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Impact of a zero-visitation policy on healthcare-associated infections in a non-COVID intensive care unit

The impact of visitor restrictions in intensive care units (ICUs) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remains unclear. This study aimed to compare HAI rates between the pre-pandemic restricted-visitation period and th...

Mükemmel Günler’in Uluslararası Basında Alımlanması Üzerine Bir İnceleme

Amaç: Mükemmel Günler (Wim Wenders, 2023), son dönemde uluslararası ölçekte dikkat çeken filmlerden biridir. Film, küresel basında geniş yankı bulmuş ve farklı gazetelerde çeşitli inceleme yazılarında ele alınmıştır. Bir işçinin sade ve rutin yaşamını detaylarıyla aktaran bu yapı...

Limited global awareness of invasive alien species and little support for their management

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the main drivers of global change and can cause a wide range of negative ecological and social impacts. Addressing these impacts requires management actions, which can fail to be effective when not supported by the public. Here, we conducte...

Circulating Pro-Resolving Mediators Maresin-1 and Maresin-2 and Adipolin/CTRP12 in Adults with Atopic Dermatitis: A Case–Control Study

Background and Objectives: Defective resolution of inflammation may contribute to chronicity in atopic dermatitis (AD). Maresin-1 (MaR1) and Maresin-2 (MaR2) are docosahexaenoic acid-derived specialised pro-resolving mediators, and adipolin/C1q/TNF-related protein 12 (CTRP12) is...

Evaluating Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica) lines under contrasting ecological zones

This study evaluates four breeding lines of the Carniolan honey bee, Apis mellifera carnica, across distinct ecological zones of Serbia and Montenegro. The objective was to assess phenotypic, morphometric, and isoenzyme polymorphism of local populations adapted to contrasting cli...

Predictors of hemodynamic instability during ERCP sedation in older adults: impact of sedation strategy in a retrospective cohort

Older adults undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are particularly vulnerable to sedation-related hemodynamic instability. This study aimed to evaluate predictors of hemodynamic instability and the association between sedation strategy and hemodynamic...

Hunting for Helminths: short- and long-read shotgun metagenomics for helminth detection in faecal samples

Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose significant challenges to public health in endemic areas, necessitating reliable methods for their detection. Shotgun metagenomics enables simultaneous detection of STHs and microbes in a sample without prior knowledge of what is present. Ho...

Serum CXCL-10 and CTLA-4 levels in treatment-naive chronic hepatitis B: associations with EASL-based clinical phenotypes, histological inflammatory activity, and non-invasive fibrosis indices

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a major global health issue, as ongoing viral replication can drive hepatic inflammation and immune dysregulation, increasing the risk of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. CXCL-10, a proinflammatory chemokine, and CTLA-4, an inhibitory immune ch...

SOX17 and TRPS1 in Müllerian, Breast, and Mesothelial Tumors: Tissue-Based Specificity Profiles and Diagnostic Pitfalls in Malignant Serous Effusions

Background Malignant serous effusions may be the first manifestation of an underlying malignancy, and accurate primary-site attribution is essential. However, distinguishing Müllerian carcinoma, breast carcinoma, and mesothelioma in effusion cytology remains a challenge because o...

University Teachers' 'Good Teacher' Characteristics and 'Undesirable Behaviors'

The aim of this study is to explore the characteristics of a good university teacher and undesirable behaviors. The study employed qualitative phenomenological research design. The research group consisted of 13 students from different departments from two universities in the Wes...

Arthroscopic Free Bone Block Transfer Technique Using Iliac Crest Autograft With Anchor‐Button Fixation for Glenohumeral Instability and Glenoid Bone Loss

Abstract Bone block transfer for the treatment of glenohumeral instability with severe glenoid bone loss or multiple recurrences has grown in popularity in recent years. In this technical note, we described an arthroscopic‐assisted free bone block transfer technique, using a spec...

Impostor phenomenon and perfectionism among medical students at a medical faculty in the Central Anatolia Region of Türkiye: a cross-sectional study

The impostor phenomenon is a psychological pattern in which high-achieving individuals attribute their accomplishments to external factors such as luck rather than their own competence, and experience a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. This study examined the impostor...

Tinkal ve Boraks Pentahidrat ile Modifiye Edilmiş Poliüretan Köpüklerin Performansının İncelenmesi

ÖzetPoliüretan köpükler; ısı, ses ve nem yalıtımı gibi üstün özellikleri sayesinde inşaat, otomotiv, beyaz eşya ve mobilya sektörlerinde yaygın olarak kullanılmaktadır. Hafif yapısı, yüksek enerji emme kapasitesi ve düşük ısı iletkenliği nedeniyle sandviç panel sistemlerinde terc...

Synergistic Effects of GGBS and Recycled Aggregates on the Tribological, Mechanical, and Fracture Behavior of Polymer Concretes

While the individual effects of sustainable fillers on cementitious systems are widely known, their combined tribological and fracture behaviors within a polymer concrete matrix remain largely unexplored. Addressing this gap, this study experimentally investigates the physical, m...

Comparative Analysis of Yield and Essential Oil Composition of Mentha piperita and Mentha arvensis Genotypes Under Two Distinct Ecologies in Turkey

This study compared the adaptation, yield and essential oil composition of five commercial Mentha piperita cultivars (Piper-1, Multimentha, Swiss, Yakima, Black Mitcham) and a newly developed Mentha arvensis clone (Arven-1) in two distinct ecologies with different climates in Tür...

Effect of Ceramic Reinforcement Type on Friction Stability and Wear Resistance of Cu and Cu–Bronze Matrix Powder Metallurgy Brake Composites

The tribological performance of copper-matrix sintered brake pads for high-speed rail applications is strongly influenced by ceramic reinforcement type. However, a systematic comparison of SiC, ZrO2, and SiO2 within Cu and Cu–Bronze (Cu–Br) matrix systems remains limited. In this...

Vestibular function in active professional boxers compared with clinic-recruited non-athletes: a prospective comparative study

Boxing exposes athletes to repeated head movements and impact-related forces that may affect vestibular function. This study compared vestibular and oculomotor findings between active professional boxers and clinic-recruited non-athletes. This prospective comparative study includ...

The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Approach in Early Literacy Development

This research aims to investigate how the Project-Based Learning (PBL) method influences early literacy development in children aged 61-72 months attending preschool institutions. The study employs a quasi-experimental approach, utilizing pre-test and post-test control groups to...

AI-ASSISTED REWRITING AND IDEA LAUNDERING IN ACADEMIA: A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PUBLICATION CONTROLS

This study examines the extent to which the similarity reports and AI writing reports used in academic publishing can provide assurance against the risk of “idea laundering” that may be carried out through AI-assisted rewriting. Its central claim is that AI-assisted writing does...

The Circular Cultural Landscape Model: Bridging Historic Urban Landscape and Circular Economy

This article examines the conceptual and practical relationships between UNESCO’s 2011 Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) Recommendation and the European Commission’s 2020 Circular Economy (CE) Action Plan, bringing together cultural heritage conservation and sustainable resource man...