Ankara University

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...