Yuceer, M.Goz, E.Tosun, E.2026-04-042026-04-0420240327-07931851-8796https://doi.org/10.52292/j.laar.2024.1052https://hdl.handle.net/11616/108345Drying is a highly significant process because it reduces water content, prolongs shelf life, and facilitates the transportation of fruits and vegetables. However, the absence of a mathematical evaluation of drying kinetics can lead to various issues, ranging from increased production costs to diminished product quality. Estimating parameters in thin-layer drying kinetic models through experimental data and identifying the model or models that best fit the experimental data typically involves time-consuming and experience-demanding processes. There is a pressing need for straightforward and user-friendly optimization software capable of calibrating these models. To address this need, a user-interactive graphical user interface (PEDKiM) was developed to estimate the kinetic parameters of nine thin-layer drying models. This study represents an innovative approach to the thin-layer drying process of fruits and vegetables.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessThin-layer drying modelsParameter estimationSequential quadratic programming (SQP)Pattern searchOptimizationArticle54338338810.52292/j.laar.2024.10522-s2.0-85200388989Q3WOS:001336328100001Q4