Afyon Kocatepe University

Urinary liver‐type fatty acid‐binding protein in cats with lower urinary tract disease

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary liver-type fatty acid-binding protein levels in both obstructive and non-obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease. In addition, urinary liver-type fatty acid-binding protein levels were investigated in cats experienc...

Synergistic effects of TiO2 nanoparticles and isopropanol–butanol–ethanol (IBE)-enriched biodiesel blends on combustion and emission performance in diesel engines equipped with diesel oxidation catalyst and selective catalytic reduction

Increasingly stringent emission regulations necessitate integrated strategies to improve combustion efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions in compression-ignition engines. The combined effects of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles and isopropanol–butanol–ethanol (IBE)-enric...

A novel chatter-resistant boring bar design with lattice structure and non-Newtonian fluid

Due to the low dynamic stiffness of long boring bars, chatter is a significant challenge for boring operations, resulting in poor surface finish and reduced tool life. Various passive chatter suppression techniques have been developed to enhance their dynamic performance, includi...

Savaş Temsilinin Toprak Ana Romanı ile Piyanist Filminde Karşılaştırmalı İncelenmesi

Bu çalışma, Cengiz Aytmatov’un Toprak Ana romanı ile Roman Polanski’nin The Pianist (Piyanist) filmi üzerinden İkinci Dünya Savaşı deneyiminin edebî ve sinematografik temsillerini karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektedir. Çalışmanın amacı; savaşın yalnızca cephede yaşanan askerî bir...

Dynamic Weighing Signal Denoising Approach Based on Convolutional Denoising Autoencoders: A Novel Rapid Weight Determination for Egg Sorting Machines

With the increasing scale of industrial egg production, rapid and precise weight classification has become a technical necessity. While dynamic weighing systems are employed to maintain high production speeds, load cell signals in these systems are significantly corrupted by mech...

The Formal Representation of the Female Image in Architecture

The aim of this study is to reveal the representational strategies and formal cues through which the image of women is constructed within architectural forms, and how these cues are interpreted by different viewer groups. In this context, the study aims to identify the formal cue...

Long-Term Major Adverse Kidney and Cardiovascular Events in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: A Real-World Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: Long-term renal and cardiovascular outcomes represent major clinical burdens in predialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to evaluate the long-term incidence of and clinical factors associated with major adverse kidney events (MAKEs) an...

Multi-objective optimization of combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of diesel–MTBE–SiO2 fuel blends in a single-cylinder diesel engine using response surface methodology

The growing need for cleaner and more efficient diesel engine operation has increased interest in oxygenated fuel additives and nanoparticle-based fuel strategies. This study experimentally investigated the effects of methyl tert -butyl ether (MTBE) and silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) a...

The experiential meaning of emotions in young people’s reflective writing: The contexts of family and self

This study examined how university students related emotion labels to family relationships, social environments, and lived experiences in the elective course “Family Psychology and Education.” A classroom-based qualitative descriptive design was used to examine six writing activi...

Respiratory health status and lung function among Syrian refugees compared with the local population: a cross-sectional field study

Respiratory health disparities among refugee populations constitute an important public health concern due to adverse living conditions and environmental exposures. However, comparative evidence based on objective lung function measurements between refugee and host populations fr...

Performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of MTBE-enhanced diesel-canola biodiesel blends with DOC-SCR after-treatment: An experimental study

Canola oil biodiesel enhances combustion efficiency, while methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) improves the fuel’s vaporization properties and mixture homogeneity, providing a more controlled and balanced combustion character. Additionally, the combined use of diesel oxidation catalys...

Newly qualified nurses’ experiences of ‘reality shock’: a phenomenological study

Background: The experience of starting a new job is a stressful period in which uncertainties, fear of lack of proficiency and concerns about an unfamiliar environment and people are experienced. Aim: This study was conducted to explore the reality shock experiences of newly qual...

High-efficiency production of multifunctional silver nanoparticles from Lagenaria siceraria Sandıklı ecotype via hydrothermal synthesis for biomedical and dielectric applications with phytochemical profiling

Abstract Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) offers a sustainable alternative to conventional, toxic chemical methods. This study investigates a combined hydrothermal-assisted green synthesis approach for AgNPs, utilizing a synergistic combined exocarp-mesocarp extrac...

Solvent-Dependent Phenolic Profiling and Bioactivities of Medicago marina L.: An Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Approach

Despite previous phytochemical investigations of Medicago marina L., comparative information on the phenolic composition and multifunctional bioactivities of extracts obtained with different solvents remains limited. This study compared water and methanol extracts prepared by ult...

Organ-Specific Phenolic Profiles, Antioxidant Capacity, and Enzyme-Inhibitory Activities of the Turkish Endemic Origanum bilgeri

Background/Objectives: Origanum bilgeri P.H. Davis is a Turkish endemic Lamiaceae species whose non-volatile phenolic composition and organ-specific bioactivities remain unexplored. This study investigated the phenolic composition of flower, leaf, stem, and root extracts and eval...

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the PRAFAB questionnaire in individuals with urinary incontinence

PURPOSE: To translate and culturally adapt the Protection, Amount, Frequency, Adjustment, and Body Image (PRAFAB) questionnaire into Turkish and assess its validity and reliability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Content validity was assessed using the item-level content validity index (...

The relationship of chronotype and behavioral factors with picky eating and body appreciation in young adults: a cross-sectional study

Chronotype reflects individuals’ circadian preferences and is linked to daily routines, including dietary patterns and general lifestyle. While picky eating is shaped by behavioral tendencies, perceptions of one’s body may also play a role in eating-related attitudes. Considering...

Serum CEA, CA 19 − 9, and FDG PET/CT SUVmax in relation to histological subtype and overall survival in stage IV lung cancer

This retrospective study investigated the association of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19 − 9 (CA 19 − 9) levels with 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) findings, histological subtype, and overall...

Comparative Phenolic Profiling (LC-ESI-MS/MS) of Different Extracts of Polygonum afyonicum with Soxhlet Extraction

Polygonum afyonicum Leblebici & Gemici is an endemic species that grows at high altitudes, forming a small shrub with a tendril-like growth pattern. This study was conducted to determine the phytochemical contents of the acetone and methanol extracts of this species. After identi...

Aniconism in Early Islamic Culture: A Socio-Theological Reading of Ring Engravings

This article offers a thematic classification of traditions attributed to the Companions (ṣaḥāba), the Successors (tābiʿūn), and early Islamic scholars and rulers concerning ring engravings, situating these inscriptions within the framework of aniconism in early Islamic culture....