İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi

Effects of Structured Functional Turning Practice Within a Time-Matched Exercise Program on Functional Mobility, Gait Speed, and Balance in Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Turning frequently precipitates falls in Parkinson’s disease (PD) but is rarely trained systematically. We examined whether replacing part of a conventional exercise session with structured turning practice improves functional mobility, gait speed, and bala...

Thermal-economic performance assessment of heat recovery-oriented design of integrated CCHP-H₂ system; multi-objective optimization with LCA and AdaBoost decision-making

Combined cooling, heating, power systems integrated with hydrogen production (CCHP–H₂) can simultaneously supply useful outputs while improving the utilization of fuel and recoverable thermal energy. The present project proposes a methane-fueled CCHP–H₂ configuration integrating...

Collective Memory of Individuals: The Case of Interior Design Education Buildings in Eskişehir

Spaces—constituting one of the most concrete grounds where memory is produced and shaped—emerge as a significant factor in the formation of memory. In this context, the present study investigates the impact of conducting interior design education in different buildings over time...

Investigation of arterial blood flow changes according to compression level in a practical blood flow restriction training method: A cross-sectional experimental study

Background Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is used to partially restrict limb blood flow during exercise. Practical blood flow restriction (pBFR) applications often rely on subjective pressure scales; however, the extent to which perceived compression levels influence arter...

Failure-guided optimisation of castellated steel beams with circular and hexagonal openings

This study presents an analytical–numerical framework for the failure-guided assessment and design exploration of castellated beams with circular and hexagonal openings across six beam spans (300–800 cm). The framework uses five metaheuristic optimisation algorithms, applied indi...

A Comparative Analysis of Generative AI for Architectural Visualization: A Quantitative Comparison Using Objective Evaluation Metrics and the Architectural AI Score (AIS)

This study presents a quantitative metric-based comparison of four state-of-the-art text-to-image generative AI systems for architectural visualization: OpenAI Image Generation, Imagen 4, Midjourney v8.1, and Stable Image Ultra. The models were evaluated using the Architectural P...

Percussive Vibration Therapy as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background/Objectives: Hand-held percussive vibration therapy (PVT) is widely used in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, yet its incremental benefit beyond an active physiotherapy program for chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) is unclear. We investigated whether PVT added to...

Algorithmic Control on Digital Platforms: A Comparative Analysis of Rating, Scoring, Ranking, and Behavioral Nudging Mechanisms

This study examines rating, scoring, ranking, and behavioral guidance mechanisms that play a central role in the operation of digital platforms through the framework of algorithmic management literature. Contrary to the common discourse that platforms are neutral technological in...

Differential neuromuscular fatigue responses in multi- and single-joint force following a simulated soccer protocol in youth players: evidence for divergent assessment sensitivity

The purpose of the present study was to compare the time-dependent sensitivity of the countermovement jump (CMJ), isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), and isometric hamstring 90–90 (IH 90–90 ) tests in detecting neuromuscular fatigue following a standardized soccer simulation protoco...

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...

Understanding Hepatitis B–Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Nurses of a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Northwestern Bangladesh

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health concern, with nurses being particularly vulnerable to occupational exposure. In Bangladesh, however, there is limited understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nurses co...

Psychological experiences and consequences of classification and reclassification in competitive Para sport: a scoping review

Abstract Background Classification determines eligibility and sport class in competitive Para sport, yet its psychological consequences have not been synthesised separately from the technical classification literature. This review mapped athlete experiences and psychological cons...

Clinical training continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic improves root canal treatment quality in dental students: a retrospective cohort study

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted dental education worldwide, yet its impact on endodontic competence remains unclear. This study evaluated how disruptions in preclinical and clinical endodontic training affected the technical quality of root canal treatments performed by undergrad...

Buckling of carbon nanotubes using molecular dynamics simulation: Investigating the effect of boron doping by considering the interaction energy

This study investigates the atomic-scale stability and buckling behavior of boron-doped carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using molecular dynamics simulations. After equilibration in the NVT ensemble, we applied compressive deformation to evaluate the mechanical response and structural evo...

Beyond aerobic intensity: Comparing the effects of cognitively engaging gross-motor coordination training and aerobic exercise on working memory and selective attention in school-age children: A randomized controlled trial

Working memory and selective attention develop rapidly during middle childhood and are sensitive to physical activity. Aerobic exercise is thought to act mainly through intensity-driven physiological pathways (cerebral perfusion, neurotrophic signalling and arousal), whereas gros...

Can preheated resin composite optimize bond strength and film thickness for indirect adhesive restorations?

Abstract Purpose Resin composite shows potential as a luting agent for indirect adhesive restorations, but its viability as an alternative to resin cement remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) and film thickness of preheated resin c...

Requirements for Sustainable Industrial Facilities: A Systematic Review and Traceable Evidence-Mapped Requirements Framework

Industrial facilities combine production-driven loads, large-span structures, specialised environmental control, safety constraints and frequent process reconfiguration, limiting the direct transfer of generic green-building criteria. This PRISMA 2020 systematic review identifies...

Position-Related Differences in Anthropometric Characteristics and Field-Test Physical Performance of Elite Female Volleyball Players: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Background: Volleyball court roles impose distinct physical demands, yet multi-domain position-specific profiles of elite female players are scarce. This study compared anthropometric characteristics and field-test physical performance across five positions. Methods: Fifty player...

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...

Numerical Investigation of Steel Frames with Corrugated-Web Reduced Beam Sections for Enhanced Progressive Collapse Resistance

Following our earlier work on reduced beam section (RBS) connections, this study examines a new set of corrugated-web cell configurations for steel moment-resisting connections. A finite element model, validated against four experimental investigations reported in the literature,...