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[2009]
  • Gurkan Gur, S. Bayhan, and F. Alagöz, "Hybrid Satellite-IEEE 802.16 System for Mobile Multimedia Delivery," International Journal of Satellite Communications & Networking - special issue on "Hybrid/Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks" (accepted October 2009, to appear in 2010).
  • N. Güney, H. Deliç, and F. Alagöz, "Achievable Information Rates for M-ary PPM Impulse Radio for UWB Channels and Rake Reception," IEEE Transactions on Communications (revised April 2009, accepted October 2009, to appear in 2010).
  • I. Demirkol, F. Alagöz, H. Deliç and C. Ersoy, "A Realistic Packet Traffic Model and its Impact on the Performance Evaluation of Wireless Sensor Networks," Computer Networks, vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 382-399, February 2009.
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Global Time Synchronization for Wireless Sensor Network with High Range Transmitter," IEEE Recent Advances in Space Technologies RAST2009, Istanbul, Turkiye, June 2009.
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Delay Sensitive, Energy Efficient and Fault Tolerant Distributed Slot Assignment Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network Under Convergecast Data Traffic," International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 5, no. 5, pp.557-575, September 2009.
  • M.Ozyurt, T.Tugcu, and F. Alagöz, "Digital Terrain Model Interpolation for Mobile Devices Using DTED Level 0 Elevation Data", MOBILWARE - The Second International ICST Conference on MOBILe Wireless MiddleWARE, Operating Systems, and Applications, Berlin 2009.
  • Ö. Korçak and F.Alagöz, "Virtual Topology Dynamics and Handover Mechanisms in Earth-Fixed Satellite Systems," Elsevier Computer Networks, vol.53, no. 9, pp.1497-1511, June 2009.
  • Ö. Korçak and F.Alagöz, "Link-layer Handover in Earth-fixed LEO Satellite Systems," IEEE ICC, Dresden, Germany, Jun. 2009.
  • Ö. Korçak and F.Alagöz, "Efficient Networking in an Integrated HAP and Mobile Satellite System with Optical Links," IEEE/IFIP 6th International Conference on Wireless and Optical Comminications Networks (WOCN), Cairo, Egypt, Apr. 2009.
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Delay Sensitive, Energy Efficient and Fault Tolerant Distributed Slot Assignment Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network Under Convergecast Data Traffic," International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (to appear in 2009).
  • D. Gözüpek and F.Alagöz, "Throughput and delay optimal scheduling in cognitive radio networks under interference temperature constraints," Journal of Communications and Networks (JCN), vol.11, no.2, pp.147-155, April 2009.
  • D. Gözüpek, G. Genç, and C. Ersoy, "Channel assignment problem in cellular networks: A reactive tabu search approach," IEEE International Symposium on Computer and Information Sciences (ISCIS'09), 2009.
  • D. Gözüpek and G. Genç, "Hücresel aglarda kanal planlama problemine tabu aramasi yaklasimi (A tabu search approach to the channel assignment problem in cellular networks)," Akademik Bilişim 2009 (Conference on Academic Information 2009), Sanlıurfa, Türkiye, 2009, (in Turkish).
  • S.Bayhan and F.Alagöz, "IP Coklu Ortam Sebekelerine Genel Bir Bakış ve Hareketlilik Yönetimi", Akademik Bilişim 2009 (Conference on Academic Information 2009), Sanlıurfa, Türkiye, 2009, (in Turkish).
  • D.Cavdar, H.B. Yılmaz, T.Tugcu, and F.Alagöz, "Akıllı Radyo Aglarında Kapasite Planlama", Akademik Bilişim 2009 (Conference on Academic Information 2009), Sanlıurfa, Türkiye, 2009, (in Turkish).

[2008]
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, F. Alagöz, and A. Jamalipour, "On the Use of WiMAX as the Terrestrial Segment for DVB-SH Networks," 4th International Workshop in Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC08), October 2008, France.
  • M.Ozyurt, T.Tugcu, and F. Alagöz, "Effective Large Area Tactical Land Marking on 3D Mobile WLAN and GPS Enabled Devices", International Workshop on Small Satellites, New Missions and New Technologies, Istanbul 2008.
  • D. Gözüpek and A. Sever, "Service concentration node in IMS", Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), International Conference on Next Generation Teletraffic and Wired/Wireless Advanced Networking (NEW2AN'08), vol.5174, pp.169-176, 2008.
  • D. Isler, H. B. Yilmaz, A. Zumbul, T. Tugcu, "Akıllı Radyo Agları için Bütünsel Bir Mimari," IEEE 16. Sinyal İşleme ve İletişim Uygulamaları Kurultayı 2008.(in Turkish)
  • D. Gözüpek, S. Bayhan, and F.Alagöz, “A Novel Handover Protocol to Prevent Hidden Node Problem in Satellite Assisted Cognitive Radio Networks,” in Proc. ISWPC 2008, Santorini, Greece, May 2008.
  • E. Önem, H.B. Yilmaz, F. Alagöz, and T. Tugcu, "On communication protocols for tactical navigation assistance", First International Conference on MOBILe Wireless MiddleWARE, Operating Systems, and Applications (MOBILWARE 2008), Innsbruck, Austria, Feb. 2008.
  • G. Gür, S. Bayhan, and F. Alagöz, “Transport Protocols and QoS for Wireless Multimedia," book chapter in Handbook of Research on Wireless Multimedia: Quality of Service and Solutions, Chapter 18, IGI Group Inc., July 2008.
  • M. S. Kuran, G. Gür, T. Tugcu, and F. Alagöz, “Cross-layer routing-scheduling in IEEE 802.16 mesh networks," First International Conference on MOBILe Wireless MiddleWARE, Operating Systems, and Applications (MOBILWARE 2008), Innsbruck, Austria, Feb. 2008.
  • Onur Turkyilmaz, F. Alagöz, G. Gür, and T. Tugcu, "Environment Aware Location Estimation for Cellular Networks," EURASIP Journal on Applied Signal Processing, vol. 2008, Article ID 276456, 9 pages, 2008. doi:10.1155/2008/276456
  • F. Alagöz and A. Jamalipour, Satellite IP Networks, in The Handbook of Computer Networks, no. 114, Ed. Hossein Bigdoli, John Wiley, Jan 2008 (Invited Chapter).
  • N. Güney, H. Deliç, and F. Alagöz, “Capacity and Mutual Information of Soft and Hard Decision Output M-ary PPM over UWB Channels," IEEE Int. Conference on Communications (ICC 2008), China, 2008.
  • Y. Altug, N. P. Ayerden, M. K. Mihcak, and Emin Anarim, “A Note on the Periodicity and the Output Rate of Bit Search Type Generators," IEEE Trans. on Information Theory, vol.54, no.2, 2008
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Energy Efficient, Delay Sensitive, Fault Tolerant Wireless Sensor Network," Sensor Networks and Applications Symposium, 2008, Atlanta, USA.
  • B. Zeytinci, Gurkan Gur, and F. Alagöz, "Synthetic Aperture Radar: Systems and Applications," 8th International Symposium on Computer Networks (ISCN08), Istanbul, TR, June 2008.
  • H. Canarslan, F. Alagöz, and T. Tugcu, "Cyclic MAP Information Element in WiMAX Networks," 8th International Symposium on Computer Networks (ISCN08), Istanbul, TR, June 2008.
  • S. Bayhan, Gurkan Gur, and F. Alagöz, “Uydu Sistemleri ile Tümleşik Bilişsel Ağlar”, Akademik Bilişim 2008 (Conference on Academic Information 2008), Çanakkale, Türkiye, February 2008.
  • E. Önem, B. Yilmaz, F. Alagöz, and T. Tugcu, “Taktik Navigasyon Sistemlerinde Tasarsiz Haberleşme Protokolleri”, Akademik Bilişim 2008 (Conference on Academic Information 2008), Çanakkale, Türkiye, February 2008.
  • F. Alagöz and U. Caglayan (Ed.s), Proceedings of International Symposium on Computer Networks, 264 pages, Istanbul, June 2008.

[2007]
  • E. Önem, B. Gürdag, and M. Ufuk Caglayan, "Secure Routing in Ad Hoc Networks and Model Checking", International Conference on Security of Information and Networks, May 2007, TRNC.
  • P. Santemiz, N. Alyüz, D. Cavdar, and F. Alagöz, "Post-earthquake damage assessment using satellite imagery," IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication (ISCPC'07), 24-27 November 2007, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, and F. Alagöz, “Performance of Delay-Sensitive Traffic in Multi-layered Satellite IP Networks with On-Board Processing Capability,” Wiley's International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 20, no. 12, pp. 1367-1389, Dec. 2007.
  • Ö. Korçak and F. Alagöz, “Multi-state virtual network architecture for next generation satellite networks,” IEEE GLOBECOM, Nov. 2007, Washington D.C., USA.
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, and F. Alagöz, “High Altitude Platform (HAP) driven smart radios: A novel concept,” 3rd International Workshop in Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC07), September 12-14 2007, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Ö. Korçak and F. Alagöz, “Traffic aware beam Management in next generation satellite networks,” 3rd International Workshop in Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC07), September 12-14 2007, Salzburg, Austria.
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, and F. Alagöz, “Satellite assisted spectrum agility concept,” 2007 Military Communications Conference (MILCOM 2007), 29-31 October 2007, Orlando, Florida, USA. (accepted).
  • F. Alagöz, Ö. Korçak, and A. Jamalipour, “Exploring the Routing Strategies in Next-Generation Satellite Networks,” IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 79-88, June 2007.
  • Ö. Korçak, F. Alagöz, and A. Jamalipour, “Priority-based adaptive routing in NGEO satellite networks,” Wiley's International Journal of Communication Systems, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 313-333, March 2007.
  • M. B. Zeytinci, F. Alimoglu, K. Harmanci, E. Anarim, and F.Alagöz, “A Combined Approach for NLOS Mitigation in Cellular Positioning with TOA Measurements”, European Signal Processing Conference - EUSIPCO 2007, Poland, 2007.
  • I. Bekmezci, F. Alagöz “Periodic Global Broadcast Time Synchronization (PGB-TS) for TDMA Based Sensor Networks” IEEE Recent Advances in Space Technologies RAST2007, Istanbul, Turkiye, June 2007.
  • G. Gür, F. Alagöz, Y. Altug, and E. Anarim, “Image Error Concealment Using Watermarking with Thumbnail Images for Wireless Channels,” IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 179-181, February 2007.
  • G. Gür, F. Alagöz, and T. Tugcu, "Link Adaptation Mechanisms in Wireless MAN," book chapter in Mobile WiMAX: Toward Broadband Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks, Y. Zhang and H.-W. Chen (Eds.), Auerbach Publications, CRC Press, December 2007.
  • M. S. Kuran, F. Alagöz, and T. Tugcu, "MAC Layers of WMAN Technologies," book chapter in Mobile WiMAX: Toward Broadband Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks, Y. Zhang and H.-W. Chen (Eds.), Auerbach Publications, CRC Press, December 2007.
  • M. Barut, Ö. Bayrak, C. Temizyürek, O. Türkyılmaz, and G. Gür, “A Novel Mobile Positioning Algorithm Based on Environment Estimation," 4th Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication 2007 (WPNC'07), Hannover, Germany, March 2007.
  • P. Santemiz, N. Alyüz, D. Cavdar, and F. Alagöz, "Uydu Görüntülerinden Deprem Sonrası Hasar Tespiti," 12. EEBB Mühendisligi Ulusal Kongresi , 14-18 November 2007, Eskişehir, Türkiye. (in Turkish)
  • M. B. Zeytinci, F. Alimoglu, K. Harmanci, E. Anarim, and F.Alagöz, “Kalman Filtrelenmiş TOA Dizilerinin CWLS ile birleştirilerek Hücresel Telefonların Konumlarının Belirlenmesi” 15. IEEE Sinyal İşleme ve İletişim Uygulamaları Kurultayı, Eskişehir, 11-13 Haziran 2007 Sayfa(lar):1 - 4. (in Turkish)

[2006]
  • Tuna Tugcu, H. Birkan Yilmaz, and Feodor Vainstein, “Analytical Modeling of CAC in Next Generation Wireless Systems”, Computer Networks, vol. 50, no. 17, pp. 3466 - 3484, December 2006.
  • A. Tüysüz and F.Alagöz, “Satellite Mobility Pattern Scheme for Centrical and Seamless Handover Management in LEO Satellite Networks,” Journal of Communications and Networks (JCN), vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 451-460, December 2006.
  • A. A. Yavuz, F. Alagöz, and E. Anarim, “HIMUTSIS: Hierarchical Multi-Tier Adaptive Ad-hoc Network Security Protocol Based on Signcryption Type Key Exchance Schemes,” Lecture Notes in Computer Science, November 2006.
  • A. A. Yavuz, E. Anarim, and F. Alagöz, “Improved Merkle Cryptosystem (IMC),” Lecture Notes in Computer Science, November 2006.
  • A. Tüysüz and F.Alagöz, “A New Algorithm for Handover Management in LEO Satellite Networks,” IEEE GLOBECOM 2006, San Francisco, USA, December 2006.
  • A. A. Yavuz, F.Alagöz, and E. Anarim, “NAMEPS:N-Tier Satellite Multicast Security Protocol based on Syncryption Schemes,” IEEE GLOBECOM 2006, San Francisco, USA, December 2006.
  • M. Yildirim and F. Alagöz “A New Handover Management Decision Algorithm in Wireless Overlay Networks,” IEEE GLOBECOM 2006, San Francisco, USA, December 2006.
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, and F. Alagöz, “Adaptive Routing Protocol for QoS in Two Layered Satellite IP Networks,” The Second International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications 2006 (IWSSC2006), Madrid, Spain, Sept 2006.
  • M. Abdelhafez and F. Alagöz, “Capacity of DS-CDMA versus TH-PPM for Multi-User Ultra-Wideband Systems,” IEEE PIMRC, Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 2006.
  • F. Alagöz and U. Caglayan (Ed.s), Proceedings of International Symposium on Computer Networks, 290 pages, IEEE Press, Piscataway, NJ, USA, June 2006.
  • I. Demirkol, C. Ersoy, and F. Alagöz, "MAC Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks: a Survey," IEEE Communications Magazine, April, 2006, pp. 115-121.
  • I. Demirkol, F. Alagöz, H. Delic, and C. Ersoy, " Wireless Sensor Networks for Intrusion Detection: Packet Traffic Modeling," IEEE Communications Letters, vol. 10, no. 1, 2006, pp.22-24.
  • I.Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Delay Sensitive and Energy Efficient Distributed Slot Assignment Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network Under Convergecast Data Traffic,” Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 4003, pp. 353-365, 2006.
  • A. Tuysuz and F. Alagöz “Satellite Mobility Pattern based Handover Management Algorithm in LEO Satellites,” IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2006), June 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • G. Isiklar, A. Bener, and F.Alagöz “A New Bandwidth Allocation Strategy in GEO Satellite Networks and Pricing the Differentiated Services,” IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2006), June 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • A. A. Yavuz, F. Alagöz, and E. Anarim, “Three-Tier Satellite Multicast Security Protocol Based on ECMQV and IMC Methods,” The 11th International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling, Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks ( IEEE CAMAD 2006), Trento, Italy, June 2006.
  • G. Arslan and F. Alagöz, “'Security Issues and Efficient Key Management over Satellite Links,” The 11th International Workshop on Computer-Aided Modeling, Analysis and Design of Communication Links and Networks (IEEE CAMAD 2006), Trento, Italy, June 2006.
  • S. Bayhan, G. Gür, and F. Alagöz, “VoIP Performance in Multilayered Satellite IP Networks with On-Board Processing Capability,” 7th IEEE International Symposium on Computer Networks (ISCN06), Istanbul, TR, June 2006.
  • D. Demirel, F.Alagöz, and U.Caglayan, “IPSEC over Satellite Links: A New Flow Identification Method,” 7th IEEE International Symposium on Computer Networks (ISCN06), Istanbul, TR, June 2006.
  • M.AbdelHafez, G. Gür, and F.Alagöz, “Exploring TCP Issues over Satellite IP Networks,” Forum in Telecommunications Research (FTR2006), Dubai, UAE, May 2006.
  • F. Alagöz, M.Abdel-Hafez, M. Hamalainen, and M Latva-aho, " Effect of Pulse Selection on The Capacity of Multiuser UWB Systems,” GAP Engineering Congress, Sanliurfa, TR, April 2006.
  • A. A. Yavuz, F.Alagöz, and E. Anarim, “Uydularda Çokluyayin Icin Yeni Bir Protokol,” 5. GAP Muhendislik Kongresi, Sanliurfa, TR, April 2006.
  • A. A. Yavuz, F.Alagöz, and E. Anarim, “A New Satellite Multicast Security Protocol Based on Elliptic Curve Signatures,”, IEEE ICTTA 2006, Damascus, SYRIA, April 2006.
  • Ö. Korçak and F.Alagöz, “Deflection Routing over Prioritized Intersatellite Links in LEO Satellite Networks,” IEEE ICTTA 2006, Damascus, SYRIA, April 2006.
  • F. Alagöz, "Next Generation Satellite Communication Networks," Communications Age Magazine (Iletisim Cagi Dergisi), vol 1. No.1, pp.20-24, 2006. (TURKISH)
  • F. Alagöz, " Satellites in Integrated Communication Systems: Problems and Solutions," Communications Age Magazine (Iletisim Cagi Dergisi), vol 1. No.2, pp.31-34, 2006. (TURKISH)
  • F. Alagöz and M.Yildirim "Handovers in Wireless Overlay Networks," Communications Age Magazine (Iletisim Cagi Dergisi), vol 1., No.3, 2006. (TURKISH)
  • F. Alagöz and Suzan Bayhan, “VoIP Performance over Multilayered Satellite Networks,” Communications Age Magazine (Iletisim Cagi Dergisi), vol. 1, no. 5, July 2006. (TURKISH)
  • Ö. Korçak and F.Alagöz, “Yeni Nesil Uydu Aglarında Yol Atama,”Communications Age Magazine (Iletisim Cagi Dergisi), vol 1., No. 4, April 2006. (TURKISH)

[2005]
  • U. Ayhan, T.Tuğcu, F. Alagöz, “Gelecek Nesil Telsiz Sistemlerinde Kaynak Tabanlı Çoklu Gönderim”, Conference on Academic Information (Akademik Bilisim 2005), Gaziantep, Turkey, 2-4 February 2005. (TURKISH)
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, “Askeri Gözetleme Amaçlı TDMA Tabanlı Kablosuz Algılayıcı Ağı”, Conference on Academic Information (Akademik Bilisim 2005), Gaziantep, Turkey, 2-4 February 2005. (TURKISH)
  • A.Tüysüz, M.Yıldırım,B.Kurumahmut and F. Alagöz, “Kablosuz Üstüne Bindirmeli Ağlarda Mobil IPV6 Tabanlı El Değiştirmeler”, Conference on Academic Information (Akademik Bilisim 2005), Gaziantep, Turkey, 2-4 February 2005. (TURKISH)
  • S.Bahtiyar, F.Alagöz, U.Çağlayan “Dördüncü Nesil Kablosuz Ağlar Arasında Karşılıklı Kimlik Doğrulama Uyumluluğu İçin Yeni Bir Çözüm” ABG 2005 Ağ ve Bilgi Güvenliği Ulusal Sempozyumu ve Sergisi, June 2005, Ayazaga, Istanbul, Turkey. (TURKISH)
  • F. Alagöz, G.Gür, M.Abdelhafez," Performance Study of An Image Restoration Algorithm for Bursty Mobile Satellite Channels " LNCS, vol.3733, October 2005, pp.748-759.
  • T.Tugcu, E.Gelenbe, U. Caglayan and F. Alagöz, Advances in Computer Science and Engineering Series: Computer Networks, IC Press, London, 370 pages, October 2005.
  • G.Gür, F. Alagöz " A Novel Error Concealment Method for Images Using Watermarking in Error-prone Channels ", IEEE PIMRC, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 2005.
  • I.Bekmezci and F.Alagöz, "A New TDMA Based Sensor Network for Military Monitoring", IEEE MILCOM 2005, Atlantic City, USA. Oct. 2005.
  • T.Tugcu and F. Alagöz," Aggressive Back off Strategy in Congestion Management Algorithm for DBS-RCS" LNCS, vol.3733, October 2005, pp.126-136.
  • Ö. Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Priority-based Adaptive Shortest Path Routing for IP over Satellite Networks", 23rd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC), Rome, Italy, Sept. 2005.
  • Ö. Korçak, F.Alagöz, "Analysis of Priority-based Adaptive Routing in Satellite Networks", The International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications 2005 (IWSSC2005), Sept 2005, Siena, Italy.
  • Ö. Korçak, I. Kaya, H. Çalıklı, and F. Alagöz, "Performance Evaluation of Adaptive and Static Routing Algorithms and Contention Resolution Techniques in LEO Satellite Constellations", IEEE Recent Advances in Space Technologies RAST2005, June 2005, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • M. Abdelhafez, F.Alagöz, M.Hamalainen, M.Latva- Aho " Effect of Pulse Selection on the Capacity of Multi-User UWB Systems" IST 2005 Mobile & Wireless Communications, Dresden, Germany, June 2005.
  • O.Korçak, M.Zeren, F.Alagöz, “A New Approach for Wavelength Assignment in Optical Burst Switching Networks", 2 nd IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN 2005), Dubai, 6-8 March 2005.
  • M. Abdelhafez, F.Alagöz, M.Hamalainen, M.Latva- Aho, "On UWB Capacity with Respect to Different Pulse Waveforms", 2nd IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN 2005), Dubai, 6-8 March 2005.
  • G. Gür, F.Alagöz, T.Tugcu and M.AbdelHafez, "Exploring the Issues in Policy-Based Approaches for QoS Support in 3G+ Mobile Networks", 2nd IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications Networks (WOCN 2005), Dubai, 6-8 March 2005.
  • F. Alagöz, M. Abdel-Hafez, "Multiple Surface Acoustic Wave Gas Detectors", 7th International Defebse Exhibition and Conference, IDEX2005, Dubai, 12-17 February 2005.
  • I. Bekmezci and F. Alagöz, "A New Sensor Network for Military Monitoring (MILMON)", Conference on Academic Information (Akademik Bilisim 2005), Gaziantep, Turkey, 2-4 February 2005.
  • T. Tugcu and C. Ersoy, "A New Call Admission Control Scheme Based on Mobile Position Estimation in DS-CDMA Systems," ACM/Kluwer Journal of Wireless Networks, Vol. 11, No. 3, 2005.
  • M. Abdel-Hafez, and F. Alagöz, " A Generalized Performance Study of DS-CDMA Uplink/Downlink Receivers in Nakagami Wideband Fading Channel", IEICE Trans. on Commun., vol 88-B, no.1, January 2005, pp.333-344.
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