Atatürk University

Microbiome-Derived Metabolic Signaling in the Gut–Skin Axis: Implications for Nutricosmetics and Healthy Skin Aging

The gut–skin axis represents a bidirectional communication network linking the gut microbiota, microbial metabolism, immune regulation, and skin physiology. Natural bioactives derived from dietary plants, mushrooms, fermented foods, marine resources, and functional ingredients ma...

Organizational ostracism and quiet quitting in healthcare a mediated moderated model of deviance and anxiety

Organizational ostracism experienced by healthcare workers in the workplace can reduce their motivation and productivity, potentially leading to undesirable behaviors such as quiet quitting. In this context, the roles of organizational deviance behaviors and anxiety levels among...

Chitosan–Orientin Nanoparticles Attenuate Hypoxia-Induced Pulmonary Inflammation in Rats

Background: Hypoxia triggers pulmonary inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to endothelial dysfunction, apoptosis and lung injury. Although the flavonoid orientin exhibits potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its pharmacokinetic behavior remains incompletely...

Digital engagement and online health information seeking behaviour among older adults: findings from Türkiye

With advances in information technology and the widespread availability of online health resources, access to digital health information has become increasingly common. In this context, the ability of older adults to effectively access, evaluate, and use online health information...

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being in Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

Background/Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained increasing attention in sport psychology due to their potential to enhance psychological well-being and performance-related outcomes among athletes. Despite various systematic reviews and meta-analyses exam...

Evaluation of Dermatologists’ Opinions in the Face of Increasing Scabies Cases: A Survey Study

Objective: Scabies is a common and highly contagious parasitic skin disease that continues to pose a significant public health burden worldwide and in Türkiye. This study aimed to evaluate the approaches, experiences, and challenges of dermatologists in Türkiye regarding the diag...

Lycopene Attenuates Acute Cyclophosphamide-Induced Renal Injury in Mice: Renal Function, Cytokine Transcription, and Histopathological Evidence

Background/Objectives: Cyclophosphamide (CP) can produce acute renal toxicity through overlapping oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic processes. Although lycopene is widely studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, its renal effects during acute CP exposure remai...

Prediction of lactation milk yields using machine learning based on milk production data and reproduction performance indicators

The purpose of this research is prediction of total lactation milk yields with the application of machine learning techniques on the basis of data set containing production and reproductive performance indicators for Brown Swiss cows reared on a commercial dairy farm. The dataset...

Vestibular Dysfunction and Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Controlled cVEMP Study

This study aimed to evaluate vestibular function and the relationship between vestibular dysfunction, if present, and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients without vestibular symptoms, using the cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMP) test. This pr...

Combined Probiotic and Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Psychological Outcomes and Reduces Low Grade Inflammation in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

ABSTRACT Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of gut–brain interaction frequently accompanied by anxiety, depression, and low‐grade systemic inflammation. Intestinal dysbiosis and vitamin D deficiency may contribute to disease severity. This study evaluated the...

Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Hybrid-Modified with Industrial Diatomite By-Products and Different Microfibres

This study evaluated asphalt mixtures incorporating two diatomite types (D1 and D2) at contents of 10% and 15% by binder weight and three fibre treatments added by aggregate weight: polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (0.065%), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) (0.10%), and basalt fibre (0.30...

Early Neuroprotective Effects of Erucic Acid and Gentisic Acid on Hippocampal Glutamate Concentrations and Alzheimer-like Molecular Alterations in an Intracerebroventricular Streptozotocin Rat Model

Background: Alterations in glutamatergic homeostasis have been implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, but the relationship between total hippocampal tissue glutamate and Alzheimer-like molecular alterations remains unclear. This study evaluated the early neuroprotective potential of...

Empowering Leadership and Organizational Citizenship: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital

This study aimed to investigate the predictive relationship of secondary school teachers' empowering leadership (EL) perceptions and psychological capital (PC) levels with their organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB), and to examine the mediating role of psychological capital...

The association between actigraphy-assessed sleep disturbance parameters, gestational diabetes risk, and maternal glycemia: a systematic review

This systematic review aimed to examine the association between actigraphy-assessed sleep disturbance parameters and the risk of gestational diabetes as well as maternal glycemic outcomes during pregnancy. This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for S...

Disparity in Clinical Presentation and Utilization of Atherectomy for Peripheral Arterial Disease: An Analysis of the OEIS National Registry

BACKGROUND: Racial and socioeconomic disparities exist in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and their treatment. We examined factors that may affect utilization of atherectomy in an office-based setting using a national outpatient registry. METHODS: Data were analyz...

Triglyceride–glucose index as a cardiovascular risk marker: updated evidence, limitations, and future perspectives

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the foremost cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for a substantial burden on healthcare systems, economies, and society. Traditional risk factors do not fully explain residual cardiovascular risk, highlighting the role of i...

Event-Wise Validation of Machine Learning for Magnitude-Threshold Classification Using the Turkish Strong-Motion Database (SMD-TR)

Magnitude-threshold classifiers trained on multiple station records from the same earthquake are vulnerable to event-level data leakage, and comparisons across magnitude boundaries can be misleading because the class definition and prevalence change. We evaluated ten machine-lear...

ACADEMICS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SOFTWARE PIRACY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EVIDENCE FROM TÜRKİYE

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of academics in Turkish higher education regarding software piracy and to identify the demographic factors influencing these perceptions. A survey methodology was employed, collecting data from 401 participants across various univers...

QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A GOVERNANCE CAPABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A COMPARATIVE LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF TURKISH RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES

This study examines how quality assurance (QA) systems influence the emergence of different governance trajectories in Turkish higher education institutions. Rather than approaching QA only as a compliance or accreditation mechanism, the study treats it as a governance capability...

The Relationship Between Social Exclusion and Peer Bullying in Adolescents: Sequential Mediating Roles of Individual and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence

Schools make significant contributions to the development of both social and cognitive skills in students. However, students sometimes behave in a hurtful and offensive manner in their interactions with each other. Bullying in school environments negatively affects students’ ment...