Erciyes University

Predicting the volumetric behavior of crumb rubber asphalt mixtures via machine learning

Abstract This study examined advanced machine learning models to predict key volumetric parameters of stone mastic asphalt (SMA) mixtures incorporating waste tire rubber. The input parameters were rubber aggregate and rubber modifier. The target outputs were air void, voids fille...

Sequential changes in serum adipokines and their clinical associations in critically ill COVID-19 patients

Adipokines regulate metabolic and inflammatory pathways and may be altered during critical illness. We explored sequential serum adipokine concentrations and their associations with nutritional and clinical variables in critically ill COVID-19 patients. This prospective observati...

Nano clay mitigation of wind induced soil loss across aggregate sizes through wind tunnel experiments and explainable machine learning

This study aimed to investigate, under wind-tunnel conditions, the effects of different nano-clay application rates (0, 0.94, 1.88, and 3.75 g m⁻²) on wind-induced soil loss across different aggregate sizes (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mm) and wind speeds (8, 10, and 12 m s⁻¹). In addition...

Sarcopenic Obesity as a Key Determinant of Urinary Incontinence in Older Women

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common geriatric syndrome that adversely affects quality of life. Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity (SO) may increase vulnerability to UI through the interplay of muscle weakness and excess adiposity, yet their contribution in older wome...

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...

Sustainability Consciousness and Attitudes Toward Sustainable Development: Examining the Roles of Sustainable Consumption Behavior and Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle Among Sport Sciences Students

Background: This study aimed to examine the relationship between sustainability consciousness and attitudes toward sustainable development among students enrolled in the Faculties of Sport Sciences and to test the serial mediating roles of sustainable consumption behavior and a h...

Prilocaine-associated methemoglobinemia after neonatal and infant circumcision: a scoping review of published cases with pharmacovigilance context

Abstract Background Prilocaine, given by injection or as topical lidocaine-prilocaine (EMLA) cream, is widely used for analgesia during neonatal and infant circumcision, and methemoglobinemia is a recognized adverse drug reaction in this susceptible population. We aimed to map th...

Discovery of Novel Peptides as DPP-IV Inhibitors: In Silico Screening, Molecular Dynamics Simulations, and Preliminary In Vitro Evaluation

Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common metabolic disorder characterized by impaired insulin secretion, which leads to obesity. The incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has a significant role in glucose homeostasis, but its native form in the human...

Investigation of MTPA Parameter Dependency in MPC‐Based IPMSM Drives and an Experimental Parameter Robust MTPA Strategy

ABSTRACT Model predictive control (MPC) has become a widely adopted control technique for interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) drives due to its fast dynamic response and simple control structure. Several studies exist in the literature aiming to improve the robu...

Interactive effects of salinity and water deficit on growth, photosynthetic pigments and oxidative stress responses in pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo L.)

Abstract Increasing soil salinization and water scarcity threaten crop productivity in arid and semi-arid regions. The present study evaluated the physiological and biochemical responses of pumpkin seed ( Cucurbita pepo L.) to different salinity and deficit irrigation treatments...

Epidural Electrical Stimulation Within an Integrated Rehabilitation Pathway for Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Safety and 12-Month Functional Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) is an investigational, off-label neuromodulation strategy used adjunctively with rehabilitation in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), but safety and longitudinal functional data specific to traumatic cervical SCI remain...

KAFEİNİN PSİKOFARMAKOLOJİK ETKİLERİ: NÖROPROTEKTİF KULLANIMA İLİŞKİN ÇIKARIMLAR

Amaç: Kafein, 1,3,7-trimetilksantin veya 3,7-dihidro-1,3,7-trimetil-1H-pürin-2,6-dion olarak bilinen bir pürin alkaloitidir. Bu kapsamlı derleme, dünya genelinde yaygın olarak tüketilen bir psikostimülan olan kafeinin, insan fizyolojisi üzerindeki çok yönlü etkilerini incelemeyi...

Natural does not always mean safe: first molecular detection of Cryptosporidium and Acanthamoeba in Iranian spring waters

Abstract Many people perceive spring water as a healthy alternative to tap water. However, unlike treated tap water, which undergoes rigorous filtration and disinfection, untreated or inadequately treated spring water may pose a higher risk of waterborne infections. Here, we anal...

Real-world clinical use of large neutral amino acids in phenylketonuria: a nationwide survey from Turkey under reimbursement constraints

Abstract Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) requires lifelong dietary management, and large neutral amino acid (LNAA) supplementation has emerged as a potential adjunct therapy, particularly for individuals with poor dietary adherence. In Turkey, access to LNAA therapy is restricte...

Performance of artificial intelligence chatbots in restorative dentistry: a comparative analysis of clinical and theoretical specialty examination questions

Large language model (LLM)-based artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used in healthcare education, but their performance on specialty-level restorative dentistry questions remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the performance of six AI systems on Restorative Dentistry...

Effect of Poly[oligo(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate] (POEGMA) Side-Chain Length on the Antimicrobial Activity of Tobramycin-POEGMA Conjugates against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Abstract Polymer conjugation of cationic antibiotics has emerged as a promising strategy to improve their pharmacological properties and enhance their performance in biofilm-associated infections. Herein, we investigate the effect of poly[oligo(ethylene glycol) methyl ether metha...

Summability Results for Infinite and Fourier Series

In this study, a theorem related to a general summability method is proved. The purpose of the paper is to investigate the fundamental properties of this method and to determine conditions under which it can be effectively applied to series that are not convergent in the usual se...

Serum trefoil factor 3 levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with chronic anovulation and prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure, which may contribute to endometrial dysfunction. Trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) is an estrogen-responsive peptide involved in epithelial repair and mucosal integrity. Howev...

Intrahippocampal thyroid hormone administration modulates metaplasticity via Tau phosphorylation in PTU-induced hypothyroid rats

Abstract This study investigates the influence of thyroid hormones—triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)—on hippocampal metaplasticity and Tau phosphorylation under hypothyroid conditions. Employing electrophysiological assessments and biochemical analyses, we demonstrate that...

Changes in Premenstrual Syndrome Severity, Nutrition Knowledge, and Eating Attitudes Following Online Nutrition Education in Female University Students: An Uncontrolled Single-Arm Pretest–Posttest Study

Background/Objectives: This study evaluated changes in PMS severity, nutrition knowledge, and eating attitudes over a 6-week online nutrition education programme delivered to female university students. Methods: This uncontrolled single-arm pretest/posttest study included 112 fem...