Ankara University

Wild mushroom Tylopilus felleus antioxidant, anticholinesterase and oxidant status and heavy metal contents

Mushrooms play essential roles in natural ecosystems due to their ecological functions and bioactive potential, and many species are also valued for nutritional and medicinal purposes. In the present study, the antioxidant and oxidant status, anticholinesterase activity, and heav...

Classification of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Prospective Patient‐Recorded Symptoms: The @ IT .2020 Project

BACKGROUND: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) has been so far classified according to frequency and severity by retrospective information based on the ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) classification. Electronic symptom diaries (e-Diaries) are feasible tools to col...

Offloading cognition to artificial intelligence: A qualitative study of teachers' experiences and perceptions

This study investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) assistants in teachers' cognitive and metacognitive processes through the lens of cognitive offloading theory. Adopting a phenomenological research design, the study explores how, why, and with what consequences tea...

Heterologous transfection of an endornavirus alters the phenotype of Trichophyton rubrum in vitro and in vivo

Mycoviruses are widely distributed across fungal taxa, yet their impact on the phenotype and pathogenicity of dermatophytes remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the presence of mycoviruses in clinical isolates of Trichophyton sp. and characterized the phenoty...

Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

Effective pain control in pediatric dentistry is not only essential for the success of dental procedures but also plays a key role in shaping children's attitudes toward dental care. In recent years, several innovative anesthesia delivery systems have emerged, aiming specifically...

Radioactivity Levels and Health Risk Assessment of Base Metal Deposits and Associated Rocks in Northwestern Türkiye

The eastern Biga Peninsula (northwestern Türkiye) hosts numerous polymetallic mineral deposits associated with complex magmatic and hydrothermal systems, which may contribute to elevated natural radioactivity in ore-bearing rocks and their surrounding lithologies. This study aime...

The I4746K mutation in the ryanodine receptor is associated with high‐level resistance to diamide insecticides in Phthorimaea absoluta

BACKGROUND: The South American tomato pinworm, Phthorimaea absoluta, has developed resistance to diamide insecticides mainly through target-site mutations in the ryanodine receptor (RyR), including I4746M, G4903E, and G4903V. Recently, a novel mutation, I4746K, has been identifie...

Switching Cells by Meaning, Not Bits: Semantic-Aware Sleep-Mode Control in Multi-Tier Aerial-Terrestrial Networks

Integrating uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and high-altitude platform stations (HAPS) into terrestrial cellular wireless networks is central to emerging sixth-generation (6G) communication systems. However, the energy budgets of both the ground network and the power-constrained...

Comparison of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins in Cancer Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Single-Center Experience

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is frequently encountered in patients with cancer and poses challenges for anticoagulant management. The present study was conducted to compare clinical outcomes associated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low-molecular-weight hepar...

Toward a Unified Theory of Understanding: A Conceptual Analysis for Natural and Artificial Understanding

Understanding is the foundational component of intelligence that makes adaptation to novel states possible. As artificial intelligence models advance toward artificial general and superintelligence, an objective, in contrast to human-centered, theory of understanding is required....

Pollen viability and germination performance in Gerbera: a comparative evaluation of assessment methods

Accurate and reliable assessment of pollen fertility is a critical prerequisite for selecting suitable pollen parents in ornamental plant breeding programs. This study aimed to evaluate pollen viability and in vitro germination performance in three commercial Gerbera jamesonii cu...

Shape speaks loud: a geometric morphometric perspective on veterinary osteology

Geometric morphometrics has created a significant field in the study of skeletal variation in veterinary osteology by providing a robust framework for investigating shape variation. This technique allows for the analysis of anatomical structures in a variety of biological context...

Cancer treatment outcomes in solid organ transplant recipients: a single-center retrospective cohort study

Solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of de novo malignancies but are rarely included in prospective oncology trials, leaving their optimal cancer management poorly defined. We evaluated the treatment, tolerability, and outcomes of de novo solid cancers in trans...

Comparative Evaluation of ChatGPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and DeepSeek for Rosacea-Related Information: Accuracy, Reliability, Readability, and Reference Hallucinations

Background/Objectives: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that requires long-term management and continuous patient education regarding triggers, skincare practices, and treatment adherence. In recent years, patients have increasingly turned to online platforms and ar...

A Calibrated Building Energy Simulation-Driven Framework for Balancing Embodied and Operational Carbon in the Transition to Zero-Emission Buildings

Educational buildings account for approximately 17% of the building sector’s energy consumption, making them critical for zero-emission building (ZEB) strategies. With students spending over 50% of their time indoors, life-cycle carbon assessments and targeted retrofitting are es...

Integrative Analysis of Genome Data Using Deep Embedded Clustering to Identify Population Stratification and Functional Gene Modules

AbstractIntroduction: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis faces computational challenges due to high dimensionality. Traditional clustering methods fail to capture biological complexity in human genetic variation. This study introduces Deep Embedded Clustering (DEC) fo...

Genome-Wide Identification, Evolutionary Analysis and Comprehensive In Silico Characterization of the GPAT Gene Family in Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) are enzymes involved in glycerolipid biosynthesis and play a key role in plant growth, development, and abiotic stress responses. However, a comprehensive genome-wide and in silico analysis of the GPAT gene family in sunflower (Helianth...

Isolation, genomic characterization, and biocontrol potential of a bacteriophage cocktail against Staphylococcus aureus in milk

The objectives of this study were to isolate, characterize, and evaluate the biocontrol potential of Staphylococcus aureus -targeting bacteriophages in milk. From wastewater and raw milk samples, a total of 19 lytic phages were isolated. Among them SAKAY1298 and SAKAY1306 phages...

From depth to dynamics: sukuk market development and capital buffer adjustment in Islamic banking systems

Purpose This study aims to examine how sukuk market development is associated with the dynamic adjustment of Islamic banks’ capital adequacy. Design/methodology/approach The analysis uses quarterly, system-level data for Islamic banks across ten countries over Q4-2013 to Q3-2024....

On Pell, Narayana and Padovan Languages and Their Generalizations

In this article, we study several languages associated with classical integer sequences such as the Pell, Narayana, and Padovan sequences, as well as various generalizations. Some of these languages arise naturally in the context of graph theory. We show that a subset of these la...