Ankara University

The Relevance of Sleep Quality for Clinical Care in Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical and Cognitive Differences Between Good and Poor Sleepers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare disease severity and cognitive performance between Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients with good and poor sleep quality. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 69 patients with PD. Sleep quality was assessed usi...

Manual therapy versus home exercise in the treatment of bruxism: a randomized controlled trial with ultrasonographic, elastographic, and electromyographic assessment

Bruxism is a prevalent condition associated with pain, functional limitations, and neuromuscular alterations. Although non-invasive physiotherapy approaches such as manual therapy (MT) and home exercise (HE) are widely used, randomized controlled trials integrating both clinical...

Effects of different slaughter weights on meat quality parameters and gene expression related to fat metabolism in muscles, liver, and gluteal fat in Lalahan lambs

Abstract. The study examined the meat quality characteristics and expression levels of 3 genes (SREBP-1c, PPARγ, and FASN) affecting fatty acid composition in Lalahan lambs at different slaughter weights. Thirty-six male lambs were randomly divided into three groups and fed inten...

Diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography in the detection of furcation perforations: an in vitro comparison with periapical radiography and micro-computed tomography

The furcation area is an anatomically complex region where the roots of multirooted teeth diverge. Visualizing pathologies and iatrogenic errors in this region is particularly challenging with conventional radiographic techniques due to factors such as superposition, root morphol...

Outcomes of living related kidney donors of recipients with familial mediterranean fever-associated Amyloid A Amyloidosis

BACKGROUND: Living kidney donation among carefully selected individuals is generally considered safe but post-donation health risks vary by factors including family history. Data on long-term outcomes of related living kidney donors of recipients with familial Mediterranean fever...

Effects of Simulated Gastric Acid Exposure on Surface Roughness, Optical Properties, and Mass Change in Monolithic CAD/CAM Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study

This in vitro study evaluated the effects of simulated gastric acid exposure on surface roughness, color change, translucency, and mass change in four monolithic CAD/CAM restorative materials with different microstructural compositions. Rectangular specimens (12 × 14 × 1 mm; n =...

Climate Migration, Development and Sustainability in the Global South: A Critical Assessment

The relationship between climate change and migration remains widely debated, particularly regarding the extent to which environmental factors directly drive mobility. While climate-related stressors such as droughts, floods, and environmental degradation can disrupt livelihoods,...

Primary Acantholytic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast With Basal-Like Immunophenotype and Low Proliferation: A Case Report and Literature Review

Background Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the breast is an extremely rare subtype of metaplastic breast carcinoma, often showing aggressive clinical behavior and posing diagnostic challenges, particularly when acantholysis is present and mimics vascular neoplasms. Patient pre...

The state of gerontological social work research in Türkiye as a rapidly ageing country

This systematic review maps 241 graduate social work theses in Türkiye (1988–2025) using PRISMA and SPIDER protocols in order to chart the thematic and methodological landscape of this emerging body of scholarship. The analysis reveals a paradigm shift from traditional ‘custodial...

Interplay between sports nutrition knowledge, lifestyle factors, and body mass index among regularly exercising university students: a cross-sectional study

This study aims to comprehensively examine the complex relationships among sports nutrition knowledge, nutritional status (macro- and micronutrient intake), body mass index (BMI), and lifestyle factors (smoking status, dietary habits including salt preference, daily water consump...

Color stability of polyetheretherketone and graphene-reinforced polymethyl methacrylate after in-office bleaching

This in vitro study evaluated the color stability of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and graphene-reinforced polymethyl methacrylate (G-CAM) following direct exposure to a high-concentration in-office bleaching gel. Thirty square-shaped specimens (10 × 10 × 3 mm) were prepared: 15 PE...

A Data-Driven Framework for Condition Monitoring and Early Warning of Low-Efficiency Events in Photovoltaic Systems

Reliable photovoltaic (PV) operation requires monitoring strategies that can detect performance degradation before it develops into persistent efficiency loss. This study proposes an interpretable data-driven framework for condition monitoring and early warning of low-efficiency...

Health risk assessment of heavy metal exposure in children’s playgrounds near air quality monitoring stations in Ankara, Türkiye

Heavy metal contamination of urban soils is an important environmental health concern, particularly in areas affected by intense anthropogenic activity. Children may be especially vulnerable because playground soils represent a potential source of long-term exposure. This study a...

Reduced Vagal Compound Action Potential Amplitude Is Associated with Glomerular Injury in an Experimental Rabbit Model of Severe Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) induces a sympathetic surge and systemic inflammation that may impair renal perfusion and glomerular integrity. Although the vagus nerve is central to autonomic and anti-inflammatory regulation, its relationship to renal structural injury...

The relationshıp between physical examinatıon and radiology in shoulder pseudoparalysis

Abstract Rotator cuff tears, often caused by degeneration, trauma, or repetitive use, can severely affect shoulder function. Pseudoparalysis, characterized by the inability to elevate the arm despite normal passive range of motion, is a challenge in massive tears. This study aime...

From Vaginismus to Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis of the Literature

The reclassification of vaginismus under genito-pelvic pain/penetration ­disorder (GPPPD) in the DSM-5 has reshaped the conceptual framework of female sexual pain disorders, introducing both integration and terminological heterogeneity. This study provides a comprehensive bibliom...

Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Early Intervention and Education Applications

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate artificial intelligence (AI)-based early intervention and educational applications developed for children from the perspective of Child Development experts, in line with the parameters of the target population, area of use, technological...

Approach and nomenclature problems of extracutaneous basaloid neoplasias of visceral organs with three cases of basaloid carcinoma described for the first time in the urinary bladder.

Pure basal cell carcinomas/basaloid carcinomas (BCC/BC) from only basal cells in the urinary bladder have not been reported so far. Our aim in this study was to present three BC cases showing distinct pilomatrixoma-like keratinization (matrixial) and sebaceous differentiation in...

The general mental health conditions and related factors of the occupational health physicians working in Ankara Province

This study aimed to evaluate the personal and occupational factors associated with the general mental health status of occupational physicians. In this cross-sectional survey, data were collected through a self-administered online survey consisting of the General Health Questionn...

An Investigation of High School Students' Attitudes Toward Sports and Internet Addiction Levels

This study focuses on examining the relationship between high school students' attitudes toward sports and their internet addiction levels. A total of 598 high school students (328 females, 270 males) selected via convenience sampling method voluntarily participated in the study,...