Hacettepe University

Hip and groin pain in physically active adults with a focus on terminology, clinical examination and imaging: A formal ESSKA‐EHPA‐ESMA Consensus

Abstract Purpose This European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy–European Hip Preservation Associates–European Sports Medicine Association (ESSKA‐EHPA‐ESMA) formal consensus aims to provide evidence‐ and expert opinion‐based recommendations for the term...

Dust radiative effects and impact on energy production over the Mediterranean Basin

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols are among the key factors affecting the Earth’s radiation budget, playing a fundamental role in understanding climate forcing, feedback mechanisms, and their impact on future climate projections and on solar energy systems. More specifically, dust a...

Neural signatures of altered adaptation to repetitive auditory stimulation in tinnitus

Abstract A growing body of studies has explored tinnitus within a predictive coding framework, proposing that predictive mechanisms may contribute to its development and persistence. However, many aspects of this relationship remain to be clarified. While mismatch negativity (MMN...

INHIBITION OF GLUTATHIONE TRANSFERASE TAU45 BY EOSIN

Objective: Glutathione transferases (GSTs) are multifunctional enzymes that catalyze the conjugation of glutathione (GSH) to electrophilic compounds, facilitating detoxication in living systems. In poplar trees, the tau class (GSTU) represents the largest group of GSTs, comprisin...

The Impact of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation on Fatigue in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Background Although numerous interventions have been investigated to alleviate fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), evidence regarding the effects of upper extremity rehabilitation on fatigue remains limited. Objective The objective of this review was to eva...

Effect of Terminal Donor Units on the Electronic and Photovoltaic Properties of Conjugated Small Molecules: A DFT/TD-DFT Study

Isoindigo-based donor–acceptor small molecules are promising candidates for organic photovoltaic applications because of their strong electron-accepting character and tunable π-conjugated structures. In this work, seven isoindigo-based derivatives bearing phenyl, thiophene, thiop...

The effects of subpectoral and prepectoral implant reconstruction on upper extremity functionality, range of motion, and proprioception in patients with breast cancer

Shoulder pain and decreased glenohumeral joint movement are commonly observed after surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate upper extremity functionality, shoulder joint range of motion, and shoulder proprioception in patients who underwent subpectoral and prepector...

Beyond Body Weight: Maternal Propolis Selectively Modulates Metabolic and Hepatic Outcomes in Male and Female Rat Offspring Exposed to a Maternal Cafeteria Diet

Background/Objectives: Maternal obesogenic diets may produce persistent developmental alterations in offspring, with response patterns that may differ between males and females. We investigated whether propolis supplementation from preconception through lactation modified metabol...

Stromal THY1 expression is associated with improved survival in low-stroma colorectal cancer: an integrated multi-platform analysis

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a global health challenge. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays an important role in CRC progression, yet the cellular distribution and prognostic significance of stromal THY1 (CD90) remain incompletely understood. Methods We...

Google trends analysis of emerging tobacco and nicotine products in countries with the highest tobacco production and marketing between 2015 and 2024

Tobacco use remains one of the leading global public health threats. In recent years, emerging nicotine products—particularly electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products—have attracted growing attention. Monitoring online search behaviour provides timely insights into publi...

Effects of Gluten-Free Diet on Nutritional Status and Some Inflammation Parameters in Adult Celiac Disease Patients

Objectives: Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune disorder in which strict adherence to a gluten-free diet is the cornerstone of treatment. However, many patients follow the gluten-free diet incorrectly due to limited nutrition education, which may affect nutritional adequacy,...

The EU and the Western Balkans: soft securitization of enlargement during the initial stage of the Russia-Ukraine War of 2022

When the Russian armed forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, many politicians in Europe were alerted to the possibility of a spill-over of the war to the Western Balkans. Since the outbreak of the Donbas War in 2014, European states have swiftly re...

Clinical Variability and Genotype‐Driven Outcomes in CHRND ‐Related Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) caused by pathogenic variants in CHRND, encoding the δ-subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (AChR), are rare, and data on genotype-phenotype correlations and long-term outcomes are limited. METHODS: We performed a retro...

Real-world outcomes of second-line therapy in advanced thymic carcinoma: a multicenter Turkish Oncology Group (TOG) study

Abstract Background Thymic carcinoma (TC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with limited evidence guiding second-line treatment after prior systemic therapy. We evaluated real-world outcomes of second-line systemic therapy in a multicenter cohort. Methods Adults with unresectab...

A Fully Digital Workflow for Transferring an Emergence Profile in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Report

Preservation of peri-implant soft tissue contours is criticalfor achieving esthetic outcomes in implant-supportedrestorations in the anterior region. Transferring the emergenceprofile shaped with a provisional restoration to the definitiveprosthesis remains challenging in digital...

Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Version of the Clinical Practicum Transition Shock Scale (CPT-Shock) for Nursing Students

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of the Clinical Practicum Transition Shock Scale (CPT-Shock) for nursing students. Material and Methods: This methodological study was conducted with undergraduate nursing students between...

Effect of Different Adhesive Systems on Shear Bond Strength Between Resin Cement and Titanium Abutment Surfaces

Background and Aim: This study evaluated the shearbond strength (SBS) of a universal resin cement to pre-milledtitanium surfaces using three different adhesive approaches.Materials and Methods: Forty-eight titanium specimens wereobtained from pre-milled titanium abutment blanks a...

From Knowledge to Attitudes: HPV Testing Attitudes and Beliefs Among Students in Health-Related Fields

Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between HPV and vaccination knowledge and university students’ attitudes and beliefs toward HPV testing.Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. Data were collected from 619 undergraduate students e...

Animal labour in ecological utopian literature: an animal ethics perspective

The aim of this article is to analyze representations of animal labour in ecological utopian literature and situate them within debates in animal ethics. It draws on a corpus of six canonical ecological utopias, News from Nowhere (1890), Island (1962), Ecotopia (1975), Woman on t...

MENKUL KIYMETLER PİYASASINDA İŞLEM BAZLI MANİPÜLASYONLARIN TESPİTİNDE YAPAY ZEKÂ YAKLAŞIMLARI

Bu çalışmada, menkul kıymetler piyasalarında gerçekleştirilen işlem bazlı manipülasyonlar literatür incelemesi kapsamında ele alınmıştır. İşlem bazlı manipülasyon türleri ile bu türlerin gerçekleştirilmesinde kullanılan manipülatif işlem örüntüleri sistematik olarak sınıflandırıl...