Bursa Technical University

Beyond Forestry: Women's Multidimensional Contributions to Rural Development in Forest Villages (Türkiye/Afyonkarahisar Example)

ABSTRACT Despite growing recognition of women's contributions to rural development, limited evidence exists on the multidimensional factors shaping their roles in forest villages. This study addresses this gap by examining the determinants of women's contributions to rural develo...

Influence of die geometry on the cellular structure and expansion behavior of extruded HDPE foams using CO 2 blowing

It is well known that polymeric foams, as a significant class of engineering materials are of growing importance due to their unique properties. In this study the role of die geometry in shaping the microstructure of extruded HDPE/talc foams was investigated by establishing a cor...

Composite Security Dilemma and Intra-Alliance Debate: How Can We Explain Saudi Arabia’s Simultaneously Strained Relations with Both Its Ally and Adversary?

This paper attempts to explain why Saudi Arabia has strained relations simultaneously with both its ally the United States and adversary Iran in the period of 2010–2020. Saudi Arabia’s position in this situation is analysed through the lens of Snyder’s composite security dilemma...

Robust partial-window state-of-health estimation for lithium-ion batteries using chemistry-aware multi-health indicators and missing-aware ensembles

Accurate battery state-of-health (SoH) estimation is a central requirement for reliable battery-management systems, yet practical deployment is constrained by partial charging, chemistry-dependent voltage behaviour, and intermittent availability of health indicators. The central...

Functional Outcomes of Wedge Plate Versus Dynamic Hip Screw Applications in Adult Femoral Trochanteric Fractures: A Retrospective Review

Objective: To retrospectively compare the clinical and functional outcomes of wedge plate and dynamic hip screw (DHS) fixation in adult patients with trochanteric femoral fractures.Methods: This retrospective comparative analysis included 64 hips in 63 patients aged 18-60 years w...

Vernacular housing and spatial logic: a space syntax analysis in Évora

This study examines the spatial logic of vernacular housing in Évora, Portugal—a UNESCO World Heritage city—by introducing a systematic space syntax framework into a heritage context where configurational analysis has remained limited, particularly in Portuguese vernacular resear...

Clinical and radiological outcomes of junctura tendinum preservation versus transection and repair in plate fixation of metacarpal shaft fractures: a retrospective comparative study

The junctura tendinum (JT) are interconnecting bands between the extensor digitorum communis tendons on the dorsum of the hand. During dorsal plate fixation of metacarpal shaft fractures, these structures may need to be divided for adequate exposure, yet whether their transection...

Nonlinear PID Control Based on the Fal Function of an Elastic Cable Winch System Using dSPACE

In cable-driven mechanisms, cable elasticity degrades linear controller performance, causing oscillations and reducing positioning accuracy. The main novelty of this study is the real-time experimental application of a nonlinear PID (NPID) controller based on the fal function to...

Absorbable tacker fixation versus non-fixation in totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized study on postoperative pain and quality of life

The role of mesh fixation in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. While fixation may increase postoperative pain, concerns about recurrence in larger defects prevent its complete abandonment. This study aimed to compare absorbab...

A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Early Detection of Wildfires Using Transformer Models and Feature Fusion Techniques

Natural disasters, particularly wildfires, pose a serious threat to ecosystems, human lives, and infrastructure, making rapid and accurate fire detection essential for effective disaster management. Despite recent advances in deep learning-based wildfire detection, conventional C...

Dynamic Changes in Serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin for Discrimination of Creatinine-Defined Acute Kidney Injury After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Background/Objectives: Acute kidney injury (AKI) may occur after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as a result of obesity-related renal vulnerability, pneumoperitoneum-induced changes in renal perfusion, and perioperative hemodynamic stress. Serum creatinine remains the stand...

Impact of ultrasound‐assisted processing on the quality characteristics of quicklime‐treated pumpkin dessert

Abstract Background The characteristic texture of quicklime‐treated pumpkin dessert is primarily due to Ca 2+ ‐mediated cross‐linking of pectin in the plant cell walls. However, conventional processing requires prolonged soaking to promote this interaction. This study investigate...

Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2025)

This Special Issue presents 12 papers selected from 15th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2025).The ICCHMT conference series, which has been successfully orga...

Drain versus no-drain thyroidectomy: a tertiary center experience with a retrospective cohort

The necessity of routine drain placement after thyroidectomy remains a subject of debate. This study aimed to determine whether the use of a drain is necessary irrespective of etiology and whether it prevents early or late postoperative complications. This single-center retrospec...

Exploratory Analysis of the C-Reactive Protein–Albumin–Lymphocyte Index and Progression-Free Survival in Early-Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma

An easily accessible biomarker to predict early relapse in early-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) remains an unmet clinical need, and this study explored whether the C-reactive protein–albumin–lymphocyte (CALLY) index provides prognostic information in this setting. Ninety-...

Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, and Oxidative Effects of a Pyrethrin-rich Fraction Isolated from Tanacetum parthenium Petals on Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells

Abstract Background: Pyrethrins are natural insecticidal compounds from Tanacetum species and are widely used because of their high insecticidal efficacy and favorable environmental profile. However, information regarding the cytotoxic, oxidative, and genotoxic effects of pyrethr...

Pterin-6-carboxylic Acid Induces Oxidative Stress-Mediated Cytotoxicity, Genotoxicity, and Chromosomal Instability in Mammalian Cells

Abstract Objective: Pterin-6-carboxylic acid (PCA) is a photoactive oxidative pterin derivative with potential biological reactivity; however, its cellular toxicological profile remains insufficiently characterized. This study investigated the cytotoxic, oxidative, genotoxic, and...

Measurement-Oriented Evaluation of Deep Learning Models for Automated Fetal Head Biometry in Prenatal Ultrasound

Background/Objectives: Accurate fetal head biometry, obtained via ultrasound imaging, is fundamental to prenatal assessment, as it enables fetal growth to be monitored and developmental abnormalities to be detected early. However, conventional manual measurements are time-consumi...

Modified Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (mEASIX) Predicts Long-Term Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes

Endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and microvascular injury are key mechanisms involved in the development and progression of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) and its derivatives have emerged as readily available biomarkers of...

Ultrasound-guided assessment for decannulation with critically ill patients: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Identifying a diagnostic method and treatment guidance tool for decannulation that can demonstrate anatomical and physiological effects of long-term artificial-airway (AA) in critically-ill-patients (CIPs). In this prospective study, ultrasound-guided-decannulation (UGD)...