Balıkesir University

Resilient or unstable? Real rate regimes in emerging markets

Abstract We examine whether real interest rates in emerging markets are uniformly mean-reverting or instead exhibit state-dependent persistence. Using the quantile panel unit root test with common factors on a balanced monthly panel of fourteen emerging economies over 2000–2024,...

Physics-Guided Bioinspired Multi-Objective Optimization for Explainable Drying-Stage Identification in an R290/R600a Waste-Heat Drying System

Integrating low-global-warming-potential refrigerants, waste-heat recovery, and intelligent process monitoring offers a promising route to energy-efficient drying systems. This study experimentally compares the natural refrigerants R290 and R600a in a vapor-compression refrigerat...

Regional Expression Profiles of Artemin Protein and GFRα3 mRNA During Postnatal Brain Development in Rats

Artemin, a member of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor family, plays important roles in neuronal processes through GDNF family receptor alpha 3 (GFRα3)-mediated signaling. However, the expression patterns of Artemin and GFRα3 during normal postnatal brain developmen...

Inflammatory and Nutritional Indices Associated with Histopathological Severity of Cervical Lesions in HPV-Positive Women

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association of inflammatory and nutritional indices, including HALP (Hemoglobin × Albumin × Lymphocyte / Platelet), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), with cervical intraepithelial...

Effect of Psyllium on Sensory Properties of Buckwheat and Fermented Buckwheat Breads

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of psyllium supplementation on the sensory properties and overall acceptability of gluten-free breads prepared from buckwheat flour and fermented raw buckwheat. Materials and Methods: This sensory analysis st...

Determinants of artificial intelligence self-efficacy in physiotherapists: The role of attitudes, AI anxiety and sociodemographic factors

Determinants of artificial intelligence self-efficacy in physiotherapists: The role of attitudes, AI anxiety and sociodemographic factorsABSTRACTPurpose: This study examined the role of attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI), AI-related anxiety, and sociodemographic factor...

Diagnostic Performance of Machine Learning Models Based on ADC Maps in Parotid Gland Tumors

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of radiomics features extracted from ADC maps for differentiating benign from malignant parotid tumors using machine learning models, demonstrating their potential as supplementary diagnostic tools. Materials and M...

The Relationship Between Public Spending and Employment in the Sports Sector

Objective: This study examines the relationship between public funds allocated to sports and recreation and employment in the sports sector across the EU-27 countries. Materials and Methods: A balanced panel dataset covering the 27 countries for the 2011–2024 period was used; 378...

Organ-Specific Clinical Patterns of Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis: A Multicenter Cohort from an Endemic Region

Pediatric cystic echinococcosis (CE) remains insufficiently characterized, particularly regarding organ-specific presentation and outcomes. This multicenter retrospective cohort included children aged 0–18 years with a definitive diagnosis of CE between 2013 and 2023 at six terti...

The Effects of Passiflora Syrup on The Blood and Tissue Concentrations of Fluoxetine in Rats

Objective: Interactions between medications and herbal supplements can lead to clinically unpredictable adverse effects. Fluoxetine, a commonly prescribed antidepressant, is highly susceptible to herbal-drug interactions due to its extensive metabolism via cytochrome P450 enzymes...

Sustained peripheral nociceptive input disrupts interstimulus-interval-dependent sensory gating in the rat primary somatosensory cortex

Sensory gating is processed in thalamocortical pathways and depends significantly on the interstimulus interval. Somatosensory symptoms and temporal discrimination disturbances are associated with nociceptive conditions. We aimed to investigate the effects of capsaicin applicatio...

Traumatic sciatic nerve injuries: a bibliometric analysis of the last decade (2015–2025) penetrating and blunt mechanisms, surgical indications, and functional outcomes

Abstract Background Traumatic sciatic nerve injuries are functionally devastating and surgically demanding, yet no single center accumulates enough cases to draw reliable conclusions about mechanism-specific outcomes or optimal surgical timing. Despite a growing body of literatur...

The Effect of Cold Application After Episiotomy on Wound Healing, Pain, and Postpartum Comfort: Quasi-Experimental Study

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of cold application performed using a cold gel pad on wound healing, pain, and postpartum comfort in women who underwent episiotomy.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with a quasi-experimental design involving 102 wo...

Feasibility and exploratory outcomes of a multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation program in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: A prospective single-arm pilot study

Objectives: To assess the feasibility and safety of an 8-week multimodal pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program in adults with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) and to describe exploratory pre- to post-intervention changes in clinical outcomes. Patients and Methods: T...

CALLY Index and Inflammatory Parameters for Predicting Focal Involvement in Human Brucellosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Focal involvement in brucellosis complicates clinical management and increases treatment failure risk. This study evaluated the predictive value of routine inflammatory markers and, for the first time, the C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index for predic...

Hedonic Hunger and Problematic Internet Use Show Distinct Associations with General and Central Adiposity in Medical Students

Background: Hedonic hunger and problematic internet use (PIU) have been linked to excess adiposity, but their differential associations with adiposity measures in medical students remain unclear. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 256 medical students (63.3% female; mea...

An incommensurate ultra-low fractional-order Chen system for sliding mode synchronization and secure communication

This study investigates the dynamical characteristics, synchronization properties, and secure communication capability of an incommensurate fractional-order Chen (IFOC) chaotic system. A key contribution of this work is the identification and utilization of extremely low fraction...

Understanding task-specific AI adoption among academic professionals: AI literacy, professional role, and responsible use

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly embedded in academic work; however, little is known about why academics adopt them for some tasks but not others. Drawing on technology adoption, professional identity, ethical decision-making, and professional technology-use pe...

Organisational ethical climate and nurses’ work performance: A cross-sectional analysis of the indirect association through job crafting

Background Organisational ethical climate is relevant to nursing practice and employee outcomes, but its association with nurses’ work performance has received limited attention, particularly in relation to job crafting. Objective To examine the associations between organisationa...