Istanbul Kent University

The Relationship Between Public Spending and Employment in the Sports Sector

Objective: This study examines the relationship between public funds allocated to sports and recreation and employment in the sports sector across the EU-27 countries. Materials and Methods: A balanced panel dataset covering the 27 countries for the 2011–2024 period was used; 378...

The Social Intelligence Reliance Halo: Perceived Social Understanding, Epistemic Trust, and Reliance Quality in Human–AI Decision Making

As generative AI systems become more socially responsive, personalized, and perspective-aware, a central question is whether such features improve human–AI decision quality or simply make AI advice more influential. This study introduces the Social Intelligence Reliance Halo as a...

The effectiveness of block-based programming applications in secondary school: meta-thematic analysis complemented with qualitative research

Programming is becoming increasingly important today and is considered one of the advanced skills that individuals should possess in the 21st century. However, since individuals often struggle when learning programming, block-based programming (BBP) applications have begun to be...

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...

Analysis of UK small business entrepreneurs’ attitudes towards digitalization and sustainability

This study explores how small business entrepreneurs perceive digital technology and sustainability and examines how their attitudes toward digital technology shape their attitudes toward sustainable development. Data were collected from 385 small business owners in the United Ki...

Public awareness, preferences, and myths regarding tooth whitening: a cross-sectional survey

To evaluate public awareness, information sources, treatment preferences, safety perceptions, and common myths regarding tooth whitening and to investigate whether these perceptions differ according to gender and educational level. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 532...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Global Diplomacy and Sustainable Global Governance: A Systematic Literature Review

Artificial intelligence (AI), as a key component of contemporary digital technologies, has emerged as a transformative technology across various sectors, including international relations and diplomacy. As AI technologies continue to evolve within the broader digital transformati...

Effect of modeling liquid and glycerin application protocols on the surface roughness and microhardness of one shade resin composites

To evaluate the effects of different modeling liquid and glycerin application protocols on surface roughness (R a ) and Vickers microhardness (VHN) of one-shade resin composites before and after coffee staining. Five resin composites (four one-shade and one conventional nanohybri...