Bayburt University

Structural, Surface-Chemical and Morphological Control of Effective Thermal Transport in La2O3-Modified ZnO Nanopowder Compacts

Pristine ZnO and ZnO containing 1, 5, 10 and 20 wt.% nominal La2O3 were prepared by sol–gel-assisted chemical precipitation to investigate composition-dependent thermal transport in porous pressed-powder compacts. X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman...

Finite element analysis driven optimization of an electrodynamic levitation system with permanent magnet Halbach arrays

This study presents a finite element analysis (FEA)-driven optimization for the design of an electrodynamic levitation (EDL) system incorporating permanent magnet Halbach arrays (PM-HAs). The primary objective is to maximize the net force difference between lift ( F y ) and drag...

Perceived Organizational Support and Nurses' Job Performance: The Indirect Roles of Burnout and Quiet Quitting

Perceived organizational support is an important organizational resource that may shape nurses' psychological well-being, workplace engagement, and performance-related outcomes. This study examined the relationship between perceived organizational support and nurses' job performa...

Titanium and polyetheretherketone for spinal fusion cages: a comparative narrative review of material behavior, structural design, and clinical translation

Cage material selection in spinal fusion requires a trade-off among biological fixation, mechanical compatibility, subsidence resistance, and postoperative imaging. This structured narrative review compares titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages across seven domains: osse...

Screening-based low energy availability risk, disordered eating risk, and their co-occurrence among female volleyball players: a cross-sectional study

Low energy availability (LEA) and disordered eating (DE) are important health concerns in female athletes, yet their occurrence and co-occurrence in team-sport contexts, particularly volleyball, remain underexplored. This cross-sectional online survey study examined the proportio...

Annona muricata Leaf Extract Rebalances Systemic Redox Status and Modulates Neuroimmune, Microbial, and Functional Responses in CLP-Induced Septic Rats

Oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, and disturbed metabolic adaptation contribute to early sepsis pathophysiology. This exploratory study evaluated a commercial Annona muricata leaf extract in 40 male rats assigned to five groups (n = 8/group): healthy Control, laparotomy-onl...

Associations between countermovement jump performance and kick striking power in taekwondo athletes across sex and weight categories

Taekwondo (TKD) is an Olympic combat sport organized according to sex and weight categories. In TKD competitions, lower-extremity power production is a critical factor affecting optimal athletic performance, and the countermovement jump (CMJ) and absolute kicking power are consid...

Development and Psychometric Validation of the Political Silence Scale

Political silence refers to the failure of political thought to translate into political action for various reasons. Individuals may remain silent out of fear that future interests will be harmed or to secure specific benefits. This study aims to conceptualize political silence a...

Personality traits in relation to mindful eating among university students in Türkiye

Personality traits influence eating behaviors and dietary quality, and given the high prevalence of unhealthy eating habits among university students and the benefits of mindful eating, the relationship between personality dimensions and mindful eating in this population represen...

Overcoming the Barriers in Online Foreign Language Speaking Classes: The Role of Technology on Speaking Anxiety and Foreign Language Learning Enjoyment

This study examines the impact of technology-based course design in online speaking classes on students’ Foreign Language Enjoyment and Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study employed a single-group pre-test-post-test experimental design and...

Nurses’ Ethical Reasoning About Digital Ethical Risks: A Vignette‐Elicited Qualitative Study

AIM: This qualitative study aimed to explore how nurses reason ethically about potential digital ethical risks arising from the routine use of digital systems in clinical practice and the strategies they propose to address these risks in response to vignette-based scenarios. BACK...

Enhancing salt stress tolerance in sugar beet via TiO 2 nanoparticles: a machine learning approach

In this study, the biostimulant potential of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was investigated to enhance sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) seed response to salt stress. Controlled applications were conducted at different NaCl (0–200 mM) and TiO2 (0–1,800 ppm) levels, and eight...