Ankara University

Effectiveness of SWEEPS, XP-endo finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation in calcium hydroxide removal: A micro-computed tomography study

PURPOSE: This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming (SWEEPS), XP-endo Finisher (XPF), Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI), and Conventional Syringe Irrigation (CSI) in the removal of calcium hydroxide (CH) from the mesi...

Epidural Electrical Stimulation Within an Integrated Rehabilitation Pathway for Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Safety and 12-Month Functional Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) is an investigational, off-label neuromodulation strategy used adjunctively with rehabilitation in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), but safety and longitudinal functional data specific to traumatic cervical SCI remain...

ROMATOİD ARTRİT TEDAVİSİNDE NANOTEKNOLOJİ DESTEKLİ İLAÇ VERİLİŞİ

Amaç: Romatoid artrit (RA), dünya nüfusunun yaklaşık %1’ini etkileyen kronik otoimmun bir hastalıktır. Kemik ve kıkırdakta bozulma, ağrı, vücudun birçok bölgesinde enflamasyonla karakterize bir hastalık olup ilerleyen süreçte ölümle de sonuçlanabilmektedir. Patogenezi tam olarak...

Real-world clinical use of large neutral amino acids in phenylketonuria: a nationwide survey from Turkey under reimbursement constraints

Abstract Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires lifelong dietary management, and large neutral amino acid (LNAA) supplementation has emerged as a potential adjunct therapy, particularly for individuals with poor dietary adherence. In Turkey, access to LNAA therapy is restricte...

Effect of aging on cavity adaptation of Class V cavities restored with bioactive restorative materials: a Micro-CT and SEM analysis

This in vitro study evaluated the effect of aging on cavity adaptation (marginal vs. interfacial) of Class V cavities restored with bioactive restorative materials using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thirty-six sound human molars rec...

QuantumCanvas: a multimodal benchmark for learning two-body quantum interactions

Abstract Most molecular and materials machine-learning models fit correlations across whole molecules or crystals rather than learning the quantum interactions between atomic pairs. Yet bonding, charge redistribution, orbital hybridization, and electronic coupling all emerge from...

Militarization, Hindu Nationalist Legitimacy, and Majoritarian Politics in Modi’s India

The relationship between religion, nationalism, and political violence is shaped through direct acts of conflict as well as through the security discourses, institutions, and symbolic practices that define who belongs to the nation and who is represented as a threat. Militarizati...

Acute phase reactants in pediatric chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis: ımplications for diagnosis and correlation with disease phenotype

Abstract Objectives The role of acute phase reactants (APRs) in the diagnosis of chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) is controversial. Many patients have moderate elevation and some have normal levels. Markedly elevated APRs are more likely to have CNO mimickers that cause l...

Biometric Analysis of Pipistrellus (Chiroptera; Vespertilionidae) Species Distributed in Türkiye

Abstract Statistical analyses were conducted on a total of 231 specimens belonging to Pipistrellus species recorded from Türkiye (P. pipistrellus, P. kuhlii, and P. nathusii), based on 40 morphometric characters. Intraspecific comparisons revealed pronounced sexual dimorphism wit...

Tool Force Monitoring for Efficient Friction Stir Welding of AA5754 Aluminum Alloy Joints with Enhanced Mechanical Performance

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process widely used for aluminum alloys due to its low heat input, reduced distortion, and ability to produce high-quality joints. However, excessive tool forces generated during the welding process can increase machine loading...

The “Lock‐and‐Key” Advantage: Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in Modern Electrophoresis in Drug Assay

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have gained increasing attention as synthetic recognition materials that mimic biological binding sites while offering greater stability and lower cost. In recent years, their combination with electrophoretic techniques has opened new possibi...

Outcomes of prenatally diagnosed fetal ventricular septal defects: a seven-year single-center experience

To evaluate the prenatal course and outcomes of fetuses diagnosed with ventricular septal defect (VSD) during second-trimester detailed ultrasound examination and to assess factors associated with spontaneous prenatal closure. This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a te...

PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE, ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL, AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF HEDYSARUM VARIUM WILLD

Objective: This study aimed to determine the phytochemical profile of Hedysarum varium, on which there has been limited research, and to evaluate its antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial effect.Material and Method: Total phenolic content of extracts obtained from plant material...

Nutrition knowledge, eating behavior and body-cathexis: Results from the body mass index perspective of adolescents

Background During adolescence, nutritional literacy, eating behaviors, and body image play important roles in body weight management. Aim This study aimed at the relationships between nutritional literacy, eating behaviors, and body cathexis according to BMI in high school studen...

Drying Method Selection as a Critical Determinant of Pharmaceutical Quality in Biotherapeutic Lucilia sericata Larval Extracts

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the preservation efficacy of protein content and antioxidant activity in crude whole-body larval extract (WBE) products obtained from Lucilia sericata second instar (L2) larvae using four different drying protocols. Methods: The larvae were...

The Effect of Robot‐Assisted Gait Training on Balance, Gait and Kinesiophobia in Individuals With Post‐Stroke Hemiparesis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT Background and Purpose Robot‐assisted gait training (RAGT) is well established for post‐stroke gait rehabilitation, but its potential effects on psychological and behavioral outcomes are less clear. This study investigated the effects of adding RAGT to conventional rehab...

A novel deep learning-based fraud detection framework integrating autonomous PSO-GA-based feature selection, hyperparameter optimization, and explainable artificial intelligence

Fraud detection is a critical component of financial security, aiming to accurately distinguish fraudulent transactions from the vast volume of legitimate financial activities. However, this task remains highly challenging because fraudsters continuously evolve their attack strat...

Pattern-Anchored Diagnosis of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia: A Position Paper From COST Action INTERCEPTOR Working Group 2

Abstract Purpose Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is the principal histopathological marker for malignant risk stratification in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs). Current World Health Organisation (WHO) three-tier and other binary grading systems are limited by modest...

How does AI literacy shape technology acceptance? A cross-sectional study among library professionals

Purpose The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into information services has made librarians’ competencies and acceptance levels toward these technologies an increasingly critical research concern. This study aims to examine the relationship between AI...

Intravenous glucose enhanced some reproductive hormones, superovulation success and the number of transferable embryos in postpartum holstein dairy cows

Insufficient energy negatively impacts metabolites and hormones involved in embryo production success. This study investigates the effects of intravenous (IV) glucose administration on some metabolites and hormone levels that influence follicle development, superovulation success...