USA (84.5) and lower than Austria (98.6). Yıldız and Gültekin (1998)
argue that mid-level managers show comparatively low level of Machiavellianism. Their study implies that
collectivist attitudes might be less Machiavellian than individualist ones.

Machiavellianism and Organizational Behavior
Research suggests that employees possessing a Machiavellian personality have both advantages and
disadvantages in the workplace. With respect to deception, high Machs are much less likely to be caught, more
convincing liars, harder to judge and were believed to be telling the truth more than low Machs liars. The flexibility

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of the high Mach is another advantageous characteristic. For example, high Machs with an external locus of control
supposed to be better managers according to Goodboy and Mccroskey (2007, p.290).
Jellinek (1985) found the interaction of high school principals' degrees of Machiavellianism and their
schools‘ organizational structure with their experience of occupational stress. In general, principals in schools which
had less than 1,500 students were lower in Machiavellianism and also experienced less stress. The relationship
between school size and experienced stress suggested that Machiavellianism may be a response to current problems
faced by high school principals, rather than being solely an enduring personality characteristic.
Subramaniam (2009) found the relationship between Machiavellianism orientation and job involvement
among employees of an airline company in Malaysia. Machiavellianism orientation and job involvement are
positively and significantly correlated. It is found that there was a significant relationship between age and level of
job involvement, however, no significant relationship is detected between gender and Machiavellianism orientation.
Shome and Rao‘s (1996) research results indicate a significant difference among accountants holding
different positions within the firm (i.e., partners, managers and seniors) in terms of Machiavellian orientation. In
addition, audit seniors were found to have the highest Mach scores, partners have the lowest, and the managers have
intermediate scores.
Liu (2008) determined the relationship between Machiavellian orientation and knowledge sharing
willingness and found that there are significant negative correlations between the two. The correlation coefficients
are all significantly negative.
Bodey and Grace (2007) examined personality characteristics, such as self-monitoring, perceived control,
self-efficacy and Machiavellianism, within the realms of complaint behavior. The results indicate significant
relationships between self-monitoring, perceived control and self-efficacy with attitude to complaining while selfefficacy and Machiavellianism was significantly related to propensity to complain.
Becker (2007) determined the relationship between Machiavellianism and organizational citizenship
behavior (OCB). The negative association between Machiavellianism and organizational citizenship behaviors
toward the organization (OCBO) is stronger than the negative association between Machiavellianism and
organizational citizenship behaviors toward individuals or groups (OCBI). Additionally, Machiavellianism is
associated with the OCB motive of impression management, but negatively associated with the OCB motives of
organizational concern and pro-social values.
Latif‘s (2000) study indicate that higher levels of moral reasoning were significantly related to ―internal‖
scores on Rotter‘s internal/external locus of control scale. Both higher levels of moral reasoning and ―internal‖
scores on the locus of control scale were significantly related in the negative direction with Machiavellianism.
However, only moral reasoning accounted for a significant amount of the variance associated with students‘ ethical
behavior.
Goodboy and McCroskey (2007) study examined the relationships of organizational orientations and
Machiavellianism with nonverbal immediacy and job satisfaction in the organizational context. Participants included
160 full-time employees who worked at various for profit or non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic area.
Results indicated that the organizational orientations (i.e., upward mobile, ambivalent, and indifferent) and
Machiavellianism were significant predictors of employee nonverbal immediacy and job satisfaction.

Conclusion
The above accounts of Machiavellianism show that Machiavellianism is not simply a personality trait.
Those who have high emotional intelligence show less Machiavellian behaviors. There is no significant difference
between genders in term of Machiavellianism. However, the managerial position, business sector, the organizational
size, economic development of countries and probably many other exogenous factors are more important facilitators
of Machiavellian behaviors. We believe that ethical awareness is not simply an individual factor but actually more
relevant with the cultural-normative factors and incentive situations within a social structure.

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Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Vocational School, Karaman-Turkey
nevzataydin@gmail.com

Abstract: This study was conducted at the Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute in SamsunTurkey in 2005 and 2006. The aim of this research was to improve the yield potential of the TMP2 corn gene pool. A composite corn cultivar with high adaptation potential called 'Karadeniz
Yildizi' in Turkish was enhanced using genetic source material (TMP-2). Nineteen maize source
materials with high yield potential and similar agronomic traits to TMP-2 corn gene pool were
obtained from Sakarya Agricultural Research Institute. These materials were then crossed with
TMP-2 corn gene pool as female parents in 2005. Obtained hybrids were tested and experiment
was conducted by randomized block design with three replications. Data was recorded for grain
yield and yield components. In the experiment, the seeds of high yielding hybrids were mixed with
seeds of TMP-2 gene pool at the rate of 5 % and used as male parents for next generation crossing.

Introduction
Maize is the world’s third most important crop after rice and wheat. Recently, its production and
yield has increased significantly. Maize is generally used as a food product and for animal feed. Maizecobs
are also used as a biomass fuel source. Recent developments in quantitative genetics and experimental data
in the last century have helped in the development of alternative approaches to the conventional hybrid
methodology. Composite varieties have given yield levels which closely approach those of commercial
hybrids (Singh, 1987). Composite varieties are important for countries where the hybrid seed industry has
not been organized and regular hybrid seed replacement programs are not convenient. Composite cultivars
are also important for regions where the climate is not very adequate for corn growing. The major
advantages in the use of composites are; a) The seed of composite varieties is cheap and simple, b) Farmers
can use their own seed for growing the next crops, c) Composites can be further improved for important
characters, d) Because of wider genetic base composites are more stable to major biotic stresses and
negative climatic conditions, and e) Elite composites can serve as base population for inbred lines (Singh,
1987).
The genetic variability of breeding materials is very important for maize breeders. Germplasm
complexes and composites were developed and used as a genetic resource for the improvement of grain
yield and other desirable characteristics. Different breeding methods and approaches were used for
composite corn cultivars. Sprague and Eberhart (1977) showed that response to selection for yield
improvement was similar for the different intra and inter-population recurrent selection schemes. S1 family
selection seems to provide better opportunity to screen out the poorest progenies and thus, make more rapid
progress (Hallauer and Miranda, 1987). Recurrent selection methods have been widely used by maize
breeders for population improvement. Maize breeders used recurrent selection methods for improvement of
population mean performance and maintenance of genetic variation for continued selection (Weyhrich et al.,
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�1998). Increasing grain yield potential of maize is due to the successive development of better adapted
varieties. Estimates of increased productivity due to genetic gain in U.S. maize production are about 77 kg
ha-1 (Duvick et al., 2004).
The aim of this research is to improve the yield potential of the TMP-2 composite maize gene pool
by using high yielding source materials obtained from Sakarya Agricultural Research Institute.

Materials and Method

Nineteen maize source materials were obtained from Sakarya Agricultural Research Institute to
use in this study (Table 1). These materials had high yield potential and similar agronomic traits to TMP-2
composite maize gene pool. Hybrids were produced by crossing each nineteen source material with the
materials from TMP-2 composite maize gene pool. The materials obtained from Sakarya were used as
female parents in 2005. From this crossing effort, nineteen hybrids were developed. The composite cultivar
“Karadeniz Yıldızı” was used as the control in the trial. Experiment was conducted in Samsun (Lat.
36°20’E, long. 41°17’N, 4 m above sea level) in the 2006 growing season. The experimental design was a
Completely Randomized Block Design with three replications. Each experimental plot included four fivemeter long rows spaced 0.70 m apart, with 25 single-plant hills spaced 0.20 m apart. TMP-2 composite
maize gene pool has a high plant height and the seed structure likes yellow flint. Composite cv. Karadeniz
Yildizi, developed from TMP-2 composite maize gene pool is grown for silage and grain.
Data was recorded for grain yield and yield components. According to the experiment results, the
high yielding hybrids were selected. Stock seeds of selected source materials were mixed with seeds of
TMP-2 composite maize gene pool at the rate of 5 % and used as male parents for next generation crossing.
Data were taken on tasselling time (days from planting to 50 % of plants tasselling), grain yield (kg da-1).
Plant height (cm), ear height (cm), grain moisture (%), yield/ear ratio (%), plant and ear appearance were
estimated from a sample of 10 plants from each plot. All the data were analyzed with analysis of variance
(ANOVA) procedures using the Statistical Software Package. The comparison of the treatment means was
made by using the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test.
1- KDEB.PN55
6- KDEB.PN155
2- KDEB.PN6
7- KDEB.PN165
3- KDEB.PN48
8- KDEB.PN176
4- KDEB.PN84
9- KDEB.PN187
5- KDEB.PN140
10- KDEB.PN261
Table 1. Maize source materials

11- KDEB.PN275
12- KDEB.PN350
13- KDEB.PN488
14- KDEB.PN587
15- KDEB.PN603

16- KDEB.PN632
17- KDEB.PN643
18- KDEB.PN644
19- KDEB.PN648
20- Karadeniz Yıldızı

Findings and Discussion
Grain yield, some yield related and morphological traits were investigated in this study. The
results and statistical analysis were given in Table 1 and 2.
Grain Yield

The differences of grain yield of the hybrids were statistically significant (Table 1). The grain
yields of hybrids ranged from 775 to 1155 kg/da, and averaged 984 kg/da. The highest grain yield was
obtained from KDEB.PN187 x TMP-2 hybrid, and KDEB.PN643 x TMP-2 and KDEB.PN350 x TMP-2
hybrids followed it. Karadeniz Yildizi improved from TMP-2 composite maize gene pool yielded 1004
kg/da. Grain yield is the most important trait for selection of genetic source material. The aim of this study
was to improve the grain yield potential of TMP-2 composite maize gene pool, and high yielding genotypes
were determined for this aim. It is expected that cultivars coming from different genetic background might
have different yield potentials, however the yields of cultivars correlated with their adaptation ability to
different environment (Emeklier, 1987). Some researchers reported that hybrids between inbred lines with

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�high yield potential might have high yield potential (Lonnquist and Lindsey, 1964; Lamkey and Hallauer,
1986).
Tasseling Time

Tasseling time is an important trait in this study, because tasseling time of selected source
materials should be same or very close to tasseling time of TMP-2 composite maize gene pool. The
tasseling time of source materials ranged from 64.3 days to 76.3 days, and difference of genotypes for
tasseling time was statistically significant (p&lt;0.01, Table 1). While some source material flowered earlier
than Karadeniz Yildizi, some materials flowered later than it. The materials with high yield and similar
tasseling time to TMP-2 composite maize gene pool were selected. Tasseling time can change according as
genotype and climate. Martin et al. (1976) reported that ideal temperature for growing in corn was 21-27 0C
for daylight and 13 0C for night. Corn is generally grown in hot climate, the temperature over 27 0C can
decrease grain yield. Altinbas and Tosun (1998) found that late flowering cultivars generally had higher
grain yield.
Genotypes

Grain yield
Tasseling time
Plant height
Ear height
(kg/da)
(day)
(cm)
(cm)
1- KDEB.PN55 x TMP-2
1015 ae**
67.7 ij**
282 cf**
115 bd**
2- KDEB.PN6 x TMP-2
877 df
66.0 jk
270 eg
103 ce
3- KDEB.PN48 x TMP-2
983 be
69.3 gi
292 be
103 ce
4- KDEB.PN84 x TMP-2
1080 ab
69.7 fh
305 ab
112 bd
5- KDEB.PN140 x TMP-2
916 cf
74.0 b
307 ab
132 ab
6- KDEB.PN155 x TMP-2
870 ef
69.3 gi
277 df
108 bd
7- KDEB.PN165 x TMP-2
991 be
69.0 gi
280 df
118 bc
8- KDEB.PN176 x TMP-2
1000 be
71.3 df
293 bd
105 cd
9- KDEB.PN187 x TMP-2
1155 a
72.0 ce
282 cf
108 bd
10- KDEB.PN261 x TMP-2
1068 ab
71.7 de
278 df
92 df
11- KDEB.PN275 x TMP-2
775 f
70.3 eg
273 df
92 df
12- KDEB.PN350 x TMP-2
1100 ab
72.0 ce
293 bd
120 bc
13- KDEB.PN488 x TMP-2
978 be
73.0 bd
292 be
110 bd
14- KDEB.PN587 x TMP-2
1023 ad
76.3 a
320 a
153 a
15- KDEB.PN603 x TMP-2
1081 ab
74.7 ab
288 be
107 cd
16- KDEB.PN632 x TMP-2
803 f
64.3 k
247 h
73 f
17- KDEB.PN643 x TMP-2
1104 ab
73.7 bc
310 ab
117 bc
18- KDEB.PN644 x TMP-2
818 f
64.3 k
250 gh
80 ef
19- KDEB.PN648 x TMP-2
1044 ac
68.0 hi
260 fh
107 cd
20- Karadeniz Yıldızı
1004 be
68.7 gi
303 ac
112 bd
Mean
984
72.3
285
108
CV (%)
9.0
1.61
4.71
13.8
**, Means within a column followed by the same letter are not significantly different at 1% level.
Table 2. Tasseling time, plant height, ear height and grain yield of genotypes.

Plant Height

The differences between plant height of genotypes were statistically significant (p&lt;0.01) (Table 1).
Plant height changed from 247 to 320 cm, and average plant height was found as 285 cm in the trial. The
highest plant height was obtained from hybrid KDEB.PN587 x TMP-2. Plant height and ear height are
important agronomic traits for cultivars and there is a close correlation between them. Plant height was a
crucial trait to select for this source material. Selected material should have plant height close to the plant
height of TMP-2 composite maize gene pool, because ‘Karadeniz Yildizi’ is grown for both grain and
silage.

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�Ear Height

Significant differences among genotypes were observed for ear height. Obtained data for ear
height ranged from 73 cm to 153 cm. Average ear height was 108 cm in the study. Hybrid KDEB.PN587 x
TMP-2 had the highest ear height such as plant height. Genotypic factor are known to influence ear and
plant height more than environmental factor (Hallauer and Miranda, 1987). Attention was also given to
select source material with similar ear and plant height to TMP-2 composite maize gene pool to obtain
morphologic similarity. Hallauer and Sears (1972) reported that mass selection for early silking concluded
with an average decrease of 15 cm per cycle of selection for ear height. They also found that there was a
simple correlation between early silking and lower ear height (r = 0.89).

Grain Moisture

Grain moisture of genotypes changed from 20.3% to 31.3% in the harvest (Table3). Significant
variation was found among genotypes for grain moisture (p&lt;0.01). Grain moisture is an important trait for
location conducted the trial. The lowest grain moisture was recorded for hybrid KDEB.PN6 x TMP-2,
while the highest for hybrid KDEB.PN587 x TMP-2. Karadeniz Yildizi had 24.3% grain moisture and
mean grain moisture was 24.3% in the trial. We selected the source material with close or lower grain
moisture content to TMP-2 composite maize gene pool.

Yield/Ear Ratio

Yield/ear ratio were recorded as 76.1% to 83.9% and averaged 79.3% (Table 3). Differences of
yield/ear ratio among genotypes were significant (p&lt;0.01). The hybrid KDEB.PN187 x TMP-2 with highest
grain yield had the highest yield/ear ratio. Yield/ear ratio is a crucial trait for corn breeders and high
yield/ear ratio is desired to develop high yielding hybrids.
Plant and Ear Appearance

Data for plant and ear appearances were not statistically analyzed (Table 3). Plant and ear
appearance is an important criterion to selection for breeders. The genetic source materials having value 1
and close to 1 for plant and ear appearance were selected.
Genotypes
1- KDEB.PN55 x TMP-2
2- KDEB.PN6 x TMP-2
3- KDEB.PN48 x TMP-2
4- KDEB.PN84 x TMP-2
5- KDEB.PN140 x TMP-2
6- KDEB.PN155 x TMP-2
7- KDEB.PN165 x TMP-2
8- KDEB.PN176 x TMP-2
9- KDEB.PN187 x TMP-2
10- KDEB.PN261 x TMP-2
11- KDEB.PN275 x TMP-2
12- KDEB.PN350 x TMP-2
13- KDEB.PN488 x TMP-2
14- KDEB.PN587 x TMP-2
15- KDEB.PN603 x TMP-2
16- KDEB.PN632 x TMP-2

Grain moisture
(%)
26,3 cd**
20,3 k
24,9 gh
23,5 i
24,5 gh
22,3 j
24,1 hi
26,9 c
26,3 cd
25,9 de
25,2 ef
26,9 c
27,9 b
31,3 a
26,9 c
23,9 hi

Yield/ear ratio
(%)
76,2 k**
76,1 k
79,5 gh
82,4 ce
76,4 k
79,4 gh
82,5 ac
78,4 hi
83,9 a
81,1 df
80,7 eg
76,5 k
77,3 ik
76,8 jk
76,5 k
79,6 fh
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Plant appearance
(1-5)
1,33
1,67
1,83
1,17
1,17
1,83
1,83
1,00
1,50
1,17
2,17
1,00
1,00
1,17
1,33
2,50

Ear appearance
(1-5)
1,67
1,83
1,67
1,67
1,83
2,00
2,00
1,83
1,33
1,50
2,17
1,50
1,50
1,50
1,67
2,00

�17- KDEB.PN643 x TMP-2
25,8 de
81.0 df
1,33
1,83
18- KDEB.PN644 x TMP-2
21,9 j
78,2 hj
2,00
2,50
19- KDEB.PN648 x TMP-2
23,9 hi
83,3 ab
1.67
1,50
20- Karadeniz Yıldızı
24,3 gh
81,4 ce
2.00
1,67
Mean
25.1
79.3
1.53
17.6
CV (%)
1.76
1.13
**, Means within a column followed by the same letter are not significantly different at 1% level.
Table 3. Grain moisture, yield/ear ratio, plant appearance and ear appearance of source materials hybrids.

Conclusion
The genetic materials of KDEB.PN187, KDEB.PN644, KDEB.PN350, KDEB.PN261,
KDEB.PN84, KDEB.PN648 and KDEB.PN55 were selected to use for improving of yield potential of
TMP-2 composite maize gene pool. The seeds of selected source materials at the rate of 5% could be
mixed to the seeds of TMP-2 gene pool, and could be used as male parents. The hybrids of KDEB.PN603 x
TMP-2 and KDEB.PN587 x TMP-2 with high grain yield were not selected because of their late tasseling
time. The hybrid of KDEB.PN6 x TMP-2 had the lowest grain moisture, however it had lower grain yield.

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                    <text>Determination of The Effects of Loads on Some Engine Parameters for
Agricultural Tractors
Zafer ÖZGÜR
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Biga Vocational College
zozgur@comu.edu.tr

Abstract : The objective of this study is to determine the load based engine exhaust
temperature, cooling water temperature, fuel consumption and specific fuel
consumption parameters and to examine the relationship between them. To this end,
partial loads have been applied to three different tractor brands that are widely used in
our country (Massey Ferguson 3085, New Holland TD85 and John Deere 5625) under
workshop conditions at different PTO speeds (540, 540E, 750) by using an Eddy
Current dynamometer. The trials have been carried out separately for each tractor and
the engine parameters have been measured concurrently with the applied loads. In all
trials the exhaust gas temperature has been found to be between 181.10-603.40 °C, the
engine cooling water temperature between 63.20-83.40 °C, the fuel consumption
between 3.15-15.68 L/h and the specific fuel consumption to be between 230.371112.79 g/kWh. According to the results of the research there is a distinct increase in
the exhaust gas temperature and fuel consumption parameters due to the increase of
PTO and there is a decrease with similar ratios in specific fuel consumption. Whereas
cooling water temperature values tend to decrease very slightly due to power change.
According to variance analysis results it has been determined that the PTO speed and
PTO power factors and their interactions have statistically significant (P&lt;0.01) effects
on all the measured parameters. As a result of the study it has been concluded that even
though the three PTO speeds have different engine operation parameters, they can be
used as alternatives for each other for many PTO driven agricultural machines.
Keywords: Tractor, PTO, engine performance parameters

Introduction
Nowadays in the world against the energy shortages, quality and quantity of production, as well
conscious of the mechanization of agricultural production to achieve the most ideal conditions is
obligatory.
Mechanization of agricultural practices to ensure efficiency, knowledge of the ability of the tractor in
agricultural enterprises, and accordingly the use of tractors conveniently, the use of tractors and business
machines by increasing efficiency can help reduce operating costs
Aging of engine and the reduction in work efficiency depending on the annual working hours and
working conditions of tractor usually are not being noticed or not ignored by the users. This situation is
realized by the consume of more fuel for the same work of the tractor or unable to fulfill the work. These
conditions causing significant losses in business is need to be foreseen and taken precautions.
To detect and evaluate negative changes mentioned by the tractor engine periodically parameters such
as temperature and fuel consumption are required to determine. Because he loss of efficiency in engines are
directly effective on tail shaft torque and power transferred from the agricultural machine, periodcally and
practically the efficiency of PTO should be meassured. For this process, in static conditions usually
workshop-type hydraulic dynamometer is used. With dynamometer, maximum tractor PTO power can be
determined. The measurements will be made periodically, it informs users about the efficiency of the
tractor engine.

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�In this study partial loads have been applied to three different tractor brands that are widely used in our
country (Massey Ferguson 3085, New Holland TD85 and John Deere 5625) under workshop conditions at
different PTO speeds (540, 540E, 750) by using an Eddy Current dynamometer. The objective of this study
is to determine the load based engine exhaust temperature, cooling water temperature, fuel consumption
and specific fuel consumption parameters and to examine the relationship between them.

Specific Fuel Consumption and Fuel Consumption
Motor is a machine that converts heat energy resulting in the burning of fuel in cylinders to mechanical
energy. Power produced per unit time to the amount of fuel consumed is called the specific fuel
consumption. Specific fuel consumption varies depending on engine load conditions. For example, the fuel
consumption at full is less than the half that of gas.

Engine Exhaust Gas and Water Temperature
In ınternal combustion engines, the ratio of beneficial work from the motor shaft to the energy
supplied with fuel to machine is defined as brake thermal efficiency. The fuel to the engine that convert
heat energy into mechanical energy, some losses have occurred. These losses occur by exhaust, cooling,
friction and radiation. To increase the brake thermal efficiency, it is necessary to reduce these losses and to
know the share of total losses.
Kayıp enerjilerin ve efektif gücün belirlenerek değerlendirilmesine ısı balansı denilmektedir.
Evaluation of energy loss and effective power is called as heat balance. Heat balance that define the
economy in engine also give idea about the various losses.
In ınternal combustion engines, the maximum cycle temperature is limited due to the structural features
of the engine. Therefore, in reciprocating internal combustion engines, it is necessary cooling systems to
check the temperature of engine parts. For four-stroke diesel engines, the heat loss through the cooling is
ranged from 20-28%. This heat loss comprises the heat passing to cooling water and lubricating oils. An
average of only 8% loss of lubricating oil is in question.

Material and Method
In workshops, experiments conducted at static conditions, full and partial load is applied to three test
trials of the tractor tail spindle and the necessary parameters have been determined. Measurement systems
used for this purpose is given schematically in Figure 1.1
In experiments carried out in workshop conditions, loads connected to the tractor PTO engine exhaust gas
temperature, cooling temperature, fuel consumption and specific fuel consumption parameters are
examined, evaluated the relationship between them.

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�Figure 1.1. Schematic illustration of measurement systems used in research

Relations Between PTO Power and the Exhaust Gas Temperature
Engine exhaust gas temperatures measured for each load level applied to the tractor PTO are given
in Table 2.1.
PTO
power
(kW)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45

JD
5625
238.00
253.10
278.20
299.30
323.30
348.50
373.80
405.30
422.50

540
NH
TD85
248.30
277.60
311.80
345.60
378.90
412.00
446.10
481.00
514.70

exhaust gas temperatures (°C)
540E
JD
NH
MF
MF
3085
5625
TD85
3085
267.80
181.10
203.70
219.30
302.20
209.80
244.00
270.50
337.30
248.80
286.90
320.00
373.90
281.60
330.40
372.40
404.60
310.50
368.80
420.00
437.00
339.50
411.20
474.80
471.20
368.50
452.80
518.00
501.00
407.20
494.40
570.90
531.90
439.90
540.30
603.40
Table 2.1. Engine exhaust gas temperatures
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JD
5625
232.00
256.60
281.30
302.00
331.40
356.70
374.20
406.90
428.60

750
NH
TD85
267.20
293.90
324.80
354.80
387.90
419.10
448.90
480.20
511.50

MF
3085
276.80
308.30
342.90
376.00
414.80
443.00
477.00
504.20
532.70

�When the charts examined, exhaust gas temperatures obtained for John Deere 5625, New Holland
TD85 ve Massey Ferguson 3085 tractors was found to increase in application of three PTO depending on
the load levels.

Relations Between PTO Power and Cooling Water Temperature
Engine cooling water temperatures measured each load level applied to the tractor PTO are given in
Table 2.2

PTO
power
(kW)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45

JD
5625
81.90
82.20
82.30
82.10
81.80
82.60
82.90
83.40
83.40

540
NH
TD85
67.00
67.50
68.00
69.00
69.40
70.00
70.00
71.00
71.20

MF
3085
64.10
67.30
70.70
74.10
74.60
74.70
76.00
75.10
76.00

cooling water temperatures(°C)
540E
JD
NH
MF
5625
TD85
3085
79.40
65.00
63.20
80.10
65.10
66.60
80.10
66.00
69.40
80.00
66.00
72.20
80.00
67.00
75.00
80.30
67.50
76.00
80.80
68.00
76.40
81.40
69.00
77.00
81.50
70.00
76.80

JD
5625
82.80
81.90
82.20
81.90
82.90
82.60
82.80
82.10
83.00

750
NH
TD85
66.00
66.00
66.80
67.00
67.30
68.00
68.00
69.00
69.00

MF
3085
63.20
64.80
71.60
74.10
74.60
74.70
76.00
75.10
76.00

Table 2.2. Engine cooling water temperature values

Cooling water temperatures obtained for he John Deere 5625 ve Massey Ferguson 3085 tractors was
not found significant difference in the application of three PTO depending on the load levels.

Relations Between PTO Power and Fuel Consumption
Engine fuel consumption measured each load level applied to the tractor PTO is given in Table 2.3
PTO
power
(kW)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45

JD
5625
6.62
7.45
8.44
9.52
10.55
11.66
12.92
14.33
15.38

540
NH
TD85
5.09
5.95
6.90
8.02
9.08
10.21
11.30
12.53
13.78

MF
3085
4.76
5.72
6.73
7.79
9.00
10.17
11.34
12.70
13.93

Fuel consumption (L/h)
540E
JD
NH
MF
5625
TD85
3085
3.93
3.55
3.15
4.81
4.58
4.14
5.79
5.60
5.22
6.85
6.75
6.38
7.89
7.81
7.50
8.98
8.95
8.73
10.08
10.06
9.88
11.36
11.33
11.17
12.59
12.67
12.54

Table 2.3. Motor fuel consumption values

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JD
5625
6.73
7.52
8.52
9.63
10.74
11.96
13.28
14.50
15.68

750
NH
TD85
5.83
6.75
7.82
9.00
10.08
11.38
12.54
13.63
14.92

MF
3085
5.36
6.27
7.45
8.73
9.96
11.15
12.43
13.80
15.02

�Fuel consumption values for John Deere 5625, New Holland TD85 ve Massey Ferguson 3085 tractors
was found to increase in application of three PTO depending on the load levels.

Relations Between PTO Power and the Specific Fuel Consumption
Engine specific fuel consumption values measured each load level applied to the tractor PTO is
given in Table 2.4
PTO
power
(kW)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45

JD
5625
1095.64
616.01
465.19
393.68
349.10
321.35
305.29
296.23
282.58

Specific fuel consumption (L/h)
540
540E
NH
MF
JD
NH
MF
JD
TD85
3085
5625
TD85
3085
5625
841.17
786.86
649.90
586.84
520.82 1112.79
492.45
472.74
398.19
378.53
342.31
622.29
380.50
370.78
319.01
308.48
287.62
469.78
331.59
322.21
283.19
279.06
263.81
398.09
300.27
297.65
261.03
258.42
248.10
355.14
281.43
280.33
247.52
246.80
240.78
329.63
266.99
267.92
238.15
237.65
233.48
313.85
259.02
262.51
234.80
234.26
231.01
299.85
253.26
256.04
231.36
232.90
230.37
288.20
Table 2.4. Engine specific fuel consumption values

750
NH
TD85
964.33
558.24
431.18
372.12
333.52
313.64
296.19
281.86
274.11

MF
3085
886.27
518.90
410.83
361.02
329.64
307.31
293.63
285.36
276.05

Specific fuel consumption values obtained for the John Deere 5625, New Holland TD85 ve Massey
Ferguson 3085 tractors was found to decrease in application of three PTO depending on the load levels.

Conclusions and Recommendations
Study, for 540 rpm , the tail of a tractor PTO shaft speed to the load applied in the experiment in
the with the tail.In this study, for loads applied to the trial tractors which are in 540 rpm PTO speed ,
tractor fuel consumption, specific fuel consumption and PTO torque variables were determined.
Torqu values depending on the loadings for 540 rpm PTO speed are varied among the 88 888 Nm.
That implies the change in PTO speed with the same power levels will also change the torque values. In
other words, because of the different torgque needs of agriculturel machinery moving from PTO,
operating characteristics of an agricultural machine working with 540 rpm speed may vary with 750 rpm
speed. 750 rpm PTO option is used for agricultural machines that not require more torque as an alternative
speed option for 540 rpm and 1000 rpm PTO speed.
During the dynamometer test, torque power and speed measurements in parallel with the fuel
consumption values were also measured. The data obtained by processing the results of calculations ,
specific fuel consumption was also determined. Values for fuel consumption increased proportionally with
the power values despite specific fuel consumption decreased with increasing levels of power. For
Massey Ferguson 3085, New Holland TD85 ve John Deere 5625 tractors with the same speed level,
avarage special fuel consumption value increased 9.92%, 11.16% ve 1.70% respectively when it is passed
from 540 rpm PTO to 750 rpm PTO.
Fuel consumption values of 750 rpm instead of 540 rpm PTO speed with the case has shown a
certain tendency to increase. When all the applied load is taken into account (5 50kW), the fuel
consumption increase rate between two PTO speed varied between the values 7.56-12.63% for Massey
Ferguson 3085, 7.59 14.64% for New Holland TD85 and 1.00-2.80% or John Deere 5625 tractor.
Cooling water temperatures are 63–77 ºC, 66–72 ºC and 79–87 ºC respectively for Massey Ferguson
3085, New Holland TD85 ve John Deere 5625 tractors respectively. These difference between cooling
water temperatures are thought to be arised from the different thermostat features.
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�In this study, 540 rpm and 750 rpm PTO speed were compared statically only workshop conditions.
From the evaluations, especially fuel consumption and specific fuel consumption parameters are
emphasized. However, this study should be support with the field work. For example when disk fertilizer
distribution machine is run with 750 rpm instead of 540 rpm PTO speed, it would be possible that work
wildth will increase and work completion time will be influenced. For these reasons, the differences
between the two PTO speed (work size, operating time, fuel consumption, torque, etc) should be compared
for various agricultural machinery moving from PTO in actual working conditions.

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A Practice of Data Envelopment Analysis on Textile Sector
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ersan ÖZGÜR
Afyon Kocatepe University Sandıklı M.Y.O.
ersanozgur@yahoo.com

Abstract: Resources in the nature are limited and mankind has to use these resources
economically or otherwise next generations might have difficulty in surviving. That is why
today’s decision makers has to be able to think and plan the futures resources for not to
danger future’s generations. In this perspective sustainable development policies can be
considered as a solution for the next generation’s wealth. Sustainable development policy
requires a balance while consuming the natural resources. For sustainable development
efficient uses of resources is essential. In this study we try to assess the efficiency of the
Turkish textile sector companies, regarding to sustainable development. In this study Data
Enveloping Analyses is practiced to the data gathered from Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE)
quoted textile companies. Results of the survey indicates that efficiency rates affected
negatively from the Chinese factor, domestic structural deficiencies in textile sector and
economic situation.

Introduction
Nowadays, industrialized countries have recognized that their economical growth has a limit. At this
point they also recognized that even though there was an economic growth there are also limits for economic
development. Developed countries, are taking procoutions against the risks in relation to sustainablility.
However developing countries has not been recognized that the importance of the subject. On the other hand it
can be assumed that there are limited activities in relation to the subject. Contries are trying to impliment new
sustainable development strategies. This could be as a solution for to reach their targets.
In this perspective Turkey as a developing country has to set up similar development strategies and
plans. Sustainable development has a direct relationship with the development of reel sector. Textile sector is a
high significant sector for Turkish economy. Turkish textile sector is dinamic and has a high potantial for the
growth. Espacialy after 1980’s with establishment of open economic policies exportation is increased and textile
sector became the engine of the economy. Cotton production in Turkey has played a crucial role in the
development of the economy.
In consideration of globalization which increased the competition, assesment of effiency and
effectiveness has became more important for the decision makers. Textile sector is contributing to the Turkish
economy in terms of value add, employment and exportation. It is suggested that for sustainablity of textile
sector performance measurement of efficiency and effectiveness of the sector has became more significant.
Sustanable development, productivity and efficiency are related consepts. Productivity can be described
as obtaining an output by using least input. Which means efficient uses of limited resouces. Performance can be
considered as degree of success with in certain period of time. Managers can not /should not take desicions
without having performance information. Hence it might be suggested that using performance measuring
methods are significant for decision makers. One of the methods used for measuring performance is Data
Enveloping Analyses.

Sustainable Development
The structures of imperial and colonial power which dominated the world in the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries made little provision for economic and social advance in what we now call the developing
world. Colonial regions functioned primarily to supply imperial powers with raw materials and cheap labor –
including slave labor as late as the mid-nineteenth century (Harris, 2000). Industrialization is an important target
for the countries, however, there are some problems they face in this process inevitably. Environmental problem
is one of them. Although it has some negative effects on environment, industrialization may not be abandoned.
But it is obvious that some necessary measures should be taken for a sustainable development.(Ekinci, 2007)

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�Whilst earlier literature discussed a wide range of issues around the emerging concept of sustainable
development, the following statement from the World Conservation Strategy (IUCN/WWF/UNEP, 1980)
appears to be the first actual attempt to define sustainable development: "For development to be sustainable, it
must take account of social and ecological factors, as well as economic ones; of the living and non-living
resource base; and of the long-term as well as the short-term advantages and disadvantages of alternative action"
The World Conservation Strategy was frequently criticised for being concerned mainly with ecological
sustainability rather than sustainable development per se. The most universally quoted definition is that produced
in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), otherwise known as the
Brundtland Commission (after its Chairperson, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Prime Minister of Norway): "Economic
and social development that meets the needs of the current generation without undermining the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs". (Dalal-Clayton, 2000)
In the extensive discussion and use of the concept since then, there has generally been a recognition of
three aspects of sustainable development:(Harris, 2000)
- Economic: An economically sustainable system must be able to produce goods and services on a
continuing basis, to maintain manageable levels of government andexternal debt, and to avoid extreme
sectoral imbalances which damage agricultural or industrial production.
- Environmental: An environmentally sustainable system must maintain a stable resource base, avoiding
over-exploitation of renewable resource systems or environmental sink functions, and depleting nonrenewable resources only to the extent that investment is made in adequate substitutes. This includes
maintenance of biodiversity, atmospheric stability, and other ecosystem functions not ordinarily classed
as economic resources.
- Social: A socially sustainable system must achieve distributional equity, adequate provision of social
services including health and education, gender equity, and political accountability and participation.
With these aspects sustainable development has got some strategies. Sustainable development strategies
can be summarized under 9 headings: (Özyol, 2007)
- Environment: Nature has its own value. None of the creature should not abuse the nature for their own
needs.
- The Future: While satisfying our needs we should think and take care of next generations needs and we
should not forget that we have to live a world where the next generations could be able to satisfy their
own needs.
- Living Standards: We should not forget that living standarts of the people is not rely on materialistic
needs but also it relies on social, cultural, ethical and spiritual needs.
- Justice: Prosperity, chances, rights and responsibilities should be divided in between the nations,
different social groups in a fairway. The needs of the poor and discriminated people’s needs has to be
put in the consideration. Similar fair sharing should be made in between existing generation and future
generation.
- Cautions: If we are not sure about environmental results of our behaviors we should take precautions.
Because the environmental problems are global the precautions has to be taken inconsideration of social
responsibilities.
- Holistic Thinking: Environmental problems includes unnumbered factors and while solving these
problems all these factors and stake holders should be taken in to consideration.
- Social Dimension: Educational activities should be informed about the sustainable development aspects
to increase for their and next generation’s living standards.
- Economical Dimension: Every resources on earth is limited. That is why they should be used efficiently
and in a way that does not destruct the nature. Fair distribution of the resources is also an other aspect
should be taken in to consideration.
- Environmental Dimension: Every natural resources, whether or not it is recyclable, should be used in a
way that ensures the continuity of resources.
Sustainable development is significant factor for economies. These strategies should considered in the
economy. Textile sector has great place in the Turkish economy than we can give some information regarding
textile sector in Turkey.

Turkish Textile Sector
Turkish textile and apparel industry is a very dynamic one, in fact it is the most dynamic industry in
Turkey. Becouse of having the advantage of producing the raw materials required by the industry textiles and
apparels are always going to be one of the most important industries for the Turkish economy (Akalın, 2001). As
in many other developing countries, the textile and clothing industries have played an important role in the

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�process of industrialization of Turkey. Textile sectors are now the driving force in the Turkish export industry,
and they have become one of the key players in the world over the years. (Çukul, 2008)
We can evaluate Turkish economy in terms of GDP, employment and exports. The share of this sector
in the country’s GDP is more than 10 % , share in the total employment is around 10 %. There are about 40
thousand manufacturing companies and around 2 million employees in the sector. Turkish textile and clothing
exports reached to US$ 20 billion in 2008. With this amount, it had a share of 22% in total exports of Turkey
(ĐGĐAD, 2009) .
Turkish textile industry uses modern technology. Existance of a well-developed textile finishing
industry in Turkey makes also possible production and marketing of highly value added fashionable and quality
production. The main items are knitted fabrics, cotton woven fabrics, woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns,
bed sheets and bags-sacks for packaging. Main advanteges of Turkish textile industry in production and supply
of raw materials: (ITKIP, 2010)
- Reachness in basic raw materials,
- Geographical proximity to main markets, especially European markets,
- Short logistics period due to geographical proximity,
- Qualified and well-educated labor force
- Liberal trade policies
- Well-developed textile finishing industry
- Giving importance to quality, environment and human health, sensitivity on working conditions of
workers
- Customs Union agreement with the European Union and free trade agreements with many other
countries
Turkey as being one of the most prominent textile and clothing producers in the world, now, has the
production capacity to meet almost all the raw material needs of clothing industry. Some part of cotton and
artificial and synthetic fibers needed by the industry are met by means of importation. Turkey has also gained
valuable experience in fabric design and it is started to present its special designs with fashion shows in
prominent markets. Turkish textile industrialists most of whom has created their own trademark together with
the patent rights, provide the most important foreign home textile and clothing companies with their fabric.
(ITKIP, 2010)
Turkey is currently the second larger exporter of textile to the European Union following China. It has
the largest production capacity in the EU and the fourth largest in the world. Since the EU and U.S are major
markets for Turkish textile and clothing products, it is necessary to explore the competitive position of Turkish
products in these markets, and they have to be prepared to the attack of its competitor such as China, India and
other Asian countries. There is no doubt that China will be the largest force in the global textile sector.
According to a forecast by World Bank, China is likely to raise its current share of 20 % in the world textile
market to 50 % in recent years. (Çukul, 2008)
Many pattern design competitions that make important contributions to development of fabric design in
Turkey are organized by different institutions leading to emergence of young designers and creation of product
diversity. Turkey takes part in many famous international fairs in textile sector, international textile fairs were
organized within Turkey and Turkey’s potential is shown successfully all over the world. (ITKIP, 2010)
Textile sector is significant for the Turkish economy. So doing a research for textile sector is necessary.
We can evaluate the sector with performance, efficiency and effectiveness values. In this study it is practicing
Data Envelopment Analyses (DEA) for finding efficiency rates.

Data Envelopment Analysis
DEA is an extension of Farrell's (1957) idea of linking the computation of technical efficiency with
production frontiers. The first DEA model was developed by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978) (CCR). The
CCR model is a fractional programming model, which measures the relative technical efficiency of a firm by
calculating the ratio of weighted sum of its outputs to the weighted sum of its inputs. The fractional program is
run for each firm to determine the set of input-output weights, which maximizes the efficiency of that firm
subject to the condition that no firm can have a relative efficiency score greater than unity for that set of weights.
Thus, the DEA model calculates a unique set of factor weights for each firm. The set of weights has the
following characteristics: (Kabnurkar, 2001)
- It maximizes the efficiency of the firm for which it is calculated and
- It is feasible for all firms.
Since DEA does not incorporate price information in the efficiency measure, it is appropriate for not for
profit organizations where price information is not available. These not for profit organizations are referred to as
Decision-Making Units (DMUs) by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978). Since the efficiency of each DMU is
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�calculated in relation to all other DMUs and using actual observed input-output values, the efficiency calculated
in DEA is called relative efficiency. Charnes, Cooper and Seiford (1994) define DEA as "DEA produces a
piecewise empirical extremal production surface which in economic terms represents the revealed best-practice
production frontier – the maximum output empirically obtainable from any DMU in the observed population,
given its level of inputs." In addition to calculating the efficiency scores, DEA also determines the level and
amount of inefficiency for each of the inputs and outputs. The amount of inefficiency is determined by
comparison with a convex combination of two or more DMUs, which lie on the efficient frontier, utilize the
same level of inputs, and produce the same or higher level of outputs.
The aim of DEA is to quantify the distance to the efficient frontier for every DMU. The measure of
performance is expressed in the form of efficiency score. After the evaluation of the relative efficiency of the
present set of units, the analysis shows how inputs and outputs have to be changed in order to maximize the
efficiency of the target DMU. DEA suggest the bencmark for each inefficient DMU at the level of its individual
mix of inputs and outputs (Mantri, 2008)
DEA is a typical statistical approach and characterized as a central tendency approach. It evaluates
producers relative to an average producer. In contrast DEA campares each producer with only the “best”
producers. A fundamental assumption behind this method is that if a given producer, A, is capable of producing
Y(A) units of output with X(A) inputs, then other producers should also be able to do the same if they were to
operate efficiently. Similarly, if producer B is capable of the same production schedule. Producers A, B, and
others can then be combined to form a composite producer with composite inputs and composite outputs. Since
this composite producer does not necessarily exist, it is typically called a virtual producer. The heart of the
analysis lies in finding the “best” virtual producer for each real producer. If the virtual producer is beter than the
orginal producer by either making more output with the same input or making the same output with less input
then the orginal producer is inefficient. The subtleties of DEA are introduced in the various ways that producers
A and B can be scarld up or down and combined. (Cornuejols &amp; Trick, 1998)
In this study DEA practiced. Aims and methods of the research is as follows.

Aims and Methods of Research
In this study it is tried to be evaluated the textile sector firms financial efficiencies that are quoted to
ISE. In the study DEA method is used. The aim of the study is to investigate financial efficiency and
effectiveness of leading Turkish textile sector companies. Economical dimension of sustainable development
includes fair distiribution of the resources, avoidance of unnecessary usage of resources and efficient usage of
resources. Financial resources are also significant inputs of companies and they should be used efficiently.
The steps while practicing DEA can be listed as follows;
- Selection of decision making units,
- Determination of inputs and output sets
- Relative efficiency measurement by DEA
o Availability and reliability of the data
o Relative efficiency measurement
o Efficiency degree-efficiency limits
o Evaluation of the results
In first step of the study decision making units are selected. For the study balance sheets and income
statements that are belong to the firms gathered from the ISE. These data includes the time period in between
2004 and 2008. Decision making units which were the subject of the study is listed in Table 1.

BOSSA
Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi Đşletmeleri T.A.Ş.
CEYLAN
Ceylan Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
DERĐMOD
Derimod Konfeksiyon Ayakkabı Deri Sanayi ve
Ticaret A.Ş.
EDĐP
Edip Đplik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
ESEM
Esem Spor Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
KARTEKS
Karsu Tekstil Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş.

LUKS
Lüks Kadife Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş.
OKAN
Okan Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
SASA
Advansa Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.Ş.
VAKKO
Vakko Tekstil ve Hazır Giyim Sanayi Đşletmeleri A.Ş.
YATAS
Yataş Yatak ve Yorgan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
YUNSA
Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

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�Table 1: Decision Making Units That Were The Subject of the Study
Second step of the study was the determination of input and output sets. These are used for
measurement of financial efficiency of textile firms. Input and Output sets which were the subjects of the study
is listed in Table 2.

INPUT

Short-Term Dept

Long-Term Dept

OUTPUT

Sales Revenues

Non-Operating Income

Capital Stock

Table 2: Input and Output Data Sets Used in Research
These set of input and output units are used to determine the financial efficiency of the textile sector
firms. For this study textile sector inputs were determined as: Short Term Debts, Long Term Debts and Capital
Stock. Where as the outputs were: Sales Revenues and Non Operating Income.

Analysing the Model
In this study, it is perefered to used the data gathered from textile firms that are belong to ISE, because
of the availability and reliability of data.
For the analysis DEAP Version 2.1 is used for processing mathematical data. Inputs of the textile sector
are considered as manageable data. So in the analysis input focused method is used. Lack of free market
conditions prevented the firms to identify the financial problems that causes difficulties in reaching optimum
levels. That is why variable income scaled efficiency model is used for solution. In this search 5 different
solutions are generated by linear programming.
There are three different factors are used to describe the efficiency levels; Constant Income Technical
Efficiency, Variable Income Technical Efficiency and Scale Efficiency. Here technical efficiency could be
described as every input’s impact on output. Whereas scale efficiency describes the aggregate impact of all
inputs to compound outputs. Scale Efficiency is measured with dividing Constant Income Technical Efficiency
by Variable Income Technical Efficiency.
After processing the data, DEA efficiency results, from the year 2004 and 2008, belong to the decision
making units are determined and listed on the Table 3 as below.

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,408

1

1

1

1

DERĐMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĐP

0,859

0,9

0,325

0,245

0,045

ESEM

1

1

0,147

0,068

0,087

KARTEKS

0,613

0,752

0,658

0,818

0,640

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,535

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,774

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,556

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,858

0,856

0,756

0,764

0,653

Table 3: Constant Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)

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�There is a reduction in Constant Income Technical Efficiency in between 2004 and 2008. This reduction
could be interpreted as Chinese factor in the international trade.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Variable Income Technical Efficiency values are as below.

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

1

1

1

1

1

CEYLAN

0,435

1

1

1

1

DERĐMOD

1

1

1

1

1

EDĐP

0,902

1

0,560

0,246

0,047

ESEM

1

1

0,153

0,087

0,129

KARTEKS

0,671

1

1

0,863

0,676

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,553

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,780

SASA

1

1

1

1

1

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

1

1

1

1

0,791

YUNSA

1

1

1

1

1

ORTALAMA

0,917

1

0,893

0,850

0,748

Table 4: Variable Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)
In terms of Variable Income Technical Efficiency there is a steady decrease in averages from 20062008. Large and famous firms like BOSSA, VAKKO, SASA, YÜNSA are still keeping their high stakes in the
market.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Scale Efficiency values are as below.

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,939

1

1

1

1

DERĐMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĐP

0,953

0,9

0,580

0,997

0,974

ESEM

1

1

0,960

0,778

0,675

KARTEKS

0,914

0,752

0,658

0,948

0,946

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,967

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,993

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,703

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,935

0,856

0,845

0,897

0,871

Table 5: Scale Efficiency (2004-2008)
As you can see from the Table 5. there is a steady decrease in the values of scale efficiencies in between
2004 and 2008. Internal and external results are also indicates that leading Turkish textile companies efficiencies

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deficiencies in branding, financial problems and deficiencies in marketing would be other reasons for the
reduction.

Conclusion
Textile sector plays a crucial role in the Turkish economy. Sector seriously affected from the several
threads: Chinese factor which criticly reduced the competitiveness of the Turkish textile sector, domestic
structural deficiencies in textile sector and reductions in domestic cotton production because of the market forces.
Deficiencies in investment climate lead the textile investers to invest more competitive countries in
terms of wages, input costs ( like electricity etc.) gradual weaknesses of the textile sector in Turkey is a serious
problem. Because textile sector can be considered as engine of the economy. It used to provide considerable
amount of employment, export revenue, value add, tax revenue.
Result of the study clearly indicates that Turkish textile companies can not efficiently uses the financial
resources they have. Government interventions would be as suggestion for more efficient sector for instance tax
reductions, direct and indirect financial supports, lower currency policy and improvements in investing climate.

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Significance of Efficiency for Sustainable Development :
A Practice of Data Envelopment Analysis on Textile Sector
Ersan ÖZGÜR
Assistant Prof. Dr.,Afyon Kocatepe University Sandıklı M.Y.O.
ersanozgur@yahoo.com

Abstract: Resources in the nature are limited and mankind has to use these resources
economically or otherwise next generations might have difficulty in surviving. That is why
today‘s decision makers has to be able to think and plan the futures resources for not to danger
future‘s generations. In this perspective sustainable development policies can be considered as a
solution for the next generation‘s wealth. Sustainable development policy requires a balance
while consuming the natural resources. For sustainable development efficient uses of resources
is essential. In this study we try to assess the efficiency of the Turkish textile sector companies,
regarding to sustainable development. In this study Data Enveloping Analyses is practiced to the
data gathered from Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) quoted textile companies. Results of the
survey indicates that efficiency rates affected negatively from the Chinese factor, domestic
structural deficiencies in textile sector and economic situation.

Introduction
Nowadays, industrialized countries have recognized that their economical growth has a limit. At this point
they also recognized that even though there was an economic growth there are also limits for economic development.
Developed countries, are taking procoutions against the risks in relation to sustainablility. However developing
countries has not been recognized that the importance of the subject. On the other hand it can be assumed that there
are limited activities in relation to the subject. Contries are trying to impliment new sustainable development
strategies. This could be as a solution for to reach their targets.
In this perspective Turkey as a developing country has to set up similar development strategies and plans.
Sustainable development has a direct relationship with the development of reel sector. Textile sector is a high
significant sector for Turkish economy. Turkish textile sector is dinamic and has a high potantial for the growth.
Espacialy after 1980‘s with establishment of open economic policies exportation is increased and textile sector
became the engine of the economy. Cotton production in Turkey has played a crucial role in the development of the
economy.
In consideration of globalization which increased the competition, assesment of effiency and effectiveness
has became more important for the decision makers. Textile sector is contributing to the Turkish economy in terms
of value add, employment and exportation. It is suggested that for sustainablity of textile sector performance
measurement of efficiency and effectiveness of the sector has became more significant.
Sustanable development, productivity and efficiency are related consepts. Productivity can be described as
obtaining an output by using least input. Which means efficient uses of limited resouces. Performance can be
considered as degree of success with in certain period of time. Managers can not /should not take desicions without
having performance information. Hence it might be suggested that using performance measuring methods are
significant for decision makers. One of the methods used for measuring performance is Data Enveloping Analyses.

Sustainable Development
The structures of imperial and colonial power which dominated the world in the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries made little provision for economic and social advance in what we now call the developing world.
Colonial regions functioned primarily to supply imperial powers with raw materials and cheap labor – including
slave labor as late as the mid-nineteenth century (Harris, 2000). Industrialization is an important target for the
countries, however, there are some problems they face in this process inevitably. Environmental problem is one of
them. Although it has some negative effects on environment, industrialization may not be abandoned. But it is
obvious that some necessary measures should be taken for a sustainable development.(Ekinci, 2007)

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Whilst earlier literature discussed a wide range of issues around the emerging concept of sustainable
development, the following statement from the World Conservation Strategy (IUCN/WWF/UNEP, 1980) appears to
be the first actual attempt to define sustainable development: "For development to be sustainable, it must take
account of social and ecological factors, as well as economic ones; of the living and non-living resource base; and of
the long-term as well as the short-term advantages and disadvantages of alternative action" The World Conservation
Strategy was frequently criticised for being concerned mainly with ecological sustainability rather than sustainable
development per se. The most universally quoted definition is that produced in 1987 by the World Commission on
Environment and Development (WCED), otherwise known as the Brundtland Commission (after its Chairperson,
Gro Harlem Brundtland, Prime Minister of Norway): "Economic and social development that meets the needs of the
current generation without undermining the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". (Dalal-Clayton,
2000)
In the extensive discussion and use of the concept since then, there has generally been a recognition of three
aspects of sustainable development:(Harris, 2000)
- Economic: An economically sustainable system must be able to produce goods and services on a continuing
basis, to maintain manageable levels of government andexternal debt, and to avoid extreme sectoral
imbalances which damage agricultural or industrial production.
- Environmental: An environmentally sustainable system must maintain a stable resource base, avoiding
over-exploitation of renewable resource systems or environmental sink functions, and depleting nonrenewable resources only to the extent that investment is made in adequate substitutes. This includes
maintenance of biodiversity, atmospheric stability, and other ecosystem functions not ordinarily classed as
economic resources.
- Social: A socially sustainable system must achieve distributional equity, adequate provision of social
services including health and education, gender equity, and political accountability and participation.
With these aspects sustainable development has got some strategies. Sustainable development strategies can
be summarized under 9 headings: (Özyol, 2007)
- Environment: Nature has its own value. None of the creature should not abuse the nature for their own
needs.
- The Future: While satisfying our needs we should think and take care of next generations needs and we
should not forget that we have to live a world where the next generations could be able to satisfy their own
needs.
- Living Standards: We should not forget that living standarts of the people is not rely on materialistic needs
but also it relies on social, cultural, ethical and spiritual needs.
- Justice: Prosperity, chances, rights and responsibilities should be divided in between the nations, different
social groups in a fairway. The needs of the poor and discriminated people‘s needs has to be put in the
consideration. Similar fair sharing should be made in between existing generation and future generation.
- Cautions: If we are not sure about environmental results of our behaviors we should take precautions.
Because the environmental problems are global the precautions has to be taken inconsideration of social
responsibilities.
- Holistic Thinking: Environmental problems includes unnumbered factors and while solving these problems
all these factors and stake holders should be taken in to consideration.
- Social Dimension: Educational activities should be informed about the sustainable development aspects to
increase for their and next generation‘s living standards.
- Economical Dimension: Every resources on earth is limited. That is why they should be used efficiently and
in a way that does not destruct the nature. Fair distribution of the resources is also an other aspect should be
taken in to consideration.
- Environmental Dimension: Every natural resources, whether or not it is recyclable, should be used in a way
that ensures the continuity of resources.
Sustainable development is significant factor for economies. These strategies should considered in the
economy. Textile sector has great place in the Turkish economy than we can give some information regarding textile
sector in Turkey.

Turkish Textile Sector
Turkish textile and apparel industry is a very dynamic one, in fact it is the most dynamic industry in Turkey.
Becouse of having the advantage of producing the raw materials required by the industry textiles and apparels are
always going to be one of the most important industries for the Turkish economy (Akalın, 2001). As in many other

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developing countries, the textile and clothing industries have played an important role in the process of
industrialization of Turkey. Textile sectors are now the driving force in the Turkish export industry, and they have
become one of the key players in the world over the years. (Çukul, 2008)
We can evaluate Turkish economy in terms of GDP, employment and exports. The share of this sector in the
country‘s GDP is more than 10 % , share in the total employment is around 10 %. There are about 40 thousand
manufacturing companies and around 2 million employees in the sector. Turkish textile and clothing exports reached
to US$ 20 billion in 2008. With this amount, it had a share of 22% in total exports of Turkey (ĠGĠAD, 2009) .
Turkish textile industry uses modern technology. Existance of a well-developed textile finishing industry in
Turkey makes also possible production and marketing of highly value added fashionable and quality production. The
main items are knitted fabrics, cotton woven fabrics, woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns, bed sheets and bagssacks for packaging. Main advanteges of Turkish textile industry in production and supply of raw materials: (ITKIP,
2010)
- Reachness in basic raw materials,
- Geographical proximity to main markets, especially European markets,
- Short logistics period due to geographical proximity,
- Qualified and well-educated labor force
- Liberal trade policies
- Well-developed textile finishing industry
- Giving importance to quality, environment and human health, sensitivity on working conditions of workers
- Customs Union agreement with the European Union and free trade agreements with many other countries
Turkey as being one of the most prominent textile and clothing producers in the world, now, has the
production capacity to meet almost all the raw material needs of clothing industry. Some part of cotton and artificial
and synthetic fibers needed by the industry are met by means of importation. Turkey has also gained valuable
experience in fabric design and it is started to present its special designs with fashion shows in prominent markets.
Turkish textile industrialists most of whom has created their own trademark together with the patent rights, provide
the most important foreign home textile and clothing companies with their fabric. (ITKIP, 2010)
Turkey is currently the second larger exporter of textile to the European Union following China. It has the
largest production capacity in the EU and the fourth largest in the world. Since the EU and U.S are major markets for
Turkish textile and clothing products, it is necessary to explore the competitive position of Turkish products in these
markets, and they have to be prepared to the attack of its competitor such as China, India and other Asian countries.
There is no doubt that China will be the largest force in the global textile sector. According to a forecast by World
Bank, China is likely to raise its current share of 20 % in the world textile market to 50 % in recent years. (Çukul,
2008)
Many pattern design competitions that make important contributions to development of fabric design in
Turkey are organized by different institutions leading to emergence of young designers and creation of product
diversity. Turkey takes part in many famous international fairs in textile sector, international textile fairs were
organized within Turkey and Turkey‘s potential is shown successfully all over the world. (ITKIP, 2010)
Textile sector is significant for the Turkish economy. So doing a research for textile sector is necessary. We
can evaluate the sector with performance, efficiency and effectiveness values. In this study it is practicing Data
Envelopment Analyses (DEA) for finding efficiency rates.

Data Envelopment Analysis
DEA is an extension of Farrell's (1957) idea of linking the computation of technical efficiency with
production frontiers. The first DEA model was developed by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978) (CCR). The CCR
model is a fractional programming model, which measures the relative technical efficiency of a firm by calculating
the ratio of weighted sum of its outputs to the weighted sum of its inputs. The fractional program is run for each firm
to determine the set of input-output weights, which maximizes the efficiency of that firm subject to the condition that
no firm can have a relative efficiency score greater than unity for that set of weights. Thus, the DEA model
calculates a unique set of factor weights for each firm. The set of weights has the following characteristics:
(Kabnurkar, 2001)
- It maximizes the efficiency of the firm for which it is calculated and
- It is feasible for all firms.
Since DEA does not incorporate price information in the efficiency measure, it is appropriate for not for
profit organizations where price information is not available. These not for profit organizations are referred to as
Decision-Making Units (DMUs) by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978). Since the efficiency of each DMU is

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calculated in relation to all other DMUs and using actual observed input-output values, the efficiency calculated in
DEA is called relative efficiency. Charnes, Cooper and Seiford (1994) define DEA as "DEA produces a piecewise
empirical extremal production surface which in economic terms represents the revealed best-practice production
frontier – the maximum output empirically obtainable from any DMU in the observed population, given its level of
inputs." In addition to calculating the efficiency scores, DEA also determines the level and amount of inefficiency
for each of the inputs and outputs. The amount of inefficiency is determined by comparison with a convex
combination of two or more DMUs, which lie on the efficient frontier, utilize the same level of inputs, and produce
the same or higher level of outputs.
The aim of DEA is to quantify the distance to the efficient frontier for every DMU. The measure of
performance is expressed in the form of efficiency score. After the evaluation of the relative efficiency of the present
set of units, the analysis shows how inputs and outputs have to be changed in order to maximize the efficiency of the
target DMU. DEA suggest the bencmark for each inefficient DMU at the level of its individual mix of inputs and
outputs (Mantri, 2008)
DEA is a typical statistical approach and characterized as a central tendency approach. It evaluates
producers relative to an average producer. In contrast DEA campares each producer with only the ―best‖ producers.
A fundamental assumption behind this method is that if a given producer, A, is capable of producing Y(A) units of
output with X(A) inputs, then other producers should also be able to do the same if they were to operate efficiently.
Similarly, if producer B is capable of the same production schedule. Producers A, B, and others can then be
combined to form a composite producer with composite inputs and composite outputs. Since this composite producer
does not necessarily exist, it is typically called a virtual producer. The heart of the analysis lies in finding the ―best‖
virtual producer for each real producer. If the virtual producer is beter than the orginal producer by either making
more output with the same input or making the same output with less input then the orginal producer is inefficient.
The subtleties of DEA are introduced in the various ways that producers A and B can be scarld up or down and
combined. (Cornuejols &amp; Trick, 1998)
In this study DEA practiced. Aims and methods of the research is as follows.

Aims and Methods of Research
In this study it is tried to be evaluated the textile sector firms financial efficiencies that are quoted to ISE. In
the study DEA method is used. The aim of the study is to investigate financial efficiency and effectiveness of leading
Turkish textile sector companies. Economical dimension of sustainable development includes fair distiribution of the
resources, avoidance of unnecessary usage of resources and efficient usage of resources. Financial resources are also
significant inputs of companies and they should be used efficiently.
The steps while practicing DEA can be listed as follows;
- Selection of decision making units,
- Determination of inputs and output sets
- Relative efficiency measurement by DEA
o Availability and reliability of the data
o Relative efficiency measurement
o Efficiency degree-efficiency limits
o Evaluation of the results
In first step of the study decision making units are selected. For the study balance sheets and income
statements that are belong to the firms gathered from the ISE. These data includes the time period in between 2004
and 2008. Decision making units which were the subject of the study is listed in Table 1.

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BOSSA
Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi ĠĢletmeleri T.A.ġ.

CEYLAN
Ceylan Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

LUKS
Lüks Kadife Ticaret ve Sanayi A.ġ.
OKAN
Okan Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

DERĠMOD
SASA
Derimod Konfeksiyon Ayakkabı Deri Sanayi ve
Advansa Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.ġ.
Ticaret A.ġ.
EDĠP
Edip Ġplik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

ESEM
Esem Spor Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.
KARTEKS
Karsu Tekstil Sanayii ve Ticaret A.ġ.

VAKKO
Vakko Tekstil ve Hazır Giyim Sanayi ĠĢletmeleri
A.ġ.
YATAS
YataĢ Yatak ve Yorgan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.
YUNSA
Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

Table 1: Decision Making Units That Were The Subject of the Study
Second step of the study was the determination of input and output sets. These are used for measurement of
financial efficiency of textile firms. Input and Output sets which were the subjects of the study is listed in Table 2.
INPUT

Short-Term Dept

Long-Term Dept

OUTPUT

Sales Revenues

Non-Operating Income

Capital Stock

Table 2: Input and Output Data Sets Used in Research
These set of input and output units are used to determine the financial efficiency of the textile sector firms.
For this study textile sector inputs were determined as: Short Term Debts, Long Term Debts and Capital Stock.
Where as the outputs were: Sales Revenues and Non Operating Income.

Analysing the Model
In this study, it is perefered to used the data gathered from textile firms that are belong to ISE, because of
the availability and reliability of data.
For the analysis DEAP Version 2.1 is used for processing mathematical data. Inputs of the textile sector are
considered as manageable data. So in the analysis input focused method is used. Lack of free market conditions
prevented the firms to identify the financial problems that causes difficulties in reaching optimum levels. That is why
variable income scaled efficiency model is used for solution. In this search 5 different solutions are generated by
linear programming.
There are three different factors are used to describe the efficiency levels; Constant Income Technical
Efficiency, Variable Income Technical Efficiency and Scale Efficiency. Here technical efficiency could be described
as every input‘s impact on output. Whereas scale efficiency describes the aggregate impact of all inputs to compound
outputs. Scale Efficiency is measured with dividing Constant Income Technical Efficiency by Variable Income
Technical Efficiency.
After processing the data, DEA efficiency results, from the year 2004 and 2008, belong to the decision
making units are determined and listed on the Table 3 as below.

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,408

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĠP

0,859

0,9

0,325

0,245

0,045

ESEM

1

1

0,147

0,068

0,087

KARTEKS

0,613

0,752

0,658

0,818

0,640

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,535

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,774

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,556

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,858

0,856

0,756

0,764

0,653

Table 3: Constant Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)
There is a reduction in Constant Income Technical Efficiency in between 2004 and 2008. This reduction
could be interpreted as Chinese factor in the international trade.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Variable Income Technical Efficiency values are as below.
2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

1

1

1

1

1

CEYLAN

0,435

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

1

EDĠP

0,902

1

0,560

0,246

0,047

ESEM

1

1

0,153

0,087

0,129

KARTEKS

0,671

1

1

0,863

0,676

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,553

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,780

SASA

1

1

1

1

1

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

1

1

1

1

0,791

YUNSA

1

1

1

1

1

ORTALAMA

0,917

1

0,893

0,850

0,748

Table 4: Variable Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)
In terms of Variable Income Technical Efficiency there is a steady decrease in averages from 2006-2008.
Large and famous firms like BOSSA, VAKKO, SASA, YÜNSA are still keeping their high stakes in the market.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Scale Efficiency values are as below.

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,939

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĠP

0,953

0,9

0,580

0,997

0,974

ESEM

1

1

0,960

0,778

0,675

KARTEKS

0,914

0,752

0,658

0,948

0,946

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,967

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,993

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,703

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,935

0,856

0,845

0,897

0,871

Table 5: Scale Efficiency (2004-2008)
As you can see from the Table 5. there is a steady decrease in the values of scale efficiencies in between
2004 and 2008. Internal and external results are also indicates that leading Turkish textile companies efficiencies are
decreased. In addition to Chinese factor in textile sector, structural deficiencies in the Turkish textile sector,
deficiencies in branding, financial problems and deficiencies in marketing would be other reasons for the reduction.

Conclusion
Textile sector plays a crucial role in the Turkish economy. Sector seriously affected from the several
threads: Chinese factor which criticly reduced the competitiveness of the Turkish textile sector, domestic structural
deficiencies in textile sector and reductions in domestic cotton production because of the market forces.
Deficiencies in investment climate lead the textile investers to invest more competitive countries in terms of
wages, input costs ( like electricity etc.) gradual weaknesses of the textile sector in Turkey is a serious problem.
Because textile sector can be considered as engine of the economy. It used to provide considerable amount of
employment, export revenue, value add, tax revenue.
Result of the study clearly indicates that Turkish textile companies can not efficiently uses the financial
resources they have. Government interventions would be as suggestion for more efficient sector for instance tax
reductions, direct and indirect financial supports, lower currency policy and improvements in investing climate.

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Significance of Efficiency for Sustainable Development :
A Practice of Data Envelopment Analysis on Textile Sector
Ersan ÖZGÜR
Assistant Prof. Dr.,Afyon Kocatepe University Sandıklı M.Y.O.
ersanozgur@yahoo.com

Abstract: Resources in the nature are limited and mankind has to use these resources
economically or otherwise next generations might have difficulty in surviving. That is why
today‘s decision makers has to be able to think and plan the futures resources for not to danger
future‘s generations. In this perspective sustainable development policies can be considered as a
solution for the next generation‘s wealth. Sustainable development policy requires a balance
while consuming the natural resources. For sustainable development efficient uses of resources
is essential. In this study we try to assess the efficiency of the Turkish textile sector companies,
regarding to sustainable development. In this study Data Enveloping Analyses is practiced to the
data gathered from Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) quoted textile companies. Results of the
survey indicates that efficiency rates affected negatively from the Chinese factor, domestic
structural deficiencies in textile sector and economic situation.

Introduction
Nowadays, industrialized countries have recognized that their economical growth has a limit. At this point
they also recognized that even though there was an economic growth there are also limits for economic development.
Developed countries, are taking procoutions against the risks in relation to sustainablility. However developing
countries has not been recognized that the importance of the subject. On the other hand it can be assumed that there
are limited activities in relation to the subject. Contries are trying to impliment new sustainable development
strategies. This could be as a solution for to reach their targets.
In this perspective Turkey as a developing country has to set up similar development strategies and plans.
Sustainable development has a direct relationship with the development of reel sector. Textile sector is a high
significant sector for Turkish economy. Turkish textile sector is dinamic and has a high potantial for the growth.
Espacialy after 1980‘s with establishment of open economic policies exportation is increased and textile sector
became the engine of the economy. Cotton production in Turkey has played a crucial role in the development of the
economy.
In consideration of globalization which increased the competition, assesment of effiency and effectiveness
has became more important for the decision makers. Textile sector is contributing to the Turkish economy in terms
of value add, employment and exportation. It is suggested that for sustainablity of textile sector performance
measurement of efficiency and effectiveness of the sector has became more significant.
Sustanable development, productivity and efficiency are related consepts. Productivity can be described as
obtaining an output by using least input. Which means efficient uses of limited resouces. Performance can be
considered as degree of success with in certain period of time. Managers can not /should not take desicions without
having performance information. Hence it might be suggested that using performance measuring methods are
significant for decision makers. One of the methods used for measuring performance is Data Enveloping Analyses.

Sustainable Development
The structures of imperial and colonial power which dominated the world in the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries made little provision for economic and social advance in what we now call the developing world.
Colonial regions functioned primarily to supply imperial powers with raw materials and cheap labor – including
slave labor as late as the mid-nineteenth century (Harris, 2000). Industrialization is an important target for the
countries, however, there are some problems they face in this process inevitably. Environmental problem is one of
them. Although it has some negative effects on environment, industrialization may not be abandoned. But it is
obvious that some necessary measures should be taken for a sustainable development.(Ekinci, 2007)

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Whilst earlier literature discussed a wide range of issues around the emerging concept of sustainable
development, the following statement from the World Conservation Strategy (IUCN/WWF/UNEP, 1980) appears to
be the first actual attempt to define sustainable development: "For development to be sustainable, it must take
account of social and ecological factors, as well as economic ones; of the living and non-living resource base; and of
the long-term as well as the short-term advantages and disadvantages of alternative action" The World Conservation
Strategy was frequently criticised for being concerned mainly with ecological sustainability rather than sustainable
development per se. The most universally quoted definition is that produced in 1987 by the World Commission on
Environment and Development (WCED), otherwise known as the Brundtland Commission (after its Chairperson,
Gro Harlem Brundtland, Prime Minister of Norway): "Economic and social development that meets the needs of the
current generation without undermining the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". (Dalal-Clayton,
2000)
In the extensive discussion and use of the concept since then, there has generally been a recognition of three
aspects of sustainable development:(Harris, 2000)
- Economic: An economically sustainable system must be able to produce goods and services on a continuing
basis, to maintain manageable levels of government andexternal debt, and to avoid extreme sectoral
imbalances which damage agricultural or industrial production.
- Environmental: An environmentally sustainable system must maintain a stable resource base, avoiding
over-exploitation of renewable resource systems or environmental sink functions, and depleting nonrenewable resources only to the extent that investment is made in adequate substitutes. This includes
maintenance of biodiversity, atmospheric stability, and other ecosystem functions not ordinarily classed as
economic resources.
- Social: A socially sustainable system must achieve distributional equity, adequate provision of social
services including health and education, gender equity, and political accountability and participation.
With these aspects sustainable development has got some strategies. Sustainable development strategies can
be summarized under 9 headings: (Özyol, 2007)
- Environment: Nature has its own value. None of the creature should not abuse the nature for their own
needs.
- The Future: While satisfying our needs we should think and take care of next generations needs and we
should not forget that we have to live a world where the next generations could be able to satisfy their own
needs.
- Living Standards: We should not forget that living standarts of the people is not rely on materialistic needs
but also it relies on social, cultural, ethical and spiritual needs.
- Justice: Prosperity, chances, rights and responsibilities should be divided in between the nations, different
social groups in a fairway. The needs of the poor and discriminated people‘s needs has to be put in the
consideration. Similar fair sharing should be made in between existing generation and future generation.
- Cautions: If we are not sure about environmental results of our behaviors we should take precautions.
Because the environmental problems are global the precautions has to be taken inconsideration of social
responsibilities.
- Holistic Thinking: Environmental problems includes unnumbered factors and while solving these problems
all these factors and stake holders should be taken in to consideration.
- Social Dimension: Educational activities should be informed about the sustainable development aspects to
increase for their and next generation‘s living standards.
- Economical Dimension: Every resources on earth is limited. That is why they should be used efficiently and
in a way that does not destruct the nature. Fair distribution of the resources is also an other aspect should be
taken in to consideration.
- Environmental Dimension: Every natural resources, whether or not it is recyclable, should be used in a way
that ensures the continuity of resources.
Sustainable development is significant factor for economies. These strategies should considered in the
economy. Textile sector has great place in the Turkish economy than we can give some information regarding textile
sector in Turkey.

Turkish Textile Sector
Turkish textile and apparel industry is a very dynamic one, in fact it is the most dynamic industry in Turkey.
Becouse of having the advantage of producing the raw materials required by the industry textiles and apparels are
always going to be one of the most important industries for the Turkish economy (Akalın, 2001). As in many other

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developing countries, the textile and clothing industries have played an important role in the process of
industrialization of Turkey. Textile sectors are now the driving force in the Turkish export industry, and they have
become one of the key players in the world over the years. (Çukul, 2008)
We can evaluate Turkish economy in terms of GDP, employment and exports. The share of this sector in the
country‘s GDP is more than 10 % , share in the total employment is around 10 %. There are about 40 thousand
manufacturing companies and around 2 million employees in the sector. Turkish textile and clothing exports reached
to US$ 20 billion in 2008. With this amount, it had a share of 22% in total exports of Turkey (ĠGĠAD, 2009) .
Turkish textile industry uses modern technology. Existance of a well-developed textile finishing industry in
Turkey makes also possible production and marketing of highly value added fashionable and quality production. The
main items are knitted fabrics, cotton woven fabrics, woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns, bed sheets and bagssacks for packaging. Main advanteges of Turkish textile industry in production and supply of raw materials: (ITKIP,
2010)
- Reachness in basic raw materials,
- Geographical proximity to main markets, especially European markets,
- Short logistics period due to geographical proximity,
- Qualified and well-educated labor force
- Liberal trade policies
- Well-developed textile finishing industry
- Giving importance to quality, environment and human health, sensitivity on working conditions of workers
- Customs Union agreement with the European Union and free trade agreements with many other countries
Turkey as being one of the most prominent textile and clothing producers in the world, now, has the
production capacity to meet almost all the raw material needs of clothing industry. Some part of cotton and artificial
and synthetic fibers needed by the industry are met by means of importation. Turkey has also gained valuable
experience in fabric design and it is started to present its special designs with fashion shows in prominent markets.
Turkish textile industrialists most of whom has created their own trademark together with the patent rights, provide
the most important foreign home textile and clothing companies with their fabric. (ITKIP, 2010)
Turkey is currently the second larger exporter of textile to the European Union following China. It has the
largest production capacity in the EU and the fourth largest in the world. Since the EU and U.S are major markets for
Turkish textile and clothing products, it is necessary to explore the competitive position of Turkish products in these
markets, and they have to be prepared to the attack of its competitor such as China, India and other Asian countries.
There is no doubt that China will be the largest force in the global textile sector. According to a forecast by World
Bank, China is likely to raise its current share of 20 % in the world textile market to 50 % in recent years. (Çukul,
2008)
Many pattern design competitions that make important contributions to development of fabric design in
Turkey are organized by different institutions leading to emergence of young designers and creation of product
diversity. Turkey takes part in many famous international fairs in textile sector, international textile fairs were
organized within Turkey and Turkey‘s potential is shown successfully all over the world. (ITKIP, 2010)
Textile sector is significant for the Turkish economy. So doing a research for textile sector is necessary. We
can evaluate the sector with performance, efficiency and effectiveness values. In this study it is practicing Data
Envelopment Analyses (DEA) for finding efficiency rates.

Data Envelopment Analysis
DEA is an extension of Farrell's (1957) idea of linking the computation of technical efficiency with
production frontiers. The first DEA model was developed by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978) (CCR). The CCR
model is a fractional programming model, which measures the relative technical efficiency of a firm by calculating
the ratio of weighted sum of its outputs to the weighted sum of its inputs. The fractional program is run for each firm
to determine the set of input-output weights, which maximizes the efficiency of that firm subject to the condition that
no firm can have a relative efficiency score greater than unity for that set of weights. Thus, the DEA model
calculates a unique set of factor weights for each firm. The set of weights has the following characteristics:
(Kabnurkar, 2001)
- It maximizes the efficiency of the firm for which it is calculated and
- It is feasible for all firms.
Since DEA does not incorporate price information in the efficiency measure, it is appropriate for not for
profit organizations where price information is not available. These not for profit organizations are referred to as
Decision-Making Units (DMUs) by Charnes Cooper and Rhodes (1978). Since the efficiency of each DMU is

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calculated in relation to all other DMUs and using actual observed input-output values, the efficiency calculated in
DEA is called relative efficiency. Charnes, Cooper and Seiford (1994) define DEA as "DEA produces a piecewise
empirical extremal production surface which in economic terms represents the revealed best-practice production
frontier – the maximum output empirically obtainable from any DMU in the observed population, given its level of
inputs." In addition to calculating the efficiency scores, DEA also determines the level and amount of inefficiency
for each of the inputs and outputs. The amount of inefficiency is determined by comparison with a convex
combination of two or more DMUs, which lie on the efficient frontier, utilize the same level of inputs, and produce
the same or higher level of outputs.
The aim of DEA is to quantify the distance to the efficient frontier for every DMU. The measure of
performance is expressed in the form of efficiency score. After the evaluation of the relative efficiency of the present
set of units, the analysis shows how inputs and outputs have to be changed in order to maximize the efficiency of the
target DMU. DEA suggest the bencmark for each inefficient DMU at the level of its individual mix of inputs and
outputs (Mantri, 2008)
DEA is a typical statistical approach and characterized as a central tendency approach. It evaluates
producers relative to an average producer. In contrast DEA campares each producer with only the ―best‖ producers.
A fundamental assumption behind this method is that if a given producer, A, is capable of producing Y(A) units of
output with X(A) inputs, then other producers should also be able to do the same if they were to operate efficiently.
Similarly, if producer B is capable of the same production schedule. Producers A, B, and others can then be
combined to form a composite producer with composite inputs and composite outputs. Since this composite producer
does not necessarily exist, it is typically called a virtual producer. The heart of the analysis lies in finding the ―best‖
virtual producer for each real producer. If the virtual producer is beter than the orginal producer by either making
more output with the same input or making the same output with less input then the orginal producer is inefficient.
The subtleties of DEA are introduced in the various ways that producers A and B can be scarld up or down and
combined. (Cornuejols &amp; Trick, 1998)
In this study DEA practiced. Aims and methods of the research is as follows.

Aims and Methods of Research
In this study it is tried to be evaluated the textile sector firms financial efficiencies that are quoted to ISE. In
the study DEA method is used. The aim of the study is to investigate financial efficiency and effectiveness of leading
Turkish textile sector companies. Economical dimension of sustainable development includes fair distiribution of the
resources, avoidance of unnecessary usage of resources and efficient usage of resources. Financial resources are also
significant inputs of companies and they should be used efficiently.
The steps while practicing DEA can be listed as follows;
- Selection of decision making units,
- Determination of inputs and output sets
- Relative efficiency measurement by DEA
o Availability and reliability of the data
o Relative efficiency measurement
o Efficiency degree-efficiency limits
o Evaluation of the results
In first step of the study decision making units are selected. For the study balance sheets and income
statements that are belong to the firms gathered from the ISE. These data includes the time period in between 2004
and 2008. Decision making units which were the subject of the study is listed in Table 1.

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BOSSA
Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi ĠĢletmeleri T.A.ġ.

CEYLAN
Ceylan Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

LUKS
Lüks Kadife Ticaret ve Sanayi A.ġ.
OKAN
Okan Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

DERĠMOD
SASA
Derimod Konfeksiyon Ayakkabı Deri Sanayi ve
Advansa Sasa Polyester Sanayi A.ġ.
Ticaret A.ġ.
EDĠP
Edip Ġplik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

ESEM
Esem Spor Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.
KARTEKS
Karsu Tekstil Sanayii ve Ticaret A.ġ.

VAKKO
Vakko Tekstil ve Hazır Giyim Sanayi ĠĢletmeleri
A.ġ.
YATAS
YataĢ Yatak ve Yorgan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.
YUNSA
Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi ve Ticaret A.ġ.

Table 1: Decision Making Units That Were The Subject of the Study
Second step of the study was the determination of input and output sets. These are used for measurement of
financial efficiency of textile firms. Input and Output sets which were the subjects of the study is listed in Table 2.
INPUT

Short-Term Dept

Long-Term Dept

OUTPUT

Sales Revenues

Non-Operating Income

Capital Stock

Table 2: Input and Output Data Sets Used in Research
These set of input and output units are used to determine the financial efficiency of the textile sector firms.
For this study textile sector inputs were determined as: Short Term Debts, Long Term Debts and Capital Stock.
Where as the outputs were: Sales Revenues and Non Operating Income.

Analysing the Model
In this study, it is perefered to used the data gathered from textile firms that are belong to ISE, because of
the availability and reliability of data.
For the analysis DEAP Version 2.1 is used for processing mathematical data. Inputs of the textile sector are
considered as manageable data. So in the analysis input focused method is used. Lack of free market conditions
prevented the firms to identify the financial problems that causes difficulties in reaching optimum levels. That is why
variable income scaled efficiency model is used for solution. In this search 5 different solutions are generated by
linear programming.
There are three different factors are used to describe the efficiency levels; Constant Income Technical
Efficiency, Variable Income Technical Efficiency and Scale Efficiency. Here technical efficiency could be described
as every input‘s impact on output. Whereas scale efficiency describes the aggregate impact of all inputs to compound
outputs. Scale Efficiency is measured with dividing Constant Income Technical Efficiency by Variable Income
Technical Efficiency.
After processing the data, DEA efficiency results, from the year 2004 and 2008, belong to the decision
making units are determined and listed on the Table 3 as below.

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,408

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĠP

0,859

0,9

0,325

0,245

0,045

ESEM

1

1

0,147

0,068

0,087

KARTEKS

0,613

0,752

0,658

0,818

0,640

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,535

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,774

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,556

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,858

0,856

0,756

0,764

0,653

Table 3: Constant Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)
There is a reduction in Constant Income Technical Efficiency in between 2004 and 2008. This reduction
could be interpreted as Chinese factor in the international trade.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Variable Income Technical Efficiency values are as below.
2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

1

1

1

1

1

CEYLAN

0,435

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

1

EDĠP

0,902

1

0,560

0,246

0,047

ESEM

1

1

0,153

0,087

0,129

KARTEKS

0,671

1

1

0,863

0,676

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,553

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,780

SASA

1

1

1

1

1

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

1

1

1

1

0,791

YUNSA

1

1

1

1

1

ORTALAMA

0,917

1

0,893

0,850

0,748

Table 4: Variable Income Technical Efficiency (2004-2008)
In terms of Variable Income Technical Efficiency there is a steady decrease in averages from 2006-2008.
Large and famous firms like BOSSA, VAKKO, SASA, YÜNSA are still keeping their high stakes in the market.
Regarding to Turkish textile sector Scale Efficiency values are as below.

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

BOSSA

0,966

0,682

0,79

1

1

CEYLAN

0,939

1

1

1

1

DERĠMOD

1

1

1

1

0,863

EDĠP

0,953

0,9

0,580

0,997

0,974

ESEM

1

1

0,960

0,778

0,675

KARTEKS

0,914

0,752

0,658

0,948

0,946

LUKS

1

1

1

1

0,967

OKAN

1

1

1

1

0,993

SASA

0,939

0,862

1

0,912

0,660

VAKKO

1

1

1

1

1

YATAS

0,86

0,549

0,659

0,573

0,703

YUNSA

0,651

0,527

0,488

0,554

0,674

ORTALAMA

0,935

0,856

0,845

0,897

0,871

Table 5: Scale Efficiency (2004-2008)
As you can see from the Table 5. there is a steady decrease in the values of scale efficiencies in between
2004 and 2008. Internal and external results are also indicates that leading Turkish textile companies efficiencies are
decreased. In addition to Chinese factor in textile sector, structural deficiencies in the Turkish textile sector,
deficiencies in branding, financial problems and deficiencies in marketing would be other reasons for the reduction.

Conclusion
Textile sector plays a crucial role in the Turkish economy. Sector seriously affected from the several
threads: Chinese factor which criticly reduced the competitiveness of the Turkish textile sector, domestic structural
deficiencies in textile sector and reductions in domestic cotton production because of the market forces.
Deficiencies in investment climate lead the textile investers to invest more competitive countries in terms of
wages, input costs ( like electricity etc.) gradual weaknesses of the textile sector in Turkey is a serious problem.
Because textile sector can be considered as engine of the economy. It used to provide considerable amount of
employment, export revenue, value add, tax revenue.
Result of the study clearly indicates that Turkish textile companies can not efficiently uses the financial
resources they have. Government interventions would be as suggestion for more efficient sector for instance tax
reductions, direct and indirect financial supports, lower currency policy and improvements in investing climate.

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                    <text>Determination of Optimum Seed Sowing Time for Six Different Sorghum
Cultivars in Purpose of Silage Production in Mediterrenean Coastline
Mehmet ÖTEN
Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Instıtute, Antalya
Sadık ÇAKMAKCI
Akdeniz University Faculty of Agriculture, Field Crops Department, Antalya
cakmakci @akdeniz.edu.tr

Abstract: Six different sorghum cultivars (Gözde 80, Rox, Leoti, Early Sumac, Nes
ve N 4692xRox), registered by Mediterreanean Agricultural Research Institute, were
sown in different periods in order to determine the optimum sowing time. The
experiment was conducted in a split plot design with three replications. Count of 50%
blooming days, count of full blooming days, forage yield, dry matter production, and
leaf-stem-bunch ratio were determined.
The Rox cultivar comes to number one since the enhance of green foliage have been
demanded. The dry matter production having been evaluated as the most important
property in terms of slage quality and production. Nest comes to fore at the first and
second and at fourth Rox, at fifth period Gözde 80, respectively. The first week of
May was determined to be optimum time compared to other seed sowing period in
view of the climatic conditions data of year, on which the experiments were
conducted and the pronounced performance of cultivars within other different seedsowing time
Keywords: Sorghum, sowing time, silage.

Introduction
Mediterranean region of Turkey has suitable climate and soil conditions for production of many forage crops. In
our country, for silage production purpose, maize and sorghum are take first place. The increasing importance
of sorghum as an important livestock feed in the Turkey. Sorghum is more resistant to drough, high temperatures,
diseases and pests than maize (Mcginth, 1972; Anonymous 1990; Aslangiray et al. , 1991; Tüsüz et al. 1984).
Various studies showed the effect of different sowing times on the quality of silage of sorghum (Çakmakçı et al.
1999).
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of different sowing times on silage quality of various sorghum
cultivars.

Material and Methods
In this study, six different sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.) cultivars (Gözde 80, Rox, Leoti, Early
Sumac, Nes and N 4692xRox), registered by Mediterreanean Agricultural Research Institute, were used as plant
material. The research was conducted at the research field situated in Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research
Institute Field Crop Department in Antalya-Turkey. In this study, 5 different sowing time (1st sowing time (1-10
April), 2nd sowing time (20-30 April), 3rd sowing time (1-10 May), 4th (20-30 May) and 5th sowing time (20-30
May)) were tested to determine to optimum sowing time for sorghum cultivars.
Trails are as follows: count of 50% blooming days, count of full blooming days, forage yield, dry matter yield
and leaf-stem-bunch.
The experiment was laid out with three replications in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The main
factor consisted of 6 diffirent cultivars. The second factor consisted 5 different sowing time. Data were analysed
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Multiple Range Test at 0.05 levels.

Results
In this study, different sowing times ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th ) in combination with various sorghum cultivars
(Gözde 80, Rox, Leoti, Early Sumac, Nes and N 4692xRox), were tested. The responses of different sowing
times varied with various cultivars.
The effects of different sowing times on count of 50 % blooming days, count of full blooming days, green forage
yield and dry matter yield are shown Table 1, 2,3 and 4. Looking into, 50 % blooming days and statistical
analyses are evaluated, it can be seen that cultivars and sowing times reciprocal interaction between cultivar and
sowing time are significanty effective.
The count of 50 % blooming days changed between 49.00 and 72.17 days. While the highest record was
determined from 1st sowing time, the lowest record was determined from 5th sowing time.
Sowing time
Cultivars

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Leoti

72.17 a

64.33 e

61.17 g

55.83 k

53.00 n

Nes

65.83 d

59.33 h

55.17 kl

58.50 ı

52.00 o

Gözde 80

65.67 d

61.00 g

55.67 k

49.33 q

N4692xRox

69.50 b

62.00 f

58.17 ı

53.67m
mmm
58.83hı

Rox

69.83 b

61.67 fg

56.50 j

58.83hı

50.83 p

E.sumac

67.50 c

59.50 h

54.83 l

53.83m

49.00 q

Ortalama

68.41

61.30

56.91

56.58

50.99

51.83 o

LSD:0.66
Table 1. Count of 50 % blooming days responses to different sowing time with various sorghum cultivars
In the study conducted on count of full blooming days, the count of full blooming days ranged from 52.83 to
77.17 depending on sowing time (Table 2). The highest count of full blooming days was recorded by 1st sowing
time in Leotti cultivar. On the other side, the lowest count of full blooming days was recorded by 5st sowing time
in E. Sumac cultivar.
Sowing time
Cultivars
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Leoti

77.17 a

67.83 f

65.33 ghı

61.17 o

56.83 r

Nes

72.67 cd

64.83 ı

60.17 p

62.00 mn

56.17 rs

Gözde 80

72.00 de

65.83 gh

61.50 no

58.33 q

56.00 s

N4692xRox

73.33 c

65.17 hı

62.50 lm

63.33 jk

55.17 t

Rox

74.33 b

66.00 g

61.33 no

62.83 kl

54.50 t

E.sumac

71.33 e

63.83 j

58.67 q

58.50 q

52.83 u

Ortalama

73.47

65.58

61.58

61.02

55.23

LSD: 0.74
Table 2. Count of full blooming days responses to different sowing time with various sorghum cultivars
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�Resuts obtained from the present study indicated that sowing time and cultivars had significantly effect on green
forage yield (Table 3). Green forage yields were found 9428.5 by 1st sowing time and 9688.7 by 5th sowing
time.
Sowing time
Cultivars

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Leoti

9111 hıjk

8356 ıjk

9556 ghı

986 7efg

7789 jk

Nes

9156 hıjk

12040 abc

11690 bcd

12070 hı

9644 fghı

Gözde 80

9289 ghıj

7689 k

10360 def

11290 abc

11820 bcd

N4692xRox

9200 hıjk

10800 cdefg

10800 gh

8444 bcd

5089 l

Rox

10840 cdefg

11200 bcdef

13380 a

12130 ıjk

11160 bcdef

E.sumac

8978 hıjk

9689 fghı

11420 bcd

12530abc

12600 ab

Ortalama

9428.5

9962.3

11201.0

11055.2

9683.7

LSD: 1350
Table 3. Green forage yield (kg/da) responses to different sowing time with various sorghum cultivars
The effects of different sowing times on dry matter yield of various sorghum cultivars is shown Table 4. Results
reveal that the effects of sowing time and cultivars are statistically significant. Upon examination of data in
Table 4, the highest dry matter yield were determined by E. Sumac cultivar with 3725 kg/da in 4th and 5th
sowing time.
Sowing time
Cultivars

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Leoti

2260 ıj

2383 hıj

3068 cdef

2369 hıj

2369 hıj

Nes

3033cdefg

3655 abc

3698 ab

2715 fghı

2715 fghıj

Gözde 80

2934 defgh

2416 ghıj

3140 bcd

3937 a

3937 a

N4692xRox

2838 defghı

3219 bcdef

3260 bcd

1391 k

1391 k

Rox

3019 defg

3176 bcdef

3958 a

2762 fghı

2762 fghı

E.sumac

2758 fghı

2818 efghı

3461 abc

3725 ab

3725 ab

Ortalama

2807.0

2944.5

3430.8

2816.5

2816.5

LSD: 531.6
Table 4. Dry matter yield (kg/da) responses to different sowing time with various sorghum cultivars

Conclusion
It was found that different sowing times effected on sorghum silage quality. The results show that the selection
of sowing time depends on cultivars.

Acknowledgements
This reseach was financially supported by The Scientific Research Projects Administration Unit of Akdeniz University.

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                    <text>Carbonation of Ulexite Ore Waste for CO2 Sequestration
Mehmet Çopur
Atatürk University,
Department of Chemical Engineering, 25240 Erzurum,Turkey
mcopur@atauni.edu.tr
M.Muhtar Kocakerim
Atatürk University,
Department of Chemical Engineering, 25240 Erzurum,Turkey
mkocakerim@yahoo.com

Abstract: -3 mm ulexite ore containing 20-25 % B2O3, being a concentration waste is
accumulated in mine area. Boron content of this waste dissolves by rain and snow
waters and passes to soil, surface water and underground water and can be caused to
pollution. For this reason, boron content of this waste must be removed or gained.As a
result of industrialization, also, the amount of carbon dioxide given to atmosphere
increases, day by day, and causes to global heating and climate change. For this reason,
it is required to be removed carbon dioxide in flue gases. In this study, sequestration of
carbon dioxide with ulexite ore waste was investigated under high pressures and at
temperatures of 90 to 170oC. In the experiments, temperature, carbon dioxide pressure,
solid-to-liquid ratio, particle size and stirring speed were chosen as parameters. In result,
sequestration rate increased with increase in temperature and carbon dioxide pressure,
and with decrease in solid-to-liquid ratio and paticle size. Stirring speed did not affect
the sequestration rate. Also, boron and carbon dioxide, which form the risk for
environmental were converted to sodium pentaborate and calcium carbonate by this
process, respectively.Also, kinetics of reaction between carbon dioxide and ulexite
waste was examined according to experimental data and determined that reaction
kinetics fitted to ash diffusion control, stated as 1-3(1-X)2/3+2(1-X) = ktm and activation
energy was found as 20.5 kJ.mol-1.
Keywords: Waste ulexite, carbon dioxide, global warming, climate change

Introduction
CO2 content of the atmosphere has increased significantly and rapidly in recent years reaching 3841 ppm in
2007, with an annual mean growth rate of almost 21 ppm since 2000. In order to prevent CO2
concentrations in the atmosphere rising to unacceptable levels, carbon dioxide can be separated from the
flue gases of power plants and subsequently sequestrated. Various technologies for carbon dioxide
sequestration have been proposed[1].
An alternative sequestration method is mineral CO2 sequestration method in which CO2 is chemically
stored in solid carbonates by the carbonation of minerals. Mineral CO2 sequestration has some fundamental
advantages compared to other sequestration routes. The formed products are thermodynamically stable and
therefore the sequestration of CO2 is permanent and safe. In order to be able to react with acid CO2, the
mineral has to provide alkalinity[2].
The rates of carbonation reactions at atmospheric conditions are much too slow for an industrial process.
Therefore, research focuses on increasing the reaction rate in order to obtain an industrial viable process[69].

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�Carbonation of industrial alkaline residues can be used as a CO2 sequestration technology to reduce carbon
dioxide emissions. The production of valuable products by utilizing CO2 has been the objective of many
studies in recent years [10-13].
Rendek et al. [14] performed their accelerated carbonation experiments in a high pressure vessel at room
temperature for municipal solid waste incinerator ash. The pressure improved the kinetics of the reaction
but did not affect the final amount of carbonates formed[15].
Another type of industrial solid residues that could be used for CO2 sequestration is air pollution control
equipment residue, an alkaline residue that can be collected from various incinerator plant flue gas clean-up
systems. In a study by Baciocchi et al it has been determined to correspond to a CO2 storage potential of
about 150 kt/yr (120 g of CO2/kg of residue) of this residue [16]. However, it has been stated that this
process has limited volume potential.
Baciocchi et al. [17] investigated the kinetics of gas-solid carbonation of APC residues when subjected to a
flux of CO2 (10 vol-%) in argon. In this study with two stages, the kinetic analysis was limited to the first
stage of the carbonation process. But, it was not taken into account the second stage data associated with
CO2 diffusion through a product layer.
Back et al. [18] investigated the CO2 uptake potential of lignite fly ashes. They resulted in a maximum
CO2 binding capacity of around 0.1 kg CO2/kg ash in 1 h, corresponding to 0.5% of the CO2 emissions
from a brown coal firing plant in an experiment performed in 30 °C under atmospheric pressure (pCO2 =
0.1) and a low S/L ratio (1/80).
By upgrading a waste product into a product of high commercial value, expensive CO2 sequestration
processes could become economically feasible. Katsuyama et al. [19] studied the feasibility of producing
CaCO3 from waste cement by first extracting calcium from pulverized waste cement in a water slurry at
high CO2 pressure (several MPa), followed by the precipitation of CaCO3 from the extracted solution at
lower CO2 pressures. In result, they produced high purity CaCO3 from waste cement at relatively high
reaction rates.
In this study presented here, -3mm ulexite ore waste was used to capture CO2 in flue gas from power
stations in aqueous solutions under high pressures and at high temperatures. In result, CO2 by ore waste
and boron content of ore waste was recovered.

Experimental Procedure
Ulexite ore waste used in these studies has been supplied from Bigadiç Boron Establishments. After the ore
waste was dried in air, it was ground by a laboratory grinder and fractionned by sieving with the standard
sieves. This ore waste contained 23,6% B2O3, 9,21% SiO2, 25,48% CaO, 6,67% MgO, 2,25% Na2O,
0,51% Al2O3, 0,09% Fe2O3, 1,13% SrO, 31,21% heating loss as according to XRF analysis. CO2 gas was
supplied as tube from Habaş, Turkey.
All tests were carried out in a two-liter magnetic-stir-drive PARR autoclave. The CO2 pressure applied was
controlled by a pressure-measuring device (Fig. 1), and the temp. of the reaction in the reactor was
provided by an automatically controlled heater underneath the stainless-steel vessel, which allowed the
slurry to be taken out of the device for separation by filtration of the solid particles. A 50 kg CO2 tank
containing the gas at 200 bar pressure was used as the CO2 source.
In the experiments, after 300 mL water was taken in the reactor, a predetermined amount of the ulexite
waste was placed into the vessel. After reactor was adjusted to desired temperature and the stirrer to
desired speed, CO2 injection was performed up to desired pressure. The pressure was continuously
monitored and more CO2 was injected as the pressure decreased either due to leaks or chemical reaction. At
the end of the desired test time the stirring stopped and the slurry was cooled by running water through
cooling coils in the solution. When the temperature fell below 85 oC, the pressure was bled off and the

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�slurry was taken out of the device. The slurry was filtered, and the solids were dried at 105 oC, weighed,
and sampled for analysis. Na, Ca and B2O3 analysis was performed in solution.
B2O3 fractions passing to the solution were calculated as follows:

B2 O3 fraction passing to the solution =

amount of B2 O3 passing to the solution
total amount of B2 O3 in original sample

Parameters

Parameter values

Temperature(K)

363

378

393

413*

Solid-to-liquid(g/mL)

0,15

0,20*

0,25

0,30

Stirring speed(rpm)

300

500*

700

CO2 pressure(Bar)

5

10

15

Particle size(meş)

-80 +100

(1)

433

443

20*

-60 +80 -45 +60*

-30+45

*Parameters kept constant
Table 1. Parameters and their values

Results and Discussion
In view of its reactivity with carbon dioxide, ulexite ore waste has been proposed for the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions from utility power plants.
The reactions between ulexite and CO2 in aqueous solution are given in Equations 7, 8 and 9.
(7)
Na 2O ⋅ 2CaO ⋅ 5B2 O3 ⋅16H 2O(s) +2CO2 → 2CaCO3(s) +2NaB5O6 (OH) 4 +12H 2O

(8)
Na 2 O ⋅ 2CaO ⋅ 5B2 O 3 ⋅16H 2 O (s) +2CO 2 → 2CaCO3(s) +2NaB3O 3 (OH) 4 +4H 3 BO3 +6H 2 O
Also, the reaction between colemanite and CO2 as follows;
(9)
2CaO ⋅ 3B2 O3 ⋅ 5H2O(s) + 2CO2(g,aq) + 4H2O → 2CaCO3(s) + 6H3BO3( s,aq )
The ratios of the ionic borate species depending on the pH values are given in Figure 2. The pH value
during the chemical reaction was recorded as between 6.5-7; at this pH value the borate species B5O6
(OH)4-, B4O5(OH)4-, B3O3(OH)4- and B(OH)3 have been found in aqueous solution [20]. The amount of
CO2 captured in solution was proportional to the borate ion concentrations.
The parameters used in this study were particle size, solid-to-liquid ratio, CO2 pressure, stirring speed and
temperature. In examining the effect of particle size, solid-to-liquid ratio was kept constant as 0.2 g/mL,
CO2 pressure as 20 bar, stirring speed as 500 rpm and temperature as 323K. Particle size levels were -30
+45, -45 +60, -60 +80, -80 +100 mesh. Results are given graphically in Figure 1. According to these
results, dissolution rate increased with decreasing particle size.

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�100

80

B2O3 (%)

60

40

-30+45
-45+60
-60+80
-80+100

20

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 1. The effect of particle size on dissolution of ulexite ore waste in CO2 containing water
50

CO2 (L/Kg)

40

30

20

-30+45
-45+60
-60+80
-80+100

10

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 2. The effect of particle size on CO2 sequestration by ulexite ore waste.

The effect of solid-to-liquid ratio was investigated for 0.15, 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 g/mL values of solid-toliquid ratio, so that particle size was kept constant in -45 +60, CO2 pressure in 20 bar, stirring speed in 500
rpm and temperature in 413 K. The results are given graphically in Figure 3. According to the results,
increasing the solid-to- liquid ratio causes to decrease of dissolution rate. It is given the effect of solid-toliquid ratio on CO2 sequestration by ulexite ore waste in Figure 4..

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�100

80

B2O3(%)

60

40

0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30

20

g/mL
g/mL
g/mL
g/mL

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 3. The effect of solid-to-liquid ratio on dissolution of ulexite ore waste in CO2 containing water
50

40

CO2(%)

30

20
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30

10

g/mL
g/mL
g/mL
g/mL

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 4. The effect of solid-to-liquid ratio on CO2 sequestration by ulexite ore waste.

The effect of CO2 pressure on dissolution of ulexite ore waste was examined at the CO2 pressures, 20, 15,
10 and 5 atm. Particle size was kept constant in -45 + 60 µm, solid-to-liquid ratio in 0.2 g/mL, stirring
speed in 500 rpm and temperature at 413 K. The results are given graphically in Figure 6. According to the
results, as CO2 pressure increases, dissolution rate increases. It is given the effect of pressure on CO2
sequestration by ulexite ore waste in Figure 6.

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�100

B2O3 (%)

80

60

40

2.5
5
10
20

20

Bar
Bar
Bar
Bar

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 5. The effect of CO2 pressure on dissolution of ulexite ore waste in CO2 containing water

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CO2 (L/Kg)

40

30

20
2.5
5
10
20

10

Bar
Bar
Bar
Bar

0
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

time(min)

Figure 6. The effect of pressure on CO2 sequestration by ulexite ore waste.

The solubility product of calcium carbonate at STP is 5 X 10-9. First, the gas phase (CO2)
must dissolve in the solution:
CO

2( g )

+ H 2O

(10)

H 2CO3( aq )

According to Henry’s Law, the concentration of H2CO3(aq) is proportional to the CO2 partial pressure (PCO2).
At standard temperature and pressure (STP), Henry’s constant (KH) = 29.4 atm/mol/L. H2CO3

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�concentration increases with increasing CO2 pressure at 25°C. Using the high-pressure correction to
Henry’s law would only lower the calculated concentration by approximately a factor of 1.25[1].
H2CO3 dissociates according to the following:
H 2CO3(aq)

+
H(aq)
+HCO3(aq)

(11)

K a1 =4.5×10-5

HCO3- dissociates further as follows:
HCO3(aq)

+
2H (aq)
+CO3(aq)

(12)

K a1 =4.5×10-11

At equilibrium, when no other acid is in the solution, [H+] and [HCO3-] are equal and
2−
3

CO  =

4.7 ⋅10−11  HCO3− 

2

(13)

H+

These equations indicate that increased CO2 pressure lowers pH, and this would help to leach calcium from
the ulexite as it has been shown in some leaching tests of ulexite. Increasing CO2 pressure also increases
[HCO3-] and, thus, CO3- which is required for the precipitation of calcium carbonate. However, because
Ka2 is small compared Ka1, simply raising the pressure of CO2 only generates small amount of CO32-. In that
case, the concentration of carbonic ion is very small, and thus a very high calcium ion concentration is
required to precipitate calcium carbonate. The precipitation of calcium carbonate will increase by the
increase in carbonic-ion concentration with Na ions passed solution with ulexite dissolution.
The solubility of calcium carbonate decreases with increase in temperature. the dissolution reaction for
carbonate minerals is exothermic, which results in higher temperatures favoring the solid phase over
dissolved ions. The solubility of calcium carbonate in the presence of sodium carbonate is less than 0.5 p. p.
m.
Dissolution data from experiments were evaluated bt a statistical program and the following model was
found for dissolution. As result, dissolution process fit to ash diffusioncontrols kinetics. That stirring speed
isn’t effective on the dissolution and activation energy of 20.474 kj.mol-1 show that process rate is
controlled by ash diffusion controls kinetics. Convenience of this model was controled by drawing a graph
of dissolution values from this model versus experimental data(Figure 7). In result, it was determined that
the model is suitable.
1-3(1-X)(2/3) +2(1-X) = 1091( P )0.43 ( S / L )−0.84 ( PS )−0.91 e

−

20.474
0.2
RT

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t

(15)

�1.0

Observed X Values

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4
0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

1.0

Predicted X Values

Figure 7. Graph of observed values versa predicted values from model

Acknowledgements
It is a great pleasure to thank TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) for their
financial support during our project (108Y170).

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Bülent Çobanoğlu
Sakarya University Electronics and Computer Science Department
54187 Sakarya, TURKEY
bcobanoglu@sakarya.edu.tr
Ahmet Zengin
Sakarya University Electronics and Computer Science Department
54187 Sakarya, TURKEY
azengin@sakarya.edu.tr
Sinan Tüncel
Sakarya University Electronics and Computer Science Department
54187 Sakarya, TURKEY
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Hüseyin Ekiz
Sakarya University Electronics and Computer Science Department
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Abstract: Speed, hardware, cost, diversity of user demands and interoperability requirements
of today’s network systems cause several difficulties in network research. In design phase,
due to time and cost advantage of modeling and simulation science it is widely used by
researchers working on network systems. In order to expedite and simplify the design process,
to design and develop network simulation tools is an active research area. Today, many
modeling and simulation tools are available in computer networks research and education. In
this study, to assist researchers working on computer networks in the selection of modeling
and simulation tools, several best-known simulators are selected and compared. Especially to
examine the advantages and disadvantages of network simulators used for training purposes,
an OSPF protocol implementation was devised to discuss strengths and weaknesses of
simulators. At the same time, executing a general purpose DEVS based OSPF model in
DEVS-Suite simulator; the advantages of the method are summarized.

1. Introduction
The primary aim of computer networks is providing connection among users to access resources. Currently,
computer networks has become a very complex structure including variety of applications such as operating
systems, communication protocols, link technologies, traffic flow, routing algorithms and protocols.
Network design process is a difficult task in case of meeting user requirements, cost and capacity. To simplify
the design process, researchers and manufacturers maintain different network modeling and simulation (M &amp; S)
tools have already developed and still under development. These network modeling and simulation tools (M &amp;
S) can be used for practical purposes and they can be also used for educational and research purposes.
Modeling and simulation (M &amp; S) methodologies play an important role in computer network research and
design. Real networks can be investigated by modeling the new networking technologies that efficient
development and testing, various network conditions and scenarios under the communication protocol
development and evaluation [7] [8] [12]. To investigate interactions with other protocols and to make
comparisons with other approaches, to study the behavior and properties of the protocols are very important.
There are a wide range of network modeling and simulation tools used today. In general, these tools can be
divided into four classes: analytics, simulation, network topology discovery and production tools. Analytical
tools help the design of a network model calculation (eg, reliability, usability, etc.). Analytical model, among
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�other methods have the advantage of simplicity and often simplified assumptions. If network discovery tools
available to a system, real network components and their graphic or textual (text) can be obtained. Simulation
tools are used to simulate the dynamic behavior a network components such as packet switch, link errors, TCP
protocol, etc [1, 12].
Today, number of network simulators and simulation tools are found to design and analysis of networks (see
Figure 1).

Tools

Analytical

Topology
Generation

Simulation

Educational
tools

Commercial
tools

Network
Discovery

Specialized
tools

Figure 1. Classiﬁcation of the network design and simulation tools.

2. Network Sımulatıon Tools
Network simulators were developed to help researchers in network design and development processes. The large
number of network simulators for training purposes and commercial purposes are available. Their features and
capabilities will be examined in this. In this study we compared OPNET, ns-22 and OMNET with specialpurpose simulator DEVS Suite.
Most known simulators for training are ns-2, pdns, Netsim, GTNetS, WIPSIM, OMNET++ and commercial
simulators are OPNET, QualNet, COMNET, REAL, SSFNet and Ted, special-purpose simulators are Glomosim,
QUIPS-II, the ATM-TN, and Devs Suite.
In this study, commonly used network simulation software and tools are given in Table 1 and a survey research
conducted among the results obtained [1, 3, 9, 20].
2.1 Educational tools
2.1.1 OMNET++

Figure 2. OMNET screenshot of the simple network consisting of router nodes and duplex links

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�OMNET + + (Objective Modular Network Testbed in C + +), object-oriented (object-oriented) and this software
is a modular discrete event network simulator itemized below can be used in the simulation of the process.
- Communication modeling of traffic
- Modeling of communication protocols
- Multi-processor and other distributed hardware systems, modeling
- Hardware structure review
- Evaluation of performance analysis of complex systems
- Discrete event approach is suitable for modeling of other systems.
OMNeT + + software models a network as composed of interconnected modules. The top-level module is
network module. The depth last module is connected to the user so that models of complex systems can be
realized easily. Modules can be divided into two categories: simple and compound. A simple module is to
describe the behavior of a model associated with C + + file. This file is written by the user using OMNET + +
simulation class library. Compounds from a combination of the modules consists of the simple modules and are
not directly associated with a C + + file. Modules communicate among themselves and with the help of the
messages of the simulation time, a module receives a message from the module itself or another is progressing.
The structure of modules and interfaces and the simulation parameters can be organized using Network
Definition Language (Network Description Languages - NED) and are created as a startup file (. Ini) which is
easily adjustable. [22], [6]
2.1.2 The network simulator ns-2
The network simulator ns-2 is developed based on REAL network simulator project. It is designed for research
for local and wide-area network simulations and network education. Ns-2 is an object-oriented, open source,
discrete event network simulator, which is written in C++ and uses OTcl as a command and configuration
interface. It is based on a seven-layer network synthesis and designed as packet-based, which means that all
packet interactions are in focus during simulation. It implements network transmission protocols such as TCP
and UPD, traffic source behavior such as FTP, Telnet, Web, CBR and VBR, router queue management
mechanism such as DropTail, RED and CBQ, routing algorithms such as Dijkstra , and other algorithms.
Network simulator 2 provides an important support for modeling and simulation of TCP, routing, and multicast
protocols over wired and wireless networks and is primarily useful for simulating local and wide area networks.
Although ns-2 is fairly easy to use once you get to know the simulator, it is quite difficult for a first-time user,
because there are few user-friendly manuals and it is difficult to install. Various extensions of parallel and
distributed variations are developed to achieve execution scalability (e.g., pdns).
Many researches including design, test and comparison of new network algorithms, protocols, and technologies
are done with ns-2. Some deficiencies of ns-2 include limited support for visualization and complex simulator
design. Since ns-2 is dependent on different technologies, it can be very difficult to make changes to the existing
models. Furthermore, from the modeling methodology vantage point, ns-2 can be considered a domain-specific
simulator which is intimately tied to the computer network concepts.
2.2 Commercial tools
2.2.1 OPNET (OPtimised Network Engineering Tool)
OPNET, which was developed in 1987 is the first commercial network simulation tool. Network can be
established very easily, with a graphical interface, user-friendly, widely used in industry, a powerful discrete
event network simulator.

Figure. 3. NAM screenshot of the simple network consisting of router nodes and duplex links
OPNET software of the system behavior and the analysis of discrete event simulation can be performed. OPNET
simulation program has three levels: network, node and process. These levels can be developed using the visual
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�editor. The programs also edit the parameters of the simulation and data analysis tools to create the graph
contains.
Network structure, node and process models are included in a project file is created in the scenarios. Simulation
tool will be collected with the help of the design is complete, statistics are determined and work. Even with the
program analysis tool obtained data can be displayed in the desired chart type. Of data from more than one
scenario is also possible to compare the same show on the graph [1,10,11,13].
Node model and process model, with the help of an editor for creating user-defined nodes and protocols can be
created. Profile descriptions and application definitions can be changed with the help of the editors.

Figure 4. OPNET screenshot of the simple network consisting of router nodes and duplex links
2.3 Specialized tools
2.3.1 DEVS Suite:
To use modeling and simulation as problem solving technique, there is need for a modeling formalism. As a
formal system definition, formalism renders possible to create virtual worlds in our limited computation
frameworks and tools. Limitations of the computation environments demand new high performance modeling
formalisms and approaches. Large scale network systems exhibit very high level complex, dynamic and parallel
characteristics. Therefore, complex and distributed behaviors of the large scale systems make modeling effort of
the networks difficult. However, discrete event modeling formalisms bringing abstraction and simplification
mechanisms to modeling and simulation discipline facilitates modeling and simulation study systems such as
computer networks demonstrating complex, dynamic, distributed and unpredicted behavior. The dynamics of
network systems can be described using discrete event modeling. This is because the dynamics of network
systems can be characterized in terms of components that can process and generate events. Among discrete event
modeling approaches, the Discrete Event Systems Specification (DEVS) is well suited for formally describing
concurrent processing and the event-driven nature of arbitrary configuration of nodes and links forming network
systems. This modeling approach supports hierarchical modular model construction, distributed execution, and
therefore characterizing complex, large-scale systems with atomic and coupled models. Atomic models represent
the structure and behavior of individual components via inputs (X), outputs (Y), states (S), and functions.
Parallel DEVS, which extends the classical DEVS, is capable of processing multiple input events and concurrent
occurrences of internal and external transition functions. Parallel DEVS atomic model supports local control on
the handling of simultaneous internal and external events.

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�Figure 5. DEVS Suite OSPF Simulator screenshot of the simple network consisting of router nodes and
duplex links
DEVS formalism can be executed using simulation engines such as DEVS-Suite and DEVSJAVA. DEVS-Suite
and DEVSJAVA are object oriented realization of Parallel DEVS and its associated simulators. They support
describing complex structures and behaviors of network systems using object-oriented modeling techniques and
advanced features of the Java programming language. The formal foundation of DEVS, its efficient execution,
and the availability of sequential, parallel, or distributed simulation engines using alternative computational
environments such as CORBA, HLA, and Web-services are important considerations. Furthermore, the DEVS
models are extended with other kinds of models such as fuzzy logic.

3. Comparison Of The Simulation Tools
As shown in Table 1, network simulators characteristics and their capabilities can be examined under the
following aspects:
Purpose: commercial, educational and private purposes to indicate the intended use.
License: simulator open source (free) if you indicate whether a commercial product.
Ease of Use: Graphical interface to support the flexibility of existing models and interfaces to enhance the new
models can be added
User Interface: Graphical user interface (GUI) to have
Parallel Operation: Parallel simulator can run in a distributed environment
Scalability: The maximum number of nodes that can be used in the simulation (Medium: thousands Good: Ten
thousand, Very Good: hundreds of thousands)
Programming language: programming language that specifies the simulator is written
Documentation: Network simulator, presented in conjunction with / accessible documentation indicates
Rate: indicates the operating speed of the simulation.
Platform: simulator operating environment (operating system) indicates.
Level Simulation (Abstraction): Simulation indicates the lowest level of abstraction. This level of package, the
message transfer or may nodal.
Properties

OPNET

QualNet

NS-2

SSFNet

OMNET

DEVS Suite

Purpose

Commercial

Commercial

Educational
, Resource

Commercial,
Resource

Resource

Specialized

License

Commercial

Commercial

Free

Free

Free

Free

Ease of Use

Very Good

Very Good

Bad

Good

Good

Good

Flexibility

Good

Good

Medium

Good

Very Good

Very Good

User Interface

Good GUI

Good GUI

Poor GUI

Good GUI

Good GUI

Good GUI

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Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Scalability

Medium

Very Good

Medium

Very Good

Good

Good

Programming
Language
Documentation

C++

C++

Java, C++

C++

Java

Very Good

Good

C++
OTcl
Good

Good

Good

Good

Speed

Bad

Medium

Medium

Good

Good

Good

Platform

X window

Unix

Linux, Unix,
Windows

Windows

Windows,
Linux

Simulation Level
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Packet Level

Linux,
Unix,
Windows
Packet
Level

Packet
Level

IP Packet

Packet
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Packet
Level

and

Table 1. Simulators comparison

4. Conclusions
To choose between the existing hundreds network simulators is very difficult. In this study, modeling and
simulation tools that used for studying on the network are examined, especially in network simulators used for
training purposes as the advantages and disadvantages are analyzed. DEVS is also taken into consideration
which is providing useful features for network community. In addition, this study can help to most researchers in
the selection of appropriate network modeling and simulation tool.

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                    <text>The Sustainability Problems of Irrigation in Turkey
Prof.Dr. Nizamettin Çiftçi
Selçuk University Agricultural Faculty –Konya/Turkey
nciftci@selcuk.edu.tr
Assist.Prof.Dr. Bilal Acar
Selçuk University Agricultural Faculty –Konya/Turkey
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Assoc.Dr. Ramazan Topak
Selçuk University Agricultural Faculty –Konya/Turkey
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Selçuk University Çumra MYO –Konya/Turkey
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Abstract: Water, a vital source for humanity and all living things throughout the history,
has contributed to the formation of civilizations. It has the economical value as well as
social and cultural characteristics. The land and water potentials have reduced due to
rapid growing in urbanization and industrialization in Turkey. Water quality has begun
to deteriorate as a result of environmental factors. Irrigated land also has been increasing
every year. Turkey has arid and semi-arid climate characteristics and annual average
precipitation is almost 643 mm. The total annual available surface and groundwater
potential is 110 km3. Annual water potential per capita is 2565 m3, and available water
potential is 1517 m3 in Turkey. According to the water per capita, Turkey is a waterstress country. Turkey covers a total land area of 78 million hectares, of which 28
million hectares is cultivated land. The economically irrigable land is 8.5 million
hectares under the present condition. According to the 2009 records, irrigated land is 5.1
million hectares. Presence of large number of fragmented and small farm lands, scant
water supplies, poor and insufficient infrastructures in irrigation networks, deficiency in
irrigation water management and drainage problems have affected negatively to the
sustainability of irrigation in Turkey.
Keywords: Water, land and water potentials, available water potential, sustainable
irrigation.

Introduction
Water is the prime element for human life on earth but, it is not exist in every place, amount and time
on earth. It is the strategic natural resource and will be also very important. The utilization of water
resources and related studies are as old as human history. In general, agriculture is the most water user
sector in the world.
The increase of the population has resulted more water requirement. There is a serious water
scarcity and water stress problems in 80 countries with 40% of population. It is estimated that the world
population will reach about to the 8.5 billion in the year of 2025. This shows that population will increase
as 35-40% between current and 2025 year. Food problems associated by irrigation will be very serious in
future. In present, water scarcity problems have been observed mainly in African and Middle East
Countries as well as highly populated Asian Countries (Çiftçi et al 2009a; Çiftçi et al. 2009b).

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�Water resources are 1.36 billion km3 in the world. Of this amount, 97 % is saline water with only 35
million km3 of this is fresh water (3%). The 68.3% of this is in poles as a freeze form and 31.4% of is as
soil moisture or groundwater form. The 0.3% of total fresh water in the world is streams, lakes and swamps
areas (Çiftçi &amp; Kutlar 2007).
Presence of non-uniform water distribution in world causes some problems. The reason of it water
distribution is difference in hydrological cycle in different places.
The development level of countries has very important role in water consumption. As we
mentioned above in most countries, agriculture is the highest water user. Water is used for three different
purposes. These are; - drinking and usage (in residents) - agriculture, and 3- industry . The averages of
water use in the world are 70%, 20% and 10% in agriculture, industry and drinking and usage, respectively.
Increase in water use has lead to reduction in water quality. Human activities may cause two type
of contamination of water resources. It is very important for human health, especially for children, to use
the fresh water at present. In the world, almost one million people in 40 countries have used the poor
quality water. Increment in irrigated lands will also increase the water consumption.
Turkey is situated in 36o-42o North latitude and 26o-45o East longitude so that it has a unique
geographical and cultural position. The length of the land border is 2949 km and coastal boundary of 7816
km with total of 10765 km. The neighbors are Greece and Bulgaria in West; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Iran in East and ; Iraq, Syria in South. Ankara, capital city of Turkey, is 875 m above the sea level (Ulus)
(Anonymous 2009).
The construction of huge irrigation networks started after 1950's and had very importance. These
big irrigation projects are irrigated by Menderes, Gediz, Seyhan, Ceyhan, Yeşilırmak, Kızılırmak, Fırat and
Dicle Rivers. The project consisted of Dicle and Fırat is called as Southeastern Anatolian Project (SAP) and
is one of the huge projects in the world (Kara 2005).
Turkey can be considered a ` water-stressed ‘country according to the water resources. It is
estimated that available water potential of Turkey will be fully used after 20 years.

Land and Water Potential in Turkey
Land Potential of Turkey

Agricultural production is the function of arable land and soil fertility in such area. It means that not
only land size is important but also fertility of soil is very important. Turkey covers 28 million hectares of
cultivated land.
To make an irrigation project, arable land and water supply as well as suitability of arable land for
irrigation are necessary. The land potential with the slope lower than 6% is 16.5 million hectares in Turkey.
The 8.5%of this is economically irrigable land. The irrigated land at present is 5.1 million ha (Çiftçi et al.
2008) are presented in Table 1 (Kara 2005, Çiftçi &amp; Kutlar 2007).
Land Status

1.
2.
3.
4.
•
•
•
•

Area (million ha)

Arable land
Land for field crop production
Land for vineyard and Horticulture
Land for meadow
Irrigable Land
Economically irrigable land
Land suitable for irrigation after the some
improvement
Currently irrigated land

26.6
16.0
2.6
8.0
16.5
8.5
8.0
5.1

Table 1. The utilization patterns of lands in Turkey

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�As seen from the Table 1 that almost 8 million ha land is exposed to fallow. As a result of this,
although arable land potential is 26.6 ha, only 18.6 ha of it is under cultivation.

Water Potential of Turkey
In general, the climate is semi-arid in Turkey. Due to the surrounding with three directions of
Turkey by seas, high mountains lies on parallel to the sea costs, rapid changes in elevation and distance to
the coasts result in climate changes in small distances. Turkey has different climate characteristics due to
the geographical position. In the exception of the East Black Region, the climate varies from arid to semiarid. The climate changes depend upon the seasons and regional differences. There are total 26 big river
basins in Turkey. There is difference between the basins in respect to the rainfall. The annual rainfalls are
350mm and 2400m for Middle Anatolia Region and East Black Sea, respectively.
Water potential of a country is the sum of surface and groundwater. As it is known that source of the
water in earth is rainfall.
The annual average precipitation in Turkey is almost 643 mm, corresponding to a volume of 501
km3 and the annual runoff is 186 km3. The 274 km3 of total precipitation is lost by transpiration and
evaporation. Another 41 km3 of total precipitation feeds the underground water system and 186 km3 end up
as surface runoff. The annual consumable surface water potential is computed as 98 km3 and extractable
groundwater potential of 12 km3 should be added to this, bringing the total annual consumable potential to
110 km3 (Figure 1) (Kara 2005; Çiftçi et al. 2009b).
A nn ual average precipitation: 501 k m 3

Groun dwater:
69 km 3

From precipitation :
158 km 3
Surface run off (dom estic):
186 km 3

Con sumable:
12 km 3

C on sumable:
Consumable:
95 km 3
95 km 3
Flow from n eigh boring
countries:
7 km 3
C on sumable:
3 km 3

Total surface run off:
193 km 3
Con sumable:
98 km 3
T otal con sumable
water resources:
110 k m 3

Figure 1. Water Potential of Turkey.

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E vaporation:
274 km 3

�Water supply is used for different purposes such as energy production, irrigation, and others. By
considering increase in population requirement to the water due to the irrigation, drinking and usages with
demands to water in developed industry and tourism sector, water consumption estimation has been
performed in Turkey.
The water consumption estimation performed by sector base, economically irrigable land potential
of Turkey (8.5 million hectares) will be completely opened to the irrigation by construction of irrigation
networks in the year of 2030 and also estimated that irrigation water uses will reach the 71.5 km3.
On the other hand, the main target is to minimize the water uses as 65% in total water uses by using
the modern irrigation technologies in 2030. Thus, in sector base, all 110 km3 water will be used completely
in 2030 (Table 2). Usages of fresh water potential and situation in the future are given in Figure 2
(Anonymous 2009).
Year

Total
water
use, km3
35.645
38.900
39.300
40.000
110.000

1999
2000
2001
2002
2030

Development,
%

irrigation

%

34
35
36
38
100

26.415
29.200
29.300
32.000
71.500

75
75
75
75
65

Water Use (km3)
Drinking%
usage
5.520
15
5.700
10
5.800
15
6.000
15
25.300
23

industry

%

3.710
4.000
4.200
4.300
13.200

11
11
10
10
12

Table 2. The Usage of Water in Sector Base in Turkey (Anonymous 2002)

water usage, km3

80

irrigation
drinking-usage

60

industry

40
20
0
1

2

3

4

5

Years

Figure 2. Water Usage Ratios in Turkey

Water-rich country can be defined as the country that has the water potential of 10 000 m3/person
per year. According record of 2009, it is estimated that the population is about to the 72.5 millions in
Turkey. The annual water potential per capita is 2565 m3.
The available water potential per capita is 1375 m3/person/year. Thus, Turkey can be considered a
` water-stressed ‘country by comparison to the some countries.
According to the Government Statistical Institute records, it is estimated that the population will
reach about to the 80 millions in Turkey in the year of 2025 year. The available water potential per capita
will reduce to the 1375 m3/person/year. It is possible to estimate the importance of water potential by
considering some factors such as present growth rate and variations in water consumption habits. This
estimation is valid under the conditions of transferring the present resources without any destruction up to
2025. Therefore, in order to transfer the water resources properly and sufficiently to the next generation,
water resources should be conserved best and used efficiently.

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�Water Management and Sustainability Problems in Turkey
The residential and industrial water uses are getting increasing and there is a competition between
these two sectors and agricultural use.
To improve the efficiency of irrigation, there is a need a irrigation method covered high crop yield,
elements of modern irrigation technologies.

Water Management
Water management is defined as development , distribution and uses of water resources. Main goal
in water management is improvement of the farmers income. This can be obtained by effective water
distributions and uses. Water management is briefly described as the distribution and uses of water.
The number of organizations are responsible in water management at Turkey. Similar
responsibilities may result conflict and problems in practice. However, there are two important
organizations for water management namely General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (GDSHW) and
City Private Management (CPM) are two government organizations.
According to 2008 records, the area for opened to the irrigation is about 5.1 million hectares, and 2.9
million hectares and 1.3 million hectares have been irrigated by GDSHW and General Directorate of Rural
Services and Public (GDRS), respectively. The rest 0.9 million hectare has opened to irrigation by farmers.
The 6.5 million hectors of the total 8.5 million economically irrigable land will be managed by
GDSHW in 2030. The other 1.5 and 0.5 million hectare land will be irrigated by other government
organizations and public sector (Anonymous 2009). There are different management types in Turkey.
These are;
Government irrigation management: The first big government irrigation manager is a GDSHW and
responsible for constructions of dams. These dams are not so much so that the organization has managed,
maintenance-repair of such dams. Due to the not transfer of huge structures and difficulty in management
those structures have only managed by GDSHW.
Management with local managers; In small places where the not availability of irrigation cooperatives
and water user associations (WUA) or even making the organization but not properly managed small areas,
municipal or local managers or community have managed the systems. In local management, poor
management of irrigation structures and not having the sufficiently information and use the irrigation
systems as financial sector are the deficiency of local management. The efficiency of this management is
low.
Public Irrigation; Farmers are the manager in this system and is small or medium scale irrigation
management. There is transfer problem in this management. Farmers solve their problem by using their
facilities. They are responsible for them and effectiveness is parallel with the their experiences.
Irrigation Cooperatives- Water management; Irrigation cooperatives were built with 1163 number by
cooperative policy. The components of cooperative are General Community, Management Community and
Control Unit. In addition, Irrigation Cooperative Superior Community and Irrigation Cooperative Central
Association are available (Çiftçi et al. 2008). The purposes of irrigation cooperatives are determined by
negotiations and these are follows (Çiftçi 1991) ;
• These cooperatives may construction of irrigation structures for agricultural uses,
management, maintenance-repair, land consolidation if necessary, supply credit in water
obtaining points.
• The number of the irrigation cooperative was 2386 in 2006 in Turkey and members in
cooperatives, number of the association and central association were 280043, 7 and 1,
respectively (Anonymous 2006). The areas served by cooperatives (1307852 ha) are
presented in Table 5.
• Irrigation cooperatives have appropriate management model for small-medium sized
farms as well as farmers' self-government democratic management, ease of self-

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�regulatory and public administration by the control status and have the capacity of
meeting maintenance and repair expenses. However, they have the some disadvantages
such as members of farmers in cooperatives could not detect the purposes of these
organizations, having financially, legally and technically inadequacy.
Water Use Associations (WUA) ; WUA is built by local management permission and it has the
government characteristics. Personal are employed like the government criteria. However, the members of
the decision makers and managers are selected by farmers in WUA.
WUA can be built by required village and municipality. Each WUA has the special procedures.
WUA community and community members are present in accordance of their procedures. The general
secretary must be agriculture engineer and organizes works as if head of the WUA. The management of
WUA is conducted by legislation, management and official decisions.
GDSHW has transferred 2.090.330 ha areas of total opened irrigation of 2.9 million ha according to
the 2008. The 1.883.702 ha area has transferred to the 362 WUA. GDSHW has transferred 90% of opened
irrigation to the WUA (Anonymous 2008).

Water Supply

Irrigated Land (ha)

%

Small Dam

143385

10.96

Surface

858837

65.67

Groundwater

30563

23.37

Total

1307852

100

Table 3. Areas Served by Cooperatives

In considering the total 5.1 million irrigated areas in Turkey, 37% of it has transferred to the WUA.
There is some problems during transferring of irrigation Networks in Turkey. These are mostly legislation,
financial and technical problems.
Problems in irrigation management

Development and management policies in soil and water resources should be rereviewed in
Turkey. For sustainable irrigated agriculture, water management and management policies of government,
irrigation cooperatives and WUA should be reviewed and required regulations should be performed. In
recently, government is the exception for water management and it can be responsibilities of contributions
to the water users and guide.
The purposes of transferring irrigation water management are follows:
• Facilitates farmers attendance and responsibility in management
• Local management in determined rules by farmers,
• Self inspection by own members,
• Reduction in management-maintenance and meeting the outcomes by farmer organizations.
Cooperatives are mostly ignored in irrigation water management. However, in small-scale
production countries cooperatives are much more effective.
Number

Ratios (%)

Area (ha)

Ratios
(%)

WUA

362

42,7

1 883 702

90,1

Irrigation cooperative

100

11,8

94 148

4,5

Municipal

154

18,2

70 612

3,4

Village Community

225

26,5

40 198

1,9

Organizations

196

�Others

6

0,8

1 670

0,1

TOTAL

847

100

2 090 330

100

Table 4. Transferred Areas and Organizations (Anonymous 2008 )

Water management has transferred to the Village Community, Municipal, WUA, Services
performed helps to villages, Cooperatives and Universities. The top rank is WUA between these. Various
problems may be observed in irrigation water management in Turkey. These are as follows;
• Deficiency in attendance of farmers to the irrigated agriculture investments and problems in
re obtaining of charges,
• Deficiencies in water conveyance, distribution and applications and excess water losses,
• Postpone problems such as in land leveling, consolidation, electrification,
• Observation of some problems in reduced yield, salinity and drainage,
• Surface and groundwater contaminations via agricultural chemicals, food nutrients and
industrial wastes,
•
Low irrigation efficiency and irrigation ratios, excess water losses and low irrigation
performance due to the surface irrigation methods,
• Incorrect crop patterns in region,
• Maintenance-repair problems in irrigation networks,
• Postpone in maintenance-repair works after the transfer or irrigation management to the
WUA and irrigation cooperatives,
• Financial, legislation, management and education problems in irrigation cooperatives and
WUA.

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