Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Internal Coherence Across the Components of Türkiye's 2024 History Curriculum

This study examines internal coherence among the learning outcomes/process components, content framework, teaching and learning practices, and evidence of learning in Türkiye's 2024 History Curriculum for Grades 9–11. The study employed qualitative document analysis of the offici...

Changes in functional outcomes following activity management training in individuals with chronic low back pain: associations with cognitive functions, body awareness, and fatigue

Aims This study investigated changes in activity patterns, cognitive functions, and fatigue following activity management training in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP).Patients and methods Thirty-four individuals with CLBP completed a six-week training program coverin...

Industrial-scale rotary kiln calcination of non-kaolinitic low-grade clays for LC 3 production

While kaolinitic clay is central to Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), its uneven global distribution limits scalability and presents sustainability challenges, necessitating the need for alternative sources such as common low-grade clays. This study presents the LC3 investiga...

Consent architecture in biobanking: ethical attitudes and consent preferences among people with cancer and caregivers

Ethical and socially accountable biobanking depends on public trust and informed consent. Understanding how people with cancer and caregivers view biospecimen use is essential for designing consent models that respect autonomy and reflect cultural values. This study examined cons...

AI-Assisted Volumetric Comparison of Parenchyma-Sparing Effect in Robotic Segmentectomy vs Lobectomy.

Background and Objective: In recent years, pulmonary segmentectomy has become a preferred treatment option for early-stage lung cancer. The primary factor encouraging clinicians to choose segmentectomy is the assumption of greater parenchymal preservation. In this study, we inves...

A Birth, a Death: The Grief Experiences of Mothers Who Lose One of Their Twins after Birth

This study explores the unique grief experiences of mothers who have lost one of their babies after a twin pregnancy. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of their emotions, the challenges they faced, and their coping strategies. The data were analyzed using six-phase the...

From Invasion to Biomaterial: Extraction and Comprehensive Characterization of Type I Collagen from the Invasive Gibel Carp (Carassius gibelio) Skins by Different Methods

Driven by the escalating global demand for biopolymers, this study investigates the strategic potential of aquatic collagen as a superior alternative to conventional bovine and porcine sources. The research specifically focuses on extracting Type I collagen from the skin of Caras...

Foreground-Aware Region of Interest Cropping and CBAM Attention for Excavator Segmentation in UAV Imagery

In disaster situations like earthquakes, excavators have a crucial part to play in the rapid clearing of rubble, which is critical for conducting search and rescue efforts. Effective tracking and localization of excavators can be achieved through accurate monitoring of their pres...

Breastfeeding and Supplementary Oral Feeding Methods in Very Preterm Infants: A Prospective Within-Infant Comparison

Background: Very preterm infants often require supplementary oral feeding while direct breastfeeding skills mature. We compared short-term feeding performance and suck-swallow-breath coordination (SSBC) across three oral feeding methods. Materials and Methods: In this prospective...

Pediatric community-acquired acute kidney injury at a quaternary-care emergency department: clinical outcomes and prognostic determinants

Community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) in children is less well characterized than hospital-acquired AKI but may be associated with serious clinical outcomes. This study evaluated the clinical characteristics, etiologic distribution, short-term renal outcomes, and progno...

Effect of CFRP strip width, spacing, and anchors on the axial and flexural performance of RC columns

This study experimentally investigates the effectiveness of strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) columns with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips to enhance their axial load capacity and nonlinear deformation behavior under both concentric and eccentric axial loading....

Comparison of caregiver burden and burnout levels in caregivers of individuals with cerebral palsy and stroke in similar functional conditions

The aim of this study is to compare the caregiver burden and burnout levels of caregivers of individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and stroke who had similar functional independence levels, and to examine whether caregiver outcomes differed between these two caregiving contexts. T...

The relationship of mediterranean diet adherence, family nutrition and physical activity practices, and BMI with oral health in children

Lifestyle-related factors play an important role in the oral health of children. This study examined the associations between Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and oral health in a pediatric population. A descriptive cross-sectional study was...

Evaluation of Hemogram Parameters by Folate Status in Infants with Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Potential Masking Effect

Background: Folate and vitamin B12 interact in one-carbon metabolism, and imbalance between them may influence hematological findings. Although high folate status may mask vitamin B12 deficiency in adults, evidence in infants is limited. This study evaluated the association betwe...

Fabry Disease Screening in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Background: Fabry disease (FD) is an X linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficient α galactosidase A (α GAL A) activity, leading to progressive multisystem involvement, including kidney disease. Evidence on FD screening in kidney transplant recipients is limited. We aim...

Clinical and Therapeutic Effects of Adjacent Organ Invasion in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Cases

Background: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the clinical and therapeutic effects of adjacent organ invasion in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) cases. Methods: The files of 114 GIST patients from various centers who underwent surgery by the principal investigat...

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...

ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN IN BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEMS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines the Right to Be Forgotten (RTBF) as the right of individuals to request the deletion of their personal data under certain conditions. While this right reflects key ethical principles such as autonomy and control over personal...

Early electrophysiological differentiation of faces and face-like stimuli in pediatric traumatic brain injury

Pediatric traumatic brain injury (PTBI) may disrupt neurodevelopmental systems supporting social perception, including the rapid processing of facial information. Although face perception is essential for social interaction, little is known about how children with TBI process amb...

Hybrid Energy Storage Systems: A Review of Topology Classification, Energy Management Strategies, Applications and Future Challenges

Energy storage systems (ESSs) play a crucial role in mitigating the intermittency and variability of renewable energy sources (RESs) and enhancing the stability and reliability of modern power systems. However, the inherent limitations of individual storage technologies, particul...