Biruni University

The state of circadian rhythm studies in Türkiye: a bibliometric study

This bibliometric study investigates the circadian rhythm literature originating from Türkiye, analyzing publications retrieved from the Scopus database up to 2024 with respect to their key characteristics. Analysis was conducted using VOSviewer (version 1.6.16) to assess publica...

Role of ERK1 and ANP as potential forensic biomarkers in hypothermia conditions: An experimental study

Diagnosing fatal hypothermia remains a forensic challenge due to the lack of specific postmortem markers. This study investigates the potential of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (ERK) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) as biochemical indicators in hypothermia-related d...

Retinal Microvascular and Peripapillary Profiles in Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion Versus Nonfunctioning Adrenal Adenomas

Background/Objectives: Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) is associated with increased cardiometabolic morbidity, but its relationship with the retinal microcirculation is unknown. We compared retinal and peripapillary microvascular parameters between MACS and nonfunctioni...

Numerical analysis of melting heat transfer in stratified Casson nanofluid flow over an inclined wedge for energy-efficient thermal systems

Purpose Given the diverse applications of nanoparticles, blood transport and stratified flow in medical and industrial domains, this study was conducted. Design/methodology/approach Nonlinear thermal stratification is used to capture realistic, high-gradient thermal environments...

Machine learning analysis for the thermophoretic particle deposition in casson nanofluid with porous medium and heat generation

The aim of this work is to evaluate the impacts of heat generation on the radiative flow of Casson nanofluid over a sheet under LTNE circumstances while microbes are present, utilizing machine learning techniques based on the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm. A simple method for mov...

Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions in Disadvantaged Romani Women Living in Sulukule: Associations with Sociodemographic Factors, Health Literacy and Quality of Life

Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) negatively affect women’s quality of life (QoL) and may reduce help-seeking behavior, especially among disadvantaged populations. Evidence on regarding Romani women in socioeconomically deprived settings, such as Sulukule, remains limited. This stu...

Delivery of cardiac rehabilitation through hybrid models and alternative settings by country income classification and decade: Comparisons from the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation’s 2025 Global Audit Update

Objective Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an outpatient model of secondary prevention that improves patient outcomes, yet use remains limited. Hybrid/alternative CR addresses these challenges, but global availability, structure, and volumes have not been characterized since the pa...

Examining Peer Bullying, Empathy, and Social Anxiety in Gifted and Typically Developing Students

This present study aims to examined differences in peer bullying, empathy, and social anxiety between gifted and typically developing students. A correlational survey design was employed within a quantitative research framework. The sample consisted of 161 children and 406 adoles...

A Multinational Study of Orientation-Aware Deep Learning for Automated Detection of Retained Roots and Periodontal Bone Loss

Introduction and aims Accurate radiographic assessment of retained roots (RR) and periodontally compromised teeth (PCT) are critical for dental diagnosis. This study aimed to develop and evaluate deep learning models for the automated detection and classification of these patholo...

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Oscillatory Behavior of Graphene Nano/Microelectromechanical System Using a Hybrid Morlet Wavelet Neural Network Framework

The Nano/microelectromechanical systems (N/MEMS), particularly graphene-based devices, exhibit highly nonlinear and oscillatory dynamic behavior that is complicated to solve accurately utilizing the conventional numerical and theoretical approaches. This study aims to design an a...

Development and internal validation of a deep learning system for criterion-specific assessment of preclinical dental soap carvings: a multi-rater study

Preclinical dental morphology education, assessment of soap-carving exercises may be influenced by inter-rater variability and the workload associated with manual evaluation. This study developed and internally evaluated an artificial intelligence (AI)–based deep learning system...

Exposure to residential greenness and subsequent risk of common mental disorders among individuals with COVID-19 in South Korea: A nationwide cohort study

Background Residential greenness is considered protective for mental health, but its impact on clinically diagnosed psychiatric disorders following COVID-19 remains unclear. This study investigated the association between residential greenness and risk of common mental disorders...

Application of soliton theory to plasma confinement and fluid transport: analytical and numerical results for the Akbota equation

Abstract In this paper, an analytical and numerical analysis of the integrable Akbota equation, which is a nonlinear wave equation applicable in the areas of plasma physics and fluid dynamics, is performed. With the help of traveling wave transformation, the governing set of equa...

Investigation of the relationship between nomophobia and job performance among nurses

Nomophobia may contribute to anxiety, attentional distraction, and compulsive smartphone-checking behaviors, which could interfere with nurses’ work-related functioning. This study aimed to examine the relationship between nomophobia and job performance among nurses and to identi...

A unified fixed point approach for enriched bivariate mappings with applications to volterra systems and fractional-order chaos

We develop a unified fixed point theory for enriched bivariate contractions in ordered Banach spaces and in ordered convex metric spaces. Two classes of mappings are introduced and analysed: enriched bivariate Ciric-Reich-Rus contractions ( 𝒞 B C R R C e ) and enriched bivariate...

Radiographic burden of dentin caries in first permanent molars: an international caries classification and management system-based panoramic radiographic study with artificial intelligence-assisted detection

First permanent molars (FPMs) are highly susceptible to dental caries, and radiographic assessment may provide important information about the extent and severity of dentin involvement. This study investigated the radiographic burden of dentin caries in FPMs using an Internationa...

Natural Products as Health Drivers in the Bioeconomy: BioVal an Integrative Framework for Sustainable High-Value Product Development

Nature has long provided solutions for human needs, from medicine and food to materials and energy. The scope of this study focuses on plants, fungi and algae as sources of diverse classes of compounds with biological activity, named Bioactive Natural Products (BioNPs). As global...

CBCT-based posterior maxillary morphometry of the maxillary tuberosity and cortical bone thickness in the third-molar region

Fractures involving the maxillary tuberosity and buccal cortical bone represent notable complications during maxillary third-molar extraction and may be influenced by anatomical characteristics of the posterior maxilla. This study aimed to evaluate maxillary tuberosity dimensions...

Explainable Machine Learning for Prediction of Future High-Severity States Using Longitudinal APACHE-II Trajectories: Internal Validation and Cross-Cohort Portability Assessment

Background: Longitudinal severity assessment may provide more informative risk stratification than reliance on a single admission score in intensive care. This study developed and internally validated an explainable machine learning framework for predicting a subsequent APACHE-II...

Stroboscopic Versus Traditional Balance Training in Female Volleyball Players With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) causes recurrent sprains, reduced proprioception, and impaired postural control, negatively affecting volleyball performance. Stroboscopic glasses-based balance training can enhance sensorimotor control by manipulating visual input. Hyp...