Biruni University

Quality of life assessment in individuals with schizophrenia: a COSMIN-based systematic review of S-QoL41 and S-QoL18 incorporating neurobiological support

Background Quality of life is a key outcome in schizophrenia, requiring valid patient-reported outcome measures. We evaluated Schizophrenia Quality of Life (S-QoL) instruments. Methods We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science from inception to Dec 10, 2025. Measurement pr...

A Performance-based Eco-efficiency Framework for Green Concrete Incorporating Silica Fume and Recycled Aggregates

Introduction This study evaluates the combined use of silica fume (SF) and recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) in green concrete and proposes a CO 2 -efficiency-based index to compare mixtures that considers both environmental impact and engineering performance. Methods Concrete mix...

A hybrid machine learning framework using fractional order dynamics to predict fish toxicity in aquatic ecosystems

Accurate prediction of chemical toxicity to aquatic organisms remains a critical challenge in environmental risk assessment. Traditional machine-learning (ML) models capture static correlations but cannot represent time-dependent, memory-driven processes such as bioaccumulation a...

Effectiveness of Movement Representation Techniques in Chronic Non-Specific Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background and Objectives: Movement representation techniques (MRTs), including motor imagery and mirror therapy, have been investigated in several chronic pain conditions; however, their effectiveness in chronic non-specific spinal pain (CNSP) has not been specifically synthesiz...

Comparison of clinical and dermoscopical nail findings of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis: A prospective study

Psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic inflammatory disorders classified as immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). Although these diseases share common pathogenic mechanisms, they can affect diffe...

Social media addiction, self-concept clarity, and social media fatigue: a two-wave longitudinal study

Although social media addiction has been linked to numerous negative psychological outcomes, the self-level processes underlying the connection between this addiction and psychological burnout have not been sufficiently elucidated. This study examined whether self-concept clarity...

Effect of nitrogen-assisted and ambient-air post-curing protocols on surface hardness and degree of conversion of a 3D-printed occlusal splint material

Post-curing is a critical step in the fabrication of 3D-printed resin-based occlusal splints because it influences polymerization efficiency and final material properties. Atmospheric oxygen may inhibit free-radical polymerization at the resin surface, whereas nitrogen-assisted p...

Sex-Specific Correlates of Emotional Eating Among Arab Migrants

Acculturative stress, arising from cultural and psychological changes following intercultural contact, may increase vulnerability to maladaptive coping behaviors, including emotional eating. Evidence suggests that the association between acculturative stress and disordered eating...