Ankara University

Machine learning-based winner prediction in elite kickboxing: a technical-tactical performance analysis

To develop and validate machine learning models for predicting match outcomes in elite kickboxing based on technical-tactical performance indicators and to identify the key variables distinguishing winners from defeated athletes. Video analysis was conducted on 142 elite kickboxi...

The efficacy of suprascapular nerve radiofrequency and intra-articular steroıd injectıon in frozen shoulder treatment: randomızed controlled trial

Abstract Background This study aims to address the impacts of intra-articular steroid injection (IASI) alone versus the combination of suprascapular nerve (SSN) pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and IASI on pain relief and improvement in shoulder range of motion (ROM) in patients with...

Artificial Intelligence in Thyroid Nodules and Cancer: Clinical Validation and Real-World Performance

Abstract Thyroid nodules are detected in a large proportion of adults undergoing high-resolution ultrasonography, yet only a minority harbor clinically significant cancer. The clinical problem is therefore not only cancer detection but calibrated risk stratification: avoiding del...

Co-Encapsulation of Indocyanine Green J-Aggregate and Paclitaxel in Biodegradable Polymersomes for Photoacoustic-Guided Chemotherapy

Abstract Treatment of solid tumors remains one of the biggest challenges in oncology. Targeted nanotherapeutics could significantly improve treatment efficacy and reduce side effects. However, their efficient implementation requires knowledge of pharmacokinetics (PK) and biodistr...

Theory of mind and social competence in preschool children with cochlear implants: relationships with language proficiency

This study examined receptive and expressive language proficiency, Theory of Mind (ToM), emotional expressiveness, and social competence in preschool-aged children with cochlear implants (CIs) and age-matched typically hearing (TH) peers. Thirty-two children with CIs and 32 TH ch...

Digital Use Matters More than Access: Socioeconomic Inequality and Mathematics Achievement in the Context of Sustainable Education (PISA 2022)

This study examines the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), digital access, and different forms of digital use in relation to mathematics achievement using PISA 2022 data. The analysis draws on the PISA 2022 student dataset, with the fully specified models based on 2...

Effects of Hydrochars Derived from Woody Residues on Soil Enzyme Activities and Plant Response

The growing need for biomass waste recycling has led to increased interest in hydrothermal carbonization, which produces hydrochar as a by-product. This carbonaceous material can be applied in agriculture; however, its role in soil health is still not fully understood. Data on th...

Projection of Heating and Cooling Degree Days in Ankara Under Climate Change Using ERA5-Land and Bias-Corrected CMIP6 Models: A Multi-Threshold Approach

Climate change is shifting building thermal demand from heating toward cooling, yet quantitative, design-relevant projections for semi-arid continental cities remain scarce. This study projects heating and cooling degree days (HDDs and CDDs) for Ankara, Türkiye, using ERA5-Land a...

Characterization of Phylogroups, Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance in Canine Pyometra‐associated Escherichia coli

The presence of multidrug-resistant extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) in pets poses a significant threat to animal health and represents a potential source of antimicrobial resistance with zoonotic transmission to humans. A total of 56 pyometra swab samples from...

Dental pulp stones as an independent predictor for extracranial carotid artery calcification: a cross-sectional cone-beam computed tomography analysis

Vascular calcification is a key indicator of cardiovascular risk, and dental imaging allows its visualization. Dental pulp calcifications (pulp stones) have been suggested as markers of systemic mineralization. This study aimed to assess the association between pulp stones and ex...

Optimization of Stropharia rugosoannulata extracts using artificial intelligence and response surface methodology and comparative evaluation of their biological activities

Stropharia rugosoannulata Farl. ex Murrill is an edible mushroom species recognized for its nutritional value and potential functional properties. In this study, extraction conditions were optimized to maximize the biological potential of its extracts. Ultrasonically assisted ext...

Breast Cancer in Women Aged ≤35 Years: A Single-Center Retrospective Comparative Analysis by Age Subgroup

Background/Objectives: The prognostic significance of young age in breast cancer (BC) remains controversial, with varying findings across studies. This study aimed to evaluate the imaging characteristics, pathological features, and survival outcomes of BC in young patients aged ≤...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 =...

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...